It's Written In Gold [PACK CHALLENGE FOR TALIS]

Ashiel's fangs and shoulders would miss their targets as Dragon sailed over his head but he'd already let it go and moved on to his next set of attacks. Dragon wasn't going to get away from him so easily. With is weight already shifted forward and his forelegs planted it was a simple enough matter for Ashiel to kick off with his hind legs and pivot 180 degrees around to face Dragon. It seemed the other man had had the same idea as they were now facing head on. Ashiel maintained his defenses. His tail remained tucked between his legs, his head aligned with his spine as his chin tucked and his shoulders rolled forward, his neck scrunching back. His hackles remained raised, his ears pinned to his head as his toes spread, claws digging into the earth. Ashiel's weight was spread evenly across his limbs which were bent slightly to keep him agile and ready to move.

Dragon was a step or so to Ashiel's left and Ashiel swiftly took a step to his own right as the godling's powerful legs uncoiled. He attempted to come in low and collide with Dragon head on but off to his own right so his left shoulder lined up with the center of Dragon's chest. Ashiel's pivot and step to his right had displaced most of Dragon's attacks. Instead of colliding with his femur Dragon's right shoulder would hit nothing but air. The alpha's right forepaw would also miss snagging Ashiel's right ankle for the same reasons and instead flail about between his forelegs. He couldn't entirely avoid Dragon's jaws but due to his change in position Dragon's lower fangs would rip light lacerations across the outside of his upper left shoulder, flecking blood into the air and failing to gain a hold. As for Dragon's left shoulder, Ashiel was prepared to take that damage head on. As he launched himself at Dragon he attempted to counter the shoulder by throwing his chest right into it, knowing he'd take on damage for his ploy if he succeeded. He hoped that he could hit Dragon's shoulder with enough power to jam the limb and cause significant bruising. Again he planned to exhale before impact to avoid knocking the breath from his lungs.

Simultaneously, Ashiel would throw the point of his left shoulder forward and up seeking to crash it into the top of Dragon's trachea, a few inches below his jawline. His goal was to severely bruise the area and cause enough damage that his opponent would be left choking and sputtering for air. In addition Ashiel would shift his weight to his hind legs and front left leg as he sought to raise his right forepaw and attempted to sneak it behind Dragon's left wrist. Ashiel hoped to catch it and pull it forward so he could unbalance his opponent and make it more difficult for him to leap away.

At the same time as his chest surged forward so would Ashiel's jaws. He twisted his head his own left attempting to dig his fangs deep into the lower outer portion of Dragon's left shoulder, where the bottom of the shoulder connected to the upper arm. He sought a hold that would tear his teeth into the wide band of ligaments that connected the large trapezius muscle to the rest of the limb. Ashiel hoped to bite deep enough that he could shred the ligaments and partially cripple the limb. He needed to start limiting Dragon's movement.

ASHIEL vs DRAGON for TALIS (Pack Challenge)
RD. 3/4
Height: 42"
Build: Heavy


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