Amia Tulip

She laid there silently, glancing at the dark woman next to her. They shared a look, though quick it spoke many words. She could trust this woman, already saw the kindness in her, a motherly look to her figure. And yet no one but her seemed to join the woman. She wondered if she had any family here, but she guessed not cause no one came. So she would remain next to her, silently offering her company to the other she-wolf. She would turn her gaze back to the crowd, eyes widening in the mass amount of wolves gathering. This pack was very large! And had a lot of males too. Not that she had a problem with that, oh no, she loved males. Just as her mind was on males, one actually approached her and spoke to her. Ears perked up happily, pale blue eyes watching him. He was strong looking and handsome but what got her attention the most was his eyes. They drew her in and warmed her soul like sunrays hitting her back."Yes, I am thank you. Theres a lot to learn about the ranks and how the pack works. Its a little overwhelming. She admitting with a shy smile. Before she could ask anything, Erani started the meeting. Amia glanced at Flamesong and patted the ground next to her, inviting him to sit with her if he wished. The rest of the time her focus was on the white Alpha. There was so much to take it she missed half of it. She didn't mean too but while she tried to wrap her mind around one thing, Erani had gone over three more bits of news. So she was lost most of the meeting. But the wedding she understood. She watched them with eyes full of longing. Ah love, it was a wonderful thing. A blessing, a gift, one she thought everyone should have. She couldn't wait for the day she vowed her life to someone. But she knew that was a far distance in the future. At least it seemed that way. She loved to love others but never seemed to get the same kind of affection back in return. It was heartbreaking but she learned to heal and move on.

Time would pass, with more and more wolves arriving at the Valhalla meeting. Wolves of every sort would come, even a wolf who smelled of a different pack. This would cause Arwel to raise a brow in confusion. Natalya. The male would look to the melanistic woman though he was sure that Erani knew of her presence. Alphas were observant beings, and surely this woman had to be welcome otherwise she would not have been there. He would settle, cerulean gaze turning towards their alpha primary as the meeting began, focusing on the white wolfess that lead them. Her age, in his eyes, made her a capable leader. She knew much of this world and the experiences it had to offer. The white alphess would begin by thanking them for coming to the meeting and welcoming the newer members of Valhalla, including himself. He would look around, trying to see what wolves he recognized as she mentioned them. The only ones he could really think of was Newol and Shilah, wolves who had joined around the same time as he did. There might have been others there as well, though Arwel had missed them he supposed. They were a large pack, very large, but that was okay. He wanted to get to know all of them. His new family. They were all wolves he should come to know... And protect. He would look over to another wolf who Erani spoke of, following her gaze to the male. Her brother... A wolf who had been imprisoned by Glaciem. Glaciem... Their enemies. He had never met a Glaciem wolf, though he had heard tales of what they had done to the pack. Such actions... Were sickening. The male would shake his head, the thoughts not leaving him, though they were there. Furthermore Erani would continue with the meeting, announcing a birth that had happened before the pack had returned to the mainland. Erion and Isis. He would look to the two children, his heart warming at the sight. He adored pups, and secretly hoped that he would be able to help in teaching them the skills they would need as adults. The next matter of business would be brought up -- the subject of allies. Two packs, Ludicael and Ebony, had been visited and alliances between both had been successful. The male had heard of the first pack, though not the second. Once he heard that Ebony had been visited by the Glaciem alpha, though they were not impressed by the male. This was definitely good news, as well as the fact that their Ludicael allies had a birth to celebrate, the birthing of the alpha?s second litter. Five pups. Such an amount was indeed large, and the male was hoped the best for them. They would definitely need it to raise so many youngsters. Then the next matter was brought up. It was one related, and his eyes would rest on the Natalya again. This was the wolfess he had sparred with on the battlefield. A smile would grace his features and the male would tip his head. It was good to see her again, especially under these sorts of terms. Hopefully their packs would truly become allied. He would certainly be happy about the fact. Now came news for inner pack things. New ranks were given to certain wolves and, much to his surprise, one of the higher ranking wolves, Guinevere, was going to be training under him for a hunting role. The male would look to the female, giving a small nod of his head, though if she saw it or not he wasn?t certain. He knew one thing though... He was going to teach her all that he could so that she could become a great hunter and, hopefully, even surpass him in the rank. After all, were the students not supposed to eventually surpass their teachers? The mention of pride, and the emphasis on it, did not go unnoticed. He had never thought of himself as the sort to feel so much pride that he would not ask for help if he needed it, so it was something he really didn?t need to worry about. Further inner pack news was shared. The setting up of training sessions and hunts were going to be organized. He would look to Ashtoreth and Sarak, the Psis? that he would be under for the hunts. He recognize Ash, having met her along the same time he met Newol, but Sarak was a wolf he did not yet know. Something he would definitely need to correct before too long. There were also going to be healer meetings, and as was expected he planned to join all of these sessions if he could. He wished to be a well rounded wolf when it came to skills and, as Erani said, even if they were not good at certain ones it would be good to know the basics. Then came another matter of business, one that made his heart swell with happiness. A mating ceremony. It was a wonderful thing to see, the joining of two hearts. Ashtoreth and her mate were the lucky couple, and Arwel would wonder if new lives between the two would soon be on the way. He was a lover of pups. They were the future of any pack after all. As this went on he would move from his position beside Jinxx to come sit beside beside Natalya again, speaking a quiet greeting to her. ?Hello again.? "normal. talk. think. you"

