Phantom defidently slowed down going up the hill, she'd curse herself and West out in her mind. -Man I gotta work on my strength- She snorted trying to go faster up the hill but her attempts barely did anything

West reached the top of the hill and reared, letting out a triumphant bellow. "Tada, Hercules for the win." He teased coming down on all fours and shaking. It made him feel a little better that he wasn't ... horrible at racing. Then again, cross country was more muscle and skill than speed. He flicked his ears, looking at Phantom. "It was close. Good race." He nodded

Phantom finally made it up the hill her knees were shaking a bit since she wasn't used to using her muscles a lot. She looked at West and teasingly huffed "I hate you for that but yes good race" She'd smile at him before laying down on her side "Imma just rest my legs for a second" That race wore her out but it just made her more determined to get her strength up and win the next one

Tiger cantered away through the trees, he was heading to the waterhole today, maybe go basking in the red rocks

West looked at Phantom with a laugh. "What.. you hate me? How come very time we raced, I lost ... amazingly, and I never hated you... but as soon as he race, you now hate me?" He teased, flicking his tail. "Yeah you just lay there. See? Muscle and brain does come into handy sometimes." West snorted, walking over to the edge to look out over the valley. He felt very, very happy. For once... he had won a race.

Phantom snorted "Oh hush I know you secretly hated me winning, also speed and brain is the way to go" She'd stand up throwing her head up high confidently as she said that. She would stretch her legs from being sore but she knew the soreness wouldn't last long

West smiled. "How do you know what I think? Really, I was happy you won.! He smirked, looking at her. "Sore?" He asked, swishing his tail. He would never get sore after that... just winded from running.

Mystery was down at the wateringhole at the edge of the teritory drinking alot of water, when she noticed Tiger, the stallion, she didnt know him so she walked a bit away "Hi..." she said causiosly

Tiger snorted and whipped his head up from the water, "who are you?" He asked pawing the ground

she flinched slighty but tried to not show any fear

"My name is Mystery" she said quietly "what's yours...?"