Checking In {LISA}

[Kade]

It had been a few days since the last time he had seen Lisa. He had hoped to keep her close in order to make sure she was healing well. River however had not taken to the idea, at least not as much as he had hoped. Instead of making a friend out of the newcomer, River had met her with jealousy and him with doubt. Kade had not been pleased with her display of aggression. Kade was after all the male and the one that should make the decisions. Kade wold never have brought someone to River if he hadn't trusted them. He trusted Lisa, she was his and he wasn't going to doubt her. Kade had saved her after all and he wasn't about to waste all of his hard work just because of River's pettiness. He could understand that she was jealous of the other female, but Kade hadn't claimed her as his mate so she had no reason to be jealous. He had made no plans to take a female so he wouldn't tolerate River's behavior. Lisa had departed from his company after that encounter leaving to go god knows where. River had tried her best to occupy his thoughts and his time, but he had felt a nagging that grew stronger with each passing day. He couldn't just save Lisa and then never see her again. That wasn't the kind of life he had wanted to start here.

He continued along drawing closer to the end of the trial that Lisa had left. Tracking her scent across the plains. He needed to see that she was safe and on the road to recovery especially before he set off east. He still had it in his head that he would still be able to convince Lisa to join him eastward. He still wanted to keep her with him, despite the strife it would cause with River. Lisa was his and he wanted to keep her. He did however respect that if she didn't want to come along she didn't have to. Kade didn't know about the things that had led up to her injury, only that her brothers had caused it. He knew that she had her own life and that she had to make her own choices, but a small part of him still wanted to take care of her. Make sure that nothing bad ever happened to her again.

@shakespeare

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Lisa || Maned Wolf || Female || Loner || BIO

Words; 732. || Tagged; Kade || Muse; Her roar-bark! || Notes; The sound of a Maned Wolf is WOW. 

? The sun had risen and set a few times, but she'd not been counting them. At least two, she supposed. The decision to leave Kade's company because of that female was one Lisa couldn't stop regretting with every step further away she took. As she limped aimlessly along these plains of yellow flowers and bright green grass for what seemed like miles she was a shell, with the thinnest layer of skin left. Such an open area, if her brothers found her she'd have nowhere to hide. If she lost now, after all Kade had done... how could she ever rest peacefully then? To see her family again would be a thing to cherish, but she had been living hoping to have nothing to regret when her time came. Kade had saved her from that once, that shadow that gave a promise of something bright, and she didn't want to make it an effort that would prove to have been a waste of his time just because she'd not been able to fight back against a little female! River, if her memory served. A rude little thing, she couldn't have survived a journey to the East in her company. Her mentality was fragile, and it would snap, and when it did it could go two ways, neither of which Lisa liked. She would either fall to the taunting and think less of herself, or grow furious and perhaps rush the female as she had her brothers. Impulse was a greater enemy than ever before, something that seemed to have skipped her youth and come alive only now as she aged.

Her wounds had, for the most part, stayed on the mend. Her shoulder was difficult to rest considering her constant worry, her constant need to be moving. Many nights had been sleepless. Every time her eyes closed her brothers appeared before her and she awoke to their teeth closing on her throat, finishing the job. These nightmares were what had caused her lose track of the days, and what caused her neck to be scabbing while her shoulder was still raw. Her leg was still matted with blood that had, and occasionally still did, slide down to her toes. The grass that was crushed under her black painted paws had the occasional drop of blood, but it wasn't anything to worry about when found. A healing wound, but for Kade, who had seen the original amount of blood spilling, it would be a relief, she imagined. She was sure glad it had slowed, and stopped now and then.

