Catch more flies with honey
08-25-2016, 02:25 PM
The sun was warm on her silver back as she continued to walk slowly through the forest, unaware that the brother she was looking for was in the very same woods. Above her, the shrill call of an owl made her shiver, and she looked up after the strange sound. Didn't mother say that owls slept all day? Unable to see the feathery creature, she just looked forward and tried not to think about it. This whole place was new to her, she had no idea what to expect in the looming forest. While it was still lovely to be surrounded by trees, she wasn't stupid. She knew that this place was unknown, and that anything could be lurking here. It didn't dampen her mood too much though, and she kept walking around the bases of the trees, itching her flanks against them. Taking in a deep breath brought the young girl to a stop. Her nose wrinkled as the scent of another wolf crossed her, a paw still raised in the air mid step. Perking, she looked around herself, but didn't see anyone around. Blinking her mercury eyes, her shoulders shrugged as she pushed it away and just kept walking. Maybe she just imagined it! It was probably nothing at all. Or it was one of those bears that the black and white man had told her about. Ashelynn grew stiff, her hackles raising somewhat on her back. But why would they smell like a wolf? They would smell like a bear, right? But what did a bear smell like? Unsure of herself, a small whine pushed through her lips, all signs of joy leaving her body. It was then that another voice called out behind her, making her jump and spin around to face the stranger. She somewhat relaxed when she saw that it was indeed another wolf, someone who didn't look like they were too much older than herself. She asked of her mother knowing about her, and the pale girl nodded her head. Even though they were young, their mother had been quite understanding when they asked to go and find out more about their past. She had told them that they came from the gods themselves, forged from fire and earth to create their earthly bodies. Their last name was different than their dames, and they wanted to know why. Of course, she had been more at ease with it because they had each other. It had not been easy for Carletta to let them go, but she was thankful that she had. Even though they hadn't found out anything that they were hoping to, it was the adventure of a lifetime. The stranger then spoke of monsters in the area, and while her voice was sweet, she didn't miss the look in her blue eyes. Ashelynn didn't know too much English, and she struggled to find words. "Monsters?" she squeaked back, her Spanish accent clear through her words. "Quae monstra ?" she asked in her native tongue, although she was sure that the red marked wolf didn't know what she was saying. "I strong puppy, I defend!" Ashe barked, even though her voice wasn't as strong as her words. Her flanks heaved out as she took a deep breath, nodding her head to solidify her broken English speech. "Does your mother know? That you away?" the puppy retorted, trying to puff out her chest in an attempt to look bigger than she was. |
