Take knew he was behind in his training compared to his siblings. Months in seclusion had taken their toll, and while he’d been training with Sirius again, he wanted to try something...more. Somewhere, perhaps, where he could be sure they weren’t going easy on him. He didn’t deserve easy, he deserved punishment. Punishment for being weak, for being the disappointment that his father so adamantly pointed him out to be. He needed to be better for his family so he could protect them and make them proud. So, he headed to the only place he’d heard about that could potentially help him.

The battlefield.

He’d told his mother and grandmother he’d be leaving the territory for a bit, skipping the notary of his sire because honestly, he probably wouldn’t care. He didn’t say exactly where he was going, but assured them he’d be back soon. Then, he’d set out with his companions in tow and his reinforced tiger claws secured snuggly over his normal claws. Once he arrived, he tipped his head back and let out a strong and steady howl, calling anyone to answer.

"Thoughts/expression intention"

Kali was feeling rather bored and couldn’t sleep. Seeing as her family was largely nocturnal, it was odd to see her up and about in the daytime and while there were surely other Habari wolves out and about that she could satiate herself with, she wanted something with a little more...excitement. And, what better way to do that than with a good old fashioned spar? So, she headed toward the battlefield.

Her long and limber legs carried her across the relatively short distance from her packlands to the designated area. She sincerely hoped she wasn’t wasting her time with the travels. As much as she loved Abigor, her nile monitor lizard, he wasn’t necessarily the fastest so the trip took much longer than it would have if it was just her. But, he was a loyal lizard and she didn’t normally make a trip this far out, so she could be patient.

Luckily, however, as she got closer a call rang into the air. The voice seemed to be around her age but distinctly male and she smirked. Ah, perfect. Perhaps she could work her charms on him during the fight. She started across the expanse, but with a chuff to Abigor she began to take off at a run. Hopefully she could take the large glowing boy by surprise. He seemed to be well equipped with various mutations that would make it tricky to take him on, but surely with Abigor and Abaddon on her side to distract his two companions she would come out victorious. With a growl, she launched herself at him, aiming to sink her teeth into his back heel while Abbadon slithered from her neck and went for his weird looking deer companion, while Abigor went for the Akita.

Kali vs Takeshi for spar
Round 1/2
Age: under 1 year
Size: Large
Build: Light
Companion 1: Black-necked spitting cobra, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Nile monitor, Male - Battle
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Intermediate Hunter
Specialty: N/A

Talking

Takeshi didn’t have to wait long for a rival to show up. It came in the form of a female perhaps a season older than him, the scent of a pack wafting through the air from her that he had yet to come across. She was tall and lithe with a slim figure and intricate, curling golden markings that seemed to furl and unfurl across her body as she ran, as if they were alive. Curled around her neck he could make out a black figure of some sort, but as she grew closer he could clearly see that it was a snake. If he’d been able to talk, he might have triple checked that she knew that there was a creepy, scaly creature perched there, but the way it followed her command so smoothly he knew that they’d been together for some time. At her heels ran a seemingly impossibly large lizard, its forked tongue flickering out and reminding him of his mother in a way, but that was where the resemblances ended.

With a growling bark, the girl was upon him. She didn’t stop for formalities, but instead burst right into it and he felt his heart beat quicken. Benjiro, his Akita, quickly jumped into action to fend off the nile lizard while Amaya, his Serow, stamped at the ground in an attempt to seemingly crush the snake beneath her hooves. But, he couldn’t focus on them. He had every bit of faith in the pair to do what needed to be done. Instead, he needed to focus on what was in front of him.

Smartly, the golden girl went for one of the few places on his body that were vulnerable: his ankles. He growled, pivoting away as best he could to avoid her attack while simultaneously dipping his head in an attempt to head butt her and knock her off balance. The damned horns had given him enough trouble, they might as well come in handy.

Takeshi vs Kali for spar
Round 1/2
Age: under 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced tiger claws
Companion 1: Akita, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Japanese serow, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Ram horns - Offensive
Mutation 2: Scales - Defensive
Mutation 3: Scales - Defensive
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Hunter
Specialty: N/A

"Thoughts/expression intention"

To his credit, despite his size and weight the boy seemed pretty quick on his feet. He pivoted just in time and her jaws snapped closed on empty air. She felt an annoyed growl escape her teeth, her flaxen tail whipping behind her frame and she turned, baring her teeth in as menacing a manner as she could manage. However, just as she turned her mismatched gaze took in the sight of the top of his head. It rained down on her, ramming into her side and knocking the breath out of her with a gasp. She stumbled to the side, coughing and wincing, struggling to keep her balance and remain on her paws. Her nose crinkled in distance and she knew that there would be a bruise beneath her shiny pelt. How dare he!

She lurched forward once again, paws outstretched and jaws wide in an attempt to muzzle grab him. She knew how sensitive the skin on the muzzle could be and hopefully it would prove to her advantage.

Kali vs Takeshi for spar
Round 2/2
Age: under 1 year
Size: Large
Build: Light
Companion 1: Black-necked spitting cobra, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Nile monitor, Male - Battle
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Intermediate Hunter
Specialty: N/A

Talking

He felt his horns find purchase in her side and heard the dirt scatter as she fought to keep herself right side up. He knew it would likely leave a bruise, but compared to what a real fight could do it was like child’s play. Literally. He got bruises all the time from his siblings and their play fights. Still, he could tell in the wrinkle of her muzzle and the glare in her eyes that it had upset her. His instinct was to apologize, but he reminded himself that it wasn’t anything personal. They had both gone there for the experience and to let out some frustration, so they were getting just what they signed up for.

She leapt toward him again, her paws outstretched and her jaws wide. She was heading toward his face, that much startling him so he wasn’t able to move out of the way fast enough. He hadn’t expected her to be so direct. Her paws wrapped around his neck and her mouth found purchase around his muzzle and he winced, feeling the sharp canines pulling at the delicate skin. A whining growl escaped his throat and he shook in an attempt to throw her off. He was large and stronger, so surely it would work.

Takeshi vs Kali for spar
Round 2/2
Age: under 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced tiger claws
Companion 1: Akita, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Japanese serow, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Ram horns - Offensive
Mutation 2: Scales - Defensive
Mutation 3: Scales - Defensive
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Hunter
Specialty: N/A

"Thoughts/expression intention"

And the winner is...

Takeshi

Kali must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: Kali : Attack Roll: 92 Defense Roll: 14 Agility Roll: 96 Perception Roll: 13 Total: 215 Attack[92] + 30% Bonus[27.60]: 119.60 Defense[14] + 5% Bonus[0.70]: 14.70 Agility[96] + 5% Bonus[4.80]: 100.80 Perception[13] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 13.00 Total[248.10] + -15% Bonus[-37.21]: 210.88 Takeshi: Attack Roll: 40 Defense Roll: 69 Agility Roll: 66 Perception Roll: 97 Total: 272 Attack[40] + 50% Bonus[20.00]: 60.00 Defense[69] + 20% Bonus[13.80]: 82.80 Agility[66] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 66.00 Perception[97] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 97.00 Total[305.80] + -15% Bonus[-45.87]: 259.93