Again

The secluded piece of land the Kaicho had taken him and his brother to was, in all sense, breathtaking. It was like home - and it very well could’ve been. The ponds trickled with faintly bubbling water, koi fish - remainders of the ones once raised there - lazily paddled in the waters. It was every bit peaceful. Usagi carefully picked his way through the fallen leaves and covered paths, remembering that Hattori wished to have another spar with him. He wanted the Hohei to prove he still had the skills to fight - and some day, even raid - after his ankle had recovered decently. And so, he’d fulfill the Kaicho’s wish.

The man had tracked Hattori’s scent further out, but not s far distance. If he really wished to test his mettle, perhaps he ought to try a more stealthy and unexpected approach this time. Less time for his superior to prepare, but knowing his experience, he would be alert nonetheless. He had to prepare for that. When he reached a distance on the path where Hattori’s scent was strong, and the male’s larger form was just visible along the horizon line and foliage. He had to strike.

Leaning back into his haunches, Usagi sprang forth, as light on his feet as possible though the faint thrumming on the ground was clearly him. Thumping like the feet of a rabbit being chased - or in this case, pursuing his target. Reaching the dire wolf’s back at lightening speed, just strides away Usagi attempted a unique move; he’d aim to spring up and leap over the man, firmly but with restraint also aiming to thump the man’s back with his hind leg’s for a surprise tactic. Upon landing on the ground, forelegs first, then hind legs, if the larger male hadn’t retaliated yet, Usagi aimed to roll back quickly head over heels in a somersault, jabbing out his hind legs together in the process towards his chest. Basically a bunny hop to the man’s back, and a roll and kick of his feet to further unbalance the man, if not make him step back to avoid an jab, and hopefully would require his superior to calculate his next move. None of the kicks he’d done would be enough to hurt - as much as he hated to admit, the process of healing from a shattered ankle was going well, but something about that foot would possibly open himself up to a weakness in that area.

Usagi vs Hattori for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Medium
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Double-bladed Sword
Companion 1: Maine Coon, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Akita Inu, Male - Battle
Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Hunter


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