[PRP] Tag Team [Swarm/First Strike]

[Ruriska]

It was a large boar, shambling along with its nose in the forest floor, grunting softly to itself as it pushed through leaves and mud. It looked too big to be capable of any fast movement, but a good hunter would know not to be fooled. This boar’s tusks were sharp and deadly, and it had proved its worth many times over. Hardly easy prey.

When a wasp strikes, it is fast and deadly. She darted in; leaving a gash across the beast’s upper leg that instantly sprayed blood. The boar gave a squeal of rage and swept its head around in retaliation, but she had already darted back, hovering at the edge of its reach. Her first strike had not killed the creature, but that had not been her intent. This was not hers to finish.

Swarm feinted forward and then drew back. The boar took an uncertain step backwards before standing its ground with snort. A toss of its head gave away its intent to charge. The wasp was pleased as she angled around; drawing the boar into the position she wanted.

Above her in the treetops, two sets off eyes watched the hunt.

Jun D

Hey darlin’! <3 Hope this works and no rushon a reply! <33

 

[Jun D]

She stood in the shade, swaying very slightly, glassy eyes blank. To the uninitiated, she might have looked as if she were dreaming awake, but she was not. She was...praying. The long, sharp blades of raptorial limbs pulled together within her, praying. Even as the boar stumbled close, she did not move. Not yet. Not yet.

The wasp had more to show yet.  

[Ruriska]

When the boar charged, it missed. The wasp was simply not where she had been before and the next thing the beast knew was the agony of her strike.

The wasp circled, hovering and then darting. Each time she moved in, she stung her prey; leaving small but deep wounds in the boar’s side. Blood dribbled down, matting in the thick fur.

Every new wound was an added burden, a new opening for strength to flee from. When the boar tried to retreat, Swarm was there to block its path.

Jun D

I fail at rp right now orz

 

[Jun D]

Finally, as it turned in a desperate, thrashing circle, thwarted at every turn by the darting wasp, the mantis rose in one fluid motion - and struck.

The mighty beast slumped to the ground, and fought no more.

Ruriska

And four months later...QAQ <3

 

[Ruriska]

Above, the two wasps shuffled forward eagerly, wings giving off a song thrum. But they would not dare to descend yet. The queen always ate first.

Swarm circled their fallen prey, dipping her head in gratitude for its sacrifice while sharing a quick look of appreciation with Strike. It was time to take her prize. She shattered the boar’s jawbone and then nuzzled her way through blood and bone to take hold of its tongue.

The very sweetest treat.

Jun D

My inability to reply to this with anything but what feels like RP gibberish make me sad. xD;

 

[Jun D]

A slow smile - a shuttering smile - the smile that looked like it was being stretched across her face by degrees - began with the fall of the beast. Daintily, she tore small strips from the carcass and nibbled at the still-warm flesh.

Ruriska

It is so not RP gibberish, but I know how you feel. QAQ Fight RP is always super-difficult though! We could segue this one into Strike's famlee problem? XD

 

[Ruriska]

She took her fill and stepped back, bloody droplets trailing down her chin. The wasp had fought alongside the mantis, their bond bound in blood. It was as it should be.

Swarm hummed, the vibration filling her chest, settling the still hot blood in her veins. Killing was supposed to be fierce but cold, as it was with her brother and sister. This was different.

Jun D

REMEMBER THIS XD figured we could slowly finish this one off too!