Where ever I may roam.

[kali]

Chill's ran up and down my spine, while winds of summer combed threw my ivory pelt. I, Kali stood there for a few moment. As I watched a couple deer and their fawns emite from the forest below. I shook my cranium, as twin peaks flicker upon my cranium. Today was a beautiful day here upon the mountians, for once I didn't find myself worring much about those damned lions or other preditors, no I actually fount myself relaxing. And wondering where mommy and sibilings where off too. I soon grew bored of just laying around and padded down over the rocks. The scent of a rabbit caught my attention. I was still full from my earlier meal, but wanted to learn more about hunting. I hunkered down, and then quickly dove after the rabbit. And failed. Mom always tells me that the skills will come in time. But what happened if I wanted them now? I didn't want to wait. I wanted to be strong and cunning.

Don't get me wrong though. I loved learning all I could, as I prowled down lower, I began to wonder where everyone was up too, or gone. I didn't like how quiet it was to be honest. The sun warmed the rocks underneith me, and it felt good for once. The weather was beautiful as well. I was growing thirsty, and realized that there was a place mother showed us when we got old enough where water gathered inside the rocks edges. I padded my way over there, and lapped at some of the water then laid down against the slate of the stones. My attention was caught at the sound of a hawk. It was a beautiful sound. But I just wanted to relax and watch everything unfold.

[cheveyo]

With Amaroq’s acceptance and the pack bonding the new pale male had wondered off not in the mood to be watched by the mother any longer. Misunderstanding on her part or not he did not enjoy feeling unwelcome so he had left. Old and new could merge just fine without his being around. Nails seemed to enjoy such things, Arashi’s smile was warm and welcoming. He had no doubt they would see everyone was friends before they needed to hunt, whenever that was. The thought of food reminded him he should probably catch a snack if they were to be hunting later that day. Pale paws carried him deeper into his new home, feeling more at ease the deeper he went. Nares caught a whiff and the wolf smirked, this would not take long at all. Forests often were litter with small prey, good for snacks and practice, he needed no practice. Listening closely to the sound of large back feet he waited until the sound of teeth replaced them. Feeding may everything more vulnerable, he was no different in that respect. Ticking off a few heartbeats to let his soon to be meal get relaxed enough to slow it down he shifted his shoulders before lunging forward. Long curved fangs came form either side, the rabbit frozen in fear as he preferred. Blood heated his gums and tongue as he lifted his prey from the forest floor, teeth stuck in deep. Wide eyes locked on his as he crushed, fear was the death of many but it would never be the reason for his own end. Setting his kill back down he tore into, quickly leaving nothing but a red smear and a few stray hairs to show anything had been there.

Feeling better with the lingering heat of blood still in his mouth and throat he headed off looking for something else of interest. Catching the scent of stone, water, and a fae he turned his head sniffing deeper, the Alpah’s blood. Having had good experience with Amaroq and Nails the pale male headed towards the new fae. He found her laying on a rock and watching some bird in the sky, she looked younger and pale like he was. Chuckling at her following the bird he could not help it, it was adorable whelp like behavior.

“Forgive me miss I did not mean to laugh, you just looked so focused. I am Cheveyo, you brother Amaroq recently welcomed me, he, Nails, and a few others are welcoming some new fae and a cub right now.”

Grinning a friendly wolf grin the large pale wolf sat down, pale gold stare curious, hoping he was not frightening to this younger smaller wolf. Licking blood from his lip he wondered when she had last eaten, surly a growing girl needed to keep her energy up. He would be happy to pass along any tricks her knew, he was no Epsilon but give him a target and an order and he would follow it or collapse trying.

[kali]

Kali laid there for a few minutes before the sound of anothers paws upon the slate under them caught her attention. Her white cranium shot up while dark hazel eyes glared at him. Tilting her head, she hated being laughed at, but was getting more use to it though. Listening to the males words. She sniffed the winds, a male just great! Oh well, hopefully he would make her brother Amaroq proud. Watching him, Kali slowly backed up, looking around quickly. Oh she hated to be in a situation like this. Kali was more of a in the shadows watching type girl. But just like her mother loved to learn new things and go for those hunts her brother always called them for when it was time. A light chuff was given forth, her body size buffing out, trying to make herself seem much bigger than before.

