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Jun 28, 2010 9:10:32 GMT -5
Post by Kikiara on Jun 28, 2010 9:10:32 GMT -5
{Nala} I look at the two wolves and memorize their names. Jynx and Rino. Then almost instantly another wolf pops up. Until he speaks I think he's another part of this pack. But when he does I am surprised. He doesn't speak like the ones around here. He sounds like he's from a whole other country. I shrug and set my eyes on him. Not looking mad but not happy just in case. -- {Jynx} I look at the one called Flur then Nala. I nod when Takoya says my name. Soon another wolf shows up and says he's been looking for the Snowfall pack. I can't really tell if it's bad or good.
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Arrival
Jun 28, 2010 21:05:33 GMT -5
Post by beastofnoor on Jun 28, 2010 21:05:33 GMT -5
If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through This tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out.
I watch as Flur politely and respectfully acknowledges both of my members, then introduces her own. " Well met, Flur and Nala, " I say in calm, steady tones as I nod to both of them. I glance back to Rino, seeing that he is alert but gracious to our new allies. I smile in gratitude and pride of him, before the sound of rolling paws reaches my ears. My head snaps to my right, where a rusty color male was thundering our way. He shoved his paws into the hard, hill base earth and skids to a stop just in time. For a moment, the stranger is breathless, and he stands tall and proud before two Alphas and their packs. Then, he shrinks in size, and lays on his belly with his tail tucked in between his legs while he glances up to me. I can see that he immediately recognizes me as the Alpha of the land, and points his words toward me. But I watch him as his noise twitches toward the Snowfall pack, and he states his reason of being here. I grunt, my black flecked hackles raising in defense of an intruder upon my land, the third in one day actually. I was getting tired of my laws being broken, and he'd pay for his disrespect.
Flur steps up to the male before I do, and introduces herself as the Alpha of the Snowfall pack, while asking who the male is. I snarl, stepping up beside Flur and pushing my maw down into the face of the vagabond. " And I'm Takoya, Alpha of the Fell pack lands, which you just so happen to be intruding upon. I hope you have a good enough reason to break such laws, because it costs your life for that crime here. " I grind my words out in a menacing and threatening tone while my burning silver gaze bore into the copper colored male. I wasn't pleased with so much dishonor today. I felt a little pissed off, nearing my breaking point. Nobody knew me, or my pack, so they assumed we were weak and welcoming. Anything but, actually. I was only going to accept the strong, and the skilled into my pack, and have only strong allies. Whomever this new wolf was, he better have a good reason to keep his head, or I'll take it without consideration of Flur.
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Jun 28, 2010 22:15:41 GMT -5
Post by Adagio on Jun 28, 2010 22:15:41 GMT -5
Before I really had the chance to react to the alphess' words, the silver alpha towered over me. My first reaction was one of irritation, but it was quickly squelched. No room for a dominant personality here- I was an omega again, and once again I would have to fight and struggle and kiss ass to achieve a position of power. All the same, I wouldn't let him threaten me so. I was bigger than him after all. Thinking back to my experience in the pack, I took a defensive route.
Backing away and cutting my eyes to his throat- you may ask why the throat now. That way I could predict his movements without boldly looking him in the eye. I bared my teeth and flattened my ears, but kept my tail tucked firmly under my belly. Hopefully he would get the message. I had no intentions to upset or challenge him, however I wasn't afraid to defend myself. As a reflex I turned my blind eye away from him, so that I could better see any aggressive movements from the silver male.
"I am from far and beyond away, and seek a pack. Attack me for my foolishness if you will, but I never sought to challenge you or desecrate your home. I am merely here for the Snow-females," I spoke in hushed, respectful tones, only looking away from Takoya for an instant to glance at Flur and Nala. My eyes were almost instantly back to him. "I will leave if you ask."
Looking at him, the male did not seem so very dangerous. Observing his paws quietly I could see many scars through the short fur on his legs, and yet. . . As short as his temper was, my instincts told me that though he was experienced in battle, he had had little chance to lead. A leader whose moods changed so quickly would soon be overthrown for a vicious fool in my home country.
