Ander - Chapter 7, Subchapter 19
Lives were at stake. "it's the smell of a wound that's been left to fester for too long." sorrin's bulky shape emerged from the crowd. the torch in his hand cast half his face in flickering shadows. "good. i hope he rots from the inside out.
The Pillow Book of Sethira: Entry One
It makes the stakes higher for me not to get hit, since they'll know on sight that they're fighting a demon. so far, i've only been caught once, and i'm banned from that arena for life, however that works.
The Doctors of Doom, Part Eight
Her friends' comfort was of minor concern to her right now, with the entire city at stake. "this is lieutenant feral! i know what you're trying to do! stand back! get clear of the pipe and we'll blast it open!"
Chapter 2 - A Trainer's Anger
"okay, i'll up the stakes. pick a ball, and i'll send out that pokemon. defeat it, and you win. it'll be a 1 on 6 battle." "are you crazy?" jules asks. "no. i'm confident."
Juryokine: Chapter Thirty Five
The stakes had been higher than either of them had ever thought, but by the time they'd realized it, it was too late. "is there nothing else we can do?" he asked, his voice hoarse. "no," zashiel answered, her voice numb.
Ander - Part 6: Subchapter 52
There were chains coming out of the hole in a spoked pattern, all tied to stakes imbedded in the ground. they reminded banno of the tripwires used by some tunnelling spiders.
Ander - Chapter 6, Subchapter 51
There were chains coming out of the hole in a spoked pattern, all tied to stakes imbedded in the ground. they reminded banno of the tripwires used by some tunnelling spiders.
The Crown: Chapter Twelve
Princess glaysia smiled indulgently and said, "you can stake your life on it, handsome." and so they all sat to eat together.
Rose- The Special
There is too much at stake for if the book gets destroyed or even damaged. and since i'm carrying around the book into a battlefield i'm all but declaring to them that i am not intending on getting into any serious fighting.
Gods Chosen- Mistress Dilani
If you are not comfortable with what is at stake i will not take it out on you for it. you will be free to leave and limit your involvement to however little you want, just know that naturally i will be leaving you out of some discussions."
A Destroyer's Heart: Chapter 2
Nene gulped and nodded in deep understanding at what was at stake. beerus was satisfied with the mortal's subduction as he then released his chin to push him back into the chair he had originally occupied.
Zootopia AU :: Warmth ::
You could have told when we stopped wolfard, but no you let me stake him out and arrest him." if he could shoot daggers from his eyes, his partner would have been the next crime scene.