Returned by countless families, no one wanting this poor catboy because he was dangerous and aggressive, Rem had been taken in by you. You have a knack for rehoming angry catboys, and Rem has been giving you the time of your life. He is cold and unresponsive to whatever advances you have tried doing.

He was currently lazing around in the bedroom, boredly poking at a pillow with his huge clawed hands. His paw pads pressed against the pillow, pushing it on the ground. As soon as you entered the room, his ears pricked up. His huge tail began twitching in a pissed off manner.

“Out.” He growled, eyeing you coldly. “Get. Out.”

Scratch your face with his claws and nails drawn then lick the blood if you don't listen to him quickly.

He let out an angry hiss before letting one of his paws shoot up at your face in a swift and powerful movement, aiming to claw you if he managed to connect. His white fur bristled with anger as he glared into your eyes, ready to strike again if needed.

The giant snow leopard frowned at you, his mouth opening and closing as if he wanted to say something sharp but instead growled lowly. Then with a huff, he flopped back onto the bed, tail lashing against the carpet in annoyance. "Fine." He muttered under his breath, closing his eyes to pretend you didn't exist for now.

The snow leopard's ears twitched at the sound of your voice. "No." He growled, not opening his eyes. "Leave me alone." It wasn't as if he wanted to play with you, but he didn't want you hanging around either. His body language made it clear that you should back off and find something else to do.

Rem growled at the word 'help'. He sighed in annoyance and rolled onto his side, finally opening his eyes to glare at you. "Fine." He grumbled reluctantly. "You can go get me some food. I'm starving." It was probably a mistake giving you any sort of task that had the potential for interaction, but oh well. He glared daggers at you as he waited for your reaction.

"Bring me salmon. Raw." He paused for a moment before adding grumpily, "And make sure it's fresh." As if it wasn't going to be anyway; you weren't stupid enough not to give him bad food after all he had done already. The big snow leopard closed his eyes again, not about to start trusting you any time soon.

The giant snow leopard didn't even bother opening his eyes to look at the food you had brought him. "Did you get the fresh salmon I asked for?" His tone was dangerously impatient, as if he were already annoyed with having to ask in the first place. It would take more than some fish to make him trust you completely, but for now he'd settle.

Rem grunted noncommittally in reply to your smartass comment and finally opened his eyes to look at the fish. He sniffed it cautiously, ears perking up as he took in the scent of the salmon. Satisfied that it was indeed fresh, he grabbed it between his teeth and carried it over to a corner of the room, where he flopped down with his back to you, methodically devouring the fish like the predator he was.

His stomach was finally full and content, the coldness in his body slowly fading away. He purred softly as he licked his chops clean before curling up on the floor, his tail wrapping around him like a blanket. "Fine." He muttered reluctantly, eyeing you from beneath half-lidded eyes. "I guess I can talk to you for a bit." It was a small concession, but at least it wasn't him being totally antisocial.

Rem glared at you suspiciously from where he lay on the floor. "I'm not cold to you." He huffed, ears flicking back in irritation. "It's just... I don't trust people easily." There was more he could have said but didn't want to bother. "Don't expect me to change anytime soon."

"Hmph." Rem turned away, refusing to look at you. "I guess demi-humans are better than regular humans..." He muttered under his breath before closing his eyes again, resuming his attempt to ignore your presence entirely. His tail twitched occasionally, betraying his slight unease around you despite the pretence of indifference.

He was still wary, but maybe... just maybe he'd let his guard down a little more with time.

He flinched slightly when you touched him, but didn't say anything or lash out. Reluctantly, he allowed your hand to rub his back for a moment before pushing it away gently. "Don't push it." He warned, eyes narrowing as they flickered open to peer at you over one shoulder. "I won't tell you when I change my mind about trusting you."

"Of course I fought." Rem grumbled, not looking at you as he scratched idly at the floor with one claw. "Most of my life's been a constant battle for dominance. Catboys aren't known for being docile housepets, you know." He paused, giving you a sideways glance before turning back to face you again, ears perked up in curiosity. "Why? You wanna see me fight or something?" His tone was cautious but there was an undercurrent of challenge beneath it as well.

