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 Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 10:32 am
Seek.
Learn.
Strive.
These three words continued to surface within every thought of the young wolfess, echoing within the back of her mind and unceasingly making her reflect and yearn to become a seer. She had met another wolfess upon the same quest, Hallie to be exact, who knew so much compared to herself. Jay had idolized her and wanted to strive to become half the seer she was becoming but why was it so hard to get a handle on her powers?
She needed help and needed someone else to share her secret with and, if possible, decipher how she could grow.
With Cellen, Nix and Valen still slumbering as the morning sun already had taken its place within the sky, Jaylin quietly padded out from their den and began wandering out towards the scattered woods that bordered the pack lands. Her cerulean eyes were weary as they still felt heavy and paws that felt burdensome and weighted were dragged across the course grass underfoot. She felt lost, disoriented and utterly confused. Voices, eerie dreams and the sensation as if she was constantly being watched from afar or from within the shadows had spiked the sensation of caution and vulnerability. Jaylin always hated feeling so prone to danger; fear creeping into her skull and her fur bristling upon her body- it was never comforting and only increased her forlorn feelings.
Looking up towards the sky as she aimbled down towards a small stream, the young wolfess sighed and closed her eyes.
"I'll never understand," she thought, hoping someone or something could catch her train of thought and, if she was lucky, maybe have another encounter with "her kind" once again.
Slowly drawing her eyes open and positioning her head towards the ground, Jaylin's curly tail drooped behind her as she trudged over towards the stream. Alone and overcome with too many thoughts to tend to, Jay sunk down on her stomach and laid her head down upon her crossed paws, peering into the stream and trying to sort out why everything was happening and how she could ever control it.
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Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 6:56 am
Although by now Amélie had just about managed the art of traveling in darkness, thanks largely in part by the constant thrumming of her mind, she still enjoyed relaxing and letting it rest once in a while. In such instances, she followed the stream. It ran almost straight through the packlands from shore to wood, and as long as she kept to it she was never lost for long. The sound of it pleased her- and with her mind not bothered with the world around her, she could focus on other things.
Namely- poking about Phib’s mind. It was a serious breech of her ‘code’- but then, the lure of always being with him was almost as pressing. She knew he must not have liked it; but she really wasn’t grabbing at his thoughts and demanding things out of context. The mind of a person was much more complicated then people thought- it often said things it didn’t actually mean, and sometimes it spoke wisdom while others it spoke foolery. Although it was impossible to tell them apart- she had learned to appreciate a certain kind of personality, and pick from there.
Sometimes he must have realized her presence- as he would address her peculiarly in thought. In embarrassment, she’d never answered.
But as she was strolling and pondering the possible moral quandaries that came with potentially spying, a feeling which by now was becoming quite prevalent, slipped through her mind and jostled her thoughts. She stopped and shifted, her blank eyes fluttering compulsively. That feeling again- was it Hallie, or Az? Or Chip? But even a careful poke told her it was not. This one was a familiar face- it was a growing pup, one of Cellen’s.
“Hello, hello!” Amélie smiled, and eagerly walked across the stream. Perhaps she had misheard herself.
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Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 11:17 am
With her paws flopped and her head buried in between, Jaylin was drifting between thoughts and musing ideas of how exactly was she to learn of these "powers" or how to use them correctly. She didn't want to waste such a rare gift but, at the same time, she yearned to have a mentor of some sort rather than the voices that had been vaugely instructing her and guiding her in the minor steps in the art of becoming a seer.
Her ears suddenly perked upwards as the sound of footsteps and a familiar voice broke the silence and her lost train of thought. Jaylin rose her head slightly, cerulean orbs like those of her father though solemn and glassy with small tears yet to fall looked up towards the visitor.
It was Amelie.
Although Jaylin did not know much of the wolfess, Cellen always spoke highly of her as well as Phib. The small female knew well of her kidness and it was more of a blessing and an answered prayer that someone other than her family had come her way.Maybe this was an opportunity to tell another about her secret?
She hoped so.
"Morning Amelie," she greeted with a soft and slightly shy voice. Her eyes conveyed trouble and a restless feeling; Jaylin didn't know what to do and her emotions were seeming to take hold of her. Blinking as she bit her lower lip, Jaylin mused silently.
"Should I tell her? Maybe I'll wait..."
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:00 pm
A smooth smile crossed about Amélie’s lips as the words fluttered across her mind. She had something to tell her? Well- she would not go pestering it out. Politely, she reigned herself in, and took a few cool steps through the water. “Good morning Jaylin,” She started, crossing over to the other bank and collapsing softly in a lazy heap. Some water dribbled down from her silver coat, and she took a moment to lick off the much from the bottom of the stream.
“What are you up to today?” She asked finally, pulling her legs up so she was seated a bit more daintily on the cool ground. Despite the winter’s occasional snows, grass still managed to grow besides the stream. It was hard, tough grass, and she liked how it crunched when it was frosted. Now it was smooth, and poked her gently at the shoulder.
