Blank Spaces [Rain]

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Olive wasn't your ordinary wolf, she had never been quite there in the head. She had always been considered a very beautiful young femme growing up but looks could be deceiving. Being a pure Mexican wolf she wasn't very big in size, at only twenty six inches high and seventy five pounds she seemed like a runt in comparison to half the other wolves she had come across. But Olive could be quite the little fireball, and any forms of disrespect did not go over easily with her. She had an aggressive side to her that almost always reared it's ugly head, especially in the presence of others. The majority of the time she had no warning of when these outbursts of rage would occur, but they always did. Living on the plains of Africa with her parents had made it easy for her to adapt, but ever since leaving them she had not seen a single wolf of her kind. She had heard rumors of a horrid fire that had broke out across the plains not long after she had abandoned them; and it seemed that all signs of her kind had vanished. She held little hope for seeing another that looked like her, but it didn't matter anyways. She had always been a man hater from the very beginning. Her mother had not allowed her to have a relationship with her father resulting in her natural bitterness toward any male she saw. The terrain had shifted over time, going from solid ground to now sand beneath her paws. The sand was hot, as was the air around her, despite the fact of it being winter. This was the kind of climate she was accustomed to and although she panted lightly she was used to the hotter weather.

Her multihued pelt allowed her to blend in nicely with the desert scenery, though it didn't take long for a coyote to notice her, or better yet, for her to notice him. He had managed to catch and kill a snake and had only had a few bites out of it. Being that she hadn't had a meal in days she was prepared to take it from him. Her tail arched behind her back, her auds pricked forward and her hackles raised. Even this coyote would recognize this as a purely dominant stance but he wasn't going to give up his meal without a fight. A set of growls rumbled from his larynx which Olive returned with a sharp snarl, her canines exposed as her lips peeled back. Thanks for catching my dinner. She snapped before leaping toward him, her jaws spread and aiming to clamp down on one of his front legs. A yelp erupted from him though he was quick to grab a hold of her scruff. She snarled and released him only to clip his ear though not before their jaws clashed together. Without hesitation she flung her body forwards until she trapped him beneath her, her hackles completely on end and her bloodied canines exposed to his throat. Take it! He gurgled and she finally released him only to watch him scamper off. She ignored the throbbing behind her head and instead greedily began to rip the snake apart. It was a light meal but it was enough to keep her going for awhile. All of this was brought to a quick end though when the scent of another hit her nasal passages. She raised her skull, her ears still pricked as she stood over her stolen meal. Her top lip curled and a low growl rumbled from her throat, If you think your taking this from me your wrong. She hissed while waiting for them to show themselves.





Notes: First post with her, hope it's not too horrid
Tagged: Rain
Muse: decent
Word count: 641
Status: complete.

[Rain]

For some strange reason, Rain always ended up in the desert. It was almost becoming ironic for her, because her name meant the opposite of dry. Her eyes scanned the area as her feet carried her throughout the dry, rocky terrain. Small rocks often made their way through the crevices of her fingers and paw pads, but by simply shaking them off the problem was fixed. Her pace was constant and her head hung low as always--it seemed like the female was used to this kind of posture. Stalking and being wary was something she naturally did as she walked, so it was no surprise that she always ended up walking with her head low, yet fully alert. She knew of the dangers of the desert, but her travels always brought her here for some reason.

Twitching her ears to a strange sound coming from her left, she raised her head and walked towards it. Her naturally curious nature was taking control of her as usual, so she decided to investigate. Her steps were slow and cautious, always keeping watch of not making any harsh or sudden movements. She heard a few muffled voices in the distance, so she kept walking until she saw the silhouettes of a wolf and a smaller canine, probably a coyote. They were fighting over something--food, probably--so Rain decided to keep her distance and move as slowly as possible so that she wouldn't get into trouble. Apparently, the wolf was stealing the coyote's kill, much to Rain's disgust.

The ebony female hated these types of things, but she completely understood that many had to resort to these types of things to survive. It is an instinct, even if it isn't a pleasant one. She kept observing, but due to her distance, she still could not see very well. She decided to lift herself up and walk a few steps. Suddenly, she moved a couple of rocks that rolled down a few steps, making some nose, much to her disgrace. Her eyes shot open and she gulped, as she saw the other wolf react to her sudden appearance. Rain had no intent on taking her food away from her, so she had to make that clear. "Do not worry, I'm already full," she said smiling as she stood up. Her height surpassed the small female's small body, but Rain had learned to never underestimate small wolves and what they were capable of. Softly bowing her head in respect and cordiality, she decided to let the smaller female know that she was no threat at all. 