" Well greetings Cheveyo. I am known as Kali. " Her voice was firm and gentle all at the same time. " And please I hate when others laugh when I am caught away by the beauty of life and everything around us. " Kali's voice was a bit more firm than before but would get the point across. She hated to be laughed at and made of a joke. But what does everyone else care? Only if they truelly known the wolf that lays inside of Kali. Hell, can't blame a girl could you? Its just disrespectful, but to be honest, his appologie brought a slight wolfish smile across her muzzle. She still wasn't relaxed at all. Not yet anyway. Scared and fearful not in the least. Well maybe just a little bit.

[cheveyo]

Cheveyo nodded at the younger wolf’s words, he had meant no disrespect it was mostly nerves on his part. Avarice had put him a bit out of shorts and here he was getting on another’s nerves just by being around. What was it about him today that seemed to get on female’s bad sides, well besides Arashi really, not a very good track record so far today. Lowering his head and gaze he signed, maybe this had not been the right choice after all?

“Again Kali I meant no offense it is just…Spirits Above Me I swear your brother is the only first impression I have not failed miserably at today.”

Sighing he sat down, head hanging a bit, he hated it when he made others uncomfortable. He was not a small wolf, though no bigger then Armaoq, a bit shaggier perhaps but surly not larger. Size alone was enough to make a few fae watch him, pale stare was nothing that odd, no scars made him look more fearsome then he was. The younger fae was understandably weary of him, knowing her brother’s names was likely the only reason she spoke with him now. Lifting his gaze back to the pale yearling he tried a grin but failed so he just sighed shaking his head.

“I really meant no harm I…I just wanted get away from Avarice and her cub. Tell me am I really so scary looking or is it only because I am a male and unknown?”

[kali]

Twin peaks lifted upon my cranium as I stood there silently. Shifting my weight upon my other paw, I sat there watching him. Curling my tail against my side quiet quickly. I listened to his words slip from his muzzle. Then noticed that saddened look upon his face. I didn't know what too do. I didn't mean to be harsh or mean if I was. I spoke shortly afterwards. " I am sorry about that. I was just so caught up in the beauty of everything. I didn't mean to make you upset inside. " My voice a little more gentle as I tilted my dial slightly towards the other side. As I watched and listened to him speak once again. " Please forgive me? " I caught his scent, he smelt of my brother with his own scent mixed all together, which made me feel a little less jumpy, as I rose up and padded towards him.

" So others were not nice too you? " God! Why did I have to always be so nosey of others? That was one of the flaws I hated about myself. But what else was I too do? I slowly began to relax, and let my ablaster pelt lower upon my body instead of being all puffy and what not. I was a lean female, which was for sure, but very quick, as I inched closer too him. Poking him with my muzzle lightly, I caught a major whiff of his own scent, and fell back with a sneeze. My eyes widened and then went back to their normal shape. Wow! I had to look funny. As I stood up and looked towards him. " Bless me. " I giggled out.

[cheveyo]

Pale gold wavered a bit in the light when he was asked for forgiveness after asking it for himself. Nodding as an answer he tilted his head when she asked about the others. He had mentioned first impressions and wanting to get away from a wolf in particular so it made sense for her to ask. Taking a deep breath he shook his head, yes would not have been an accurate answer.

“Just Avarice, she has a young cub and appeared right as your brother and I were about to spar, I fear she interrupted my intentions poorly. I had no interest in your brother’s rank, he is no fool and so safe from my challenge. I do want a fair rank, sparing is a fine way to show I am worthy of a higher then Sigma rank, your brother agreed. Nails was most welcoming, a pale fae with a darker back seemed nice enough, as did your Beta, though he was a bit weary of me at first. Arashi was also most welcoming but is new here as well, I think you will like her when you meet her.”


Feeling better now that Kali seemed less weary of him he blinked when she poked him then sneezed, perhaps he was dusty from the trail? Biting a lip tp stop himself from chuckling at her again he could not help but chuckle a little when she did. It seemed she had decided he was alright after sneezing on him, that was one way to go about things he guessed. Leaning down he sniffed at her as well, she smelled of this new land, more of it then he had seen so far. Pulling away he grinned at her.

“I’m sure your Spirits will see that sneeze dose you no harm, and I shall dry soon enough. Tell me do you often wander about all alone or should I expect a watcher to pounce me at any moment?”

