Foxglove Medow

Foxglove Meadow is a beautiful place, and is a great place to hunt as many of the woodland creatures come out from the shadows to eat the luscious grass and drink from the slow flowing and shallow Cherokees Creek. But don't mistake Foxglove Meadow as paradise as it deserves its name, beautiful yet deadly Foxglove can be dangerous to all animals especially pups. Foxglove blooms in midsummer so during this season pups under the age of six months are not allowed to go to the meadow as they may mistake Foxglove for something edible.If you wish to Rp here, just post below.  

Mentioned: Anslo
Addressed: Anslo
Notes: X

Noticing the expression her features displayed at his questions, followed by the way she turned away and hardened her tone and face, Anslo worried if he might have offended the beta. His own brow furrowed, he listened intently to what she was telling him.

"If you excel in speed more than brute.." At her words, Anslo couldn't help but let out a huff that might have been akin to a laugh. Unlikely, he joked to himself.  

Once she was done speaking and they had arrived at their destination, Anslo replied, "I'm afraid I am about as agile and quick as a bull elk on ice. I fear I would be useless chasing an elk down. However, I guarantee, send the elk to me and the creature will not rise again." The warrior stretched out his limbs, eyeing the herb before them and continuing, "If it is agreeable with you, I will take care of the backside assault."

His dark eyes flicked over to the beta, obediently awaiting her orders. The scent of the elk was reaching him now, and he was keenly aware of his own hunger. He wondered how good an elk would taste when he knew he had helped bring it down.

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Mentioned: N/A
Addressed: Reyas
Notes: I think I wrote 'elk' as 'elf' about 20 times. This would have been a much different hunt if we were going after elves. XD

The fae turned her head in surprise as one of the hunters she hadn't seen often came barreling in, landing the finishing blow. He then backed off, assuming that Rey was going to eat. As if. The beta thought, shaking her head and grabbing a leg, starting to pull the elk by herself up towards the direction of the den.

"Thanks." She mumbled to the hunter. It wasn't that she was ungrateful, but Reyas wasn't exactly the social type. She wasn't shy, no. She was rambunctious and stubborn and bold. But now is not the time to socialize. Reyas thought, ignoring Brook's words. She raised her emerald optics to meet the male hunter's eyes before resuming her labor, pulling with all her might.

At this rate, the female planned to be back to the den by sunset, as the sun itself had already begun to dip in the horizon. I hope Brook and Ahora made it back to the den, especially with both of their minor injuries. Rey thought, glancing at both Shield and Anslo again. I must admit, getting away from the den was nice.

Well, that was unexpected. Anslo, crouched and ready to strike, suddenly realized there was no longer an elk for him to attack. He stood up, watching as another wolf finished the creature off. He waited for Reyas to react, just in case this wasn't a wolf she knew, but the Beta didn't appear hostile towards the newcomer, so he trotted forward.

Stopping a few meters away from the felled prey, Anslo gave the other male a curt nod. "Hello there." He said, before noticing that Reyas was attempting to pull the elk back in what he presumed was the direction of the den. "Would you like some assistance?"

The warrior figured, since he'd been no help to her in the hunt, he ought to pitch in now. Not waiting for an answer, Anslo moved beside her and clamped another of the elk's legs between his jaws, beginning to pull as well. With the two of them, the elk would likely not be too heavy now, especially since they were both rather strong wolves.
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Addressed: Reyas, Shield
Notes: Short post is short.

Mentioned: Shield, Anslo
Addressed: Anslo
Notes: Another short post

Looking at the hesitant glance from the male, Rey gave a snort. I may be the beta but don't treat me like your fearsome messiah. I'm not that special. Reyas didn't sign up for the beta role to inflict trepidation on others, she thought, as her emerald optics flicked to Anslo and then back to the male, who had now grabbed a hold of the elk's leg. There you go. Not so harmless, am I? Reyas grunted, tugging on the elk with all her might. "We should be there soon." She growled. Sunset was almost in their midst.

"My name is Shield." The hunter had implied when Reyas had asked. The multicolored fae simply nodded, and went back to hauling the carcass. It wasn't until around five minutes later when the beta spoke again. "I'm Reyas. You can call me Rey, if you want. Anything other than 'your highness'." Rey hated being compared to others, and stereotyped as higher on the scale than others wolves. It doesn't matter how fast you can run, how well you fight, or hunt, deep down we are all the same. Reyas thought, averting her gaze from Shield.

The trio and the elk had only the slope to overcome before they would reach the den site. Reyas grinned halfheartedly at the destination. "We're almost there." Reyas spoke, encouraging her comrades. Something caught the corner of Rey's eyes. Shield, apparently cringing. "Are you alright, Shield?" The beta asked, dropping the elk leg for a second to speak, then picking it up again. Hope it's nothing serious.