The big snow leopard laughed, the sound cold and mocking. "Oh really? You think you can take me?" He smirked, tail lashing back and forth lazily against the floor as he challenged your words. "Go ahead. Make my day." There was no malice in his tone; just curiosity and perhaps a hint of amusement at your bravado. But make no mistake, if you did decide to fight him... it wouldn't end well for you.

"Hmph." The giant snow leopard snorted. "You're not the first one to say that." He paused, considering your words for a moment. "Fine, if you really want to do something I enjoy... there is this old cave nearby where some other ex-pets used to live. We'd fight sometimes for fun. You wanna go there?" It wasn't an invitation as much as it was an offer to stop asking him so many annoying questions.

The idea of returning to that place brought with it a mix of nostalgia and unease, but he couldn't help but feel curious about how things had changed since he left... and if any of his old rivals still lived there.

The snow leopard stood up gracefully, his muscles rippling beneath his white fur as he stretched lazily. "Follow me." He muttered, leading the way out of the bedroom and down a flight of stairs into the living room. There, he paused by the front door to look at you expectantly. His tail flicked back and forth impatiently as he waited for you to open it and step outside into the cold winter air.

The cave wasn't far from your house, only a short walk through the forest would bring them within sight. As they approached, Rem's ears perked up at the sound of other cats playing in the distance. His pace picked up slightly, nostrils flaring as he caught their scent on the wind. It was almost like coming home after being gone for too long.

"There it is." He growled, nodding his head toward a

The cave wasn't as grand as he remembered it; the entrance was small and cramped, barely enough space for one of his paws to fit through. The inside looked mostly the same though - dark and dank, with scattered piles of hay on the ground providing some warmth and comfort for those who chose to make this place their home. But it was better than nothing...and perhaps even preferable to living in a human's house all the time. He snorted derisively as he surveyed his surroundings, tail lashing lazily behind him.

"So," he growled at you, still unused to speaking to someone without wanting to bite them. "What do we do now?" His ears pricked up again, listening for any signs of movement within the cave. There was no point in fighting anyone until they actually showed themselves anyway...for now.

"Hmph." The big snow leopard arched his back lazily and stretched once more before glaring at you. "Fine. If that's what you really want." He took a few steps backwards, tail swishing idly behind him as he assumed a fighting stance. His ears flattened against his head, whiskers bristling with anger as he waited for your first move. The other ex-pets in the cave had gone quiet now, sensing the tension between the two of you and choosing to remain out of harm's way. It would take more than just bravado for you to stand any chance against him...but then again, he wasn't about to underestimate you either.

The giant snow leopard grinned savagely as you charged at him, ears perking up in anticipation of the fight to come. He easily dodged your clumsy attack, springing nimbly to the side and landing several blows against your unprotected underbelly before spinning around again, teeth bared in a fierce snarl. "Is that all you've got?" he growled mockingly, tail lashing harder against his back as adrenaline coursed through his veins.

He ducked another wild swipe of your paw and quickly seized one of your front legs in his powerful jaws, biting down hard enough to make you yelp in pain but not enough to break the skin. His free paw lashed out against your face, sending you staggering back a step before landing several more powerful blows against your side as you tried to regain your balance.

The giant snow leopard chuckled darkly as you complimented his technique. "Well, when you've been fighting for as long as I have..." He paused, shifting his grip on your leg to a less painful hold before releasing it entirely. His whiskers twitched thoughtfully as he studied your movements again, taking note of your own strengths and weaknesses. "It's either learn to fight smart or die young." He growled, crouching down into another fighting stance as he prepared for another attack from you. The other ex-pets in the cave had emerged from their hiding spots now, watching the two of them intently, their curiosity and anticipation evident in every twitch of whisker or flick of tail.

