For All the Right Reasons [Chaika]

[Annabelle]

“Amar, disbanded…” This thought kept replaying through the Arctic femme’s mind. The news came as a shock to her when she found out just a couple days ago. She didn’t believe it at first because the last she heard, Amar was thriving, especially after expanding into Tiayr. Belle found it hard to believe that Amar could go from thriving to no longer existing in such a short amount of time. The femme refused to believe it, because she was finally feeling a sense of belonging that she hadn’t felt in quite some time. Now all of it was taken away from her. She never even heard the reasoning of disbandment, only that it had been done. She had searched for Kiddo these past couple days in search of an answer, but he was nowhere to be seen. It was as if he had fallen off the face of the world, just like Amar had. The others and she were homeless in the sense that they no longer had a pack that they could proudly say that they were members of. Now they were all loners who no longer had claims to these lands that were their home not too long ago. Yet, Belle could not bring herself to leave the comfort of what was her home, and she refused to leave.

Green orbs exited the gaze they were in while Belle was lost in her thoughts. She scanned her surroundings and noticed that she ended up in the Zaor Forest. The great oak trees along with the other various kinds of trees provided shade to the area. The air was cool but not as cold as it had been, it actually felt relatively nice. The last time she was in the area, it had been snowing. She turned her head up towards the sky, and was immediately greeted with small rain drops and a cloudy sky from what she could see in the gaps of the trees’ leaves. Belle missed the feeling of the warm rays on the sun beating down on her pelt, but she would take a rainy day over a snowy day anytime. The Arctic femme lowered her head back down and shook her pelt to remove any excess water, not wanting her fur to feel heavy on her. Just then, a light wind swept over the area, and ruffled Belle’s fur. A smile crept upon the femme’s maw as she enjoyed the feel of the wind. Along with the wind came a scent of a rabbit that was close by. The scent caught Belle’s attention, for she was relatively hungry. The femme began to slowly make her way to the origin of the scent.

As she started to close the distance, Belle lowered herself to the ground as the rabbit came into her view. It was relatively small as if it wasn’t very young. She carefully glanced around to see if a mother or any others were nearby. None were to the best of her knowledge, so she started to slowly approach the mammal again, being cautious of where she stepped as to not step on any branches or anything of the like. When Belle was within a striking range, she readied her muscles to do so. She leaped from her spot, with her mouth wide opened aiming for the rabbit’s neck. Once her mouth was around the little animal’s neck, she locked her jaw and gave a brief violent jerk to break its neck. Belle then dropped her prey to the ground. It laid their lifeless for a moment before the Arctic helped herself to her meal. Though she was very hungry, she didn’t tear into her meal, instead she savored every bit of it until it was gone.


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OOC: I was thinking that maybe we shouldn't rush this thread, and maybe let it go one a bit before the actual mating. Let me know what you think. ^^

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A strong feeling of loss and helplessness had been swarming through the brute's veins ever since the news of Amar's disbandment had reached him. It felt as if he had lost everything he had known just like he had when the blazing fire destroyed his chances at a normal life. The Timber imagined what life would be like if the lightning had not struck that old, hollow tree. He pictured his life with his mother and Kyra playing out in his mind, wondering if he would ever go back if he was given the chance. No, he wouldn't. He wouldn't because of the unbelievable opportunity he had been given the day that Kiddo had accepted him into Amar. The male had made a few friendships he had hoped would last, and had realized that a pack shouldn't have to rely on one "legendary" wolf to keep the wolves afloat, but there should be equal amounts of trust and responsibility for each member in order for a functioning pack. Well, it functioned properly before the disappearance of the Alpha. Now that Amar had dissolved within thin air, he wasn't so sure if he would be willing to deny his family for the life he was living this very second.

The only true enjoyment that the canine had experienced since the breaking up of his beloved pack was when he had come across his former pack mate, Mystery, over by Nyspoli's Pool a few days ago. The social interaction with the femme had been just what he had needed to convince him that he belonged here, in The Oriens. With another wave of sadness coming over him, all the brute needed was to bump into another wolf. Anybody. It didn't matter if it was a stranger or a close friend, not that he even had any of those. The light rain showers had ceased themselves for now, but gloomy looking clouds still prevented the male from seeing the beautiful blue sky that should have been laying over head. A nice conversation would definitely help to lift his spirits, but it seemed as if such an event would never occur as he wandered aimlessly through the trees of the Zaor Forest.

