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 Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:49 pm
 There had been rumors on the wind. Words spoken of in soft whispers of a promised land where winged Soquili could reach their ultimate potential. Wynter Fury had secretly yearned to find this oasis ever since arriving in this strange land. Being set upon and attacked had only heightened her need to find this place. Her wings faltered in the punishing tempo as flashbacks of the attack flashed through her mind. Fear overtook common sense once more that she was being followed. She felt gravity assert itself on her body as she fought to valiantly correct her previous stance. The sense of falling heightening her will to stay aloft. If she fell to the ground he'd surely be waiting for her once more. The pawed and pelted one's face flashed through her mind ... he'd promised to find her and cause her unimaginable pain and he'd enjoy doing it. He'd certainly enjoyed ending the life of the stallion that had kept her company. Wynter had fled in terror. She was not a fighter.
Wynter's breath came out in gasps. She was pushing herself past her own limits as she sped further into the darkening sky. Her serpentine tail streamed out from behind her as once again she settled into a steadier flight.The rumors that she had heard spoke of a mountainous region that hid a gorgeous valley. It was there that she'd find refuge ... or at least she hoped.
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:19 am
((I'm going to start with Vortex and Canaan running into her on patrol, then taking her to Stormwild, if thats ok smile )) 
Canaan stretched his wings as he glided on an updraft. It had been far too long since he had gone and just such a nice, relaxing fly like this - he was officially a guard of the herd, now, and spent more of his down on call in the herdgrounds themselves. But all Thunderbirds took patrols every now and then, so he was using the excuse to get in some much-needed free-flying.
He flew up, as high as he could go; then would tuck his wings like a falcon and fall hundreds of feet before opening them again and catching himself. This long black hair tangled around his face, and he loved it. 
Vortex was not as flippant about her duty as her comrade. While she enjoyed the flight just as much, she didn't waste time on acrobatics. She had a job to do, and she wasn't going to risk missing something to do some barrel rolls. She watched the skies like a hawk, her eyes scanning over the landscape as flew, her movements steady and smooth like an eagle.
A movement caught her eye in the distance; a flash of wings. Her eyes immediately narrowed as she went on high alert. She didn't immediately recognize the silhouette. "Breach!" she called to her patrolling buddy, and began to race towards the newcomer.
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:56 am
(( It's totally fine. I'll update the title to "See inside" )) At first Wynter did not notice that she was not the only object flying in the sky. Her mind had resumed recalling the sudden attack and all the horror that had gone with it. Perhaps it was some innate sense deep inside that woke her up to her surroundings just as she caught a flash of something dark streaking towards her location.
Fear was a powerful motive to fly faster and away from the perceived danger. At first Wynter didn't realize that her flight tempo had spiked. Why did it seem that everything was out to get her? First the monster on her arrival and now it seemed that even her panicked flight to flee was going to be interrupted. Were these new strangers hostile too? Did they want to kill her as well?
Fear was indeed prevalent in her mind but limitations soon exerted themselves over her body. Her wings trembled with the effort to keep her aloft and to keep flying faster than what she was capable of. Fury's tempo slowed to a crawl as she struggled to push herself harder.
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 2:03 pm
Canaan saw the figured moving in the sky, almost exactly as Vortex called it out. Immediately, his demeanor went from care-free to on-point. A soldier always at the ready, he was ready to do what needed to be done to protect the herd.
His wings unfurled and he headed over her way.
Oh no, don't you dare try to run! Vortex thought to herself. She took off after the retreating figure, her wings beating against the wind. She felt the sting in her muscles strain as she tried to gain speed on the trespasser.
But as the exhausted quarry began to slow down, Vortex caught up quite easily. "A Kalona!" she called in alarm towards her co-patrol, coming up quickly behind her.
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Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 2:23 pm
All in one second Wynter Fury realized that she was not going to be able to outrun this strange duo. She had spent too much time pushing herself past her limits and was now paying the price. Slowly without much thought to the action Fury began to angle her flight toward the nearest patch of ground. She needed to land. It was either land or crash and that second option didn't appeal to her.
It was as she was descending that the brief shout caught her ears and Wynter craned her neck around to glance behind her. Her spaded tail streamed from out behind her body as she wondered what was wrong with kalona. Besides she was only half kalona. The mare sighed as she reached the first patch of available ground. She turned around to watch the incoming figures before trembling a little. She had no idea what this meeting would mean for her future.
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 11:57 am
Canaan's wings beat faster as he heard his companion yell Kalona. Was it Firestorm's mate or one of his prodigy? As he got closer, his eyes narrowed; he saw the horns the tail, but she had wings, so at the very least she was only a Kalona mix.
That could still make her Firestorm's daughter, though she seemed awfully pale. "She's not pure," he called back to Cataclysm. "Don't harm her."
Cataclysm snorted defiantly at Canaan. "Who are you?" she demanded of the newcomer. "Are you descended from the traitor, Firestorm?"
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 7:33 am
There was something about being cornered that allowed one to experience a rush of adrenaline that would sometimes end with one doing something foolish. That was not what Wynter Fury did. She felt the extra rush of energy course through her body. It caused her to briefly considering flying off but she could tell just by looking at this pair that it would be an extremely bad idea to do so.
Instead she flexed her wings before dipping her head to the pair. She listened to the words of the mare before thinking over a reply. Her tail swished behind her in agitation before stilling. "I know nothing of this Firestorm. Who might this individual be?"
