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Post by Phantom on Nov 27, 2009 15:41:47 GMT -5
He still couldn't believe he was doing this. Hemitite led the tattered group forward, toward this untouched part of his territory. They would be safe here. It was small, but they'd be safe. You couldn't take two steps without scenting a plump rabbit nearby, or nearly steppin on a lazy, fat bird. They'd certainly have enough to eat. But again... why was he doing this?
Behind him trekked his old subordinate, Romeo. He'd once been a Blackshadow too. A relunctant one, but he was. And now, because he chose to be with a Greenwood, he and his entire family had been exiled from both packs. And here was the only place safe for them.
Not far behind was one of Hemitite's old females. He avoided looking at her and her new mate, since he felt close to killing them both every time he did. Thanks to Sootflare's escape, Hemitite's reputation in the Blackshadow pack had plummeted drastically. Damn Greenwoods.
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Post by Mystic on Nov 27, 2009 15:51:56 GMT -5
Mystic looked back to make sure her mate and other son were behind her. Then she set Dandre down. The pup began to sniff around curiously. He smelled tons of prey, though he was still too young to have meat yet. Dandre looked at his mother, ears back and tail low. "This isn't home. When can we go back?"
"This is our home now, little one." Mystic murmured gently. "We're going to stay here from now on."
Magic nudged his mate, then sat down. Songheart plopped down beside her father, whimpering slightly. She still felt bad for her brother. He'd been torn away from his beloved Dartsnow. Juliet stayed on her feet and began to sniff around. There was prey everywhere! Well, they wouldn't starve at least.
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Post by Phantom on Nov 27, 2009 16:35:53 GMT -5
Malikite was far behind the troop. He stumbled over his own paws every now and then, sometimes even falling down, unmoving for a while before forcing himself to his paws and continuing. He couldn't stand this. His eyes were dull and empty, and nothing really was taken in. The smell of food, when he hadn't eaten at all since the exile a few days earlier, wasn't tempting at all to him. The usual comfort of family held nothing. When he finall caught up, he trotted up to the sheltering, cave-like roots of a tree and curled there, silent. All he saw were the images in his head of Dart. Her soft, warm fur, her delicious scent, the gentle, loving sound of her voie that could turn into a feirce snap instantly... he buried his face in his paws, hiding tears from even his sister.
The almost perfectly identical Hemitite, meanwhile, approached his grandpups. "Listen," He leaned down, frowning. "You, your mother... almost everyone here... They're part Blackshadow pack, part Greenwood pack. This is considered bad by many. And... that's why you can't go back home. But you'll be safe here." All of this was spoken very softly, gentle.
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Post by Mystic on Nov 27, 2009 16:44:21 GMT -5
"But we didn't do anything bad." Starblood protested. But both pups were tired from traveling. They'd gotten few chances to nurse, than they ran to their mother the instant she lay down. Mystic let them nurse, sighing a bit. Their mother was tired as well, but she'd put that aside for now.
"They're understand one day." Mystic said. She looked at Hemitite. "Thank you for leading us here."
Song looked towards her brother's huddled form and whimpered again. Poor, poor Malikite.
Juliet looked at her nephew and sighed. "I'm going to try and find some food. Maybe explore the territory. Does anyone want to come?" Magic rose to his paws and licked the top of Soot's head before going over to his sister.
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Post by Phantom on Nov 27, 2009 16:53:49 GMT -5
Hemitite nodded, sitting beside Mystic. "Listen..." He let out a sigh, gently nudging her. "I saw Starfrost. He told me he already told you, but just in case," He shrugged, frowning. "I killed him. But in my defense, it was a request on his part. He didn't want to die slowly." He lay down close to her, but careful not to touch her or look at her.
Soot nodded to Juliet, but not without nudging her son. After a moment, he sat up and started off towards them, eyes still dull. He still didn't speak though, tail dropped, avoiding looking at them any.
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Post by Mystic on Nov 27, 2009 17:00:47 GMT -5
"I can undertsand that..." Mystic said quietly. She licked Starblood, who didn't show any response. He just kept nursing. Mystic let out a small, half-hearted chuckle. They would grow up here, in this new strange land. The she-wolf paused. This meant they were their own pack now. "Hm. Well fancy that." She looked at her father. "Are you going to stay here with us?"
Juliet whimpered and licked Malikite's head, trying to offer what little comfort she could provide. Then she started off, Magic at her side.
