Thread:Storm-in-Rain/@comment-33448285-20190505184832/@comment-33448285-20190620022740

Magnus kept his weight evenly on all four legs, aware of the river that they stalked upon. If he set his weight wrong when he pounced, he could end up slipping and provide the one fatal opening for the other dog to win this fight.

Chase snapped his jaws in an attempt to startle him, but the growl in Magnus' chest kept growing and he didn't even blink. Who was this dog to challenge him? To think he could drown Venice, the dog that he had loved for so long? The growl evolved, fluctuated, and with a howl Magnus lunged.

Chase tried to duck away from him, but Magnus twisted mid attack and swiped at his leg. Chase crashed to the ground. Before he could recover, Magnus had pinned him to the ground and closed his jaws around his neck. "Yield!" He demanded through a mouthful of his fur.

Chase twisted violently,  raking his claws across Magnus' hindquaters. Magnus howled in pain and fell back from his brother, who took off as soon as his grip loosened and disappeared into the trees.