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Hybrid roared in pain as the traitor drove the antennae deeper through his cheek. the traitor continued to push it in and jostle it about, causing Hybrid's roars to increase in volume. Hybrid sagged and thrashed about, trying to grab a hold on to the traitor's fur. He tried to dig his claws in to the traitor 's waist and hold on. Hybrid had pushed himself onto his back legs, but the sheer shock of having a piece of metal driven through his cheek confused and disoriented him. the traitor recognized this and continued with his attack. the traitor's quick movements threw his balance off and Hybrid stumbled to one side, tripping over his own unsteady feet. As Hybrid tried to regain his footing, the traitor lashed out one last time and boxed Hybrid just under his jaw. Hybrid felt his head snap back with the sheer force of the punch and fell down, landing hard on his back.
Hybrid gasped for air, but he was unused to standing up on his back legs -- and having the wind knocked out of him -- so Hybrid continued wheezing feebly, unable to catch a breath of air. His snarl came out mangled and twisted, but he could feel the hatred building strong in his chest. Nonetheless, he was at a severe disadvantage and they both knew it.