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Post by Toм boi on Sept 6, 2018 19:20:47 GMT -10
*This is a roleplay about Tom traveling back to his old pack's land.*
It was late afternoon, the sun had sunk low into the sky and had become creeping down below the mountain tops. There was a gentle breeze that swept through the forest and the scent of pine swished through the slightly chilly fall air.
Tom gaze traveled to the mountain tops, his paws just creeping over the territory border. He looked out for as far as he could see, the nagging feeling of homesickness suffocating him. He wanted to know what happened. After he left... What had happened to his plague-stricken pack? They were most likely dead, but he just wanted to know. And while he was loyal to his current pack, and would never dream of leaving, he just needed to travel back.
Thomas lowered his head, frowning slightly as guilt began to fall upon him. He'd be back, he was sure of that... So, with one heavy breath, the male crossed the territory line and began his journey home.
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Post by Droplet on Sept 6, 2018 19:27:40 GMT -10
''That should do it'' Droplet nodded in satisfaction, marking the territory. The wind was hard, Tom's scent lingered around closely, it had a hint of sadness. The sire squinted his eyes, a black figure appeared out of the unknown land. ''Tom'' Droplet called, trotting after him, stopping at the border his head tilting 90 degrees''Where are you going?''
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Post by Toм boi on Sept 6, 2018 19:50:42 GMT -10
Tom's eyes widened as he heard Droplet's voice, crap. The male lowered his ears, his gaze dropping as he turned slightly around to meet the alpha's gaze. The male sighed gently, speaking up after a few long seconds. "Droplet, I can't stay here... Not right now at least." Tom paused, looking down at his paws.
"I assume you have questions to why I can't say. And to be completely honest I''m not sure I can give you a full answer... But I can tell you this," The male paused briefly, "My old pack... I need to go back. I don't think I've told this to anyone in the pack yet, but I think it's time I open up about my past."
Taking a deep breath in, Tom started, "I was born in captivity. Born into dog fighting... I lived in constant fear of possibly dying, as my litter-mate had, for a year of my life before I finally decided to leave that wretched place." The male paused for a second. "I left with another wolf-dog from the trap house, Sarah, who traveled with me into the mountains in search of a safe place to stay... Eventually, we found a wolf pack, The Dawn Pack, who were willing to let us join their ranks." Tom then lowered his ars to the back of his neck, the feeling of sad nostalgia washing over him, "I had finally found a home there, and had met Sheeva. But in the month of November of my second year living with them, a few in the pack had caught an illness... We didn't have a healer at the time, so the sickness quickly spread throughout the pack... Sarah was the first to contract and die from the disease." The male was now visibly shaken by the events playing in his head. "I knew I had to go... So, I left the pack lands and headed North... Eventually, I found this pack... And I'm so grateful for everything, and I'm still forever loyal to this pack alone... I just... I need to go back home... I need to know what happened..."
The male finally looked up from his paws, meeting Droplets gaze with a solemn look. "I do hope you understand."
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Post by Vixen on Sept 6, 2018 19:59:51 GMT -10
Vixen was going on a walk when she overheard tom as she stepped out of the shadows. "I think you should go but I would like to go with u as well." She said as she walked over to tom
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Post by Droplet on Sept 6, 2018 20:17:37 GMT -10
nodding slowly, his eyes widening, a small frown appeared. Droplets mouth opened and closed a little bit ''I understand'' .. ''I was to accompany you, you never know whats out there'' he looked at the territory one more time and set a paw out to the unknown ''Tom.. Trust me''
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Post by Toм boi on Sept 6, 2018 20:27:37 GMT -10
Tom shifted his weight cautiously, cocking his head gently to the side, "I don't want to drag you into my problems..." The male began, unsure, "and what about the pack? They need you, Droplet." Tom frowned gently. The male turned back around to face the valley, the sky was now a pale red, the sun almost completely behind the mountains. "I would like to leave soon... So if you're determined to come with me, and apparently Vixen, we should go now. It'll be better to leave under the cover of nightfall. For the start of the journey at least."
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Post by Droplet on Sept 6, 2018 20:32:13 GMT -10
Droplet sighed ''They probably wont notice im gone'' he looked back one more time ''Ill give them a howl, but I am determined, I haven't really dedicated myself to anyone yet'' .. ''besides Poker'' he muttered. ''Lets go, then.'' Droplet said before putting his nose towards the sky letting a deep howl rumble through his throat.
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Post by Toм boi on Sept 6, 2018 20:39:00 GMT -10
Tom nodded gently, not looking back, "Alright then... Let's go."
