One Act of Impulse {Kade}

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l i s a !
Biography.
Female || 5 years || Maned Wolf
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? White sand, white sand as far as her bright yellow eyes could see. Her black paws speckled with red left soft prints in the sand as she walked along the shore, the waves rolling in just shy from wetting her pads. Though her long legs moved with grace, her mind was in a chaotic spin. The past few days had brought nothing but horrible memories and sickening thoughts back from what she thought had been their grave. It had all been going so slow, as was normal for her. But then it happened, then they had the nerve to show themselves to her, and it all happened so fast. Slinking out of the brush like snakes and coiling around her, squeezing every bit of faith she had left out of her. Fighting had never been up there on Lisa's list of hobbies, not unless there was someone to defend, but in the soulless eyes of the males she used to call her brothers she saw her family screaming as they were killed, torn apart - she hadn't realized she had thrown herself at her siblings until she was on the ground. Their teeth were scraping at her throat and shoulder; she was at their mercy. She was a strong fighter, but tactic was Lisa's greatest ally, so the impulsive lunge had cost her. Mercy was not a practice her brothers knew of.

So perhaps it was a form of torture that left her here on the lonely beach with blood matting fur lightly on her neck and a deep gash in her shoulder making this graceful stride she maintained difficult. Still, Lisa knew she couldn't let herself show weakness, so she powered through the pain and kept her gate unwavering. Her slender body had been too-long denied meat, her ribs stretching her skin, outlining themselves for all to see how pathetically hungry this wolf was. Lisa's lips parted as she let out a quiet sigh, wondering how she had ever gotten to this state. The attack from her brothers was only a few hours old, there was no way to claim she was so thin because of her shoulder's injury impairing her ability to hunt. She'd been unsuccessful even before the incident, and now she wasn't so sure how she was going to get herself back to a healthy shape. Was this going to be it? Was her life going to end in starvation because of one stupid act? The warm breeze was a small comfort, pleasant as opposed to a chilly breeze that would have left her cold to the bone, and taken away even more of what strength remained. And what strength did she have left? Well, that was a question she wasn't sure she could answer in any positive manner. She had no faith left in her, but as she walked, she was silently hoping for a miracle of some nature that would snap her back from the past her brothers had poisoned her into remembering with their bites, and back to reality.
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Word Count: 506.
Tagged:Kade
Music/Muse: Song.
Notes: Lisa needs a little drama. > . >

[Kade]

Kade could smell blood and for once it wasn't his own. He couldn't tell what it was, but he knew that it wasn't any kind of prey. He followed the scent trying his best to use tracking abilities he had never been taught. It was a rough life for him here, being a captive born wolf. He had never learned to hunt or track or even fight, but slowly he was beginning to teach himself. He would need to be in his best shape if he was going to make it to the eastern lands. He knew that he would never be any sort of asset to a pack, but he had heard rumors on the wind that this Lalani was a fair and wise leader. She and her band of companions had grouped together somewhere east of here and were starting a pack. He wanted to get there as early as he could. He was hopeful they would take him in if they were in need of members. He didn't know how much longer he could go on with this darkness inside of his mind. He nearly lost control every time he came anywhere close to a female. He had learned to avoid them for the most part. He was afraid of what they would do to him and how bad it would be if he was to hurt anyone. He didn't want to harbor these dark feelings inside, especially not towards females. He knew that they didn't truly want to hurt him, but his past seemed to contradict any progress he had made towards a recovery. In the master's compound the females had bee so very beautiful. Kade had been attracted to them instantly, his young hormones making him almost crazy for them. They had drawn him in with their sweet and cunning words, but once they had them within their grasps they had turned on him almost savagely. He had been too young to understand about the breeding process, but the humans had wanted them to produce pups. The master wanted an army of wolves in his arsenal and Kade was his ticket to them, or so he thought.

No pups were ever made despite all their attempts. Kade became more and more feral with each and every encounter he had with the testy femme's. Soon he had turned on the master and that is how he ended up here. He was in transport to his knew home in a testing facility when he made a crash landing. He had felt nothing but gratitude to the fates on his arrival, but it didn't take long for the fear to creep back in. His freedom was bittersweet in the end, but he cherished for it was the only thing he possessed. Kade continued along the trail until he found some kind of animal hobbling about. She smelled like a wolf, but she didn't have the look of one. She also smelled like a female, but Kade wouldn't know for sure until he determined what kind of creature it was. His ears flattened and his hackles rose at the thought of stumbling onto a female. He had been so careful not to get himself into a situation he couldn't control, yet here he was. He didn't want to fall prey to the fear and the darkness, but it called to him like a lover's gentle caress. He couldn't help but succumb to its sweet release. It would take the fear and turn it into something else, something twisted and hateful. It would turn his fear into rage. "What kind of creature are you." He barked out trying his hardest not to let himself fall into old habits. He needed to be strong if he was going to overcome this fear. Surely he could be strong tomorrow.

