Close Calls [Xion]

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It was unusually warm on this particular afternoon as the young Mexican she-wolf picked her way across the terrain. Her pelt consisted of mostly black patches, but there was also brown and white intermingled, a signature of her breed. She wasn't very big at only twenty six inches high and topping off at around seventy five pounds, but she had one hell of a bite. Her attitude stemmed from her father, even though her mother had prevented her from ever even knowing him. Olive wasn't aware that she was bipolar, in fact she almost never had any warning of when her "fits" would come about. Most would say she wasn't quite there in the head, and at times she believed them. She yearned to be accepted from others but knew with her unstable personality she was more of a danger to them. Her tail was lifted behind her as she walked, not quite arched but high enough to maintain a dominant posture. Her head was held at a reasonable height due to the fact that the wound on her scruff was still healing. She could clearly recall her light tussle with that coyote in the desert. It had been over a snake but at the time that was her first sign of a meal in days; so in her mind she was justified. The coyote brute hadn't stood a chance against her and although they fought it didn't last for more then five minutes before he had bellied over. Of course if you had a pair of teeth against your throat you would do anything to stay alive. Her pace was a slow crawl as she took her time, though suddenly she was enshrouded by a thick layer of fog. She had gone from the desert to a forest, which had been quite a change of scenery. It was muggy, enough so to make her pant but due to her bloodlines she was accustomed to the heat. Her mocha brown optics narrowed as she continued on her trek with no set destination in mind.

This particular area was strange, although the air had a distinct musty smell to it there was a faint scent of other wolves. It was very light though and therefore hard to determine if this was a pack territory. If so, she was simply passing through. Olive had no intentions of joining a pack unless of course she knew for a fact that it would be the right home for her. She was unstable, and she needed constant stability in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The ground began to squish beneath her paws, an evident feeling of mud in her toes. She scrunched her nose up out of distaste and a small growl escaped her kissers. Where the hell am I? She thought to herself as she still struggled to see where she was at. It was while she was walking that she didn't even notice the lake until she was plunging into it's cold depths. A yelp of surprise screeched from her lungs as she went under the water; suddenly everything was black and she couldn't tell which way was up. She paddled desperately, her legs kicking feverishly until she managed to get to the surface. She was coughing and sputtering but somehow managing to tread water. Olive still couldn't determine where she was at and simply moved back towards the direction where she had come. This took her about twenty minutes or so, for every time she thought her paws touched solid ground it gave way beneath her. Her endurance was waning and she felt like her legs were going to fall off, until finally she felt solid ground. She scrambled up out of the water, hacking more liquid out of her lungs. For a minute she lay on the ground gasping for air frantically. That had been too close of a call and it had shook her up pretty good. Olive crawled even further from the lake before dropping her head on her front paws. She allowed her eyes to close for a moment as she caught her breath.


Notes: I figure Xion could find her here and help her escape?
Tagged: @xion
Muse: decent
Word count: 708
Status: complete.

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Although Ia'gha Lake was far from her favorite place, the black she wolf known far and wide as Xion had indeed traveled through it a few times before and now she was going back through it. She didn't like it because it was hard to see so it not only hid her from others but it hid others from her. She liked places like the mountains down south that offered her cover from others while leaving them completely vulnerable and in sight. It gave her a leg up and allowed for better sneak attacks. In a place like this though, fighting was out of the question because she would be just as equally vulnerable.

She had long before found that the best way to move around the area was by testing the ground in front of you before every step. If you walked around blindly, you could step into mud, water, a hole, a root, or a number of other things and if you got hurt, things would not go well for you because it could be days or longer before you were found. It was better to take it slow and steady than it would be to rush. As she walked, her mind was on her Zitao, how they're first meeting had gotten to her so and all the things that were to come. She couldn't help but think this place would be a perfect place for him to tease her. Calling sweetly to her from one side only to silently sneak up and get to her from another. She shivered at the thought and again thought of how lucky she was to have met him.

She was eventually snapped out of her thoughts by the sound of a startled yelp coming from not too far away. Her stomach growled hungrily and a quiet snarl followed as she headed off to see who made the sound. It took a while to find the wolf but when she did, she couldn't help but smirk. She was laying down panting, clearly exhausted, and soaked to the bone. "Well what do we have here? Seems someone forgot the rule of not leaving themselves vulnerable In a place like this where your pitiful dying cries would travel no more than a few feet away and your scent would mixed with others who met similar fates. I Almost feel bad that I can't just let you go, but then again, I really don't." She snarled again but this time it was a lot louder.

