Like A River I Run

The bear walked right up to them, expecting the cats to flinch but the didn't. Taiga lashed out, striking the bear across the face. It snarled at the cats and lurched forward, claws flying as it sought to deal damage. Birna swiftly ducked the claws, feeling the rush of cold air as the polar bear's claws just missed her flesh. She took a flying leap, using her powerful hind limbs to launch herself onto the bear's back where she quickly sank her claws in, her fangs digging into the spine in front of the bear's hips. She sought to cling there, doing as much damage as she could and praying she was out of reach of the bear for now.

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