Down, down, down

Viking Sigurdr · 03-05-2011, 04:22 PM

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This thread will be terrifyingly cute XD. +5

Giant steps made the earth tremble, giving notice to any and all surrounding the enclosed forest that cold afternoon of the beast's thundering approach. They were not rushed steps, they only matched the heavy-set body that they carried. Braided locks atop bone-washed fur swayed loosely from the creature's toned back, seemingly bunched up and tense even when alone. The extension of the giant's arm shone in the dappled sunlight, though slightly diffused for the weapon's age. Expression was vacant on the off-white face of the male, who found himself only wanting the company of himself and his axe the last few days.

The pack Viking now belonged to had slightly confused the warrior's way of thinking. Of course, his lifestyle of blood, sweat, and training never ceased. The sparring partner he met, Theodore as he was called, was now a leader - a king. The queen, his queen, never changed, however. The storm that violently wrecked the mountains, and everywhere else, had the queen barking orders to each of her wolves. King obeyed willingly, but the snow hindered the giant from practicing an art he was born into - and would one day fall to.

Torn ear flicked once atop King's head, to the muted sounds of something.. squeaky. Large eyebrows furrowed, making the small warrior tattoo - the brand - on his forehead bunch up in the process. Lifting his loosely swinging axe with ease, he hefted it over his right shoulder, gripping the end loosely. Again Viking waited, until he heard the squeaking again, followed by what sounded like light words on the breeze. Heavy steps followed the calls, almost taking large strides across the ground to cover more distance.

Large, empty hand scattered away brush, the sounds becoming clearer into his scarred ears. Hardened face found themselves staring into a hole, and the noise was directed from within. With a silent confidence, Viking braced himself as he stepped closer to inspect, idly gripping the handle of his weapon. Peering down, he saw a small, furry pup, who had somehow left the protection of her parents, wandered far into the forest, and fell inside. Ruby eye narrowed slightly at the scene, before looking around to inspect the area. Was this a test? Was there someone merely waiting for the warrior to drop his guard, and then attack?

It was far from the case, but it crossed the giant's mind. King uttered a small grunt, which could have easily sounded like a threatening sound to any young pup. The male exhaled loudly through his nostrils, as if deciding that this was no trick or test. Taking two steps backwards, with both hands Viking took the axe and slammed it down into the grass covered earth, the tip of the axe biting in to the soil with ease. With it out of the way, King turned and looked down again into the hole, as the giant lowered himself onto his knees, one large paw outstretched, to scoop the pup up out of the ground.

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