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She hadn't noticed when she'd first been approached by the two Varsythe, but they both possessed rather fascinating features. She'd never seen anything like it, elongated tails and featured wings... well, at least not on one of her own kind. It was strange, in her own pack she had been the odd one out. They'd found her as a pup, crying and alone in Lunaris Forest and had taken her in. She was lucky to have been in their territory, or she might not have survived. There was no way of knowing if her parents had abandoned her or been killed, but she'd always been the strangest one in her pack. Seeing others even more unusual then her was almost reassuring. If the situation were less dire she'd likely already be staring and pawing at their unique appendages, at least if they let her, but curiosity could wait until a more appropriate time. Though even without a close look she could already tell they were more then decoration, the way the limbs tensed and shifted implied as much, which fascinated her even more.

What she found equally as surprising was the strange sense of comfort she felt from their presence. Her own Alpha had a gentle, soft-spoken strength, their confidence was gained from knowledge and age, not physical prowess. Yet despite this, she felt something she'd denied she'd been missing for a long time, a sense of purpose. She'd tried to give herself that purpose, she'd gathered herbs, explored their effects and locations, but it wasn't the same as the purposed gained from the commanding tone an Alpha possessed. Even more so after the call from the one with a power she could not describe. A shiver ran down her spine, fur standing on end and her very blood seemed to cry out in response, though she hadn't needed to do so herself. The red male had done it for her, his call holding it's own power. The other male had sent them strength, ordered them to follow him to Lunaris Forest, somewhere she hadn't been in quite some time. She had true purpose again, something she'd lacked for some time, though she knew she was only treating the symptoms of her wounds. The loss of her pack was still an open wound to her, and simply ignoring it, filling it with other things wouldn't stop the bleeding. She needed to heal, learn to live with that pain, only then would the wound truly be healed.

Now however, it was time to return home.

First things first, she needed to tend to her patient. She knew the female was in pain, though she was hiding it well, she spoke in a calm and straightforward manner to did not belay the extent of her injury. From the wood in the wound she had to assume some manner of branch or log had injured her, most likely when she had been swept up in the rising water from the wetness in her fur. Reaching down into one of her piles of herbs she picked up a few leaves and held them out to the blue female, smiling.

"Yes yes everything will be fine~! Nothing to worry about, nothing at all! Please take these, chew them don't swallow, they're bitter but don't spit them out! If you'd like to help I could use some moss, you see this, yes this moss right here~ It grows on wet rocks near water, though I guess they're all near water now aren't they~? Of course of course how silly of me~"

Her voice was naturally melodic, something which could be heard in her howl as well, though normally that only added to the quality of her voice. However, if she adopted her odd style of speech and exaggerated the sing-song quality of her voice it sounded quite silly, which was rather useful in her duty as an Omega. It was also quite helpful for her work as a Healer, as stressing over an injury never helped the healing process, and making one laugh, or breaking their guard, could do wonders for shifting their focus.

Reaching down she took a bit of moss into her mouth, crunching it between her teeth while she worked up a bit of saliva before taking the pile of stick-like herbs and pulling it into her mouth. Breaking the sticks lightly in her teeth she allowed the thick liquid to spill out, sliding the empty sticks to the other side of her teeth while she worked the combination into a thick foam. Heading back to her charge she leaned down toward the wound, beginning to slowly remove the wood remnants, using her tongue to coat the skin in the foam filling her mouth. She knew this would take a while, which was why she'd combined the moss with the mixture, as that would begin staunching the flow of blood while she worked to clean the wound. While going straight to covering the wound in moss would stop the blood faster, leaving the wound uncleaned, especially with items embedded in it, would increase the risk of sickness dramatically. If they needed to travel for anything more then a short period of time simply stopping the blood flow wouldn't be enough, as leaving the wound uncleaned could result in improper healing. A Healer's job was to focus on more then just the present, they needed to think of the future, and a lifetime of pain and a loss of mobility that could have been prevented is not a future one should force on anyone.

Nodding in silence to Kallan's initial order, the russet wolf couldn't help a wry twitch of his lips. For a second, it seemed like she would acknowledge him...but that moment had passed. Feeling a sadness in his heart, nonetheless the russet wolf followed after Kallan the best that he could; his own emotions didn't matter, right now. Never mind the memory of her flying overhead, organizing her pack in that strange way of speaking of hers... But, it was familiar, and hidden or not as his mind ruled over his heart, it soothed the russet wolf's worry.

As they approached the others, the russet wolf had been distracted by trying to nimbly out-maneuver thrashing limbs and rushing rivulets that wanted to dash him down into the nearby stormy waters. Mud covered his legs, cold and sapping at energy where it had climbed up to his belly and throat. But the heterochromatic eyes gazed calmly out, not showing the turmoil and worries inside the russet wolf's mind. But the sight of the white Alpha, so strong and almost GLEAMING despite tiny rivers of blood along his fur in the dim light of a chaotic land bursting itself to pieces, touched something inside. The russet wolf didn't necessarily DISbelieve in the White Alpha, but had always been more concerned with what was necessary to do thanks to the White Alpha's absence. He almost could believe, and hope, instead of just stare at the reality that was before him. The Pull had been felt, had been registered, but not quite with all of the russet wolf's mind. He felt it now, a grumbled Oi... under his breath as Kallan jumped the river with an almost mocking ease.

