Somebody Save Me

Wretch D'Angelo · 07-27-2012, 12:05 PM

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Joining with her NPC Gideon Stormbringer :3

Their days of travelling seemed to have melted all together in her mind. They'd been travelling (by ship or by horse and wagon) for around two months now. It had been incredibly difficult to find anyone who was going west over to what some had referred to as "That uncivilized chunk of land o'er the sea", and when they had it hadn't landed them anywhere near Nova Scotia. And so the two began travelling by horse and wagon, Wretch atop a coal-black horse of the Danish Warmblood variety that had been gifted to her and Gideon when they'd stated their intentions to leave. Gideon rode in the wagon behind, his injuries having prevented him from being able to walk or run alongside the horse that they'd been provided. He walked with a limp, and long distances strained the muscles in his legs and made him quite sore these days.

It had been a long time since she had seen this place, but Wretch still remembered bits and pieces of it. She had gone back to where Ichika had once been and had been shocked to discover that it was no longer there. Nothing left but old, stale scents and a few loners picking over what remained of the skeletal cities that she had lived in as a pup with Saul, Gideon, Nayru, and Gideon's son and daughter. Gideon had told her of a canine who'd left before them to find Saul and the rest of the family in 'Souls...had she managed to figure out where they were? Or had she come across this scene and then moved on without having located them?

They left Ichika's old land and headed due west. The pair skirted around another pack that smelled quite odd to their noses (and not at all like Saul or anyone recognizable to them) and stopped for the night a few miles away from that pack. Once morning struck, they were off again. The wagon served as a covered sleeping place, protecting them from the elements and allowing some semblance of security. They'd nearly been raided twice now, but Gideon and Wretch had managed to scare the bandits off both times using a slingshot and long spear that they carried with them for protection.

Wretch bit nervously at her claws as they approached another pack territory. This one smelled quite different than anything they had come across thus far...a mixture of both familiar and unfamiliar scents. She turned back, coughing for a moment before she could get any words out. Gideon. I think we're close. The pair stopped at a respectful distance, and Wretch dismounted from Tyr and came around to help her uncle out of the wagon. He stumbled momentarily before getting his footage again. It was obvious the the rode had worn the two out; their fur was unkept and dusty, their expressions grim and quiet as they moved to unhitch Tyr so that he could graze while they waited.

The short hybrid girl scratched at one of her ears for a moment before choosing to make the call. Her howl wasn't as much of a howl as it was a series of long yips and barks, her own unique style. Afterward she sat down next to the tree they had parked their wagon beneath, trying to relax. There were a few things about her that had changed since she had been in Nova Scotia last. She had been mistreated by the Dawnrunners and it showed in the new scars that she carried along her back and across the corner of her right eye. She'd been beaten badly, fur still missing in a few spots where it had refused to grow back over the gashes that had been made in her back. And then there were her injuries from the battle, a rip in her left ear and broken ribs that had made the tilt of the boat and jostle of the horse's gait nearly unbearable at times. They were supposedly healed, but still ached fairly often when she was jostled or moved a certain way. Her blue eyes still looked the same as ever, though, clear and as bright as the cloud-swept sky above. Saul would recognize her. He had to, right?

Ezra Rosen · 07-27-2012, 08:29 PM

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D’awww, Wretch’s new avatar is super cute!

Since Colibri’s attack, Ezra had become even more aloof. From his pack He chose to patrol the borders, alone, instead of doing other communal pack things. He got no solace out of the activity, however, and had recently fallen into an even deeper depression despite recently talking to Lilin about old times. Something had changed and broken within him, and there was nothing the hybrid could do about it. Ezra wasn’t sure how to either forget about the black cloud hanging over his head or get his mind stuck out of the past. He was a walking cliché; he had told Coli that this was a place for new beginnings but the bitter Hollr didn’t take his own advice.

Despite Ezra’s discovery of his arthritic joints in the past few days, he kept walking the borders. Today was at the pace his paws wanted him to go, which was slow. The Hollr cursed the dog in him, for the line of huskies he came from were all inbred and most likely the cause of his pain. He still carried on, though, and was glad he did when the call reached his ears. He could recognize that voice anywhere; why was she at the borders?

Ezra set off like a bullet in the direction of the noise, a small smile forming over his previous scowl. He had saved Wretch from a horrible situation not too long ago, so the man was pleased as punch to hear from her again. After some time the mammoth reached the silver woman, and he let out a happy bark. Wretch! The hybrid called out as he left the thick of the forest to race to her side. Not in any trouble again are you? Ezra said, chuckling. Oh, what a wonderful surprise!