Just then, as if the sky had granted him his wish, his nostrils detected the faint scent of another canine within a close proximity of where Chaika was. Excitement and relief flooded through the brute as he headed in the direction of the odor's source and proceeded to quicken his pace drastically. Before he knew it, the brute was moving at a full out sprint, crashing through low-lying branches and leaping over fallen logs. In a matter of minutes, Chaika identified the origin of the smell to be Annabelle, his former pack mate. He slowed himself to a brisk walk and regained control of his breathing just in time to spot the Arctic femme ten yards in front of him with an already eaten rabbit carcass at her paws. The Timber canine could barely contain his joy that he was not the only one who had remained within the territory of his former pack.

Remaining as silent as possible, the male made his way over to the female, being careful where he placed his paws so as not to form any sudden noises. He was taking a risk by sneaking up on the canine, but Annabelle was a kind and understanding femme so the brute had no worries of attack anywhere within his scattered brain. When he was merely a few inches from the other wolf, he reached with his neck so he could gently nuzzle the white female's left shoulder. Her sweet smelling scent entered his mind once more and soothed his past worries about Amar disbanding. All that mattered to him right now was this very moment. The brute pulled his crania away from the female reluctantly, and smiled his charming lopsided smile. "Good afternoon, Annabelle," He said kindly, waiting for the female's response.

tags :: Annabelle
notes :: Not too bad, but it wasn't that great near the end. >.>

[Annabelle]

The Arctic took small bites of the rabbit, thoroughly chewing each bite. The taste of the blood and the texture of the meat made her salivate. As she progressed eating the rabbit, she began to realize how hungry she really was. She hadn’t felt hungry lately but she contributed that to fact that she had been feeling so empty from the disbandment. As he mind continued to wander, she realized how alone she felt at the moment. Usually, she would be eating with the rest of the pack, not by herself. Meal time was the main time where just about everyone is the pack would get together. Eating alone didn’t exist for you only ate when the others ate. For a moment, Belle stopped eating and looked up, for she felt it was wrong to eat while the others weren’t around. Then she remembered that she hadn’t seen the others in days and had no idea of where they were. Reluctantly, she looked back down on her prey and started to eat again. Even though it pained her to do so, she knew that she couldn’t just sit around and starve while waiting for the others who might never come.

It wasn’t too long until a carcass was all that was left of her meal. She opened her maw to allow her tongue to lick clean any blood or crumbs that were left behind, closing it up when she had finished. Her hunger was satisfied for now, but she still felt empty. It then occurred to her that no matter what she did, she would still more than likely feel empty for the next few days. Letting out a small sigh, she knew that she couldn’t expect herself to feel happy so soon. It had only been a couple days since she had found out, and from the start she knew that it would take time to accept the fact that she no longer had a home. She had been in a similar situation when she was taken by humans, but her concerns of staying alive and escaping busied her mind. Now, she didn’t really have anything to do to keep her mind off the emptiness. It was to the point where she didn’t even feel like herself anymore. She used to be bubbly and happy, but now she felt like nothing.

Just then, a nuzzle and a familiar voice snapped her out of the depressive state she was in. The nuzzle made her feel alive again. Her friend Chaika had found her and happiness began to bubble up in her again. She jumped up on all fours and nuzzled him back. Her tail began to wag furiously as a big smile nestled itself on her maw. She was rather overly excited to be around a former pack mate, but she hadn’t had any contact with anyone for the past two days. She had honestly missed Chaika and everyone else that has been in the pack. “Good afternoon, Chaika. I’ve missed you,” she said excitedly.


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OOC: I was talking to Snuff, and it turns out that there are a lot of litters that are being planned. She gave me the idea that we wait till the summer and buy out of season fertility which would increase the chance of users wanting them. What do you think? This thread could just be where the fall in love.

