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silence is golden

silentium hervok

silentium est aureum

This was the farthest Silentium had ever wandered from the borders, truthfully the first time he had ever crossed them. While his brothers had often made use of their time by exploring and pushing the boundaries of the rules mum has set for them the blonde pup was much more timid. Today was a huge step for him, one he didn't even realize that he was making. Nose to the ground he followed the scent, stopping only briefly when he reached the border before he crossed it.

It was the smell of food that had brought him so far, not only food but fresh food, not the find you could find in the caches. Old enough to recognize the smell of prey he had instantly sought it out, intent on catching whatever it was and bringing it back to his mum. Si wasn't experienced enough to know the difference between a hare and a elk, let alone be able to recognize the difference in their scents. So when he set out he had been confident in his ability to bring the meal home to @Nina, after all he had seen @Koda hunt rabbits before and he thought he knew what he was doing. Bringing home a fresh kill was something that neither @Unitas or @Pacem had done before and the silent brother was determined to be the first.

There was a jealousy deep in his heart of his two siblings, they both seemed to master skills so easily and quickly that he was always left behind. It was partially this jealousy and partially just the ability difference that had caused the boys to spend little time together, a silent rift growing between the three. The jealousy wasn't always bad, it had sparked a burning determination in the emerald eyed pup and once he set his stubborn mind on something he wouldn't rest until it was accomplished. This was how he had gotten here, not too far, just a five minute walk outside the borders, but outside of the borders all the same.

Ducking beneath some dense foliage Silentium grunted as his fur was caught for a moment before he could pull through. The Hervok was built like a log, lacking the usual lean physique of the wolf his body was boxy with muscle even at his young age of five months. Glancing around the clearing he had answered the boy barked in surprise, he had found what he had been looking for! Even better though it was already upon the ground without any effort from him, but....it as huge. How was he supposed to carry this home to mum?

He was sooo lost now. Kova's paws ached as he wandered around the trees totally confused about where he was. He had been interested in going back to the woods to see the amazing plants called trees. However he had forgotten the way back home and now was trying to find his way back. Peering around the unfamiliar landscape, Kova's brows furrow with slight worry. When he had first seen the forest up close Kova had felt numb awe creep through his heart and soul. The trees had immediately grabbed his attention with their long limbs and wide trunks. He was fascinated by the way they moved and groaned when the wind buffeted them. He still couldn't believe that these things were just like the bushes of his home. Both kinds of living plants, despite their huge differences. Even though he should be more concerned about being lost, Kova couldn't help but feel immensely comfortable under the thick canopy of the mixed forest.

As Kova wandered through the forest, the young Lagina began to scent a carcass. He still didn't particularly like the smell of any kind of deer carcass, and he didn't like the taste too much either. However when the boy was hungry he would certainly gobble whatever food was set in front of him right down. His stomach gurgled as the smell hit Kova full in the face. Veering towards the smell of the carcass, the gray boys lazy pace betrayed how much more interest he had in the trees than the smell of food. Slowly he made his way towards the site of the kill. His blue orbs intent on darting around and taking in all the sights during this exciting journey.

Soon he approached the carcass. The gray boy could scent that another wolf had claimed the prize before he had, and although that annoyed Kova a bit; he couldn't feel too mad about the situation since he was already having quite a bit of fun in the first place. Instead he decided to greet the other wolf since they smelled about the same age as him.

"Hello! Can I join you?"

He asked innocently not knowing that the other pup had been trying to take all the food to his pack instead of eating from it.

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silence is golden

silentium hervok

silentium est aureum

Silentium had been so focused on the elk that he had not heard the approach of not one but two other pups. When the voice of the stranger reached him the boy startled slightly, before wincing at his mistake. How many times did he have to tell himself to always stay alert? Frowning slightly he stared at the platinum coated male, he certainly wasn't his brothers and he smelled....strange, it made him want to crinkle his nose. The word to describe it if the boy had known would have been sour but he had never heard it before and before now had had no use for it in his vocabulary. Still, another set of paws could help him move this thing and after since it wasn't his brothers he could tell Mum he had done it on his own. After all, recruiting this silver boy would have been something her had done without help, so it still counted.

