Growing up, taking responsibility

The Warlord in his later years found it more and more difficult to be stern and harsh on his children. Standing here now, before Charlie, and giving him this ultimatum. He felt it was the right thing to do. In fact, he felt almost a desperate need for it. If his son was to become a warrior, he needed to know that he would be okay. That he could and would protect himself. Oh, Charlie.. He thought softly to himself.

As Charlie chose to fight without his companions, the Warlord respected that decision. He waved his own off with a paw movement. Marshal landed on a tree branch above them. One talon resting, the other gently clutching the small shrike.

He was ready when Charlie came at him. The Warlord braced himself in the familiar, fluid stance of battle. He could see by his son's body that he was fully committed to the attack now. His head was in the game in a way it had never been before. How would he fight when the stakes were high? Charlie came up at his side, letting his momentum carry him. He let Charlie’s paw slam into his back paw with a grunt. Pushing his weight into his back legs, he lifted his forepaw and attempted to bring it up under Charlie’s stomach, where his extended cat claws could do their work. At the same time he attempted to smack his hip into Charlie in an attempt to unbalance him and delay his attack on his rump.


Sirius vs Charlton for Rank Challenge
Round 1/2
Age: over one
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Front leg bracers with knife
Defensive Battle Accessory: Back leg bracers
Companion 1: Black Vulture, Male - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Snow Leopard, Female - Battle - Boosted
*Companion 3: Spectacled bear, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Cat claws - Offensive
Mutation 2: Fangs - Offensive
Mutation 3: Thicker fur - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Bloodletter

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