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Post by Phantom on Nov 27, 2009 17:07:25 GMT -5
((Wanna bring Dart in? :3))
Hemitite shrugged. "I've got no choice. But at least now, I can get my rank back when I go back. I can just make this report to Bleaknight." He glanced over at her. "And don't worry. I've already pleaded your case so many times, he's sick of me. He won't come after yo or your new pack."
Mali didn't respond, just padding past her and starting off. It was obvious he wasn't going to perk up right away. He needed more than that.
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Post by Mystic on Nov 27, 2009 17:13:57 GMT -5
((Mhm.))
Mystic nodded once. She leaned over and nuzzled Hemitite, something she thought she'd never do. "Thank you. You'll be welcome here anytime. Tell and Forest the same."
Suddenly all of the wolves would hear a very familiar howl. To Malikite, it would be extremely familiar. Dartsnow came padding up, looking tired but happy. Her tail was wagging faintly and she was panting. But she'd found them!
Juliet and Magic looked back and grinned. Juliet barked towards Malikite, just in case he hadn't heard.
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Post by Phantom on Nov 27, 2009 17:29:25 GMT -5
Hemitite nodded, relaxed. "I wonder if your new step-father's as dirty as we are." He shrugged, rolling onto his back. "How many new pups your mother's gonna have. If they have any, I might go and steal them." He grinned, thinking of revenge on the new Alpha.
Mali froze, stiff. But it only took him a few seconds before twisting around and sprinting forward, quickly aiming to tackle his beloved. He'd missed her so much! His whimpers of happiness were loud and enthusiastic as he nuzzled her fur. Her sweet, soft, warm fur...
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Post by Mystic on Nov 27, 2009 17:33:30 GMT -5
Mystic watched as Malikite tackled Dartsnow and laughed. She smiled, shook her head, and looked back at Hemitite. "I hope she doesn't have pups with him." Mystic shook her head. "But I do hope he's covered head to tail in mud." They certainly were. All expect for Starblood and Dandre. And, being pups, they'd find a way.
Dartsnow laughed as Malikite tackled her. She nuzzled against him and drank in his scent. Sure he'd just gotten her very dirty when he kncoked her over, but who the hell cared? Dart just kept nuzzling him, whimpering happily.
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Post by Phantom on Nov 27, 2009 17:51:28 GMT -5
Hemitite shrugged. "And if she does?" He pawed at the air above him, still completely relaxed. "what would it matter? Not your pack anyway." His ears were drawn back, though, and he did seem somewhat upset.
Mali rolled, nuzzling into her fur in pure delight, tail wagging feircely. "I missed you so much!" He cried, using his paws to pull her tighter against him. "But... you shouldn't be here! What about your parents? You would have a good life back there..."
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Post by Mystic on Nov 27, 2009 17:59:41 GMT -5
"True." Mystic murmured. Her pups finished nursing and decided to explore. Not feeling extremely safe yet, they decided they'd get to know Hemitite. Dandre pawed at his tail and Starblood nipped at his ear. "Boys, don't pester.." Mystic scolded them.
"Back in Greenwood. I told Sunstorm I'd find you, and I did. The only thing is I have to be back before night falls again, and with a ton of prey." Dartsnow said, licking his maw over and over. She didn't want to go back. But she'd have to, at least to tell Sunstrom that her daughter and grandpups were all safe and ok.
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Post by Phantom on Nov 27, 2009 18:03:26 GMT -5
Hemitite just grinned, aiming to grab little Dandre, careful, and set him on his belly. "You guys are pretty cute." He commented, playful. He actually kind of liked pups. But in his pack? Uh-uh.
Meli sighed, pulling away from her somewhat. "I'm sorry... maybe you should be... getting back." He sighed, avoiding her gaze. He loved her... but that was why she had to go. She had to be safe.
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Post by Mystic on Nov 27, 2009 19:16:03 GMT -5
"We're not cute! We're tough!" Dandre protested, causing Mystic to giggle. Starblood jumped up and dove at his brother, growling playfully. Both pups slid off of Hemitite's back, growling and yipping as they wrestled. Awww!
"No, not yet." Dartsnow said. She would cut it close. She wanted to spend some time with Malikite. "When I DO go back, it won't be for long. Once Sunstorm knows you are ok, I'm coming back. For good."
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Post by Phantom on Nov 27, 2009 22:28:21 GMT -5
Malikite quickly shook his head. "No... Dart, you really shouldn't..." He sighed, giving her a slight nuzzle. "You've got something back there. Don't throw it all away." He whimpered, padding back from her. "I'm not worth that much."
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