War of the Wolves [Roleplay Area]

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Coal | Fire Hunter | Location: Camp | Tagging: Agatha

Coal had been content to lay in his nest, turning around and around, before settling down comfortably. He was certain that between the hunting patrol going out and the fact that he had no trainee to look after (goodness, he'd only been a trainee himself recently) that no one ought to come pester him about his choices. It wasn't as though the Beta or Alpha would chase him down over his sleeping in a little longer - certainly wolves had better things to do than nag him, right?

He was just starting to close his eyes when a dark shadow fell over him. It blocked out the sun that came near the entrance. If it just moved to one side a little, it could fully block out the light and he'd be able to fall asleep much easier. He shifted a little, thinking it was another hunter who had returned to the den - maybe they were waiting for him to make room? Yet, when the shadow didn't move, he finally opened his eyes and squinted up at the wolf catching the shadow.

It was Agatha, an All-Around of the pack. She wasn't saying anything, just staring at him. He stared right back at her. Why wasn't she saying anything? Had she turned to stone? Or maybe she was admiring his youthful figure - he couldn't imagine being as old as she was. She was practically an elder by comparison. When she continued her silence, he gave her a weird look and then lay his head back down, curling into a neat round shape and laying his tail over his muzzle.

She-wolves can be so weird. He thought as he closed his eyes once more.

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Enui | Fire Beta | Location: Camp | Tagging: Max

Enui was properly pleased when Max agreed with her sentiment. He didn't look much like he enjoyed the idea, but that he saw the sense in it and agreed was enough to make her tail shift from one side to the other, the closest to excitement that she'd show.

"If we are to implement such a decree today, we ought to gather the trainers and hunters that are currently in the camp. Perhaps just after sundown would be the time to start the first lesson?" She proposed. "Unless you think something this big calls for an announcement to be made?" She glanced around - some wolves were already venturing out of the camp, while others, notably trainees, were wandering around restlessly. Where were their trainers?

She spotted Ravn stretched out in some shade while his trainee, Bones, rushed around with Apollo. Apollo's mentor, meanwhile, was chatting it up with Stryker. Stryker, at least, was with his trainee... and then she heard Jay, shouting for Oriole. Her ears flicked back in irritation.

"Perhaps an announcement would be exactly what we need to bring everyone's attention back to the present. Our pack mates are acting as though this is a free forest we live in." She groused softly. "It's time that we remind them that we are at war and that we must prepare for it accordingly." She glanced over at Max. "Perhaps once we get our pack back in order, we can send a reminder to Shadow that we're still just as relevant too.. and that we haven't forgotten the malice she's inflicted upon us." She suggested, her tone softer, to not draw attention to their conversation more than was necessary.

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Red | Fire Warrior | Location: Camp | Tagging: Ravn, Crow, Patroclus (mentions: Bones)

Red knew a lie when she heard one - she'd been around for much longer than these whelps had.
"I hope you two realize that scaring birds, loud though they may be, means that you'll be spooking any prey from our forest." She remarked as they started off quickly. She called after Apollo and Bones. "Maybe I should suggest to your trainers that you go hungry for a few nights, to keep your minds on your empty stomachs, rather than foolish behaviors!" But they had disappeared somewhere. She shook her head. Whether it was birds they were planning to scare or their pack mates, she was certain that something else could be occupying their time - like a long, hard training session. She scanned the clearing and spotted Ravn, Bones' trainer, laying in the shade. Lazy brute.

She approached the trio, watching Patroclus disappear towards the herb storages in the healers den as she grew closer. Crow, the other healer trainee, seemed content to lay around too. What was the Fire pack coming to, she wondered.

"Good morning, you lot." She said as she grew near. "Great day for letting your trainee run around and cause a fuss, isn't it Ravn?" She inquired. "Bones seems plenty ready to start the day - maybe you'd be interested in indulging him and actually taking him out to train? With how much energy he's got, I imagine a good marathon run ought to do you both some good." She flicked her ears. "Maybe a run down to the river would be in order, get a nice breeze going and wear out your trainee in the same outing." She turned her head to look down at the younger wolf. "No time like the present, wouldn't want Bones' lack of discipline to reflect badly on you down the line, right?" She prompted Ravn.

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Storm | Lightning Hunter | Location: Field | Tagging: Hunting Patrol (mentions: Toby, Eurydice, Aristaeus)

Storm had glanced back at Eurydice when she heard his outburst, a bewildered expression on her face. Goodness, what burr had pricked his pawpads, she wondered. She stood there a moment, unmoving as she tried to come up with what tone to take - what she ought to say in response. Did she point out that yes, while they may have been older, she had been the one that Toby had put in charge and so they had to follow her? Did she dare point out that none of them should be complaining, because while they were more experienced, it was clear by Eurydice's poor attitude, that there's no way he would ever get any further in life - there was a reason Toby was made the lead hunter after all. Or was she meant to toss her pride to the side and grovel, begging for forgiveness for her words that damaged this fragile male's ego?

