genesis [claiming/open]

[Thanatos]

It was very early. So much, that it was not quite morning yet; the stars still shone brightly over the horizon. After his encounter with Elijah, he had traveled to the beautiful Ia'gha Lake to witness its beauty in person. However, as he admired the beauty in front of him, the night had taken control of the day rather quickly, covering the skies with navy shades of blue; the stars began to appear, and the moon rose above the horizon, ever so bright, ever so beautiful. In the midst of the night's darkness and the day's approaching light, a lone figure slept soundly beneath a tree. Its chest rose and fell, and a peaceful expression reigned on his face. His face, however, began to show signs of distress as the events of a dream flashed before his eyes.

There was nothing but darkness, and Thanatos was running like crazy, trying to figure out where he was. His heart was beating fast, and his eyes were wide open, searching everywhere for answers. A light shone, and in front of him a beautiful forest appeared before his very eyes. Nothing moved, nothing made a sound, yet for a second, a wave of peace began to fill his heart up. He had no idea what it was or where it was coming from, but soon, his body felt light and his mind felt serene. The forest became even more quiet as a tall, elegant white buck appeared in front of him. The buck seemed to glow--his eyes were a piercing light blue, and his horns were silvery white, and they seemed to have some sort of shimmer on them.

"Thanatos."

Thanatos's eyes opened widely as he recognized the voice--it was the same voice that had called him earlier in the day. Thanatos looked at the buck, and his fur stood up, feeling chills running through out his body. He felt like crying in front of this unknown entity, as if all of his life's deeds were being brought out in his head. He saw everything--how his parents had died, how he had been found by Kuruk, Odara, that pack that had tortured Kuruk, Nova, Kiara... everything. He saw everything. He felt dizzy and lightheaded, his head was trying to grasp what was going on. However, his body reacted automatically by collapsing on the ground, whimpering in front of the white deer that hadn't stopped staring at him. He was scared, sure, but not terrified. He was scared of what was going on, of course, but not of this being. There was something about him that made Thanatos feel peace.

"Thanatos," the buck spoke, "do not fear; it is I, the Great Spirit, Elohim, that speaks unto you. I have a task for you" Thanatos looked up at the deer that had now identified himself as Elohim. He felt a strong sense of reverence before him, and he almost didn't feel worthy to be in his presence. "I am at your service," Thanatos spoke softly, trying to hold back the tears. The deer nodded and spoke once more. "Create a pack named Eden and claim these lands. I have chosen you and your family to be vessels of my glory. Be strong and courageous, my son. I'll be with you wherever you go,"  Thanatos's eyes filled with tears as he saw Elohim look away from him and walk somewhere else. "Wait!" Thanatos interjected, "Please, don't leave me," he pleaded, crying as if a loved one was parting from him. Elohim turned to face him once more, smiling. "I won't be going anywhere. I'll be with you always." 

His eyes shot open, his heart pumped fast and hard against his chest; the sun was starting to rise as he woke up. He was confused; had this been a simple dream, or a vision? Nevertheless, it seemed real and convincing; standing up, he looked to his surroundings as a beautiful sunrise took place right before his eyes. He then made a final choice--to claim these beautiful lands as his own, for his family and for Elohim's will. He made a mental note to go and find Nova and Kiara to bring them over to their new home. Lifting his muzzle, he let out a long, deep howl, inviting others to join him in his new pack. "Come to Eden, in Tiayr, and you'll find peace."

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Claiming thread! Open for anyone who desires to join! I'll tag a few people: 
@leilah Elijah Naira @lietus and anyone else! <3

[Elijah]

The night was a long one, one that tortured the white wolf's soul more than he ever could have imagined possible. Not with visions, not with paranoia, but with promise, with hope. He had found a male that day, a powerful, scarred wolf that had spoken to him about a future of hope. He had explained his intentions for this land, his hopes for the future of the wolves that would soon become a family. But it was more than that, much more. Elijah, however, had never known even a family. Sure, he had been born into one, but they had never truly been family to him. He stretched slowly, the darkness still surrounding him as he lifted his white head to slowly stretch across the soft grass. He had not bothered to find a very sheltered spot the evening before, for he knew that Thanatos was not too far away and that the next day would begin early.

