Towers in the sky, crashing down

Oak · 09-24-2012, 02:19 PM

[html]PACK THREAD!! Secure the Stables, on the 23rd evening time.... pp all of them there

The trees would be bare early this Fall, the winds doing much of the work normally given to gratitude. He was not pleased by the incoming weather; it had lasted a few nights and did not look as if it was about to let up. With concern written on his brow he went to check on his mother and her companion Tayui. After finding the silver woman well, she spoke a concern. His dear mother was scared for Engelmann, the small pony, and he had promised that he would go and check up on him.

Before he could do fullfill his mother's wishes more formal instruction came from their Virding, to secure the horses and the stables. So Oak set out with the rest of the able bodied males.

With his trusted axe strapped to his waist, Oak hurried forward towards the stables. The pony… Oak was sure that he was fine. The beast was slow to be moved by anything. Though, as he thought it over, if the winds grew any worse there would be damage done to the human constructed buildings. He shook off his reluctance and moved swiftly with the group towards the horses’ home and managed to get there without tripping over new fallen branches.

Doors and shutters rattled in the wind, open when Oak assumed they should be shut. Noises could be heard inside, cries of disturbed horses. Oak looked in, and caught the eyes of frightened faces. It would take more then just closed doors to keep them safe. He looked to the others, We’ll need boards and nails. After he spoke Oak retreated to the near by barn, searching for supplies and thankfully finding them. He carried as many pieces of spare wood as he managed over to the stables, and then returned for more. This time with rusty nails and a hammer.

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Temeraire Stormbringer · 09-24-2012, 03:47 PM

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Big Grin D tem's in optime form!

Teme Lupus is by Alaine!

Ink was gone and it was such an unexpected, hurtful thing to do that Temeraire believed he was in shock. He'd never been in shock before and didn't know what it felt like, but he was certainly shocked about his friends departure. He knew, however, that there was little he could have done. When he'd met the boy, he'd been looking for information for his father and he supposed that it was too much like settling down, moving to a pack and setting up roots here. Sura had gone with him it seemed, a loss that Temeraire didn't feel half as bad about as Ink's. Upset as he was, the boy tried not to let it get him down. He never knew, he might be able to find him, or he may see him again some day. Trying to be optimistic, however, had been abandoned in the horrible weather. It had been brewing for days, this storm, and Temeraire had tried his best to remain active in the onslaught of rain.

He'd been to see his new brothers and sister twice already and he had to admit that he liked them. They were quite cute, at only a few days old. Seeing Lilin had, as always, been a little awkward but the boy was used to it by now. Instead, he'd swung by with an offering of rabbits he'd caught that morning and hoped that they would be able to have a civilised conversation. They seemed to have managed it, if even for a few moments, before Teme was off again. Waking this morning he'd notice immediately that the storm was getting worse. The earthen tracks that snaked through Jordheim had turned into sludgy mud slides that he'd taken to on his belly with vigour in the rain. When that had grown old, he'd attempted a bit of a patrol. The wind and rain were too great and he'd returned to Jordheim, spirits dampened.

It was here that his father and Oak had found him and he'd been more than happy to help with the horses. Poor Helexia was likely terrified- she'd never been in a storm before. Come to think of it, neither had Temeraire. The thunder and lightening that cracked through the sky sent a thrill of adrenaline through his body however, instead of scaring him. It was exhilarating and the boy couldn't keep the grin off his face as he moved towards the stables with the group assembled. When they arrived, the horses were already freaking out. The doors and shutters were banging open and closed, creaking a racket to add to the wind, rain and thunder that would become a confusion of sound for their equine companions.

Oak was quick to take control, his order was taken with a nod from the boy. He had the same idea as Oak and followed the red male towards the barn, where there was a few good piles of spare wood that had been kept dry in there. As Oak had done, Temeraire picked up a pile of wood in his arms and half ran back to the stables with wood in tow. It was pouring rain out there, but the horses were terrified. Depositing his load by the window closest to him, Teme moved to try and find a hammer and some nails to help nail down the windows.

Niernan Stormbringer · 09-25-2012, 06:10 AM

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WC:: 227 - Ugh, crappy post. Sorry y'all

Now that Grace and their collection of animals were safely tucked away in the warmth of Saul and Lilin's home he felt happy to go and help out where he was needed. His footpaws slipped in the sludgy mud as he jogged towards the stables, the rain pelting his face. Ciaran yowled quietly to his partner, his distaste for the heavy rain obvious, yet he still wanted to stay with Niernan, not trusting the wolf to be out of his sight. The stable hove into sight and he slowed his pace, recognising the strong caramel and chocolate form of his brother, already working away, the black and white Temeraire and the russet of Oak. He smiled as he moved over to the group, "Ah, apologies for my lateness, Grace problems." He said with a chuckle, shooting a wink his brothers way. Bran sniggered too, knowing well how awkward Nier's mate could be.

