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 Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:51 am
Times had been good, for the most part. Sorrel had grown so used to living alone... She was nearly an adult, but not yet fully grown. Even as a pup, she had been more independant than her siblings. She liked the quiet solitude...
But it had been interrupted!
Everything changed the day that the strange, brightly dyed male had entered her life with a dead rabbit and a pathetic attempt at a poem. She had grown increasingly fond of him. He always seemed so sweet, but beneath that she could see a fellow with a fiery temper and jealousy... But he seemed to match her well. Plus now she had another rogue helix to help her defend her meager territory. He seemed to be willing to do whatever she asked, so she was content.
He was off hunting as of now and she was entertaining herself with a trip to the stream. She loved catching fish and nothing was more fun than a playful romp in the water!
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:28 pm
He didn't mean to invade, he had been panting too hard to smell anything other than water in his search to quench his thirst! He wondered what their ranks were, he was still trying to earn his own. It wouldn't be easy without a pack. Maybe if they were young enough he could try to be this couple's alpha or beta male. They could start a pack, he would lead them or be the right hand man to the leader. He was on a quest to learn about each territory so he could lead responsibly and use his knowledge of each area.
He was still learning about Neutral territory, Eastern territory would be next. He was willing to seize the opportunity though. If this pair attacked at least it was just two instead of five or ten. He sniffed around, trying to seek them out. He smelled a female heading his way. Definitely one of the helixes that guarded this place.
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:19 am
Sorrel was soaked to the bone in stream water, but continued to travel up stream chest deep. It wasn't too swift to carry her off and she found it to be fun, despite the small chill that was starting in. She'd have to dry herself, soon, but in the mean time she was enjoying paddling around and clowning like the teen she really was. Despite being a usual loner and not one for much companionship, she still liked to have fun every once in a while.
She came ashore, after drifting and swimming for a while, and pulled herself onto the shore. She was almost completely oblivious to Kane being there, as the wind was carrying his scent away from her and her's towards him. The camouflage female shook, sending a spray of water in every direction, and ended up appearing more like a spiked ball of fluff.
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:11 pm
At first she blended in, by the time he saw her she was getting out of the water.
Uncertainty caused him to freeze. What was he doing here? He was on Someone Else's property and here he was thinking about waltzing up to them and asking to just join their little pack? This was a couple! Two a couple, three a crowd! The male just might kill him for staring at his girl, who was right in front of him soaking wet and shaking water droplets into every direction. He licked his nose to dry it from the water.
Well, maybe it was good to realize that in some situations the best option is to retreat but if he moved it would betray his presence so he kept still. Curse that his coloration doesn't blend in well here. He missed snow!
Looking at her spiky appearance he desperately held his breathe, face screwing up into a comical grin while he tried his best not to laugh his tail off! He couldn't help it! She looked so funny all spiked up like that! If he so much as breathed he would start laughing. He needed to breathe....soon! This sight was killing some of his nervousness.
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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:36 pm
The rather camouflauge female's head snapped almost instantly. Now that she had shaken the excess water from her coat, she was on alert. She had caught the scent of another helix, a male. He didn't smell too much older than she. In fact, she thought he might of been younger.
His bright white and red markings stood out well here, much better than her dark, blended coat, which was perfect for hiding. Her golden eyes seemed to boar into the male fiercely, despite her rather comical appearance, what with her fur being spiked.
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Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:10 am
He gave her a sheepish silly grin. "Er....Hi?" He felt like he'd just been caught doing something bad. Her eyes were amazingly predatory despite her funny spiky wet fur. He felt like a puppy again. Being scolded.
"I'm Kane, sorry for intruding on your territory. I was just thirsty after a long chase and wasn't smelling straight." He explained. His leg was still cut, bleeding a little, and painful after his encounter with Verdauga. He didn't think he'd do well in a fight should she feel the need to attack.
So he allowed himself to swallow his pride and wag his tail a bit, trying to project harmlessness. He wasn't a threat. He had thought about joining their little pack if they let him. Her glare reminded him to think before jumping right into things.
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Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:25 am
Her gaze seemed to soften slightly as she looked over the bright male. No harm done, right? And he apologized, so it should be fine. He didn't seem like he wanted to bring any trouble, so she shoved her own territorial instincts aside for now.
