the earth lumbers on

Throwing Shadow's post in here :)

Shadow was not exeptionally strong, he never was, his best skill was his speed and agility and it saved him now. Just as how Dogmeat managed to counter his blow, the Roman slipped away quickly but it was a close call. The dog was a pretty good fighter, he would give that to him, but the silver Alpha did not think he had as much experience as he did. Of course he could be wrong...but he was allowed to have his own opinions right?

Shadow did not leap for the dog who first charged at him when Dogmeat turned and ran towards his wolves who were surrounding another dog, so the old dog was heeding his words after all. The lesser animals were fleeing the scene and a cold sneer crossed the wolf's face for a brief moment before it was once again replaced by an icy look and stoic indifference as he gazed at the battle scene.

"Let them go, don't chase after them," the Roman howled the command into the air, cunning and sly he might be, but he was always a man of his word. This time, Shadow would let them go, next time they would not leave so easily. The Romans would be ready, and the lesser canines would never find the entrance, the stone archway was too nicely hidden. When the small dog said they'll be back, Shadow smirked and called after them, "No, you will not come back. Unless you want your lives taken away from you."