Creature Chronicles

A puurrfect Encounter (f/m)

A puurrfect Encounter

f/m

This forest was so big and perfect for hiding from Damien, the future Alpha of the Blood Eclipse tribe. I had run away from him a few days ago and was not really rested, I was exhausted I needed to find a place to stay for a while and to treat my injuries. Just as the sun was setting I spotted a forest watchtower, I walked towards it and after scanning the area for any threats I approached. It was a fenced-off watch tower but that was even better; even though it was locked I could climb the fence and feel safe.

Even with my cut arm, I was able to climb the fence and cautiously ascended the stairs, I noticed that the windows were boarded up which was a good sign. I pulled one of the boards off and peered inside, no sign of life inside it I pulled a few more boards off giving the room some light and me some vantage points. I picked the lock and entered the room; I was greeted by stale air I opened half of the windows letting in the clean fresh air.

The room had basic items like a radio, a generator, lights a wood-burning stove and YES a first aid kit, I saw some tinned foods I could check the dates on those soon. For right now I needed to clean this cut on my arm, looking in the kit it was fully stocked, I grabbed the rubbing alcohol and disinfected my cut before wrapping it in a brand new bandage. Next food... I checked the food it was in date and there was no dust on any of the tins or any of the counters. Someone could have just left for the season which was fortunate for me, I lit the stove and opened a tin of chilli there was no rice but I didn't care.

Looking through the cupboards I found some plates and glasses and big bottles of bottled water, with my food cooked and a bottle of water I sat down on the creaky cot and began to eat. I hadn't had a good meal in days and this was amazing I wouldn't have cared if it was out of date with how hungry I was. I felt bad about only eating half of the food but I could eat the rest later, I drank the cool water and sighed with how full I felt.

Before I could relax though I had to feel safe, standing up I wandered outside and spotted an outhouse not my first choice but at least it was private. After relieving myself I walked back up the stairs, about halfway up I felt like I was being watched crouching down I surveyed my surroundings. Within the trees I spotted a pair of eyes they weren't low to the ground, feeling uneasy I put some boards over the stair entrance hoping the noise would alert me to any intruders. I closed the windows and returned to watching the tree line while there was still a bit of light left.

When the sun had set I lost my eyes, I turned on a small lantern and put a chair under the doorknob for added security. As I was closing the windows I noticed a long thin tail walk past and behind a boarded up window, I should have removed them all or was I just being paranoid?

I was about to let my guard down when I heard a low guttural purring coming from above me, looking up I locked eyes with a huge shadow. It jumped down gracefully not even causing a tremor, it stood up and in the light, I could see he was a Werelion a pure black werelion. He is seven feet tall easily, muscular and well-groomed, his mane is plaited with some jewelled adornments, and he is wearing light leather armour but has no weaponry that I can see, his feet are wrapped in bandages instead of boots which I find odd.

"If you are here to take me back to the Blood Eclipse pack you are going to have to kill me!" I exclaimed as I edged to the door.

"No miss, you are in Werelion territory. We sensed your presence and I decided to investigate, my name is Abbas what is your name?" he asked with a bow

"I am Y/N, sorry for trespassing" I replied

"Not a problem, you are welcome in our lands we protect those who reside here. I would recommend waiting until morning, it's going to be very cold tonight. Do you mind if I stay here?" he asked