Bearclaw Valley Uncertain flame

i have permission to PP revui for this thread, and evien has left. so merrick/astara/toad/clay :D

even beset by two wolves, the prince barked orders. merrick laughed, but was swiftly becoming infuriated by the distinct lack of submission.
despite her round belly, his nightshade's clear power came into play; first the flash of her teeth, and then toad had surged forward. 
the boy watched with a growing hunger, the scent of ursus rising hot within his nostrils; it fired his blood, set his teeth bare.
the ashen giant vibrated at his side. merrick glanced giddily to him, then flicked his stare back to clay.
time now for his advance; he swept low alongside toad and sought a hold behind clay's elbow, seeking to wound as the impassioned bearwolves began their swarm.