silver beneath the surface

Atreyu smiled as she watched those around her enjoy their meal, her silver-to-lavender holographic eyes shining with actual happiness. Ellara was a dear friend, one she cherished already, to watch her enjoy something Atreyu created brought her a joy she couldn't begin to describe. For the first time in a long time, Atreyu allowed herself to be comfortable in the moment. However, that moment was fated to be short-lived.

A low growl caused Atreyu's ears to slip back as she turned to see the maker of such a sound. Ellara immediately began to move, as did Atreyu, Bigs between her paws and moving with her. He was ready to move as he needed to, and as a unit, Atreyu and Bigs moved forward to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Ellara. "Together." It was all she would say, her stance close enough to Ellara that their pelts mingled, making them look almost like a two-headed, spider-wolf.

Those holographic eyes never wavered from the form of the cat, her head lowering to protect both her throat and Ellara's. She could see the double-take in those feline yellow eyes, but there was no stopping the hungry cat. Atreyu growled deep in her chest before she nudged Ellara subtly, signaling to her that she should go right and Atreyu would go left. Flanking the cat should work nicely, but they would have to truly work as one. Atreyu had every faith in her friend, especially given that she was ready to stand between the cat and Atreyu. If all went well, they would have a cougar pelt to sell!