Instead, she offered the wounded adolescent a slight grin.
"Snagged a bit 'o a cut there, huh?" She padded towards him slowly, in the event that she needed to run or fight. "My name is Sorrel..."
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Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:26 pm
"I was caught in a human trap, it had jaws that bit my leg, sharp metal teeth that held it in a death grip." He explained. "I only escaped because another helix figured out how the humans opened the jaws." He didn't give details about the murderer, his savior he admitted to himself grudgingly. He was still awful confused about that encounter.
He relaxed a little when her eyes softened. At first he had thought he would be attacked by the female. Yet he had learned that appearances were deceiving, and now she seemed kinder. He sat down and raised up his cut leg, offering it for inspection if she wanted to look at it. "Nice to meet you Sorrel."
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Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:13 pm
"Huh. Lucky you it didn't get snapped, otherwise you'd be a lame duck." She spoke bluntly as she plodded closer to Kane and sniffed at him. He carried a scent that smelled of... Well, just about everywhere. He must of been on the move and traveling for a while.
"Pleasure's all mine." She replied as she inspected and even licked at the wound. It looked painful and Kane would have to keep it very clean. Fortunately her own gash, across her chest, was on the mend. Efreet had been helping her reach it since it happened and fortunately the badger hadn't hit anything vital.
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:36 am
"It was luck...I'd probably have been lame for the rest of my life had it broke." He did notice the cut across her chest. "That looks like it's healing fast, how'd you get hurt?" He asked politely.
When she was done he set the limb down. He smiled gratefully at her kindness. "Thank you for not getting angry about intruding, I honestly didn't mean it. I hope your male doesn't mind, I can smell him around the territory. I'll be gone soon enough. I'm hoping to become a beta or an alpha male so I'm always traveling." He explained.
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:58 pm
"Massive bear came through here. Efreet and I had to show it some manners and chase it off." She proclaimed as she held her head and tail high with pride and gave the other adolescent a wide grin.
"Nah. Got it badger hunting. Sharp digging claws, those buggers 've got. Good thing it didn't get deeper. Not as bad as a two-leg trap, for sure... And don't worry 'bout that brute. He can be aggressive... And jealous... And a bit of a b*****d... But I'm pretty sure that if I tell 'em to leave you alone, he will." Her tail wagged cheerily. She was more the loner type, but she did like companionship now and again and this fellow was her own age. The younger helix in her wanted to play.
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Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:34 pm
At once he gave Sorrel a wide eyed look, thinking she was either pulling his leg or her boyfriend was one heck of a male! Take on a bear! Heh, he wondered if he could do that. Then he relaxed when she explained her true opponent.
"Got to watch out for those low to the ground animals, especially when underground with limited space to dodge. They'll rip ya up! I suppose you know better than me though. That looks like it sure hurt when it was new." He commented.
Noticing her lighthearted behavior his tail wagged faster and he leaned down into an invitational play bow with the front legs down while the back legs and rear stay up. He wasn't so old that he didn't like a good romp now and then!
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:22 pm
"Stung like crazy, but it's been healing up quick and wasn't too deep!" She was still young as well, even though she had already chosen a "mate." He was respecting her boundaries and it wouldn't be official until she was an adult.
Still being young, she had loads of energy and loved to play. She was quick to acknowledge Kane's playful posture and invitation. She leaned forward, with her rear in the air and her front paws splayed out before her. Her tail wagged quickly as she took on her own playful stance.
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:47 pm
Kane being a teen thought of a simple game of predator and prey, humans called it tag for some reason. He growled playfully, tagged her with his tail. "Tag! Your it!" He turned and dashed away chuckling. He loved a good romp! It was nice to play again!
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:13 am
She let loose a playful growl as he shot off through the foliage. It had been ages since she had been around another her age and she had to admit, it felt nice acting her age, at least for a little while.
"Hey! You! Get back here!" She called in mock anger as she sped after the young white and red Orphan. She wasn't going to let him get away that easily! Her green and brown paws thudded the earth as she hastily scrambled after the younger male and her golden eyes narrowed in determination. She kicked off the earth and aimed to tackle him.
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