Surreal watched as the members of the pack filtered in, a faint smile crossing her muzzle as she beheld them from her mother?s side. Soon, everyone had appeared, and Sephiroth had taken his place on Erani?s other side. However, Seraphine arrived, casting them all a curled lip. Surreal stared at the female, daring her to attack them, but Seraphine instead drew Sephiroth away. Surreal?s attention turned back to the meeting as soon as the two were out of sight, wondering if she would need to wonder about a new Beta Secondary. A stranger came into their midst, black as obsidian; even her eyes were black. Surreal glanced curiously at her, but since her mother didn?t react adversely to the female?s presence, Surreal had no problems. And finally, her mother began to speak. Surreal listened with interest, glancing to each new face as Erani named them. Her eyes landed on the Cross-marked male. Jinxx? That was the name. Striking fellow. But the saddest eyes a wolf would ever see. She cast him an encouraging smile before listening to what her mother had to say. When Ashtoreth and Leon were called forward, Surreal shifted with her mother to give room, settling upon her haunches once more. And the Mating Ceremony began.

Alpine was here - she couldn't believe it - he had come to Valhalla without even a second meeting. His gentle words would bring out a moment of hushed laughter - as she didn't want to disturb anyone that was waiting around them. "I'm so glad you're here - I'll show you around after the meeting." She would say, before settling next to him as the meeting started.

There were quite a few members that her mother introduced, and she would take note of who would be giving her training in areas that weren't healing. Her aunt, Chrysanthe, would surely do a good job of teaching her what she knew. And she had faith that Sarak would do well in teaching her what she needed to do in hunting. She thought that the meeting would surely end shortly after that - but her mother was simply full of surprises.

A wedding! Oh that was exciting - she could barely contain herself as the ceremony started. Attending a wedding wasn't something that she had done before, but being able to do so with Alpine beside her was enough to get her tail wagging and her eyes shone with excitement. She wished the happy couple a lifetime of happiness, and wondered whether a similar future was up ahead for her. Things had been going so unbelievably well as of late...

