Grass is Greener (Open)

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Kuruk's powerful jaws began devouring the freshly killed buck he had just taken down. Even though he had been free from captivity for about four months now, food was still a major concern for the large male. While he had been locked away, he had only been given enough food to barely keep him alive. Now that he was free, it was almost an obsession. He felt the need to hunt a substantial meal at least every other day and he'd often provide himself the small snack of a rabbit or two a couple of times a day.

Though it may not have been obvious to one who didn't know the large black male, he was still dealing with the effects of his time spent with that awful pack. Kuruk still refused to sleep inside of a den for it reminded him of the hole he was kept in for those eight months. While he slept, he'd still have reoccurring nightmares that woke him up in the dead of night. His brother, Thanatos, was still unaware of what exactly had happened to him. When asked, Kuruk would either change the subject or walk away from the conversation. Not only did he not want to talk about it because every time he'd even think about what happened, it was like he was reliving it all over again but also because he didn't want his brother to feel guilty about something that he had no control over. Instead, Kuruk found that participating in self-destructive activities like using hallucinogenic plants to sooth his troubled mind.

Kuruk had taken down a large, strong buck. The black male himself weighed nearly 200 pounds, if not more but was always pleased with himself when he killed such a strong beast. It made him feel in control. The power was like an adrenaline rush. It fed his ego like a mother feeds her young. He had dominated the beast and killed it. His power surpassed that of the buck and now the buck would feed him, giving him more strength than before.

Kuruk had always been a powerful being despite being the youngest of his biological siblings. He had prided himself in being Thanatos' powerful and frightening older brother. His siblings knew that if they picked a fight with him, they were picking a fight with both of them. Kuruk had always been there for his brother and he supposed that old habits died hard as the two of them were still traveling together after Kuruk had destroyed the pack that had taken them in. Thanatos was a major pain in Kuruk's side most of the time and was glad to have a few moments of solitude. However, he knew that he wouldn't be eating the whole buck as he simply wasn't hungry enough and the thought of waste made him want to throw up so even though sharing wasn't really his thing, he was hoping that his brother would come along and take some of this kill. Really, Kuruk just liked the act of killing. It was thrilling. It gave him a rush like nothing else. He liked watching the life slowly drift away from the eyes of his victims. The numbness in his heart prevented him from feeling and guilt or shame in his actions. Hunting had become quite the hobby for the young male although taking the lives of other wolves was more exciting. Being only 2 and a half years old, if he had to guess he'd say that he'd killed at least 20 wolves and only the Great Spirit knew how many times he'd killed a buck or a rabbit. It was like a drug, and Kuruk was addicted. Though it wasn't constantly on his mind, when an opportunity came his way, it was extremely challenging to turn it down. However, each time he killed, it got less and less effective for his purposes. It didn't give him the same rush as it used to in the beginning so he'd have to find ways to make it more challenging for himself so he could get the same rush.

Kuruk stepped away from his kill a few steps, but not too far. He still felt a small ounce of protectiveness over his achievement. It was his, it belonged to him. He didn't want strangers to be under the impression that they could just mooch off of his work. Although he wasn't in a protective stance over the kill, he was nearby ready to protect it if he needed to.

[Thanatos]

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A wolf with varied mixture of desaturated browns, greys and rust rested among the grass, under a lone tree in the beautiful plains that surrounded him. His brother Kuruk may have left to hunt or to be alone, so he took that moment as an opportunity to rest his mind and be alone for a while. The grass moved around him in symphony with the wind, making him observe the grass's movement quietly. The day was beautiful indeed, but it's beauty began to fade as something began to bubble up inside of his head. Since their escape from that pack, Thanatos had been recovering by using these alone times to think about how his life was going, and what he could do to try and fix himself up. His mind began to think about the tortures that they endured during their stay. He began to think about how his mother and father passed away. He thought about his brother's eight month disappearance, which still intrigued him very much. Every time Thanatos talked to Kuruk about this eight month mystery, his brother changed the topic or walked away. He was unsure of what had happened to his brother, but he deducted that he had been through something really bad and traumatizing. He had a vague idea, but he really had no clue as of what had really happened to the black Kenai. However, even if he didn't know what had happened, Thanatos felt guilty because he should've tried harder to find him. He could not believe he had left his brother to suffer like that. His loyalty was owed to Kuruk above all things, because he had saved his life when he needed him most. 