His pale green eyes opened, greeted with the pre-dawn darkness that seemed all too much like the post dusk darkness that had lulled him off into a restless sleep. The rest he had gotten had been full of fits, where he would dream of his past and his family and wake up with his heart racing and his mind promising him a future that was entirely different. But could it really be so? Was this future truly possible? He sighed softly, slowly pushing himself onto his feet and stretching first backwards and then forward. A soft yawn accompanied these movements, but within moments the sound stopped. It was not because the yawn was finished, but because another sound, a much more important and powerful sound, echoed through the air around him.

It was Thanatos, the male he had met the day before. He was fulfilling his promise, following through on his word. He was claiming this land, a land that Elijah had come to know as beautiful and even dared to begin to believe that it could someday truly be a home for him. his tail swayed gently behind him as he finally began to move, heading in the direction of the call that seemed much further away than it truly was. He was close, the male could feel it. His speed increased for a few minutes as he trotted briskly towards Thanatos, and within no time, he spotted the other scarred male up ahead. His pace eventually slowed, coming to a stop only a few yards away with a small and respectful dip of his head. "Than." He said, lifting his head slowly and offering the other wolf the closest thing he could to a smile. They had only met a short while ago, but already he was beginning to feel a connection - almost brotherly - with the male that stood before him.

Words: 472
Tags: Thanatos
Muse: Medium
Notes: n/a

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It was predawn, the sun just beginning to peak over the horizon when the dark cream colored femme opened her icy blue chasms. All throughout the night she had been haunted by such strange dreams. They were not necessarily nightmares, but more so a testimony of her life. She saw from an outsider's view, her family, or what she had considered to be family. But to a stranger her father was not the loving individual she had thought him to be. The strain in his relationship with her mother was not because she was ill, but rather because he was abusive. The thought left a sour taste in her mouth. It was then that she realized her brother had not been in the wrong, she had. Carlisle had fought for his mother's rights, something that she should have done instead of keeping her mouth shut. The dreams had plagued her, and she found her heart was racing in her chest until the most unusual thing of all had happened. In the middle of her dream the memories came to a screeching halt, and there before her came the largest buck she had ever seen in her young life. His pelt was so white it was almost blinding, and the power that emanated from him made her legs buckle beneath her. She bowed before him, her hide trembling. She kept her petite skull bowed low to the ground, until his words caressed the silence around her. Do not fret my child. You will be safe. Slowly her eyes lifted to lock with the buck's and she was finally able to find her voice. How do you know? He smiled at her, the gesture spreading comfort throughout her entire body. Her worries were instantly quelled and she felt at peace just by sharing glimpses with him. Because I have led you here. This will be your new home Aaliyah. Now go, find them. And remember my name, Elohim. Her eyes were pleading with him not to leave, he brought her such strength and comfort and she still had so many questions. Please don't leave me. She called out to him and he turned to face her again, I will always be with you child.

Her eyes flashed open then, her heart still racing in her chest. She glanced around her, the sun's rays warming her hide as she lay curled up beneath one of the largest trees she could find. The dream had been so real, real enough that it had to have existed. Elohim. The name echoed in her mind as she recalled the image of the regal white buck. He had told her that this would be her home, but what did he mean by that? Sure enough a howl echoed across the land, one that she knew she had to answer. She rose off the ground then in one fluid motion, shaking all of the dirt and dander from her pelt before she took off in the direction of the siren. She could hear her heart beating in her chest, her paws thudding lightly on the ground as she darted in and out of the trees. It wasn't long then until the fresh scents of two strangers reached her nares. She finally slowed her pace then until she was walking slowly, her gait holding the tiniest shred of confidence. There was a particular opening in the forest, one that could hold plenty of wolves. Within it were two wolves she had never seen before, both males. Her instinct told her to flee but the other half of her insisted that she speak with them. Insisted that this was what Elohim was leading her to. She had never heard or seen the great white buck before, but the visit she had had from him had convinced her enough. She moved forward then, enough for her to be noticed. Elohim sent me. She offered quietly to the two males, her gaze shifting between them. At first it sounded crazy to her to offer such an explanation, but her heart told her it was the right thing. They would welcome her, they had to. Elohim would not have led her to her death. Perhaps this would be the family and home she had been searching for all of her life. I am Aaliyah. She spoke her name, offering it peacefully whilst waiting a response, meanwhile her heart continued to pound away nervously in her chest.

notes: weee and here is Aaliyah
tagged: Thanatos + Elijah
muse: decent
word count: 932
status: complete.

