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 Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:30 pm
 Achilles was less then pleased. Oh he might not make it a habit to run around and chat with the rest of the pack, but that didn't mean he wasn't aware of what happened. He watched, he knew.
He knew for instance that Casimir and Iosef had spoken with Pen about the fate of his pups - and he knew how Varia had ditched them, how she had maltreated the brown male before they were even born. It rankled him - in any other other pack he was well aware that he would have a say. He'd be..well he'd be the second Alpha. here however he was merely a consort, fancy word for slave if he was truthful, though he did not chafe under the restraints most of his ilk did.
He didn't chafe because for the most part he disregarded said restraints and he got away with because well...he was who he was. That didn't mean however that he didn't care, he might not bother with the menial tasks but he certainly cared about those who did, not openly..but silently and from a distance.
Which he had decided was the way he was going to have to deal with this current situation, under the bush as it were - away from prying eyes and in a manner that would make his point but stay hidden in the shadows. So he'd come up with a plan, it was a dangerous plan - most of his were, but one he found himself...oddly looking forward too, and a slight touch of amusement crossed his features as he walked. Now ...where was that sweet young pup.
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:13 pm
 Mother had been pushing her hard, far too hard as far as Chilapa was concerned. She was still very young, having a hard time keeping up with all the other pups let alone mothers extremely strict training schedule. Any other pup her age in any other pack would have been allowed to play and have fun and just be a pup...but not here, here she had to bust her butt to keep her mother happy. The training she somewhat enjoyed, because it meant she got to spend some time with the other pups, but other than the few mock duels there was little to no real interaction between them. And once training was done Varia would whisk Chilapa away for even more training and point out every little flaw she had made that day.
Chilapa did not want to be the best like her mother wanted her to be. No, she was quite happy with being second best or hell even in the mediocre category at this point for all she wanted more than anything else was to play or maybe take a really long nap. Of course she had the opportunity to take at least a small nap right now, as mother was in a meeting with the Queen and likely wouldn't be back for some time. She had remained where mother had left her and been instructed to stay put. Glancing about her Chilapa made sure that there was no sign of her mother around before flopping on her side, stretching out in the sun and closing her eyes, tail wagging now and then at the thought of being left alone for a little while.
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:26 pm
It didn't take Achilles very long to track down the wayward pup, and he had chosen his time wisely. Varia he knew to be in a meeting with Pen, a meeting that was likely to go one for a good while. There were only a few places in the pack that Varia would leave her daughter for any length of time and by process of elimination he finally found the young girl dozing on her side.
Achilles couldn't blame her really, Varia pushed her hard, far harder then was proper for a growing pup - they were too easily injured at this age, bones and ligaments still forming and injuries taken now could prove troublesome as they got older. Of course no one here would listen to him if he spoke of such things, at least no one other then Pen perhaps.
Approaching silently he left his shadow fall over the young one - she would notice he was sure likely far to strung out with worry about her mother appearing to truly rest.
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:33 pm
This was nice and relaxing, just laying in the sun where it was warm and the autumn air couldn't hold it's chill. She could certainly fall asleep here quite easily, you know if it wasn't for the constant fear of being caught by her mother. And when she shadow fell upon her Chilapa immediately thought the worse, her mother had caught her napping. With lighting quick reflexes Chilapa got her her paws but stared at the ground in ground in front of them, not daring to look at the wolf who stood before her just yet.
"I'm...I'm sorry mother, I wasn't sleeping really, it was just a..." Slowly she raised her eyes, now ready to meet the angry glare that was certainly staring a hole through her. But oddly enough it wasn't there, for the wolf was not her mother bu the Queen's consort instead. Chilapa swallowed hard, not knowing what to do next, she knew that she outranked this wolf but at such a young age didn't truly understand what they meant. "Oh..." She said after a moment, trying to gather her thoughts about her. "...hello Consort Achilles."
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:41 pm
Achilles waited while the pup started and then regained her composure after noticing he was not whom she feared, he watched her for a few moments - waiting to see if she was going to attempt to order him about, searching her gaze to see if he could spot anything of her mother in her..but other then the patches of color on her pelt it seemed at least for now that the apple had fallen quite far from the proverbial tree. What lovely news.
"Just Achilles, please" He told the pup ""Chilapa, correct? You look tired young one, have you had a hard morning? He inquired - mostly to judge her current mood, he would much rather this be a pleasant experience, though he wasn't opposed to dragging her off by force if the need arose. Sometimes the ends justified the means.
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:00 pm
Chilapa sat quietly for a moment, not sure whether her mother would barge in at any moment and reprimand her or perhaps Achilles for something done wrong, but when that didn't happen she relaxed - just a bit. "Yes, I'm Chilapa." She gave her head a not and then couldn't help but look over her shoulder before answering his question. "I am tired. Mother wants perfection and that takes a lot of work." Work that she was far too young to excel at or keep up with, but she would never say that, not now not ever. "I was...just trying to take a nap. She doesn't let me nap when I'm tired." She admitted softly, lowering her head a bit.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:27 pm
"mmm, yes your mother is known for that sort of thing" He agreed with the small pup, casting his eyes in the same direction as the pup when she looked behind herself - no doubt expecting her mother to come barreling out of no where to punish her. Poor creature...it was hard to spend you life constantly looking over your shoulder, hard for an adult - but for a mere puppy? Damn near unbearable. Perhaps he could swing this in her favor as well.
