In the Eye of the Storm [Open]

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Wake up on your own And look around you 'cause you're not alone Release your high hopes and they'll survive 'Cause this is the future and you are alive. Four swift feet gracefully skipped through the endless grasslands of Chamoru Plains. She was confused, because this was all still new to her. She had no idea why she was destined to come here, but she did. Her mind was a storm, clouded with thoughts and memories she did not want to loose. She needed answers, and being the curious wolf she was, she needed them soon. As she walked, the wind began to intensify. She did not know that it was going to rain soon; she was just locked inside her head. Katja was one to question everything, and she was questioning why did she end up in this island far from home in the first place. She would give anything to see her family again. She missed them, more than she could ever think. She was now lost in this land, with no family, no friends, and possibly no hope. She has spent two years here, alone, wandering with no direction or aim. She didn't find any neighboring packs. Maybe they were hiding from view, or maybe she was hiding. She did not know. The wind caressed her pelt and it felt truly divine. She stopped thinking and began to enjoy the view in front of her. Butterflies, birds, cloudy skies... it was some sort of therapy for her. Katja sat down, looked up at the heavens again, and sighed. She stared at the sky and felt a small droplet fall on her nose, but she did not move at all. Normally, she would've ran, seeking shelter. But somehow, she enjoyed it. She was so tranced in her thoughts, she did not notice the heavy downpour that began a few minutes earlier. Dive in and swim away From your loneliness and miserable days. As the downpour ceased, she sighed and began to observe her surroundings. She began to observe the tiny details, though. She loved how the grass seemed to dance in perfect sync with the wind. She adored the transition between sunny and cloudy, and vice versa. She loved how the birds sang at different intervals, at different tones, yet somehow, they sang in perfect harmony. She adored how the butterflies fluttered, and yet when they were serene, they stood there without no worries. They did not care about anything, just being there, in the flower, showing their beautiful wings. She loved how the trees swayed back and forth, providing refreshing shade when she needed it the most. She admired the rocks; they have gone through a lot to be where they are, but they are still there, after so many years. Katja began to smile. She wasn't doomed--she was blessed to be in the eye of the storm. Yes, she could still see the storm clouds around her, but she was calm, and she felt she was always in that eye of the storm somehow. She smiled and closed her eyes and a lone tear escaped her emerald eyes. "I will not dwell in my past anymore. I will begin to construct my future." She sighed and laid down on the soft, wet grass, and sighed in content. After a few minutes, she drifted in deep, much-needed sleep... And when you wake up on your own Look around you 'cause you're not alone Let your hopes go and they'll survive 'Cause this is the future and you are alive ...You're headed home. OOC: Song used here was "This is the Future" - Owl City. Post intended for Auric and Edrianna. But you're free to jump in if you'd like. <3

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Auric padded along, his paws next to silent in the sand and short grasses near the shore. This place, where he could here the waves calling him home, offered up nostalgia. This is a bad idea, Auric. You know that. You can't go back, you'll never make it all the way home. You don't even know where they are... and yet, he couldn't help but long for them. Every night he howled to the moon, staring longingly at the sky and stars, hoping. Hoping that his father was looking at the same moon, the same stars and longing for his son to return to him, as much as Auric longed to return. Shaking himself mentally, for the son of an Alpha must remain in the present, Auric continued to walk, watching as the gulls soared silently overhead. He considered taking a dip in the waters of the ocean, but the salt made his fur sticky and made it clump together in an uncomfortable way. Opting to avoid the water he turned inland, trotting comfortable. As he traveled the grass reached higher and higher on his body, eventually leveling out at shoulder height. The gentle shushing noise it made as he walked calmed him, his naturally gentle demeanor settling in.

Auric felt the wind pick up, and a slight chill bit at his fur. H Rain he thought, disdain in his voice. It seemed that rain loved to creep up on him when he was way out in the open. Shaking the ruff of fur around his neck he prepared to be drenched. Continuing on into the mist of the rain, he could barely see a thing. Dependent on scent and hearing alone, Auric was warier than before; you never quite knew what could be around you in the tall grass, crouching just out of site. Other than the occasional twill of a bird or the faint slitter of a milksnake nearby, he was alone. This fact was ultimately what weighed on his mind most. He was not used to being alone in the slightest. Brought up in a pack where he was adored, revered and respected, he was used to having wolves around him day and night. Auric yearned for the company of another, male or female, normal or... not so normal. It truly did not matter to him, he accepted all as they were, obviously they were that way for a reason, and who was he to question the powers of life.

