just bearly

Ochi and Kotori had shared in enough battles and this bear would end no different.  The two wolves would live, and the bear would be a new pelt for colder days.  Oh, this time was different.  They’d also get the bears kill if they wanted it.  

Blood sprayed and Ko felt the shift as the bear’s balance waivered with the two injured legs.  The horned wolf took the opportunity to leap on the bears back, causing it to stumble worse, the back led sliding out, and its weight going to the two good legs to attempt to get up.  Kotori’s teeth bit into the top of the bear's neck.  The animal roared in protest.  Was that a note of fear in it now?  

They had it down.  It wouldn’t take them long to finish it now.

"Kotori Fatalis"