Frumos Teren (The Spring Territory)

"I bid greetings,"

"My name is Ameerie.. Im glad to meet all of you. I hope im not disturbing noone.."

"I came here intending to run from my home - not find a new one. But I think the inevitable has happened, and we must now stay together if we wish to survive. Daresay, become a pack. All those who wish to join me in this endevour, step forth from the shadows and face me!"

"I would be honored to join you, all of you."

"What an odd beginning for a pack, But, whats the fun in normal? I would be honored to join this pack."

"Well, everyone else here is asking for a membership - May I join, also? I would be greatly honored."

So many voices and they were all requesting the same thing: Membership to a non-existent pack. What made them think that she and this headstrong male were even leaders? They were simply loners who were having a disagreement and nothing more, nothing less. While the male may wish to lead this mismatched pack, Pandora would have nothing to do with it. Whenever she came to a pack, she was mocked for her heritage; what would make this one any different? No one would want her once they figured out that the blood of a domesticated animal flowed through those fiery veins of hers. Even in a matter of survival, the grey-and-white hued female refused to become part of this group.

"Well I also have to explain something about my eyes before you make your decicion. You see, my eyes are a bit abnormal. Now, my eyes can just read emotions. I'm only saying this to make sure you want this freak. And if you don't I completely understand."

"As the wise man said, best not to draw attention to yourself if you do not wish for it. To add to that statement, I'm afraid there is no cure to being vain."

"Such ignorant words to say to someone you don't even know. I'm sorry that I hold no secrets, no point of closing myself to the world. Without secrets, no one could possibly hurt me, and i rather have everyone just know so I don't get Besieds, if you just hate me, why not strike me right here and now. Nothing you could possibly do or say could possibly provoke me, though your tone is begging me to. You say I am self-centerd, yet your are the one who is provoking me."

"My dear, how could you think no one would hurt you? The world isn't the happiest place. Besides; me? Strike you? How absurd. I only fight verbally, no where near physically. However, if it is your decision to attack me physically, you might as well go without a healer, for I am the only one here who has a knack for herbs. If you decide to kill me, go ahead. But don't complain to me when I'm dead and you have a belly-ache."

"When i have a belly-ache... Well I didn't havea clue you were a healer, but it almost offends me that you think im stupid enough to attack you. I would have no legitimate reason, anger is just an emotion with one of the worst concequences. Besides, what good dose killing bring for anyone, just a cycle of sorrow, anger and revenge. Not to mention I never got your name. Mine is Nightmare."

An arguement had broken out between two members of the pack. The male, Nightmare spoke wisely and had admitted a secret that could alter his future. For that, Pandora felt a respect towards him. Not many wolves would have the courage to say such a thing and preferred to hide those facts that caused them to be abnormal. Nightmare was much different than Pandora. While he was open about who and what he was, Pandora hid it behind a shield of fire and ice. The grey coloured she-wolf stayed silent as the two dealt it out with words not nearly as pleasant as one would expect from two newly named pack members. Pandora was impressed with who Nightmare defended himself though she held a resentment towards the mottled female. Nightmare was not comfortable being the center of attention, even the dense Pandora could see that.

"Enough. Or would you rather continue your travels alone?"

The voice of the male of which she had met beforehand, cut through the voices of Nightmare and the female. Pandora sighed at this interuption. Personally, she would have left the two in their own little scuffle because a new pecking order was to be created. Also, it could have given the others insight of who their packmates were. From what Pandora had seen, the Healer female had a very quick tongue and seemed intelligent enough. However, the grey fae wasn't certain if the Healer liked to create fights or simply liked to test how the others reacted. Also, Nightmare was another wolf she had learned about from this little tussle. He did not appreciate being judged before others knew him and held a mysterious power that changed his eyes from a beautiful topaz to a brilliant red. One that resembled the blood of all the creatures in existence. To her, he seemed as if he knew a great deal about life despite his youthful appearance.

Pandora cast a sharp glance at the male who had established himself as the dominant one. Before he had stepped in and broken up the verbal fight between Nightmare and the Healer, he had been scanning each of the members. When he reached her, Pandora had a feeling that he was judging her and deciding on what rank in the pack she would recieve. A powerful wave of distaste for the male was evident in the way she curled her lip and narrowed her blue-grey eyes. She was not an object that he could simply place where ever he wanted. It would be her actions that would decide what she was and who. Turning her back to him, she noticed that the Healer had wandered off into the mist filled forest. By now, the mist that had seemed to last for an eternity was starting to thin considerably. Perhaps there were only certain times of the day that the heavy fog descended on the earth before fading into an abyss somewhere.

