Shinobi's Story

Shinobi's nose twitched slightly, followed by a brief sniff, in his mind he processed the smell that lingered in the air and came too only one conclusion "Blood?, Am I dreaming"" He thought to himself as he struggled to raise onto all four legs. With his eyes closed still he sniffed some more "Thats definitely blood!" His eyes shot wide open as he looked around the dark room he realized that there was a blanket over him and that there was another wolf in the cave with him. He knew they weren't Strigoi by the smell alone, all his people had the lingering smell of blood or death about them. This wolf seemed pure but no matter how pure they seemed if they weren't Strigoi they were the enemy... or so his father would have put it. Shinobi was not in any way shape or form capable of a fight right now, his thirst plagued him and made him weak, but he assumed a fighting stance pointing his ears, and tail while arching his back. He head was low to the ground and he bared his long teeth, but his efforts were wasted on the sleeping wolf. Once he noticed the wolf was sleeping he became more easy and dropped his tough wolf act. he slowly approached the wolf and pondered to himself "Should I attack first?...Should I attack at all they didn't attack me while i was vulnerable.... maybe they'll talk to me?" He pawed at the wolf gently to wake them unaware of what might happen next......

Suddenly a blinding light flashed in Shinobi's eyes he fell out the way and covered his face with his paws attempting to rub the light from his eyes. after blinking twice to make sure he wasn't seeing things he looked up at the once peaceful sleeping wolf and saw her for what she really was a member of the Akita or Avira Tribe, the first one he had ever seen he knew of them and there wings but never saw there beauty with his own eyes. Aw struck he paused and glared as she threw a strikingly fast attack at a different wolf that he had failed to notice before. "What have I gotten myself into?" He thought "who's side should i be on?" he questioned in his head. He took the same attacking stance he took before but hesitated on what to do next, if he fought he would be wasting energy that he didn't have, but he noticed that the she-wolf who was fighting was hurt. Shinobi didn't know if this mysterious new wolf was the source of this injury and he really didnt care. She was in need and his heart raced pumping what was left of his blood reserve. The fur on his body stood up making it appear as if his body mass doubled and he growled a deep rumbling growl while showing his extra large canines. without further hesitation he lunged at the shadowy wolf sinking his teeth deep into his side injecting what small amount of paralyzing venom he could.

Mydnyte managed to dodge Cerise's attack by leaping back somehow, but the second black and maroon colored wolf lunged at him and managed to sink his teeth in his shoulder blade. Mydnyte roughly shook his shoulder knocking the wolf's jaws out of his fur. It left a deep gash in fur. The shadows that Mydnyte used dissipated as he weakened slightly.

To make matters worse a third wolf had appeared and said, "You should stop before you get hurt. I suggest you leave and get out of my cave before I claw your eyes out, shove them down your throat and have you watch as I tear you body to shreds." She raised her tail at him and bared her teeth before adding, "Now you either move.... or explain yourself."

Mydnyte paused with his fighting and looked this black wolf with one milky white eye and one blue eye said, "So the true owner of this cave has finally come home, eh Miss Alva? You and your friends are rather hostile. I wanted to take this place for my own at first, but then I was met by one of the wolves in your group named Cerise. I attacked her thinking she was here alone and injured her, but I backed off and she injured me in return. We came around to telling a little bit of our histories to each other I suppose, yet even after hearing that this cave was going to only be a temporary home for you all I was not permitted to stay the night and keep this cave the following morning."

Mydnyte turned his head and looked at the x on the ground that he had drawn earlier that was no more than ten feet or so from the entrance to the cave. He had to twist around a little bit to do this. "If you look at the ground over where my head is turned you will see my mark. I have marked this territory in hopes that once you leave I can keep it. I'm only coming back here because I saw strange wolves walking around, primarily the guy that just bit my shoulder."

He glared at the Strigoi wolf shinobi and bared his fangs before turning back to BattleDemon. "I couldn't have anything happen to territory that may eventually be mine. The only problem I suppose other than this is that Cerise refuses to believe that I can claim your territory on the day that you leave. I'd like to first take a nap."

Mydnyte collapsed to the ground as Shinobi's paralyzing bite took hold of him. Mydnyte's last words before he lost consciousness as well were, "You better let me come to some agreement with you, oh owner of this cave."

(I hope I role played this out well enough and included everyone. I was hoping to get as many wolves into a single post as I could. Well, in terms of those who were directing their actions towards Mydnyte. I'm rather sorry if people don't like a wolf imposing on the cave dwelling. I just figured that since Mydnyte is a loner travelling the world all by himself he would want to maybe have a place to come back to and rest. Based on what what posted by the last owner of him I'm sure that I've done an okay job portraying his kind, but I'd like suggestions if you all think otherwise.)