In the end, she didn't have to say anything at all as Toby arrived and led them the rest of the way to the field. She'd acknowledged Aristaeus' nudge with a sideways glance and a sheepish, grateful smile. At least someone had the nerve to intervene on her behalf.

Storm ended up sticking beside Aristaeus' side for the majority of the journey and when Toby stopped them, she followed dutifully behind. While she may have prided herself on her keen hunting ability, she did not want to ruffle any more fur coats by speaking out or suggesting that she be the first in line to try and track the elk that Toby had scented days ago. Let one of the brothers prove themselves, she would contribute where she could, but they could carry the weight of the patrol... at least until the notion of conflict was long behind them.

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Rowan | Lightning Healer Trainee | Location: Camp | Tagging: Kotori (mentions: Terra)

Rowan smiled at Kotori as his fellow trainee caught up with him and the two of them padded towards the fresh kill pile.
"I promised Terra I'd bring something back for her - so if we find something that looks more fresh than the rest, we should save that for her. A bird or something maybe?" He wondered aloud, before he stopped to eye Kotori. "What're you in the mood for?"

Rowan was curious about what all that screaming was about, but not so curious that he'd bring it up again. Kotori would tell him if he wanted to, right? And besides, he'd gotten so much attention for it already. Maybe he just wanted to move past the incident. Surely a tasty meal would be the best way to do that, right?
"I think I'm feeling squirrel today. Here's hoping I can find one." He continued.

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Lucas | Lightning Warrior | Location: Camp | Tagging: Leo

Lucas grinned at Leo, laughing at the misunderstanding.
"Haha, oh yeah! That makes a lot more sense - eugh, that reeks!" He added, raising his paw over his nose and pulling away from the fish. When Leo tossed it back on the pile, he lowered his paw, but shook his head. "I wouldn't be caught dead with a fish in my jaws - those things are gross!" He snorted, before he lowered his voice and nodded to Leo, following him over to where they could listen in without seeming too nosy.

That said... the drama seemed to have ended by the time they settled down to watch. Heaving a sigh, Lucas looked to Leo and shrugged.

"Well, that was resolved quickly." He remarked, disappointment taking the form of a whine. "I'm sure someone will start some petty argument elsewhere though. Wonderful as the pack may be... we do seem to have some prickly packmates." He nudged Leo's shoulder. "Maybe it's cause you were gone that you don't seem to be like the majority of us. And I like to think I'm pretty cool too." He added with a grin. "It's you n' me keeping this pack lively and friendly, ha! They could call us the Lead... Lead Peacemakers!" He snorted his amusement. "Do you think your mom would go for an idea like that?"

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Saffron | Lightning All-Around | Location: Camp | Tagging: Grant, Elian

Saffron watched Elian get up to grab something from the fresh kill pile themselves, before returning to eat with the squirrel. She smiled her quiet approval, happy that there was enough for everyone in the pack to eat something. Why, she could even see her son from here, sharing a meal with the Alpha's son. She smiled at the thought of her Lucas making friends so easily, when Leo had only returned to the pack in the last year.

Turning her attention back to her mate, she nuzzled her nose against his shoulder fur, before pulling away.
"I should go begin Elian's training for the day, my love. I'm sure you have your own tasks to perform for the day, too." She said, getting to her paws. "But soon enough, the day will turn to night and we shall reunite for another meal together." She said, hoping to inspire herself to get moving. "The sooner we leave, the sooner we can be together again." She turned back to face him, pressing her nose gently against his. "Until we meet again, beloved." She told him kindly, before padding over to where her trainee sat.

"Good morning, Elian. I hope I didn't keep you waiting long. Are you about finished with your meal? Once you've cleared up the remains of your breakfast, we can set out for the day."

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[Aristaeus, Alistair, Eurydice & Leander // Lightning Hunters // Tagging: Kin, Storm, Toby, Axis]

Aristaeus took notice of Storm's presence beside him as he walked, and taking that as sign to step up for the group he swung his head to look at his brothers, flicking his tail to gesture Leander closer, but before he could say anything he noticed Toby approaching with Axis not far behind, and slowed his pace, briefly lowering his skull in a manner of due respect and then speaking up. "With our numbers today, not counting Axis, we have a pretty good chance of taking down a bull elk. I say our two quickest hunters, Eurydice and Alistair go up first and slow it down, grab its forelegs, Toby and Leander can grip the hind legs to keep it from running or kicking. I'll get it at the head or antlers to expose its neck, and Storm can go in for the kill." He spoke with certainty but looked to Toby for approval to his plan, sound as it was.