Thanatos caught a scent as the wind changed direction, and it was of a recently caught prey. The odor was strong, so was nearby. Alongside the scent of the fallen animal, a familiar scent began to enter his nostrils. "Kuruk," he thought quickly. He began to decide if he should get up and meet his brother, or just have more alone time. After ten minutes of debating whether he would get up or not, the large male got up on his four strong legs and began to walk towards the scent. His stomach began to grumble, signaling that he was very, very hungry. He had remembered that he hadn't eaten so well lately, so he decided to take this as a chance to eat something. He walked for a good while until he saw a massive black silhouette among the dancing grass of the plains. Lifting his head up and focusing on the ebony wolf, his nose told him it was Kuruk. Walking up to him from behind, he spoke so that his brother would know it was him. "Nice kill," he smiled a little bit, slowly approaching his brother. Stopping in his tracks, he lifted his head and looked at the buck with starved eyes. Looking at his brother, he waited for his reaction. Hoping that his brother was not in a bad mood, he preferred to stay still until Kuruk talked or reacted to him in any way. He really, really hoped he was not in a bad mood today...


ooc: I just discovered that he is challenging to roleplay as. So, excuse me if he seems off personality-wise or something, I'm starting to adapt to him. >w< Kuruk

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""Nice kill."

Kuruk hadn't heard the words, he only heard the noise. He whipped around without a second thought. His instincts had fully taken over his brain. At that moment, he was no longer Kuruk. He faced a wolf he didn't recognize. His lips curled and his teeth bared. He growled low in his throat and his eyes were sharp like daggers.

However, after looking at Thanatos for a few moments, his expression softened. His lips fell back over his teeth and his steel blue eyes put away their daggers. He had wondered how Thanatos had managed to come up behind him undetected. It was a pretty impressive feat as Kuruk was always on the lookout. He had been a bit jumpy since they're escape. He wasn't totally sure why but, he had lost his once calm disposition. It was hard for some to believe but, although Kuruk enjoyed rough housing as a pup, he hadn't been overly irritable or aggressive until after he and Thanatos had escaped.

After composing himself, he noticed how ravenously his brother looked at the buck. Kuruk didn't keep track of when Thanatos was eating. His brother was an adult now and had to take care of himself. However, waste was not an option. "Eat," he said, motioning towards the kill. "You know how I hate to waste." Kuruk didn't mind sharing with his brother. They were family and family had to stick together. While Kuruk truly enjoyed messing with his brother and occasionally making his life a living hell, he also cared for him. Kuruk only cared for a select number of individuals which also included his friend Dar'umo who occasionally showed up and, Nova.

The black male tried to not think of the pretty femme very often. The thought of her gave him a rush of emotions. She made him feel compassionate and full of kindness but at the same time frustration and anger and resentment. Nova made him hate his bother. He wanted her for himself but she continually chose Thanatos. Truth be told, Kuruk probably could just take her if he wanted to but that wasn't what he really wanted. He wanted, for once, for a female to choose him. He wanted Nova to want to be with him. Nova had a pure and kind heart so her obvious choice would be Thanatos who was the softer brother, in Kuruk's opinion. But, the black male knew that even the purest of hearts were drawn to the allure of darkness. Eventually, she would want more. She'd want power, control and fear. Eventually, she'd want him to take her there. She'd want a little danger, a little excitement, and when she did - he'd be there to give it to her.

[Thanatos]

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Well, his brother was in a bad mood today.

Wincing backwards and flattening his ears to his skull, the male backed away from his brother's knee-jerk reaction at his appearance. He made a mental note not to approach his brother from his back next time. As soon as the reaction started it ended, though, because Kuruk recognized him, much to Thanatos's relief. He was worried for his brother, however--ever since they had escaped the pack, he had been jumpy and strange, even more than usual. He really wanted to know what had happened to Kuruk, but his brother was more than hesitant to let him know. He really hoped that eventually his brother would open up, but it was really hard to get through him, even for Thanatos. He just hoped that by giving him his space, he would eventually end up telling him what happened in that moment.

