Rival in the Basin

I stomped across the lawn and spotted a heavy stone pedestal rising from the grass! A shallow granite basin sat right at the top. Prime lookout post! I dug my claws into the rough fluted pillar and hauled my weight onto the rim. But when I leaned over, an orange, razor-toothed monster was glaring straight up from the water! An immediate rival! I flared my crest, opened wide, and snapped my teeth in its face. The beast matched every move! I didn't hesitate. I hurled my bulk forward and stomped hard into the basin. SPLASH! Cold water blasted across the rim, shattering the creature into a swirl of ripples. One direct strike and the challenger dissolved!