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l i s a !
Biography.
Female || 5 years || Maned Wolf
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? White sand. White sand. Black fur. Wait, what? Lisa's paws stilled, her eyes lifting with her head as she took in the change of color that was coming into focus. Another wolf, his fur as black as night with streaks of gray like falling stars. how unique, how out-standing he stood on this beach before her. The maned wolf's ears fell slightly as she stared back at the male before her, wondering if she was about to get into a fight. He did not look happy, after all. Quite the opposite, and she wasn't in any condition to be fighting again. His weight would crush her in a single tackle, she didn't stand a chance if he decided to come after the weakened wanderer, and she knew it all too well. He was stocky and muscular, while she was all legs and skin, her weight less than it should have been, which was already significantly smaller than this beast of a true wolf. Her tail almost tucked between her legs, ad perhaps it did, but she was refusing to admit it.

What kind of creature was she, that was a sadly common question. The maned wolf took in a breath of the salt-water tasting air and said, "Thyself is a wolf, just as thou are." She told him quietly, her neck aching as she spoke, reminding her that the bleeding was only just stopping, and that speaking wasn't going to help the wounds any. But, how could she simply ignore him? It would be too rude for her tastes, to begin with, and to add to it if he were to decided she needed to be taught a lesson in manners she was going to be in too deep. Ah, but wasn't she already?

The black stilts for legs she had held her standing tall, another trait he bore higher than herself despite the nature of her legs. She felt like a pup at an adult's mercy, and that was not something Lisa was happy about feeling. With memories of horror fresh on her mind, however, her judgement was perhaps just a bit clouded, ad she lost the battle with her mind to keep this wolf as calm as a possible. "And what are thou? Other than a beast of brutality." She heard herself say it too late, and she wanted to just throw herself in the ocean just to her left and let herself drown. This was disgraceful, she was taunting him! She, so wise and careful a being, was taunting a wolf that could easily snap her legs and neck in seconds! Her brothers truly were going to be the death of her.
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Word Count: 454.
Tagged:Kade
Music/Muse: Song.
Notes: Luppa.

[Kade]

The bloody creature took her time looking him over, sizing him up. Her gaze was frightful when she was finished in her inspection. As if she were afraid of him. She judged by his size while he judged her by her gender. "Why are you talking like that?"They were alike the two of them being afraid of things that ought not cause then fear. He wasn't doing anything aggressive, nor was he threatening her in anyway, yet she still showed him fear. She also seemed to be convinced that she was a wolf, but Kade thought she looked more like a fox than anything else. She didn't look like any of the females that he had come across. Perhaps she was some kind of species native to this island, but he couldn't be sure. He had never seen anything like her before, all legs and black stockings. She smelled like a wolf, not the same kind as him, but more so than a dog. "Are you sure of that? You are more like a giant fox." Kade settled down to rest in a sitting position. She was badly wounded and in no position to mount an attack so Kade was content to let it drop. His previous fear of this creature had mostly dissipated, bu a small portion of it lingered. Ready to resurface with a vengeance if she did intend to harm him. She was bleeding heavily from her shoulder and throat making Kade wonder what nasty business she had gotten caught up in. "What happened to you?" Kade didn't have much of a stomach for fighting, nor had he ever learned to. He had taken the beatings the females had administered with as much grace as he could muster. He didn't think that the hurting of innocents was ever called for, even if they were the ones causing issue.

She assumed that she knew his nature, assumed that he was just another beast intent on felling her. Kade's interest in causing her harm was next to nothing, but he didn't want to disappoint. Her statement was rude and assuming, taunting and almost laced with sarcasm. Kade let a growl erupt at her disrespect. "I do not claim to make assumptions about you so how about you keep your opinions to yourself." , he snapped. He wouldn't hurt this creature, but neither would he sit here and take her abuse. He had no need of her and was free to leave when he wanted. He wasn't trapped in here with her, wasn't locked in a cage. She was a cheeky little beast with her arrogance. Even though she still radiated fear she was able to insult him. He would need all of his strength in order to keep his cool. She was already pushing his buttons and he knew he was pressing on hers. Maybe it was just because he wasn't able to get along with any female no matter their standing. He had found River to be agreeable enough but that was because she was his, he didn't have to worry about a betrayal from her. She had been sweet from the very beginning, not cantankerous like this one. It would be a miracle indeed if they both made it out of this one. He didn't want to hurt anyone, but he also didn't know how to resist. It called to him that subconscious of his, beckoned him closer until he was too deep to escape from it.

@shakespeare

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l i s a !
Biography.
Female || 5 years || Maned Wolf
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? Of course he asked that, that was everyone's first question, even when she was bleeding! Okay, okay, calm down. Now wasn't the time to get into any petty arguements, just be honest. "Thyself was raised speaking as such, habits do not break easily." She said ever-calmly, hoping it would be left at that. A giant fox. Here we go again! Rest assured, fair wolf, I am one of your kind." She said with a bit less patience, shifting on her paws slightly, trying to pick out his emotions in his words. Definitely confused, but what else? What did he see her as, past a "giant fox"? Did he want anything? Or, rather, to start anything? She had nothing left if this turned south, she would be all but a ragdoll in his teeth. And then, by the grace of the spirits, he sat! Lisa's chest relaxed and Kade would hear her breath escape in a sigh of great relief, knowing only know that she was truly safe from another battle. Her eyes gave her thanks, though she didn't speak it.

