A first fall [Zafera&Open]

[-sira-]

Only doing as I have been told..

A fern-green pup sat in a small surrounding in the forest. She was surrounded by trees and bushes. It was raining leaves, slowly but surely the trees were becoming bare. This was her first fall, it was beautiful. The leaves were different colors, yellow, brown, orange, red, and hints of green. The young wolf was taking in the beauty, appreciating her first fall. 

She stood up and looked around. Her eyes furrowed into small slits, a smirk began to spread across her muzzle. She leaped up in the air, all four paws were off the ground. In a split second spikes shot out of her back. When she landed, leaves were skewered on her spikes. As quickly as the spikes came out, she sucked them back into her back. The leaves cleaned off and rested on her back, she watched as they slowly trickled down her sides. She giggled, it was amusing for her. She rolled around in the crunchy leaves. Her tail whipped up a tornado or crumbled up leaves. 

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[Sandtiger]

A snow white wolf made her way slowly, but surely through a few bushes of undergrowth. Her homeland had had sparse vegetation and all the lushness of this place made her feel a mix of awe and uneasy. It was only natural to feel on guard when you made your way through not just unknown territory, but completely unknown territory. Renaissance had grown up north of Yellowstone, far north. It was tundra where she had lived, not temperate. But in a way, all these new surroundings made her feel better, she had left for a reason you know. It was what she needed to start all over, like she wanted to, and this was a start. She knew there was pack here, and she was on their territory. But she had come to join, at best, and at worst, possibly not escape with her life, if this was a vicious wolf-eating pack. Not like that was going to happen, the practical wolf knew the sheer possibility of such was low. however, you never know. Vicious wolves that eat other wolves... not likely... huh? If she had known this was easier than she thought, she might have approached earlier. As she had been preparing to howl to catch the attention of hopefully the Alpha her or any other pack wolf, she had suddenly caught the scent of a female wolf. A pup, to be exact. And not very far away. Renaissance pursed her lips, her saber fangs poking out again from there concealed position. A pup was a wild card, in her mind. So many wrong things could happen... an overprotective adult could come in and get the wrong idea, or the pup would frighten easily and scream or howl loudly, resulting in a witch hunt for the wolf that had stumbled upon the pup. On the other hand, good things could come out of it. Deciding to investigate, and quietly as not to frighten the little youngster off, Renaissance advanced on the location of the pup by scent. Well, let's see about this, BLACH! Renaissance shook her head as she stopped to get a few torn leaves off her coat and face, she knew it was autumn, but torn leaves? Than her crimson eyes spotted on the reason why: the pup. Renaissance had been a bit off on the distance of the pup apparently. She'd thought if further away than this. She stared down at the fern-green pup with gentle, calm eyes. Although she had a huge hunch it was her with the torn leaves, how could she do that? Ignoring her curiosity, the she wolf gently spoke, but in an obvious manner, -"Hello little one. Would you mind telling me where your parents or pack-mates is? And do not be scared," The worse possible situation floating in her head: Screaming, scared pup. Ugh. We'll just have to see now won't we... Lyrics: N/A Notes: Introductory post for Renaissance. OOC: N/A

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[-sira-]

Only doing as I have been told..

After a few seconds she just laid on her back, staring up at the leaves that were tumbling down from the trees. She smiled, this was such a wonderful season. Why hasn't she been told about this, mutany! Her nose had begun to scent another wolf. She has only been here for a small about of time, but being a spastic ball of fluff, she had met everyone in the amount of a single afternoon. 

A voice asked for the location of her parents and pack mates. It had starled her. She turned onto her paws and stood up in a couple of quick movements. She saw the wolf that was standing at the base of her small clearing in the middle of the forest. Her hackles raised, this was an unfamiliar wolf, she knows not to let outsiders in. The spikes released themselves from her back, "Who are you!? And why have you crossed into Xanies..... I mean, Xanes territory!?"  a series of words tumbled out of her mouth. Her voice defiantly wasn't the most ferocious, but a defensive pup and sharp spikes was a good defensive mechanism.

