Companion

The dark forest the once peaceful forest is in a state of unrest the lords of the forest are dwindling and being hunted one after the other by a small being.

Sitting on a wounded beast is Adrien,due to his numerous battle Adrien shirt is in tatters and his bare chest is filled with marks some relatively new the others slowly healing.

Tapping the beast under him.

"I know understand how it works so you are free to go."

He said.

The beast looked at Adrien in confusion.

The scarlet red tiger stared at Adrien the once vibrant furs,resembling the hues of a burning sunset is now marred by deep gashes and torn patches oozing crimson blood.

This majestic creature's massive paws, each tipped with razor-sharp, obsidian-black claws, rest heavily on the forest floor. Its tail, adorned with fiery orange stripes, lies limp and battered. Despite its injuries, the scarlet red tiger still retains an air of regal nobility, its muscular frame conveying strength even in its weakened state.As it breathes heavily, its hot breath mingles with the cold forest air, creating an eerie mist around its majestic form.

Taking a good look at the beast Adrien felt guilty and went to the head of the tiger.

Seeing Adrien coming closer the beast growled.

"Easy boy I have no more reason to harm you."

Sensing that Adrien has no interest in fighting it stopped growling but it claws were still out.

Touching it forehead,Adrien concentrated and a massive amount of energy was released from his body.

'Since I can absorb energy and turn it into nether why not try giving it out in aether.'

Taking a deep breath he slowly channelled the energy from his body to the tiger.

The vitality of the tiger slowly increased and the gashes slowly closed,the fur surrounding the injuries were shed and it returned to its prime.

Now healed the tiger stood up and pranced around for a while then.

//Roarr!!//

As if asserting its dominance and letting all know he is well.

Seeing this scene Adrien smiled and dusted hold on he ain't got no clothe...Ohhh he dusted his rag of trouser and turned around.

At this the tiger moved close to Adrien and playfully nudged him.

"Mm what is it?"

The tiger nudged him again.

Looking at the comical tiger he asked:"do you want to come with me."

//nod//

Taken aback by the tiger's response Adrien asked again:"Are you sure?emember I almost killed you."

//nod//

'Should i really take in this tiger but then again all cool warriors always have beast beside them,and am pretty sure this little guy is far from normal.'

Done with deciding Adrien bent down and ruffled the furs of the tiger.

//purr//

The tiger closed its eye and enjoyed Adrien caress.

.....

Biting on Adrien pants the tiger lead Adrien away to another location and once they moved a few hundred meters from their previous location it stop.

Looking at Adrien he pointed at the tree trunk in front of them.

"You want me to sit?"

//nod//

"Okay."

He said while shrugging his shoulders.

Once seated the tiger moved closer to Adrien and opened its mouth.

'Does it want me to fe..no it wants me to pit my arm in.'

○changing pov○

Trusting the tiger I put my palms into it mouth,and it sank it teeth into me,drawing a bit of blood.

Retracting my hand and giving it a quick check I noticed the holes in it,the tiger came closer and licked the blood remain on my palm.

Suddenly I felt a burning sensation on the back of my palm,it felt l8ie something is trying to engrave it self deeply into my bones.

A few seconds passes and the pain passed,looking at my palm an ink red tattoo appeared,it showed a depiction of a tiger swallowing...is that a sun.

"I knew this motherfucker was not normal."

I noticed I couldn't find the tiger but yet I was not worried I could feel him through the new connection.

Looks like this will take awhile,I decided to mediate and balance the energy to see if I can make a breakthrough.

.

.

.

"I broke through!!!"

Claiming myself I strengthened my foundation and balanced the energy from my breakthrough.

"This energy really is crazy from a intermediate stage foundation expert to peak stage bronze warrior."

This will be the last time I'll have this kind of spontaneous breakthrough since I'll be needing ×4 the energy and a stage higher beast or double of we are in the same rank.

//Growl//

A low growl broke me out my thoughts and out of the corner of my eyes I saw him different.

For instance the tiger now stands a whole 157 cm(over 5ft) and his at least 12 feet long another thing is that the fur of the tiger turned completely black and the stripes are now red,every step of takes a sizzling sound comes out.

The scarlet red eye of the tiger stared at me until..it ran towards me and began licking me.

"Stop..you'll slobber me."

Through the connection I could feel gratitude and happiness.

Stopping me from..too late am bathed in tiger slob.

"Hey do you...I can't keep on call you hey,you need a name."

//nod//

The tiger agreed with me.

Thinking deeply I began looking for name that identifies with the tiger.

"About I call you Vlaze."

"Grrr?"

"Oh where did i get it from...Jvāle it means blaze that is to burn brightly,so am looking forward to you shining bright and everyone sees your splendor."

"Grrr"

"Oh really,I guess so ok then till the end."

Smelling myself I turned to Vlaze.

"Do you know any river or lake around here? we stink."

"Grrr"

And so the two went to bathe,the two who will shock the world and become known as the bloody eclipse: duo of man and beast.

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