Her large round ears twitched back more quickly in agitation when he questioned what had happened to her. All the memories rushed back and her shoulder trembled, her neck seemed to gain a lump in her throat, and she felt she was suffocating remembering the attack. Slowly, she seemed to get her head above the crashing wave of hatred and sorrow and she told him, "Thine brothers." She was only able to say that at first, but after a short moment's thought she said, "Long ago my brothers took from thyself thy kin. Thy... my... my children, my mate... they returned I am left to assume to take away what remained of my mental strength. And they have succeeded. Thy faith has drained with the fresh blood upon this coat..." Her head slowly fell as she spoke, like she was withering away with every word. The truth of it was horrible, and it ached n her chest to remember it, but what could she do? This wolf meanty no harm, it seemed, and he deserved to know she didn't intend to fight him. These were not the wounds of a warrior, but the wounds of one attacked.

His response to her not-thought-through comment actually made her smile a bit. "Forgive me. I am in much pain, thy mood is foul ad thou does not deserve such harsh words." She nearly whispered the apology, not because of some matter of pride, but because she was losing her strength to hold any great enthusiasm for anger, happyness, or anything else. Allowing only now her weakness to show, Lisa managed to move her sore legs and lie down in the sand, falling onto her side and her head smacking into the sand, her lips covered now in the pale grains. She looked like she had just fallen over dead, save her visible ribs rising and falling with every slow, pained breath. Her tail slid in the sand until it collected eough to stop itself, her eyes fluttering closed. The water only now teased her toes and pawpads as the tide moved up and then retreated back. The maned wolf said softly, "Feel free to continue, do not spare me any pity." As much as she meant it, as much as she didn't want him to be bothered, she looked like she had lied down just now with the intent to let herself die. "Thy will rest, then be on thine way again." A complete lie, and this time she knew it. If she didn't keep moving, this would be her grave. She needed food, fresh water, but instead here she lay with her eyes closed and blood dripping and clumping together the sand below her.
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Word Count: 643.
Tagged:Kade
Music/Muse: Song.
Notes: N/A

[Kade]

If she was positive about being a wolf then Kade would have to take her at her word. He had never seen a wolf of her kind, but he hadn't seen a lot of things in his whole life. He had seen a few of his own kind when at the compound and a few other animals at the laboratory. Mostly monkeys and rabbits, rats and mice. All of them had been test subjects, but there tests had always been more severe than his. Surgeries and operations, countless stitches and staples trying to keep the poor beasts alive. There was no constant there. Animal were used until they died and then the bodies were burned. They had been nothing but a means to an end to the humans, not a life. He had seen so many lives snuffed out before they got the chance to do anything more than suffer. The thought of being in a place like that ever again made him shudder in revulsion. He never wanted to be at the mercy of another creature for as long as he lived. He didn't think that he would make it out whole, well as whole as he was now. He knew that his time amongst the humans had shattered his brain beyond repair, but he was as whole as he would ever be again. He longed for the happy days from his pup hood when the humans were kind and gentle. They would give him treats and gentle pats that had been most pleasing.

She chattered on about her brothers as an explanation of her wounds, but Kade was having trouble deciphering her words. She seemed to be convinced that she was lost her faith. "Why would your family do this to you? Brothers ought to protect." Kade couldn't understand why a family would slaughter each other. He had never had a family so it would make sense that he didn't know anything. He didn't really have knowledge about much of anything besides cages and brutality. One minute she insulted him and the next she apologized, blaming her outburst on pain. Kade could understand that as much as anyone. Sometimes the fear and the pain could become so overwhelming that he was unable to tell fantasy from reality. Indeed he would not hold it against her, not for something beyond her control. He did have things that required his attention, but the thought of leaving her here alone on the edge of the water was unbearable. He wouldn't just leave her to die. He had no knowledge of healing else he would try to remedy the pain that this female bore. Alas he knew no way to staunch the bleeding that seemed to be rapidly coating her fur. The red of her fur covered by the thick red blood that seemed to ooze with no end. Her talking didn't seem to be helping the situation any either. "No more talking. Rest now. You are a strong creature to have survived such an ordeal." Kade himself had suffered internal wounds and damage for the most part, nothing like the wounds that she had sustained. His beatings had been at the hands of females, and the humans. They had been brutal and ruthless, but had meant nothing to him. How much did it hurt to have your family be the one to deliver the blow.

