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- Holly - 02-01-2012 [html] Table by Raze <3 The early morning sun had yet to penetrate the deep caverns of the den but Holly was wide awake. It was not unusual for her to be up so early. Her nightmares kept her tossing and turning throughout the night, eventually waking her at dawn. She had yet to stir from her slumbering position, savoring the warmth and safety of being surrounded by her pack mates. The gentle inhale and exhale of the wolves around her made it sound like the cave with breathing. She smiled softly at that thought, picturing her pack in the mouth of a giant beast just waiting to be swallowed. Her eyes wandered over the bodies she could see from her position on the ground and she imagined each of them being slowly devoured by a large, black monster. With a start she lifted her head from the ground and quickly scanned the cave. Her breathing had become fast and her heart pounded fast and loud inside her chest. There was nothing but her sleeping pack mates. The monsters of her imagination remained just that. She shook off the fear that had so suddenly gripped her and got to her paws. She needed to occupy her mind and keep it from drifting to such horrific images. She made her way past the sleeping wolves, weaving between their bodies until she reached the mouth of the cave. The soft light of early morning greeted her as she exited the den and she breathed in the fresh, cold morning air. Once she was in the open her fears completely ebbed. The landscape around her was beautiful and she paused for a moment to admire her new home. She didn't stay still for long though. Her paws were itching to move and explore this new land. It was a short enough distance from the mouth of the den to the edge of the forest that she wouldn't start to panic at the absence of another. Or at least, that's what Holly convinced herself. She trotted through the thin layer of snow, taking in her surroundings with perked ears. The morning calls of the woodland birds brought a smile to her face and she looked up into the canopy to try and get a glimpse of them. "Where are you, birdies?" She whispered into the forest, squinting her eyes to try and catch their movements. A flash of red caught her eye and she quickly turned her head toward it, catching a peek of the cardinal as it flew further away. She hopped after the brightly colored bird, chasing it further into the woods. She kept her eyes skyward as she followed the cardinal, occasionally tripping over roots and underbrush. Suddenly she lost sight of her query and though she searched the canopy for it, it was no where to be found. For the first time since she had spotted the bird she looked around, her ears dropping as she realized how far into the woods she had come. She turned around on the spot, trying to remember which way she had come from. Panic started to settle in her chest and she gave a soft cry. It was this way, she thought as she turned completely around from the way she had been heading. Her logic would have made sense, if she had traveled in a straight line. As it was she came out of the forest in an unfamiliar place, completely the opposite direction of New Dawn's territory. She stood there stunned as the midday light beat against her back. Now what? Word Count → 595 <style type="text/css"> .greenholly b {font-weight:bold; color:#97aa84; text-shadow:#18210d 0px 0px 1px; letter-spacing:1px;} .greenholly p {padding:5px 15px; margin:0;} .greenholly {margin:0px auto; width:500px; background-color:#4e5d2e; background-image:url(http://i.imgur.com/rl3YM.png); background-position:top center; background-repeat:no-repeat; border:2px solid #18210d; padding: 475px 0px 5px 0px; font-family:verdana, sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#18210d; line-height:16px; text-align:justify; border-radius:10px;} .greenholly .wordcount {color:#97aa84; letter-spacing:0px; font-size:11px; font-weight:bold; border-top:2px dashed #18210d; text-transform:uppercase; margin:10px 0px; text-align:center; text-shadow:#18210d 0px 0px 1px;} .greenholly .ooc {font-size:10px; color:#97aa84; font-family:verdana; text-align:center;} </style>[/html] - Terra - 02-01-2012 [html] OOC The rather serious discussion with Tal about what was happening to her body hadn't calmed Terra down at all. Instead of being sensible and remaining in the pack lands where she wouldn't get jumped by the first deranged male who realized she was in heat, Terra was out there challenging the world. Now that she understood what was happening Terra was a little better behaved, but not a whole lot. Now instead of targeting just any male, she was flirting and luring away the ones she believed would do best with her. Her instincts were her main guide for this, picking out the fit, healthy, and intelligent. Those that showed signs of weakness were quickly discarded.
