~ A Meeting Of Powers ~ ( Being Worked On )
Jul 8, 2021 10:05:32 GMT
Post by ~ C o u r t n e y on Jul 8, 2021 10:05:32 GMT
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Set The Scene:
Kou, Xi, Pompeii, Athena, Charlie and Athos all are laying in a circle near the river having a meeting. The sun is shining, the world is beautiful and calm, the sounds of animals in the distance, and the scent of the river are present. It wasnt abnormal for these wolves to join up and have meetings. They always enjoyed each other's company and thats what made Sawtooth so strong. What was on today's docket? You'll have to wait and find out.
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Kou was always first to meetings, she'd arrived before everyone else and just took a moment to inhale and think about everything. She knew making Charlie the new alpha was the right choice, for her, and Xi, as they wanted to live a more nomadic life, but for now where staying close to the pack and being guardians to Charlie and Athos. They still had a lot to learn, and just thinking about it made her smile. Kou was smarter that she'd ever been given credit for, and had enjoyed teaching Charlie and Athos how to lead the pack properly, it felt nice to be needed for once. So she stood, next to the river, just contemplating life.
Xi was next to arrive, not far behind Kou.. he was never too far from her, he felt in his way that she needed protecting and after everything she'd been through she deserved it. He loved her deeply and never took a moment to not show it. He nudged her as he approached and rested his head on her back. "Hey." he murmured, his beautiful blue eyes narrowing at the look on her face. He knew that look, the look of deep contemplation and consideration. Kou, it seemed to him was forever lost in her mind, he had hoped that stepping down from the alpha positions it would give them both time to work out their lives. It would give Kou time to feel less stressed out. It didnt seem to be working thus far. "Are we having the meeting here?" he asked.
Kou felt his presence before he even touched her, she always knew when her beloved mate was around, when he rested his head on her back she turned and immediately nuzzled him. There was something so special about the love the pair of them shared, it couldnt be compared to anything else. "Hi." she said happily, funny because they had just been laying together in the den. "I think its here" she murmured. "This is where Charlie and Athos said to meet"
Xi nodded lightly and returned the nuzzle. He couldnt help but admit to himself that he was enthralled by her. Her look, her scent, her story. He loved her to the ends of the earth. "Alright, so I guess we wait for them" he said and offered a smile. He moved carefully to lead the way to the field where they would have the meeting. The wind picked up a bit and ruffled his fur, and he smiled more. It was such a good feeling.
Kou turned and followed her mate. A smile found itself across her features as well and when the wind picked up she almost murred with happiness. She loved everything that nature had to offer and moments like that, she treasured. "Okay." she said.
The next to arrive was Athena, and she wasnt feeling too great on this day. But she still made a point to show up. She never missed a meeting of the leaders. In her 1000 years of life she'd never missed one. No matter where or what pack she was in. It wasnt that she felt sick, she was just feeling lethargic and like time was catching up to her. If that made sense. Athena was blind, so she was led by her nose, and her other senses, though she could see sometimes through astral projection and what she remembered the world around her appeared as. It was basically landmarks but in her mind. She could picture things without seeing them. Her onyx coat shined in the light of the sun, and her tail danced lightly behind her. The light from the sun illuminated the azure pendant that hung around her neck as well. She could smell Kou and Xi, and yipped to announce her presence. Slowly but surely she laid down next to them, as they awaited the arrival of the new Alphas. "Hello, M'lady, and sir" she murmured. She offered a smile, hidden under the skull that sat on her head, that no one actually knew if it was hers, or one she'd stolen from another wolf.
Kou walked up to Athena first, and nuzzled her as she laid down, Athena was a great friend and mentor of Kou's and she had known her for many years. Almost as many as she knew Xi, she was a treasure to her. "Hey, how are you today Athena" she murmured as she laid back down, next to Xi and Athena.
Xi got up next, out of respect and walked over and nuzzled Athena, he too had noticed she wasnt quite herself, but he didnt mention it. "M'lady" he said back smugly with a smirk and took his place next to Kou. When he laid down he nuzzled her, and rested his head on her paws.