After the greetings he settled into the work easily, he placed his satchel down next to Darcy's stall, pulling out the spare nails that he had found lying around his house, and the wooden mallet that had helped him build Grace's bookshelf. He slipped the mallet and nails into a pocket and set about gathering wood to help board up the doors and shutters. Following Teme and Oak and gathering up an armful of rough planks.

Oak · 09-26-2012, 09:00 AM

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The red male let the boards fall to the ground. The weather had gotten unbearable days ago, and now he was more then miserable from being so soaking wet. He was glad to have Temeraire with him, and when the two other male’s appeared to help as well Oak smiled at them. The wolves worked together to begin boarding up the windows, the wind howling around them. Though they were all powerful creatures the wind pushed against them with fury, and Oak found himself shading his eyes against the rain and at every turn on his head.

He looked inside the stables, once more. Oak was not one to know much about horses. He did not own one, and was not much of a rider. In Crimson Dreams all he had cared for was a pony and that was not hard when he was so willing to follow Oak anywhere. Are they all here? He asked the rest of the group while pointing towards the stalls, hoping that they were not missing one. Though Oak did not have his own horse companion did not mean he didn’t understand the importance of the bond that was built between steed and rider, and the value of each horse the pack housed.

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Temeraire Stormbringer · 09-29-2012, 03:41 PM

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yaaay dramallama!

Teme Lupus is by Alaine!

The upset caused by Ink's leaving would have to be pushed from his mind for now. There was work to be done and it certainly needed to be completed swiftly. The wind tugging at his body, wrenching his hair around his face, pushing him back from the stout building were beginning to strengthen, if only slightly. He could feel it, the sting to his eyes when he looked up to hold a board steady for Oak to hammer into place. Niernan and Bran, having arrived not long ago, worked well as a pair together and in otherwise silence aside from the occasional command or check between the quartet they managed to get things into a calmer state of affairs. The windows were boarded shut by the time they stepped back and Oak asked perhaps a fatal question.

Poking his head around the door, Temeraire began to scan the familiar faces. He wasn't aware of all their names, but their faces were familiar. Lulled into a false sense of security by the apparent calmness of the equine's in their stalls, Temeraire was about to leave when the absence of a voice alerted him to a missing creature. Darting back inside, he checked the donkey's stall before concluding that he was in fact not present. Giving a bark of frustration the boy exited the stables and moved towards the trio. The donkey's not in there... he's known to be stubborn and is usually left to come into the stables when he wants to. He explained, knowing that the male wouldn't be made to bed down if he didn't want to.

Having seen no sign of the donkey on their way to and from the barn was a worrying sign, but that didn't mean the creature hadn't headed for the trees for a little more shelter. Quickly relaying his thoughts, Temeraire took off to check the outskirts of the forest close to the lake and stables. Searching was difficult when rain lashed at ones eyes and his own hair slashed across his face in dripping strands. But the dusky grey of the donkey was spotted and Temeraire gave a sharp bark that the others might hopefully hear. Returning the donkey to the stables might be troublesome, but he looked pitiful enough huddled under a mostly-stripped tree anyway so they at least had to try.

Niernan Stormbringer · 10-04-2012, 01:33 PM

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WC:: 359 - Blergh

Niers mane was apparently growing out, he had found this out as the wind took it and whipped it around furiously. His eyes stung from the wailing wind, the thrashing rain and the hair that kept flicking into them. He pushed his hair back with his fingers again, the wetness slicking the black hair between his ears so that it stuck tightly to his head. Bran had looked at him as he had taken his hand away from its job hammering in the nail to hold the plank in place. Nier shot him a crooked grin and returned to thunking the nail with his wooden mallet. As the nail found its home they relaxed, realising that they had finished their side of the stable. They moved around to the front and the big wide doors just in time to hear Oak ask if all the horses were present and correct. He stuck his head around the door, just like Teme, his cerulean eyes flicking around the warm interior. He found Darcy, Helexia, and Hermes easily, he knew that Amaury and Luuk, the rather absent new members kept their horses in their yard so didn't expect to see the equine brothers here. He noticed the brown stallion in a stall that had appeared along with Fritz and Selene, the absence of Jericho and the donkey made obvious. He turned to announce their disappearance but Teme had beat him to it.

He watched, aghast, as Tem ran out into the squall, black fur and white tips quickly vanishing in the gloom. He followed at a jog, just catching his nephews bark. He remained at a jog, not wanting to slip over in these conditions, coming to a halt beside the young Stormbringer. He turned to look at him, "I'll help ya get him in. He should just follow us if we show him we're here." He paused, confused as to why Tem hadn't announced Jerri's absence, "Teme. Jericho's gone too. Has Ink got her with him or should we go looking?" Niernan didn't know of Inks leaving and didn't mean to bring it up with Teme, not knowing of the boys pain.

Oak · 10-15-2012, 11:15 AM

[html] Bran can help Oak perhaps?

