Lilah Sakah

A thick musky smell tainted the moist air, a stench that was just as foul as it was familiar and indicative. It was a scent the female had known well— inside and out. As if the fates had predicted her restlessness, that she needed an outlet of some kind to imbue her frustrations as of late, an opportunity seemingly fell into her lap. She did not pester herself with the useless notions of gods above, but there were a handful of times a whisper of a doubt would linger. Surely if there were a chorus of gods however, they wouldn’t waste themselves rewarding the insolence of a godless heathen such as she. The snapping of twigs under weighted paws and a low bellow drew her attention.

The sound of crackling wood was followed quickly by a low roar that rumbled within the beast. Instead of striking fear into her, Lilah’s silver gaze glimmered with a new intensity. She was quick on her feet, muscles poised to the challenge of scaring the creature off with her demeanor alone. It wasn’t the response she had desired of herself, but a lone female newly turned rogue hadn’t possessed excellent odds against a creature of that stature. The sound of bark splintering caused her to look up and spot the dark mass that was quickly climbing down the tree in slow moving pursuit. Her hackles arose in a wall of dark fur, a large grin shaping her face once more as a violent snarl rumbled forth from her throat.

The Viper’s tongue would tremble with the desire to taste blood. Should she lunge and tear something from the large mass of coarse brown fur and muscle, she’d indulge her yearnings, briefly. At what cost however? There was nothing to distract it, no way to bring it down solo. She’d settle for attempting to scare it shitless instead.

"The Viper is speaking."

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Little did Lilah know she would indeed have help.  One could imagine the earth-toned wolf was rushing in to save Lilah from the large bear.  It would be fine if one wanted to imagine that but really Kotori was running forward to kill a bear.  A means of staying strong in his mind was to fight and kill other animals that could kill other predators.

The horned wolf leaped over small pools of water, bounded from tree root to a bit of grass, and touched a small stream of water before back on dry land with the confidence of an area he knew well enough.  He was coming up from behind the bear, a grin on his face as the bear was busy focusing on another wolf altogether.  Kotori would get to spill the first blood.

Kotori showed no hesitation as he reached the bear and bit into its back leg.  Kotori jerked back, working to do what damage he could before the bear turned its large body around to attempt to get to its attacker.  Kotori let go, jogging a few strides away to distance himself from the large meaty paw that was swept at him.  The bear roared facing him and Kotori obliged it with a show of fangs.

Bears were dumb as far as Kotori was concerned.  It was now more interested in Kotori than the wolf nor was it brilliant enough to think of running away.

"Kotori Fatalis"

Lilah Sakah

An indignation fueled snarl ripped from dark satin lips.

She hadn’t needed anyone coming to her rescue, especially not that of a man out to achieve his good deed of the day star. She was no damsel in distress. Quickly propelling herself forward, every fiber of her being was intent upon proving that simple fact.

Lilah’s attention was upon the bear now, not the other wolf, however her gaze would flick his way every once in a while. It was as if he hadn’t noticed her at all, or had paid very little mind to her presence in its entirety. It was then that she realized that his attendance had very little to do with her. He had pursued this gargantuan creature previously, and she had only created an opening for the assault.

Just as she had done however, he would return the favor. When the bear reeled around to confront him, it presented itself to the viper, exposed and vulnerable. It was the only invitation she’d need. Like a serpent, she’d strike hard and fast.

Driven by the power of her aching jaws, Lilah thrusted herself upon the bear’s back and latched onto one of its short, club shaped ears. A violent jerking of her head aimed to tear the appendage off, but a good amount of blood leaking into the bears eyes would have been just as beneficial. The beast’s shoulders rolled beneath her as it bucked and bellowed with rage. Unaware if it was about to rear up or drop forward and roll, she quickly scrambled off, raking her claws down into its side as she did so. Her body was lighter now, more agile from the usual amounts of sustenance that she had been accustomed to. The sensation was odd yet somewhat satisfying as the woman landed on the opposite side of the bear, across from her new found ally. She skirted away hastily and rounded herself awaiting the blowback if the other man didn’t seize the opportunity to attack.

"The Viper is speaking."

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Kotori had fought endless battles with different partners in fighting bears and other predators which taught him more than just how to kill.  Kotori knew how to be a team player and it didn’t matter how he felt about the other wolf.  He didn’t know this female and had no personal attachment to her but so long as this battle was in play it was his job to help his partner remain safe.  He wasn’t some good-natured saint that wandered about saving any life.

Kotori saw the woman get on the bear's back and he took one step towards the bear's face, watching with a smug smile, apparently aware the bear was to busy to deal with him and yet for some reason not attacking yet.  Then it happened, the bear rearing up.  Kotori charged in the second the bear stood taller, tucking his chin in so that he stabbed the bear's belly with his horns and smoothly kept his body moving to aim for a bite at the bear's neck.

Unfortunately, he only had time for the slashing horns before the bear tried to practically topple on him with the desire to smash Kotori.  The bear was in a rage at this point with the various points of damage and pain it felt.  Its foolish head swung between the two wolves roaring as if to try and scare them away.  It seemed to have finally realized the flaw in dealing with two wolves at once.  

The bear had paused its attack plan apparently, more concerned with defense.

"Kotori Fatalis"