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Jun 29, 2010 19:47:13 GMT -5
Post by Nia on Jun 29, 2010 19:47:13 GMT -5
I was confused when he said he was looking for me and Nala. "W-what do you mean your looking for the snow-females?" I asked carefully. I looked the male over the scar on his eyes showed me he had fought a big battle atsome time in his life. I looked at Takoya, I was still very............very confused.
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Jun 30, 2010 13:02:48 GMT -5
Post by Nia on Jun 30, 2010 13:02:48 GMT -5
I was already annoyed a bit today but now this. Why oh why must this male come bursting and says hes looking for the Snow-females. I mean what does he mean but looking. I walk up beside Takoya my eyes narrow and my fur rises in my neck and back.
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Jun 30, 2010 13:12:00 GMT -5
Post by Kikiara on Jun 30, 2010 13:12:00 GMT -5
{Nala} It was odd when the male that we didn't have a clue of who he was said that he was looking for the Snowfall females. I didn't understand if it was a wolf wanting on or to attack and force-breed. If he wanted to force breed it wasn't really a good choice in time since there are two males who can take him. --- {Jynx} I didn't know what the wolf was wanting just that he didn't sound aggressive towards them. I shrugged and looked at Takoya and Rino, not knowing what anyone was about to do.
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Jun 30, 2010 14:33:08 GMT -5
Post by beastofnoor on Jun 30, 2010 14:33:08 GMT -5
If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through This tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out.
I watch as the unknown male glared at me for a moment, then slowly backed down. He knows his place here, good. I wasn't going to tolerate anymore of these strangers just appearing on my lands, it was irritating and rude. So, I never let my silver gaze leave from the large, dark orange male crouched below me and Flur. The scar across his eye did little to impress me, neither did his size. All brawn and no brain, was the term I had heard where I was raised. Just because you have pretty scars didn't mean you won the fight. I glanced down to my right shoulder, where my fur was shorter than the rest of my body. Rino had ripped it out when he first came to my land to challenge me for the Alpha position. We had briefly fought, and then I'd talked him into accepting the Beta position instead. He had proven his strength and intelligence in battle, so I had rewarded him with joining the pack in a high rank and keeping his life. One's existence did not depend on constant battles, you had to be cunning.
My brief flash of anger had passed while I was pondering over what to do with the intruder. His body language showed reluctant submission, as if he didn't like having to bow down, as if he were used to more. I gave a small sigh of despair, jealous that he had come looking for the Snowfall pack instead of my own. What a Warrior he would have made. Maybe even a new Beta. But alas, it was not meant to be, and I'd have to tolerate him as Flur dealt with him. Though as I looked over at the young, beautiful white Alpha female, she was slightly frightened it seemed. I suppose if I was her, I would be too if some large male came looking for me. My muscles instantly tensed, wondering if the newcomer meant to challenge Flur for her position as Alpha. I wanted to help her, but I knew it wasn't my place. If a whole pack threatened her pack, the alliance said me and my pack could help, but not a single wolf. She would have to fight him on her own, if that's what he wanted. But as I looked over to the vagabond once more, he didn't seem like he was going to challenge. He even spoke up, saying he was seeking a pack. To join? Hm, interesting. At least I might get him as an ally.
" No, you do not have to leave. I understand it must have been. . . confusing to find the lands of the Snowfall pack empty and a storm heading your way. But, it seems you are frightening the ladies, so why not entertain us with a more detailed reason as to why you are looking for the Snowfall pack? "
I step away from the male, and sit next to Flur. I glance her way, briefly, trying to soothe her with a small smile before looking over my shoulder to Rino and Jynx. My Beta looked tense, and I nodded to him to stay alert. My Healer seemed peaceful, as if she sensed the intruder wasn't going to attack. I smiled to her as well, sensing the same thing but wanting to keep everyone safe. I was a leader, after all, and had to look our for my new family and friends.