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Saul Stormbringer · 07-28-2012, 10:42 AM

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lalala, i love when timelines overlap!

Saul Chibi is by Requiem!

Lilin had finally moved in and Saul couldn't be more happy. He'd been concerned, however, about her health. The move had been, no doubt, a tiring exercise, but his mate had been exhausted when they'd finally finished carting over her belongings. More to the point, she'd been ravenously hungry, a trait Lilin usually did no possess, or at least hid it well. She was usually a delicate eater, but he'd watched her rip into the meat with avengence. It had made him chuckle at the time, thinking it was good to see her eat, but he'd had time to consider her behaviour and he was worried. He hoped that she was okay, that nothing had happened to her.

His internal worryings had taken him out to the stables, where he'd been spending a bit more time recently. With Mai's absence, Grace had traded her for a kitten he thought, the horses were more relaxed. Artan's absence was hardly acknowledged- it seemed Hermes was more than happy to have his mare back to himself again. The fact that Maia had returned with two foals in tow hadn't phased the stallion, but he acted with indifference to Helexia and Niernan's colt. It was important to get the foals used to Luperci contact, but he didn't think Teme's filly needed it. She already tried to follow his son around, so he supposed that was a good sign that the two had bonded.

Returning to Jordheim satisfied that the horses were doing alright, Saul made a move to start sweeping the living area floor when a series of barks and yips caught his attention. Confusion was his first emotion, before it clicked into place and he leapt out the door. He would recognise that voice anywhere. Racing towards the borders, he thought about his wayward 'daughter'. Wretch had washed up on Dahlia's shores when she was young and Saul had nursed her back to health. After that, she hadn't been confident enough to meet many others and Saul had become a father figure to the girl... or at least she was a daughter to him.

Green eyes spotted a small gathering and he slowed, taking in the scene before him. Ezra was there, his posture easy and friendly. He supposed it wasn't too far fetched that the husky had met his foster daughter at one point. The large dark horse and the wagon were taken in, before green eyes fell on the tall form of someone he would recognise anywhere, despite the once again battered appeared his brother wore. Gideon? Wretch? Oh thank Odin you're safe. He proclaimed, absently thinking that that was the first time he'd ever outwardly thanked one of the Gods Miskunn and Lilin worshipped. He supposed it was fitting however and he rushed forward to embrace his brother and daughter, unsure of which to wrap up first, instead trying an awkward, three way hug.

Wretch D'Angelo · 07-28-2012, 01:34 PM

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She hadn't known what to expect when she came here. She could smell Saul, but would he be within the packlands? Would he be the one to hear her call and respond to it? Wretch wasn't looking forward to having to converse with a stranger, and bent to her knees to give the gods a quick prayer before returning to her feet to wait. Gideon had been interesting to travel with, to say the least. She called him "old man" more than anything else due to the way that he walked and his general grumpiness. The slightly older canine put up with it for the most part, arguing and bantering with her as often as sun shined. He always had something to say, whether it be about the Dawnrunners (Despicable, mangy mutts who needed to be destroyed), the family, or even occasionally his past. Wretch was not the only one nervous about returning to the normalcy of the life that they had grown up in.

A shout through the brush caught the attention of both canines. Gideon hobbled over to pull his spear from the wagon bed, holding it at his side as he tossed Wretch her slingshot and bag of pebbles. Whoever came to greet them might not be friendly...and they weren't in a position to run away with Tyr still grazing. She closed her eyes for a moment, desperately hoping that her father or another kindhearted canine would come racing through the hole in the surrounding brush. She was surprised when Ezra appeared, the brute who'd helped her in the past in a situation that likely would have meant an end to her if he hadn't shown up. They had both been loners at that time, though, how peculiar that she would see him here now!

He was one of the first familiar things that she had seen in the last few months (besides Gideon), and the fact that he'd come to greet her greatly enhanced her mood and attitude. A large, comical smile lit across her muzzle as he neared, and she reached out to try and hug the giant of a male. Nope, got my Uncle here to protect me now She joked. The grin seemed plastered onto her face. She just couldn't stop smiling! I didn't think you were much of a pack wolf! Seems I was wrong Her tail wagged steadily behind her. It had been so long since she had seen anyone that this was especially moving; she was just so very happy to see him. You're staying here, then? I'm hoping to join up! She shared.