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For the days that Chaika had found himself alone, disconnected from all activity and other wolves that may have been in the area had felt like months. It was unbelievable how long the days strung out without any contact with another canine. During this time, the brute had droned on, hunting enough to survive and resting long enough when darkness fell to keep his eyelids open during the daylight hours. He paid little attention to his surroundings, subtracting the special occasion in which the pleasant scent of a former pack ate had entered his nostrils a few days before and now today. Until now, the Timber male had not had even a sliver of a clue about what to do. He hadn't known where to travel, whether or not to join a pack, or even why his Alpha had disappeared. For these reasons, he had simply carried on with life as usual in the Oriens. The brute had never truly feared for his own safety, but he definitely felt pangs of worry regarding the other wolves that had been members of Amar. Not every wolf was gifted with such hunting skills as himself, which was why most wolves joined packs in the first place. It can be extremely difficult to keep yourself afloat without a pack to hunt alongside with, and Chaika knew this from first hand experiences.

Now, his tail wagging at an intense speed, the male's excited brown eyes observed the Arctic femme as she jumped up and returned his own gesture by nuzzling him back with her muzzle. A surge of electricity rushed through his nerves in response to her touch. The mere sight of her figure had initially allowed him to escape the feeling of loneliness, but the realization that she too was excited to see him caused this feeling of happiness to overflow. It felt almost as if he had been floating about a large, lonely section of the ocean and finally someone had decided to reach out and rescue him. This canine just so happened to be another former Amar member, the lovely Arctic femme who he had met once before and whose name was Annabelle. Now that her pretty green eyes were focused on him, Chaika gave a slight nod in greeting, another motion meant to show that he was not going to harm her. Not that she seemed very defensive, but you never knew how a startled wolf could react even after showing such apparent excitement.

The male's audits quivered in even further excitement. The other canine had made it clear that she was glad to see him, both because of her tone of voice and the content of her words. She missed him. A shiver traveled down the Timber's spine, in complete disbelief that this was true. Of course, he in no way doubted that what this female told him was a lie, but he still could not bring it to himself to believe that the feelings he felt right now were mutual for this other canine. "I've missed you too, darling. I'm delighted to know that you are safe and doing well after the disbandment." Chaika's voice revealed how much he cared about his friend's well being, and also had the same level of excitement that her own voice had held. The only time that he had shown the solemnness that had been with him since news of Kiddo's disappearance had reached him was at the mentioning of the disbandment of Amar. To Chaika, the fact that the pack he had been so dedicated to had meant everything to him would not exist anymore was devastating. Seeing that another one of his pack mates had decided to remain within this area was extremely reassuring that life would maybe someday return to a happier state at some point.

Muddy brown eyes darted around desperately, taking in every detail he could about the pretty femme's figure and searching for anything that would alert him of any troubles that had occurred during the short time that she had roamed the land as a loner. From what was visible to him, no harm had come upon the Arctic canine this far, but concern and thoughtfulness got the better of him and he absolutely needed to share what was on his mind. "You are alright, aren't you? I couldn't bare to think that anyone would have hurt you, I don't think I would be able to stand knowing that anyone would do that to such a lovely wolf," the male said in a very concerned tone. He really did care about this canine, and he wanted to be sure that she had not been in any danger during the time without communication between the two of them. A loner lifestyle was definitely not one to joke around about. His kind was meant to live in packs, and living alone brought many dangers and struggles that would not be present if one was a part of a pack.

[Annabelle]

Just when she thought that nothing would ever be the same, Chaika had come to her rescue. It was almost like he was her knight in shining armor even though she wasn’t in any danger. The Arctic female needed saving from the depression that had devoured her mental state and his arrival made it vanish. She couldn’t think of anyone better than Chaika to come to her rescue, but then again she didn’t really know anyone else other than Kiddo that had been in Amar. Despite that fact, she still couldn’t bring herself to think that there was anyone better than the Eastern Timber brute that was by her side. Yes, Kiddo had been relatively friendly and all, but he gave Belle the feeling that he wasn’t exactly a personable being. However, Chaika was very personable. He had a sociable personality and was an absolute sweetheart. Annabelle’s mind drifted to them memories she had when she had first met this kind brute. A few days into being a member of Amar, she had come across Chaika in Nyspoli’s Pool while exploring her new homelands. She had accused him of being a trespasser, but it turned out to be a big misunderstanding and the brute forgave her for it. After that the Arctic learned that her and the Eastern Timber brute shared a lot of common interests and overall shared a common personality. She had planned to explore the rest the lands that the pack had to offer with the brute, but they never happened for shortly after, Amar had disbanded.

