[duel] New beginnings ( Boda and Canicus )

[Pink Myth]

Bodair had spent the next few months of her life in the firekin still further training and hunting for the pride. She was growing more accustomed to the day to day life where it was hot during the day and freezing at night. She still thought often of the male she had meet. The one that she had told she never she wished she'd never had meet. Though in truth some might say they never had at all to begin with never once had the they know the others name.

She had grown a lot stronger now and she was going to the dueling pits to find a partner to spar with. It had been awhile since her last duel and she was rather nervous she couldn't place why suddenly it hit her that scent it was of the male. She began to panic she looked all around before dashing over a dune she slipped a little from the sand began to get casted everywhere as she tried to get over the hill before he noticed.  

[Lethrossen]

It wasn't really all that hard to find Canicus, if one knew him. Or rather, knew of him, because it wasn't like he was a social lion to begin with. He spent most of his days at the sparring pits, as long as he didn't have other duties to perform. The sparring pits, however, had remained his favorite place even since young. Even while the drought was going on he tried to find some time and a willing partner, dueling always relieved some stress.

But since the last time he'd seen that dark little lioness, the only time he'd ever lost his temper like that, he hadn't been able to keep his stress completely gone. He also hadn't been able to sit and properly talk with his sister, which was frustrating. But today as he approached the pits he noticed almost every one of the lions was already paired up with another. He walked slowly so he could take in a few of the more interesting spars, his nose twitching. There was something familiar about the scent in the area... but what?

As he slowly sat to wait his turn he realized that scent. He looked around slowly, as though he wasn't actually seeking something or someone out. But she wasn't around at all... disturbed sand. His gaze followed it up the dune before his blue eyes landed on her dark form. Clearly attempting to avoid notice... he tore his gaze away and trained it back on the dunes. He couldn't help but feel a pang of hurt... well, she'd been the one that had said she wished she never knew him. So he shouldn't approach her, right?

He glanced once more toward the dune before rising and shaking off. Maybe today was not the best day for a duel.

 

[Pink Myth]

The female got over the dune soon enough. She was panting heavily her stomach was all a flutter she didn't understand why. Was it cause she almost got caught? She sat down her shoulder and head felt heavy as she sank down a little.

Her tail wrapped around her legs tightly as she sat there she took a deep breath and then opened her eyes and looked at her shoulder a moment. She was tired of being alone. Kibela had taught her that being with family was something that was amazing.

She moved back to the dune peek and looked over the edge she then began to move down it quickly. She moved past the male muttering softly. "Excuse me." She said on her way as she did her best to avoid bumping into him after stumbling down the dune side. She then made her way to the nearest empty pit to sit and wait for a partner secretly hoping he would join her.  

[Lethrossen]

Canicus took a rather generous step to the side as he heard the excuse me, in a voice that definitely belonged to the... yep. There she was, making her way past time. Arg, what the hell was with her? One minute hiding and the next minute... sitting in a ring by herself and looking a little... a little sad actually. Not like she looked depressed or anything... he just wondered if he looked equally as awkward when he sat in the pits waiting for a partner, not talking to anyone.

He glanced around before he cleared his throat, his paws shifting and moving his large frame directly for her. He couldn't help himself, as much stress as this female had caused him... well, he was drawn to her! "You... looking for a sparring partner?" He said slowly, unsure if she was going to tell him to get lost or not. Actually, even asking her felt a little awkward. "You seem to be an unfamiliar face. New here?" And now he felt like an even bigger idiot... was it okay to pretend like they were just meeting for the first time? Was he supposed to just avoid her like she wanted? "I'm Canicus, son of Chanda and Aibisho." This all felt... much too formal for his tastes, but what else was there to do about it?

 

[Pink Myth]

The female was struggling hard not to show how pleased she was that the male had come to the pit she was in. Her heard began to race her stomach twisted in knots when she heard him speak. She cleared her throat before stretching a little and bowing her head.

