Sirius Warlord Sirius had finally stopped bleeding after going a few rounds with Deathbelle. She was a natural fighter, despite her slim, light built. She had known exactly where to strike, and he had let her through his defenses. His heart still hurt from seeing her in so much pain, and a small, selfish part of him wondered if she had hurt so much on the day she had thought him dead. Regardless, no matter what Sirius thought of the man, he had not wished death upon him, nor the resulting pain Deathbelle suffered for his absence. Leaving Deathbelle to some privacy, knowing there was little more he could do for other than letting her vent some more, he decided to grab Venom. His little apprentice, whom he himself had carried to safety, couldn’t have wandered far. The pack was on high alert, and the little ones where under constant watch. "Speech"

Venom didn’t know what to think except that she hated the hole that went straight through her middle. Her father was gone, a fact she still couldn’t believe. He had to come back to them, right? He promised them so many things for when they were older. There was so much more she wanted to know and learn from him. But he was.. dead. The thought rattled her.

The young pup looked out longingly towards the volcano, and the place her father breathed his last. Dark ears were pinned to her skull as she cried softly to herself. Ash littered the bright red rock she sat upon, and the snow like substance fell on her fur. Her father was nothing but ash now. The thought caused another sob to leave her. Venom lifted a white gloved paw to wipe the tears away, she scribled her sigil into the sand at her paws, and prayed fervently that her father would appear for her.

Sirius Warlord Instead of her father, she would just get Sirius. A poor substitute no doubt, but he was all she had for the moment. He hide his limp well as he made his way towards her. He would arrive in time to see her tears, and the marking she scratched into the earth. He vageuly recognised it as the symbols Archon had had each pup make. He hid his sigh, knowing that Venom knew about her father, and was feeling the loss. Somehow, he didn’t think letting Venom tear a hole his other shoulder was going to help what ailed her. “What’s this?” he asked instead as he settled down across from her, careful not to disturb her scribbles in the earth, before pointing to it with a tilt of his head. He knew what it was, but perhaps it would help her to say it outloud. Besides, it was that or wrap her up in his arms, pull her close, and never let go. He had a feeling that one might lead him to trouble. He was feeling on edge enough as it was, if he gavr in to his compulsion to wrap up those he loved in wool and protect them, he would never stop. "Speech"

For a moment Venom felt her spirits lift as the sound of heavy footfalls was heard behind her. Bright purple and pink eyes widened in disbelief as she turned her tiny frame to catch sight of her father. A grin had almost worked itself over her features before she took in the fanged form of Sirius. The emotion faded quickly as she was plunged back into despair. Her father was dead. She looked down at the ground, and almost didn’t answer the Vessel as he pointed to the sigil that she had created. It was reminiscent of a viper, and her father had been especially proud of it and her. Tears welled up in her eyes again.

”It’s my sigil.” She sniffed, her voice devoid of emotion despite the loss that weighed heavily upon her. Why had god seen fit to take her daddy from her? She would never be able to snuggle up against him and mom in the den, to breathe in his musky scent and bask in his benevolent presence. ”I have another one.. that I shared with Dad.” She sniffled again and couldn’t hold back her tears anymore.

Venom shifted so he might bury her face into Sirius’s heavy arm. The tears fell freely as she accepted her loss and the pain that came so readily with it. She just wanted her dad back.

Sirius Warlord She certainly didn’t look pleased to see him, but he couldn’t blame her. He poured his efforts into being gentle and patient with his pupil, whom he already valued and cherished. He knew she was going through a hard time, her, her siblings and her mother. “I’ve got you” he said, after she told him about the sigil, and then started to cry. He pulled her in close, and rubbed her back as she let out the emotions, crying heavily into his coat. He would hold her for as long as she needed, keeping silent as she cried. He wasn’t her daddy, as much as he might wish to be. He was a poor substitute for what she had lost, no matter what his feelings on Archon where. What did you say to a child that had lost their father? He did not know. He had never been one for words. "Speech"

She felt the weight of Sirius’s paw on her back, it was a comforting gesture as he let her knew she was supported. Her guardian would never let her fall. He was silent though, and Venom didn’t like it. Her thoughts were too loud as the tears fell from her features and into the dark coat of Seer’s arm. Even with the tears she was mostly silent in her grief.

”Why did he have to go?” She whispered softly from pink lips as she leaned heavily into him. She hugged her mom a lot already, but she felt like she couldn’t be close enough to those she loved. She wanted to be strong or her mom and tried not to cry in front of her, so she came out here. ”Didn’t he know we.. I’d miss him.” She allowed herself to be selfish in that. She missed him dearly.

Sirius Warlord She continued to cry, and so he held her, shifting his body so he could fold her into his belly and hold her in the soft fur there, one paw rubbing lightly against her back as she continued to leak tears into his coat. She began to ask questions he could not answer, and felt himself wince, grateful she could not see it with the way she was curled into him. “It wasn’t his choice” Sirius said, knowing it wasn’t much of an answer. “If he could have stayed he would have. Sometimes things in life happen that we can not control.” he said to her gently. No matter what his feelings for Archon were, he knew the man would have returned to his children if he had been able. "Speech"

She was gently shifted to the soft underneath of his belly as Sirius held her tightly and tried to ward off the sadness. Venom knew that he didn’t have any real answers for her, but even if he didnt the words were a slight comfort. Had he been able to, Archon would have returned to them, would have wanted to return to them. Did that make it better or worse? If he wanted to be with them why hadn’t he been allowed to stay with them? A fresh wave of tears fell from her puffy red eyes as she wished for him back desperately.