Cerise glared at him as he took a nap. "Such a bold move to take a nap in your enemies territory..." She spoke. "How strange..." She turned to the x on the ground and with one flap of her wing it disappears. Dust flies into the air, and she huffs before turning back to the strange new wolf. "Hey, thanks for helping me out there..." She starts ignoring BattleDemons remark on stranger danger. What wolf wouldn't help a poor lost and very tired wolf. "You should rest while I talk to my friend." She says almost sighing the words out. She walks over to Battle avoiding any eye contact. For all she knew was this was going to be hard to explain even though the Kamarian sorta explained most of it.

(No, your character is alright. In fact you did very well.)

Shinobi laid motionless on the cave floor listening to what was happening around him, and licking the blood that was on his fangs "You know thats not enough" he told himself in his mind but he continued to clean his fangs with his tounge "Your gonna end up like your mother" His fathers voice echoed As his vision began to fade he caught one last glimpse of the winged she-wolf from before and whispered "I need to feed...." is words trailed off as did his consciousness

Shinboi awoke from his slumber as the light poured in through the cave and warmed his fur. He used his paws to rum the sleep away from his eyes , and raised up onto all fours. Although he was no longer hindered by fatigue, his thirst still remained but he atleast now he could hunt. He walked out of the cave and smelled the air around him. It was a little after morning so that meant all his pray would be finding food in the forest.

Starting with a slow trot Shinboi made his way into the forest, keeping his ears perked up to catch any movement he scanned back and forth till finally he heard something. immediately he dropped to his belly and slowly stalked his prey until finally he was within a few feet. It was a fairly fat rabbit digging up some wild onions and now was his chance to strike. He lunged forward and snapped at the rabbit's head, but missed he followed the bite with a another but this time managed to sink his teeth into its backside. His venom immediately took affect and the the rabbit seized up. "Time to put you outta your misery" He spoke before delivering a killing blow to the neck of his prey while also drinking every drop of blood he could. This only teased his appetite but he could feel his body growing stronger so for the rest of the afternoon Shinobi hunted to quench his thirst.

The sun was bright in the sky which only made Shinobi's day better. He had found three good size rabbits so far and was currently in pursuit of a small fawn "This be my lucky day!" He thought to himself He remained in pursuit of the helpless fawn and was quickly on it "I cant wait to sink my teeth into some nice fresh deer, I haven't had deer since I left home."
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Shinobi's body was close to 100% and this last meal would give him a good bit of reserve in case he didn't eat again for awhile, and it was now time to pounce. He leaped and sunk his claws into the young deer taking it down to the ground and rolling out infront of Cerise. He sunk his teeth into his prey to inject his venom unaware of her presence but look up to see she was right there. For a sec he froze wondering his she saw him , but of course how could she not see him a wolf with his teeth sunk into a deer right in front of her. He paused not knowing what to do but also prepared to defend his kill.

Wandering through the woods with no particular destination, Schemeko talks to himself, "Well it seems I have detatched myself pretty far this time..." he speaks with a hint of snickering, "Ooh the area looks oh so different from those mangy old swamps....hm....where am I?" Before he could answer himself he saw a white wolf with wings walking not to far off by him, "Perhaps she will know." Schemeko almost slithering over crossed Cerise's path. "Why in all of my existance, I never fathomed I would see a member from the Avira." Schemeko speaks with a cooling tone as he examines the winged wolf. "My dear would you happen to know where we are?" "You see I am a bit lost and could use some direction." Schemeko asks keeping a cool tone that is almost soothing, almost seductive, if there wasn't that odd feeling of depravity hidden in there. Then he noticed the black wolf that rolled out with some sort of catch. "Why hello there..." Schemeko said with a little bit of disappointment as he saw Shinobi lie there with his prey.

When Shinobi rolled out in front of her; his teeth sunken into a small fawn, Cerise didn't think much of it. Instead she smiled "Nice catch new guy, but I think its dead now so you can take your teeth out." She chuckles and soon enough another wolf came out of the forest. Specifically Hemlock. Cerise had had a horrid battle with one which resulted in her getting bitten and almost dying from the venom, but Cerise kept her composure and replied calmly. "Its Avira, and I think we are in..." Cerise thinks for a moment before replying. "Liron forest." She says surely. "Yes, that's where we are, and I'm not lost either." She states.

He smiled at Cerise's compliment with his teeth still dug in the fawn's neck "One minute" he mumbled as he finished feasting of the blood. Shinobi kept his eye on the Hemlock wolf, and while Cerise spoke to the him he licked his teeth clean so that when he spoke he wouldn't have blood stains on his teeth. "Umm I haven't really introduced myself to you. I am Shinobi of the Strigoi pack Nobi for short." he said to her while also cracking a smile flashing his dagger like fangs.