Sarak

And so wolves would arrive, in ones and twos and threes, until the plains land was a dotted carpet of fur gathered around the flat boulder the moonbeam white Lady and her moons shadow silver daughter sat with the male Beta. Moss green eyes watched dully as wolves settled, found familiar faces and settled beside them, and sought out friends until they?d found them. It slowly occurred to him that he needed to be up next to the boulder, in the Secondary Psi spot. Slowly, Sarak pulled himself to his paws, taking the mental step aside away from the depression, and mechanically made his way to his appointed place, to the left and lower of the Queen and her Betas. As he took his place, he cast a glance around at the gathered pack. Everyone was there. Except next thing he knew, Seraphine, sporting a new set of battle wounds and a distinctly hostile attitude, stalked through the wolves. He tensed slightly, wondering if he would need to act, but she drew away Sephiroth, and as the two left, he slowly relaxed, and turned his attention to Erani as she addressed the pack at last. It was a long speech, and yet it seemed he was unable to grow tired of listening. Everything was filed away to memory. Who their new Allies were, and moss green gaze flicked to the guest she had invited as an Ambassador for their neighbors, Olympus Pack. As she spoke to them, the love for the pack shone so greatly in her eyes, resonated in her voice so strongly, that a small piece of the heartache cracked away. He could survive. He would survive, and see his little family whole again. Him, Azalea, Kismet, and Soren. They would all be together again. His eyes landed on Cormalin as Erani mentioned his return from the imprisonment of Glaciem. For an old wolf, Cormalin cut a strong figure, and it was a wonder he hadn?t been handed the Beta position back the moment Erani had taken hold of the mantle. But Sarak could see the contentment in the old male?s eyes. Cormalin was happy where he was, and perhaps he was ready to retire. Erani?s speech continued, and Sarak listened with growing interest as the younger wolves, previously Epsilons, were named to their new ranks, and their mentors were named. Sarak himself was to be teaching Lyric how to hunt. His eyes flicked through the crowd, finding the mismatched hypnotic gaze of his new student in hunting. Wasn?t it only yesterday, when she was a little pup, quiet and sweet? Playing among her sisters and brother? He never could recall Gabriel, Erani?s younger son, ever really playing. She?d grown in the time she?d been gone. Sarak didn?t miss Erani?s emphasis on pride, and he knew where that came from. Isardis? prideful nature had been one of the factors that had begun the war. Erani wasn?t taking any chances on her pack having foolish pride dictating their actions and causing problems. Sarak?s ears perked slightly as she went on to explain that fighting training would be held often. And he nodded internally as she went on to announce his and Ashtoreths duties. His eyes flicked to his partner in service, then back again as Erani continued, addressing Ashtoreth and her mate, Leon. He knew what this was about. Erani had mentioned a Mating Ceremony back at the beach, and she wasn?t a wolf who forgot anything. He watched and listened with curiosity beginning to bloom. He wanted something like this for himself and Azalea. To announce to all that pack that she was his, and he was hers. When she comes back. He stated firmly in his mind. When she came back, they would have this.