Mentioned: Anslo, Shield
Addressed: Shield
Notes: X

Anslo kept his mouth shut during the brief exchange between the two other wolves as the three of them dragged the elk. The newcomer was introduced as Shield, and the warrior flicked his eyes over to the male when Reyas asked if he was alright. He looked to be in pain, and as Shield explained the reason, Anslo was impressed that he was still willing to help them.

There was certainly come thing to say about a wolf who could take a kick from a presumably much larger animal, and then proceed to take down an elk and help drag it back to the den. Shield must have either been exceptionally resilient, or exceptionally stubborn. Either way, he seemed a talented wolf, which Anslo had to admire.

Adjusting his grip on the leg, Anslo continued to pull, knowing they had to be close to the den site. The sun was beginning to vanish behind the tree line, and it was coating the earth in a brilliant orange glow. Had he not been preoccupied with the leg in his mouth, Anslo might have stopped to admire the nice view. But the rumbling of his stomach told him he had to eat first, if there was time afterwards, he could sightsee.
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Mentioned: Shield, Reyas
Notes: Should we transition to the den now?

Mentioned: Reyas, Anslo
Notes: We should probably continue at the den...
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"Yeah I'm fine, it was just a little kick from my previous hunt."  Shield spoke, but Reyas could see right through it.  Shrugging, the female carried on.  Whatever, he'll find out soon enough that he needs medical attention, he can go get it himself.  The multicolored fae glanced up, as the trio was nearing the den.  It was almost in sight.

"Is your shoulder okay? The blood is flowing quite fast." Shield's voice interrupted Rey's train of thought.  Glancing down at her shoulder, the beta realized she'd been hit.  She'd almost forgotten about her minor scrape up with that elk.  Still, there are worse things.  I will live. Instead of answering the hunter, Rey gave the silent treatment and shrugged in response. I'm fine. Her actions seemed to say.

As he trotted into the Meadow, Anslo looked about to see what the storm had left behind. Since this was usually such a lovely place, he wanted to make sure there was nothing that would drive away wolf or prey. It didn't take long to spot something. A thick branch lay across the creek, partially blocking the water's flow. It was causing water to spill up onto the shore and since the earth was already soaked from the storm, rather than be absorbed, it just pooled in the grass. The lesser amount of water going down the creek was more of an annoyance than a threat, but Anslo decided it would be best to move the branch before more things piled up around it and totally blocked the flow.

He moved over to it, sizing the branch up. It wasn't to hefty by the looks of it, at least for him. Anslo found a good spot to grip the branch between his teeth and began to pull. It wasn't as easy a task at he'd thought it'd be. The rain had left the ground muddy and slick, and his large paws had a hard time finding purchase.

Scowling, Anslo released the branch and stepped back. A quick glance down showed the slippery mess the earth had become, and the overflow from the creek wasn't helping that mess. He would need to find something to brace himself against before he could move the branch. Anslo knew he wasn't the most clever of wolves, but surely there was something he could use.
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Addressed/Mentioned: Nobody
Notes: What even is this post. I dunno.

The multicolored female trotted alongside the creek until she reached the opened fields of Foxglove Meadow. Twisting her mouth into a grin, Rey gazed at the deadly purple flowers that dotted the ground. She had little knowledge on medicinal plants, but knew Foxglove could be fatal to young pups. Thinking about fatalities and pups led Rey to an old memory... a flashback more like, though only words and small images seemed to come and go. A small tan and black pup with wide amber eyes. A small smile upon his face, even in the time if danger. Hyslin. His death. A blood moon and the howls of murderers. Heartbreak and terror, sadness and sorrow. An outcast. A betrayal. Four deaths. All because of... Reyas snapped out of it, her body shaking. We can not change the past, only improve the future. The beta thought, her paws and legs moving herself towards a larger oak, one suitable for practicing her moves on. We have to live with the decisions we make.

Reyas was about to lash all of her anger out on a piece of wood when she heard a small splash. Jerking her head around, Rey caught sight of Anslo, his back turned to her, attempting to pull a log out of the creek. What in the world... She thought until she saw the creek water spilling over the banks. Anslo appeared to be trying to stop it. [color:4986=006600]Maybe he could use some help. The beta thought, heading over. The gray male tugged on the branch with his teeth, but it was stuck fast. Maybe if we had some leverage... Rey thought. Stepping next to Anslo, Rey kept her eyes on the water. "Keep pulling the log, I'll try to push it up from the creek." Before Reyas could talk herself out of it she lept into the creek. She was a decent swimmer, and ducked under the water to find a variable. Soon enough Rey found another log, sturdy, and grasped it in her jaws. Breaking the surface, Rey took in a gasp of breath and swam back over to Anslo. The emerald-eyed fae lodged her branch under the stuck log and pushed with all her might. Help me! Rey grunted through the log in her mouth. It was hard staying afloat when she was pushing against the surface.

