@"ARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING" @Bea @Frost

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Travelling, it seemed like something she had been doing a lot of lately, even if her body wasn't the biggest fan of it (and boy did it let her know), but she had her little medicines to help with that, and they managed to ease some of the strain, but they had rested a lot. A lot more than she would have liked, but that's just how this would go.

The ginger woman would make it a point not to complain nearly as much, that would've made the trip all the more miserable than it already was, choosing instead to make small comments here and there. Searching the wilds for potential packs was foolish given they hadn't a clue where to start. At this point they were grasping at straws and winter's cold would not be kind to them, as it nipped at their heels.

But a days journey out of Alteron accompanied by three jacks, she hand picked herself, would be surprisingly fruitful. For the umpteenth time they'd come to a stopping point for her to rest, keen eyes glancing at the mountain peaks in the far distance, each capped with white snow against a clear blue morning sky. There stretched pine trees as far as the eye could see, and as the wind picked up suddenly, Telana's nostrils flared. "Do you smell that?" She said plainly, eyes shifting to the others. "A pack, let's move, it seems pretty close."

As they continued on the treeline seemed to get denser, she'd often wondered if Alteron was the worst pack geographically speaking, but no, this one had to take the cake. Who'd make a pack in the cusp of the north? Telana frowned in annoyance, the stench of a border reeked. Ah, so here we are? "You'll be proving yourself as competent jacks, I will only interfere if you fumble. Remember, only what we want them to see." Amber gaze fell on each of them and then she'd tilt her head back and howl out a summons, moving her way to sit behind the three jacks.

(Ooc: this was made to help Neo and I catch his little “mouse”. I need more people to join in, on our journey full of MISCHIEF!!! Like scaring pups and snapping at elders, then this is the right thread for you. Lets starts out with a little avalanche, shall we?)

Though recently Ery had stood perched at the edge of these sharp cliffs, he'd never ventured down the dangerous inclines.. until now, of course. He'd been surprised to find at the southern edge of the Beyond that it was possible to actually make his way down into the valley. Was it safe? No, not really, but what in life was ever rewarding that was super safe? Not much, as far as he was concerned. Interested, Ery started his descent down the icy cliffside - he was pleased to find a way down and wondered how tall the larger-than-life cliffs would look once he reached the bottom. Surely it would be a sight to behold..

The climb was a precarious one. Winter had already began to touch the north, and a decent amount of snow coated the sides of the Beyond rocks that Erysicthon was using to scale the cliffside were coated in a thin layer of ice, making him lose his grip more than once, though the male was focused on his descent. It was only when he approached the bottom that an eerie sound behind him caught his attention. For a moment he thought it might be the wind, roaring across the valley and creating a low rumble, but as he turned to stare up at the way he'd came he realized something was very, very wrong. The sound was like nothing he'd ever heard before, a low rumble that came from the earth itself, and that was when he saw it.

@Gothy

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In the stillness of early morning, a hazy winter sky shone white and bright, otherworldly in it's glow. The fall of snow had already begun as quiet snow flakes dotted the world outside the den. As the world slept, the Apostle would stir to meet the dawn. Tired eyes flickered open, shifting slightly to the child that rest at her side and the warm body that braced her back. Ears twitched to the softest sounds of slumber, blue gaze drifted onto the golden form of their newest addition.

Templar had suggested that finding a group was necessary, and they were lucky to have found another lost soul, much like themselves. Truth that the Lord had not abandoned them.

She shuffled, pulling herself up and pulling a cloak over the slumber child's form, Filianore shot a glance to the moon-touched Knight, nuzzling affectionately into his plush neck fur, mumbling something to him as he dozed and then stepped out to greet the cold morning.

Snowflakes littered the sky as they fell to the ground, it was always so mesmerizing to her how quiet a forest could be when snow started to fall, it was peaceful, but lonely. The lady came to a rest by bush of holly, eyes inspecting the leaves and the bright red berries, when a twig snapped and the crunch of foot steps along frosted ground sounded in her ears. Ah? Fili turned slightly, wispy tail flicking behind her. "Cain?" She tried at first, though no answer came. "Templar?" One more and still she heard the foot falls. "Zaniah?" It's then she turned, tired eyes meeting the form of a stranger. "Who are you?" She nearly whispered.

His life lately seemed to be a deluge of unexpected events and surprises, none of which he appreciated. First Stoneclaw vanishes along with all his loved ones, then he nearly crosses the entire continent to find what's left of the pride was being led by his youngest inexperienced child? 

But the kicker was this. Apparently his second in command was none other than Dahx. At first Shai had thought he'd gone too long without cleaning his ears. Dahx? What? How?? Once his most trusted friend, he'd gone and vanished from the face of the earth it had seemed... And now he was helping Roderik bring back Stoneclaw from its ashes? Incredible... Shai didn't know if he should feel grateful to his old friend for trying to guide his youngest son through this challenge, or if he should tell him he was being a fool for choosing to do so. 

Roderik was too young to rule a pride, especially one in such a state of disarray. He had half a mind to take back the throne and try to fix everything... But the way Roderik had spoken, he had made it clear that he wouldn't hand over the title without a fight. 

The fool... Didn't he realize the weight he'd taken upon his shoulders? Shai feared it would crush him. He had refused to listen to his father's wisdom... But perhaps he could get Dahx to talk to him. If the boy had taken him as his right paw, then he must have trusted him a great deal. 

"Dahx?" He barely recognized him, but perhaps Dahx would think the same of him. So much time had passed. "It really is you. I didn't think I would ever see you again..." 

It was good to see him. It truly was.

"Is it true what I've heard? You've decided to help my son rebuild the pride? I don't think he realizes what he's gotten himself into... He is too young for such a responsibility, but he won't listen to me."

Show me where your loyalty lies.