Noviliox - 1x1 [Scoinwolf, Onelyrics pets]

[Scoinwolf]

"I .. thank you." Jahara blushed, peeking at him from the corner of her eye shyly as she continued to walk.

Karii happily bounced along through the camp, looking at everything with interest. Then she froze. Her eyes widened. "It's.. it's a mountain .. of fluff." She breathed out in awe.
Roman had been herding Bella away from the food stores and glanced over to see what she was talking about. The small golden pup was staring at Pyre, who had his back to them. "I'm sure 'it' has a name, Karii." He scolded. Bella took the opportunity to sneak a small piece of meat and trotted away with her prize, diving into the bushes to hide while her father was distracted.
"I want to climb it."
"Karii!"

Scoin heaved a huge, dramatic sigh, blowing air over at Lyric's ears. "Go on, go find your river." He chuckled. "I'll be right along in a second." He'd thought he spotted something in the trees and wanted to get a better look before he followed after his mate.

[ThousandSounds]

Pyre flicked his ear as he heard silent little chatter behind him, yet he didn’t bother to look. Red silently giggled but didn’t warn him either. Instead she got up licked him on the forehead affectionately and told him she’ll get some water, when she was walking past the golden pup she Winked and whispered “Go for it” and trotted off joyfully

Lyric skidded to a stop, awaiting for her partner.

[Scoinwolf]

The golden pup needed no further encouragement, launching herself up at the wolf before herself. Karii scrambled up the mountain of fur, climbing to the top with absolute fascination as Roman resigned himself to embarrassment. "I am the King of the world." She announced to all the gathered canines, tail up proudly. She grinned down at the face below herself, completely unashamed. "I had permission." She told her mountain, pointedly ignoring the fact that it was Redcoat and not Pyre who gave that permission.

[ThousandSounds]

Pyre glanced up at the tiny weight that was resting on top of him. After a moment of silence he finally chuckled without opening his mouth "Giant mountain of fluff, huh kiddo?" he smiled as he slowly began tapping his tail to the ground subconsciously. The big male yawned and then slowly stood up on his full height.

[Scoinwolf]

They had spent the remainder of their walk in a companionable silence, Jahara enjoying that they didn't need to fill the air with words to be comfortable around each other. She allowed for a bounce in her step, tail swinging back and forth as she picked up her speed, bouncing playfully forwards even as she nudged Cylex's shoulder. "C'mon, we've spent far enough time away from our packs. Lets reunite with them and get a move on from these lands, hm?"
The large Hyperion continued her lope as she retraced their steps back to the encampment Cy's group had set up. She blinked in surprise upon seeing Roman standing there with his head bowed in shame. "Wayward?" She questioned, using the private nickname without thought, so comfortable around Cylex that she'd forgotten they were essentially with strangers.
Roman's head shot up and he looked both mortified and immensely relieved that one of his band leader had showed up. "Jahara." He rumbled.
Karii's head shot up and she instantly scrambled down her mountain to go greet her massive packmate. "Jay!" She squealed, jumping up and clinging onto the Hyperion's leg. While doing so she noticed Cylex as well, and instantly rushed to acknowledge her new friend. "Hullo! Welcome back!" She wiggled her way around Cy's front legs, demanding attention.

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Sheik woke herself with a long yawn, blinking sleepily in the morning light. She snuggled a bit closer to whoever was pressed against her back, comfortable in her half-asleep state. It looked like Roman and the girls had already gone off, Tyr and Jaina could be heard murmuring in the background. Jahara's scent was staler than the others, she must've head off beforehand. Maggi was putting out the fire.That was everyone accounted for.
The grey-brown canine froze. If that was everyone then who was she laying next to? With a start she remembered last night, about dozing off next to the hot guy from the other pack. Fur heating up in embarrassment with that particular thought, Sheik rose to her paws and took a few steps away to stretch.
"Sleep well?" Magnus teased, eyeing the pair.
"Obviously." Sheik flashed back. She flicked her tail, gathering the pack together. "Alright you lot, lets get this camp packed up and on the move. We'll meet up with Blaze's pack, I reckon that's where we'll find our missing party members." She instructed. A flurry of well practiced motions followed and soon everyone was ready to go, Magnus grumbling abut being the designated pack mule.