Alsander

Alsander sat beside his father and watched the wolves arrive to the meeting, giving his brother an affectionate shove to the shoulder as Caerul came to sit with them. ?Hello, Brother.? He greeted Caerul with a grin, mismatched gold and green eyes twinkling merrily, before his eyes turned to Erani when she answered him. Could his female relatives be any more lovely than they were already? He didn?t think so. His eyes roved across the gathered wolves, taking in the faces, new and familiar, and just before Erani began to speak, Seraphine arrived, emanating a cold disgust toward the Valhallans. He studied her. Her blue eye was now clouded, blinded from her fight with Isardis. So she had lost. She collected Sephiroth, and the two left. Alsander glanced at Erani, who allowed the departure, so he remained seated as she began speaking, though he noted the arrival of an obsidian female who carried the scent of the neighboring pack upon her. She began, a soft smile upon her maw, by greeting them, and thanking them for joining her for the meeting. Then she went on to welcome the newer members to Valhalla. As she named them, he followed the flicking glance of her eyes to each wolf, smiled at each of them, giving a welcoming nod. He gave Vahva a warm smile of approval when Erani noted that she was caring for five pups until their mother could take them back. At the battlefield, he didn?t really blame her for exploding at Isardis. Valhalla all hated him. He was harassing them non-stop when he could have just let it go and had both packs live in peace. It was in the war he began that two wolves had been died, and by one of the wolves that had come to fight on his side that Rayne, previous Theta Secondary, had been raped and murdered, her body torn apart. No, he didn?t shun her at all for her actions. While a great deal more tact could have been used, there was a lot more than what she?d yelled at Isardis that he wanted to say himself. Erani announced the return of none other than one of his lost cousins, Lyric. His eyes searched the crowd for the unique-eyed female, finding her and grinning at her. Another wolf, one he was less familiar with had come home as well. Ravine. To Ravine, another smile was given, before Erani went on. Yes indeed, his father was back. He glanced over at his sire, grinning faintly at his brother. Now if the rest of their family would come back, he?d be very happy. Erani announced the births of Friction and Eria?s litter, Erion and Isis, and Alsander watched the two pups, Erion seeming intent on being as grown up as possible. Alsander grinned. It?d be interesting to see how this set of pups filled out, especially with their beautiful coats. Alsander looked up as his name was spoken, though he knew all about what Erani was speaking of now. When she went on to her related third subject, however, his ears perked. Not even home for an evening and already she had notched up so much. Olympus at their threshold with an offer of an alliance. His eyes flicked to the obsidian stranger. Natalya. He hoped this alliance would work out as well as the first two had. Erani was speaking again, announcing the Epsilons and Alsander listened intently as she listed their new ranks and whom would be mentoring them. Lo and behold, he was to be training Ravine to fight. His eyes went to the male, nodding to him. He would need to get on that soon enough. The announcements of battle training sessions reached his ears, and he listened, making a mental note to meet up with Surreal and Sephiroth, if he stayed, and his brother to set the first session up. Through Erani?s continued announcements on the Hunting and Healing, Alsander listened, filing away the information and storing it. And then, Erani got to her final subject, calling Ashtoreth and Leon to the boulder. Alsander smiled, watching the two make their way to the rock and take their places. As the wedding got underway, he watched quietly, a slightly wistful smile on his muzzle.

Cormalin

Cormalin studied each wolf that arrived at the meeting, pleased at the show of members. He was proud of his pack, never would stop being so. Through it all, they had kept going, rising again not even two days after the lost Challenge. It made his head lift a little higher with pride for them. They were strong, they were persistent. There was a saying that all great packs fell. It seemed that Valhalla would only be rising from now on, and Erani?s reign as celebrated as Cairo?s had been. These wolves were his family, his pack. He would serve them to the best of his ability, even if he stepped down to the Elders position. Eventually, it seemed all had gathered, and he felt a thrill as he spotted his niece, Lyric, among the crowd, settling beside a new face, a silver white male with light silver blue eyes. From how she looked at the male, it was obvious she liked him, and had met him prior to the meeting. Seraphine arrived, and Cormalin frowned at the girl?s demeanor. It was clear the fight for Glaciem had been lost, and Isardis still ruled the north. He watched as Seraphine spoke to Sephiroth, eyes narrowing at her words. He didn?t let his gaze leave the girl until she and the secondary beta had vanished into the shadows of the night. It was then that Erani began to speak, and he turned his attention to his sister, taking in every word. All of it was good news. He had a pupil to teach about fighting, and he sought out the male Erani had glanced briefly at when her introductions of the new wolves had been announced. The boy looked terrified and unsure, but was trying his best to comfort one of the foster pups. A good heart then. And at last, Erani called Ashtoreth and Leon to the boulder, and the Mating Ceremony began.

