Lingering in one of the dryer territories near the moor, Rhazien was on the hunt for knowledge. Surely, there had to be packs hiding in the western territories, and he found it odd he hadn’t run into one just yet. Perhaps they were withdrawn and illusive. And so, he decided the best way to break that knowledge barrier, was to go off and explore the lands of the west- even if most of them were desolate, desert wastelands.   Padding across the sands, Rhazien was careful with each step he took, knowing desert regions harbored plenty of venomous creatures laying in wait for a victim. And as he came around a bend, he was met with an unforeseen opportunity- a small group of hyenas lazing around beneath the shade of a tall shrub brush, their bellies full on a recent meal. Rhazien had two options now- antagonize the group, or turn and walk away. But the latter sounded like much more fun. Bristling his pelt and snarling, he challenged the group, intimating the dance of battle as he sought to run them off just for fun.   ”Speech”

Cadaver was on the move, his journey taking him through the vast, arid lands of the western territories. The desert wastelands held a stark beauty, with the sun beating down mercilessly and the sand stretching out endlessly. His mismatched eyes scanned the horizon, searching for any signs of life or danger.

As he rounded a dune, Cadaver caught sight of a lone figure in the distance, confronting a group of hyenas. Intrigued, he quickened his pace, his curiosity piqued by the unfolding scene. The stranger's bristling fur and menacing snarl indicated that he was challenging the hyenas, seeking to assert his dominance over them. It sparked a surge of adrenaline in Cadaver as well- and without hesitation, he sprang into action. With a fierce growl, he barreled into the standoff, his focus directed at one of the hyenas. With his teeth bared and claws extended. The hyena, caught off guard by the sudden attack, yelped in surprise and pain as Cadaver's sudden impact, his teeth connecting with its spotted hide. The pack of them made the worst racket he had ever heard, but the fight was on- and he had gotten exactly what he wanted.

"Cadaver Nightwing"

The arrival of another wolf wasn’t all too surprising- a lot of his fights with predators were with someone else more often than not. His gaze shifted to the newcomer, taking in his form before turning back to the hyenas. He seemed pretty young- reminded him of Strai. He seemed ready to engage, and Rhazien welcomed him- well, not shooing him off or turning on the boy instead, was the silent invitation. They both took off at once, the boy barreling into the group, while Rhazien pursued one that tried to run off into the desert. Closing in on the hyena, he grabbed onto one of its hind legs- causing its balance to falter, as it crashed to the ground beneath him. Of course, Rhazien wasn’t just wanting to chase them out- no, he was far more bloodthirsty than that. Pinning the yowling hyena beneath him, he snapped at his face, raking his serrated fangs across its eye- plucking it from the bloodied socket, before following through with a bite around its throat. ”Speech”

The turmoil of the battle swirled around Cadaver like a raging storm, his every sense honed and heightened as he fiercely clashed with the hyena. The stranger, brimming with a fiery determination, was just as eager to plunge into the fray, their swift and decisive movements targeting another member of the group.

With a guttural snarl, Cadaver lunged at the hyena beneath him, his powerful jaws clamping down on its fur with a fierce determination. The creature bucked and howled in retaliation, but Cadaver held fast, his grip unyielding. The taste of blood filled his mouth as he tore into the hyena's flesh, his muscles pulsating with adrenaline as he fought for dominance. Every sinew in his body strained as he grappled with the ferocious predator, a primal battle between two apex predators.

"Cadaver Nightwing"

The pulsation of vessels teased his lips, his jaws tightening, the pressure increasing, until pop! he penetrated the cartilaginous trachea of his victim. A whoosh of air followed, which morphed into husky pants for air- the hyena suffocating within his jaws, kicking and scratching at him but he was relentless and unyielding. He’d finally let go once it became still. His head raised to look at the boy, just as the third hyena barreled into his side. It bit down on his shoulder, trying to knock him over but Rhazien was far larger and bulkier than the creature. Still, he stumbled back several feet, regaining his footing in a sloppy battle for power as he started grappling with his new opponent. ”Speech”

The frenzied turmoil was intoxicating to Cadaver, a thrilling dance of predators locked in the deadly waltz of survival. One moment he was sinking his teeth into the hyena's hide, the next he was thrown off balance as the beast bucked beneath him. He hit the sand hard, his body protesting in pain from the impact. But there was no time for pain now, not when life hovered on a thin thread that could snap anytime.

Then it was back to the dance. The hyena he had initially engaged with made another charge towards him, emboldened by his brief moment of weakness. But Cadaver was ready - he met the creature's reckless attack with a snarl, sinking his teeth into its throat once more. The hyena's feeble resistance quickly waned as it gasped for air, flailing haphazardly with splayed jaws until it was finally able to rip itself away from the young wolf, tucking tail as it fled from the encounter.

"Cadaver Nightwing"