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 Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:38 pm
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:39 pm
*omg angst! ;o;*It began in the solace of the mountain's winter... Winter could be an unforgiving season, especially in the heart of the mountains. Vahn realized this, and so did Naomi. Since the two had been banned from their pack they had found a new home to settle into. It would due until the pups were born, but it was still risky to be out in the open like this. On days like these when the mountains grew quiet, their small little cave seemed exposed, and open to attack. A long time ago Vahn had learned to follow his instincts, and something told him that a bad moon was rising soon. ~Something is off in the air.~ "Vahn..." Naomi called out softly, worry in her voice. The pups were engaged in a wrestling match within the confines of the cave... two girls and three boys. All strong, healthy. They had the strength of alphas running strong in their blood. Her voice caused his fears to settle in his gut like a cold stone sinking to the bottom of the river. It was almost painful to hear her speak, he knew that they would be followed, but he didn't expect the whole pack to be brought down upon them. Damn that Nagah. He didn't give a damn if innocent pups were involved or not, he had seen for himself the absolute cruelty in the Alpha's decrees before... He had always been there to bring him back to sanity before, though. Now... Now who would stop Nagah in his hour of slaughter...? His voice carried back to his beloved mate grimly, he wanted her to be aware of the situation at hand. The scents were approaching quickly now. "Naomi, take the pups and hide..." ... She stared out at him for a bit from inside, Hige and his siblings all haulting their play to look in confusion at their parents.... Her expression growing pained, Naomi went outside to spend a few last peaceful moments with her mate. They always knew that it wouldn't be forgiven, but maybe they had secretly hoped it could be laid to rest... Nagah was a calculating alpha, one best not to be crossed. He hadn't known then that things would come to this, that early fall afternoon when Vahn stumbled across, and fell in with this pack of traitors. He had been alone for a long time, his own family split up by two leggers. He had wandered for months alone in the cold of the mountains, looking for terrain that could actually be inhabited. It was one fall afternoon that changed everything. Quote: Vahn was a wolf of more humble roots. His mother and father were both lone wolves. His mother was of a stunning ocean coloring, with fur that faded from the deepest of blues into the richest of blue green that shimmered like the sea. Her eyes shone a brilliant blue that would make the sky envious. His father had much more earthly tones, a deep brown melting into a sandy white coloring like the shore. His eyes were a deep umber gold... They seemed to complete one another like a scene right out of nature itself. Vahn only had one surviving sister, Kaname, she took mostly after their mother. Her ocean pelt faded down into the sandy shades of the beach, with golden eyes somehow lighter than her father's... ... and Vahn... Vahn was a muddy brown, with a sand colored mask, and blue eyes. He and his sister were the only two that managed to survive of the litter of four. They were small in number, but they were close. When Vahn and Kaname grew older their family was driven apart by two leggers. It's unknown what happened to them. That was, however, what led Vahn to Nagah's pack. That's how he met Naomi. Naomi and Nagah were the alphas to whom Vahn declared loyalty. Nagah was a wolf of cold cunning, but he was also blind as to the intention of some of his packmates. After earning his place, and working his way up the ranks, eventually Vahn came to proove his loyalty. In one fell swoop he secured the position as the packs beta male. That's when trouble started. Naomi was... in short, a stunning creature. She had a strong will, but a soft heart. The air that she carried herself with was nothing short of graceful. She was a diamond in the rough, truely. Her eyes of the richest shades of green, lush like the tall, sweet summer grasses that grew in the lowest valleys of the mountains. Her pelt was a simple gradient of white, very slowly fading into a creamy sand. ((SAFETYSAVE))
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:41 pm
 *Piccers and stats and updates, oh my!* Name: Hige
Gender: Male
D.O.B.: September 15th
Family:
@@@ - Vahn [Father -- Beta]
@@@ - Naomi [Mother -- Alpha]*
@@@ - Akamu [Brother -- Gamma]
@@@ - Elda [Sister -- Unknown]*
@@@ - Brekke [Sister -- Unknown]
@@@ - Shawn [Brother -- Uknown]
Stage: Adult [28.11.04.]