[Naira]

Dawn was nearly upon the rolling hills of Tiayr. It lit the vastly green landscape in a fiery glow, almost as if the hills themselves were on fire. The soft orange light reached as far as a small copse of tree, where it hit the fur of a sleeping she-wolf. Her creamy white coat immediately took on the soft new coloration, and she glowed like a sleeping inferno. Her mind reeled with images – memories of what her life was like just a few months ago when she had a family. A soft whine escaped from the femme’s throat as she continued to dream. The sound swirled away from her muzzle like a ghost in the slightly chilled air before disappearing.

Her sister. Where was her sister? Naira was running, her breath tight and sharp in her throat and her bright green eyes glowing in the darkness. Suddenly, Alena was there, running ahead of her, her tail streaming like a banner. Naira was trying to catch up, trying to keep her dear sister in sight as she led her through the trees. But Alena was too quick. Just when Naira thought she had caught up, her sister disappeared. Panicked, the femme looked around. She stood in a small clearing. The trees surrounding her were tall, thin, and close together. Even as she watched they moved, stretching upwards to the heavens, moving closer together like a cage, trapping her. The fear gripped her heart as she tucked her tail between her legs and sank to the ground in defeat.

”Naira.”

A sudden voice boomed through the trees and echoed in her very mind, and Naira quickly lifted her head. Before her, the darkness beyond the trees was lightening. From the other side of the clearing stepped a glistening creature, tall and elegant in appearance. A calm washed over her as she laid her eyes on him, for it was clearing a him. The tines atop his massive head were laced in silver and white, and culminated into nearly twelve delicate points. He was a buck, Naira knew, but like no other buck she had ever seen.

”My child,” he spoke again with a light dip of his elegant head. ”You are looking for your purpose in this world. You are looking for answers.” Although it was not a question, Naira nodded anyway, her eyes wide. ”You will find them here, at last, in a place called Eden. Your journey is just beginning, my dear one.” Naira was bursting with questions, but when she finally opened her muzzle to speak, she found she could only muster up one. ”Who are you?” she whispered. ”I am Elohim,” the buck said gently. ”And you, my child, are ready.”

Naira’s lime green eyes opened, and the white buck was gone. She was back beneath the trees, where she had settled for the night. It was just a dream. The most vivid dream she had ever had, that was to be sure, but a dream none the less. Elohim. The name echoed in her mind as she shook the sleep from her coat and stood. Morning had come, stretching its long fingers across the hills and casting a bright, pure light over the colorful landscape. There, Naira stood, unsure as to where she would be heading. What had the buck meant when he said her journey had just begun. Where was she to go? To Eden? She didn’t even have the first idea of where that was. She did not know these lands.

”Oh, sister, how I wish you were here to help me.”

Suddenly, a howl rose above the trees. It was a calling. It was the calling. The one Naira had been waiting for. As the voice carried itself to her, she knew immediately that was where she had to go. To Eden, she thought as her feet began to take her there. She ran faster than she thought possible, the circumstance and irony of it all spurring her forward. By the time she spotted other wolves, she was panting and the pads of her paws ached with the effort. There were three, all standing tall and proud only a dozen yards away. Two were large, and when their scent reached Naira’s nose, she knew they were brutes. The third was smaller, smaller even than herself, and was standing at a respectable distance from the other two. Suddenly, Naira was unsure. The passion in her heart was diminishing as she watched the newcomers. Never before had she sought out company from strangers. It went against everything her mother had taught her about staying safe.

She forced herself to cover the last stretch of distance between her and the others, and as they spotted her, she knew there was no turning back. ”Hello,” she introduced herself. ”I am Naira, and I am looking for Eden.”

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Tagged | Thanatos Elijah @aaliyah
Muse |  Good!
Notes | I didn't mean for the dream sequence to turn out like anyone else's >.>

[Thanatos]

For a few moments, everything had been quiet. Thanatos had started to move around and scent mark the territory by going by nearby trees while he waited for someone to show up. However, he quickly returned to his previous spot to wait. A few moments later, a familiar white figure began to emerge from the horizon, soon finding itself in front of Thanatos. "Than." Thanatos dipped his head respectfully as Elijah greeted him with his usual nickname. "Eli, glad you could make it." He smiled, then turned his attention to another approaching wolf. It was a female, with beautiful blue eyes and tear markings running down from her eyes.

