I spent an hour or so with Tigra. I had left her at the restaurant starting to get really hungry. She had not wanted to return home yet but unlike her who could have food cooked by the chief at whatever time of day or night, if I didn’t go home, I’d miss mum’s cooking.

Casually walking through the silent city, sometimes I preferred this time as the winged lions always got me quite a bit of attention when roaming.

I moved to the left as someone ran past, almost bumping into me. I caught their scent. “Hunter.”

He stopped in his tracks. “Fang.” He turned round. “Perfect, help me out of the city.”

“Pardon.” I gave him a weird look.

“The city out, the fastest way,” he demanded.

I glanced at Raziel, who lowered himself. “Climb aboard.” He hesitated but then his ears pricked, and he climbed on.

I summoned Larana’s wings, flying directly skywards. Raziel soon followed, Hunter screaming upon his back.

I stopped high above Cathopia, Raziel came up in front of me, a terrified Hunter clinging to his mane.

“Out of Cathopia as requested,” I said. “Now what is going on?”

Hunter took a few calming breaths before sitting up a bit. “Don’t know why Tigra said this was amazing, this is crazy scary.”

“Hunter.” I wanted answers.

“It’s Reira. I didn’t expect her to come on so strong, after meeting with dad, she’s been stalking me like prey.”

“Really, is that all,” I laughed. “Must have gone well with King Alton.” I paused. “Don’t you like her, that kiss said a lot.”

“It’s not that,” he sighed. “I have known her for a number of years.”

“Ibiki’s deduction was right,” I smirked. “How did you two even meet?”

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“While you and Tigra took your training seriously I was off wondering the forests, where I met Reira. I thought we were just good friends until I heard dad come out with marriage, ties to the Tigris wilds clan which Reira had just been made clan leader.” He looked down at Cathopia. “I had come to talk to her about it before her meeting with dad, but then she kissed me.” He took in a sharp breath remembering it.

“You scared or something?” I asked.

“Maybe.”

“For a show off prince, surrounded by doting females, you never showed interest in them, perhaps you love Reira and that kiss in your heart confirmed it,” I said the first words that came to my mind.

“Sounds like you have some experience,” he gazed at me.

“No, just longing to be with the one I love,” I answered.

“Who?”

I wasn’t sure if I should tell him, but he had been honest with me. “Tigra.”

“Ah, all makes sense,” he smirked. “What do you think I should do about Reira?”

“Go for it, she already considers you a good mate,” I responded.

“Alright, as long as you promise to look after my sister,” said Hunter.

“I promise,” I nodded.

“And take her on dates,” he added. “I’ll keep Dumah out of the way.”

“How?”

Hunter smirked. “For years now I have put items covered in Tigra’s scent on knights and even livestock.” He broke out laughing. “Should have seen him chasing that pig.”

“Sounds more like something Loki would do,” I commented.

“It was his idea,” he continued to laugh, then stopped. “I am going to talk to Reira, thanks Fang, a quiet reflection.”

“Try not to scream again,” I chuckled.

“One more thing, dad is looking for Yamato,” informed Hunter.

“Dad.” I missed him so much.

“The darkness might think it has control over dad, but he manipulates it as it sometimes does him,” he smiled “The so-called attacked villages were already empty, and illusions created by the Rattus put in place instead.”

“How does he keep fighting?” I stared at him; King Alton more powerful than I thought.

“In his youth dad quite often played the fool, now is no different.” He patted Raziel. “He does what he can until you are strong enough, but he feels Yamato needs to be present for that.”

“I kept wishing he was here too, but I need to learn these things myself.” I sighed. “However, I do miss him.”

“If you don’t return now Brendan will eat your dinner,” informed Raziel.

“What?!” I glanced towards the castle, smiling. “Hold on your majesty.” I laughed and dived.

“Wait F…fang!!” He cried my name as Raziel followed. I guess most Feles would never be ready to fly with the Avis.