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Yuuyami Pride 
You continue down the trail and can't wait to meet more Tigons. You feel a little uneasy when the trail slopes downward into a ridge. It's not really anything like a canyon but the rocky ledges tower over each side of you. There are many levels as though it were a playground of some sort.A wild roar draws your immediate attention to a rocky outcrop flanking you on the right. A bright red Tigon shines its teeth at you. "You've trespassed on Yuuyami territory, stranger. What is your business here?" The Tigon rumbles. His voice is deep but young. You look around hoping Lady Reaper will intervene but there's no sign of anyone but you. You gulp back air and notice your throat has gone dry. You stammer that you're merely travelling and Lady Reaper has let you through. Without hesitation, as quickly as you stutter the last word, the Skydance Tigon is down upon you. He circles, his orange mane and wings are a heavy contrast to his dark green eyes. He sniffs at you cautiously and draws in your scent. "Ah, you do have the smell of the mark on you. I am Niiro Akegata, or 'Red Dawn', the leader of this Pride." 
Suddenly a shadow flies over you and you glance up just in time to see the dust settle. These Tigons are quick! Something rushes passed you and you feel the wind caress the back of your legs. You look at Niiro and he's gone too! You swallow back until something tells you that you're being watched. Whipping around, you come face to muzzle with another Tigon. She was laying on the lowest rock just staring and you fall back on your rump."Good gracious, aren't you jumpy?" She laughs, her voice is very melodic and also very feminine. She jumps down and sits infront of you. Passing a paw over her red mohawk, she grins at you toothily. "No need to be frightened. I'm Yuubae, first female of this pride." The violet Tigon raises her head honourably. "Yuuyami Pride was formed not too long ago when Niiro came to this Realm. I had already lived here for a few years and thus my superior knowledge is quite the benefit to this pride." She beams with unrequited pride. A flash of red and purple suddenly pounces on Yuubae and is gone just as quickly. You only catch the glimpse of a red tail tuft before it vanishes into the shadows. The other female roars as she regains her composure and she looks around with hackles raised. She realizes no one else is around and, sheepishly, she draws back her temper. Yuubae clears her throat. "As I was saying..." "Oh stop boring the traveller, Yuubae!" Another, younger voice interrupts with a giggle. Yuubae catches the rustle of a shrub and takes off after some invisible foe. 
"How lovely!" A familiar voice purrs, you recognize it as the one that teased Yuubae. You look around aimlessly unable to find the source. It seems to echo throughout the trail encompassed by the jutting rocks. "Look up traveller." The voice calls to you and you do but see only Niiro perched on the rock he sat on before. You gaze around at the rock faces. "Higher up silly!" Sure enough, if you would have craned your neck a little higher, another Tigon rests on the taller rock. She has a long cherry mane and equally red wings but her coat is grape purple."Hello there." She leaps down and gives you a nudge with her wing as she jumps passed you. Finally, she rests on the ledge at your eye level. "My name's Hakumei, the younger of the pride." Her bright greens eyes intrigue you and you can't help but smile. "If you look over there," she motions to a rock face, "There's a list of our members." Hakumei smiles. Suddenly, Hakumei leaps forward just missing you and someone else barrels into you. You look up to see Yuubae's ruffled fur, she's knocked the wind out of you but she's gone again before you can speak. The two females run off into the distance and you look up to see Niiro wink before padding off aswell.
Mountain Realm Entrance Lady Reaper |