-

Scoin padded slowly back into the tree line, looking around for a sign of what he'd thought he'd seen. Almost immediately a large, grey shape came flying out of the shadows at him, knocking the short dog over. Scoin let out a startled yelp, then promptly began wiggling out from underneath his laughing companion with an annoyed snort. "Hastar! You lump, get off 'o me!" He snapped.
"It is good to see you too, Scoin." The savage remained laying in the dirt, smirking up at his pal. "You're looking well."
"I look better when not covered in dirt. You're filthy." Scoin retorted, already turning to head back to Lyric.
Hastar followed along. "So I'll bathe in the river." He rolled his eyes. "What brings you along these paths? I haven't seen your ugly mug in many a year now."
"Has it been that long already?" Scoin mused. "Well, I sure wonder why." The sarcasm dripping from his voice did little to put off the larger hybrid. "My mate and I are traveling, hopefully to somewhere without those damned creatures breathing down our necks." He admitted.
Hastar flicked his gaze to the tan dog, eyes calculating for all of a second before he dropped back into the mischievous mask he usually wore. "I hope you won't mind a traveling companion then, hm?" He wasn't really asking so Scoin didn't dignify that with an answer.
They stopped before Lyric, Scoin going at once to bump against his mate's shoulder. "Hey, hun." He blinked at her. "This guy was headed in the same direction, he'd like to walk with us for a little bit."

[ThousandSounds]

Cylex smiled a toothy grin and followed her back completely content. "Yeah, I think packing up would be a good idea. I'd heard of some places we could take safe stops at, however it is best if we shelter win caves until we get to the said stop. " he silently and nervously added "and try to avoid traveling at night.."
Once they got back to camp her voice snapped him back to reality after he realized he had zoned out, not questioning the name she used, as he figured it might not be his business, but he was curious if that was the male's name. but still he better chose not to question it, he merely listened to them exchange named until he saw the golden pup bundling her way toward them. seeing a little rascal brought up a smile as he watched her cling to his new made friend's leg, then wiggle around his front paws. leaning down he rubbed noses "Hullo, hullo, to you too Repunzel."

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DBlaze felt a slight shift next to him but it didn't bother him, later on feeling his side get warmer he began slowly waking up his mind. the moment the female that had fell asleep next to him got up he lifted his head drowsily. and yawned wide while stretching. hearing a familiar voice behind him he looked over shoulder "Well he's up earlier than expected." he mumbled to himself, noticing how his pack had already been packing up getting ready for the road, it took a while for him to remember to pack his own things, and looked back and folded his ears nervously backward "Oh.. Good Morning, Miss!" He greeted.

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Lyric tilted her head noticing that the 2 canines have seem to known each other, maybe she had forgot one of Scoin's stories. She then stood up form her sitting position, and soon enough felt her mate bump her, she took a moment to look tiltedly at the bigger male "He can come as long a she bathes and doesn't rub up against me, then sure I don't mind bring your friend along" she smiled a toothy grin at her mate, it wad true she didn't. But she did mind the dirt and mud when it's form someone else not her doing.

[Scoinwolf]

Karii frowned up at him, not knowing the story behind that particular nickname. “It’s Golden Eagle to you, Green Eyes.” She barked in her most commanding voice, straightening up and puffing out her chest. She strode forwards with stiff legs and executed a sharp turn, facing him from a few paces away. “Now listen up! I’ve had enough of your lazy butt running off to gaze all starry-eyed at my second-in-command! We have a criminal on the loose and if she isn’t caught before the sun reaches the top of the trees I will be reassigning you to be the group pack mule.” She growled at him. “You got that, rookie?”
The small pup turned to Jahara, pawing at the Hyperion’s leg so that Jay bent her head down to her level. Karii pressed up close to her band leader, whispering in Jay’s ear. “I won’t actually make him carry all the stuff, there’s no way Magnus is getting a promotion! But you can’t tell him this, okay?” She breathed hurriedly.
“I promise.” Jahara nodded solemnly and switched her gaze to Cylex. “I’ll make sure he stays on task, Commander.” She announced louder, letting Cylex back into the conversation with an amused twinkle in her eyes.
Karii nodded briskly. “Now this thief goes by the call code ‘Little Star’. What she stole is classified - you don’t have the clearance to know these things. I want you to find her and get her to hand back over the plans. Any questions?” She snapped.

