Family Fieldtrip (Juice and Gyllbane)

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America

    The blue and gray wolf followed the black and white wolf to the border of the Honovi pack. Trekking from White Magic's cave had been difficult, but they had made it. The bundle in the America's mouth wiggled. This little female's name was Echo, while the other had been named Spangle. America smiled at the cute names. The black and blue pup flashed through her mind along with Bane. She whimpered and blinked hard to rid herself of the bad memories, but thoughts lingered. Had Bane taken good care of the pup? Did the pup have a name now? America opened her eyes and noticed that the small group had reached the border. She stopped and set Echo at her feet. The young pup cried and America licked her softly to calm her. 

    Yemen walked to America's right side and Calamity to her left. Spangle was set beside to Echo and America sat down. The next step was to be accepted by the alpha. She was nervous about what might take place in the upcoming encounter, but America was excited at the idea of joining a pack. This was a new experience for her. America sat patiently and waited for Calamity to howl for the alpha. 

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Yemen

    He followed closely behind America. She carried Echo and Calamity carried Spangle. The border lay just ahead and Yemen felt a knot build in his stomach. He wasn't sure the alpha would accept a temporary member,but he wanted to stay with America. Yemen glanced at his sister. She grimaced in what must have been a bad memory. What she had gone through must have been hard. He felt pity for her awful ordeal. 

    His attention returned to the impending border. Scents of other wolves flooded his nose and he knew that they had reached the border. Yemen lowered his head in preparation for meeting the alpha. He did not want to seem threatening or they might not accept him. 

Juice Gyllbane

[Juice]

Calamity had taken America's son, Spangle, in his jaws and had carried the little pup along while the group headed for the Honovi packlands. It was quite the journey from White Magic's cave back to his homelands but Calamity didn't mind, and it seemed to go a lot faster now that he had Yemen and America as company. The group finally came to the border and Calamity sat Spangle down between his paws. The little blue bundle had fallen asleep during the journey and didn't wake when he was set down but, instead, flopped over, enjoying his slumber.

Calamity smiled at America in reassurance, not wanting her to be nervous about meeting Alphess Treason. He then did the same for Yemen, showing him there were no hard feelings about the fight that had occurred and that he would be safe with the Honovi while he stayed with them, no matter how short a time it was. "Well we've arrived." Calamity said with a satisfied sigh. He was so glad they had made the trip without any hang ups and he threw his head to the skies to howl a summoning for the alpha.

[Gyllbane]

Treason heard the call from where she had been seated near the dens; she'd recognized Calamity's howl immediately, and loped off in its direction. It didn't sound like an alarm, nor like he was warning her of any threats, and she was interested in seeing why he'd summoned her - she knew he'd been missing from the packlands for a few days.

As she grew closer, she realized that he wasn't alone; there were many different scents carried to her along with his own, and as he came into view she appraised the wolves he'd brought to the border. There was a blue female, a blue-brown male with his head lowered, and as she grew closer she realized that Calamity had a pup in between his paws, and the female another. Her surprise was carefully hidden under a welcoming smile; were these Calamity's pups? She hadn't even known he'd had a mate, if indeed they were. She figured she'd let her packmate explain, though, before she assumed.

"Greetings, Calamity." She nodded briefly to him before turning to address the others. "And greetings to you two as well - or should I say four?" She smiled and gestured to the pups. "I trust Calamity has filled you in on the details of our pack - I am alphess Treason of the Honovi. What are your names, and how do you know Calamity?" Her eyes shifted back to him, wondering if he would explain their relation to him or if he'd take up the mantle, recalling with a grin his tongue-tied introduction at the border. It seemed ages ago, now, and Calamity was a fine pack wolf; no doubt these wolves were involved somehow in his brief disappearance.

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America

    America looked at Calamity for reassurance as the Alphess approached, but thought better of it. She needed to introduce herself. The Alphess was a powerful presence and America, not knowing the ways of a pack, went with her gut. She dipped her head to the Alphess and spoke. "Hello, Alphess Treason. I am America. This is my brother, Yemen, and my pups, Echo and Spangle." America motioned her head towards the group. She then nodded in Calamity's direction. "I was fatally ill and Calamity took me to White Magic with my pups." America looked back at Calamity with affection. "He saved both the lives of my pups and my own." Returning her amber eyes to Treason, she shifted back to the topic. "I came in hopes of finding a permanent home for me and my pups, if you will allow it." She bowed lower and waited for the Alphess to reply. 