She moved away from Ezra, head snapping to the side as another canine came into view. She wanted to run into his arms but worried that they might collide, and simply stood where she was with her arms open. Gideon turned his muzzle as well, tail thumping against the ground. He was shifted now and had been for the journey, but would likely shift down to protect and follow Wretch if they were allowed admittance. He didn't see any reason why they would be denied, but he could not guess after he had up and disappeared the last time. Saul's scent permeated the air around them as he neared, the same smell that lingered all around the border area. So his brother had been doing well for himself! He'd gotten his own pack and here he was to greet them.

Gideon turned to wrap his arms around both of them for a minute, giving them a tight squeeze before releasing the pair of them. He eyed Ezra a bit nervously now, as he didn't know the male that his niece had so readily approached. Wretch was as flighty as a bird most times and hated being touched without permission, he'd learned. Even if she was about to burn herself or trip, she would prefer to fall than have him try to help. So he was surprised that she'd been the one to initiate contact between herself and the husky. We've come back now, Brother. If you have a place for us...wherever "this" is He didn't even know the name of the place yet, but already accepted that it could be their new home. If it was where his family was, it was home.

Ezra Rosen · 07-28-2012, 09:04 PM

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Honey, James, feel free to skip over me whenever so you can get all joined up faster. ^___^

Ezra was glad that Wretch came straight to him and gave him a small embrace. The secui grinned from ear to ear as he returned the hug as best he could, wrapping one gigantic arm around her. He was pleased to see that she was doing well. And she wanted to join? Even better! Hello, Wretch’s Uncle, I’m Ezra, He said to the other man, giving the man a smile and small nod. I can play nice with others when I want to, Ezra said back to the silvery hybrid. Apparently she could, too.

Ezra, however, was pleased to see Saul had arrived quickly. It seems as if they all knew each other. However, it felt like The Hollr had a piece of information missing. Were they all friends, relatives? You’re a Stormbringer? he said to Wretch, more out of curiosity than anything else. He thought her surname was D’Angelo, but these days you could never know.

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Saul Stormbringer · 07-30-2012, 07:20 AM

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Saul Chibi is by Requiem!

As he'd approached, the short conversation between Ezra and Wretch had been detected only as the thrumming vibration of sound in his ears. He hadn't been able to ascertain what either of them had said, but he supposed he didn't need to know. He'd rushed forward, noting the open arms Wretch had offered him and the thumping of Gideon's tail before he squeezed both of them hard in an embrace. When Gideon had left last time, he really thought he wouldn't see his brother for a long time. His return had seen Wretch's absence and he'd had no idea where she'd gone. He'd learned to live with this fact, despite the wedge of sadness in his heart reserved for his lost parents, wayward siblings and various foster children he'd managed to pick up on the way.

Retreating just a few paces away, Saul glanced back to Ezra and gave the male a smile. He was pleased Ezra was at least taking an interest in patrolling- he'd felt that his friend had been slipping into seclusion far too often to be healthy. Still, the grin on the husky's face was a joy to see and Saul widened his smile to a grin. His brothers words made him look back around and he chuckled softly. Of course the two wouldn't know where this was, he hadn't quite gotten around to introducing the pack. Before he could answer, Ezra's tones made him glance around, realising his question had been aimed at Wretch. It made him pause to consider this- when she'd washed up on Dahlia's shores she'd only just been able to remember her first name. He'd never put any thought into her family name, but had wondered why she'd never taken the Stormbringer name.

I practically raised Wretch since she was a few months old. She washed up on Dahlia's shores, half dead, and she stayed with me until fall last year. Saul explained very briefly- any more information would be Wretch's to tell. He turned back to Gideon, unable to help the grin from his lips. As for your question, brother, these are the borders of Vinátta. There is always a place for you both here. He said, a chuckle escaping him. Of course, there was the question of what they were both doing here and why Gideon and Wretch were injured again. I'm certain there is a very good reason for the two of you once again recovering from wounds... which one of you is going to reveal it? He asked, green eyes dancing with mirth but genuine concern between his brother and foster daughter.

Vinátta · 07-30-2012, 11:37 AM

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Wretch D'Angelo · 08-01-2012, 05:37 PM

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Got your IM yesterday, Honey, about ending this thread early. That works for me, you guys can either end with my post or each post once more if you want? :o But we OOCly assume that Saul showed Wretch to some places, and she chose to sleep in the barn with Tyr that night and chose something the next day.