Hammering, nailing and making sure that the boards were placed securely were not something that came to the wolf naturally. The four males would have worked more uniformly in a pack hunt rather then in the scattered and hasty boarding of the stables. The weather was a detriment, causing them to move slower then any of them wished. But as they got the hang of it, Oak found himself mimicking the other males. The black and brown accent male, and the other tawny one that Oak silently assumed was perhaps his brother worked well beside one another and a unison could be seen instantly. Oak hung closer to Temeraire, whom he had met previously.

Wish his question came a joint effort to spot the missing face, and Oak waited for the results of the search anxiously. Hammer in hand he listened as Temeraire spoke of the donkey, his frown sinking in deeper. The black and brown wolf added another charge to the list and Oak turned to the fourth male. If they were going to go off and look for the donkey it would be a good idea if they stayed behind to keep up the work on reinforcing doors and gates. I think a few more boards on this side will secure it. He spoke over the wind and rain to the tawny male. Names would perhaps come later, maybe once they were under cover and drying off.

He stuck a few nails between his teeth, and took one end of the near by piece of wood, hoping that the other male would help him lift it and put it into place.

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Temeraire Stormbringer · 10-15-2012, 04:35 PM

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Big Grin D bran's all yours alli-hun

Teme Lupus is by Alaine!

Despite the rain and the wind, he heard Niernan's approach and was grateful for his Uncle's help. He hadn't interacted much with the donkey, but knew he was stubborn. Moving closer, Temeraire could see the dark creature was scared. It was braced- rump pressed against the trunk of a tree and front legs pushed out at an odd angle from his body. As he approached, Aniki looked up, startled but apparently relieved that he hadn't been completely abandoned. The boy stopped and waited for Niernan to catch up, white-rimmed ears flickering forward and then back as he caught Niernan's words. It made sense and Temeraire hoped his Uncle knew the donkey well enough to give an accurate guess as to what he'd do.

Let's try it then, shall we? He called out to the male, before turning back and clicking his tongue loudly to catch the donkey's attention. Despite the wind and rain howling around them, the donkey perked its large ears up and gave a harsh bray. Shooting a smile at his Uncle, the boy moved forward, his arm outstretched to touch the donkey's rump. After a jump from the animal, he seemed to recognise that they were here to help and managed to move himself forward, his rump coming unstuck from the tree trunk. Taking a deep breath, he turned around and replaced his hand as Niernan asked about Jericho. His ears betrayed the slight hurt, turning horizontally for a moment, before he answered.

Ink left a little while ago and took Jerri with him. We won't need to look for her... He had to speak loudly over the noise of the rain, but there was a quietness to him that said he was missing his friend. With a shrug, the male moved forward, one hand still coaxing and comforting the donkey. It didn't take them long to emerge from the trees and the stables came into view. Not long now, buddy. He soothed as Aniki gave another bray of fear. It would be relatively easy to get the donkey into the stables and then they'd be able to board it up and finish with some sandbags to avoid flooding.

Niernan Stormbringer · 10-15-2012, 05:00 PM

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WC::449. 3 pts - Yay, Aniki follows like a good boy Smile

His cerulean eyes were quick to notice Aniki's fearful stance, his long ears pinned back, rump pressed against a tree and legs propping him up as best they could. He nodded as Teme voiced his agreement to Nier's little plan. The boy's tongue produced a clicking noise and he watched, happily, as the donkey's ears shot up, his large brown eyes turning to look at the two wolves. Nier saw a spark of recognition forming in the animals eyes as he saw the black and tan Stormbringer, remembering him from a night quite like this one. Nier smiled comfortingly at the donkey, happy that he was moving towards them, his rump unglued from the tree he had found. Aniki's brays cut through the wind and rain easily, announcing the jack as he moved. Nier walked backwards, occasionally turning sideways to keep an eye on the trail back to the stable.

He watched as Teme gently touched the jack donkey on his rump to keep him moving. Nier's shouted question to his nephew seemed to cause the boy some pain, he seemed to flinch, his ears turning horizontal. The flinch could have been nothing more than the rain playing tricks on his eyes so Nier chose to ignore it. Tem's words surprised him, why would Ink leave? He had thought the male had been settling in nicely here, making friends and working well in the stables. He knew there was no way of knowing why Ink had left, he was gone now and they would all have to adjust. But he knew that Tem would be affected by this, it seemed that all of the friends he made, that weren't family of course, were leaving. He reached out a tan handpaw to rest on his nephews shoulder, hoping to give the boy some comfort. He smiled reassuringly at the boy, a hint of pride at the mature way in which he was handling it in there too.

They were nearly to the stable now, Aniki still walking with them, placid and happy to be in the company of a familiar wolf, the occasional hiccuping bray bubbling from his mouth. As they rounded the stable and saw the slightly open door Nier whooped with happiness and relief, jogging forward to heave the door open a little more, beckoning for Teme and Aniki to get inside. He would be happy to get back to boarding up the stables once Coli's donkey was safely in a stall with a soft bed of hay. He looked around for his brother, finding the caramel man busy helping Oak with the other side of the stable. He smiled slightly, glad that his brother was helping and not hindering.

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