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Post by Adagio on Jul 1, 2010 7:14:55 GMT -5
The Snow-Leader-Flur addressed me before the Silver-Takoya-King could, and for her beauty I almost missed her words. Worried and tired I had not noticed before, but her striking coat kindled an unwanted thrill. She was petite like the nightingale, with a long tail like a fox. Her appearance, so like my beloved Sumira, wrenched my heart around.
Before I could speak a stranger walked up beside Takoya and gave me a death glare. Annoyance tickled me somewhere about the lungs- the child was not only smaller than me, but younger as well! What a foolish thing! However, rather than following the instincts that told me to give him a good snarl and perhaps a smack to the nose, I kept my composure. He belonged to angry-Takoya-alpha, and out of respect for the silver-wolf-king I would remain still. Directing my eyes away from the cubling-annoyance, I watched Takoya quietly. His anger faded from his face just as quickly as it had appeared, and I caught from the corner of my eye an almost regretful look. Before I could really tell if my eyes were playing tricks or not, he once more looked to white-Flur. Purposefully, I kept her out of my line of sight, somehow embarrassed.
Then his eyes were once more to me, and I looked down quickly to avoid staring directly into those metallic-watching-eyes. His words were something of a blessing to me, and my faint dislike for the silver-fur-alpha faded into a quiet respect. He was short tempered, but fair like Kupa. The same question that Flur-girl asked rolled from his mouth, if worded somewhat differently. Reflexively I looked to her again, and immediately regretted it. I flinched back, if only for an instant, before frantically clearing my throat and answering their shared inquiry. "I saw the territory- saw it empty and smelled you," I nodded at Flur sheepishly, "And worried for you," the words fell from my jaws like rain from shaken leaves, and I snapped my jaw shut with a sharp click. Breathing deeply, I opened my mouth again and spoke far more calmly. "I came to this country seeking a home and a chance at redemption for past crimes. I found the scent of a miniscule, all female pack in an abandoned territory. I want to help you, if you'll have me," as I spoke my voice became calm and returned to its deep baritone. Trying to instill some trust in my ability, I raised myself very slightly from my position of submission, but was careful to keep my head lower than Takoya's and my ears down. I would've kept my head below Flur's as well, but our differences in size made that somewhat difficult.
I watched them, thinking. My conscience urged me to tell them everything, to bear my crimes to them like the belly of a coward, yet shame sewed my mouth closed. It was as if being accepted before they knew of my true nature, of my crimes was cruel- it was cheating, unfair. Their relaxation around each other put a strain on my heart. What if I destroyed this quiet trust, just like in my old pack? A sigh slipped unwanted through my teeth, and to distract myself I looked back at the young-brazen-young-wolf-creature. I had told myself not to respond to his behavior, and yet. . . I gave in to my temptation ever so slightly, staring the male directly in the eyes, expressionless. The silent rebellion put a very faint spark back into my heart, and I felt a bit better.
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Post by Kikiara on Jul 1, 2010 7:52:09 GMT -5
{Nala} It was odd. He seemed like he was hiding something he wanted to share. I was the beta wolf so I thought it would be fair for me to also talk to him. I choose my words before I speak aloud, "You are hiding something, would you like to share?" I ask, hoping it's okay for me, also to speak.
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Jul 1, 2010 11:19:47 GMT -5
Post by Nia on Jul 1, 2010 11:19:47 GMT -5
I look at Nala my eyes asking her kindly what she ment? I didnt see he was hiding anything. "Well," I say smoothly "if Takoya will allow me to accept a new pack member on his land you are welcome." i say looking at Takoya. I hoped he would this wolf needs a home.
