Grizzly Hollow run for cover

tags for @Rhamnus @Wendigo but all welcome! stolen pup is stolen & trying to make a run for it

She was growing tired of travelling. The land had shifted from stone to snow-covered meadows and forests; land that the scarlet Archer was unfamiliar with. She longed for the mountains—for home—but they wouldn’t let her leave. At first she had been keen on the adventure, for she seldom strayed from her mountain home, but the adventure wasn’t fun anymore. It was tiring and boring. Her parents were going to be so cross with her when she returned. The thought brought a deep scowl across her delicate features, her tired eyes searching for signs of life within the dreary forest. She had not seen either of her captors in some time… perhaps this was her chance to make a run for it. East. Toward the mountains in the distance. She wasn’t entirely sure where she was, or how they had gotten there, but she knew if she kept going east she would eventually hit the mountains…

As she crept forward her fiery gaze swept through her surroundings, searching for a flash of pale or dark fur to announce the return of her captors. She had to be quick, and quiet, otherwise she would raise alarm. They had not hurt her yet but that did not mean they weren’t planning on sending her home with a few injuries—or, worse, killing her. She swallowed, a lump forming in the back of her throat as she lowered herself to the ground, her ears collapsed against the back of her skull. She had to move like her father, a shadow, and be quick on her toes like her mother. Otherwise there was no going home…

(This post was last modified: Jan 24, 2018, 11:10 PM by Revon.)

Scouting dem 1/3. Adeltra is out searching for Revon(and has found her)

Adeltra was determined to find the girl, even if Revon’s parents were pretty rude. In fact, the dark girl decided she wasn’t doing this for them anymore. Her search was purely to ensure the safety of her cousin because she knew what it was to be lost. Ravenna had given her instructions on the areas they were supposed to cover but her and Leotie had searched high and low in those territories and there’d been nothing. She’d decided, on her own, that she needed to expand her search parameter a little bit. She made sure that she’d still make it home by nightfall, but that was only if she ran. She needed a little exercise anyways. So, she’d ventured out to the Cedarwood forest.

Addy had never been in this forest before so she wasn’t quite sure of the layout. She was a scout, though! Or at least one in training, so she’d just use this as a chance to get to know the world a little better. She stared up at the towering Cedar trees in awe. She, of course, still prefered her Willows but she supposed that this place wasn’t so bad. It just made her feel a little small though. She moved forward with her goal in mind, nose twitching rapidly to try and cypher out any smells. Any wolfy smells to be exact. The new area, however, was making her go almost noseblind. There were too many unknown things and she was no trained hunter like her mother or Lillith. She was good enough to save herself and catch some grub but that was the extent. So, it would be no surprise to anyone when she rounded a tree and crashed right into another wolf.

The Archer fell to her rump with an ‘oof’, blinking in a startled manner. She looked up, eyes widening before scurrying back. For a second she thought she’d ran into the fiery Heights queen herself before realizing that the girl was around her age and more tawny. But...could that mean? No, she couldn’t be that lucky, could she?

(This post was last modified: Jan 25, 2018, 01:31 AM by Adeltra.)

She moved quickly, her fiery pools dancing around the forest to ensure she was not being followed. She could still smell them, which meant they were lurking around nearby… observing, probably. The thought caused a lump to form in the back of her throat, her pace growing quicker as she moved through the snow-dusted forest. Maybe this was what they wanted… for her to slink away and get her hopes up, only for them to swoop in and prevent her from leaving. And take her further up north, away from the mountains. No—she was a sneaky little fox, she couldn’t allow them to take her any further… She had to get home…

Her movements, however, were stopped by an unexpected force.

