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- Shanta Wanagi - 04-13-2011 [html] Sorry it took so long! I had to tie out my horses :/ Word Count: 525!
Shanta had woken up a bit late this morning, she had been out late last night for a midnight ride. Though she felt a bit more refreshed today than the days she slept through the night. It would definitely turn into something she would do weekly. Shanta sat up in the Town Hall, many members missing since they had woke on time and were off doing their duties. Her blanket was thrown aside of her, the way it usually was when she woke up. She grabbed the wrinkled blanket and folded it neatly, she did the same to the thin sheet she had lay on. Shanta stood up and stretched, yawning in the process. She picked up the blankets and took them to a small shelf that held many blankets and towels. She really wanted some fresh air, so she grabbed her satchel and headed out the door. She stepped out into the chilly air, enjoying the contrast of the warm, stuffy air in the building to the cool, clear air out here. She took a big breathe and exhaled, feeling fully awake now.
Shanta headed to the Stables as she dusted herself off and smoothed down her fur. She entered the warm building and shook off some snow that had landed on her. She went into the tack room and pulled out a headstall and reins for Belle, a young mare whom Shanta had grown to love. Shanta walked out of the tack room and closed the door tightly. She went to Belle's stall and joined the mare in the stall, putting the tack on her and leading her out of the stall. She closed the stall and continued to lead Belle out of the Stables. Shanta mounted the horse smoothly, patting her back as she did. She heeled the horse and leaned slightly to the left, gently pulling the reins to the left. Belle followed Shanta's commands and turned left and started to walk. Shanta walked the horse for a few minutes, then she began to trot, bobbing slightly on the horse, but gripping enough with her thighs that she was not flopping off of the horse.
She rode on and on, but when she got to the border, Belle didn't seem to want to head back, nor did Shanta. Shanta led Belle to a low part of the fence and jumped Belle over it. She scratched the mare's shoulders kindly and then heeled her once more, causing the mare to start at a long trot again. Shanta knew that she was in Neutral Territories now, land unclaimed by packs. But she was still on her guard, many lone canines roamed the lands. She finally came to a halt near a small stream, dismounting and sitting near it, letting Belle go to the stream and drink. Belle splashed then lay down, rolling in the water. "Belle!" Shanta shouted in happiness when she was splashed with cold water. "I hope you don't get sick from the cold! Liliana wouldn't ever leave me in charge of the animals again." Shanta stopped suddenly, her ears twitching and angling towards a noise she had heard. "Hello? Someone there?" .shantablossom-ooc {font-style:italic; padding:0px; font-size:12px; text-align:right;} .shantablossom b {font-weight:bold; color:#f2d4d6; letter-spacing:1px} .shantablossom p {text-indent:0px; padding:5px 15px; margin:0px;} .shantablossom {margin:0 auto; background-color:#d0a4a9; background-image:url(http://i55.tinypic.com/2s9ejc0.png); background-position:top center; background-repeat:no-repeat; padding: 210px 0px 10px 0px; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size:12px; color:#554447; letter-spacing:.3px; word-spacing:.8px; line-height:12px; text-align:justify; width:400px; border:1px solid #392729; margin:0 auto;} </style> [/html] - Alae Sidhe - 04-19-2011 [html] [/html] - Shanta Wanagi - 04-21-2011 [html] I swear I replied to this O.o and sorry for the short post. my first is usually the longest.Word Count: 336!
Shanta kept her ears alert as well as her eyes. When the other wolf entered the hollow, she checked the scents, instantly knowing the distinct feminine smell. She also smelled a heavy scent of herbs along with a scent she had missed a lot, incense. She took in the she wolf, the bird on her shoulder, the leather pack. The other wolf was very curvy and much larger than Shanta, Shanta had always been small, though she was usually more muscle packed and agile than others. She listened to the other wolf and when she stopped speaking, Shanta decided she was not a threat. Shanta relaxed and slid on a gentle smile. "I see," she looked towards the owl. "This is a horse who belongs to AniWaya, my pack. Her name is Belle." she patted the mare as Belle looked questioningly at the other wolf. "I haven't known her for too long, but I am happy I met her. We clicked and haven't really left each other much." She looked at Belle, and thought 'friend', trying to show her through her eyes. It must have worked, Belle snorted and drank some more water. "Please excuse my lack of manners, I am Shanta. Who might you be?"
Shanta grabbed Belle's reins and led her out of the stream. Cupping her hands, she tried to scrape as much of the water off of the mare. She should have brought a blanket or towel, but how was she supposed to know this would happen? "You may pet her if you like. Approach her from the front, but let her reach out to you. Then you can pet her nose and move down to her neck." She informed the other wolf. "Oh, and be very relaxed! Horses can sense every one of your emotions." She continued to scrape off the cool water. When she was somewhat drier, Shanta rubbed Belle's coat in circular motions, moving it so patches could dry. Then she would smooth over it and repeat the process. .shantameadow-ooc {font-style:italic; padding:0px; font-size:12px; text-align:right;} .shantameadow b {font-weight:bold; color:#7692a1; letter-spacing:1px} .shantameadow p {text-indent:0px; padding:5px 15px; margin:0px;} .shantameadow {margin:0 auto; background-color:#2e4a38; background-image:url(http://i55.tinypic.com/szdgd3.png); background-position:top center; background-repeat:no-repeat; padding: 220px 0px 10px 0px; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size:12px; color:#98c2a6; letter-spacing:.3px; word-spacing:.8px; line-height:12px; text-align:justify; width:400px; border:1px solid #2e453c; margin:0 auto;} </style> [/html] - Alae Sidhe - 04-22-2011 [html] [/html] - Shanta Wanagi - 04-25-2011 [html] Gahhh >.< sorry for the wait! Word Count: 489!