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[Sandtiger]

Brilliant, she'd alerted the pup. Looking down she noticed the pup had unleashed a series of spikes that were not there before. Retractable spikes, definitely not expecting that, especially from such a young wolf, although she herself was born with her crimson red eyes. But spikes were another matter, and it explained the leaves. After the frantic spiked wolf spoke, Renaissance softly sighed. So, she had found this 'Xane's' territory, probably the Alpha. And from the first affectionate reference to this Xane as 'Xanie', this pup was probably his own or at least close. After a bit of short thought, the white wolf decided to answer the pup's questions. Suppose it would be better than possibly having a skewered paw. The pup seems affectionate with the one she mentions as Xane... Alright here we go. "My name, little one, is Renaissance. And as for why I crossed into the territory? I wish to join," - answered the she wolf calmly, and straightforwardly. Renaissance wanted to sit down, having traveled a long way, but didn't want to risk being considered sleazy or too confident. Cocking her white head, the she wolf questioned the pup in curiosity, -"Little one... if you don't mind, would you like me to show you something? I promise you, I do not intend to harm you or anyone of your friends," Renaissance smiled lightly, her large fangs poking through unintentionally. This is interesting... Lyrics: N/A Notes: N/A OOC: N/A

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[-sira-]

Only doing as I have been told..

She inspected the strange wolf. She was interested in joining her pack. How strange, she had been in this situation, of course she was accepted, but now she was faced with making this decision. She walked around her, inspecting what the wolf would have to offer the pack. From the end results, the outsider seemed fitting for this pack.

An eyebrow raised, show her something? "I do not trust you yet, as I do not know who you are, or what you have to offer... I decline your offer, renaissance" she formally replied. Even though it seemed like a tempting offer, she almost blurted out yes. But in a time like this, she was to be professional. This is what Xane would do. Although, she wasn't even supposed to be out of her packs sight. Then something caught her attention, fangs purtruded(sp) out of her muzzle. Xane had fangs too! Then she suddenly had begun to like this strange wolf a little more. But of course she wouldn't tell her this.

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[Sandtiger]

After that reply, instead of feeling displeased unlike some, Renaissance only smiled wider, her ivory saber-fangs now in full view. "I understand, little one,, the she wolf replied calmly. The pup had her rights to be cautious and in fact Renaissance thought a bit more of the young wolf before her for showing at least some prudence. The white wolf watched slightly amused, mostly serious as the little wolf walked around her, as if inspecting her. Probably was. Renaissance's crimson eyes flared a bit as the wind picked up ever so slightly. While this was step forward, she'd prefer to get this process over with rather quickly. And somehow she didn't think the little pup, no matter how adorable or smart she was, had the authority to fully accept the outcast. But she kept her respect up, for both her and the pup's sake. Waiting... Waiting... While the fern green she wolf checked her out and such, Renaissance contemplated asking the pup where any adults were in her pack. That would surely either progress her or get her running out of the territory. In the end, the white she wolf sighed ever so softly. Abruptly, the she wolf spoke, -"Little one, I do not mean to offend you in any way, but would you mind directing me when your done to the nearest adult pack mate around of yours? Or perhaps when your done alert them of my presence?" Suddenly Renaissance felt a little foolish, it was obvious a pup with this amount of prudence could think of alerting her to the higher authorities in her pack. Oh jeesh, great question Renaissance, Can you show me to the nearest adult? Bleh. Lyrics: N/A Notes: N/A OOC: N/A

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Zafera

After Zafera had finished she rolled her eyes to the wolfs question. With this mich caution you'd think the strange wolf would treat her with a little more respect. After all, any other pup would dilly dally around and numbingly show the strange wolf to her leader. Who knows! This wolf could kill Xane! But that is impossible, as Xane is the strongest wolf on the planet!

But for the amusement of the outsider she nodded,  "I suppose alerting the nearest pack mate is doable. It isn't the hardest task I've been faced with..." she grumbled, feeling just like a non respected pup. If only this wolf knew of her journeys. She planted her hind end on the ground and drew in a long breath. Seconds after a small, sweet and brittle howl flowed from her mouth. This was the only way for someone to hear her calls.