The scarlet Archer fell back against the snow, a surprised squeak slipping past her lips into the cold air. All she saw was a flash of dark fur—no! She had been caught! She scrambled backward, her tangerine eyes widening as she observed the stranger. Wait—the eyes, they were all wrong. These ones were amber, more yellow than orange. This was someone else—but that did not mean they weren’t working with her captors. Her lips curled back over her teeth, ears pointed forward as she pushed herself into a stand. Idiot! She hissed, her voice barely above a whisper. Watch where you’re goin’! An’ keep quiet! She started forward, circling around the obsidian girl with the fur on the back of her neck standing straight up. Move quickly! She thought hastily to herself as her fiery gaze did not waver from the young girl’s figure, her legs rigid and ready to spring into action if this girl ended up being bad news…

Scouting dem 2/3. Exchange of information and because she's out on orders from Ravenna

The fiery girl was instantly to her paws, lips curling over her teeth in a silent snarl. Adeltra’s brows rose. Yet, there was no denying this one was the Heights queen’s. She wondered why she was whispered, confusion furrowing her brows before she realized. The girl had been stolen. Alarm shot through her making her find her paws quickly, amber-yellow gaze glancing around them to verify they were alone. Then, she looked to her cousin. You’re Revon right? Revon Archer, of the Heights? she asked just for verification even though she was already fairly positive. This apple’s personality hadn’t seemed to fall far from the tree. I’m Adeltra Archer, your cousin. I’ve been looking everywhere for you, she admonished.

(This post was last modified: Jan 25, 2018, 01:32 AM by Adeltra.)

so close your eyes and know how lucky you are

Morganna Archer

Morganna had decided that the mid-moult hare was best left alone. She wasn't a superstitious wolf by any means but she had earned an air of caution that hadn't been there before she left the lore. Today, she had trailed the creature north, into the Cedarwood, perhaps @Renier had come to check on the lands of his birth or maybe it was trying to give her a message? She wouldn't ponder the possibility for long as the sound of scrambling paws and harsh whispers filled her ears. She would have to move forward with caution.

She had thought perhaps Bojay and Tilly might be up to their tricks, for she knew the first was home, therefore the second couldn't be too far behind. Maybe even Sterling was getting his nose into something he shouldn't but when she finally spotted the tawny and dark duo they weren't who she expected to see at all. Her head lifted, tail arched low in a neutral greeting. Revon was too tense and Adeltra too eagre. "Revon, yer a long way from home. What's goin' on here?"

Wendigo is here to whisk Revon back to where she belongs with him

Rhamnus was pissing him off. He had woken up to find that she had wandered off and left him alone with the pup that she had stolen from the mountain. He had done his part, he had riled the mountain pack up and sent them after the Willow pack and now here she was shirking her responsibilities onto him. Typical. So he had gone after her for a while, intent on dragging her back and making her deal with the mess that she had created but she had too much of a head start.

The last thing he wanted was for her to come back and change her mind and discover that Wendigo had lost the pup while following after her trail like a child himself. He had turned around and gone back and much to his dismay found that the thing was gone. Vanished. Picked up and left. Made a run for it. Whatever the hell she had done didn't matter, he had to find her.

Thankfully, it was easy enough to sniff her out. Unfortunately, it would seem that they had an audience and he wouldn't be able to disciple her properly right now. Pushing forward confidently as if this was exactly where he was supposed to be the yearling put on his most charismatic smile, "Ah Revon, there you are. We've better get moving if we're going to make good time today." Then turning to address the adult and completely ignoring the pup from the Willows he lied quickly and smoothly, "I'm supposed to be supervising her first scouting trip, but it seems that I overslept this morning." What would she make of that?

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Her posture remained rigid as she listened to the ebony child speak, confusion rolling across her scarlet features. How did this wolf know her name?! Her lips tightened as uncertainty bubbled within her chest; she did not know if she could trust her. What if she was working with her captors? Trying to play nice, gain her trust, and then whisk her back to the pale female and the smokey male? But another name dropped off her tongue, causing her brows to snap together. Adeltra Archer. Cousin. Her nostrils flared once more as she inhaled the scent that surrounded her age-mate. She was of the willows! And she had been looking for her? A frown loosened her lips. Had that been her parents doing?