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:09 am
Canaan made her to stay close to her, so that he could make chase if she tried to flee; but he didn't want to come off as a threat. He wasn't as quick as some of the others in his heard to discount those that had Kalona blood in them. Firestorm was a bad apple, and he wasn't even a Kalona. But, in his mind, those that had wings had the better part of the Kalona soul. She certainly wasn't acting a threat right now.
"Good," the more fiery mare snorted when she said she didn't know of Firestorm. "You don't need to know who he is... he's not welcome. And if you don't know him all the better for you. You're passing through our territory, though, so he should take you to our Elders. They will decide what do with you," she said with a defiant toss of her mane.
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:24 am
Wynter Fury had to admit that she was extremely apprehensive about this pair's idea that they had for her. However to refuse would probably look suspicious. Although apprehensive Wynter realized that she was politely listening to each as they addressed her. The stallion seemed to be the more approachable one as the mare seemed a little hostile. Wynter made a soft sound before speaking quietly.
"Where exactly have I wandered? Would you be able to tell me or will I not be told until I meet these Elders?"
Were these two a part of the place that she had heard rumors about?
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Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:19 am
"My name is Canaan. I'm a guardian of the herd. And so is my companion here, Vortex." He motioned to his purple and black companion with his wing.
"Your in the land of the Thunderbirds," the stallion said. His tone of soothing, but proud. "We live all in the mountains. The spirits have blessed everyone in our herd with wings," he said, making motion to her feathered ones.
"But not Kalona," Vortex interjected quickly. She gave a snort. "But I guess since you're not full Kalona we can let Stormwild decide what she wants to do with you. She's my grand-dam and she's the Alpha," she pointed out with a puff of her chest.
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:19 am
There was a slight rising of her head to stare at the pair that had cornered her at their words. Inside there was a brief thrill of excitement as she processed the names that had been given to her freely. Her blue eyes locked on Vortex and Canaan before realizing that to reveal that she had heard about this herd before. It was why she was in the general area. However she didn't know exactly where the Thunderbird herd had installed themselves.
At first Wynter had despaired that she would never solve her dilemma. Perhaps running into this patrol had been the change of luck that she needed. Her voice was tremulous as she made her reply to the pair. "My name is Wynter Fury. I will abide by whatever conditions you set upon me until I meet this Stormwild."
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:40 am
"Nice to meet you, Wynter Fury," Canaan said, giving her a small smile. "Vortex, maybe its fate? She's named like many in your family.' There was as teasing tone to his voice, but he circled above her in the air. "We will bring you to neutral ground, then Vortex will go fetch her grand-dam," he said, looking authoritatively at the purple and black mare.
"This way," he said, looking down at Wynter Fury and began to lead her towards the mountains.
Vortex's face puckered into a scowl as Canaan seemed to imply she would fit right in. Obviously Canaan was much more sympathetic to the Kalona half breed than she was, but she wasn't going to argue with another ranking herd member in front of this newbie; it would make them look weak.
"Yeah, follow Canaan. I'll follow," she said, making it clear she had her eye on the mare.
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:38 am
Wynter Fury was a little puzzled about Canaan's words regarding her name that he spoke to Vortex. The mare gave her wings a little bit of a shake as she listened to Canaan's instructions. Eventually she realized what was being asked of her. The mare gave a quick once-over of her wings before taking off and following Canaan. It was a little disconcerting being the individual stuck in the middle. Her tail streamed out behind her and although she was careful she couldn't help feel a little bit of fear that her tail would strike Vortex.
Keeping up with her escort Wynter began to wonder how she could persuade this Stormwild of her intentions. She kept silent as she flew. Too many possibly variables were in this equation. She could not screw up this meeting.
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Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:50 am
Canaan's led the way into the mountains, his eyes looking for a look landing spot to take the mare. His ability to fly and maneuver through the rough wings in the mountains was impressive; his muscles showing great control and strength as he flew; it may look to the untrained eye like he was effortless floating in a calm spring day, despite the whippiness of winds around them.
He angled down and landed in a clearing between a few jutting peaks. It was level and big enough for a few Soquili to comfortably gather. He looked behind him, making sure that Wynter and Vortex were following.
Vortex's followed the entourage, ready to attack if this surly mare decided she was going to flee. She was extremely suspicious of anyone that had Kalona blood in them; but she was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt, it Canaan's encouragement. It wasn't her place to judge, anyway. She was a guard; a protector. If Stormwild and Balrog said she could stay, she would honor it. But she wouldn't hesitate to put a hoof to her skull if she tried to betray them.
She made sure that the mare landed on the same clearing that Canaan had guided her to and snorted her approval with a flick of her wings. She didn't land herself; instead she circled tightly above them. "Stay here, I will fetch the Elders," she said authoritatively.
Then, with a twist and a powerful thrust of her wings she was gone; spiraling around the curve of the mountains and into through peaks looking for the home base of the Thunderbird herd.
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:34 am
Fury rustled her wings as she landed and glanced towards Canaan with a questioning look before hearing Vortex speak. It appeared as if the meeting would take place on this patch of land then. The mare's ears flicked back and forth as she attempted to catch any other sounds that would tell her where she was. It was no use though. The mare then turned her attention to Canaan. The stallion was surely a colorful one. Her eyes fell to the ground and she sighed before lipping at the grass that grew at her hooves. She was unsure as to how long she would be waiting for.
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