"I am Bodair...I'm new to these lands yes they are not my birthplace but I do call it home." She said going along with it as she moved closer to him. "You have stepped into the pit I believe it is you who makes the first move." She said as she willed her head to stop beating so loud at this rate she wouldn't be able to hear what he was going to say next.

"So tell me son of Chanda and Aibisho. Do you like it here?" Ask asked as she moved back to her spot a few feet away waiting for him to begin the duel before she would get into a stance really she wanted nothing more then to just cave to him but as soon as he started that went out the window and th urge to show him up began to fuel her into movement.  

[Lethrossen]

Bodair... Bodair. It reminded him first of his grandfather, but just vaguely. It was a very nice name, and he was tempted to say it out loud. He had no reason to really, though. He was quite relieved she was playing along with his choice to start anew with the female. He did not circle her this time, but his stance was poised to strike at any moment. He was watching her for a bit, it'd been a long time since they'd last sparred, after all. Had she been practicing? Of course she had... it was mad for any firekin to be in the lands this long and not have trained at least every other day!

At her question he just smiled slowly, head tilting just slightly. "Of course..." He answered calmly. What other answer was there? A firekin who despised his homeland? Unheard of. At least, Canicus was sure they'd be thrown from the lands or asked to leave or... why would anyone live anywhere else? "Ready yourself!" He growled out, but it was not threatening. He was simply letting himself get into the duel.

He lunged forward, paw swiping out to knock her front legs out from under her, nipping her ear as he went. He wasn't going to hold back this time, he wanted to see her abilities!

 

[Pink Myth]

She let out a very girlish squeak at the n** not even noticing she was getting knocked off her feet. she panted and her fur stood on edge she had not been expecting that at all! She panted a little as she quickly scrambled to her feet and moved a short distance away. She composed herself before smirking not able to stop the purr come from her chest. So that's how he wanted to play well then.

She then waited for the right moment before she zoomed under his body causing him to freak out before she rounded quickly and lunged at him with all her body weight toppling him over. Like she had done before she kneaded his chest a little as she smirked pretty proud of herself having gotten him onto his back. "Gotcha." She purred before laughing as she was tossed off of him. She then waited for his next move.  

[Lethrossen]

Ah, she was enjoying this. Good. She seemed to be more enthusiastic about this duel than she had been in the past, and he decided he wouldn't try and anger her like he'd previously done. They had, after all, 'just met'. After she maneuvered herself away he stood ready, on the defensive side of things. When she moved toward him he realized she was surprisingly fast, and instead of pushing into him she did something unexpected! She'd moved under him! His fur stood on end as he jumped, causing him to become off guard.

She lunged and he felt his weight shift and gravity took over, and suddenly she was kneading at his chest again. He felt his blood warm slightly, something about the action felt awkward to Canicus, slightly embarrassing and certainly flirtatious. It wasn't a bad feeling exactly... He smirked at her statement and shifted, kicking out with his hind paws and sending her off of him.

He twisted over and lunged, paw swiping out to hit her in the face. He did not use his claws however, and did not agree with those lions who did use their claws in a sparring match. Unless that sort of thing was agreed upon from the beginning, anyhow. "Barely." He stated, backing up with a smirk as he shifted, moving around her.

 

[Pink Myth]

She hissed when his paw caught her face she stumbled back from the the male rather stunned by what happened. She blinked her eyes a few times before shaking her head. against something she had not expected. She smirked a little before she shrugged it off. Its alright she get him next tim making him pay for attack her face.

"I'm sorry what was that? Barley?" She said laughing as she tossed her head back a little not even noticing it was her time to go though it didn't matter much he was in the position she wanted him in.

"We'll see just who will get who then the duel is not over yet its still anyone game." She purred out teasing him a little smirking as the next round was put into play.  

