7 Deer family descends the mountain (1/2)
On the 11th year the scale of the attacks on Ever Reach Mountain only grew more and the rate death tole kept rising.
Facing this situation the leaders grew restless…
Leopard Family
A large black leopard growled at his son with an arrogant look on his face ”With how things are leading under that old fools leadership we will be wiped out at this rate! I just need more time and I am sure to break through to rank 9 then that old ape will have no choice but to step down! In the mean time you keep training, those damn brats you cannot fall behind as you are a crucial part of my plans to hold them off.”
A light growl came from a delicate looking leopard to her mate ”But what about that old fox and deer won't they be a problem?”
”That fox is quite cunning, he does not get involved with power struggles to avoid punishment incase he backs the loser, plus he gains nothing from either of us being the victor so won't interfere.” He snorted ”Son we are expecting another attack soon and that deer family will be descending the mountain very soon to search for more resources, although I can easily beat that old grey in a straight up fight he does have some survival skills which is why he is so valued for gathering resources and we are running low right now so he is taking the whole family with them.”
A low growl came from the son as he raised his head with a questioning look. ”Yes father I will train hard! So they are taking that troublesome trashy daughter with them too… For what reason? Won't she simply die out there?”
The large black panther sighed ”It is true that little one will face danger for the first time… But it is required right now. We are getting more desperate and if we are defeated, the weak will perish with us. All we can do is grow stronger, let the young experience battle and dangers before they come upon us… Even the weak have their uses.”
”Father is wise!” The young leopard bowed his head and left the cave.
Deer Family
Inside Old Greys cave the whole family was preparing to set off, old grey looked at his family and sighed heavily. ”Wife I hope this decision isn't wrong, this may be our last opportunity before we are attacked again. Hopefully this will help increase our families strength, right now I just achieved rank 6 and you at rank 3…. Two of our kids have made great improvements with little grey and brown are now rank 4. However little white has yet to experience battle and will suffer in the future if she keeps being sheltered.”
The female deer shook her head and sighed ”You are not wrong at all, it is something all beasts must face sooner or later. Her nature is too timid and if we are not around I fear she will not last very long.”
Old grey nodded ”True it's just I wish I could shield them forever but even now I have to rely on my own kids to defend our family home. The day they surpass me, I can finally retire haha.”
”You old softy, come kids let's set out” his wife giggled.
Little white stared and slowly followed by her mothers side ”…”
She had a slim build, her antlers had grown much longer but he body did not seem to possess much strength.
A younger male voice came from a tough looking sturdy deer with large antlers ”Don't fall behind you girls” he teased.