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Drifting Away - Celeste - October 18, 2015
@Haven I chose to put it here just because Celeste likes water and if she came across a river she might stick around the area for a bit. Hope its ok. If not ill change it haha.
Celeste's paws were growing tired. She had walked all night since it was easier for her because she blended in. The air was cool and she watched as the sun was coming over the horizon. It was a beautiful sight she admitted, but none could beat what it was like walking under the moon and stars. She couldn't have been more perfectly named. She smiled as she walked through the fields. Up ahead she caught a glimpse of water and as she got closer she could hear the sounds of the water rippling as it flowed.
As she got closer she became more aware of the two fairly large forests nearby. Celeste put herself on alert for pack wolves that potentially roamed the area. She hoped the wolves here were friendly but she couldn't know for sure and she wasn't taking any chances.
Celeste happily hopped into the water and crossed the river. The current was strong but with legs that had become accustomed to swimming it wasn't much of a problem for her. She clambered up the other side and lay down in the grass. Whatever energy she had left was just used swimming.
It didn't bother her much and she figured it was a safe bet the fields weren't pack territory. Any wolf who settled here would be stupid. Its too wide open and easily accessible by lones and by other packs. They would put themselves at risk living here. Not saying wolves might not use this are to hunt but at least here she wasn't trespassing.
RE: Drifting Away - Haven - October 18, 2015
Nope you're good :)
Haven was up early that night. She woke up not to long after midnight, a nightmare had awoken her. She had dreamed about the fire. The awful fire at Ivory Falls. Her pack far from Teekon Wilds had burned, Haven becoming separated from her family, and her sister. In the nightmare, she had watched Maja burn, her sister's orange fur going up in flames as she ran like a comet through the forest. After such a dream Haven couldn't get back to sleep.
She found herself going I the direction of Mudminnow River. Somewhere she hadn't quite explored yet. The sun was slowly rising up in the Horizon. She'd never seen such a prettier sunrise anywhere else. I suppose that's why its called Rising Sun Valley. She thought sarcastically, trying to cheer herself up. She walked towards the edge of the water, and took a few laps at its silvery surface. It was cold and clear, and it cleansed her thoughts. It was a new day and she wouldn't spend it sulking. Besides, her pack was still alive somewhere for all she knew. She pushed the thoughts of last night's dream out o her thoughts and looked up from the river.
That's when she saw her, another wolf, a dark black female clambering out of the water. Haven knew that Mudminnow wasn't part of the Grove pack's territory, but she still felt the obligation to check it out. She trotted forwards cautiously, then stopped and let out a warning bark. After alerting the black she-wolf of her presence, Haven continued forwards. She came to a halt once she was close enough, though she kept a safe enough distance away from the loner.
Who are you?She asked, a hint of rudeness in her voice, however mainly the grey wolf was just curious.
RE: Drifting Away - Celeste - October 18, 2015
Celeste was barely able to close her eyes before a warning bark alerted her to the fact she was not alone on the shore of the river. Celeste's ears twitched as she looked in the direction of the bark. A sleek gray wolf was approaching her direction. She rose from where she lay, but she was careful not to come across as any sort of threat to the wolf she discovered was in fact from a pack.
Celeste managed a small polite smile and ignored the slightly rude tone of the female. She had every right to know what this strange black wolf was doing near her turf so Celeste proceeded to answer her quesiton. "My name is Celeste, I'm not from around this area but I've been wandering a while. You are?" she said returning the question with a slight tilt to her head.
Celeste's gaze briefly returned to the sun that was growing higher and higher into the sky. "Pretty sight isn't it," she said deciding this wolf wouldn't hurt her and sitting down. The gray fae seemed friendly enough she was just making sure that the "stranger" wasn't a threat. Smart wolf. She mused as she waited for the fae to reply.
RE: Drifting Away - Haven - October 18, 2015
Haven watched the lone wolf carefully as she spoke. She was startled at how trusting and friendly this Celeste seemed. Haven was a friendly wolf, but not when just meeting someone. It always took her a few minutes to understand where she stood. Celeste seemed too calm, and that made Haven suspicious.
