When Snow Meets Rain {Pack Gathering}

[Rykett]

Tiago threw up his head in a howl and Shiver’s voice joined in. They called for the entire pack to meet in the center of the Copse. They need to announce Piala’s death to the pack and the new Alphas. Tiago would take the lead in the discussion. Shiver wasn’t comfortable with addressing the whole pack. Tiago would explain what decisions had been made after the discovery of Piala’s body. He would deliver why those decisions had been made. He would also call attention to their missing pack members and call for the need for the pack to bond together. They needed to find the lost members.

As forms started approaching, Tiago straightened, wishing he had something to stand on as he addressed the pack. A handful of pups tumbled out a den including the orange one that’d been watching him earlier. His niece, Kokem, padded out of her parents’ den and watched Tiago with hope. Perhaps, she believed this was about her parents. It was partly, but mostly about the Alphaship.

Once the pack was gathered, Tiago spoke. ”Wolves of Eternal Snowfall! My name is Tiago. My sisters, Shiver and Calypso, are among your members. I came calling entry into your beautiful pack. With no response from your Alphess, Shiver answered instead. We went to investigate why Alphess Piala hadn’t been able to welcome me into your pack. We… we found her dead within her den. Her old age had overcome her. We decided that Shiver, being a longtime member of Eternal Snowfall, would be the best candidate to replace her. She was reluctant to take the role, but I know her and convinced. She’ll be the best Alphess that Eternal Snowfall has ever had! She then promoted me to rule beside her as Alpha. She’ll need all the support she can get to help this pack through this troubled time!” Tiago waited for the pack members’ responses before continuing. He would find ways to silence any fears and doubts they voiced.

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[Boomer]

Albus;

The large male was asleep, lazily opened his eyes and yawned when he heard a howl. He slowly raised a brow and he got up "Hmm?" Albus stretched and trotted to the direction where the howl was heard. Albus then saw two unfamiliar wolves, but then again Albus didn't really know anybody. Albus leaned his head over and listened to what the stranger had to say. Album shook his head in shock, the alphess was dead?! To any wolf Al's expression was blank, but he had a little doubt in the stranger who is now alpha. Could it had be that he killed her? It's a possibility, but Albus wasn't just going to straight assume and launch into action. The male sat on his haunches and nodded "Alright, Alpha Tiago, I'll be happy to support any way I can." he said honestly.

Albus shook his head again and spoke, looking down at Tiago "I think it's best if the new Alpha knows the new Beta's name." Albus rolled his shoulders back and closed his eyes "My name is Albus, I'm sure you and your sister will be great alphas..." Albus said before quietly sighing to himself, not knowing whether or not to trust the new alpha male.

The male then looked around to his surroundings and noticed all the wolves that had gathered around. He was kind of nervous, he wasn't one for big crowds. Al then lowered himself to simply camouflage with the snow itself. As if he was hiding, but he then focused his attention on Tiago with his snowwhite eyes open.

[Rykett]

Fewer wolves than Tiago would’ve like showed up to the meeting. One particular male stepped forward to respond to Tiago’s announcement. Albus pronounced himself the Beta. Tiago glanced at Shiver, but she seemed as taken aback by Albus as he was. Perhaps Piala had promoted a beta before she’d died. If she had, though, she hadn’t made it very known to the rest of the pack. If that was the case, the Beta should be sitting here rather than them. Or perhaps, this Albus was merely taking advantage of the confusion surrounding an old alpha’s death like Tiago, himself, and proclaiming himself beta without any basis for the claim.

Whatever the case, Tiago couldn’t risk this wolf challenging him as a Subordinate. It would be easier if Tiago kept him close. So, Tiago ducked his head in acknowledgment of Albus, ”Thank you, my Beta.” Whether self-proclaimed or lawfully-promoted, Albus was the Beta of Eternal Snowfall and Tiago would have to watch him carefully.

Albus seemed to blend back into the crowd and landscape as Tiago continued, ”Many of you might have noticed that a few are mysteriously missing from our ranks. As my first action as Alpha, I’d like to organize a search party for Striken and Calypso. Albus, as our Beta, I expect that you will lead this party.”

”I want to go!” A young voice shouted, desperately. It was Kokem, Striken and Calypso’s daughter…

Tiago opened his mouth to respond, but Shiver was quicker and understood her niece better, ”Kokem, I’m sorry, but we can’t send you out there, especially when we don’t know what took Calypso and Striken. What would they think if we sent you after them? They’d want you here, safe.” Kokem met her aunt’s eyes, defiant. Then her gaze shifted to Tiago and the young wolf quickly looked down at her paws. She nodded her head, slowly.

[Boomer]

Albus;

The male's tail seemed to have swayed almost slowly when Tiago mentioned a search party, and Albus would be leading. He was excited, and a little nervous, but what would yoy expect from a first time beta? Albus sprang up and straightened himself, his face adjusting itself for a serious look "I will do my best." he nodded and smiled briefly before noticing a young voice shout "I want to go!". Albus cocked his head ever so slightly and listened to the she wolf say to the pup "Kokem, I’m sorry, but we can’t send you out there, especially when we don’t know what took Calypso and Striken. What would they think if we sent you after them? They’d want you here, safe."

Albus then straightened his head and spoke "Forgive me for asking, I am curious...
When shall we start the search?" Albus asked hoping he didn't ask the wrong question. He blinked slowly, wondering where these missing wolves could be... What if they had been kidnapped? It had to have been likely, then who would kidnap them? Perhaps another pack?... What if it was Midnight Silence? That was a possibility... And if it was them then certainly Li should know about them. Maybe if Albus had enough time he would hurry up and look for Li and ask him questions.

Albus thought real hard about this, if Midnight Silence did kidnap them, what if somehow Li gets in trouble, then it would be all Albus' fault. But Li was extremely good at hiding and lying, maybe his pack doesn't even need to know. Oh but the slight chance of getting in trouble... It was hard to choose. Albus loves his brother more than he loves himself... What was he going to do if Li got caught telling someone about Midnight Silence and their servants? Oh the risks, the risks!

"N-no..." Albus thought, shivering at the thought of losing his beloved brother "I...I won't risk it.. N-no." the male shook his head while his body still shivered in fear.

[emorli]

((I completely forgot about this! So sorry!!!))

Timbre:

Timbre stumbles up to the wolves, tripping over his huge paws as he reaches them. His fur is messy, some spots covered in mud with leaves sticking to him here and there. He had obviously taken a bit of a fall or two.

His chest rises up and down as he huffs for air, pushing his chubby cheeks outward when his breath is forced out of his lungs too quickly.

"S-Sorry. I'm-I know I'm super late. I just- I kinda fell. A few times." Timbre glances toward his paws which are so disproportionately large compared t the rest of him that it's to a point where it's simply comical. In later times, Timbre will grow into his paws eventually, but until then, he's a clumsy, chubby pup who looks like he's got flippers for paws.

"I-I hope I didn't miss too much." The male looks down apologetically, a guilty glint in his eyes. Hoping that he wouldn't be scolded for not arriving on time.