Next to arrive was Charlie, in all of her beauty and splendor. The sun illuminated her beautiful almost red and purple hues, and she stood strong on her paws. She wore the same pendant around her neck that Athena had, it was a gift from Kou and she treasured it. Charlie was sleek, and nimble, and agile as the best of them, and nothing, got past her. She was as smart, or even smarter than any other wolf, and it seemed she had the world by its throat. She took her job as leader very seriously. But also respected the fact that this pack, in a way still belonged to Kou and Xi. She had huge shoes to fill, and she planned on filling them to the best of her ability. Charlie was a force to be reckoned with, and she would not be stopped.
Kou noticed Charlie's arrival first and got to her paws, as Charlie approached, she stood, her ears back, head low in deep respect for her. She did, respect the hell out of Charlie, and couldnt have asked for a better wolf to lead her pride and joy, The Sawtooth Pack.
Xi followed quickly after Kou, and stood the same, bowing his own head, his own ears back, his tail wagging lightly behind him. He respected and loved Charlie just like Kou did, as they had raised her themselves.
Athena sensing Charlie's presence got to her own paws and stood, her ears folded, head bowed, instinct driving her to do such. It was a tradition passed down from all of the packs she had seen, and believed it was the best way to respect an leader and show them such. Most wolves would be on their backs in submission but this way, the leaders saw you, and your ultimate respect for them. And Athena loved it. She had taught this to Kou and Xi and it had been carried down to all the members of the pack. And she was damn proud of it.
Charlie reached all the wolves and smiled. Her ears tucked back, and her tail wagged as she made a point to walk up to each and every one of them and nuzzle them, to reaffirm bonds. Kou and Xi where first, Mom and Dad. And then Athena. "Hello everyone, I am so glad we could all be together for this meeting" she said calmly. Charlie was so laid back, and so happy that nothing really bothered her. And thats why Kou had chosen her. She is the perfect leader. "Athos is coming, he was just making sure that Crim, knew the rules about watching Pua. You know how it is, she cant be left alone." Charlie nodded to all of them, and then plopped down on the ground where she was standing. Her tail wagging behind her.
Athos, stunning in his own right appeared, just as his name was mentioned. He was a dark deep black that almost looked blue, with many different colored markings. His eyes, where two different colors, and it set him apart from all other wolves. His pelt was littered with reds, tans and other hues, and his form was stunning. He was smart, laid back, and like Charlie not much bothered him either. They had known each other for a very long time, and he loved her deeply as well. Athos took his moment and walked up and nuzzled Charlie as she lay, and he smiled lightly. He nodded to everyone else who where still standing and lowering their heads. "You can all lay down now if you'd like." He offered, he laid down next to Charlie.
Kou laid down first, and nodded to both of them.
Xi, picked his spot next to Kou and laid down as well.
Athena, moved so that she was next to Charlie and Athos, and nuzzled them both lightly.
Pompeii, as usual was late. She'd stayed behind because she didnt think Crim watching Pua was such a great idea. But through the trees she finally appeared. Her black and alabaster pelt given away by the sunlight. But she had arrived, and immediately she walked over and nuzzled Kou, Xi, Charlie, Athos and Athena. "I am so sorry I'm late, Crim was struggling" she murmured in her soft tones. Being the Major-Domo, and advisor to Charlie was more easy than it seemed but Pompeii hated being late to meetings. She then laid down next to Athos. She sighed lightly, and then looked at Charlie. "Are we sure leaving Pua with Crim is a good idea? He might teach her how to dismember a rabbit or something."
Charlie could only laugh a little, Pompeii was always working harder than she should, and Charlie appreciated it more than she would ever understand. "I think they'll be okay, for the time being. We wont be long, I hope." she murmured. Charlie looked up at the sky, and in the distance there where dark clouds looming over the mountains. But she knew this would be finished before they arrived. "Okay--" she started and stood up, and then sat down, nervous. "I have called this meeting because there are a few things we need to sort out." she paused for a moment, looking at everyone. This was the first official meeting since Kou and Xi had stepped down so it was important.