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Jul 6, 2010 22:57:53 GMT -5
Post by beastofnoor on Jul 6, 2010 22:57:53 GMT -5
If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through
The unknown, rust colored male sat before Flur and myself in a submissive position. Yet his gaze flicked from face to face, taking in all four of us within a moment. He was observant, which was good, and also kept himself ready to defend himself. I admired his courage, or perhaps it was stupidity. There were four wolves here, though only three planned on fighting, did he really think he stood a chance? I studied him in silence as the vagabond seemed to figure out what to say to our, the Alphas', earlier questions. He was large, that was certain. Nice muscles, and his body language said he knew how to use them. I could practically see the planning behind those midnight orbs. I found his strange eye color a trait that actually earned my liking of him. My own silver gaze wasn't exactly common, so it was nice to find another wolf that was different. Yet I couldn't keep on watching the male with such scrutiny, for he finally parted his jowls and spoke.
My black dipped ears strained forward, and caught every word that the loner spoke. It was strange, the sensitivity he showed toward the Snowfall pack. Now that I was able to see everything going on, instead of focusing in on the stranger, I could see his reactions to Flur. They were slightly frightened, but even more so, hurtful. I briefly wondered if this male and the Alpha female of my new ally pack had met before, but I banished the idea. Flur had not known him when she first arrived, it was only him reacting such a way. I watched him even closer, but now saw him looking past me. I glanced to where the outsider's ebony gaze was fiercely centered, and saw it was to Rino. A smirk lifted the edges of my jowls, but I still kept silent. The pale red male and my Beta looked to be around the same age, which must be what was sparking their rivalry. I kept my head high, and acted as if I had not seen the look they were sharing. Instead, my attention turned to Flur, who was now speaking toward me and the newcomer. MY smirk lifted into a cruel grin as I noted how inexperienced the other Alpha was. I must admit that I hadn't truly been a leader long, but I knew how to handle others. Flur hadn't even asked the male to introduce himself, she was going to accept him without knowing who he was. I let my smile slip into a more tender, and knowing smile, trying to smooth my next words out so they sounded reasonable.
" Perhaps you'd like to know the name of this male before you invite him into your pack. " I turn up the gentleness on my smile, winking at Flur just as another idea pops into my head. But before I could speak again, Nala was asking what the stranger was hiding. I let my smile turn her way, before parting my own maw once more. " He's hiding the knowledge of his past crimes. Please, stranger, tell us of what you were convicted for before we welcome you. I will not be your Alpha, but I will be your ally, and I'd like to know who is watching my back."
The smile I had worn for Flur and Nala had slipped during my last words, face falling into an expressionless state. My metallic gaze never wavered from his face, and my dominant posture never slipped. The visiting pack was in my lands, and this male was still considered an intruder. He had brought the subject of crimes up, and now he'd have to explain himself.
This tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out.
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Arrival
Jul 7, 2010 11:14:48 GMT -5
Post by Nia on Jul 7, 2010 11:14:48 GMT -5
<Flur> I nod when Takoya says I should know his name. Everything is happening so fast, I had forgot to ask about his name. When Takkoya brings up the males crimes he has commited I'm confused. "Crimes?" I say. I look at Takoya, but then somthing strikes me. "Wait you said you found my pack land empty. You would have been killed by the storm, unless its over." I said to the male and looked up at Takoya. <Rino> My muzzle gained a small smirk when Takoya brough up this males pat crimes. I didnt leave Takoya's side, not with this male being around the area. When Flur brought up the storm being over it made scence. This male would have been killed if he was there at the time of the storm.
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Jul 7, 2010 16:41:26 GMT -5
Post by Adagio on Jul 7, 2010 16:41:26 GMT -5
Damn. If only that female, Nala, I think, hadn't drawn attention to my behavior. I mentally cursed myself. What had been longing to speak turned into faint fear. I had defended myself and escaped from one pack, could I do it a second time? Watching Takoya-Silver-King, I saw that he was fond of the females, and fear touched me again. Would he hate me, upon hearing my story? I respected the beast somewhat, and a part of me felt ashamed at the thought of failing another whom I felt for in this way. Bowing my head as they spoke, I waited for my chance to speak.
At first dodging the question about my past, I introduced myself once more. "I am Hayta. . . though that has not always been my name," the shame saturated my voice, and I had to mentally remind myself not to sink too low. I deserved for them to assume I was weak, to be treated like an omega. And yet. . . I cleared my throat and looked up very slightly, clinging to my submissive stature. Then, Flur-alphess leapt in with another question. She sounded startled, and I flew at the opportunity to avoid the questioning about my homeland.
