First Light

Oak · 08-28-2010, 10:54 PM

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They can go to the ocean together! 300+

When he awoke, he had a strange feeling, as if he had been dreaming of something fantastic. Hard has he tried to remember the dream, he couldn't seem to pick up even one of the pieces, for they were hidden deep within his subconscious. Unaware of the workings of the mind, he simply sighed his frustration and rolled of the bundled blankets, heading out of his and his family's sleeping room where he could peer out the windows. The Manor was filled with only dim light, puzzling him. Where was the light of the morning sun? When at last his deep blue eyes gazed up and through the window, he understood, for the sky was half-lit, a mute gray blue. It was still early.

He was no longer cautious of wandering away from his mother, now with almost three months to his life. Wihtout fear, he wandered out the front door and onto the porch, looking up into the vast sky to see that the sun was just peeking above the horizon, returning to his world from wherever it went during the darkness of night. Oak was unsure of what to do. No one else was awake, so he had limited options. He gazed across the long grasses of the Manor's front yard, eerily swaying in a morning breeze. Suddenly, a stronger wind began to blow from the East, bringing to his nose the smell of salt and water. The grass hissed in this new wind of the ocean, like a vast sea itself with its rippling green waves. It gave him an idea.

Smiling excitedly, he made his decision, bouncing down the worn, well-trodden front steps and into the grass. Then, the rust-furred boy ran into the wind, giggling, relishing his freedom to do as he pleased (if only for a few hours). He crossed the lands, following the saline smell of the ocean.

Denali Reitzer · 08-29-2010, 01:00 PM

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WC: 312 (3 Points) OOC: hehehe ^^

Denali had felt so stuffy in the room with his sleeping mates that he couldn’t get back to sleep when he heard the wind whistle through the cracks overhead. It had scared him, but only for a second, he’d found himself on the cool ground under the mansion’s porch. He was dozing off when he heard a clatter of paws and claws on the porch as something small ran down it. He looked and heard laughing and saw a very light grey pup running into the grass, his curiousity was now peeked and he pulled himself from under the porch, shook him from any debris and ran after the pup. He was learning social interactions and know just about every puppy in the pack liked to play, and he was sure this one wanted play too! He smelled like Alder and Cypress, so this was probably another sibling of theirs. He followed trying to sneak and be as quiet as he could to see what this pup was up to, and see if he’d ever be a good hunter. But all of his quietness was destroyed by a stupid stick. It snapped right under his feet and it made him jump because he’d been so quiet. Well he ruined that, and he didn’t get to see where this pup was going.

oops

He said sheepishly, and now finally thought if the puppy even wanted to be followed, he’d be angry if he didn’t but Denali wanted to make it as he was playing and he picked up the broken stick and bent down. His but was up in the air and it was wiggling as he wagged his tail. He thought it was a good ploy at least. He wasn’t as shy as he’d been when he first came here, and he didn’t feel he should be so shy around another puppy.

Oak · 09-03-2010, 03:01 AM

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Oak had not covered much ground before he was interrupted by the sound of a snapping twig. His cobalt eyes flew wide, reaching a ridiculously full diameter. He wheeled around with a swish of the grass against his fur. There, muttering at his mistake, was another small boy, his fur pale shades of gray and his eyes a warm brown. Oak had seen him before (his smell was familiar, too), but they had never spoken or played. Though slightly disgruntled by being followed, the wine stained boy was excited to finally meet the pup face-to-face, and could harbor no irritation towards him.

Stick in mouth, the stranger poised himself to suggest play, rump and tail in the air. Oak was pitched into indecision, remembering the alluring smell of the ocean. In the end, he couldn't resist the other child's advances. He yearned for new experience, and so far he shared play time with Alder and Cypress only. After a few seconds, Oak was grinning and thundering a ferocious growl. He grabbed one end of the stick between his jaws, sinking his front paws and chest to the ground to anchor himself. Still snarling, he tugged at the stick with all his might, struggling to make it his own.