Kuruk's voice interrupted his thoughts, telling him to eat. Thanatos bowed his head as a way of saying thank you and walked towards the buck, digging his teeth and biting off pieces of flesh that he began to devour desperately. He had forgotten how good it felt to eat so much, because he had grown accustomed to being fed miserably in that dreaded pack. However, he began to really appreciate the food he was eating, and his thankfulness towards Kuruk only grew stronger. Even if they fought like wolves and felines, Thanatos saw Kuruk as the big brother he never had, and his true loyalty would only belong to the black wolf at all costs, and he would gladly give his life for him if needed. But for now, he was worried for his brother, and he wanted him to be free mentally, and go back to his old self. But, time will have to pass for the black wolf to open up to him as always.

After eating and filling himself up from the kill, his tongue licked his blood-covered maw in an attempt to clean himself. Looking at Kuruk, he made a small smirk. "Thank you, brother," he said calmly. "So, what have you been up to, Kuruk? Anything new that I can know about?" He sat down, hoping to have a calm conversation with his brother that wouldn't end up in them bickering over nothing. Sighing, he waited.


OOC;; sorry it's crappy x.x Kuruk How about Kuruk tells Than about his future plans for the pack? That could be interesting~

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"So, what have you been up to, Kuruk? Anything new that I can know about?"

His brother had asked an all too familiar question. Thanatos often busied himself with the lives of others, picking and prying for no particular reason. Perhaps he just enjoyed sticking his nose where it didn't belong. Kuruk knew all of his little tricks. Like sitting down in an attempt to make him more comfortable. A little manipulator, he was. However, this time it was different. This time, Kuruk was working on something that would affect the both of them and it was only fair that Thanatos knew about it.

He looked at his brother with his steel blues and contemplated how he should reveal his plan. He searched his brother's face, deciding whether or not he was even ready to know about it. The plan was still in it's early stages and it could easily fall a part if his brother got too excited about it. When a wolf is excited, they loose patience and patience was a key player if this was going to work.

"I'm tired of running, of roaming around this island like the deer we eat and of feeling hopeless and powerless. I'm looking for a place to call home - a place where we will be kings. Somewhere that males will prove their strength and females will stay in their place. We will bring joy to our father's face as he watches us from above. We will be famous around this godforsaken island and they will quiver at our names. For now, I only look for the perfect location and the perfect wolves to join me."

It was up to Thanatos whether he came or not. The brothers had been through hell and back together but if this wasn't what Thanatos wanted, Kuruk wouldn't hold it against him even though his original plan was to rule with his brother by his side. Kuruk only wanted the strong - the ones who would obey the rules. Though he had no problem with causing trouble with other packs, he wanted his home to be a unified machine. One voice, one mind, one goal. If Thanatos couldn't keep up, Kuruk was better off without him. He would build the biggest, strongest, most fearsome pack the wolves here had ever seen.

[Thanatos]

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"I'm tired of running, of roaming around this island like the deer we eat and of feeling hopeless and powerless. I'm looking for a place to call home - a place where we will be kings." Thanatos's interest began to skyrocket when Kuruk spoke about this. "A pack?" he thought, and honestly it had crossed his mind a few times. He kept listening, becoming more and more excited by the second. "...Somewhere that males will prove their strength and females will stay in their place. We will bring joy to our father's face as he watches us from above. We will be famous around this godforsaken island and they will quiver at our names. For now, I only look for the perfect location and the perfect wolves to join me." Thanatos smirked softly at the proposition, and he was more than prepared to be a part of it. The thought of females staying put in their place and males being the true kings was too perfect for Thanatos... but then a white, angelic face entered his mind. "Nova..." he began to think about her well being. She should be the only female that deserved a good rank and proper treatment. She was strong, and Thanatos deeply cared for her and loved her, so he did not want her to be mistreated or harmed in any way. He also knew that Kuruk wouldn't hurt her, but he didn't trust him completely even if he owed his life to him.

His head began to lower and his eyes focused on his brother's paws. The offer seemed highly tempting and perfect for them, so he decided to join him in his dream. "You know you can count on me. Together, we will be even stronger." His previous frown turned into a tiny smile, trying to not look over-enthusiastic about it. He began to think how this pack would be, and how it would be named. He began to think about their lands, and how would their new members be. However, his mind began to wander around the thought of Nova's status in the pack. Looking at Kuruk, he hoped that his brother knew what he was doing, and that his brother wouldn't get power-crazy with this new idea... however, he understood his brother's motives. Thanatos began to remember their stay in the female-dominated pack, and how they were severely mistreated, often ending in not eating for days. He began to remember their faces, mocking them in laughter and beating them for pleasure. He began to remember how Kuruk disappeared for eight long months, and every time Thanatos asked for his brother, he was severely beaten and told not to ask again. The anger inside of him began to rise until he felt his ears burning, and his face, neck and back began to burn under his skin due to the intense anger he felt towards the females.

