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[atrb=background,http://i48.tinypic.com/2h4xbfk.png] It was a cool spring day. The sun was out and though spring was still in the early stages of its arrival it was starting to get warmer. It had rained recently, but the grass had dried in the day’s sun. Clouds hung behind the distant mountains, waiting to move into Everfrost and bring the next spring rains with them. But for now the sun was shining and the temperatures were up and Myu was able to enjoy the weather for the first time in many long months. Though she had recently been patrolling the territory, a habit that she had developed throughout her years of life, she was now resting beneath the branches of a mountain maple tree. Not too far from where she was lying ran one of the small streams found in Apgar Valley. The dens were somewhere nearby, she knew, but she had chosen to rest away from them today. During the winter she had a little trouble with her joints. The cold made them stiffen up and made it more difficult to move. It wasn’t overwhelming pain, but the discomfort was often enough to discourage her from getting up in the morning. Now that the weather was getting warmer she didn’t have as many problems. Today she was enjoying the warm spring air as much as she possibly could. It was peaceful by the stream. The sound of the shallow water trickling over the rocks in the stream bed was musical and it helped to lull her into a peaceful state of rest. But she knew that she could only take a small amount of time to rest after her morning exercise. It was time that she actually got to know the alpha, as she had only just barely met him when he had taken the land for himself. Myu pushed herself up on all fours and took a moment to stretch her sore limbs out as she enjoyed her last few moments of quiet. Once she had the blood flowing through her legs again, she sat herself down on the grassy bank of the stream and yawned. It would take a few minutes for her eyes and ears to completely wake up after her short nap. She waited until her vision was clear again before she lifted her head a little. It took her just a moment to let out a long howl of calling, knowing that it would reach the alpha in just a short time, as she was calling from within the boundary lines. As her call echoed through the valley, Myu set herself back down on the grass. She was still a little tired after her morning exercise and she wanted to rest as much as she could before she had to do more patrolling before the end of the day. Hopefully it would not take long for the new alpha to respond to her call, and hopefully he would be willing to speak to her. If not, she could always try another day. He was her leader, and she would be loyal to him unless he completely rejected her as a member of the pack.

[sköldpadda]

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[atrb=background,http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae183/sigathkerr/Tables/skoldpaddatablemid.png] The normally energetic male was having a slow day today, the daunting presence in the back of his mind was crawling back to him today, pestering him. The magic liked to tickle the back of his brain, stir him crazy periodically. Today was one of those days. It made him feel rather run down, tired and absent-minded. So today he was pushing things aside, rather than tending to his afternoon border patrol, Skoldpadda was scouting out around the pack denning area. He hadn't visited these parts often, normally he steered clear of them, and slept away by himself. He liked the solitude as much as he enjoyed the company of others. He was walking through the copse of trees, sniffing the grounds with little interest. It was a bright sunny day, and the terrain looked absolutely stunning beneath the sun. It was a varying array of shades of green, with splashes of colour thrown throughout it as the flowers were beginning to blossom. Skoldpadda took a moment to pause and admire the beauty of the place, before he lowered his head once more and continued sniffing his way through the dens. He knew most of the dens were unoccupied, seeing as there was a very limited amount of members in the pack as of yet. So he decided it would be of vague interest to see if any of them had yet been occupied. The task soon became uninteresting to him, however, and he began to fade off into his head, thoughts trailing away to nothing in particular. He could feel the heat collecting in his fur, and he knew it wouldn't be long before he was panting, and fighting to shed off the last of his winter pelt. He paused briefly again at the edge of the trees and started scratching at some of his matted fur, pulling a few rather large tuffs away. He needed to occupy his mind again, make himself more aware. Inhaling deeply, he rose his gaze toward the sky, trying to pull his thoughts back together. It was patrolling time, he needed to do a perimeter check, to make sure there were no unwanted guests roaming the grounds. Settling on his task, Skoldpadda started away from the dens, but was broke off mid-stride as a howl echoed out through the rather quiet lands. He cocked his head quizzically, figuring out the origin of the cry. It hadn't been far away, only a few minutes in apgar valley. Skoldpadda turned himself around and began off in the direction of the call, curious of what they might have wanted. He was relieved that the call hadn't sounded distressed at all, hopefully nothing had occurred in his momentary lapse of attention. It took him a matter of minutes to reach apgar valley, and he was somewhat relieved to see Myu standing there, apparently unharmed. His pace slowed as the grey wolf came into view, and a friendly smile fell across his mug. Myu was the first wolf he'd encountered upon claiming Glacier, she had been part of the pack previously, and had decided to stick around when he took over. "Good day, Myu," He greeted her with the smile still firmly across his features, coming to a stop a few feet away from her. "What could I help you with?" He planted his haunches onto the ground, trying to bring himself down to level with the greying female. He knew that Myu's age was getting up there a little bit, but he also knew that it didn't phase her yet. He knew just by looked at her eyes that she was as bright as any and quick as any. ooc; sorry it's crappy, I'm trying to get my feel for Skoldpadda back.

