by Hail. » Sun Mar 26, 2017 3:25 pm
username; howlingtothestars
name; Jin
gender; female
their dream / aspirations;
It was quiet tonight, more so than usual. Jin didn't mind, though. The quiet was always a welcoming thing to the small viscet and helped her to clear her mind and focus on the world around her, which was something that the little one had to do quite often.
She sat atop the broad post which indicated entrance into the territory of the dog pack which she reigned over, her eyes reflecting the heavens above. Her mind swirled like the light of the Milky Way galaxy as she pondered her pack and the paths they ought to take. It was difficult to map out the lives of hundreds of lives which did not share her species, but not possible. At times that her mind grew dark on the differences, she reflected back on how and why she was chosen to rule over this pack and her mind returns once more to its bold position.
Jin's ears flicked up and she turned to face the shepherd mix which lanked up to her, his gate swaying and his tail low, a sign of peace. "Couldn't sleep?"
The shepherds eyes turned to her as he approached and sat beside the post before turning his head up and reflecting the stars in his brown eyes. "What did you see tonight?"
Jin turned her gaze from him to the world of stars. "I know our path. No longer will this pack cower in fear from others and tremble at the sound of nearby animals. We are strong and our numbers are great." Jin turned her eyes to the shepherd, who was now gazing curiously at her. "Tomorrow, we strike Tutamin. We conquer his pack and take it for our own, and take our rightful place as the alpha pack of the west. We will sit idly no longer."
The shepherd nodded slowly before standing. "I'll gather the warriors, then." In silence, he padded back into the territory, his tail high in excitement for the future of his family.
Alone again, Jin gazed ahead into the woods. Her dream? To build this pack up to its full potential, to restore this group of once proud dogs to their home again, the one which they thrived in before the rival pack struck. It was her dream, her goal, her purpose, and what she would achieve.
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history and/or childhood experience;
I wasn't strong. I hatched last in my pack and earned the title of "runt." I was trodden on, and ignored, even by my mother. Eventually, the pack moved, and I was left behind. I didn't mind, I wasn't close to them, but it still hurt to be abandoned.
I searched for food after they left but instead, found Him. He was younger then, and stronger. A shepherd who was wounded from combat and separated from his pack. We spoke, and while I cannot remember what was said, it resulted in an offer for me to become the alpha. It was a strange offer but I could see reason behind it.
Despite several differences, I heavily resembled a dog. He hadn't known I was a viscet until I made a sound, so he'd traine me to mimic dogs so I could trick his pack and lead.
I was smart and could outthink the rival packs, particularly the one which had overthrown them.
If the pack didn't have an alpha, they would have no order and die. Their alpha was killed before they were scattered, so the need for one was urgent. After further planning, we decided to begin training the next day.
We trained as we traveled and I learned the sounds mixed with commands of a dog. My vocal chords adapted quickly, allowing me to learn rapidly. By the time that we met the first group of dogs, I had nearly mastered their sounds.
The first group was weary of me. They didn't suspect that I wasn't a dog, but they were cautious of a stranger becoming the alpha, but as we traveled together they grew to trust me more and more. The more dogs we met and recruited, the easier it was for other dogs to feel comfortable with me as alpha. Before I knew it, we had reunited the whole pack again and they accepted me as their alpha.
That night, I led them to a resting place, which would become our territory until we were strong enough to overthrow the other pack. It was this night that I realized the depth of the water I had dove into. There were easily a hundred dogs in this pack, many were wounded, and all relied on me with their lives. Sweat began to soak my fur and I looked down at my paws while panic consumed me. Then, a voice. "Look up."
I turned and gazed into the mismatched eyes of an Australian shepherd. After a moment, I turned my head to the heavens and my breath was whisked away as I gazed at the world of stars above me. "They're looking out for you. A viscet runt wouldn't have lived this long, let alone lead any pack. Look to them often for guidance and comfort, and they will lead you down the right path." I turned to her, startled, and watched as she walked away. "Fear not, Jin. I'll keep your secret. Just remember the stars."
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Hail. on Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:52 am, edited 7 times in total.
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