The brute’s comforting voice announced that he had missed her as well along with how he is happy that she is safe. If there was something she had to pick out as her favorite thing about Chaika, it would have to be his unconditional kindness. Even in a horrible situation like the one they were in with the disbandment of the pack, Chaika’s kindness healed all the brokenness. Belle didn’t know what she would do without a friend like him, especially in a time like this. The Arctic still couldn’t shake the feeling that she had honestly felt like she wouldn’t see any familiar face ever again, but now Chaika was here and since he was still around, maybe some of the others were as well. Green eyes surveyed the area, almost expecting someone else to show up, but no one else was there. A wave of sadness washed over her body as she realized that her and Chaika might be the only ones still in the area. She was glad that at least Chaika was here, but she wished that the others were still around as well. An idea popped in her head, one she should have thought of earlier. Maybe Chaika had run into some of the others. Belle was anxious to know and she had to ask right away, but before she could Chaika’s concerns stopped her from doing so.

Chaika asked her if she was really alright and wanted to make sure that no harm had come to her. Her face flushed with heat from how worried Chaika was about her well-being. It was obvious that he genuinely cared about the Arctic and this caused her to close the distance between the two to give him another nuzzle. “I’m just fine, love. I was just afraid that I was the only one left. I'm so glad that I know that I’m not the only one who stayed even though all hope seems to be lost. Have you seen or heard from any of the others,” she asked softly, still clinging close to the male, as to ensure that he won’t leave her. She knew that it was silly to think that he would, but she still feared it, especially after being completely alone these past couple of days.


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OOC: I'm so sorry for taking forever to reply. D:

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It was amazing talking to Annabelle, the words flowed easily from his lips and the comfort he felt while he was near the femme was a dream come true. The disbandment of Amar had hit the brute hard, but now that his brown orbs had taken in the full beauty of the Arctic femme, Chaika felt that he could somehow survive the pain. The way that the canine’s green eyes sparkled in the dim light that shone through the towering foliage gave him hope that someday life would feel normal once more. Her touch was like heaven, her voice purer than the clear waters of Nyspoli’s Pool. Another smile plastered itself upon the Timber male’s muzzle, and he had no doubt in his brain that it would remain there until this lovely wolf left his sight. Even the thought of her was enough to lighten his spirits.

”I’m here,” the brute assured her in a soft, gentle voice. Chaika hoped to soothe any worries that the femme may have had with those two words, knowing how difficult solitary life could be on a canine’s heart. ”I’ve only come across Mystery, a huntress from Amar, and you.” The thought that he had seen so little of his former pack members was slightly depressing to the brute. It was strange to think that just a few weeks ago, all of them had something in common: a pack. But, now that had almost dissolved into nothingness. ”I just wish Kiddo had given us a warning,” he added, his tone sounding as if the wind had been knocked right out of him. The pain from his Alpha’s abandonment had left a deep, painful wound that didn’t seem like it would heal – until, of cource, Annabelle had come back into his life.

Inhaling the female’s scent once again, almost to make sure she was not a hallucination, Chaika leaned closer to her and whispered the words that had been hanging at the edge of his lips for a while now. ”Annabelle, will you promise not to leave me,” he said, ”Not like Kiddo left us. At least give me a warning, a sign –“ He cut himself off, wincing at his own stupidity. Was he diving to deep into his happiness of seeing another pack mate? Or was this real? He wanted it all to be real. He wanted her to confirm his thoughts that something spectacular had just occurred between the two of them. At least, that’s what it all had felt like to him. He shut his eyelids tightly, awaiting some sort of scolding from the Arctic canine. Maybe all she wanted from Chaika was a friend, even though the brute could see much more happening between them.