The maned wolf came to a stop near a small dip in the land. Climbing up a hill or easing down a dip in the earth had never been so hard as it was now. She leaned forward on her forepaws and stared down at the bottom of the hill. How had she managed to find a hill in these open fields? Just her luck! Lisa snorted at her rotten luck, and then, then she caught it. His scent. The maned wolf's head shot up, her ears perked forward and lips tugging up into a smile. Shadow of the fates? Is that you?! She turned away from the drop of the hill, looking past the high grasses. She heard pawsteps. It was, wasn't it? Lisa threw back her head, and a sound unlike any other echoed across the plains. A roar? A bark? A howl? Whatever it was, it was sure to gain attention. It was an ancient and demanding sound. To ignore it, you had to be deaf. It was unlike any wolf's howl or any dog's bark. She let loose two more of the rare sounds and began to run towards the black wolf. "Kade!" She shouted happily, coming to a stop a foot or so in front of him, her tail going wild as she favored her injured leg slightly, the wound bleeding anew for the romping. "It is you, my friend! I thought you had left for the East?" She asked, tilting her head. "Oh, but thy am so very glad to see you! Your visit means worlds to me, my friend!" She said, ears up and eagerly awaiting his explanation. No, his voice. The voice that had forced her to her feet. She had missed that voice.

MADE BY MINNIE OF FTS & GANGNAM STYLE

[Kade]

Kade had been close to finding her when he had heard the strangest noise echo across the plains. It was like deep bark similar to some of the dogs that had been kept around the compound where he had lived. He looked up trying to find the source of the unusual noise only to see Lisa bounding across the distance towards him. She looked vastly improved from the last time he had seen her, the wounds turning to scabs before his eyes. He was glad that she was doing better, but it still ate at him that he wasn't around to keep her safe. As she drew closer Kade could see that he shoulder was still bleeding, the red liquid oozing down her leg. He gave her a stern frown looking over her one more to determine if she was bleeding anywhere else. "You should be resting. Not tramping about the plains. ", he grumbled before giving her a nuzzle. He cared about her, despite only knowing her for a few days he really cared. He didn't want her to hurt herself more because she was afraid of her brothers. He knew that River hadn't taken to Lisa, but if it meant life or death for Lisa he would stay with her in order to make her feel secure. Kade sat down before returning her smile. Kade was pleased that she was so happy to see him. It warmed his heart that Lisa felt the same about him that he did about her.

She was curious about why he hadn't left for the east yet with River. He had asked himself that question many times before, wondering what it was the kept them in this land. He had settled on the idea that the fates hadn't allowed him to leave so that he could save Lisa. If they had left when he had first met River than he would have never met Lisa and she would have died one that beach. Kade couldn't even think about that fate, couldn't think about Lisa bleeding out on the beach all alone. "I cannot leave for the east until I know that you are safe. All healed and well." It was the truth. He hadn't worked so hard to save her just to leave before seeing her well and good. That wasn't the kind of wolf he wanted to be. What would have been the point of saving her if he was just going to abandon her to the wolves. He moved a little closer before liking at the wound on her shoulder. Cleaning the blood away the best that he could. He hated to see the blood covering her already dark red pelt. Not wanting it to crust over on her fur. Despite her being the most unusual wolf he had ever seen he still thought her reddish pelt was pretty. He didn't want it to be coated in blood, even if it was her own. When he was content that he had cleaned enough of it off he relaxed a little. "You are my friend, the first one that I have ever had and I will not leave you until you are back on your feet." Damn bastards. Roughing her up so bad that she isn't even healed yet. Ought to kill them.

@shakespeare

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Lisa || Maned Wolf || Female || Loner || BIO

Words; 672. || Tagged; Kade || Muse; Their theme!

? Lisa's smiled was a guilty one as Kade chastised her for romping and bringing about pain she need not be feeling. She took a glance around the fields, then settled a smile on the male who had come all this way to see her. What a surprise this was, one so nice as well! "Forgive me, my friend. Joy consumed me at the sight of you. She explained, her tail wagging wildly behind her, her eyes bright. The suns of yellow had never been so bright, accounting her wounds prior and the sorrow of parting with Kade. But now there was nothing holding back the light that belonged there. "Thyself will be restrained in thy actions." She held up her wounded right leg and bowed, her ears falling to show submission and gratitude. The bow put her a bit off-balance, but she straightened right away and tried to hide it. Her smile remained, but she did mutter another soft apology for being reckless. He sat, and she followed suit. It took so much weight off her forelegs, it felt wonderful. She hadn't had the time to sit down since leaving Kade's side, not aside from the few minutes she had spent trying to sleep, and failing. Perhaps now, so close, he would see the signs of exhaustion in her features.

