Can you see me? [Closed]

[rayne]

This is more peaceful, the she-wolf thought as she walked one paw after the other. Her off white fur took in the colors of her surroundings turning dark greens and a mysterious black. The sun sat high in the sky, but from down here you could swear it was night. Most wolves feared these woods, knowing of the spirits of the wolves who once walked its land. Rayne was not one of them. No fear gripped her heart or turned her brown eyes wide. She looked as calm as ever as she leapt over the fallen logs and branches. Her ears pricked up she looked around ever corner, investigating ever noise, and smelling every plant.

Rayne feeling a bit tired decided then to take shelter under a large pine tree. Around the base of the trunk was a large bush, one in which she could lay in. Squeezing her body inside she sat there and eyed a single rock which was placed parallel from her maw. Rayne smiled at the rock and touched its cold surface with her warm moist nose. Then breathing on it Rayne lifted her head up and said ,"Hello Spirit." If anyone could see her now, they would find it odd how she was speaking to a rock. What was even more odd was that the rock spoke back. Rayne you see could speak to the spirits of nature, and everything in nature had a spirit. Rayne sat and listened to the rock. Its words were very low and crisp telling her stories of the humans and the wolf spirits who once inhabited the lands. She listened intently showing her respect for the rock and its wisdom. The rock then began to speak of a pack leader, one with a silver mark. This interested Rayne most off all, for her goal was to find a new pack since hers was brutally murdered by her own brother.

Once the rock had finished speaking Rayne thanked it by placing her nose on its smooth cold surface. Then pulling away from the rock she made her way out of the den and glanced around. She had to meet this silver marked wolf and fast. The only problem was Rayne had no idea how to contact the marked one. She sat and allowed her tail to move from side to side. Closing her eyes she waited, and waited, and waited. Rayne waited for a sound, praying that a spirit would tell her what to do.

The silence stretched on for a long period of time. The sun had begun to fall reaching halfway down the sky, but still not close enough for it to be dusk. With her ears still up Rayne listened and finally a loud howl rang out. Her eyes blinked open and everything in the forest was silent. "I must howl." she realized picking herself up from the forest floor. She pulled her head back and a long but gentle howl echoed from her maw making the forest seem alive with life. Rayne then stood up on her hind legs and howled once again this time letting the sound grow much louder. When she was finished she placed her front legs back down and stood there, praying the marked one would hear her call and come.

"Lead the Marked One here." she whispered while placing her body gently back on the forest floor.

[silver]

It was almost time for the leaders to meet yet Exodus refused to go without first stopping to check on his land. Upon his first step back, a raging snarl wavered through the air as it emitted from within his chest cavity. That is it! I will no longer be nice to these who willingly walk upon my marked land without so much as a howl to ask if they can! Blood beasts… The entire time he walked, Exodus ranted to himself. Silver optics took on such a hard, cold glare that would piece any soul, even the most demented one. Hearing a gentle, yet powerful how, Exodus stopped. Nostrils flared as her scent drifted to his nose. Scenting at the air, he followed the smell and the howl to an interesting looking wolf. “Femme, you will stay here until I come back and get or howl for you. I will talk to you once I have rounded up the others who inhabit my lands.” He spoke in his rough voice that held no kindness in them. However, despite his actions and words, Exodus was grateful she at least had howled. It was a command and not to be questioned.

Not waiting for a reply, the black demon of death turned around and headed out towards the lake where he could retrieve the other two. Before he would howl for the others, Exodus would take care of all these who were unknown to him. Turning his massive cranium back, Exodus looked to see if Rayne was sitting put and wasn’t going to question his authority. When he was sure she was listening, he turned back and padded at his normal slow yet effective pace toward the lake. The aura around him, as always, held that powerful one that demanded respect from all. With a gruff growl, Exodus narrowed his eyes and went to deal with the other two.