Let the night take you away
.terraheat .ft-ooc {font-style:italic;} .terraheat-header {font-size:20px; text-align:right; padding:10px 20px; font-family:"MONOTYPE CORSIVA", sans-serif; color:#DF0101; text-shadow:#4C2D11 0px 0px 5px;} .terraheat p {padding:3px 20px 3px 20px; margin:0px; text-indent:35px;} .terraheat b {color:#DF0101; letter-spacing:-.2px;} .terraheat {background-color:#000000; background-image:url(http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc3 ... mjgx-1.jpg); background-position:top center; background-repeat:no-repeat; padding:260px 0px 10px 0px; border:1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size:12px; color:#FFBF00; letter-spacing:.4px; word-spacing:.3px; line-height:16px; width:400px; text-align:justify; } .terraheat-border {width:402px; border:1px solid #000000; margin:0px auto; } .terraheat .ft-separator{width:250px; border-bottom:1px dotted #A67C15; margin:0px auto;} </style> [/html] - Holly - 02-01-2012 [html] Table by Raze <3 As she stood there, lost and afraid, a figure appeared in the distance. She could tell by its gait that it was a canine and a small one at that. Perhaps she had ended up in the right place just not back where she had started and it was one of her pack mates looking for her. She felt a surge of relief and her tail wagged slowly behind her as the canine approached. She took a step toward it only to recoil as the colors of the canine's pelt became a little clearer. Holly froze in shock and pinned her ears back to her head. It was too late to run and hide. It was going to get her and she couldn't do anything about it. She backed away slowly, her eyes fixed on the coyote as it came nearer. She had made it back into the forest when Terra got close enough nudge her. What was with all the scary things and touching her? She was helpless to do anything but stand there, sinking lower to the ground as she was asked a question. Why did it want to know where she was from? Wasn't it just here to eat her up? Maybe it was asking so that it knew if it was safe to eat her. Deuce had told her that coyotes wern't allowed in the pack lands. If her pack was around they would drive her off. Holly took in a deep, shaky breath and then let it out in a loud, high-pitched yip. She was calling for help and anyone within earshot would hear the tone of desperation in her cry. She hadn't been in the pack very long but she hoped that if they knew she was in trouble that would come running to her side. After her outburst she would regard the coyote with a fierce anger in her eyes. Her courage faded fast however and when she spoke it was full of the fear she felt. "'O..otees aren't a..allowed. Deuce t..told me." Her voice was barely above a whisper for all the conviction that had been on her face just a moment ago. She stood there trying to look as small as possible while she waited for something to happen. Word Count → 382 <style type="text/css"> .greenholly b {font-weight:bold; color:#97aa84; text-shadow:#18210d 0px 0px 1px; letter-spacing:1px;} .greenholly p {padding:5px 15px; margin:0;} .greenholly {margin:0px auto; width:500px; background-color:#4e5d2e; background-image:url(http://i.imgur.com/rl3YM.png); background-position:top center; background-repeat:no-repeat; border:2px solid #18210d; padding: 475px 0px 5px 0px; font-family:verdana, sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#18210d; line-height:16px; text-align:justify; border-radius:10px;} .greenholly .wordcount {color:#97aa84; letter-spacing:0px; font-size:11px; font-weight:bold; border-top:2px dashed #18210d; text-transform:uppercase; margin:10px 0px; text-align:center; text-shadow:#18210d 0px 0px 1px;} .greenholly .ooc {font-size:10px; color:#97aa84; font-family:verdana; text-align:center;} </style>[/html] - Terra - 02-01-2012 [html] OOC The pup's terror seemed to grow at her touch. Wondering if the puppy had been abused Terra let out a low growl. Nobody would hurt this pup, not while she was around. She looked around, searching for any apparent threat. There was nothing there though, nothing showing any sign of where the puppy had been. Ducking her head down she sniffed at the puppy again, perplexed. If only she knew where the puppy had come from. A loud yip escaped from the puppy, and Terra jumped back, surprised by the sudden noise. The puppy glared at her with lots of anger, though it quickly melted back into fear as the puppy spoke.
Let the night take you away
.terraheat .ft-ooc {font-style:italic;} .terraheat-header {font-size:20px; text-align:right; padding:10px 20px; font-family:"MONOTYPE CORSIVA", sans-serif; color:#DF0101; text-shadow:#4C2D11 0px 0px 5px;} .terraheat p {padding:3px 20px 3px 20px; margin:0px; text-indent:35px;} .terraheat b {color:#DF0101; letter-spacing:-.2px;} .terraheat {background-color:#000000; background-image:url(http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc3 ... mjgx-1.jpg); background-position:top center; background-repeat:no-repeat; padding:260px 0px 10px 0px; border:1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size:12px; color:#FFBF00; letter-spacing:.4px; word-spacing:.3px; line-height:16px; width:400px; text-align:justify; } .terraheat-border {width:402px; border:1px solid #000000; margin:0px auto; } .terraheat .ft-separator{width:250px; border-bottom:1px dotted #A67C15; margin:0px auto;} </style> [/html] - Augustus - 02-01-2012 [html] OOC Never fear, Auggie's here! xD Word Count → 787 The first light had not even graced the world when the black and white hued Epsilon rose to greet the day. He was careful, as always, not to disturb his pack mates as they slumbered and soon exited the yawning mouth of the communal den. He inhaled a deep gust of the chilly winter air and saw immediately to his duty. Strolling in an easy gate towards the west he stopped himself at a brisk stream and drank deeply to build his reserve. When he was finished his belly was swollen with water and he was licking the straying drops from his black lips. He was off in a moment, a flash of black and white headed for the borders as he did every morning. It gave him a sense of purpose to do so, made him feel that he was a valuable member to his new pack, and family. He would defend them from any danger that came to call, no matter how great or small the threat, he was the one to deal with it. It was one of his duties now, no longer just an idle pastime.