They have to be punished for what they did, and for all the damage they had caused. With the exception of Nova, females had to be retaught their place in the wolf hierarchy. They had to be punished if necessary, and they both knew that this was really needed in Anikira. Like Kuruk said, their father will be proud. Looking at Kuruk with a determined and angered look, he spoke once more. "I know our father will be proud of us. He will be our guide and inspiration always. I am more than honored to put his name in high in this pack. I will only ask one thing, however." Gulping before asking, he continued, "Will Nova have a good place in our pack? Or will she be treated like the other females?" He really hoped that he hadn't asked the wrong question, but regardless of the outcome of the answer, he would always be by his brother's side, because his true loyalty belonged to the black brute.


OOC: done!! I'm getting the hang of this... but I still need to get to know Than a little bit more x3 Kuruk Hope you like it. <3

WORDS: 666 0.0 thanatos you dirty devil

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"You know you can count on me. Together, we will be even stronger."

Kuruk smirked as his brother agreed to join him in his quest for a new home and a new life. He knew that together, there was nothing that could beat them. Though there were parts about Thanatos that Kuruk hated, he couldn't imagine ruling with anyone but him by his side. Though he did notice that Thanatos wasn't nearly as excited as Kuruk had expected. His brother stared as his paws, refusing to make eye-contact. Something wasn't right here. The Thanatos he knew would have been more than ready to take on the creation of a pack. His steel blue eyes stared at his brother while he waited for an explanation.

"I know our father will be proud of us. He will be our guide and inspiration always. I am more than honored to put his name in high in this pack. I will only ask one thing, however."

Guide was a strong word in Kuruk's opinion. He didn't know how much "guiding" their father would do from the dead. Besides the fact that Kuruk still held strong negative feelings towards his father for how he treated him. His father believed him to be reckless and careless. He couldn't see him for who he really was. Kuruk had tried for a long time to earn his father's approval but for some reason, could never get it. Now, Kuruk didn't need anyone's approval. He was a king (or going to be very soon). He wanted his father to be looking on him, to see everything that he was going to accomplish. Then, he would know how mistaken he had been while he was still alive.

Kuruk stood, without moving and without loosing attention, waiting for his brother to ask something of him. It was almost embarrassing how little confidence his brother had that he couldn't just outright say something. Kuruk was beginning to think that perhaps Thanatos wasn't ready for a pack. Perhaps he needed to grow up a bit more and learn how to be an adult.

"Will Nova have a good place in our pack? Or will she be treated like the other females?"

Ah, this was about Nova. Kuruk laughed at the silliness of his question. Oh course Nova would be getting no special treatment. How stupid could his brother possibly be? Did he think that because of her pretty face and those doe eyes that she should be able to keep rank with the males? But then Kuruk's face turned serious as he was about to answer his brother's question. His eyes went back to looking his brother straight on in the face. "Of course not. Are you crazy? Giving Nova a rank would only make her a target for all other females. But perhaps you weren't thinking of her safety... Kuruk's face was dead serious. There was no arguing this point. The black brute would keep his precious Nova safe, even if Thanatos was too stupid to understand what that meant. Nova would soon be surrounded by scented boarders and strong males to keep her away from harm. "Nova will accept her place and her rank within the pack like every other female." Kuruk's voice was solid and distant. Though he cared very much for Nova, he was able to separate his feeling from his ability to make decisions. He was sure Nova would be pissed at him but he didn't really care.

Kuruk wasn't even going to entertain the idea that Nova might not want to come with them. He wouldn't be giving her a choice. She'd come whether she wanted to or not. He couldn't keep her safe out here. The only place she was safe was with him. He knew that Thanatos was all about Nova making her own decisions and giving her all the choices but Kuruk knew that Nova didn't have the best track record at making the correct ones. He didn't always know what was best for her emotionally or mentally (he was never good at any of that stuff anyway), but he knew how to keep her safe and out of harm's way. She was part of the reason that he was making this pack in the first place...

