01-24-2012, 08:36 AM
[html]he was in his lupus form, but he's shifted into optime halfway through this post <3
He didn't exactly have time to register the scene at hand, although he found that his mind absorbed each detail distinctly as he threw himself forward towards the cougar. Saul had only ever come into contact with the felines from afar and he'd never had trouble with them like this. But the powerful muscles beneath the beasts tan hide swore to tear apart the little female that it seemed intent on. Briefly, the youth wondered what on earth would cause another sentient being like the cougar to go for a small pup, especially when she had an able protector. He was more familiar with animals that would back off when they recognised that the end was nigh. It seemed the animal did not have the same self preservation instincts that most animals did.
He landed with a thud against the cougars body, his canines clamping down on the thick muscle of it shoulder. He was positioned in a way that made him vulnerable to the swipes of the cougars deadly paws and he recognised this. He strengthened the hold he hand on the shoulder, causing the feline to yowl in pain before he moved to position his body almost parrallel to the animals own body. It made it difficult for the cougar to get any leverage on swinging round to claw at him properly. Saul began to tug softly, feeling the resistence in the thick muscles and knowing that he could probably proceed to drag the beast out of the clearing and away from these unsuspecting animals. Of course, he never would have predicted what happened next. Having his eyes only on the cougar, he couldn't see what the elderly male behind him was doing.
The cougar gave a great shudder before yanking his body away from Saul's own, leaving behind a large chunk of his muscle and flesh. Saul could see the glint of the cougar's shoulder bone before the blood welled up and blocked away anything but the raging wound. He would be losing a lot of blood soon enough. It didn't stop him from launching himself forward, jaws closing around the elderly males arm near his shoulder. Saul heard the roar of pain from the male and flinched before they dropped and roll, the cougar shaken free and the male able to grab a dagger from somewhere on his body. Saul watched, shocked, as the knife he'd produced was thrust up into the cougar's belly. It backed off for a moment, although Saul couldn't see fear in the animals eyes. It seemed more determined.
Like something half crazed, it launched itself towards the male again, aiming to get between the dog and his younger ward. The cougar collided with the dogs shield with a strong thud and the male clenched himself tighter to try and stop the animal in its tracks, With calm breaths, Saul settled himself and began to shift upwards. Once he had hands that would work properly, he moved toward, grasping the cougar by its hips and dragging it backwards. It lashed out, twisting its body around to try and slash at him but to no avail. Saul released the animal long enough to attempt a grab at the knife in its belly. If he could thrust it up into the thoracic cavity, it might reach high enough to pierce the heart and end this mad attack.
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"speech"
He didn't exactly have time to register the scene at hand, although he found that his mind absorbed each detail distinctly as he threw himself forward towards the cougar. Saul had only ever come into contact with the felines from afar and he'd never had trouble with them like this. But the powerful muscles beneath the beasts tan hide swore to tear apart the little female that it seemed intent on. Briefly, the youth wondered what on earth would cause another sentient being like the cougar to go for a small pup, especially when she had an able protector. He was more familiar with animals that would back off when they recognised that the end was nigh. It seemed the animal did not have the same self preservation instincts that most animals did.
He landed with a thud against the cougars body, his canines clamping down on the thick muscle of it shoulder. He was positioned in a way that made him vulnerable to the swipes of the cougars deadly paws and he recognised this. He strengthened the hold he hand on the shoulder, causing the feline to yowl in pain before he moved to position his body almost parrallel to the animals own body. It made it difficult for the cougar to get any leverage on swinging round to claw at him properly. Saul began to tug softly, feeling the resistence in the thick muscles and knowing that he could probably proceed to drag the beast out of the clearing and away from these unsuspecting animals. Of course, he never would have predicted what happened next. Having his eyes only on the cougar, he couldn't see what the elderly male behind him was doing.
The cougar gave a great shudder before yanking his body away from Saul's own, leaving behind a large chunk of his muscle and flesh. Saul could see the glint of the cougar's shoulder bone before the blood welled up and blocked away anything but the raging wound. He would be losing a lot of blood soon enough. It didn't stop him from launching himself forward, jaws closing around the elderly males arm near his shoulder. Saul heard the roar of pain from the male and flinched before they dropped and roll, the cougar shaken free and the male able to grab a dagger from somewhere on his body. Saul watched, shocked, as the knife he'd produced was thrust up into the cougar's belly. It backed off for a moment, although Saul couldn't see fear in the animals eyes. It seemed more determined.
Like something half crazed, it launched itself towards the male again, aiming to get between the dog and his younger ward. The cougar collided with the dogs shield with a strong thud and the male clenched himself tighter to try and stop the animal in its tracks, With calm breaths, Saul settled himself and began to shift upwards. Once he had hands that would work properly, he moved toward, grasping the cougar by its hips and dragging it backwards. It lashed out, twisting its body around to try and slash at him but to no avail. Saul released the animal long enough to attempt a grab at the knife in its belly. If he could thrust it up into the thoracic cavity, it might reach high enough to pierce the heart and end this mad attack.
word count;; 564
"speech"