I'm Haven.She replied abruptly, puzzled at the naturally kind personality of the black wolf.
Haven, though still suspicious, nodded and replied,
Yeah, its pretty. Mornings are my favorite time of the day. Well mornings and night time that is.She paused awkwardly, trying to read Celeste, analyze her. She decided that Celeste wasn't a threat, but she also didn't know whether she could really be trusted yet. Haven being curious, wanted to know more about her new acquaintance before she jumped to conclusions. She walked closer, but didn't sit down yet, all the while keeping a golden eye on the black wolf.
Where do you come from?The grey wolf asked, the rudeness had died down a bit, and now she was more curious than anything else.
RE: Drifting Away - Celeste - October 18, 2015
Celeste listened intently as the wolf spoke. She had a name just as nice as her own. Haven. She liked the ring it had when the name repeated in her mind. The gray female seemed cautious. Perhaps Celeste had given the wrong impression to the wolf. She decided maybe it was worth her time to submit. Proving she was no threat. The black fae lay down and tucked her ears to the side of her head. Hanging it low to the ground. "I mean you no harm. Promise." she stated. It might not give the wolf much reason to trust her even then but he figured it may be worth a try.
"Personally, I prefer the cover of darkness, because well look at me," she chuckled lightly. The wolf proceeded to ask her where she had come from. That was a question she would answer carefully in order to keep her families location safe. "I come from far east of here, there is another mountain range over that way," she said indicating with her nose. "On the other side of that is forests, I lived there. I left solely to persue my own path. Despite my parents wanting me to take rein of my birth pack," she stated releasing perhaps a little too much information. "It just didn't seem right. I wanted to explore for myself. So here i am," she shrugged.
RE: Drifting Away - Haven - October 18, 2015
Haven watched in satisfaction as the black fae laid down in submission to her. She remembered when she was Beta, and the lower tier all bowed down to her. She hadn't minded that, and it felt good to feel in power again. She puffed out her chest with pride, silky white fur bristling in the wind. Haven nodded, accepting her submission.
Alright. I believe you.She replied before Celeste put in her own two cent about her favorite time of day. She shrugged, the black wolf had good reason to prefer the cover of night.
Finally Celeste got to answering Haven's question. She found it interesting that Celeste had also come from beyond Teekon Wilds. She could somewhat relate to the other wolf's feelings. Well except that if her parents had wanted her to take reign from them, she would've obliged.
I wasn't born here either, my home caught fire a few months back and I was separated form my pack. That's why I came, to find a new pack. But I fit in just fine now. I'm sure you will too.The grey wolf cocked her head sweetly, offering friendly reassurance.
Hey I was wondering if you'd like to turn this into a counseling thread? I want Haven to have the counselor trade, and they could both talk to each other about their homes since they're relatable? Idk just wondering xP
RE: Drifting Away - Celeste - October 18, 2015
Sure i don't see why not?
She was relieved when the wolf said that she believed her and finally gave in on the interrogation. She understood that it was something pack wolves did because well to her Celeste was a complete stranger and a potential threat to fellow packmates.
She listened as the grey wolf spoke of her home and how it was burned down in a fire that forced her to move here and find a new home. "I'm sorry to hear that," Celeste stated sympathetically. She wasn't sure it acceptable to give the wolf a reassuring nudge but she tried her best to show it in her gaze. She knew the effects that mother nature had on the wildlife of the world and that animals lost their homes to fires and floods. She hadn't met a wolf that had lived to tell the tale until today.
"What do you think of this place? I haven't really been here long so i don't know much about it. I feel sort of lost amongst the groups of wolves that surely call this place home," she stated thinking about her birth pack. " I find myself missing my family however I feel that it was the right decision in leaving. I don't have regrets about it, it wasn't my destiny becoming Alpha of that pack. To be honest I felt my brother much more suited to the position," she said a small amount of pain showing in her eye.
