A Feat Her Own (open)

[Stormy May]

Mist had been blessed under the eyes of the White Wolves that the Hunting Plains were so close to her home territory. Dragging the body of the ram had been quite the task, but she'd made it after having a rest first. Her body and head still ached from the horns of the beast, and she wondered if another headache would plague her again. 

She left the dead animal in the open where other wolves could find it, feeling embarrassed that she didn't know where the pack stockpiled their food, and took a bite for herself as a reward for the journey, then curled up in the shade.

Her tired eyes wandered to her shoulder where her power mark was. She wouldn't have won the fight without its gift, and might not have even survived. Look at me now, brother. Are you still ashamed?

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A handsome young male was walking slowly through the copse, his light, pistachio green and white pelt blending in slightly with the hazy Summer Afternoon. The pack was quiet. No turmoil, no play...the pack seemed deathly quiet. It seemed that his brothers were outside of the territory, and his mother and father always seemed to be in secret places discussing things. So Valor figured he should go around trying to better the pack and bring the wolves together. Fortunately for him, there was one now, a member that is. "Hello there!" He called out rather formally as he approached the silvery she wolf. "I am Valor, may I have the pleasure of knowing your title?" he bowed slightly, wagging his tail as a sign of friendliness. Valor had just barely reached his full grown state, although faster than most his age. He was a young adult, youthful and energetic, yet he no longer held the aura of that of a puppy. Valor then noticed the large grey-tan figure of a deceased Ram. Had this female taken that beast down all by herself? "My, my, that's quite a catch you have there! Did you do that all by yourself?!" He looked up at her I see and admiration. "You must be an incredibly skilled huntress."

[Stormy May]

She raised her head at the male voice and faced the wolf named Valor. She saw his friendly gestures, and returned them by rising to her feet and giving her own silver tail a sway. "I'm M-mist," she said, cursing her own quivering tongue. As for killing the ram on her own... had she really done so? The thought had only just now struck her as incredible. "I s-suppose I did. It m-must be the refreshment of b-being a part of a p-pack."

Back when she travelled alone, she'd never found much confidence in herself. The feeling of strength that being a part of a pack gave must've given her the encouragement she needed to succeed, even if it was only by a hair. "Don't be s-so amazed," she said. "It m-managed to rattle my b-brain pretty well." The statement felt more like a reminder to herself than a piece of trivia for Valor.

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Valor sat beside Mist. While he was no pup, he was still the size of one and he was still growing! Because of his dwarfism, he was considerably shorter than the slight, silvery shewolf beside him. Meanwhile the pistachio green wolf tried to figure out why she was stuttering. Was she nervous? Did she have anxiety? Perhaps it was simply a condition. When she mentioned the ram rattling her brain, the young male dubbed that as the reason for her stuttering. "May I ask why such a talented, beautiful and kind shewolf is all alone?" Surely such a shewolf would be surrounded by peers. Being young and inexperienced, Valor didn't know how his words could be taken. It was summer and prey was large and plentiful. Rams must be easy to find, but not easy to take down, let alone by oneself. Mist spoke of being refreshed by pack life, Valor hadn't known anything else. "What is it like to be a loner? I was born here and haven't left the territory much."

[Stormy May]

"I've b-been alone most of m-my life. I've j-just recently become a p-part of this pack a-and I'm, ah, adj-justing." she thought for a moment about his second question. What was it like? She had lived day to day terrified of meeting her end and wondering where her next meal was, unsure of whether or not she'd had any family alive and whether the fate she'd escaped so long ago would finally catch up with her.

"It's l-lonely. And scary. B-but I suppose that depends on w-who you ask." What else could she tell him? She wasn't one to ramble about her puphood, and since all he'd ever known was his pack, he would be terrified of her stories where there was no need. She was born in a place of disaster with it being just a matter of time before something went wrong, but here, in this valley, things felt so much different, so much safer. He could probably explore this entire valley as a loner and come back perfectly fine. Outside was the problem.

"I s-suppose it's only fair t-to ask what it's like to b-be raised in a p-pack."

