Raiders were approaching, and after listening to Hanzo's instruction, she nodded quietly as she prepared herself. She followed the others through the bamboo, slipping quietly through it and letting the sounds of nature mask her approach. She knew the bamboo maze like the back of her paw by this point, especially after having patrolled it time and time again. Her gaze found the raiding pirates, but Sakura hung back as those that had arrived before her engaged with the small party. She expected more to show up. Perhaps they were simply lagging behind. She knew little if anything about the packs that littered the rest of Boreas and Auster...perhaps she ought to change that soon.

"Sakura Haruno"

Áskell watched carefully, his heart fluttering and stomach knotting with excitement. It felt like ages since he'd been a good fight against another warrior. Most of his encounters had been with rival predators, none of which boasted the intelligence of the wolves of Auster. "To your right!" Áskell followed Kári's direction to see a large girl approaching. She still had the lanky appearance of a yearling, but already her height was impressive, taller than his own. Sheesh they bred them big out here.

“Aren’t you a pretty one?”

He smirked. "I could say the same, but I'm far too old for you little girl." He swiftly set his defenses. The other pirates were either engaged or had yet to arrive and his patience wasn't endless. He'd happily take this fights.

Show me why I should remember the koi wolves!”

"It would be my pleasure." With a snarl Áskell charged for the girl, tossing caution to the winds, he launched himself head on at her, sliding to his right as he attempted to lift himself onto his hind legs. He sought to twist his head and drag his fangs across the left side of her face, hoping to cut her to the bone. At the same time his left paw, mutated claws out, attempted to dig into her chest while his right ones sought to hook behind her left arm, deep into her armpit.


Áskell vs Rive for Maim (Facial Scarring)
Round 1/?
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Medium
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Bear claw gauntlets
Defensive Battle Accessory: Helmet
Companion 1: Eurasian magpie, Male - Flying
Companion 2: Macaque, Male - Battle
Mutation 1: Retractable obsidian claws - Offensive
Mutation 2: Musk Deer Fangs - Offensive
Skills: Master Intellectual & Master Fighter
Specialty: Tactician

Hattori couldn't truly say the feeling was mutual. Even though he wasn't taken by surprise he couldn't say their visit was welcome, nor would he invite them back anytime soon. Or would anyone, now that he thought about it, the Pirates weren't a popular lot, for obvious reasons. Sparrow in her typical fashion wasn't taking this fight serious and Hattori-like most things-took this fight entirely too seriously. It was in more ways a clash of principles and ideologies. Chaos versus order. Which one would win?

Hattori grimaced in displeasure as Sparrow went to mouth at his horns, he hadn't really thought about how they had grown during the long night, but he did admittedly trim his whiskers down to their usual length since they had grown as well. Ducking out of the way, he made a move to grab at her muzzle, intent on getting her to cease her childish mouthing.


Hanzō vs Sparrow for dominance
Round 2/2
Age: over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Tanto
Defensive Battle Accessory: Shinobi cuirass
Companion 1: Asian Golden Cat, Male - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Mountain hawk-eagle, Male - Battle - Boosted
*Companion 3: Akita, Male - Battle - Boosted
Mutation 1: Enhanced vision - Perception
Mutation 2: Antelope horns - Offensive
Mutation 3: Reinforced bones - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Bloodletter

Tachi was no stranger to fighting mutated wolves, but the bristly mohawk was new. The shadowy pirate was quick to narrow in on him, using all of his pointy bits on the offensive as Tachi got his head in the game. His sharp gaze flickered across his opponent, just a little too slow to dodge out of the way of the scratching hair that raked across the underside of his chin. Not a nice feeling at all, ugh. Ripping his head out of the way, he widened his stance, bob tail flicking as high as it could manage as he snapped forward with his teeth with the intention of grabbing a hold of those snazzy horns of his. Aiming to control his head was a smart tactic right?

Tachi vs Diablo for dominance
Round 1/2
Age: over 1
Size: Extra large
Build: Light
Mutation 1: Sabre fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Agility boost - Agility
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Advanced Intellectual

Kashi had no intention of fighting and every intention of bringing dishonor on his family. He came along, he was even at the actual raid, so he got points there, right? No sense in getting all ruffled and more dirty, it was already going to take ages to get all the gunk out of his fur and they still had to travel all the way home.

What was even the point, this bamboo looked lame as fuck anyways, and surely there was something else they could get from literally anywhere else without raiding for it.

Why couldn't they just charm their way into some free bamboo?

