A group effort (Tagged/Open)

[CursedErin]

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Tank tread carefully, another wolf on his back as he moved from the forests and into the Hunting Plain. Not only did Tank have a wolf on his back, but to his side was another wolf. Foxtrot was at the large brute's side and on his back, Noctiluca. The female, being carried by Tank, was in desperate need for some nourishment and food, if Foxtrot and Tank did not succeed today, Noctiluca would possibly perish. Slowly, Tank lowered himself and helped Noctiluca off of his back.

"Do not worry Miss Noctiluca, Foxtrot and I shall get you some food, then we will help you to the creek for a refreshing drink!" he said heartily before turning to Foxtrot and beckoning him to come with him.

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Foxtrot

    A brown wolf walked stiffly with high steps to avoid the snow. It was a cold winter day and the snow as thick. New snow had fallen recently and it was soft and fluffy. The white mounds released flakes that drifted in the sharp breezes. It sliced cleanly through his fur like knife. The Hunting Plains looked barren and desolate. Everything was pure white, so the brown wolf stood out like a thorn. Curse this brown fur! It was perfect for hunting in the fall and sometimes in the summer and spring, but winter was awful. He also hated being cold. It took life and sapped energy. The brown wolf had always hated the feeling of icy cold hands reaching into his soul like Death. Winter might as well be called the Grim Reaper.

    Since it was winter, most animals were in hibernation. Hopefully the group would be able to find something. The brown wolf walked next to a green wolf with the well-earned name Tank. On his back sat a grey wolf named Noctiluca. We were on a mission to get her food. Oh yes, and his name. This handsome brown wolf's name was Foxtrot. 

    Foxtrot stopped as Tank crouched to let Noctiluca get off. The thin she-wolf wouldn't last long in the cold weather. He began to dig in the snow and a few minutes later he had made a ditch shielded from the wind. Foxtrot turned to Noctiluca. "This should keep you at least out of the cold while we hunt. It may be awhile since there isn't much food around."

    He turned to see Tank beckoning him. Foxtrot dipped his head to the grey she-wolf and galloped off. When he got to Tank's side he sniffed the cold air to see if he could catch a whiff of something to eat. 

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// I wanted to ask beforehand, would it be okay for you all if I joined with Virva here? :> //

[CursedErin]

OOC: Not at all! Go ahead and bring Virva in!

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Noctiluca was cold and she stumbled towards the ditch foxtrot made for her. In this trench she was barely visible, because her grey fur was partly covered with white snow. Maybe it would be warmer if someone... No. That`s enough, she thought.
"You are so kind again, Foxtrot"
Maybe this strong and friendly wolves would be her friends one day. Maybe separation will end. You are so childish, she thougth. Then she felt asleep.

ooc: Virva seems to be an interesting character. Please join :-)

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// Allright, we're coming~! //

Virva

Not too far away from the group of three wolves, there was a forth one. A female wolf, jogging towards the hunting plains. She was very irritated as she tried to get forward on deep, heavy wet snow. This she-wolf was Virva. She hadn't got much food to eat for a while. Only rodents and some small prey that barely kept her satisfied. She was only one lonely female wolf, it was hard to catch any bigger prey. But Virva didn't want to admit that, this was just a very bad winter, that's all! And besides, those didn't taste too good, something new would be a nice change. She was tired of this winter and this deep snow! It bothered her how well her orange-red fur could be seen against the bright white snow, even though she tried to walk on low and careful profile.
She crept behind trees on the borders of the hunting plain. She didn't yet see any possible prey, but she did notice something. Not so far away, she saw those three wolves. One little, thin grey wolf who laid now on the snow. Was this wolf sick, she thought on her mind. And then there were those other two, who had to be males! The one with brown colored fur had a really warrior like stance. And the green one, Virva had to squint her eyes to make sure she didn't see hallucinations. He, was, huge. She stayed in low profile behind snowy bushes, not yet making her visible if the others hadn't spotted her yet. She wanted to observe them for a moment.

[Cascade]

.::A herd of elk graze in the meadow. The young ones stay close to their mothers' bellies as they graze on the new spring grass, as the larger males patrol around them, alert for danger. Throughout the meadow, field mice skitter through the grass.::.

[CursedErin]

Tank scented the herd of Elk, and the mice as he turned his head to Foxtrot. He opened his maw to speak, before he could've swore he saw something further away from the pair. "Hold up." he said, before turning to face Virva and standing tall and strong. "You there! Your pelt shines bright in the snow, do not try to fool me! Come out, peacefully." he said, looking directly in the bushes that Virva had hidden in.

