Growing Stronger (Amar)

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[atrb=background,http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/GreenEyedMonster101/Anikira/Requests/KidMid.png?t=1344230995] Kiddo awoke from a nap in the late afternoon. His body was throbbing with bruises and muscle aches. His body moaned and complained every time that he moved. It took an effort for the alpha to even get up from a laying position. But the show must go on. There were no days off when one was an alpha of a pack. He emerged from the safety and warmth of the den and scanned the lands that he knew were going to be his home until the day that he died. It wasn't an scarey thought as some might say it would be. Knowing the land that one would die in is heavy information but for Kiddo, it was a comfort. This was his home. As well as the home of others. Speaking of others, Kiddo needed to call them for an important meeting. Kiddo threw his large head back and let his song carry through the afternoon sky. He called all of his members to him with his bass melody. Once his song had ended, the echo of it still rang in the air. As Kiddo waited for his pack to arrive, he decided to stretch a little more to try to help with his soreness. He would need to speak with Hadrian about getting an herb or something for pain. Kiddo was completely useless when it came to herbs. He knew of a few that were deadly but other than that, he knew squat. He stretched his leg out behind him and he shook his back. He stretched his forelegs out in front of him and put his butt up in the air at an attempt to stretch out his back. He winced with the pain and the discomfort he was feeling. It wasn't like a sharp pain. It was like a dull, aching pain. He knew that his members were probably feeling the same way but there was no way that he was going down this mountain unless he needed to. He remembered the trek up here wasn't a pile of daisies either. Long story short, Kiddo didn't care if they had to climb a mountain. He had something to say to them and he wasn't coming down. When his stretching was done, he sat and waited patiently for them to arrive.

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The battle with the bears had really taken it's toll on the older wolf's body. He wasn't as spry as he used to be and his injuries didn't seem to want to heal as fast. Hadrian was coping though, as he always had. It was bit different being in the position of healer as well as being one of those needing to heal. There was less time for him to rest his own wounds when he had to tend to the others as well. In fact, if it wasn't for Paisley, the young raccoon that had taken a shining to him, he wouldn't have been keeping up half as well as he had been.

Paisley had been kind enough to take some time out to gather herbs for him. Though on occasion he journeyed down to the lake to rest his body and soak his ribs in the cold waters, for the most part had been keeping to the dens. This limited his ability to replenish his stock and, if it weren't for Paisley, the pack would have run out on some of their more needed resources rather quickly. Three injured warriors were not easy to tend to when the battle fought had been deadly.

Hadrian had just met with young raccoon and was in the process of thanking her for gathering some Agrimony and Ivy when the alpha's call rang out. Kiddo's strong voice echoed across the mountain side, summoning the pack to the dens. Not far away, having only journeyed about half a mile on the mountain trail to meet up with his friend, Hadrian let his own call ring out. "I will be there soon, sir."

Damn howling was difficult when his ribs were busted. At least his call did not need to travel far. Turning back to the raccoon, he offered her a smale smile as he dipped his head in gratitude. "How would you like to meet the rest of the pack?" For a long moment Paisley just stared at him, eyes wide as she considered his offer. Then her head shook back and forth in the negative, a refusal, before she turned and scampered off back down the mountainside. In due time maybe she would come around and meet the wolves she had so kindly be helping. Until then, however, Hadrian gathered the herbs and headed back to the dens alone. Once safely inside he dipped his head to Kiddo respectfully and placed his bounty down. "Good day, sir. How are you faring?"

[Lynker]

Lynker’s ears perked up as the howl of a wolf carried through the air. That was Kiddo, wasn’t it? He still found it difficult to tell wolves apart but he was fairly certain that the owner of this call was his alpha. So now that was sorted out he could try and figure out what the song meant. Why would Kiddo be howling? He wouldn’t howl for no reason, would he? It must have been to tell his pack something, although unfortunately the arctic could not understand wolf howls one bit. He would just have to go up to the caverns and find out what his alpha wanted. Well, it wasn’t like he was busy and he needed the exercise. The black wolf had spent most of his time since the bear hunt at Curse’s side, providing comfort as his friend recovered from his injuries. The shoulder wound wasn’t serious, and he would survive, but with it he was vulnerable and could hardly walk, let alone fight. Lynker and Astra had watched over him to make sure he was safe, although that dratted leopard had disappeared again and he hadn’t caught any sign of her since the day after the bear hunt. He would have to chase her up sometime and ask her what she thought she was doing.