"My name is Rain, and I won't hurt you, okay? I just happened to be crossing over and saw you struggling with that coyote. I just wanted to check if you're alright." Rain shot a soft smile at the female and made sure that her body posture was as calm and as relaxed as possible to make sure that she was not sending any mixed signals. Looking at the petite wolfess in front of her, she stood still and hoped for the best, as she always did.

@olive

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Along with a good defense was always a good offense and right now Olive was completely on guard. Her hackles were raised, her canines bared for all to see. Although the snake was a small meal it would be what kept her going over the next couple of days. There had been plenty of times where she had to fight off much larger wolves, and a lot of the times she didn't underestimate them. Sure she lost some, but she won a good portion of them as well. Her multihued pelt hid a series of scars here and there; a telltale sign of the life of a loner. She had been a mere adolescent upon leaving her home pack, and therefore had to teach herself everything. Luckily enough she had her father's temper, which was really the only thing that helped her survive. There didn't seem to be too many Mexican wolves left, which made her severely outsized when she came across others. But with her smaller stature came agility - she also was light on her feet, a trait she had inherited from her mother. Her tail arched above her back as her dark brown eyes searched behind the rocks; her nasal passages had not lied to her for sure enough an ebony female approached. Do not worry, I am already full. When she did stand up her height far surpassed her own, but this was something she was already accustomed to. Her lip was still curled and a low rumble slipped past her kissers, a fair warning that if she came any closer she would regret it. She was already fired up from her tussle with the coyote and wasn't about to take any shit from anyone else, no matter how big they were. What the she wolf did next though completely threw her for a loop. She lowered her head and bowed before her; this was a sign of respect that most wolves would show someone of higher rank, not a complete stranger! Olive arched an invisible brow at the female, completely taken aback for a moment and she simply said nothing. My name is Rain, and I won't hurt you, okay? I just happened to be crossing over and saw you struggling with that coyote. I just wanted to check if you're alright.

Olive still couldn't understand why this female was so concerned about it, she didn't even know her! Her hackles lifted slightly and another low growl rumbled from her mouth, but she still didn't move. And why are you so concerned about me and my problems Rain? You don't know me.. She spat the words, the soft wind ruffling the thick mane of fur around her neck. She didn't trust this female, didn't trust her intentions. For all Olive knew this could be a complete charade. Lucky for her she had already taken care of the snake so she wouldn't be losing her stolen meal. She surveyed her for a couple more minutes, waiting for her to come up with a reasonable answer. Her own father had never cared about what happened to her so how is it that a random stranger would? She didn't budge still, the hot sand stinging the bottom of her pads. Since you seem so concerned.. My name is Olive. Her words were a bit blunt and her tongue still sharp. She regarded her but she wasn't being as abrasive as she had been. Olive didn't trust others as far as she could throw them; the life of a loner had taught her that. Not to mention she lived on a emotional roller coaster. One minute her mood would be fine, the next her horrid temper would shine through. It was rearing it's ugly head at this very moment but she wouldn't remember it when everything was said and done. These little blips in her memory were her defense mechanism, she didn't want to feel bad for how she treated others. This was why she didn't have friends. She wasn't a likable wolf. But even if she did push others away it was a clear sign that she wanted some form of acceptance - which was something she had never had growing up.





Notes: sorry for the wait and excuse her horrid temper.
Tagged: Rain
Muse: decent
Word count: 721
Status: complete

[Rain]

Rain's eyes scanned the small female in front of her. She was definitely small, but she knew that her diminutive size did not determine her worth or strength. However, her body language showed that she was aggressive and prepared for any type of combat. She understood why the stranger was taking such extreme precautions, just because she has taken them herself. She knew how hard life in Anikira can be when one is a loner, and especially if you're very small like this Mexican wolf was. Even if the female was showing signs of aggression, Rain knew better than that. Rain's body remained very relaxed, just to let know in a silent way that she was not interested in fighting. The small female spoke, uttering words filled with surprise and distrust. "And why are you so concerned about me and my problems Rain? You don't know me... since you seem so concerned, my name is Olive."