Cautiously, the mark on Tank's right shoulder started to glow faintly, his power wanting to reveal itself if the she-wolf came out and attacked the pair. He slowly let him mind drift however, thinking what to do for Noctiluca, gather a bundle of small mice, or get something they all could enjoy and take down an elk, or two, it mostly came down to what Foxtrot decided to do, and what the other female might have wanted, he kept a high profile as always, his green fur shining like grass in the snow.

OOC: I know it is Spring Cas (and group) But technically the thread was started in Winter, so we will roleplay it that way, though it was the end of winter, so it doesn't have to be a ridiculous about of snow.

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Foxtrot

    He saw the green mass next to him also sniff the cold air. A herd of elk was just coming in before the spring thaw. Some baby calf weaved through their legs. The perfect prey would be one of the young ones or a sick one, but it would be risky with the herd. They would have to separate them. It would be hard with just the two of them.

    Foxtrot noticed Tank perk up and yell in the direction of a bush. An orange-red glow could be spot behind the mass of leaves budding. Not a very good hiding spot. The wolf stood out like a sunset on a winter day. Foxtrot assumed a more battle ready stance, but stayed calm to keep Noctiluca from worrying. He stood and waited for the other wolf's response. 

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Something was going on!
Noctiluca was terrified. She was hiding herself as good as it was possible.
Please, please protect me, she thought.

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Well, that didn't take long. Not a big surprise though. That large wolf was commanding Virva to come out, and she truly didn't like to be commanded around. "Oh fine just calm down!" She shouted back and sighed, as she rose up behind her not-so-good hiding spot. "I'm not a threat, no need to be hasty...." She said while shaking some snow away from her pretty fur. She trotted first but slowed her pace when she was close to them. She cleared her throat before starting to speak.
"I'm Virva, and sorry for observing you.." She introduced herself while nodding her head as a hello and looking each of them on eyes. "I was just wondering, could you maybe help me on hunting?" She then asked, arranging her weight from side to side as she spoke. With those two strong looking male's they'd defiantly get something good to eat.

[CursedErin]

Tank looked over to Noctiluca, making sure she was alright. He let his vision snap back at Virva spoke up from the bushes. She didn't seem to be a threat, but she did seem like she would be able to help. "Sorry for seeming a bit hostile, friend. I am Tank, this is Foxtrot." the larger male said, tilting his head to Foxtrot as he announced his name. "We would be glad to help you, as long as you help us do the same." he said. "Miss Noctiluca over there, is in a tough spot. She needs some food or she will not make it to see Spring. Will you help us?"

The large brute hated having to wait, he wanted to go for the herd of elk already, but there were strength in numbers and the herd out-numbered them greatly, but he was already hatching a plan.

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Foxtrot

    The brown wolf watched as the orange-red wolf approached. She said her name was Virva and claimed she was observing them. He could tell that she hadn't eaten much. Her ribs shown a little more than usual and she seemed to be losing muscle. Foxtrot felt pity well up for the shewolf. He looked to Tank. He would follow his lead.

Foxtrot listened to Tank talk to Virva, waiting for him to extend a helping hand. When Tank said his name, Foxtrot made sure to nod his head. He continued to listen, letting Tank take the lead. He was asking Virva to help keep Noctiluca alive. It would be good to have another set of paws to help catch an elk. Foxtrot hoped that she said yes. He wasn't sure if he and Tank would be able to take down an elk with just the two of them. 

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(since Nocti isn't posting, I'll post now )

As Tank introduced themselves and the little wolf on the ground, Virva nodded her head as she listened. She then walked closer to see Noctiluca better, who laid on ditch. She really didn't seem to be well. "You should take better care of yourself, little missy!" she said, shaking her head. "but worry not, of course I'll help, favor for favor! Together we have better chances." This was a lucky day for Virva, to get to hunt with two strong males. She wasn't as strong as them, or as large with size, but she would do her best and give her all. There was a herd of elk, with some good young ones. But there was also those large males and the protecting mothers, Virva really didn't want to get kicked today. She walked next to Tank and Foxtrot now, looking for the possible prey.

[CursedErin]

"Wonderful." Tank said, his tail wagging slightly behind him. He motioned the other two to follow him. He made way towards the herd of Elk, keeping quite the distance however so they would not scent or see the trio.

"Our best bet is the elk, a big enough one can provide enough food for all four of us." he said, looking at the entire herd. "I will distract the bucks, can you two handle getting something to eat?" Tank spoke, his eyes narrowing as he tried to count the male elk.