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After a short amount of time, Exodus came padding back to the oddly colored femme who seemed to slightly blend into her surroundings. “Follow me.” He commanded in his monotone voice that held not an ounce of emotion within it. Sighing again, the brute led her as well as the two males that he had found at the lake. Trotting ahead of them all, his eyes focused forward in anticipation of how the events would fold out. He could not hold back his anger much longer. If anything or anyone was out of line at this little meeting he called, there was no telling what he would do. A flash back came to mind…

”You monster!” A brute yelled. It came out as a hoarse, gurgling sound from the blood that encased his torn throat. Paws, disabled and bloodied, tried to move and failed. “I shouldn’t have…” A pause to get a breath back, “Taken you in! Bastard I will kill—“ His sentence was broken off by another voice.

“You couldn’t even kill a mouse at this point.” The voice said in a cold, unforgiving tone that held absolutely no mercy. Hard eyes born into the first speaker and the silhouette advanced one step. “You will no longer rule over us in such a harsh manner as you have you crazy old fool. It is time you left this earth!” The form shouted and lunged forward to deliver the death blow.

Some time later… A black form looked down at the bloody mass. His young body convulsed as his large head was thrown forward to spill the contents of his stomach out onto the earth. This had been happening for several minutes now and there was no longer anything left. Licking his black lined lip, the young Exodus panted heavily and looked down at the figure that had once been his father.

“Exodus? What are you doing out here?” A femme voice asked that rang with a smile that was displayed upon her muzzle. When her beautiful brown eyes focused upon the body, her own body reeled and a wave of repulsion washed over her. Seeing the blood upon her mate, she whispered incoherently. Exodus looked up at her with his own horror matching the expression upon her face. “Did…. Did you?” She asked and looked away.

Exodus looked down at the brute, his father, and too turned away. “I… I don’t remember.”


Shaking that memory away, Exodus had finally reached the Great Boulder. Jumping atop it, he looked down and waited for the members of his pack and those who were just there to come forth. Maybe he could sweet talk Taurus to join Salen. He seemed to have done a decent job thus far, apart from these three who had wandered upon the land. Exodus didn’t blame them from escaping Taurus’ senses. He himself had not had much luck in that department.

[rayne]

Rayne had been siting alone on the forest floor for quite some time. Silently she could hear the whispers of the dead wolves calling out to her, but she didn't move. She wouldn't dare move an inch until the marked one had found her. Her brown eyes searched the blackness of the forest hoping a silver mark would appear out of the shadows.

Suddenly he had come, his black pelt looking as if it were night itself. On his head rested the silver mark, glowing like the moon. The Marked On had come to her. She sat there and watched how the Marked One eyed her. Rayne hoped that he could actually see her, since her pelt had begun to take in the surrounding colors. Then as if answering her question the brute had spoken. He told her to wait and not move unless he had ordered it. Then as quickly as he had come the Marked One disappeared.

Rayne sat there speechless her maw opened wide. The Marked One had given her an order. "A good sign." she said speaking to an over grown plant. Her ears pricked and her eyes wide she sat and waited for a sign knowing now that the Marked One would come back. So there she sat, waiting and watching. Watching and waiting till finally the brute had reappeared. Rayne could sense some angry aura vibrating off of his body but she kept her maw tightly shut. He ordered her to then follow and she did as she was told.

Rayne came forward and placed herself between the place of the two other males. She and the others then followed the Marked One until they had come upon a large rock. It was, as the Marked One named it, the Great Boulder. Rayne smiled at the rock and bowed her head silently thinking, Hello Great Spirit of the Forest. The others must have found this action a bit odd but Rayne took no notice. The Marked One then leapt up onto the majestic rock and howled.

Rayne then left her place in the line and sat near the base of the rock and gazed up at the brute. Her eyes seemed to gleam and once again she bowed her head, but not to the rock. This time she bowed her head to the Marked One.

