Over the Horizon (Fury)

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Zira's paws were light on the ground, careful not to disturb the natural beauty of any of it. The way the early morning dew clung to the grass was something so common, easy to find, yet Zira found it one of the most admirable attributions of the lands. The way the droplets grasped to the grass blades, as if it meant life or death for both, it was beautiful and also heartbreaking. In the afternoon, one would be left standing, and it was always the green. The water would fade away, slide into the earth and be swallowed whole. Yet this was the natural order of things, among other things. Life was life and life was inevitable. Things like this were a constant reminder that there is a law of the world, and those who dared challenge it would be eliminated. The universal laws simply could not be altered, for hell would take over and there would be complete anarchy. It told Zira that the simplest things were not to be taken for granted. The simplest beauty of the most complex things was something that appealed to her greatly.

Zira knew she was in the Ultoris territory, yet she kept wandering through the land. Twigs occasionally snapped under her graceful paws, but her pace never slowed. Green emerald eyes were unaffected by the morning fog, and shone much like a beacon through it breaking any barrier. Through it, Zira saw the very potential of the mist. A small smile played her lips, something that seemed like her life long companion. Her kind nature always provided her simple pleasures like a small turn of her black lips. Her mouth slightly parted, tasting the air, ivory teeth shone. Black whiskers twitched, and ears turned all degrees to pick up anything around her. Soon, trickling was heard in the distance, and Zira decided that would be her morning destination. Her paws sped a little as she began to jog through the fog, and not long after she arrived at a creek and stopped before it.

Zira watched the waves with intentional eyes, watched the water overcome the stones as if they were the largest of boulders. As if they were the most cruel and joyous of trials. Zira's emerald orbs revealed both pain and delight for a moment, creating a paradox within herself. She was seemingly always stuck between two sides of a yin yang. 

However, she was doing it. Today. She would await here, knowing someone from the pack would stumble upon her, and she felt no fear for this. She was requesting to join their pack. Hopefully, as a shaman; a desire to save and heal and help those she could care for. If not, she would not object being without the title. It was simply a preference. She wanted a family again, she truly did. With every ounce of her being, that was her greatest wish.

Zira's stance was proud- tall, chest out, tail high; however, her eyes were humble and anxious, and also prepared. She stood, gazing into the creek and also around what surrounded it. More so, the sky; always look up, her mother once had told her. She could feel her mother meeting her eyes, those beacons in the early morning. The sun was just rising upon the horizon, painting an orange and pale canvas. Zira looked at it with joy.

She would have a family soon. Someday soon. 

And she vowed then and there, she would not let anyone die again when she had the potential to save them. She would be a guardian angel. 

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ooc; sorry it's not that great ugh here we go (':

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The cool autumn day was stretching out to become long and uneventful. The large Arctic brute was patrolling the immense cave that he called home, looking for any loners that may have stumbled upon the area, though this was quite rare. Most wolves were too intimidated by Aleru's great size and the fact that it was located beneath the continent of Anikira and steered clear of the place. However, the occasional canine wandered inside the territory with curious it's about the strange area. Fury was also hoping to stumble across one of his packmates today and maybe have a small conversation to keep his day interesting. Unfortunately, he wasn't so lucky today. All that he hoped for was that his family, which was what he called his pack was safe and happy. He had heard about the many disappearances on Anikira, and was very much interested in finding the source of these odd vanishing wolves. The male would have to wait to build up his forces to do this though, seeing as he had no idea about how dangerous a mission like this could be. Maybe finding and destroying whoever or whatever was responsible would prove to the continent that Ultoris was a force to be reckoned with. Maybe, just maybe, this was the alpha's chance to lead his pack to absolute greatness.

