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9.

" We are gradually getting close to the area where most animals come to feed at dusk." Santana mentions.  I clasps my hands together in anticipation. " So what did you have in mind for us to hunt down Master Wammu, Master Santana..?" Wammu looks around the dark forest in an attempt to listen for any sudden disturbances. Santana continues. "Well..we have not tasted the meat of wild boar in a while...so that is an ideal meal." " That is true, this will be the selection for the time being." Wammu looks at us and continues walking a little further. Suddenly we hear loud squealing close to a small stream of water flowing through the depths of the forest. 

*crack*

    *CRACK*

  Whatever was making those noises was running straight for us from the shadows. The sounds of trotting were heard as a giant hog with a ferocious might (most likely male), charged for us in frustration and possibly fear in order to protect the significantly smaller hogs in the brush... "Y/N-!" Came Santana's voice from next to me as I evaded the beast's pursuit, jumping away from it by a few feet landing with a light thud.  "Legs don't fail me now!!!" I gritted through my teeth from the dull pain in my side, and leaped into action. I raise my right hand into the air as I get closer to the animal. I feel some force being pulled to me... a weapon of some sort is forming in my hand. It takes the shape of a sword from the wood of one of the sturdy trees, and traces of obsidian are placed down the length of the weapon with sharp edges. Knowing what must be done I push into the animal as we collide like a battery ram, blocking it's movements with the weapon (recognized as a macuahuitl). Santana swiftly grabs a hold of one of its tusks and drags it to the ground in an attempt to finish it off with his dagger comprised of a large tooth, and a jaw bone. The boar thrashes and snarls at the both of us. I make quick work to place the weapon on the underside of the creature. With one slice I cut through the artery in the boar's neck. The forest floor running with its now cooling blood. The animal is dead. Finally...

(This is a macuahuitl and the dagger is kinda exaggerated further than this one...)

Wammu glanced at the fallen creature quietly, something sturring in his mind as he saw how quickly I had slain the animal. Then his focus snapped back to the present. " Come, I will take  hold of the animal..." Wammu comes close to us and the slain boar, wrapping its legs with a cloth he had brought which I now noticed, tied around his bicep, and carries it over his shoulder with ease. "Let's head back to the temple." Santana says as he looks around, eyeing for any potential threats. I nod in agreement as we silently walk back to the temple. The beaten path illuminated by the tiny fireflies drifting through the trees. We were interrupted on the silent journey back by a low rumble and the sight of bright golden/orange eyes peaking out from a cluster of exotic flowering plants with a midnight blue color.  I was the first to stop in my tracks, not daring to move. Wammu drops the boar and rushes to me when the creature made itself known, pouncing on us in the blink of an eye, teeth bared and growling.  "Shit, a j-jaguar~!!!" My pupils dilated and I trembled in fear when the large muscular cat snapped at me with it's awaiting jaws. "It wishes to take the fallen boar!" Wammu pushes me behind his body and puts the jaguar in a headlock. The jaguar then grabs a hold of Wammu's forearm with its strong jaws clamping down on him with brute force. I panic, not wanting to sit back meekly watching the struggle. With a snarl, I brace myself and tackle the cat to the ground. Thankfully, it lets go of Wammu and faces me stalking me like prey. "What do you think you are doing?" Santana warns. I take all the strength that I have in me and headbutt the animal. Groaning in pain and anger while its tail swished violently from behind, the cat ceases it's movement and crouches into another attack position. Taking a more defensive stance this time I stare into the creature's sunset colored orbs. Crouching and raising my hands in an attempt of submission. The jaguar pauses and sniffs the air, nostrils flaring and mouth agape as it pants heavily. "Easy now.." I say in a incredibly stupid attempt of calming down the animal. It looks at me suddenly with what could be described as...distaste...interest, maybe even confusion? Slowly but surely, the beast advances towards me, eyes deadlocked onto my crouched frame. Wammu and Santana watch intently, ready to eliminate the problem if it decided to strike again before I could notice.

    It sniffs around me one final time and hesitates..but caught me off guard by running its wet nose against my palm,and placing its large head there. The golden jaguar was calm, and it's warm breaths could be felt on my skin mixed with sweat and earth. "Oh...my god.." was all I could muster and the beast continued nuzzling me and erupting with low rumbles in its chest. "Looks like you are becoming one with the Earth.." Santana trails off as he raises a brow. Wammu inches towards the jaguar and I in order to put some distance in between us , but the cat stops the purrs and eyes him menacingly. It moves to encircle me with its body  growling again at he and Santana. "Hold on..u-um you don't have to attack them!" I say, trying my best to reason with the confusing animal. With a huff the jaguar turns back to me and licks my face with its rough tongue then steps backwards, paws embedding into the soft dirt. Waiting expectantly. Why did the animal suddenly change its mind about attacking is beyond me but I am not taking this moment for granted. I stood from my crouching position slowly...my arm stretched out to place on the jaguar's head and pets it gently. It was enjoying the feeling as its tail wrapped around it lower half. I step back not breaking contact with it. Wammu takes hold of my hand briefly and pulls me behind him. (I swoon). The jaguar was silent but did nothing further. "Okay... it doesn't seem eager to attack us anymore...let's take our leave..." Wammu says with a hint of tiredness. "Y-yeah..." Santana picks up the boar, and Wammu decides that I should be placed beside him for the time being. I don't mind of course and we walk away from the big cat. I look back briefly to see the cat sitting where we left it. 

A/N: Shii- this was long. But I hope it is alright with you guys so far. Stay safe my beautiful weebs.