Flowering Friendship (Tagged)

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Juno happily moves around trees, stopping every once and a while to playfully chase after small animals running across the grassy floor and sighing at the cool shade out of the hot, summer sun. She continues running around in a hyper manner until she reaches an open patch of grass peppered with flowers variating in vibrant colors catching the sunlight that drenches the small area open from the canopy of the trees. Too caught up un looking at the newly discovered area, Juno completely forgets to check if Kiran is still following her.

The female, who's vibrancy almost matches that of the wildflowers' colors, continues running around into the open patch, disturbing many resting bugs and causing the many bees collecting pollen to be run off. Quickly being distracted by the moving bugs she chases after a few, snapping her jaw at air only to catch nothing and the bug to fly past her reach. After a minute of playing with the new plants and running off all of the bugs, Juno finally gets a chance to look around and taking in the whole environment for a moment, she turns back looking for the other wolf who was accompanying her.

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Kiran had been following Juno at a distance, but he had still seen her playing around in the grass. He smiled at how happy she was and joined in on her playing around. He jumped and ran alongside her laughing at times. He eventually stopped and rolled over onto his back, legs slightly bent and in the air. His paws waved in the air and he laughed once more before he stood. Travelling with Juno was like travelling with a very fun butterfly. He had to stay close to make sure she didn't get so far away from him that he couldn't find her again.

He rolled over onto his stomach and glanced at Juno. In his thoughts he remembered how they had met and smiled at the better parts. His thoughts drifted to Chhaya and his smile faded away. He didn't say anything to Juno but he missed his sister. He mused about the fact that he still called her sister in his thoughts. After all, she had disowned him as a brother when she left. I guess old habits die hard after all. He closed his eyes and threw his head back allowing his light fur to soak up the sunlight.

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Seeing Kiran being able to have fun painted a beaming smile that was almost like the sun on a warm summer day with no clouds in the sky. Juno watches Kiran's smile fade into a saddened expression which, in turn, causes her smile to also fade and her to mimic the sad atmosphere that surrounds Kiran.

"You okay, Kiran?" Juno asked with a concerned look trotting up to him to plant herself next to him. She watches him closely almost like she's trying to read his mind and figure out what he's thinking. After all, it hadn't been very long since his sister had, quite unfairly, stormed off. Juno still couldn't understand why she had gotten so upset, but Juno never figured out Chhaya in the first place so understanding her when she isn't around Juno is even less expected.

"If it's something you don't want to talk about, you don't have to tell me" Being understanding, since the situation was recent, Juno is willing to wait for an answer so it's less like pouring salt on an open wound.

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"It's nothing bad or anything. I was just thinking about Chhaya." He almost kicked himself as soon as he said the words butnit was too late to take them back. Chhaya wasn't a good subject to talk about and it certainly wasn't helpful. He paused and allowed himself to take a few breaths allowing the quiet to descend over them. He enjoyed the comfortable moments like this, when they didn't have to worry about spilling their guts. The moments when they could just relax and be themselves around each other. He stared up at the fluffy white clouds for a while but then turned his head to face Juno.

"I miss her." That was all he said because after that he was lost in thought. It really hadn't been all that long since they had parted ways and yet he still missed her presence. She often left him alone to worry about her, she demanded he do ridiculous things, and acted like he was a puppet but he still missed her.

He sighed and turned his head away, towards the trees and studied them. He shouldn't have said anything and he realized this only after the fact. He turned back towards the she wolf and smiled. "I'm glad we're friends."

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"I'm glad we're friends too." Juno sighs to herself with her eyes closed. She smiles back at the male before opening her eyes again and standing up. She flashes an adventurous look at Kiran and jumps around trying to lighten the mood a bit. Juno stops back in front of him with a cheery attitude and bright smile

"Since we've never been here before, I want to explore a little, see if there is anything else around that's new!" Juno speaks lightheartedly toward her new friend enjoying having someone to talk to. She'd never said it aloud but she felt extremely bad for what had happened to Kiran and Chhaya. It breaks her heart to know that she came between two siblings and no matter how many times Kiran would tell her that it wasn't her fault and he was fine, she believed it was her doing that broke up that family.

Turning in a dramatic fashion Juno sticks her head in various places in the tall grass and behind some trees, spotting a few small bugs and animals scattered around the forest. She chases them around for a few minutes before getting distracted by another moving object and chasing after whatever it was.

(Sorry it took me so long to reply!)

