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His wound had healed. Well, as much as they could physically. Mentally was another story.

Kaoru huffed. He was tired of being bed ridden, feeling worthless. He may have lost his eye, but damn it he wasn't an invalid because of it! He was a warrior, and knew he had that in his blood. He just needed to prove himself.

He wore a large leaf-like bandage to cover his missing eye, the other bright yellow one scanning the red-clay borders, spotting a brown female approaching. His ears perked at her announcement, as a smirk drifted to his maw.

Stepping forward, the lion nodded his head, acknowledging the female as he approached. "I accept your challenge," Kaoru said, tilting his head for his good eye to fall on the female. "If you wish to test your skills against me."

"Honor? If that is how you want to put it." Kaoru said, readying himself for the duel. "Then let's see what you have to offer for the Ukuhlwa'izwe lands." His single sighted eye locked with hers, watching her move forward into an attack. He pivoted on his paws, not missing the claws that sank into his shoulder. He hissed, a snarl lifting to his face as he could feel the small rivets of blood begin to bead. First mistake for Kao, underestimating an opponent.

Now, he wasn't one that would actively fight a girl, but he was trained that anyone could be an enemy. He wouldn't back down, or go easy just because this challenger lacked male anatomy.

Ignoring the pain in his shoulder, Kaoru whipped his head around, braids flinging over his back as he rushed towards Scaura, aiming to use his body to knock her to the ground.