Covinous ran full speed, and tackled Andrei's assailant.<br/>the large tiger growled on impact.<br/>both got up and before Covinous got a good look, the other tiger slammed his paw onto his face hard.<br/>Covinous saw a flash and was dizzy for a moment.<br/><span style="font-style: italic">had I been blinded?</span>Covinous thought.<br/>that was answered moments later when his sight returned.<br/>apparently, he got lucky. he felt no blood, although he was sure there was at least a bruise.<br/><span style="font-style: italic">why did he not use his claws?</span>he thought.<br/>looking around, he saw the other tiger was gone.<br/>Covinous walked over to make sure Andrei was ok.<br/>"Who was that!? wow..." Covinous shouted.<br/>his request was half inquiry, half amazement.<br/>"He came out of nowhere...!" Covinous looked cautiously at the bushes. they did not stir again, a sign that whoever it was had gone away.