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Yemen

    Yemen watched the Alphess walk towards the small group with confidence. She greeted Calamity and then addressed America and himself. America spoke before he could. Yemen kept his head low and listened to America's story. The affection was easy to detect as she spoke highly of Calamity. She must be very grateful, but was there more to it? He decided not to think too hard on it. Yemen let America speak and waited to hear Treason's response before saying something himself. 

[Juice]

The black wolf with a white speckled face looked on as his alphess appeared on the border to greet the ragtag bunch. He couldn't be sure, but Calamity thought he detected a look of surprise in Treason's eyes when she approached, probably because he had brought such a large group to the packlands with him. Calamity blushed slightly, hoping that Treason wasn't too upset with him. when she began speaking, he was relieved she was going to give him a chance to explain.

Calamity was about to speak but America started before he got a chance. He was surprised, but also proud, that she had spoke up for herself and taken the responsibility for her own introduction. Again Calamity blushed when America mentioned how he had taken her to White Magic. Any decent wolf would have done so for a mother in need with two small pups that were in danger. "Alphess Treason," Calamity began. "I have spent a lot of time with America and her pups while she was recovering at White Magic's cave. She is kind hearted but also strong and I think she could bring a lot to our pack." The black and white wolf then turned his face to Yemen before saying "Although I haven't known Yemen for long, he is also a worthy wolf. He came to protect his sister after she had been harmed and he is a good brother." Calamity then waited to see what Treason or even Yemen would say.

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OOC: I think Gyll may have forgotten, so I'm gonna go ahead and tag Gyllbane. 

[Gyllbane]

((OOC: AH WHOOPS I have been so all over the place that I forgot, thanks for pinging me Dew ;v;))

Treason listened to America's tale thoughtfully, though she wondered how what seemed like such a kind wolf could have ended up in such a dire situation. She knew it was something she'd eventually have to speak to the blue wolf about - if she had enemies, Treason would need to know about them. But as it stood, she figured whatever wounds they were, she certainly didn't want to relive them in this moment. Treason would wait until a better opportunity presented itself - or she would ask Calamity when he was alone.

She nodded as Calamity finished his part. "I am glad that Calamity showed you kindness - I wouldn't have expected any less from him, of course. He is a fine packmember, and I trust in his judgement." She smiled, eyes flicking towards the black wolf. She'd noted his brief embarrassment - and was that affection in his tone? "I welcome you and your pups to the Honovi, America." She looked towards the other wolf - Yemen, he was supposedly called. He had been oddly quiet. "And you, Yemen? Do you seek a home with the Honovi as well? One as honorable as Calamity says you are would be welcomed within our ranks as well."

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America

    Alphess Treason had listened quietly and was very polite when responding. America had expected a question about who the father was or why she was ill, but nothing was asked of her. She was very grateful. Her blue head dipped low in what she hoped was good manners. Pack mannerisms were one thing on her list to learn, but first she needed to get settled in. "Thank you Alphess. You are very kind." America lifted her eyes and looked at Yemen. He sat in silence as America and Alphess Treason conversed, but now he was being addressed. She hoped Alphess Treason was as giving to him as she was to America. 

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Yemen

    The two she-wolves exchanged greetings and America was easily accepted into Honovi. Yemen looked at his paws and half listened. Blah blah blah. Silence. He glanced up and saw all eyes on him. The conversation had turned to him. Yemen sighed deeply and closed his eyes. Alphess Treason had been gracious to America and her pups, but he was not sure how she would react to a temporary member. Lifting his head, he looked the Alphess in the eyes. Deciding to take the more polite approach, Yemen dipped his head and spoke lightly. "As you have heard, my name is Yemen. I was not there to care for my sister in her most dire time of need. For that, I am deeply regretful. I wish to make up for it by staying by her side, but sadly, I am no pack wolf. If you will allow it, I would like to stay by her side until she has made a full recovery and settled into her new home. I will hunt like a member, live like a member, and act like a member, but I will not be a pack member. It would only be for six moons at the most and I promise not to hinder your pack in any way." To add to his cause, Yemen lowered his eyes and body to the ground to wait for her reply. 

