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Post by Athena on Nov 20, 2022 22:51:48 GMT -8
The older she-wolf pondered to herself carefully as she loomed over a small patch of water in the northern part of the Volcanic Glades, questioning if this may be safe to drink. Athena had lingered around this part for a few weeks now, as it brought her great comfort that many rogues seemed to avoid the area. Other than predators, there were far less things she needed to worry about than social interactions. On the contrary, she quickly learned that not all the water sources in the area contained drinkable water. On one of the first days in her journey here, she desperately lapped up water from a rather innocent looking lake, only to suffer with slight bloody coughs and wheezing mere hours later. The terrain was pretty barren in the southern parts, and while she was unfamiliar with 'volcanoes', she could at least gather that perhaps a large fire had wiped this land and poisoned the water closest to it. It seemed, though, that the northern area was much more to her liking, and habitable to more prey and greenery. After pursing her lips for a brief moment in thought, the she-wolf approached the waters edge and drank carefully, savoring the fresh and normal taste of water. As she drank, a fish several feet out splashed dramatically on the waters surface, leaving ripples before disappearing into the depths. Once content, the lupine peered along the scarce foliage that surrounded the small lake. Though more plants seemed to grow in this area, it was still far less than the lush forest that loomed in the distance. She knew better though. Dense forest meant more hiding spots for predators, and it was likely where many rogues found profitable refuge. At least out here she could easily see her targets, and the lingering ashy smell helped to eliminate her scent in the wind, although also helping to mask many prey animals in the area. Athena casually strolled onwards until she found herself under a sad looking pine tree. Still, it provided enough cover for her from danger. Her rump plopped firmly on the rocky ground and she drew in a steady breath. Over the years, her life had become so dull sometimes it was unbearable. Some days, she did wish that she could interact with others and maybe make a new friend to satisfy that haunting loneliness she felt. The moment she laid eyes on another wolf, though, her thoughts instantly reminded her of Red, Gideon, Lash, Celeste, and all the other rogues she thought she was developing a relationship with until it was suddenly ripped away from her. She often questioned; what was her point in life anymore? Why did she continue to go on living if she was too scared to interact with anyone again? Other than maybe population control on local prey, Athena contributed nothing to the lands she occupied. The she-wolf lowered her head in despair, curling her tail tightly along her flank in self-comfort. She wished for nothing more than to go back to those blissful days where she felt complete, needed, and trusted by her friends. She missed those butterflies in her stomach when she interacted with Gideon, her lover. She missed getting to snuggle in with Red after Gideons death, and finding so much peace in that lush mottled fur of hers. In all honesty, she wasn't sure how much longer she could take this solitude, and that thought scared her greatly, knowing her defeat in life. Red
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Post by Red on Nov 28, 2022 15:32:56 GMT -8
Red had only been away from pack lands for only a couple days now, but something inside her was already changing. In all that time, she had never wondered back into this world, fear having kept her at bay. Now though, she felt exhilarated. There was something uniquely pleasant about moving about unfamiliar areas, smelling old scents on the wind. Feeling years younger, Red let out a excited yip into the air. Birds above flew off from the bush startled from the noise. Chuckling to herself, she bounded forward. Although she felt excited and free once more, she knew she would have to focus her mind at the task at hand. Finding those she lost. Coming to a halt, Red let out a tiny sigh. Well, first things first, let's see if I get any response.Throwing her head back she let out a call, an old call she would use in the rogue group. Perking her ears she listened for any response on the wind. A moment later, an unmistakable howl returned her call. Her feet were moving before she even could think. Athena was here!Moving at full tilt, Red raced towards the sound with all the speed she could muster. While she had felt young, her body didn't move as fast as she once did. More weight from pack life and muscle build up didn't help her speed either. Finally spotting her friend in the distance, Red didn't slow down until the end but still managed to slide into her friend, possibly toppling the both of them over on impact. Without reservation, Red dug her nose into her friends neck and snuggled into her, " I missed you," she cried, her voice caught in her throat from the emotion. Athena
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Post by Athena on Nov 29, 2022 13:27:46 GMT -8