[Lethrossen]

He chuckled briefly at her reaction, even though he was slightly worried. He hadn't hit her that hard, had he? No matter, she was fine. Canicus barely ever left his opponents scarred or bleeding from a sparring match, he was sure that sort of match would be a rare one indeed.

He didn't respond to her words, he wanted her focused back on the duel and not on the conversation. Maybe they could speak after... if he managed not to get her pissed off. He lunged forward again, aiming his shoulder into her side, which would cause her to get knocked down. He was doing damn well in this duel, or so he thought. "How about we make this interesting.." He said slowly, unable to help himself. His grin was teasing and playful at the same time, as he implied turning the outcome of the duel into a bet. He hoped it was not a mistake to do so!

 

[Pink Myth]

She grunted her damn shoulder always her shoulder. She laid there a moment to ward off the pain smirking when the male moved closer and began to speak. "More interesting?" She asked purring softly. "I do like the sound of that." she said moving quickly to get up and take a swipe at his rear laughing when she managed to 'spank' him on the butt.

"Tell me how will we make it more interesting than it already is!?" She exclaimed enjoying the duel far more than any other she had participated in. she didn't know if it was because of the male or because she was managing to really put her all into it and getting several hits in.

"I'm waiting." She said slowly in a teasing manor. "Not having second thoughts now are you?"  

[Lethrossen]

He yelped very slightly as he felt her paw whack across his backside, his eyes wide. That certainly was one way to win a duel, wasn't it? Not that she'd won yet, not that he'd let her! He spun about, paw lashing out but she was too quick and had dodged backwards. His brows raised at her insistence for him to hurry up.

"Ah, impatient I see." He quipped, though he'd noticed that before she was just as impatient for him to speak. As though he was supposed to read her mind or something... and when he might get annoyed at something like that some other time, he was sort of amused by it right now. "Definitely no second thoughts. Like you could win against me." He rolled his eyes and grinned, but she had won against him in the past.

"Wouldn't you care for a little bet? Terms are... if you win you can claim any one thing of me or from me. And if I win I can do the same with you." Always the same terms, right?

 

[Pink Myth]

She smirked evilly oh thank the gods it was the same good old terms she was about to demand it if he hadn't hurried up and said something. Her nerves where on end this duel was instance and she wanted nothing more than to put the male in his place. She smirked and watched him a moment before bowing. "I agree to your terms." She said before she quickly moved to take a swipe at his shoulder. Though when she swiped she missed her footing and panicked and garbed a hold of the male as she went down making up his shoulder pretty good.

She instantly felt terrible for what she had done and cowered away enough though it had been on accident. she wasn't sure the male would have even noticed that. She braced for his next attack welcoming it gladly as her punishment.  

[Lethrossen]

He smirked a little and bowed back to her when the terms were agreed upon, bracing himself for her attack. He had not expected her to trip over herself though, and he let out a yowl as her claws dug into his shoulder as she fell. He panted slightly, uncomfortable as the shoulder instantly felt like it was burning. But he was shocked at the look on her face, as though she was feeling guilty! He'd have to let her know it was okay... it wasn't too bad of a wound. He could feel blood, sure, but that would heal up quickly with only a small scar as a reminder.

"Oh, someone afraid of blood?" He teased lightly, unsure if he should or not but wanting to make the situation less serious. He lunged towards her left side, aiming for her paws but she instinctively dodged, something she was very good at.

 

[Pink Myth]

She had dodge out of instinct. She had panicked but when teased her about the blood her ears perked up a little. She watched him intently before making a very feeble attempt at the last round that ended up missing on purpose. Then without much thought at all she pounced him nuzzled him before moving quickly to tend to his wound.

"Stupid male." She huffed out softly as she struggle to keep the tears from coming from her eyes. Why did he had to have this effect on he? She pouted and finished cleaning then wound before looking to him.

"Who won?" She asked not having paid much attention to the duel at all as she looked at the wound nervously she couldn't stop worrying about it.