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Post by beastofnoor on Jun 20, 2010 23:24:14 GMT -5
I embrace my desire to feel the rhythm, to feel connected enough to step aside and weep like a widow to feel inspired, to fathom the power, to witness the beauty, to bathe in the fountain, to swing on the spiral of our divinity and still be a human.
The tree branches above me swayed in a warm, spring breeze. My cream colored pelt ruffled as phantom hands brushed through it. This place felt like home, the valley that I had been raised in. Flowers bloomed in the patches of sunlight along the forest floor, and thick emerald grass all about them. I had always thought Spring was the most bountiful season, because it's when the Earth awakens from a long winter slumber. So, I traveled among the land of eternal Spring, without knowing that no other season would ever pass over. I felt peaceful and at ease, feeling even more like home as I looked up to see I had come upon a family of deer, a stag, doe, and fawn. They all startled and leaped away into the trees beyond in an escape, but I did not seek to go after them. I could easily have slipped between the trees in pursuit, carried by my strong, lean legs. Yet I was reliving memories of my past, when I'd travel my homeland's forests with my siblings. They were both dead now, though.
At that thought I was brought to the present, and was standing upon a small hill looking out over more forest. Below, a small river wound through the trees. I had been traveling north for west for some time, and had been in the lands of a pack that marked themselves as the Thunder pack. Yet from below, faint scents of another pack awaited. I bet just beyond the river, there was a different pack's lands. I stood uncertainly, so close to one pack and within the lands of another. I had smelled maybe three or four wolves in this land, and had assumed them to be a pack. I so longed to join another family, and to stop wandering all on my own. Yet I did not wish to call out to the Alphas, for I was afraid they would not accept me. So, I stayed silent, waiting for nothing and thinking of everything. My hesitation was surely costing me, but I was so uncertain.
The dip in the landscape before me allowed a break in the tree tops before me. I looked out over a sea of emerald, but saw in the far distance a deep purple sky. I used to watch storms role in between the two mountain ranges I was born in between. The clearing of the forest and then the huge lake resided just beyond was open enough to watch the clouds settle down and roll in. I imagined in the far distance, there was ocean where the storm was coming from. I silently prayed the storm did not make it this far southwest. I also prayed for the packs it would affect, and hoped whoever was above could hear me and give them mercy.
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Post by Kikiara on Jun 22, 2010 16:22:53 GMT -5
I smelled a new wolf. I ran to the outskirts of my territory and tried to track the wolf best I could. I got hungry on the way so I easily took a vole's life and ate it quickly. My nose was now deciving me by telling me that the wolf was the opposite direction that I was previously traveling. I followed the scent even though I couldn't trust that it would be right. The scent was getting stronger but I was tired. It was work to track down a wolf. I let out a loud bark simply stating, "I know you're out here. Where are you?"
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Post by beastofnoor on Jun 22, 2010 22:00:48 GMT -5
I embrace my desire to feel the rhythm, to feel connected enough to step aside and weep like a widow to feel inspired, to fathom the power, to witness the beauty, to bathe in the fountain, to swing on the spiral of our divinity and still be a human.
I watched the storm for some time, unaware and careless of the passage of time. I could tell it was getting closer, and that it was going to hit land soon if it had not already. My heart ached at the thought of the pack that lived down there, hoping they escaped before it had been too late. Yet I was somewhat selfishly glad it had not been me, and a pack I had been in. Just a disaster, I would want to help everyone and forget myself. I let out a sigh, shaking my head and ridding the thoughts from my mind. Just in time too, because a bark echoed off the trees behind me. I turn my petite facade over my shoulder, searching with my bright orange eyes but seeing no wolf. I let out another sigh and stand to my paws. A quick stretch of each leg, and then I swivel about to job in the direction of the one who had called out to me.
I slow my lope to a near silent walk, my paws pressing into the cool earth gently as I creep forward. I saw a flash of grey as I move my head from side to side slowly, trying to see through the trees. I soon come upon a small heather grey female cross between a fox and wolf, her legs and tail stripes in different shades of lavender. I watch her from the brush cautiously, see how she holds herself and exudes dominance with her body language. I decide she must be the Alpha female, and slip through the bushes to stand behind the superior stranger. The sun poured down through breaks in the tree branches above to set my pale golden and cream hide glowing. My bright orange gaze locks with the other female's pale blue eyes. I am not fearful of who she may be, and so I speak boldly and independently.
