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Post by Owl on Jul 2, 2013 12:47:08 GMT -5
Blacktwister jumped down from the pile of rocks and trotted in the direction of the rabbits. As she got closer she had to rely on her memory of where the rabbits were, because the scent of the ThunderPath and Shadowclan combined were too much to pick out the scent of rabbit.
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Post by Scar on Jul 2, 2013 13:44:29 GMT -5
Blackforce slowed when she realized the tracks were very fresh. Still she refused to scent the air and instead relied on her other senses to find the rabbit. Her eyes sought it out whil her ears scanned the territory around her. It took her a few moments to find the animal. It was not alone. Her mind quickly went through different scenarios, looking for one where she could get more than one without them escaping.
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Post by Owl on Jul 2, 2013 16:02:36 GMT -5
Blacktwister finally spotted the rabbits, she could see their ears above the grass. She immediately slowed her pace and moved toward the rabbits, her belly only a tails width above the ground. She started to circle the rabbits, her paws were silent as she moved across the grass. She watched the way the rabbits moved and interacted. Finally, she chose the closest to go for. Maybe if she caught that one quickly she could get another before the rest disappeared into their dens.
Blacktwister fixed her eyes on her target. She moved a little closer and then charged for the rabbit. She made one leap, claws extended and landed on the rabbits back. Her prey wriggled and screamed below her. She quickly sunk her teeth into its neck to end its suffering. The rabbit had barely gone limp before Blacktwister was racing after another.
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Post by Scar on Jul 2, 2013 19:40:05 GMT -5
Blackforce stopped in surprise when the rabbits started to scatter. She shook herself and took off after the nearest one. She managed to cut it off and brought it down after only a few paces. She spun and saw Blacktwister racing after a rabbit. Her immediate thought was intruder, being so close to Shadowclan territory, and she acted on this instinct. She took off after the other she-cat and tackled her to the ground.
"What are you doing on-" Halfway through her sentence Blackforce realized her mistake, "Blacktwister! Sorry, I thought you were an intruder."
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Post by Owl on Jul 2, 2013 19:51:30 GMT -5
Blacktwister had no idea what hit her. She hadn't seen Blackforce because she was so focused on the rabbits and the Deputy's scent had been masked by the stench of the ThunderPath.
At first she thought a rabbit had tripped her but then she felt claws in her pelt. Blacktwister hissed, she tumbled to the ground. She kicked out hard, her paw connected with her attacker. She felt the grip on her let up and Blacktwister sprang to her paws, clawing at the cat. It was a moment before she realized her foe was in fact friend. She lashed her tail and swatted at Blackforce, claws unsheathed, not caring that the she-cat was her Deputy.
"What was that for!" Blacktwister spat, barely containing her rage.
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Post by Scar on Jul 2, 2013 19:56:27 GMT -5
Blackforce felt her claws slide back out and dig into the dirt. She kept the rage hidden and responded kindly, "I thought you were Shadowclan, I'm sorry."
She watched the remaining rabbits disappear in the grass. She scraped the ground with her claws, silently blaming the cat in front of her for their loss of prey.
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Post by Owl on Jul 2, 2013 20:07:00 GMT -5
Blacktwister scoffed, "No Shadowclan cat could catch a rabbit on the moors." She growled. Anger still made her fur stand up in a line along her back. She sank her claws into the ground, wishing she could sink them into the she cat.
Blacktwister followed Blackforce's gaze. She wasn't as inclined to keep quiet about where she thought blame for loss of prey rested. "I could have had that rabbit if it wasn't for you." Blacktwister hissed. She circled the Deputy, if she couldn't have a fight with claws, she would have a fight with tongues.
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Post by Scar on Jul 2, 2013 20:10:46 GMT -5
Blackforce shrugged, "Maybe you could have. At least you got one right?" She stayed still as she was circled. She kept her claws buried in the dirt, half-hoping Blacktwister would attack. Her senses gave her a clear map of her surroundings and the strengths and weaknesses of her possible opponent.
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Owl
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Post by Owl on Jul 2, 2013 20:29:41 GMT -5
Blacktwister moved a little closer. She stopped in front of Blackforce, so there was barely a whisker's width between their noses. Blacktwister could sense that Blackforce would be difficult to rattle. Blacktwister's desire to claw something was greater than her ability to unhinge a cat as collected as Blackforce. "No, I would have." Irritation and barely contained rage shook her voice. Blacktwister looked into Blackforce's eyes. She could see her own anger reflected back at her. Blacktwister knew Blackforce was angry, she could sense it, like sensing an old friend's presence. But it was a little different, it was controlled far more than Blacktwister's own, wild and unpredictable.
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Post by Scar on Jul 2, 2013 20:34:08 GMT -5
Blackforce stared right back at Blacktwister, beginning to enjoy the other cat's anger, "Looked to me like it had you beat. Maybe you should go take some lessons from the apprentices." She knew pushing the she-cat wouldn't end well, but she wanted to see her reaction. She wanted to have a reason to claw another cat.