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"Alone? Never again will you suffer lonliness." Valor looked into her eyes with such raw intensity he had to soften it with a smile. "Make it known that, I Valor pledge my service to Mist of Eternal Snowfall, to keep her company at all times." The young adult bowed slightly, his mannerisms not unlike that of a medieval knight. He now had a valiant purpose. He would accompany Mist in all her endeavors unless fore fully Biden to leave her side. And even then, he would only leave her if she was perfectly safe. Valor grinned dashingly and nosed her jaw. "Now you will never suffer the heartache of lonliness." Valor, having never been truly alone could only imagine the anguish. So without further hesitation he answered her latter question. "It's loud and rowdy theory five brothers, so much drama really. But I'll prove to everyone one day, that I can do something great. That's why I pledged my service to you." He looked up at the slight shewolf. In another season or two, he would be full grown and around her height.

[Stormy May]

Mist's face filled with heat, and she couldn't help but smile. She had never been offered one's companionship. She chuckled at Valor's formality and how much of a gentleman he was. His heart, she concluded, made up for the size his body lacked.

Her ears turned towards him at his last statement. "I can do something great." She wouldn't stand for it. She looked at him with a seriousness her eyes had never held before. Her voice deepened a bit. "If an eyesore like myself can do this, you can do whatever your heart desires." She wouldn't stand for someone in front of her to feel as useless as she had. It was lonely, and it was terrible, and she didn't want anyone to suffer those emotions.

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Well maybe not her height, he'd still be small. Valor looked into her pretty eyes and searched all the emotions there. Disbelief, resignation, a spark of happiness, and the sense of worthlessness. With her next statement that left emotion was confirmed. Beautiful Mist was insecure. "You have nothing to be insecure about, and let me assure you, my eyes have not grown sore from looking at you." Valor placed his tiny paw on hers and nudged her shoulder with his nose. Why were the best people going through hard things? They were losing those they loved, they were suck, they were insecure. The best people were always put through immense trials. But with Valor by her side Mist wouldn't have to face those trials alone. "Are you planning on going anywhere soon? Or settling down for a bit?"

[Stormy May]

(I am so so so horribly sorry for taking so long to reply. High school has chewed me up and spit me back out and it hasn't even started yet.)

"That I d-don't know," Mist stated after pondering the question a bit. Her duty as a scout was to travel. After all, that was why she had accepted the position, but the conversation with Mest had left her somewhat unmotivated to do much traveling. Perhaps she would report the wolf Demetrios being appointed as Honovi's beta to Piala, then take some time away to practice her power. Perhaps Valor could be of help then. She settled on asking him his preference. "W-what is it that you p-plan to do, Sir V-valor?" She found an almost pup-like enjoyment in nicknaming Valor as such, perhaps to build up his pride or to make herself more comfortable around him.

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Valor thought for a bit as he answered her question and then posed another. What was his plan? He realized that he wasn't sure. He had always seen himself happily settled down with a girl here in Eternal Snowfall, perhaps with a high position. Then he realized that that would be towards the end of his life. How was he going to get there? What happens in-between then and now. "Well...I need to become stronger, get a power. Then I will search for my true love. Then I will settle down here...I suppose...." Valor finished his strong statement with uncertain wording. The green dwarf frowned. "But for now I'll protect you, until you no longer require my services." He raised his head, and puffed ou his chest.


(It's no problem! I love role playing with you whenever j get the chance!!!)

[Stormy May]

"You've got quite the p-plan," she noted. "I hadn't th-thought that far, really." and in all truth, shs hadn't. She'd made it her life goal to reunite with her family, to become strong so that they would see she wouldn't always be the frail little sister. Now that her plans had crumbled down on her, it was only fitting to find a new goal. Perhaps for now she'd accompany Valor to receive his power, and then they could train together. Yes, that was it! They would be each other's support, build each other up and be each other's strength. "What p-power do you seek?"

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Valor thought for a small moment before speaking, his lavender eyes narrowed in thought. What Power would he get? "Well I suppose I'll take whatever Taboo gives me. But I would truly like a power that would make up for my size. That's my only quarrel with how I am. If I was just a bit bigger everything would be perfect." The green male looked up to his new friend. "What would you like to do? I'll escort you anywhere my lady." He beamed up at Mist, his handsome face aglow. He was truly a wolf of chivalry and nobility. He would grow to be a wonderful wolf. Deep in his heart he felt his true ambition, however what it was was currently veiled to him. It was to become the Beta and eventual Alpha of Eternal Snowfall. That was how he could prove to the entire valley that he could do anything.