The Shadow panther was being consumed by its rage. The territory that suited it perfectly, that it had fought many life and death battles to protect, was being destroyed by this human invader.
It let out a furious growl, its claws digging further into the ground, tearing it up in anger.
David's eyes narrowed as he saw the shadows around the panther spread out. What had been a cloak of shadows grew larger and larger.
Now, the Shadow Panther was totally hidden within a shadowy copy of itself, that engulfed it totally.
The enormous beast formed out of shadow stalked forward towards David, slowly gathering speed.
All of its attempts at stealth gone, the Shadow Panther let out a rumbling growl as it approached David.
It bared its fangs at him, speeding forward, the shadowy jaws aiming to tear off David's head.
David's feet glowed with light, and he held his sword with both hands, raised up above his shoulder.
