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 Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:09 pm
A vagabond.
A wayward soul.
A lone wolf.
Tasu ambled and padded through the woods mindlessly, letting his feet drag him to an unknown destination. Thoughs continued to bombard his every train of thought as it left him silently pondering his losses. Where had everyone gone? The last time he had seen them was- well, too long ago to even remember. But the one thing he could never forget was when Valen took away his sight from his left eye.
That twisted, backstabbing wolf!
"He'll pay," the fiery male muttered as he pressed onwards.
traversing upon a somewhat- well trodded pathway. Weaving and perusing through the forest, Tasu shook his head and snorted.
"I think I'm going around in circles," he grumbled softly as he tilted his head slightly. Slowing down as he hadn't a clue in the world, he stumbled towards a small clearing and settled down on his haunches.
Tasu wasn't really upset, he was- well, confused or just too perplexed to even search around for any other wolf or creature that could have been lurking about. Though at times his cold nature could have gotten the best of him, Tasubaa still remained solitary and kept to himself. He didn't have many friends nor a companion but, for now, he was best on his own. But that's who Sora was; he was, simply, a wolf who often rolled with the punches.
Slinking down onto his stomach, he flickered his metal ridden ears and curled his tail around him. "Well," he mused as he snorted a sharp breath, "I guess I'll just rest here for now." Closing his eyes as he began basking underneath the sun, Tasubaa let his heavy eyelids fall.
A wandering wolf needed his sleep and now was the perfect time.
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:44 pm
 A long, powerful howl filled the silence then. It was was full of pride and sureness of oneself. If a howl could be described as such. The owner of this howl was a young wolf. His eyes were wild with excitement as he dropped his head from his powerful howl. He was proud of his new voice, and was proud of his new form. He continued to walk along the trodded path in the forest, sniffing here and there for other wolves. The main goal of this journey was to find others that were loaners, wandering for no particular reason at all. He had ideas of a pack, and hoped for some "subjects." Maverick smiled as he thought about the idea of becoming an Alpha like his father. It wasn't something being forced upon him, he merely wished to follow his father's paw prints. As the young wolf mussed over his thoughts he barely took notice of the older wolf laying on the ground. He stopped then, taking in the other wolf carefully. With a quick gaze of his surroundings he took the other wolf to be alone, much like himself. Here was his chance to find someone. He walked upto the other wolf with a sureness to his step, his tail held high, and a friendly smile across his muzzle. He ment friendly business and he hoped thats what he looked like. " Why hello there!"
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:58 pm
Just as Tasu was about to succumb to sleeps binding grips, a howl solaced from the silence and jostled the older male. As his metal cladded ears flickered and his tapered, spikey hair shifted along with his head, Tasubaa gritted his teeth.
"Now what?" He growled irritatedly as he slumped onto his side and let a deep sigh escape from his maw. Couldn't a wolf sleep anymore? Apparently not.
Shifting upwards back onto all fours, the fiery male shook his head. It was sad really; the last time he had gotten a well rested sleep was back in his pack days but, now, it seemed that the sensation of one feeling rejuvinated and rested was only a fleeting recollection. As his feathers stayed positioned within his messy, spikey hair, Tasubaa blinked his eyes several times.
What was this? Another scent? But not just any scent.
A wolf scent.
Great. What did another wolf want with him? To chase him away? Or, maybe, Valen's recruits were finally on his trail again and were coming after him to finish off what was left of him. But what more did they want? His spirits were shattered and the love of his life didn't even recognize that he loved her! Maybe he should just give up now or-
"I'm not backing down," the older male pushed himself into thinking as he slowly pivoted around. But before he could take another step, an unfamiliar-oddly cheerful voice called to him. Gritting his teeth and finding it a futile cause to up and run, Tasubaa slowly turned around.
"Afternoon," the fiery male responded as his sole, good eye trailed up to those of the black and purple hued wolf before him. "What brings you all the way to the outskirts of the woods?"
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 7:08 pm
Maverick chuckled to himself. He was really over his head with this one. The older wolf looked like he rolled around in bear traps for fun. But he would continue on and if things looked bad, he would turn tail and move on.
" I was about to ask you a similar question." Maverick's gaze trailed over the older wolve's body. He looked strong, and yet Maverick could see a tiredness in the older wolf. He must not have rested recently.
" I am merely looking for other wolves, much like yourself really. Don't worry I mean you no harm," he added quickly. " Are you by yourself out here? FOr a wolf my age I guess it is normal but..." Maverick let his words trail off as he continued to take in the other wolf.
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 7:28 pm
His good, sightful eye drifted across the young male with a somewhat hesitant motion. Why would an adolescent be looking for other males? But it didn't take him too long to figure out what the young wolf was striving to reach out of the encounter. A small, smirk trailed across his maw as his tail flicked behind him, ears pricking forward as he began padding several steps around the younger male.
