Lorie
Adonis had wanted to explore back in the Sky kingdom since it had been a long time since he visited. There wasn't too many dragons he knew in the area but he wasn't looking for any of them. He glided along the edges of the mountain, surveying all the nooks and crannies that occupied its sides. There was a ledge nearby, a platform of rock that protruded from the otherwise jagged wall of stone. He leapt onto it and held his wings up, feeling the wind rush past them. That was a nice thing about the sky kingdom, the wind sometimes carried you along the territory. He sometimes wondered if skywings were *Really* That fast or if they just look that way because of a special current that seems to follow them. He knew better, obviously, but it was still funny to think about. He crouched down on the edge of the platform to inspect the mountain goats that were hopping along gracefully on the rocks below, defying gravity as they scaled the mountain.
Michelle
He had been hiding in a small crevice wedged between two staggering boulders, near the ledge where Adonis had landed. Hearing the familiar sound of a dragon landing near him, he slowly rose his head up and peered out to get a closer look at the dragon. However, he struggled a little to see who it really was, and mainly kept to himself. He didn't want to be annoyed by someone, he wanted to be left alone, unless he had something against Thai dragon. But since he didn't know, he just stayed. With his gleaming yellow eyes still watching, he pulled himself back into the shadows of the crevice, ruffling his wings. He may even recognize them if they spoke, sometimes he held such a grudge he'd know them by their voice.
Brenda
Adonis had flopped down on his side instead of crouching, his tail flicking back and forth. His head was propped up by his talons as he grew bored of the goats who were now on eye level at the mountain side. He sat up and crouched, moving himself so he could swiftly jump and land on one of them. While he was getting into position he noticed movement nearby which made him make his stature smaller. He crept closer to where the disturbance had been before seeing yellow eyes. Thinking someone was *Finally* Out to get him and had enough of his murders Adonis hissed
"I know you're there, come say hi friend."
He grinned, flexing his talons.
Michelle
He chuckled, the voice echoing in his mind as he rose up from his spot. He had been laying down for awhile now, so he stretched his large wings into the sky as his talons pushed him forwards, out of the dark shadows. His scales were mainly grey and nearly black, but the brilliant red contrasted to create a very familiar look. His wings were also just as beautiful, before he furled his wings in and flicked his tail. Arching his head, he grinned rather wickedly. 
"Well look at who it is, eh?" He snarled faintly, his glimmering yellow eyes terrifying as ever.
Lorie
His chuckle sounded from the hiding place the hybrid resided in. Adonis tilted his head curiously, wondering if he mistook his motives and instead disturbed a dragon who just wanted to take a nap. However, as soon as he fully emerged the silkwing recognized him. His vibrant coloring was hard to forget, even, his eyes harder. He relaxed his stance, although not too much, before teasing
"Oh look- if it isn't the showstopper- Are you still mad?"
Michelle
He snarled rather furiously, lunging only a few feet in front of them as his eyes blazed in anger. 
"Of course I am. It would've been an excellent payout for me. You decided to snatch it from under own talons, of which I haven't forgotten. And *You* Still haven't quite paid for it." He leaned back slightly, curling a few talons as his wings were taunt. Tail lashing, he clearly was trying to find a weakness, somewhere to strike at when they least expected it. It would show up... He just had to be patient. His eyes scanned them methodically, a wicked grin spreading across his face, his teeth bared. It was hard to tell if it was friendly or not.
Brenda
I'm gna boop u upside the head /nm /j
Lorie
Adonis flared his wings out in an attempt to keep his eyes busy. It was obvious this dragons temper was the same as always. The silkwing made a note about how he had to keep his guard up because he *Knew* What he could be capable of. The fact he was older didn't help either, so he was probably more experienced as well. 
"Ok ok- I can pay if you *Really* Are that upset. Only because I have scales to spare. Although I feel like you want to murder me more. *Hope someone doesn't steal that from you*."
His tail flicked as he felt like he was about to get pounced on, and he very much knew he deserved it as well. It would be a lot more exciting than watching goats thats for sure.
Michelle
He seemed to stare then down, his yellow eyes staring coldly into theirs. 
"You can pay back, ***In blood.***" He half cackled half snarled, his talons reaching out for their throat, gripping the base of their neck tightly, but not drawing blood. Yet. He also wasn't choking them, he wasn't holding the right spot, he just wanted a good grip position so if they tried to move, they had a high a chance of getting a nasty wound on the neck. With his wings flared, he then leaned in, his snout near theirs. 
"You really shouldn't mess with a professional assassin, y'know? Someone who had many, *Many* Years of learning how dragons behave, and anatomy of each tribe. There's better ways to torment each type of tribe." He chuckled, cracking his neck as he kept his talons firmly gripped on their neck. 
"It really is quite fun to see how each dragon deals with it. Some beg for mercy. Others are silent. I like the loud ones though." He seemed to taunt now, flicking his tongue.
Lorie
Before the Silkwing could make more distance between him and the assassin, Adonis found the hybrids talons wrapped around his neck. There was a brief moment of Adonis wanting to immediately fly out of his grasp but years of training prepared him for this as he collected himself quickly and slapped on his calm, playful grin. This bought him enough time to realize he wasn't being choked out, it was more of a way to put him in place. He estimated he would catch a few more scars from this if it turned into a fight...
"You *Really* Shouldn't make your clients wait for their severed enemies head either."
He replied with a snarky tone, his tail lashing in mild frustration. 
*It's not **My** Fault I beat you too it. Not like killing me will do you any good.*
"Also you're not supposed to play with your prey."
He pointed out with a raised brow and smug expression. Adonis had made his body close, but low to the ground while he made it seem like Sangrerage towered over him, while he hissed the last statement he reached a talon to hold his wrist while the other landed at any area of his neck he could snag. If he had to get his pretty scales hurt, he wouldn't do it without making the score even.
Gloria
I *Just* Saw this and I processed what you mean 💀

