CHIN UP

Enyo's body tensed as she felt Medusa wrench herself free, a flash of pain where her teeth had sunk in. She barely had time to prepare for Medusa's next move. The Queen of Insomnia sprang up with terrifying speed, jaws aiming for her neck. Enyo attempted to counter by turning her head to snap back, but Medusa's claws found her face.

A sharp pain tore through her as Medusa’s claws sliced across her face, and blood quickly matted her fur. A growl caught in Enyo’s throat, but her body reacted. Staggering back with teeth bared, even though the sting of humiliation burned worse than the physical wound.

She had been outmatched.

Breathing heavily, Enyo locked eyes with Medusa, feeling a mixture of defeat and begrudging respect. Medusa had earned her win. As much as it stung her pride, Enyo couldn’t deny the queen’s skill. Though she lost today, this wouldn’t be the end. The next time, she vowed, she would be better. Stronger. The fight had only just begun in her mind, and Medusa had earned a formidable challenger for the future.

Blood dripped from her nose as she stared Medusa down, her eyes full of hot dark rage and promise. She would have to stare at her reflection later to assess the damage.

"Good job. Now that it's finished, I have a family training to manage.", Enyo said icily. She made it clear that Medusa was no longer needed. The Warlord had to get back to the initial task. Her eyes darted to Erebros, she would speak to him. Soon.

"SPEECH"