Pads kissed the moist earth with elegant silence as the Klein-Abaraxas beast slithered through the pale trees. With calculated steps and utterly calm breaths male was a phantom in the midst of the forest. Sharp green eyes took in their surroundings as the male sprinted. Wind weaved through jostled alabaster fur. Plague was merely enduring his routine run through the territory after his early evening patrol of their borders. It was no secret the yearling had some sort of athletics addiction. Pushing his body to it's limit on a daily basis was how he got through it all. The demons deep within his riddled mind were silenced by the ache of his muscles. On this particular evening Plague was feeling rather good. He had decided it was time for a proper bonding session with his dear sister, if she obliged. But, he did not want to sit around and gossip. Therefore Plague found himself slowing his strides in a clearing near the glowing shrine and tossing his head into the air to call for Venom. Hopefully if she was up for it the two could partake in a bit of a spar.

Venom was leaving the pack more often these days, she wanted to see everything and learn more about the world around her. Her mind was often on the eagle that she had encountered in Auster, and if she would see the great bird again. She reminded her vaguely of Poison, the squirrel. However Celaeno was much more respectable than her colorful companion. Her lithe frame weaved easily through the alabaster barked trees.

White paws carried her forward to answer her brother’s call, it wasn’t often that he summoned her. The princess made haste, appearing before him with a grin on her feataures. She hadn’t talked to him alone since the announcement of their new siblings. She’d have to ask him how he felt later though, it was obvious he wanted a spar.

”Plague,” she offered dangerously, her eyes narrowing and her lips pulled back in amusement as she flicked her tongue at him. Her hackles and quills stood up along her back as her white marked tail lashed at her haunches. ”Don’t hold back.” She lowered her head and bent her joints, and there was no other warning as Venom launched herself towards him.

She easily slipped into her default attack and aimed approach Plague from the front. She aimed to rear back on her haunches and attack with both front paws, wanting to rake her sharpened cat claws down his shoulders as she aimed her jaws for his throat.

Venom Klein Abraxas vs Plague for Dominance
Round 1 of 2?
Age: 1+
Size: Extra large
Build: Light
Companion 1: Malabar Giant Squirrel, Male - Battle - Boosted
Mutation 1: Cat claws - Offensive
Mutation 2: Quills - Defensive
Skills: Expert Fighter & Novice Intellectual
Specialty: N/A

It didn't take long for the serpentine to find her way to the shrine. Sharp magenta eyes were trained on him as her luxurious form grew closer. Normally he would prepare for some sort of embrace but it was evident they would not waste time doing so. The siblings had a sharpness in their eyes. They were both ready to spill some blood. 'Plague' slipped from her inky lips. "Venom," the name was spewed with the same poison. They were already dancing before the fight even began. This was the reason why she had always been his favorite of the sisters, a truth he would never speak of. 'Don't hold back', came next and without warning the fight began. Plague instantly flattened his ears, lifted his lips into a rippling snarl, and evenly distributed his weight but he didn't have much time for anything else. The rest of his defenses would have naturally settle in between their movement. - It didn't take long for Venom to be right up on him with her front legs raised into the air. Plague aimed to match this by raising his front legs up as well to mimic her movement and attempt to lock her into a bear hug. As Plague attempted to slam his two front paws down upon his sister's upper back he felt the searing pain of her cat claws raking against his spine. A vicious growl spewed from the bottom of his throat and only deepened as he felt her bite upon his neck. Plague knew he had to do something before the pain caused his mind to go foggy. Thus, the young beast snapped his salivating jaws behind Venom's ear. Plague Klein-Abraxas vs Venom Klein-Abraxas for Dominance Round 1/2 Age: Over 1 Year Size: Extra large Build: Medium Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Navigator Specialty: N/A

Their usual greetings and pleasantries wouldn’t be observed as the white gloved yearling made her way into the clearing at the behest of her sibling. Both were eager to engage in a quick fight, as Venom warned him subtly the battle would begin in the blink of an eye. Ink splattered limbs pulled her towards her shifting brother, Plague gathered his defenses as Venom took the offensive.

As she aimed her attacks the pale yearling managed to grapple the princess. He pulled her tight, but only embraced the fury that she became. Claws dug into his shoulders as she lifted her quills in case his hug wrapped too tightly around her hackles. She felt her teeth sink into his fur and grabbed hold of the skin. Where Plague was vocal during their fight Venom was silent after her initial words to him.

His attacks were near simultaneous to her own and she felt Plague’s teeth sink into the flesh behind her ear. Blood welled up from the wounds and for the first time she cried out and released her hold on him. Venom aimed to shake him off as she tried to put her paws back underneath her. With that the girl would try and shift her body to throw her weight against his chest and push him off balance and to the ground.

Venom Klein Abraxas vs Plague for Dominance
Round 2 of 2
Age: 1+
Size: Extra large
Build: Light
Companion 1: Malabar Giant Squirrel, Male - Battle - Boosted
Mutation 1: Cat claws - Offensive
Mutation 2: Quills - Defensive
Skills: Expert Fighter & Novice Intellectual
Specialty: N/A

Plague felt his sister's spines flare on her upper back as his paws came down. He was able to avoid any punctures or slices but still felt very uneasy with his two front paws being so close to the pointed spines. He felt shameful due to such a potentially impactful oversight but would not let his emotions get the better of him. Thankfully, the male was able to sink his hungry fangs into his sibling's flesh. The bite landed behind her ear as intended and his mouth pooled with blood. Soon it would seep from his lips and paint his alabaster fur red. The feeling of puncturing and slicing into another Wolf's flesh was like no other. It was within his nature to be accepting of it and the pain that may came next. But, Plague almost enjoyed it more then he thought he would. Perhaps the adrenaline was causing him to feel differently but Plague would relish within his rush of excitement. His successful bite brought forth more growls where as his dear sister was horribly quiet, they contrasted so perfectly in those moments. Venom's next assault came to Plague as a surprise. The monochromatic babe released her hold on his shoulders, surrendering her high ground. Without notice she forced her weight into his already slightly unstable form. At first instinct he would have gripped her back but he knew those quills would destroy his front paws. Thus, Plague gave way and allowed himself to be knocked onto his side. But, as he was on the way down Plague would release his grip on her neck with his teeth and try to press his front paws into either side of his sister's neck in attempt to pull her down with him. If anything, he would perhaps be able to catch her cheek or lip with a claw as he fell. Plague Klein-Abraxas vs Venom Klein-Abraxas for Dominance Round 2/2 Age: Over 1 Year Size: Extra large Build: Medium Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Navigator Specialty: N/A

And the winner is...

VENOM

PLAGUE must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: Adjusted rolls: 79.3 87.4 96.6 94.5 VENOM'S total is.. 429.36 Adjusted rolls: 74.55 9.45 42 3 PLAGUE'S total is.. 129

Venom emerged victorious in their battle, and the young Princess pulled herself away from her brother’s body. She had a fierce smirk playing on her features as she pulled her head up proudly. She placed one clawed paw on Plague’s shoulder, her purple pink eyes dancing with amusement. White marked tail flashed behind her and for the first time she felt like a Queen. ”Do you still doubt me, brother?” Venom asked as she pushed against his shoulder once more before backing away and allowing him to stand up. Going so far as to offer him a hand she’d offer her shoulder to help him to his feet.