I'm stuck here in the middle at war with good and evil A hug was offered and Laufey, not caring who was offering, rushed into the embrace. He buried himself into the patchy wolf's fur and sat there with his face hidden from view for many moments before gathering up enough courage to peek out. His brother and Vahva made an appearance and tried their best to comfort him, and even though he wanted it, he would not be so easily comforted.If he was going to be sad he was going to be wholly sad. No one could say he didn't commit himself. Someone, Erani, that nice old lady, began to speak but Laufey didn't listen. Unless his name was mentioned he didn't think it was directed at him, so the boy merely leaned against Tyr, occasionally hiding his face when he felt like he was going to cry again. The pup desperately wanted to be through with crying. Once it was clear that the discussion didn't concern him and his attention, though only half given, was completely lost, and he had time to think beyond his heartache, Laufey realized something: He did not want to be there. Sniffing, the pup leaned back to meet Tyr's eyes, reluctant to give up his place of solace but ready to move on. He would hold onto that comfort until it was absolutely necessary to leave it. "Thank you." His words were sincere and earnest. He knew nothing about this odd looking wolf but he liked him immensely for his willingness to hug. Stepping away from Tyr, Laufey turned and slipped away from the gathering. -Exit Laufey- "Speech" I can hear you talkingLaufey

Uphill struggle, blood sweat and tears

The young pup rushed into his embrace, taking Tyr completely by surprise. He couldn't remember a time when someone had so whole-heartedly accepted comfort from him, and the way the pup snuggled so trustingly against him, hiding his face from the world, made Tyr's heart melt into a squishy puddle. Another pup and an unusually coloured female approached to comfort the boy, and Tyr turned his own face away uncomfortably. He fully expected the boy to go with one of these wolves, who obviously knew him well, but to his surprise he didn't budge.

Occupied with the pup as he was, Tyr nearly missed the reason for the whole meeting, and when he heard Erani speak his name stiffened and bristled in surprise and discomfort before he realized she was simply welcoming new members to the pack. He forced himself to keep his attention on her, though he knew none of the names or events she spoke of and felt more than a little lost by it all. Finally her gaze swept over him and the other wolves she'd spoken to recently, and began to talk about new rankings. He was to be an Eta, the Valhallan rank for a healer, a fact that still shocked and scared him, and now Erani added that he was to be training under Imena, Eria, and Cormalin - none of whom he actually knew. He curled closer around the young pup, trying not to let himself shake with the fear that was rising around him. Until now it had been a distant assurance, that he would be able to train and become something. But actually being assigned mentors made it real, made the possibility of failure much more close.

Erani had moved on to something else by the time he'd brought his panicky breathing under some semblance of control, and the pup was looking up at him. The pup's words made him melt all over again, almost, though not quite washing away the fear that still gnawed at him. How rarely he had heard someone say thank you to him, completely sincerely like that? The pup walked away, and Tyr looked around to realize the meeting had turned to a mating ceremony while he was occupied with himself.

Tyr's mouth twisted cynically. A mating ceremony. Part of him mocked the innocent naivety of a pair pledging to each other, ridiculed the very possibility of love that deep, while another part of him longed for just a taste of it with a strength that choked him. Even if it weren't a ridiculous idea for two wolves to achieve that, it was impossible for him. A useless, crippled, coward of a wolf... who would want that in a mate? Climbing to his feet, Tyr took the example of the young pup and limped away from the gathering. It didn't even matter to him if eyes followed his departure and judged him for it; he just couldn't stay there and watch anymore.



"Speech"

Nothing to gain, everything to fear

OOC: Sorry for the crappy post, its been done on the phone and its not cooperating T^T

So much information had been given out, Leon sitting patiently as Erani gave out new information. He glanced with pride at his mate as she was addressed, proud that she had a place within the pack where she was recognized for her skill. A lot had been going on in this one meeting, as a matter of fact. For he witnessed Seraphine coming to collect Sephiroth, though she looked non too pleased as the Beta male made his way out of the ceremony and into the lands beyond. What was going on he wondered? Was Sephiroth planning on leaving? If that were the case, Leon would work hard to try and make his way to Beta. He was an Adravendi after all, it was his place to be a leader.

Everything had happened so fast, however, as Leon's thoughts wandered to those of him and his beloved. He was in the realm of reality and dreaming, Erani's words being drowned out by his thoughts. It wasn't until Ash moved beside him that he realized his name had been called, and so walked with his mate to the forefront of the activity to stand before his Alphess. His heart would race, excitement and nervousness brewing within his chest as Erani began to speak. He pulled his attention towards her for a brief second as she spoke before refocusing it on Ashtoreth again, chest heaving with the happiness that was the love he had for her, and her alone. As Erani spoke the last word, Leon spent no time in waiting. "Yes. Always." He responded as he gazed lovingly into the dual toned eyes of Ashtoreth. There was nowhere he wanted to be then with her, and he could not wait to begin his life with the one he truly loved with all his heart.

