Just call me devil

Ace was patrolling with Ignis, the pair marking the borders and Ace was using it as an opportunity to teach the soon-to-be yearling about protecting the borders. "If you ever come across a strange or unknown scent that isn't a pack member, it is advised to investigate, but you do it safely. Otherwise, you call for someone to help you out, especially if they're hostile." He marked the border before continuing, "Of course you'll soon be big enough to take on most things on your own, but you're still inexperienced. And an inexperienced wolf trying to tackle someone who could be more experienced won't end well for you." Ignis seemed to understand, and Ace was proud of how far he was coming and was excited to see how far the boy could go.

They were nearly done with their patrol on this side of the territory, and Ace figured that his nephew deserved a reward for his good work. "Good work Ignis. Now how about some lu--" He fell silent when he heard Rhyme's howl, and Ace took a moment as he turned his attention in the direction it came from. It seemed there was trouble at the border. He and Ignis exchanged a quick glance before he headed off in that direction, his nephew following close behind. They both moved fast, practically barreling across the lands. He wondered if it had something to do with their recent arrival, the male that had been found practically dying at the borders. Ace knew he was under protection, so he had a feeling this might be someone that came looking for him.

Ace and Ignis slowed when a small group of wolves came into view, and he noticed that Rhyme and Odysseus were facing off against a stranger. He was close enough to hear what the male had said, and it didn't settle well with him at all. Narrowed crimson gaze watched for a moment before motioning to Ignis to go with the other two, while he quietly slipped around outside the borders towards the stranger. Quickly and quietly, Ace strolled up behind the man like a cat stalking its prey. Stopping about six feet from Vlad. Had he been able to hear Odysseus' thoughts, he would have supported the man one hundred percent. "For someone who claims to be the best in what he does, you made a fatal mistake by coming here alone, headhunter. He said the word with a mocking tone. He stood at his full height with his tail raised over his back in a dominant manner, crimson gaze staring maliciously at the man.

While Ace had changed a lot during his time on earth, one thing that didn't change was his sense of right and wrong. Sure, Elias had slaves in his pack, but Ace didn't like the idea. Had he the power to change that at the time, he would have. But he didn't. Now, however, he could do something about it. "You're going to regret having come here. I hope your rewards were worth it." He said in a cold, calm voice.

***Fight starts here***

Without waiting further, Ace launched himself at the man in an attempt to close the distance between them. If the man's back was still towards him, he sought to slam the entirety of his chest against his hind end in a fervent attempt to unbalance him and knock him to the ground. While he launched at the man, he set his defenses. Ears pinned tightly against his skull, crimson gaze narrowed and his lips had peeled back to expose yellowed fangs. His head lowered to align with his spine, along with his tail flagging out for balance. Chin tucked to cover his throat, hackles raised along his spine while his scruff bunched for added protection. He distributed his weight evenly with legs spread equidistant apart for better balance.

As Ace sought to slam into Vlad, he would throw his forelegs up in an attempt to wrap his forelegs around each of the man's thighs. His left foreleg aimed to wrap around Vlad's left hind leg, while his right foreleg sought to wrap around the right side. His goal was to get a grip around the man's hind legs with his own (Ace's) paws seeking to claw the inside of Vlad's thighs. He wanted to pull the man towards him and keep him from moving, or simply hold him in place as he assaulted him. Ace's hind legs spread a little wider to make up for the lack of his front paws on the ground. Ace then opened his jaws wide, his head snaking forward and tilting to his left slightly as he sought to aim a painful if not crippling bite at Vlad's spine. Top fangs aimed to pierce the left side of Vlad's spine, while bottom fangs sought to pierce and grip directly opposite.

He wanted to force this sorry excuse for a creature to submit, and to teach him that he had made a grave error in coming here. Not only that, but Ace would make sure he knew where his place would be in this world. The slaver would become a slave. And Ace had no remorse for these types of creatures. This was very much evident in his assault on the man. Vlad would regret having come here. And he would make sure of that.

Acere VS Vlad for FORCE CLAIM
Round: I/?
Height: 45"
Build: Heavy

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