Shanta finally got Belle as dry as she could. She led the beautiful, sleek mare out of the stream. "Yes, my family has always held connections with other animals, especially animals. " Shanta smiled. Belle snorted some water out of her nose and then rubbed her face all over Shanta. Shanta laughed and scratched Belle's forehead, brushing through her forelock as she did so. The horses eyes seemed so light and alive, much like when they rode together. Much like Shanta came alive when they rode, so did Belle. Belle was such a kind hearted horse, Shanta had never seen her hurt a fly. Ok, well Belle didn't exactly enjoy the flies. . . so, she swished them away. Shanta laughed quietly to herself as she patted the mare. Then her attention was taken back to the other wolf, Alae. Her name was Alae and her companion was Kael, a snowy owl. The woman was not AniWayan, in fact, she was from Dahlia de Mai, so it was not a Spirit Guide. This didn't puzzle Shanta much, for he could be like a spirit brother to Alae, just as Belle was a Spirit Sister to Shanta in a way. Shanta examined the owl, cocking her head slightly as his eyes grew wide. Shanta could sense a sort of fear coming from him, maybe not so much fear, but shock.
Shanta went back to the water, she washed off some mud from her feet and dusted off. She looked at Alae again, studying her in a few seconds, then turning back to the water. She went over the others image, then it hit her. Alae had a lotus. Shanta also wore a lotus. But the two were totally different. Shanta's tattoo was stained on her chest while Alae's was on her upper arm. It was not the family crest, but it was still a beautiful sight. Someone who shared a similar interest of the flower. Very good taste, the Lotus symbolizing many different things. In Shanta's family, it symbolized the bond between each of them, an unbreakable bond. It also showed the ability to rise beautifully from the ugliest of scenes. In her family, the woman were taught to give the tattoo, mothers to children, wives to husbands, and so on. Shanta's family has been known as the Lotus Clan for centuries, but no one knew that now. Only the people of her past, and those were people she hoped to never see again.
"I noticed your tattoo. Do you have a story behind it? I am very interested, along with your companion, Kael." She looked towards Alae and smiled. She went to a larger rock and sat down, getting comfortable. Beckoning Belle over, Shanta clicked her tongue. Belle walked over and snorted on Shanta, then she began to graze calmly. Shanta leaned against a tree behind her and crouched over a bit. She pulled her legs up to her chest and relaxed. .shantablossom-ooc {font-style:italic; padding:0px; font-size:12px; text-align:right;} .shantablossom b {font-weight:bold; color:#f2d4d6; letter-spacing:1px} .shantablossom p {text-indent:0px; padding:5px 15px; margin:0px;} .shantablossom {margin:0 auto; background-color:#d0a4a9; background-image:url(http://i55.tinypic.com/2s9ejc0.png); background-position:top center; background-repeat:no-repeat; padding: 210px 0px 10px 0px; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size:12px; color:#554447; letter-spacing:.3px; word-spacing:.8px; line-height:12px; text-align:justify; width:400px; border:1px solid #392729; margin:0 auto;} </style> [/html] - Alae Sidhe - 04-25-2011 [html] [/html] - Shanta Wanagi - 05-11-2011 [html] and again. . . with my lateness :/ Word Count: 362!
Shanta listened intently to the story of Alae's tattoo. The way it had been given as a gift. She looked at the faded, yet still detailed, lotus. She re-colored her own lotus yearly, she had been studying the art of tattoo, as all woman in her family had. When Alae questioned her own tattoo, Shanta quickly went through a story in her head. She determined what she could and couldn't say, altering the truth so that it was safe. She began informatively, "In my family, the mother always gives a tattoo to her children as a sort of present on their first birthday. So many of the woman are taught to give tattoos, sometimes, only one daughter is taught and then she will give the tattoo to her nieces and nephews as well as her own children." Her mind drifted back to her old village. Nostalgia turning her head into a movie as she told the story. "My sisters died early on, so I was the only one to learn. I was taught to use a needle, things we found in old shops. Dipping it in inks and dyes, we apply our tattoos to given spots on our bodies. My family has always had their tattoos on their chest." Her mind drifted to her father and brother's tattoo, the Snowy Owl.
Both tattoos in her family represent many things, but a common representation is Strength. The woman carrying the lotus and men carrying the owl, the tattoos have been in the family since the beginning of the luperci. Shanta thought about how high ranked her family had been, what had happened? But now was definitely not the time for that. Then she thought of her crescent moons on her shoulder. A symbol that means, at least where she comes from, good fortune. It leaves little light, but that can play to your advantages. "My crescents bring me luck and keep me safe. Or, that's what they are supposed to do." She smiled to Alae. She enjoyed talking with this female, opening up somewhat. Shanta sat back more, leaning her head against a tree. The cool, moss covered, trunk welcomed her head comfortingly. .shantablossom-ooc {font-style:italic; padding:0px; font-size:12px; text-align:right;} .shantablossom b {font-weight:bold; color:#f2d4d6; letter-spacing:1px} .shantablossom p {text-indent:0px; padding:5px 15px; margin:0px;} .shantablossom {margin:0 auto; background-color:#d0a4a9; background-image:url(http://i55.tinypic.com/2s9ejc0.png); background-position:top center; background-repeat:no-repeat; padding: 210px 0px 10px 0px; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size:12px; color:#554447; letter-spacing:.3px; word-spacing:.8px; line-height:12px; text-align:justify; width:400px; border:1px solid #392729; margin:0 auto;} </style> [/html] - Alae Sidhe - 05-17-2011 [html] [/html] |