What are you going to do now?

Well, it seemed he wouldn't get the sneak attack he desired, and it appeared Elias was ready for him. His brother must have been waiting for him, expecting Ace to try and catch him off guard. Whatever the case, Acere was pleased to see his brother react so quickly. It seemed all their prior training hadn't been forgotten. "No, little brother. I came to kick yours." Ace smirked, eyes narrowing as his lips pulled back to bare a devilish grin. "We'll see about that!" He found it funny that Elias referred to him as the 'little brother.' Ace was taller than him now, ironic wasn't it? It seemed Elias would waste no time in conducting his assault, and Ace was ready!

His ears pinned to his head, hackles bristling along his spine as his legs spread hip and shoulder width apart. His toes spread over the sand, claws biting in as his eyes narrowed and teeth remained bared, tainted fangs exposing themselves like daggers. His muzzle wrinkled, causing the flesh around his eyes and the rest of his visage to wrinkle along with it. He lowered his head, chin tucking towards his throat, shoulders rolling forward as well to pull the skin around his scruff forward, bunching it. As Elias sought to throw his chest against Ace's, but Ace had a trick up his metaphorical sleeve.

Hind legs coiled beneath him for a moment before launching him forward, closing the short distance between him and his brother. He lifted his torso, hind legs taking most of his weight as he sought to throw his chest right back into Elias' own, seeking to hit him dead center. A moderate bruise formed on his own chest, though he was sure that one would spring up on his brother just the same. He would attempt to push forward, aiming to throw off his brothers balance with his larger frame and heavier weight. Just as Elias' forelegs came to wrap around him, Ace aimed to bring his own forelegs up and under his brothers, forepaws seeking to wrap on either side of Elias' neck. His goal was to keep Elias from being able to return his forelegs to the ground as he used the bend in his elbows to push Elias' elbows up, attempting to force his brothers limbs to straighten out. As Elias' teeth came towards his cheek, Ace retaliated. Jaws flung themselves open, seeking to land a bite square over his brothers muzzle. Top fangs sought to cut and grip the center bridge of Elias' nose right in the center, while his lower jaw was aimed directly beneath his brother's lower jaw in an attempt to literally shut his brothers trap [counter]. Ace would make a feeble effort at trying to scratch Elias' neck, claws seeking to dig through fur to keep his brother in his hold, and perhaps add some discomfort to the skin and muscle there.

Acere vs Elias for Dominance
Round: I/II
Height: 45"
Build: Heavy

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