tags :: Annabelle
notes :: Sorry for the wait and the short crappy post. <3

[Annabelle]

The way the muddy orbs looked at her made the Arctic feel butterflies in her stomach. Green orbs locked with the Timber’s orbs, not wanting to let them out of her sight. An almost ghostly emotion had been bubbling up inside her ever since her first encounter with Chaika. Of course that emotion was destroyed when Kiddo abandoned them, but now with Chaika right beside her, the feeling began to grow again. She had only felt this feeling once before, and that was when she started to develop feelings for Inari. Besides feeling as if butterflies were in her stomach, her heart felt as if it was fluttering away. Her heart began to pound hard when she inhaled his scent. His scent was very addicting, it was almost like a drug and she wanted more of it. She questioned whether these feelings were real or if they were just because she had been so lonely lately. Yes the feelings were there before the disbandment, but they weren’t this strong. They were more like a slight interest and not like the need for his attention like they were now. Even if they were real, what if Chaika didn’t return the feelings? The Arctic femme would feel like a complete idiot if she acted out on her emotions and the brute would react in a negative way. The Eastern Timber was such a sweet soul, and she began to realize that she was more than likely not good enough. So she kept her emotions under control as best as she could, not wanting to scare her company away.

His voice was that of an angel when he assured her that he was here. Annabelle hoped that that meant that he had no intentions of leaving her. If he were to leave her, she didn’t know what she would do. All she knew was that she couldn’t survive another day in solitude. It tore at her heart way too much. Chaika continued on to mention that he had come across another former Amar member after the disbandment. He said that her name was Mystery and that she was a huntress for Amar. The Arctic had never seen nor heard of this other femme, but if she was still around, that means that it was likely that some of the others were as well. Annabelle’s tail began to wag at the thought of their being more left of Amar than she had originally thought. The brute’s voice caught her off guard, causing her inner emotions to bubble fiercely. The Arctic had to take a deep breath before she could respond to what he had said. “I agree, Kiddo should have given us a warning. It wasn’t very fair of him to just disappear out of nowhere,” she replied in agreement. It really wasn’t fair of Kiddo to do such a thing to his pack. He left them with nothing, no answers, no orders, nothing.

Annabelle was once again caught off guard when Chaika leaned closer to her. Her heart began to race once more, and it got to the point where she feared that the brute would take notice of it. What he said next made her heart skip a beat. He wanted her to promise him that she would never leave him without a warning. She could have sworn there were some strong emotions behind those words, but she could be wrong. She wondered why the brute would say such a thing. She had no intentions on leaving him like Kiddo had left them, but maybe Chaika was afraid that she would. “I don’t ever plan on leaving you, Chaika,” she assured him with a light nuzzle.



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OOC: If you want Chaika to make the move in your post, that's fine with me. <3

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The love that Chaika felt for Annabelle was clearly more than a strong friendship, no he was positive that he was very much attracted to the beautiful Arctic femme in a different sort of way. Not only was her appearance simply breathtaking, but her personality was pure and kind, just what the Timber brute would look for in a mate. It felt odd to think about the female in a romantic sort of way, but it was obvious to him that this was the way he felt about her. She was perfect to him, not a flaw could be found upon her body nor was there any imperfections in her personality. Now all the male had to do was work up the courage and self-confidence to share his passionate feelings about her with the canine. That was going to be difficult, though, because he was certain that Annabelle was worthy of a brute much better than himself, so why should she have to settle for any less? A pool of sadness began to well up within the wolf's heart, weighing him down. However, he quickly put an end to that nonsense. It couldn't hurt to try; this gorgeous femme was worth any risk.

Chaika was glad that she agreed with him about Kiddo giving Amar some sort of warning of his disappearance, but that didn't exactly help the fact that his Alpha left them high and dry. Occasionally, the possibility that something truly tragic happened to Kiddo crossed the brute's mind. But, it was much easier to blame the brute for Amar's disbandment rather than grieving for the loss of a friend. He had been a strong, capable leader who was also reasonable and kind to his members. The male recalled of his hunting evaluation when he had received his Alpha's praise for taking down a moose large enough to last the pack for a day or two. It had felt wonderful to be given a true rank within his beloved pack and have the ability to provide fresh meat for his packmates. Now, that meant nothing. Chaika was merely a loner, a speck of dust that meant nothing to any wolf on the continent of Anikira. Nobody truly cared about him now, at least not that he was aware of. Except maybe Annabelle, that was what he wished for anyway.