Pack/Alphas: Hige [Male]
Rank: Alpha
Mate:
@@@ - Loki [Missing]
@@@ - n/a [Pending]Apperance Fur: Sandpaper brown w/taupe markings Markings: Underside of his muzzle is a taupe color, as are the areas around his eyes so that it seems he's wearing a sandpaper brown face mask. He also has a black band that circles the whole of his neck, with a silver colored marking in the middle, it resembles some sort of collar... Size: Hige was on his own for a while, relying on the kindness of the occasional stranger, or scraps he could find here and there. He's slightly on the thin side as a pup. After being taken in by Selia, Hige's diet became slowly more balanced. He was well fed from then on out. He came to be about average size as a teen. As an adult he's got a thick healthy coat for the cold of winter, and lean, strong muscles from regular midnight hunts and runs. Personality, Adult: Alpha 05.18.05. With early adulthood comes a sense of independence. Hige has been "suffering" from murky dreams for the last several moons, each week the night-visions coming more clearly and consistantly until they even haunted his daylight-dozes. Hoping to ease the discomfort of those dreams, following a strong urge to go on a journey with his mate, relieve the pack of it's large numbers, and escape the suffering of the neighboring freelands Hige and Loki set out to begin their own pack. Since this decision was made it was unofficial, if only in Hige and Loki's minds, just who would be leading once they got there. As the two gathered their numbers and set out on their trek to the South, a firm sense of leadership began seeding itself within the two. Where there was once uncertainty, submission, and insecurity now resides hope. Not much else has changed about the collared-male. He is, if anything, more protective and with a much stronger sense of responsibility, but not too deep down the playful, flirtatious, easy-going goofball of a teddy-bear still lives just waiting for a chance to come out and play now and again. ((Hooray for the suckiest description evar. xd ))  Personality, Adult: Gamma 29.10.04. If there's anything that sets Hige apart from the rest it's both his curiosity for odd markings and his weakness for females: especially ones in distress. Since he began growing Hige has also shown a stronger sense of responsibility. He's taken to Thayne like an older brother, and takes care of the celtic-accented pup, feeding him and giving him a den to sleep in at night. Hige also convinced Loki to accompany the pack to new territory, and on the first afternoon underneath the cover of the trees and the falling blanket of snow they confessed their quickly developed feelings. Despite how quickly their relationship grew they are eager to start a family. Hige will continue to care for Thayne, and hopes that once he isn't sleeping Loki and Thayne will have a chance to grow on each other.  Personality, Teen 29.10.04. Hige seems to be quite the odd one. The playful side from his pup-hood remains, but Hige has also developed a bit of a lazy streak. It's more charming than a fault, however, as it seems to suit him. He seems to have a weakness for females, as he's always more than eager to help them out. It doesn't keep him from taking a hint, though. Recently Hige has prooven to have a good ear for listening, as well as a loyal streak three rivers wide. Loki and Thayne are to thank for this. He's at ease with Selia, Devvyl, Thayne, and Loki. He seems to have his own best intrest at heart first, others second in the case of strangers.  Personality, Pup 06.10.04. Hige is still young yet, so his personality hasn't fully developed yet, but none the less he is most certainly a playful little fellow. He's determined to be of help whenever he can, and has an independent streak. His urge to set out on his own and take care of himself, despite lack of parental figures, is what led him to the Shoailin woods. Like most pups Hige is also ever-curious. His nose has already gotten him lost overnight, alone in the woods on several occassions. sweatdrop Once he was taken in by Selia Hige's playful side emerged once more. It's very obvious that he likes to play, and to make new friends. All and all he's a very social boy. Only time will tell if it stays this way.
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:42 pm
*The Pack*
We've found a kind of paradise in a flowers bloom.
We've seen the end of a mystic land so close it meets the parting sun.
We've shared the thoughts that two could share, we feel the truth, magic that we send...
Searching for something new
Isle of Gold in flowers bloom
We've heard a kind of paradise beyond the desert's dunes.
We've walked the earth in solitude, so cold we need the warmth of sun.
We've lived the life that we could live, we see the truth magic that begins...
Searching for something new
Isle of Gold in flowers bloom
We've found a kind of paradise, below a sky so new.
We've weaved a web of mystery so wide, we need the light of day.
We've worn the cloak of secret lives, we've seen the truth, magic that we send...
Searching for something new
Isle of Gold in flowers bloom  Rank: Alpha[?] [Female] - Seaside pack - Hige and Loki
Relationship: Mate - They met one night on a midnight run, and had what some would call an instant connection. That night Hige offered her and Gaara a place in the pack. Much to both of their pleasures she accepted, though Gaara had to stay behind...
