Aryn lighted down on a low branch, yawning. It wasn't a tree cavity, but the branch will do until night. She ruffled up her feathers, insulating herself before yawning again. Twisting her head around to rest it on her back, the owl closed her eyes.
Aryn! he called up weakly his tail swaying so happy to see a familiar face
He hoped Jace was not far behind, at least he now knew that Jace wouldn't kill him even if ordered to. His initial reaction to Fox turning to a hate but even now he couldn't hate her to deeply, however his love for her snuffed out completely.
"Ferdie!" she replied happily. Her voice was less screechy and more refined. As she had been away, she had worked on speaking the wolf language rather than just understanding it. She was pretty decent now. "Long time no see! How has the pack--" her beak hung open as she turned her gaze on Ferdie Von Pelt. "BY GLAUX! Ferdie! You look like you've been to Hagsmire and back! What in Glaux's name happened?!"
Though Ferdie had no idea what Hagsmire was, or no idea who Glaux was, it was an owlish religion, Glaux being the god of all owl kind and Hagsmire being a form of Hell.
She immediately flew down to make sure he wasn't hurting himself too much.
Ferdie had indeed, Hit his rock bottom yet he felt very very awful he had pulled Jace along with him. He began to wonder why Jace hadn't just killed him and gotten it over with. But he also knew why Jace hadn't, Loyal love ran through his veins for Jace he'd never again doubt the blue eyed, black wolf.
I might be able to use your help mi'sweet Ferdie huffed to tired to talk for a moment
He didn't even notice the owl at first until he heard ferdie's soft reply he looked up and smiled slightly uh hello
Aryn blinked. We? Was he referring to him and her? Or him and someone else?
She shook her head in slight despair. "I'll do anything to help, but right now, you need rest."
She looked around him, making sure no wounds were open, and pushed his limping leg up gently.
She looked up and saw the black wolf, seeing as her question was answered. She bowed in her funny way slightly. "Aryn." she said simply.
BOTH wolves looked worn. What in Glaux's name?...
Ferdie crawled a pace and came closer to Jace tipping his head left to right slightly, more actions then that hurt him. I wish I could take all your injuries upon me Du'Andris Ferdie sighed at himself... May I groom your pelt a little? blood gets so sticky it could cause infection.
Truthfully he wanted to soothe himself with the repetitive motions he had used to calm himself with for years now.
Seeing Aryn made Ferdie pine for @Amekaze he missed her dearly not having even seen her since she first had her join the pack. How he wanted her back.
Jace shrugged he didn't know what had been in it. i dont know all that was in it and you and i used what was left. Thats fine i can help you with yours too. He shifted and sat down so Ferdie could get to his blood matted fur.
Within a half-hour, both wolves had a rabbit in front of them, complementary to the Aryn Food Service. She had time to catch a bite herself before gathering a few yellow-petaled flowers that she's seen many a wolf take. Unknown to her, this flower was called yarrow. She came back to the grooming duo, flowers in hand.
"I don't know what you wolves use these for, but I've seen your kind gather them often, so..." she placed the flowers, roots and all, in front of the two wolves.
Unbeknownst to her, many things had happened. What she did realize was that while she had been abroad scouting the river for fishing spots, something had evidently gone down. Now that she returned to the packlands, it was plain to see what it was not the same. When Ferdie's scent, laced so strongly with injury that it made her nose wrinkle, exited the pack territory (and from what she knew of him, he was a bit of a homebody, so this seemed bizarre as it was), she decided to lurk after it best she could to find out more.
Since she did not yet know how to feel about these happenings, she approached with a keen, wary sort of curiosity. Ame wanted to learn more and soon she came up on a strange little gathering of creatures. With Ferdie among them, she approached.
She glanced first towards the dark-furred wolf, then Ferdie, who were both roughed up unlike anything she had seen in quite a time -- to her, they looked like war wounds almost. Then, she watched the owl with a softer sort of look. The Rikudou had not been so close to one in quite a long time. What has happened?
she asked while her tail switched in a subdued interest. While torn between the injuries here and the bird, she stilled her paws and stood neutrally before them all.
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i want to bleed in the 「r a i n」
Ferdie Von Pelt was an expert at grooming he rarely had fleas they could not escape his grooming rituals. Ferdie was so grateful when his wise thoughtful friend returned, though he did not know how to use yarrow at all, in fact he hardly recognized it, he looked to jace for conformation.