The maned wolf's head lowered slight and a warm smile overtook her aging, tired features. "Oh, Kade. To think you have put off your journey for the likes of thyself..." She was about to tell him that it wasn't worth it, but when she thought about it, she'd had enough of that and surely he had too. Kade saw that there was something left of Lisa, and she wanted to believe him. To do so, she had to give it a chance, as he had given her a chance to live. It was time to re-evaluate the life she'd had, and the life she saw whenever she heard Kade's voice. A life filled with... life. A pack was still daunting and still made her shudder, but it perhaps only now hit her, that Kade would be there. He would be there for her, always. If she got scared, or anxious, he would be there. She wouldn't be joining a pack, but rather Kade's side. Her ears perked a bit at the realization.

A soft sigh of content fell from her lips as she moved to give Kade access to her shoulder. His tongue was a warm reassurance as it cleaned away the blood he wished to banish. She poked his cheek with her nose as he pulled his head back, a sort of "thank you" gesture. She kept her paw held in the air so as to not start again the bleeding. His friend. The red-pelted canine nodded slowly. "My friend, you are indeed. I am yours, and you are my, friend. We shan't be apart any longer." She threw back her head and let out that same unique sound that couldn't be duplicated. "Kade, my friend, my savior, you were right. We needn't be apart." She got to her feet and stepped closer to him, nuzzling her head against his chest, her eyes closed as she felt herself breathe. It felt like the first time since she'd departed. She stayed there in his shadow as she said, "Your friend does not favor thyself, but perhaps I may follow at a distance." He pulled away only enough to look straight into his eyes. "I will not leave you again, Shadow of the Fates. I will be with you. Your journey is mine as well, and it forever will be." She was saying it as much as asking, and she felt herself remembering why he'd been able to lift her from the sand that first day. He wasn't like the others, he wasn't a passing friend. He was, plain and simple, her friend.

o Notes; I think the song fits perfectly. <3

MADE BY MINNIE OF FTS & GANGNAM STYLE

[Kade]

Kade couldn't blame her for being happy to see him because he felt much the same way. He chuckled at her over exuberant greeting for him. Although it had only been a couple of days it was apparent that they had been long days indeed. Kade had neglected her and for that he was sorry. He shouldn't have let her leave when River had bared her teeth. Despite Kade wanting to keep them both happy, he was happiest when they were all together. They should want to make him happy as well, they could all be a family if they only tried to get along. Kade wanted that more than he could ever put into words. A real family with those that he cared about, and those that cared about him. River and Lisa were important to him, each in their own way and he didn't want to have to give them up. His tail wagged in response to Lisa's reaction and he began to grin at her. "Excited or not you need to take better care of yourself." Once she sat down it was plain that she had over stretched herself and was exhausted. "Why aren't you sleeping?" He was blunt in his questions. He knew that she was still afraid of the repercussions from her brothers, but Kade didn't want her to worry about them anymore. He wanted her to feel safe again, safe knowing that he would protect her.

Kade knew that he had made her happy by visiting so unexpectedly. Kade hadn't meant to hurt her by parting ways so quickly, but he had been caught in a hard place. He had given his word to River and she was important to him so when she had requested Lisa leave Kade had done his best to make it work out. It had only helped that Lisa was so against taking the journey with him. But that was about to change. She was willing to change her mind an it made Kade's heart come close to bursting. He had never had so many friends in his whole life. He couldn't believe his fortune. He would now be bringing two of the most important people in his life on a journey together. He would now be able to start his new life without any doubts or regrets, wondering what had happened to Lisa after he left. "Don't flatter yourself Missy. I would have left if I had really wanted to.", he grumbled slightly not liking the sudden turn to the mushier emotions. He was supposed to be a male, gruff and masculine, not allowing two females to get under his skin. They were both like little birds whispering in his ear. He knew that they both wanted very different things from him and he would do his best to keep them both safe and happy, but the sooner they made their way to the pack lands the better. He wouldn't have to be the only one trying to keep these females safe. "I am so glad that you decided to change your mind. River will learn to accept this, but we will all travel together. No matter how tense." Stubborn females are going to drive me crazy.