Memories of the games she used to play with her brother and the memories they had chasing each other through the creeks and caves that scattered their territory. Remembering how he insisted on calling her star and didn't see the point in making her name so complicated. She sighed the smile fading slightly from her maw. "I miss him, more than my parents. Or anyone else in the pack," she stated. "I asked him to come with me but he said he ought to stay behind and look after the pack. He told me I could visit any time though,"she said with a small smile knowing she would take him up on the offer at some point.
"Enough about me, if you don't mind my asking, what was youre old home like? Do you miss it?" she said with a nervous tone ro her voice. She tilted her head but was worried she would upset the wolf by asking her to talk about her family.
Sorry its long
RE: Drifting Away - Haven - October 19, 2015
No no! The longer the better c:
Haven smiled sadly as Celeste said she was sorry.
Thank you.She whispered through gritted teeth, memories from last nights dream swimming through her mind. She pushed them away as Celeste continued by telling about her home. She was glad that the black wolf seemed to change the subject, and she responded with a cheerful facade,
Oh I really love this place. When I first came here from the North, I was lost too. It was all so different, well not exactly different, it just wasn't the same.She paused to laugh a little at her fumbling words, then went on.
I'm part of Jade Fern Grove pack, they were the first wolves I met when I first came here. They were very kind and open to me, they accepted me. I'm an Epsilon now! I just moved up in the ranks! Now I'm middle tier, though its only because those two other wolves abandoned us. I didn't get to know them well, but oh well. Any who its a very nice pack, we have our allies, and our enemies. I think this pack called Black Feather Woods is like our sworn enemy or something. I don't know.Celeste continued on her won about her birth pack, and Haven nodded.
Well if you think it wasn't your destiny, than it probably wasn't! Always follow your heart, it'll take you places.She smiled kindly, nudging Celeste comfortingly. Celeste seemed a bit more restrained on touching, but Haven was all for it. She always thought a hug could be a great counselor.
Celeste seemed to be lost in her emotions. Hearing about her new friend's brother, could only make her think of Maja. They seemed to be similar in those regards, they both had a sibling who they left, but loved the most. The only difference was that Haven couldn't visit Maja, and she didn't even know if her beloved sister still lived.
Well that's good! I'm sure your pack will be fine, your brother sounds like a strong and capable guy.That's when Celeste asked her about her family. Haven had a bit of reluctance towards opening all the way up to an almost stranger, but after hearing Celeste's story, she thought it only fair to tell her own.
I don't mind, thank you.The grey and white she-wolf sighed and long breath, and made a pained smile. She knew trying to talk about her family would be rather hard, but she would anyway.
I miss it very much. I lived in a pack called Ivory Falls. We lived in this grove like forest, similar to the Grove I live in now, but it had one long river running through it that led to a large rocky drop into the river below. We lived above the drop, in the forest by the river. The waterfall was called Ivory Falls because in winter, the snow would build up around it and it would shimmer white, and sometimes even freeze over. It was beautiful.Haven stopped, her golden eyes glimmering with the beginnings of tears.
My pack wasn't the biggest. There was my mom and my dad, Sierra and Nevouku, the Alphas, I became Beta later on. Then my four siblings were in the middle tier, and in the lower tier, some stragglers would come and go, but there was always Vern. Vern was like big papa bear. He was Beta before me, and my fathers brother. But when we grew up, he stepped down because he was getting old and knew I would be a great Beta. My siblings were always my best friends. Aduin, and Ares were the boys, and Owl and Maja were the girls. But I was really close to Maja, kind of like your and your brother. I loved it there. So much.A tear fell from her eyes as she began to get chocked up.
Me and Maja used to catch butterflies in the meadow in spring, and one time one landed on my nose and Maja tried to swat at it and she gave me a nosebleed! I miss her so much.Haven couldn't take it anymore. Her last sentence had brought her to a stifled sob, and she couldn't talk anymore.
