Matsu did not hesitate, as he charged quickly to close the distance on the black jaguars, tackling one and sinking his teeth into its neck. Two of the jaguars gave chase while the others bounded down at the rest of the group...
The African spotted dogs spread themselves between the panthers & the lions, bracing for battle...
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From another hill of bones, the black lion watched as the battle was underway. A panther with a red pupil-less right eye, stood at his side. "Shall we send in the others and slay them quickly, my Lord?" he asked.
"No..." came the lion's reply. "We'll let the Crown Prince and his entorage draw themselves out. He shall suffer, even if it only reaches a fraction of how long his father will suffer..."