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[Zadora]

Long golden grass swaying in the gentle breeze that swept through the grassy plains. The breeze was cooling in the blazing sun. Very few trees littered the plains giving little shade with most of the trees being thin and bare of leaves. And fewer trees that were large enough to create shade for animals to relax in from the hot sun. With the hot sun blazing down on the plains, there were few out and about. And what had been a large river was now just a stream.

Golden eyes looked over the plain, searching. It was Zadora’s turn to hunt for the pack. Yet she had traveled far in search of prey big enough to feed the three of them. Mostly Rafael. Since the large panther seemed to be a bottomless pit when it came to eating. Eating more than Lolth and herself. So finding large prey to feed the three of them had grown more scarce from her usual hunting grounds causing her to travel farther in her search. The traveling was rather unwanted but was needed. She needed her grounds to grow before she returned to it.

Yet this new hunting ground wasn’t providing what she was hoping for. Prey only seemed large enough to feed herself or Lolth. And not their large panther friend. And she wasn’t about to be carrying multiple carcasses to feed the pack. She only wanted one large prey that was large enough to feed the three of them. She wanted to curse at Rafael’s eating habit but she kept to herself. He was a large guy and he needed to eat a lot to keep up his strength.

But being out here for hours, she migrated to rest under one of the few trees that casted a shadow. Mild annoyance swelling inside her at the lack of prey. “Why is there so little good now?” She questioned quietly to herself as her eyes swept across the plains once again. Hoping that a large animal big enough would suddenly appear. Yet the search only brought more annoyance. A small grumbling growl vibrated in her throat as she turned her head down.

[Rafael]

Search as she might for a large creature to claim for the pack Zadora was having no luck yet it wasn’t due to her skill as a huntress. She’d proven herself more than enough since the pack had gotten together. Always managing to bring in enough just the same as Rafael certain times even bringing back more than the large feline due to her superior speed. Zadora didn’t find any sort of large animal on the golden plains while she rested, but something unusual definitely came into view after another minute or so passed her by.

Humans!

A small group, no more than three of them were moving throughout the plain with garbage looking equipment and clothing although Zadora would be able to see that they all were holding different hunting weapons. One held a small wooden bow with a few arrows held by his other hand. Another held a small knife that despite not being able to see from her current position was quite rusted. The one leading though held a long wooden spear. Each of them though had something like a pack on their back in a circular shape crafted from sticks and vines.

Perhaps it would take Zadora a moment to figure out what was going on, but eventually she’d be able to pick up the scent even from the distance which was roughly the same as two football fields. She’d be able to smell the copper tinge of blood coming from the group. Things would become more clear to her likely when she’d be able to see the leader of the small group notice something on the ground. Thrusting his spear forwards only for the man behind him with the knife to move forward and lean down on the ground. Right afterwards the scent of blood would become far more pungent.

[Zadora]

Zadora knew she wasn't gonna be finding anything. ‘Might as well held back home.’ She thought as she slowly pushed herself up and off the ground. Preparing to head back home. Disappointed in herself for not bringing down prey. Preoccupied with her mind when her rounded ears flicked up. Sounds that did not belong to the animals that grazed on the grass. Lifting her back to look about until her golden glaze landed on a set of figures walking through the grass. Three figures moved away from her and had yet to spot her. Part of her seemed to leave them alone but the scent of copper drifted to her. Biting back a growl as she eyed them.

Maybe they were the cause? An area that had just been hunted on typically drove away the better game. Folding her arms over her chest as she continued to watch the small group from her resting area. Watching as they came to an erupted stop and one pulled his arm back, his spear in hand before throwing it in front of him. They were still hunting! Even though she wasn't going to bring small prey home. But watching them hunting right in front of her was annoying as they seemed to have killed something as the copper scent seemed to grow more heavily around their group.

She wanted to approach them and demand for them to get off her hunting ground but she kept where she was. There was no need for her to go demanding that. They might have been here before she was but she pushed that thought down. Keeping an eye on the small group. She wasn't gonna confront them unless she needed to. Watching as the one behind the man that threw the spear lean down with his knife. Even though the scent of blood told her that they got something. But when the man leaned down with his knife, she could guess that he was either finishing the kill or he was skinning it.