Talk about long posts xD
RE: Drifting Away - Celeste - October 19, 2015
Celeste gladly listened as Haven began to talk about the pack she lived in now and that she liked it here. "I'm glad you like it here, seems you have found yourself a nice pack. A family of sorts. I think personally I might wander on my own for a while. See what there is to see in this place, settle down at some point. I'm enjoying this temporary freedom despite being a tad hungry at times," she spoke. "It's tough but I don't mind. For sure one day i'll be part of a pack somewhere, just don't know where yet,"she finished managing a small smile.
She welcomed the friendly and comforting nudge fro the gray wolf. "Yeah, I know what you mean," she said with a smile. "Heck, my heart brought me here and somethings telling me to stick around for a while, so I will," she mused.
"Yeah im sure my pack will be fine, he's a pretty cool guy. I'm sure with him as their leader the pack will thrive," she stated proudly. She loved her brother and she sure would miss him, but there were sacrifices one had to make and this was one of them. She left her brother, to follow her destiny.
Celeste listened as Haven spoke about her old home. The place sure did sound beautiful, Celeste knew if she even came upon that place she would have loved it there. She noticed Haven was starting to get emotional and immediately Celeste began to regret asking her in the first place. Celeste rose and sat next to the gray and white wolf that had now been reduced to tears.
She gave her a comforting nudge. "It sounds like it was a truly wonderful place to grow up, but you have to realize there was a purpose to you coming here, theres something youre supposed to learn fro all this, or someone you are supposed to meet. Things don't happen for no reason," she said quietly. She wasn't sure if she was helping this wolf at all, she wasn't too much of a counselor but she sure would try.
Long posts for the win :3 The longer the better. I love to read and long means detail. Haha most of the time at least XD
RE: Drifting Away - Haven - October 19, 2015
Celeste seemed to have taken Haven's thoughts well, and welcomed them. Haven on the other hand was now crying, though she tried to keep it away as long as she could. The black fae stepped closer to her, sitting down next to her and gave her a comforting nudge. She looked up at Celeste, golden eyes shining with tears. She thought over what Celeste had said. The black wolf was right. There must've been a reason that things happened the way they had.
She knew that she liked her new home, and that things were really looking up. Maybe she'd even meet someone soon. Someone for her to be with. But she trusted in fate, and the future. She had never believed in a god or gods, but she believed in just a bit of magic, and destiny. She smiled at Celeste's last comment. She's right. That fire happened for a reason. Maybe I'm mean to do something really special in Teekon Wilds. The thought made her a bit happier and she replied softly, clearing her throat of they crying choke,
You're right. Thank you. I'm sure things will get better soon.She nodded and looked up at the rising sun, and felt it dry her tears.
The grey and white wolf shook her head and said,
Well that was a very deep first conversation!It came out as a joke, her normal childish grin returning. She looked over Celeste again. She had found a twinge of trust in the girl and decided that she wasn't all that bad.
I should be getting back to my pack soon, but if there's anything I can do for you, just tell me! If you're ever looking to join a pack, hit me up. My Alpha technically assigned me as a recruiter for the pack, so I probably should've been more... recruity.She trailed off with a small chuckle, not knowing exactly what she had even said.
But before I leave I could go for a quick bite. Want to hunt with me? I'm sure we can catch something by a river like this one.Haven offered, feeling that she needed to do more for such a helpful and kind wolf like Celeste.
RE: Drifting Away - Celeste - October 19, 2015
A smile returned to Celeste's face as the gray and white wolf seemed to understand what Celeste had said and agreed with her. "Yes, I can guarentee you it will, it always does," She said giving the she wolf one last nudge. She chuckled as Haven stifled a joke about their first conversation being so deep and personal. "I'm just the kind of wolf that people seem to enjoy talking to, about anything really," she said acting all sassy for a moment. "Nah, it seems like that was something you needed to talk about anyways, you helped me too, more than you know," Celeste said as she too glanced up at the sky.
Celeste listened as Haven explained that soon she should be getting back to her pack. That was completely true but even still Celeste couldn't help but be the slightest bit disappointed. She had taken a liking to the wolf. She made for a great friend. I mean they had only known each other for almost a day and yet she had instilled more confidence in her than some of the wolves did back home. She now knew that the decision she made was not a mistake. That what she was doing really was best.
