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Andranis generated a random number between
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2!
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 Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:50 pm
Sunrise bode well for many. For those who got up, it meant that they lived to see another sunrise. It also meant that they'd lived the previous day to see another sunset. There were those who slept in, of course, and missed the sunrise, but that primarily comprised of cubs. Savitri was amid those who rose before or with the sun.
The white lioness, marked with red and black paints, stepped out onto the sands, inhaling the smells of the desert. Blue eyes scanned the horizon, before they landed on the form of the lion she had risen this day to meet. "Iirte... You're ready for our duel?" She didn't attack, not yet... She bode her time for the moment.
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Kitsune Mistress Nyoko generated a random number between
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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:52 pm
Iirte had been awaiting this day for a while now. The day of her first official duel with a Rogue. It was an exciting day for her, for she truly felt a part of the pride now. And she wasn't about to waste her time and possibly miss this moment. She'd been waiting in this area since the first rays of dawn had begun to shine above the horizon.
And then Savitri arrived. As soon as the lioness had questioned if she was ready, she charged. She made sure the other had enough time to ready herself before swiping her paw at the other's shoulder. The time for words had come and passed. Now it was time for the former Firekin to prove herself worthy of these lands once again.
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Andranis generated a random number between
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3!
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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:54 pm
She saw the lioness coming, charging at her in turn. She could feel the wind as the other lioness passed her. Coming to a halt, Savitri looked back, eyes large as she prepared. When she charged, she felt the sand pound beneath her paws, before her paws all left the sand. She didn't extend her claws as she flew through the air, intending to do as little damage as possible. She was much harder-pawed, she felt, a lion of the desert. She was Firekin, they were known for heavy hits.
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Kitsune Mistress Nyoko generated a random number between
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1!
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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:56 pm
Iirte had seen the blow coming and knew there was no way for her to dodge in time. She wasn't yet completely used to the sands shifting beneath her, but she wasn't some weakling either. She did her best to roll with the blow, letting the wind slide from her lungs even as Savitri slammed into her. But she was quick to recover, and in a few moments she sprang backwards, taking a deep breath before charging forward again.
This time, she aimed for the lioness's flank, keeping her own claws sheathed. This was a duel to see the other's skills, not a fight for life or death. There was no reason to cause any injury.
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Andranis generated a random number between
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1!
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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:57 pm
Savitri saw the attack coming, ducking down into the sand to evade. She looked at the other lion, ears lifting up. Slightly, her lips curled back. Oh, she wasn't going to let herself get pushed around, no way!
Getting up, she turned to face the other cat. Her stance shifted, paws splaying slightly in the sand. This was her domain, this was her element. Bracing herself, the white lioness charged, paws digging into the sand. She reached out as she passed, attempting to hit the other again.
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Kitsune Mistress Nyoko generated a random number between
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1!
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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:58 pm
This time Iirte saw Savitri's paw coming just in time. Her paws shifted, and she was quick to duck out of the way. This time, she didn't wait to retaliate, it would only waste time. She lashed out with a paw once again, intent on landing a hit this time.
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Andranis generated a random number between
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3!
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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:01 pm
The wind through the hairs of her tail wasn't missed by the lioness. That was a very narrow miss! She tumbled in the sand a bit as she landed, jumping back up with a bit of effort. Blue eyes narrowed, before she turned, charging at Iirte. Savitri was serious, she was NOT going to fail. Not this time. She wanted to remain in the lands of her forefathers, of her ancestors. She was Savitri, great-granddaughter of Makadari. She did NOT lose so easily. Once again, she launched off the sand, both paws out, claws held back.
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Kitsune Mistress Nyoko generated a random number between
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3!
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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:02 pm
Iirte rather distantly felt Savitri collide with her side, and the lioness's weight shove her into the sand. For a moment, Iirte just remained where she was, dazed. The she wriggled onto her back and kicked out with her hind legs, intent on not only landing a blow, but throwing the other lioness from her. It was a dangerous tactic, as it left her underbelly exposed for however long Savitri was on top of her and it took Iirte to get back to her paws once the other lioness was off of her.
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Andranis generated a random number between
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1!
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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:03 pm
A loud grunt escaped Savitri as she flew back, rolling along the sand. She gasped for air, eyes bulging slightly from the kick. The white lioness was slow to recover, careful as she picked herself up off the ground. A grimace spread across her face, before she turned, slowly, to the other lion. Her sides heaved as she caught her breath, before pushing forward to attack. As her paws stretched out towards the other lion, she just knew she was going too slow. She would miss... But she had the feeling, she'd at least done her best and would be rewarded for it.
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Kitsune Mistress Nyoko generated a random number between
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3!
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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:05 pm
It was fairly easy for Iirte to dodge Savitri's oncoming blow once she'd gotten back to her paws. And as the other lioness went past her, she reached and and batted at her flank. Her lips pulled back in a grin, and she stepped back and sat before the other lioness. The duel was over. Even if Iirte had landed the last two blows, the fact remained that Savitri had dominated her for most of the duel.
"You've done well, Savitri. Well enough that I believe the pride will welcome you into their ranks. Congratulations."
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:13 pm
Sliding along the sand, Savitri let out a growl. When she got up, the other lion was... Sitting. The duel was over, but the words sent Savitri's heart soaring. She'd won... She'd passed! A grin cracked its way across her white face. "I won... I can finally be part of home again..." She ran over, bumping her head against Iirte's shoulder. "Oh, thank you! Thank you! I can stop sleeping at the edges of the pride's lands! I can go back home!" With a hop in her step, she turned and went running off to find her father, to find Kosuke, to find... Anybody she could joyfully tell about her finally being a part of the pride again.
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