Nova Peak this world that we know [m]

Here it is! @Scimitar, @Bazi, @Kaskara and @Kieran know of Falwasi's departure and return, though all welcome to post as a reaction to her call. I'm gonna miss this :(

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The doe lay on the floor, blood spilling from her honey sides and staining the white flecks she wore on her pelt. Falwasi moved forward slowly, silently — she didn't want to scare the creature. In spite of her urge to finish the aggressor's (most likely a bear, perhaps a coyote) sloppy seconds, she had to take a closer look. 

As she approached the doe, a clearer view of her injuries was allowed. Her heart, just about visible beneath her torn flesh, pumped violently, trying to circulate whatever blood had been spared. Her neck was torn, revealing a sheet of muscle, and blood trickled from her nostrils. The mountain wolf stood above the animal, who began to struggle under Falwasi's presence, observing it. Why did the doe try so hard? She must have known she was going to die, to succumb to the darkness that even Falwasi could see was encompassing her. The wolf could not accept how the doe's heart could continue to pump so vigorously, so desperately, clinging onto her fraying rope of hope. So she severed the last piece of string that bound the doe to life.

Metallic blood filled her mouth as Falwasi clamped her jaws down on the doe's carotid artery, terminating her existence. She recoiled at the bite, her buzz dying hard as she put the creature out of its misery. It didn't taste good — her false hope didn't taste good.


The sun had set and the blazing ring of gases disappeared below the horizon, leaving the world engulfed by a sea of indigo. When the sun was setting, Falwasi sat perched atop Nova Peak, the wind soft against her lithe body, her copper eyes ablaze with the colors of the sun mingling in the distance. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen.

The memory lingered in her mind now as she sat in juxtaposition with the dark forest that surrounded her home like a fort. The dense foliage had offered the female a familiar sense of security not only during the first few weeks of their arrival, but also now as she looked into the deep array of aromatic pines. Only now, in the heart of the evening, did she realise how reluctant she was to part ways. Even though she knew with all her soul she would be back, she didn't know if she could return. And then it hit her.

The doe hung on because it wanted to. Because it had to. Because, in spite of the odds not being in her favor, her will was so strong that she could. And if Falwasi was pouring and spilling and surrounded by death fighting for in, she would hang on. Because she wanted to. Because she had to. Because, in spite of the odds not being in her favor, her will would be so strong that she could. She would return.

The tawny female's voice aroused, her song filling the night with intensity, melancholy, sanguineness and spirit. It spoke so much that she closed her eyes because there were too many words floating about in the air around her. Her howl lasted for her breath, quieting to a steady hum and dissipating into silence.

She turned to look at her home one last time, before loping into the wood, feet becoming yards and yards becoming miles.

Bazi and her children were dozing when Falwasi's call drifted down from the mountain. The mother raised her head, careful not to startle the pups, and stared out into the gloomy forest. The day was fading, and the grey-blue hues of night were already chasing each other through the trees.

She decided not to follow, even though she trusted that the pups would be safe in her absence. Falwasi had informed the inner circle of her decision, and Bazi was not in a position to say no - she had done exactly the same thing when her own demons had come knocking; and Falwasi's hailed from a much darker place.

Bazi wished her pack-mate luck with whatever the open road held in store, and went back to sleep.

Come back soon! I will miss your posts - you have a unique way with words. Good luck with exams!

I'm going to miss you!! Come back soon love! <3

Kaskara had known something was wrong with her friend since their arrival upon the peak. Falwasi had been absent and more reclusive than normal. Instead of seeking her out and asking what was the matter, Kas had simply given her space; she knew what she felt like when she wanted to be alone, and she would not intrude upon her friend now.

It was with a heavy heart that she heard Falwasi's goodbye howl. She explained she would return, but that did not stop Kaskara from racing toward the sound of her friend's voice, to give her one last hug and kiss, before wishing her farewell. Kas watched her friend disappear into the horizon, a tiny dark spot among the giant mountains surrounding her. She would miss her friend, and would await the day she returned to them.

Kieran did not move from his position though he did lift his head. He listened as her howl rang out and though he was a bit saddened. He knew that Falwasi needed to do this. Had it been Kaskara, he would have fought with her night and day to make her stay, but it wasn't. So suffice to say, and he felt rather guilty about it. He didn't mind all too much. Granted he hadn't known her very well, but he counted her a friend. Lifting his muzzle his own lilting howl joined her's and he let her know they'd be here waiting when she came home. Then he laid his head back to his paws, and stared off into the night. Thinking his own thoughts, and wondering about his own quandary. What was a man to do? When he was fast falling for a girl? Who he had no idea whether she wanted him around. He sighed and closed his eyes.