Kou watched her tail wagging, her eyes on Charlie. The confidence that wolf exuded was something that Kou was almost jealous of. But proud as well. She was so proud.
Charlie continued. "Its been a bit since my mom and dad stepped down." she called them her parents still, and always would. She owed her life to Kou and Xi and would never forget it. "So I wanted to get all of us together properly to just sort things out." nerves.. still nervous. "I just want to introduce myself, and Athos first and then get into some things." she explained.
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Back at the Den:
Crim was a large male wolf, with many scars across his body, he had a life-time of fighting, of killing and of struggle and death and destruction seemed to follow him wherever he went. Which he was totally okay with because that was just his way of life. Within The Sawtooth Pack, he didnt actually exist. He was very good at infiltrating other packs, and learning their secrets. And then either killing them all or leaving them for dead. He was the perfect spy. He had no qualms about killing pups, or adults if he had to. But he did have rules. Right now, he was kicking himself for not being away when they needed someone to watch Pua. "You cant leave yet! They will be back I said!" he grumbled as he watched Pua run around the den anxiously.
Pua, the dainty little flower of Sawtooth, who was so naïve it was deadly, her beautiful little form, with sunset hues was nervous. She'd never seen all of the adults leave at once and she didnt know Crim very well. "B-B-But I just need to go find flowers" she murmured. She paced more.
Crim had basically laid his big wolf self down at the door of the den to stop her from escaping. He hated pups, it wasnt something he admitted as he usually ended up being the one to watch them, but he hated pups. Pua not so much, her story was a bit special, and she needed the extra care and attention - but as a general rule, he hated pups. He understood they where the future of the pack, and all of that but they just annoyed him. "Hey, listen, you can have all the flowers when they come back. They're doing important leader things. Remember what Charlie said, if you're good you can run in the fields for the entire day"
Pua stopped walking for a moment and smiled. "The entire day?" it was now that it showed her memory loss issues, along with her disabilities. Charlie had told her this a few times, and her mind was sadly completely blank, and every time it was mentioned she got excited like she was hearing it for the first time. But hearing it again, it calmed Pua a bit, and she finally walked over to Crim and laid down next to him.
Crim inhaled a sigh of relief, he really didnt want to be the one to tell Charlie that Pua was loose and he couldnt find her. Charlie had done a great job, he had to admit, keeping an eye on her, and not letting her wander too far. "They'll be back soon, they're just doing big wolf things." he said, but he looked down and saw that Pua was asleep. He was sure she'd ran herself into the ground with how nervous she was. Charlie was more annoyed that Neytiri was off foraging for herbs than helping him watch Pua. He knew she would be better at this job then he could ever be.
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Charlie nodded to everyone, her blue eyes picking each and every one of them out. "I just wanted to bring you all here to thank you for your paitence and willing-ness to adapt to a new leader. I know Sawtooth's bonds where tight, before we took over and I know that we have lost a lot of wolves in the process. But thats what happens sometimes, and I am alright with it. Yixue, Chenoa and a few others have left us, but that does not mean we are not strong." Charlie stopped suddenly, something in her was telling her something wasnt right but she couldnt quite pinpoint what it was.
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Crim had almost fallen asleep when he was awoken by the sound of Pua, but she wasnt making normal wolf sounds, she was almost screeching and her body was convulsing. He nosed her, and then got to his feet. He'd seen this once before, and the wolf that he'd seen it happen to, didnt survive. Crim did not panic, ever. He'd been in fights, he'd killed, but at this moment he was panicking. He lifted his head and howled, but the sound that came from him was not a happy howl, nor a sad howl it was a howl of desperation. "Dont you die on me now" he murmured after he howled.
Ney was the closest, and heard the howl first and immediately alarm bells where going off in her head. She had to get back to the den, and fast. She dropped everything and ran as fast as she could.