[lan]

Lan sat, showing no signs of neither submission or dominance as his eyes gave the surroundings a meager skim through, but from this small scan, much information was gained. Other than the two unfamiliar faces - a female and this male perched upon a rather hefty boulder - nothing seemed to change from previously. The array of trees bordered the humble meeting of wolves, preventing the sun's ability to provide its nourishing rays with the canopy above knitted tightly from an assortment of branches and other foliage. Below, a dim mist slithered between the four creatures, basking in the moments of darkness and masking proper sight. This confirmed it; there was no difference between the two areas. It was as if the black hole had absorbed whatever life had dared to near it, enveloping miles of terrain and morphing it into this eternal graveyard. The few exceptions were these wolves inhabiting it.

There was no need for this wolf - Exodus - to have announced himself as the alpha of these lands. It had been apparent in his stance. However, it was as if this subtle information went in one ear and out the other. If Lan's lack of submission was an act punishable by this Exodus character, so be it. He wouldn't change his ways because of one alpha's foreboding appearance. No, it would take much more than that, if anything at all. In fact, following this Exodus here was most likely a disaster waiting to happen. Lan had no real reason for it. He guessed it would have been just as satisfying to pursue the alpha's alternative order - get the hell out of his lands. But not satisfying enough. That is all. It wouldn't hush Lan's constant craving for something to obtain his interest. It was what drove him forward and he doubted this stranger he had been travelling with could cling to Lan's microscopic attention span for much longer. The fact that the Stranger was able to have it within his grasp for that amount of time is, in itself, an astonishment.

Lan supposed another factor was seeing this Exodus simply walk off after addressing them - or 'dealing with them', as Exodus put it. Lan was about to speak to him, producing some pitiful excuse most would assume was the truth, but before he was able, the male lectured his followers in the howl that was given, then returned to the shadows. Lan would have called after him, but figured it best to simply attend this so called 'meeting.' Didn't seem to be much with only the four of them. Was this one female the alpha's 'pack'? No... It couldn't be... Or did Exodus normally treat his followers with such irritability and ignorance? The puny doubt crossed his mind, entering his thoughts. Although, it diminished as swiftly as it came once a howl penetrated his senses. The howl, strong, yet unsure, echoed through the forest's growth, speaking of absences and injury before the grounds fell into the captivating silence once more.

Lan couldn't handle it. The stillness... It would pry the very characteristics of his being away, as if he were an onion, until all that was left was the vulnerable centre. His history would be recalled, his anger... sadness and mixed emotion would return, along with his hellbent drive to commit his vengeful acts. The fact that murder was against another's will would no longer matter. The memory of what he once knew, what he once was, wouldn't matter. What he had wished for others to see him as - the cunning, unpredictable jackass - wouldn't matter. It would all be peeled away, revealing what he truly was; a wolf, confused and torn apart from losing his leader... His brother.

Lan, desperate to rebuild his protective wall and forget his stubborn thoughts, spoke. Without thinking, without allowing Exodus - the alpha of the lands he had trespassed on, who, I may add, was formerly cross with him - to explain the reason for this gather. Lan has fallen into the graveyard's trap. It had suppressed him to the very brink, where he was forced to snap. Forced to retaliate. The worst of it was, Lan hadn't seen what he said as an error. What error? Only his thoughts were being spoken. "Hello there... Exodus, was it?" Lan paused for a moment, relishing on the sound of his own voice. Low, yet possessing the everlong bliss he had inflicted on it. "Or would you rather have me address you as sir?" There was no signals of hesitation in the words escaping him. This male - Exodus - seemed rather touchy and there was no predicting how he would react. Yes, Lan knew this, but still, he continued, like the fool most saw him as. "Sir Exodus. Has a ring to it," His glance shifted from the darkly male to the lone female. "Right?" he asked her, as if searching for reassurance, but before she could even hope in answering, he blurted, "Yeah," and left it at that. Neither his posture nor facial expression showed any sign of what his true intentions were. Lan could very well be insulting the alpha of these lands. Or, he could only be joking. Or, perhaps, Lan was being completely serious. Only he himself knew and only he himself would ever know. Lan wished to see which way Exodus would take it, without having his expression interfere.

