blood in the water

With each passing moment, the bear's struggles grew weaker, its roars of rage fading into pained whimpers as it began to succumb to exhaustion. But just as victory seemed within their grasp, the bear summoned one final burst of strength, its massive frame lurching forward in a desperate attempt to break free from its attackers. Caedes felt the ground give way beneath him as he stumbled, momentarily losing his grip on the bear's rent throat.

With a guttural growl, Caedes regained his footing, angrily his muscles straining against the weight of the bear as he pushed back with all his might. And then, with a final, choked cry, the bear collapsed to the ground, its breaths coming in ragged gasps as it bled out from its throat. Breathing heavily, Caedes stood over the fallen beast, chest heaving with exertion. It was then he looked over at his partner in crime, eyes regarding the male with measured intrigue. He seemed much more accustomed to this terrain that Caedes himself -- though he had stayed on the bears back the whole time. A feat in and of itself.