lionheart

From seemingly nowhere, a massive dark wolf emerged to grapple with the tiger. He landed heavily on her back, and sunk his teeth into the back of her neck. The snarls that seemed to bounce relentlessly from the surrounding trees threatened to overwhelm the mind, but the godling simply took the opportunity he'd been offered. While the large cat was distracted by the more recent aggressor, the godling rushed along her right flank and sought out the wound he'd already left behind. That leg would be far weaker now, and so when he grabbed hold of the back of her knee, he was able to pull the limb out from under her. The tiger didn't crumple at the loss of one hind leg, instead continuing to thrash against the assault of the larger wolf on her back.

The wraith adjusted his grip on the thick hind limb, and managed to sink the spear-like points of his fangs into the muscle just above the ankle. The tiger screamed and kicked violently, desperation bleeding into her cries. Would it be better to stand down, and let her return to her kits? Sunset eyes caught a glimpse of the heavy sag of her belly, and the strong scent of milk that he was catching even over the stench of blood that filled the air. They must be only recently born, and that was why she was so eager to defend her territory. Yet, they were so close to Ashen's borders. An aggressive tiger wouldn't be wise to leave unchecked so close to the Empire's lands.

Digging his claws into the damp earth, the yearling struggled to backpedal with the thrashing limb still clenched tightly between his teeth. If he kept pulling, she'd lose her balance, and they would be able to finish her off more quickly if she were prone.

"Pontifex" || "Hallux" || "others"