"The storm had passed when I walked in your lands. I cleaned up some of the fallen branches from the great-mother-tree, before finding your scent!" Perhaps I sounded too enthusiastic, with my tail beating the ground gleefully, but I was silently thanking Fushin-fire-kamui above that something had delayed my explanation. Even as I spoke, I could smell that annoying younger male's quiet triumph, but it was hardly important now. He was obviously important in Takoya's pack, so I would deal with the little-wolfy-bug when he scuttled out to be squished. Making an effort to subdue myself, I continued, "Your home is destroyed, but I have seen terrible-howling-storms before. I know how to deal with them." And indeed I did. Living on the high-mountain-place, I had endured many blizzards with my pack.
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Arrival
Jul 7, 2010 22:10:27 GMT -5
Post by Kikiara on Jul 7, 2010 22:10:27 GMT -5
{Nala} Okay, I know this wolf heard me. Why in the world is he sucking up to us? I've dealt with a lot of wolves and I could tell that most of this was an act. I shake my head at him and knows he sees me. I am not thrilled at all. -- {Jynx} I noticed how Hayata totally ignored the question Nala had asked him. It was a shame that he was ignoring one of the wolves that may be leading him soon.
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Arrival
Jul 13, 2010 15:51:13 GMT -5
Post by beastofnoor on Jul 13, 2010 15:51:13 GMT -5
If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through
Flur's inexperience was somewhat disconcerting, seeing as Nala and myself had to constantly ask questions she forgot to. Yet I felt protective of her, knowing she was young and trying her best to lead a pack. So, when she heeded my hint to ask the stranger's name, I smiled and nodded in encouragement. Confusion quickly clouded her features though, and I sighed in exasperation. Was she deaf to the words of this large, possibly threatening intruder? Though he kept saying all he wished was to find the Snowfall pack and help them, I stayed tense and alert to any movement he made. I could feel my Beta, Rino, at my side and knew he was just as wary as I. I gave him no notice, though, but rather watched as the chestnut colored loner opened his jowls to speak. Hayta, he said his name was, but not always? I gave a low growl, signifying my discomfort with the suspicious aura Hayta kept giving off by dodging the most obvious and important questions. My thoughts had distracted me when Flur asked about the storm passing, but now I was alert. I could tell my Alphess ally was excited at the thought, and Hayta only fueled her pitiful hope. My deep growl grew louder, building in my chest as I stared down the newcomer with burning platinum eyes. I didn't notice Nala or Jynx's own angry and disappointed reactions to Hayta, my own fury at his disobedience blinded me until finally, a snarl ripped from my jowls and I leaped to my feet.
" You disobedient imbecile, answer our questions!" I shouted as I shoved my maw into Hayta's own facade, snapping my canines at his eyes and pushing my dominance upon him. My hackles were raised, tail sticking straight out, and ears laid back. I started the ruby male down, daring him to attack me with my pack and my allies surrounding him. I lowered my voice into a dangerous whisper for my next words. " The land of the Snowfall pack may have survived the storm, but I bet there are no prey left. Stop distracting and disrespecting Alphess Flur with nonsense about your meager actions, and tell her of the crimes you mentioned before. What past crimes do you seek redemption for? Are you a danger to our packs? Why should we let you in when you won't even be honest? "
My maw stayed hovering over Hayta's own, waiting for him to either answer or strike out at me. I was tired of waiting on this vagabond, and wished only to be able to settle down for the day. Hours had passed since Flur and Nala had come into my lands, and before that I had been dealing with Jynx. My body was tired from the stress of the day, and from little nourishment. I needed to hunt to feed both my pack and my allies. But Hayta was keeping everyone from their duties, and my patience had finally reached it's end. He would either answer to us, or be chased away. I would not have a possible threat to my life and the lives of my friends be hovering about.
This tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out.
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