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Post by Owl on Jul 2, 2013 20:49:10 GMT -5
Blacktwister still had an ounce of control left, but it didn't stand up long to the influx of uncontrollable rage that rushed through her. With the anger came an impossible wave of energy. Energy for destruction. She had no choice, she had to use it. She had to destroy something. She chose that cat in front of her.
Blacktwister didn't make a sound, she didn't waste her black energy on frivolous noises. She reared, grabbed Blackforce with one paw, used it to propel herself onto the Deputy's back, where she sank her teeth into Blackforce's scruff and clawed her back and shoulders.
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Post by Scar on Jul 2, 2013 20:52:28 GMT -5
Blackforce was hardly surprised when Blacktwister attacked her. She crouched and jumped sideways when the cat landed on her. She landed on the side of her back, scraping the other cat along the ground. A violent shake dislodged the she-cat. Blackforce rolled to her paws and faced Blacktwister again, "Come on, is that it?"
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Post by Owl on Jul 2, 2013 21:09:22 GMT -5
Blacktwister rolled to her paws. The untamed, violent emotions running through her, threw reason away, but what she lacked in planning she made up in speed and sheer force. She felt no pain, she felt no guilt and inhibitions were a thing of the passed.
Blacktwister leaped for Blackforce. She landed right in front of the other she-cat. Not missing a beat, she ducked her head under Blackforce's chin and head butted Blackforce in the chest, knocking the deputy off her paws. Blacktwister raked her claws down Blackforce's belly, blood sprung up from her pelt, covering Blacktwister's paws as she held Blackforce down. She wasn't interested in restraining her opponent, or showing the she was the better fighter. Nothing less than destruction was acceptable.
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Post by Scar on Jul 2, 2013 21:13:31 GMT -5
Blackforce let out a yowl as her stomach was ripped open. She finally released her anger, letting it swell through her body, empowering her muscles and mind. She lashed out with her hind paws, catching Blacktwister's chest. With all her strength she threw the she-cat off of her. She rolled onto her paws again, swaying as pain clouded her mind. With clenched jaws she forced the pain down and readied herself for another strike.
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Post by Owl on Jul 2, 2013 21:19:54 GMT -5
Blacktwister immediately rolled to her paws. Black energy clouded her mind and raged through her body, causing her limbs to shake. She didn't hesitate, Blacktwister charged, barreling into Blackforce. She clawed and bit any bit of pelt she could reach, even at one point clawing herself, without realizing it.
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Post by Scar on Jul 2, 2013 21:24:11 GMT -5
Blackforce lashed out with the same intensity. While they fought her eyes sought out any break in the cat's attack or any physical weakness to use. nothing was immediately apparent, but she found a particularly deep cut on Blacktwister's shoulder. Not great, but it could be used.
Blackforce waited for her moment to strike, then head-butted the cut as hard as she could, causing Blacktwister to hesitate for a split-second. In this hesitation Blackforce clamped down on the she-cat's leg with all the strength she could muster.
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Post by Owl on Jul 2, 2013 21:35:51 GMT -5
Blacktwister stopped her attack for a moment. Her muddled mind only felt the pain in her leg as a distant discomfort. Blacktwister kicked out with the leg Blackforce had attached to. Blackforce's teeth ripped Blacktwister's leg as it moved back and forth. Blood streamed from the increasingly severe wound. Blacktwister gave up trying to escape and kicked Blackforce in the face. The deputy's tenacity was great, but Blacktwister's clouded desperation and determination was greater. She kicked until Blackforce's grip was loosened enough to free her leg. Blacktwister staggered to her feet. Her legs shook beneath her, partially because of the build up of energy and partially because of loss of blood.
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Post by Scar on Jul 2, 2013 21:40:06 GMT -5
Blackforce backed away, shaking her head to clear the throbbing pain from the kicks. "Stop this now," She snapped, coming to her senses, "There is nothing to gain from killing your deputy."
She wanted to continue fighting, but knew the rest of the clan would not look gladly on her if she did, and she had to retain their favor.
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Post by Owl on Jul 2, 2013 21:47:54 GMT -5
Blacktwister stared at Blackforce, trying to understand the words she was saying. She shook her head. The black energy was quickly leaving her body, leaving it shaking uncontrollably. She dropped to her belly, her mind was clearing and pain was returning.
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Post by Scar on Jul 2, 2013 21:52:13 GMT -5
Blackforce smiled a little as the other cat went down. "Get your rabbit and go back to camp," She said in a harsh tone. She picked up her own rabbit and walked until she was out of sight when she dropped the fresh-kill and rolled on her back. A little whimper escaped her mouth as blood flowed from her stomach wounds.
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