Celeste chuckled as Haven mentioned she should have been a bit more 'recruity'. "Is that even a word," she teased playfully. "Trust me you did a pretty good job of selling the pack to me when you told me about what it was like there. Perhaps you will see me again except the next time I may be at your borders asking for a place to stay" she mused.
"I would gladly accompany you on a hunt," she said her stomach growling slightly. "It appears my stomach agrees. I haven't eaten in a while," she chuckled. "There's bound to be some prey around here somewhere, if not we can always try to find fish. I'm good at fishing its just not the right season for many fish to be around," she shrugged glancing into the water before flicking some up with her paw and splashing Haven. She then stood up and began to trot away. Looking back she spoke "Coming?"
RE: Drifting Away - Haven - October 20, 2015
Haven grinned largely when Celeste agreed to go hunt with her.
Great. Awesome! Yeah lets get to it!She mused, coming to her paws and trotting after Celeste. She had always enjoyed hunting, and was rather good at it, but it was always more fun for her to do it with a partner, or better yet a pack. She headed away from the river and into the forest around it, for she had smelled a faint deer scent while passing through. Once she hit the tree line, she ducked her head down sniffing the ground to try and pick up the smell again. It took her a moment, but she caught it and flicked her tail to Celeste indicating for the other wolf to follow.
Haven was a born leader, though it sometimes didn't seem like it. She was often a fun loving and spontaneous girl, but when it came down to it, she was sort of bossy, and she knew how to get the job done. She followed the scent trail, carefully making sure not to lose it. It took them to a small meadow, full of long wavy grass. She saw a small herd of deer, a bit towards the outside was a plump cow, who seemed oblivious that she was so far away from the rest of her herd. The perfect prey. Haven turned to Celeste, her face one of all seriousness.
Ok lets go for that one over there. She's far enough away from the others for us to get her in time. I'll run in first and you follow making sure she cant escape alright?She ordered in a hushed whisper so as not to disturb the deer in the field.
Would you like to do a dice roll to see if they catch it before you post? If you don't know how I can help, but lets say do a 1d8 roll and if its even they catch it, odds they miss :) Of course we don't have to roll if you don't want to though, we can just decide whether or not we want them to catch the deer xD
RE: Drifting Away - Celeste - November 07, 2015
I did a dice roll and it was a 4. Thats pretty much 50/50 real helpful dice roll XD. Oh well. I kinda want it to succeed so. Lets give it a try :P apologies for the late reply.
It wasn't long before Haven quickly took the lead. Celeste had also picked up on the deer scent and this was a pray she did not frequently hunt on her own for the sole purpose it was extremely difficult. She followed quietly as her paws moved swiftly over the terrain careful not to make a sound and startle the deer that she could now see through the trees. They were in a great position downwind from the deer. She doubted the deer would figure out they were being hunted before Haven and herself were too close to escape. She could be wrong however.
Celeste stopped next to Haven as she located a deer that was on its own separate from the rest of the herd. Celeste glanced over at the fae and nodded. "Sounds good to me," she whispered. Now was not the time to mention that she hadn't hunted deer in a long time. She made no promises she would be able to accomplish this but she was sure as heck ready to try.
RE: Drifting Away - Haven - November 07, 2015
No no! 4 is an even number and since even number means they caught it, then it was a successful dice roll ^^ And no problem C:
Haven nodded, her face one of all seriousness as she watched the fat doe who had strayed her herd. Then she raced out from her hiding place, ignoring the rest of the flock as they sprinted away. She cornered off the fat cow, who had no choice but to run in the opposite direction towards Celeste. Haven kept after it, nipping at it's hooves, and after a moment she knew they had already won. With her new friend waiting in the bushes for the doe, and Haven keeping in on the right track, Celeste could easily leap out and take the doe down. It would make for a nice meal.
Oh gosh this is such a short post! Sorry xD