its a kodiak moment

it had been a rough few days traveling through the barren landscape of this realm. a full week had passed before she found herself north, the temperatures dropping but by now she was used to it. her thin pelt was trouble, yes, but her muscle kept her warm. as long as she kept moving, it would be fine. Zola had to believe that. meeting a few wolves on her travels to call an ally, she did not settle for long. her conquer of the world outside of her own land was almost zealous. she placed one paw in front of the other and did not stop. she would not stop until she had mastered her experiences.

it was by Unkulunkulu's will that she carried forward. and it was by His design that fate placed her on a path. the roar alerted her to act but seeing the dainty young being accosted forced her hand. she rushed forward, faster than what a being may assume she could, and barreled into the beast. she had no idea what it was, only that it was massive. yet she was too. it stumbled forward at the impact, forced to the side and away from the other wolf. "fanya si!" you shall not! she snarled, twisting her neck to grasp her spear and thrust it forward.

there was no doubt in her mind that the beast had attempted to harm the smaller wolf. she saw it make directly at him - the scent told her it was male despite his femininity - and roar to make its presence known. it had the intention to kill. she was not going to allow that. Zola had seen enough death and decay on her travels north. the volcano's eruption had tainted this land. she growled through the massive stick in her mouth, puffing her shoulder fur up to make her appear larger. the beast swiped at her, and she felt claws graze her cheek. it was but a bitch slap.

her eyes never left the face of the bear, and she advanced, forcing it away from the smaller wolf.

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