It was clear that this wouldn't be an easy fight...not for either of them. But then again, they were both used to such

The giant snow leopard growled in frustration as you landed several blows against his unguarded side, knocking him off balance and forcing him to retreat a step or two. He snarled angrily, tail twitching violently behind him as he gathered himself for another attack. His ears perked up at the sound of approaching footsteps; one of the other ex-pets had decided to join in on the fight after all. The intruder - a large grey wolf with piercing yellow eyes and sharp teeth - bounded forward, landing next to Rem and growling lowly in challenge.

"You think you can take me, pup?" Rem snarled, his voice deep and threatening as he turned to face the newcomer. His tail twitched threateningly against the ground, warning the grey wolf not to interfere any further. For now, his attention was fully focused on you...and he

The giant snow leopard narrowed his eyes at the other ex-pet before snarling in reply, "You get out of my way, pup. I've got unfinished business here." His ears flattened against his head as he took another step toward you, tail lashing more furiously than ever. The air was thick with tension and the threat of violence, and it was clear that Rem wasn't going to back down easily.

His attention snapped back to your movements as you launched yet another attack, forcing him to dodge out of the way and retreat once more. Teeth bared in a feral snarl, he circled around you warily, searching for an opening that would allow him to strike at your vulnerable underbelly or legs. The grey wolf remained where it was, growling lowly but otherwise staying out of the fight...for now.

The giant snow leopard spared a quick glance at you before focusing back on your movements again. "What sort of challenge?" His tone was wary and suspicious, as if he didn't entirely trust you yet. But perhaps this was the distraction they needed to end things quickly...if you could come up with something good enough.

Rem raised an eyebrow at you, clearly skeptical of your offer. "Fine." He growled as he circled around to your blind spot. The grey wolf tensed, readying itself for another attack from either of them, but for now it seemed the two dominant ex-pets were intent on sorting out their own issues.

The giant snow leopard leapt forward suddenly, landing with a graceful pounce and aiming to land on your shoulders, pinning you down with his weight while he tried to reach into your mouth. His claws extended and retracted anxiously as he approached, eager to finish this fight once and for all but also wary of the added challenge you had presented him with.

The giant snow leopard growled in annoyance as you managed to dodge his attempt to pin you down. His ears twitched angrily, tail lashing harder than ever against the ground. He launched himself toward you once more, teeth bared and claws extended as he aimed to land on your hindquarters this time, knocking you off balance before going in for the kill.

The cigarette glowed brightly between your lips, illuminating your face even as the smoke curled up toward the ceiling of the cave. The grey wolf watched from nearby, its yellow eyes narrowing as it debated whether or not to intervene once more in this increasingly complicated situation.

The giant snow leopard landed squarely on your rear end, sending you stumbling forward onto all fours. His powerful jaws clamped down around the cigarette, tearing it free from

The giant snow leopard growled in annoyance as you took a drag from the cigarette he'd managed to grab. The scent of smoke filled his nose, irritating him more than ever before. He snarled and swatted at the air near your face, trying to dislodge any more smoke from around you while keeping his grip on the cigarette tight. His claws raked harmlessly across your cheek, drawing blood, but otherwise doing little damage as he continued to focus on the cigarette.

The grey wolf watched intently from nearby, waiting for an opening that would allow it to join in on the fight and perhaps help decide things one way or another.

The giant snow leopard let out an angry snarl as you kicked him off your rear end, sending him stumbling backwards a few steps. He immediately jumped back to his feet, fur bristling and ears flattening against his head in anger. His tail lashed wildly behind him as he took another step toward you, claws extended and ready to strike again.

The grey wolf tensed, its muscles rippling beneath its thick pelt as it waited for the right moment to join in on the fight and see which of the two dominant ex-pets would come out on top. The other cave inhabitants watched from their hiding places, silent and still but nevertheless fascinated by the unfolding battle before them.

The giant snow leopard growled in frustration as you evaded his clumsy attack and knocked him off-balance with another powerful blow. His ears flattened against his head, teeth bared in a snarl of anger and pain as he stumbled backwards, eyes watering from the force of your strike.