Denali Reitzer · 09-04-2010, 08:07 AM

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ooccgoodnessss

He was ecstatic when the puppy decided it was a good idea to play. He loved him already… well more like liked. But he pulled on the stick with the acceptance of play, and being the older of the two he had the advantage, he was giving a little growl of excitement as he pulled on the stick and suddenly it snapped and he went backwards n his rump. The stick had snapped with all the stress the puppies were doing, He got up and dropped the stick.

That was fun! I’m Denali, where was you going?

He asked excitedly, wagging his tai, he knew the puppy had a destination and now that he seemed to forget about it Denali really wanted to know. He was following him for a reason, the stick play was just a ploy but now they were friends he didn’t care about how blunt he was being.

Oak · 10-03-2010, 06:23 PM

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Hi, I'm Killi and I totally forgot about this thread.

Their game was long and difficult. Each pup had his own advantage: Denali his age and Oak his sturdy, thick puppy build. The result of the strong opposing forces turned out to be a broken stick. The wood was extremely weak in comparison with the power of the boy pups' jaws, snapping cleanly into two. His half still in his mouth, Oak tumbled backwards, landing roughly on his belly. As the dust cleared, he could see that Denali had fallen as well and began to snicker with abandon.

He got to his feet, dropping the stick without a moments regret. His tail was wagging as the other spoke, introducing himself and asking where Oak had been headed. The rust furred boy was secretly glad Denali had noticed that he was going somewhere specifically, thinking that it was nice of him to ask as well. My name's Oak, he returned, nodding seriously in confirmation. I'm goin' to the beach. Wanna come with? It'll be an adventure... he added the last bit as bait, hoping the prospect of adventure would excite Denali as much as it did him. The sapling sincerely hoped Denali would go with — already, he liked the older pup very much. The ocean seemed to beckon him even more loudly now that he might have company.

Denali Reitzer · 10-10-2010, 08:06 PM

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OOC: omg sorry I didn’t see you posted here, and again for the crap post ; ;

He was so glad that the other wanted to play although after the stick broke it was over, though the pup who was named Oak told him what he was up to and offered him to join in. Of course he didn’t need the adventure part he’d have done it anyway, he didn’t like the freezing cold water, but he did like the sand that he could play in.

Oh can I really? I’d love to come!

He said excitedly as he jumped up and wagged his tail vigorously, he already liked Oak, he’d been willing to play from the start, it was great! He was loving his time here and he couldn’t imagine leaving again.

Y-you know they grow better in the gwound!

he said in his braves t puppy voice, letting her know she was doing it all wrong.

Oak · 10-14-2010, 11:13 PM

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Your post was fine! Big Grin

This would be Oak's first big adventure. The whole world awaited discovery, promising him many adventures in the future — but that did not make this one any less special. From his earliest memory, Oak had an innate longing to see as much of the world as he could, for it was such a vast place full of immeasurable mystery. It was almost too much for the boy to fathom. Always would he be wide-eyed and eager, though, so that the immensity of the world did not discourage him.

Today was a great start. A shrill, excited yip escaped his lips with Denali's agreement to go with him to the oceanside. He leaped straight off the ground and hit earth again with a dull thud. Yeah, c'mon, let's go to the seashore! Bumping his moist little nose against the other pup's, Oak giggled and burst off in the direction from which drifted the soft rush of waves upon sand. He started off running, but soon his heart began to beat too fast and he was out of breath. The rust-furred child glanced over his shoulder to see if his friend was close behind.

Denali Reitzer · 10-17-2010, 08:02 AM

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Oaks excitement became Denali’s excitement. He was so ready to play! The pups bumped noses and Oak went tearing out through the grasses. Denali was right behind him. It was so hard to keep track of Oak though, he looked exactly like everything around him, but Denali was able to keep him pinpointed and he ran with his new friend. His own breath being taken away from the exhilarated run. He slowed when oak did and soon found himself near the shore. He could smell the salt of the sea and the sand was lighter grey than what he’d run on. It was such a great day. He trotted up next to his friend but wouldn’t go past him. This was mostly Oaks adventure. Denali was here to make it more fun!