[Rafael]

The small group of souls had managed to bring down an average sized rabbit that would be enough for a small meal between them. Just another addition to the other small game that they had managed to collect while out. Still this was slow and what they got either wouldn’t last them long enough or even worse it would get taken by someone else once they got back to the Rukongai. Whether or not the other two knew it the leader of this small group had started to think about just living out here in the wilds. They were getting enough food, they’d survived the last few days so honestly it was better than living in the slums on the outskirts.

Zadora was right in her assumption as the leader picked up the rabbit remains and placed them inside of a weaved basket that the member with a knife had strapped over his back. Inside were several other small game, but nothing major. The soul that carried a bow though suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and turned to look in Zadora’s direction. The distance was decent, but if Zadora was standing up straight she’d be seen otherwise he wouldn’t make out anything. “We should keep going. I don’t feel right around here.”

“What’re you going on about we’re doing great!”

Little did they know that the eyes of two different Beast’s were on them now. While Zadora was choosing to stay back and watch in order to just avoid conflict a different one had caught sight of these souls and wasn’t willing to permit them. Zadora would recognize the figure immediately once it came into view roughly one hundred feet from the group. One of the Roach Beasts that attacked virtually anything, but themselves. Zadora had ran into one of them with her friends in the past, but this was the first time she’d seen one while alone. What was she going to do now?

[Zadora]

She hadn’t expected to see that creature roaming these plains. Yet she saw its large dark body. But it hadn't seen her yet. It’s beaded eyes locked onto the group of humans that were hunting. She felt her spine stiffening as she stood straighter. Knowing she would have to get into conflict now. Her ears flicking backwards. Maybe she should show this beast that that was her territory now?

Feeling the fur on her back bristle as her tail started to flick back and forth rapidly behind her. Slowly taking a deep breath, she started to advance towards the beast and humans. Paying no mind to the humans that were near now as a vicious growl erupted from her throat. “This is my territory. Leave now you damn bug.” She allowed the words to leave her muzzle. Though probably now that she was thinking, the bug beast probably didnt know how to speak or if it did. It was probably gonna be broken english.

Even though she wasn’t close to her packs home. She couldn’t allow the thing to live. It could track her back to her home. Putting her friends in danger. She couldn’t allow that. She wouldn’t allow it. Though Rafael could probably handle the bug on his own. But she felt like she needed to prove to herself that she didn’t need him to protect her. And the thought of putting the in danger made her unhappy. It wasn’t gonna get farther than this. Flexing her paws, retracting her long claws that hide in the pads of her paws.

[Rafael]

Making herself known to the human hunters and the Toach Beast-Clan was met with all their attention. The Roach that had been focused on the humans completely for the last few moments now turned its head to face Zadora. Viewing her as the obvious threat compared to the humans with their primitive weapons. As for the humans well they just couldn’t comprehend what was going on around them right now. They hadn’t been expecting to come across a Beast-Clan at all, but now they knew two had been right by them. Not to mention one was claiming that these very lands were hers and they’d been hunting on them.

In less than a full five seconds the Roach stepped forars indenting the ground beneath its massive figure and rushing forward towards Zadora. It moved as swiftly as possible with every intention of ending what it saw as a lesser being instantly. Extending its right arm out, Roach made an amateur punch aimed at Zadora’s face carrying enough force to break steel and knock over the transportations of the human world. How was Zadora going to react against an adversary now that she was by herself.

