She needed to boost her skills. She was a pro at hunting, but she was fairly new to fighting. So the small, cream and grey girl had asked her brother to spar with her. They could train together and he could teach her what he knew. Perhaps she could teach him things in return. Things that he didn't know that he didn't know. It made sense to her.

Asla waited on the Plain. The ground was still wet from the tide that had recently retreated, but with the sun glaring overhead, it would soon dry. As she waited for Indigo, the girl sharpened her claws with a piece of slate. She always tried to keep them as sharp as possible.

Indigo still had a long way to go in his training and their year of birth was coming up fast. The boy focused heavily on his training, beit alone, with Short Round, or a sibling. Today he was going to spar with Aslatiel. He had an innate need to protect his smaller sister, but he knew that she was training just as hard as he was and that she could take care of herself despite her size. Holding back wasn’t an option, you didn’t learn anything if you didn’t give every spar your all.

Massive paws carried him to where his sister was waiting, out here on the training fields. His massive form shook the long fur along his scruff as he came to a halt before her. Indigo wore a mischievous grin as he hid his excitement poorly. ”Ready Asla?” He asked as Short Round caught up to him and glanced eagerly towards Aslatiel from behind Indigo’s back legs.

Ashur was settled nearby, sprawled upon his side on the grass. He wouldn't be actively participating in this spar unless things got out of hand, which he doubted. He cracked a green eye and peered at the purple boy and his badger. Aslatiel beamed when Indigo arrived. He asked if she was ready and the girl pranced up to him, a mischievous grin on her features. She was feeling rambunctious and it was about to show. "Oh, I'm ready to spar." The creamy girl brushed down her brother's side, whispering in Indigo's ear when she was close. "A spar for a kiss." Using the moment if distraction hopefully to her advantage, Astatiel's jaws opened wide. She sought to grab Indigo's neck just behind his jaw between her teeth. Simultaneously, she would try to wrap her legs around his front leg so that she might throw him off balance. She was in it for real this time and it surely showed. "Speech"

Aslatiel Sirin Fatalis vs Indigo for Spar (Right to Kiss)
Round 1/3
Age: Under one year.
Size: Small
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Kudu Skull with antlers
Defensive Battle Accessory: Porcupine Armor
Companion 1: Snow Leopard, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Bat, Female - Flying
Mutation 1: Cat claws - Offensive
Skills: Advanced Hunter & Advanced Fighter
Specialty: N/A

If distracting him with her affection was part of the plan it worked, he couldn’t help it though and grinned back as she bound towards him. She assured him how ready she was as she brushed down his side, he’d leaned his head down to offer her an affectionate bump with his head and she whispered in his ear. Indigo’s eyes widened in surprise, the both of them knew very well that was forbidden territory. He didn’t have time to think about how much he wanted that kiss as her teeth sunk into the side of his face. The boy growled as Aslatiel threw herself at his leg but he didn’t move much. He was already so much bigger than she was, but she did manage to bring him a step back before he could retaliate.

She had his jaw so he couldn’t really attack with his lengthening canines, she had his balance tied up so that he couldn’t get a good attack with his claws, his best bet was how loose her grip was on him from his incredibly thick neck fur. He decided to roll with it, literally. Indy would aim to shake her grasp from his jaws at the same time he’d aim to wrap her up in his arms and roll the two of them over a couple times to perhaps make her a bit dizzy.

Indigo Arcturus Fatalis vs Aslatiel for a Kiss! (spar)
Round 1/3
Age: under 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Companion 1: European badger, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Saber fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Lion's mane - Defensive
Mutation 3: Cat claws - Offensive
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Advanced Healer

Indigo wrapped his legs around her and threw himself to the side, rolling them both. To keep from hurting him, Asla released her hold on his jaw. As he had planned, the rolling made her a little dizzy, but not enough to throw off her balance much. When they rolled to a stop, the small girl slithered from her siblings grasp. Again she lunged at him, this time seeking to bite the underside of his jaw since they had both been prone on the ground. She would bring her paws upward in an attempt to press down on Indigo's chest, holding him down to keep him from rising quickly. Though they were sparring, she was careful not to break skin with her teeth, though she very well could have. "Speech"

Aslatiel Sirin Fatalis vs Indigo for Spar (Right to Kiss)
Round 2/3
Age: Under one year.
Size: Small
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Kudu Skull with antlers
Defensive Battle Accessory: Porcupine Armor
Companion 1: Snow Leopard, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Bat, Female - Flying
Mutation 1: Cat claws - Offensive
Skills: Advanced Hunter & Advanced Fighter
Specialty: N/A
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Aslatiel managed to get out of his grasp, but he wasn’t using his claws to keep her there either. Thankfully he missed most of the quills on her armor. Before he could react she was on him again, her paws at his chest and her teeth at his jaw. She couldn’t really hold him down but he allowed her to as he growled as her teeth pressed against the sensitive skin under his chin and lips.

Indigo wriggled on the ground like he was itching his back on the grasses beneath him. He aimed to disrupt her weight distribution so she collapsed on his chest. Indy aimed to wrap his arms around her shoulders and hold her at his chest until she cried uncle.

