The tiger arched its back, tail lashing. Cognitive thought had been reduced to simple logic and simple words. It did not hear the Great Bear call to its father. Burnt umber drew sharp lines against a pale pelt, jagged, sharp. A rumbling growl reverberated from the cat as it spread its paws wide and sucked in hot air. Its lungs filled with fire and it breathed out smoke, teeth bared, tongue lolling.
Around it the fire became brighter still. Tens of thousands of snakes grew from around the Great Bear and the tiger bellowed at their presence. As if this was a command they formed a single massive shape, rising from the depths and arching out into the night. With a challenging scream the tiger ran after the serpent, trusting it to guide. Massive paws thundered against the earth as the tiger bolted into the depths of night, charging eastward.
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