Ajax's blue gaze scanned his options. The koi wolves trickled out of the maze, making it hard to anticipate when and where the attacks would come from. If they all arrived in one big rush it'd be easier to ascertain what they were going against, it was smart of them really, Ajax wondered if this pack was so considerate about all things they did. Not that it mattered really, Ajax was here to fight and ready to do just that.

Finding a colourful dappled opponent, he rushed the dire woman, tail blade unsheathing as he charged. Using the extended length of his fox tail, he slashed his blade through the air, wondering if she had the smarts and reaction time to dip out of the way.

Ajax vs Sakura for dominance
Round 1/2
Age: over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Dagger
Defensive Battle Accessory: Red scarf with sharp metal tassels
Companion 1: Red fox with narwhal horn, Male - Battle
Companion 2: White duck, Female - Flying
*Companion 3: White duck, Male - Flying
Mutation 1: Cat claws - Offensive
Mutation 2: Tail blade - Offensive
Mutation 3: Horns - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Novice Hunter
Speciality: Marauder

Unfortunately for the kid, Tenshi would be able to overpower him and shove his slim form to the ground. As soon as she heard his weight thud against the dirt, she pulled back with an amused expression. “You need to train harder,” were the only words offered before she turned to sight her next target. Not far off, another youngster stood looking absolutely disinterested. Her expression quickly shifted from amused to curious as the titan of a woman began to make her way toward the boy. “Why come if you don’t care to participate?” She questions blatantly as she continues her approach. As soon as she draws close enough, Tenshi lunges forward in an attempt to wrap her foreleg around his shoulders and pull him in for a big ol’ hug. If she’s successful, she’s tempted to give him a ruffle of his fur atop his head.

Tenshi vs Kashi for Dominance
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Shuriken
Defensive Battle Accessory: Studded sholder pads
Companion 1: Snow leopard, Male - Battle
Companion 2: White Egret, Male - Flying
*Companion 3: Snow leopard, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Antlers - Offensive
Mutation 2: Thick skin - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Healer
Specialty: Fitness Coach

Fights were breaking out, and Sakura watched from where she was as she waited for an opponent. She didn't want to interfere with fights that were already underway, though when Usagi fell away and a pirate was open, she considered it for a moment. Though she wasn't fast enough in making her decision to go after Gil, because in that moment, a yearling came hurdling towards her with a...was that a tail blade? She had never seen anything like it! She was both fascinated and enthralled by the appendage, and she only had a brief moment to admire it before she decided that she should probably get the fuck out of the way. The young pirate came at her, swinging his tail at the Koi Princess. As big as she was, she had experience in enough fights, but this was a new challenge.

Sakura ducked her head down and leaned to the side to avoid the blade, feeling the air from the attack whoosh by just above her scruff. It was an impressive mutation, she had to admit. And she did not want to get caught by it. She sought to come up at his dide, swinging her body out and away to bring them jnto a rough T shape. Turning her head in towards the pirates body, she flashed her golden glowing tongue at him for no more than a moment before she aimed to bite just behind his elbow, looking to grasp his armpit with her fangs and pull. With claws unsheathed as well, she aimed to hook the hock closest to her and pull it towards her.

Sakura vs Ajax for Dominance - Raid
Round: 1/2
Age: Over 1yr
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Companion 1: Orchid mantis, Female - Battle - Boosted
Mutation 1: Fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Tiger-like Claws - Offensive
Mutation 3: Thicker Fur - Defensive
Skills: Beginner Intellectual & Novice Fighter
Using equalizer to match Ajax's stats

"Sakura Haruno"

Sedna had appreciated Tenshi's attentions and when the call rang out took a moment to have Otis fit her tail blade and threw on her cougar pelt cloak. She didn't know who was raiding them, but she wasn't so pregnant yet that she couldn't show up and kick some butts. Making it out to the edge of the bamboo she recognised the scent as one Rheum had bought home with her a few months ago. She supposed anyone stupid enough to wander into the Wraith's Woods probably would try to penetrate the bamboo instead of coming around through the bay. Fiery eyes searched about for an opponent, but it looked like they were all covered off for now?

“Speech”

we wear red so they don’t see us bleed

Fuji's little legs moved as fast as they could but that didn't mean she made it to the fighting any quicker, by the time she made it, strapped into her Jacket and with her Katana at the ready, the rest of the wolves seemed to already be paired off. She saw her mother and her nostrils flared, there was no way she should be out here in her condition! Fuji moved to her mother's side and positioned herself squarely between the much larger and more intimidating woman and the fighting. Nobody was gonna hurt her future brothers and sisters on her watch thank you very much!