Then up at Aryn I know you must be tired my friend, may I beg you one more favor? I want Nightingale the pup to know what has became of me. Could you let her know or bring her here? He hoped he was not straining his flighted friend.
Ferdie pressed his muzzle to Jace, then spoke solemnly I crossed a mountain coming to Swiftcurrent creek many many months ago, I think we could head back there and perhaps find a safe place there; out of harms way, perhaps offer a pack to those in need? He could not help but turn a glare back toward swiftcurrent creek.
He let jace think over that as he picked up the rabbit placed before him and started to devour it, ending the creature to skin and bones literally in very quick time
Ferdie Von pelt's face lit up upon seeing Ame, The joy upon his visage had not lifted his eyes in a long time, though sore his tail waved happily. Even with a frown for her question his spirits were still lifted It's a long story Ame' however it's very safe to say Jace and I can not return to Swiftcurrent creek.
jace looked up at the owl. Yea I know how to use this. thank you Aryn. I appreciate this. with a small sigh he pulled it closer and chewed on some of it giving the rest to Ferdie. it will help with pain and infection. You can either chew it or paste it on the wound.
Jace thought about starting a pack. It would be a lot of responsibility for them, but he was willing to try. And if anything they could use this as a proverbial paw to the face for Fox. After all they were loyal, capable duty bound wolves she just couldn't see it. Tilting his head he nodded I say why not. It should prove to be interesting, but I'm willing to try.
Jace then shifted his weight when a new wolf came to their little party.He was about to growl when Ferdie greeted her so he kept his mouth shut. Hi I am Jace. Pleasure to meet you any friend of Ferdie's is a friend of mine.
She turned her head to see the female approach. The owl was caught off by the dark wolf's eyes. A stunning mint-green silver ringed with an underlying plum color. Aryn was almost envious of the color. She stared for a second before composing herself. The owl bowed. I am Aryn, bearing the title of Mist of the Storm, friend.
Aryn squawked. Youve been kicked out? But why? You both had fought so loyally that... That night... she recalled the night of Bones' kidnapping sorrowfully. She gave Ferdie an apologetic glance.
But now she was curious. She, too, wished to know what had happened.
The reactions she received were a little bit mixed, but they all settled in the end. Even the dark wolf, who appeared close to Ferdie, and the owl seemed at ease with her as well. Ame then listened, taking names and otherwise. Call me Ame,
she chuffed back, lingering extra on Aryn then. Mist of the Storm was an interesting title, and one she would like to inquire to deeper given the right circumstances.
But there was a more pressing topic at hand right now: their removal from the pack. Her ears slicked back, feeling vaguely perplexed at the notion. Ferdie had said Fox had not always seemed to like him all that well before, and she wondered if this had something to do with it. But seeing them both wounded also raised its own set of questions. I had wondered.. when your scent left as it did,
she muttered to Ferdie. Aryn had asked much of what she had wanted to know, too, so she just nodded to second the words of the bird. I do hope it was with good reason,
she rumbled, eager to hear more. Although she had not known Jace well, his scent had been prevalent in the creek's lands. Ferdie was a loyal wolf too, so this was not exactly expected.
i want to bleed in the 「r a i n」
She is the youngest wolf of the pack now, so she shouldn't be to hard to find she's also got this cute rust-colored stripe down her back, He offered his information to Aryn and the shifted spiting out the paste a trying without success to put the past on his wounded neck
We were asked to present our selves to Fox after an incident, that is to fresh to speak of now... The moment he said that he tucked his tail and glanced at Jace sadly and looked back to Ame After that she told us to do something we could not, Ferdie's eyes hardened with anger his voice stiffer and so she chased us out.
Ferdie knew her command was not fair nor were her actions with good reason; especially when she pointedly didn't want to know what had happened. The truth of the matter was Fox didn't care.
Ame, Jace and I can't stay here so I was hoping you would accompany us to The Sunspire, the mountains, I think Jace and I will start a pack there safe and tucked away, I'd love to have you be my scout my eyes and ears
Ferdie would need a good scout for he hated leaving the territory he called home, He'd never trap Ame and never force her to linger longer then she wanted to. and in truth from the moment he had called Fox to meet her, he had felt guilty and perhaps that was the reason he hadn't seen her during her time as a member of the pack.