@shakespeare

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Lisa || Maned Wolf || Female || Loner || BIO

Words; 656. || Tagged; Kade || Muse; Lisa's theme.

? The maned canine smiled softly, trying to ease her excitement. She was going to smother him, and he was going to get irritated; if not only because she was making her condition worsen. Ah, there it was, as if on cue. Chastising her for not taking better care of herself since her departure. His tail wagging, however, made it seem a bit less daunting. Why hadn't she slept, that question shook her to her core, and admitting it would only anger Kade more. Her head fell and her eyes closed. "Sleep has com to me, but interruptions keep thyself from a well rest." She wouldn't tell him unless he asked directly, because she had technically just answered his question. Interruptions was vague, but true. Interruptions from her own mind, her own nightmares and fears. Her ears swiveled back and she felt like she was becoming smaller, shrinking back to the size of a pup.

Her head snuggled ever more comfortably into the thick fur of his chest, refusing to move from this spot where she was safe. Safe from everything, and everyone. He was here for her, and she wasn't going to lose him again, and certainly not because of her own doubts! Pack life would be terrifying. Having others to protect, having others to warm in the winter - but they would warm her, as well. That was what a pack did, right? She was starting to realize she was looking at everything through her old eyes, the eyes of a mother, of a leader. This pack was not hers to run, but to live in. If something happened, she wouldn't have to bear the full weight of death on her shoulders. It would cut her deeply, and she would fall silent, but she would be able to fall on Kade. He was always there.

A small giggle escaped her black lips as he called her "missy", something she'd actually never heard before, at least not directed at herself. Slowly, she pulled her head back and took a few steps back. "Thyself is happy, then, that you did not really want to." She teased, knowing this was only said for the sake of his pride. They both knew the truth, it would have devastated him because he knew it would mean Lisa could die and he would never have known. Either way, he was here, she was here - what more did they need? "How ever could I live without you? Being alive without thou would never have come to be. This very day would not have risen for thine eyes to see if thou had not saved me upon that beach." She owed him everything, and she would never forget it. "River will indeed have to accept these facts. And I fear not her teeth, for thou shall come between them and thy own skin." Her tail wagged a bit more slowly as Lisa hummed a soft note, tilting her head. She was exhausted, now that she though about it. She wouldn't be able to make a walk of any significant distance with him right now.

Taking a seat, the wolf whispered, "Kade, my friend, may I ask of you a favor?" her tired eyes were nervous, reluctant to ask, but... "Thyself asks for your protection to help me sleep. I have been anxious alone, and sleep has evaded me." Slowly, she let herself lay down, her body relaxing into the grass around her. "Will thou watch over me, so that thyself may have energy to travel?" She was looking up at him, but her eyes were battling her to close and grant her sleep. She needed it, truly, but only if Kade was willing to wait for her. "Thyself doubts her ability to travel when so much sleep has been lost." She admitted, her head tilting against her paw as her breathing slowed. Kade was here. Sleep was safe.

O Notes; Kade is apparently now a lullaby. lol

MADE BY MINNIE OF FTS & GANGNAM STYLE

[Kade]

Kade could see that she was tired, the lack of sleep taking over her body. She would never be able to heal if she wasn't allowed to rest. Her fear was keeping that which was so essential to a body. Especially a body so injured. As she began to relax into he grass Kade watched as she began to fall asleep. He would be her sentry, her silent guardian until she was able to get the rest. Rest she so desperately needed for survival. He relaxed himself, his voice dropping into a gentle hum. He would linger here to chase her nightmares away as long as she needed. "Sleep now Lisa. Nothing will get you on my watch." He continued in his humming, reciting a song he knew when he was younger. The females used to sing it to themselves when they had been alone, waiting until the humans had left. The chorus of howls had been bittersweet, singing in harmony of a time long past. It was their songs and stories that had made him want to find his freedom so badly. He had wanted nothing more than to plant his roots in firm soil and let his family grow up in a place like this. The thought of raising young in that hell hole had been so unbearable. Every time he had been forced to endure the breeding process he had prayed to the fates to keep his seed from growing inside of them. Each time they had failed to produce young, further affirming his faith in a higher power. The more they had answered the prays, the more fervently he sent them to him. He didn't ask for anything more than for the fates to deny him the prospect of having children. Lucky enough for him the breeding was never viable.

