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[Duel] A Challenge (Huolong x Cinaed)

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:03 pm


	Huolong was in a good mood. He had waited to see the outcome of Xin's duel before seeking out a duel of his own, and now he was glad he did. Her victory and now full membership to the Firekin gave him confidence. He was standing out in the midst of the training grounds, observing for a little while before calling out for a challenge. He didn't know what to expect when it came down to it but he was eager to prove himself. Once he won this, he and Xin would be free to get comfortable. He didn't yet know a lot about the on-going troubles around the pride, but it didn't matter. He just wanted a home.

Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:06 pm


	Cinaed answered the call, and happily. He was working his way to hopefully becoming a sentinel, and that meant being a more skilled battler to protect himself and his team members. So, here he was, ready to see just how much training he would need. Battling an outsider would give him the best judgement of his skills. "So you wish to join," Cinaed said as he approached the red lion. "Prove your worth, and you shall." He braced himself, nodding to the other to begin when he was ready. Cinaed would do his best, as well.

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:17 pm


	He wasn't exactly surprised by the lion that answered his call but he did take a few seconds to appreciate the lion that appeared. He was almost exactly what Long expected to appear, bright red, large and ready to fight. Far more expected than the black and white lioness that appeared to to accept Xin's challenge, but the more he saw of the pride, the less narrow and specific his expectations became. He didn't say anything else, only offered a smile, returned the nod.. and lunged forward, in the most simple and predictable opening move there was in these situations.

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:31 pm


	While Cinaed thought that he was prepared the fact that this outsider was able to hit him on the opening attack proved otherwise. The red ion had a lot further to go if he couldn't even doge an opening attack. Would he do any better once the blows were being returned faster? Frustrated, Cinaed's growling helped to ground him, and he let himself just focus on the lion before him. He felt that he needed to win, to prove to himself that he was fit to be a sentinel. Feeling his side sting from the outsider's attack, Cinaed clenched his teeth and slashed out at his opponent, intent to defend his 'honor', or so he thought.

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:36 pm


	Long was almost as surprised that he landed his first strike, he pushed off and with a slight wobbled managed to steady himself just in front of Cinaed. He had no idea what the red lion was fighting to prove but he knew his own stakes. He was lucky enough to realize what was happening just before his opponent reached out, moving back quickly enough to avoid the full force of the hit.. and not hesitating to reach up, returning a similar blow.

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:49 pm


	Cinaed felt that blow, and was plesantly pleased to be fighting someone who knew how to fight. Blows were hitting, and while they weren't terribly painful, he could sense the strength behind them. He was trying to remember this as best he could for future training fights, as he intended to work himself into something more than just a hunter. "Good," he grumbled, feeling his hind legs tighten as he geared himself up for another swipe. Cinaed almost wanted to push him, but this might not be the best time for that. Fighting him head on, and working through each other strength seemed like a better plan for an outsider to demonstrate his strength and basic ability.

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:56 pm


	As the fight continued, they each seemed intent on staying on the move but nobody was making any major progress one way or the other. He was learning a great deal from this interaction, though. The reputation the Firekin had was no just about size and strength, it was apparent that there was strategy behind this. He wasn't sure he was really impressing anybody like this, though. So he made to move more aggressively. Unfortunately, as he aimed to shove Cinaed away, he was thrown off balance by the red lion's strike and ended up nearly hitting the sand. Definitely not impressive.

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:06 pm


	Cinaed didn't have the urge to laugh, but he did wonder just how this lion had lost his balance like that. He had to be light on his toes! The hunter didn't think it was his place to offer any advice, though. Not until it was determined who really 'won' this battle. Cinaed decided to take the opening that the outsider offered, and jumped for a strong attack. Thankfully, this one struck, and soundly.

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:27 pm


	Long wasn't quick enough to stabilize his stance again and it was unfortunate for him since Cinaed reacted quick enough to get in a good lunge.. and this time, Huolong did hit the ground. But he twisted around quickly and pushed out with his back legs, hoping to catch the red lion before he could pin him or get away, whatever he chose to do now that Long was laying awkwardly in the sand.

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:34 pm


	That kick came right in the gut, and it forced Cinaed back as he tried to catch his breath. Tricky! Not dirty, no, not in any sort of fight. A real fight would be to the death, and if he had his black claws out further, Cinaed would have gotten a load of damage to his softer underbelly. It took long enough for Cinaed to recover that Huolong could easily have righted himself. Instead of lashing out at the outsider again, Cinaed decided it was more important to gather his breath again, and prepare for this last round of bouting.

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 8:43 pm


	Long was surprised by the force he managed in his kick to Cinaed, and it took him a few seconds to get himself righted. When he did, he took another moment to steady himself and see what his opponent would do. He didn't move, even after Huolong gave him a chance to act, so he lunged forward to get them moving again.. but fell short. Suddenly, this was not going so well. Perhaps his aggressive attempt to change their pace had been a mistake.

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 8:51 pm


	It was almost pathetic how the challenger's stamina seemed to have run out. Cinaed felt a little sorry for him, but this duel wasn't completely over yet. He decided to shoulder the lion, to ensure that he was knocked completely to the ground. That would prove that Cinaed was the winner, but part of him wondered if that would be too much. Still, he followed through with his idea, using his broad shoulder to muscle the other male down and away.

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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 9:03 pm


	When he hit the ground, Long just stayed there, shaking his head and inwardly acknowledging his defeat. He wasn't ready yet, he didn't know what was wrong with him, he could do better than this. But he was beaten. He didn't mind losing so much as there was now officially a division between him and Xin, even if they were still together and he could continue to challenge for full membership. Damnit. "Good one," he said, putting on a smile, "I'll have to do better next time." Fin.

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