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[atrb=background,http://i48.tinypic.com/2h4xbfk.png] When Skoldpadda did not respond right away, Myu figured that she had a few minutes to do whatever she wanted as she waited for him. She stood up and gave her limbs another stretch, trying to get all of the kinks and sore spots in her muscles to go away. Once her leg muscles had been warmed up a bit, she wandered over to the shallow stream that was trickling over the rocky stream bed. The water was clear and Myu could see the smooth rocks underneath. In the summer the stream would probably dry up, but right now it ran strong, fed by Everfrost’s melting snow. Myu lowered her head and tasted the water. It was crisp and cold; refreshing for the female, who had been up since dawn patrolling the territory just for the hell of it. She drank until her light thirst was quenched, then sat down beside the stream and watched the water rush by. There weren’t any fish in a stream this small, but she could see strange bugs resting in the eddies, where the water collected and didn’t flow with the rest of the stream. It was calm, and Myu found it comforting. Eventually she wandered back to where she had been sitting before, beneath the tree where she had napped. Only a few minutes had passed, and not long after she sat back down she heard the approach of another wolf. She turned her head toward the approaching wolf and quickly recognized it as the alpha, Skoldpadda. She dipped her head in a quick gesture of respect, but didn’t take the time to stand up, as before she could he had already begun to speak and had taken a seat on the ground. She had met him upon his takeover of the territory and had decided to stay, as the other alpha had abandoned the pack anyways and she had nowhere else to go. She did not smile at him, but her face wasn’t unfriendly. It held a certain amount of respect for the wolf that was now her leader. If there was one thing she knew, it was that a leader deserved respect and, most of all, loyalty. “Hello Sir,” she said, using a title rather than a name, as she had with every alpha since she had first called Cyrus ‘‘Lady.” “I hope you’re doing well on this fine day.” Obviously the sun was having an impact on her mood, which was significantly better than it normally was. Normally she had a sharper tongue, though she would always restrain herself when with the alpha. She could be harsh, but her heart was in the right place most of the time and she had a good head on her shoulders. “I hope you don’t mind me calling for you, but I wanted to speak to you about my place in the pack.” Myu had been the Beta for the previous alpha, Avril. She had been considered for Beta during the time that Caden had been alpha, though he had been disappeared before a decision had been reached. And she had been living in this territory longer than any of the others. Caden had found her here when he had taken over. All this time, she had been waiting for someone who would take over and remain in the land to serve as alpha, rather than disappearing as the others had. She hoped Skoldpadda was that someone. “I may have mentioned it before, but I served as Beta for the previous leader,” she continued, not moving her gaze from the alpha. “I know you don’t know me well just yet, but, as you have yet to select a Beta, I would like to submit my candidacy.” She nodded her head respectfully a second time. She knew that she may have appeared a little forward, but she was not demanding the position. She only wanted Skoldpadda to know that she was available to serve and would be willing to take the position again if called upon. “Obviously I am not asking you to decide now,” she added after a short pause. “I only want you to be aware that I am here, if you were considering wolves for the position.” With that, she stopped speaking and looked at him expectantly, waiting for his answer to her offer.

[sköldpadda]

