Summer has arrived. The world has been well at peace, and others seem to be trying to take advantage. They believe we are lazy and complacent. We are no such thing. Remain vigilante, friends and family.
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{ Angels are Bright Still } IP: 124.170.193.5 Posted on May 19, 2013 at 08:39:38 AM by Isola
I am knowing, yes, I am knowing most well what it is to have ones soul torn from ones chest, I am knowing this pain so burning and blinding, a wound that bleeds and bleeds and does not heal. It cannot be being described, never, never, what it is to feel the stilling of a second heart that has beat for so long beside your own, to feel a void, a space, a darkness where once only peace and warmth burned strongly. Never will I forget my Finley, never will my soul be at peace, wandering always within the darkness of the night when my body is given to rest with my Kane as I had chosen. Weylin did not understand, he did not respect the choice I had made, to live and reside and bear the children of my heart, not my soul. Yet nor had he seen the pain of this choice upon myself. Never will I turn from my Kane, yet, that did not mean some part deep within myself did not yearn and cry for my Finley, always my soul rejoiced at his touch and grew calm at his caress in a way my Kane may never do for me. Sometimes, when the night is grown cold and I am given to think of my thoughts alone I wonder so often if my Finley was sad, if I had damned him to a life so unhappy and broken and yet- within myself I felt his life and his peace. We could not be together, but we were not apart, no, not until the end. I could not be all I desired for my Finley and yet I regret this in no way. I love my Kane to deeply, to powerfully for fate itself to dictate, yet that did not mean I held no live for Finley, that did not mean that his removal did not leave a gaping wound that burned like I cannot describe. I knew the pain of my Yojimbo. I knew and I held it will within the violet of my gaze that moment, allowing him to see, to see all that I kept so hidden and controlled. Just for him this night. I understand.
The boy fell upon the earth in the moments of my arrival as I drew myself from the embrace of my Advisor, the man whom had held me so strongly as a child, though I held him now, in this moment, to offer my strength to he who grew weak in grief, turning to face the one who shook and fell so broken upon the earth, moving on silent paws to stand above him as he rambled and cried and trembled with shock and pain. I knew not if my words found their way within his mind as I lowered my muzzle to press against him, to hold him firmly, to press together these pieces so broken, waiting till he fell silent once more before I spoke again, soft, gentle- in a language all my own.
“Tace modo parvo, disperierunt. Corpus recessit anima remanet adhuc in te circa te semper. Angeli autem regere digneris. Hoc credere.”
I saw no need to translate, the latina rising and falling with delicate grace from my lips, a prayer, a comfort, surely recognisable even to this child. Some words.....they are not needing translation, not truly. I smiled softly once more, a look held deeply with sadness for the boy of Iromar so lost within this world and yet tainted with a knowing once more. For I too have suffered the loss of a Mother. I have felt what is it to sit within a world surrounded by others so many and yet feel so simply alone, so without direction and so overcome with grief one does not even hold the strength to cry. Violet gaze lingered upon him once more as I moved slowly pass, gliding softly upon the earth of my pack to linger a moment among the stones and caves of the den of Pompeii, knowing most well I would find what I sought, though the boy had not asked, returning with the plant I require to place it upon his paws with silent care, muzzle brushing against him once more, trying to draw his attention back to this earth, this plain before he lingered to far from it.
“I am knowing what it is, Son of Pompeii- to lose a Mother and a sibling. I lost Zeivah the night the sky fell, my Mother. I lost my brothers so small and my sister so brave, I lost my home to fire and to flame and I know what it is to feel- nothing. Chew upon the leaves of this plant, it is taking all away, it is bringing sleep with no dreams, it is lasting many hours. Until the sun rises, it will last.”
The cries of the child drew my gaze of emerald and violet from him once more, peering into the shadow of my Yojimbo to see the girl of cream and red who cried and whimpered and sought within her fragile gaze a knowledge, an understanding that I could not give, though i felt my heart ache within my chest at this sight. So small...so young....were this a child my own I would surely shatter at the sight of such a thing. I did not look away, I did not turn from her youthful gaze, but returned it as her Alpha, letting her see the assurance within my own features so soft that all was not right- but that, in time, all would be well again. I lifted my eyes from her, Vega, only to seek Yojimbo as he spoke, my eyes grown wide at the look upon his own face as it seemed once more pain blossomed and bloomed with currently upon his features already drawn gaunt and harsh as I moved back towards him to embrace him once more lest he shatter. I am Queen before I am Isola, always and I would be no Alpha if I did not hold together those who could not hold themselves. That is my divine purpose in this moment, on this day. Yet it would seem I am to have another. The Mothers milk. The girl is still so young. I had not considered this and for a moment I was given to be ashamed of such a thing. I stepped back once more from Yojimbo, moving to hold his eye as his words came in fractured plea.