As the rain let up, Auric shook out his coat, droplets of water shining in a rare, very short beam of sunlight. Feeling refreshed from nature's impromptu shower he slowed to a slow trot, comfortable to take in the world around him. Hearing a murmuring voice not far off, he headed in that direction. He needn't have travelled far, for the she-wolf, very obviously in a deep slumber, was sprawled out in the grass before him. Here Auric had to make a decision. Should he make his presence known, or allow the white wolf to wake of her own accord? Opting for the latter, Auric retreated ten paces away and settled onto the grass as well. He rested his head on his front paws,watching the she-wolf out of the corner of his eye. Unsure how long we would have to wait, he allowed himself to drift into a waking dreamland,and settled in patiently.

OOC; Sorry if there are mistakes. I'm exhausted but wanted to get something to you quickly!

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Wake up on your own And look around you 'cause you're not alone Release your high hopes and they'll survive 'Cause this is the future and you are alive. "We am proud of you, precious daughter. You have reached far. We will give you the position of Alpha of this zoo, because you deserve it. You have exceeded  our expectations. We love you and we have decided that the wisest choice to make right now  is to assign you the rightful place as an Alpha of our pack." Katja smiled, feeling for once... accomplished. She could not believe what she was listening. Maybe her ears deceived her, or maybe it was too good to be true. She bowed her head and smiled in gratitude. When she lifted her head and opened her eyes, she saw the faces of her parents turn into shadows, with red eyes and a sinister smile, only attributable to demons. The sky turned blood red, and she could hear millions of  different voices, some laughing, some talking in another language, and some  making fun of her. Her heart raced, and she tucked her tail between her legs,  trembling in pure fear and horror. Katja tried to run, but some kind of force glued her to her standing, trembling position, making her witness everything. The trees dried and died, the flowers turned black and wilted, the animals of the nearby enclosures all had hideous, deformed faces, and her parents began to walk towards her. She panicked but for some reason she could not move. She began to whimper loudly and tremble, unable to move, only witness. The moon developed a demonic face, with hatred-filled  red eyes that locked on her. She didn't understand. She wanted to escape this nightnare. "What is going on?!"  Katja opened her eyes widely and began to gasp for air. She quickly began to look around her, trying desperately to see if she just had a nightmare. Apparently, it was just a nightmare, and a strong one for her, too. She was not accustomed to nightmares, so every time she had one she would be deeply troubled. Katja began to calm down, and remembered she was in Chamoru Plains. She saw the long, beautiful grass flowing freely with the wind. Her muscles relaxed when she saw the beautiful day that emerged after the downpour earlier. She began to scan the area quietly, and she stopped when she saw a lone wolf, ten paces away from her, sleeping. She stood up quickly on all fours, and assumed a defense position, just in case the wolf was a troublemaker. She retreated a few steps and observed him. His fur was multicolored and short. He seemed like a good wolf for Katja, but she never trusted outer appearances. She decided to wake him up. Dive in and swim away From your loneliness and miserable days. "Wake up,"  she said quietly, being the timid wolf she was. She walked a little bit closer and whispered. "Wake up, stranger! I hope you're no threat..." She sat down in front the sleeping wolf, still in defensive mode, but hopeful that the wolf would mean friendship and not danger. She was usually cautious about other wolves, but she wanted a friend, or at least some company. Her heart beat grew stronger and faster as time passed waiting for him to wake up. And when you wake up on your own Look around you 'cause you're not alone Let your hopes go and they'll survive 'Cause this is the future and you are alive ...You're headed home. OOC: Song used here was "This is the Future" - Owl City. Done! <3  @aiedail