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As if things weren't hectic enough in the pack. It was autm now, and romance was in the air. He had been keeping an eye on the younger wolfs, making sure no rules would be broken. He never broke out in fights when he was younger. But to top it all off, Zafera had gone missing. He had told her time and time again to stay within the packs view. She was such a handful at times.

He had already been searching for her, getting worried. Luckily, a sound had called for him. His heart relaxed, he knew it was Zafera. But why had she called for him? Was in trouble? Lost? Possibilities ran through his head. And then he was off.

He tread through the forest to follow her howl. Luckily, she was closer than he had thought. But something else caught his attention. The scent of an unfamiliar wolf and Zafera. They were together. His hackles raised. He troe through the bushes and trees until he had slid into the clearing. He leaped over the clearing and  landed on the space between the unfamiliar wolf and Zafera. "Who are you... And why are you trespassing" his teeth were bared. His defensive mood was on high alert. In the time she had arrived, Zafera had become close like a daughter.

[Sandtiger]

Renaissance almost frowned, but held it back in a courteous manner, after the reaction of the pup, while the reply was amiable, Renaissance's Empathy did reveal a hint of the pup's true feelings, confirming her suspicions. She'd keep more to her cautious nature next time: Not opening up so fast. If there was a next time. Just then, in a rocketing flash, a large male wolf landed between her and the pup, bearing quite large fangs resembling Renaissance's own, and who just had to be the Alpha. It just resonated. This was probably the Xane that the little pup was talking about. Than she was questioned in a a bit of a brash way in her opinion, though acceptable considering the circumstances, about who she was and why she had come. While risking the chance of headache or fatigue afterwards, Renaissance decided to put her empathy to good use. Activating it by will, she focused on the alpha with her crimson eyes, she got a strong emotion alright. On guard, defensive. It would be a good idea to be courteous, and extra careful now. The moment of truth, eh? Assessing the situation once more with a quick flash of her eyes, Renaissance's ears folded back ,she crouched a bit, and her tail curled underneath her body, a clear sign or submissive and that her intention's were not that of harm. Concealing her saber fangs best as she could, but still just barely peaking through due to their size, Renaissance looked down, as not to offend. A prompt answer to the male followed, -"My name is Renaissance, and I have come seeking to join," She almost winced at her own answer, would it be taken as to brash? Deciding to stop worrying, the she wolf waited for her fate to be decided. Well just have to see... Lyrics: N/A Notes: N/A OOC: N/A

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Zafera&Xane

As soon as Xane had put himself between her and the outcast her tongue rolled out the side of her mouth. Her tail was wagging, lightly dusting the ground, "hello Xanie! Renaissance wanted to see you!" she smiled up at her alpha, or more than likely her adopted father. He looked down at her, a disappointed look on his face, "You know better than to leave the packs site, you are confined to your den for two days..." it killed him to see the sad look that fell upon her face.

Now, on to more important matters. His hackles began to lay flat as the wolf showed signs of submission. She had wished to join his pack. This had been an event that happen a few times every other week. He had been quiet used to this. And his answer was usually a yes."Where have you come from? How long have you traveled?" he examined her coat. It wasn't from around these parts of the woods. A rare color for this forest. A tundra white. And he had noticed her fangs. He has them, although he cannot conceal them, seeing as they were larger than the females.

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[Sandtiger]

Order had presumed apparently. Renaissance could almost feel a little sympathy for the pup who had to be punished, at least a little. And somehow she got the feeling the Alpha didn't like punishing the little female. Though it had to be done. As the Alpha male turned towards her and questioned her once more, Renaissance had the slightest tense in her body. She soon relaxed though and answered promptly again, -"I come from the far north, and I have traveled for a few months to reach here," Renaissance would wait for his answer as her red eyes kept on the male, just in case things got violent. Always just in case, her eyes revealed nothing, and her body language only showed the same submission before. Reveal nothing is what her former teacher had told her. Oops. One thing down, on to the next... Lyrics: N/A Notes: N/A OOC: N/A

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Zafera&Xane

Zafera watched as the two had communicated. This was quiet boring. She felt that excitement was necessary, seeing as she was grounded to her den for the next couple days. She tur pned around and tried to sneak away.  "If you leave now, I will extend it to four days. Sit, Zafera..." her head sunk low as he had murdered her adventure time. She turned back and sat next to him.

