Sure, Nimue smelt the distinctive markers of a pack at the edges of the territory- serving as a warning to wanders, that this place belonged to someone. But did Nimue care? Not one bit. Kings and Queens were scams anyway. All they did was destroy things. And the girl was starving, having crossed through a barren desert to reach this place finally. Fat pack wolves wouldn’t even notice if she took a bird for herself- they had lots of food and could spare some, as far as she was concerned. So, as Nimue approached the border of the wetland, she didn’t hesitate to cross over into the marsh. Staying close to the ground, loping through the grasses, which were almost as tall as her. Honing in on a young pair of herons, Nimue carefully stalked towards them- mindful of each step she took, making sure not to slosh through the mud and alert them of her presence. And once she was within striking range, she would lunge forward- grabbing one by the throat, before forcefully jerking her head and snap! breaking its neck in a fluid motion. Blood dripping out from around her mouth, as the other heron panicked and flew away. Dragging her kill to a dryer spot, she almost looked comical. The thing was the same size as her, if not bigger! She almost kept tripping over it, but finally, she was able to set it down and go to work on removing the feathers the breast area. Ears twisting upon her head, eyes frequently rising to survey her surroundings, as she kept an ear out just in case one of the pack wolves tried to take her by surprise. ”Speech”

No matter how much one patrolled and marked borders, there would always be those that would ignore the warnings and try their luck. The 'fuck around and find out' variety of wolf. Well, the wolf that chose to fuck around was about to find out. Chimera wasn't a ruler to be trifled with.

The trespasser was small, earthen in color and apparently very hungry. Showers of feathers were spat into the air, the wind blowing them back towards Chimera as he came upon the wolf from behind. Whether she was listening or not didn't matter. She was going to be intercepted and reprimanded for her actions.

The closer that Chimera came to the girl, the more he realized just how young and skinny she was. The brute rolled his mismatched eyes and inwardly sighed. What could he even do to a child? He was such a softie these days...

"You're trespassing on Ashen lands, girl. I hope you're prepared to pay for the bird that you've stolen from us." The dire giant stood behind the girl, dwarfing her with his massive size and stature. The pale pink eye burned down upon her and his striped tail curled up above his spine in a comfortable fashion.

"Speech"

Having plucked a small bunch of feathers from the heron, Nimue’s lips were starting to water in anticipation. Almost down to the meat. The small pile of feathers was whisked away by the breeze, which was blowing her scent downwind. Concealing the cologne of the man approaching her. By the time he was behind her, she’d been so transfixed on removing the final feathers, she didn’t notice him until it was too late. His massive shadow appearing in front of her, blocking the sunlight like a moon in a lunar eclipse. His voice made her jump- tiny paws scrambling, as she whirled around to face him. Immediately taking on an aggressively defensive posture; pelt bristling all down her nape and spine, ears pinning, eyes narrowing, pearly teeth baring. “Stolen?” She spat back, glaring up at him. Unfazed by the stark size and age difference between them. “You’ve got enough birds to share. I only wanted this one.” She wasn’t trying to justify her actions- instead, she was trying to make him seem selfish for hoarding all the prey. “And I’m not gonna give it back.” Standing her ground, even in the face of danger. Nimue was prepared to defend her kill, because she hadn’t eaten in days. ”Speech”

The girl, she couldn't be more than a yearling, had fire in her belly. Chimera appreciated it. He wasn't sure if she was just ballsy or stupid, but it was something that the King of Ashen could work with. As the girl declared that she wouldn't return the bird, the black and white behemoth grinned, lips peeling apart to show rows of sharklike teeth. She was going to be challenging. He could be even more so.