"Oh." "So thats where we are?" Schemeko said acting obtusely. "I never would have guessed." Schemeko surveys the area as attention draws back down to Shinobi. "Ooh not only an Avira but also a Strigoi!" "My, my what luck this day has for me to see two such fine specimens of two very unique packs." Again speaking with cool refinement, Schemeko observes Shinobi and Cerise, "Now if I didn't know better, it seems like you two have seen battle." "It wouldn't surprise me, dark days have fallen on this land...even my reclusive pack has been drawn into battle."

"Who? Me?" Schemeko feigning his ignorance, "Who would want to know little old me?" "Well, I'm flattered and flattery will get you everywhere..." after a disturbing pause, "...I shall indulge your request." "My name is Schemeko, and it is a pleasure to meet you." He said with that seductive undertone. He turned his attention back to Shinobi, "My what fine fangs you have there." "Would you like to see mine?" Schemeko smiled a toothy grin as his fangs were quite long too, not to mention the sickly green color of the fangs. "Not bad huh?" Schemeko laughed a unnerving laugh.

Alright, Cerise was getting a little uncomfortable. She laughed nervously, "Lucky's, I don't have fangs as long as you two..." She says shyly as she smiles showing her, not very long fangs. Closing her mouth now she starts to back a tad but not to much to where the males would notice. That was another thing. There were no females around her which sort of made her feel... somewhat awkward so she kept quiet.

"Aww you have tiny fangs" He laughed at Cerise attempting to ease the tension "Schemeko?" Shinobi said inquisitively while also trying to erase the repulsive a sickly image of Schemeko's teeth from his brain "What brings you so far out the swamp?" He then proceed to pull himself and his kill back a few steps attempting to hold his lunches down from the nauseating smell of the Hemlock wolf.

"Hm....that is a good question...why am I out here...why is anyone out here?" "Are we all not wolves?" "Albeit our differences in our looks, territory and abilities, but still wolves." Schemeko continues to ramble. "Yes, I merely detatched myself from the swamp for a change of scenery." "The swamp, even though is my home, gets boring and is quite dismal compared to this forest for instance, the trees are tall and covered in colorful foliage." Schemeko continues. "Back in the Nazar, the trees are dumpy and droopy and depressing."Schemeko said venomously."The bushes are mossy and mangled, unlike the plants here which grow large and beautiful!" Schemeko said with excitement."Yes, a change of scenery is just what I was looking for, that is until I got lost in thought." After another disturbing pause Schemeko speaks,"Have you ever wondered why so many wolves have become ill of late?" "Many speculate that is the war that is causing the disease, others say it is the abnormal change in seasons, all excellent points, but I believe the answer lie within." "I think a plague is festering amongst us, but not a plague you would think of no... a plague that drains the hope...hope is what keeps others strong through difficult times, but I see that hope diminishing." "Don't you agree that this war is merely the beginning of the end?" "Or maybe the beginning of something new?" "Hm." Schemeko then looks up to the sky with a puzzled look upon his face.

"Yeah…" Cerise says a bit confused. "Well I guess I agree with you a little, but it doesn't make any sense… For every war there has to be a cause, but before the wars everything was at peace. I mean there are some packs that could be suspected… but I doubt some pack would start wars between them and the other packs. I mean every pack is at war with one another. So it wouldn't make any sense for one of the packs to start polluting the world of Nigerius. So it would only make sense if someone or something out of the packs to start the battles…" Cerise thought a moment but only shook her head. "…This is only a theory though." she says calmly before looking up into the sky. Clouds had now covered up the sun out of no where. "Hmm… Guess we'll get some rain. Maybe that's why all of the birds aren't flying today…"

Still gazing into the sky, he noticed the formation of the clouds, "Well, it seems the sky may weep today." Schemeko said lazily, "I wonder what kind of tragedy has occurred?" Schemeko said as he brought his head back down. "Oh? So you believe one individual started this war?" "Or even a single force?" "Hm, interesting, very interesting indeed." Schemeko's tail twitched back and forth as he thought about Cerise's theroy. "I suppose it could be possible..." after a pause he began to act obtusely again, "...but who could be so horrible to even conceive of starting this dreadful war?" "Maybe someone was incredibly bored or maybe they have a grudge against the packs?" Snickering, Schemeko says, " Still, why should we concern ourselves with wordly affairs?" "War is an old wolf's game, I perfer we play something with a more... ...sporting outcome." Schemeko once again smiled sending another feeling of unsettlingness.

