Syrius Lionwing (1:19:14 PM): Golden eyes looked out over the land, he was always on the search for a small meal or a large meal to bring back tot he pack, not that he was the only hunter but he was always on the look out for potential prey. Streching out his paws the large pale dog have a silent yawn as he rose to his feet. The savannah seemed quiet for the moment and there was no great need to hunt right now.
Turning back towards the dens he let his mind wander to his beloved mate and their future in the pack. The days were getting brighter and the pack was well fed, times were looking good for all of them.
nessiaing1102 (1:30:08 PM): Stongear had spent his evening wondering around the pack. Most of the adults were out doing there pack jobs. It was an ordinary night. Strongear wasn't sure what he acitivity he was really looking at doing, but instead he just wondered aimlessly watching the few adults who were about, Strongear enjoyed watching others and learning from it.
As he stood watching near the edge to one end of the pack he noticed a dog, he kind of recognized entering the lands, coming from his job probably. He was a fairly large dog, and looked friendly enough. Strongear liked watching the adults of the pack.
Syrius Lionwing (1:31:57 PM): Silentpaws lifted his ehad as he spotted the youngster. Smiling he padded towards him. "What are you up to pup?" He tilted his large head his golden eyes smiling at the youngster before him. He didn't know everyone in the pack but he was always willing to make a new aquaintance.
"You seem bored, it's hard being young sometimes isn't it?"
nessiaing1102 (1:43:34 PM): "I'm not a pup, I am a kid." Strongear realized there wasn't much of a difference but he still wanted to be seen as older, he was going to be a teen sooner or later. "But yes I am bored, the pack can get boring sometimes when all the adults leave, I don't have anyone to watch."
Strongear felt weird telling this older dog his what did to pass his time. But he had asked. "I am Strongear by the way." he told the other dog, it was always easier to remember someone if you know their name, or at least that is what Strongear thought.
Syrius Lionwing (1:45:17 PM): The older dog stiffled a chuckle. "I appologise young one, I should have realised how much older you are." He grins, he remembered when his own pups were that age. "I am silentpaws, a hunter, I'm just on my way back to my den, I'm afraid thats not very interesting to watch." He chuckles his eyes wrinkling in a smile.
nessiaing1102 (1:53:24 PM): "You are a hunter! My mom is a hunter! You might know her he name is Littleshield. She joined the pack before my siblings and I were born. She is out hunting now I think." Strongear looked around the pack to see if he spotted his mom, sure enough he couldn't see her anywhere.
"Its ok, everybody can't be interesting all the time. I just like to watch others because I think it is a great way to learn. If I really wanted to do soemthing I could go play with my siblings, I have 7 of them." Strongear said lightly he was proud of his big family.
Syrius Lionwing (2:02:11 PM): Silentpaws chuckled lightly and tilted his head "Seven you say? My mate and I have ten children, some of them live here with us still, otehrs preferred to stay ont he savannah." he thought about the name the pup gave and he thought he knew whom he was speaking of though he had never spoken to her personally.
"Well, if you are very bored I can teach you to capture a hare if you like."
nessiaing1102 (2:09:12 PM): "All you children don't live with you?" Strongear asked lightly, he couldn't imagine leaving his mom. He was still getting use to the idea that eventually you grew up and occasionaly didn't stay with you mom. Strongear had a close relationship with his mom though, he was the eldest of all the children, and there was no father, so he had taken on a role of the responsible one.
"I would love to learn how to capture a hare, I am not really into hunting, as in I don't want to be a hunter as a job. But I suppose knowing how to, would probably be a good thing to learn." Strongear smiled up at the older dog.
Syrius Lionwing (2:12:50 PM): The big dog chuckled. "Yes well all of my children are fully grown and starting families of their own." He smiles turning around back in the direction he had come. "Come then it's a handy trick to know."
He smiled lightly and started to trot away. "What is it uyou wish you be when you grow young one?"
nessiaing1102 (2:19:07 PM): Strongear followed the older dog, almost running to keep up, he was very excited to learn something new. He wondered where he was going to take him to show him how to catch a hare. "Your children are all grown wow! You don't seem to be old enough to have adult children." for some reason thought it was wierd to have full grown children. Than again everyone had a parent right?
