This sucked. Copper pouted as he kicked away a rock and watched it tumble down the falls. He wasn’t supposed to be this close to the falls but whatever. His so called father didn’t have control over him. Who did these people think they were anyway? They all looked so… happy, and it bothered him. Where were the war pits, the torture chambers. It felt like he had been ripped off. Or maybe, he was just upset because mommy dearest wasn’t paying attention to them anymore. He had to be stuck here, with his sister. Which made him groan.

At least they didn’t have an adult breathing down their neck all the time. Copper was smart enough to stay within pack lands at the very least. But the boy was brewing, upset over seemingly nothing but to him it was the worst thing in the world. Where was his gain in all of this?

Alexandrite was heading back to the den when she spotted... Her brother... What was he doing? He was way too close to the falls. Then she watched as he kicked a rock over the falls. Why in the world was he so stupid? She scrunched her face up, this won't do at all. Was he trying to kill himself or something? Geeze! He was going to be in so much trouble!

"Cop!" She called out and ran over the ground to get closer to him, She didn't want to lose him, "Copper! Get back from there!" She tried to reach out to grab him, "You know we can't be this close!" She hissed as she berated him. She didn't want to admit it yet, but he was all she had left and wouldn't know what to do if she lost him too.



Speech/Thoughts

What! He turned, lo and behold his sister coming to yell at him because he was "too" close to the falls. Then she tried to touch him! He growled, fine, jumping away from the water but with his hackles raised as he narrowed his eyes at her. "What you wanna fight or somethin?" he scoffed then sat down, straightening his purple chest fur. "I’ll do as I please thank you very much."

Copper stood up and stuck his tongue out at her. "It’s your fault we got stuck in this place. I miss the hollow, there were lots of little frogs to squish." this place was so boring. He didn’t want to be nagged anymore, it was too crowded and he couldn’t go anywhere. Maybe he should just throw himself in the water. He sat there pouting.

Alexa nearly gasped as he jumped but was relieved when he jumped away from the water. She sighed as he got all tough and evasive. "No, I don't wanna fight." She scowled and shook her head. Knowing he was away from the fall now she started to turn away and head back when her purple ear rove back to I'm to catch his accusation.

"My fault?" She turned back to him, confusion shadowed over her mismatched features. How was moving here her fault?

"Well, I like it here! I don't want you going around and skewing it up. There's frogs inna creek down there. You can skish them there!" She said angrily. Talking to her brother made her slip into a mush-like speech, maybe akin to baby talk, it was just faster to talk to him that way. Why's he gotta be so upset about this place? It was so nice and peaceful. And far less wet.


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Copper watched her with disdain. A fluttering impulsive thought crossed his mind to throw her in the water, but he refrained. Maybe he didn’t actually want to hurt his sister. "We’ll good for you that you wike it here cuz it sucks!" Copper snapped as he ran closer to her. He stopped though glaring as he looked momentarily down towards the creek. He sat and puffed out his chest.

"Go fetch me a frog!" copper pointed out. She wanted to make him happy right? Otherwise maybe he’d throw a huge fit. Copper literally was a little guy who didn’t know how to process his emotions. Then again maybe he was lucky he didn’t see some of his mother’s darker sides. Then maybe he would’ve been different.

Alexa curled her lip at him as he snapped but shrank as he charged up to her. He loved to torment her and push her around. She hated it but wouldn't dare get him in trouble for it. She was taught early on that she wasn't allowed to complain about his bullying and it might have even made it worse as their mother would sometimes join him.

She grimaced as he commanded her to get him a frog. She contemplated telling him off to get his own frog but maybe she could turn it into something better.

"On-y if you help! Race ya!" She suggested, She wasn't as good as him at catching frogs anyway. She lurched forward and gently grasped a few of his chest hairs that puffed out at her for a quick playful tug then darted her way toward the creek. A race to see who would get to the creek first!



Alexandrite vs Copper for Race
Round 1/-
Age: under 1 year
Size: Medium
Build: Light
Skills: Advanced Healer & Novice Intellectual
Specialty: n/a



Speech/Thoughts

Copper was about ready to feel like a king. That sounded nice, surrounded by wolves that did his bidding. In his mind he didnt comprehend the work that went into that sort of role. His sister was fast in her thinking. Well anger welled inside him instead of playfulness. He tug made him step back and before he knew it he was chasing her towards the creek. No way he was going to let her win.

Copper slammed his paws into the ground. Pushing himself forward as he tried to make sure no roots would get in his way. He was pretty agile despite the fact. Tail fluttering behind him he growled attempting to make headway in front of her. "If i Win I get to toss you in the creek!" [/b] of course hed win. He was the best.

Copper vs Alexandrite for Race
Round 1/2
Age: under 1 year
Size: Large
Build: Heavy
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Navigator
Specialty:

He was on her tail in no time at all. Her paws skittered over the dirt and grassy knolls as she almost flew over the ground down the hill from the top of the falls. Her snow white tail was a beacon for him to catch up to.

He called after her, the terms of their race.
"Hah! Only if you catch me!" She called back at him, spurring her paws to go faster. While he was being a lazy bones she was busy doing her best to learn and get better at her skills! She pushed her way through the tall grass and leaped over a stone. There! The Creek! Just up ahead!




Alexandrite vs (opponent) for Race
Round 2/2
Age: under 1 year
Size: Medium
Build: Light
Skills: Advanced Healer & Advanced Intellectual


Speech/Thoughts

Oh she would come to know, he’d get her back for this later. He growled pushing on his paws and trying not to trip over twigs and anything else in his way. The creek seemed so close yet at the same time so far and now all he was doing was concentrating on his sister. His muscles moved and the thrill of the run got him he supposed.

Copper wanted so badly to push her, so his focus going forward ended up being trying to get next to her. He needed to be faster and it was anyone’s guess to who of the two children would end up on top. His tail moved behind him to keep his balance while his paws thrummed against the ground throwing dirt behind him.




Copper vs Alexandrite for Race
Round 2/2
Age: under 1 year
Size: Large
Build: Heavy
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Navigator
Specialty:

And the winner is...

COPPER

ALEXANDRITE has lost the race! Totals: ALEXANDRITE: Speed Roll: 5 Stamina Roll: 67 Balance Roll: 63 Total: 135 Speed[5] + 5% Bonus[0.25]: 5.25 Stamina[67] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 67.00 Balance[63] + 5% Bonus[3.15]: 66.15 Total[138.40] + -15% Bonus[-20.76]: 117.64 COPPER: Speed Roll: 24 Stamina Roll: 76 Balance Roll: 33 Total: 133 Speed[24] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 24.00 Stamina[76] + 10% Bonus[7.60]: 83.60 Balance[33] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 33.00 Total[140.60] + -15% Bonus[-21.09]: 119.51

Her paws hammered the ground even as she saw him pull ahead of her. She closed her eyes and tried her best to push herself faster and faster! Hah! She opened her eyes and there he was! He made it there first! No way! How could he be stronger AND faster than her?

Well, maybe she could push HIM in then! Instead of slowing down, she made a beeline to smash into him! She ducked her head and thundered onward! Instead, he used her momentum and his strength to shove her into the creek! With a yelp and a gurgle, she thrashed in the water!


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