Sirius braved the elements to make his way to the battlefield, expecting to find other strong-headed fools in this place. If there was ever a time to find a worthy opponent (or perhaps just a fool) it was during the ash falls in the shadows of another mountain. He kept clear of the more dangerous zones on his path upwards, heading up past Travelers lake, and towards Waterfall peak. He took a sip at the water source here, and got the distinct taste of ash on his lips, before the Titan turned further inland, and made his way to the battlefield. The earth occasionally seemed to creak, like a shifting of the plates was imminent, but no Earthquake shook his steps. A light fall of Ash brought a monotone, dim appearance to the world. Perhaps it was Sirius that was the fool. With a grin across his fanged lips, Sirius would toss back his head, and let loose a deep, roaring cry, summoning a challenger to him. He was itching for a fight, was anyone brave enough to give one to him. Ooc: Looking for a spar, a dominance match, or a minor maim "Speech"

Zee had snuck away as she had frequently the last few seasons to reach the battlefield and find a sparring partner. Training with Sirius she felt herself growing stronger and stronger, and with her newly grown horns she finally felt like she might have a chance at victory in her bouts. She'd only won one fight so far, against Harbringr and her first ever spar. Maybe he let her win, maybe not; but it might have been what caused the flame of battle to begin growing in her heart. The call of the challenger was exceedingly familiar and Zee's eyes danced with light. She started in his direction, calling out as soon as she came into his view. "Hello stranger." The servants voice was seductive and soft and a smile played on her lips. "Come looking for some fun, have you?" While they'd sparred frequently, it'd not often been in such a formal setting of the battlefield. Zee didn't want him to go easy on her, she didn't want him to feel like he was teaching. The warlords wife wanted a real fight; hopefully with the frustrations Sirius had felt lately he might be more willing to give her one. As she grew nearer she slowed her trot to a leisurely walk until she was about ten feet away from the titan. She lifted her head high to display her thorn-wrapped horns. Her grin widened, watching him with a playful expression. "Please, after you." Zee dipped her head and neck low in a deep bow before sliding easily into a fighting stance. Hopefully her husband wouldn't be too upset that she'd crashed his challenge. "Speech"

The Titan’s eyes sparked dangerously, as he looked to the wolf behind the voice, and would find his Wife. She had braved the anger of the volcano, and found her way here to the battlefield. He didn’t appreciate her recklessness, for losing her would surely break him. He was a hypocritical bastard, having taken the same risk himself. “I came here to sink my fangs into flesh. Know that I will not refrain, simply because I love you” he warned, raising his head high, and even then knowing he could not match the height of her wondrous, thorn-wrapped horns. She was a beautiful creature, wrapped in danger. Her seductive tone was a distraction, but the vipar on her shoulder, and the weapons constructed around her mutation, reminded him of the warrior she was shaping up to be. No, he would not go easy on her. Today was not a lesson, today was war. He gave her no warning, but likely she read it in him regardless. The lovers knew each other well. He threw himself forward, aiming to swipe a paw into the front of her left foreleg, in the hopes of crumbling it and her weight, and driving the point of his knife into her flesh. His teeth went for the side of her muzzle, knowing how dangerous her wrapped horns could be. He didn’t feel much like getting a mouthful of spikes today. Marshal gave a battle cry in the sky above them, and went for the viper. Bast, who had stalked quietly behind the slave, went for her ankles. Sirius Vs Zee for Dominance Round one of ? Size: Dire Wolf Build: Medium Companion One: Extra large companion, Battle Vulture (plus 10%) Companion Two: Snow Leopard (plus 10%) Battle Accessory (Offensive): Bracers Battle Accessory (Defensive): Bracers Mutation 1: Fangs Mutation 2: Claws Fight Skill Level: Master Specialty: Weaponsmaster "Speech"

His words crossed easily to her and she nodded her understanding. Truly that was what she wanted, a challenge that didn't feel like a fighting lesson or a spar. Something real where she could sink her teeth into someone and not be worried she went to far. No warning was given and she didn't expect it - not even in their friendly bouts did he give her the courtesy of forewarning. For his massive size he was fast, but Zee was more agile then he could ever be. She would not give him the chance to swipe at her leg, instead dancing to the side to avoid the deadly appendage that she knew held a hidden blade. She felt the young leopard's teeth sink into her rear leg and did her best to ignore it, pivoting so she was perpendicular to him so that she might be able to go for his side rather then a head on approach. She tilted her head down so that the points of her horns aimed towards him and bucked forward, hoping to skewer the thick fur on his side/stomach with her new mutation. As the bird dove, her viper recognized the danger. It moved quickly to slither beneath the titan and out of swooping range, aiming to bite upon his rear leg for a distraction. Zeitgeist vs Sirius for Spar Round 1/2 Age: 2 Size: Small Build: Light Offensive Accessory: Thorn Wrappings on horns Companion 1: Rough scaled bush viper (Battle) Mutation: Kudu Horns (attack) Fight Skill Level: Expert[/b] "Speech"

His attack against her leg failed as she was prepared for it. That was the problem with fighting the same person constantly, they became all too familiar with your tricks. Bast’s teeth got around Zee’s ankles, but despite Sirius’s words about being out for blood, the cat barely scraped skin with her teeth. Bast couldn’t quite bring herself to hurt the wolf who had always treated her with kindness, despite Sirius’s teachings. Marshal saw his prey slither away, and cried a warning to Sirius, before going for the rump of the wolf, steering clear of her antlers so she did not skewer him. Sirius saw the approach of the serpent and moved to kick him away, rather than aiming to stomp. He had a feeling Zee wouldn’t forgive him if he killed her companion with his considerable bulk. Zee turned her body and angled her antlers to skewer him from the side. Sirius turned at her approach, and aimed to grab at her antlers with his teeth before they could reach his body. If he was successful, he would drive his weight downwards in an attempt to push her head into the earth. If he was not, he would shove his head in between her horns to lesson the damage of their arrival. Sirius Vs Zee for Dominance Round 2/2 Size: Dire Wolf Build: Medium Companion One: Extra large companion, Battle Vulture (plus 10%) Companion Two: Snow Leopard (plus 10%) Battle Accessory (Offensive): Bracers Battle Accessory (Defensive): Bracers Mutation 1: Fangs Mutation 2: Claws Fight Skill Level: Master Specialty: Weaponsmaster "Speech"

The Warlord moved quickly as she did and Zee was impressed such a massive wolf could still have the speed to keep up to her. The realization frustrated her, and as he grabbed for her horns she turned her head sharply to the side. A sharp twinge of pain shot through her head as her muscles strained, but she used all her strength to fight against the direwolf's grip. She hoped to twist him enough that his grip upon her mutations became uncomfortable enough to release, and at the same time she struck out with her front legs to try and beat against his chest angrily. Her viper fled from the titan's kick and Zee snarled at Sirius, not able to see how hard he hit her companion but angry nonetheless. This would be the end of the fight - either she'd force him to release her or she was to be thrown to the ground, and her strength was quickly waning. Zeitgeist vs Sirius for Dominance Round 2/2 Age: 2 Size: Small Build: Light Offensive Accessory: Thorn Wrappings Companion 1: Rough scaled bush viper (Battle) Mutation: Kudu Horns Fight Skill Level: Expert "Speech"

And the winner is...

SIRIUS

Zeitgeist must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: Sirius: 346.13 Zeitgeist: 211.68