When the foreign scent of a loner entered Fury's nostrils, a mixture of both annoyance and hope flowed within his skull. He was clearly bothered that there was a stranger within his territory that he was not aware of. Whoever this wolf might be, they had to be pretty bold to not even send out a warning howl to show their presence to the pack. The night colored male loved his home, Aleru. He loved the uniqueness of the giant underground cavern area that Ultoris resided in. Though he was unhappy about the trespassing, he was also a tiny bit excited that this intruder may be interested in joining his wonderful family. The pack desperately needed more wolves if they wanted to survive through the harsh winter ahead. Of course, he wouldn't allow anyone to see this feeling of excitement, for he did not want to encourage any other non-members to wander through his territory without his permission.

The alpha walked determinedly toward the scent of the trespasser. As the smell grew stronger, so did the information that it held. He now knew that the wolf he was approaching was definitely female. He guessed that she was at the Waters of Ongar or somewhere around there based on the direction that the twisting scent trail was heading. Growing impatient, Fury picked up his slow pace to a brisk trot. When the underground river was finally in sight, the brute squinted his orange-brown eyes in order to locate the feminine figure that was located at the edge of the water. When he was about ten yards away from the Mackenzie Valley femme, he slowed down to a walk again and announced his presence. "Greetings, stranger. I am the Alpha of these lands. You are currently trespassing in Ultoris territory, miss," he said firmly, his voice low and steady. He wanted to make it clear that he wasn't very welcoming to intruders, but that he was also not some harsh, aggressive brute without any sense of respect. "What is your business in Aleru? he asked of the brownish canine.

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Muse :: Awful D:
Notes :: Sorry this is crappy, I promise that my replies will get better. <3
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Zira didn't have to wait long until she scented someone approaching her near the river like structure that came from underground. Emerald eyes were still up towards the sky, still gazing admiring everything about this place. She had yet to find any ugly traits, truly ugly. Not even the dying leaves were that, but instead, a sign of great change that excited Zira to the core. She loved the transitions of seasons more than anything, really. The metamorphosis was a metaphor, if you will. Though things change, something equally gorgeous will come of it. That was a lesson not lightly learned, however, was visible to those who had open eyes and weren't blinded by their own pride or ignorance. Zira was one of those lucky few to fully see the beauty in literally everything.

Zira turned her face from the sky, and turned her body so she was facing the direction of the company coming. Before long, Zira saw a male with a coat like the darkest night sky come into view. She smiled lightly, and analysed him. He was large, and his coat- she had never before seen one like this. His eyes were golden, amber. His body spoke of nothing but confidence and power, and respect and a passion. Before he introduced himself, Zira knew this was the alpha she had been searching for. Then, he spoke to her. His voice was calm, yet Zira knew her presence was not fully welcomed. She was trespassing, she realized, but it was for a cause that would always be forgiven.  

"Salutations. My deepest apologies, sincerely. You say you are the alpha of these lands, no? You are Fury, if I am not mistaken?" Zira asked. Her voice did not waiver, yet it was calm and low and also submissive. In no way did she wish to challenge this male, for she wanted to join his ranks. Zira didn't know him, but she did know that any action could theoretically threaten another wolf. She did not wish for this either, for combat was certainly not her way. She smiled at him, a small smile, her black lips being pulled up slightly. This was who she was. 

Zira adjusted her feet for a moment, before answering his question. "I come into these lands searching for a home, searching for a family."Zira's tail was halfway up,  halfway down. It showed she had respect for Fury, but also respect for herself. Zira's chest came up a little, and her emerald orbs met with Fury's golden. "I humbly request admission into your family- your pack." Zira spoke. She took a deep breath, a nervousness and anxiousness she had never known setting in. She had never before asked to join a pack- this sensation was so new. 

Zira had been born into a pack where she was welcomed warmly- hell, she was even the center of the pack her whole entire childhood. She hadn't need to earn love, earn respect- it was an innate trait in her. Here, and if Fury accepted her, she would need to work for everything. A place in the pack, love, respect, friendship, relations. As nerve wrecking as it was, though, Zira felt excitement as well. This would be something both challenging and fun to work for, she decided. So she stood, her eyes on his and her heart beating faster and faster. She waited for his answer, wondering if now was her chance to give back. To save lives. To finally become a shaman worthy of saving them.