I will slap you if you do one more reminder ping
Michelle
"I don't *Play* With my prey. I unnerve them, make them expect my every move. And then- the best part is when they try to stop me, but realize I had been scaring them so much they were left *Defenseless.*" He snarled, his talons starting to dig into their throat, but yet not drawing blood. He was aware the moment he drew blood, a fight was going to start between the two of them. A low hissing sound rumbled from his throat, smoke slowly rising from his snout as he was clearly holding back the want to burn them to a crisp. If he was going to kill them, which he likely wouldn't, he'd rather they suffered. Instant death was not good enough, especially for what they did right in front of him. 
His tail lashing, he slowly began to apply pressure, as if he was trying to force them near the edge, but not over it. If they refused to budge, he would've pulled back from his pressure to avoid drawing blood. His eyes were gleaming, as if a fire was raging, but well contained. For now.
Lorie
The silkwing raised a brow at his statement, showing his doubt in his words. However, he took heed of him to realize he just wanted to get under his own defenses. Now he had a goal: to not let this dragon think he had the upper talon. It wasn't that hard since Adonis seemed to not take his life seriously, but he was merely putting on a façade. It was something that Sangrerage probably noticed, but it didn't hurt to try, especially since he did enjoy making him mad. 
When hid grip tightened, Adonis responded in kind, being careful to apply *Just* The right amount. The Silkwing wanted to frown but instead he could feel his smirk only widen as he hissed
"I know what to *Expect* From you. I don't mind a little tussle every now and then but you really could of just asked~"
He taunted
Gloria
Omw on this after cleaning
Michelle
He cracked out an angry chuckle, before slamming them towards the ground, pressing their head on the ground, his eyes blazing as if he finally let the fire take over. He let his talons dig however deep they wanted to, drawing blood. His wings were tense, prepared to take a hit as a spurt of flame rose for his snout as he snarled. 
"Asking, or should I say, *Begging* Is for the weak. The ones who knows their time is up do not ask to live, but ask for death." He whipped his tail, before pulling his talons away and beating his wings to create some distance between the two of them. He was well aware they would pounce on him at any second, even as he was creating distance, so his talons were held up to block an attack or to slash at an arm or wing to hit a muscle ligament deeply.
Brenda
NOW I ALMOST DID NYX WTF
Lorie
The Silkwing got winded due to being slammed down harshly. The grip he has on his neck was lost due to the maneuver, however he still has a firm hold on his wrist which he took the liberty of slowly digging his talons between the scales, drawing blood. He snarled in agitation, before listening to what he had to say. He wished he had anything to say in remark but his temper was starting to show. He glared at Sangrerage and flared his wings up, not even noticing the blood glisten in the sun as it slid down his pristine scales. Adonis recognized he could fly away, but knew better due to the wing size difference. Instead he held his own ground, waiting to see his next move knowing he was much more prepared for a new attack. There were times like this he wished he had fire and wished smoke could appear to show his irritation at the situation. It was around the time of tension he finally found the words
"OOOOW- You piece of oversized eagle meat- what do you even plan on getting from this?"
Michelle
He seemed to hiss loudly in pain as his wrist began to bleed out, not putting any pressure on that side of his body as he kept his eyes on Adonis. As he managed the bleeding on his wrist, a wicked grin crossed his face as he watched them think. He shook his head, huffing out leftover smoke as he lowered his head slightly. 
"I would love it if I could get to kill you, but seeing you in pain would be enough if I'm unable to kill you." He laughed, lashing his tail. His wings were taunt, but not prepared to fly away, but to fly up into the air for a good vantage position. He then began to limp in a half circle around Adonis, avoiding the edge to make sure Adonis didn't push them off of the cliff, and he kept some distance so he could react accordingly to what they did. The smoke that seeped from his jaws was getting darker and darker, so he clearly was boiling flames within his body, and he was ready to spit the flames out anytime they would try to lunge at him.
Brenda
I'll eat you're fingers ur supposed to be asleep
Gloria
Not until this video is over.
Brenda
Meh meh meh DONT USE PERIODS WITH ME MISTER
Gloria
Why not? 
Ya can't stop me***.***
Lorie
"Oh just shut up already. I know exactly who you are and I don't want any part of it. I was *Going* To be *Nice* You know."
Adonis snarled, letting a deep growl resound in the back of his throat. His movements made him narrow his eyes as he participated in their little dance, circling and waiting for an opening to become present. What he might not have noticed was that he was slowly circling closer, talon by talon, staring him in the eye for any hint of sudden movement or eye darting. It was obvious he would shoot flames at him if he dared to jump, so instead he kept speaking.
"What? Does my natural charm not affect you? Or are you still upset..."
He smirked, tail flicking back and forth expectantly
Brenda
/lh u don't have to I was feelin silly
Gloria
A little after most likely-
Michelle
He muttered to himself, as he paused in his spot. As the smoke leaked out of his jaws and nostril, a small mark could be seen on his neck, but at this distance, it wasn't exactly clear what it was. Before they could possibly lunge at him, an engorging, brilliant yellow flame was blasted in the general direction of Adonis, but not directly at them. An easily avoidable fire breath, perhaps on purpose. He then lunged to the air, before landing directly at their side to try to snap his jaws around a limb of any kind. He was willing to risk a wound in order to land a bite... Anywhere really.
Lorie
Adonis narrowed his eyes, letting out a loud hiss of agitation before he started getting close enough to realize Sangerage *Had* To make a move. And make a move he did. The flame that would have been blinding towards any other dragon only made the silkwing squint before lowering himself to miss the blast. He realized its target was not truly on Adonis as his eyes widen and he found the hybrid to lunge at him. He put his weight on one side, dodging him for the most part if it wasn't for the fact he neglected his tail which got caught in his jaws. He huffed and flapped his wings, sinking his claws into his hindquartes in an effort to make him turn his attention away from any weaker points on his body.
Gloria
GRAAHHH I'll respond after coloring