"Elohim sent me," she said, "I am Aaliyah." Thanatos went awestruck for a minute. Elohim? How did she know about him? Did she have a vision like he had too? Thanatos's heart suddenly skipped a beat, his eyes glistening--as time progressed, Elohim's presence became more and more tangible for him, and apparently now for others too. "Welcome to Eden, Aaliyah." His voice was tender and welcoming, and his smile was growing bigger as time passed by. He still told himself to bring his family here once he was done securing the lands, so that Nova and Kiara would have a steady home like they deserve. But, for a moment, his thoughts were directed towards Leilah, a petite wolfess he had known and found a few days ago before all of this started. She had been washed up on the beach, and Thanatos stood with her to make sure she was alright, and afterwards, they parted ways. He had told her to not wander too far, because he would claim these lands and form Eden in a few days. Looking between the dancing blades of grass, Thanatos kept on the lookout for her, hoping she would return safely and on time.

Another figure appeared in the short distance, making Thanatos lift his head and squint his eyes to see better. It was a female, with bright lime green eyes and strange light brown facial markings. Thanatos smiled at her softly before she broke the silence and spoke. ”Hello, I am Naira, and I am looking for Eden.” Thanatos smile grew even larger as he opened his maw to speak. "You came to the right place, Naira. Greetings everyone, everyone, my name is Thanatos, the Alpha of Eden, better known as the Haimovi. Before I speak about why I gathered all of you here, let's wait for a couple of minutes to see if anyone else responds to the call. You may all sit and rest. And... talk, too," He chuckled then fell quiet, observing the scenery to see if anyone else came, thinking particularly about Leilah and about her well being. Sitting down, he hoped for the best.

Elijah / @aaliyah / Naira / @leilah / @lietus and anyone else!

[Elijah]

He nodded his head respectfully when Thanatos spoke, even going as far as to offer him a small smile as he received a greeting and welcome in return. He silently took a seat nearby the other male, mostly relaxed in the other wolf's presence, until other wolves began to appear. Although his pack had consisted of himself and his three family members, he had never been around so many unrelated wolves before. Hell, since he had left his natal pack he had never been around more than one wolf at once. He swallowed slowly, pale green eyes watching each female very closely as they approached. The only other females that he had encountered were his mother, sister, and then Roka. She had been the first to be plagued with his presence since he left his family. She had not been very fond of him, and the interaction had been a rather unpleasant one. It had not come to physical violence, thankfully, but he was sure if they had remained together long enough, it might have.

The first to approach was a light colored female, though not quite as light as he was. She was a bit darker in coloring, with tear-stain markings on her face and bright blue eyes. He watched her approach, his ears perking as she spoke the name of the Great Spirit as if she had known him for her entire life. Had she encountered the Great Spirit? Could he get more information about Him from her? He had asked Thanatos when they had first met, but he had not received a solid answer. Perhaps his new alpha had experienced something new since they had spoken the day before. He looked up at the other male, tilting his head slightly and carefully keeping the new female in his eye line as he watched the familiar look in Than's eyes. He recognized the name, so something must have happened since they had talked last. He watched curiously for a moment, but soon his head turned in the direction of the second female to approach. She was much lighter than the first, almost looking identical to himself.

He blinked a couple of times, tilting his head and taking in her appearance. White all over, with green eyes that appeared to be a lot brighter than his own. But then again, his eyes were almost always clouded with worry and concern with the inner battle that he was always fighting around strangers. He watched her, his ears perking slightly as she mentioned the pack's name. Had she and Than met before? He frowned slightly, tail resting beside him motionlessly as he continued to observe the interactions in front of him. Soon, though Than was addressing them all, telling them about the pack and giving them a proper title for him. Haimovi. He nodded mutely in response, swallowing once more as he let his eyes leave the other male and rest on the two females once more. He was not one to simply jump right into conversation, but perhaps these two females were? He watched them for a few moments, taking in their physique and fighting back the part of his mind that was telling him how easy it would be to pull them apart, piece by piece. He shook his head at the thought, closing his eyes for a moment and taking a deep breath before glancing back over at Than. He knew the male would keep him in check if he lost control, but he found himself keeping his distance and refusing to approach either female, just in case.