And so, the disaster begins.

OOC: Since Ryder has posted in the absence board, I guess it's best if we continue without Roka for now.

Updated OOC: Since Lan is involved in the claim for Kamari, he has moved threads. For more info, read the Claiming Kamari thread.

[silver]

After none came, Exodus gave a weary sigh and turned away to look into the darkness of the woods that surrounded the three lone wolves that stood where they did. Before he spoke, Exodus calmed his angry soul. It seemed so many had cross the boundaries of his land, yet so few came to speak with him. If any were found walking his terra, they would not escape unscathed. Turning to Lan and Rayne, he spoke in his deep, slightly frightening voice. “Thank you for listening and following me here so we may speak.” Moments later, the whiteish brute, Lan, spoke. “Either name is fine.” When he stated ‘Sir Exodus’, the unstable male laid his head between his paws, which hung off the edge of his great rock, and gave a smile. “Sir Exodus does have a nice ring, I imagine.” The statement was not to be taken in an arrogant way. As soon as he had finished his sentence, Lan had suddenly darted off leaving Rayne and Exodus alone. Sneering, the midnight brute’s anger returned. “Leave then.” He growled deep in his chest as his silver, piercing eyes focused on the femme.

Feeling he needed to apologize, Exodus did so saying, “Forgive me deeply femme, for I have led you to my rock intending for the events to happen differently. However, none approached me so I could speak with them. If you had heard Taurus’ howl, there is matter I need to attend to in the Mines upon my land. If you came seeking to join my pack, I bid you to follow me once again to that area of my terra. Along the way, we may speak if you wish.” He gave a small, unlike him friendly smile, and then jumped down with such graceful that was unusual to see in such a large creature. “First off, may I know your name, femme?” He asked as he slowly began the short journey to the mines to see what hazard befell Athabasca. Unless memory failed him, she was the femme who had caused such a scene earlier.

What had she done now? Exodus found himself thinking as his heavy paws carried him slowly alone a path that was not beaten into the dry, barren earth. All around him trees, charred and burnt, passed him and he took no notice. Lately, it seemed, Exodus had returned more and more to the labyrinth in his own mind. It seemed he was so alone as of late; however, that surely could not be true. Could it? Giving a small sigh, Exodus stopped and turned to Rayne, “Forgive me, I must howl to Taurus right quick to tell him of our coming.” Turning his head toward their destination, the ebony Varg lifted his massive head and let out a deep, near bone-chilling howl.

”Taurus, a quick howl. None showed up to speak with me save two wolves. However, one left before I could even get his name. Seeing as the meeting at the rock has now become pointless, myself and a femme are making our way to the mines. I hope that all goes well there. When I arrive and other matters are taken care of, I wish to speak to you.”

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Ending that note, Exodus yawned and licked his lips. Maybe he could gather another pack hunt together so as to get new food. The alpha was unaware that some in his pack had already felled an animal. Only, the animal was surely past its expiration date and was no longer of any use. Still waiting to learn Rayne’s name, Exodus prepared to himself for her answer and his next question which would obviously be what business she had here and if she were interesting in joining his lands.

A sharp breeze suddenly cut through the land and brushed angrily against Exodus fur. Lifting his head once more to sniff at the wind, the alpha took on a puzzled look. Speaking to himself, he said, “Odd… It feels as if the winds have changed. No longer does our doom seem to ride the currents, but instead our peace has now taken its place.” Thinking over what he said, not meaning for it to be said aloud, Exodus hummed to himself in his low voice. “The peace won’t last long, surely. There is always something that intends to destroy it.” With that said, Exodus continued forward. Moments later, his mind began to wander about this femme who walked with him.