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Charlie's ears perked as she heard the howl, and she got to her feet, it was such a sound of panic and fear that it almost shook her to the core. "Pompeii please go" she murmured, "Quickly"
Athena got to her feet as well and fear reined over her face. "Its Pua, something is wrong with Pua." she said, as she faced Charlie.
Charlie got to her feet now, and looked at everyone. "This meeting will continue later. We need to get back to the den" She took off running, Pua was a special pup to her, and if something was wrong she was going to make sure that pup survived. So many thoughts where going through her mind.
Athos followed Charlie and got to his feet just as fast, and took off running back to the den.
Kou looked at Charlie and Athena, and Xi and decided that she too was going to go but keep her distance, it wasnt her place anymore and as much as she wanted to be involved and help she knew this was Charlie's duty now.
Xi looked at Kou and nodded in agreement. This was something Charlie and Athos had to sort out together.
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Crim was watching Pua seize and it was scaring him, he kept trying to nose her to wake her up but he couldnt seem to get her to come back.
Ney appeared next, and stepped around Crim to get to Pua. "Oh...no" she murmured as soon as she entered the room, Ney was special, she was the sister of Athena, and bore a completely black pelt, with almost blue hued markings. She was beautiful, and although she wasnt immortal like her sister, she was just as smart, and wise. She got down on her stomach and put her head on Pua's retching body. "When did she start doing this?" she asked Crim who she could tell just by the look in his yellow eyes was in shock himself. "Crim. Pay attention its important" she called after him.
Crim snapped back into it, and looked down. "It-- I... it just started"
Next to arrive was Pompeii who ducked into the den immediately but stopped in her tracks at the door when she say Ney was there and what was happening to Pua. "What -- What is causing her to be this way?" she asked.
Charlie appeared next, and she pushed her way through past Crim and Pompeii to stand next to Ney. "What's--" but she was cut off as well as she stared down and looked at Pua. She'd never seen anything like it. "Crim, what is going on?" she asked and tried to snap him back.
Crim, realizing the den was now full and he hadnt even noticed anyone had entered looked up at Charlie. "Shes -- I've only seen this once. And the wolf didnt survive." his voice trailed off. "She-she-- she was just sleeping and then."
Ney kept her head cool, and walked over to the side of the den where she kept all of her medicines. She picked a few up, and laid them on Pua. "This will soothe her a little, its just a bit of lavender, hopefully her body will acknowledge it."
Pua was still seizing, and hadnt stopped in the entire time they had all arrived.
Charlie stepped closer to Pua and nosed her lightly. "Come on."
Athena appeared now, and stood beside her sister "Let me see." she murmured as she put her paw down on Pua's ribcage. "She is at war with herself" she murmured. "Something in her mind is broken and she is fighting it." Her words meant more than she lead on, she looked at Charlie, using her nose to find her and frowned. "This is going to be a problem she has for a long time." she murmured. "She cannot be left alone. For any reason."
Charlie took in the information and watched Athena and Ney try and stop her from convulsing. "Thank you. For all that you're doing right now, I would be so lost without you"
( Everyone else who isnt trying to save Pua is just sitting and watching. )
Ney spoke up first and smiled. "Its what we were trained to do." she explained.
Athena kept her paw on Pua's rib cage and felt her starting to calm a little. "I dont know how she's going to be when she wakes up but, she is starting to ease a bit." she murmured.
Ney smiled. "It means that the lavender is working"
Pua slowly stopped seizing and slowly came back to reality. She was in pain, and was whimpering with it. "I--"
Charlie immediately ran to her, and laid down pulling her up into her embrace. "Shhh.. shh..." she nuzzled her lightly, and just tried to keep her quiet.
Crim watching all of this unfold had to leave the den, it was way too much for him. Death, killing, he understood, but this, hanging between life and death? It was too much for him.
Athos walked into the den now, seeing as the chaos had calmed down a bit. "H-how is she?" she asked nuzzling Charlie.
Charlie looked down and then back up at Athos. "I- I'm not sure, only time will tell."
Pompeii inhaled a sigh of relief, and was happy that Pua was at least for now still breathing.
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( MORE COMING SOON. )