A icy chill rushed through the canine's veins at the sound of the Arctic femme's angelic, sweet voice that reassured him that she would never leave him. The nuzzle that followedcaught the male slightly off guard, but he cherished the moment of connection between the two of them as if he would never be close the stunning femme ever again in his life. The second that her muzzle stopped touching his body, Chaika knew he had to say something, anything, to let her know how deeply in love with her he was. Another shiver rushed down his spine as he finally recognized the fact that he was in love for the second time in his life. This time, it was stronger. This time, he would not fail to save the one he loved from a forest fire. The hurt that swelled up in the brute's heart when he remembered that horrific night was all the motivation he needed for what he did next. Without a second thought, he took a deep breath and said in a gentle voice, "Annabelle, I love you." He paused to allow his first words to sink in before continuing on. "I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side. You are beautiful and delightful to be around, and I'm not ashamed to say that I get chills whenever we touch. I love you, and that will never change whether you reject me or... His words trailed off into nothingness. He had just poured out his heart in a way he never had before, not even with his former mate. If she turned him down now, he would be humiliated for sure, but he would never quit. She was worth it.

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muse :: not awful, not amazing. kinda meh.
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notes :: I can't get over how adorable these two are together.

[Annabelle]

A long silence fell between the two wolves. Belle wasn’t sure if her nuzzling Chaika was crossing the line even though he had nuzzled not too long ago. Plus he didn’t seem to mind her nuzzling earlier. Whatever it was, she some reason took a liking to the silence because it gave her time to think about some thoughts that had been swirling around her mind. One of those thoughts was her how she was still shocked about Amar being disbanded. Her current encounter with the Timber brute had put these particular in the back of her mind, but with the silence came the thoughts. Like she was thinking earlier, it seemed uncharacteristic of Kiddo to just get up and leave. Maybe that was what he was truly like and he was just putting on a façade. That was a strong possibility, but something inside her made her think otherwise. Then again, he did leave without saying anything to his pack. There was something fishy about this whole situation and that bothered the Arctic. She wanted answers that she knew she would never get. Belle knew that she just needed to move on with her life and just forget about these recent events. She couldn’t dwell on the past, plus being around Chaika made it almost impossible to dwell on the past, so she shifted her attention back on the encounter in hopes that this was the last time she would think about the disbandment.

Before the Arctic could fully concentrate on the encounter again, she remembered that there was another thought that had been reoccurring. That thought was the possibility that she had feelings for Chaika. Her concern was that these feeling came so suddenly that they could just be a reaction to everything that was going on. Maybe her loss of feeling a sense of belonging brought on these feelings so that she could belong to something again. She truly did want to belong to something but these rushes of emotions were too strong to just be a way to cope with the sudden changes. Maybe she truly did have feelings toward this brute even if it was so soon. They hadn’t know each other for very long, but she felt like this short time was long enough to know that she truly cared about Chaika in a more than friendly way. It wasn’t her intentions to fall in love after all that had happened in her past, but there was something about Chaika that made that close to impossible to not do so. The strength of these feelings made her realize that she wouldn’t be able to fight them off. Then again why should she? The Timber was a kind soul that she got along with relatively well. She could see them being happy and content. Belle almost shook her head realizing that she was getting ahead of herself. She didn’t even know how Chaika felt about her and she was too nervous to ask. Just then, Chaika spoke, and at first Belle thought she was imagining these words for he was professing his love to her. Every word he said, she could relate to. Chaika felt exactly the same way that she did and that caused her heart to skip a beat. Her tail began to wag furiously and she pummeled him. “I love you too and I want to spend the rest of my life with you as well,” she replied and then proceeded to give a light lick to his nose.



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OOC: The End.