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[atrb=background,http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae183/sigathkerr/Tables/skoldpaddatablemid.png] Golden eyes remained respectfully on the female's features, not letting them wander or stray. The only time the alpha felt such a thing was necessary was upon the first meeting, simply to size the other up and find a promising position for them in the pack. Seeing as Skoldpadda had met Myu previously, he was not concerned with sizing her up another time. He watched her head dip slightly, and a faint smile grew upon his muzzle. It was still unusual to him to have other wolves treat him so, he wasn't exactly used to this role of alpha yet, and all the respect which came along with it. He mimed her actions swiftly after, not wanting to come off as being disrespectful to any of his pack mates, especially the first. She had been here longer than he had, these lands were more hers than his. A bemused grin fell across his features with that thought. How odd that seemed. His ears perked forward as the female's voice reached out, she addressed him as 'Sir', different, but not exactly unheard of, although it was the first time Skoldpadda himself had been addressed as such. He smiled again softly as she voiced her good tidings, and he mused to himself about her lighter mood. She had always been level-headed and respectful when speaking with him, but Skoldpadda knew she wasn't one to normally doll things up, she liked to speak her mind, whether her tongue was sharp or not. The alpha had a certain kind of respect for her because of that, it was good to be able to be honest, whether it was brutally or not, but she also knew the times when it called for her tongue to be dulled down a bit, and she balanced the two well. Skoldpadda nodded to himself in recognition of these thoughts, concluding them. Although he didn't know the greying female all too well, he still respected her, she seemed to hold a good head on her shoulders. The alpha's interest was peaked at the female's next set of words, and he nodded his head slowly, recognizing her wish. Her position in the pack, yes of course. He remained silent until the female had finished going on, he wanted to hear her out before he came to any conclusions or cut her off. Yes, she had mentioned being the beta for Avril in passing, he remembered that, but he didn't know much more about the situation. "Well, Myu, I am always looking for wolves to fill certain positions, and as of now, I think it could do me well to find someone to fill a higher position and help me get the pack grounded. I know this particular pack has been through a lot of changes, and I'd like to get it settled." Skoldpadda was sort of thinking out loud at this point, musing over the few stories he'd heard about the Glacier packs and it's numerous changes in alpha. He was sure it was unsettling to any wolves who had stuck behind, like Myu herself, because a lot of things would have changed with each of the different alpha's. He quirked an eyebrow slightly, trying to focus his thoughts back on track. "Seeing as you have been here longer than the others, myself included, I would assume that you know a great deal about the lands among other things, which is a great benefit on your behalf." He paused slightly, searching the female's face. "And you've held the position before, which would mean you would know how to handle yourself. Tell me, Myu, what attracts you to the position of Beta?" Of any of the wolves Skoldpadda had met in his territory thus far, he would have to say Myu was highest on the list for this position, simply because of her prior knowledge and history. Also because he knew her head was in a good place, and she wouldn't be fooled about anything. The only thing that he was hesitant on was what her reasoning for wanting such a position was. He didn't want a power-thirsty wolf to receive such a position because that could only lead to bad things. Her intentions had to be good, which he would mostly have to trust her on, seeing as he didn't know her very well. ooc; crap, sorry. i'm just trying to get all my pending replies done which i have the chance. x]

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[atrb=background,http://i48.tinypic.com/2h4xbfk.png] Myu maintained a respectful stance as she heard her alpha out. She did not expect to simply ask for the position of beta and receive it right then and there. She knew that he would have questions and concerns, since he did not know her as well as others did. But he knew her history and the history of the pack, and he knew that she had stuck around despite the disappearance of the others that had taken over the pack from time to time. She felt that her history of living on these lands for so long showed her interest in the pack’s survival and that was what qualified her for the position of beta. Her only goal right now was to let him know that she was available if he needed her and she would be willing to fill the position. Yes, she might be a bit jealous if another wolf was given the position, especially if that wolf were younger and less experiences, but she wouldn’t throw a fit over it and she wouldn’t abandon the pack because of it. Her loyalty went to her pack first and the alpha second; if her loyalty ended with the alpha’s loyalty then the pack would die out. An alpha led the pack, but without the pack there would be no alpha. When Skoldpadda came to a stop, finishing off with a question about her interest in the position of beta, Myu did not take long to begin to answer him. “I do know a lot about the land here,” she said, along with a quick nod. “If you ever need to know anything about it, I’m the best one to ask. No one has been here as long as I. As for what draws me to the position…” She paused for a moment, needing to think about what to say next. It was hard to answer such a question without confusing why she was a good candidate and why she wanted the position. She chose her words carefully with that in mind. “I suppose that there are two reasons why I am drawn to the position,” she began slowly, still thinking on it a bit. “I feel that I can serve my pack best in such a position, as my skills have most often been used for the position and so it is familiar to me. I feel that my loyalty is best used there, and loyalty is most important to me. It always had been.” In this her thoughts were a bit scattered, as she was remembering the first time that she had served as a beta and the alpha that she had been so loyal to. Though it had been long ago, she remembered it well and thinking off it created powerful emotions inside of her. “The second reason is because it is familiar. I am used to it and I seek familiarity. Loyalty is more important, of course, but there is a part of me that desires the routine of a position that I have filled in several packs now.” Not sure if she had adequately responded to his question, she looked to him for a second, but then decided to consolidate what she had been trying to say into one sentence, and continued on. “I suppose that, what I am trying to say is, I feel like my loyalty to the pack will be best used in a position of authority because I am familiar with it and because my skills have been used for the position so often that they are best suited for it, as opposed to another position. I feel that I would be more comfortable in a position I know I can fill.” She finally looked to him one last time, waiting for his thoughts on what she had to say to answer his question. She wasn’t entirely sure what drew her to the position of alpha, but she felt that what she had shared with him had something to do with it. She had filled the position of beta within different packs for long enough that it would be hard to move to another position. She could do it, yes, but it would be difficult.