[kali]

I chuckled softly as I sat there for a few moments. My tail brushing the slate under my ivory frame. As I caught the sound of a bird singing in the background. My eyes looking about the lands as I sat there silently. Then my voice slipped forth. " I am sorry about sneezing on you. " I then chuckled softly. Oh I could manage this all out. I could tell him that I am being watched all the time, and that he will get pounced. Or I could tell him the truth? I laughed gently. And then looked towards him and then the heavens. " If you say that these birds will pounce on you and peck you too death then I say that you wouldn't be safe? But I do not think they would do that to be honest. " I couldn't help it as I walked down over the slate.

" You have much to learn about Zilar Heights. And yes, sparring my brother in a friendly way is a great way to gain rank. But as you see I am fine where I am in the pack. To be honest, I dont want a high ass rank right now. " It was the truth. " To be honest, you should get to know these lands around you before gaining rank. " Couldn't lie, I was smart for only being a yearling, but hey I learned from the best I guess you could say? I turned back to him as I padded a little more down the rocky edges. " Coming? "

[cheveyo]

Pale gold turned towards the heavens watching the birds move gracefully high above them, unless threatened birds were harmless really. The idea of being swarmed by them was a bit amusing but not all that funny, even small claws hurt when there were so many. He had a few run ins with thorns in his youth, he cared not to sting so much when wet ever again. Grinning absently in amusement he had to agree birds were fine watchers but not really much of a guard for a wolf princess.

“I would hope they stay right were they are for the moment, feathers do not really becoming me.”

Ears turned when she began to inform him he had much to learn about this place, she would get no argument from him there. He already knew sparing would secure the rank he wished, Amaroq himself had suggested it, clearly the dark Alpha saw some potential in him. At her comment he frowned slightly in thought, was she warning him? Amaroq had seemed only amused by him, he did not see the male misleading anyone on purpose. Perhaps if he explained why he wished for a rank she would understand him a bit better? While young she was by no means a fool, a bit sheltered perhaps but she was a yearling, this was when a wolf really started learning about real life.

“Perhaps I should, but I have to feel useful, I am a fighter, it is what I was made to do. A threat shows itself I engage it, an innocent in danger I do what I can to save them. It is who…what I am. Amaroq seemed pleasantly amused by the idea, he would not deceive me by feigning amusement when he was angered. If he would then he is not the Alpha I thought him to be and will not serve him, I will obey no one who lies to my face so easily. Your family seems like everything I wish mine had been…maybe that is why I want to show your brother he can count on me, that my power will not fail him when it is needed? That may be rash or foolish but it is who I am, I cannot go against my code of honor, I must show I am worthy to walk this land or fall doing so. Listen to me ramble on…are you worried about me Kali?”

[kali]

I listened to the male speak, he started to make sense to me. But I am not a fighter, maybe thats why? I giggled softly as I looked up towards the birds, and yipped at them, making them scatter in the air. Then back to him as he spoke some more. " Well my brother will not ever lie to no one, except enemys. But you have no reason to prove yourself to us. I dont think anyway. Just enjoy life. And if you enjoy it that way. Then no one can tell you different can they? " I looked to him and then lunged at him playfully grabbing ahold of his tail and tugged at it. And ran after I left it go quickly. Playing was something I've always enjoyed. Much of the family didn't get me because of it. But they soon would. I was still a pup, so you can't honestly blame me. And with the pack growing more and more with outsiders. I was happy with my brother as alpha.

" If you ever had the chance. I think you would make one fine alpha. Specially if you really want to learn from my big old brother. " Another wolfish smile crossed my muzzle as I bounded down the rocks with less effort that it would take others that arn't as use to them as one that was born here. I play growled and threw myself upon the ground then jumped up after a bird that flew a little too close to me. " Thats for not protecting me. " The bird flew away too quickly and squawked back at me what seemed to be a anger tone. Then turned back to him. " Their lousey body guards. " A laugh broke forth.