Quietly, she slipped away from the clearing and into the woods. Her pawsteps were light as she trailed after the Healer's scent. The sound of ground collapsing caused the fur on her neck to bristle and her body to freeze. What just happened? Quickly, Pandora trotted towards the noise, her eyes wary. If she were to obecome swallowed up by the earth, she would die there. However, her body relaxed completely at the sight of a cave-like hole in the ground. It was like a mouth really since the dirt was still slightly showering into it. Judging by the scent in the air, Pandora could tell that the target was in the mouth of earth and seemed to be doing something.

"Do you think he'll lead you well?" The question that loomed heavily in her thoughts came out without hesitation. Normally, Pandora never would speak without finding out more about the wolf of which she would be speaking to, however her desperation to gather the thoughts of others caused her to voice what she was believing to be a huge mistake.

"What? Oh, yes yes. I do believe so. What brings you here?"

"Just that inquiry." Pandora answered, her long tail sweeping a powerful arc in the air. Without a question to ask, she was unsure as to why she remained. Surely, she could simply depart now and not be missed. However, something was compelling her to stay. Whether it be her curious nature or other, more powerful means. "What caused you to start that verbal fight with Nightmare?"

Her words were soft but that anger that she had succeeded in burying earlier was rising again. On the outside, Pandora gave the appearance of being detattached and calm. As for on the inside, there were many swirling emotions. She was uncertain of what to do; she was fearful of what could happen if someone found out what she was; and she was terrified of falling under the leadership of the red mottled male. There were so many things that could happen if she decided to remain with the others. A slight twitch of her tail occurred; she quickly stilled it. If any of her emotions were to show past her expert poker face, she would lose control of everything she had built in her life. So, instead of granting access into her world, Pandora closed the door.

Kali looked around and scanned the wolves. Everyone was starting to relax and calm down besides he one who had come earlier and another female wolf. They were arguing quite fluently until the alpha male joined in and took charge. Kali didn't want to waste her tie with just anyone so she decided to spur up a conversation with a female who had just made a flying leap into the clearing. She walked up to the female and said casually, "That jump was pretty sweet. How did you scale that boulder?" Kali sat neatly, tucking her tail around her paws, and watched the female.

"Well; it's just me. I have a sharp tongue and well, he was drawing attention to himself. It felt like he meant to... and it's a bad habit."

"Everyone was drawing attention to themselves when they appeared and seeked acceptance into a pack that did not exist." Pandora pointed out with another flick of her tail. The call of a bird caused the grey female to cast her attention to the sky where a large, dark brown bird was flying in the sky. A pristine white head sat on its shoulders, just above its wings. From what Pandora could see, the massive predator was hunting for something much smaller than it. It simply kept its wings still in the air and rode on the hot blasts of air. Never had Pandora seen a bird of that size. Like it knew it was being watched, the bird swerved quickly away and vanished from her line of sight. With the distraction gone, Pandora turned her gaze back to the Healer who was busy organizing herbs. "I do not trust that male. He does not seem like one who would do well in the position of leader."

"Well, it sure seems like a pack. All the wolves are together, and we are starting to socialize. It seems as though you would make a good alpha female, however. And as Alpha Female, it is you who decides if the male deserves the rank; not me. I am simply the healer."

Pandora stepped back with widened eyes. The Healer believed that she should be the Alpha Female of the now forming pack? Such a thought never crossed the she-wolf's mind because she firmly was against it. To be a leader required one to have experience in such a field, where Pandora had none. A leader also had to have a large pool of knowledge of what was right and what was wrong. They also held the heavy burden of responsiblity for others. For all her life, she only had to keep herself safe. Therefore, she highly doubted that she would be able to keep anyone else safe due to her methods and firm beliefs.

"I am no leader." Pandora said once she had regained her motor skills again. "Such a position would be fit for another, not myself. You would do well as the male's equal in that right. You have all the knowledge and would be able to handle the responsibility of taking care of others. I however, would not."

