W a r r i o r D o g s || SkyPack

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☓ female ☓ 47 moons ☓ alusky ☓ alpha ☓ apprentice: none ☓ crush: none ☓ tags: open ☓ mentions: Night fire, Creambloom ☓ location: camp ☓
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xxxxxxDim rays of sunshine had made their way through the opening in the hollow yet sturdy fallen tree that served as the alpha's den, waking its dweller from not-so-long nap. Blizzardstar slowly rose up to her full size and shook the entirety of her fur which was all she needed to do in order to overcome the tiredness that usually followed. At least for the first few minutes after that - given the alpha's overnight guarding duty, the fatigue that came with it would inevitably catch up to her sooner or later that day. So she'd better get back on duty and forget all about that minor inconvenience.
xxxxxxThe alusky ducked briefly in order to avoid the jagged edge of the opening in the bark before sunlight washed over her body, sending a wave of warmth over her spine. Just a few moments were in order for her eyes to adjust to the light before she took a surveying glance around camp. The pile of fresh-kill had gotten smaller over the last few days but the pack's warriors have been bringing prey as often as they could. The sun had risen up but the thick canopy of leaves overhead was blocking the majority of the warm light out - at least the pack wouldn't be subject to the occasionally scorching heat. Blizzardstar took a few sniffs of the air as her head turned to the other side slowly - from what she could tell, a couple of her packmates were out and about, their distinctive scents still fresh. The she-dog recognized those of Nightfire, the pack's deputy and Creambloom, a young warrior. Not as many as she'd like to be seeing, the alusky had to admit. But time was of the essence - the quicker everybody's gathered and ready to be assigned any additional duties, the better chance of everybody taking their rest and recovering from a day of hard work.
xxxxxxBlizzardstar let out two resonant barks as a sign for every dog who was present to turn up to her - strength is found in numbers, she liked to think. And the pack truly needed that kind of strength in order to make it through those difficult times. "Members of Skypack! she called out, her voice echoing throughout the camp, "Are you all present now?"

[RogueRunner]

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N I G H T F I R E
( ♀ ) - ( Border Collie/Siberian Husky mix ) - ( Beta ) - ( SkyPack ) - ( 30 moons old ) - ( Apprentice: Lupinpaw ) - ( Asexual ) - ( No romance ) - ( Tags: Blizzardstar )
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She turned away from her watch post to the voice of her leader, Blizzardstar. She gave a nod of greeting and lowered her tail the slightest bit to show her respect as she padded up to her, but the mere act of sitting beside her instead of with any gathered followers silently asserted her as an equal. She murmured an answer to her call, "Lupinpaw is missing, I just sent Creambloom on patrol, and almost everyone else is doing similar or hunting. I'm afraid that camp is mostly empty, Alpha. However, if someone can take my position as sentry -" she pointed her sharp muzzle to the tree she always kept watch from "- then I can gather some dogs for you. I can even carry instructions for them, if you have any." Although she admired the way that Blizzardstar was so valiantly overcoming, or perhaps masking, the fatigue that she must've been being suffocated by, Nightfire definitely wanted to alleviate some of her stress and getting dogs that she had sent out was the least she could do. She didn't mind, either, so long as she was assured that the camp was still protected in her absence.

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☓ female ☓ 47 moons ☓ alusky ☓ alpha ☓ apprentice: none ☓ crush: none ☓ tags: Night fire ☓ mentions: Lupinpaw ☓ location: camp ☓
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xxxxxxBlizzardstar's ears pointed at the direction from which came the sound of pawsteps on the forest floor - she knew that was Nightfire approaching before noticing her intensifying scent. The Alpha gave her Beta a curt nod as the other aligned herself at Blizzardstar's side.
xxxxxxThe alusky listened to the other dog's report on the pack for the day, her lifted ears and pointed tail indicating her attention to her words. Things sounded disconcerting, to say the least - and how in the name of Starpack was Lupinpaw missing? But before Blizzardstar could ask about that, Nightfire went on to offer her services.
xxxxxxThe Alpha couldn't blame her - she went down the path of being a pack's Beta herself, after all and understood how obliged to help the she-dog must have been feeling day in and day out since the two of them made their way up Skypack's hierarchy. But that couldn't stop her from getting concerned about her second-in-command - all that work she had to do now was no less draining than that of the Alpha.
xxxxxxIt was only thanks to the moons of experience she had gathered of being Skypack's Alpha that Blizzardstar was able to stop her ears from flattening in concern. But she was to trust her Beta - she was chosen for her rank for a reason. The two of them could exchange duties as needed.
xxxxxx"Very well then, Nightfire," she said as she let out a s soundless sigh - an Alpha too tired to do her job was worrisome to see so she'd better go to her post already. "Gather a couple of dogs to go search for Lupinpaw in the meantime - we must know that all of our packmates are safe and sound."
xxxxxxA respectful lick of Nighfire was all Blizzardstar did before heading straight for the tree where Nighfire's guarding post always was. A leap followed by landing on the lowest sturdy branch - and Blizzardstar seated herself there. She gave the Beta a final nod of respect before turning her attention to the camp grounds, her eyelids lowering ever-so-slightly. That ought to be a long day.

