Oh The Fun (Liadan/Open)

[Croix]

The young male had only been to this place several times before. The first time he ever came was during his very first trip outside the den when he had snuck off and found the breathtaking sight but unfortunately, he was found and brought back to his mother before he could really do any exploring. He had tried to resist the older wolf but of course was unable to at the time. Now, however, that he was old enough to explore on his own, he found himself wandering back to same spot over and over again, always looking up at it with amazement in his eyes.

The water was falling steadily and, his sense of adventure taking over, he started heading up the trail that lead to the top. It was mid-afternoon by then and the sun shone through the trees from above, casting long dark shadows onto the ground. There was a gentle breeze rustling through the leaves and Croix couldn't help but shake in excitement. He knew that with the coming of winter, he would only be able to this a couple more times before the water got too cold. As he neared the top of the path, his pace quickened until he finally turned the corner and was standing at the top of the falls.

As he moved to the edge of the water he looked down at the still pool with a mischievous grin. The view from the top was amazing to the wolf as it seemed as if he was taller than the towering trees above. Finally, he couldn't wait any longer and he trotted back a few feet before running forward. As he reached the edge, he jumped out and tucked his legs up into his chest. For a minute, the falling sensation scared him but as soon as he landed in the pool of water, creating a large splash, his sense of adventure returned and he was left grinning from ear to ear.

Swimming back to the edge of the pool, he climbed out and shook himself off. However, he was far from being done with having fun. Instead, he made his way back up the steep trail to the top and prepared himself to jump again. Though this time, instead of going straight to jumping, he barked a couple of times and waited. He didn't want to alert the whole pack to his antics like howling was sure to do but, if anyone was close enough to hear his bark, he would love someone to join in his fun.

Liadan

[Liadan]

Despite her age, Liadan was confident in her ability to defend herself on her excursions, even if her parents weren’t. She was proving to be quite a handful; intent on slipping away as soon as everyone’s backs were turned. On most occasions she was caught before she was able to wander too far, but today luck had been on her side. Although she knew she would be punished for disobeying her mother, Liadan simply couldn’t help herself. The world outside called to her and her sense of adventure could not be suppressed, especially when she hated the dens with such a passion.

Today was the furthest she’d managed to travel before being dragged back to safety. A part of her wondered if they’d simply given up on trying to get her to obey their orders, and that same part swelled with pride at the thought. It was more likely that they simply hadn’t noticed her absence yet, given her small size and the fact that she had not been gone long. She did not have long, though, so she was determined to make the most of it.

Heading inland, Liadan gazed around in fascination at the land she called home. It seemed as though exploring the surroundings would not grow old any time soon; each day brought new sights and smells, new pathways for her to explore and terrorise. At almost half a year old, Liadan was no longer the clumsy, top-heavy pup she had been when she first attempted solo missions, but she was still far from being as elegant and graceful as her auntie, Datura. The expectations that Kairos had of her had not yet been fully realised by the young female.

A rustle in the underbrush caused Liadan’s ears to prick up in interest. The thought that it could be a threat didn’t even enter her head; she started toward the source of the noise with her belly pressed to the floor before she had a chance to think about it. As she advanced, a small, brown blur shot out and sped away, and Liadan immediately gave chase. Before long, she skidded to a halt at the marvel that appeared before her. A huge cliff, with water gushing over the edge and into a pool below it. The strange, elongated creature was forgotten immediately.

As she drew nearer to the pool of water, her heartbeat sped up. This was the first time she had seen such a formation, and it both excited and terrified her. She knew that if she fell in, it would be her death, as she had not yet learned to swim, but that did not stop her from getting as close as she dared. Sitting herself at the edge, she stared up at the waterfall in wonderment. There was a path leading to the mouth of the cliff, but it looked precarious and, for all her bravado, Liadan was afraid.

A sudden string of barks diverted her attention back to the waterfall’s edge, though she could not see who had made them. Liadan drew herself back up onto all fours, frowning at the intrusion.

“Who’s there?” she called, tilting her head. “Show yourself, stranger!”

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Word count: 531
Muse: Dead
Notes: Sorry this took so long! <3
Tags: Croix / open

[Croix]

As the brown male stood at the top of the falls, coat drenched and shaking with excitement, he had just about given up on anyone coming to join. However, as he started to move towards the edge to jump yet again, he heard a soft voice call from the bottom. There was no doubt the voice belonged to a female and that she was younger than him. His ears perked with curiosity and he moved to the edge so that he could see her better. She was a gray colored wolf and the fact she looked nothing like his father caught his attention almost immediately.

Though he heard her question loud and clear, he decided not to answer her. At least, not yet. After he had backed away from the edge a good bit, he took a running start and jumped out above the water. His legs stretched in front of and behind him as he fell before tucking up under him as he hit the water creating a big splash. His head was under water for only a brief second before he resurfaced and started swimming to the shore. As he got to land, he crawled out and shook himself off, water droplets flying every which way. After he was fairly dry, he turned to the look at the wolf, curious as to who she was.