Wretch had struggled greatly with self-identity and self-esteem during her adolescent years, and still did to some extent. She had gone through a lot in her short lifetime and was stronger because of those lessons that she had learned (sometimes the hard way), and her experiences had left an impression on her. She had met Eris out by the Salsola pack and had gotten the chance to speak with her shortly, and even that had affected the girl. She'd had no real friends at that time after Saul had left Ichika, and hadn't had anywhere to go for advice or support after the event. In time, she had realized that there were some things that one could not worry about...and that it wasn't who your parent was, but who you held in the most regard...the one who'd helped you the most. It didn't have to be about blood. Nonetheless, she realized that her blood was of the D'Angelos and had kept that surname out of respect for the family. One could not change who they were or how they were born, just how their life would turn out from there on out.

He's the only father I know She said in agreement with Saul's explanation. She didn't mind the questions, really; though that part of her life was a little sensitive to talk about due to the trauma that Saul'd had to fix in her, she'd long accepted her adoption and wasn't ashamed to consider another wolf family. Gideon cleared his throat to speak up next, his turquoise eyes resting on Ezra. An' I've always been her protector as well. Not much of one these days, but I'm working on getting back into good shape That would be his goal, to become a contributing member to the pack...one respected by Saul and the other canines here. Name has a certain ring to it...I like it.

Would you want to walk back with us, then, Ezra? Wretch asked as Saul voiced his approval of their acceptance into the pack. She reached for Tyr's bridle, walking him back to the wagon so that Gideon could help them get the horse hitched back up. It took the curly-haired hybrid a few tries to get up onto the tall horse, but she managed. Well, father... She started. They're mainly from the Dawnrunners. I got ambushed and taken in as a prisoner, and Gideon came in an' busted me out. We got scraped up pretty bad, but we're still all in one piece For the most part, anyway. Wretch looked out over the countryside as they started their journey into her father's pack. She looked eagerly over to Ezra, trying to catch his eye as her muzzle formed into a wide grin. She was finally home for good!

Saul Stormbringer · 08-06-2012, 11:12 AM

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massive amount of PPing here, but I just wanted to finish this up again and archive it!

Saul Chibi is by Requiem!

While there was certainly a matter of fact way with which Wretch agreed with his own assessment, Saul couldn't quite help the glow of pride he felt for his almost daughter. She might not be related to him by blood but he'd been there for her through her life. If there was one thing the male regretted more than anything it had been leaving her alone in Ichika. Gideon had gone and Siku had left of her own accord, but he'd been unable to really let either of them go. His wanderings had meant Wretch's abandonment in Ichika and by the time he'd returned home, he'd missed his daughters departure by just a few days. He thought of everything they didn't know about, his mateship to Lilin, how they'd founded Vinátta. The glaringly obvious one was the fact that Gideon didn't know he was an Uncle, Wretch didn't know she had a step brother of sorts. He thought about Temeraire now, on the cusp of breaking free from everything that had ever tied him down. With a sigh, he turned back to see Wretch and Gideon preparing the dark draft horse, attaching him to the wagon before Wretch swung up and settled onto the horses back.

Gideon's comment had been taken with a soft snort and a shake of the Virdings head- they'd never been able to keep out of trouble, either of them. Well, perhaps with the protection of a strong pack will keep you both out of trouble? He questioned, looking between the pair as Wretch turned to Ezra and requested the male accompany them back to Jordheim. He gave his friend an encouraging smile and a nod, before Wretch's reply and he was shocked to hear that she'd been prey to the Dawnrunners. Miskunn warned us about their plans... I didn't think you'd be pulled into it.... He confessed, before looking across to Gideon, gratitude clear on his face. Thank you for rescuing her. He spoke quietly, clapping his brother softly on the shoulder as they turned back towards Vinátta and towards Jordheim. Their journey was filled with small bits of conversation- Wretch filled him in on what had happened and he briefly wondered why this wasn't mentioned when Miskunn had first found them back in Amherst.

As they approached Jordheim, Saul grew a little nervous as to what they would think about his mateship to Lilin- he wasn't certain they would know of their relation to one another. Ducking into the house, Saul returned moments later with two packages. Handing one to Wretch and the other to Gideon, he allowed a peaceful smile to wash over his lips. Both contained a bottle of wine, a hunting knife, a dagger and the customary Frithr necklace. Where Wretch's held a fox pelt and a few rabbit pelts, Gideon's held an elk pelt as well as the deer skin that held both bundles together. Welcome to Vinátta, you're welcome to choose a residence in Jordheim, or anywhere in Vinátta is yours to stay in. He said, giving both a smile before allowing them to wander away to explore their new home.

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