@shakespeare

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l i s a !
Biography.
Female || 5 years || Maned Wolf
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? It seemed the wolf/not wolf debate had come to an abrupt stop, the reason she didn't know, but she was thankful it was silenced now. Her body was aching terribly and she didn't have very much left in her to argue about the few things she knew still to be true. She was a wolf, if not an odd one indeed, and there was to be no changing that, even if she had wanted to. Her unique appearance had always been a head-turner, at times better an outcome than others, but as she grew older she was starting to wonder if she was the last of her kind. Maned Wolves surely weren't gone from this land, were they? She knew at the very least that her brothers remained, and they were exactly like her. Had all others of their kind been lost? Or did they not belong here in the first place? Her head ached as she tried to figure it out, and she knew this all could be asked about later. For now, she had company. No time to sit and ponder about such trivial things.

Kade's confused question, his comment, it made Lisa's stomach turn and fip, her eyes falling closed as she tried to think of a way to answer that. After a lengthy pause, she pointed her nose to the sand below her feet and said, "They are not wolves I wish to call brothers. The power they wield in physical stature and the small team they lead has changed them so greatly." She felt her skin crawl remembering once again the once long forgotten past. She was getting too old to deal with this stress. Slowly her yellow peeked open and she spoke a soft addition of, "They are successful, beloved by our mother, now deceased. Thyself was the outcasted. Perhaps getting rid of thine weak blood is their intent." She wouldn't be surprised if she was being hunted by them now, the weakest of her litter. The thought of being on the run instead of being on the road was when she decided lying down was a good idea. It even hadn't occurred to her that the sand, if it got into her wounds, would be a very serious complication. Her eyes opened just a peek when the black and gray creature sitting nearby told her to stop talking and rest.

A soft, breathy chuckle escaped the maned wolf's lips as they parted and she said, "Rest... yes." She let her eyes close one more, and her head slumped into a more relaxed position. Rest, that was one word for what she was going to do now as she began to doze, her exhaustion taking the reigns. She managed a soft, "Please fair wolf, be on your way. Surviving the ordeal ends here. Nothing left within my get bring back strength to thine legs." She didn't want this wolf to watch her die on this beach like this. She didn't have the strength, at least not in mind, to keep moving. Her brothers knew where she frequented now. How ever would she make it by now? They'd be on her trail, she had no chance to survive with them in her way. "Go on to wherever thou was going. Thyself is merely an old woman. There is no reason to stay beside me. If you stay, my brothers will feed upon you as well." She encouraged him away, if only so he didn't have to see another wither like this, so pathetically. She was disgusted with herself, but that only made her want to get up even less. She'd succumb, just like her father had to illness. It felt no different. Everything ached, and her stomach was doing flips in her disgust. What a terrible way to die after all she'd survived.
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Word Count: 654.
Tagged:Kade
Music/Muse: Song.
Notes: N/A

[Kade]

Kade wasn't sure if he had offended the female or not. He hadn't meant to anger her, but he had truly never seen her species before. He wasn't sure if they were some new natives to Anikira or if they come from some other part of Africa. "I didn't mean to upset you. I am new to this place and am not familiar with the natives." She seemed confused about that. As if she hadn't seen any others of her kind here either. Her brothers were here and that was more then plenty for him. The way they had savaged her was inexcusable and Kade hated them for it. There was no reason to attack a female or a pup. Unfortunately he had done just that when he had been fighting with Faris. She had provoked him and to his dismay and embarrassment he had snapped at her. They had fought and she had put him in his place. Her beating had brought him out of his first delusion and hopefully his last. He hadn't fallen prey to one since he had met River and he wanted to keep it that way. He didn't want River to see him like that. He wouldn't surely frighten her and she would want to leave him. "Who decides what blood is weak? Them? No they did not bring you into this world and they do not get to take you out." Despite him being a bully himself he hated them all the same.

She seemed content to just lay there and accept defeat. Accept the fate that they had chosen for her. Kade would not accept it and neither would she. He walked over to her before pushing her gently with his nose. "I am not going to leave you here to die. Get up." He understood that she was tired and that she was hurt, but she needed to get herself up. She needed some way to raise her spirits, a will that would push her to survive. "You didn't make it this far just to give up. I am not going to leave you." He wasn't a good companion but he wasn't going to give up on her. Not if he was given the chance. "They will never hurt you again. Not if I can help it."

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l i s a !
Biography.
cabbage || 5 years || Maned doge
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? "Thy brothers are my elders. Raised to respect thine elders, I dare not fight back for this reason as well." Lisa breathed softly, actually seeming to defend her brothers despite what they had done, and the fact that Kade was absolutely right. Still, as she had said at the beginning of their meeting: Old habits are hard to break. She smiled just a bit, though, at the passion he had against them. A kind-hearted male, he was. At least, he was being one right now, so to her that counted. But his words of encouragements didn't fade away, they grew closer. What was he doing?

