This Christmas I'll Burn It To The Ground!

Things had quickly turned for the worst, and before he knew it, everything he had worked for. Everything he had built, gone in the blink of an eye. He couldn't believe that his sweet Nephew was doing this to them, and he was stunned and still trying to wrap his head around it up until his daughter showed up to meet Ignis' challenge. He remained quiet as Ignis spoke, though he could feel a growl coming on and his hackles rising as Ignis tore his daughter down. As much as he wanted to defend Winter, she was the alpha and he would not interfere unless he felt he had to. If Ignis decided to suddenly become violent, Ace would certainly defend his children and those he cared about. He waited with bated breath as Winter seemed to struggle with what to do. His own crimson gaze watched her carefully, though as he watched her expression, he realized how much he must have failed her. When she spoke...confirming what he thought, his heart broke. He really did fail her. On one hand, he wanted her to feel like she could do it on her own, so he waited for her to come to him if she needed help. But she never did. On the other, he should have been adamant about showing her the ropes and building her confidence...he had failed as both a mentor and a father.

She gave the pack to Ignis without a fight.

And while part of him was angry about the fact she didn't defend what they had built, he understood. Ignis was far out of her league when it comes to fighting...he was more experienced compared to her. But even then, his nephew wouldn't go unchallenged. He turned to look at Drifa as she stated she would be leaving. Acere knew she was too old to fight, and he was ready to step in for her if need be. But luckily, Ignis had the sense to let her go unchallenged. He let a quiet sigh of relief slip past, but he was still angry about the situation considering his nephew decided to do this with Winter right around the corner. The alabaster man respected Drifa a great deal...and his heart was breaking for her as she was cast out on her own. Though the threat that Ignis issued her made him turn to his nephew, anger, and disgust clear in his eyes.

He continued to hold his tongue, however, as Tsunami made her thoughts known. Perhaps he had been failing with her, too...as she bashed the Praetor name. Acere had tried his best to make it into something to be proud of, but perhaps it was far too tarnished by Elias, Tyranis, and now...Ignis...so in a sense, he understood. He tensed as the pair went at it, his teeth gritting as he debated what to do. He sure as hell wasn't going to stick around and watch his nephew destroy himself and everything he had built, so once they finished, he decided to speak.

"Ignis, I am greatly disappointed in what you've done here today. I am sure we would have understood your concerns and may have been okay with you trying to lead had you done it the right way. But this? I cannot support this. I thought I raised you better than this...but...you seem to be following the path that your father did, even to the point of allowing yourself to be consumed by what consumed him." It hurt to say it, but he knew now that his beloved Nephew was under the influence of the demons that plagued their family. Would they ever go away? Would they ever be abolished? It was unlikely...but dammit, the former king would still try! My brother tarnished our name, and in doing what you are today, you are tarnishing it as well! I will not stand by and allow you to get away with this without consequence! Continue down this path, it will end the same way your father's path did. That, I can promise you!" He growled, though his heart broke more as he fought back the hot tears that pricked his eyes.

He never thought that Ignis would turn like this. And he felt in his heart, that if he continued this path...he would likely be the one to have to destroy the boy he loved and raised like his own son.

Without further warning, he launched himself at Ignis, aiming to come at the boy head-on. He sought to clash his shoulder against Ignis' chest in an effort to heavily bruise the crimson youth while potentially knocking him back. Jaws flung open, and Acere sought to grab his nephew's left ear in his jaws in an effort to shred it. At the same time, he slammed his forepaw down in an attempt to pin Ignis' foot to the ground, as well as potentially break his toes. While he attacked Ignis from the front, his foxes came from the back. Lumi aimed to charge in and grab a hold of Ignis' left hind ankle, while Finn launched himself towards Ignis' tail where he sought to clamp down on it and viciously shake his head while using his weight in an attempt to destroy the appendage as much as possible.

Acere Praetor vs Ignis Praetor for MAIM (tail dock)
Round: 1/2
Age: Over 1yr
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Tiger claw reavers
Defensive Battle Accessory: Tiger armor
Companion 1: Red Fox, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Red Fox, Female - Battle
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Intellectual
Specialty: Knight

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