Dark dirges, red urges

Edmund stalked around the herd and settled downwind, remaining hidden until he was ready. Maea sent the herd into flight, and they raced past the younger Ancient's form. As they did, he leaped out on powerful legs and joined the chase. One of the adults started horribly at the appearance of a second tiger, tripping on a root and crashing down onto the grass with terrified bellow. Steel eyes locked onto the equine, and with a burst of speed, Edmund jumped onto its back before the horse could recover. The tumble of hooves and claws lasted just a few moments as predatory instincts took over, and the equine was subdued. Once all was still and the rest of the herd continued past him, Edmund stood up. Shaking out his fur, the tiger glanced back at his kin, one paw still on the horse to deter any scavengers that were watching. Edmund molten fur, molten heart