Zeal's roar of (claiming.)

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Silthret ran toward the sound of the roar in the distance. It couldn't be? Another tiger in this forest? Excitement bubbled up in her. It would be great, perfect! Why couldn't she run faster. She heard voices up ahead and the question was a bit silly for a new leader, but she wouldn't say that to a fellow tiger. But really did he not know about the deputy? She had once been taught about certain jobs, but she had forgotten some, but the deputy was very important to clan. He or she took on the alphas' duties when they weren't their to do them.

She ran through the last remaining bushes and broke through into the opening. She stopped at once and looked over the animal. He looked about three or four, he looked strong and powerful. He had a serious face and everything about him looked like he could be a great leader. Another Tiger! A smile came onto her lips and she nodded her head down in respect and said, "Hello, I am Silthret, I would like to join your pack. Besides the alpha male and female, their is the deputy who takes over the alphas' jobs whenever they aren't there."

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Flame's eyes widened as she heard the crashing of a large animal approaching. She wasn't sure what to think, was it another of those... phantom animals coming? Was it prey? Was it something coming to attack them? Her questions were answered when another tiger emerged through the dense underbrush. She listened to the tiger's words and wondered how she much of their conversation she had heard. Had she heard the phantom deer speak to them. The... guardian?

Kudos took off running at the sound of another creature coming. Two big cats, now another big animal? His little heart was beating fast and his courage wasn't all that big. It had been strained because of the two big cats, but now the third snapped his controll. He scrabbled up the nearest tree and only hoped that the new creature wouldn't be able to climb. When another tiger appeared he wasn't sure what to think. This last tiger said he wouldn't harm him... but this tiger... what if it was hungry?

[Trick]

Zeal heard the crashing through the brush and turned to face whatever it was coming at them. His right ear swung back to catch the movements of Kudos, who seemed to be escaping up a tree. "Well he's no good in a fight." Zeal thought to himself. It seemed another animal had heard his roar and come running. What ever it was, he was ready for it. His muscles tensed and his eyes stared at the movement. Just as it came out into the open, Zeal was ready to spring but had to abort before he leapt on the fellow tiger. He listened to her words, intrigued in how the system really worked. Was it really that simple? Apparently it was.

He bowed his head for a second or two before he spoke. "Excuse me for a moment Silthret." Zeal said and turned towards the tree where Kudos was hiding at the moment. "Kudos, please come down. There was never anything really to worry about. Like I said, you are now apart of the clan, and clan members will protect others if needed so. So really, you had nothing to worry about. She is a fellow feline that I'm sure doesn't eat smaller ones. I should know, I'm a tiger too." With that being said, Zeal gave a look to Flame before turning back to the tiger.

"It is nice to meet you Silthret and fellow tiger. You don't know how happy it makes me to see another tiger. Thank you for you telling me the answer, now that I know how many ranks there are, I just have to fill them out. Hmmm...I wonder where I'll find a deputy, nevertheless an alpha female. Don't imagine I'll have time to fall in love, or have someone fall in love with me, but you never know, love does seem to find a way." Zeal half told Silthret and half pondered to himself out loud.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot the introductions. My name is Zeal, and as you heard I am leader of the clan Zilanthin. Over by my side is DarkFlame, one of my newest friends and member of the clan. And of course the one that was up in the tree is named Kudos, the most recent member of the clan. So far...it is just us that belong to the clan. All felines so far but that'll change soon enough. Now you wish to join?" Zeal asked and looked the tiger over.

"Just know I don't tolerate trouble makers. This is a peaceful clan and I aim to keep it that way. Welcome to the clan Zilanthin. We have established a meeting place that is in the middle of the forest. It is where a lone large tree grows and beside it is a large rock. It is in a small circle clearing like area and has my markings all over it. You cant miss it. If you want to grab the clan's attention, then just go there, stand on the rock and roar. We'll come and find out the reason. Now...is there anything you wish to ask?" Zeal asked, ready to explain anything else to the tiger.

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Silthret looked the other felines over before answering. One, probably Kudos, looked slightly nervous still, but had, at least, come down from the tree. "No, I don't think I have any other questions, thank you." Silthret formed her lips into what could be said to be a smile, and nodded respectfully to Zeal. She then nodded to each of the other animals there, as a greeting. Then she watched Zeal, waiting for instructions, on anything else.

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Kudos had indeed climbed down from the tree feeling ashamed for climbing up there in the first place. His eyes were still opened wide to catch even the slightest movement any of the three cats made. He was troubled that he couldn't shake the feeling of unease he felt for the cats, but it was just his nature. He shook his head quickly before standing behind, slightly beside, the large black cat. He looked at the two striped felines with his large golden orbs for a moment, not exactly sure what to do next. Should he apologise? But for what? He had only reacted on instinct. It wasn't like he had hurt anyone.

Dark Flame watched the small spotted cat climb down the tree and becuase of the look of the look on his face she had to stifle a small giggle. She didn't want to look immature in front of this new cat. Flame let a small smile form on her maw as she greeted the tiger. "Hello Silthret." She didn't want to be too chattery, but she didn't want to sound rude either. Her tail twitched slowly behind her as she tried to figure out what to do next. She was mostly used to running around by herself. She wasn't used to these gatherings. She didn't normally have to worry about what to do and what not to do. Her golden eyes locked on Zeal, waiting for him to speak.

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"Good, then there is nothing more you need to know at this time. Oh...well other then we're being watched constantly by some dead deer. Well, I'm really the one they're focusing on, but they're watching all the same. I guess they call themselves guardians." Zeal said and gave a shrug. In a way he was glad they were watching, he'd prove them wrong one way or another. Especially that deer, how dare that little buck think he shouldn't be leading the clan. He'd show him, he 'd prove that he was.