(If you wish, we can RP them talking for just a bit so when Exodus gets to the mines, he can go straight to attending to the other wolves. If we go straight there, it'll get confusing and stuff. =< But that's just a suggestion. Do as you please. XD So incrediably sorry it took this long to make a post back. I'll try very hard not to make you wait this long again. I doubt it will, thought, because school's getting out soon.)
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[rayne]

Rayne watched as the brute left. Unable to learn his name she wondered where he could have gone and what could have been so important. Luckily she had listened to him and learned the name of the Marked One. Exodus. It was in fact a lovely name, but a powerful one as well. Rayne could see that this wolf knew much and quite frankly she was a bit scared. She knew wolves with powers could do many things.

Kindly she smiled as Exodus excused his behaviors and spoke to her about his own personal matters to which had to attend. She was grateful that he even kept her around for so long, and for some reason allowed her to follow him. Strange behaviors. Exodus then asked for her name, but Rayne was a bit nervous to reply. This male had something over her and she couldn't explain what it was.

Rayne just continued to walk beside the ebony brute and sadly she eyed the scenery all around her. She could sense the presence of many natural spirits, but they all seemed so depressed. The charred and burnt landscape must have once been a beautiful and strong forest. Now it was barren and black. Silence continued on between the brute and femme until, Exodus stopped and turned to her. A bit of shock glowed within her brown eyes but she remained calm.

Exodus once again apologized and announced that he needed to howl to another brute named Taurus. Must be one of his followers. Rayne then watched as Exodus lifted up his massive head and let out a strong deep howl. She began to have some slight admiration for the brute and smiled when he mentioned her in his message. The spirits were right, she thought silently to herself.

The two continued on and Rayne began to realize that she still had not spoken of her name. She wondered if this had annoyed Exodus, but she also started to search her mind and wonder in the peaceful silence what the brute was thinking about. Feeling a bit more comfortable the Arctic Fae opened her maw and sweetly said "Rayne." Thinking he had not heard her the transparent femme stopped and said, "My name is Rayne."

OOC: Sure i don't mind them having a little conversation. And it's ok, i completely understand. I was busy myself. ;D

[silver]

As the femme spoke her name, Exodus raised a brow and looked at her from the corner of his eye. Having had a mate once, Exodus knew how to be nice and even sometimes romantic; however, he was no where near ready to be mates with anyone else at this time. Thinking of his mate’s vicious words to him, Exodus cringed and a profound sadness engulfed him. The mood around him changed to a somber, depressed one that would be felt by even the stupidest of creatures. Biting his lip, Exodus pushed the darkness back and cleared his throat. “That is… a pretty name.” He concluded before continuing on his way. During that time, his tail and head dropped a little. Giving off a heavy sigh, his mind once again centered around the past.

They had been in love, deep in love. Her name, her name still caused his heart to ach. He had been unable to successfully bare pups with his mate. For that, she cursed him and turned his back upon him. That was love for you. In all the time Exodus had known her, she had never once shown that she was with him only for the soul reason to have a pup who would become the Alpha of their pack. She had hidden that desire well. She had stabbed him in the back like a human kills with their fire sticks. Such an unfair game love is. Some find that out the hard way.

Deciding it was best to get back to business; Exodus forcibly pulled himself from his reminiscing and cleared his throat once more. “So what business do you have, Rayne? DO you seek acceptance in to my pack or do you only seek permission to cross this land?” His asked in a formal tone. If she wanted to cross, surely she’d ask him by now. Perhaps she sought another reason to speak to him. It was best to let her speak for herself, however. Rayne so far had shown such a quite, almost shy side. Exodus half wondered if she was just like this in his presence or if she was always like this.

(I ish museless ;-; yay for crap posts)

[rayne]

A pretty name? Exodus thought her name was pretty? Looking into his eyes Rayne had to pull her head away to hide her sudden rosy cheeks. Oh come on you can't be serious Rayne. This brute doesn't like you! And you are not here to flirt you are here to find a pack! Wishing she knew what the brute was thinking about she looked back at him but the mood did not seem right anymore. And anyways he might already have a mate.

The brute then held his head down, looking almost depressed. Rayne wished that she could comfort him but the last thing she thought he wanted was compassion. Looking around the dreary scenery Rayne side and continued on. She would not speak for she knew that Exodus was deep within his own thoughts, and to break the silence seemed utterly wrong.

