1x1 Rav & Snow

[Ravendarus]

Alice sniffed the air, "Something smells.... wet." She said thoughtfully looking up towards the west... a storm, she pinned her ears back, it didn't look nice.

"Mhm... fair enough." She said, "Let's close as much distance as we can till we reach shelter." She said, then narrowed her eyes with a smirk, "You doubt me?" She teased, "I can." She assured.

[Snowdrift]

Verus nod his head. "A storm will be rolling through. Keep your hood over your head. We'll push through it." he said. He looked around and noticed some travelers trying to pick up the pace and some that left the path to set up shelter for the night. Verus flattened his ears lightly. Hopefully Alice would be able to weather through the storm.

Jasper nod his head and with that, he took off swiftly and effortlessly. He easily navigated around fallen logs, bushes and beings. He was focus on closing the distance but even while he focused, he would flick his ears towards Raven to assure himself that she was indeed safe and within range of him.

[Ravendarus]

Alice blinked and nodded her head shd put her hood up tightly against her hesd hopefully it would stay on... the weather was against them. She curled her tail and moved closer to Verus this way she coukd keep track of him incase anything happened.

Raven moved her coat at this point she was faster flying she stayed low to the ground keeping right behind Jasper. She avoided obstacles with ease something they had plenty of experience in. Within the course of two hours heavy winds started to crash against the trees and the rain fell like teardrops from the clouds. Thunder and lightning broke across the sky like a serenade. Raven cursed softly, "We'll have to pick up later." She said. It was to dangerous now.

[Snowdrift]

Verus walked onward at a slightly quickened pace but as the storm began rolling in, no one was in sight. Everyone on the path had taken shelter except for them. He flatten his ears as the harsh wind blew and the rain pelted his fur so hard that he could start to feel the water reaching his skin. He let out a soft hiss of displeasure before he glanced back at Alice. Thinking quickly, he took his backpack off and he put it on Alice. "Get on my back and stay low." he commanded. He got on all fours and he crouched down. It was the only thing that he can think of that would get them through this storm while traveling.

Jasper ran swiftly but as the storm became rougher, he stopped and he stood up. He glanced over at Raven and he nod his head before he looked in the direction of the path. Only desperate fools would travel in this storm. He growled softly before he started collecting large branches and scraps to make a makeshift tent. He worked fast and within half an hour, he had a sturdy tent that would keep them dry for the night. He looked at Raven and motioned to her that it was complete. He walked inside after her and he stared out at the tent, keeping watch.

[Ravendarus]

Alice squeaked in surprise at the harsh wind it honestly started to push her back until Verus put his bag on her back, she blinked, it luckily weighed her down but it was hard to keep steady. She nodded and climbed onto his back shaking meekly, it was getting cold from being soaking wet and she yelped at the thunder that bellowed above them like a raging beast. She held onto him tightly staying against his back so the wind wouldn't blow her away.

Raven huffed with detest she walked into the shelter and sat down brushing out her feathers and ringing out her hair, "Some storm... the gods clearly want the fox to get away.." she mused bitterly as Jasper kept watch, it wouldn't deter them from their goal at all, it was merely a set back.

[Snowdrift]

As soon as Alice got on his back, he ran into the forest then parallel with the path. The forest would be a much rougher ride, since he would have to avoid obstacles but the trees of the forest did provide some shelter from the harsh wind and stinging rain. It lessened the worst of the storm. His claws dug into the wet earth every time it touched and his muscles rippled under his skin as he carried the both of them. He did not know how big the storm was but he hoped that they would reach the eye of the storm or better yet, the storm would fade away completely.

Jasper glanced over at Alice to make sure that she was okay but her bitter voice confirmed that she was. He looked back at the opening before he laid down, putting his legs under himself and resting his head on the ground. The storm was indeed a setback but at least they knew were the fox was heading and that another is helping her. The panther will regret helping out the fox sooner than later.

[Ravendarus]

Alice held onto him meekly, she yelp a bit when she got hit by a couple branches but it was muffled into his fur and into the wind. She could feel his muscles with every movement, she looked up and gasped, she tried to shout out Verus' name as lightning struck a tree making it fall towards them. She closed her eye and focused around them a light shielded them from the tree, without her realizing she had started using her magic, it was a light but strong aura enough to snap the tree against it and cause it to fall beside them instead, she gasped meekly.

Raven huffed and laid back with a sigh, she would wait till the storm stopped, she growled as the shadows around her rippled with annoyance. She looked over at Jasper, "I brought some meat, it's eat to recover." She said.

[Snowdrift]

Verus ran as fast as he could. He heard muffled yelps from Alice and he let out a soft hiss to himself. The wind was strong and he was unable to avoid all of the branches. He jumped and dodged as many obstacles as he ran but flinched when lighting flashed near him. He shook his head and blinked his eyes rapidly, trying to recover his vision quickly. Once his eyes recovered, he glanced at Alice then he looked up and his eyes widen at the tree. He ran as fast as he could to avoid it but he knew that he would not be able to make it. He hissed angrily trying to figure out how could he save them both but then he saw another light this one did not blind him. He watched in awe at the light shield as it snapped the tree. He stopped, panting heavily before he looked at Alice in amazement. He blinked lightly before he spoke loud for her to hear. "Are you alright?" he asked. He looked around, the harsh wind blowing hard against his fur. He turned and continued running. It was getting dangerous but they were getting closer to their destination. The sooner they reached their destination, the better.

Jasper let out a soft snort at Raven. He was not currently focused on eating but he knew that they needed to eat if they wish to capture the fox. He flicked his tail towards the small pile of branches and when he did, a blue spark jumped from his tail and started burning the branches.

[Ravendarus]

Alice breathed heavily as she held back onto his back, "Y-Yes." She called in return, she was glad she could help, but magic was a lot of energy that she didn't have. She would keep them safe with magic as long as she had to, if Verus could get them to safety she would last. She just had to hold onto him.

Raven mused softly and nodded, she cooked the meet lightly after putting them on sticks. The storm would clear up soon enough. Patience was the key, even though she hated the idea.

[Snowdrift]

Verus ran until he felt the winds start to die down and the rain lighten. He lifted his head slightly and his eyes widen at the sight ahead of him. The eye of the storm. He slowed his pace, panting heavily until they reached the eye of the storm. He looked up at the drizzling rain and the starry night that was opened to them. He closed his eyes and a small smile formed on his face. They actually did it. The ran through the storm and survived.

Jasper eyes never wavered, even as Raven cooked. He was watching the power of the storm. Seeing the leaves being ruthlessly torn from their branches by the rough winds. Watching the hard ground become wet and covered in mud. Seeing branches snap from the bark of the trees in their struggle to withstand the powerful storm. It seems that they would need to wait out most of the night. The storm would not let up for a while.