Oak · 10-23-2010, 02:25 PM

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whee!

Oak had gotten a little ahead of himself, too excited to finally witness the ocean. He was happy to see Denali right behind him and decided that he would not run quite so fast from now on. To Oak, this was Denali's adventure as much as it was his. They should get to the ocean together, not one leading the other.

The smell of the ocean was strong in his nose, a fresh and salty aroma. His paws touched soft sand, and he found it to be the most comfortable thing he had ever walked upon. Feel the sand! he cheered, spanking his front paws exuberantly in the grainy substance and watching small swirls of it burst into the air. Once he had admired the sand enough to suit himself, Oak's attention was ceased by the even greater spectacle ahead. It was the sea. Forever beyond it lay, a span of water broken not by land on the horizon, but by the sky itself. Oak turned wide-eyed and gazed wonderingly at his agouti friend.

Denali Reitzer · 10-24-2010, 09:45 AM

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ooccgoodnessss

Denali stopped with Oak and saw not for the first time the sand that was where you could always find the ocean. He had been there a few times before, but not this particular beach, each one had its own beauty. He smiled and stepped into the sand himself when Oak persuaded him. He felt the sand sift through his puppy paws, and laughed. It was still always something to laugh about when something like this happened. It ticked him. He looked over at the ever familiar, yet no less beautiful sea. He was in awe of it, as it could touch the sky, and he couldn’t. he looked over to Oak who was transfixed at the sight of the ocean and all its wonders.

it’s beautiful huh? I think it’s the best. Wanna go swimming?!

Denali asked his butt swaying with his tail as he was just that excited.

Oak · 11-04-2010, 08:36 PM

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The beige sand, the yawning blue sky and the everlasting gray-blue ocean were almost too much for the young boy to process. He had never seen anything so spectacular in his entire life, and he almost couldn't believe that such magnificence existed it the world. It was just so exciting. He was shivering with the urge to stretch his legs into uncontrolled speeds and to race everywhere at once until his body collapsed. It was good that Denali was here with him to absorb some of his wonderment, otherwise he would have been all over the place.

So bootiful, he agreed, happy that he had the other child to share the thrill of the sea with. SWIMMING? Yes, let's go! the sapling nearly shouted, reaching towards Denali and grabbing his cheek playfully in his jaws. He faced the ocean and with a boyish giggle, bounded through the sand as fast as his fat legs would carry him. His tongue flew from his mouth and dangled out of the side of it. He couldn't wait to feel the water on his skin, to take the ocean head-on.

Denali Reitzer · 11-06-2010, 12:23 PM

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OOC: blah gotta try to get more into my posts >.< don’t wanna make htem a book just feel they are a bit short ; ;

Denali couldn’t help but feel the excitement from Oak, it was as though it was transferring like a contagious disease, except this was much better. He felt the playful pull and ran after Oak to the churning water, he loved swimming though he’d never liked how cold it was, but it was tolerable now, and he could enjoy it after a while, and he slowed a little, as he got near the tide, and let the water pull at him before he jumped entirely in. He laughed loving the smell of the salt on his fur, just not in his mouth or eyes!

See!! Isn’t this nice?

He didn’t go out too far because he knew it would make the adults worry, even if they weren’t anywhere near them, he hated having someone worry over him, but he could feel the ocean calling him to move further and further into sea, but he knew better. He liked land a little more than living in the water.

Oak · 11-12-2010, 03:56 PM

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I know what you mean. I've been trying to do the same. Tongue "Showr" means "shore," lol.

The water hit him like a slap. Barreling into the ocean with abandon, he hadn't anticipated that the chilly temperature would hit him as it did, such a vast contrast from the muggy summer air. The water went up his nostrils, evoking an unpleasant, prickling feeling all the way up his snout. He surfaced with a gasp for air and sneezed extravagantly. Swimming was a sport he had never practised before, as Mother had warned him and his brothers at an early age that water could be a severe hazard. He was old enough now to conquer the sea, and as he paddled awkwardly he relished the feeling of accomplishment.