"When I grow up I want to be a Scout" Strongear announced proudly. He wasn't all that sure what was involved in being a scout, but for some reason he felt a pull towards it. His sister thought it would be good for him. He smiled towards the older dog.
Syrius Lionwing (2:23:45 PM): Silentpaws chuckled pleasedly, it was nice to know he wasn't showing signs of old age, it made him feel good. "Oh yes, my children are older and wiser than their old man I'm afrad." He grins playfully following a small path which couldn't really be seen throught he dgrass, he just knew it was there.
"My mate is a scout, silvergaze is her name, you should speak to her i am sure she would love to have an apprentice."
nessiaing1102 (2:36:13 PM): It was funny hearing this dog say that his children were older and wiser than him, he couldn't imagine every being wiser than his mom. He trotted behind the older dog, getting very excited about the upcoming lesson. He wasn't really sure where they were heading but none the less he followed excitedly.
"Your mate is a scout? I haven't met any scouts in the pack yet, maybe I should talk to her. The only adults I know are all hunters, oh and one finder." Strongear said.
Syrius Lionwing (2:55:15 PM): Silentpaws stopped and lay down quietly looking back at the little pup with a quiet shusshh on his lips. he looked out on to a little clearing int he grass to a small group of rabbit like creatures.
"You have to be very quiet when hunting hare, their ears hear nearly everything. and they are very fast."
nessiaing1102 (3:01:19 PM): Strong ear mimicked Silentpaws body movement. Laying down he slithered across the ground so he came up beside Silentpaws. He peeked threw into the clearing that was ahead, sure enough he could see the creatures there.
Strongear got a little antsy with excitement, but he bit back any noise that he might make. He wondered what the next step was but he couldn't wait.
Syrius Lionwing (3:02:38 PM): The older dog smiled. "You stay here, I'm going to circle around and chase the hares towards you, if one comes close, pop out and pounce it. You'll know what to do from there. it's instinct."
With that said the older dog slipped away through the grass his pale body vanishing in an instant
nessiaing1102 (3:13:34 PM): Strongear watched as the older dog disappeared throught the grass. He was very excited, this was going to be the first time he ever hunted. He waited till Silentpaws made it to the other side to scare them. His name was true, evidently he was quite silent, even to strongears, sensitive ears.
Strongears tail was wagging his tail vigouressly he was very excited. He remembered that Silentpaws had said the rest would be instinct, he hoped the he wouldn't let him down.
Syrius Lionwing (3:18:57 PM): The pale dog lept from the grass without any notice what so ever and the hares bolted in every direction. he chased one straight towards the waiting youngster his tongue lolling in the thrill of the chase.
nessiaing1102 (3:27:15 PM): Strongear was ready for it when one particularly dazed hare came running in his directions, he was ready and waiting in a pounce position. So as soon as the hare with in a distance in which he knew he could land on it with no question he lept.
Somewhat gracefully, at least for him, he landed on top of the hare. Silentpaws the rest was instinct, Strongear didn't even really think about it as he killed the hare. He looked up into the clearing for Silentpaws. "I did it I did it!" he called out. He was really proud of himself.
Syrius Lionwing (3:30:29 PM): The pale dog smiled. "Yes you did." he chuckled and stretched out his paws. he would forget to mention he had made the hare lame, it was an acheivment for the pup. "Take it on home to your mother now. She will be very proud of you." he smiles and nudges the youngster gently.
nessiaing1102 (3:38:04 PM): Strongear grinned up at the older dog. He was right he should bring his succcess to his mother, she would be happy for him. He picked up the hair in his mouth and started walking back towards the pack lands. He was very proud of himslef. He was smiling even though his mouth was full.
Even with a full mouth Strongear managed to ask a question "How old were you when you caught your first prey? Who taught you?" His questions came out all muffled he hoped the older dog could understand him.
Syrius Lionwing (3:47:31 PM): Silentpaws smiled, "I really can't remember." He nudged the younger dog gently and padded off through the tall grass. He was glad to see the pup happy.
nessiaing1102 (3:53:25 PM): Strongear smiled up at Silentpaws, he was happy he had found this dog to learn from today. He mumbled "thank you" to him, as they got onto the pack lands and he turned to head towards his den, to show his mom what he accomplished. He trotted quickly to his den, wagging his tail the whole way.