[sköldpadda]

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[atrb=background,http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae183/sigathkerr/Tables/skoldpaddatablemid.png] The female's answer to his question would be a crucial factor in the Alpha's decision here. He was quite confident in the dame's ability to answer, but it was never safe to assume, you just never knew anymore. Sometimes wolves could surprise you, but he felt that it was safe to assume that Myu was not a power-thirsty wolf, she had, after all, been here longer than any of the others, and if she had wanted to claim the land here as her own then, she very easily could have. Skoldpadda cut off his musing mind, letting his copper-ringed eyes refocus on the greying she-wolf as she began to speak. He noted the female's slight pauses in her answer, trying to keep track of her thoughts and answer his question appropriately. This could be a good thing, it meant she was aware of what she was doing, and wanted to think through her words before she said them. Skoldpadda nodded respectfully throughout her speech, appreciating some of the reasons she touched upon. He was very familiar with some of them. He let the dame fall into silence, and he remained quiet for a moment, deliberating over her words. Skoldpadda himself knew that he liked things to be familiar, and he knew how out-of-place he felt when he had inserted himself into this position of alpha. It was something he had never done before in his life, or expected himself to ever do, but certain circumstances had drove him there. Sometimes change and unfamiliarity was a good thing, but all the same, he could appreciate Myu's need for familiarity. If he were in her paws he would want the same thing. Secondly, she had mentioned loyalty. That was a key word in his mind. There was no question in the alpha's mind that this wolf was loyal, she had stuck by these lands for quite a while. He nodded softly to himself, summing up his thoughts. Myu was a good candidate for such a position, and although he didn't know much about her, he knew she would fit the position nicely. The only thing he worried about was her sharp tongue, as much as it could be a good thing, it could also be a bad thing. He wouldn't want her to drive anybody away from the pack if she decided she was having a bad day. He deliberated for another moment over the subject, studying the female's face as he did so. He knew that she could control her tongue when times called for it, such as now, but he wasn't sure how often she really tried. Collecting his train of thought, Skoldpadda nodded again, straightening himself up before he answered the dame. "I understand completely where you're coming from, and those are as good of reasons as any," He trailed off for a moment, his voice had eased up slightly from the beginning of their conversation and was not quite as firm and proper. "I do like you for the position, Myu. I think you are a strong wolf, who carries a good deal of morals, but I do have one small concern." He let his words trail off again, a faint smirk coming to rest upon his maw. He wondered how the female would respond to his voicing of previous thoughts, but it would all be a good test for her candidacy. "I am aware that you have a rather outspoken way about you, and sometimes that comes across as anti-social, to put it nicely. What would you have to say about this?" Skoldpadda's amusement was blatant by the end of his words, his choice of wording seeming to have tickled his fancy. Although this wasn't a huge concern of his, he was curious to see how Myu would respond to him and his somewhat eccentric probing into her personality. ooc; sorry he's being weird? hahah. sometimes skold can be a nut.