“Once, a time most long ago, you were leading from Trenus my family. If not for your words to the ears of Heyel that night I would have nothing, I would be having no one. If only I am beginning to repay this debt I am owing to you, my Yojimbo, I am giving you that which I can in return. I bore only one son this year, I am having much milk. She will be nursing, your Vega, from milk my own. To repay the life you gave me- I will return it to you.”
I nodded, my word given and promised as I stood before him, pressing my muzzle with respect into his own before stepping back, allowing him to nuzzle at the child before moving to speak to Son of Pompeii, his words harsher, firmer then my own though in this moment I said nothing, allowing such things. Perhaps words more firm would draw the boy out, though I doubted it so, I saw no need to speak on such matters, allowing Yojimbo to act as he need as I moved to sit silently upon the earth.
“We you are ready, my Yojimbo, you will be bringing Vega to my den this night, she will sleep with son my own, nurse with him and grow strong and Son of Pompeii will rest and sleep this night. When you are ready, tell me and we will leave this place.”
6 Years || Mate to Kane || Mother of Achilles || Angel Queen of Diveen
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THE RANKS
Lightning Queen
The Queen of Diveen. She may accept all challenges and block any steal. She is the sworn protector of the pack and all who reside here.
Thunder King
The Lightning Queen's mate and second-in-comman. He may accept any challenge and block all steals. He may accept new members. This position cannot be challenged for but is currently empty.
Whirlwind
This rank belongs to the closest advisor to the Lightning Queen. This wolf can block steals and accept new members. When there is no Thunder King, this rank may accept challenges. This rank cannot be challenged for.
Stormfront
These wolves are the protectors of the borders and are personal guards to the Lightning Queen. They may help to gauge new wolves and are essentially the domestic protector. In certain times they may be called upon to resolve domestic disputes, but generally they are tasked with watching the borders or staying close to the Lightning Queen. At times, information may need to be brought to the Stormfront who will personally deliver messages to the Lightning Queen.
Quake
The Quake is the lead warrior and in charge of the Tremors, who make up the brute force of the pack. This wolf is a protector of the borders and may accept new wolves. They may be called upon to help gauge a new member. They train the Tremors. Haze
The Haze is the head thief and secret keeper of the pack, charged with acting in the pack’s best interest and operating with a low profile. They train the Mists. They also act as a scout, relaying and finding out information. They work closely with the Tsunami. This wolf may block steals. Monsoon
The Monsoon is the lead healer and caregiver of the pack. They are tasked with healing wounds, assisting with births, and making sure that the pack remains happy and healthy both mentally and physically. They may also be called upon to boost morale through storytelling or other means. They train the Rains. Tsunami
The Tsunami is the lead diplomat and peacekeeper, tasked with protecting the pack from internal and external strife, as well as form treaties and ally with other packs in conjunction with the Lightning Queen and Whirlwind. They report directly to the Lightning Queen, and train the Tides. Blizzard
The Blizzard works closely with the Haze, but is more of an information gatherer. They may act as a thief at times, but are largely tasked with spying and scouting, reporting their findings to their superiors. Hurricane
The Hurricane is the head hunter of the pack. They train the Wind and organize pack hunts.
Rainbow
This wolf is the joker of the pack. Their job is to bring a smile to everyone's face and try to keep a light mood. They will be tasked with caring for pups and keeping an eye on them. They are the keeper of all types of fun and games for the pack. Gale
The Gale is concerned mostly with keeping track of the history of the pack, collecting stories and learning of events that might have happened long ago. They might tell history as stories to pups or create events in honor of those who have gone before.
Tremors
These wolves report to the Quake and make up the protectors and warriors of the pack.
Mists
The agents of the Haze, these wolves are tasked with maintaining order through more secretive means.
Tides
The Tides are diplomats and report to the Tsunami, they may be tasked with updating treaties or contacting allies.
Rains
These are the healers and caregivers of the pack, and they report to the Monsoon. They may be called upon as healers or babysitters. Winds
These are the hunters of the pack, responsible for feeding each member. They report to the Hurricane. Snows
These are the scouts of the pack, reporting to the Blizzard- they are involved with information gathering, both internal and external, and may be called upon as guerilla fighters of sorts should the time come.
Dusk
The general members of the pack, those who have not yet chosen a path or rank. However, they are still highly valued and may be called upon for other things.
Twilight
The apprentices of the pack, pups older than one who are in training.
Dawn
The innocence and the future of our pack.
Day
Esteemed guests of the pack.
Sun
Those allied with the pack, to be treated with respect and offered assistance.
Moon
Those who shine down upon us and guide us with their light.
Eclipsed
Those who have proven themselves enemies of the pack, they should not be trusted.
