Fight and Flight (Closed Fight)

It was another cold day, but Dandeliondapple was not bothered. Her coat was thick enough. She looked over at Mintpaw, who was nearly done with her apprenticeship. She just needed a little more time, then she would be ready. She led her apprentice through the woods towards the border to check it, as it had not been patrolled or set again that day. It was rather early, and she was getting back into the swing of things as a warrior.

Then she heard a rustle. The rustle of a cat, which was obvious by the weight of it. The smell also betrayed it to be some kind of a rogue. Her hackles raised and her tail stood on end.

To Mintpaw, she whispered, "Rogue. Over there."

The tiny apprentice's murky green eyes widened. "R-rouge??" She squeaked. "Why aren't we running away?"

Artemis moved quickly along the border. He was hoping to get through the territory quickly and without any interruptions. The snow that fell heavily from the sky diluted his senses, along with the fact that he was focused on his current mission. There were so many things he had to get done. Before, the tom's entire mission was focused on knowledge, but now he had a current purpose: to help Thunderclan.

He burst through a snow-covered bush and came face to face with two cats. Ancestors help me... The silent plea ran through his mind. There was no time for this. With sides heaving from the run, he panted quickly, "I mean no harm-"

"Sure, you meant no harm," she replied sarcastically. "Running through our territory like you own the place. Shove off, or I'll make you!" she said, unsheathing her claws. Her distaste for non-SkyClanners was shining brightly. It never had gone away from her earlier days.

"Or m-maybe we could just leave," Mintpaw suggested from behind her mentor, her voice muffled. "I-I mean, he's pretty... I don't think h-he means any harm. Lets j-just leave."

The edge of Artemis' maw twitched upwards at the apprentice's words. She seemed sweet. However, his gaze quickly returned to the more aggressive cat of the pair. He took up a defensive state as he faced her, "I was merely padding near the border. I don't want to start a fight, but I also will not hesitate to defend myself." He never looked away from Dandeliondapple as he awaited her response.

OCC: I'm letting you start this one because Arty is gonna tap out pretty quick since he just needs to fight her, doesn't have to win, for the req

OOC: Sounds good! Mintpaw also needs to get involved briefly, to my knowledge.

The puffy white cat, whose pure pelt was marred by cream patches, seemed to expand and grow with aggression as her fur stood on end. Her response came like fiery venom from an adder's fangs. "I think you were trying to invade us!" she hissed, leaping right into combat blindly.

Dandeliondapple used Jumping Strike, dealing 14 damage and costing 20 stamina!

Dandeliondapple:
80/80 HP
220/240 SP

Artemis:
41/55 HP
170/170 SP

"Oh no..." Mintpaw timidly approached the fluffy tomcat and sank her teeth into his tail, pulling hard. She wasn't trying to hurt him- she just needed to buy herself time to calm Dandeliondapple down.

Mintpaw used Tail Yank, dealing 2 damage and using 10 SP. Artemis is stunned for one turn.
Mintpaw:
20/20
70/80

Dandeliondapple:
80/80 HP
220/240 SP

Artemis:
39/55 HP
170/170 SP

"How am I supposed invade your territory on my own?! And why would I even want to?" He hissed lowly. The white tom felt the sting of claws as Dandeliondapple leaped at him. Artemis crouched defensively, taking the attack, and prepared to spring back up. However, right before he could move, the apprentice darted for his tail and tugged backwards.

Artemis is no longer stunned!