" I am Astarte of the northwestern packs. Who might you be? "
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Post by Kikiara on Jun 22, 2010 22:16:10 GMT -5
I find the female and sit down. If she dare attack she's going to end up either hurt really bad or dead. I keep my face not knowing if she was an enemy or a wolf needing a pack. I open my mouth to speak, "I am Kiki, the Alphess of this territory. What are you doing in my lands?" I ask, not mad but not happy. She was an intruder but she didn't look like she wanted a fight. I take a breath and wait for the response of the female.
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Post by beastofnoor on Jun 22, 2010 22:35:35 GMT -5
I embrace my desire to feel the rhythm, to feel connected enough to step aside and weep like a widow to feel inspired, to fathom the power, to witness the beauty, to bathe in the fountain, to swing on the spiral of our divinity and still be a human.
The peculiar colored female before me turns to face me, slightly uneasy but keeping a calm facade. Her small frame settles into a sit gracefully, tail wrapping about her haunches and settling over her paws. I observe this all with my outer sight, but keep my copper eyes locked with the stranger's watery eyes. I could sense her weariness as she inspected my still standing bodice. I try to keep my muscles relaxed, not wanting to give off aggressive body language, but unwilling to accept submission to the other wolf. I knew she was apart of the pack of this land because her scent was the strongest out of all of them. And it doesn't surprise me when she says she is the Alpha female. I nod in acknowledgment, but stay silent for a few moments.
I glance up to the clear blue of the heavens above, and breath in the rich scents of the forest. I pondered her question, truly wondering why I was here. I had merely wandered here, not wishing to go too north because of the storm and not favoring the iciness of the neighboring land. I wanted to be apart of a pack, but was this the one? From what I had seen, it was a prosperous land. It was a lot like what I used to call home, which gave me confidence in the familiarity. Yet I could smell at least three others wolves in this land, and I wasn't sure if I wanted to call them family. Eventually, I shrugged, and brought my gaze back to Kiki. I looked her right in the eye, unafraid if she attacked, and still unwilling to submit. I spoke calmly and inquisitively.
" I want to know more about your pack. I am considering seeking permission to join. "
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Post by Kikiara on Jun 23, 2010 9:09:13 GMT -5
I nod, she isn't going to fight me for anything. "Well, my pack is called the Thunder Pack. The dens are under a large stone. My den is above the stone," I took a break to think, "All the members in our pack are Baci, Crow, Tess, my three un-named pups and me. I do not allow fights unless they are to bump up your rank," I say. That was the end of it for now. I thought about anything else I would say about my pack while I gave her time to think about it and reply to me.
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Post by beastofnoor on Jun 23, 2010 20:44:08 GMT -5
I embrace my desire to feel the rhythm, to feel connected enough to step aside and weep like a widow to feel inspired, to fathom the power, to witness the beauty, to bathe in the fountain, to swing on the spiral of our divinity and still be a human.
Kiki sits calmly before me, observant but not over obtrusive. Though she is oddly colored, I find that not nearly as fascinating as her behavior as an Alpha female. She was not exerting her dominance from every pore, but rather confidently holding herself as an authority. I had seen my fair share of leaders, from my homeland and then on my travels here. She was of a rare handful of what I liked to call 'tolerable leaders'. I could see myself serving under her, even before she parted her jowls and spoke of her pack. Though when she did so, my ears strained forward to listen to every word carefully, and I nodded to show I understood and acknowledged every word. But, for the moment, I stayed silent, just like I had before, to process the information I had received.
The Thunder pack. I briefly wondered if this land had a lot of thunderstorms, and that is why the pack was named so, but I did not ask that. Instead, I thought more on the names of the other pack members. I would surely get the chance to put a face to these names if I decided to join, but I wanted a little more information about them first. Deciding to join another pack was a big decision for me, because of my past experiences with packs. I wanted a place I could call home until I died, not another place to get chased out of.
I had let my bright orange gaze fall to my paws while I silently brooded, but brought them back up once I made my next choice of words. I fixed my eyes upon Kiki, and let my soft, calm tones float through the air between us once more. " I do not enjoy fighting, so I would never need that rule. I will do so if I must, do not get me wrong, I will do anything for my pack. And that is why I would like to know a bit more of these other members. I will not join a pack that will not look out for me as well. What ranks are the others in? And what ranks are available for myself. I have a handful of quite useful skills, but I want to make sure I can put them to proper use in your pack, if I join. "
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Post by Kikiara on Jun 23, 2010 21:14:12 GMT -5
"Well, Tess' rank is undecided since she is our newest member but I think she may make a good Pup sitter. Baci I my mate and the Alpha. And Crow is an omega for arguing and talking back to me. She used to be a Beta. The ranks that are open are healer, Beta of course you will have to prove your worthiness for that rank, hunter, defender, and omega." I say. It was quite long for me so I just shut my mouth and waited.