Despite her dismissal, she heard his paws in the sand moving towards her instead of away. His nose pushed her head up off the sand and she barely managed to open her eyes, staring into his grey eyes that were determined to make her take back her decision and change it right that instant. He refused to leave her. The maned wolf's ears fell and she mustered up a soft, "Please fair wolf, do not trouble yourself with thyself." But he still refused. He still fought for her where she would no longer fight for herself. It had been made for her, the decision. The decision to live.

A small, breathy groan escaped as Lisa's lax body tensed up, and she started to at least lay on her stomach instead of being flopper onto her side. Every movement sent pain to her legs, shoulder, and neck. His offer of what seemed to be protection made her change her mind again, and Lisa flopped back down, a pained grunt sounding off her re-assuming the position of defeat. "Thou will not come between thine brothers and thyself. Thou will be hurt." She closed her eyes once more. "Your kindness is not unnoticed by me, understand this. But I can not allow you to come to harm in thine company. Please, go along with thou's live." She almost begged him, opening her eyes to him with a soft smile. She couldn't go with him, not if he was going to be wiling to fight against her brothers. They took cheap shots, didn't fight fair; all was fair in love and war, and they'd taken that saying to a whole new level. "Please, young one, live your life. Do not task yourself with me because thyself looks pitiful. You will be killed by thine brothers, needlessly." She finally had some passion in her words. Lisa's heart was as big as ever, all she could think about was the sake of another. Especially of one who was being so kind.
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Word Count: 440.
Tagged:Kade
Music/Muse: Song.
Notes: Lisa just let the guy help you. X.X lol

[Kade]

Kade watched as she seemed to worry over his well being. As flattered as he was it made no difference to the situation at hand. She had the notion in her head that her brothers would her him, but Kade was skeptical of that. Sure he was a piss poor fighter, but he was big and he was strong and willing to learn. He would be able to gain some skills from Keone and then surely he could be skilled enough to keep her safe. At the very least he wasn't going to leave her here at the mercy of any creature that happened upon her. She continued in her pleas trying her best to rush him along as if she was some burden to him. She was content to just let the life slip out of her. To let her brothers win. She called him a young thing and the only thing Kade could think about was the fact that he was nothing but young. His age might have been smaller when compared to hers, but he had experienced enough to make him feel older than ever. The stress and pain of his few years had caused his once pure black pelt to now be littered with streaks of grey. He was an old soul at heart. "I don't give my respect to anyone that hasn't earned it and neither should you." He brothers sounded like a terror and he couldn't imagine living under their paws. They had twisted this female into believing that she was weak and unworthy. She was also so afraid of them that she wouldn't allow him to help her even in her time of need. Stubborn femme.

Kade began to growl angered not only by her foul treatment, but also by the fact that she was refusing to do as he bade. He was used to getting his way. He had never been given a choice before he had gained freedom, and now that he was free he didn't like being denied. "Your brothers are nothing more than power hungry fools. I am a strong male and I will take care of you. They will not harm me.", he insisted pushing at her rapidly deteriorating form. If she remained in this hopeless state for much longer she would surely die. Kade wasn't about to let that happen, not if he could help it. "You are not going to die damn it. The fates did not lead me to you just for you to give up. Where is your will to live?" Kade became more forceful in his pushing doing his best to push her off of the ground. He just had to get her standing and then they would be able to move on from there. "I will not leave you here even if I have to drag you all the way to the East myself.", he snapped. If she didn't want to accept that she was going to live, then Kade was going to force it upon her. She would not die this day or any other in the near future. Not as long as he was there to watch out for her.

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l i s a !
Biography.
Female || 5 years || Maned Wolf
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? Lying lifeless on a beach didn't exactly sound appealing, but it was better than getting up and urging her brothers to finish the job. At least if she lied here she could die with happy thoughts of the good times with her family to comfort her journey. If she was killed, she'd be afraid, and in worse pain. Weighing the options, the beach was at least more appealing. But, conveying this to the male seemed an impossibility. He wasn't willing to accept what she already had. Her weakened sun yellow eyes once again forced themselves open at his common of how he viewed respect. 'What about your elders?', she wanted to ask, but it wasn't that important. She didn't have much time to think of anything he was saying anyway, instead only that from his throat a growl rumbled like low-to-the-ground thunder, and his defiance against those he didn't know. Didn't he realize what the plural brothers meant? He would be out-numbered, and they had a team behind them just in case he could take them on. True wolves like himself, stocky and muscular to put damage where their smaller jaws couldn't, shove harder than their lithe bodies were capable of doing. They were reinforced, this was why they were dangerous. Of course, they hadn't needed their team to down her.

He wanted to take care of her. Protect and defend her, take her somewhere safe. Why? Why? She just couldn't understand. She couldn't pin-point his reason. She knew there was such a thing as pure kindness still alive in this world, a sentiment kept alive by a few individuals. He was one of them, it appeared to be, but she didn't want that to cause him pain. Speaking of pain- his head was almost under her neck as he shoved up her head off the sand, and she yelped quietly at the pain that shot through her and made her head spin as it tried to catch up with the pain he was reminding her she was in. As soon as her head was up he pushed the rest of her slender body, and if a frantic effort to stop him, Lisa scrambled to her paws, stumbling and almost falling, but as her little feet splashed in the water she let her ears perked and looked down, watching as the tide came further and further up the beach's shore.

