The Gardens
The sun had begun a slow descent as the winds danced through the trees shimmering light upon the ground . Sounds of combat filled the air as Lazren once again tried to teach the Fourth Prince how to fight . Despite his attempts to talk Clovis out of it, the prince had demanded they train despite the bruises on his side and rib cage . Speed and fierceness seemed to increase the longer they continued . Hand to hand combat was something they had practiced often but the Prince had never seemed so determined to improve .
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"Break . " Lazren barked, his chest was burning from the combat's exertion . Clovis nodded, lowering his fists and allowing himself to breath deep and heavily to replenish is oxygen . Nearby Moon was in the water, her focus was deep in the water where the river dropped off and became much deeper . Clovis watched as his companion crouched and watched the waters depths .
Suddenly she lunged forward, her head submerged for but a moment before she came out . In her teeth was a large fish thrashing and snapping its long snout, light flashing off yellowed teeth like needles . She threw the creature far inland and dashed after it . The fish was nearly 4 foot long slender and a body made of thick muscled bands . Its face long and thin but the needle like teeth poked out in each direction . There was no doubt in his mind it could do some damage to anything that wandered into its territory .
Clovis smiled as he walked over to his White Tigress, rather interested in her kill . The long tooth fish was well known in this area, but very few actually survived in the rivers and were more a worry in the ponds found deeper in the forest, not so close to the royal palace . He had seen one a few years back while inspecting the outer territories with his father . It had torn a mans leg to shreds . Finding one here was just a tad worrisome .
"Well done, Moon . " He praised petting her forehead . Moon looked up at him and tilted her head those golden eyes connecting with his again drawing a smile from his lips . Having her back around was quite a relaxing thing . "At least I know your claws aren't for show . " He teased and Moon glared back at him . Despite not having normal facial features the little silver patches of fur above her eyes made perfect eyebrows and slanted in as she glared making it clear she felt insulted .
"Hey easy now . Don't take offense, I was just thinking about the trials . Finding food is one of my concerns . " Clovis explained and Moon's ears perked up . She stared at him expectantly . He stared back . She wondered for a moment if she should just talk to him . Afterall, baby girl knew she spoke and though rare, humans believed full blooded animals could talk if they learned the language and were intelligent enough to . She was definitely considered intelligent by their standards and she had already proved herself to have emotions… despite it not being her intentions .
Moon sighed as she continued to ponder, her eyes drawn to Lazren who was watching her curiously . The wolf could smell her indecision despite his human form getting in the way . Clovis was unaware of the silent conversation going on between his teacher and his companion . She came to a decision, Speaking wasn't considered betraying the Laws . To be honest the biggest concern was not being stabbed as a demon .
She glanced back at Lazren and raised her lip, giving him a glimpse of her sharp fangs . He caught her meaning instantly and nodded . Moments later he melted into the shadows, and dashed away leaving the pair alone . Once he was gone Moon looked up at Clovis sitting down beside her kill drawing herself up to sit tall . She considered the first words she would say to him as a tiger carefully, but then . . . went for it .
"Please don't Scream . "
Chapter end
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