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Let the night take you away
.terraheat .ft-ooc {font-style:italic;} .terraheat-header {font-size:20px; text-align:right; padding:10px 20px; font-family:"MONOTYPE CORSIVA", sans-serif; color:#DF0101; text-shadow:#4C2D11 0px 0px 5px;} .terraheat p {padding:3px 20px 3px 20px; margin:0px; text-indent:35px;} .terraheat b {color:#DF0101; letter-spacing:-.2px;} .terraheat {background-color:#000000; background-image:url(http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc3 ... mjgx-1.jpg); background-position:top center; background-repeat:no-repeat; padding:260px 0px 10px 0px; border:1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size:12px; color:#FFBF00; letter-spacing:.4px; word-spacing:.3px; line-height:16px; width:400px; text-align:justify; } .terraheat-border {width:402px; border:1px solid #000000; margin:0px auto; } .terraheat .ft-separator{width:250px; border-bottom:1px dotted #A67C15; margin:0px auto;} </style> [/html] - Augustus - 02-02-2012 [html] OOC I seem to be in excess of muse, don't feel obligated to read the whole thing. Word Count → 808 The pup was cowering and stank of her fear. Augustus noted that, but was relieved to some extent that she had found Terra first, not someone less friendly. With Inferni so close it was crucial to keep well within the borders, especially a pup. He gazed down at her auburn frame with his paws on either side of her, acting on instinct. It was a new feeling for Augustus. He had risen to the task of protecting Titania when they met the stranger, his new brother, Jiva, but this. This was different. This was no full grown wolf, capable of defending itself, this was nothing more than a child, and a young one at that, prey to some creatures. And her delicate little life was in his paws. The compelling urge to lick the young ones face and body washed over him and he found himself bathing her with his warm tongue, comforting her in one of the few ways he knew how. After all words were wind, and puppies needed more physical reassurances than an adult wolf.
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Let the night take you away
.terraheat .ft-ooc {font-style:italic;} .terraheat-header {font-size:20px; text-align:right; padding:10px 20px; font-family:"MONOTYPE CORSIVA", sans-serif; color:#DF0101; text-shadow:#4C2D11 0px 0px 5px;} .terraheat p {padding:3px 20px 3px 20px; margin:0px; text-indent:35px;} .terraheat b {color:#DF0101; letter-spacing:-.2px;} .terraheat {background-color:#000000; background-image:url(http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc3 ... mjgx-1.jpg); background-position:top center; background-repeat:no-repeat; padding:260px 0px 10px 0px; border:1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size:12px; color:#FFBF00; letter-spacing:.4px; word-spacing:.3px; line-height:16px; width:400px; text-align:justify; } .terraheat-border {width:402px; border:1px solid #000000; margin:0px auto; } .terraheat .ft-separator{width:250px; border-bottom:1px dotted #A67C15; margin:0px auto;} </style> [/html] - Augustus - 02-06-2012 [html] OOC Sorry for the shortness, can't focus today. Word Count → 266 He watched her carefully, noting the tension in her stance, and replying with his own stiff-legged posture. If she tried anything, he’d be ready for it. Instead, she quickly relaxed and cocked her head at him, but then things turned for the worse. She lowered herself, not in submission but in shame and his eyes sought her own desperately. He was failing, her bitter words echoing in his head. That wasn’t what he meant at all. He wasn’t turning against her, he was just warning her, for her own sake. If Zalen had been here, things might have been far worse. Couldn’t she see, he was protecting her! He was at a loss, standing there, jaw dropping to gape at her as he struggled for words. He didn’t see how he could make her understand. When she turned to address the puppy he stood stiff as a board, gazing at the small creature, then back to Terra. She caught his eye then. He closed his jaws and nodded solemnly.
