Nevermind me {Tagged}

[Rykett]

(@shiver)

Striken was lost. There was no other word to describe it. After receiving his power from Taboo, Striken had started towards the grasslands. Here he was... in the grasslands. The tall grass was nearly as tall as Striken was as he pushed through it, so there was no doubt about that fact. What part of the grasslands? That was the real question. Striken thought he'd been heading towards Eternal Snowfall's border but he couldn't find it anywhere. Striken took another step through the grass. But there was only air beneath his paw. He yelped in surprise as he lost his balance. He tumbled forward into the wolf-sized hole. Striken was disoriented for a couple seconds but slowly got to his feet. He shook his pelt and looked around the hole he'd fallen into. It wasn't that deep and would be easy to climb out of. It seemed to lead to a collapsed tunnel. There were claw marks on the walls so it must've been dug out by an animal, supposedly wolves since Striken fit in it easily. What other animal would dig a burrow this big? Rabbits were much too small. A badger, nope still a little on the small side. The last animal Striken could think of was a fox, but they mostly lived in the forest, didn't they?

Striken clambered out of the hole. He looked around. He noticed another hole not too far off. There must be some sort of tunnel system or something beneath his feet. It was probably unsafe, since the hole Striken had fallen into seemed ancient. Suddenly Striken had a whiff of another wolf, a she-wolf to be exact. Maybe she could give him some directions. Striken didn't have anything against asking for directions unlike some other males. Maybe it was because they wanted to seem macho or something.

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Calypso was walking through an old pack territory. She knew from the lore that there was a tunnel system somewhere around here. A den system for the ancient wolves. She kept her paw steps slow to make sure she didnt fall. The grass brushed her shoulders and tickled her nose when she looked down. Her lime green eyes seemed to be the brightest thing out here. The grass was dulling to a dusty olive tinged with mustard yellow, and ashy brown. The sky was nearly the same hue if her coat: a pale almost white blue.

Calypso yipped in surprise as Sge felt her paw slipping, her head snapped down to see a pit in the earth, using what momentum she had, she pushed herself into a leap. She was worried how far her legs would take her, but she really had nothing to worry about. Her feet landed on firm ground. She was about to go on when she remembered something. There was a wolf down there! She had seen it when she had lept across. "Helo down there!" She popped her head over the side and peered down, her elegant head cocked to the side. The wolf was a male, he had two strange stripes down his back.

[Rykett]

Striken took a step. The step of course made him slip into the hole. Striken grumbled in annoyance. How could he fall into the same hole twice!? Then the scent of wolf grew strong. Hopefully it wasn't an enemy. Striken would be at a serious disadvantage if it was. He held his breath as a wolf leaped over the hole. He let out the breath in relief as a couple friendly words calmed his nerves. "Hello!" Striken responded in a friendly tone.

When Striken had first entered the valley, he'd been rather solemn and silent. Since the reappearance of his sister, Mysti, he'd lightened up. The world had seemed dark and lonely after his pack was destroy, but Mysti's survival gave him hope. Striken clawed his way out of the hole, once again. He faced the light blue she-wolf and introduced himself, "I'm Striken, I've seem to have gotten myself lost. Could you by chance show me the way to Tranquil Meadows?"

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As the male clambered out if the hole Calypso giggled. He looked rather funny that way. She cleared her throat and composed herself. He was a rather handsome wolf. Too bad he wasn't at the forest of love. Didn't Taboo say that's where she would find her mate? No, she says: Many wolves find their mates there. The shewolf shrugged it off as she took in his scent.

It was a wild scent, like the rich earthiness of raw dirt, mixed with the sweet mint of the blue Lillie's around here. "I do know where Eternal Snowfall's lands lie, it's not too far from here, though I would feel more comfortable guiding you there, we would want you to feel so....lost." Calypso reasoned smoothly. Eternal Snowfall. She hadnt thought much about living in a pack... Maybe while she was there she could join. Now that she thought if it, maybe this wolf was joining!

[Rykett]

Striken's amber eyes looked up and down the she-wolf. She had a unique aura about her. Striken couldn't quite put his paw on its source. Maybe it was the way those triangles curved. Maybe those bright lime green eyes. Or what about the strange yellow mark? Wasn't that a power mark? Defense, wasn't it? Striken's own power mark was hidden since its color matched his dark grey pelt. Her power must be radiating the aura, Striken reasoned, but he wasn't so sure that was the source he was looking for.

Striken nodded at her offer to guide him. "I could use some company. Especially someone who has a sense of direction!" Striken had assumed Mysti was staying with Eternal Snowfall, since she wasn't exactly the greatest hunter. Why would she leave? If that scumbag, Savu, had left her, there wasn't any way that Mysti would try to find him, right? Seriously, did she love the guy so much to leave behind safety? Striken hoped not. Savu wasn't trustworthy and that was that! Striken wouldn't allow them to become too cuddly especially if Savu had done something to Mysti. Striken let out a silent sigh. Why was Mysti always getting into trouble? It was usually trouble she caused. Striken turned his focus back to the she-wolf. He'd introduced himself, right? Yes, he had. "So, may I have the honor of knowing your name?"