When he spoke of the fates leading him, Lisa's ears swiveled forward, more than perked; she was at full attention. Her tired features were pinched up into a gentle smile, and her eyes shut, this time in a soft giggle instead of choosing to ignore the world. In fact, when she opened her eyes again, she took his appearance in with clarity anew. "Perhaps you are right, fair wolf. The fates do not make mistakes, do they?" Taking a limp of a step forward, she said, "I do not know how far I can carry myself, but I will follow you." She'd been alone for so long she wasn't sure she could keep up with the pace of anyone other than herself, especially in her current state. But as long as she had a trail to follow, he was right. She needed to let herself accept help, if only enough to keep her feet moving, no matter the destination. Over time her wounds would heal, and over time, perhaps being alone was going to be a true thing of the past.

He spoke of the East, and though she didn't make a habit of knowing the packs or where they were, she assumed he did. At least this one, for it seemed to be his destination. She nodded softly, stepping to his side. "May I know your name? Thine is Lisa." She introduced herself in a soft voice, careful of her throat and how much it hurt to even part her jaws. She took a breath and added, "Where is your destination?" If he was returning to a pack, she couldn't follow him the entire way. Having a friend to journey with was one thing, but to become a part of a pack? To have those responsibilities again... no, it would be too much.
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Word Count: 704.
Tagged:Kade
Music/Muse: Song.
Notes: *claps for Kade*

[Kade]

She seemed reluctant to accept his words, but Kade would brook no refusal. It was his way or nothing. He could see in her eyes that she was still unwilling to accept that he would take care of her. Her brothers must have done a terrible number on her to make such doubt remain. He had no fear for himself or for her. If they decided to come after him they would have to employ an army to get to her. She didn't seem to understand this concept, but he was going to defend her even if it killed him. There was not much of a life for him to live if he wasn't going to better himself. He had been an angry bitter child for so long that now was the time for him to make a difference. "I am a free male and you cannot stop me from helping you. I will not be dissuaded." To have such an influence destroy her as he brothers had was a shame. She seemed to think that she wasn't worth the trouble. That he would be better off just leaving her to rot. He wouldn't be able to live with himself if he took the selfish route and left her to die. Besides River wouldn't mind her and she would be glad of some female company to give her a break from him. He knew that he was moody and difficult, but all the same River was his and she wasn't allowed to leave. "River will like you so you have to come." He was finally satisfied with her efforts when she made it to her feet. She was shaky, but she would improve when she got some food in her. Time would heal her wounds and make her stronger, of that he had no doubt.

Her acceptance pleased him and he knew that this was fate rewarding him for his good acts. He must have done something in his previous life or as a pup to anger them for he was sent to hell and back. The humans had done their worst, but he had survived his penance and was now able to live as he pleased. He had learned from his time with the humans and he know knew that he would never risk angering them again. If only to avoid such a punishment. "You will be happy with us and River will take care of you. She is a sweet little thing." Kade was proud that she was his companion and that she had consented to the journey with him. She was the first female he had ever met that didn't anger him, now he had met a second. He was far from being whole again, but at least he had met a few good wolves that could help him live through the journey. There would be long to go and he knew that he would get himself into trouble on his own. Another selfish part of him was glad because he had never been given anything to call his own and now he had two things. They were both his now and he couldn't be more pleased.

"We will get you some food and you will get strong for the journey." His tail began to wag as he thought of the journey ahead of them. He would no longer have to be alone, keeping all of his emotions and thoughts pent up all the time. "My name is Kade and there is River, she is mine. I am sure you two will get along. She probably gets tired of grumpy me.", he barked. It was probably true that he got on her nerves, but he wanted her to be happy. Happy with him. "We are going to a place called the Oriens. It is in the east. I have heard that there is a pack starting up and I wanted to find a second chance. You are welcome to stay with us for as long as you like. You can be mine too." He didn't know how to explain what he felt, but it was possessive to say the least. She was his charge now and he would protect and proved for all of them. They would all be his and they would all be safe from any harm.

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l i s a !
Biography.
Female || 5 years || Maned Wolf
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? His stubbornness had payed and got him what he wanted, and deep down, what Lisa also wanted. Somewhere past the pain, past the anxiety in her eyes and heart should any harm come to this wolf. But if his display to her here and now was anything to go by, perhaps, just maybe, he could truly save her. The determination in his grey was all the hope Lisa could see herself running on until further notice. This shadow was leading her, and she had no idea if it was to her death or an unlikely utopia. Why was she following it when she always thought things threw and left no room for her to question herself? She blamed the blood loss.