“Speech”

Just move those left feet, go ahead, get crazy

Sakana had held back from the fighting, it wasn't his idea of fun that was for sure, but he had to show up or risk his siblings and age mate yearlings never letting him live it down. There was one too many wolves along for the ride but that didn't stop Deluge from nipping his heels the whole way there. They knew the way after all, this wasn't his first trip to Auster. It was just as moist and hot as he remembered. Did the weather ever change down here?

Chaos was the order of the day, but he spotted a really large woman that would probably squish him immediately, at least he'd have an excuse to bow out then. What he had missed was the tiny pink and white demon stationed directly at the womans paws. While he was aiming for the larger wolf, he tripped over the smaller, yeah, smooth moves. Turning to face the trip hazard with parted jaws he snapped menacingly. Surely his size alone would be enough to deter her?

“Speech”

the rougher the seas the smoother we sail

Sakana vs Fuji for dominance
Round 1/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Small
Build: Light
Companion 1: Lapwing, Male - Perception
Skills: Intermediate Healer & Expert Navigator

The boy wasn't that big, but he still tripped over her trying to get to her mother, the fucking audacity! It wasn't like she was dirt coloured like he was! The tiny wolf was practically dressed in high viz! She huffed around her Tsuka and decided to go in with her horns first. She drove them between his lower ribs and twisted the blade to hit him in the hip with the flat side. She could tell from the way he had reacted that his heart wasn't in this, and she didn't quite think gutting him like she had the cougar would be useful to interpack relations. Clearly the Tojo wolves had something these raiders wanted, and they weren't exactly out there building up trade relationships.

“Speech”

Just move those left feet, go ahead, get crazy

Fuji vs Sakana for dominance
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Toy size
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Katana
Defensive Battle Accessory: Vest
Companion 1: Asiatic Golden Cat, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Straw-necked Ibis, Female - Perception
Mutation 1: Sabre fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Ram horns - Offensive
Mutation 3: Crystal spikes - Defensive
Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Healer

The air was driven from his lungs. He had barely looked at the other wolf other than to register smaller than me, which was unusual in itself. As her blade swung around towards his hip, time seemed to flow in slow motion. He already had a scar on his nose and throat, was she going to chop off his whole damn leg?! Who the hell thought raiding was fun?!

As the blade made impact he realised she had hit him with the flat side, but it didn't stop the tingling pain of a nerve strike from shooting down into his limb. Holding his leg up and hoping to use his height to his advantage, he latched onto one of the curved horns and tried to spin her away from him (noticing too late the convenient handle on her jacket). He just needed to gain some space!

“Speech”

the rougher the seas the smoother we sail

Sakana vs Fuji for dominance
Round 2/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Small
Build: Light
Companion 1: Lapwing, Male - Perception
Skills: Intermediate Healer & Expert Navigator

What an idiot. He looked like he was about to cry. And he wasn't too bright either. As if her siblings hadn't been swinging her around by her horns during fights her whole life. She angled her head so he would catch her left horn. Even if he let her go just a little past straight on, he would be propelling her into his right side. She relaxed her body to make herself a dead weight and extended her left hind leg just how Usagi had shown her. With his left rear held in the air, hopefully he would lose balance and fall over and then she could chase him off well and truely.

“Speech”

Just move those left feet, go ahead, get crazy

Fuji vs Sakana for dominance
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Toy size
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Katana
Defensive Battle Accessory: Vest
Companion 1: Asiatic Golden Cat, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Straw-necked Ibis, Female - Perception
Mutation 1: Sabre fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Ram horns - Offensive
Mutation 3: Crystal spikes - Defensive
Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Healer

Deluge clicked her tongue against the roof of her mouth as Sakana charged in aiming for one of the biggest wolves on the field, and she carried herself with a confidence the yearling envied too. Judging from the colours, it must have been Rheum's mum. She spotted the miniature one just before Sakana tripped over it and she supposed that made up her mind for her. She had hoped to tussle with the other navigator, but she supposed she could take her on once she'd taken her mum out of the picture.

Puffed up on arrogance only a teenage could have she ran at the older woman, claws outstretched to grab at crystal coated shoulders, aiming her open mouth at the thick fur just behind the older womans ear. Why not make it a wrestling match?

