A silhouetted shadow stalked through the trees, pinpointing the enemy, fur bristling and muscles ripping under its dark, glossy pelt, sleek under a dim claw-moon. The newleaf trees swayed rhythmically to the winds of the night. Even the stars, crystal and twinkling in a heavy sky, seemed smaller and weaker than ever, the once bright shine now reduced to a small flickering motion.
The shape crept forward, claws unsheathed, eyes slitted and glowing through the darkness. A cricket song died down. The rustling of leaves receded. Everything suddenly fell silent in one single, sudden heartbeat.
And then he leaped.
A drabble challenge for MuffinClan! Its exactly 100 words without this A/N! :DD Yahooey. XD Thanks to someone who helped me a bit with this drabble (you know who u are :)). I hope I pass!