Home? [Severus/Joining]

[Ryker]

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The trek back through the desert had been long and exhausting, but it was only a matter of time before things came to this. Ryker was tired of the guessing games associated with loner life. Around every corner, there seemed to be another enemy, and he simply could not continue to risk his life. While he had gone through hard times, that did not mean he could continue to live this way. And so the male found himself meandering toward the east. He had heard rumors of a pack that resided below ground; the male was confident that such a place could be a safe haven to him. Out here, there was danger around ever corner. But down below ground, there was a sense of security that Ryker could only wish for. And so the male went out in search of the underground pack, wandering so far as the eastern borders of I'queyer.

Ryker could only rely on his sense of smell to locate the wolves; though there were many wolves that wandered the continent, it was simple to follow the trail of those that shared a mutual scent. The black and golden male could only hope that there would be a place for him here. For all he knew, something had happened between himself and this pack that would keep him exiled, or worse, wind him up in the ground forever. But he was done leaving everything to chance. The scent trail finally led Ryker to what appeared to be a cavern entrance. While it could have been the trail of loners, the male knew better. The traffic in and out of this place was far too high for a couple of loners.

The male ambled in to the rocky alcove, intent to not go far into the pack's home without announcing himself. So the Mackenzie Valley male threw his head back his head, calling to the alpha of the territory in hopes of finally, after all this time, finding a place where he belonged.

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Tags: Severus
Notes: Sorry, bad post.

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[Captain]

As usual, the Beta of Ultoris was doing his daily lap around the pack’s borders, making sure there were no intruders or problems he should know about. So far, there had been nothing out of the ordinary and he contemplated making a detour to go see Myth. The sun was shining with few clouds to block it out, and there was a gentle breeze rustling the few leaves that were beginning to return for spring. It would be a nice afternoon to go on a hunt and perhaps have another lesson. However, before he could travel off path, a how came ringing through the air that immediately had his attention.

His ears perked and he instantly began traveling in the direction the sound had come from. As he traveled, he found himself wondering why the male he had heard had traveled to his pack. Had he come seeking acceptance or had he come seeking to challenge the pack? Captain knew there had been pack and rank challenges lately and he knew better than to underestimate someone doing it to his pack. Underestimating was something the Beta never did as it was often what lead to disastrous things happening.

Thankfully, however, once he laid eyes on the new comer, his nerves relaxed. By the way he was holding himself, Captain doubted he meant any harm. “Hello there,” the silver wolf greeted him, a polite bow of his head following. “I am Captain, Beta of the pack Ultoris,” he introduced himself before asking the same of the black and gold male, “Who might you be?” He fell quiet for only a brief moment as he waited for the male to answer him before asking his next question, “What brought you to these lands? I assume you have come to seek acceptance but my assumption could be wrong.” After that he fell quiet, waiting patiently for the wolf to explain himself.

[Ryker]

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Though Ryker might have been expecting the pack's alpha to respond, he was pleasantly surprised when another male strolled up, introducing himself as the beta of Ultoris. The brute was somewhat smaller than himself, but he carried himself with the authority that forced Ryker to dip his head in respect to the male. "Greetings," he responded in turn, waiting patiently for the male's introduction before he chose to speak once more. The male resisted the urge to grin at the irony of a wolf named Captain assuming a role of authority; it was only to be expected, he supposed. A friendly smile instead crossed the brute's golden lips as he nodded gently to the wolf.

"You are correct, Captain. I am Ryker, and I come in search of a new place to call home," he explained politely. He had no reason to act out of turn, for this male had the power to accept him into their home or turn him away. Though it was unlikely a pack would turn away a wolf capable of fighting and protecting the pack, he could be wrong. Perhaps they were thriving and would have no need of him here. "I do hope that I may be able to find a place within your ranks," he male tried again, offering a friendly grin to the other male.

Ryker had no idea how to interact with other wolves as of late. His last attempt with Twist had failed miserably, and his sarcastic nature was bound to rear its head eventually. He simply needed to keep his cool long enough to find a place within the pack, and then he could work on the necessary attitude adjustments. Somehow, he knew this was where he needed to be, and though he was less than thrilled at the idea of being bound to the service of another wolf, he could not contest the benefits offered by pack life. Here, he would be safe and tucked away from the rest of the world. The likelihood of the assassins finding him here was slim to none, and even if they managed to locate him, it was unlikely such low life wolves would dare to face the wrath of a whole pack. Ultoris was his only hope, and he could not help but pray that this male would see his worth and allow him to remain.

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Tags: Captain
Notes: I feel like this was bad. I'm sorry.

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[Captain]

The beta noticed the show of respect the black and gold wolf offered him by bowing his head submissively. Already, he was taking a liking to him and when he offered him a greeting in return, Captain nodded his head in a friendly manner. By his patient, friendliness, and manners that this wolf showed, Captain could already tell that this acceptance would be less tense than that of his last. There were no bad vibes that he got off of the wolf and despite the fact that this wolf was also taller than the beta, as far as Captain could tell, he too shared the idea that height played little to no importance. He was thankful to see that not every wolf that would come to join would look down on him like the last had.

“It is a pleasure to meet you, Ryker,” Captain nodded politely. “I am happy you are seeking a new home within Ultoris as I am sure you will find we are a close knit pack with more of an equality feel than that of a strict hierarchy.” The fact that the pack didn’t have such a strict air to it was what Captain really enjoyed about it. Sure, there was the alpha and the beta and they were to be respected, but everyone had chances to share their opinions and it was with open minds that they would be heard. “Might I ask what your skills are? Perhaps fighting, hunting, or healing or even still maybe something completely different?” he asked before tilting his head curiously. Would this wolf join the rank of a warrior like the last had or would he surprise Captain with a different set of skills? Either way, the beta would accept him willingly into the pack as he was sure Ultoris could benefit from a wolf like him.