"I don't think you need worry for the time being, i swung by Pen's den on the way and overheard them talking in a lively fashion - it sounded like it would go on for quite some time" He assured her, which was true, he had heard them talking and he hoped it would take some time. At least long enough for him to spirit young Chilapa here away for a time. "I checked before I came to look for you" He confessed
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:25 pm
To say she was relieved to hear that mother may be gone for a while would be a lie, it was the best news she had heard in a long time. It meant that she could take a nice little nap without worrying about being caught, that was if Achilles was actually telling the truth or not. It was hard to tell when it came to males, for mother had always told her they were worthless and could never be trusted. So the question remained could she trust Achilles' words or was he just lying to her in hopes of getting her in trouble. Well if he was lying that would be incredibly cruel given that he had five daughters of his own that he seemed to care for a great deal.
Ears perked forwards at his next words. Did he just saw that he came looking for her? Now why would he do something like that. "You...you came looking for me?" She asked a bit nervously
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:34 pm
"I did" He confirmed as she questioned his words, he would need to tread carefully for this next part - and truly the question remained, would she come willingly? He had already decided he would not be completely truthful with her, to tell her the entire truth would likely only get her into trouble if he was later questioned. But neither would he lie - at least not completely.
"I am in need of your help" He told her after a few moments "Your part will be small I need only for you to come with me on a short trip, but it is an important part" He told the pup in a grave and serious tone.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:43 pm
The serious tone of her voice told her that she should go with him, but mother had told her to stay here until she returned and wandering off, even on an important job, would only result in getting her in trouble. Chilapa chewed on her lip for a few moments as she weighted her options. She could go with Achilles and likely get in trouble with her mother or she could stay here as instructed and miss the opportunity to help with something important and more than likely still get in trouble. Well no matter what she was likely to get yelled at so neither option looked good at this point.
"Well..." She began and she stood up, half committing to going with him already. "...mother told me to stay, but if it's important I should probably go." Her eyes looked up at Achilles for a moment. "When we're done we will come back right? So that mother doesn't get angry." And if the meeting was going to take some time like Achilles had said they should be able to go and do this job and return back well before mother came looking for her right?
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:52 pm
"When we are through you shall be back with your mother" He promised, which was not the same thing as promising he would bring her back to this exact location. But to further ease the pups worries he continued "But you need not fear your mother anger, I shall take the brunt of any anger she has. You need only tell her that I made you follow" He told the pup - and likely Varia would then assume he had taken the pup by force and he well hoped she wouldn't get into trouble.
But he would be sure to add on a warning against punishing her while he was making his point to Varia - just in case.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:58 pm
Those words did ease Chilapa's worries quite a bit, as long as mother didn't get angry with her it would be okay. Giving her still tired and sore muscles a small stretch the pup looked up at Achilles. "Okay, let's go." She paused for a moment before speaking again. "So where is this important thing we are going to? I hope it's not too far." It was her way of pointing out to him again that she was still tired but willing to go. Hopefully whatever it was that they were doing would be short enough that she could sneak in a nice little nap before her mothers meeting was over. That thought made her tag wag ever so slightly.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 2:11 pm
"It's a ways off" He told her as he started into the woods, assured that she would follow him. "But you will be able to sleep once we arrive" He promised. He only needed for the pup to stay in her hidey hold long enough for Varia to come looking for her - and to that end he led them on a vary obvious trail through the woods until they were a touch past the pack boarders.
There was a stream just ahead and upon reaching it Achiles gripped Chilapa by the scruff and trotted upstream - in effect destroying the trail. It would be impossible to follow any farther without great trouble. He followed the stream with the pup in his jaws for nearly a mile before turning inward and deposited her back within Pack territory at an old abandoned den site. She would be safe here but her mother would think he had taken her outside the pack lands and that would be enough. "Nap here" He told her "and if neither I nor your mother come for you when the sun starts to set return home..you need only head straight towards the sunset to find home. But stay here until sunset, rest..you deserve it"
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Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:50 am
Chilapa followed Achilles along the trail and by the time they reached the stream she didn't think she could take another step. But it seemed she didn't have to as Achilles picked her up and carried her downt he stream. Her mind raced as to where he might be taking her or what his plans were but the prospect of a nap was too great for her to worry too much. When they looped back into the trees she somewhat recognized where they were, this was near the edge of Antianeira's lands. As Achilles set her down she looked at the empty den and then him. Wait, he took her all the way out here just to nap? And now he wanted her to stay here until night fall.
"Um," she began to form an argument in her mind but her exhaustion fought back and told her that it was a good idea to have a nap. Besides had Achilles not told her earlier that he would take the brunt of mothers anger over this, so whats the worse that could happen. "Okay." She replied somewhat hesitantly and then crawled inside the den. Oh it would be so nice to sleep and not worry about mother interrupting her for another round of training. Chilapa glanced out at Achilles for a moment before curling up into a ball and letting out a yawn.
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Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:54 am
"Good girl" He told her when the argumentative look on her face faded and he crawled into the den "Get some rest..and remember my instructions" He told her as her eyes closed, he waited until she seemed to be dozing off before turning and loping back into the woods. He made a quick circuit of he den to make sure it was as safe as he recalled it being before heading back to the stream and making his way back to the place he and Chilapa's scent trail would have ended. By now he was sure her mother would be in a snit and coming to look for her daughter.
Achilles intended for the foul tempered female to find him instead. Let the lesson commence.
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