Now that he was free he wanted to be able to start a family if he found someone he so desired. He hadn't thought about taking a mate, or even if he wanted to commit to anyone in his life. All he knew was that he wanted children of his own to raise up. Raised up better than he had been raised. He looked down at Lisa's slumbering figure and smiled, hoping that she was having better thoughts and dreams than he was.

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TAKE ME WHERE I HAVE TO GO Lisa | Female | Maned Wolf | 5 Years | Rogue | Biography |

Word Count: 507. Tagging: Kade Muse: Music~

? Lisa's sigh was let loose with great relief. "Thank you, my friend." She said to him with a gentle nudge before she let her muscles completely relax. She let her mind wander to the days she had been able to sleep peacefully among her family, her children and her mate. If only she had met the Shadow of the Fates before she had lost it all. He would have been able to save everything she had lost. As her ears rested against her head, her last waking thought was a question. Would she change the way things had gone? Would she really? Even the slightest tampering in time was obviously a great risk, one she was glad no one had discovered the secret to. She was glad to have Kade now, to have this new life to look forward to. Her lips tugged into a smile. What did it matter about when anymore? Finally, she was able to sleep. No nightmares came after her, nothing jolted her awake, no visions of her brothers dancing before her eyes. Psychological, of course that was all it had been. Kade truly was her savior. Everything he had done for her was a promise, and he kept them every time. She'd been rude with him when they first met, but that was a first impression based on wounds and pain. They had for a moment misjudged each other, she assuming him a brute and he thinking her rude. Now that all of that had been worked out, she was thanking the fates that he hadn't left before she'd lied down. The sun was falling from the sky as Lisa's eyes fluttered open, looking into the rays of the sun as they disappeared behind the hills. A yawn escaped her as she stretched her toes apart, looking to her side where Kade had been, and where he remained. Her smile was gentle as she gathered her balance and stood, shaking her head to clear the lingering sleep. "I have not slept so well in many days," the stilt-legged female touched her head under Kade's chin. He stood only a few inches taller than her, but she didn't find it a daunting size difference, at least not anymore, knowing he was friend, not foe. She retracted her canine form of a hug and stepped gently on her right leg, testing it. As her toes stretched, the ache crawled up to her shoulder, but upon inspection there was no blood spilt. She almost let out another of her unique barks as she looked to Kade with great excitement. "Albeit at a slow pace, thou can walk on all fours once more!"Her muscles had been so taught, every movement reached her spine and bones. Now, she was more relaxed and could walk without the stiffness of her skin pulling at the wounds. Her tail went mad as she looked up at the darkening sky. Another nuzzle, and she took a few steps forward. "Shall we begin?"

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[Kade]

Both Lisa and River were eager to start the long trek to the east, but Kade felt the urge to tarry. He wasn't ready to leave this territory just yet, even though they had a prospect of a better life in the new land. There was something that pulled him to this place and he couldn't leave until he found out why his instincts screamed for him to stay. He was also reluctant to travel for two reasons. Firstly he refused to travel until the relationship between Lisa and River was anything less than friendly. Secondly he would not give the order to march until Lisa was more healed. Her shoulder was still bleeding and he wouldn't risk further damage or infection to the wound by having them start a journey. Kade had no idea who they would meet along the way so he wanted both of his girls in fine form. Just in case they would need to run for any reason. He wanted the journey to be as brief as possible so that they could start anew. His life before the island had been hell and he didn't want to live a life similar to that. The way the females in the compound had spoken of freedom and the wild as if it had been a huge adventure. They hadn't spoken of the hardships that awaited once someone found their freedom. Instead of having the dry kibble brought to him he had to hunt for his food. He had to find his own water. There were no humans to break up the fights between them. No one to teach him what to do or tell him where to go. He had to make his own choices and that was what terrified him the most. He had been raised his whole life to depend on others for everything that he needed, but in this place he was expected to be independent and make his own choices.