And with that, the male set off in a medium paced jog. He wanted to get at least seven miles before setting up camp for the night. The male continued over the grassy and rocky terrain, keeping a constant pace as he headed back in the direction of his old pack's land.
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Post by Droplet on Sept 6, 2018 20:45:10 GMT -10
Droplet nodded at Vixen before padding after Tom. He lowered his head, guilty for asking this ''Do you think anyone is still there-'' .. ''Sorry - I mean, uhh'' a pang of stupidity hit Droplet ''I may not be the best Iota or anything but ill collect familiar herbs along the way just encase I am able to treat sickly wolves''
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Post by Toм boi on Sept 6, 2018 20:57:18 GMT -10
Tom sighed, falling back to jog alongside Droplet, "I doubt any are alive... And we should be careful in the area when we get there. We don't know if it's still dangerous to be in the area... When we get there I want you guys to stay at least a half a mile away while I go in and check it out..." The male sighed, truly hoping that it was safe and that he wasn't putting his packmates in danger.
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Post by Droplet on Sept 7, 2018 6:37:55 GMT -10
"Are you sure?" Droplets ears perked at Toms bravery "I'm sure the illness has passed, but alright, if you need me when youre there, just howl"
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Post by Vixen on Sept 7, 2018 6:42:03 GMT -10
Vixen followed them. Vixen could see that tom was worried. "Tom, you know we can take care of ourselves." Vixen softy said as she jogged next to him.
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Post by Toм boi on Sept 7, 2018 14:04:58 GMT -10
Tom sighed, flicking his ears forward, alert, "We should just be careful anyway. And with that simple reply, Tom took the lead again, speeding up into a medium jog. Eventually, he spoke up, "there should be a clearing up ahead. Where some old cabins are... We can set up camp there." The male huffed gently
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Post by Droplet on Sept 7, 2018 14:35:43 GMT -10
"Cabins?" He echoed quietly. "Like human habitation?" .. "Are you sure? What if we get -" Droplet stopped himself and swallowed the words down. "Nevermind"
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Post by Toм boi on Sept 7, 2018 15:24:44 GMT -10
"Yeah, cabins are like human dens," Tom explained, his eyes shifting downwards as they approached a valley. The valley was rocky, but further, down small wooden cabins could be made out. "And don't worry, the area has been abandoned by humans, so we're safe." The Eta huffed gently, beginning to make his way down a small rocky trail.
"The cabins are warm and have soft pads to sleep on. I stayed here for a week when I was coming from Dawn Pack." Tom breathed, now walking slowly through the area, observing cautiously.
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Post by Vixen on Sept 7, 2018 16:55:15 GMT -10
Vixen hated humans but she stilled followed tom and droplet. she still keep an eye out for danger or humans just in case.
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Post by Droplet on Sept 7, 2018 19:50:47 GMT -10
Droplet looked around, squinting his eyes here and there. ''When we set out, is there any predators I should be aware of?- just in case I want to hunt, is all''
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Post by Toм boi on Sept 8, 2018 7:14:34 GMT -10
Tom glanced over to Droplet, shaking his head slightly, "There may be a few cougars, but they should leave you alone if you don't threaten them." He huffed, before turning back to the cabins. Cautiously, he approached one of the small wood buildings, sniffing; there was a faint scent of a human, but it was years old, surely. Tom then pushed the door open with his cranium, peering into the dark room. "Come on, it's safe." He called back, creeping further into the room. Inside, all but one of the windows had boards over them. Tom paused a bit so his eyes could adjust to the darkness, which didn't take long. Now, he peered around. There were two beds inside, both dusty, but still soft. "These are the soft pads I was talking about." The male huffed, approaching one and pushing his paw into the mattress. "We can set up camp here... There is a stream nearby and I'm sure a few rabbits and squirrels."
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Post by Droplet on Sept 8, 2018 7:39:45 GMT -10
"There may be a few cougars, but they should leave you alone if you don't threaten them." Said Tom. Droplet looked around thinking about if he had ever seen a Cougar, let along fought one. ''"Come on, it's safe." Droplets thoughts were cut off, he studied the cabin. Hesitation had gotten the best of him, but he sighed, glanced at Vixen then walked in. "These are the soft pads I was talking about." Tom had explained. His head bobbed and he continued to look around the small room in awe ''Ive never seen one of there before'' Droplet admitted slightly embarrassed. ''How long do you think we are going to stay?''
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Post by Toм boi on Sept 8, 2018 8:27:18 GMT -10
Tom offering a sympathetic gaze to his packmates, knowing they probably weren't very used to human things. "We'll probably just stay the night. Unless you want to stay longer... I just- want to keep moving." The male admitted, flicking his ears back and letting his tail fall still.
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