Grom wrestling practice

The city of Amistad is located on the western coast of the Flinders Continent. Close to the equator of Chakona, the planet’s capital, it enjoys a mild climate for most of the Chakonian year.

In the peripheral residential area, Regthar Siven, the renzar spaceport worker, and his adoptive son Esteban Siven, a human who arrived from Terra a couple of years ago, practiced some hand-to-hand fighting moves in the garden of the house where they lived. , the ancient traditional sport of the planet Grom, place of origin of all renzar.

«Esteban, are you ready?» Regt asked as he stretched out his bulky body clad in his fighting uniform, a blue loincloth with white stripes in the Chakastra morning light.

“Regt… This loincloth is too big for me. It almost hits the ground. Don’t you have a smaller one?» The human protested, as he watched as the fighting outfit did not fit properly around his waist.

“Bah… Tell me, can you walk and move freely”?

“Yes but…”

“Then no problem boy! Hahaha. Formerly, the fighters did not wear any type of attire. There are even places in Grom where the renzar still fight naked. The loincloth was included by an indication of the federation, to keep the modesty of the other species. For this reason, it is a minimal outfit, whose objective is to disturb the athletes as little as possible”

«I see. Okay” Said the human, resigned to wearing that slightly uncomfortable garment for him.

“Grr… Very good. The first thing every fighter must do is greet their opponent. Approach the center and stretch out your arm,” the renzar ordered as he fist bumped the human.

“Alright now back up and start! Let’s go! Hit me son! With all your might!” Exclaimed the renzar encouraging Esteban. The boy ran towards him and tried to push him back. Despite the force the boy exerted on Regt, it was impossible for him to move him. An instant later, the renzar deftly stepped aside, escaping his grasp.

“Heh heh, not bad, boy. Come on, ram me again!” Regthar insisted. Esteban shouldered his shoulder against the renzar’s hairy belly, but he couldn’t move it an inch either. The renzar then, caught him in his arms, and threw him to the side of the grass.

«Grrr… Point to your father!» He exclaimed with satisfaction. At that moment, a morph, a neighbor of the neighborhood, walked by outside the house. Seeing both of them dressed only in a loincloth, she exclaimed:

“Wow Regt… You look great this morning showing off that great body of yours”

«Oh, Mrs. Triny… Heh heh heh… Thank you» said the renzar.

“And you too Esteban. You don’t look bad at all, even if you don’t have hair heh heh heh «

«Hello, Mrs. Triny,» Esteban answered, getting up with some frustration.

“I see you are practicing wrestling. Regt, don’t go hurting Esteban.»

“Don’t worry, Mrs. Triny. This is not real wrestling heh heh heh. I just teach the boy a few moves.»

«I see. Is Sorah in? I need to consult you something” said the morph.

“I’m sorry, Sorah and Hajo went out with Natany and other friends to the mall. I don’t think they’ll be back anytime soon,” the renzar replied.

«Oh very well. I’ll see her later then. Keep fighting. Goodbye,” the female morph said, before continuing on her way down the street.

“Well, let’s go again Esteban. Get in position,” Regt insisted. The human then stood in front of him in a semi-inclined posture.

“Now, come to me!” he exclaimed. Esteban ran towards the renzar again, charging with all the strength of his body. But Regt resisted the onslaught by tensing all his muscles, standing firm. As the boy saw that it was useless to try to displace his father, he tried to distract him by pressing the point of his penis on the loincloth. The renzar responded by moving one leg backwards, a situation that Esteban took advantage of to push him and make him fall, leaving him sitting on the grass.

“Point for your son! Heee? What do you say?» Esteban gasped as he raised his hands in victory.

“Grrr… Hey, that was cheat, boy! Hahaha. But well done! You are cunning”

«Thanks Hahaha»

“Okay, I grant you the point,” the renzar said resignedly as he stood up again. Then both resumed positions.

