The First Step to Revenge (Juice/Ilana)

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Yemen

    The new spring air smelt of rain and greens. Sunlight blanketed the sky and showered its light upon the bursting life. Dew dripped off of tall stalks of grasses. A blue wolf marched through the sea of new sprouts, water collecting on his coat. He snorted, annoyed at his fur sticking to his sides. This wolf had a nearby destination. After a few meters of trekking through the wet grass, the wolf smelt the border. A strong scent of Dark Donoma wolves stopped him in his tracks. He shook his pelt to rid it of the layer of liquid, but the wet-dog smell remained. The wolf was not concerned with his appearance. Lifting his head, he howled to summon the Alphess of Dark Donoma. 

Juice

[Juice]

Ilana had been happily sunning herself on a nearby rock when her peace was disturbed by an errant raindrop. The black she wolf grunted in annoyance as small droplets began to fall from the sky, littering her pelt with wet spots. Why was it that every time she began to truly enjoy the spring weather it had to go and rain? Although Ilana would welcome the rain over the clouds of pollen from the blooming plant life any day. She rolled over lazily and jumped off of her rocky perch before her ears caught the sound of a summons. "What now?" she said with an exasperated sigh.

The she wolf's white tipped tail swished back and forth as she walked to the source of the noise. When she saw a possible intruder at her border, Ilana's tail raised up slightly and stayed completely still as she narrowed her eyes. "You there!" she barked. "You are on Dark Donoma's borders. Unless you're here to join my pack I suggest you leave unless you want your throat torn out." The black she wolf's gaze did not waver as she stared the male down.

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Yemen

    As the blue wolf finished his howl rain began to fall. First it hit his nose. He shook it off and sat in wait. Then it dropped onto his perked ears. He rubbed his ears in annoyance. Before he could bat an eye, it started raining. It was not a pelting rain, but a frustrating drizzle. Water dotted the blue wolf's pelt. He growled, but continued to wait for the arrival of the Alphess. When he spotted her on the horizon he stood and raised his head despite the weather. 

    He had expected a hostile greeting and was pleased to find that his prediction was correct. Ilana approached assuming that he was a trespasser. The blue wolf grinned, but hid it well. He dipped his head and waited for her to reach him. Now that she stood close enough he decided a proper greeting was in order. His head dipped again in case she had not seen the first one. "Hello. My name is Yemen. I have come to join the pack of Dark Donoma."

[Juice]

Ilana kept her rigid position and gave the blue wolf a once over. He was an adult and had been around long enough to learn some basic pack manners. He was of average build and could probably hold his own while out hunting of righting. The blue wolf seemed like a decent candidate to become the next subordinate of Dark Donoma but Ilana would not afford this newcomer any special treatment.

"Well hello Yemen." the black she wolf said through a syrupy smile, her voice now grossly mismatched with her posture. "I am Alphess Ilana and if you want to join my pack-" Ilana blinked her eyes flirtatiously. "I have to see what you're made of first." Ilana began to circle Yemen like he was her prey before making a full rotation around him and coming to a stop. "Well you look able bodied enough to be of use to me...tell me Yemen what could you do for me if you joined my pack." Ilana smiled wickedly, enjoying every minute of toying with the newcomer.

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Yemen

    Ilana kept her stiff stance, but a sweet tone oozed from her words. She looked like the type who would toy with her food for the thrill of torture. He watched as she began circling around him. As she made her lap he made sure to keep his body forward, but let his head follow slowly. When she stopped Yemen listened in satisfaction. What could he provide? The answer was simple. Without much thought, Yemen told Ilana. "Well, I'm glad you asked. I have many good qualities, as you have pointed out, but I don't think you want me to stand in the rain bragging about myself."

    Yemen slowly moved to his right, closed his eyes, lifted back his head, took a deep breath, and smiled. He stood in content for a few seconds before cracking open one eye to look at Ilana. Seeing that he had waiting long enough, he continued. "You seem like a female of great stature and power, but if I had to guess, I would say you love drama. You like to see explosive emotions and surprising reactions." He grinned wickedly and bowed. "You see, I am the actor that will draw out those flaming feelings, but I cannot do so without joining Dark Donoma." Yemen rose and looked Ilana in the eyes. "This would also provide you with a front row seat." Silence entered the lull in conversation as Yemen awaited her reply.