This Summer Heat [Open]

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Axel

This summer heat was really getting to me. My black and copper coat trapped the heat from the sun and made my skin swelter. The short walk from my packlands into the forests had made me pant uncontrollably and I had to stop and drink from puddles any time I came across one. Thankfully, I'd made it into the Redwoods and the shade from the monolithic trees made the air so many degrees cooler. I decided I could rest here for a bit before journeying any further.

It wasn't fair that my mom had left without me. I know that I'm safe within the pack borders but I hate being around the cretinous pups of the alphas. We're all the same age and I guess that makes our parents think we'll get along great but they all have such a disgusting sense of entitlement I can't stand it! If they aren't all fighting with one another they're usually griping about their parents, like its so hard to be the heir to the throne. I didn't know where my mother had gone but I decided that I wouldn't be waiting for her when she returned.

I stopped next to a particularly shady redwood and curled up underneath it to relax and enjoy the scenery and wildlife.

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Though he had just joined a pack, Drak decided to go out and about. Perhaps it was a farewell stroll, one last bit of freedom before devoting himself totally and completely to the rule of his new alphess. Unfortunately for him, he also had a dark coat and it was just as hot for him as it was for the pup that he had not yet met.

So when the sun got up to be high in the sky, he too had retreated into the redwoods, though he had been smarter and had gotten here earlier so that he could relaxedly stroll around to his heart's content.

He stopped though, when another wolf's scent caught his attention. He grinned a bit to himself, feeling like how he used to when he was on his own. His a bit of excitement at possibly being able to play his usual games with someone, he trotted closer to the scent. He was only mildly surprised by how young they looked, having gotten general age from the smell earlier.

"Oh..what's this?" he mused aloud as he slowly made his way closer, "It seems like a lot of pups have gotten it in their head to wander off on their own."

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Axel

I was just getting comfortable in my shady spot when I heard pawsteps and smelled another wolf. I bristled as the smell came nearer. I hadn't met any wolves outside my pack yet but my mother had taught me to be wary of who I may come across in my travels. I decided to stay lying down and appear nonchalant and nonplussed so this wolf would not get the idea that I was a pushover.

As he drew closer he came into my line of vision. He was very large and stunk of another pack. Well maybe since he was a pack wolf he wouldn't be too bothersome. My copper colored ear twtiched as he began to speak, more to himself than directly to me. A low growl started in my throat and I stood up. I held my head high and tried to look as big as I could "I'm no pup." I barked at him. I was almost a whole moon old after all plus I was as big as Mom now. "What do you want?" I said grumpily.

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Drak smirked with some amusement as the other wolf took offense to his words, just what he had hoped for. "what do I want? I have no idea what you are talking about..." he slowly strolled by , but stopped as soon as he had passed them. "these woods are a great escape for those like us...those who get hot much too quickly to enjoy the sun."

He paused, giving a fake sigh at the statement, but a grin soon crept over him. "so tell me - i'm curious- if you're not a pup...how old are you?"

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Axel

I got a very bad feeling about this wolf and I could sense the sarcasm dripping from his words. What did he mean by those like us? I guess he meant those with black pelts but what was he getting at? He must have had some secret agenda or he probably wouldn't be here in the first place. I squared my chest and held my head high, I didn't want to look like a weakling in front of him. "I am almost a full moon's rotation old." I said proudly. This wolf was definitely bigger than me but if he tried to attack I could probably outrun him. Or at the very least outsmart him. "My name is Axel of the Dark Donoma pack." Hopefully his knowledge of my membership in a pack would deter him from any funny business. I tried to take solace in the fact that, if he killed me, my packmates would hunt him down and slaughter him. My uncle had taught me not to fear death but now that I was facing a dangerous situation it didn't seem so easy.

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ooc: Hes about a year old :3

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(ok but a moon's rotation is a month o.o;)

Drak looked over the young wolf thoroughly.He certainly had a good stance...for covering up his fear. He was amused that he seemed to cause such a reaction just by coming up and talking to the wolf...and he was another evil wolf. He grinned at that. This could be great fun.

Slowly, smiling, he circled Axel. It wasn't supposed to be outright creepy, because he made it more of a casual circle. "it takes a big wolf to go annoncing his pack membership to every wolf he meets..." he stoped infront of him before smirking, "...more likely a frightened one. Tell me Axel, what do you suppose my business is with you. Especially since we seemed to both just happen along each other on this particular summer's day?"

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The tawny wolf had finally made his way up the hill and into the forest that seemed almost overgrown with Redwoods. He stopped a moment to catch his breath and pant heavily, the heat had been getting to him but he knew it would be cool in the shade of the trees. He stepped through the border and instantly felt cooler. Raid knew that autumn was right on his heels but he couldn't wait for the cooler weather.

Raid continued to trot deeper into the forest, following Axel's scent. He didn't know why it had to be his job to follow after the little tyke and watch him. How was the youngster ever going to learn how to protect himself or be on his own if Raid had to follow him around everywhere? The scent was getting stronger and then suddenly the wind changed and Raid caught the scent of yet another wolf. It was just as strong as Axel's so he figured the two were close to each other. Well this was interesting. Raid picked up his pace and kept as much to the shadows as he could. Luckily, he was downwind so the others wouldn't sense him too quickly. Raid soon came upon the two wolves and it looked like a stand off. He really didn't want to have to step in on Axel's behalf, especially since the other wolf looked pretty big and menacing. So he decided to stay hidden in the shadows and enjoy the show.

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ooc: I was just trying to use some creative terminology. I don't think wolves get the concept of years and 12 moon rotations didn't sound as good xD And Mothy I'm not ignoring Raid I'm just gonna have Axel not know he's there until he shows himself.