"You're small and weak," he noted, eyeing the girl's dirty looking coat and thin frame. "I could take that bird from you without any trouble." Tall ears slid forward as Chi looked down upon the earthen girl. "Since you're a child, I'll make you a deal." The corners of his maw seemed to rise even more. "Best me in a fight and you can have as many birds as you wish. Lose... and you'll join Ashen as my apprentice." He didn't wait for her to agree. Instead, Chimera set his defenses and moved towards the girl. He would pull no punches, instead opening his maw wide to try and grasp her by her diminutive neck and shoulder.

"Chimera"

Chimera vs Nimue for Dominance
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Sharpened antler head armor
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather armor
Companion 1: Tibetan Mastiff, Female - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Tibetan Mastiff, Female - Battle
*Companion 3: Tibetan Mastiff, Male - Battle
Mutation 1: Shark teeth - Offensive
Disability: Partial Blindness - Moderate
Skills: Master Hunter & Master Fighter
Specialty: Knight

Puffing up her coat and glaring at the monochromatic man, Nimue was prepared to defend herself and her kill. Part of her hoped her unwillingness to back down would make him go away- he was much older than her, and likely experienced in battle. It would be easier for him to leave than try to battle her over a dead bird. But what he did in response was unexpected. He smiled at her. Flashing sharklike teeth, mocking her through his white and pink eyes. Her gaze narrowed, lips pulling back tighter- returning his smile with a flash of her little teeth. He proceeded to belittle her, and ended with an ultimatum. Beat him or be forced to join his pack. This earned a growl from the girl- ears pinning against her head, eyes narrowing, body twisting to turn and face him head on. No way she was gonna go down without a fight! Before she could give a response, he was advancing towards her. Reflexively, Nimue ducked even closer to the ground- his jaws grazing her scruff and shoulder, grabbing a chunk of fur between his teeth. Kicking off her back feet, she attempted to run between his legs- which would worsen her neck wound, she was sure - but it was a necessary price to pay, if she was going to get out of this with her freedom. Jaws splayed, she attempted to grab the ankle of his left back leg.   ”Speech”

Nimue vs Chimera for Dominance
Round 1/2
Age: > 1 year
Size: Extra small
Build: Light
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Intellectual
Specialty: N/A

The girl didn't reply but she did set her stance. That was agreement enough for the giant man. Chimera rushed the girl and she ducked as he expected. His teeth grazed her, but he didn't want to injure her too badly, so he didn't follow through with his bite. Teeth like his could kill a wolf so small with their serrated edges. Lots of serrated edges.

Chimera felt the prickle of teeth latched around his ankle and scoffed lightly. She'd screwed up by stopping. The big brute curled his body, one big, black-toed paw swiping out in an attempt to grab the girl. If successful, he would drop his weight, but somewhat carefully, aiming to trap her beneath his bulk and end this silly fight.

"Chimera Klein"

Chimera vs Nimue for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Sharpened antler head armor
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather armor
Companion 1: Tibetan Mastiff, Female - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Tibetan Mastiff, Female - Battle
*Companion 3: Tibetan Mastiff, Male - Battle
Mutation 1: Shark teeth - Offensive
Disability: Partial Blindness - Moderate
Skills: Master Hunter & Master Fighter
Specialty: Knight

Even as she shot forward, those hazardous, sharklike teeth didn’t break her skin- which was fortunate. She’d never faced an opposite with a set of jaws like that, and didn’t know how dangerous they really were. Of course, she attributed her intact skin to a fault on the male’s part. He must have missed her because she was so small and fast! Unyielding in her advance, her small jaws grabbed his ankle. She felt a paw swipe at her, his body shifting above her, which made her fumble a bit. But, she still wouldn’t release her hold, no matter what his intentions were. Planting her paws into the ground, and starting to shake her head. Her legs bending as she felt his weight start to come down on top of her. Even if she lost, she wanted to leave him with some good skin tears on his ankle. To remind him that she would never go down without a fight. ”Speech”

Nimue vs Chimera for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: > 1 year
Size: Extra small
Build: Light
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Intellectual
Specialty: N/A

And the winner is...