Rain smiled at the petite wolfess and made a small sigh. "Nice to meet you, Olive. You have a beautiful name. Well, in that aspect, I am just concerned. I deeply care for the well-being of others, even if I don't know them." Rain made a soft smile again, and decided to sit down. Rain thought that maybe this wolf had been through a rough life, so maybe that's why she was so defensive in the first place. "And... don't worry. You don't have to be defensive of me. I am not going to harm you, and that is a promise." Rain stood quiet for a few minutes and sat still, with her body completely relaxed, trying to make Olive calm down. Keeping her good distance was going to prove necessary for Olive to feel safer, so she made a mental note of not to approach her unless she asked to. 

ooc;; @olive Don't worry, Olive's an angry cutie patoot <3

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Olive still didn't particularly trust this female - it took her quite awhile to trust others anyways. Her invisible brow arched as the femme got closer but she stopped at a respectable distance. Although Olive was still coming off as extremely aggressive she had relaxed a bit since her initial stance. The fact that the female was so laid back played a part in this and it made her calm down a bit but she still wasn't letting her guard down just yet. Nice to meet you, Olive. You have a beautiful name. Well, in that aspect, I am just concerned. I deeply care for the well-being of others, even if I don't know them. She stared at her for a moment and even chuckled a bit at her words. At first she thought of the female as very ignorant, but then she realized that she was completely serious. She shook her head and then retaliated, Aren't you afraid that others might take advantage of you? She questioned before finally pulling her haunches beneath her. Her tail curled around her paws and her hackles settled a bit, though not by much. And... don't worry. You don't have to be defensive of me. I am not going to harm you, and that is a promise. She eyed her carefully and watched as she proceeded to sit down before her. Why of course she wasn't going to harm her! Olive would gauge out her eyes before she even had the chance! She glanced away from her then, convinced that there was something seriously wrong with this female. Who in their right mind trusted strangers, let alone actually cared for them? She huffed an impatient sigh, more so annoyed with herself. Annoyed with the fact that she was intrigued by the she wolf, but she wasn't about to let her face show that fact. Olive had always been great at masking her emotions, even when her anger reared it's head and took control she still managed to stay "closed off" to the world around her. This had always been her brain's defense mechanism. It was so she wouldn't feel guilty after one of her fits.

She returned her gaze back to the ebony female, her mocha gems never leaving her face. How this female felt the need to be concerned about her was beyond her, but it was intriguing enough. So you just walk up to random strangers and ask them how their doing? Her words were skeptical and briefly she searched her pelt for any scars or abrasions. You have to figure that over time one would be attacked by different wolves that didn't handle "concern" too kindly. At first Olive had been one of those wolves, but the fact that this female was so laid back made her question her motives. She initially felt the urge to rip her face off, but once she continued to relax herself in posture it seemed to.. Calm her. Which was odd. She shook her head, her ears pinning back as she glanced across the desert terrain. Perhaps it was fate that they had run into each other, but Olive wasn't done picking her brain yet. How many times have you been attacked doing this little trick of yours? She questioned, completely unashamed of it. She waited for her to answer, curious of what she would say. Any wolf in their right mind wouldn't be concerned about strangers which made Olive wonder if she was "different" just like her. The possibilities were there she just hadn't seen them quite yet, but she was almost positive she would uncover them soon enough.


Notes: sorry for the wait dear
Tagged: Rain
Muse: okay
Word count: 626
Status: complete.

[Rain]

"Aren't you afraid that others might take advantage of you?"

Rain just smiled at the words of the stranger. This girl really needed help, and even if it was to just let her vent her feelings, Rain would do anything to help her. Her bitterness was very concerning to the black female, but she just kept her body relaxed and eased. Blinking a few times, she giggled a little and replied with the same calm tone of voice. "All the time." Rain paused and then continued quickly, "But that has never stopped me from being nice to others, even when they don't deserve it. It only speaks of what their heart is made of." Rain then perked her ears when Olive spoke again. "So you just walk up to random strangers and ask them how their doing? How many times have you been attacked doing this little trick of yours?" "Never," replied Rain confidently and calmly.

Sitting down, Rain's mind began to work and ask questions that Rain was dying to know the answer to. What had made this female so bitter and angry at everyone? Which events in her life shaped her into this? She understood that it was wise to not trust anyone easily... but when she saw Olive fight with the coyote, she knew that she would probably be harmed in the fight, so she just wanted to be okay. Has anyone cared for her before? Why was she not being receptive to her kind words? Sighing a little bit, she looked at Olive straight to her eyes. "When was the last time someone was nice to you? Has anyone ever showed any kind of concern towards your well being?" her head tilted a little bit; her eyes were shiny and filled with understanding, and her ears were fully locked on her. Rain wanted to know what was wrong with this female, and she would help her in any way possible.

