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Post by Jewls on Jul 21, 2007 13:47:03 GMT -5
After traveling for days on end, Jewls was tired, very tired. He had not eaten since the day of his fight, he was wounded and hungry but had to keep going. As the hours past, Jewls just got more lost into the open land, no sign of life but as he walked further on, he could sense the smell of others. He was close to another pack. He did not know what pack-land he was on, or whether or not he should continue. His natural instincts were to carry on, but his fear of being rejected was holding him back.
Jewls decided to keep walking closer until the pack was in his sight, he did not want the pack to see him in case they would attack. All Jewls could do was lay there in the long grass and observe.
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Post by Tetsuo on Jul 21, 2007 13:58:43 GMT -5
Tetsuo had been travelling for several months now. There was no reason behind it other than the fact that he had wanderlust. It isn't a truly bad thing for a Morpan to have, since it does tend to lead to the establishing of new packs, but his mother had been sad to see him go. He didn't care, really. I mean, his mother was his mother, not a mate or anything. He wouldn't have left his mate. If he'd had one.
As he wandered into the valley that served as some sort of boundary he could tell by the scents surrounding it, he stopped. His ears perked and swiveled, then settled on a spot off to his left. He stood and stared, waiting. His body tensed and he was ready to run if it turned out to be dangerous.
Who's there? Come out before I have to drag you out!
As a threat, it worked well, but Tetsuo didn't have the guts to follow through with it. He stood there, waiting with a twitching nose and high-arched tail.
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Post by Jewls on Jul 21, 2007 14:13:23 GMT -5
Jewls had been caught, slowly but surely he stood on all fours and crept over to the strange looking morpan. For the first time in his life, Jewls was scared, what would happen? He was too badly wounded to fight anymore, he was defenseless, he could do nothing but show that is what he was.
They call me Jewls, Im not looking for trouble, just a place to blend in.
Jewls head was down in shame, blood stains were visible on his white coloured chest, cuts could be seen on his eyes. He wanted to hide, but did not have the strength to run anymore.
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Post by Tetsuo on Jul 21, 2007 14:27:49 GMT -5
As the other morpan came out of the grass, he tilted his head. He'd never had any intent to fight with the other creature, but to see the state that Jewls was in made him feel downright mean. He licked his lips lightly before taking a step towards him. He would put his mind at ease right here and now.
Do not fear me. My name is Tetsuo, Jewls. All that talk was really just bravado.
Tetsuo sat down and flicked an ear to get rid of a fly. He was trying to figure out where this male was from. He didn't smell like the area, so he wasn't from -here-, but then how did he get the wounds?
Tell me, Jewls, how did you get such wounds and how long has it been since you've eaten?
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Post by Jewls on Jul 21, 2007 15:01:35 GMT -5
Jewls slowly looked up when he new all was clear and nothing was to come, he got a closer look at the other morpan. When he knew there was nothing to fear, Jewls proudly stood up, holding back the pain on his hind legs.
I got into a fight with the pack leader. I thought I was strong enough, I guess not. He let me escape with my life, but I knew he could have killed me that day.
Jewls' legs began to shake with all the weight that was being forced onto them. He was in agony but tried to not to show it.
I have been wandering the green land for many days now, have not eaten anything. Have not had the strength to even try and hunt something.
Jewls began to sound needy and helpless. He tried to look more in pain than he actually was, this was to try and get into Tetsuo's pack, if he had one...
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Post by Tetsuo on Jul 21, 2007 15:51:11 GMT -5
Tetsuo listened to Jewls' words and knew what had happened now. He had challenged the alpha and lost. Pretty brave to go after that position, or pretty foolish. Either way, he had come to this place and happened to be here at the same time as Tetsuo. Lucky for him.
I have wandered here recently myself. I was just about to look for something to eat. I could share with you, if you'd like.
Tetsuo wasn't about to just give him food, but he would offer to share. He hoped Jewls would have done the same for him if the roles had been reversed. He stopped and turned his head, listening to the sounds around them. He would need to be on his game if he were to find food for the both of them.
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Post by Jewls on Jul 21, 2007 16:00:27 GMT -5
Jewls' eyes widened, Tetsuo was being very kind, he couldn't understand it... They had just met and already wanted to share food? Jewls was unsure, was he just kind natured or planning something? Either way, Jewls needed his strength back and did not want to refuse an offer of food.
Jewls knew in himself he was too weak to hunt for long, or even hunt at all. But he wanted to try and help catch something with Tetsuo.
I guess I can't refuse an offer of a meal. I want to help the best I can. I don;t know how much that would be though.
Jewls began to start licking off some blood stains from his hind legs and licked his wounds clean.