Hope had eventually laid back down when the bickering started. She watched and listened quietly, one ear laid against her head and the other pointed straight up. Her head went to the dark colored male when he spoke, then to the creamed colored she-wolf when it was her turn to make a comeback. The treasure hunter had a rather mischievous, amused grin etched onto her face. She laid her head on her paws, that grin still there, and watched the Alpha male rightfully take control of the situation. His command quickly got the two opposing wolves to stop. The black wolf's, known as Nightmare, abilities came quite surprising to Hope; but nonetheless, she thought of him as nothing different from the rest. If anything, she thought it was interesting. She had seen many different things throughout her young life, thus, this came as just another interesting thing upon this world. Hope knew she had no place to judge, so she would not.

The wise creamed colored female, known as Kyan, departed from the pack. Hope tilted her head when she left, her curiosity edging her to follow the wise one, but she stayed in place despite the feeling. She noticed the Alpha Female slip off into the woods. Her body language read that she was troubled, but about what, the young female did not know. Hope's curiosity and whatnot vanished into dust when she heard a soft voice talking to her. She turned to the source: A female, lean, built for scouting like herself. She smiled warmly at her words, "Thanks! And it's quite simple to pull off, you simply need much leg strength and grip. Leg strength is vital, for you need said strength to leap, and a good grip is for the climb. Strong, sturdy claws are always an added bonus to climbing. Rocks, however, are always more difficult to scale. You can't exactly grip much, so you need to analyze the rock for an indent, even if it is small! After you do so, aim and leap up to the indent, and that will give you several seconds, depending on the depth of the indent, to once again leap to the top of the rock. Well, that's how I climb rocks, at least." Hope flashed her signature grin, "The name's Hope! Nice to meet ya!"

"It is not my destiny. Sure, I have wisdom. But I lack strength, speed, and patience. You have all of that! You are the suitor of the rank. But if you wish for training in the art of wisdom.... I would be happy to oblige."

"This pack needs someone with a much higher caliber than what I can provide. I do not have patience nor strength. Neither physical or mental." Pandora replied, her fur slightly ruffled due to the fact that the Healer's eyes were looking into her own. "They need a full wolf, not a mutt." There, the secret that she had hid above all others was now hanging in the still air between herself and the other. To her, it seemed as if the entire land had hushed and was listening to the conversation that was taking place. Already the young she-wolf expected for the dominant male to explode from the forest and drive her out with the rest of the pack behind him, supporting his decision in ridding themselves of the mixed breed.

"Nice to meet you also, names Kali. So its like the same thing as climbing trees. OK, I get it now." This rust-colored female seemed very similar to herself and Kali cold sense they would get along nicely. Kali looked around once more and sighed in despair. " Nobody else here looks interesting so it looks like your stuck with me," Kali grinned. She plopped down with a huff and waited for the female to react.

"Breed or mixed breed; you are the one for the job. You have quite a tongue; you would win arguments among your pack members. You are quick to reply; you will always have an answer. You are tough, feisty and stubborn; once you make a decision, you will not be broken. All qualities of the perfect alphess."

Even before the Healer had finished speaking Pandora was shaking her head in complete and utter disagreement. While she did have a quick tongue and was always ready with a reply, she was no leader. Leaders were always born, never made. At least, that's how it was in Pandora's mind. With her reluctance to help others she could never become a successful leader because she would always feel like a fake. Almost like a girl playing dress up. The grey fae started to back away and tore her eyes away from the other's.

"Such a thing is not what I am." She replied with such certainty that it would convince most others to simply quit.

"Yeah, it's pretty similar to that." Hope closed her eyes and yawned shortly after her words. She cracked an eye open when Kali spoke, "Haha, well, I don't mind. It's boring 'round here right now, and so far, you seem to be the friendliest here." She laid down and rolled over on her back, eyes locked onto the sky, "So, how'd you end up here?" It was a stretch of a question to ask someone that they had just meant, but Hope went for it nonetheless. Plus, Kali seemed to be a bit carefree like herself, so knowing her, she wouldn't mind.

"Eh, long story short I found a wolf and was completely bored." Kali plopped down onto the hard surface. Kali scanned the forest her slightly large ears swiveling back and forth, her black nose twitching. She caught scent of coyote, a bear some distance away, and some muskrat nearby. Maybe I'll go snacking later. She licked her chops at the thought. "So, how did you get here?"

She chuckled, "Me? I was just hunting around, then I heard some voices and smelt some unfamiliar scents... My curiosity got the better of me, and I came to check it out." Hope not dare mention what she was actually hunting for, because if she did so, Kali may have found it very strange. If she guessed right, Kali would have just thought of it as prey. Nothing more, nothing less. "Hungry?" The she-wolf noticed the opposite licking her chops in a hungry manner.