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"Of course not. Are you crazy? Giving Nova a rank would only make her a target for all other females. But perhaps you weren't thinking of her safety..." Thanatos felt a sudden heat enter his body at the mocking tone of his brother towards his question. Was it really that hard to answer without getting personal? A simple "yes" or "no" would have been perfect. But Thanatos knew that his brother would react this way somehow. Growling a little bit under his breath, before replying to Kuruk, he continued to speak. "Nova will accept her place and her rank within the pack like every other female." Thanatos nodded, but still with a small frown present in his face. He couldn't see Nova being treated badly by anyone, especially his own brother. The thought alone was like a kick to the gut, and one that managed to get all his anger out as well. On the other hand, Thanatos knew that if they  gave her a special treatment, the females of the pack would turn against them because she was receiving something the others were not receiving. Thanatos understood his brother's line of thought, and slowly began to let it sink in his mind. "It's settled, then," he spoke firmly to let Kuruk know that he was determined and with him anyway. "I understand perfectly. Y'know, now that I think of it," he continued, "I am... actually very excited for this." He smiled a little bit, and sighed, trying to avoid any sort of conflict with his brother. Even if they had a violent relationship, Thanatos knew to never underestimate his older brother. He was far more bigger and powerful than he was, and he would always remember that.

Sitting down, Thanatos's anger still lingered inside of him. Even if he understood Kuruk's intentions, part of him wanted to put Nova in a honorable position inside the pack. He knew that even if she was weaker, she had virtues and value inside of their circle, even if Kuruk didn't see it. However, he also understood that it would be unfair for the other females. Still trying to process everything, he slowly quieted his mind and soul and allowed himself to think about the future pack. "We should start looking around for territory options and names if you haven't done it already," he said, "we need a really powerful-sounding name, y'know. It would be very fitting." The excitement was clear in his tone of voice as he began to think about the future options but he was really clueless. Maybe his brother had already thought about it, and he was just blabbering. He had no clue. Thanatos stood still, very interested in what his brother had to say about his suggestions.


ooc;; Kuruk Hope you like it! <3

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There wasn't an ounce on Kuruk's body that would consider harming Nova now but he remembered a time not too long ago that he actually wished that she'd die. Every time he saw her, he was reminded of the painful memories of Odara and how she had broken his heart. He was angry that every wolf he loved seemed to choose Thanatos over himself. For once, he wanted his brother to understand what it felt like to lose a loved one. He wanted him to feel the pain of loss - then they might finally be even. Of course, Thanatos always came out looking like a hero. Kuruk imagined that he might never feel what it felt like to come in second in the eyes of a beautiful female. The thought of Nova and Thanatos together made him sick.

"It's settled, then, I understand perfectly. Y'know, now that I think of it, I am... actually very excited for this."

"Thanatos smiles, alert the birds," Kuruk teased in his normal sarcastic, snarky tone. He could tell Thanatos wasn't completely happy for whatever reason. It was always something. There was always something that made his brother all doom and gloom. He thought about pestering him over what it was but after thinking it over for a few seconds, Kuruk didn't really care. There would always be something new bothering his little brother and if he spent his days worrying over the trials and tribulations of Thanatos' mind, he might drive himself insane. Besides, he could always pick this up later and ask him about it if it became relevant.

"We should start looking around for territory options and names if you haven't done it already, we need a really powerful-sounding name, y'know. It would be very fitting"

"You know what's great about not having a master plan? I can do whatever the hell I want," Oh Thanatos with his planning and his scheming. It was like he wanted to draw everything out six months in advance. Hadn't he already told him that they were looking for territory? That was plan enough for Kuruk. He didn't want to stick with a strict schedule (that would be reserved for after the pack was created). He would run a tight ship, but for now he wanted to be free to do whatever he wanted. True, finding a territory was the first priority on Kuruk's list of things to do but he knew if he let Thanatos know, that he would go nuts and try to put them on a timeline. "As for the name, we'll talk about it when we get there." The truth was that Kuruk hadn't thought of a name at all. What a trivial thing? Though.. they would need a name that commanded respect. He supposed that names were important and that he should probably begin pondering one.