Hige's thoughts: "Cute.". Hige fell for this she-wolf's charm in one night. Hige's main concern is that Loki be happy, and that she's at his side.
On the trek to their territory Hige and Loki slowly became closer. As most- if not all of- the females are now going into heat Hige is becoming quite the territorial little b*****d.
The two have recently set out with six other wolves, Thayne, Balan, Winter, Tsume, Shilah, and his packsister- a two legger going by the name of Kaya [Wind Song]. They intend to form their own pack by the shores of the ocean. They will have allies in Devvyl and Selia's pack, and hope to be able to visit once they've settled into their new home.  Rank: Adolescent [Male] - Seaside pack - Hige and Loki
Relationship: Adopted Brother - Hige and Thayne met in the forest one day while Thayne was wandering hungrily into the area. He was wary of Hige and his generosity at first but they did form a sort of friendship over time. Gradually they've come to be like brothers.
Hige's thoughts: Thayne is a little brother to Hige in every sense but blood. He usually refers to him as "kid", "squirt", or just Thayne. It was because Thayne struck the teen as a small adult when they met that Hige took it upon himself to help Thayne "loosen up". (*snicker*)  Rank: Adolescent [Male] - Seaside pack - Hige and Loki
Relationship: Pack Brother - Balan and Hige just happened to be together when they encountered the humans and Shilah. Other than that they hadn't spoken before. The ordeal with the man-pups and Feanaro seems to have brought them closer. It's strange, they seem drawn to each other somehow, like they're connected.
Hige's thoughts: Balan is very wise with words, or so Hige has heard thus far. He's decided that Balan is a quiet wolf with a hidden past, and perhaps that's why he feels at ease around the sandy male. Hige was pleased to have Balan come with them for new lands. As he seems a very loyal friend, indeed.  Rank: Pup [Male] - Seaside pack - Hige and Loki
Relationship: Shilah and Hige don't have much of a relationship just yet. There's a mutual respect and friendship- or so Hige hopes- and a sense of responsibility over the little one and his sister, but other than that the two haven't really bonded fully yet.
Hige's thoughts: Shilah introduced himself as the alpha of the two 'wolf' pack. Hige sees very much of himself as a pup in Shilah, at least as far as two-leggers go. He hopes that Shilah and Kaya will find a solid place in the group, and grow to be strong, keeping their developed family ties...  Rank: Pup [Female - Human] - Seaside pack - Hige and Loki
Relationship: Pack sister [?]- Kaya is only the second [of three] two leggers that Hige has met. She reminded him of "his" two legger, Tai, and so he has no trouble feeling at ease around her.
Hige's thoughts: Kaya is convinced that she's a wolf, and since she has no where else to go, Hige has no qualms with her traveling along. He's actually already grown attatched to her, though it can't be said yet if it's her likeness to Tahja, or her kind behavior in general. As always, Hige's curiosity also played a large role in the choice to talk to Loki about bringing the two-leggers along. In the end only Kaya came, but Hige will be glad to see her grow up happy with her packmate.  Rank: Adolescent [Male] - Seaside pack - Hige and Loki
Relationship: Unknown - Unknown
Hige's thoughts: Hige hasn't had a chance to get to know Tsume yet.  Rank: Pup [Female] - Seaside pack - Hige and Loki
Relationship: Unknown - Unknown
Hige's thoughts: Winter seems an energetic and curious, outgoing pup. Her innocence is contagious. Hige's first impression is a good one, despite her tail-chomping habits... Loki enjoys her presence, so it's an added plus. ^_^
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:44 pm
*Allies, Family, and Companions* Rank: Alpha [Female] - Southern Pack - Devvyl and Selia
Relationship: Adoptive/Pack Mother - Selia was the first wolf that Hige encountered on his travels. She fed him and gave him a home as well as a family.
Hige's thoughts: Hige is loyal to Selia, he definitely cares about her like a mother, and would protect her without hesitation. Rank: Alpha [Male] - Southern Pack - Devvyl and Selia
Relationship: Adoptive/Pack Father - Devvyl and Selia had recently established themselves as mates when young Hige came along. When Selia took him in it was with Devvyl's wordless approval. He does indeed treat Hige like a son.