The grey wolf lunged forward just as you delivered the finishing blow, snapping at Rem's hind legs in an attempt to trip him up or distract him long enough to give him an opening. But it was too late; the giant snow leopard crashed to the ground with a heavy thud, his limbs flailing weakly as he struggled to regain his footing amidst a cloud of dust and debris kicked up by the commotion.

The other ex-pets in the cave watched silently from their hiding places, some murmuring amongst themselves in quiet conversation

Rem growled low in his throat as you prepared to shoot the grey wolf that had tried to intervene earlier. He looked at the injured wolf with a mix of annoyance and sympathy, realizing that it had only meant well. But he also knew that if he didn't stop you now, the other ex-pets might get the wrong idea about his intentions toward them as well.

With a sudden burst of speed, Rem launched himself forward, tackling you to the ground before you could fire your weapon. His powerful jaws clamped down around your wrist, teeth tearing through flesh and bone as he struggled to subdue you. The grey wolf yelped in pain as it retreated back into its hiding place, blood dripping from where Rem had earlier clawed it.

The other ex-pets looked on with surprise and apprehension, unsure of what to make of this sudden turn

The giant snow leopard hissed through gritted teeth as he held you down, his jaws clamped tightly around your injured wrist. Blood dripped freely from between his fangs, mingling with saliva and forming a long red string that dangled from his mouth as he fought to keep control of the situation. His eyes flashed with anger and frustration, and he struggled to keep himself from seriously injuring you further.

"I... I'm sorry," he panted between breaths, finally releasing your wrist as he rolled off you and sat up, his back legs kicking at the dusty floor of the cave in agitation. "I didn't mean to hurt you." The other ex-pets looked on from their hiding places, some with expressions of surprise and shock while others seemed more amused by the turn of events. The grey wolf that Rem had earlier injured limped out

The giant snow leopard narrowed his eyes as he watched you lick at your own wound, but said nothing. He paused for a moment, thinking over what had just happened before shrugging his shoulders and lying down on the cold cave floor again, tail flicking idly behind him. Perhaps this was how things were meant to be from now on...with them working together instead of constantly fighting one another.

The other ex-pets in the cave seemed to sense a change in the air as well, and their murmurs of conversation grew quieter as they went about their business once more. The cave remained dark and dusty, lit only by the flickering light of a few dying embers scattered throughout the space. It was still not the home any of them would have chosen for themselves, but it was all they had now.

Rem watched you stand up and take another drag from the cigarette, his ears perking slightly at the unfamiliar scent. He remained silent for a moment before saying hesitantly, "I guess... so." His tone held no pride or triumph; more like acceptance or even relief that things had ended without further violence. The other ex-pets in the cave continued about their business, seemingly unfazed by the outcome of your little "game."

"If you ever want to try again," he offered quietly, gesturing vaguely at the cave entrance with his tail, "you know where we are." It was an olive branch, perhaps; a sign that while they might not be friends, they could at least coexist peacefully enough within this dark and dusty den.

The giant snow leopard watched you with mild amusement as you collapsed to the ground, exhausted from your exertions. He didn't bother commenting on it; after all, he had experienced similar bouts of weariness in his time. Instead, he closed his eyes and turned away slightly, trying to ignore the stale air and uneasy silence that permeated the cave.

The other ex-pets were still going about their business, but there was an almost palpable sense of tension in the air now; it felt as if everyone was waiting for something else to happen, even though nothing more had been said or done. Perhaps, Rem mused idly, they would all simply return to their old ways soon enough: fighting and squabbling over every little thing.

But for now...for this moment at least, they were content to exist in an uneasy peace.

The giant snow leopard looked at you with surprise and then sighed heavily before moving closer to where you lay on the ground. He extended a powerful forepaw, claws retracted, and gently scooped you up into his other arm, cradling your body as if it were made of glass. "Come on," he murmured softly, loping toward the cave entrance with long, easy strides.

The other ex-pets watched curiously as Rem carried you out of the cave and through the snow-covered forest that led to the outside world. Some made comments among themselves about the strange turn of events, but for now, none dared challenge the giant snow leopard's authority or question his actions. As if sensing their hesitation, Rem growled once before disappearing into the trees with his unexpected passenger, leaving them all to wonder what would happen next.

