Ronso Pride

Chapter 1- Fighting Spirit

Kimhari walked the same circle as Biran, never taking his eyes from his opponents face. The cold wind of the great mountain Gagazet never bothered the Ronso, nor did the snow that crunched beneath his feet with each step, but it did now. That subtle crunch in the place of a footstep was more important than sight for many of the mountains guardians.

Biran was a lot taller, and far better built than Kimhari. Whereas Kimhari Ronso was lost in thought, Biran seemed completely separated from the endless stream of thoughts inside anyone's head. He was totally focused on the battle.

Kimhari stopped walking, and Biran followed suit. They were standing parallel to the walkway of rock they were on, a sheer drop either side. Whilst not narrow, it wasn't very large for a fight. Kimhari had stopped walking first for a reason. Psychologically, he was in control.

Physcology meant little here though

"Why does the baby Ronso stay still?" Biran mocked, lowering his hands "Does he fear the mighty Biran?"

Kimhari didn't reply

"Why will Kimhari not speak?"

"Kimhari…." Kimhari swallowed, becoming afraid. Nevertheless, he couldn't show any weakness "Kimhari will let Biran come to Kimhari. Kimhari will not attack Biran"

Biran laughed cockily "Kimhari challenged Biran! Kimhari forget this?"

Kimhari didn't reply, but planted his great feet firmly down, locking to the granite under the thick snow, and raised his paws. His right facing Biran, the left besides his on face.

Biran smiled, showing his fangs "Kimhari is foolish. Kimhari will lose"

With that Biran took off at a run towards the younger Ronso. As he got closer the crowds Kimhari had paid no attention to the crowds lined up on every other cliff nearby, watching intently. Now they had stopped chattering amongst themselves they seemed even more noticeable

As Biran grew closer he swung him arm around his chest and leapt towards Kimhari with his shoulder. Kimhari anticipated the attack, but too late. It didn't hurt, but the impact pushed him backwards, albeit only a little, it was still further than he wanted to go.

Kimhari brought his left Paw down hard on Birans neck, and with his right latched onto his opponents back and vaulted over the stunned Ronso, landing a couple of feet from him. He turned around swiftly to launch another attack, but was too late as he felt the massive paw of Biran slam into his face. That was followed up with a blow to the chest.

Kimhari grimaced and took hold of Birans fist, forgetting momentarily about the OTHER paw, the one that had punished Kimhari's face.

The Paw in question grabbed Kimhari's throat and push hard, sending him sprawling backwards onto the ground, reluctantly releasing Birans right arm

Biran leapt forwards onto the spread eagle figure of Kimhari and stepped down on his face. Kimhari growled in pain

"Now- Kimhari Ronso- tell sacred Gagazet who is the victor!" Biran roared

Kimhari opened his mouth to protest but stopped. He was dangerously close to falling from near the mountains peak

"Tell!"

Kimhari pushed with all his might, but could not shift the great Ronso. Biran grew angry . He stood and gripped Kimhari's leg tightly with his right hand, stretching his arm out over the edge of the cliff

"Tell Mountain! Tell Gagazet!" Biran roared, spraying saliva in Kimhari's direction

"Kimhari won't!" the Ronso roared back

Biran let Kimhari slip and gripped his ankle tightly "Tell! Tell or Fall!"

Kimhari remained silent. Biran pulled Kimhari back up onto the ledge "Yenke! Come!"

Yenke Ronso pushed Kimhari down and held the struggling Ronso in one place. Biran placed both hands on Kimhari's horn

"Tell the mountain or lose your horn!" he growled

Kimhari still said nothing. He would not admit defeat

He didn't feel any pain as the horn broke. It was basically bone, but he heard the snap, and felt the fury in Biran as he rolled Kimhari off of the cliff

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Kimhari awoke sometime later at the base of Gagazet. He knew this because he awoke facing the mountain gate. He sat up slowly, his head aching terribly

He climbed to his feet and took a look behind him. He couldn't see anyone, but listening intently, he heard rushed footsteps. The Ronso were coming

There was no place left for him here. Kimhari took off at a run towards the gate, pausing only to grip a Spear by the entrance,. And ran on speaking only three words

"Kimhari return Gagazet!"

He stopped and turned around, promising the mountain once more "Kimhari return"