[amaroq]

Gold eyes had been watching the interaction between Cheveyo the newest male in the pack, and Kali is younger sister. It was nice to see them getting along and quite well honestly---and in his mind it was a relief. Earlier he had felt the tension between Avarice and the white male, and hoped it was a one time thing. He was glad to see that the new male was making friends with the family. Nostrils flared silently as the black wraith continued to listen to their conversation, his ears twitched a bit at his sisters comment about not worrying about proving himself. She was young and quite naive when it came to the world around her, she did not yet understand how harsh the seasons were here in the mountains. He could not have weaklings in his pack, for they would slow down everyone else and it could spell disaster for the entire clan. Perhaps when she was a bit older he would explain it more clearly to her. For now he was okay with her innocent thoughts on life. Watching as she pulled on the male's tail a soft chuckle came forth and he stepped out silently from his hiding place. Approaching the two of them, he wagged his tail a bit in greeting.

"It's good to see your both making friends."

He commented dryly and smirked at the white male. In a way Amaroq was glad his sister was to young to mate come winter time. He was not ready to let her go just yet, but perhaps someday she could find herself a male and have pups. Being her older brother he was protective but was not a idiot about that protection. If a male proved himself to be a good guy and not a ass, he was welcome to mate with his female relatives. Scenting the air silently the Alpha male watched the two of them for a moment before he sat down slowly. Enjoying the relief that flooded through him, it had been a long day and it was not nearly over.

A hunt still needed to be done before he could rest his wary eyes for a few hours. Oh the stress of being Alpha.. it was annoying at times. But he was okay with that wariness because he was able to keep his family secure.

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[cheveyo]

Just enjoying life was not something he had ever be taught to do, he had learned to fight and to kill, as most males did really. He just blinked at her not sure how to respond to that simple logic of hers, who was to say she was not on to something? She wrong about proving himself, Amaroq had been quite candid about he risks here. Perhaps proving he was not weak was not the same a proving he belonged somewhere? Surly proving his power would not take long, to earn a high rank yes but not a place here. He wanted a place, to know he was trusted and counted on, to truly mater to someone. Lonely life had made him use to loneness but not fond of it, not with a choice handed to him.

“I just need to feel useful…I’ve never really cared about enjoying life, I’m not sure I really know how.”

As if encouraged by that confession Kali took the tip of his tail in her teeth, something he had not had another do in almost two years now. Laughing he mockingly growled and barked at her, was this what enjoying life was? No wonder Nails was so happy if this was his day, maybe even a fighter could have some fun and still do his duty? A chuckle drew his attention away from the yearling and right to her brother, stopping him dead in his tracks. The dark male’s greeting was not threatening but he still had to wonder if part of him was displeased he was alone with his younger sister? Lowering his pale from once the momentary shock wore off he drew in a quick breath.

“I was not needed so I thought I would look around and met Kali here. Your little sister is quite insightful and was passing on a bit of friendly advice. Am I needed?”

Tilting his head he was unsure what his orders would be, honest did not mean he would come right out and say he worried too much for his sister. She was a yearling and quite lovely already, surely any male not of the clan was watched simply because she what she was. The fact she seemed to enjoy his company now that he did not make her nervous might not such a good thing after all.[/center][/color]

[kali]

Oh no, play time was not over yet. I didn't care that my brother was here watching. Sure I smelt him on the light winds that blew threw every now and again, but then his chuckle made himself known to us. I wasn't going to let him take my playmate without trouble from me. But I known my brother only ment good. I smiled as he came out from the shadows. " I am always making friends. But my guards arn't doing their job big brother. " I chuckled softly, wagging my tail as I pounced over towards my brother. Not totally forgetting about Cheveyo who was probably going to be like what the hell. But I didn't care.

" Those guards you wanted for me? They suck. I demand new ones. " I rubbed lovingly against my brother and to be honest if I was a cat I would be purring. Family was everything too me. " Cheveyo has been very nice to me brother. And yes, I was telling him that he needs to enjoy life a little more. " Not my fault that my big old bad ass brother didn't tell me of dangers of living in these lands. No, he would let it go till probably about next year. Then I bounded over to Cheveyo and plopped down. A sigh was released. " Its so hard being a pup! I want to be older. " I known that would make them laugh.

" I demand you fire those birds of a wasted body guards. Because he could have been a killer and me dead and eatten and you not even know about it. " Alright, so Cheveyo wasn't a mad murder, but a playmate. And I couldn't help but laugh and paw at a rock as I watched it tumble down, as I chased after it. Running right underneith my older brother, after I nipped at his belly, I darted around and pounced the pale male and then darted off once again.

