Lights Out

Her claws sank into the course fur of the cougar, her teeth bared in a fierce snarl. The cat hissed and swiped at her, but Ellara's resolve was relentless. A scar on her right shoulder seemed eerily similar to that of cat claws, a testament to her experience dealing with felines of this size. She was a whirlwind of motion, her movements a dance of instinctive survival and protection. Each breath she took was filled with the cold, metallic taste of the mine, each heartbeat echoing the urgency to get the child out safely.

As Zagan leapt forward, inspired by her own bravery, Ellara's heart nearly stopped as she worried for the child. His panther was soon to contribute as well, but Ellara did not have time to focus entirely on the duo. With a surge of adrenaline from the sight of seeing Zagan in the fray, Ellara positioned herself quickly for another attack. Her pink eyes locked on to the cougar's right paw as it would attempt to strike.

In a blur of motion, she lunged forward, her powerful jaws closing around the arm of the cat and stopping it's strike from landing on her. She bit down hard, feeling the sinew of muscle yield beneath her teeth as the taste of copper flooded her mouth. The cougar roared in pain, its attempt to shake her off only intensifying her grip. With a fierce growl, Ellara yanked the cougar off balance, pulling it away from Zagan. Her claws raked against its flesh, adding to the barrage of assaults they were putting on the predator.

[ 2/3 Fought a large opponent (Mountain Lion) ]