... Ong I need to respond- but as my status says imma gonna be a lil brain fried but I think imma just speed respond tonight.
Michelle
As the blood filled his mouth as he landed a bite on their tail, he could feel the burning pain on his hind legs as their talons dug into it. He let go without much hesitation, hissing darkly as smoke began to rise from his nostrils. It was clear he was going to ensure this hit this time around. The oddest thing was the fact that he had let go very easily. Perhaps he had a goal he was going for. He slammed his wing into them to get them off his hide, before a soft hissing sound began to escape him, the smoke rising from his nostrils darkening in color. His eyes were watching Adonis's every move.
Lorie
"Keep huffing all that smoke you won't see where you're going."
The silkwing teased half-heartedly, trying to keep his strained smile from turning into a frown. He kept a good amount of space between the two but squinted his eyes cautiously. 
"Have you had enough pretty boy?"
He huffed, slowly getting tired from their little spar. Spar? It did feel like that, didn't it. If the hybrid wanted to kill him he probably would have done it by now, especially since he let go of his tail so easily. He already got a few good slashing on his wrist and flank, surely Sangrerage got his fair share. His limbs seemed to be on fire and he didn't dare to look at his wounds, not yet.
Michelle
He growled, he did NOT like being called 'pretty boy,' but he disregarded it. He had one goal, to kill Adonis, or force them to join his little guild. He then let another blast of flames out, but this time he was purposefully directing it at Adonis. Once the fire blast ended, he panted slightly, his shoulders tensed up with his wings splayed out slightly. He wanted to corner them, try to trap them in order to negotate either their demise, or their eventually joining of the guild. His determined gaze would be clear enough what his goal somewhat was.
Gloria
I- I JUST PINGED YOU TO SHOW I RESPONDED???
Brenda
LMFAO IM BEING SILLY PLZ
Lorie
The silkwing dodged the fire easily enough, except for it just barely singing his flank. With a growl he took a few more steps back. The look in the hybrids eyes didn't set right and he wondered where this encounter would take him. 
"We'll go on then, kill me if you want. Little too much just for stealing a kill though if you ask me. You're too smart for that though, arn't you."
He huffed, tail lashing as he flared up his wings to make himself appear bigger and stronger than he actually felt.
Gloria
Opening this thread for me
Michelle
"Who said anything about killing you? Perhaps I'm after you for a *Reason.*" He snarled, chuckling coldly to himself as he snorted out smoke out of his nostrils. His ears flicked as he slowly took steps towards them, intentionally trying to corner them. His shoulders and wings were tense, yet he didn't seem to want to inflict direct attacks just yet. He was unbothered by the attempt to intimidate him, only raising his head up with a dark smile crawled across his face. It looked as if he was planning something, but it couldn't be very easy to tell what it was, however.
Lorie
The Silkwing let out a snort. 
"Oh yeah? What do you want with me then, hm? Information? My talons? Go on spit it out and stop playing with your food."
He growled, taking a step back as the hybrid approached. He would have just fled but that was pointless against the larger skywing. Even if he got away this brute would surely just track him down again.
Michelle
"Well, you see, there's this little thing I've made that had flourished quite well suprisingly so. And as I was thinking about you, I was thinking of what would have been the best fate for you in turn for the stolen kill. Which - by the way, costed me a lot of money - and the idea struck me." He chuckled smugly, before narrowing his eyes. "I would like for you to guess what it is. No reward if you get it right, no punishment if wrong. Take as many guesses as you wish." He flicked his tongue, taking a few more steps closer to Adonis.
Lorie
The Silkwing raised his brow, flicking his tail in thought, mind racing. There had been talk of rising guilds for assassins, could he be the one who started that mess? He surely had the funds and cunning. Many rumors surrounding this dragon had spread. 
What would be the best punishment for stealing a kill .....
"What? Working for you for free? You could have just asked if that was the case."
He huffed, thinking it was a little over the top to fight him so suddenly. This time, he didn't take a step back and instead met the dragons gaze. 
"Or is there something else in mind... Because you obviously don't want to kill me. Which, by the way- if you want the money I have plenty to spare."
Michelle
"Working for free is rather a close guess, I'll give you that. But what I was thinking was for you to work in my guild. Paid, of course, everyone needs to make a living somehow, but most of the profits will be taken for the guild." He rolled his eyes, before continuing. "However, there are strict requirements on people who are fully integrated into the guild..." He trailed off, chuckling faintly as he lifted up a few talons. A grim, dark stare met theirs, his wings flexing behind him.
Lorie
"What you just want me to be another one of your little assassins running around and taking jobs."
He asked with a hint of snark. 
"Oh yeah? And what would that be, hm?"
He didn't like the look in his eyes, glancing at his talons warily.
Michelle
He lifted up his talons fully, a glimmer of pride and joy in his eyes. He then flexed his wings out, lifting his head up slightly and to the side. There seemed to be some kind of mark on his neck, but it wasn't too obvious from a distance. He then lowered his head down, snorting out smoke. 