Vahva was not interested in the wedding, she was no where near interested. Seeing as she did not know either of those wolves, nor could she muster up the feeling for them. In fact, most of the time she was jealous of marriages. She never got something like that, nor did her mother. But it wasn't like she could get mad at them, she just wasn't interested in watching a strangers wedding. But out of respect, she stayed until words were spoken, though noticing Laufey leave her attention was moved to him. She was in charge of these young one's for now she couldn't let them go running off. The woman gave a silent dip of her head to everyone. Flicking her tail for Orochi to follow as she followed Laufey. Though the boy seemed depressed, she didn't blame him, losing his mother. Vahva remembered how she felt when her mother died, after all she never had a strong connection with her father. Maybe she could do something for him, if anything at all. No one here really wanted her and she didn't know how to become wanted. Oh well, she'd keep trying regardless. Speech,

Orochi was distracted by all the big wolves around him. The wedding made him ooo and awwww a few times throughout as well. A steady wag of his tail behind him. After all the little flaunty man just loved the idea of love. Though his thoughts of love were a bit more, premeditated without women most of the time. Though he was a simple pup so his thoughts were as innocent as sharing a small mouse most of the time. His silver eyes curiously shined until Vahva seemed distracted. Orochi would have never noticed his brother until Vahva flicked her tail. Frowning he scoffed, fine, and started to follow her.
"Cuttteeee!" he yelled out loud for everyone to hear before he bounded off after his god mother. The playful pup hoped someone laughed, or just smiled with his small word. Others tended to like it when he did weird stuff like that. Though he wasn't sure why. He was nothing special, just a fluffy sexy ball of fur after all.

It would not take long for many others to eventually arrive and seat themselves around him. Before he knew it, he was surrounded by many unfamiliar faces, the nervousness of being in a crowd beginning to settle on him, though he did well to keep calm despite his racing heart. This was his new family, the place of safety and sanctuary. He owed it to Erani for allowing him so stay. He glanced about as many others decided to sit around him, beside him and behind him. Although he felt overwhelmed, it was more due to excitement then anything else. It was his first meeting as a Valhallan member after all, and he would give it his all to earn his place here. He nodded to those who greeted him, thanking them quietly as well. Though soon all became lost to him as Erani began to speak.



He listened attentively to her as she spoke, and when she mentioned his name he would find himself blushing slightly and bowing his head in acknowledgment as he cast a quick glance around to those around him. He would make sure to try and meet every single one around here, hoping to not be a strange among them. He sat quietly through the rest of the meeting, glancing at the pair who was eventually called up. It was then his interest had peaked once more, for it would be his first time attending a ceremony such as this! Ocean blue eyes gazed at the pair before him, wondering what it was that made them fall in love so deeply with each other. And he hoped and wished that one day, he too would find such happiness, and that one day it would be him in their place of happiness. But alas, his time was not now. Fate had been both kind and cruel as of late, and he would wait patiently until it was his turn for happiness.

She would listen from afar at the rather big speech Erani had to say, and as she assigned the mentors, Guinevere would listen carefully until hers would call out. Her triangular ears would raise, wondering who Themisto was. Since being alone she had forgotten that she actually had to socialize, and would make a note for the future to meet him. Her gaze would hurriedly scanning for him, wishing to catch his face. But after looking at every individual, she would take a seat once more, watching the wedding ceremony proceed forward. She had never witnessed one before, and wondered if her mother and father had one similiar to this; or if they even had a wedding at how valhalla used to be run. "talk"