Her face drifted as she moved her head about. "It is quiet here, I think. Hopefully I am not interrupting good thoughts," The female apologetically obscured.
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:12 pm
Her heart seemed to beat faster within her chest as she bit her lower lip. In no way could Jaylin find a reason not to trust the older wolfess and there always seemed to be something so mystical about the silver pelted female. A soft sight escaped from her maw as a small, warm smile curled upon her maw.
"Nothing much," she remarked as she padded to where Ame rested upon the banks of the small stream and flopped down beside her. "Well, it's just- it's just-"
the words were stifled as they couldn't slip free as easily as she hoped they would. But she didn't want to hold onto the weight of carrying such a secret for too long and Jaylin was confident that she could trust Ame with such a secret.
"Ame, can I tell you something?" Curling her tail about her body, the small pup peered up into the serene eyes of the wolfess. "I'm- well, I'm becoming a Seer...I mean, I'm not one yet but I'm learning but I'm just so confused."
Somewhat flustered and holding back her emotions as a typical tom-boy would do, Jaylin knitted her brows.
"What would you do? I don't know what to do and I can't keep hiding it from my family for much longer."
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:31 pm
The silver wolf grinned as the child dismissed her comment, and the end of her tail thumped against the shore. Cellen really did have precious children- although she’d yet to see much of his little boy. She couldn’t have been happier with the pack doing so well, and children practically rolling out of every bush. It was only when Jaylin began to hesitate that her thoughts went back to the immediate, and she looked to her. “Oh...?”
As she listened to the younger wolf speak, Amélie could not help but pull her head carefully back and alight her ears. So that was it! Although- she had suspected somewhat. The noise that she encountered typically preceded the arrival of another seer; perhaps now she could be sure of it. But who told her such a thing? “A seer, now? How did you decide that was what was happening?” She spoke gently, the end of her tail still swaying.
“But,” She pursed, and thought. She was so young! “If I was to become something- whether seer, or otherwise, it’s always good to do so slowly. You have to figure out your bearings. Then, you will be prepared. But never be afraid of your family. They can help you more then anyone else can."
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:45 pm
The young pup continued to bite her lower lip, ears falling back almost against her skull as her eyes dropped towards the ground. It seemed so odd to hear from the mouth of a pup that they were becoming a seer, maybe even crazy, but the dreams and the voices held testament yet everthing seemed so surreal.
"Well," she began as she took a deep breath, shoulders slumping as she gritted her teeth slightly, "all of these strange voices started to talk to me in my head, making me feel as if I was being watched. But all of the feelings got stronger but once I met Hallie, she's a seer too, she helped me with some of my confusion and tried to tell me what I need to do."
Jay shook her head to the ground and flopped her paws over her eyes. It just wasn't making sense! Why couldn't she understand any of this?
"How am I suppose to tell my dad? Or anyone in my family! The only one who understands me is Reno and he's a Shaman who at least gets help from a spirit guide. I-I don't think I can tell him because what if he..." Her nostrils flared slightly as she tried to hold back the tears.
"I never wanted this, maybe I'm not good enough. But holding a big secret like this is hard enough!"
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:03 pm
Amélie frowned, and gently lowered her head. She was delighted to hear that Hallie had helped Jaylin- and if it was true that the young girl was hearing voices, then it was very likely that she was indeed a seer. But she was troubled and understanding of the girl’s fears. After all- she hadn’t gone through her own trials any different.
“Sometimes things can be scary, I think. And sometimes they scare other people- and although they might not know what to think, it would be worse for them to see that you had kept something from them.” She shook her head sadly. “I don’t like secrets- but even I tried to hide what it is I am. Had things not happened fortunately- I am sure Phib would have been very hurt to know I had lied to him.” And- he had been. But thankfully for Phantom- he had created such a situation that Phib had hardly noticed. It still brought guilt to her chest.
“I think for such a young wolf to realize what she must do, she is more then strong enough to handle the things to come.”
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:28 pm
Small tears began to trail from the cerulean eyes of the female pup. Jaylin hated to admit it but she was scared, afraid and uncertain of what being a seer really meant. Everything had seemed to happen so fast and it was so surreal but at least she had both Reno and Hallie to help her along. But it still didn't soothe the worries that continued to creep within the back of her mind.
"I know, I know," she nodded as she sniffled, trying to stop herself from crying, "I hate hiding it from my mom, dad and brother but I don't know if they'll understand what it means to be a seer. I don't have the best knowledge of what it means or what I'm suppose to do but I'll just have to learn I guess."
Knitting her brows as her paws slid off from over her eyes, Jaylin glanced up towards Ame as she tilted her head curiosly.
"So what exactly do Seers do? I mean, I know they help other wolves and can predict and see things but...is there anything else?"
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Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 2:57 pm
Amélie wined softly as the small female began to cry, and lightly touched the pup with the end of her nose. “Growing up is fast,” She remarked gently. “I don’t think anyone makes it out without some tears. But you’re never alone- and your parents will have to be understanding.” To this, she smiled somewhat and pulled away. “Many seers here now- and not just Hallie and Jaylin.”
