A Show of Strength ~ by SaralynArati

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10 years ago

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This time it is Star Hawk's strategy to draw out the match, knowing that Song will tire first. Therefore, her attacks are quick and brutal. He retreats as often as he can, but there is no doubt he is taking a beating. Then, however, the girl slows, and is finally backed almost to the circle's edge. She is guarding high, since the man knocked her out last time. So he grabs Wolf Calling by the hips and tosses her backwards; her butt lands well outside the ring, and she skids for good measure.

10 years ago

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The day arrives and a fine mist is falling, despite the brightness of the sky; the grass is slick. Star Hawk Burning is pronounced fully recovered, overcoming Song's last objection, and everyone assembles at the ring. Wolf Calling digs a hole in the mud with one toe experimentally, and once again pulls off most of her clothes. She winks at Star Hawk and says, "They said fight to win." "I'm not worried," he replies. "I know all your weaknesses now, and I did win before." "Good luck, then."

10 years ago

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"Me? Why?" "Don't worry," Smoke Cat consoles him, "there are very few rules. But this time we will have guests, and an impartial observer from outside the clan will not be questioned." "You think they might collaborate and try to cheat that way?" Jonas asks. "No," the shaman replies, "I'm virtually certain they wouldn't do that, but if it occurs to you and me, others will have the same idea." Summer Wind, exasperated, says resolutely, "When I fall in love, it will not be this complicated!"

10 years ago

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Both combatants acquiesce, although Star Hawk looks obstinate and Song's face seems down right mutinous... almost. "Remember, you must each fight to win, even if you don't want to hurt the other or you have now decided that you would rather lose. To do less than your best is to insult the honor and ability of your opponent," Smoke Cat Watching reminds them. As the lovers leave to spend more time together, Jonas says from behind the shaman's head, "You are the referee, then?" "No, you are."

10 years ago

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"This trouble began over a fight between you two. Now, though, it involves the whole clan. So it will end with a fight between you two, and the matter will be publicly settled," the chieftan tells them. "Furthermore," Grey Owl says, "this could be exactly the show of strength we need to keep the hostilities with our southern neighbors from escalating. Invite a select few to watch the match; they will see that Star Hawk is healed, Smoke Cat is back, White Bear is well, and we are united."

10 years ago