Mammoth

Mammoth stepped lightly through the tall grass. If she acted like she owned the place she feared someone would leap out and attack or even worse...a human would lunge out and kill her too. But she wasn't about to face the same fate as her parents and her siblings had years ago.

To others it might have been surprising that this slightly large, she was named Mammoth for a reason, could step so lightly. But her fur was quite thick and gave her a larger appearance and since it was the winter this large appearance was heightened by her winter coat. Her large brown eyes shifted uneasily as she thought she heard a noise but it was probably just her stepping through the heavy snow.

Viktor Volkov; Lev; Kira

Viktor treaded through the snowy forest at the edge of the prairie. His boots left prints in the snow behind him. A rifle was slung over his shoulder.

An Amur Leopard and a Serval walked beside him. Both wore simple leather collars with small tracking devices, and Lev wore a harness as well. The leucistic Serval tried to race ahead, but was stopped by the leash which Viktor held in one hand. "Ostat'sia zdes', Lev. Stay here, Lev." The human said quietly.

They seen reached the edge of the forest and looked out onto the snowy prairie. It didn't take long for them to see Mammoth. Viktor crouched down and watched the wolf. "Priezhaite, bol'shoi volk. Come, big wolf." He called out softly.

Mammoth

Mammoth knew she had heard something and when the voice reached her ears she froze and turned her head to look over her shoulder. Her soft brown eyes quivered as did the rest of her body when she scented the air. Cat...no...cats. She didn't have to much to worry about cats though she didn't get the feeling they would attack.

No, it was the other sent that sent chills up her fur covered spine. Human. She didn't know why she didn't let her leg muscles take over and take the hybrid far from the scent and sounds of the human. Maybe it was fear that held her mind and her limbs still in the snow. So Mammoth stayed where she was and quivered as she slowly turned herself to be facing their direction with her full body. With an ear twitch she sniffed the air again and lefts on front leg to turn and run but only put it back down again. She was unsure. She wanted to run but her mind told her to stay out of fear.

Viktor Volkov; Lev; Kira

Viktor honestly didn't know what to do. His cousin would, but she was never around. He crouched down submissively as a way of saying "I mean no harm."

Kira, the huge leopard, stepped in front of her master. "He doesn't want to hurt you." She stated simply, her tail twitching.

Mammoth

No.He meant harm. All humans were harm. They had to be.

Mammoths upper lip curled upwards as she began to quietly snarl. Now she wasn't to much of a fighter but the huge leopard wasn't helping keep her at ease. "Why don't you just tell that to the humans who killed my family. mean no harm..lies."

Of course her voice couldn't even come out as a snarl it came out quietly with no hint of anger. Mammoth hadn't really been able to express anger throughout her whole life. Mammoth had also noticed the humans submissive stance but she wasn't the type of really be dominant either. So she stood there still quivering in fear but not moving from her spot. Her tail hung limp behind her and she lowered her head with her ears slightly pinned. Sure it was a sign of aggression but it was missing the high tail and her snarling was very quiet it wasn't likely for the girl to attack as well.

Viktor Volkov; Lev; Kira

Kira shook her furry head. "Not all humans are alike. There are those who harm us, and those who don't. He is good to us. Why wouldn't he be good to you?" She replied, taking a step forward.

Mammoth

Of course, Kira probably had’t gone through what Mammoth had. Most hadn’t from what she had observed. Once the big cat took a step forward Mammoth took a giant leap back with a growl. It was supposed to mask her fear but it wouldn’t do her much good since that fear was plastered all over her face.

Viktor Volkov; Lev; Kira

Viktor had given up. He rose to his feet, though his blue eyes remained on the wolf. "Glupyi volk... Stupid wolf..." He mumbled, turning around and beginning to walk away. But there was one thing he had forgotten - never turn your back on a wolf.