[Ryker]

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The strange male, or it seemed Ryker's new beta wolf, was certainly intent on scoping him out right from the get go. The Mackenzie Valley male watched Captain coolly, his green eyes leisurely monitoring the brute's every move. It surprised the male that Captain was accepting him into the pack without so much as a little back story. It was strange to believe a pack would bring an absolute stranger into the family without knowing anything about them. But Captain proceeded to ask what skills he could offer to the pack. To that question, he could do nothing more than shrug in response initially.

"I have been told I have skill as a fighter, as you can likely tell," the male replied with a slight smirk, not caring to elaborate further. Though his face had remained mostly unmarred by his encounters, the young male's coat was riddled with the evidence of his prior scuffles. Though most of his fights had been for little to no reason, the male was confident in his ability to defend himself and others. "I suppose if I must be tasked with a position, it is best that I assume a rank that suits me well." And with his memory, he knew little else he could do. Instead, he decided to remain within his comfort zone. The clawing and snarls of a fight, he could handle. What he might not be able to handle was what faced him on the other end of the battle. Ryker had lived in fear for far too long to keep up with his current lifestyle. Captain was offering him a place to stay, where his only job would be to ensure the safety of others. Certain he could do that, right? He was not a fool or a coward; he would happily face down the pack's enemies, so long as he did not stand alone.

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Tags: Captain
Notes: Sorry, I feel like this is terribad.

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[Severus]

Severus was currently in I’queyer’s Chamoru Plains finishing up another successful training session with his daughter Wraith when all of a sudden, a distant howl caused the Alpha’s auds to flicker back in the direction of Aleru. Whoever ever the howl belonged to, they knew how to pick just the right moment to call for Ultoris’s alpha. Before he could head off to greet whoever it was that had called out for him, Severus made sure to praise his daughter for all the progress she had been making. “That was an excellent session Wraith, it amazes me how much you have improved from your very first lesson. I must head off now to go greet whoever it is that called for me, but feel free to practice more on your own,” he said to his daughter before bonding off back to the cave that he called home.

Since Severus wasn’t even in Aleru and instead in another territory, it took him quite some time to get to whoever it was that had called for him. Thankfully, as the Tundra brute bounded closer, his brown orbs could see that an all too familiar wolf had already arrived to greet him. The wolf just so happened to be Captain who was his Beta and in all honesty, Severus was more grateful for him than Captain could ever imagine. Between being the Alpha and raising his own kin, it left him on a tight schedule so he couldn’t always arrive to complete his duties in a timely manner. Plus with the recent influx of members, it was nice to have someone else around who could aide him in his responsibilities.

As he got closer, Severus slowed down to a trot and then a walk before completely coming to a halt in front of the two wolves. Since he was catching his breath, the Alpha took the time to give a polite nod to his Beta and a polite bow to the relatively big ebony brute that had a golden rimmed ears, muzzle, and paws.

The oddly marked brute’s name turned out to be Ryker and he was seeking a home within Ultoris and was interested in the Warrior rank which is the rank that a lot of the newer wolves had been seeking out lately and because of this, Ultoris started to lack in numbers hunter wise so Severus hoped that any future members would show interest in that rank so that the Hunters and Warriors could balance each other out.

“Welcome to Ultoris, Ryker, I am Severus, the Alpha of this pack. Like Captain said, we are like a close knit family and you are more than welcome to join us. Rank wise, you are more than likely to take the Warrior rank if that is what you want,” Severus said politely to the new comer before turning his attention to Captain. “Cap, I honestly don’t know what I would do without you sometimes,” he stated.

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Muse: Alright
Tags: Ryker Captain
Notes: Sorry for making you wait forever!

[Captain]

Scars. While some may find them ugly and unbecoming, most knew that they held stories of past conflicts and were a sign of strength. Even if it was a scar from a losing battle, it meant you had the strength and ability to get away without getting yourself killed. Though Captain had a few of them, they were, for the most part, unnoticeable. But, even still, the beta was always aware of not only his own scars but of all those around him. That’s why he was able to figure out so quickly what the brute was referring to. For as soon as Captain had first looked over him, he noticed the many scars that littered his form.

“If it is a warrior you seek to be, then it is the title of a warrior that you will be given.” Before he could say any more though, he spotted a familiar figure approaching out the corner of his eye. As the alpha reached them, Captain bowed respectfully, something he always made sure to do whenever coming near him. As Severus spoke to the new wolf, Captain listened quietly, nodding in agreement at the things that were said. Once he was done, Captain took back over the role of speaking. “Welcome to Ultoris, Ryker. As a warrior, you will be fighting alongside Stark and Laurel. If you would like to be shown around, I would be happy to do so, if you would like to explore on your own that too is fine. But if you need anything, don’t hesitate to find me or our alpha here,” he nodded as he finished talking.

As Severus turned to his attention to Captain, he couldn’t help but to grin. Captain was far from cocky and arrogant but still, praise was something he enjoyed hearing especially when it was significant. “That’s easy,” Captain smirked, “You’d be lost without an awesome beta like me,” he chuckled, his voice completely full of joking and lighthearted tones, not in the least bit serious. Captain knew Severus was an amazing alpha who could lead perfectly well on his own but still he could tease him.