Words: 600
Tags: Thanatos, @aaliyah, Naira, @lietus, @leilah
Muse: Medium
Notes: n/a

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Aaliyah was nervous, that was very obvious in her rigid stance. Of course she had had meetings with a few other wolves before this, but this moment, this moment right here, would change her life forever. She stared at the two brutes with curious light blue orbs, would they be kind or were they more of the aggressive type. Both had scars strewn across their face so there was no easy way to tell the answer to her question except for time. Time would show their true colors. It did not take long however for another scent to drift across the wind. Her auditories perked atop her small cranium and her eyes shifted as another wolf entered the scene. This one was a female which calmed Aaliyah's nerves a bit. She was no longer outnumbered. Hello. I am Naira, and I am looking for Eden. Curiosity was rippling through her now after Naira spoke. Perhaps Elohim had come to all of them, had had plans for each and every one of them. They had all been brought together for a reason, and Eden sounded like it would be the place that she had been searching for. Welcome to Eden, Aaliyah. Aaliyah offered him a small smile in return, her shy side becoming front and center. It was hard for her to open up to others right away but in due time she would, she just needed to get used to them- she needed to trust them. You came to the right place, Naira. Greetings everyone, everyone, my name is Thanatos, the Alpha of Eden, better known as the Haimovi. Before I speak about why I gathered all of you here, let's wait for a couple of minutes to see if anyone else responds to the call. You may all sit and rest. And... talk, too. Thanatos. It was an interesting name, a strong one. Aaliyah tucked the reference in the back of her head for future note that the Alpha of her pack would be referred to as the Haimovi. This was all so new to her but it was something she looked forward to, in fact part of her was quite giddy with expectations.

For a moment there was nothing but silence between them all and finally Aaliyah shifted her gaze to the scarred ivory brute. He was far larger than her and she watched him silently. She had known that he had been staring at her previously but it was only now that she was finally returning the stare. There was a certain look on his face, one that she had recognized. Her brother Carlisle had had that exact same look on his face multiple times before her. It sent shivers down her spine. Was Elohim testing her? Was that why she had been sent here? Don't think negatively. Your whole life is a test. She thought to herself before glancing down at her paws for a moment. They were waiting for others to arrive but the silence was deafening. What is your name? She asked while glancing up at the ivory male. She had not heard his name and wanted to know it. Part of her also wanted to get to know him but another part told her to steer clear from him. He was dangerous. That was obvious just by taking one look at him but she was curious. Curiosity could be a hard thing to wrestle at times but for now she remained where she stood, as quiet as a field mouse. She glanced over to Naira then, hoping that she could find a potential ally in the female. She sat on her haunches, her ears laced against her head. Aaliyah was normally a timid female and this was completely obvious as she sat there. She waited for someone else to break the silence and could only hope that she would be able to open up to these other wolves eventually. They would be her new family after all.

notes: sorry for the wait guys!
tagged: Thanatos + Elijah + Naira
muse: decent
word count: 843
status: complete.

[Naira]

She hung back as the trio of wolves began to introduce themselves to each other. A large brute stood in front of the with authority. His tail stood behind him like a flag, and he nodded at each newcomer as they joined his ranks. His mixed coat of blacks, greys and browns was thick, giving him an extra bulk over an already built frame. When really made Naira stare, however, were the thin pink scars that cut right over his left eye. How did he get such an injury? she wondered. Next to him, a second male, just as large and brutish, watched the newcomers with pale green irises. He sported even nastier battle scars; four deep pink gashes cut across the bridge of his muzzle. Paired with his cold, analyzing gaze, he was a frightening sight. Why has Elohim sent me to these wolves? Do they really have the answers I am searching for?

Suddenly, she realized the large white male was staring at her. Besides the aura of danger and power hanging over him, he actually closely resembled the white femme. His pelt was similarly built, almost pure white and thick around the shoulders, and his eyes... hard and cold as stone, they had nothing similar to Naira's besides their shade of green, and even that was different. They were dimmer, clouded over with inner conflict and suffering. You could see it just by looking at him. He was like a bottled storm. Silent and waiting to burst at the seems with violence. She tried to hold her head high as he strutinized her, her bright green orbs meeting his stare almost challengingly.

"You came to the right place, Naira." The large grey wolf with the scar across his eye finally broke the silence stretching between all of them by greeting her. He gave them all a calm smile and continued. "Greetings everyone, everyone, my name is Thanatos, the Alpha of Eden, better known as the Haimovi." She was surprised by the brute's kindness. The Haimovi's kindness, she thought. From his appearance, she had expected someone rougher. His acceptance wasn't something she was used to. Living with her mother had always been about avoiding other wolves and staying together in solitude. Could she really join a pack of wolves she didn't even know?

Suddenly, the other femme, Aaliyah, took a step towards the ivory brute and addressed him timidly. Obviously the smallest of the group, Naira had almost overlooked the petite femme all together. Her pelt was smoother than Naira had ever seen, and she was even tones of brown and white. Immediately, she felt herself feeling for the smaller femme. It had been a while since she had a female to bond with. She stepped up next to the timid she-wolf and gave her a small nod and smile, hoping to give her some confidence.