 "You look like a northern wolf... What made you come here?" he wanted to find out about her locations and why. Especially why his pack had been her pack of choice. He had noticed that she still wasn't moving from her submissive position, he disliked this. Well, to be more exact, he was still getting used to the whole Dominant vs. Submissive positions,  "You may sit up... You look defenseless..." he added in before she could answer.

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[Sandtiger]

Now it was getting a bit edgy for Renaissance. While there was no evident tension, it was still a formal meeting. The male had delved into a sensitive subject for her, but she didn't let it show. It was probably necessary to reveal a little more than she wanted to to gain entrance and possibly join the pack. After hearing the rest of the male's words, she stood at her full height, tail held vertical to the ground. Answering in her even tone, -"In Greenland, my homeland, I lived in a rather...vicious... wolf pack. I did not wish to stay witnessing the things I did. I traveled here after I had heard of your pack, it was a kind of beacon of hope," She hoped that didn't sound to personal or sappy, and this wolf had probably heard plenty of sappy, similar stories somewhere. But ti was the only way she knew how to get it out without turning into a long winding story. Her red eyes were sincere as she waited. Please don't let that sound too stupid... Lyrics: N/A Notes: N/A OOC: N/A

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Zafera&Xane

Once renaissance had mentioned of her past in a horrid pack, she shot her attention up towards Xane. She watched his eyes fade into a memory of brutality. Her mother had once come from the same pack. And from the stories, she was lucky she was still a live.

He could feel the scars lm his face and sting at the memories. That fight... That fight for sira... The feeling of claws and teeth on his face and snout. He shook his head, erasing the memory like an etch-a-sketch. "It sounds like you have had quiet the adventure..." he mumbled. He looked at her again, fangs, her fur. Her story seems to be similar to his. How strange.

"Xane, do you need a minute?" the fern colored pup spoke up. She could see the trouble in his actions and words. He turned his head towards her, he smiled. "I will be fine, Zafera... Thank you though my dear..." he adored her since her arrival. He was rather glad she was around.   He licked the top of her head, he saw her tail wag out of the corner of his eye. 

Once their little moment was over he turned back to the one named renaissance. "You have traveled far and long. And from a pack of brutality and unforgettable memories... You may stay here for th next couple days until my mind has been made up for your acceptance..." he concluded. She titled her head, he had never given a response like that before. Usually it was just a straight acceptance. This was strange for him.

[Sandtiger]

Wonderful, at least she'd possibly have some company or shelter for a few days, however, she could be in danger if this alpha decided to get vicious in those few days. But somehow Renaissance got the feeling that probably wouldn't happen. Whatever it was, he seemed slightly bothered, or at least like he was reflecting on something. Not her business to probe, especially since she was pretty much a total stranger. Than Zafera spoke, who was the little pup. It didn't take eyes or empathy to see these two had a father-daughter relationship, and Renaissance admired that to a degree. Than the alpha spoke to her. A few days until he made up his mind. Renaissance had tried to join a pack once before she had heard of this pack, but after she had left her home, it was a straight answer of no. So this was new to her, but take what you get. The crimson eyed wolf noticed Zafera tilted her head as if this was something she wasn't use dot seeing form the alpha. Interesting. And so Renaissance responded respectfully, and with a genuine sense of gratitude, but not in suck up style, -"I thank you for your kindness," Fate couldn't make up her fickle mind, nor could this fellow, but for an understandable reason... That of unsureness. Lyrics: N/A Notes: N/A OOC: N/A

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Zafera&Xane

She stood up and her tail wagged her hind end, "welcome to the western pack renaissance!" she formally greeted. "Can you show me your trick now?" she had not forgotten about the thing the outsider had wanted to show her. In fact, she was quiet anxious to find out. She knew ts would catch his attention, and possibly get him out of this slump.

It was what he need to break the ice. He turned his head in curiosity. "Your... Trick? he repeated. He had a spark of curiosity. He stood up and  and sat down behind Zafera. She sat between his legs. He did thins as a protective shield incase there would be any harm.