"Speaking of Nova, how is our little flower doing?" Kuruk asked with a slight tilt of the head and snark lathering his words. He did truly want to know how she was doing but he also wanted to annoy the hell out of his brother. Perhaps it was cruel, but he loved to see Thanatos' face when he was angry. Kuruk saw it as his own small scale justice system. He knew he had some power over Thanatos and what use was power if you never used it? The least Thanatos deserved for causing Kuruk so much pain was a little ribbing.

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Thanatos rolled his eyes and made a small chuckle at Kuruk's sarcastic comment. He knew that his brother was always looking for ways to anger him just for fun, so he decided to just chuckle it off and ignore him. He decided to just ignore him more often, because it was somehow working. However, his brother's comments and attitude always made him loose his patience eventually... but this ignoring and moving on thing was proving to be working somehow after all. His ears perked when Kuruk began to speak again after his suggestion. "You know what's great about not having a master plan? I can do whatever the hell I want. As for the name, we'll talk about it when we get there." Thanatos lowered his head a little bit and made an annoyed sigh. "Fine." Thanatos replied in a very angered tone of voice, his patience going away rather quickly. So much for trying to ignore him. All this tension was giving him a headache. Why didn't his brother trust in a master plan? What if something went wrong? What if they went to another pack's territory by accident? That would surely get them killed. Was his brother really thinking straight? He was a fool for thinking that they didn't need a plan to form a pack. What if they couldn't find a good territory soon enough? It had to have good water sources, plenty of food and maybe a place or two for permanent den areas. Didn't his brother see the importance of always having a plan? What if something went wrong? Well, for one thing, he would tell his brother "I told you so." That gave him a little bit of relief somehow. 

Returning back to reality after feeling his mind darken with so many sudden thoughts, his ears perked when Kuruk asked about Nova. Ah, Nova. He knew that there was a trick or a trap somewhere hidden in the question. She was perfectly fine, and Kuruk knew that. "She's fine," he finally responded, "she was in our den area resting when I left. We should check up on her when we're done here." He couldn't help but feel a little bit of happiness on his heart when he spoke about her. Her beautiful pelt, her beautiful eyes and gorgeous smile always left a mark in his soul that he would never forget. He would never forget that night that he made her his for the first time. But before he drifted away in his memories, he returned to reality once more and focused on Kuruk. He didn't want his brother to mock him for whatever stupid face he was making thinking about her...


ooc;; Kuruk Okay, I'm really getting the hang of him, and I'm growing so attached already. <33 Oh, the joys of roleplaying. Hope you like it! What should we have them do from this point on?

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"Fine."

Ah, the anger in Thanatos' voice sounded like success to Kuruk. It was like hearing angels sing. Kuruk couldn't help but smirk at his brother. He knew that there were things that the land had to have. It needed water, good hunting and as much room as possible. This little "experiment" would be testing how much Thanatos really trusted him. He couldn't just allow Thanatos into the high ranks because they were related. He needed to know for sure that he could rely on him as he had a special job in mind for him. Kuruk planned on making Thanatos the highly respected and honored Shaman of the pack - a king in his own right, just as promised. Kuruk couldn't get ahead of himself, though. One thing at a time. The black brute had little doubt that Thanatos would pass but, everything had to be tested and re-tested.

"She's fine,she was in our den area resting when I left. We should check up on her when we're done here."

"Hmm.." Kuruk pondered and nodded. He was debating whether or not to take Nova with him as he searched for the pack territory. Her opinion was one of the only ones that mattered to him. On the other hand, he questioned her ability to think logically about things like this. He knew her well. She would see a pretty butterfly or a pool of water so clear that she could see the bottom and fall in love with it. Usually, that was a quality that Kuruk loved. Her innocence and happiness was infectious. However, he didn't want to be the one to tell her that they weren't taking it for this or that reason. Kuruk didn't mind being the bad guy if there was some reason for it but he didn't want to make Nova upset if he didn't have to. Besides, what a wonderful surprise this would be! He could see the look on her face when he told her. She'd be so excited.