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Post by beastofnoor on Jun 23, 2010 22:03:48 GMT -5
I embrace my desire to feel the rhythm, to feel connected enough to step aside and weep like a widow to feel inspired, to fathom the power, to witness the beauty, to bathe in the fountain, to swing on the spiral of our divinity and still be a human.
Direct and precise, the heather grey and lavender hued Alpha female of the Thunder pack spoke about her pack members. I listened very carefully, placing names with ranks and how I perceived them. When Kiki said that Baci was her mate, I was surprised because I imagined an Alpha male would greet a visitor first in case he had to fight. I wondered why Kiki seemed to have more influence in the top ranks than was normal. Yet I did not speak of any of this, but merely let it float about in my cranium. I am silent for some time while the new flood of information is sorted out in my tiny information files. I knew as soon as I heard it what position I was seeking. Hunter. I did not enjoy to fight unless it was absolutely necessary, and I was not one to easily bow down to everyone, only a chosen few. Plus, my long, petite frame and strong legs made me perfect at hunting through any terrain. So, I smiled, a true genuine pleased smile, to Kiki for the first time and say, " I would fit best into your pack as a Hunter, miss Kiki. From what I have heard of your pack, I would fit in just fine. I would like to join, if you'll have me. "
And as I finish speaking, I stand up, and then push my right front leg out and crouch down on my other three. My head stretched out parallel with my legs, and my chin hovered only millimeters off the ground. I closed my bright orange gaze, and submitted to the Alpha female of the Thunder pack. It did not bother me as much now than it would have when I first her. She seemed a good enough Alphess to serve. I let my ears go limp, and my muscles relaxed as my tail just barely hung in between my hind legs. I was trusting and loyal when I was actually in a pack. But I think I found what I had been looking for.
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Post by Kikiara on Jun 28, 2010 19:30:13 GMT -5
"Okay then. If you would like to sse the dens you can follow me, or if you would like to hunt and get dinner, you can do that too. It doesn't matter to me," I say smiling. It was great to have another wolf in the pack. I nod telling her that she doesn't have to bow any longer and I wait for her to tell me what she's going to do.
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Post by beastofnoor on Jun 28, 2010 21:37:46 GMT -5
I embrace my desire to feel the rhythm, to feel connected enough to step aside and weep like a widow to feel inspired, to fathom the power, to witness the beauty, to bathe in the fountain, to swing on the spiral of our divinity and still be a human.
I considered myself apart of the Thunder pack now. I sat up from my bow and gazed off into the trees around me as I brooded over the choices that Kiki had given me. I wasn't sure if I was quite ready to go hunt, seeing as I didn't know the lands very well yet. But I wasn't quite sure I wanted to meet my new pack mates yet either. I pondered it for a while, coming up with possible scenarios in my mind for each course of action. I finally decided it was better to get introductions over with as soon as possible. If I waited too long, I'd be even more reluctant and less confident. So, I nodded to my new Alpha female and said, " I'd like to see the dens now, please. "
After I spoke, I stood up and shook my creamy white pelt free of dirt and bits of the forest. I stretched my muscles, getting them warmed up for the journey ahead. Then I turn around to look through the break in the trees to the north. The storm had surely hit land by now, and was moving off the east. It didn't look that far away, actually, and I expected we would see rain soon. I shivered as a cold wind crept into the trees, running it's icy fingers through my thick, arctic pelt and chilling my skin. If anybody had lived out here, I hope they were safe and sound somewhere else. The Thunder pack, my new family, was fortunate it wasn't getting hit.
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Post by Kikiara on Jun 28, 2010 22:13:03 GMT -5
"Good choice! Well if you just follow me we'll be there soon," I say then look at Astarte then walk off in the direction of camp. I occasionally look behind me to see if she follows. "Just tell me if I need to slow down or anything," I say nicely. ((We can go ahead and make a thread in Stone Rock, if you want to make the thread now, or you can post here and I can make a thread in the camp.))
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Post by beastofnoor on Jun 28, 2010 23:00:11 GMT -5
((I'm going to wait to post with Astarte in the new thread where all Thunder pack and Locust pack members are going to meet.))
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