Hige's thoughts: Devvyl was intimidating when he and Hige first met, but after seeing Selia literally sit on him Hige's fears dissapated for good. Hige looks up to Devvyl in his own way, though he's never said so aloud. He respects the red-male for opting to take the non-violent approach, and for repeatedly respecting his mate's wishes to give Fae repeated chances at joining the pack. It's because of Devvyl's forgiving behavior that Hige finally knows what a leader/Alpha should be like.Rank: Pups [3M - 2F] - Southern Pack - Devvyl and Selia
Relationship: Adoptive/Pack Brothers and Sisters - Hige only spent a very short time with Devvyl and Selia's pups. As much as he would like to have known them better, the need to lessen the pack's numbers seemed greater. They won't be strangers, and over time, Hige hopes that the two packs can remain family, and strengthen their alliance.
Hige's thoughts: N/Y/A Rank: Adolescent [Male] - Southern Pack - Devvyl and Selia
Relationship: Adoptive/Pack Brother - Yero and Hige first met only briefly, the day that Hige came to the woods. Since then they've met once and seem to get along. Yero is Selia's first adopted pup.
Hige's thoughts: Hige's first impression of Yero left him a little shaken up. For a while he wondered if he'd offended the raven-wolf, but now he knows better. The two spent a bit of time getting to know one another before the pack moved out.
Yero is a very 'down to earth' wolf. Hige looks to Yero as someone that he can go to if he ever should have something serious on his mind to talk about. He has a mysterious visage that hangs around him, but Hige gets a kick out of being curious. They aren't extremely close, but that could change as time goes on. Rank: Beta [Female] - Southern Pack - Devvyl and Selia
Relationship: Undetermined. Aunt. XD
Hige's thoughts: Elphaba is a wolf of wise words- and authority not to be questioned.
That was Hige's all around first general impression of Elphie, quiet, wise, and slightly temperamental. She was choosen to be the pack's Beta female, and Hige hasn't once questioned that choice. He looks to her almost like an 'aunt' or perhaps a godmother of sorts. He would also feel comfortable coming to her for advice, or offering his help if the need arose. Rank: Gamma [Female] - Southern Pack - Devvyl and Selia
Relationship: Yero's mate ["Sister in law"?]
Hige's thoughts: Hige hasn't had the pleasure of formally talking to Whinn yet. X3 Rank: Gamma [Female] - Southern Pack - Devvyl and Selia
Relationship: Adoptive/Pack aunt [Unofficially]
Hige's thoughts: In Hige's opinion, Soul is a very caring wolf. She has a gentle nature which makes her easy to get along with. He met her first as a pup by the riverside with Selia, hunting with little Aoiko for fish. They met again after Hige's final stretch into adolescence. Soul is a part of their pack, and Hige would stick up for her the same as he would any other. Rank: Gamma [Male] - Southern Pack - Devvyl and Selia
Relationship: Pack brother [Undecided]
Hige's thoughts: Hige and Aoiko never actually spoke but on a few occassions. The first time they met, Aoiko had been but a pup in Soul's jaws. Aoiko seems like a kind wolf, to Hige, if not a little bit of a daydreamer. It seems that when Hige catches glimpses of the tricolored-wolf, he's usually appearing lost in thought... He wonders what's going through Aoiko's head...Raine Rank: Relationship: Hige's thoughts:
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:45 pm
*Undecided and Unfavorable* Rank: Unknown [Male] - Southern Lands - Feanaro and Khalaria
Relationship: Undecided - Feanaro and Hige first met when Hige was new to the wood. He had no impression to be made then, as he was more or less ignored. As time went on he developed... something of a dislike bordering on fear when Feanaro came around. Fae is too much of a switch-hitter for Hige's liking. The two aren't on friendly terms.
Hige's thoughts: Hige originally had no thoughts either way on Feanaro. As a pup he only disliked when the older male was around, as it upset the peace that his new family tried to attain. At one point Hige was playmates with Feanaro's at the time adopted charge, Khalaria. Since Hige's "rescue" [As he jokingly thought] of Loki from Feanaro's pack [Sadly having to leave Gaara behind] the collared-gamma has finally gotten an opinion of Feanaro. First it was indifference, thinking that Feanaro deserved a second chance, and his actions could be justified... then it was mild annoyance, and finally it's a mix of anger and annoyance just at the wolf's words.
The two had met again in the freelands, stumbling across two two-leggers and a wolf pup, Fea's intention to tame them stirred Hige's urge to keep them from that fate. In addition: Hige holds Feanaro's respect [or rather, lack there of] to Loki in no favorable regard whatsoever. It seems like everytime they meet their 'relationship' turns more sour. On their last and most recent talk together, Hige was disgusted by the masked wolf's choice of words. They have gone their seperate ways, and both Hige and Loki strongly hope that they don't have to cross paths with him again.