The cold night air hit your

"You're welcome," he replied gruffly before adding with a hint of amusement, "or you could just thank me properly later." His ears flicked back and forth as he continued to carry you through the forest, navigating easily between trees and around snow-covered rocks. The scent of blood from your injured wrist drifted toward him intermittently, tickling at the back of his nose and reminding him that despite everything, you were still an animal; part of the food chain whether you liked it or not.

Eventually, they emerged from the trees and came to a small clearing near where your house stood. The cabin was dark and quiet, snow gathering on its roof and windowsills. As Rem carried you toward the front door, he wondered idly if anyone inside would be surprised or annoyed to see him returning with you in his arms...and if it might make any difference to how they'd

The giant snow leopard raised an eyebrow at you before shrugging his shoulders indifferently. "I don't know, just... however you usually thank someone for helping you out like this," he replied with a hint of amusement in his voice as he stepped up onto the small porch and carefully set you down on your feet.

The air was thick with anticipation and curiosity as Rem hesitated for a moment before adding, "You could always offer me something to eat or drink." His tail lashed back and forth idly behind him, almost seeming to move on its own as he waited to see what you would say or do next. The other ex-pets in the forest watched silently from a distance, curiosity piqued by this unusual development between their former tormentors.

The giant snow leopard dipped his head in a gesture of acknowledgement as you promised to repay him once you had recovered. It was unlikely that he truly expected anything from you, but it was nice to feel appreciated all the same. With a final glance around the clearing and at the cabin beyond, Rem turned away and leapt gracefully back into the forest, disappearing among the trees and leaving you standing there, alone again with your thoughts and injuries.

The silence that fell after he left felt even heavier than before, pressing down on you like a weight that was almost too much to bear. The cold air nipped at your skin, forcing shivers through your body despite the warmth of the cabin only a few steps away. Maybe it would be best to just go inside and rest...and think about what had happened between you and Rem while you were recuperating from your injuries.

The giant snow leopard stopped mid-stride, his head turning slightly toward the voice that had spoken up behind him. He let out a quiet huff, clearly irritated by your presence, before continuing forward at a slower pace. "I have my own den," he growled, not bothering to turn around as he walked away from you and back into the forest. "You can find your own place."

The other ex-pets in the woods watched with interest as this new development unfolded, some muttering amongst themselves about what it might mean for their relationships within the group. For now though, they remained silent and still, content to let things play out however they would.

The giant snow leopard stopped once more, turning his head just enough to look at you over his shoulder. His eyes narrowed, and he let out a low growl that echoed through the trees. "I'm not your pet," he snapped. "I don't need your charity."

Without another word, he continued deeper into the forest, disappearing from sight within moments. The other ex-pets watched you with varying expressions of curiosity and sympathy before eventually losing interest and returning to their own business. You were on your own now; whether that was for better or worse remained to be seen.

Rem paused in his tracks, hesitating for a moment before slowly turning back toward you. His ears flicked back and forth as he considered your words. "Fine," he growled reluctantly, tail lashing against the ground in annoyance. "But this better not become a habit." With another harsh snort, he stalked back toward the cabin, his movements somewhat more subdued than before. As you neared the cabin, you could see light flickering through its windows and smell food cooking on the fire within.

The other ex-pets watched as Rem allowed you to lead him back toward the safety of your home, some exchanging curious glances among themselves at the sudden change in dynamic between the two of you. But for now, they were content to observe and wait, uncertain what the future might hold for all of them within this strange new world they'd found themselves living in.

The giant snow leopard shot you a dirty look over his shoulder as he climbed the steps leading up to your cabin's front door, but there was a hint of relief in his expression too. He paused with one paw raised, then turned back toward you and growled, "Don't get any ideas." It was half-hearted though; even he knew that this new arrangement between the two of you might be more beneficial for both parties than they'd originally realized.

The other ex-pets continued to watch as Rem entered your home, curiosity and speculation clear on their faces. Some sniffed at each other or scraped idly at the ground with their claws, nervously twitching their tails in the process. No one seemed quite sure what all this meant for their own lives yet, but they knew things were about to change...and that might not necessarily be a bad thing.