At last he got the gist of how to move his feet and body in the water. Looking around, he couldn't see where his companion had gone. He let the waves carry him back to where he could stand upright and spotted Denali nearby. Oak entered the ocean again, this time more slowly, before swimming toward his friend. Yous a good swimmer! he yelled above the roar of the crashing waves. He wondered if Denali had ever been in the water before, for he really was paddling around like a pro. Wanna race to the showr? Oak was always game for a game.

Denali Reitzer · 11-14-2010, 12:22 PM

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WC: 406 (3 Points) OOC: Hehehe don’t worry he’s too curious to run, and he won’t like try to chase her off Big Grin

Denali wasn’t paying much attention to his new friend as he had to keep concentrating on swimming. He loved it but it was lots of work, so when Oak swam over to him and said they should head to shore, Denali was all for it, and started out that way. He paddled his way when there wasn’t a wave coming and laughed as the waves pushed him, though he got salt in his mouth in the process as he was pushed under water a few times, then he made It safely to shore and ran from the water shaking it off a little. Giggling as he bounded through the sand, that now started clinging to his paws legs and belly.

I had practice, lots of it, I use to swim in tha river where I use to live all the time.

Denali said, the wound of losing his parents was still fresh but he was not hurting as bad as he had a while ago, it was seeming like nothing but a bad dream now. He sat on his rump panting a little, the swimming did take a lot out of him, but he was not ready to give up playing just yet.

Oak · 11-25-2010, 04:36 PM

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Close soon? <3

Being in the water was such a strange thing. Unlike the air that surrounded his body at any other time, the ocean had a force that was difficult to fight against. His limbs felt like lead as he maneuvered through the water. He was not used to such exercise, and he breathed hard as he raced both Denali and the waves back to shore. The sapling had the same difficulty as his esteemed colleague with keeping his head above the surface, several times choking on salty water and feeling his sinuses prickle as it rushed into his nostrils.

After a hard struggle, they were finally on the sand again. Oak coughed up water and sneezed mightily, taking a deep breath when he was through. The sand was sticking to his fur and paws. It wouldn't have bothered him were it not so itchy. As Denali spoke, Oak flopped down on his rump, eyes at half-mast as the wonderful sun chased the cold of the ocean from his body. Tha's why yous a lot better swimmer than me, he panted, smiling. This is the first time I ever swimmed. Oak turned around the face the ocean, its waves gaping at him like the jaws of a docile beast. The sea was still beautiful, but he was a land-wolf, glad to be out of its grasp. Only a few moments in the water, and he was all done with it. He just wanted to look at it now and to sun himself dry on the beach.

Denali Reitzer · 11-26-2010, 10:17 AM

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OOC: yeah I think it would be a good idea :3

Denali had to catch his own breath but he could see that Oak had a harder time getting out than Denali had, the poor thing had water everywhere even his nose, but he lost thought in feeling sorry for the puppy when he gave Denali a great comment. Denali smiled and puffed his chest out.

Yeah but ta river is not like tha ocean, it’s calm.

He had to admit. Though he couldn’t imagine that this was the other puppies first time, but he didn’t wanna make a big deal out of it, he wanted to dry up so the sand would stop sticking on him. He didn’t like it at all, maybe he’d find the moat and dip in that, it didn’t have lots of sand around it like the ocean did.

Oak · 12-05-2010, 11:29 PM

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This was a fun thread!

River or ocean, swimming remained a difficult feat in Oak's eyes, and those who mastered it deserved admiration. Yea, but still, he said uselessly, that infallible grin still on his face. I wanna be a good swimmer like you, sometime, he stated. The sun was warming him quickly, and he involuntarily shook himself all over, sending sand and salt flying in the process. Now that he was nice and warm, the energy he had expended swimming returned full-force, and he was ready for something new.

We could go to the lake, da water's calmer, and you teach me some he suggested. Really, he was simply itching to run, and he wanted a definite destination such as Rabbit Lake. Whether they actually went swimming again or not was irrelevant to him. For sure, however, there was still much fun to be had with this Denali pup. Oak really liked him, already considering him a great friend.

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