Spring is slowly warming the land and, with the improving days, Seere has grow bolder. Today she has ventured off of Ashen lands… all by herself. Small monochrome form bounces through the tall grass of the neighboring land, enjoying the sense of freedom that fills her. A happy laugh splits the air as the girl bounds through the grass. She is thoroughly enjoying herself when a strange scent catches her attention. Landing, she crouches low, trying to blend in with the landscape and allow whatever predator is near to pass by.

Unfortunately, a small yearling wolf seems like the perfect snack for a hungry tiger as the striped beast stalks through the grass, muscles moving like liquid as it appears close to her. Seere lets out a startled yelp and has to duck away from a swinging paw. Her father’s words ring in her head about her size being her greatest advantage and paws churn as she races around the attacking feline delivering a quick bite to a back paw as she goes.


"Seere Abraxas-Destruction"

The tall grasses brushed against his legs as he made his way through this newest territory. There was the barest hint of Armada in these lands, had he heard something about that pack having moved recently? He wondered if this had been the land they had come from, or the scent he was catching was only similar.

He would have made his way down to the beach from there if a startled, youthful yelp hadn’t caught his attention. Turning, he found the form of the tiger stalking through the grass. The faint shape of a small, young wolf was something he could barely make out. But the glimpse of colour and the yelp was all he needed.

Mistaking her for a much younger pup, Mercury let out a startling snarl in the hopes of catching the tigers attention as he barreled forward. Hitting its stomach hard with his shoulder as he sought to push it off balance


"Speech"

Seere runs circles around it, nipping at anything and everything she can hit. A stranger joins in the fight, his loud snarl pulling both the feline’s and small wolf’s attention to him. Mismatched eyes round in surprise as he barrels right for the tiger and she darts away as the two large bodies slam into each other. The cat is taken by surprise and its wide eyes pull a sharp laugh from the small Seere. She rushes back in, biting the paws that try to swing at the new wolf. She is agile and able to dodge and bite, twist and spin at a fast clip, her youthful energy keeping her from tiring too quickly.

"Seere Abraxas-Destruction"

He was able to hit the tiger hard, knocking it off balance. His mad dash didn’t make his own stance very secure and he found himself reeling for a moment. His heart was beating quickly in his chest, though he couldn’t spare a moment to check on the child. As he sought to disengage from the tiger, the orange striped cat swiped at him. Before the strike landed, the monochrome girl was there, biting at its paw and distracting it.

Giving Mercury time to fall into a battle stance and launch an attack of his own at its neck. In its distraction he was able to land the hit. Biting down hard as he struggled to subdue it. The cat increased its own attack, scrabbling against him.

"Speech"

The tall wolf slams into the tiger and reels. Luckily, Seere is already rushing back in to bite the paw that swings at him. She growls fiercely as she chomps down, only releasing her hold once the stranger has set his stance. Small paws quickly back her away and the tall wolf reaches in to grab the tiger by the back of the neck. He gets it! Seere launches back in, hitting the clawed paws away from the stranger as he subdues the feline. By the time they are finished, she is panting happily, tongue lolling out the side of her mouth as she sits down heavily.

Mismatched eyes look at the tall wolf and her tongue quickly wets her lips before she joyfully chirps, “Hey you’re really good! I’m Seere, the soon-to-be greatest warrior of the Ashen Empire!” Small chest puffs up in pride at those words and it is evident that the newly minted yearling is still prone to youthful flights of fancy. A bright smile is on her lips as she adds, “You’re a great fighter too! Want to be part of my secret warriors club? You’ll have to do the ceremony if you want to join.” Nodding sagely, the girl beams as she waits to hear if the tall male is going to join her very secret, very new, club.


"Seere Abraxas-Destruction"

He held tightly to the tiger, grunting between closed jaws with the effort of it, until at last the tiger's flailing slowed, and then stilled. He released his grip, and the body fell to the floor with a heavy thump. He let out a slow, painful breath, which was better than the panting he wanted to do.

A glance at the cherry young wolf told him that the girl - Seere - was fine and unharmed. Thank goodness for small mercies. “Hello, little grasshopper” He said, pulling calm back around him and offering her a warm, teasing smile. No need to let the little one know just how worried he’d been. “I’m Mercury. You think i’m good enough to join your club, eh?” he teased lightly.

"Speech"