Oh, Tasubaa knew all too well what the younger male was seeking but, for the moment, he'd try to see just how desperate or just how interesting his ideas sounded.
"I'll answer your question in two parts," he remarked as he slowly padded around the younger male, his keen eye continuing to inspect him. "First, my name is Tasubaa; Vagabond and wanderer. Why might you ask? Because my last Alpha sought my life and tried to assasinate me because he was power hungry and his heart was taken by the darkness of lust and greed." As his shoulders slumped slightly, the fiery male glanced aside and chuckled with a deep rumble.
"You're looking to make a pack, aren't you?" He commented as he took several steps to the side and slid his forepaws out, stretching his tired back and legs from the aches and remnant pains. "And you're seeking my aid in forming a pack, correct?"
Rising upwards as a yawn escaped from him, Tasubaa looked towards the adolescent with a rather amused expression.
"Forget it." He spat with an acid tone. "The only way I'd EVER join another pack is if it was one I was willing to die for and know that I would never be betrayed again. But, go on, tell me why I should help you establish this new pack and why I should even trust you."
Winding around as his brows furrowed, narrowing upon the wolf before him, Tasubaa waited.
((He's so stubborn at first but you'll learn to love him xD;;
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 7:52 pm
Maverick stood his ground as the older wolf circled him. He knew he was being inspected and knew that now was his time to shine. But as the older wolf continued to interrogate him, the younger wolf's brow furrowed in concern and anger. He was not about to back down for this older wolf. If he couldn't even get this one to even consider joining him, then he might aswell forget his entire mission.
With his smirk smeared across his jaw he began.
" Whether you join my pack is entirely up to you. I am merely searching for others who are alone. I am tired of hearing about these other packs leaders who toss their own aside as if they were a discarded piece of meat. " A growl escaped his throat at the thought. His smirk had now turned into a frown as he spoke of what bothered him most, and his voice had picked up a deeper tone.
" Betrayal is something unforgiveable, and it scars those who have been, mentally and physically. I want to bring those together into a new pack so that I can prove to them that not every leader is like that, and that they can actually put their trust in others." Maverick turned his wild, brown eyes towards the older wolf, taking him in once again.
Maverick's brow furrowed again, for he did not think he explained himself well enough and had lost his chance at helping this other wolf. With a sigh he added, " I'm tired of seeing others waste away because all they can think of is whether or not they will wake up after resting alone. "
(( naw dont worry, maverick's pretty stubborn lol ))
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:15 pm
Interesting.
So this adolescent views were much clearere than he thought. A rather pleased and intrigued smile curled upon the fiery wolfs maw as he listened, nodding his head as his tail thumped upon the ground in a casual and nonchalant manner. Maybe he'd better give the male a chance and, besides, if he didn't like the structure of the pack he could always throw defiance and up and run somewhere else.
But before Tasubaa could even comitt, he still had several questions that were perplexing and needed answering. A bit of ressurance if you will.
"Let's dig a bit deeper into this: I'm interested but you'll need to convince me, convict me that this is the sole pack I should pledge alligeance to and you'll have my word on making this pack much more than a dream; I'll be certain to help you make it into a tangible reality," he smirked as his tail wrapped around his body.
"What, as an Alpha, are you striving to find or create? Every pack has a reason, every leader has a "destiny" or a calling. But what do you want to find or, simply speaking, what are you searching for?"
An intellect and a true thinker, Tasubaa wasn't going to let the flowered words of the adolescent mindlessly sway him away just yet. He wanted to know why he was building a pack and for what purpose? Was there something this wolf was striving to fulfill or make avalialbe for others?
"Finally," he spoke with a slightly mild-somewhat gruff tone. "What are your punishment to those who uprise, mutiny and shed blood within a pack? A good Alpha knows how to deal with these occurances and if I put my life out for you and your pack I just need to know that there are ways to deal with those who harbor a taste for blood."
((Such a thinker he is...or paranoid! *snugs Tasu* <3))
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:47 pm
Maverick let out a soft sigh, a weight being lifted from his mind. Th eother wolf was interested, check one off the list. Now all these questions? He frowned inwardly but kept his outward structure strong, he was striving to impress.
" I am trying to create a stable home for those who have otherwise lost hope, or hope to help as I am trying to help. I also hope to build a stable pack, much like my father has. " He frowned slightly as he said this, but he ment to be truthful. He just hoped that it didn't found too much like "daddy's boy."
Maverick played with the idea of punishment. He had thought of it before, but not to the degree of actually having to do it. Of course he figured that there would be some who would rise up against him in disagreement, but he had foolishly been hoping that it would never come to that. A dark look crossed over his eyes as he began to plan it out.