“They might never understand.” She cautioned. “But they will love you just the same, and I am sure they would be very proud. From what you say about your uncle- I don’t think it will be too much of a surprise.”
She paused a moment, considering. There were a lot of things seers could do- and most of them could be more then easily used for doing harm to others. A seer could manipulate the thoughts of others, cause torment- and with each new seer, she couldn’t help but worry. Meskeet seemed all but lost to herself- and that saddened her too. “Seers can do many things. But, you always have to be careful that you don’t grow used to the talents you have, and take them for granted." She shifted. "But- a seer can hear others; sometimes, even if they don't want to be heard, or never even open their mouths. They can do many good things. But sometimes, bad things too. If the person intends it that way." She spoke somewhat sorrowfully.
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Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:52 am
Feeling the comforting touch of the silver pelted wolfess, Jaylin wrinkled her muzzle and tried to hide her face. For a small puppy to learn of something so mysterious yet burdensome was difficult and Jay was trying to adapt and understand things too quickly. Listening to Ame, the young female nodded her head. "I know I'm not alone and I'm not the only Seer in these woods," she commented in a soft spoken voice, "but, I mean- it's hard."
The mere thought of having to tell her parents and realizing the possibility that it could change her relationship with them made her stomach twist and churn with a sickly feeling. They certainly wouldn't hate her, she was their own flesh and blood after all, but the thought of a bad turnout kept haunting her at the back of her small, confused mind.
"That's why I want to learn. I want to know everything, I want to learn so I don't take these gifts for granted or can't put them to use or help others." Swiveling her ears, Jaylin glanced to the side as her cerulean orbs began to wander about.
"I want to help people."
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 4:58 pm
Amélie smiled with delight. “I can help you help people, if that is what you want to do.” Perhaps all the seers of this generation would help improve the way the woods saw their kind! The idea enthralled her. She had good faith in Jaylin- Cellen was an indispensable member of the pack, and a good friend. Nix was just as kind. They might not understand at first, but she was sure they would come to support their daughter.
“It’s not an easy thing to start. But you are very young to even know you are to be such a thing. I think that says a lot about how much potential you have. And even if it’s frightening, that’s something to be proud of.”
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:52 pm
A wide grin curled upon her maw as she nodded her head, tapered red hair sweeping across her right eye. "You can help me?" Her curly tail swayed continuously behind her in an upbeat and rapid motion. "Really? I'd like that!"
For a moment, Jaylin knitted her brows in slight suspicion as the same vibrant blue orbs like those of her father, Cellen, seemed to gaze upon the silver pelted female with a hunch and hint of curiosity. Ame seemed to know alot about Seers. Could she-
"Ame," the small female pup softly spoke as her eyes cautiously glanced around only to make sure that there was no one else around or nearby, "are- are you a Seer too?"
She couldn't help but ask and her puppy curiosity was just itching to figure out if she really was a Seer or had a great deal of experience with those who foresaw and aided others. If she was, well- Ame was another person she could go to when things were just too confusing or she was stummped on what to do next. If she wasn't, Ame would be another person she could trust and also seek advice from but not in a seer perspective- more in a casual and normal approach on how to deal with everyday occurances.
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:08 pm
Amélie swayed her tail. She did not like to admit she was- but in this rare instance, she made the exception. A child might have a hard time understanding her addling logic. “I am.” She spoke softly. “But...it is not something I say often. I do not want my abilities to ever be mistaken for me being something I’m not.” She breathed. “I...think it’s important to always be remaining who you are. I help where I can, but I will not change.” She had made a determination upon it. Quietly- she looked towards Jaylin.
“And I will help you.” She uttered. “In whatever way I can," The grey female smiled, and gently thummed her tail.
If only she had been so you when she had started! She might have been more help. But as she grew, Amelie was sure she could try. She seemed to be helping so many lately- but she would not allow herself to turn anyone away. She only hoped she was strong enough to help others who would so quickly grow in strength and power themselves.
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Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:40 am
A warm, sweet smile curled upon the young female pups maw as a small sensation of the burdens that plauged her felt as if they were lifted off of here just from knowing that there was yet another Seer she could turn to besides her dear friend, Hallie. Drawing closer to the silver pelted female, Jaylin nuzzled tenderly against Ame and looked up into her vibrant eyes.
"I won't tell anyone," she nodded. "And I'm not going to let these powers change me into someone I'm not. I'm just Jaylin but I have a gift to help others."
Behind her, her fluffly, curly tail thumped and swayed with a more estatic nature. Everthing had seemed to happen so fast yet the outlook so far looked good; Jaylin was still new to her powers but she already had three other wolves to turn to and whose brains she could pick concerning questions and logic.
Though she was a bit stubborn to admit it, Jaylin still wasn't sure where to start but she figured she'd have to know where to start in square one before she progressed.
"What do I do now? I mean- how do I begin?"
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