@olive

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All the time. But that has never stopped me from being nice to others, even when they don't deserve it. It only speaks of what their heart is made of. Olive arched an invisible brow at her words and even huffed a sigh. It was just so unnatural to her. Her auds pinned a bit and her hackles rose just the tiniest bit but she otherwise remained calm. She wasn't sure why this female was showing so much interest in her to begin with, perhaps it was just a charade? Her almond shaped eyes watched as Rain sat before her then, her gaze reflected in the female's orbs. She just continued staring and inside Olive wanted to squirm uncomfortably but remained motionless on the surface. Never. This response was confident and for a moment Olive pondered if she should break that streak for her but it would be pointless in the end. Olive wouldn't be getting anything from a fight with Rain, that much was obvious. The fight with the coyote was needed - it was for sustenance. This fight would probably be the most meaningless thing she had ever done. And so she stayed put, reluctantly. When was the last time someone was nice to you? Has anyone ever showed any kind of concern towards your well being? She tilted her head slightly after she spoke and for a moment Olive's walls fell. For a second the image of a confused pup flashed across her mind, but it was instantly banished and her anger returned. I don't see why this is so important to you Rain. She snapped before standing and pacing away from her. She walked a few strides, her tail limp behind her as she moved and began to put distance between them. Finally she sat, more comfortable a few feet away from the ebony vixen. No.. Is that what you wanted to hear? Well there.. There it is. She snarled before glancing away from the wolf. This whole conversation was unsettling and it was beginning to irritate her.

Part of her knew that Rain was only asking because she was concerned, but Olive couldn't understand why she was so concerned. This wolf had never seen her before and didn't know anything about her except for her name; so why would her business mean anything to her? She wanted to rant and rave but she knew that it was hopeless. This female would give her nothing but kindness back and it was sickening. Where did you even come from? A land of rainbows and unicorns? Her sarcasm was thick as she spoke but it was clear to see that she didn't know how to respond to this female. The space between them was much needed and finally she was able to breathe without feeling claustrophobic. Xion. She is the only one. Although Olive and Xion were no where near related Xion had taken her under her wing to mentor her. So far Xion was allowing her to do her own thing and that wouldn't change - Olive was anything but submissive. But this was the closest thing Olive had had towards anyone caring for her. She kind of felt happy to say someone cared for her but then again the feeling was so foreign she had no choice but to ignore it and wait for Rain to say something since this conversation was intriguing enough.






notes: sorry for the wait!
tagged: Rain
muse: iffy
word count: 588
status: complete

[Rain]

Rain's ears lifted when she heard the multi-hued Mexican speak. The reason behind this female's strong aggressiveness and line of thought was really surprising for Rain--she had been accustomed to being nice and being well treated all of her life. Her mother was cherished by her family and even more by Rain, and that kindness she always showed rubbed off on her. Rain's head tilted, feeling amused by Olive's sarcastic words and pessimistic behavior, yet she was slowly feeling less and less surprised. For some odd reason, she knew that this wolf's life must've been hard and tough, so she decided to be patient with her. Once the female asked where did she come from, Rain just smiled. She didn't answer and just stood quiet. However, her eyes widened in surprise when Olive mentioned Xion.

Xion? The wolf that gave her the biggest scare of her life? She was the only one that cared for Olive? Rain's expression changed from calm to anxious in one split second. "Xion?" She said out loud, her name dripping from her mouth like sour venom. "I know Xion. We did not end in good terms, and I'll leave it like that." Rain's solemn expression changed the atmosphere between the two to a more tense one, making Rain feel uneasy about the subject. Rain decided to calm down, however, trying to keep her composure. "Listen, if you're so uncomfortable around me, I'll leave. I just wanted to make sure that you're safe. Please, keep in mind that there are wolves out there that do care about you, even if they know you or not. At least show your gratitude to them and do not treat them harshly. All I'm trying to do is care for your well being. I am not harming you at all." Rain spoke calmly and even with a motherly, sweet tone, making sure that she would not offend Olive. She quickly smiled and turned around, starting to walk away. Moving her head again to face Olive, she spoke once more. "However, if you do want to talk, in any moment, please come and find me or howl at me. I'll be sure to listen to you and give you advice." Rain smiled and began to walk away from Olive slowly, yet keeping an ear back to her just in case she attacked. Secretly, Rain hoped that the female would stop her and talk to her about her struggles, but... you couldn't force these things. 