"Every new member that is fully intergrated into the Guild has to wear the mark of the Guild. And usually it's done by the members... However if it's QUITE personal then I do it myself. I hope you know what I'm going with this, *Adonis.*" He flaunted his talons again, his head lowering as he was prepared to pounce them.
Lorie
Adonis blinked, taking a few steps back before letting out a hiss.
"What good would I be for you, huh? Why are you so interested in me? Is it because I actually had enough skill to steal a kill from you? It- it's not like you just *Happen* To know my name..."
His tail lashes out as the Silkwing peered at his outstretched talons. It was like he was begging to be spared, or at least understand what was going on in his clearly clinically insane head.
Michelle
"This isn't about how profitable you'd be in the Guild. This, in my personal opinion, is about how much I can make you suffer while being under my Guild. My rules, rules that you'll have to follow. The other Guild members take this guild very seriously." He chuckled, smiling from ear to ear as he set his talons down. With every muscle in his body tensed up, he launched himself towards Adonis, using his wings to propel him further. His only goal was to pin Adonis down so he could carve the sigil into their neck. The determined rage in his eyes was palpable.
Brenda
Might have to go on my computer for allis
Lorie
*So this is about making me suffer... He's a sadistic-*
He didn't have time to finish that thought before his eyes saw the way his talons were planted firmly on the ground. He tried to take another step back but before he could even turn around the large hybrids talons were dug firmly into his scales. 
His eyes were wide as he opened his maw to bite wherever he could, tail lashing in a futile attempt to try and get him to leave him alone. However, with the way that his muscles screamed in agony Adonis could only hiss in agitation and helplessness.
Michelle
He laughed gleefully as the Silk'Wing was pinned under his talons, using his back talons to try to pin the tail down, while using his left talons to grab their maw and hold it shut, onto the ground. He would keep them there, until they decided to stop struggling. He was more than happy to wait, his rage ensured he would not lose his grasp of them, as well as his sharp talons digging into their scales. He then huffed some smoke into their face, smiling with such wickedness it was bone-shivering. 