Opening his mouth ready now with a response he was interrupted by the arrival of his darker brother which instantly dampened his mood. Closing his mouth abruptly he stared as the other Hervok came forward to sniff at the carcass and suddenly his blood boiled. This was his for once in his life something was just his and not Tas was going to ruin everything! Staring dead in the other boys face he growled, "No Tas! No yours! It's ours!" Gesturing with his tail he made it clear that by ours he meant his and the silver stranger. It was sure to come as a shock to his brother, Silentium barely spoke at all and when he did it was never with this tone. His jealousy had finally reached a breaking point and was rearing its ugly head. Perhaps if it had been Pacem he would be shared and let him help, but it wasn't and he had not time for Unitas' tricks today.

A wide smile parted the silver boys jaws as he looked over the golden ginger male who still looked friendly. At least he hadn't turned Kova away or started growling. Leaning forward intently to listen as Silentium opened his maw to speak, their meeting was interrupted as a darker form swept over the leaves and stood near the ginger pup. Kova eyed the new male defiantly as the new Hervok pup stared at him. Then he glanced to the ginger pup in surprise as he snapped at the black wolf.

They obviously know each other, and they smell very closely. The same family then? Kova thinks quietly as he watches silently from across the elk. Feeling another presence behind him Kova's fur bristles along his spine. He turns around just in time to spot the familiar pelt of his regal sister placing itself beside him. Pressing his ear to his head to block out a little of Noble's greeting, Kova then looked back to the two brothers as they stared at each other. Which one of them was the more dominant in their litter Kova wondered? He moved to answer his sister for the nice ginger pelted boy since he seemed busy with the black pup.

"They're brothers I think, by their smells. I got here and found the red one with the.. deer? Now I think the darker brother wants some."

He whispered to her ear while watching the two boys closely and curiously.

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Unitas held his brothers gaze for a moment before his maw twitched into a smile. Well aren't you being a little uppity? he thinks silently still aware of their audience watching silently from the eves. Then he averts his gaze and acts as the subservient brother. Tas didn't care much for the dance that wolves often practiced in his pack. He said what he wanted, submitted when needed, then got back at you when you weren't looking. That was exactly what he was planning on doing now.

"Aww come on Tee, just a little bit?"

He licked his brothers chin as if he were an adult bringing food to the pups. The nickname was derived from when they were just tiny pups and Unitas had had trouble saying his brothers name. Tee was short for Tium, which again was short for Silentium. It had been one of the first things he had called his red hued sibling. If this didn't work he had other idea's shoved up his furry little sleeves to try out.

His ears twitch as the wolves watching them shift themselves to more comfortable positions. He spots the dark girl and gives her a wide grin and a happy wave of his tail in greeting. Then his teal eyes switch to the silver boy. Neither of the other pups seemed to be causing any trouble, and despite his lack of trust in both of them; Unitas finally blinked in greeting to the gray male.

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What had the boy gotten himself into? Suddenly he was surrounded by not only his brother and one stranger, but two. As the newest stranger, a girl blurted out her piece Silentium felt his previous confidence shrivel. While he was okay with attempting to boss his brother around and maybe join forces with the silver stranger he wasn't sure how to handle being so outnumbered. The girl stepped forward and instinctively the blonde pup stepped backwards his tail ducking down between his legs. He was probably stronger than she was but her pure confidence easily outweighed his pale attempt at it.

His emotions quickly turned when his brother's tone reached his good ear. Oh how he hated that childish nickname and he had never made that fact a secret, Unitas surely knew how it bothered him. The golden fur along his spine bristled and instantly Silentium was barring his teeth, a growl ready in his throat should he need it. While Unitas could probably try to trick him and was slick with his words the silent boy was larger and stronger and if it came to a physical fight he felt confident he would win.

The silver stranger's words were lost to Silentium, he had been so focused on his brother and the sounds were uttered so quietly. In fact Si was so lost in the moment that he forgot all about his slight loss in confidence. Tail now flung over his back the boy drew himself to his full height, "No." It was just one word, and a short one at that but it was said with venom and the emerald eyes warned that should Unitas try something he wouldn't hesitate to throw the first blow.