He shifted his weight again and listened to them conversing. He would be happy to have Ame with them she would be a good addition to ranks if they did indeed start a pack.
With that, she flew off towards Swiftcurrent Creek.
Amekaze frowned. She then exhaled a slow breath, working swiftly to process this as she did. There were vague parts of it still yet she could understand well. The anger in Ferdie's voice seemed to indicate something dark. An incident? Your wounds, then?
she squinted quizzically at them and gestured her muzzle in a quick flick. And what exactly did she call for?
Ame pried carefully, looking to know if Fox was justified in her actions of exile. The way Ferdie spoke of it, it did not lend the impression it was...
She did not know Fox well enough to know for sure. They had only met once.. and while her opinion of her was good, the answers Ferdie may or may not provide would give her more to consider. She chuffed contemplatively at his invitation and watched the owl fly off into the distance, out of sight in no time. Well. Perhaps. You know that little ties me down, but I have never set paw upon that mountain.
She settled her minty green eyes on Ferdie. Ame hoped he would understand and her tail swayed very subtly. She would go with the flow, see the mountain for herself and learn more as she went. You do have my curiosity,
she admitted, glancing to Jace. Do you know of others to come too?
she asked, feeling awfully full of questions right now.
i want to bleed in the 「r a i n」
Ferdie shifted closer to Ame and nudged her chest gently his voice softer Come with me.. With you by my side, I could do just about anything, I'm sure Aryn would follow us, I feel a kinship with my owl friend.
Ferdie chuckled, he knew large birds alighted Ame's interest and in learning this; his own interest had been piqued if not for Ame he might never have tried to befriend such a wise creature as the owl. one day when he was healed he pictured racing the owl flying across the ground as it flew through the air. But that was long off yet, first they had to get to the mountain.
There is a young pup named nightingale that I'd love to bring and a wolf named Sky, she's inexperienced but exuberant, I was hoping to find others as we traveled.
Ferdie glanced at jace as if to ask without words, If you are ok with that His tail swayed gently as he looked upon Jace his Soul Warrior and dearest friend
Jace understood the look he was given and he made a small nod, Yes he was okay with the two. And both were wolves that could take care of their band. Nightingale nad Sky two that had some healing abilities, as well as hunting and fishing. yes it would be a good start to what he hoped would be a good pack.
Her brows furrowed, studying the wounds on both wolves as she grappled with understanding. Hm,
she grunted, otherwise at a loss of what to say. She did not see why they had to apologize to Fox for fighting amongst themselves, even if the note of Ferdie losing control was perplexing, and then why she suggested they kill one another off. It seemed barbaric in that aspect, but having to report in like puppies to their sitter and apologize for getting too rough contrasted this to her. Ame shook her head. I see little sense in it,
she eventually replied.
She reclined onto her haunches and curled her tail around her paws as she continued to listen. Mm, fine, I will come.
Ame said, curious of where this might go. The Creek was good -- not perfect, but better than any other pack she'd known here. While she did not necessarily ever consider it a permanent home, she had thought maybe for longer.. She had liked a few faces there, but not established bonds with any yet. I have not even settled in here, you know, but my options are entirely open. You were some of my reason for joining the Creek, and if I could no longer see you easily..
her words trailed to swift silence. Nevertheless, Ferdie was possibly her nearest friend and company she was at ease with, which for her standards was saying something. While Jace was more of a stranger, she sensed the thing between the two males already.
i want to bleed in the 「r a i n」
He stepped back and looked toward the mountain his resolve firming. He drew a deep breath, and winced slightly then chuckled softly, I hope we heal fast, this is frustrating
Ame was quiet then, only replying with a bob of her head and a subtle shift of her posturing. She had already made it evident she was following and was still underneath Ferdie's touch, letting him linger as he pleased. Briefly, she peered in the direction of the mountain curiously, then back towards Ferdie and Jace as they began to move on.
Chuffing softly to Ferdie's remark, she replied simply and waved her tail twice. I hope so too..
and left it at that. Ame was no healer but she would see to it that they wouldn't rot completely, but she did also trust them to be able to overcome the injuries given enough time. To her, it only seemed natural.
The dark female fell into step alongside the battered males towards their new destination.
i want to bleed in the 「r a i n」