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“Miss?” Sheik repeated, amused, unable to hold back a grin. “There’s really no need for that. Just call me by my name.” She rolled her eyes, bumping him with her hip as she moved past him to take the lead of the group.
“Plus she’s too scruffy to be a ‘Miss’.” Magnus called out after his band leader, snickering as Sheik shot a mock glare back over her shoulder at him. The blue-grey canine trotted over to Blaze, nodding to him politely. “Want me to take your stuff too?” Most of his complaints about being loaded with all the camp gear was in jest, Magnus really didn’t mind being the transport and everyone knew it. “You can also go walk with Sheik if you like, since you know the way to your camp better than we.” He suggested.

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“Yes, Hastar, get your ass in the river to bathe.” Scoin snapped at the new addition to their traveling party.
The large grey savage rolled his eyes, ambling over to the river bank. “I’m on it, I’m on it.” He called back to them, making a show of splashing around in the shallows.
While Hastar was distracted, Scion turned to Lyric. “I haven’t really told you about .. him.” He acknowledged with a sour grimace. “That’s Hastar. He’s not exactly the sort of guy you’d want as a friend, but he makes a dangerous enemy. Just .. be careful around him, okay?” The tan dog pressed a quick kiss to his mate’s muzzle. “I’ll tell you about my history with him later. He’ll have ‘chanced across’ us for a reason, nothing is a coincidence around this one.”
Hastar was making his way back towards them, shaking out his pelt dramatically. “Satisfied?” He rumbled with a sharp toothed grin.

[ThousandSounds]

Cy gasped in the most dramatic way he could "I am so sorry m'lady- I Mean your majesty, Golden Eagle!" he bowed "I shall not question your leadership any further my leage" Standing tall and following her pacing with his eyes, he listened to her every word, "Yes My Queen! Loud and clear Commander!" he thought for a second "Where can I start my search commander?" he looked down at her.

-

DBlaze chuckled and smiled sheepishly in a bush at the privilege, until Magnus had snapped him out of his trance "Oh, thank you kindly, Magnus. But really our equipment wont require much muscle, If you would like to lend a paw I'd be glad to have someone help me with packing up!" he chirped, until he heard Magnus finish his graceful speech, The thought to having a chance to walk with the 'scruffy' as Magnus put it, Female made his tail wag "W-Walk?" he tried to keep his voice from giving out.
Thankfully his prayers have been answered when The tall giant black male, Pyre, walked up and softly spoke in his deep rumbling voice "I could help Magnus pack up with the rest, he could help me settle the carriage on to my straps, Go on, walk with her, we've got this."

The firecoated male smiled shyly and pranced over to Shiek "Would Like to go for a walk around the camp ground on our side?" The fur on his tail bone twitched 3 times in anticipation.

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Looking at the tan dog Lyric listened as he spoke in a hushed tone. "Even if so, I'm sure there's somethings or Someone more dangerous than him.. or maybe even multiple species.. I'm sure with a bit of magic we could turn this one around, but Alright, I'll keep caution, for you" she rubbed her nose on his cheek.
Seeing once the male marched back up to them Lyric stood up and walked past him and wiggled her tail in his face "Maybe not yet, but we'll see, Comrade" she said teasingly playful, she then made to check her tail in the light to see if he was indeed clean or just saying so. "Alright I guess i'll giveyou a pass" she grinned in a sharp-toothy way back at him. "Alright you daredevil's let's get amov eon, I don't want the log by the waterfall getting slipperly so we'd best be hury, go ahead and pee int he bushes if you have to."

[Scoinwolf]

“Does it look like I have all day to sit around and answer your questions?!” Karii barked out at him, ruff puffing up to increase her small stature. “You will direct all nonsense such as that to White Wolf! I have more important things to do than babysit you, rookie.” She snapped, eyes straying to the entrance of camp where she could see the rest of her band arriving. Her eyes narrowed in on Dark Blaze and her body followed, fully intending on interrogating him. “Don’t come back until you have the thief in tow!” She called back hurriedly over her shoulder as she moved on to her next victim.