Cerise looks down avoiding eye contact. "So..." she starts. "I'm going to check up on the weather." With this said she spreads her wings and flies upward above the trees. Gently turning her wings forward so the wind can push her up making her hover, though she still has to take minor flaps here and there. Her teal eyes scanned the sky and she saw in the very far distance, black rising clouds, lightning flashing all around them. It was with this sight that she decided not to go home. Yes, when it comes to lightning there's barely any protection from it in Era. Before the wars the Borak gave them plenty of lightning rods and even a few members to protect the mountain of any harm, but now that that's over, there's practically nothing between Era and the electrical streaks. She glides down. "Hey there's a big storm headed this way, if you two want we could go to the cave and wait for it to pass..." She says before walking towards the cave. At the edge of the forest she stops and glances back if any of them would like to come. This storm seemed like the biggest she had ever seen and leaving any wolves out in it would seem like she was cold and heartless which she was exactly the opposite.

Schemeko sniffs the air. "My, my your quite right a huge, dreadful storm is making its way towards us." Schemeko then looks to Cerise, "My, my your too kind to offer poor little old me a place to stay, amongst you even..." after another pause, "...I guess you just didn't want to hurt my feelings, thats good it's not nice to hurt others feelings." Schemeko chuckled as he went over to Shinobi, "You better accept the offer as well...I hear its quite hard to sniff for blood during a rainstorm." Schemeko chuckled creepily once again as he head towards Cerise, "Lead the way my dear."

Cerise smiles and looks over at Shinobi. "What about you Nobi?" she asks kindly. The rainstorm was getting closer by the second so she was a bit hasty. I mean, yes, the storm was miles away, but the lightning that emitted from it sent shivers down her spine. Even though, on the ground in a tiny storm is almost harmless, if your out on a flat meadow, you would survive, but an Avira was sort of like a lightning rod in some sort of odd way. Cerise had read a book that there was something in the feathers of an Avira... but, they studied that a long time ago. Plus, Cerise liked to read about other packs rather than her own.

Cerise's sensitive ears picked up the howl and immediately she knew who it was and began to get second thoughts with these two. Battle just doesn't like other wolves she guesses. She turns to the two and sighs as the storm gets closer. "Listen you two. The... alpha doesn't really like guests to much so..." she begins to think. A tree like den is far to dangerous, especially in a storm like this... Maybe if there was another rock like den; not like the cave of course, but more like an over pass or something. She concentrates on where the cave is set and then gets a clue. "Ok I might know a place where you two can wait out the storm." she says finally before turning and running towards the woods. She stops and looks back at them waiting to see if they would follow or not.

She stopped and her tail plus ears drooped. Cerise looked up but to her surprise, Battles eyes were fixated on the others and not hers. Unlike the others, Cerise didn't really mind when Battle looked into her eyes. The only thing really personal is her parents and step-parents deaths. She didn't even keep the spirit wolves a secret with her. Cerise had now decided it was the time to go for a straight forward approach. "Well, as you can see there is a huge storm headed this way and I was just going to find these travelers some shelter. Of course its not going to be the cave or a tree den shelter so I decided to look for an over pass or a rock shelter. Do you by any chance know of any around here? If not I could always look..." She says looking at Battle with a smile, and it was all the truth.

Schemeko, surveying the situation notices the skull headgear on the Alva wolf, who just appeared from the deep woods. "My goodness!" He exclaims, "I just have to be the most luckiest wolf in all of Nigerius to see such a diverse gathering of wolves!" "And here I though everyone hated each other." Schemeko chuckles, "Ooh Cerise, my dear, would you mind introducing me to your most intriguing friend here." Schemeko said while giving a toothy grin. Schemeko knows well of the Alva's pack ferocity and power, yet he never could quite understand their preference for peace. "Oh, and I truly hope, that I am not an inconvienece to all of you, " he smiles that shady smile as he speaks, "that is far from my intentions, honest!" He chuckles afterwards.

"OOOOOOOOH!" "And here I thought I had a venomous tongue!" Schemeko gives a loud, cackling laugh. "How...charming...hehehehehe." The Alva wolf was bigger than Schemeko predicted, but he wasn't about to be intimidated nor did he seek conflict with the Alva wolf either, that certainly was not in his best interest. Yet, he can't help but wonder about the Alva Pack's intense bloodlust he heard so much stories about. He would very much like to see it for himself, but Schemeko decided to hold himself back from trying to provoke the Alva wolf, now wasn't the right time.


((OOC: Sorry, I didn't know.))

Cerise listened to them speak and bit her lip. When thje question came up Cerise turned to her. "Last I saw Rakunam he was at the cave. There's a good chance he might still be there." She says. As soon as she said that a couple of raindrops landed on her cheek and one in her ear causing her to shake her head a little. "I guess we could get started on looking for that shelter now huh?" she asked. The lightning was getting closer and it was causing her feathers to stand up a bit whenever a bolt breaks through the skies and it sends a surge through the air which only Avira and Borak are more keen at sensing.