Axel

I could feel my hackles start to rise as a tingle shot down my spine. This wolf was making me feel increasingly uneasy and I did not enjoy it. The thought of running crossed through my mind but he was circling me and he might be able to anticipate my move and catch me so I stayed stationary. It took a moment for me to register he was talking to me because my mind was racing. "I tell you of my pack out of common decency. I figured you should know the name of your possible killers." I glared at him with my turquoise eyes. "I don't know what your business with me is and, frankly, I don't care." I still refused to move an inch and kept my pose stock still

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Drak started laughing, and kept it going for a while, before it quieted to a chuckle. He also stopped circling Axel and lazily backed off. "You have spunk. I like that."

Another pace backwards and he sat down, his tail gently wagging behind him. He was no longer interestedin playing headgames with the youngster, because he had already gotten his prize and pushing it too far could bring him and his pack some unneeded trouble...which, if he remembered correctly, was against the rules. "You might not care, but I'll end up telling you anyways...I came up to you to play a little game. And I must say, you are beyond amusing."

He also ended up not being able to pick up Raid's smell.

With a sigh of contentment, he continued on, but kept his eyes on Axel in case he was upset with his little game. "since we are speaking of common decency, My name is Drak. My pack...is not something I am going to tell you at this time."

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Things were just starting to get interesting when the larger wolf backed off. That was a pity, Raid was kind of hoping for a fight because those were always fun to watch. Oh well, maybe it was for the best. Aspen would probably murder him if he showed up with Axel's dead body on his back in the packlands. Since there wasn't anything to be voyeuristic for so Raid decided to reveal himself. He trotted lazily out of the trees and sat down next to Axel. "Hey kid." he said to Axel before turning towards Drak. "I overheard you said your name was Drak. My name is Raid, I just happened by and smelled Axel here. We're uh...friends." Raid had explicit instructions not to tell Axel his mother was having him followed.

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Axel

I slowly started to relax as I realized that the wolf wasn't dangerous, or at least not as dangerous as I'd thought. I could feel my muscles unclench and my hackles lower back into their regular position. He liked that I had spunk? Well that was good I hope but I didn't really know what he meant by games. Maybe he meant he was just trying to mess with me? That seemed like the kind of behavior my Uncle Bane would find hilarious, or even my mom. I hated being teased but it always seemed like that was all adults were out to do. What kind of sicko would enjoy teasing youngsters like me? Oh well, at least when I grow up I'll be able to mess with the youngsters too.

I listened as he told me his name was Drak but wouldn't specify pack allegiance. That seemed odd to me but I didn't have much time to think about it when a familiar wolf emerged from the treeline. It was Raid, one of my packmates. I didn't bother saying hello to him as I knew he must have been following me. I don't know if its my mom or Alphess Ilana, but they don't seem to trust me to go out on my own and yet mom leaves me alone in the packlands all the time. I furrowed my brow, annoyed that I was being followed around like a little puppy before sitting next to Raid. "I can take care of myself, ya know." I said rather loudly to Raid before rolling my eyes. I was angry that Raid was embarassing me in front of Drak, why did this have to happen now? I was taking care of things just fine on my own. "I'm Axel." I mumbled more to the ground than to Drak.

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Drak looked curiously over as a new wolf joined them. He introduced himself as Raid and Drak nodded a curt greeting to him. He had no real time to say anything, because Axel apparently found need to protest about his presence. With a quick glance between the two. He raised a brow.

He also took a deep breath and sighed after Axel told him his name again. "I know. You told me before when you were trying to scare me away with your packmembership....seems your...friend's...appearance has your scruff ruffled." he smirked before returning his attention to Raid, "It seems he thinks you're following him. "

He watched the wolf's reaction to see if the youngster had guessed right. What an interesting internal strife he would have happened upon if it was true.

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Raid said nothing to Axel and instead chose to ignore him. It was bad enough he was being forced to watch the kid, he didn't need to take the business from him too. Raid didn't know exactly what was going on in this situation, but any wolf that was messing around with a kid out in the woods probably wasn't someone to associate with. Raid cleared his throat before saying "Well I guess we should get going." to Axel. He turned to Drak and said "If you two are all done here I'm going to take him back home."

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Axel

I was definitely not happy with this turn of events. I had come out here to be on my own, to think about what it meant to be an adult and here two idiot adults came and ruined my day. I listened to Drak and Raid with gritted fangs, I could feel the anger bubbling around in my stomach. I found that I hated these wolves. I hated the sly, easy way that Drak spoke, the way he carried himself - like he was better than me. I hated Raid for following me. I hated how cowardly he was. If he was a real wolf he would've taught Drak a lesson by now for disrespecting me. "Shut your mouth." I growled at Drak. My temper only flared more when Raid suggested we leave. This was absolutely unacceptable, I was not going to let this outsider act all high and mighty anymore. I stared straight at Drak, my turquoise eyes full of contempt and I felt something inside me snap. I lunged at Drak, my jaws open and my teeth bared, aimed right at his face.

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Ooc: Axel is a raging ball of angry hormones xD So now that I've posted an attack on Drak, you have a chance to counter and then we would have to get a staff member to mod the fight. Would you be ok with having our characters fight? If not you can just post something like "Drak dodged the attack" and be done with it.

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OOC: You really must ask last question before making a post initiating the fight. :/ Now that the attack was made, I really don't see a way around it v.v; I'm gunna go ask for a staff member's attention after making this post.

Unfortunately for Axel's ego, Drak could easily see the growing anger on his face. By the time he would have lunged, Drak no longer felt at ease enough to remain sitting. So when the attack did come, He ducked off to the side to avoid the bite and went in for his own lunge, but to the neck. He wasn't going to let this stupid kid get away with acting out of unwarrented anger and make an attempt on his well being.