"I hope you're ready for a world of pain, because where it's carved is where I found it to be the most painful spot for all tribes." He licked his maw, lifting his spare talons up as he pulled their head up to expose said spot on their neck.
Brenda
Isnt it like, right below the jaw- like
Gloria
Check the guild paper rq

"This sigil will be carved in just under the jawline, but on the throat of the dragon." Thats what i put down on the guild
Brenda
Could it be not as visible

Adonis still needs to be undercover
Gloria
Oh yeah no problem- he'll still put it near the spot but perhaps like, you know the spot between the jawlines and that fleshy spot in the middle?

Awesome sauce. I'll edit that action next response

Be like "Oh wait.. Perhaps they can be undercover. Lemme put it here instead"
Lorie
He was pinned. It was over. The Skywing could very well kill him but no, he just wanted him to suffer. Adonis did not ever usually admit defeat, but he knew when he lost. Instead of struggling more he let himself grow limp, clenching his jaw at the weight of the dragon and the claws that pricked him like dragonflame cacti. 

"*Yew canf*"
He tried to yell through his shut snout, glaring up at Sangrerage with an intensity hidden in those sapphire eyes.
Michelle
His tail swayed behind him as he kept them under his weight for a few moments, as if he was thinking. Calculating. He then tilted his head, his yellow eyes scanning their neck closely. He then shifted their head to expose the soft spot between the jawlines, staring them dead in the eyes with glee. He then began to dig his talons rather deeply, slowly carving out the sigil. He expected for them to struggle since it would cause tremendous amount of pain, so he let his weight shift onto their side more, to help keep his grasp on them. He clearly enjoyed it, the wicked smile still glued on his face.
Gloria
I love being brutal

I've been like this before maining rev
Lorie
Despite knowing he was not going to be freed, Adonis still tried a few pathetic attempts at lashing out. His breathing became more labored, each breath only getting harder while the hybrid pressed onto him. Their eyes met and for once Adonis was uncertain of what was going to happen before he could feel the sharp sting of his talons under his jaw that felt like a hot blade being carved in. A muffled rage filled yell escaped him. Despite his body burning he still thrashed instinctively. No matter how much he came to terms with his fate- his body wouldn't allow him to give up so easily.
Gloria
Imma respond tmw, it's late and even though im on a streak i wanna sleep at a reasonable time
Brenda
Go eepy eep shtainyyy