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ooc; ahhh i'mma make the same promise! x.x

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Fury examined the green eyed female that stood before him more closely. She was a couple inches taller than himself, but he was clearly longer and heavier. Her features were perfect and innocent, not a single scar visible upon her skin. Her coat was a mixture of tans, creams, and browns. She smiled lightly at him before greeting him respectfully and slightly submissively. Fury hated this. He despised it when wolves were overly submissive towards him just because he was of authority. All the brute needed was some respect; he didn't need to be feared. "Yes, I am Fury, and I am the Alpha of Ultoris. May I ask who you are?" he replied calmly and with a small tone of pride before giving the femme a small, respectful nod. The Arctic canine was glad that the name of himself and his pack was becoming well known beyond Aleru's borders. This only made him want to strive for even more. His mission was to provide only the best for his followers, and if this meant becoming well-known on the continent, that was what he would make happen.

The female's posture along with her next statement cause a faint smile to appear on the black brute's lips. This time, she showed both respect for herself and him with the position of her tail, and her voice was not submissive at all. Not to Fury's surprise, this canine wished to join his pack. She was looking for a home - a family. 'This wolf came to the right place,' he thought. The fact that Aleru was practically a giant cave made it very homey and safe. Plus, the members that made up the Alpha's pack were all very welcoming and accepting of new members. They almost acted as a family already, and Ultoris had only been established a few months earlier. "You've certainly come to the right place. However, you must possess some kind of skill that will contribute to my pack in some way," he offered kindly, hoping that she would indeed have a skill to help Ultoris. Truthfully, the dark colored canine did not like turning away incapable members. Every time it happened, he just wanted to say yes to see the smile on the newcomers face. But, in reality, this was not fair to the existing members of the pack that worked their hardest every single day to keep their packmates on their feet.

Although the action was quite subtle, Fury notices the anxious breath that the stranger had taken in. He tried to comfort the nervous wolf by smiling warmly at her, but he didn't know what else to do. The male practically held the she-wolf's fate in his own paws, no wonder she was so nervous. He could accept her into Ultoris, or he could turn her away. And this decision would determine what the rest of her life would be like.

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Muse :: A little better.
Notes :: Sorry for the wait on this. <3

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Zira felt Fury's eyes on her, and it seemed almost heavy. She was standing before a king, waiting to be knighted- she was standing before a god, waiting for judgement. She was a little tense, wanting nothing more than to join this pack and nothing more to know love once again for something that had breath, that moved, that thought like her. When Fury confirmed her identity claim, Zira dipped her head in respect for his obvious power of her right now. "My calling is Zira." Her words were strong, proud, and she hoped that Fury saw this. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Fury." Her voice was sincere, if not anything else. She really was honored to meet Fury, let alone to talk to him. If he denied her, she would be humbled to have spoken with such an alpha. She would search still for a home, but the Ultoris called to her as a howl that never ended.

Fury told her she was in the correct place, but she needed a talent to be accepted into the pack. This was strange to Zira, but understandable. She was humble by nature, and this was against the very trait. She blushed lightly, looking down shyly for a moment. She looked back up to Fury, her eyes confident and also shy, maybe even shamed she was going to talk of herself as if she were better than others. Raising her eyes a little more, and her face as well, she swallowed a breath of cool air. "I am exceptionally well with herbs, plants, and healing... I was trained long ago by a shaman outside of these lands, and though I'll never live up to her skill, I believe I have the abilities to be titled a shaman." Zira spoke quietly, but still with that strange humble pride, a paradox of her essence. She watched Fury with eyes as intentional as his own now, seeing if she could perhaps judge what he would say. 

Possibilities swam through Zira's lucid mind, her body nervous yet somehow hiding it. 