"I think I am understanding that now, fair wolf." Lisa breathed, almost smiling. It for some reason only came to her now. He had question her speech only once. Once. Never before had she not been questioned less than three times in a single conversation. This shadow was more than a shadow, she truly had underestimated him. Everything she saw on a regular basis was blotted out by this wolf, shading her from the harsh sun. Never before had she so loved the dark. Appreciated it, rather. Longed for it, even. He spoke what she assumed was a name, she never did understand names like that, and said now that she had no choice. Well, he certainly had given her no choices thus far, why should she expect that to change anytime soon?

The fates smiled upon both of them today, it would seem. Her life was being spared, or at least graced more time, and he seemed quite happy to have gotten his way, and since his way had been driven by good intentions, there was no doubt today was no accident, just as he had said as he tried to lift her earlier. "You speak of the fates, and I am pleased to hear it." She said softly after a brief pause. "Thyself has survived on thine hope in the fates for many years now. Perhaps thy's wavering was why thine brothers did this. Thou seem to have been meant to found thyself and remind me." She said in with as much a thankful tone as her weak voice could manage. Hopefully he'd understand that she was saying he had restored more than her spirits, but her very faith itself, and perhaps granted her a new life. But a new life, good for as it may be, terrified her.

"Is she your companion?" Lisa asked as he spoke of the "sweet little thing" with such fondness. Perhaps he liked her, whoever she may be. Companion was just a very polite way to put it so it could be confirmed without anything being revealed. Their response was either yes, no, or just "companion", and companion was all she had known for so long, she understood those who said it in it's most basic form. That was why she asked, though. He seemed more fond of this River than simply a companion. But that wasn't her place to know, at least not yet, so she asked the question once and sought only a short answer.

He spoke of food, and Lisa heard felt her long-empty stomach tighten in on its empty self. Food sounded wonderful. She watched his tail wag out of the corner of her eye as she said, "Thyself only requires a small rabbit. That is enough for my stomach." In fact, maybe it was all her stomach could take. If she ate too much at once right now she'd surely make herself sick, and too much would be anything more than a rabbit. She felt the need to say, "Truly. It has been a long while since food has entered thine stomach, should thy eat too quickly thy will become incapable of following, surely be sickened instead." She wasn't trying to avoid being fed, hell, she wanted to eat a whole deer, but with age came at least enough wisdom to know that after not being able to catch prey you had to pick up the pace slowly or risk losing your lunch.

Kade. His name, finally no longer just a shadow. Yet, she rather preferred the "guiding shadow" she'd dubbed him. Lisa's mind ran away with that thought for a moment, and she wondered if she'd ever call him by his name, even if she now knew it. He was more than his name... ah, but that was a conversation she could have with herself when she was thinking straight again. "Mine?" He definitely at least wanted this girl as a mate, now she could seal that. A small system in the back of her head automatically connected that cocky way of speaking to a wolf was going to use her merely for breeding or thought of females as trophies. But that was a stereotype, and merely one she'd seen before. It didn't make him one of those males. Not everyone expressed themselves the same, and that didn't make a good or bad wolf out of the wolf who spoke it. It was just talk, and like she was really one to judge by speech patterns and favored terms! She was weird to everyone, even her brothers had dropped the old ways her father had favored. She was the oddball, but perhaps that wasn't so bad.

"Thou calls himself grumpy, but thyself has only seen courage and conviction in thou. Admirable traits." She countered him, a smile a bit more easily upon her lips now. "Judgement is reserved. She was usually able to pin a pretty accurate image of someone in the first meeting, but the now officially dubbed (at least in her mind) "Guiding Shadow of the Fates" was a mystery to her, and she was going to enjoy learning about him, whatever pace that learning came at. Their destination, however, and the confirmation of a pack they were seeking, threatened to cut her time with him short. Perhaps she wouldn't learn everything. "Oriens," Lisa parroted softly, committing it to memory. Perhaps someday she could go to that place and visit him. He was indeed intending to not only meet with, but join, a pack in the making. A home for the Guiding Shadow of the Fates, he deserved a stable home indeed. But it wasn't for her, how could it be?

His invitation to stay as long as she wanted, the offer to be "his", made her lower her head and say, "Though must show this old wolf forgiveness, I can not be what thou seems to be hoping for. When we reach the Oriens, our paths must be separated." How was she going to tell him why? She didn't know if she had the bravery to tell him that it was just that which kept her from going the entire journey with him. A lack of bravery, and doubts about a life she'd lost twice in her lifetime. She didn't know if she could handle the responsibility, the love, and then the loss for a third time. Without her, surely this pack he yearned for would come to be and live strong. She wouldn't be able to help him, however, and she wouldn't hinder him further than these lands called Oriens. "But I will enjoy the journey." With that said, with her destination and end of their shared journey set (at least by her), she started the walk, heading East. Her legs were wobbling with each step, and her breaths were uneven, but she allowed herself a slow pace to make sure she didn't collapse out of true exhaustion.
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Tagged:Kade
Music/Muse: Mix of music!
Notes: Holy sh*t this is long. I hope you like it. XD

[Kade]