"No Lisa. We will not be leaving for the east until you are healed up. It can wait."

@shakespeare

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TAKE ME WHERE I HAVE TO GO Lisa | Female | Maned Wolf | 5 Years | Rogue | Biography |

Word Count: 689. Tagging: Kade Muse: Music~

? Lisa's first answer was a brief silence. She looked at him curiously, tilting her head. What was wrong? What was her dear shadow thinking about? She could walk, she felt better, what more did he need? His assurances made the female's ears fall. "My friend, thou should not be held up by us." The word hadn't slipped from her lips in so long. 'Us', the term her father always used when speaking for himself. She remembered, he said it was because he knew he had something to protect, and he would be as many people as he needed to be in order to keep the family safe. Her father's heart had been strong, his soul brighter than any star. Was she starting to think of herself as more again? What a thought that was. A year or two now she'd not been using that word, and now it came from her lips easily as any other word. Kade had revived more than Lisa's drive to live, he had given her a chance to start again. The black-maned female tilted back her head and stared up at the starry sky. The stars were coming out of hiding as the sun fell. Night would soon be upon them, and all the risks it bared. If they stayed in these fields, they'd both have to be alert. All manner of ill befel wolves alone at night, and she would never ask Kade to fight alone for her should someone come by looking for a fight, or perhaps by some chance be bringing food and think them a danger to that other's meal. She hated the nights. "Our friend," there was the other word. "Our." She spoke on, not realizing this time the change in the way she spoke of herself. "We musn't stay out in the open. The night bears her cold claws and gives to the day her kills. To be out in such an open field leaves so many possibilities for those claws to strike. The cold of her stare will soon break the warmth of the South, we will get cold." She reminded, staying on her feet, refusing to sit again. She looked ahead, out across the fields and the hills. Her stomach tensed, then let loose a growl that Kade would surely hear. A nervous smile crossed her face. "A solution has come to our mind. We should eat this night, to gather up as much strength as possible." With that, she took off at a near trot ahead of him, not waiting for him to respond. She didn't know why she wanted to move on now, but something about staying and dawdling just felt... foolish. They would both eat, then go to find River. This time Lisa would be stronger and would be able to stand as the bigger wolf against the opposing female's petty jealousy. Lisa had known from the start that this wolf was in love with Kade, even if he didn't seem to notice it as deeply. He cared for her, of course, that was visible. But did he know of the love that bound them? Her black and orange-spotted paws were moving fast, and she didn't pay any mind to the slight ache remaining still in her leg. It was true that she wasn't as stiff as before, but Kade had been right of course. The wound was still open and still bled when she walked too much, as she was doing right now. She was aware but closed her eyes to the blood dripping through her fur anew. The East. A pack, a home, a family. She wanted it all, and she felt the greed growing, fighting with the fear that she would fail them all. She doubted her ability to care for another's life. She would try, she would fight to the death if she had to, but the East was awhile away. And... that bothered her. Why ever would it do that, when she was so safe, her journey there aided by Kade?

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[Kade]

Lisa spoke of the cold and their need for shelter on this cool evening, but her stomach spoke of a hunger. Kade didn't want her hunting on her bad leg, yet he was a very fast hunter. If he was going to take something down it would have to be a larger slower animal. Besides, Kade needed to get back to River before too long or she would worry. She respected his need to check up on Lisa, but he wasn't going to lie to her or mistreat her for her jealousy. He still cared about her and wanted her to be safe. Being here for so long had already begun to grate on his mind. The breeding season had come to a close, but there were still plenty of desperate males out there looking to pillage and plunder. Kade didn't want anyone touching what belonged to him. He and River were still living in an awkward situation in which neither had expressed their feelings for each other, but that meant little now. The female was stuck with him whether she liked it or not. He had not intended to trap her with the likes of him, but the little minx had wiggled her way under his skin and now he was hooked.