“Who are you?” he asked her, “I don’t remember every seeing you before.” As he waited for a response, he wondered why that might be. Did her parents, whoever her parents might be, not allow her out of the den? Was she shy and enjoyed sticking to herself? Whatever the reason, Croix was curious to find out more about her and who her parents might be. After shaking himself off again, he sat in front of her and waited for her to speak up.

[Fawn]

She was walking a cloud, she participated in a conquest that was successful and rose in favor with several of her siblings, yet Fawn was growing frustrated at not having much else to do now. An energy that needed constant attention boiled up within her coupled with having a hard time focusing made for some rough days for the dappled girl. 

Perhaps family could help. She came across the scent of her brother. Her actual full blooded brother and followed it to this point by the waters she had to admit that her relationship with Croix probably wasn't what it should've. Fawn had a difficult time bonding with him as pups and usually was being whisked off of some adventure with her sisters. She couldn't really remember spending much time with him one on one and felt a touch of regret. However that didn't stay long as her attention was diverted now that she saw him. 

He was the most colorful of the bunch in her personal opinion, since the other seemed to stick with one color scheme while he reached over more palettes. But colors didn't help her figure out what to say to him. It was sad she was so awkward around her own blood. 

Yet the ice was broken for her by a voice she didn't know. She looked around to see a face of a younger girl with vivid green eyes. Still having not made her presence known on the scene, Fawn watched for a moment or two as they spoke their opening lines. She smiled slightly at her brothers words, ever so straight to the point. 

Stepping forward in her own delicate way, Fawn smiled at Croix and dipped her head to the strange girl. She didn't believe this was another sister, but she had been wrong before. She had to wonder how the next generation would expand if everyone was directly related. But she shook her head, that was in the future and frankly she couldn't care less right now. She was more interested in adventure than the seemingly boring idea of being a mother to some brutes whelps. There was action, blood, danger and excitement to be had.

"A new friend, hmm?"


Croix Liadan

[Liadan]

The stranger decided to make himself apparent to her in the most ridiculous way possible. From the top of the falls came a huge brown and white blur of fur, barrelling himself over the edge and crashing into the water with deafening force. Her green eyes widened as his form disappeared beneath the water, and she inched away from the edge slightly, conscious of the fact that she couldn’t swim and this male might pull her in as some kind of cruel joke. The fear was unfounded though, as he soon surfaced and made his way to the water’s edge, clambering his way up onto dry ground and giving his pelt a thorough shake. Liadan scrunched her nose up at the water droplets flying in her direction.

The stranger looked similar to her brother, Rhys, and their mother, Roka; mostly varying hues of brown with some ivory strokes here and there, but he more closely resembled their father in size. More than twice her size, in fact. Liadan was already used to males towering over her, the original irritation she’d felt had been replaced quickly by competitiveness.

“Who are you?”

Despite his calm tone, the question struck her as rather demanding. Irritation stirred within her and her the furrow of her brow deepened. “I asked you first,” she countered, purely out of childish one-upmanship as she then immediately answered his question “I’m Liadan,” she replied proudly, “only daughter of Roka and Sabaoth. My father, Sabaoth, is the pack’s General. I’m not sure what that means except that he’s very important. Did you know that? He’s very strong.” Liadan beamed proudly, her previous irritation forgotten now that she had the chance to talk about her parents. “I’m going to be as tough as he is, someday,” she informed the stranger, whose name she realised she didn’t know.

“Who are you?” she questioned, tilting her head and looking up at him curiously. “Are you parents strong, too? Probably. You are very large.” Liadan’s spoke her thoughts as they came to her, never stopping to consider how they might be construed or if they were appropriate.

The sound of another stranger approaching caught her attention, and she turned to see a female walking toward them. Although fully grown, the strange female was not that much bigger than she was. Liadan pondered when she would stop growing, and whether she would stop once she reached a similar height.

“Hello,” Liadan greeted, squinting in concentration as she surveyed the new wolf. The dappling on her coat was a new phenomenon to the pup. It was not like anything else she’d seen, except on small prey animals that she didn’t know the name of. Her words perplexed Liadan further, who struggled to answer. She’d not made any friends yet, unless her brothers counted, which she hoped they didn’t, so she wasn’t sure how selective to be. Liadan wasn’t even sure what being friends with someone would involve. Maybe they would be willing to play fight and spar with her. Rhys and Taranis mostly played with each other, and Kegan had no interest in fighting with her. He was such a wimp, Liadan almost wanted to knock some sense into him.

“Maybe,” she said. “I haven’t decided yet. What’s your name?” Her gaze moved from the newcomer to Croix, and then back again. “Would you like to play? I’m going to be a warrior, so I’ll need lots of practice.”

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Word count: 573
Muse: Always for Lia <3
Notes: N/A 
Tags: Croix  & Fawn