Lights Out

Until now, Zagan had never felt the raw, overpowering emotion of fear- the disorienting, adrenaline-producing sensation that made his fur stand on edge, pulling his muscles taut and his claws unsheathed to scrape against the stone floor. His heart was racing in his chest, a relentless rhythm that made him feel more unsteady. And his eyes, those deep, amethyst and azure orbs that were set into his features, darted around frantically, trying to filter through the shadows. The anticipation of the cougar's arrival was all-consuming- Zagan would have to rely on his panther’s strength and cunning to keep him safe - which made the young pup feel weak.

The glint of predatory eyes reflecting in the dim lighting caught his attention- the arrival of another wolf preceding, but Zagan was so consumed by the cougar's appearance, that he didn’t notice her. He couldn’t see it in the darkness, but the feline was crouched, coiled, and preparing to strike. Zagan released a low growl, pressing harder into his panther, which was preparing itself for battle.

And suddenly, a rush of brown fur leaped past them, the female wolf lunging fearlessly at the cougar. She collided with the feline, trying to drive it away from Zagan. But her display of vigor and fearlessness sparked a new sensation inside of Zagan. A surge of adrenaline pushed through his anxiety, instinct driving him forward as he left his panther’s side. Leaping forward, Zagan grabbed the cougar by the tail, sinking his needle-like teeth into the whipping appendage. His panther followed, leaping through the air and wrapping its front legs over the cougar's back, sinking its jaws into the back of its neck to try and keep it stationary.

"Zagan Saxe"