Toes spread wide across the hot grass. Paws pressed deep into the soils. Claws easily uprooting the earth below with no effort. Ears drew back to lay briefly across a lowered head. Only snapping forward to capture the sounds of life.

Their travels around this land had led them to an area unknown. Though it smelled heavily of prey and passing predators. She happening to be one many. Had it not been for Helonia, they would have been far more ahead than now. But the selfish woman wanted to hunt. Which Melanth chose not to ignore. Knowing very well how sinister her other half could get.

Body shifted to better prepare for the launch. Bloody gaze locked onto the herd of wandering mule deer. A species she took notice rarely left the safety of high altitude. So what brought them so far down from the cliffs? To graze? Either way, Helonia forced herself through. Pushing Mela to the back of their mind. "Finally."

Attention quickly rose to the circling of the crow above. Their untamed, claimed, companion. She didn’t understand what was taking Melanth so long to own the damn bird. If it were up to her, she’d eat the damn thing and call it a day. From the darkness of her mind, she could hear a low threatening growl. Dismissing it with a shrug as she pushed onward on silent steps.

Lunch time.
"Helonia"~~"Melanth"

♚ÉREBOS DUNAMIS

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bast, his hawk companion, flew to his shoulder while he silently prowled the sweetgrass basin for fresh prey to hunt. his companion gestured twice with a wing, signaling another's presence not too far ahead. a lone wolf with their bird.. so close to insomnia? his eyes narrowed before he set off with a quickened pace- causing his own bird to be thrown back into the air as it fluttered away.

his gallop was brisk, mind entertaining the thought that this could be a new addition to the pack. or even a hunting partner, not that he needed one. but really, he wanted to know who it was; after all, his tight circle had limitations. unrelated women were a game to be played on.. and he wondered what had been on the menu this time around. his focus shifted from prey, to prey. forgiving the mule deers this time around while he took the path of better intrigue.

in the night, he trotted until her scent became stronger. to which he then ceased into slower creep from behind the lush thickets. hot as it was, Érebos knew the best time to be active these days were nearest midnight. he had his Albi.. but did she? on a dimpled part of the terrain just after the hills, Érebos came to silent halt. his tall looming outline hard to make-out in the dark, with only the piercing glow of his brown and blue orbs showing forth as they drank her visuals in. a pale fae with obsidian markings as he saw her from behind, the moon casting a soft light on them adding to his advantage. she reminded him of the dunamis back at home, but he knew that wasn't possible. "Need any assistance?" he offered, his low voice a powerful rumble that usurped the previous stillness of the night.

his tail was idle at his thick ankles, his nose flaring as he took in more of her jasmine perfume. hmm.. curiosity gleamed in his eyes, but otherwise his face was stoic & neutral. as if he could be anything she liked just this once.


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Attention did not hold its prey for long. Her breath slid sharply through clenched teeth in a long hiss. Crimson eyes couldn’t help but look to their feathery friend. Those black holes glaring at something just short of where she stalked. Leading her to quickly maneuver herself to where he no longer could see her backside. Instead, Helonia flashed a set of canines in warning. His size far larger than her own. Still she showed no fear as a low growl crept through clenched teeth.

"And, who in the fuck are you?" Manners were not something taught in the compound. This male was a stranger and reeked of others. Just like Melanth’s sister. They all smelled of one thing or another. Always leaving a bitter taste in her mouth.

Tail thrashed silently behind. Waiting for this male to speak. Ears circled in every direction in case he had not come alone. Nose scenting at the air only to find it was just him. Only him. Gaze swept over the area; before returning to observe the beast of a man. She could feel Mela purr from within. Causing her to roll her eyes at the sound. Unlike the other male they’d laid with, this one held more weight. Authority. Dominance. Hela kept a guard up. However, she drew back some of the malice. Understanding that she stood no match. Even if she did attempt. Her fate was inevitable.

"I suppose since you’re here…"

"Helonia"~~"Melanth"

clever tyrants are never punished

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⌠ like everyone in life, she chose what side of him would be presented tonight. he was already on edge-.. already brimming deep down, and she had the audacity to misplace his kindness. Well then, certainly no more kindness. "Erebos Dunamis. Patriarch and Alpha of Insomnia." his voice was full, steady and guttural. he didn't have to, but he wanted to name himself and who he knew he was. the agitation fueling in his body perfectly concealed with a stoic, unbothered mask. perfect at deception these days and strong of mind. his fur would bristle ever so slightly before his scut rose like a banner in the air, wet nares heaving a strong exhale- almost like a sigh. with his body he sent a silent, authoritative gesture to assert his dominance over the smaller female. he could give her any preference she had, but his style had always been smooth and sharp like a swig of aged bourbon.

and with only a blink, he shot forward toward the wolf with his arms flailing out- his talons splayed to grasp her body and pin her down into submission. she stroked a fragile fire in the male that was rarely ever shown and to have squandered with ignorance only made him less likely to do this for another next time. his resentment began thus. with his jowls opened and fangs bared, he attempted to bite onto her face area as his large muscular arms aimed to hold her still. ⌡



érebos vs melanth for force claim
round: 1/?
age: over 1yr
size: dire wolf
build: heavy
offensive battle accessory: metal claw caps
defensive battle accessory: metal skull mask with two 4'inch horns
companion 1: male cooper’s hawk - battle
companion 2: male ferruginous hawk - perception
skills: master fighter & expert healer
specialty: beserker



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