Eira laughed at that. A high pitched, maniacal laugh borne from agony and glee.

"See?" she roared. "Even THAT outwitted you!"

That was her chance. He skidded past her, missing completely, and that was when Eira lunged. She went for them, this time not for the talons but for his neck. She'd end this, and she'd end it now. The young one went for it, claws outstretched to find a hold on his wings, her maw peeled wide open to reveal small sharp teeth.

Round 9/10
Attack: aim for the neck whilst he's distracted
Defense: None
Injuries: Lost an eye, stiff with cold, scratched back

@Gertrude

As he skid past, she bit him. SHE BIT HIM. Gertrude stopped, winching in the pain. She didn't get a great grip, but it still hurt. His head turned, slowly, "My dear..." he breathed, "You shOUl̖̦͈͔D̦̩̗͙̤̠̰n̸̜'͍͖͎͔͞T̴̗ ̭̮͘Ḫ̝̝̼a̞̰̗̲̫͔͢v̸̲̮̥̜̪̩E̫̦̝̯̦ ̴̩F̸̯̙u͖͈̻̠͠C̴̮̟̥̦ḱ̺̩̗I͇̮̮N̠̪̱͇̙̬g̸̰͉̗̳̙̻̳ ̖̘͖̹͈̝ͅd̪̱̥̟̗̜o̥̩̘̯̘Ņ͍̯̲͈e̤͍̱ ̘͚̠̙͙͔T̩̫̭͎̫̭̫͞ḥ̱̲̀A̹t҉͕͔̲̦͚̦͔!" his voice screeched at her.
Quickly, Gertrude flapped his wings, attempting to gain air. He aimed to bring her up, then twist and throw her into the nearest wall, ending this fight.

Round 10/10
Gertrude v. Eira
Attack: SLAM HER HEAD INTO A ROCK from the air.
Defense: NA
Injuries: severe gashes to left talon, cold talons with cold bloodstuffs on em, moderate gashes to the back of the neck.

"Heh. Stupid demon..."

Eira's voice was meant to be a taunt, but it came out as a soft rasp. She needed to rest. She had to lie down and close her... Eye. She'd go back knowing that the world was just that little bit safer from the demons that haunted everything.

It brought her strength.

That was it. The pigeon's screeches rang in her ears and she twisted what was left of her face into a snarl. She stood firmly, facing danger head on. Her ocean-blue gem stained deep crimson with blood, sheopened her maw to grab onto those incoming talons as she had before. She would NEVER back down. She wanted this to end, and she wanted this to end now.

If this didn't work, she felt she could do nothing more; there wasn't enough strength left in her limbs to move another step.

But she drove in her claws, she tightened her teeth and held on, dizzy from the motion, her body like lead. She had to keep holding on... For everyone's sake.

Round 10/10
Attack: Keep biting
Defense: keep a hold of Gertrude
Injuries: lost an eye, scratched cheek, scratched back, stiff with cold.

@Gertrude. --Just pretend the roll was 'keep a hold'; I'm sorry bout that ;^;

[Origin Cave]

Character: Gertrude Age: +9 (9 Cycle) Magic Level: +3 (Brawler Level) ROUND 1 Attempt: +19 Penalties: - ROUND 2 Attempt: +13 Penalties: - ROUND 3 Attempt: +19 Penalties: - ROUND 4 Attempt: +6 Penalties: - ROUND 5 Attempt: +7 Penalties: - ROUND 6 Attempt: +5 Penalties: - ROUND 7 Attempt: +7 Penalties: - ROUND 8 Attempt: +19 Penalties: - ROUND 9 Attempt: +2 Penalties: - ROUND 10 Attempt: +14 Penalties: - Total: 123

Character: Eira Age: +3 (3 Cycle) Magic Level: +1 (Fledgling Level) ROUND 1 Attempt: +16 Penalties: - ROUND 2 Attempt: +20 Penalties: - ROUND 3 Attempt: +20 Penalties: - ROUND 4 Attempt: +1 Penalties: - ROUND 5 Attempt: +7 Penalties: - ROUND 6 Attempt: +10 Penalties: - ROUND 7 Attempt: +5 Penalties: - ROUND 8 Attempt: +20 Penalties: - ROUND 9 Attempt: +11 Penalties: - ROUND 10 Attempt: +13 Penalties: - Total: 127

WINNER: EIRA

Though this fight would end without a fatality, Gertrude grew tired of this annoying being. He knew he didn't want to fight her any more at the moment. Swooping low to the ground, Gertrude spun around in an attempt to dump the creature from his back, "I grow bored of you, rat. Next time, show me a real battle!"


-exit birb butt-
@eira

Agh! The cheek! With her grip weakening, she was thrown off with the motion of the bird she hung onto. Thankfully, they swooped low enough that she hit the ground without much other than a bruise; although that wasn't to say she was unharmed already.

Quite the contrary. Out of the corner of her remaining eye she saw it fly away, its words numbed and blurred in her mind. A vicious smile crept over her face, proud that they'd run away. In her mind, she'd won, and they ran. It was over.

Finally she felt the pain in her limbs, the adrenaline draining to leave her in agony. Blood trickled from one of her eyes, the blood congealing to seal closed the lids. Scratches covered her, and she was stiff with cold. Shivers racked her form.

But she was alone now, and there was one thing that mattered now.

Struggling and slipping in her chilled blood she hauled herself to her paws.

And then she set out, back off to find the only other thing that really mattered.

"Kimen! I... I did it!"

-exit eira-