Amidst her despairing thoughts, a soft breeze shook the grass around her and ruffled her fur. It was almost as if she could still smell Red around, and her ears perked in curiosity, but she was certain it was her mind playing games on her. It had been years since she last saw her friends pretty face, and if she wasn't dead Athena was certain she left the area entirely. She would know, she spent months in the rogue lands searching for anyone, and to no avail. Everyone was gone except her. An old but familiar sound echoed in the wind, Athena's cranium immediately snapping in the direction of its source. The long howl stretched out for a moment before falling to silence, leaving her completely bewildered. It couldn't be... Red? Anxiety swelled in her chest at the thought, tears threatening to fall from her sad eyes. Did she dare go to find the owner of that voice? She felt too scared to disappoint herself, so instead of immediately reacting, Athena let out a soft howl in response to this newcomer. Her ears perked intently, listening, praying to herself that today may be the day. Another gust of wind brushed past her, carrying that all too familiar scent once again. The she-wolf slowly got to her paws, lowering her head uncertainly as she squinted out into the distance. The smell was becoming stronger, fresh, and her heart began to leap with hope. Athena took a few steps, paused, and then started into a trot. She had to know where that smell was coming from. Only moments later, the racing silhouette of Red appeared in the distance. Athena cried out in excitement and broke into a bounding sprint, her claws digging desperately in the soil as she sought to find more speed. There were so many thoughts and questions racing through her mind, but most importantly she needed to face Red and really identify her. Somehow, she felt as if she were hallucinating. Within a few minutes she was right there, bouldering into her as they crashed into each other. Red's face immediately buried into her scruff, and as soon as she felt that familiar coat, with a tiny squeak Athena broke into a sob. She was alive!! Red was alive and well, and she was here! " I missed you," cooed her soothing voice. Athena wrapped her paw around the lupines back, nuzzling her face aggressively into her neck. " I-I can't believe this. Where have you been?!" the she-wolf drew back suddenly, noticing the vague scent of a pack wolf that clung to Red's fur. " Have you seen the others? Is anyone alive?" the questions tumbled out of her mouth like word vomit. Nonetheless, her tail remained wagging dramatically in happiness. This had to be the best day of her entire life. Now that she was here, Athena would never allow Red out of her sight again, and the fact that she wouldn't be alone any longer made her heart flutter. Red
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Post by Red on Nov 30, 2022 20:21:55 GMT -8
As Athena wrapped one of her paws over Red's back and began nuzzling them, Red began licking at her muzzle and face. The moment of comfort by reuniting with her dearest friend as halted by the questions Athena began asking. Red wanted to answer those questions later, all they wanted was to enjoy the moment laying there with her. Letting out a whine when Athena pulled back, Red finally looked her in the eyes. However, her expression didn't seem to be sad, but joyous, bringing comfort to Red that Athena didn't seem to be mad. For the time being that was. Staying close to their friend and barely moving, afraid of ruining their moment. Red finally decided to answer her questions. " Remember that pack wolf we found before the storm hit?" they began, laying their head on the ground and looking away, remember that terror filled night where everything went to shit. " We all got separated, and these crazed wolves, they were after the pack wolf," not one to feel fear, that night Red definitely did and that memory still brought back an overwhelming sense of dread. Stiffening at the topic, Red continued on, " They did horrible things to her, and you know me," Red gave a sad smirk, glancing at Athena, " Couldn't leave her there in the rogue lands, had to take her back to her pack.
" That's where I ended up staying, and becoming a General," even though that rank was proof of what Red had been searching for so long, she felt almost ashamed of admitting that. Athena had been out in the rogue lands, apparently alone the last 3 years and where was Red? Living a more secured life in a pack. " I felt obligated to stay," Red started, feeling the need to defend her actions the last three years, " and that obligation turned into the desire to protect the pack, and now," looking Athena in the eyes, " They're my family." " I..." sighing, " I don't know if anyone else is alive, I patrolled the borders day and night hoping you or my brother would come across the pack, find my scent, but..." lowering their head into themselves. " You didn't." Athena..." their voice trembled with a mixture of emotion; regret, sadness... fear. " I'm so sorry, I should have left and came searching for you but I was afraid, afraid that I'd find you dead or, or with others that became your family." Red's voice sounded panicked, the fear coming through more and more with every word. " I'm so sorry, please don't leave again, I'm sorry," Red cried out, pushing their face into Athena's neck once more, Red clung to her friend, pushing themselves as close as they could into Athena. Athena,
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Post by Athena on Dec 1, 2022 21:16:38 GMT -8
[googlefont="Dancing Script"][googlefont="Roboto Slab"] [break] [attr="class","athenamain"]Athena | [attr="class","athenatags"]TAGS: Red | [attr="class","athenatags"]NOTES |
| [attr="class","athenaquote"]Short Quote Here [break][attr="class","athenapost"]"Remember that pack wolf we found before the storm hit?", Red began, looking away in discomfort. Athena frowned at the thought, her tail no longer wagging as she recalled that nightmare of a day. "We all got separated, and these crazed wolves, they were after the pack wolf," she continued, reminding her that it wasn't just them stuck in that storm. She hadn't even remembered the vague pack-wolf scent until now, as she was too panicked over finding Red in that moment. "They did horrible things to her, and you know me. Couldn't leave her there in the rogue lands, had to take her back to her pack." Athena felt so guilty in that moment, her mind racing over the many 'horrible things' a wolf could do to another. At the same time, she felt her blood boiling at the thought of anyone trying to hurt Red.