@olive There are two ways to reply to this post. Either Olive goes shrugs it off and we end the thread with your post, or Olive stops her and talks with her whatever she wants. You decide. <3

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She could feel her heart beating in her chest with each passing second. The continuous glug glug glug of each beat sending adrenaline through her veins. For some unknown reason to her she wanted to be furious with Rain. Each word that spilled from her mouth made her even more angry. Every nerve in her body willed her to jump on the larger wolf, to rip her damn throat out and watch her bleed out without a care in the world. But that tiny voice of sanity, that minuscule shred of hope, whispered for her to stay calm. Promised her that the worst was almost over, and that soon her rage would dwindle away altogether. Olive didn't want to be mad all of the time, it was just a function that had been permanently programmed into her brain. Her father had unfortunately had a horrid temper, whereas her mother had been an extremely normal, yet abused wolf. Lana had dealt with a lot, especially while Olive had grown up, but she had never understood her mother's point of view. Lana had prevented her from having a relationship with her father, which resulted in Olive's hatred toward males. Where Olive thought her mother was being spiteful it was really just to protect her. Even though her mother could see the darkness in Olive she continued to protect her, and eventually when the darkness consumed her Olive ruined it. Love was not a part of her life, which was why her heart was so black. I know Xion. We did not end in good terms, and I'll leave it like that. Olive's ears perked when Rain spoke and she could clearly see the discomfort written across her face. Olive however did not have the time to address the matter before Rain was speaking again, this time her words were a bit more rushed as they flew from her maw. Listen, if you're so uncomfortable around me, I'll leave. I just wanted to make sure that you're safe. Please, keep in mind that there are wolves out there that do care about you, even if they know you or not. At least show your gratitude to them and do not treat them harshly. All I'm trying to do is care for your well being. I am not harming you at all. Her auds flattened then as she felt as though she had been slapped verbally.

Instantly she was furious, she wanted her to eat those words she had so boldly thrown at her, but slowly she began to realize that she was right. Olive had a tendency to automatically assume that everyone else was out to get her, that and her hostility made it easy for others to be on edge around her. However, if you do want to talk, in any moment, please come and find me or howl at me. I'll be sure to listen to you and give you advice. She could feel a growl rumbling in her gut but it never emerged. Fine, go then. No one wants you here anyway! She watched as the ebony she wolf began to make her exit, her strides measured and her ears turned back. Smart move, she was being alert in case she did decide to attack. Olive continued to watch her leave, waiting for the moment she could finally be alone. But there it was again, that nagging voice in the back of her mind telling her she didn't want to be alone. Wait.. She grudgingly called to the vixen before padding forward to close the distance between them. Your right.. She spoke slowly and quietly, her eyes turned down momentarily. Reluctantly she lifted her gaze to lock eyes with Rain, I will.. Try... To be less hostile with you. The words tasted like bile in her mouth but meanwhile inside her self conscious was leaping for joy! The prospect of having a friend had her bursting with enthusiasm, but the outside still remained icy and guarded.


notes: friends<3
tagged: Rain
muse: good
word count: 811
status: complete

[Rain]

Rain was still walking until Olive's hesitant voice came from behind. "Wait..." Rain smiled and turned her head. "You're right..." Rain turned her body to face her, her smile still plastered all over her face. "I will... try... to be less hostile with you." Rain's eyes softened at the Mexican wolf, and her smile was still there, not disappearing, not even for an instant. "Less hostile? Huh. At least that's a good start." She thought, laughing internally yet keeping her cool outwardly. "I am glad you have come to your senses, Olive." Rain started to talk, keeping her words soft and her body relaxed. "I'm proud of you." She wasn't talking just to make her feel good--she was genuinely proud of the multi hued female, and she needed to make the point clear. She knew that even if Olive had still a long way to go, the steps she took was a good start.

Rain looked at the sky, and noticed how the sky began to show beautiful hues of orange, red and yellow that were intertwined with the clouds that hovered above them. Looking back at Olive, she sighed. "Well, I have to go and look for a place to stay in for the night. It has been a pleasure to meet you, Olive. So... remember, if you need anything from me, just howl my name. I won't be too far away anyway." Stretching her lips to form a smile once more and winking, she gave her back to the petite female, now with both ears facing to the front, and began to walk away. Something inside of her made her realize how much love others needed, and she wanted to form a safe haven for wolves like Olive to rest and rehabilitate. Maybe in the future she could form a pack with Koder that served as a beautiful Eden in Anikira... maybe. Just maybe. 

ooc: @olive Sorry for the wait! <3 We can end it with this post or with yours. I don't mind what you decide. ?