«Very well! Go ahed again! Attack me!" Regthar exclaimed as he received Esteban again. This time, the renzar lifted him in his arms over his head, moving to the center of the garden.

“Grrr… Heh heh heh… Got you! You are already mine!” He exclaimed with a wicked smile. Esteban, frightened, begged for mercy.

«Hey, you already won, put me down… Put me down please!» He said.

«Grrr… Do you know what I do to cheaters?» He insisted on praying as he held the human up. The boy began to be seriously frightened, thinking that the renzar could violently throw him to the ground, as happens in wrestling.

«Regt, please! Enough already» He exclaimed. But the renzar stayed with him for a long time, holding him in the air. Suddenly, the fighter gave a great roar and threw Estaban upwards, to then catch him between his arms and his body, leaving both faces facing each other.

«Grrr… This is what you deserve!» The renzar said as he began to briskly lick the boy’s face, who was relieved not to be thrown away.

«Heh heh heh… Hey!… Heh heh heh… That’s enough… Dad!… Heh heh… That’s enough dad!» The human said, trying to avoid the licked of the renzar.

“Grrr… Grrr…! He growled softly at the furry as he continued his licking attack. At that moment, the neighbor Triny who was passing back to her home, again stopped to watch the scene from the entrance of the garden.

«Awww… How cute they both look» She exclaimed with a smile. Regthar and Esteban turned around instantly, looking at her with some embarrassment. Regt, almost reflexively released the boy, letting him fall to the floor.

“Ouch!”

«Mrs. Trinity!» The renzar exclaimed in surprise.

“Oh don’t worry about me. Keep fighting boys. Goodbye” She said with a slight smile as she continued on her way.

«Hey, Regt, I think we’ve practiced enough, I’m tired and quite sweaty» Esteban said, standing up.

“Oh, in wrestling, fur sweat is also used as a means to score points” The renzar said resting his arm on Esteban’s shoulder.

«Really? And how is that?» The boy asked curiously.

“You will see, sweat makes it difficult for your opponent to hold on. His hands will slip on your sweaty fur and that’s a big plus. That is why some fighters, who do not have the physical advantage, try to make the fight last as long as possible, so that, with fatigue, they begin to sweat and have some advantage.

“Wow, that seems like a simple strategy” Esteban commented.

«It is. It doesn’t always work though,” Regt added. «And tell me, what did you think of being a Gromnian fighter for a moment, huh?»

“Well Regt, it’s an interesting experience. I remember one of the first things you told me when we met was that you were a fighter and the champion of the renzar tournament. After these two years living with you, I realize how important this sport is to you. It’s like a way of life.»

“That’s right, son. In my family, we practice it since childhood. My father taught Natany and me. And when Hajo grows up, I want to teach him too.”

«That’s fair.» Esteban commented, as he took a sip of water.

“And I’m so glad I can share this with you too. You are my oldest cub and I am proud of you” Regthar said as he ruffled the boy’s hair.

«And I of you, dad» Esteban replied, leaning on the renzar’s chest. After a few moments, in which they both meditated on what had happened in the last few weeks, they renzar, giving a great sigh. I declare.

“Esteban, I must confess that… I was afraid of losing you, again. I know it’s stupid, but… When your real dad showed up, I thought you were going back to your planet with him. I had nightmares about it. I don’t know why I was so insecure. Sorah was always calmer about it.»

The boy, hearing these words, closed his eyes and smiled.

«You were jealous, right?»

“Huh? Jealous?”

“You were jealous of dad. And that’s normal. The males of your species are highly territorial and fierce guardians of their families. More than the females, even. That’s why Sorah was so relaxed all this time and you were so worried. I’m sorry you had to go through that, Regt,” the human said, stroking the renzar’s chest, right over his heart.

“Grrr… Well… I think you’re right… Yes… When I saw that man at the airport, and knew who he was, I felt like kicking him. It didn’t seem fair to me that he came to interfere in your life, after everything he did to you, and the complete abandonment to which you were subjected… No child in this universe deserves to live what you lived because of that human» Regthar concluded, squeezing teeth. Esteban, his eyes moist with emotion, answered.