The lupine continued to share that this became her home after returning the pack wolf, and where she was appointed as General. What a fitting title for her, Athena couldn't imagine anything better for her confident friend. Still, she couldn't help but look away in despair, knowing that Red had given up on finding her that quickly. Did she want to abandon her? Surely, the pack life must be so much more tolerable than being a rogue, and well trying to form make-shift groups of their own that, of course, failed pretty miserably. "I felt obligated to stay, and that obligation turned into the desire to protect the pack, and now, they're my family." Athena matched Red's gaze once again, lowering her head solemnly. She knew all too well that if Red had found a new family, she would have to return to that family again at some point. Her old rogue life was forgotten about, meaningless now after many new memories and friends she likely made in Somnus. The she-wolfs ears narrowed back slightly, unsure if she should be happy for Red or feel dejected. "I don't know if anyone else is alive, I patrolled the borders day and night hoping you or my brother would come across the pack, find my scent, but... you didn't" Red lowered her head, another overwhelming feeling of guilt falling over Athena. She had searched all across the rogue territory for any inclination of Red and her brother, but she wouldn't have dared to risk her life traveling into the pack lands on only the hope that they were still alive. But maybe she should have done that. Maybe she shouldn't have given up so quickly, and she felt awful for her lack of action. Maybe Red had found a better life in Somnus, but she couldn't imagine how long she dreaded those past memories and longed to know any information about herself or her brother.
"Athena.. I'm so sorry, I should have left and came searching for you but I was afraid, afraid that I'd find you dead or, or with others that became your family." The she-wolf immediately shook her head in disagreement, a lump forming in her throat as she watched Red's panicked expression. "No.. no, please, it's not your fault," she started, tears threatening to spill once again. " Please don't leave again, I'm sorry" Red shoved her face into her neck once again, taking her by surprise slightly as she apologized. Athena nuzzled her back, taking a few minutes to enjoy the serenity between her friend before drawing back slightly, looking Red deeply in the eyes. "Red, I will never leave again, and I could never blame you for staying with your new family, but.." she paused, glancing towards the ground for a moment. " You know I'm a rogue still. I.. I'm not sure your family would be pleased to meet a random new stranger at their boarders. And.. And isn't there an assessment or something for me to get accepted?" Athena swallowed, anxiety engulfing her as she thought of the possibilities. "I don't know anything about pack life, Red. What should we do..?" she wanted her words to be true, that she would never have to leave Red's side again, but she was completely unsure of Red's intentions going forward, or if she had any plan after finding her. If she had to separate from her friend once again, after seeing her for the first time in three years, the she-wolf was sure she couldn't go on living anymore.