Ears aimed firmly at the gleaming, god-like figure, the russet wolf raised his muzzle, a loud howl strong and unusually deep for the normally-quiet Delta reaching up to the sky.



Blinking his mis-matched eyes slowly, like lightning and winter's deepest ice, Jaryn gave a bow to the Alpha standing there as a beacon. He may not have necessarily placed his hopes in the White Alpha, but the normally-quiet Delta Scout kept a stubborn determination in his heart. His eyes held a sort of sheepishness as he glanced at the white wolf...no need to SHOUT, while so close...but it was quickly gone as he glanced to the two sitting there, with the pups. Kallan was gone, but the white wolf had made a clear point; current connections needed to be put aside, and it wasn't a long decision for Jaryn to choose. Pups were the future, and weaker than adults. They needed the help more, than him following his old leader for a taste of home. I can be the Pack-less wanderer a little longer. I'll live...well, maybe not, but still. Jaryn thought, the sadness still in his heart.

However, he'd never been one to back down from a challenge, and working with member of other Packs is something he'd done before. Approaching the others, who looked tired and worn, Jarn gave a low nod of acknowledgement to them. I'm a pretty strong swimmer. I can help transport the pups to the other bank, to follow K...kind Alphas like the one who brought the moss he offered, just a partial second lost to keep his discretion. Must be more rattled than he thought, to slip even that badly. He had to remain unknown for some time longer, it seemed. Afterwards, I can accompany you, and help fight and defend as needed. Quick, to the point, although accompanied by a wry partial smile that many would miss unless they were observant...or knew Jaryn's quieter, more irony-based sense of humor. He'd found Kallan...and now had to let her go. Again. Not that there was any affection between them, but she HAD been familiar, she HAD been Pack...been Family. It hurt, but Jaryn didn't let it show; if the promise was true, thought Jaryn skeptically, he'd see her in Lunaris. And before then, if she was to lead them. But still...other than his offer and the surprising strength to his howl from the leaner-by-loner wolf, he would remain mostly silent, focusing on the tasks set before him.



Especially if there were injuries he hadn't noticed yet, and would refuse to acknowledge until he could afford to let the pain be felt. An odd little trick, numbness from determined ignorance. For now. Jaryn followed the other two who had seemed to revere the white Alpha, keeping an eye out around them as the female nudged and gently encouraged the pups forward. They were wary of him, a stranger...and most pups tended to be uneasy by his mismatched, gleaming eyes...but one seemed to feel safe with Jaryn. He kept his eyes on the group in a whole, but seemed uncertain what to do with the one that had apparently singled him out. Other than encourage it to keep going, nudging that pup along as it faltered. A bit 'tough love', maybe, the pup still walking...but Jaryn wouldn't let the pup fall behind. He would watch out for the pup, as he was watching out for the group; not a Guardian, but as a Scout Jaryn knew he had to be observant. And he was at that, quietly suggesting stronger footing to the other two, who seemed to know each other well.

Still the outsider, still feeling outcast and lost...but Jaryn helped with the pups, following orders as a good Delta did. Unless he felt there was a better way, which then he'd share...respectfully...to the others. And his focus, otherwise, was on the pups...thoughtful, seeming distant. But...they were the Future. They were more important, to get through this disaster. Especially if it wasn't over. For all the struggles they'd have, as adults, it'd be worse for the pups, without families. Without the same Packs. And with the darkening Future ahead of them for THEIR generation to fight. Yes...

Morabelle shook slightly and sighed. She needed to get it together and focus. If no one came to help her she'd have to figure out how to get up and where to find others to help. She took slow deep breaths and focused on wiggling her toes or moving her forelegs. At least it wasn't freezing cold since being soaked would have made that hard. She couldn't think about what had happened since all that would do was make her hysterical and hysteria would only make her useless. She could fall apart later once everyone was safe and things had calmed down. She drew on her experience from being a shaman to calm herself and focus. Alright think. You need to think of something. The gash wasn't too deep and wouldn't be a big problem. She let out a huff of relief as she felt the tingling pain of her limbs waking up. Yes! She would be able to move soonish, which was a huge relief it made her able to help others who were in need of it.

Okay, now things would be able easier. Her legs were starting to work better and the pain in her foreleg was making it easier to compartmentalize her grief and fear. She snapped her head around when she hear someone approaching. She tensed ready to fight if need be or offer aid if that was needed. She watched the white male alpha lope over to her and bowed her head to show respect. She didn't want to challenge anyone and this one felt important. This was the heir. It was best to be respectful and he would someone she needed to help in anyway she could. She dipped her head again at his words and nodded. "I'm fine it's nothing to worry about but thank you for the apology. It's very kind of you to offer. Thank you help would be greatly appreciated but whatever help you need of me I am here to help. Anything you need I'll try to do to help. My name is Morabelle and as you know I'm a shaman. My pack is dead so anything you or your pack need I'll offer my help and guidance if you'd like while we travel." She bowed her head again not wanting to be disrespectful. She wasn't usually this likely to show submissive qualities but it was better to be cautious with the trying times at hand. He had to be dealing with a lot and she didn't want him to think she was challenging him.

