The Sound Of Starting Over [Meeting]

She talked briefly about Vereux, the young male bowing his head out of respect for a lost life. He knew his mother had cared about him, and also knew that it wasn't easy on his younger siblings. I bet Lykos is pretty psyched about that...the jerk. Once that was done, she announced the names of the most recent litter, and of course, Dragon gave a hearty bark of a greeting to the trio. He had yet to meet them, but he was darn well excited to do so! Promotions came next, his tail wagging when his brother was promoted to Ranger and even given his first task to commemorate! Of course, he and his mother had talked it over...the hunt would take place in the new lands since prey was too scarce here. And what little could be found was too thin, not enough to feed even a couple of wolves and fill them up. But where they were going, the lands were bountiful and full of fat game. She then promoted all the soon to be yearlings and the Stellarosa trio to novice, soon their training would begin. She also mentioned too, that a new member was joining them. And to his surprise, it was another relative! Now he had an uncle and an aunt! He would be sure to get to know them right away!

He was anxious. He was excited. Today was the day she would be announcing the change in leadership, as well their move to better lands. He had chosen the perfect places, unknown to him at first that he would be the one to bring them there and take over. It wasn't until he had returned from that journey that his mother told him, so today, things would change. Ears perked then when she finally mentioned the difficulties in finding food. The mention of Auster, and finally...the passing of the pack to him.

He had understood when they first talked about it. And it was something that he had thought long and hard about. At first, he didn't think he would be ready. But the more he thought about it, the more he felt like he would be able to do it. Or at least, try. He had told his mom that day that should he feel incapable, he would give it back to her. It was in the moments that she made this announcement that he sat straighter, taller. He wasn't going to turn into some arrogant asshole now that he was going to be an alpha, but he would still be who he was. Just...with the responsibilities of running a pack and establishing rules and all that stuff. He wanted his mother to relax finally. She had done her best for a year since she started the pack, and now she could spend her days doing as she pleased without the stress that seemed to be drawn to her like moths to a flame. Finally, when she was finished, he would rise to come beside her, green gaze looking out over the pack.

This was it...could he do it? Would they give him a chance? He knew he wasn't the most mature of wolves, but he was still young. He knew he could do it if given the chance. And if he failed them well...then they could stick him in a cactus. The thought amused him, so he kept a light grin as he readied to address the pack. "Uh...hey everyone. Excuse me if my speech isn't as good as my mother's, but I've never been good with formal stuff." An embarrassed smile crossed his features, "Anywho, I know this comes as a surprise. I sure was when I first found out, but believe me when I say this decision wasn't made on a whim. I thought long and hard about it for the past few weeks, and decided that I'd like to step up and give it a shot. And, if I fail...then I give you all permission to smack me or throw me in a cactus." He grinned a bit, eyes sparking with humor. "While there will be changes asides from moving to better territories, I can assure you that I won't change into something that you'll all hate. Even though I'll be an alpha, I want you to also still consider me as a friend. I respect all of you. A lot of you feel like an actual part of my family, so let's try to do our best for one another, hm?"

He took a breath, wondering how he was doing so far. Hopefully...not too bad. He was trying his best, and he would in the days to come as well. "Now, it has been discussed, and so I will now share the new information with you all. Not only will we be moving, but there will be changes with the pack as well. Ivalice will no longer be known as such, but rather, we will be known as Talis. Ranks will also be different in name, and there are many positions that are offered. Don't worry though, you'll be keeping the ranks you have now." After all, it wouldn't be fair for him to make them start all over now, would it? Not after all the work they had put in for what they deserved. He went on to explain the new ranks and rules (see pack page once things have been switched around). None of it was too complicated or harsh. He still held similar ideals his mother had for Ivalice, but Talis would center itself around their own before outsiders. They would work hard and play hard, always prepared for anything and everything. "I hope to bring us to new heights, and a new future where we can grow strong together and work together to achieve our goals and strike through the impossible. Life, after all, is a mystery. You never know what might happen, so it's important that we're always prepared."

He looked around at each face, wondering what they thought of all this. Would they support him? Or would they decide he wasn't worth giving a shot to? "Last thing. We will be moving immediately, as it's important we get there before winter arrives. We'll be in deep trouble if we don't, and with pups among us, it won't be an easy task if we're all hungry and exhaust ourselves because of it. Once we get there, however, I'd like for the hunters to arrange the task my mother gave out. You won't be disappointed in what you find there, I promise!" Okay...this was it...he hoped for the best. "Does anyone have any questions for me or my mother? We must depart soon, in a few days time at least. The sooner we move, the better our chances. Last thing I want to add, once we arrive and settle in, I would like to start conducting tests of everyone's skill so that I can better determine your skill levels and where to properly assign you. I know this is going to be a big change, but as I said, if I do bad and you think me incapable, then my mother will resume control." He watched the crowd, curious as to what they might have to say, if any of them had anything to say at all.

OOC// posting free for all now! See the ooc note in Avalon's post~ Also, assume that the ranks were explained as well. Those in the fighting ranks, please select which fighting rank you would like as there are different variations (Knight, Crusader, Guard etc). Any who wish to rank up, please state it. These wolves will be tested once things are moved to the new lands.