Lynker scrambled out of the entrance to the den under the roots of an old tree stump that he and Curse had made their home all those seasons ago. He looked up at the white bird of prey perched on a branch in one of the nearby trees. She dipped her head, encouraging him to continue. He wasn’t sure how well she would be able to protect Curse should anything decide to attack, but her warning cry would be enough to wake the big bear up and despite his injury he was still a fearsome opponent. Besides, the main predators they needed to worry about had been driven out.

The black arctic had been lucky enough to get off unscathed from the bear hunt, but his muscles still ached fiercely as he made his way up the side of the mountain. It was quite the climb, and the last time he’d even been up here was when Kiddo had claimed the territory. Fortunately, he didn’t have to go so far this time, and once he’d come across Hadrian’s scent it was easy enough to follow that to the dens. It was actually rather beautiful up here, and the sight of his pool nestled amongst the trees down below gave him comfort.

“Hello,” he greeted Kiddo and Hadrian as he entered the den. He was relieved to see the shaman there, as it meant that he was supposed to come here. Maybe it had been a summoning howl? Lynker took a spot a short distance from the alpha and waited to see what this was about.


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[atrb=background,http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/GreenEyedMonster101/Anikira/Requests/KidMid.png?t=1344230995] It wasn't long before he heard a call coming from his ever so faithful shaman, Hadrian. Kiddo was aware that Hadrian may be having a tougher time recovering from this little bear hunt because of his age. He felt a little guilty for making them climb the mountain. But they had gone down so it must not be that difficult to come back up. Kiddo on the other hand, would not be coming down today unless there was specific purpose. His muscles hurt, his sides hurt, his feet hurt, everything hurt. But he couldn't show that kind of weakness here. He had to be a leader. He needed to be the strong one. Hadrian had brought with him and abundance of different plants that Kiddo would never know what they did or what they were used for. How'd he get those so fast? Kiddo wondered to himself for a moment. Hadrian was only one wolf. One wolf with injuries of his own as well as injuries of others. Whatever he was doing seemed to be working though. So, he decided that he wouldn't pursue it. I'm faring well. Nothing more than a little soreness. And yourself? Kiddo asked the wolf that he considered a friend. His tone was light and he tried to lighten the mood that seemed to be hovering around the pack. It had been all seriousness around here for the last few days. Which, was fine and dandy but Kiddo figured that there needed to be some sort of a break. With Kyros' death, everyone needed something to lift their spirits. Which was the reason for this meeting. It wasn't long after that, that Lynker had arrived. Solo. Where's the zoo? Kiddo thought to himself. Kiddo truly appreciated the extra help during the bear fight but he also wondered what happened to them. Had they passed? Kiddo hoped not. The last thing he wanted was for this pack to deal with more death. Hello Lynker. Where might Curse, Astra and......that leopard...what was her name?...Ria...something, be? Kiddo didn't necessarily want to ask the wolf if his friends were dead. He was a little more sensitive than that with his pack members. After Kiddo had received an answer from Lynker, he began his little speech. Kiddo wasn't the best speaker and didn't really enjoy it but it was something that had to be done. I wanted to tell you both that you fought well and gave Amar a well earned victory. Kiddo said, switching eye contact with both of the wolves in front of him and then continuing. Such a great feat deserves some recognition as well as a reward. Kiddo's voice was filled with pride and maybe even joy. He turned to look directly at Lynker before continuing. Which is why I would like to offer you a warrior position. It was something that Kiddo thought that he would never say to that wolf. Kiddo and Lynker got off on the wrong paw earlier and Kiddo was convinced that he and Lynker would be mortal enemies for life. But now he was offering him a warrior position. He deserved it though. He fought well and having order in this pack was going to be their strength.