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Kiran laughs at her quickly changing subjects and went along with her example, exploring the surrounding areas and laughing at butterflies. He noticed that the movement of the trees and grass but chalked it up to the wind, not realizing that they were being watched.
Chhaya
Chhaya hadn't meant to stumble into the two wolves playing but she hadn't realized they were there in the first place. She watched her brother give chase to butterflies and other small creatures alongside Juno and her face twisted in disgust. She still thought that they were saps but she found that she missed Kiran's presence. She wasn't quite ready to forgive him for choosing Juno over her but she was willing to sit in the vegetation and watch him like a stalker.

Her brother needed her protection. He was too trusting and might make friends with someone who didn't have good intentions. She didn't think he had anything to worry about from the childish Juno but others wouldn't hesitate. Her brother was too trusting by a long shot and she planned to knock some sense into him somehow. She'd think up a way to reintroduce herself into his life and make him less gullible later. She turned and walked away, planning on coming back later.

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Juno suddenly stops in her tracks noticing the slight movement in the grass and a different smell approaching them. Looking to where she believed the smell originated from she could slightly see a larger silhouette, larger than any of the animals that the two had discovered from their little adventure and much more intimidating and uneasy. Looking through the corner of her eye she watches the silhouette closely for movement. Juno continues walking around playfully but stays on high alert and doesn't let the unknown creature out of her sight, waiting to see if it would attack or not. Eventually, the unknown animal left, but knowing something could still be stalking them, Juno was constantly looking and smelling around making sure nothing else would sneak up on them.

"Kiran. Something was watching us. If you see anything moving or smell something different, don't try to see who or what it is, pretend you didn't notice anything and tell me." With a serious look Juno sounds and looks like a different wolf and had an almost combative fire lighting her blue eyes. She didn't want to seem crazy or groundless, but she didn't want to risk any one of them getting injured.

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Chhaya
That wolf had seen her. She'd have to be more careful in the future. She walked along thinking of how to get rid of Juno and have Kiran to herself again. As she walked, a plan began to form, and an evil smile lit up her face. She knew what she was going to do now, but it would take careful timing and she'd need to find another wolf who would be willing to do her a favor. Or at least one foolish enough to believe me when I say it's for a good cause. That was still a long ways off though and she knew it. She kept walking, working out the details in her mind.
Kiran
He looked towards Juno in alarm and nodded his head to show he understood. His eyes widened and he shuddered at the thought that someone might had been watching them. He looked towards where Juno had been looking and shivered. He shook off the thought that they might be in danger, telling himself it was probably just a coyote or something that had wandered into their meeting. Yeah, it was probably nothing. Nothing to worry about. He still nodded his head at Juno and promised to be on the lookout for any strange movements. "I'll make sure and tell you if I see anything Juno."

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"Okay!" Juno's expression suddenly changed to her regular cheerful attitude and a smile grew on her face. She happily trotted in the shade of a tree to escape the warm sunlight, causing her fur to seem a darker shade than usual. She walks in a circle finding a comfortable area to lay down, she finally finds a spot and lays herself down with her head up and very alert, her eyes darting to every small noise and almost standing to prepare for what lurks in the tall grass.

Remembering the training her now extinct pack had put her through she grows more excited to see what was watching them and to meet whatever it was. Her breaths grow quieter and her eyes are more watchful, but she maintains her cheery exterior, if what was watching them comes back, she wants them to make the first move instead of putting herself or Kiran in danger. With that thought in mind, every now and then, she turns to look at Kiran and then back to the long grass, scanning over every inch visible to her.

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Kiran was nervous, but not overly worried about the creature. It had probably left already and he relaxed the breath coming out of him in a rush. He stopped thinking about it and lay down on his back, staring up at he sky and fluffy white clouds around them. He couldn't bring himself to worry too much about being watched. He sighed and closed his eyes, letting the sun soak into his fur.
Chhaya
She walked back to where the two wolves were just in time to see Kiran lay on his back and look up at the sky. Idiot. Any one could easily slit his belly open and kill him in that position. Seeing him like that just gave her another reason to carry out her plan. It would also be fun to watch him and to influence his mind. Very fun indeed. So she stood up straight and walked into the clearing, looking around at them as though she was surprised to see them. She was lost in thought enough that Kiran wouldn't question her walking into a space without taking time to make sure no one else was there but she didn't know about Juno. "Oh, I'm sorry." Not. "I-I was just wandering and stumbled here. I didn't know that you guys were here. I'll just go." She walked slowly hoping that one of them would tell her to stop so she wouldn't have to turn around and make a fool of herself.

