In Case of Emergency, Dial 411
03-18-2014, 02:33 AM
Odette was in training. She wasn't officially set up to be doing so by Valhalla's standards, but she wanted to be fit enough when it did happen. Lately, she had been trying to find places that were challenging to her cardiac and muscular systems. Her muscles needed to become more firm and fit so she could handle any kind of attack without easily bruising. Determination was her middle name at the present time and with that in mind, she was on the right path. The place she chose today was one she had never visited. Jagged rocks stuck out in various directions and the ground was rough on her paws. She pushed past the pain and continued to explore the abundance of rocky terrain and what it visually offered. Her curiosity and desire for exploring were both satisfied by the layout of the place and she intended to be there again in the future. Front leg muscles bunched up as she pushed herself onto a high level of rock above the ground. The challenge and the summer heat combined pushed at her body, but she pursued it head on and finally reached the peek. What she was resting on gave her a view of the outstretched terrain. It had been untouched by man for centuries and from the looks of it, wolves had steered from this terrain as well. She took a second or two to catch her breath as she felt the sun sink into her muscles. First tense, they slowly loosened up and she could feel the difference right away. Her eyes closed as she took in deep, even respirations so her heart could begin to slow down. The workout she had put herself through was worth it and she knew another one would be in her future. Thoughts began to lazily drift, until a soft whimper reached her ear. It was far off, but she knew it hadn't been a mirage. Her head turned to the left and she heard the sound again. A crevice in the rock that started from the top and ran to the ground indicated a rocky entrance to a scary trail. Odette's heart began thumping fast again as she realized that it could either be someone in trouble or possibly a trap for her na?ve self to walk in. Brow furrowed as she thought it over and then the forehead wrinkles disappeared. She descended from her level of rock and reached the ground, where her paws kissed the hot earth as she walked towards the entrance. She swallowed and then slowly began to walk between the walls. Pretty soon, her form was swallowed. The cautious nature she had attained from one of her many adult mentors kicked in and she used it as her shield while she walked across the unfamiliar trail. The path wasn't travelled very much, she could tell, but it obviously went somewhere and wanted to know where. Soft whimpers that had only been echoes now became louder and she knew that she was getting closer. Red and blue eyes with shielded dispositions searched for anything that would stand out as her slender frame walked around the twists and turns that the crevice had made. She avoided any jagged rocks that stood out and a soft shiver ran down her spine as she felt one lightly touch her hind leg. Blood wasn't drawn, for she moved away from it, but it still made her skin tingle. Finally, the source of the whimpers came to light. From the pup's point of view, Odette was nothing but red and blue eyes in the shadows of the crevice. The temperature between the two walls had dropped compared to the heat Odette previously experienced and with the temp came a light fog. Her frame was large compared to the young boy, so she would understand if he tried to run from her. A hint of light struck a place in the path ahead of her and when she reached it, her form wasn't dark anymore. As she stood there, she halted and looked at the unfamiliar boy in front of her. Her nose worked its magic, but she didn't detect any familiar scents. He looked afraid and was paralyzed with fear to even think of moving. It was just something she could tell. "Hello, young one," she said softly, tones evident of honest concern. Her head leaned to the side and she gently reclined to her haunches. "Did you get lost? How did you end up here, of all places, by yourself?" Such a funny question coming from the most adventurous pup Alacritis had ever seen! "Talk" "You" Think |
