[DUEL] The ghost returns (Weupe & Nymiak)

[Syrius Lionwing]

Uta

3rd times the charm? XD!

It had only been a few days since he was here last. He hadn’t been too wounded the last time he had come a few bruises a little scuff here and there but they had warranted a couple of days licking his wounds while he stalked the border of the motou’jami feeling the sand between his toes and well just thinking.

He was determined to gain entry to the firekin yet his luck really wasn’t with him. He knew the fates were testing him and that was fine, he had to prove to the lady that he was worthy. The female destiny had decided would let him in to the pride was proving to be a tough customer, no less than he expected of this militaristic pride of course but he felt he had to fight her, he had to beat her to get in and so he had returned to the exact spot he had challenged her twice before though rather than roaring he called out for her “I’m looking for a fire angel have you seen her?” He smiled and waited, she would come, he was certain.  

[Uta]

By this point, Nymiak was surprised to see the stranger return. After defeating him twice, she would have thought he would have given up, as he clearly didn't seem to have the strength to defeat her. Never mind that he had gotten some hits on her, and that their last battle had been close to a draw. She had still won, and he had still made stupid mistakes that had cost him entrance. For some lions, two losses would be too much for their pride... but not this Ghost.

Trotting out to meet him, the lioness flicked her tail, and stared him down. Though she wore a scowl, a part of her was glad to see his wounded pride hadn't been too much for him. "Back for another beating, Desert Ghost?" She hardly waited for an answer. Bounding forward, she attempted to pull a fast one on the stranger -- acting as if he was going right in to bite when instead she bolted past him, and took a hard swipe at his side.

If he was here to fight, she would show him no mercy or weakness.

Syrius Lionwing

Come on Weupe! I belieeeve! Kick Nyimak's tail!

 

[Syrius Lionwing]

Uta

*head desk* goshdarnit Weupe XD!

The pale male was happy to see her. So happy to hear his nickname, so happy she was there to fight him again, that he let his guard completely down so when she landed a massive hit on him he went down like a tonne of bricks.

“Ouch, and there wa some thinking you were happy to see me.” He grins struggling back to his paws and shaking his head to rid himself of the stars. His rather weak swipe at her missed by miles but at least he had managed to lift a paw. Was she getting more heavy pawed?

“I missed you too.” He chuckles bending to prepare himself for another attack.  

[Uta]

Nyimak gave a snort when the lion made a strike -- but it absolutely missed the mark. Leaping to the side, the female went to throw another strike, but wound up being startled by his words.

Miss him!?

So surprised, the female hardly noticed that he managed to dodge out of the way. While she would have been angry for letting his words surprise her, she was still too stunned. "Oh please," She hissed, baring her fangs and giving a shake of her head. "You are hardly worth a second thought, much less a cause for pining." If he couldn't fight his way into the pride as a true Firekin, then there was no reason for the lioness to think twice about him.

The Desert Ghost was now more of an amusement than an interest. He hadn't proven himself to the pride, and hadn't proven himself to her. Besides, she also knew his words to be completely jocular. Interest, please. No male had captured her regard and as far as she was concerned, no male ever would. Hmph!

But she had to get her head back in the game. "I'll swipe you twice as hard for such insolence," she promised, though if Weupe looked hard enough, there might have been some form of a good-humored smile in her expression.

Syrius Lionwing

LOL Well, here. She went easy on him I guess.

 

[Syrius Lionwing]

Uta

Just as well cause he is failing miserably XD!

He caught her look, but he also felt like she wasn’t going to back down. The female was so interesting. He caught the little smile but that smile, again, left him distracted. Though he was convinced that she was his way in to the pride he had a feeling that if he carried on this way he was never going to be able to beat her. She really was the most wonderful distraction.

His dodge seemingly worked but it left him a distance from the female, she was too far away to close any sort of distance and land a hit. Keeping his distance the pale lion let a small smile ris eon his maw. Maybe she was holding back a little? Maybe she wanted to see him enter the firekin after all? Maybe?  

[Uta]

Nyimak wasn't here to chatter. In fact, the way the lion seemed to be acting, and the way he was defending himself against her, it seemed he wasn't here to chatter, either. But he also wasn't here to fight. "Stop defending, and fight me, Ghost!" She ordered with a snarl, leaping forward again so she might swipe at him.

In her frustration, her paw barely reached the lion, giving him ample opportunity to strike. Was she going easy on him? Never! Though his grit and determination to battle and become a Firekin was was commendable, he wasn't exactly doing himself any favors by dodging or retreating. She wanted to fight! Why did it feel like he was holding back?

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Syrius Lionwing

Come Weupe! You gotta get into this pride! Let's get fired up! Go, go, go! Sorry, also, for the delay. <3

 

[Syrius Lionwing]

Uta

sorry I missed your quote!

She seemed angry at him, he couldn’t really blame her, maybe he should have put off this challenge for a little longer. He was here already though so it was time to put the good foot forward. With a grumble he swiped at the female passing a glancing blow before stepping backwards hopefully out of her reach.

This fight was not going his way. He had hoped he would gain entry this time but it seemed, unless she truly faltered, he wasn’t going to have much luck this time either. The fates really were testing him!  

[Uta]

The female felt the swipe of his paw, but it was a glancing blow, and not a direct hit. As he, once more, stepped back and away from her, she was ready. Whirling around, she took a hard swipe at him with her paw, landing the blow directly. This was how it was done!

"Is that all you've got, Ghost?" She asked, baring her fangs. She was trying to get the pale lion to make a counter-attack, to see him really burn with power. His dedication to the pride wasn't in question--but he had yet to best his way into becoming a member.

Nyiamak wasn't sure if she was impressed or disgusted. He hadn't yet sought out another opponent (that she'd been aware of) but unless he beat her soundly, she wasn't going to give him a second look.

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Syrius Lionwing

Oh dear. Seems like her anger is fueling her attack.
xD

 

[Syrius Lionwing]

That was certainly the last hit for him. The swipe across his jaw. His head snapped back swiftly. Shaking his head the pale lion blinked owlishly. She really wasn’t letting up on him. His determination was unweavering, however, he knew this was game over for him.

She had won again. Holding up a paw the fire maned male grinned and took a few steps backwards. “You got me lady.” He sighed, there were definitely stars before his eyes.

“I’ll be back, I promise.” He grinned backing up ever so slowly, he really wasn’t willing to turn his back on the female. At some time though, he would eventually beat the lady, she would let him in, she would.

Uta

 

[Uta]

The lioness bristled as the other took one last swipe, but then began to retreat. What sort of Desert Ghost was this?! He had yet to champion her, and maybe that was for the best. The pride didn't need a weak spirit to enter.... but Weupe had yet to turn away from their lands forever.

Tail swishing, she gave one last pounce, to bat at him as he walked away. "Come back when you can win." She commanded, giving a small chuff. He would be back, she knew he would.... but she had little faith he would win.
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Syrius Lionwing

And that's a wrap!