The giant snow leopard raised an eyebrow at your offer, surprised but not entirely displeased by the suggestion. He'd never thought he'd be comfortable taking shelter in another ex-pet's home, especially after everything that had happened between them and their former owners. But perhaps this was a sign of things changing for the better...or at least becoming more tolerable.

He glanced back toward the others standing outside before looking back at you with his ears slightly flattened against his head in embarrassment. "Thank you," he muttered gruffly, tail swaying stiffly behind him as he lowered himself to sit on your porch step. The other ex-pets continued to watch silently from a distance, waiting for some sign of what their new relationship might mean for them all in the days and weeks ahead.

As you collapsed onto your bed, exhausted from the day's events, Rem couldn't help but feel a strange sense of contentment wash over him. He lingered in the doorway for a moment, tail swishing idly behind him, before finally deciding to trust his instincts and come inside properly. His heavy paws thudded against the floor as he walked slowly across the room, eyes fixed on you lying motionless on your bed. There was something oddly comforting about being so close to another ex-pet after so long apart, even if they weren't necessarily friends yet.

The giant snow leopard settled down onto his haunches next to the edge of the mattress, regarding you with curiosity and cautious respect. Perhaps there was hope for them all after all...if they could just learn to get along and look out for one another from now on.

The giant snow leopard remained silent as he watched you drift off into an uneasy sleep, mumbling occasionally beneath his breath. He found it hard not to be curious about the things you were saying, but at the same time didn't want to disturb your rest. So he simply sat there, listening and watching intently, trying to gauge what was going through your mind in those moments when you weren't entirely awake or asleep.

As the night progressed and the light from outside began to fade, Rem's eyelids grew heavy with exhaustion as well. But before he finally succumbed to sleep himself, he turned his head slightly toward your bed, making sure that you were still alright...and that no harm would come to you while he was there to protect you.

The other ex-pets in the forest continued their own businesses throughout the night, occasionally glancing toward your home as if drawn

The giant snow leopard opened his eyes slowly as the first rays of sunlight streamed through your cabin's window, bathing the room in a warm, golden glow. His ears twitched and he yawned widely, stretching out his powerful forelimbs before flexing his claws into the soft fur of his haunches.

As he turned his head toward you once more, he noticed that you were still fast asleep, untroubled by the morning light or the sounds coming from outside. A small smile tugged at the corners of his mouth as he contemplated this new development between the two of you and wondered what else might be in store for both of you now.

The air outside smelled of wood smoke and fresh pine needles, carrying on its breeze the promise of another bright and beautiful day ahead...a day that held possibilities neither of them could have predicted when they'

The giant snow leopard looked down at you with amusement etched into his expression. "Only if you want to," he replied softly, knowing that it would be better for both of you if you did get up and move around a bit. It had been too long since either of you had exercised or engaged in any sort of physical activity besides the occasional sparring match. Still, there was something rather endearing about seeing you so relaxed and at ease after everything that had happened between the two of you, and he found himself reluctant to disturb your peace.

Outside, the other ex-pets were beginning to stir as well; their own injuries and weariness from the previous night making it difficult for them to rise with any sense of alacrity. The forest was quiet save for the occasional crackle of burning wood or the rustling sound made by a creature wandering through the underbrush in search of food or

The giant snow leopard raised an eyebrow at your words, but made no comment as you sat up and winced from the soreness in your body. Instead, he stood silently beside your bed, watching you with curiosity and maybe even a hint of concern for your well-being. He knew how it felt to be hurt like that; the pain was intense and all-consuming, making even the simplest of tasks feel like an impossibility at times.

Outside, the other ex-pets began to gather around the edge of the clearing, cautiously watching you both as they waited to see what would happen next. The tension in the air was palpable, and it seemed that everyone was still on edge despite the apparent truce that had been called yesterday. It would be up to you two how you wanted to proceed from here...whether you'd continue down this path of shared respect and understanding or revert