{Roach Stats+Skills}
1000 SP Fighter V1
Strength: 300 (450)
Speed: 300 (450)
Sppr: 100
RS: 40 (30)
Instincts: 200
Senses: 60
Energy Sensory: 0
Healing Expertise: 0

Learning: 2
Calm Mind: 2
Analyzing: 2
Imitation: 2
Focused Eye: 2
Anti-Stealth: 2
Lack of Fear: 2
Pain Tolerance: 2
Damage Recovery: 2
Battle Analysis: 2

[Zadora]

Though she didn't want to expose herself. She knew the danger that came with the roach beast. She knew she had to fight but she didn't at the same time. Never one to assert herself into this situation unnerved her. Made her a bit nervous as well. Mainly cause the last time she had used gravity and her weight to kill the first roach beast. And Rafael was there with her. He was her rock and he gave her a bit of confidence when he was by her side. But now she is by herself facing the roach. Asserting herself into a fight when she knew she wasn't the assertive type and didn’t like to fight.

All eyes on her now and the roach seemed to take her as the top opponent to fight against. The humans seemed to be confused about the situation? Shaking her head to turn her head back to the deaded eyed bug beast. Watching its every move as it ran at her. A smirk forming on her furred muzzle. The damn thing was slow. A lot slower than her. Her golden glaze followed its movement until it had started to throw a punch at her. A growl ripped from her throat as she took a few steps to the right to avoid any contact with the beast.

Out of the way from the beast she turned to face it. Crocheting down then pushing off the ground. Jumping into the air and over the bug beast. In the middle of her jump, her tail lashed out. Intending to curl around the beast's throat. Using her only body weight to bring the beast down as she landed. Slowly unraveling the white and black striped appendage from the beast's throat as she spun around. Never wanting to keep her back to the beaded eyed beast. She didn't trust the animal. Turning her glaze briefly to the humans before turning to looking at the beast.

[Rafael]

Approaching the white tiger Beast was something that the Roach hadn’t given any additional thought towards, the mind of this creature was very much what many would expect. Singular and direct with little else filling the space of thought. What it saw before it was a possible threat and other vermin that needed to be eliminated and thus that’s what it was going to do starting with this tiger. As he got closer though and began to make its attack the Roach could see that this tiger was indeed much faster than itself. Managing to evade the straight punch that it had already began easily.

Moving to the side in order to get out of the way was a maneuver that didn’t fit a Beast, at least it was something that the Roach didn’t expect to see from one. This was a method more fitting to the weaker, fragile humans like those standing just a little ways off. The Roach wouldn’t have time to figure out much though as Zadora went on her own offensive by jumping through the air. Pulling the Roach backwards off its feet by wrapping her tail around its throat.

Zadora would feel some resistance against her as Roach did what it could to keep itself standing upright, but by the time it started to do so Zadora’s speed and weight had already gained too much of an advantage. The Roach slammed onto the grass ground it’s weight causing an indent. Rushing to its feet the Roach scanned for Zadora knowing now she possessed the advantage in speed and thus it couldn’t let her utilize it. As for the humans, well they were simply in disbelief by what they were seeing. The tiger moved so fast that it was nothing more than a blur while the heavy thud of the Roach was causing all three to start trembling at the thought of fighting such a monster.

[Zadora]

Her ears swiveled backwards away from the sound of the heavy body of the Rosch beast. Her tail flicked behind her then wrapped around her waist. Her glaze looked over the beast to see that the fall had done nothing to it. Watching as it stood and looked before her. She needed to keep on the offense on the bug beast. It was much slower than she was. So she was gonna use her speed to her advantage. It was the only way. Even though it was stronger than she was so her speed was her key to winning this fight

First she needed to see how well it’s exoskeleton could hold up against her, mainly her long claws. Maybe she could possibly rip through its exoskeleton with her claws? Already she had known that the fall had done nothing to it. Not even hurt it when its body impacted against the ground. And she wasn’t about to release just yet. She knew she couldn’t dwell on her next course of action for long. She needed to end this as quickly as possible. And not hurt the humans in the process of her fight against the other beast.

Taking a deep breath as the beast had turned its body towards her. Closing the distance between them in a mere seconds. Once she was in range of the roach, she launched herself at the beast. Hoping to use her weight against the roach once more. But this time her paws had flexed, claws protruding from her padded hands before she started to swipe in different directions at the Roaches body. Trying to find a weak spot in its body. Maybe an area that wasn’t covered by its protective exoskeleton.