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[atrb=background,http://i48.tinypic.com/2h4xbfk.png] There was no surprise for her when he questioned her about her attitude towards others. She knew that she often came across as harsh and blunt, but that was only a part of her personality. In the past she hadn’t been like that and sometimes the wolf she had once been showed through her harsh exterior. Myu was aware of this, and she knew that she could control her attitude when it was needed. The only time that she would have a problem with it would be when she was having some kind of break – when her drive to hunt and kill her enemy took over everything else. But as long as she was within the pack’s borders, that would not happen. She had no reason to hunt Maya while she was here. And she had no desire to do much wandering outside of Glacier’s borders. Myu heard her alpha out and did not answer right away when he had finished. Her demeanor stayed the same. She did not get defensive for being questioned, especially when she had expected such a question in the first place. Her face remained in the same, serious state that it had been in before. It did take her a moment to formulate her answer – she wasn’t really sure what to say at first, since the question confused her a bit. She would have thought that he would already know her response to this. “Well,” she began, still thinking on the question a bit but not interested in leaving too much silence between them. “My first answer to that would be that I am perfectly capable of controlling my tongue. My tongue may be sharp, that is true, but that does not mean that I am overly rude or mean. It simply means that I am blunt and I tell things the way they are instead of softening it for others.” She didn’t tell white lies. She didn’t sugar coat things. Myu told people what was on her mind. Of course, there were times when that part of her did need to be put away. If she found that a pup was ugly it wasn’t like she was going to walk up to the mother and tell her that her child was ugly. She simply wouldn’t say anything about the topic at all if that were the case. “I do, however, know when it is necessary to keep my opinions to myself. And I do know how to soften my tongue when that is necessary as well. The survival of a pack depends on its ability to gain and keep members. I am not about to destroy this pack by chasing everyone away from here.” ooc;; sorry it's a bit on the short side. is there some way we can put some action in here to try and make it more interesting? or is this the kind of thread we should just finish as fast as possible? xD i'm really fine with anything, but if i'm gonna stick with it something other than talking has to happen

[sköldpadda]

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[atrb=background,http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae183/sigathkerr/Tables/skoldpaddatablemid.png] The large copper-toned male's tail beat softly against the hard ground, his ears flickering slightly as a few minor sounds around the pair of wolves erupted. Rodents, the most annoying of prey, in his opinion. They were much too small and quick for him to catch, and when he did on a rare occasion, they did nothing to satisfy his empty stomach. Thoughts returned to Myu, his ears shifting back toward her as she fought to answer his question. He was glad to see that the female had no visible reaction to his words, he hadn't really thought she would, she was a smart wolf, he had already known that. Skoldpadda nodded slightly as she began speaking, accepting her response silently. He was quite satisfied with her answers to his questions, and quite frankly, the Alpha was tired of sitting, he had been doing too much of that lately. "I am glad to hear that, although I already assumed the majority of it." His tone was a sort of dismissal, accepting her words without really speaking it. Abruptly, the male rose from his seated position, stretching out his fore-limbs in a feline like stance, although the particular position looked somewhat comical being preformed by the clumsily large canine. His gaze broke away from the she-wolf, scanning the plains before him. He was uncertain of what to do now, he would surely have to consider Myu's candidacy for the position of beta in his pack, but he would surely like to get to know her a bit better beforehand, he didn't know many others that would just hand such a position over to someone who was hardly more than a stranger."I'm not going to lie, I like your attitude, Myu. I like your honesty and I think that your ability to say things out right and how they are would be a good contribution to any pack. Some wolves just need that little bit of reality." He let this random thought trail off, his tone of voice making it obvious that he was thinking out loud. "How would you feel about joining me for a quick scan of the perimeter?" He turned his head back toward Myu, his golden eyes quietly questioning her face. The question was not a trick, the female could choose whatever she would like to do, but Skoldpadda figured that this would be a good way to speak with the female further as well as check her out a bit, get a feel for how she operated certain things. He wouldn't be upset if she declined his offer, or if she accepted and it turned into something less than a border patrol. He knew how dull border checks could be, stubbornly routine, although every once in a while you stumbled across something grossly out of the ordinary. Skoldpadda took a few paces away from the greying female, stretching out his back legs as he did so. A yawn broke his muzzle and he shook his head as to clear his head and wake himself up some more. He glanced back at Myu quickly, checking to see if she had moved herself and to see if her intentions were on joining him. ooc; I don't really care, either. I'd say we should get some action going, because then he can get to know her a bit better. : }