Chimera

Nimue must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: Nimue: Attack Roll: 85 Defense Roll: 57 Agility Roll: 54 Perception Roll: 1 Total: 197 Attack[85] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 85.00 Defense[57] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 57.00 Agility[54] + 15% Bonus[8.10]: 62.10 Perception[1] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 1.00 Total[205.10] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 205.10 Chimera: Attack Roll: 9 Defense Roll: 47 Agility Roll: 99 Perception Roll: 18 Total: 173 Attack[9] + 100% Bonus[9.00]: 18.00 Defense[47] + 10% Bonus[4.70]: 51.70 Agility[99] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 99.00 Perception[18] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 18.00 Total[186.70] + 10% Bonus[18.67]: 205.37

Although she intended to thrash her head around and make this man regret messing with her, Nimue couldn’t do it. His huge body came crashing down, as he quite literally sat on her. All of the air in her lungs rushed out of her, instantly winding her, as she vanished beneath a pile of monochromatic fur. “Hey- HEY!” She screamed, writhing and twisting beneath him, trying to break free. But there was no way she was strong enough to push the mass of a dire wolf off of her. “What are you, a pervert!?" And so, she resorted to taunts, not accepting her loss just yet, but knowing there was no way she could beat him now. “Get off me, old man!” She couldn’t even get her paws out from under her, and try to push him off. She was literally at the mercy of his body weight. It was so frustrating, infuriating even, that she'd forgotten the stakes of their battle. Technically, she belonged to him now. ”Speech”

With a fwump, Chimera dropped his weight on the earthen colored girl but was careful not to hurt her. The girl kicked and squirmed and cursed but the big man didn't relent. Even when she called him a pervert, Chimera didn't bat an eye. He waited until she stilled to speak.

"I'm the victor and you are mine." Planting his paws, the massive brute lifted himself off of the girl. "Chimera Klein, King of Ashen." he introduced himself. "In losing, you are now my apprentice."One big paw motioned out over the water towards a far off island. "That is the stronghold of my family and that's where you'll be staying." The man scooped his nose under the girl and helped her to her paws. "There's fire in you, little wolf. I respect that."

Chimera motioned for the girl to pick up her kill and follow him. "As a member of Ashen, you'll be expected to train hard to make yourself the best that you can be. In turn, the pack will keep you safe, keep you fed." The brute's pale pink eye fixed in the girl. "Perhaps you can show my sons and daughters what hardship looks like and teach them the meaning of hard work." Hard work was always rewarded. "Give me your name, girl."

"Chimera Klein"

Running out of energy, Nimue’s squirming slowed until she became still beneath Chimera. Huffing and puffing, struggling to catch her breath, she kept trying to push him off but it was futile. An eerie silence had settled between them- but it was broken shortly after she stopped resisting. The male’s voice boomed out above her, staking his claim over her as if she were a piece of meat. A little snarl bellowed inside of his chest as he lifted himself off of her- paws scrambling as she regained her footing and glared up at him. Chimera, king of Ashen. She was his apprentice now. The island over there was his family’s stronghold and her new home. She scoffed, tongue rolling inside of her mouth to click on the roof. She didn’t care for his insight or compliment- she was pissed about this whole experience. “I won’t make this easy for you, old man.” She nearly hisses, standing firm when he motions for her to follow him. But as he keeps moving away, she suddenly feels compelled to follow. Only because she was still hungry and now, exhausted. Grumbling under her breath, she drags her paws behind him- making it obvious, that she was reluctantly following him. She was expected to train hard, and show the king's kids how to behave- how unusual, given she was a stranger, and a bratty one at that. “I’m not a babysitter.” She grumbles under her breath, ears pinning as she glares out into the scenery of the estuary. She forgot to take her bird with her- oh well. This guy said he would feed her, right? “Nimue- Nimue Vasanti” There was an emphasis on her sire name- she wore it with pride, because it was the only proof of her family’s existence left in the world. -end?- ”Speech”