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Well what do we have here? Seems someone forgot the rule of not leaving themselves vulnerable In a place like this where your pitiful dying cries would travel no more than a few feet away and your scent would mixed with others who met similar fates. I Almost feel bad that I can't just let you go, but then again, I really don't. Her mocha optics snapped open immediately, her period of rest completely forgotten. Instantly she jumped to her feet, all previous soreness forgotten as her top lip curled and her hackles raised. She returned the female's snarl with a feral growl of her own before speaking, You can kiss my ass, I don't answer to you. She spat, her eyes burning with the rage that filled inside her. Her tail arched behind her and although this she wolf was far bigger then her she was not intimidated. The lake sat behind her, this female in front of her. It was true that there really was no way out of this but Olive did not care. She would fight her way out of this predicament if she had to, even if that meant ripping this female's eyes from their sockets. Quickly Olive glanced around her, trying to determine an escape route for her plan B. But this was all to no avail considering the fog was so thick around them. Her brow furrowed but she wouldn't allow this female to see her sweat. And who dubbed you the big dog out here? This land has no claim so I'm free to go as I please. She wasn't stupid, she had smelt no land markers meaning that this land was indeed free, which meant she wouldn't be listening to her at all. If she didn't want to let her go then Olive would have no problem making her, she wasn't about to belly over for her. Olive had never been submissive to anyone and she didn't intend on doing so anytime soon. Her lip still stayed curled, her hackles still raised. She wasn't going to let her guard down - she was ready for anything at this point.

Despite her much smaller size Olive had a good head on her shoulders. She was smart and knew how to use her body to her advantage. This she wolf was far larger, perhaps clumsier on her feet. Where this female probably had more strength, Olive had speed and agility. She was nimble on her feet, and she could probably out run her if she had to. She had gotten into scraps with far larger wolves, this one wouldn't faze her at all. The life of a loner could be a difficult one and beneath her thick pelt hid a series of scars, a telltale sign of everything she had ever gone through. Upon first glimpse one wouldn't notice that though, her pelt was far too thick and dark for that. Her eyes never left her face before she finally spoke through her teeth, her breath a menacing hiss. Now if your quite done I'll be on my way. She wasn't going to play any games with her, and if she wanted to try and push her buttons Olive wouldn't hesitate to make her regret it. It was then that she moved forward a step, testing the waters so to speak. If the female made any aggressive moves Olive would surely finish what she started. She had never had a good hold on her anger, something she had inherited from her father. Majority of the time she could never recall when she would have horrible fits, there were blips in her memory that prevented her from feeling sorry afterwards. It wouldn't be shocking if she flew off the handle towards this one, in fact she almost expected her to step towards her in an aggressive manner. She waited, the seconds ticking by and for a moment she figured this female couldn't comprehend words. She glared at her then, hoping she would catch the hint and move the hell out of the way. Olive wasn't about to walk towards her though, she may have been off guard when she fell into the lake but she wasn't off guard now. She wouldn't make herself that vulnerable to this stranger, especially because it seemed she was searching for trouble. But this unfortunate wolf would be sadly mistaken, despite her small size she didn't take shit from anyone.


Notes: sorry it's a bit shorter then usual but it was fun to write<3
Tagged: @xion
Muse: decent
Word count: 790
Status: complete

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When Xion first heard the yelp and even more so when she first saw the wolf, she was expecting a weak young or old wolf that wouldn't be able to stand up for themselves. However, that was not at all what she was met with. She was met by a healthy adolescent who was very sassy and sure of herself. At first, Xion wanted to attack her even more for her attitude and lack of respect. But as she tensed getting ready to fight, a new idea came to her that caused her to relax and rethink the situation. This wolf was very harsh and confident, she accepted submission from no one, and she showed a whole lot of potential when it came to being the next well known dangerous female. Which, was why she now wanted to take her as her first project pupil. She wanted to teach her all the things she knew and watch her blossom into a deadly rose.

Even as the other wolf spoke back to her, Xion remained quiet, temporarily keeping her thoughts and comments to herself. However, as the other female stepped forward, Xion did the same, coming even closer to her. She took one more long look over her, making sure she did in fact want to take her under her wing, before speaking. "If I let you walk away, you are more than likely going to get lost again, you'll probably get hurt, and once you get hurt, you definitely won't be able to get out and I doubt anyone will find you before you fall prey to other predators, not that I would really care. But, why don't we cut to the chase?" She tilted her head with a bored smirk, "I think highly of your personality and sass as it isn't that often you come across a wolf, much less a female, who is that bold. Usually, I look down upon others but you not so much, though I still have no reason to think of you as an equal. But, I am willing to show you out of here on the condition that you stick around and let me teach you all that I can. I have a feeling that with the proper guidance and training, you can blossom into a gorgeously fatal rose." While the black wolf hoped she received a positive answer, she knew she wouldn't mind walking away and leaving the other to fall victim to her own stupidity.

