A Right to Bear Arms [Joining]

[Phoenix]

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It seemed like he had been travelling for ages. Deangelo had always done an impeccable job of hiding himself when they were children and nothing had changed. Phoenix had followed his brother's trail up until it had run cold and now he couldn't figure out just where his hot-tempered brother had gotten to. But Phoenix was not his brother's keeper and although his initial plan was to find him he figured he would probably be better left alone. They were well past old enough to be out on their own and if Deangelo wanted to be found he would show himself. Perhaps things were better off this way. Their sibling rivalry had gotten out of hand and Phoenix preferred if they didn't have ill feelings toward one another. So instead of searching out his brother he had instead gone his own way to find his own path in life. He had scoped out the different packs but none of them quite sparked his interest like the notorious female pack had. He had heard rumors about it when he was younger and only now did he plan to seek them out. However when he had come across their territory their scent was all but trampled by behemoth of a pack known as Kairos. This was when Phoenix altered his course entirely. He bolted from their boarders and headed off in the opposite direction, determined to figure out just where this pack had taken off to. Different hear say from wolves led him toward a land known as Kamari.

The land that he strolled through was one that he had never seen before. There were different fragmented pieces of wood and ash strewn everywhere and the trees seemed to lean in overhead, shrouding him completely. This would be a perfect place for prey to hide and he made a mental note to revisit here later on. He moved forward, making his way further into the territory. The scent markings were strong which was an encouraging sign that there was a thriving pack within these lands. Phoenix however did not travel too far within their lands out of respect. He stood with his head held high and his pale green eyes searching for life. It wouldn't take long for the wind to carry his scent to them and so he waited patiently. Soon he sat on his haunches, unafraid of being attacked. Phoenix had learned over the years how to defend himself and counter act attacks so if it came down to it he would have no trouble of defending himself. His eyes continued to search for whomever would greet him but otherwise he did not move a muscle and instead waited patiently, hopeful to be accepted within their ranks.

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Words| 463
Tags| Valeria + open
Notes| this is his joining thread

[Valeria]

The echos of a foreign howl rang out across the territory, reaching the femme at the eastern border of the prairie. It was a summoning cry for her, and so Valeria set off from her younger sister in search of the stranger. There was much that still needed to be done within Valyn, but Valeria found herself standing taller and prouder by each passing moment. The pack they had all created was a truly marvelous thing. The pack was growing together as a unit, and there was nothing that could tear them apart now. And while Valeria was watching her father fade away before her very eyes, she could not help but be proud that he finally trusted her enough to relinquish control. If only it had not taken several years and an exodus from her birth lands to make the change.

Valeria strolled toward the newest occupant of her pack lands, her mind still lingering on her previous conversations. Galathe was still a little bit of a wild card in this whole situation, but she was confident that both Saphira and Pharaoh would stand beside her in this new home. She had yet to meet Remus and Romulus, but she was certain that if their litter mate was on board with the transition, they would all be able to get through this together. Some days, she could not help but wonder what had become of her own brothers... Although she and Zofia had always been close, she was moderately disappointed that they had vanished without a sound. Even in passing she still heard the whispers of some of her siblings, but much like Ryker, they seemed to have evaporated into the wind.

Perhaps this would all be a little easier if the pack was not so unfamiliar to her. Although she had a couple of her ranks to stand beside her, the majority of the bodies that stood behind her were Descai born and bred. Many of the children from their last season had ventured out from Valyn lands. And although she did not approve of their decisions to leave, she could not force her children to remain, nor could she have done so for the children of her sisters. They were free to forge their own paths, and yet she somehow felt an emptiness in their decisions to leave. Perhaps she, along with her sisters, had driven them away with their insatiable hatred toward the males around their pack lands. Valeria knew now that she had unjustly persecuted many that had dared to come near Valyn. And it was because of that that she had promised her father, Pharaoh, and Galathe that things would change. And perhaps that change started today.

For on the horizon, the form of a lone male sat, poised in wait for her arrival. Valeria quickly drew herself to her full height; she could not gauge the size of the male from his seated form, but he was clearly larger than a lot of the wolves on the continent, apart from the monsters that dwelled in Kairos. She hesitated momentarily... Was she really ready to do this? But she once again drew her wits about her. This male might not have been of her own flesh and blood, but that did not mean that she feared him. She was the Seraphim of Valyn, and with that title came power over these lands and those who set paw in it.