Though she didn’t want to stay near the bug beast, she needed to possibly find a weakness where she didn’t need her release. She is gonna use her release as a last resort. But maybe if she released she could end this faster. But she didn’t want to possibly hurt the humans in the process if she allowed her lightning to travel along the ground to her intending target. As the humans were in range of her release, she couldn't use it. She needed to keep in contact with the beast. She wasn’t gonna fry the beast until she absolutely needed too.

[Rafael]

Getting up off the ground and finding that the tiger was indeed fast enough to be a threat. The humans were nothing more than little vermin that would be wiped out immediately. This particular Roach had been scouring out the wilderness alone for the last few days and hadn’t managed to come across anything really. It had originally come across another group of humans, but just like the ones currently a short distance away they hadn’t been the fighting sort. A simple swing of its arms had been enough to end them right away. This tiger though took priority and thus the Roach focused completely on her.

Beginning to make its own approach the Roach steps forward ready to make the first move against the tiger when she moves once again towards it as well. Moving fast enough that she blurs to the Roach, making it harder to react, the Roach feels the impact of the tiger once again against its chest. This time though the Roach plants it’s back leg down flexing its legs giving it enough stability to stay upright. Although no longer falling the Roach feels the sting as the tiger claws its body managing to inflict more than a dozen attempts in a moment.

Perhaps through sheer luck or due to the numerous attempts the claws of the tiger manage to find the weak spot. An obvious one yet one all the same to the Roach are the eyes. The tiger managed to scratch the left one deep enough to cause intense damage, likely blinding the Roach instantly. It’s survival instincts drown the pain pushing it forward right away. Grabbing the tiger from behind and tossing her to the ground as hard as possible. If she didn't find some way to count than she'd find her back slammed on the ground.

[Zadora]

Her golden glaze watched as the roach lifted its body off the ground and turned to face her. It seemed to pause in its movements. Maybe it was formulating a plan of attack. But it didn't have much time due to her making the first move this time. Clawing at its body until her claws scraped against its eyes. The scent of copper started to fill the air around her and the roach as blood started to run down its face from its left eye. Likely blinding the one eye of the roach beast from her rapid attack to find a soft spot in its overall hard body. A smile began to form on her muzzle though it was short lived.

She felt its hands on her body as it gripped her from behind. She felt disgusted at the feeling of its hard, uneven hands on her. But she didn't have time to think of anything else as the roach tossed her towards the ground. Feeling her back hit the ground harshly causing the breath in her lungs to seize. Making it hard for her to take in a breath as pain blossomed across her back. Fangs clenched to keep any sounds of pain from passing her muzzle as the pain raced up and down her back nearly causing the muscles to spasm.

She knew she couldn't be on the ground for long. It gave the roach too much of an advantage over her. And she didn't like the thought. Scrambling to her feet and taking several steps to put some distance from her and the roach. She turned her glaze to the humans for a moment. “Leave this area now. It's too dangerous for you to be here” She spoke as she directed her attention back to the roach. She wanted to end the fight fast but with the humans near, she risks hurting them if she were to activate her release. The lightning would likely kill them.

[Rafael]

Despite getting knocked to the ground by the Roach which possessed physical strength far beyond what Zadora seemed capable of dishing out herself the tiger Beast got back up quickly, it was a feat that she wouldn’t have managed during the first encounter with a Roach. Wasting no time by putting a decent bit of distance between them Zadora would have time to warn the humans to get away from the battle that was about to unfold. Just as she finished speaking she’d have to deal with the fact that Roach was right in front of her again, this time it’s right arm moving forward with every intention of punching her head clean off her body.

As for the humans, well the small group of three saw what was happening and despite what Zadora said nothing seemed to get deep enough into their minds. What they were watching was something beyond anything they couldn’t ever believe. Stories about the animal people are so strong the very concept of common sense doesn’t apply. None of them believed it before now and yet it was happening right in front of them. In a state of disbelief and awe Zadora would have to deal with them standing nearby in silence.