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Let the night take you away
.terraheat .ft-ooc {font-style:italic;} .terraheat-header {font-size:20px; text-align:right; padding:10px 20px; font-family:"MONOTYPE CORSIVA", sans-serif; color:#DF0101; text-shadow:#4C2D11 0px 0px 5px;} .terraheat p {padding:3px 20px 3px 20px; margin:0px; text-indent:35px;} .terraheat b {color:#DF0101; letter-spacing:-.2px;} .terraheat {background-color:#000000; background-image:url(http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc3 ... mjgx-1.jpg); background-position:top center; background-repeat:no-repeat; padding:260px 0px 10px 0px; border:1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size:12px; color:#FFBF00; letter-spacing:.4px; word-spacing:.3px; line-height:16px; width:400px; text-align:justify; } .terraheat-border {width:402px; border:1px solid #000000; margin:0px auto; } .terraheat .ft-separator{width:250px; border-bottom:1px dotted #A67C15; margin:0px auto;} </style> [/html] - Augustus - 02-07-2012 [html] OOC Word Count → 383 It was a steely, robotic movement when he turned his back on Terra, but he felt there was nothing more he could do. With the pup safely in his jaws he walked slower than he would have normally, to make the ride smoother for the little one. He was soon greeted by the scents of the border, Zalen, Titania, Soran, each whispered and he let it cross beneath his paws without another thought. When they were safely within New Dawn he turned his head to look back, just in case Terra had chosen to follow after all. He saw and smelled nothing and were the pup not in his mouth he would have sighed. Instead he halted and lowered the whelp gently to the ground, releasing his grip on her scruff. Once she was safely grounded again he turned his yellow eyes on her, trying to keep his thoughts at bay. He bent his attentions to the task at hand, his jaws opening once, but closing again as he sought the words to say.
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It took her a moment to steady herself after being limp throughout the journey. Unsteady on her paws she took a seat and looked up at Augustus as he tried to find the words to scold her. She answered accordingly when he asked for her name, giving him just simple, "Holly.", before letting him continue. Her ears lowered as his rose and her front legs buckled so that she cowered beneath him. At the word 'killed' she visibly flinched, closing her eyes until she flinched again at the word coyotes. Were they really so close to the coyotes that ones would turn up just outside their borders? She had been told she woul be safe from them here and yet she had just run into one. Granted, she had been safe and Augustus had come right to her rescue. She had thought there was nothing to fear as long as she stayed here with New Dawn. She opened her eyes at the mention of Deuce and looked up at him. She nodded her head solemly. Yes, she understood. It wasn't as safe here as she had been led to believe and she needed to stay near those who could protect her. However kind the coyote she just meant had been they were still dangerous and they were close. It was her fault they had been fighting and now she was getting scolded for causing the coyote to come so close to the pack. "I.. I sorry." She whimpered softly and hung her head in shame. She had just been accepted into the pack and already her family was angry with her. She just wasn't good enough. She hadn't been good enough for her mama either and out of all the siblings she was the one who got scolded most often. She didn't realize that was because she was the one who pushed the boundaries the most often. It didn't even cross her mind. Word Count → 338 <style type="text/css"> .greenholly b {font-weight:bold; color:#97aa84; text-shadow:#18210d 0px 0px 1px; letter-spacing:1px;} .greenholly p {padding:5px 15px; margin:0;} .greenholly {margin:0px auto; width:500px; background-color:#4e5d2e; background-image:url(http://i.imgur.com/rl3YM.png); background-position:top center; background-repeat:no-repeat; border:2px solid #18210d; padding: 475px 0px 5px 0px; font-family:verdana, sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#18210d; line-height:16px; text-align:justify; border-radius:10px;} .greenholly .wordcount {color:#97aa84; letter-spacing:0px; font-size:11px; font-weight:bold; border-top:2px dashed #18210d; text-transform:uppercase; margin:10px 0px; text-align:center; text-shadow:#18210d 0px 0px 1px;} .greenholly .ooc {font-size:10px; color:#97aa84; font-family:verdana; text-align:center;} </style>[/html] - Augustus - 02-09-2012 [html] OOC Word Count → 395 His eyes were on the pup, searching for any glimpse of understanding. Her name was Holly he found out and he nodded slightly. Good. He’d be spared the embarrassment of simply calling her ‘the whelp.’ The man wasn’t well versed in pup-rearing and let his gaze wander awkwardly. She cowered beneath him and he aimed a rough nudge at her. She twitched strangely and he gazed at her quizzically. He watched her hang her head and his brows furrowed notably. "No, no…It’s okay…Just…don’t do it again.” He offered hastily. She looked a sad little thing and he started to panic. His pleading eyes beseeched the den entrance, looking for somebody anybody to take the pup from him, deal with her in the proper way. He feared he’d gone to far. “Cheer up, okay.” He urged forcing an awkward half-smile onto his muzzle, hoping to lighten her mood.
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