Kade dropped his line of thought when Lisa's stomach growled again. Kade had let her walk out of his life unable to hunt for herself and that was shameful. He growled at his deplorable behavior towards someone that he called his friend. "If you are hungry then I will hunt for you. Just sit back and I will find you something for you to eat." He would brook no refusal and before she could try to convince him otherwise he took off into the tall grass. River had been helping him learn how to hunt the smaller prey items and he was hopeful that he could catch something for her. As if on cue he caught the scent of a rabbit as it flew through the grass. He took off after it using whatever speed he had to tear off after the small creature. He could smell the fear pouring off of the small creature and that seemed to fuel his resolve. It was pure will that was going to catch him this rabbit nothing more, nothing less. His mouth watered as he closed in catching the small prey up in his jaws. After a swift bite the creature was dead. He carried it back to Lisa dropping it at her feet. "Eat up."

@shakespeare

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Lisa || Maned Wolf || Female || Loner || BIO

Words; 751. || Tagged; Kade || Muse; It'll do, my muse tank.

? Lisa knew she was getting ahead of herself, but she hated to keep Kade waiting, especially knowing he had left "his" River to come find her. She was a big girl, why wasn't she able to take care of herself? Why was she getting so weak now, falling into a state where she was relying upon others? She knew that wasn't a weakness, not to a wolf, but she had been alone for so long now that being dependent on only herself had become a comfortable reality. Yet it wasn't comfortable at all, thinking about it now. She woke every morning moving from den to den to keep herself out of anyone's territory and keep prey from getting too used to her being right next tot heir own little bolt-holes. Kade was here to remind her this was no life for a wolf. She'd had a pack all up until a year or two ago, but she was terrified of being back in that position of needing to protect others when she was getting tired and could hardly care for herself. If she couldn't even out-run her brothers, couldn't even leave them with wounds just as bad as her own, how could she fight for a pack?

Her stomach growled, betraying her faux strength, and the black-maned female almost shrunk as Kade rushed off into the grass to find her prey. Forgive me, she wanted to say, but not only had Kade rushed off, but she knew he didn't want an apology in the first place, so the apology had to stay in her mind alone, silent and unheard. She let herself rest her legs by sitting as she watched the black and grey wolf disappear into the lush green grass, his steps heavy and purposeful. "Thank you, my friend." She called after him before he got too far. She needed him. How could she live without him when she would be dead right now without him? A soft sigh parted Lisa's jaws as she hung her head, her ears falling flat against her skull. She was an aging wolf; any youth would have much more healing progress after three or four days. She would never have been so badly hurt had she been stronger and faster, but nothing could turn back the clock. She was growing older, and just a little bit wiser, albeit with some help. Soon enough she heard his body slam into the ground, his prey caught. Her tongue lapped at her chops hungrily.

As he emerged from the grass with a rabbit in his jaws, Lisa's ears perked right back up and she lied down, her paws grasping the body as best they could as her teeth plucked away thick fur, spitting it out until she had a clear spot of fresh flesh to bite into. The taste that trickled onto her tongue was something she'd not realized how much she missed. A guttural growl of content bellowed as she began to scarf down fur along with fresh, frantic to fill her stomach. She tore and more or less swallowed the chunks she bit off, wasting no time in chewing. The taste was good, but the feeling in her stomach was much, much better. She looked up to Kade and smiled gently. "Thank you." She repeated herself, going back to the rabbit hungrily.

Soon only bones, fur, and little bits like ankles and half an ear were left of the food Kade had brought her. She licked her paws and between her toes before she sat up from her lying position, once more nuzzling her head under Kade's chin. "It was delicious." She offered a compliment as she got back onto all fours. "Please, thyself has rested sufficiently. Let us begin, please. No longer does thyself wish to keep you and your friend apart. We must hurry on our way to this copyhold, shan't we?" She smiled, looking in the direction he'd arrived from. "Perhaps it is time now, wiith thy stomach full and mind at peace, that once again we try to become a less hostile trio. Surely thyself can ease River's troubles with calm restored to thy mind." She was sure now, just as sure as she had been to changing her mind to join the pack with him. She and River had to get along if they were going to live in the same pack.

O Notes; You may close it with your post so we can get to their last thread before Keone.
Also, this thread is now finished. Can it please be safely archived? Thanks.

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