[Juice]

ooc: Hey Gyll just a heads up that Dew and I are going to wrap this thread up. We had made plans in the beginning of the month for America and Calamity to go get powers and since the end of the month is now drawing near we wanna be able to post before time runs out x)

Calamity smiled as Treason and America finished up their conversation. He was excited that his friend and her family were now part of the Honovi pack and therefore now his family members. Spangle, the blue pup he'd been holding, still slumbered soundly between his paws and Calamity couldn't resist nuzzling the little pup affectionately, excited to finally call him family.

Calamity lifted his huge, black head and listened as Yemen now took a turn to speak with Treason. He furrowed his brow at what Yemen was saying, he had thought that America's brother would have come right out and said Calamity had given him permission to stay. The black and white wolf was glad for Yemen's discretion but it wasn't necessary as Cameo had told him to use his judgement in deciding if America could stay. He felt that America's brother was surely included in this statement. Besides, he knew that Trick, who was now a full fledged Honovi member, had started out this way with Cameo's permission. When Calamity had left with America on Cameo's orders, he had been told to bring her back and she would be given shelter so maybe it would have been better to call for Cameo at this point.

Calamity looked down at his paws sheepishly before speaking up. "Er...Alphess...I'm sorry but I actually told Yemen he could stay with us temporarily until America healed completely. I'm sorry I did that without your express permission but Cameo was the one who had me take America to White Magic and he told me to bring her back even if she was only a temporary guest. I will call him here so he can tell you what happened first hand." Calamity looked to the gray sky with his bicolored eyes and howled a summoning call for Cameo.

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The cream and black wolf was napping underneath two large boulders that had formed a tiny opening, really only big enough for one wolf. This was Cameo's secret hiding spot that he enjoyed taking naps in or just escaping the cold and heat in the more extreme seasons. He had just drifted off when his brown ears perked up at the sound of a summoning call. He emerged from the boulders and realized it was Calamity who had finally returned from White Magic's den. Curious to know what shape America and her pups were in, Cameo raced towards the border.

Upon arrival, Cameo blinked his yellow eyes a few times to make sure he wasn't seeing things. There was quite a large group assembled there and Treason was among them. Cameo smiled and bounded up to Calamity and America, nuzzling them both quickly before backing up. He nodded at the blue wolf who looked similar to America and then bowed regally to Treason. "Treason I'm sure you already know but these are the wolves I was telling you about. America is the young mother who collapsed on our borders not so long ago with her two malnourished pups." he then turned to America herself. "I'm so glad to see you're well! And the pups too. I assume you have been accepted into the pack as Treason is a fair and kind hearted alpha." Cameo took a moment to look back proudly at Treason before looking to Calamity. "I see you've brought back another wolf?" Cameo cocked his head slightly at the newcomer, wondering what his story was.

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Calamity smiled and nuzzled Cameo in return when he was greeted. It was good to see his beta who had, over the short time Calamity had been a pack member, taken the time to get to know him. When Yemen was addressed, Calamity spoke up for him. "This is Yemen, America's sister. I told him he could stay here temporarily with America until she recovered fully."

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"Ah yes..." Cameo said with a nod. He looked to Treason now and stated "I told Calamity to use his best judgement when returning with America. If he believes Yemen should be allowed to stay than so do I. I had granted him permission to allow sanctuary here for America and I feel it approriate to extend the same offer to Yemen." Cameo looked back at the assembled group. "You three and the pups may now find a den to rest in." Cameo nodded happily at the three newcomers.

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Calamity smiled happily when Cameo gave Yemen permission to stay. He hadn't realized it until now but he was exhausted and needed to rest up from the travel here. "Follow me." he said to Yemen and America before picking Spangle up in his jaws. He gave a low bow to Treason and then turned and walked away towards his den.

-Exit Calamity-

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Cameo watched the small caravan of wolves as they left the borders to rest from their journey. He turned and bowed to Treason and said "I shall be returning to my earlier...project, that I was working on before Calamity called me." and with that Cameo bounded back to his sleeping area, hoping it was still warm.

-Exit Cameo-