Alistair's ears pricked up at the lead hunters' arrival and he loped forward to greet him and Axis, his ears bent behind him to take note of what Aristaeus was saying. "You brought Axis?" He hadn't been paying adapt attention in the morning when Ambrose had ordered a warrior to come with them, so e approached Axis with a friendly note of questioning. "Does this mean the Fire pack's been pushing into the hunting ground?" His voice gave way to nerves, but a soft jeer from Eurydice regarding their enemies settled him back down.

Eurydice had been eyeing Storm in irritation almost the whole walk after the argument, but his view was blocked by the majority of Aristaeus's figure, and he soon let it go. It was to be figured out later, but there was no need to fight now. Besides, they were about to have a common enemy anyway- Eurydice's ears pricked up as he heard bull elk- such a meal was quite appealing already, even if it was only fabricated for the time being.

Leander had paid little mind to the group now, veering close enough to listen in on the conversation but with his ears pricked outward for the sound of a herd, and his head bent low to scent along the ground. In his opinion, talking lead to bickering, and bickering lead to injuries and herbs wasted. So he retained a quiet focus on their surroundings idly, waiting for everything to settle and the group to start moving again. He was so focused that- while he'd noticed Toby, Axis's presence completely slipped by him.

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[Ambrose // Lightning Beta // Tagging: Shadow (Mentions Hunting/Patrol, Blizzard and Mick) // Location: Camp]

He seemed to grow weary of waiting and strode up to Shadow, throwing his weight down to lie beside her figure,taking a moment before speaking. "Toby and his patrol are long gone now with a warrior attending just in case, Oak grabbed some of our warriors and all-arounds and went off to the border. Blizzard was overstepping himself a bit so I sent him out herb-hunting with terr to get him out of the way in a productive manner." He thought for a moment, turning to look at her. "The hunters may not be back for a while longer if they're out fishing for something large, should I get you something from the pile? After all, we need our alpha in good health." His tail wagged subtly behind him as he spoke. Shadow was well- reserved toward her packmates, as all Alphas were to a degree, which is perhaps why he reached out the way he did. Because one day, if things work out and this war doesn't kill him, he'll be the Alpha and have to keep the others at tail-length. But until then he would at least be someone for her to trust, and to lean on.

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Apollo/ Male/ Fire Pack/ Hunter Trainee/ tags: Bones, Red
Apollo nods, "that’s so cool! This should be like… our clubhouse or something!” He barked excitedly. He looked in the hole, “ooh! Ideas churning in my mind right now!” He says. He quiets as Axis rounds the tree. “Be quiet, maybe he’ll go away” he whispers before Axis announces that he knows they were there.

Oak/ Male/ Lightning/ Lead Warrior/ Tags: Karter, Nadia
He turns as one of the other warriors runs over. “Of course Nadia, the more the merrier!” He says greeting the female. “We are going to patrol west border first” he says and starts in the direction of the said border.

Axis/ Male/ Lightning/ Warrior/ Tags: Toby
Axis listened to the hunters speak, on the look out for any fire pack members or anything out of the ordinary. He didn’t mind that he was being ignored as he was pretty sure most of them were afraid of him. He trotted with the group.

Basil/ Female/ Lightning/ hunter (Traitor)/ tags: Smoke
Basil ran scouting out the quickest route possible with out many obstacles. She found one and took it dashing from her path to the easier one. “Haha! Look who’s behind now!” She teased her friend.

Kiwi/ Female/ Fire/ Warrior Trainee/ Tags: open
Kiwi didn’t hear any response and sighed. She walked away from the warrior’s den and back into camp. She wondered if anyone knew where Erle went as she couldn’t find him.

Kotori/ Male/ Lightning/ Healer Trainee/ Tags: Rowan
Kotori nods, “I think that’s a good idea. Do you know what she likes?” He asks as he didn’t know what their mentor enjoyed eating. He didn’t want to talk about the screaming incident that occurred that morning. He was still quite embarrassed that it happened. “What do I want? I don’t know, maybe a rabbit?” He ponders out loud.

Hati/ Male/ Fire/ Lead hunter/ Tags: Hunting Patrol
Hati nods to the wolves circling him. “We all good to go? Everyone who wants to come is here? All right, let’s go” he says starting to walk toward camp exit, not waiting for them and expecting them to follow.

Ravn/ Male/ Fire/ Hunter/ Tags: Crow, Patroclus, Red, Apollo, Bones
Ravn’s relaxation was ruined by Red coming over and telling him his trainee was up and had a lot of energy. “I know how to take care of my own trainer, thank you very much” he says getting up and walking away not before glaring at her though. He just had to get the troublemaking trainee didn’t he? He went to go look for Bones. “Where did you go?” He muttered under his breath. He trotted around the fallen tree where Bones and Apollo were hiding. “I know you are in there. Out, Now!” He said with a firm tone.

Mercy/ Male/ Fire/ Hunter/ Tags: Ami
Mercy nods, “you are! Great job. Now we are going to practice your pouncing. From the crouch, push off your back legs and launch yourself forward” he instructed.