Duskfire Glacier revengeance

Veteran hadn't expected her to attack again, especially not after he voiced his capitulation. He had quick reflexes, and he probably could have dodged her if he had actually seen the attack coming. As it was though, with blood running into his eyes he could hardly see his own paw in front of his face. 

He yelped in surprise as her jaws closed around his throat, crumpling instinctively to the ground. He laid unmoving as she held him against the earth, and a small whine for mercy slipped out of him. He felt Makatza ease off of his throat, but as he went to lift his head he felt her teeth sink into his shoulder. He yelped again, struggling, and she bit harder. After a moment he stilled, realizing that she was looking for complete and utter surrender. He would not be allowed to leave this interaction with any shred of dignity. 

He remained on the ground as she pulled away this time. He would stay there, fearful and still, because that was what she seemed to want. He meant to get up and leave once she disappeared, but instead he felt himself slipping into unconsciousness. 

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It would be some time before he regained consciousness, forcing his eyes open against the coagulated blood. He dragged himself to his feet and limped away, wanted nothing more than to fall into the embrace of his mother and weep into her chest.