Jahara chuckled as the small pup rushed off. “In case you couldn’t tell, I’m ‘White Wolf’ and Bella is ‘Little Star’.” She explained. “Karii likes using nicknames in her games, you’ll probably get a few more soon too, Green Eyes.” She teased. “C’mon, you should start looking before our commander returns. If you need any hints, I can help. Bella tends to use the same hiding places over and over. She’ll be too excited to stay still long.”

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“Yes, walk.” Magnus rolled his eyes, not looking up from where he was adjusting the packs on the sled to make a space for any tired pups to sit. He nodded curtly to Pyre as the black male came over to him. “Just direct me where to go and I’ll help y’all pack as much as I can.” He rumbled agreeably. “And if those pups y’all picked up need any tending to, I’ll be more than glad to lend any supplies ya might be needing.” Magnus offered, shifting his weight to tighten the last strap. He stepped back, eyeing his work appreciatively. Both Bella and Karii could easily fit in the spot, and he assumed most of the pups were smaller than the two girls were.

“Hm? Oh, a tour would be lovely.” Sheik agreed, blinking warmly at Blaze as he approached with the offer. “As long as no one needs me?” She directed this back to the rest of her band.
Jaina flopped down on the ground, taking full advantage of the break, Tyr settling next to her. “Go, have fun.” He nodded to the pair. “We’ll be fine, if anyone needs you I’ll come get you.” He bent his head down, grooming his mate’s side gently.
“I’m that case, I’m all yours.” Sheik turned back to Blaze with a wide smile.

-

“Thanks, hun.” Scoin was visibly relived at Lyrics reassurance that she’d be careful. He snorted at Hastar’s return, hating how the grey canine settled into stride next to him as Lyric pulled ahead.
“Why so prickly, buddy?” Hastar teased at once. He’d noticed the lines of tension running through his sandy companion instantly and didn’t bother hiding his pleasure at that reaction.
“Nothing, nothing. Oh look, it’s the log.” Scoin rushed, not caring about his obviousness. The short dog hopped up, placing his forepaws on the rough bark. “It’s not too wet yet. Hastar, you’re the heaviest, you can go last. If it breaks it’ll break under you.”
“So considerate.” Hastar rolled his eyes. “I suppose your lady friend will be going first then?”
“If she wants?” Scoin turned that into a question, looking over to Lyric.

[ThousandSounds]

Defeatedly Cylex huffed, "I'll be surprised if I survive my own kids someday, that is if I survive golden pelt." he chuckled and groaned internally about the Green Eyes. He then realized his band was supposed to back up and hesitantly looked over to his group and watched for a brief moment. It seemed like they had everything under control, yet he looked around to see where NightPyre had went until he noticed him by Magnus behind, he had too much trust and respect for him to even attempt assumptions like slacking off,
Maybe he was just a little paranoid, given as he considered Pyre to be the best carrier and the one most capable of his pack to do most works. Now that he thought about it, it wouldn't be his pack soon, it's be a joined one.
"II,.. Guess we have a little bit of time for games.." he analyzed "Alright, 2 rounds, but then we're getting on the road" he smiled "a hint would be nice. .. Let me guess, the pup either snatched a meat stick or didn't snatch anything" he laughed endeeringly

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Pyre nodded tilting his head down "One of the pups need a medic expert-ease on an injured paw." Pyre mentioned and took the sled lead in his teeth and began walking to this band camp "Oh and I just wanted to mention, we have a very organised packing process Mr.Sled, It wont be hard but we'll provide information or instructions you might need or want." he offered.

DBlaze joyed by the agreement waged his tail and playfully bumped her hip "Come on before they take everything down" he laughed and began trotting to the camp. "We each take our own huts or temporary shelters down as a respect of privacy toward others, and because they contain each individuals stuff. One day I'm gonna over throne Cylex for his." he puffed out his chest in a straight pose as to attempt to impress or playfully gloat. "I believe Red is with the new found litter, so we might see her pass by or something. umm Hex is.. Well she's young in mind, but he's a real sweetheart." he tried to explain their part of the set up.

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"Hm!" she walked by smacking Hastar's face with her tail "With pleasure." she trotted up to the log, pleased and grinning from the smack she preformed, and hopped upon in and began making her way till the middle where she took more focused and careful steps "Come on Scoin, I'll hold off the water " extending her head and tail all out to void water on the bark for her mate when he crossed next as she held onto the rope in her mouth tightly.