Finders Keepers

A young voice, a lady, was saying some rather unladylike things.  Kotori closed the distance just in time to see a near-disaster happen.  The child jumped just in time to avoid the powerful jaws of a giant crocodile.  The monster was something an adult needed to be cautious of and a child her size was an appetizer to the croc.  

Kotori leaped forward, taking the one free surprise attack he’d get as the greedy lizard had eyes only for his planned meal. He ran up from behind and to the right, lowering his head and tilting the muzzle down so that his horns slammed into the crocodile's back leg muscle.  Kotori’s teeth would have a hard time biting through that thick hide but with a running charge, the antlers jabbed through.

Kotori had fought enough crocodiles to not risk staying in one place.  The moment his horns connected he was quick to leap over the crocodile.  His action had the desired results.  The lizard forgot its puppy prey, its head and tail lashing about as it turned to face the threat.  Kotori and crocodile stared at each other.  His back feet were on a spot of solid land, his front paws partially under the water.  

"Kotori Fatalis"