DEAD---Please Lock

[Starkit12]

Jasper flicked her ears as she opened her eyes slowly with Ana's whistle. She shook the hay from her tanned coat and barked happily. Yes, time to run! She thought happily before tumbling out of the hay and racing to the barn door. Her face met a rush of cold winter air and Jasper bounced happily into the snow. She leaped over the huge snow drifts and hopped into Tundra's tracks so it was easier to get to the sled. She padded to her row, row four and stood with dancing paws as she waited to be harnessed.

Sharkfang yawned, and stood tall. This would be his first run with his musher. This was what he was bred to do, lead the sleds. Shark stretched and shook his russet coloured fur. He blinked his icey blue eyes, and glismped at the other sled team dogs before padding out of the warm barn. The wind ruffled his fur as he stepped from the barn's doors. He pushed the snow from his way as he made his way to the front of the line. Harnesses lay on the ground in rows, and he sat beside his waiting quietly to be harnessed.

[Ƨσиαтα]

Luna eventually made it to where the others were. "I finally made it!!" she yipped happily. She looked at Ana and barked. I just have to try my best today. she thought. She knew she could do it, she only needed the confidence. This is the day she had dreamed about ever since she was only a pup. My parents would be so proud of me. This was their dream. she thought with anticipation. She sat down and waited.

[mohawk09]

Sundance ran over to Starkfang "hi Starkfang are you ready to run"
Sundance turned to see Luna and growled deep in her throat

[Ƨσиαтα]

Luna rolled her eyes at Sundance. "I'm not happy about this either. But you have to deal with it just as I have to. Deal with it!!" she snapped. Luna couldn't stand Sundance's attitude. Every-time she saw her, it made Luna want to bury herself alive. She looked back at Ana. I just have to ignore Sundance. she thought. She really didn't care if Sundance liked her or not. She was only there for one reason and that reason was to be a sled--dog.

[mohawk09]

Sundance started barking at Luna if she had to deal with this pup for one more minute she was going to loose it.

[Starkit12]

Sharkfang snarled, not wanting to deal with some pup. He growled a warning to her, warnig her, that he was not in the mood to be talking when they were getting to run. He flipped his head and turned away from Sundance to watch Ana, who was harnessing the other dogs up. Shark knew that he would be good with her. She seemed good so far. The other mushers he had been with had been creul all the time. They never really did care for the dog's well being, they only cared about the money. But he could sense that Ana was different, he wasn't sure if it was because she was a female and he had only had male mushers.

Jasper could hardly sit still. She could feel the tension in the air, and she just wanted to leap into the air and dance. But she very diffcultly decided agaisnt it, not wanting to make a fool of herself in front of the rest of the team. She wondered where they would go today. She always liked to see sight when they traveled everywhere. She also liked running past other sled dogs because you could feel them watching you as they passed.

[Ƨσиαтα]

Luna sighed and looked away from the group. Why don't people like me? she thought. Maybe it's because I'm a mixed breed. she thought also. She looked back at Ana with big sad eyes. She hoped that Ana would feel for her and try to make her feel better. Her self-esteem diminished greatly. She felt horrible about herself and wanted to cry. She managed to hold back her tears, but her heart sunk. To her, being literally almost hated wasn't good. She wanted to make friends with the people. Not make any enemies.

[Teacup-old]

[I RP Ana. Please, no one else RP her.]

Ana smiled at the dogs and pushed them down. "In your positions. We have to work as a team if we are to get harnessed up. Okay?" she siad, putting her hands on her hips. She began to harnest the dogs, starting at the back. She had to remove her gloves to put them on, but she didn't mind. She finally reached Sharkfang. Kneeling down, she grabbed his head softly behind his ears. "Now, we are taking you route. We are to take it every day, so make sure you know what you are doing." she smiled at him, reaching around him to grab his harnest to slip onto him. She rubbed his ears quickly and went to the sled. Stepping on, she grabbed the handle to keep herself on. "Whenever you're ready Sharkfang." she said sweetly as the snow fell softly. "Wait..." she said, looking at Luna. She got off and walked over to Luna. "It's ok girl, mutts are always the best at what they do. Don't worry." she said, scratching her chin, then going back to her position on the sled. "Now, Shark."

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Teddy couldn't stand still. He knew he wasn't very important, but he didn't really care. He had always loved running, especially having the wind rush through his fur. His paws were shaking, nervous, but ready to run when Shark lead on.

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Tundra barked, happy and ready to run. All she needed was for Shark to run and she could do her thing. "Ready when you are!" she barked up towards Shark, hoping he heard her. Her tail was wagging wildly and her tongue was hanging out as she panted.

[Ƨσиαтα]

Luna's confidence came back after she heard what Ana said to her.Her tail wagged a bit. That pep-talk really cheered me up. she thought happily. She couldn't wait to start. She looked around the sled and yipped happily. Her worries soon diminished and her self-esteem came back. She didn't care what others thought. I'm only here to be with Ana and to be a sled-dog. she thought. She couldn't believe that this would be her first run ever.

Luna looked ahead and focused. I know I can do this. she thought with such confidence. She highly anticipated for the sled to start moving. Come on Shark. she thought getting impatient.

[Starkit12]

Sharkfang barked twice before taking off. He dug his claws into the ground and pushed off with power. His ears flopped in the wind as he ran at a steady pace. He set a medium pace at first, so everyone could get settled in it before he could switch to a faster pace. He icey blue eyes scanned the area often, making sure no danger was a foot.

Jasper jumped into action as Sharkfang took off. In a way it felt different to be running with a different leader, but she easily fell into the pace he set. He isn't that bad . . . SHe thought to herself, letting her touge bounce from her mouth.