«That doesn’t matter anymore dad. Everything served to sublimate the rancor that he had inside me. And now I am at peace, with him and with myself. You know why? because everything I suffered with dad in my childhood and adolescence, you erased it in a single paw with your love. You and Sorah more than made up for that pain. You and Sorah made me happy again.»

“Oh Esteban… Although you are an adult, I still feel you like a fragile child.” Answered the renzar by squeezing the boy against his chest.

«Heh heh… I know… Ok, but don’t press so hard»

“Heh heh… Excuse me” The renzar said, loosening the hug a bit. After an instant of mutual contemplation, the human declared. «I love you dad. And nothing and no one will change that.»

“I know, son. Sorry for doubting it. And… I say the same to you. I love you like you can’t imagine” Regthar responded with emotion. Then he added «Eh… Do you want to continue practicing?»

«Yes, let’s continue.» The human answered happily standing up.

«Grrr… Very good!» Now I want you to continue your lunges. This is a very useful exercise to eliminate tensions. It will help you at work. Go ahead” the renzar said as he got into position. Esteban charged the Regt again with all his might. But once again, he couldn’t move it. On the contrary, the ursid began to walk pushing only with its body, rendering the human’s efforts to stop it useless. Esteban was slowly dragged towards the edge of the lawn. Suddenly, however, the renzar stopped. Esteban took advantage of counterattacking, making his father take a step back. This, surprised, tried to recover the rhythm, but could not. Esteban was pushing hard and he could feel great pressure against him.

“By Grom, what the hell is going on?” Regt thought in surprise, as he was forced to take more steps back.

“Grrr… Esteban!” exclaimed the renzar.

«Come on dad, you… told me… to push… Ahhhh!» Esteban replied as he pressed Regt’s body harder. The human was drenched in sweat from exertion as Regt continued to back away. At one point, the renzar finally stepped foot outside the confines of the turf.

“I Win!.. Point for me!” The human exclaimed jumping with joy.

«Yessss!» A voice was heard from the bushes. Regt, surprised, approached to take a better look.

“Oops!” Esteban said… “Oh Shit”

“Hi Doren! Why are you hiding here!” Regthar exclaimed crossing his arms.

“Uh?… Oh!.. Heh heh heh… Hello daddy bear… Heh heh heh…” The skunktaur said, emerging from the bushes, with a nervous smile.

“Doren… Are you and Esteban trying to kid me? grrr!” He growled the renzar. «Now I understand why I lost the point!»

«Heh heh heh… Dad, Doren just gave me a little hand… Heh heh heh»

“You mean, keep cheating to win, Esteban. Now using Doren’s telekinesis!» He roared annoyed renzar.

“Ehhh… Well… Heh heh heh… Doren Run! Run!» Esteban yelled as he fled into the street, followed by the skuntaur.

«Grrr… You won’t get away from me, you cheater couple!» Yelled the renzar as he ran after Doren and Esteban. Around the corner, they bumped into Sorah, Natany, Lilethe, and little Hajo, who were on their way back from the mall. Passing quickly past them, heading in the opposite direction, Esteban greeted

«Hello mom… Hello my love… Goodbye!»

«Hello everyone… And goodbye!» Doren said in turn after rushing past him as well.

«What the hell is going on here?» Nathany said seeing them run. At that moment, Regt also ran past them, behind the other two. «Grrr… I’ll catch you couple of cheaters» He exclaimed.

“Ah, leave them Natany and don´t worried. Regt and Esteban are playing, like children they are” Sorah said.

«And knowing Doren, surely they did some mischief that pissed off the Regt,» Lilethe said as hy carried Hajo on hys back.

«By Grom, my brother, when will he grow up!» Nathany said holding her head. The three females calmly continued on their way home, carrying the packages purchased at the mall.


Art by  sethtriggs