Raising her head from the water, Rey would search for another option in case she and Anslo failed this time. Slowly, the log began to inch its way out of the creek, releasing the chilly waters. Rey could feel herself beginning to be dragged by the strengthened current, but held on to her branch while pushing herself under to lift the other log upwards.

There was a look of surprise on Anslo's face as Reyas suddenly appeared beside him and spoke. He nodded at her suggestion, but before he could reply, the female was leaping into the creek. It took the warrior a moment to figure out just what she was planning on doing, but when it clicked, he began to pull on the branch again in earnest. His paws still slid in the mud, but after firmly wedging them down, he got enough purchase to give a strong heave.

The combination of their efforts caused the branch to give and start inching out of the creek. His jaw ached from gripping so hard and his muscles strained from the exertion, but he refused to give up. He was a warrior for goodness' sake. This ought to be nothing for him. He wasn't about to let a simple branch best him. And he wasn't about to make Reyas do everything; the beta had been through a lot recently, and she deserved to be relaxing, not working.

The branch was really moving now, and the water was starting to flow once again. They managed to move the branch half way out of the creek, and Anslo released it to call out to the beta, "We should be able to pull the rest of it from the shore!" He couldn't tell if she'd heard him, but warrior moved closer to the water's edge to help her out of the creek if needed. The current was stronger now, and he didn't want her to be caught up in it.
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Addressed: Reyas
Notes: Merp

"We should be able to pull the rest of it from the shore!" Reyas could make out Anslo's voice through the sound of rushing creek water. I guess that means I should probably get out of the mud now. Rey thought as she began slipping downstream. Her shoulder ached every time she moved it to swim, but the cut seemed to be holding. Don't want it to reopen. The fae thought glumly. I need to find Ahora. She seems to slip away every time I ask her for medical attention.

Rey's head dunked under the water due to a sudden wave from the stopped creek. The water had begun to flow more freely now, and the current was much stronger. Rey could manage to swim, but her body began to slide downstream. Just a little further and I can climb out. Rey's paws scrabbled for purchase against the slippery mud bottom. She was mere feet from the bank. Reyas saw Anslo move closer to the water to help Rey out if needed. In any other situation Reyas would snort and not look back, but in this case, she needed the help, and defied her pride in order to get out of the situation without harming herself. Grabbing on to Anslo's leg, Reyas pulled herself out of the cold water, dripping wet. She then let go of Anslo and backed away politely to give the warrior his space, much like she liked her own space.

Thanks. Rey said to the warrior, shaking out her pelt, trying not to get Anslo wet. The thought made her chuckle a little bit, and soon the beta was full out laughing.

As Reyas began to laugh, Anslo, not really getting why she was laughing, looked at her curiously. Had he done something funny? He didn't think he had. Regardless, it was good to see the beta in a more cheerful state, and he offered some chuckles to go along with her laughter. He hoped this meant she wasn't still upset with the previous evening's events.

"You are welcome." He replied, a half smile on his features, "And thank you for your help, I appreciate it."

A new arrival caught his attention as Shield joined them, bringing along some hares. The hunter went straight up to Reyas and addressed her, giving only a nod in Anslo's direction. The warrior nodded back, but had a feeling he was not a part of this conversation. Anslo sighed and turned away from the pair, heading over to the branch.

Once again, he clamped his jaws around the branch and heaved. Now that most of the branch was on land, the job was much easier, and bit by bit it inched further out of creek. This is what he was good for, work. Not camaraderie or friendship, like the others were so talented with. He possessed a powerful body, but had apparently sacrificed his personality to get it. Who wanted to be close to a brute with the emotional spectrum of a rock? Anslo huffed angrily to himself, and pulled even harder on the branch. At least he could make himself useful.
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Addressed: Reyas
Mentioned: Shield
Notes: ;-;

Shield frowned at Reyas. He turns around hoping not to bother the warrior any more. He lifts his head and howls out a hunting call to Bramble. He also sees Juniper say something short and then leaving. Not that he heard, he was focused on the female beta speaking to him. He lets down his head again and perks his ears to Reyas asking about 'sparring'. He rolls his eyes. He might as well join her while waiting for Bramble to come, if she even heard his deep howl...

"Mind if I join...?" he asks the beta walking next to her. He has sparred a few times, but got a little rusty. He might as well loosen up a little, it might help for his side and stiff muscles. He waits patiently for her response.


Mentioned: Anslo, Juniper
Addressed: Reyas, Bramble
Notes: Sorry for short post...