Shadow was an apt description for the black and grey wolf. He was like a specter appearing out of nowhere to save this she-wolf. Whether it was fate or just pure luck Kade was glad to have made it here in time. He knew that others of his kind might not have been so kind to her and she might have ended up dead. She would do just fine amongst River and him as they made their way to the eastern parts of this land. He had no idea what the east held in store for him, but he was content that River and Lisa would remain amongst him. Kade would give her no choice that would allow her to leave from his side. He had seen the will to live drain from her body so fleetingly that he would not trust her on her own. If he left her to her own devices she would not survive the week. Kade would not let that happen, not let the fates take someone who had just started living. "The fates punished me right after my birth so I have to do all I can to make up for it. I think I was supposed to die in that crash so I need to change their minds. I am not ready to go and neither are you."

She seemed curious about River and Kade felt a shiver of pride steal up his spine. He was proud of her and the fact that she was his. It had only been a short time since he had met her, but as the days went by she became more and more his. "She is mine. I met her much the same as I met you. She wasn't hurt and she doesn't disagree with me.", he teased. His heart was light with happiness knowing that the serious days of the past where just that. Terrible memories to be forgotten with time. River was always going to be his and he was sure of that. She had consented to stay with him always, and even if she hadn't Kade wasn't sure if he was going to let her go. He liked her too much for that. Lisa was different though. She was older and stronger than River was and that made it tricky. If he wanted to keep her he would have to be clever. He had no other word to describe River, they did not love each other and were not mates, but she was still his. Lisa would be his too, not in the same way that River was but his all the same.

She confessed that she would only require a rabbit to fill her stomach. Kade was pleased to hear this because it meant that he would get to see River hunt some more. She was a divine hunter and Kade loved watching her lithe graceful form sprint about. "I am sure that we can rustle you up a rabbit." He took a few steps away from the odd looking wolf to see if she could follow on her own. If not he would help her on the journey. They would meet up with River and then they would be able to rest for awhile before continuing on to the Oriens. There would be time for Lisa to heal and regain her strength before the long haul. He wondered how many other wolves would be making their way to this new pack. He was eager to get there himself and see what sort of adventure this new land held for him and his girls. He wondered how many other males he would meet there and it made him nervous. He knew that he wasn't the best male around and that River and Lisa could be stolen from him. He didn't want them o be taken when he had just found them.

"It is not admirable. It is being kind. Nothing more.", Kade assured her. She seemed to be unsure of being his, but Kade would not accept anything else. There was nothing else for her to be but his. She wanted to travel as far as the Oriens and then part ways, but Kade couldn't bear the thought. He wanted her to stay with them in this new pack and get the chance at a second start. They would all get the chance to be fresh and new, even perhaps they would all get the chance to start families of their own. Kade was pleased by the idea of having young of his own. Little babies that carried a part for him. He had a faint notion of how to go about it, but he wanted it to be with someone that he cared about more than anything else on this earth. A lover not just a mate in the sense that she would bear his young. Lisa had talked about her love and how her brothers had ripped them from her, so surely there would be someone else to heal her pain and take her sorrows. "I cannot force you to stay, but you will still be mine no matter where you go. A friend for always.", he smiled taking a few more steps in the direction of where River waited. He had no idea how she would react to another joining their journey, but Kade hoped she would be accepting. There could never be too many companions, too many friends. It would also give River the chance to be with other females. River was still young and Kade had no wisdom or knowledge of females to help her so Lisa would be helpful. "We will all enjoy it I am sure. I think it will be a fine journey."

OOC: @river @shakespeare

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(Not exactly sure where River should be so I'll just make something up)

Kade had told her to stay put and just wandered off for who knows what reason. She thought she detected the tang of blood on the air but ignored it and settled down to wait for his return. River was an easy-going wolf however didn't quite like being told to stay put and needed something to do. She busied herself with thinking of the possible dangers ahead and how to deal with them. Bears wouldn't be a problem, other wolves could potentially land a fatal blow on herself but at least Kade would have the chance to get away. However if they met another wolf pack they could possibly be held prisoner or maybe both be killed. But there was always the possibility in having a peaceful journey worry free. She chuckled slightly and let out a content sigh, she loved being around Kade even if he was a little possessive.

River had no idea that another wolf would be joining their journey however as Kades figure came into view trailed by a weaker looked female she felt her hackles raise and she let out a low growl. However curiosity got the better of her and she rose to her paws and padded towards them. She gave Kade a welcoming lick on his muzzle and then looked at the newcomer. "Who's this?" she asked in a tone that gave nothing away. Her gaze was skeptical but River would never turn away a wolf in need of help. She waited for Kades answer her eyes meeting his, curiosity lingered in her gaze as well as a wary look. River knew the cruelness of humans however never had known that of wolves, but she was prepared to protect Kade with her life. Funny how a few days of traveling with someone could change so much, her life felt complete with Kade at her side. She no longer needed to spend the days wandering alone and wishing to find someone to talk to.