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Leigh dove behind another rocky outcrop, just barely dodging the beast's tail as it swiped overhead. The Klingon female was on the other side of the arena from what she could tell.
The Bre-gorn spent most of its time screeching and waving its tail, allowing the appendage to crash into the wall, floor and boulders that made up the arena. Apparently the beast could not see very well, so it used fear tactics to force its prey into the open or to move so it could hear them. Thankfully there was so much blood in the air from the prior fights that the beast couldn't quite smell them. Then again the way it kept throwing streams of fire, she would be surprised if it smelled anything but sulfur.
Creeping to the edge of the rocks she peeked out, studying the creature to look for any weaknesses. From what she could see the scales on the creature looked like hard rock, which would actually match most of the mythology of dragons. With that in mind she went over the vast amounts of knowledge she did have about dragons. And to think her friend Reese had questioned the usefulness of such information. Now she just had to survive so she could experience the satisfaction of saying 'I told you so'.
From what she did remember dragons generally had very hard armor like scales, however their underbellies proved their weakness. Granted it was suicide to just reach that part of their anatomy but not impossible, if one believed the fairytales. Sadly her weapon would not be able to make the killing blow, without some modification, however the Klingon's weapon could…
That thought was cut short when a battle cry sounded. Leigh watched in trepidation as the Klingon female jumped at the dragon from a larger set of rocks, landing on the beast's back. This of course led to the creature bucking madly, its tail striking various places in its attempt to knock the interloper off its back. The Klingon held on, trying to strike at the creature's exposed back, however the blade could not stand up to the durability of the monster's scales.
Leigh grimaced in sympathy when the Klingon finally succumbed to the combination of movement and gravity, her body slamming down hard onto the arena floor. The Bre-gorn turned on the fallen female, ready to devour her, much to the crowd's pleasure. Leigh couldn't let that happen. True, in normal circumstances this female would be her enemy, but not here, not now.
Darting out from her hiding space she twisted the Sanjiegun just enough to allow the first two sections to unhook and fly out towards the beast's face, striking it in one of the eyes. The creature reared back, crying out in pain, allowing her to pull the dazed Klingon up to her feet. Sadly she did not see the creature's clawed forefoot swiping down as it spasmed in pain, its claws catching her shoulder. Biting back a cry of pain she rolled with the hit in order to keep the claws from digging into her skin further and causing worse damage. Thankfully the creature was still unable to control its actions due to the pain and the claws left her body, allowing her to make it to her feet. Grabbing hold of the Klingon she pulled her into another outcrop of rocks away from the predator.
/Why did you help me/ the other asked, stunned from the fall to the floor and the actions of this human female.
/Because if we want to survive we need to work together. Besides,/ Leigh didn't look at her as she tore a section of her skirt to bandage her shoulder. /At this moment you are not my enemy, which makes you my ally. And I was raised that you don't leave your allies behind./
The Klingon continued to look at her before nodding in acceptance. / I am Naush'ka./
/Monica/ Leigh returned, meeting the other's eyes. /If you're willing to listen, I have an idea./
The two went over Leigh's plan and came to an agreement. They did not have long as the Bre-gorn was now releasing fire and smashing rocks in its anger and need to find them. Moving into place they implemented their plan.
Naush'ka darted out in front of the creature grabbing its attention. This allowed Leigh to climb up on a set of boulders and leap onto the beast's back, right by its neck and head. As Leigh was lighter than Naush'ka, the Bre-gorn did not even notice the weight. While the other kept the beast occupied, Leigh ran up its head with a surprising display of agility and balance. Flicking the Sanjiegun free she jumped onto the Bre-gorn's snout, twisting her wrist so that the end she was not holding went down and under the creature's snout and back up to her other hand. Thankfully the weapon had the length to pull it off. Grabbing hold of the other end she pulled with all her might, forcing the creature's mouth closed and its head to snap back and up. All of this happened within seconds of the beast realizing her location, and its attempts to shake her off.
Leigh held strong, even when the wound in her shoulder screamed in protests, blood seeping through the makeshift bandage.
Naush'ka wasted no time once Leigh completed her part. Rushing forward she dodge the creature's flailing limbs, bringing her sword up to pierce the creature through the neck. For one desperate moment she thought the blade would not penetrate. Then with renewed determination she roared, thrusting the weapon with all of her strength into the beast's throat and up into its skull.
The Bre-gorn reared in pain, letting out one final roar that choked off into a gurgle. Naush'ka fell back to a safe distance as the beast's body collapsed under its dead weight. Leigh tumbled to the ground, forcing herself to roll away from the corpse least she get crushed under it. A large cloud of dust rose in the air, marked by a distinct silence. Both females stood, chests heaving for air as they waited anxiously for verification that the creature was indeed dead.
When the dust finally settled it revealed that the Bre-gorn had in fact met its end. The audience remained silent for a time before cheers erupted. Neither female bothered listening to the announcer's words, too relieved that they had actually survived to care. In moments guards flooded the arena, some of them escorting the two females out, the rest moving to dispose of the creature's remains