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ooc; WOW this is shit i'm so sorry ugh jeez /ded/

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The Arctic male nodded approvingly after hearing her formal introduction and signs of respect. "It is nice to meet you, as well, Zira," he answered her respectfully and sincerely. Fury was certainly impressed. This female had made a wonderful first impression so far, despite the lack of a warning howl upon her arrival. Her attitude was just what he liked his members to possess: confident, respectful, and proud. If this canine also acquired a useful skill to be used to help his pack, the black colored brute would have no problems with accepting her into Ultoris.

The Mackenzie Valley femme looked down shyly before answering. She obviously wasn't too keen about flaunting her good qualities, though the Alpha could tell that she was doing her best to hide her nervousness, but he could see through the cracks. The blushing. The shy glances. This was good. Fury did not wish to lead a pack of wolves with overconfident egos and the will to show off to their own packmates for fun. A humble, honest wolf was much more ideal than a self-absorbed asshole. 'So, she wants to be a shaman,' he thought to himself. He considered the fact that his pack would probably need a healer of sorts if they wanted to survive through the frosty winter months. As long as her claims were true, Zira now had a gaurunteed place in Ultoris. Unfortunately, he didn't know how to test her skills unless it was an actual injury or illness. He had only one options. This was to trust the herb-savvy female and give her the shaman position up front. If she proved herself worthy, she would be allowed to remain in that rank. If she failed at her duties, he would be forced to either turn her away or have her shift to another rank.

He smiled at her as warmly as the nearly-emotionless brute could muster. "Coincidently, Ultoris is in need of a skilled shaman. It's all yours if you'd like. As long as you keep up with your work and keep the pack healthy, we'll have no issues," he announced kindly, bowing his head a little to welcome his new shaman, "Welcome to Ultoris, Zira. I assure you that you will like it here." Fury was glad that this encounter had ended with not only a new member to his family, but a useful one as well. He smiled again, awaiting her response. The brute expected her to accept the position, and then he could send her on her way to explore Aleru while he returned to his Alpha duties. Maybe she would run into one of the existing pack members and possibly form a friendship with him or her. The bonds between each of his pack members were extremely important to the canine. He was a strong believer in teamwork, and for this strategy to work well, the pack must have a close bond with each other and enemies within Ultoris must be avoided as well.

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Notes :: Sorry for the wait on this. I was thinking that your reply could finish the thread? I like to keep joining threads short and sweet since they usually aren't too exciting. Unless Zira has any questions for Fury, I'm sure your next post could end it. <3

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Zira dipped her head as Fury told her it was the same pleasure to meet her, and smiled shyly. Her tenseness was tangible, she realized. She knew that he could see she was nervous and anxious all the same, and it was such a foreign sensation. Zira had never known something that could alter her life so drastically in only a single word would make her so anxious. It was an experience she decided she'd never want to feel again. So, as she waited, she took a deep breath that seemingly released all these negative thoughts. Her heart had slowed with this, yet still skipped a beat ever so often. Zira could feel his eyes on her, he annotating her like a text. Instead of fidgeting under his gaze now, she stood a little taller.

This was what she was preparing for her entire life. This was her moment of truth, the only one she would ever have. Her heart betrayed her as it beat faster and faster, anticipation building up to his words. Zira didn't have any real doubt she wouldn't make it, for she was confident in her skills. But still, never would the green eyed mistress ignore all the possibilities.

However, Fury's next words chased away all the doubt. Chased away every bad thought. His smile was warm and welcoming and when he told her she was their Shaman, she smiled- big, toothy, her eyes genuinely happy. Her lips pulled back far,eyes narrowed with joy. Right now, she was the very essence of light. The very image. Right now, it was tangible for it was her. Fury, I cannot express my gratitude. Thank you so, so much. Zira dipped her head low, as a sign she now was fully in his command, fully under his power. It was intimidating, and also so, so good. Zira looked back up now, her eyes strong and sure and beautiful. I will not fail you, nor will I not fail the Ultoris.

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