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Post by Tetsuo on Jul 21, 2007 16:17:29 GMT -5
Tetsuo watched as Jewls cleaned his wounds. He would wait, but while he waited he would do some scouting around. He perked his ears and then turned his head to the side, then the other side. Nostrils flared as he picked up the scent of verita in the area. He grinned and then looked over his shoulder at his new companion. He would need the food to get healed again. No matter, he was a good hunter.
Can you sit tight and grab a verita when it comes near? I will chase them your way. You can grab and kill.
He understood that Jewls wanted to feel useful, so he would give him something to do. Perhaps the most important thing of all. If he didn't grab them, they wouldn't eat until later. It would be fine for him, but for Jewls?
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Post by Jewls on Jul 21, 2007 16:24:19 GMT -5
Jewls new Tetsuo was scouting around, he thought it would be a while before anything would be caught though, so he was patient and sat their quietly, still cleaning his wounds. Now he was trying to get his once luminous white chest just that again. Jewls looked up at Tetsuo, his head tilted to one side.
Sounds easy enough, done it plenty of times! When does the hunt begin?
Jewls began to sniff around his body to see if he had missed any blood or wounds that still needed cleaning. He knew that the blood stains would not come off fully for a few days until he actually touched some fresh clean water. For now, he had to make do.
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Post by Tetsuo on Jul 21, 2007 16:34:24 GMT -5
Tetsuo looked at Jewls and nodded. Good, he was thinking like a morpan again. He turned and padded off into the grasses and then the brush. He knew that would give him the idea that the hunt had started. He would 'herd' the prey towards him and let him catch the badger-sized verita for the both of them.
As he approached a group of them, he stayed hidden, making sure to stay downwind of them. He crawled close and then lunged, snapping at them, but not grabbing any. He growled and then pawed in their direction. He grinned to himself as he saw them start running, hopping or whatever it was verita did when being chased in the direction where, hopefully, Jewls lay in wait.
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Post by Jewls on Jul 21, 2007 16:43:03 GMT -5
Jewls' ears pricked up when he heard the growling noises and snapping of Tetsuo, he realized that the hunt had actually begun, it was time to get into position. Jewls got onto his stomach but just high enough to carry himself to where the verita were hurtling toward him.
Lets show some use at least
Still keeping a low profile, they verita were getting closer, Jewls' eyes ping ponged from side to side trying to think of what to do next, and which ones to go for. He curled his front legs under his chest and pounced for the closest verita, sinking his teeth into the poor animal and shaking it about. Lunch time! Jewls felt proud, but was it enough? Should he have gone for more...
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Post by Tetsuo on Jul 21, 2007 16:48:13 GMT -5
Tetsuo saw the kill that Jewls had made. He didn't have time to congratulate him, however, but rather spurred himself onto a greater speed and grabbed the legs of the verita in front of him, pulling back. He heard a satisfying crunch and he grinned inside. He tossed the animal down and then grabbed its neck, giving a quick jerk to snap the neck.
He wagged his tail as he padded back over to where Jewls was at, with his kill. He dropped the one he'd gotten down to the ground and sat down, panting. It was a great hunt and it gave him the exercise he'd needed.
You did great, Jewls. I got this one for me. You can eat that one all yourself.
He then took his kill and laid down to start eating.
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Post by Jewls on Jul 21, 2007 17:02:10 GMT -5
As Tetsuo returned, Jewls was sat there looking at his catch and then up to Tetsuo, who had his own verita. Jewls licked the blood from around his mouth, it tasted good. Very good.
Jewls gave Tetsuo a nod and also began to bite his way through the flesh of the beaten animal. It was delicious, it was like he was eating without chewing, he was starving! His head came visible to Tetsuo, he licked his lips once more taking a breathe of air before digging into the verita once more.
I never knew they could taste so good. Maybe it is the hunger talking.
Jewls did not want to leave anything but the bones, he needed all the strength he could get before he would set about his travels again. He did not help but wonder though, would he do it alone this time?
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Post by Tetsuo on Jul 21, 2007 18:19:34 GMT -5
Tetsuo started to tear into his own meal and eat the juicy flesh. He loved the taste of verita and this one was particularly well-grown. He looked over at Jewls as the male spoke and he grinned, licking the blood off his muzzle.
Yes, it appears this will be a good year for verita. How are you feeling?
Tetsuo had always been a caring sort. He would always be found looking after those who had been injured or sick, never caring what anyone thought about it. He liked feeling useful. If he could help this lone male out, perhaps they could become friends and work together to start a new pack.
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Post by Jewls on Jul 22, 2007 5:51:37 GMT -5
Jewls did not want to reply back to Tetsuo, he was enjoying his meal too much. Then he thought... If it wasn't for Tetsuo, Jewls would probably be half dead by now, he did owe everything to him. Jewls would not have a meal right now.
Better all ready, do you know of anything to drink?
