Children's Story

Kaino padded silently through the rocky landscape, her keen senses alert to every rustle and whisper of the night. The woman's lavender and smoke pelt served to blend her into the shadowy surroundings. Tonight, her cousin Caedes had summoned her for a spar beneath the vibrant glow of the aurora. A miasma of colors, greens, blues, purples, pinks... they all flowed and danced across the sky, the beauty of it marring that of even the stars.

Caedes was a formidable opponent, known for his strength and cunning. Kaino felt a surge of excitement as she made her way to their agreed meeting place. It had been such a long time since they'd sparred together. The woman wouldn't admit it aloud, but she had missed him a great deal. No one else understood her quirky sense of humor.

As she emerged from a bend in the path, Kaino's gaze was drawn upward to the swirling lights painting the night sky. It was a breathtaking sight, but she quickly refocused her attention on the task at hand. Caedes was waiting for her, his emerald eyes gleaming with anticipation. His words brought a soft chuckle from the fae and she flashed him a grin. "As long as you don't mind me winning, cousin." A little prance in her step, Kai moved forward and placed a peck on Caedes' cheek before going to take her place.

Agreement between them, Caedes crouched low to the ground, his muscles coiled like springs ready to pounce. Kaino mirrored his stance, her own body tense and ready for action. Still, despite the competition, the smile never left her face. She was a good natured lady, after all. Always smiling.

In the dim light cast by the aurora, the two wolves circled each other warily, their movements fluid and graceful. Then, without warning, Caedes lunged forward, his jaws snapping shut inches from Kaino's throat. She twisted away at the last moment, narrowly avoiding his attack. With a snarl, she countered with a swipe of her paw, aiming for his flank. Caedes danced out of reach, his eyes glittering with amusement.

Gritting her teeth through her grin, Kaino launched herself at him once more, her claws extended and ready to strike. But Caedes was quick, sidestepping her assault with ease. He retaliated with a barrage of swift strikes, each one aimed with deadly precision.

Kaino dodged and weaved, her heart pounding in her chest as she fought to keep up with her cousin's relentless onslaught. Despite her best efforts, she couldn't seem to gain the upper hand. Maybe it was because she didn't want to hurt him? Couldn't they just... cuddle or something? Not very Saxe of her.

As they continued to spar, the tension between them crackled in the air like static electricity. Each clash of teeth and claws echoed off the rocky walls of the volcano, mingling with the distant, imagined rumble of the earth below.

Suddenly, in a flash of movement, Kaino saw her opening. With a fierce growl, she lunged forward, her jaws closing around Caedes' leg with a satisfying crunch. He yelped in surprise and pain, momentarily stunned by her unexpected attack. Seizing the opportunity, Kaino pressed her advantage, driving Caedes back with a series of relentless strikes. She could feel the tide of the battle shifting in her favor, her confidence growing with each passing moment.

But just as victory seemed within her grasp, Caedes rallied, his determination shining in his eyes. With a fierce roar, he launched himself at Kaino, catching her off guard and knocking her to the ground. They rolled together in a tangle of fur and limbs, locked in a fierce struggle for dominance. But in the end, it was Caedes who emerged victorious, pinning Kaino beneath him with a triumphant snarl. For a moment, they lay there panting, their bodies entwined in a tangled heap. Then, with a playful nudge of his muzzle, Caedes released her. Kaino pushed him away with her forelegs and stood, shaking the dust and debris from her coat.

"A fluke," she informed him with a huff, though she still smiled. Coming in close to the giant man, Kai leaned into his side. "I've missed you a lot, you know that? Everyone is so serious. No one knows how to have any fun." Sephiran was the worst of the lot. There was a screw loose in her cousins head. He'd missed some of the vital components that gave a wolf personality. Still, she loved Seph. She loved them all.

Fighting at night under the aurora hadn't been too difficult. The lights were bright enough that the darkness hadn't posed an issue. Perhaps they would do it again soon. She wouldn't mind being trapped under Caedes again, although... next time maybe he'd be trapped under her.

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