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Count | 484
Tagged | Thanatos Elijah @aaliyah
Muse |  Good
Notes | n/a

[Thanatos]

Thanatos began to observe the wolves that surrounded him. He had received mixed reactions from them, true to their already apparent personalities. Elijah remained quiet, as he seemed to always do; Aaliyah asked Elijah about his name, and Naira seemed to be nervous but happy to be here. Thanatos smiled at all of them, and for some reason, something inside of him activated; it was more of a fatherly emotion, and he was sure determined to protect these wolves at all costs. He knew that if everything turned out like he was planning, things were going to be great, and they were going to be a family. 

Thanatos kept observing their interactions, but his patience soon ran short when he saw that no one else was arriving. So, deciding to speak, he sat down quietly and cleared his throat. "Actually, I'll... just tell you guys about this pack now," he chuckled and then proceeded, "I'm just... excited about it. But anyway, something has caught my attention here, and it is that some of you have mentioned Elohim upon arriving here. I have great news about Him; He revealed Himself to me in a dream, in the form of an elegant, graceful white buck, and he gave me instructions about this pack. It will be named Eden, and we will become a family, united under Elohim," he paused shortly, smiling at Elijah for a second. "You had asked me, Elijah, if I had met this spirit. And I will assure you today, that I have seen Him. He is... simply indescribable. He created everything we see. I had only known about Him because of my family's tradition, but now... now my eyes have seen Him."

He made a pause, breathing deeply and for a second, breathing in the air around him. "This pack will be one of family. You can all see me as your nosh, or noshi, which is a term of endearment that refers to a father, or in my mate's case, a mother. No matter what happens, I'll always be with you guys, and I'll try my best to be the Haimovi Elohim wants me to be." Thanatos smiled, then looked at the three wolves in front of him with a soft stare. "Now, if you have any questions, I'll be more than happy to reply to them. Ask away."

Elijah / @aaliyah / Naira / @lietus / @leilah

[Elijah]

It came as no surprise that his stare was caught by both females, though within a matter of moments after Thanatos spoke, the smaller of the two timidly asked for his name and approached him ever so slightly. He frowned for a moment, ears perked and green eyes focused on her much smaller form, but the words escaped him. She was such an easy target, a small and weak female that he could no doubt overpower if he truly wished to. But he knew that Than would not approve of such a thing, and nor would Elohim. He sighed softly, breathing the air slowly out of his lungs as the second female moved up alongside the tiny one that had spoken. "Elijah." He said, and within a matter of moments, he was grateful that Than interrupted and did not allow them to ask further questions of him.

"He revealed Himself to me in a dream, in the form of an elegant, graceful white buck, and he gave me instructions about this pack." It seemed like everyone present had received at least some sort of vision from Elohim. That is, everyone other than himself. He had always believed in the Great Spirit's existence, and up until now, he had never desired a single confirmation of the truth behind it all. He had followed Him willingly, obeying what he believed to be his laws and trusting in Elohim to guide his life. Now, it seemed he had guided him here, even without a clear vision like the others had required. Was it simply a test? Was he to prove his loyalty to the Great Spirit by joining Thanatos in Eden without a visual confirmation like the others had required?

"This pack will be one of family." It was what he had intended this place to be, like a family. A true family. Not like the ones he had left behind. They were his natal pack, but he could never truly believe them to be a family. They were a cult, they were a pack, but he was not meant to stay with them and live out his life that way. No, he had made it this far, and he would work alongside Than in order to make Eden into the place that they both saw it could be. "Now, if you have any questions, I'll be more than happy to reply to them. Ask away." He personally had no questions, so he sat silently beside his new leader, confident in his resolve to join the pack, but obviously desiring to avoid speaking with anyone. At least for the time being. He had been doing well to control the urges that his parents had instilled within him, but he could only control himself for so long. Over time the urges and desires would lessen, but for now, in his first encounter with multiple wolves since leaving his natal pack, he would keep to the shadows and keep his mouth shut. Perhaps later he could converse with each wolf on a one-by-one basis. Eventually he would be able to handle a pack environment with multiple wolves, but right now he was just glad that he had not slipped up yet.

Words: 536
Tags: Thanatos, @aaliyah, Naira
Muse: Low
Notes: n/a