Most looked at Rayne with uncaring eyes. Thinking she was only part of the landscape. She was grateful for her gift yet she knew she could never stand out. Her pelt matched the colors of the Earth, making her feel like part of it. Rayne gazed up to the sky wanting to curse her fate but decided not to. Looking back at Exodus the Arctic Fae noticed that he had lifted his head, maybe now he was willing to talk.

Wanting to speak Rayne opened her maw but the brute beat her to it. He had asked her what she knew she was going to be asked sooner or later. Already knowing her answer she replied, "I do seek acceptance into your pack Sir. Exodus. If there is anything i must do to prove myself, say the word and i will do it." Looking at him with her kind eyes she awaited his reply.

OOC: Sorry i have no muse either since I'm typing an essay at the moment

[silver]

As the femme practically said something just short of, ‘If you need me to throw myself between a boulder that’s rolling down hill to save all the little animal critters below, I’ll do it!’ Exodus couldn’t help but laugh aloud once. “There is no reason for you to prove yourself. Not yet anyhow. To be accepted into the Salen pack, there is no initiation unless I feel the need for one. You, Miss Rayne, have no need to go through some silly initiation. When I am to give out ranks, however, you’ll need to prove yourself, though.” Pausing in through, Exodus let his mind wander as a small thing occurred to him. “Forgive me if I am wrong, but you strike me as the healing type.” The Alpha spoke almost in an absent minded state. Voicing his opinion out loud without meaning to.

Giving her a slight glance out of the corner of his eye, Exodus went on. “You’re the first in my pack I have actually had a chance to talk with. Hmm, I don’t seem to be that good of an Alpha now. I guess when I was run off from my old pack; they stole my leadership, too.” With that, a deep chuckle came. “Anyhow, what skills do you have, Miss Rayne? If by chance, I might be able to give you a rank here shortly. Or perhaps I should wait until things are settled… Yes, that seems to be a more wise choice. Ah, well, we’ll get to the ranks eventually.” Again, Exodus seemed to be taking more to himself than Rayne. Precarious if you ask me.

A sudden flash of sound caused the black wolf to stop in his tracks. With ears perked forward and nostrils flared, Exodus deciphered that game scampered around ahead. “Ferret.” He whispered and that was all that needed to be said. Crouching down, the alpha waited and watched. A few seconds later, a small little rodent like creature appeared from the bushes. It was far enough ahead that it didn’t notice the two wolves. Thanks for their proper position; the ferret couldn’t smell them either. It was perfect. Giving Rayne a look out of the corner of his eye, he motioned forward with his muzzle indicating he wanted her to go after the animal. He was curious to see what all she could do.

[rayne]

I'm such an idiot, the Arctic fae thought crossly after what she had said. I know i must look like a complete fool now.

Turning to look at Exodus the fae hoped that he had not taken her words the wrong way, but he had. The brute began to laugh and Rayne started to feel as if her future in his pack was over. But to her surprise the black brute told her that proving herself was not necessary, unless he felt that she needed to. He then continued talking about his alpha rank (which confused Rayne coming from a pack under Shaman control) and his taken leadership. "This can't be true" she muttered under breath, "He seems like a good leader."

Clearing her mind of the thought Rayne continued to listen as he spoke about her rank in the pack. This furthered confused Rayne but she stayed silent. As they continued on Rayne had almost forgotten the question the brute had asked her only moment ago. Trying to think it suddenly came back and Rayne and she remembered him stating that she seemed like a healing type. Finally something i know.

Looking at Exodus she said, "Oh yes. I know much about healing and Shaman work. Because you see i grew up in a pack very far from here and there Shamans were how you say alpha." She then added quietly, "I also have a deep connection with nature." Turning her head away Rayne began to think about her old dead pack. She began to shudder and hoped the brute had not seen her. Rayne then began to think off her gifted ability and hoped that Exodus had not caught on, for no one could know unless there was a great bridge of trust.