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Watching the female walk into the clearing right after Juno spotted someone watching them was extremely suspicious. Juno stands in an offensive position ready to lunch at the wolf, but to keep from upsetting Kiran she changes to a defensive position after a few seconds and begins putting the pieces together in her head. So first I see something watching us, then Chhaya who, not to mention has the same smell as what was watching us, happened to 'Not know we were here' and stumble upon us. What a coincidence. After Juno thinks for a minute she see's Chhaya had begun to walk away.

"Oh! Hello, Chhaya!" Juno says in a happy voice. No way I'm letting her hurt Kiran and get away this easy! She walks a little past Kiran so he isn't able to see the extremely hostile look she shoots Chhaya. Juno looks at her, practically shooting daggers at her, making it seem like Juno is able to read minds and knows exactly what Chhaya's thinking right now. She isn't dumb and she catches on to what Chhaya's trying to pull here and the way she's looking at Chhaya is saying Don't pull anything, I know what you're doing. letting her know that she won't be as forgiving to Chhaya this time around. This time Juno looks back toward Kiran with a desperate look to see if he'll fall for his sister's terrible act.

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Chhaya
She looked at Juno with disdain. The wolf was onto her and she had to stop her from making Kiran suspicious. She smiled the sweetest smile she could muster, and while internally calling this wolf all sorts of terrible names, gritted out a return greeting that was just as horribly cheerful. She turned and looked towards Kiran. "Hey, Kiran! I'm so glad to see you little brother." She went up to him, the smile still on her face, and waited for him to reply.
Kiran
Kiran looked from one to the other and it seemed to him as though a repeat of the earlier scene between them was happening. One of them was on the verge of leaving and the other seemed to be acting strange. Juno kept looking at Chhaya like she wanted to hurt her and Kiran couldn't understand why. He knew Chhaya's tendency to do odd and sometimes dangerous things so it wasn't a big suprise that she had wandered here without looking. He looked at Juno questioningly and brought himself to a sitting position. "Is anything wrong Juno? Did you see the thing again?" He couldn't imagine why that it could be Chhaya that had caused her to act strange, couldn't imagine that she might have been lying when she said that she hadn't known that Juno and he were here when she walked in the clearing.

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"Well, I supposed I did see something suspicious. Chhaya," Juno turns to Chhaya with a serious almost monotonous look, "do you mind explaining why you were watching us earlier." She watches Chhaya closely letting her know that she can see through her fake smile and sweet words. Juno moves closer to Kiran nudging him, trying to get him to understand what's really happening.

"I suggest you think about what your excuse will be before you answer." Juno's look is dangerous but protective. She cares for Kiran and her effort in protecting him is so obvious it's radiating off of her form. She waits for Chhaya to chose her next move while staring her down with the same dangerous look in an attempt to break her into telling the truth.

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Chhaya
"I don't know what you mean Juno." The words were said through gritted teeth but they were said in a pleasant voice. This wolf was going to ruin everything. Still smiling, Chhaya looked towards Kiran. "Please Kiran you know me better than anyone. Call off your gaurd dog, will you?" Chhaya knew that Kiran wasn't an idiot but he was clueless most of the times, not to mention a sap.
Kiran
Kiran looked between the two and his eyes crossed with his confusion. He didn't understand the currents of hostility underneath Chhaya's cheery facade and he didn't know why Juno had accused Chhaya so suddenly. She hadn't made any indication that she was lying and she didn't seem to be hostile when she walked in the clearing. His eyes darted between the two wolves, wondering what was going on. Was Chhaya the one watching us?

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"Chhaya, it's no use lying. I am confident that was you." Juno doesn't lower her defensive stance and the atmosphere around her becomes more intimidating as she tries to make Chhaya admit to lying. Juno was still annoyed at how Chhaya left, and now she's lying to her brother's face. What is she trying to accomplish here? Juno's eyes look straight into Chhaya's almost like they're sifting the information out of the memories Chhaya hides from the pair standing in front of her.

"What are you getting at here, Chhaya?" Juno's voice remains sweet and cheery even through her intimidating demeanor, not wanting to come off as being as aggressive as before. She looks toward Kiran allowing him to make the call of whether or not he'll allow her to pry information out of her or back down.