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The seconds ticked by, rolling into minutes as the stand off continued. The two females could not be more different; where the black femme was much larger in size Olive was smaller and a mixture of lighter hues. Her mocha brown orbs didn't waver from the females body, never moving, never showing any form of emotion. Of course there was plenty of rage bubbling through her system but she wasn't going to let this female be satisfied with her displeasure. If I let you walk away, you are more than likely going to get lost again, you'll probably get hurt, and once you get hurt, you definitely won't be able to get out and I doubt anyone will find you before you fall prey to other predators, not that I would really care. But, why don't we cut to the chase? She arched an invisible eye brow and a half smirked stretched itself across her kissers. I'm listening. She snapped, her features looking just as bored in return. Both her auds were pricked, her tail and hackles still raised. It was when the female took a step forward that Olive's lip curled again, a harsh snarl erupting from her mouth. I think highly of your personality and sass as it isn't that often you come across a wolf, much less a female, who is that bold. Usually, I look down upon others but you not so much, though I still have no reason to think of you as an equal. But, I am willing to show you out of here on the condition that you stick around and let me teach you all that I can. I have a feeling that with the proper guidance and training, you can blossom into a gorgeously fatal rose. At first she thought it was a joke and she even laughed aloud at the female.

Olive didn't know how to react to the females words. For all she knew she could be pulling her leg, but then again there was some truth to her words. If Olive didn't take her help, she could very well get lost within these lands. But if she did take her help, she would owe her. And Olive didn't particularly enjoy owing others. Her auds flicked backward and finally she huffed a sigh. Fine. She grumbled through gritted teeth before watching the female carefully. She waited until she moved first before Olive began walking forward. She wasn't stupid enough to turn her back on this stranger and for the time being she obediently followed her. She still kept her posture dominant, that wouldn't change no matter who this femme was. But something the she wolf had said was still echoing through her brain - she could help her blossom into something deadly. Part of her was greatly intrigued, she wanted to be greater then what she was. She wanted to harness the anger that consumed her, and perhaps this female could help her do just that. Her auds flickered but stayed flicked forward as she wove through the trees; her mocha optics never leaving her ebony hide. Unease still rustled through her, reminding her not to allow this female past her walls. She didn't know her yet and didn't plan on cozying up to her any time soon. Olive could very well take care of herself, but she also didn't mind manipulating the situation to her needs. Right now she needed to focus on getting out of here and her ticket out was the wolf in front of her. Sometimes you needed to take chances, and right now this was a chance she had to take. Talons dug into the moist ground as her nasal passages flared wide, scenting the air around them. For now they were alone, but she wasn't trusting her completely. For all she knew this could be an ambush, but she was ready for it nonetheless.






Notes: sorry for the wait dear
Tagged: @xion
Muse: okay 
Word count: 693.
Status: complete.

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When the black she wolf proposed her idea to the newly found wolf, the last thing she expected was for her to agree to them. Sure, they may have been her only realistic way out of the dense and foggy woods that they were in and it guaranteed her safety after they got out but still, she had expected a harsh no or at least an argument. Most she wolves, or wolves in general for that matter, would not have trusted her. For that, she wasn’t sure if she thought the other wolf was smart or not. Other wolves would have been too stubborn to accept any form of help even if they did trust her. But then there were of course those who would have no chance to say yes or no because she would have already killed them.

Xion offered no reply to the other wolf when she finally answered. Instead, she turned her back and started to walk off. She knew that if the wolf had any brains at all, she would know better than to try anything. If she even attempted to hurt the black feme, she would not hesitate to put her in her place and if she did not submit, she would not be afraid to either put her on the verge of the death and leave her to the scavengers or kill her herself. So, before each step, she tested the ground in front of her, making sure the terrain was indeed solid. Her pace was slow but steady and unfaltering and that was all that matter. She never promised she would get them out of the area in a certain amount of time because she wouldn’t make a promise that she couldn’t keep. Therefore, she did not care at all about how fast or how slow they made it back to safe grounds.