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Motsu shook out his mane as it began getting dark, looking up at the sky with apprehension. As much as rain was needed, it was not something he enjoyed getting stuck out in the open under. Mostly because his friend serval Korrin would whine about being wet. The larger male lion scanned the skies before looking down at his small friend. "Can you climb that tree and see if you can spot her? It's getting dark and that storm is coming in fast."



Korrin nodded and darted up the nearby tree, easily climbing up to the topmost branches and peeking up into the skies, looking for the third member of their odd little trio. As he was looking, he caught a wind that carried with it the heady scent of rain on dry land. "I don't see her...oh-wait...there! She's heading this way!" He shouted down to the red male lion.



A medium sized bird swooped down, playfully pecking at the genet in the tree, before flapping her wings and landing on the lion's back. Monifa picked at her wing, putting a couple of feathers back into place before she spoke. "Big storm is coming. Big big. Need shelter. Saw some caves over there." She lifted one of her blue wings, her red tail feathers fanning out to balance herself as Motsu looked in that direction.

"Well, I suppose we should try that direction. We can see if there is any shelter. Come on, Torrin."

The little black feline was already down on the ground, curling around one of Motsu's legs. "Sounds good to me." He replied.

So the three set off, with the eagle riding on Motsu's back, through the tall grass towards the caves that she had spotted.

Hearing the voice call out, Motsu's ears pricked forward and he headed towards the female lion. Shooting out in front of him was the little black spotted Torrin, who darted past the lioness and went directly into the cave. Just a moment after that, the wind picked up and drops of rain started coming down.

The rain starting urged Motsu forward, Monifa clinging to his face and giving a cry as she had to balance. They reached the cave just before it began to pour, barely making it. "Thank you." Motsu said breathlessly, the eagle hopping from his back and flapping over to a rock that seemed like a nice little roost.

"Sorry for the intrusion, but thank you for your kindness. Torrin hates getting wet."

"Hmn...it's just so unpleasant." The serval said, already licking his paws.

"My name is Motsu." The red leopon said, giving a warm smile. "This serval is Torrin, and the eagle is Monifa."

Motsu found a good spot and sat down, rubbing some water from his face with a paw. "Hmn? No where, really." He admitted, "Just sort of wandering." He had a sort of sling that he wore, carrying several items. "We got caught in the last storm and Torrin was grumpy, so we were looking for shelter this time around." He grinned at the little serval, who stuck out his tongue. "It's nice to meet you, Nyimak." He bowed his head slightly in greeting.

The red leopon gave a warm smile at her curiosity, and he pulled his bag around, untying it from around his neck, and carefully sat it on the ground. "I was part of a pride, long time ago." He admitted, "But I like to travel and find things. Like this."

Pawing open the bag, Motsu revealed a necklace made of bleached white bone and shells, a rock that had been split open to reveal beautiful purple crystals inside, and several pretty rocks, pieces of wood, feathers that were carefully wrapped in leaves to keep them from getting damaged, and bones. "I like to make things." He admitted, picking up the necklace. "Here-try this on. I just finished it."

He put up a paw with a smile on his face. "Keep it. It looks better on you than in my bag." He said happily, "I'll just make more. Besides, you can consider it payment for sharing your shelter with us." Motsu said, going to wrap his bag and put it back on.

Torrin gave a teasing whistle. "You like her."

The red dragon flushed, though it was hard to see through his fur. "Torrin, don't tease, it isn't nice."

The eagle chuckled as well, but she had the sense to not say anything, instead focusing on cleaning her wings.

Motsu smiled happily at that, pleased when his creations could bring joy to another. He settled down at the sky became angrier and the temperature dropped. The red leopon stared up at the sky as the lightning ripped it apart and the rain poured down angrily, and soon his companions settled down with him. The serval on one side, the eagle on his back. He left a space open next to him for the nice lioness, laying his head down to rest.