He listens carefully to what Erani says, dipping his head slightly as she mentions his name. Glancing about himself, he tries to memorize the faces and scents of his pack-mates. There are many, and he finds himself slightly daunted by the number. Apparently there is to be a union of two wolves, and he listens carefully, noting them. Maybe one day he will meet them, but for now his presence feels intrusive, but he remains seated, waiting to leave. His feelings were conflicted, and he desperately wondered the states of Vriel and Vaziel. If they were here, he would feel more at home, wouldn't he? This feeling of misplacement was only because he was used to being at their sides, he thinks. His blue eyes sparkle curiously as he watches how everyone interacts, how they seem to be a family, and he wonders if he'll ever feel like he belongs.

ooc: short second reply. but see Bri, Roamer replies. :P (forever late)

As her children surrounded Erani's front paws with eagerness, Eria remained next to Friction. THe meeting commenced and she listened with rapt attention as the white Alphess spoke of changes to come. Certain yearlings would be taught by the older wolves the pack, including herself. She was only three years old, but she knew enough to keep up with those she had to train. Erani said that she would be training Odette and a gentle nod was given. Eria looked forward to the future sessions of hunting lessons with the young girl. Erani then proceeded with the wedding and Eria leaned into her husband's shoulder as she watched. The ceremony was beautiful and the couple looked nervous, but she proceeded to enjoy the sight. Speech

Erani Adravendi

As Ashtoreth and Leon took their places, and Erani asked them their oaths, she was aware that some wolves did not stay for the entirety of the Ceremony. Inwardly, she frowned at the impoliteness of this, but outwardly, her face remained gentle, eyes warm as Ashtoreth and Leon confirmed their Vows, before speaking aloud, for all the remainder of the pack to hear. ?Then, on my Blessing, and by the Light of Luna, you are bound this night, and forever onward from this time.? A faint grin crossed her muzzle as she finished the words. ?You may lick the mate.? Deep blue eyes twinkled under the moonlight. After a few moments, and presumably after the kiss, Erani smiled at the mated pair. ?You may go back to your places now, or to your den.? She smiled, and when the rock was vacated save for herself and Surreal, she stepped forward, standing to address the remaining members. ?In three days, Ashtoreth will be holding our first official pack hunt. I want everyone who is able to find a way to include themselves. Be it by joining the main hunt, or fishing, catching small game or any other manner you can think of. Winter will be here before you know it. Healers, Be sure to gather often, build up your stores, and make forays in groups beyond the borders to avoid over gathering in Valhalla. Warriors, I wish for you to spar often. The Gathering area here, the Stone Circle in Druids Moor, A Cave in Whisperer?s Gorge, and a shallow area, or muddy area in Wolfpaw Lake will be designated for main Sparring places. Use them often, and having an audience is a good idea. What better way to learn new moves than by watching another fight? ?Natalya Olympus, I thank you for being our guest tonight. I hope that your short travel home is safely made.? She cast the blind Olympian a smile, before her eyes turned back to the pack. ?Thank you, all who stayed to see out Ashtoreth and Leon?s ceremony. The Meeting is over, but any who wish to speak to me privately may do so. To all, may you sleep well and peacefully, and may your night patrols have a clear round.? She smiled warmly at the pack, before descending to their level, mingling with them. Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think

ooc;; I'm just going to pretendddddd Arwel and Nat actually sparred - so sorry it was so much failure. We should attempt again over summer xD Also, sorry this is so crappy xD

Natalya Olympus

As luck would have it she would find the only Valhallan she had met at her side shortly into the meeting. She smiled and nodded her head in greeting. "Nice to see you again, Arwel." She would remain silent through the rest of the proceedings and wedding, take in the queen's good wishes and nod in return, before standing to leave. "It is unfortunate that this could not be more of a social gathering, perhaps we will meet again in the future?" Her question was directed at the male beside her before she turned to say her final farewell. She found herself before the queen after taking a moment to locate her scent. "Thank you for having me this evening, Erani. I will be sure to discuss an alliance with Virgil as soon as possible, and I do hope one comes of it. Goodbye." With a final smile she turned to head for her family, and her home. -exit- Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think