Before she could answer a familiar face joined them, causing Revon’s features to relax. Morganna! She took a hesitant step toward her aunt, her bottom jaw falling open as she was about to respond and explain the situation as quickly as possible—

But another voice joined them. Cool and collected, dripping with painful charisma. Her captor spoke to Morganna only, his words believable despite the blatant lies seeping through his teeth. She remained quiet, her tangerine eyes wide with shock as she glanced from the yearling to her relatives. Her expression clearly read help me! but she remained quiet. Just because she had only seen the yearling duo did not mean they weren’t working for others. She still had time to make an escape… she just had to be patient… 

Scouting dem 3/3

The sound of pawsteps approached and Addy was quick to whirl around, tail lifting protectively before she realized it was her cousin. Her pulse quickened, mouth going a little dry waiting for the woman to attack or make a sassy comment or…something. Yet, that something didn’t happen. Was it that...she didn’t know yet? Well if that were the case the dark Archer definitely wasn’t going to be the one to tell her about the incident. Of course maybe if she heard it from her instead of her conniving little pups she could save them all a headache.

Her mind was too jumbled with worries that she almost didn’t notice the wolf that approached. Their words snapped her out of her reverie as she looked to see a large, ashy male approaching. He didn’t carry the scent of a pack on him which would have thrown her off even if she didn’t know that her cousin was kidnapped. That combined with the panicked look confirmed what her suspicions were. Instantly Adeltra was on the defense, her tail arching over her back and lips curling up to show her teeth. A low growl rumbled in her throat as she stepped in front of her larger red headed cousin. The hell you are, jerk, she snarled. “You’re not taking Revon, she belongs with her family. With Archers, she snapped, amber-yellow gaze narrowed into slits. They’d have to take her down before they touched the girl.

(This post was last modified: Feb 28, 2018, 06:37 PM by Adeltra.)

baby I'm back now, feelin' how I used to feel

Morganna Archer

Morganna didn't miss the look of panic on Revon's face as the man spoke but she kept her face blank enough that it would seem she had missed it. "Oh well then, yer must'a been lookin fer me then? I did tell 'im th' Lagoon but it seems yer overshot ter th' north by a bit. I woulda expected Attica, given 'er da's here an' she's been here before but I'm sure she's been busy yeah?" Her smile didn't reach her eyes as she seemed to ignore the words Adeltra threw to the mix. "C'mon now Adeltra, I'm sure yer jus' tired an' hungry hey? Yer haven't seen th' Scowle yet have yer?" She motioned with a tip of her head to the south. "It's really a sight ter see..." It would be pretty apparent the invitation was not an optional one. She would get to the bottom of it when she knew the pups had more protection than just herself on hand.

Wendigo had come up behind Revon and at the end of her words had strode comfortably closer. Unfortunately, from this position he was unable to see the look of panic that she was staring down her….whoever this was? He was confident in his fighting ability but the pups were almost yearlings now and it would be three against one, the odds were not in his favor. Thankfully the woman seemed to buying the story enough, at least enough that she didn’t start a fight right here right now.

This had not been part of the plan at all. But, Wendigo had been trained to roll with the punches. Blinking as if in pleasant surprise his smile spread across his muzzle, ”Well look at that! It seems our whole trip is not lost after all Revon.” It would be simple enough to get away from them even if he had to ditch the kid, but her seriously hoped that would not be the case. He would just have to convince the kid that he wasn’t all so bad afterall. He had hardly spoken to her so far and he certainly hadn’t roughed her up so maybe she would be naive enough to forgive him for his sisters sins.

If only she knew what he was.

Looking down on this other brat who was causing so much trouble he did his best to look sympathetic rather than condescending, ”I know the willow and the mountain packs aren’t on the best terms right now but there’s no reason for you to hate me so. I’m sorry for what happened.” He wasn’t sorry.

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