She clung to him more tightly, her eyes pouring tears as she held them closed and buried her face in his fur. Venom needed to talk to Obi, he was the only one who could tell her what she might do to bring her father back. Some ceremonies, her own sacrifice? A million prayers to the Lord Abraxas? Whatever it took, Venom would have done anything to get him back. ”I want him back.” She demanded through his dark fur. ”I’m a princess, I’m supposed to get what I want.” She cried as she was becoming unreasonable.

Sirius Warlord He continued to rub Venom’s back, finding his teeth gritting in frustration, as he was unable to solve this problem with teeth and claws. He would much rather take on a physical opponent, have something to tear apart. He didn’t know how to fix problems with words. “I know little Snake, and I would bring him back to you, if I could” Sirius promised her. He held her tightly for a few moments longer, pressing a rare kiss to her ear, before pulling away from the small girl. “Come on, let’s work out some of this pent up energy” he said, hearing the anger in her voice. “Your small, and quick, and cunning. Show me how you can beat me with cheap shots and trickery.” he suggested, taking a step back to clear some room, inviting her to spar with him. "Speech"

Her dad was supposed to be here, he was supposed to be here to teach them how to be Abaraxas. She was a little demi god with little instruction, what lessons she was given the young girl was determined to hold tightly to it. Even Sirius could do nothing for her but offer a bit of physical comfort and a promise that if he could he would bring Archon right to her tiny frame. Her guardian held onto her tight and offered a comforting kiss before releasing his charge. He stepped back to look at her as the young pup pouted about the unfairness of life.

”I don’t feel quick and cunning.” She replied back as reddened purple gaze looked up to him as he tried to encourage her. She just wanted to be a lump, the world seemed duller without her father there to show it to her. Was fighting even fun anymore? She huffed heavily, but despite her head hanging low her body seemed to rise up to Seer’s challenge. Her quills raised along her back and her forked tongue rolled out of her mouth sadly.

With effort that was obvious Venom threw herself at Sirius suddenly, the girl aimed to leap up and grasp hold of the soft tissue of his nose, much like a bulldog with a bull.

Venom Klein Abraxas vs Sirius for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: Under 6mos
Size: Extra large (puppy)
Build: Light
Mutation: Quills - Defensive
Mutation: Cat Claws - Attack
Fight Skill Level: Intermediate

Sirius Warlord Sirius waited for the girl to rise to the challenge, and knew that she would once her quills began to rise, and her forked tongue slipped, in serpentine fashion, from her muzzle. She threw herself between the short distance between them - he had pulled back to look at her - and aimed to grasp him by the nose. A soft target, and a good choice. Her tiny little fangs clamped down hard on the soft tissue, he threw himself hard onto his belly, hoping to dislodge her with the force of the impact, but not catch her in it otherwise. He would move a paw forward, to either snag her, or push her, depending on whether or not her teeth still clung to his nose. His fight would seem dirty and rough, but in truth he was being gentle with her, and not bringing much of his strength to the table. He might be fighting for her, but he was rooting for the little serpent. Sirius vs Venom for Dominance Round One of Two Size: Dire Wolf Build: Medium Mutation: Fangs Fight Skill Level: Master Specialty: Weaponsmaster "Speech"

Venom felt her attack land with the satisfaction of Sirius throwing himself around to dislodge her. The tactic worked, and the young Klein goddess was jarred from Sirius’s nose. Venom let go, and barely avoided the paw that was shoved in her direction. The way she landed awkwardly had saved her. The girl wasn’t holding back now and as he tried to push her away Venom aimed to maneuver her smaller form under his massive frame to bite at his extended elbow. If she succeeded in getting underneath she’d also aim to push her back beneath his chest and ribs and poke him with her quills.

Venom Klein Abraxas vs Sirius for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Under 6mos
Size: Extra large (puppy)
Build: Light
Mutation: Quills - Defensive
Mutation: Cat Claws - Attack
Fight Skill Level: Intermediate

Sirius Warlord He managed to knock her loss with his smack-down, but his swipe towards her would fall short. He was tempering his reactions, allowing a touch of slowness to enter them. He was a seasoned fighter, and she was a pup, but one with the determination of a gladiator. She came closer to him, trying to dip under his reach and push herself against his body. It was no friendly hug, as her raised quills reminded him how difficult it was to hold this girl when she didn’t wish it. She bit at his elbow and he gave it a shake as she pushed herself against him. He felt the bite of her quills and leapt away, careful not to stand on her. He landed before her, crouching down even as his feet found earth, and aiming to swipe a paw forward in another attempt to knock her off her paws. Sirius vs Venom for Dominance Round two of Two Size: Dire Wolf Build: Medium Mutation: Fangs Fight Skill Level: Master Specialty: Weaponsmaster "Speech"

And the winner is...

SIRIUS

VENOM must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: Venom: 151.88 Sirius: 261.88

Sirius did indeed knock her off of her paws. Venom landed on her side with a heavy thud as the battle ended. Like it always did, she lost against Sirius yet again. The puppy panted heavily, making no move to get up. Her mind and body both exhausted. She felt like she couldn’t squeeze out anymore tears if she wanted to, and it was going to take a lot of coaxing before she lifted herself up from the red dust, dirt, and rock she lay on. Venom breathed in deeply and uttered a heavy sigh, purple eyes shut tight as the felt a numbness take over. She was too tired to care about anything. She’d lost again.