Jewls was dehydrating, the blood wasn't enough for him, he needed clean, fresh water.
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Post by Tetsuo on Jul 22, 2007 10:13:32 GMT -5
Tetsuo saw the indecision in Jewls, but then the acceptance. They were all each other had right now. He listened to his question about something to drink and nodded. He had found a nice clear river not too far off.
Think you can travel a little bit? I know of a river, but it's a walk to get there.
He would help his new friend if he needed it. A pack was built on trust and loyalty. He needed to trust Jewls, just as Jewls had to trust Tetsuo. Only then will the loyalty start to come into play.
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Post by Jewls on Jul 22, 2007 10:21:26 GMT -5
Jewls took another breather from his meal, he was enjoying it too much.
I think I will be able to handle it.
He knew that if he wanted to make something wiv Tetsuo, friend wise, he would have to gain his trust. Jewls knew he would have to stop behaving like the hard guy, it was in order it stay alive.
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Post by Tetsuo on Jul 22, 2007 11:14:50 GMT -5
Tetsuo nodded and then turned to finish his own meal. He stood up again only when he was finished. He grabbed a couple of bones and took a few steps away, looking over his shoulder at Jewls. He figured the other male would understand what he wanted to say without having to say anything. After that, he looked ahead again and loped off, keeping a slow pace for Jewls.
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Post by Jewls on Jul 22, 2007 11:46:59 GMT -5
Jewls looked up and eventually got the message, he was full by the time they set off. A quick stretch to releive some pain, Jewls quickly followed behind Tetsuo.
So how far away is this river?
He was desperate for a drink, he had not had time to stop off for adrink in his travels, he was too scared of what might have been at the banks. Inside, Jewls was weak... He did not like showing it.
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Post by Tetsuo on Jul 25, 2007 13:18:23 GMT -5
Tetsuo understood the question that Jewls was asking. He figured the male had to have been without water for a while. He nodded and then started to move onward again. Out of habit, he left his tail high in the air, a usual sign of dominance, but Tetsuo hardly thought about it.
Not too far off. I had been there just this morning. We'll be there right away.
And then he was quiet, listening to all the sounds around him and accustoming himself to them. He flicked an ear back towards Jewls to ensure that the male was still with him, then continued. Within the hour, they were at river that flowed from Taso Falls. He stopped and looked around, then lowered his head and lapped up the cool mountain water.
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Post by Jewls on Jul 26, 2007 5:38:05 GMT -5
Jewls was tired from walking already, he thought maybe he had not gained all of his energy after all. Jewls let out a small whinge to Tetsuo after he had finished speaking. He did this to let him know he had heard him.
Jewls saw the flowing river in the distance and soon his ears pricked up.
There it is!
He ran for the water and soon was laping it up with Tetsuo. It was cool and refreshing, just what he needed.
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Post by Tetsuo on Jul 27, 2007 13:34:41 GMT -5
Tetsuo watched Jewls lapping the water as he, himself, waded into the water and sighed, feeling the cooling effects. He licked his lips and turned towards the mountains high above them. He began to wonder if he would ever find other Morpans like themselves, if he would ever find a mate.
We shouldn't take too long. We'll need to get moving soon. Are you strong enough to make the trek?
They would need to find shelter before nightfall otherwise Jewls could draw predators to them. He wanted to be protected, as well, in case it rained. He disliked the rain very much. It was odd, but he didn't mind his coat getting wet otherwise, just by the rain.
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Post by Jewls on Jul 27, 2007 13:43:56 GMT -5
Jewls looked up feeling refreshed from the water and saw Tetsuo in the water, he clicked on and soon punced in himself witha big splash, he had gone in the deep part. Once Jewls had found his footing, he walked into the shallowest part and started rubbing his muzzle on his legs to scrape of the blood stains that were still there.
These stains just won't come off! he growled. Yeah I think I can make it, I feel completly revived.
Jewls stepped out of the water, the stains still clinging to his fur. How annoying...
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Post by Tetsuo on Jul 27, 2007 14:29:53 GMT -5
Tetsuo nodded and turned to head up the pathway. To start a new life, with his friend, Jewls. They would take up where the last Morpans here in this area had left off. They would rule the Michiyo Packlands together.
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Post by Jewls on Jul 28, 2007 10:21:21 GMT -5
Jewls took the last possible drink he could manage before headed towards Tetsuo to follow again. It was clear who was the leader of the two already. He was okay with it, Jewls had not played a mojorly big part in his previous packs so it was no different. But for the first time ever Jewls felt like he actually belonged somewhere and was acctually been looked out for.
Where we heading now?
Jewls was still a little cautious about Tetsuo, but it was his nature to be. He had been brought up that way and did not really think about changing his ways.
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Post by Jewls on Aug 12, 2007 5:29:55 GMT -5
*bump*
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