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:48 pm
Hige He didn't have parents anymore, but he'd been lucky enough to come by a human that lived in the woods. Tahja was her name... She was a kind person, she made him feel warm like a mother would have, and she had taken him in long enough to feed him and let him rest. There were others there, they seemed to be some kind of weird pack, but he couldn't stay. There was an urge to return to his real "home".
He would just learn to take care of himself, on his own!
Small tail wagging back and forth eagerly the pup found himself surrounded soon by the scents of other wolves. Hey, if there were other wolves here, maybe he could find a pack to join...!
Bark brown fur blurred against the forest foilage as the young one raced through the trees, only slowing down once he got close enough to clearly begin making out scents... He stopped maybe a few yards away, ears twitching back every so often. Now he tried peering around the trees with inquisitive yellow eyes. He yipped out loud, calling out hesitantly to the others. "Hello?"
The same voice came again, a little louder.
"Um... 'scuse me..." Couldn't they hear him?
Well, his stomach was starting to protest, so he'd better make himself noticed soon so he could go find something to eat. @_@
To heck with it, what good was hiding behind a tree going to do him anyhow?
The pup put up the most friendly, easy going behavior that he could manage, trotting from behind the tree and approaching the group of wolves, stopping three feet away from the farthest one.
"Hey!" He greeted with a yowl. Selia Selia would look to the young pup that ran up to their group. He had some guts. Smirking down at the pup, obviously light hearted at the second, she'd cant her head at his yowling. "Hey, pup," she mumbled, hearing the pup's stomach begin to scold him itself for not feeding him. Snickering a bit, she'd momentarily look back up towards Yero, Autumn, and Whinn. After a few moments of looking the three older 'pups' over, she'd turn towards Hige. "You need something, pup?" She questioned in a soft tone, having a soft spot for pups...it was quite strange. For an adult female to take in an abandoned pup--that was out of the pack for that matter. Hige "Well, not really." His muzzle formed something as close to a grin as a wolf could manage. "I've just never been around other wolves before, and I wanted to say hi!"
At his stomach's audible protest Hige's ears twitched backwards a bit. He didn't pay it much mind at the moment, as he was more interested in getting a closer look at the other four around him, he glanced over each with golden eyes, briefly, stubby tail wagging almost hard enough to fall off.
"I'm Hige, or at least, that's what I remember being called a long time ago."
A long time ago... ^_^;; In pup terms that meant the last time he'd seen his parents. Selia She smiled, once more, at the young pup, before turning completely around to see him. "Where did you come from, Hige?" She wouldn't just leave the pup alone..she couldn't do that. Not bothering to look towards the other three behind her, knowing that the teens may not like that she took in random pups..Except maybe Yero, who she had taken care of as well. "I'm Selia," she finally said to Hige, and nodded lightly in welcome. "Are you hungry? I could get you some food."
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:49 pm
8/15
How in the world am I going to keep tabs on a wolf....?
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 2:00 pm
Bah, gotta get to work, I'll finish this tonight. ^_^
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:47 pm
10/15 - Run with da pack!
Some more spots, XP
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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2004 9:10 pm
11/15 - I probably won't even need all these posts. ^_^; heh.
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Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 9:24 pm
hige It had been a day or two ((I don't know how many actually passed in the thread-RP)) since Hige had gone fishing for Thayne, at the river. He'd made it a point to keep an eye out for the new-comer-pup, at first because it was something Selia would have done, and probably encouraged Hige to do... Now, not for any particular reason. Hige wasn't the kind of 'guy' to do random acts of kindness for a solid reason. It might seem like he had taken to Thayne like an older brother to those who saw them, but in Hige's mind he was just doing the 'kid' a favor.
Hige was wandering about in the woods at the moment, looking for something to track down for a meal.
It seemed like he didn't see much of Selia and Devvyl these days... ((==;; *needs to rp more again*)) He wondered if they would still head for new territory, and when. What ever happened with Khel and Fae? He hadn't heard much about it since the day that he met the brown wolf's adopted sister.