"Speech"

Deluge vs Sedna for dominance
Round 1/1
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Light
Companion 1: Common Gull - Male - Flying
Companion 2: Lapwing, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Cat Claws - Offensive
Mutation 2: Muntjac Antlers - Offensive
Mutation 3: Bioluminescence - Defensive
Skills: Advanced Hunter & Master Navigator
Specialty: Fleet-footed

Sedna watched with little worry as Fuji took on the young boy that had been aiming for her, and squared her shoulders at the larger opponent coming in on his rear. A smirk pulled at the corner of her mouth, this one had confidence, and a quick glance about the field told her where it came from. She would tend to Usagi as soon as this was done. She didn't try to dodge the younger wolf, knowing weight was on her side and as she tried to bite at the crystal coated fur, Sedna dropped her deer fangs and grabbed hold of an antler. She would use her weight and experience to steer the other wolf down to the ground. After all, you had a lot less balance on 2 legs than you would have on 4.

“Speech”

we wear red so they don’t see us bleed

Sedna vs Deluge for dominance
Round 1/1
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Double Edged Blade
Defensive Battle Accessory: Cougar Armour
Companion 1: Opossum, Male - Battle
Companion 2: White Ibis, Male - Flying - Boosted
Mutation 1: Crystal shards - Defensive
Mutation 2: Retractable water deer fangs - Offensive
Skills: Master Intellectual & Master Healer
Specialty: Naturally Talented

The long journey to the Bamboo Maze gave him ample time to consider their upcoming raid on the koi wolves. At its base components, it seemed like it wasn’t a terrible idea- fun at the very least. However, in his time growing up around the other pirates, raiding other packs had been built up quite a lot. And now, he wasn’t sure what to even expect- or even how successful they were going to be. Sure, some of the yearlings had already been on a raid previously. But he wanted to believe most of them hadn’t- and he wasn’t sure what the odds of a successful outcome were.

He was confident his abilities but wasn’t a fool either. Realistically, he knew there were likely going to be older and more experienced opponents, and there was a very good possibility that he was going to get his ass kicked. However, everyone had to start somewhere, and aside from Sparrow and Gil, they were a bunch of yearlings. They wouldn’t be out anything if they lost- and if they won … it would be a happy accident.

It was true, Tate didn't spend much time at home these days. That wouldn't stop him from feeling compelled to protect this place. It was lucky the attack had come on one of the spare few days the boy was still at home. A brick shithouse of a boy, Tate barreled head on into the fray. He wasn't the quickest on the scene, but that didn't matter. He was more than happy to cause a scene now that he'd arrived. Brilliant gaze set on the first unoccupied fighter he could find, Tate sprung into action. Onto the brown and white boy (hey, they matched!) Tate sprung. He was taller, heavier, and could punch harder than the other yearling-- he was certain of it. If nothing else, the koi boy had confidence, alright? Pure confidence and bravado as he made to barrel straight in and go for the side of the Pirate's neck. No need to pussyfoot about the point, he'd just get on in there and grab him. Really show who was boss-- at least in his mind.

Potato vs Arsenn for dominance (raid)
Round 1/?
Age: over 1
Size: Extra large
Build: Heavy
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Advanced Intellectual

let's stick together just a little bit longer There was something sinister brewing at the edge of the bamboo. Kiriko could feel it in her bones. She could feel it in her chest. Hell, she could feel it in her teeth. It's something she can't put words to, not until it happens. The Pirates were upon them, a plague that they'd need to drive back. Kiriko shivered at the thought. There was something unsettling about being exposed to so many more strangers, but it wasn't something she could dwell on. The woman turned to the sound, and raced through the bamboo towards it. It's bare moments before she's in the fray. Brilliant, red eyes scanning the beach around her. She was strung tight and ready, but who was she engaging to? Who was she springing upon? It would take a moment for her to find it. It would be moments that she had to wait.

The fray of battle was nothing but pure chaos. It seemed that the majority of his pack mates were already squaring off with their own respective koi wolves, which left him to quietly stalk through the tangle of fights in search of his own. Skirting around brawls, avoiding the clash of claw and fang to the best of his ability- he would trust his fellow pirates to handle themselves. It was then he locked eyes with a brown and white Koi wolf- only a little bit larger than himself. He looked young too … maybe within a couple of seasons of his own age. It should be a relatively fair matching- not that he was overly interested in a fair fight as long as he had the advantage.

Aresenn stormed forward, closing the distance between himself and the other yearling that he had made a silent pact with. He made an obvious telegraph that he was going to hit the larger brute head-on, lips curling, ears flattened, hackles raised, and tail arched over his back in a dominant display. However, at the last possible second, he lunged with splayed jaws at an angle to try and get a hold of the other yearling’s shoulder- attempting to thrust his own squarely into his opponent’s chest to grapple for balance.

Aresenn vs Potato for Dominance
Round: 1/2?
Age: Over One Year
Size: Large
Build: Medium
Defensive Battle Accessory: Bear Leather Bracers
Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Intellectual