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Auric slept soundly, his tail wrapped tightly around the front of his body, head head tucked to his chest. His journey, now a few weeks passed had sucked a great deal of energy from his body, and still he had not fully recovered. His breaths came in gentle puffs, slow and deep, those of a sleeping wolf. His ears were alert but relaxed, ready to receive the softest of noises and wake him. He heard the whimpers of the wolf he had stumbled upon previously, sounding distressed but not from an immediate danger. They were quiet, pleading, not urgent and scared. Auric returned to his slumber, sinking again into dreamland.
Auric was rolling through the pine needles of his forest, his ribs being tickled by the muzzle of his mother. "Mom! Stop! Stop it! he gasped out through giggles. Suddenly he heard a deeper voice. "You'd better get her son, or I'm going to get you!" His father's muzzle joined his mothers, the torture nearly too much to bear. Wiggling away from his parents, Auric twisted around quickly, playfully tackling his mother to the ground, he small paws pushing on her chest. Before he could tickle her back his father had gently swatted him aside and taken the responsibility upon himself. Auric nudged his way between both parents, and the three laid panting happily together. The memory faded, a slight dampness now filling his eyes.
Flicking his ears Auric heard words, gentle at first, but becoming more insistent. Opening his eyes, he was startled by the sunlight, the day being gloomy when he had closed them. How long have I slept? At the other wolf's question Auric perked up.
"A threat? Not at all. Might I introduce myself? My name is Auric. I'm fairly new to this land. Who might you be?" Cocking his head to the side Auric took in the other wolf. Her fur was pure white, standing out starkly from the grasses around her. She seemed to be in good health, the whimpering from earlier obviously not being from recent attack. This put him at ease. She did seem awfully timid, though. "Miss, are you alright? he asked softly? He sat on his haunches as he waited for her answer. Looking around him he took stock of the scents and sounds around him, still alert for other creatures, though he was fairly certain they were alone. Auric licked his maw, patiently waiting for her to reply.

OOC; I'm sorry this is so short. I sustained a concussion this week and concentration is rough for me right now.
@katja

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Wake up on your own And look around you 'cause you're not alone Release your high hopes and they'll survive 'Cause this is the future and you are alive. Katja was happy that the stranger wolf in front of her wasn't a threat, but  her incredible shyness and insecurity was kicking in as soon as the wolf sat down and began a conversation. She sat down as well, and  sighed deeply before replying. "M-my name is Katja, and I-I have been a  loner in these lands for about two years. I am thankful that you are not a threat..." Katja sighed in relief that this statement came out good and she didn't look like an idiot. She then perked her ears as the wolf questioned her state of being.  "Huh? Oh... Yeah, I'm alright. I... I'm just... not used to  being in company after so long. I am sometimes over-cautious in  these cases. I'm sorry..." Kat wasn't one of making conversations, but she felt the need to talk after two years. She wagged her tail slowly and friendly, and after quite some time, she finally smiled. "So, Auric... how did you arrive  to this island? Did you arrive from the seas or were you born here?"  Dive in and swim away From your loneliness and miserable days. After finishing this question, she remained quiet. She didn't want to talk much, being the shy wolf she was at meetings. Questions began to poison her mind. Was this wolf one to trust, or was he  going to attack in the  least expected moment? Maybe he was posing off as notbeing a threat  and in reality he was a killer. These questions came to her mind as flashing lights, making her uneasy at a given moment. She felt her  heart beat go up by tenfold, yet her expression remained the  same. She was trying to hide all these feelings inside.  The last time she trusted someone she ended up stranded on this island. She didn't understand why she was here, but she tried to enjoy the moment; the sun was bright, the grass was tall and inviting,  the wind was refreshing and comforting, and the birds sang  beautiful songs that made Katja feel alive. Katja grew up inside four walls, so this somehow felt new yet dreamlike for her. And now, this lone wolf stood in front of her, and she  couldn't  wait for him to reply; yet, some doubt remained in her mind.  She just waited and hoped for the best. And when you wake up on your own Look around you 'cause you're not alone Let your hopes go and they'll survive 'Cause this is the future and you are alive ...You're headed home. OOC: Song used here was "This is the Future" - Owl City. Done <3 @aiedail