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Calypso listened to his words. She loved his voice. His was deep yet not too deep, like...baritone. She was so in trances by his unique voice she nearly missed the question. "My name? Oh! My name!" Calypso shuffled her paws in the rough grass nervously. Why was she so nervous around him? It frustrated her that she was so flustered. "I must've gotten so carried away that I forgotten to mention it." She explained quickly and looked at the ground.

"I'm Calypso." she said at squared her shoulders, determined to look sophisticated. She dipped her head and let her tail hang loosely behind her. "Well, are you coming? Striken?" she smiled, her teeth showing slightly.

[Rykett]

Striken:

She seems distracted, Striken observed as the she-wolf fumbled over answering a simple question. What question could ever be simpler than 'What's your name?' Finally, there it was, her name, Calypso. A beautiful name. It reminded Striken of the wind whistling through the leaves of an Autumn forest. "It's my pleasure to make your acquaintance, Calypso, Striken said giving a bow matching the formal yet light tone of his voice. Calypso's body position was slightly stiff as if the she-wolf carefully planned every movement. The graceful effort that was put into every action made Striken's heart beat slightly faster for some reason. Course, Striken wasn't about to delve deep into his soul to discover why. At least, not yet...

"Yep!" Striken said as he made a gesture towards Calypso that said 'lead on.'

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Calypso smiled shyly at his cheery formality and turned her face away so he couldn't see her blush. (the fluffing up of her cheek fur) the shewolf began to walk through the grass silently, her paws only making the dry grasses brush together slightly in a whispering sound. But to her stride the whispering sound spread to the entire field as a strong, yet gentle breeze combed through it.

The shewolf had to stop in her tracks. The meadow was rippling and making waves. She had never seen something so beautiful in her life. The amber grasses and vibrant lillies swayed beautifully. Her line green eyes stretched wide and her mouth parted slightly in wonder. She wanted to move in so she would hold Striken up or look dumb in front if him -why was she worried about that?- but Calypso couldn't move. Her thickening fur was also blown towards the mountain, the blue triangles slightly elongating as the fur rippled as well.

[Rykett]

Striken:

Amber eyes half-closed, Striken listened to the whispering wind. It was a lovely sound that it made. It had all seem to start as Calypso parted the grass as she strode forward. Striken followed her silently as he mulled over his next moves. If he was right, Mysti was in Tranquil Meadows. If he wasn't right, she could be anywhere. Striken couldn't consider the later option since the possible reality of the unknown made him shiver. It would be nearly impossible to find Mysti if she was wandering the valley. No doubt, she'd get into trouble before Striken was able to catch up.

Striken was jolted from his mind as Calypso paused. He was about to ask what was the matter when he looked past her to the amazing landscape. Striken had seen many places. He'd traveled a long distance to reach this valley, seen many landscapes. This was definitely one of the most awe inspiring with the colorful lilies waving along with that sea of orange, brown, and gold shade, the partly cloudy sky only amplified the screen's beauty.

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"Isn't it beautiful?" Calypso whispered in awe. She was entranced. It wasn't perfect, not by a long shot. That was possibly why Calypso liked the scene so much. All her life she had been considered the perfect daughter. The perfect hunter. It was a relief to find something beautiful and imperfect. A natural beauty, not some fake facade. The pale blue she wolf gasped as something began rising out of the grass. No, simethings!

Hundreds of black gossamer winged great urea took flight. Butterflies. In its own, one butterfly didnt make a sound. But the thousands of wings beating together! It make beautiful exotic whispering sound that harmoniously muxed with the wind. Calypso's green eyes stretched wide and refused to blink. She was in love with this place. Her heart was lighter than air. But then everything changed.

In what was seemingly a small fragment of a second dark roiling clouds overtook the pale sky. They were dark like ash and lightning flashed inside of them. A booming jolt if thunder echoed around the valley. Calypso strained her eyes to look further. And there, behind the initial black clouds were yellows white ones, snow clouds. It was winter. Calypso looked behind her and gave Striken a worried glance.

[Rykett]

Striken nodded in agreement as his ears filled with the noise of butterfly wings. He closed his eyes to focus on it. Thunder shook him from his stupor as the butterflies' magical sound disappeared in the distance. Striken looked up at the storm clouds rumbling over the valley. He caught Calypso's anxious gaze. Did he have anything to fear from the thunder since he controlled electricity? Striken wasn't sure of the limits of his power, yet. Then he caught sight of the most worrying clouds. Snow white clouds. Winter's chill permeated the air.

"We should find shelter before that gets here. How close is Eternal Snowfall? Tranquil Meadows is sure to have somewhere safe." Plus Mysti's there, Striken added silently.

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Calypso nodded shortly, her fear pushed to the back of he mind. "It's just past that forest." She barked over the wind that was picking up. The shewolf began to make her way forwards as the snow began to fall. Her heart beat so very fast. Striken was behind her, following her. The storm was upon them. Snowflakes began to fall, they were harsh on her nose. Her lungs stung as she inhaled cold air.

-exit Calypso-

[Rykett]

The snowfall worried Striken. It was bad enough that he wasn't exactly sure about Mysti's location at any another time of year, but in winter food was scarce. Mysti had weathered winters before mostly through luck and help from others. What if she was in a position where neither came to her aid? Striken had to know!
-Exit Striken-