His growing figure kept low as he came across some brush, a bit further ahead were some rabbits.... Devvyl Devvyl had smelled the same rabbits, and had gone looking for them. He wasn't too far off, perhaps another hundred yards or so... but another scent grew in his nostrils, and one he recognized. Hige? It'd been a while since he'd seen his adopted pup, so he skirted the rabbits in order to find him.
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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 8:09 pm
After Hige left Selia and Devvyl A resounding howl called into the dozing treeline. Hige was calling ahead for Thayne, announcing that he would be there shortly.
After a brief run-in with Devvyl and Selia, Hige had decided to bring back dinner for the pup.
As the brown male loped through the forest he thought about the conversation that he and his parents had had. Finally he arrived, dropping the rabbit at the entrance. "Yo! Thayne?"Thayne poked his head out of the den cautiously. Seeing it was Hige, his lips split into a wolfish grin and he trotted out to stand at the entrance, his tail wagging once or twice. "Oi, Hige," he woofed softly. "Good t' see y' back. Been gone a while." "Yeah, sorry," Hige lifted a paw and gave Thayne a good natured, little push. "It's a lot of work hunting down rabbits, their fast you know!"
Though his words were defensive there was pure amusement in Hige's tone, playing as though taking offense from Thayne's observation.
He shook his head and flopped onto his haunches with a 'fwump' sound. He winked. "Heh heh heh... Besides, I kind of got a chance to talk to Devvyl and Selia, I hadn't seen them for a while. You hungry?"Thayne fell over when Hige pushed, more out of amusement than any loss of balance. He lay on his stomach with his head on his front paws, tail thumping the ground. "I could eat," he replied. "Devvyl and Selia... those're yer parents, yeah?" Hige watched with a wolfish smirk as the pup "took a dive", flopping over. "Yeah, Selia took me in when I showed up here." Keh heh. XD
He gave the rabbit a nudge in Thayne's direction with his paw. He'd rather if Thayne ate up, since he was younger, Hige figured he needed it more than he himself did. If he decided to take him up on the offer then he'd need the strength... well, he'd need it regardless....
A bit of the amusement faded from Hige's eyes as he watched the pup, tail thumping softly against the ground. "Thayne, there's somethin' I need to ask you about."Thayne scooped the rabbit towards him with one paw and tore into it with his needle puppy teeth. He eyed Hige as he chewed the flesh and swallowed. "Yeah?" This didn't sound so good; Hige's demeanor had changed. Had Thayne done something wrong to the older wolf? Once again his demeanour had a slight shift, as though uncertain... of what was anyone's guess.
"Well, I think I mentioned that Devvyl and Selia had formed a pack... We'll be leaving in a few suns for the south, for new territory." At this point he looked down directly at Thayne, eye to eye, bending his head slightly forward to do so. "I've asked if it's alright for you to come, but it's your choice."A pack? A new pack? And Hige wanted him to join? Thayne didn't know what to do. He'd wandered from his old home in search of... well, mostly in search of a new pack, he supposed. But it was so soon. He hadn't expected to find a new pack already. But then, he really hadn't expected to be alone when he found a pack in the first place. "Where'll th' pack be goin'?" he asked, dodging the question slightly. "I'm not positive," Hige drawled slightly, looking up towards the treetops thoughtfully. "they've kept mention of heading South, is all that I know for sure."
And at this point he redirected his gaze, like a hawk on a mouse.
"But if I know them, wherever it is, it'll be good for the whole of us."
He stared at Thayne, feeling hopeful, eager for the pup to reply with a yes. Hige was worried about what might happen if Thayne decided to stay behind. He'd already known what it felt like to travel alone, half starving and being spared only by a run in with one friendly two-legger. He felt a responsibility to see to it that Thayne had a place to belong, like pack-brothers should.
Perhaps he'd even stay behind himself if Thayne declined. He didn't want to have to part from his 'parents' but he wouldn't just abandon the pup either... What would his choice be?
"What do you think, Thayne?"
(XD *makes it into a soap opera*)[Soap operaaaaa. Draaaamaaaaa. XD] Thayne wasn't sure, still, of where he should go. Should he stay? The winter would be cold, prey would be scarce. Should he go? The pack life would be strange to adjust to again, without his family, and there would be movement... But he would be with Hige, who had come to be like a brother. And Devvyl and Selia, if they were as good as Hige said, would be good alphas to be under when he started pack life again. After a moment's more hesitation, Thayne nodded. "I'll go wi' y' an' th' pack, Hige." "..." A grin of relief came to Hige's muzzle, and his eyes as well. "Welcome to the pack, Thayne."
