I feel no mercy from her jaws as she clamps down on my shoulder and for a second, regret flutters to life in my mind. Should I have dodged instead? But i've tried everything I know of to talk sense into her and it doesn't seem to be working. I was hoping inflicting a little pain of my own would do the trick, instead. She yells at me in between snaps, telling me to admit I was wrong, that we could have saved mother together and I grit my teeth. I manage to succeed in my own bite, drawing blood and it tastes tangy and metallic in my mouth, not a pleasant taste. I work my tongue around it, wishing I had time to spit it out but Viora is still upon me, not giving an inch.
She twists around for my cheek and I duck my head just in time, feeling her fangs graze my ear instead. I feel the sting as her tooth rips the flesh there a little. Spinning back to face her, I snap at the side of her neck, swinging my body to try to keep it out of range of her own powerful jaws. I practice more talking than snapping with mine but we both know she's the stronger when it comes to fighting and I don't like the feeling of her teeth in my flesh.
"I would have only slowed you down, Viora! I know nothing of fighting and she would have killed us both and you would have been left all alone!"
I find a chance to jump out of range, my hackles still raised in anger and my mouth still stained with her blood. My ears flatten to my skull, the words coming out in a snarl now.
"You can call me a coward all you like cause I know that's what I am. I've accepted it but I will not admit that we could have saved mother. I can't save anyone if you haven't noticed. I'm weak. I use words, not violence. You're the strong one, you always have been. I couldn't have protected mother with my teeth if I tried. I would have only given my life alongside hers and the rogue would have two lives to brag about. I am no hero and I never will be. You're wrong, sister. I could never protect you. I can't even protect myself."
Tristan.male.6 years old.son of Enigma & Cobryn.brother to Solitaire & Viora.father of none.tied to none.bound by none. 35in. 160lbs.deaf in right ear.no home
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