[RogueRunner]

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N I G H T F I R E
( ♀ ) - ( Border Collie/Siberian Husky mix ) - ( Beta ) - ( SkyPack ) - ( 30 moons old ) - ( Apprentice: Lupinpaw ) - ( Asexual ) - ( No romance ) - ( Tags: Blizzardstar )
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She was a little surprised by Blizzardstar's affectionate gesture - licking her - but she nodded dutifully and made her way out of the makeshift camp. She decided to leave Creambloom be, even when she saw her, because she had already given her instructions to keep an ear out for Lupinpaw, and pressed on to find Willowmist and Batears, SkyPack's resident omegas. It felt so unreal to her, that her own family was in such a desperate time that even its lowest-ranking members wouldn't be scolded for carrying out a warrior's duties. They were that short on dogs. As she trudged on, she kept her eyes peeled diligently for her apprentice.

[Queen of flames]

Creambloom
female - Canaan dog - warrior - no apprentice - crush: open - tags: Open

She was ready to leave then camp when she heard the leaders words calling for pack mates, though there was nobody there, maybe this large territory chance was too much for them that their trust to the pack life disappeared. She know why they left, but why could they not go back? could the crisis be already over in their old territory? As the small meeting was more like an over, she entered the entrance made her way to the forest.

[WolfTales]

Lupinpaw
Australian Cattle Dog | Male | Apprentice | Skypack | 10 moons | Mentor: Nightfire| Heterosexual | Mate/crush: open | Tags: none
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With a large sigh, the apprentice plopped himself on the ground in Skypack's new territory. He had missed the only prey he had seen in a while. It seemed like Lupinpaw wasted his time sneaking out without permission. "I guess I could try again. I won't go back without something." He muttered to himself suddenly getting to his paws and putting his nose to the ground. He needed to find at least a scrap of food for his pack.

[qerrat]

Quickleap

♂| Flat-Coated Retriever | 9 Moons | Mentor: Smokenose | Crush: Open! | Location: In the woods | Tags: Open!

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Quickleap lay perfectly still, only his dark brown eyes moving as he tracked the sparrow. It was at a pretty high-up branch; too high for Quickleap to jump onto, but the one below it... if it would just hop down... yes! Quickleap watched excitedly, holding his breath, his heart thumping. Wait for it... wait for it... it let down it's guard, looking for insects, and Quickleap took his chance. He sprang up from his low position, his unusually long legs propelling him straight towards the sparrow. He caught it neatly, and landed gracefully back on the ground. "It's about time," he said, talking to himself. "The pack needs every bite it can get it's mouth around, whether fat, juicy rabbit..." Quickleap paused, wistfully thinking of all the rabbits he once was able to eat, but then continued talking. "Or skinny, bony, crunchy sparrow.." At this, he cast a dark look down to the sparrow he was carrying. Well, better take this back to camp, then head out again...

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[Queen of flames]

Creambloom
female - Canaan dog - warrior - no apprentice - crush: open - tags: Lupinpaw

She walked toward the borders, making her ears and eyes open for any danger, suspicious animals or for Lupinpaw, flicking her ears she decided to get to the stream to drink. Lowing down do drink she got a faint yet fresh scent for a Lupinpaw ' he was being here not so long ago' she thought following the tracks, when noticed the small apprentice "Lupinpaw? Where you be? Nightfire is being looked for you?" she said getting closer to the young dog.

[qerrat]

Quickleap

♂| Flat-Coated Retriever | 9 Moons | Mentor: Smokenose | Crush: Open! | Location: Camp | Tags: Creambloom, Lupinpaw

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Quickleap entered camp, the sparrow held loosely in his jaws. He sniffed the air; it smelled as though Lupinpaw and Creambloom were here, and maybe Blizzardstar. He brought the sparrow to the rather disappointing prey-pile (though it did nothing to deter his positive attitude), and walked over to where Lupinpaw and Creambloom were talking. "Hello," he said cheerfully. "Ah, I see you're safe after all. Nightfire was worried," Quickleap told the apprentice, easily masking his annoyance and frustration at Lupinpaw once again going out alone. After all, he wasn't his apprentice, he was Nightfire's apprentice. "I was going to go back hunting into the woods, and I was wondering if either of you wanted to join me," he said calmly, though he was far from calm. Being in their new camp just rubbed Quickleap the wrong way; the pathetic amount of food, no medicine dogs, hardly any dogs in general, and now they weren't even back at their own territory. But Quickleap didn't let his annoyance show; he rarely did.

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[Queen of flames]

Creambloom
female - Canaan dog - warrior - no apprentice - crush: open - tags: Lupinpaw, Quickleap

She turned to Quickleap, giving a small smile "Well I've already be hunting this morning and Nightfire asked me to check the borders so maybe I can join you later or we could go together out sometimes" she said to him, looking at Lupinpaw "I know you didn't mean any harm, but you better get back to your mentor, before she exposes for worry and anger" she joked.