[Zadora]

Returning her attention back to the bug beast to see that it was now in front of her. Invading her personal space. It’s right arm swinging towards her. Her arms rose and crossed in front of her, putting her arms in the direct path of the roach's fist. When the fist came in contact with her crossed arms, her ears twitched at the sound of a crunch then the pain blossoming instantly in her arms. The pain for the attack the roach made immediately making itself known.

Quickly she returned a few meters back to have her arms drop. Pain consorted on her feline features by the fur around her muzzle was scrunched up, her large fangs displaying, and her pupils were enlarged to the point that her golden colored irises were barely visible. The pain raging through her right arm was intense, but she knew she needed to get through it, if she wanted to keep both herself and the humans alive.

Glancing to the group to see that they were still in the same spot the last time she told them to leave. But now she really needed them to leave. The beast hurt her… and now she was a tab bit aggravated from the pain. So, she was going to return it. tenfold. “Human… I need you to leave. Right now, if you don’t wish to be electrocuted. Now!” She snapped out towards them as she turned back to the big beast. Allowing herself to feel the familiar sensation of her release being activated. But before re she could use it, she needed them a good distance away.


Remaining reiatsu: 1600/1850
Yaseishin: (-250)

[Rafael]

A punch that carried such force behind it that the tiger felt the pain right down to her bones. Although she was fast she wasn’t all that durable at least not when it came up against the strength that a Roach possessed. That was still a fact and one that Zadora would have to overcome if she was going to not only save herself, but the humans as well. The Roach obviously didn’t have the best vision at the moment yet Zadora would be able to tell right away that this thing was keeping its sights set on her.

Once again though she was displaying that she could handle pain much better than she had in the past. Still though she worried about the humans near her and that was enough that she risked her own safety even more. She’d already taken a direct hit and despite her speed if she took even a handful more it wouldn’t mean anything. Rushing forward the Roach jumps into the air with both its arms up over its head now ready to bring them down right on Zadora with enough strength behind them to break both her shoulders at once.

As for the humans well, the apparent leader of the small group of hunters that carried the wooden spear, snapped out of the awe like state he was in and began to pull the others backwards away from what they were watching. It wouldn’t be particularly fast, but it was happening. Zadora would have to weigh her options and use what she knew in order to eliminate this Roach while keeping the humans from accidentally getting hurt even if it happened to be their fault.

[Zadora]

The pain was still present in her arm. Racing up and down her arm. Making her very aware of the pain that didn't seem to lessen as the seconds passed. It was more like the pain was still growing every time her muscles twitched. Most likely the muscles in her arms were spasming from the pain. Slowly she took in a deep breath, trying her best to keep her concentration on the roach that was before her. But she was struggling between the pain and making sure the humans were safe.

Her whole body twitched as the roach rushed forwards towards her before jumping in the arm. The fur on her back rose. Seeming to sense the danger as she watched the roach raise its arms in mid jump. Running forwards quickly to avoid the attack from under the roach so its back was turned from her. The speed of her run caused the pain to flare up in her arm. Her body trembled from the pain, but she grits her fangs to keep her concentration up. “I'm sorry but it's time to end this fight.” She spoke out. But part of her felt like the roach would understand her.

But nonetheless, her body slowly lowered, her foot sliding back behind her. Taking in another deep breath and giving an exhale. She then felt energy swirling around her legs, muscles momentarily spasming before she took a single step forward, but the energy that was swirling in her legs sent her forwards at a speed of 7,500. The whole area around her was a complete blur to her until she was directly behind the roach now.

Visible lighting coursed around her body. Gliding over her striped fur in different directions. A feral grin on her muscle as she shot her arm out. Claws already extended as she struck her palm into the middle of the roach’s back. Claws intended to dig into the roach’s exoskeleton. Making an attempt to sink her claws into the flesh and organs of the roach. Hoping that if she did, her claws would cut and pierce through the flesh and organs for extra damage. If not, her strike still released a shock of 750 to rage through the roach.


Remaining reiatsu: 1575/1850
Shunpo: (-25)