With that, Hige relaxed a bit, showing that he'd actually been a bit worried. The travel might be a bit difficult but with so many older wolves on the trip, Thayne would be fine. Devvyl, Selia, Elpha, Soul, himself, Aoiko now too, Yero, Whinn, Autumn... Yeah, it would be alright in the end...
He decided to let Thayne get back to eating for now, leaning over so that he could reach an itch on his neck with his back left paw.Thayne felt his muscles relax considerably and let his tail whap the ground a few times. A warm feeling suffused his chest. He belonged somewhere. It was more gratifying than he had expected. He continued on his rabbit, unable to come up with anything else to say. Hige waited for Thayne to finish, turning his head to look over his shoulder, he could pick up very faint smells of others, the scents were tangled a bit, but still dicernable. Devvyl was amongst them, though he couldn't say where.
Hm... he'd need to let Devvyl know that Thayne accepted the invitation.
...!
Smirk...
He stood a bit, but stayed low to the ground as though prepared to pounce on Thayne, suddenly feeling... devilish.Thayne finished off the rabbit and licked his chops. He eyed Hige as the older wolf crouched, tensing as if to spring. Hige decided to give Thayne a chance to make the first move, tail swishing across the ground behind him to assure Thayne that it was purely play.Thayne sprang at Hige with a small, playful growl, his ears standing up and tail loose. Hige surpressed a chortle- flattening his ears and taking the 'attack' head on. He gave Thayne's fur a gentle tug, where it grew thickest in preperation for the cold.
He lay on the ground flat now, at the mercy of his adversary. XDThayne pounced on Hige, then, jumping all over the other wolf with more playful growls and yip. His tongue lolled out of his mouth.
"Tough guy, huh?" He smirked again, mrr'ing and yowling a bit, turning again and rolling to his feet, burying his nose against Thayne's belly and snuffing his fur. ~Well, let's see if you're a ticklish tough guy.~Thayne was amused, but mostly by the sight of Hige's nose buried into his belly fur. Thayne was only ticklish in one spot... And Hige found it, poking him right under the breastbone with his nose. Thayne yelped uncontrollably and scooted away. Snickering with amusement, Hige persisted, taking a step for every few inches that Thayne scooched, not letting him escape.
"Hah! I gotcha, kid." Oh how smug he sounded, smug and highly amused, nudging the area again mercilessly for a bit. He'd keep it up for a little while, then think about letting him go...Hige wasn't letting him get away! Thayne chuckled every time Hige's nose whuffled in his tickle-spot, scooting away and attempting his escape again every chance he got, but Hige's stride was longer than his own. With one final snort Hige abandoned the spot, giving Thayne's left ear a tweek with his teeth, carefully. They'd managed to get a little to the side of their den, so now Hige flopped back onto his haunches and let out a laugh. He missed playing like this. It was good to hear Thayne laugh, too, he had seemed so somber when they'd first met!
Thinking about it now Hige was eager for he and Thayne to meet some of the other pack members too. He wanted to know what the others were like, beyond the brief encounters they'd had.
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 6:35 pm
Loki awoke suddenly in the night. Gaara was curled under her chin, Faenaro was across the den. She could barely make out a figure next to Fae, but wasn't sure. She made her way to her feet as quietly as she could, trying not to wake Gaara or the others. She stretched and bent her neck, nibbling at her forleg again before making her way to the mouth of the den. She looked up as chilled water cascaded down the rocky cliff, both from the waterfall and from the night's rain. Making her way out along the narrow path, she slunk off into the woods for a midnight run and hunt, preferring a fresh kill of her own to the prekilled meat laying right outside Faenaro's den.
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 6:58 pm
Loki wasn't the only one out and about at this hour. Hige too was out on his night hunting. He hunted for Thayne during the day, and during the night hours he found food for himself. He enjoyed the moonlight when the sky was kind enough to provide it.
Not only was he hungry, but he also took the nocturnal hours as a chance to stretch his legs. He seemed to feel the most alive at night somehow... ((Wolf's Rain influence there, X3 pardon moi!))
As the teen loped along in the crisp night air, the smells of the woods surrounded his sensetive nose. He could smell Thayne and the den behindand to his left, and- someone else much further ahead near the river... "Wonder who that is at this time of night..." He muttered under his breath, then loped in the direction of the scent.
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