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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We also have an activity check going. Please reply so I can make adjustments accordingly. Check will go for an entire month so we can hopefully capture everyone.
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love as its meant to be IP: 12.231.36.2 Posted on May 21, 2014 at 01:54:39 AM by Kane
This was not the way I wanted to spend my day. Since Isola seemed to want a break from pregnancy this winter, I decided to suffocate her with love and affection to make her see how much she means to me, with or without the kids. Sure, it's great being a parent and I wouldn't trade it for anything but she's my reason for breathing and I want her to know it every day. I was going to spend the day propping up a nice little date for us today so I could dazzle her and keep her seeing why she's with me because I don't think I'll ever convince myself that I deserve someone as glorious as her.
The kids are out and we have the place to ourselves. I love my kids and I'm sure I'll run into Calliel at some point wanting to continue her training and I don't mind in the least. I always have time for my children. I plan on getting together with Shiloh some time so we can strengthen our father/daughter bond. I miss my children when they're gone. Even Achilles is distant, too busy spending time with his new mate, though I couldn't be happier for him and Vega. It's odd to think about since they were practically raised together but hey, at least they're not blood.
I find myself wandering the pack lands, wondering where that little trouble maker of a daughter has gotten herself into when I hear her glorious howl. I stop in my tracks thought because it sounds off. Something is wrong. I bolt forward, lean legs eating up the ground as I race toward the voice of my daughter and another horrifying but familiar sound. Dad? By the time I reach the scene, things ar definitely getting heated. I see Heyel grasping onto a white and gold form and pulling it free of my own father's grasp. All words die in my throat when I recognize the bloody figure as my own daughter. Calliel...no! I rush to her without a second thought, whimpering and nuzzling at her injured form, wanting to make sure she's alive, that she's going to be okay.
"Shh, daddy's here, sweet girl. Daddy's here."
I want her to know that I'm here to protect her, that I'll always be here even though inside I'm hating myself for not protecting her this time. Next my gaze turns on the dark beast whose muzzle is stained with blood, my own daughter's blood. How could he? I blink in anger at the wolf that's supposed to be my father, my child's grandfather, a figure to look up to like I did all those years. A snarl tears free from my chest. I know there are others present. My gaze sweeps over them, barely seeing. Stella, Eden, Meryl whose already tending to my daughter. Shiloh checking on her sister, Amir looking lost, and Isola, my beautiful Isola. She steps forward with a vengeance, her snarl as terrifying as it is beautiful. She shows her rank and steps beside my sister, looking fearsome in her role as she looks at my father after checking on Calliel. I know where I am needed in this moment so after making sure once more that Meryl is tending to Calliel, I step into place beside my queen and mate, eying my father like a stranger.
Isola's words are final and yet I glance to the side and see the emotion in her eyes, the tears pooling. She can't understand it either but she knows what must be done. He's a danger to the pack, to himself, to our family. If he can attack his own granddaughter, who won't he attack? I can see that something's wrong with him. His eyes are dilated and unfocused, saliva dripping from his lips like acid. He's not himself. What pushed him over the edge? But right now all I see is the wolf who attacked my daughter. My hackles bristle and my tail arches. I stand ready to defend my home, my pack, my family from anyone, including my own father, the wolf who raised me. I see Devil's gaze sweep to me in slight confusion after Isola's decree, as if waiting to see my reaction and so I give it with a cold gaze, though there's an involuntary flinch that only Isola will feel because my fur is pressing against hers.
"Leave now. You're no longer welcome here."
I add my voice to hers, my stance unyielding yet it's killing me to exile my own father. I know that Isola feels the same, that she has always thought of him as family. She grew up calling him uncle Devil. I can tell that this is killing her too. Heyel looks as if he wants to intercept but even he lets Isola takes the reins as she stands up to him for the first time, at least that I've seen. She is final in her decision but this is down to the safety of our blood and we won't stand for it.
I watch as another form slips from the shadows, my eyes blinking a few times to make sure I'm not seeing a ghost. Kiska? My own mother slips out and up to Devil's side, soothing him with her voice and the change in him is instantaneaous. He looks at her and melts and only when she looks around does he do the same and for the first time since I arrived on the scene, he actually sees what's going on. His face contorts with pain and anger but this time with himself. He sees Calliel and I can see that he understands now what he has done. He slumps in defeat, pressing against Kiska and I know that he won't fight anymore. My own muscles relax somewhat but still I'm seeing a new part of my father now, a part I don't like at all.
He leaves without issue to her pleas and I give her a subtle nod at her asking us not to follow though there are so many questions in my eyes. Why did she leave? Why isn't she dead? And why now of all times does she return? Devil didn't seem to know that she was around, at least not in Moladian. He never believed her to be dead but he didn't see her as coming back. He was accepting that, or so I thought. They disappear into the shadows and once more my attention goes to my daughter. I seek her out once more, breathing in her fragrance before I look at Meryl.
"Help her as I know you can, Meryl."
It's not a command, merely a statement that I trust him with her life. Only then do I turn to the den, smelling death and decay. Glancing over at Isola and Heyel in question, I can see that they haven't looked. I venture toward the den ever so slowly and then I see the gray huddle of fur lying motionless. I breathe in sharply and go so far as to sniff the carcass just to be sure but I already know who it is. I go back to the entrance of the den and go straight to Isola, nuzzling in her fur as I try to comfort her even as I need her comfort. I whisper for her ears only, though Heyel or someone else might hear if they're close.
"It's Natalya, my love. She's dead, within the den. Looks like she succumbed to her wounds from the last birthing."
My voice is sad, tragically so. My father has lost so much and now his soul is in ruins. It doesn't justify what he did to Calliel but at least it explains his current state. I am torn now, wishing I knew how to soothe his fractured mind but something tells me Kiska is just the balm he needed.
Kane_male_bound to Sinopa_mate to Isola_father to Achilles, Sage, Solaris, Ariel, Haziel, Forfax, Hope, Shiloh, Phaedra, Calliel, & Izrael_son of Kiska&Devil May Cry_39', 190lbs._High King of Diveen_ten years old
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.