His nod was shocking and made her relax. Most alphas would not have done that. It showed the kind of alpha he was and that was the kind of alpha she wanted to help. She shook her head at that. "I will gladly come with you and be of any help I may be but you don't need to waste your healer's strength and energy on this little gash it's nothin serious. It might be better to save for someone in need of it. This won't kill me. I'd hate to be the cause of harm if the healer was needed and wasted their talents on my little gash.". The wound is not as little as she claims but neither is it extrmenly serious. She looked over as a bark sounded. She smiled at the red and white delta who loped over to them. This one seemed sweet and was kind enough to give warning before racing over. She grinned back at the playful smile the female showed. She took a slow deep breath and forced herself to her paws. She staggered a bit since her limbs weren't completely awake yet. She caught herself and forced herself not to wince at the pain from the gash.

Once she had her composure she raised her head her limbs trembling from exhausting but she would make it to wherever these two would be going. "Hello Kaalina. I'm Morabelle pack less shaman. How may I help you two?" It was hard standing but she had a will as strong as steel and she would not show weakness. Not to the alpha and not to the beta. She held her head up high and her tail up giving it a slight wave to show she meant no harm to either. She looked back at the alpha and bowed her head again then met his pupiless eyes for a few moments. Long enough to show she was beta and strong as well as a shaman but not long enough to be a challenge or threat. She hoped his pack had survived this and spared him from the pain of the loss. And she hoped the delta had been pack less from the start and not lost her pack in this nightmare. What was even going on? Why was this happening? She shook her head. Not the time to dwell on things. Now was the time for action and she waited to see if the alpha would lead her to where the others were and how she would be able to help them. Her pack would have wanted her to help those in need during this crisis. If any survived she hoped there would be those like her who would help them. Please white alpha help us through these troubled times.

Riptide watched the russet wolf warily, not sure what to make of him. When one of the pups befriended him, he decided to go with the little one's judgement and accepted his presence, though it was an odd one. That, and the fact that while his alpha may not trust the new wolf, he had accepted him into their traveling pack-of-sorts, and he trusted Kes. For now, it was important anyways to get as many to Lunaris as possible - odd wolves or not.

He'd just reached down to nose a little one more towards Rainclaw that'd fallen behind, when a howl sounded and Kes bounded away, shouting orders to remain behind and keep the Pups safe. He hesitated for a moment, eyeing the pups, his mind clearly undecided what to do - Kes was probably going to need help with whomever. The pups seemed okay for the moment in the small group, the one cuddled up close to the male, and the other three seeking shelter from Rainclaw. "I'm going to follow him, see if he needs help. Keep them here, safe, I will return quickly."

Bounding away, his tired muscles ached in responce, but still he worked them hard to catch up, following the scent of his alpha, and the direction the howl had come from. He caught sight of Kes's fur and gave a sharp bark to announce his presence. He skidded to a halt above the group of three in time to hear the 2 strangers introduce themselves, and raised an eyebrow. Packless? Hmm..one way to grow Howlsong..."Rainsong and the russet one are watching the pups, I came to see if you needed help." He watched Kes carefully, quietly, awaiting his orders, curious if the two would be invited to join their pack or if that might wait till later.

Pacing on the other side of the river, Kallan tried to think of a way to help the grown Vurfang get the pups safely across. Flying them over was out of the question, as it was too risky... not to mention something she'd never done before. Watching the swift current carry more debris downriver, she alighted on a plan. Letting out a loud yip to get their attention, she launched into describing it without delay.

"I have a plan that should aid in your efforts to cross safely, along with the young ones. I humbly request that you find a way to guide the young ones to the narrow part of the river further down. Wait there, and the path shouldn't take long to be made."

Swiftly turning, she ran along the bank, paws slipping in the mud and catching on partially submerged branches and loosed rocks. There! Right where she remembered it being was an ancient tree. Before the river had swollen, the tree had been safely beside it. Now, however... the soil beneath its roots was almost washed away, causing the tree to lean over the murky water. One more forest elder must fall this day... Kal thought sadly as she took a running leap at it. If she could just knock it over the rest of the way... Here, even as swollen as it was, the river narrowed enough that the tree could span the gap between the banks.

The female kept the pups close as her Alpha and Riptide rushed off to help other wolves. Smiling at the pup that was bringing the newcomer closer to them. The more help and lives she saw was welcomed. She inclined her head to the new russet male. "Rainclaw." she introduced herself before looking up to the winged female. Nodding she urged the pups to follow her. Seeing the large elder tree she sent up a silent prayer of thanks to the elder tree for saving the pups. She looked to the male. "I'll cross first..."

She looked up to the female calling up to her. "Once we're across, tell Kestrel and Riptide where we are. I don't want them to worry." she looked back to the new male. "Keep your eyes on the pups please...I'll lead the way securing their safety on the opposite bank."

"Know your place..."

"Or I will show it to you."