"Greetings, stranger," Valeria called errantly, slowing her approach. "I am Valeria, Seraphim of the Valyn Pack. What is your business within my borders?" The male had been wise enough not to venture far within the territory before he stopped. She had to commend him on at least respecting their newly laid scent markers. And although they were clearly female markers, the male had still summoned her. Perhaps the stigma of their pack would fade with time, and they would be able to build a strong home once more.

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Word Count: 663 words
Tags: Phoenix
Notes: This was the better of my recent posts.

[Phoenix]

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The wind brushed against him gently, ruffling his fur as he sat poised and waiting. This was the moment that Phoenix had been waiting for for a very long time. He wanted to find a purpose in life and he truly believed that this could be it. Valyn had always remained in the back of his mind growing up. He had been intrigued by their beliefs and had always wanted to meet the pack but had never gotten a chance. His father would probably be horrified to find out that Phoenix had sought out a mostly female pack but Phoenix didn't care. He did it for his own reason and his own beliefs. It would drive him more so to do what he was good at if it meant protecting the females of Valyn. Of course he would protect the males as well but it was more of a drive when there were multiple females involved. He also knew that his brother would never in his right mind join an almost completely female pack. Which is exactly what Phoenix was aiming for- no sibling rivalry here. It was odd that he wasn't experiencing any nerves or any uneasiness. Phoenix supposed that this was because he had always envisioned coming across the female pack, he just wasn't sure how it would all play out. Thankfully Deangelo had made an opening for him and an opportunity for him to explore his desires. He would never return to his parents and he would never search for his brother again. Depending on whether he was accepted or not would determine whether this would remain his home. So far Phoenix liked what he saw and was determined to earn a spot among their ranks.

It did not take long for the alpha to greet him. He saw her form emerging in the horizon, her pelt as dark as night with contrasting bright gold markings. She was beautiful and powerful- she looked like a goddess. He fought the thoughts that jumped in his head, he wouldn't hit her with a stream of compliments. That was not the way to go about such an important manner. However he would show her the utmost respect- it was after all programmed into the male. Greetings stranger. I am Valeria, Seraphim of the Valyn Pack. What is your business within my borders? He waited for a moment before dipping his cranium in return to the female. Greetings. I am Phoenix and I come seeking a position among your ranks. His words were straight and to the point and although he was slightly above average when it came to size he was not nearly as tall as the female before him. It now made sense how they had managed to hold their own for so long as she was no petite creature that could easily be crushed. He admired her for that, and found that she was even more beautiful then the normal sized femmes. I am skilled in combat and would offer myself as a warrior of some kind if you would take me. He offered to her, meanwhile his pale green orbs did not waver from her face. He waited to see her reaction, but most importantly he hoped that she would accept him among her ranks and allow him to get to know her better.

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Words| 573
Tags| Valeria + open
Notes| he just thinks she is gorgeous lol

[Valeria]

Valeria had expected the stranger to show respect, but the male was not only respectful, but appropriately submissive. The Seraphim found it refreshing to see another wolf show the appropriate behavior when seeking admittance to a pack. After the ordeal with Rassa, Val was a bit more skeptical about loners in her territory. Thankfully, this male was doing everything within his power to make sure he was not overstepping his bounds. A slight smile brushed the femme's golden lips. Not only was the male exactly what she was looking for - submissive to her authority and respectful - but it helped that he was not too hard on the eyes. Perhaps bringing in some unrelated males would also prove to her brothers that she was not near as prejudice against males as she had once been.

"Well you have found the right person," Valeria started, appraising the male once more. "It would be good to bring some new blood into the family. Welcome to Valyn." The alphess was still a bit uncomfortable with the idea of bringing unrelated males in to the family, but it was common knowledge that at this point, the pack was essentially her family. It was more comforting to her, but between herself and her brothers, bringing in a handful of strangers would not be as difficult as it might have once been. "I suppose it would be good to bring in someone who claims to be a good fighter," she grinned, the teasing bleeding into her tone. "Perhaps we will spar at some time. Maybe then I can see just how skilled of a warrior you are. For now, I will grant you a place as a Templar of Valyn." Although it would typically be another wolf's responsibility to trial a new warrior for the pack, there was no one capable at this point. She would have to take this one herself.

And perhaps it would not be that bad of a trial, after all.

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Word Count: 330 words
Tags: Phoenix
Notes: I feel like this was awful XD I'm sorry.