" Those who chose to rise up against our pack in mutiny will be severly punished. It is one thing for a leader to betray those who trust him, but it is another thing for one to betray their leader who strives to protect them."
He paused, pondering the actual punishment in store fo rthose who defied his pack.
" Punishment will vary, but those who deem it nessecary to bring bloodshed to my pack will get it in return, and be bannished from our group. If they think they can return after such an act, then I will deal with them myself, " he growled softly afterwards.
Maverick frowned again for he grew angry thinking of bloodshed and mutiny. Such wolves should be killed upon sight.
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:00 pm
The son of an Alpha.
Could this be even more appealing? Perhaps.
As his metal ears flickered, Tasubaa grinned as he arose to all fours and swaggered his tail behind him. Such ideas and concepts seemed fitting to what he was striving for and, truthfully, the cold-hearted wolf was rather liking the sound of this pack.
"A home for those who have been abandoned, banished and forgotten then?" His brows furrowed with thought, pursing his lips as he nodded his head. "I honor those who think of others before themselves, boy," he commented as he began packing closer. "I like that."
"And mutiny?" Tasubaa began as he looked towards the black and purple male with a mischievious gleam settling within his sole eye. "Just remember that those you banish will always seek for your blood in turn but, with those who stand with you, that's likely to happen."
Stepping closer as he stood within a foot in front of the male, Tasubaa let a smirk cross upon his maw. "But with a fallen warrior such as myself, I doubt anyone could get through me to you, my Alpha."
Raising his tail high and restating his posture, Tasubaa let a suttle, friendlsy smile cross upon his maw.
"I'll join your pack but, first, tell me your name."
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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:25 pm
Maverick could hardly contain his excitement, with only a proud smile showing upon his muzzle. He had his first pack member, and by the looks of it, his right hand.
" I am Maverick. " He bowed his head slightly, but stood strong. " I am glad you are willing and loyal. But of course I wish to know your own name aswell before we move on."
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:03 pm
The fiery wolf let a widespread grin stretch far across his muzzle as his tail miraged like that of kindling flames swayed behind him in a nonchalant and rather pleased manner. There was something about Maverick, something that Tasu conveyed as trust and honor. Though, as he mentioned, he was the son of an Alpha, the older male could distinguish that the adolescent was searching for something much more than power; hope, was it? Or perhaps a destiny that would help pave the way for the vagabonds and exhiled wolves that aimlessly wandered within the woods and far regions.
His brows furrowed slightly as his tongue let the words slide off with an interesting sensation. "Maverick," he mused as he chuckled deeply, "it's an honor."
"My name? Those that hate me referr to me as "Red" but those who I give my life in service and protection to know me as Tasubaa." Lowering his head as he closed his eye, the fiery wolf let his tapered and spiked hair fall down towards his eyes while his feathers only shifted slightly.
Rising upwards as he took a step forwards, his engraved bands jostling above his paws, Tasubaa stood aside Maverick with a suttle smile.
"Where to now?"
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:37 pm
Maverick smiled proudly and nodded.
" As is an honour for me, Tasubaa." Maverick grinned a toothy grin as he turned to continue on the trail he had been following before he had met Tasubaa.
" Well I was thinking of continuing on my search for others," he said as he walked, his tail swaying side to side behind him. " But we'll see how well that works out."
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:01 pm
As his metal ridden ears flickered slightly, shifting as he began treading aside Maverick, Tasu's left eye wandered towards his Alpha as a slight perplexion of thought lingered about.
A search for others?
Where could they come across the down trodde, the abandoned and the hopeless?
These days the woods seem riddled with those who wandered alone, discarded by their packs and left to rot into nothingness. They were condemned to starvation and a likely survival without being within the ranks of a pack and a close knit family that offered assitance and protection. The mere thought of wolves he had come across that were wire-thin and whose ribs poked out from under their pelts only made his fur bristle and his teeth clench with anger.
Why was the esteem and honor of packlife being discarded for a brutal and merciless lifestyle?
Tasubaa nodded his head and tilted it slightly. "It's not too hard to come across wolves whose dreams and lives have been shattered," he spoke with a more relaxed tone, the slightly trace of his gruff tone still hinting in his voice, "but if you know where to look then it won't take long to establish a pack."
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:01 pm
Maverick gazed back at Tasubaa, nodding his head as he took in what the other had said.
" I have come across several in my past, even as a pup I have met those who have no pack. "
His memories flashed back to a tawny wolf with strange orange colouring, but who was he to call strangely coloured?
He chuckled softly at the thought, thinking himself to be a hypocrite.
" Well let us hope that we do come across them before it is too late..."
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