Kuruk hadn't noticed any ridiculous faces that Thanatos was making because he was probably busy making his own. Though he too, refocused on Thanatos to tell him his new plan. "Don't tell Nova about this," Kuruk's voice was serious and calm. His steel blue eyes looked directly into the eyes of his brother. He took a pause before continuing. "I'm going to keep checking out this area," His voice has softened slightly, losing it's deathly serious tone. It wasn't an invitation necessarily but also not an order to go back to the den. If Thanatos wanted to come, he could or, if he wanted to leave, that was fine too. Truth be told, it didn't matter to Kuruk either way. He knew that if Thanatos went back to the den, he'd just be snuggling up next to Nova - a sight he didn't want to see. If he came with him... well, then he'd have to deal with him for another couple of hours. Neither was ideal so it didn't really matter which one Thanatos chose.

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Thanatos perked his ears at Kuruk's voice. "Don't tell Nova about this," he spoke calmly and in a serious tone. Thanatos nodded silently as a reply. He wouldn't want any trouble with his brother, so he eagerly obeyed. Kuruk kept talking, which made Thanatos's ears unconsciously perk up again. "I'm going to keep checking out this area." He knew that his brother was giving him a choice to either go with him or go back to the den, even if Kuruk didn't verbally say anything. Even if the offer of being in the den with Nova seemed tempting, he began to think hard. Thanatos sighed silently and began to decide if he was going to accompany his brother, or go back to the den with Nova. What if him and Nova ended up having another beautiful night of passionate love? Well, it couldn't happen, because Kuruk would appear in any moment, interrupting their time together. He then thought about going with his brother to search for territories. Thanatos he quickly decided to stay with  Kuruk for a simple reason.... What if his brother chose a land that did not meet his mental checklist? What if he trespassed? He knew that Kuruk wasn't stupid, but he wouldn't take any chances without a master plan.

What if he didn't take into consideration that the pack territory had to meet certain standards? He knew that his brother probably knew, but given the fact that Kuruk mentioned that he had no master plan, he couldn't wipe the thought of impending doom out of his head. Even if he knew that his brother was probably being sarcastic, he just couldn't risk it. Everything had to be perfect if he was going to form a pack with Kuruk. Looking at his brother quickly, he spoke."...Do you need any help? If you want me to help you, of course." Thanatos's head tilted a little bit as he asked. However, one part of him desired to be with Nova. The thought of leaving her alone was tearing him apart. But everything had to be done for the pack, and of course, for his brother. Standing up, he looked at his brother quietly, waiting for an answer so he would knew what to do.



ooc;; Kuruk How should we finish the thread? <3

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Thanatos nodded calmly to his command to leave Nova in the dark about their plans on building a new life for themselves. Things would be different for the better. They wouldn't have to wander around this island as nameless loners. Soon, everyone would know who they were and every wolf's knees would begin to shake at the mere mention of their names. He knew it wouldn't be right away but it would come. He would have to grow this idea into a small pack and then into large pack and then into a powerhouse that no wolf or pack would dare challenge for fear of death and destruction. He would raise his sons and daughters how he himself had been brought up. The males would be trained in the arts of hunting and fighting while the females stayed at the dens to be protected. They would learn how to prepare meals and to keep kills from spoiling. They'd learn how to birth and raise pups and to keep their male satisfied.

That was where most packs went wrong. They put their females in positions of power - positions that they weren't built for. Females had significantly less muscle mass than males and in battle would only serve as instruments to be killed in order to tire their male opponents. Females belonged at home with their pups and their mothers, not on a battle field or out hunting where injuries happened all too frequently. Females today wanted things like equal rights and the ability to do a male's job but at the same time wanted special treatment. They'd have to take a leave from their duties when they were pregnant or their pups were nursing. It just didn't make sense to have females fill ranks. He knew his opinion wasn't a popular one but he did believe that it was the correct one.

"...Do you need any help? If you want me to help you, of course."

Kuruk was pulled back into reality from his mental tangent when his brother spoke. His steel blue eyes look hard and long on his brother's face. He knew Thanatos never did anything without reason. Kuruk guessed that Thanatos wanted to come to babysit him and to make sure he didn't do anything stupid. Though, Thanatos looked like he sincerely wanted to come. "Come on," Kuruk said while motioning with his head in the direction he planned on going. His words lacked their normal harshness and in it's place were tones of sincerity and kindness. He turned to head off in search of some clues that would key him in on whether or not this would be a good place to set up camp. The temperature was a little humid for his liking but perhaps it had some other redeeming qualities.

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Thanatos. Does this work? <3