"Anyway, we're off to look for some more members and for me to finish marking our territory. Do you want to join us? I'm sure we'll have some fun along the way, maybe set up a few ambushes on some prey." Zeal said and licked his teeth. He'd be hungry soon and getting something to eat now would help slow the hunger.

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A dead deer was watching them? How could that be? Silthret felt confused, How could a dead deer watch them? It was dead for goodness sakes! She looked up as Zeal spoke again. Silthret felt a little sick as she thought about hunting today. She tried to force the picture of the last prey's face as she caught him, out of her mind. She looked sick when she looked up once more.

"I'll go with you, but count me out for the hunting party." She said as she tried to force a normal look on her face. Silthret turned her face down once more. What would they think? A tiger not wanting to kill more than one prey in a week? HA they would laugh and call her wierd. She should just listen to her instincts, even if she was in Amanija, they would just think she was a coward otherwise.

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Luna laying on a sturdy branch, above the gathering. Luna's tail flicked tail, back and fourth, back and fourth. Luna yawned and stretched, revealing sharp claws and teeth. Leader, eh? Wonder how this'll turn out, nya., she thought. Luna's ears were still ringing from the blast of the roar. Should I join? Mabye. I'll just let them know I'm here, nya., she thought. ( OCC: Luna ends her sentences with 'nya' sometimes )

Luna stretched one more time, then she got up, and gracefully leaped down, behind the large cats. "So you're the new leader, eh?" Luna flicked the black end of her tail. "Are there only four members? How about we make it five, nya?"

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Kudos stood quickly when the spotted cat leaped down from one of the many trees surounding the cat gathering. His eyes widened in surprise as he took in the new cat's looks. She looked alot like he did. In fact, she looked so much like him he almost could have thought she was an ocelot, except that she smell a little different. He sat down quickly when he realised that he had stood.

Flame looked down at the newcomer with slight surprise. So many cats in just one small part of the world. Weird. The panther had never seen so many different species of feline in one small area before. She didn't know what ,nya, ment either, but she didn't want to ask what it did mean. She did'nt want to look stupid in front of the other felines in case it was something that everyone should, and did, know. Her ears perked forward as she looked at the feline's spotted coat. This was the second creature that she had met today that had spots. She gave an almost imperceptable shrug before she spoke. "So... what's your name newbie?"

[luna637]

"Eh? I'm Luna.~ And-", she cut off in mid-sentence when she realized the other cat, a little bigger than her and looked like her, was staring like she was an alien or something. "Is something wrong, nya?", she looked at the small cat back.

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He eyed Silthret as she looked to be a bit sick but she then quickly replied. He nodded his head and with the simple comment of, "As you wish." started to walk away. He had already begun thinking about the pack structure even more when he his ears twitched at the sound of another coming to join them. Well this was one hell of a group of felines wasn't it? He couldn't help but smile as he turned to the new cat who looked rather similar to Kudos.

He nodded simply at her questions, he was the leader and so far there were just four. But she wanted to make it five didn't she? Well that was perfectly alright with Zeal, the more the better. He listened to her reply to the question presented to her. Luna she would be called then. And what was...nya? She then asked a question herself and this is when Zeal decided to speak up, but before that he shot a glance to Kudos to make sure he wasn't going to start anything...though he doubted that that was possible.

"I'm sure Kudos is just curious about you, we all are. Welcome to the clan, as you've probably heard everything I've said I won't waist your time in explaining it all again. Anyway...I'm curious about something though...what is...nya? Is that a word that means something?" Zeal asked curiously, his head slightly tilted to the left.

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Silthret watched the new 'pack'. It was the first time she had been in an actual pack before, she had expected something different and the feeling was a bit off, but with a little work, yes they could be a pack. She had learned a lot about packs, as her father had been an alpha, but she had no experience of being in a pack because she had always been a loner.

Silthret absentmindedly watched the new cat, not listening to the conversation. Something had sparked Zeal's curiosity though she had no idea what. How far could this pack go? Could it get to be a large pack like her father's and be able to intimidate other packs with it's size? Or would it eventually dissipate into nothingness. it all depended on the alpha. She looked at Zeal curiously. How would he decide to rule the pack? His actions would determine if the pack would do well or not. The slightest mess up along the way could ruin them. Did he know that? Was that why the guardians were watching them? Were they watching in case he messed up? She would watch for now, she couldn't tell an alpha what to do if she didn't have experience herself. 'If it doesnt go well for the pack I shall leave or I shall try to lead them out of their mess.''

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Luna looked away, a bit embaressed. "Er....nya doesn't really mean anything....I have just have a habit of saying it. I'll stop saying it if it bothers anyone."

Greaaaaat. Thats exacly what I need. Have everyone think I'm a bit nuts. Congratulations., thought Luna.

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"Er....nya doesn't really mean anything....I have just have a habit of saying it. I'll stop saying it if it bothers anyone." Silthret looked up. The cat looked a little embarrassed, for what reason she did not know. "No, no it's perfectly fine. I don't think it matters to anyone here, but that's just me speaking. I don't really care the way you talk as long as you are a good addition to the pack, which it seems like you are." Silthret said trying to smile warmly, to make her feel better. There should be nothing to feel embarrassed about.

[luna637]

Luna looked up, relieved. She dropped her tail so it was hovering above the ground with the tip curled. She looked at all the other cats carefully, pausing to look at each and everyone. Confirmed. She was the smallest. Smaller than the one who stares a lot, who frankly, scared her a bit. She was not much smaller than the staring Ocelot, but she was still smaller than him. Luna's tail flicked up and down.