Balrog’s frustration bubbled as Citadel ignored his warning and charged in recklessly. His brother’s wild spirit was admirable at times, but this was not one of those moments. Watching as Citadel took a swipe at the bear's leg, Balrog’s stomach twisted, knowing the consequences could be disastrous.
“Citadel!” he growled through clenched teeth, his eyes narrowing as the bear roared in fury, turning its massive body toward his brother. Balrog’s pulse raced, anger mixing with fear. "You can’t just-" He cut himself off, feeling the intensity of the moment.
With the bear’s focus now on Citadel, Balrog's frustration gave way to action. He darted to the side, searching for a way to draw the bear's attention away. His brother’s recklessness had put them in danger, and now Balrog had to think fast to get them out. He gave a few snaps to the bear to try and get attention away from Cit.
“You’re going to get us both killed!" he snapped, tension heavy in his voice.
The bear’s roar echoed through the cavern, but instead of pressing its attack, it hesitated, eyes narrowing on the two pups. Balrog watched as the massive creature seemed to reconsider, its slow, heavy movements shifting. For a moment, it felt like time slowed, the bear sniffing the air, then letting out a low growl.
With a lumbering motion, the bear turned, its enormous body moving deeper into the dark caverns. The ground shook slightly under its weight as it retreated, clearly deciding the pups weren’t worth the trouble.
Balrog let out a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding, his body still tense from the encounter. His obsidian eyes flicked to Citadel, his frustration clear. "We should tell dad it is here. We're lucky it didn't want anything to do with us."
"Balrog"