[amaroq]

He watched his sister silently as she pranced about like the pup she was, a gentle smile wormed it's way across his face. With his wariness she could be naive and care free. In his mind it was well worth seeing such happiness. Turning his eyes slightly towards the pure white wolf, he felt his smile slip a bit. Amaroq may not be the most playful wolf around but he was by no means a tyrant. If the new guy wanted to play around with his sister that was fine, as long as he knew that she was off limits until she came of a more proper age. Seeing his hurried reaction he shook his head a bit.

"You have no need to worry over me Cheveyo. I am not a bad beastie. Your more than welcome to befriend my sisters.. Hell if the time comes around and you want to bond yourself with one of them I probably wouldn't care."

Amaroq told him with a slight shrug, he wanted his family to be happy too. Just because he was the Alpha male did not mean he did not want others to have families. Sure some leaders were like that---but he was not. His ears twitched silently as he watched the two of them. Nothing his sisters comments about the birds and he gave a slight eye roll. The earlier question made him ponder for a moment if he should tell them about the hunt that was going to take place here shortly.

"I don't have need of you yet, but soon I will. Tonight our pack hunts as one and we are going to hopefully bring down a bison if the gods permit it."

He stated and stood up again, yawning and stretching his body out. Watching his sisters antics the large black male laughed as she nipped at his stomach, before returning the favor.

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[cheveyo]

Cheveyo stood silent as Kali teased her brother as only a sister would, it really was sweet to watch. It did not take long for her to assure her bother he had been behaving himself, as if he would have done otherwise. The though of doing anything besides bonding with the yearling made his stomach churn like spoiled meat. It was a fair fear but one he found utterly distasteful, it sicken him that brothers had to have it. Teasing her brother about the fact she could have been alone with a killer got another blink, only a young wolf could joke so innocently about such a thing. Amaroq had to be pretty sure he was safe enough to be around to accept him but one could never know for sure. As if sensing his continued discomfort the Alpha took pity and assured him he was in no trouble simply for being friendly. At his comment of mating into the family he blinked yet again before looking down, this family seemed to enjoy teasing him.

“I am honored you consider me worthy to be bond by blood but I have no intention of taking a mate anytime soon. I would never think to take one without your consent, I am not Alpha after all.”

Relaxing he was still formal as he spoke, honor was important to him, and he would take any mate without his masters consent. Blood or otherwise he did not plan on falling for anyone by winter, not that he did not have the time in which to do so. He was an adult male and that came with certain longings that were not entirely under his control, as annoying as that could become. Talk of a hunt brought a smile to his muzzle, something he was good at that would allow him to be useful and have some fun.

“Whenever you need me I am ready Amaroq.”

Hunting was enjoyable to most wolves he knew, Kali had told him to try and enjoy life who was he to disagree he should try? When she came at him again he pounce, paws aiming to land on hers, teeth moving to nip he furry cheek. Rhiannon had played this game with him as a cub, he had enjoyed pinning her paws and dodging her licks and nips laughing all the time. But that was a another time, another place, another life.

[kali]

I watched and listened to my brother as he spoke, even though I wanted to get him in a more cheerful posture. I known that it would take lots of work and patience. And to be honest, I would need an army of pups to help me. I listened to Cheveyo speak after my brother Amaroq spoke his last sentance. A swish of my filth appendage was given forth. I giggled at my brothers words to Cheveyo. A big old beasty. I snorted and padded around after I tackled that of Cheveyo. Then they spoke about that of mates and bonding, I rose up and backed up quickly and spoke forth. " Ewwww! Brother that is grose that one would want to bond. Boys have cooties. "

I threw a fit of laughs out. Wagging my tail quickly, then as I went to pounce that of Cheveyo once more paws landed upon my own, and I went down quickly. A playful growl emitted from my throat, as I kicked at Cheveyo's underbelly, knowing that he would only feel that of little swats what would seem like that. Specially him being bigger than myself. But I looked toward them both. After I nipped and tugged at Cheveyo. " Can I join brother? I'll stay out of the way. I promise I wont do nothing. I just want to watch and learn more lessons that will help me to grow into a great wolf like you. "

I always looked up to my older brother as a dad, even though he wasn't. I soon turned my short attention to Cheveyos lowered maw and quickly nipped at it. Trying to wiggle free from under the ivory male.