Indigo Arcturus Fatalis vs Aslatiel for a Kiss! (spar)
Round 2/3
Age: under 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Companion 1: European badger, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Saber fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Lion's mane - Defensive
Mutation 3: Cat claws - Offensive
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Advanced Healer

A bit of blood from Indigo's lip trickled onto Asla's tongue and, to the girl, it was the taste of victory. Her attacks were landing. He was growling back. This was a fight and she was happy as a clam about that. Oh. Cheap shot! Indigo wrapped his thick legs around her midsection and squeezed. Aslatiel frowned and tried to bite her brother's legs as they held tight, but it was difficult to reach. As a last ditch effort, the girl flailed, trying to kick him in the tender lower bits with her hind paws while simultaneously trying to sink her kitty claws into his neck and chest. She wouldn't give up so easily... even though she was dissolving into a laughing mess. "Speech"

Aslatiel Sirin Fatalis vs Indigo for Spar (Right to Kiss)
Round 3/3
Age: Under one year.
Size: Small
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Kudu Skull with antlers
Defensive Battle Accessory: Porcupine Armor
Companion 1: Snow Leopard, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Bat, Female - Flying
Mutation 1: Cat claws - Offensive
Skills: Advanced Hunter & Advanced Fighter
Specialty: N/A

Indigo had gone into the fight with gusto, he was ready to give his sister his all. However, her actions reflected back on him and he couldn’t take their little spar near as serious as he intended. Even when her teeth pierced his lip that familiar fog of red didn’t descend over him. Aslatiel was different than any other wolf in his life. He felt so much more attuned to her thoughts and movements. She was his other half, and he always felt more complete with her at his side. Or on his chest biting his lip.

His arms wrapped around her body, somehow avoiding the sharp quills as she prematurely celebrated her victory. He chuckled as she started to panic and giggle, but as her back paws got dangerously close to his sensitive bit Indy couldn’t help but protest. ”Hey! Hey hey!” He wriggled beneath her but didn’t let go even as her claws sunk into his skin. Indigo giggled along with her as he aimed to roll both of them back over, but with her back to the ground and his huge form over the top of her so he could be the one to claim victory.

Indigo Arcturus Fatalis vs Aslatiel for a Kiss! (spar)
Round 3/3
Age: under 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Companion 1: European badger, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Saber fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Lion's mane - Defensive
Mutation 3: Cat claws - Offensive
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Advanced Healer

And the winner is...

INDIGO

Aslatiel must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: Aslatiel: 169.10 Rolls: 40 19 34 48 Adjusted: 58 20.9 37.4 52.8 Indigo: 212 Rolls: 36 78 28 34 Adjusted: 48.6 101.4 28 34

He squeezed a bit more tightly when she began to kick about with her back feet. The action brought the air wheezing out of her. Tears filled her eyes as she fought the eruption of laughter that refused to cease. Eventually she managed a weak, "Okay, I give!" He had bested her fairly and she would give him this win. Next time though... she would be victorious.

As his hold weakened, the girl slid her forelegs out and placed her paws against his chest simply to be more comfortable. She continued to lounge on top of her massive sibling and made no move to dismount. Giggles still escaped every now and again and she simply couldn't keep the grin from her maw, but she was comfortable and could breathe once more. From her place up high, she looked down upon him with those giant, galaxy eyes. It was so nice to be near him.

They laughed and giggled together there as they fought, and good for Indy Aslatiel cried uncle before there were any serious injuries. He grinned and carried on but loosened his grip after his victory. Her beaming eyes looked down at him from her place on his chest and he relaxed against the grass below as he gazed up to her. Aslatiel seemed like his whole world sometimes. He loved his family and he loved his garden. Along with aunty Iolaire and Meadow, but of all the wolves in his life it was her that he smiled for the brightest. The one he looked forward to being next to the most. He was complete beside her.

”Alright.” He nudged a dainty paw with his massive purple nose. ”Where’s my kiss?” Was he afraid of getting caught by their father? Absolutely. Would that make the win so much more exciting? No doubt. Was her affection worth it? Ten times over. He grinned up at his sister mischievously, daring her to give him the spoils.

Indigo was clearly proud that he'd won. That was fine. She let him win. She could have fought back more, but this was Indy and she didn't really want to. Besides, she didn't mind losing to him. For some reason, she didn't mind appearing weak around her purple brother. There wasn't anything that she had to prove to him. He accepted her for what she was and lifted her up when she was down. He never made her feel like less. With Indigo, she could be as weak or as powerful as she wished.

Grey ears perked when he requested his kiss. Without any fight, Aslatiel leaned down and left a lingering kiss upon his soft, purple lips. "To the winner go the spoils..." she purred, her lips still against his. With one more kiss, she leaned back, looking down upon him. There was that familiar stirring within her and her heart seemed to squeeze then swell. She didn't feel like this about anyone else. No one else could raise such emotion in her. She didn't quite understand it, but she enjoyed that they had this connection.

Maybe she let him win but Indigo didn’t feel like it had been a real fight to begin with. He had gone in ready to give his all, but was just as happy following his sister’s lead and taking things easy. They’d had fun, and here at the end the result was still the same. Indy’s vivid violet tail wagged slowly as Aslatiel leaned forward slowly and pressed her lips to his. He smiled through her words. His heart beat quickly as the thrill of her love combined with that of forbidden actions raced through his veins as adrenaline. She kissed him twice before returning to her queenly position on his belly.

Asla held a special place with him always, not just because of how he felt when he was with her. Like together they were a part of one whole, like she was his other half. They weren’t the same wolf, but they belonged together. He didn’t feel right when she was away, but he knew she couldn’t relax into his slow routine. In many ways they inherited each other’s qualities, but that only made them better in tandem. And missing out alone.

Indigo gazed up into her bright purple eyes, a familiar reflection of his own fur. His dark lips grinned as he appreciated his kiss along with their closeness. ”I’d fight for your love any day. He rumbled quietly before trying to stealth nab another quick kiss from her dainty lips.