First Strike

Snap! Heat surges straight through my core. Stillness shattered! My claws grip the soft green cloth underneath. I push upward, testing the ground. Right beside me, a yellow fox figure lies motionless on its back. A challenger? I thrust my fist forward, striking against its white glove. Clack! It stays flat, but my strength is real. I pull back into a solid combat stance right on the fabric fold, ready to take on the whole perimeter.