The moon shown bright over the battlefield as Álarr finally arrived. He'd gotten sidetracked so while he'd intended to arrive late in the afternoon the delays in travel meant he arrived far later than he would have liked. The moon was just rising, lighting the dull land and the short brown grass that had yet to recover from the volcanic eruption. Brynhildr flew above while Afi walked along next to him. He was grateful for their support. Álarr had turned his focus to fighting and now that he was a yearling he was able to wander out to the Battlefield by himself. This was his first time unaccompanied and he had to admit that it made him nervous. He glanced once more at his companions before tipping his head back and howling for an opponent.

Theory was itching for a fight after Poem had returned to the Ashen Armada. The fact that she couldn't do anything about the situation at hand rankled her to no end, so the Battlefield seemed like the perfect place to vent her frustrations. The call she answered was beginning to sound familiar. When she arrived, Theo was greeted by the sight of Álarr - her cousin? Uncle? Something? They had run into each other a few times now and their last spar on the battlefield had gone in her favor... but just barely. She was interested in a rematch. Someone with skills like that was always worth fighting again.

"We've got to stop meeting like this," Theory grinned, approaching him with a tight smile. She didn't hold any ill will towards him, but she found it difficult to be her easy-going self lately. Every smile felt forced. She glanced up to Alouette who had flanked her in the sky on the way here and was reassured by a distant caw. Álarr had a companion too, if she remembered correctly, or perhaps more than one. Part of her wanted to give some kind of warning but she was feeling moody and impulsive. Not every fight had to be fair, right? Without any pause, Alouette dove from the sky for Álarr's head and Theory cut around swiftly towards his right flank to try and grab hold of his neck. He was a good few inches taller than her which made for an interesting approach. It wasn't often that she skirmished with wolves that had a height advantage and she wasn't sure she liked how it felt.

Theory Cavaliere-Destruction vs Alarr for spar
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1 yr
Size: Extra large
Build: Medium
Companion 1: Raven, Female - Flying
Skills: Expert Fighter & Beginner Healer
Specialty: N/A

Álarr stretched and prepared himself for his opponent, eager to see who he'd be fighting. To his surprise it was Theory! Excellent, he'd been craving a rematch but didn't figure he'd get a chance unless he attended a training or tournament where multiple packs were involved. He grinned at her.

"Speak for yourself. I'm just glad I've got a chance at a rematch."

Álarr quickly set his defenses as his companions got into their positions. The fight began immediately with Theory's bird diving for his head. He yelped in surprise and dodged to the side as Afi, his cat companion leapt instinctively for the bird. With a little luck he was also leaping away from Theory's jaws which aimed for his neck. He twisted his head around to face her, jaws flung wide as he kicked off, seeing to bite ahold of the left side of her face while simultaneously throwing his chest forward seeking to ram it into her left shoulder.

Álarr vs Theory for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Companion 1: Pallas Cat, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Raven, Female - Flying
Mutation - Offensive: Kudu horns (small)
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Master Healer
Specialty: Anatomist

She chuckled at Álarr's response. Their relationship was turning into a chummy one; she was grateful that they'd managed to find some common ground by returning to the battlefield often. Their meeting at the Firefly Festival had only confused her young self, but now that she was a bit older and in a position of authority, she saw how useful it might be to try and craft a bond between herself and the distant family members in Legion. She knew that Rhyme's tryst with Shaye was looked down upon, but she had no part in it. Could they really hold her responsible for her father's misdeeds - especially if they had created something as wonderful as Poem and Motif? If they only knew her sisters... Theo was sure they'd reconsider.

Alouette's attack was thwarted but she had managed to surprise the opponent - at least until Afi leaped up and smacked her out of the air. The raven fumbled to the ground and rolled, taking off again sprightly. Theory turned to look and make sure her companion was alright, shifting her face away from Álarr's jaws as she did. Lou was safely back in the air but Theory's moment of distraction allowed his chest bump to ram firmly into her left shoulder. She stumbled and fell hard. Her chin scraped along the ground before she managed to regain her balance. As Theory stood up, she aimed a well-placed nip at his front right leg. Maybe she could take him off balance as well.

Theory Cavaliere-Destruction vs Alarr for spar
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 yr
Size: Extra large
Build: Medium
Companion 1: Raven, Female - Flying
Skills: Expert Fighter & Beginner Healer
Specialty: N/A

Afi crowed out a victory call as he swatted the bird down, though the agile avian was quickly back in the air and seemed no worse for wear. Still the cat was terribly pleased with himself and his call had momentarily caused a distraction for Álarr whose fangs missed as she turned her head to check on the kerfuffle with the bird. However, Álarr was pleased that his chest crashed into her shoulder with enough force to send her to the ground. She wasn't down long and instead lunged for his front legs. He quickly shuffled back but not fast enough for he saw an opening and he took it. His head dove down as her fangs snagged his front right leg. Álarr's jaws opened, seeking to seize the top of Theory's head, his fangs look to rest on either side of her head just behind her eyes.


Álarr vs Theory for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Companion 1: Pallas Cat, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Raven, Female - Flying
Mutation - Offensive: Kudu horns (small)
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Master Healer
Specialty: Anatomist

And the winner is...

Theory

Alarr must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: Theory: Adjusted roll: 86.1    56.7    56    29.7 Theory's total: 274.20 Alarr: Adjusted roll: 31.25    53.9    53    57.2 Alarr's total: 224.65

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