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Post by Red on Dec 17, 2022 20:38:06 GMT -8
" No... no, please, it's not your fault," she heard Athena say to her, the affection being returned. The feeling of her friend nuzzling into her brought her reassurance that all is going to be ok. Feeling her friend pull away, Red gazed at Athena, ears flicking to the side uncertainty at what Athena might say. " Red," An ear perking forward, listening intently, " I will never leave again, and I could never blame you for staying with your new family, but.." a sinking feeling began in her chest ending in her stomach, an icy dread began to fill her veins. " You know I'm a rogue still. I... I'm not sure you family would be pleased to meet a random stranger at their boarders. And... and isn't there an assessment or something for me to get accepted?" If that was what worried Athena, then that meant she would come with Red. A slow wagging of her tail started at the concept of bring Athena back home. " Not at all, they wouldn't be meeting a stranger per se, they would be meeting my dearest friend," nuzzling Athena's cheek affectionately, " and I'm sure once the Alphess meets you, I'm sure she'll be glad that I found you." " So, what do you think?" Red asked, licking the tip of Athena's nose gently. " Would you be willing to a join a pack?" She tried to keep the concern from her voice as she asked. " Don't feel pressured to join, I'm sure we can work something out with the Alphess and Beta to allow you to visit me on packlands as a rogue whenever you wanted," Red assured Athena if that might have been a worry for her. Deep down, Red wanted Athena to become a pack wolf with her. Hoping they could stay together like this until they grew old. But she didn't want to influence decision. Athena,
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Post by Athena on Dec 19, 2022 17:13:32 GMT -8
[googlefont="Dancing Script"][googlefont="Roboto Slab"] [break] [attr="class","athenamain"]Athena | [attr="class","athenatags"] Red | [attr="class","athenatags"]NOTES |
| [attr="class","athenaquote"]Short Quote Here [break][attr="class","athenapost"] "Not at all, they wouldn't be meeting a stranger per se, they would be meeting my dearest friend," Red cooed, nuzzling her cheek encouragingly. "And I'm sure once the Alphess meets you, I'm sure she'll be glad that I found you." Athena wagged her tail slightly at the thought, but anxiety still corsed through her veins. Of all the time she had spent alone these past years, today of all days she was not prepared to suddenly be joining a pack. Athena looked up towards the cloudy sky in thought, wondering how much her life may change in a pack. Clearly Red was prospering well; she was heavier than when she saw her last, obviously well fed, and she didn't have a hint of a scratch on her. But would the pack accept Athena? Like, really accept her, befriend her, and treat her like family? And what did she even have to offer to Somnus? She was an excellent hunter, but otherwise the lupine doubted she had any noteworthy skills to bring forward.
"So what do you think?" Red's inquiry jolted her back to consciousness, narrowing her eyes on her dear friend as she licked her. The she-wolf sighed in awe, savoring her friends touch and soothing words. "Don't feel pressured to join, I'm sure we can work something out with the Alphess and Beta to allow you to visit me on packlands as a rogue whenever you wanted," the hint of worry was more than apparent in her voice, though she tried to hide it. Athena pinned her ears awkwardly and dipped her head, smiling shyly at Red. Today was going to be the biggest change of her entire existence. From a lone rogue, to being in a rogue group and thriving, to living in solitude again for 3 years, and now ready to join her old friend into whatever adventures awaited them. Her voice didn't hold much certainty, but if Red was positive she would be accepted with open paws to her pack, Athena knew she couldn't break her promise now. "I will try my best to coexist with your family," another happier tail wag came at that statement. " But more importantly, I will never leave your side, Red, no matter what happens," Athena nuzzled her back as her tail thumped along the ground.
The lupine shifted back finally, looking to meet Red's steady gaze. She turned her head for a moment, scanning the rogue lands she would occupied for the last time before turning back to her friend. "I suppose we have no time to waste. I can imagine they are eager to have their general home quickly," she drew out the word 'general' sarcastically for effect, grinning proudly at Red as she got to her paws.
~Potential Exit to Somnus?~
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Post by Red on Dec 26, 2022 1:29:43 GMT -8
Red gazed at her friend as she sorted through her thoughts. The way Athena gazed off into the distance had Red looking over her more closely in detail. She was far thinner than the last she remembered and guilt tightened in her chest. The angle of her jaw was more visible, and Red had the urge to nestle underneath and lick along there. Red tilted her head as if she was to, before dipping her chin towards herself. Blinking, green eyes focused in on her friend once more. Those feelings were not friendly feelings. If Red acted on those impulses, the goal would be to tease and fluster Athena, just to see how cute she might react. Flicking an ear, Red looked towards blades of grass as Athena thought. Maybe not looking to hard at Athena would keep those thoughts away. " I will try my best to coexist with your family, But more importantly, I will never leave your side, Red, no matter what happens," hearing those words and feeling Athena nuzzle into her, Red's heart about exploded from her chest. Letting out a happy whine, she licked at her friends muzzle excitedly. " You will love them, and I know they'll love you," Red couldn't help but blurt out, normally careful with how she phrase words and not giving promises she couldn't keep. Athena glanced around them, seeming to take in the surroundings one last time. Little did Athena know that once you're apart of the pack, they would be allowed to venture into the rogue lands as often as they wanted. Perhaps they could go on adventures together? Loosening up her hold on Athena as the other shifted out of the embrace, Red stayed on her side, looking up at her friend. " I suppose we have no time to waste. I can imagine they are eager to have their general home quickly," the sarcastic quip had Red chuckling, and rose to her paws, shaking her coat out in the process. Nipping at Athena's hindquarters, " Then as your future general, I'll be testing your skills," trotting ahead of Athena, she shook her tail at her playfully, using the same sarcastic tone. With that, Red raced a head towards Somnus. Exit to Somnus Athena ,
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