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[atrb=background,http://i48.tinypic.com/2h4xbfk.png] Myu’s leg – the one with the old injury – ached a little. Sometimes it did if she sat for long enough. Sometimes it grew stiff or sore when she was too active, though. Usually it was fine, but there were times when it was hard to balance her comfort level for the paw. At least it was only the paw and the area where it joined to the leg that hurt. Right now there was only a dull ache and moving around some would soon rid her of that. She found herself looking for an excuse to get up and move. After all, her main goal here was complete. All she had wanted to do was let Skold know that she had been eyeing the position of Beta, having filled it in the past quite well. Myu did not respond when he dismissed the topic. She did, however, watch as he stretched his limbs. Suddenly, she longed to do the same, and she rose not long after he did. Unlike him, she stretched out her back legs, doing one at a time as she took a step forward. The ache in the one hind leg dulled, and she knew that it would soon fade away completely again. It had simply been bent in the same position for far too long, and felt much better now that it was stretched out a bit. Myu pricked her ears as Skold spoke to her, but did not look at him right away. First, she let a yawn spread her jaws open, drawing extra air into her lungs and stretching her jaw muscles. Only when she was finished did she look at him respectfully. She had not expected him to simply hand the position over to her (though some had in the past), and she was not surprised when he did not give her an answer. She was flattered by what he had to say about her and his like for her attitude, but that did not show on her face. She simply nodded her acceptance and continued to listen silently. Myu was looking at him when he turned his head toward her once more. His question gave her the perfect opportunity to stretch her leg out the rest of the way and get rid of the annoying ache. Usually she did not sit for long periods. She much preferred to lay down and stretch her legs out, to avoid discomfort from the old injury. Her eyes brightened a little at the mention of a patrol. ”I’ve already patrolled a few of the borders this morning,” she mentioned casually, as if heading out to do more was not that exciting. ”But I would gladly join you on another patrol.” While not a lie, she made it seem as though she was just being polite. She did not want to show her interest in moving about right now. When Skoldpadda took a few steps ahead, Myu began to follow at a polite distance, then increased her speed to catch up with the male. There was no sign of the ache in her leg; she had forgotten it. ooc;; did you notice that i posted a new skold table for you in my graphics shop thread?

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Shadow sighed, she liked this time of year. It was always beautiful up in the glaciers. Her soft paws padded against the earth as she traveled swiftly. She wondered if this territory was even claimed yet. Last year, during the harsh winter, she had come. The glaciers were abandoned then, plus it wasn't the most pleasant place to be in Everfrost. Shadow was curious, the scent of another wolf floated around the area. She wouldn't have minded settling down here, she could've survived the winters easily anyway. Her shaggy coat kept her from shivering but was a pain as she shedded during summer's heat. Another stronger scent of the same wolf came around and Shadow sighed, the glaciers' were definitely claimed by someone. That someone would probably notice an intruder was in his territory as well. Shadow shivered, and if that happened, she might get into a fight. That was her worst fear, she hated getting into any kind of fight. She didn't get very excited about meeting strangers as well. The best way to sort it out takes no violence, it takes voice she mused to herself though she knew how most territory leaders acted towards strangers. Attack first, ask questions later...


Shadow knew she was invading, the scents made it quite clear. She shivered again and started to try and think of pleasent things while she hurried through. Think about how the wind whistles in your ear softly, and the soft petals falling onto your nose during fall... The she- wolf hurridly told herself. The day was definitely beautiful, but the situation was not. Wasn't it supposed be, the day was gloomy as she tried to get out? She shook her head, it wasn't like her to think of these small stereotypes. There is a first time for everything... another wise saying popped into her head. That was what her mother had told her. She was quite a free spirit, Shadow remembered the times went up to the top of that mountain just to see the view. Ofcourse, the other wolves thought it was ridiculous but it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. It was working, thinking of her mother definitely was distracting her. But she focused back onto where she was as the scent became stronger. She sniffed hard wondering where the other wolf lay. If only she had a better nose.


Ever since she was born, she was cursed with a horrible sense of smell. Well she was not that horrible, not as bad as those birds but for a wolf it was quite bad. She over emphasized it though, saying that she could barely smell anything. Shadow like to be modest, it was her way of showing others she was allowing them to be the stronger one there. It helped avoid fights quite a bit. Though she sometimes realized she did it for attention. Well, no one's perfect... I'm not an exception. Shadow felt a bit proud for understanding that she felt that way but she had other things to worry about. Shadow looked around, wow she thought quite a bit. If her thoughts came out of her mouth, she would be known as Shadow the hyper instead of her usual silence.

The leaves rustled in the nearby tree making Shadow jump. She was close to the other wolves now. She could feel it, her ears searched for any sound, her eyes searched for any movement. Shadow was in her alert mode. The only way to avoid the other wolves was to track them and then plan a way to move around them. The best battle tatic is to use your smarts the words sounded loud in Shadow's head, her mother had said them to her. Shadow sighed, oh she missed her. She slowed to a silent walk or creep really as she moved forward. Shadow wasn't the swiftest wolf in the world but she might be able to out run other wolves if she got a head start... Two wolves lay in the clearing ahead of her. It was the only way out unless she turned back though. Hopefully, if she ran as fast as she could she could run far ahead to hide. Shadow closed her eyes and counted to three... A loud whoosh was heard as she raced passed them, not looking back!

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