Then suddenly Exodus had stopped in his tracks. Looking ahead Rayne had already spotted the ferret. Not knowing about the blindness that would take her sight in years to come, Rayne's hearing and smell had begun to become very keen. With a look from the brute Rayne knew this would be her first test.

Weaving her way to the ferret, her fur had started to disappear. In moments after seeming to not exist Rayne emerged and stood across from Exodus, the ferret hanging limply in her maw. "Simple." she muffled with a playful gleam in her brown eyes.

[silver]

“Shamen as Alphas? Peculiar.” The brute analyzed as the femme replied to his thought that had been previously spoke aloud. “Never the less, interesting enough. Every area has their different customs and such. It is no one’s place to judge others.” At this, Exodus nodded to himself again. He was relatively accepting toward other’s behaviors if that was how they were raised. However, he expected them to eventually grow to his own customs if they expected to be in his presence. ”I also have a deep connection with nature.” This line was spoken quietly as if Rayne were embarrassed for Exodus to know of this connection. Looking down at her, he raised a brow. “Then you have an extraordinary gift. I’m envious of you. Those who have a connection with nature have a connection with life it’s self. You should forever cherish that connection. Don’t let it break.” For once, his words were soft and meaningful. If anyone didn’t know any better, Exodus could have been speaking to a cub that was first learning something new and important. It was a side he rarely ever shared with anyone.

Time passed and Rayne snuck away to retrieve the ferret that he had gestured to. As he watched, the mysterious Rayne began to blend more so into her surroundings. Once or twice Exodus actually lost sight of the femme. But a quick movement alerted him once more to her form. It was not long before the triumphant Rayne returned, a limp ferret hanging as a trophy from her jaws. Giving the slightest hint of a smile, the black alpha nodded his head. “Well done, Rayne. Not only do you prove to be of help as a medical wolf, but also as an accomplished hunter of small game. You will defiantly be of use to the Salen pack.” Facing the femme fully, Exodus gave a dip of his head to show his actual gratitude for her joining. It was not an Alpha alone that made up a pack, after all.

“Now. If you do not mind carrying your prize back to the mines, shall we continue there? I think I have talked enough with you to know enough about you for now. There is always ample chances later, as well. For now, I must attend to the rest of the pack I have for so long neglected.” Muttering to himself, he faced his way to the area that held his destination and began to pad forward. Under his breath, he added, “I’m surprised to see myself still the Alpha of this land.” But, it wasn’t audible to any other’s ears. A new scent wavered into his nose which caused him to pause and find the source. That new scent was soon masked by a familiar one. Taurus. “Ah, if that brute doesn’t join my pack, I might just have to force him to.” And with that, Exodus gave a lower chuckle and continued on his way.

[rayne]

...“Then you have an extraordinary gift. I’m envious of you. Those who have a connection with nature have a connection with life it’s self. You should forever cherish that connection. Don’t let it break.”...
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He understood. I can't believe it.

Exodus's words played over in her head as she sniffed out the ferret. She was overwhelmed at his reply. She still did keep her solemn promise that she would never reveal what her real gift was but this brute, he was so close. He understood her, it was amazing.

Catching the ferret was easy. Padding back over to the brute with it in her maw sent excitement through her whole body. Rayne was pleased that she had made the kill. Of course upon catching it she sent a prayer to the spirits for thanks. Then standing across from the black wolf, Rayne smiled as he praised her. He also said how she would be a great use in his pack.

Dipping her head Rayne said, "Thank you." and continued to listen. After hearing what he had said Rayne nodded in understanding. She could not keep him away from his pack, or his duty. She watched as he padded ahead of her and in time she slowly padded up to him.

"Let us go then." she smiled quickening her pace and letting him take the lead. In a short second she would be meeting new wolves. "Wonderful." she smiled. And in time she would be in her new home.

OOC: sorry for the length, just wanted to speed it up[/size]