The Winter Den

Mahina averted her gaze to Silver. She gave a small smile, motioning for the female to come over. "Hey Silver, want to join me and Luminah? She's at the carcass with Falco." Her tail flicked in the direction her sister and Falco were.

[ Tired... ]

Akera seemed to lose her breath for a moment as she looked into the amber depths of his eyes. She looked at the smile gracing her lips and her heart fluttered when she knew it was directed towards her. As Link shot up at the cry of a raven, the female looked at him a bit concerned. Then, as he hid it in embarrassment and rested on her, she giggled silently, the movements rocking the male a bit. She watched with emerald eyes as Link laid his head right next to her paw. Feeling rather comfortable at the moment, Akera rested her russet head on his back, sighing in happiness. Though he was not hers and she didn't know of his feelings, she felt content in that position, her tail wagging happily as she smiled.

Her ears perked up at his soft voice. Listening to the question, she thought for a moment, counting the seasons. Then she raised her head to look at him and spoke. "I am about a year and seven months. Akera looked down. She didn't like her young age. She felt like a pup compared to a lot of the members in this pack. "Rather young, I know..." She wished she was older. Though she was mature inside and hopefully acted like it, the number seemed to matter a lot to some wolves. She hoped that wasn't so for Link.

'I love that smile...' Akera zoned out for a second as Link buried his nose in her pelt. She could feel his grin. She realized that he wasn't too much older than her. Exactly half a year. She grinned at the thought and the nickname he gave her. She had to admit; she did feel very special. The female heard his low rumble. She loved that noise. Well she loved his voice in general. His breath tickled her again. Akera's amber eyes watched as his ears flicked, most probably listening to the other wolves. She spoke quietly. "You really want to be in this pack, don't you?" She thought for a minute. "I should take you to Rune. But I am enjoying this moment rather much right now, so I'm gonna be the selfish wolf I am," A smirk graced her lips. "and keep you here. Unless you really want to go now." She wouldn't force Link to stay. If it made him happy to talk to an alpha, she would bring him to them.

After mentally freaking out over his ear nip, Akera frowned a bit. He has a point.... Her frown faded as she saw his smile. She grumbled a bit. "Why do you have to have a point?" She lifted her head up, trying not to disturb Link as she stood. "Alright. Well if we are going to rescue your ears, we might as well get it over with. And my friend here might as well come too." She looked to the trees. Though Akera couldn't see her, she knew she was there. "Sosy! Come out, come out wherever you are!" She looked back to Link. "I shall take you to our wondrous leader now. He may come across not so nice, but he is actually wonderful. There has just been recent stressors, something about some disrespectful loner." She smiled. "Shall we head out on this journey of epic proportions?" Akera grinned again cheekily.

Akera wagged her tail at the comment. Though she wasn't too good at depicting feelings, she was almost sure that Link didn't treat her as a normal friend. But then again, she hadn't seen him interact with anyone else. So it could be the same for any wolf. Nevertheless, she was glad to have met him in the woods. The female, now that she knew Link, couldn't picture a life without him. It actually hurt to try to think about that. She knew now that he was the wolf for her. And she would have him, if he wanted her of course.

Akera shook off her thoughts and focused back on Link. He seemed ready to leave. "Alright then let's go!! Soske will be right behind us. We'll probably see her on the way out of this forest." She smiled at her new friend and started to lead the way out of the trees.

"Sosy! Come out, come out wherever you are!"

Soske waited till they started to move before she started running towards Akera. She knew this might not be the best idea but oh well. She was going to try to jump over both of them. This was going to take a good jump but Soske believed in herself. Coming closer and closer she knew that they had to hear her. She was being soo loud because she did not want to trip over them. They were now as clear as day light, this is my chance. One..... Two.... THREE! Soske leaped as high as she could. She flew in the air and carefully landed on the other side. Not believing she actually made it she look at Akera than looked at the whitish greyish wolf. Hi, I am Soske She bowed her head at the male.

Akera's ears pricked as she heard rapid footsteps. She stopped in her tracks. Her green eyes scanned the trees for any sign of movement, but she couldn't see anything. The footsteps grew louder and louder. Akera looked to Link. He must have heard it too. Then, with a rush of air, a brownish streak flew over her and Link. Whipping her head around, she saw that her best friend had appeared a few feet away from them. Akera gave the male a big smile and loped over to Soske. She grinned at her. "Nice entrance, Sos." Looking to Link, she spoke again. "And this shall be my best friend who was lurking in the shadows spying on us." She gave Soske a nudge to let her know she was joking. Akera looked to her. "That was awesome! How are you today, Sosy?"

I am doing quite fine. I knida feel like a bird. Soske nudged Akera back and laughed. I also kind of feel like a creep, I know this is going to be a great day. Also Akera soon after you bring him to Rune can you get me something to eat! I am so hungry because I have not eaten in the past 3 days! Eating was not on Soske mind but she could tell if she went to much longer that she start to lose weight and that was not good for a wolf.

Akera's eyes widened at her friend. "3 days?! Geez Sos, you need to eat more often!" She smiled at the wolf and walked back a little closer to Link. She couldn't help it. It was like she gravitated towards him automatically. She hoped Soske didn't notice. Akera didn't want her to feel like she was ditching her. She also wondered how much her friend had heard and seen. She would obviously fill the female in later on the details. But for now she settled by staying inbetween them. She wanted to include her friend in their little journey. "Well then we must head off now, or Sosy may starve to death! And we have to save your ears!" Akera turned and flashed a giant smile at the male, her eyes glittering a bit. Then she started walking towards the den area, hoping they would follow.

Soske started to follow Akera. What about his ears? It was in her natural instinct to ask when someone was hurt. She was a scholar and she always tried to help people. Soske ran through her head of all the herbs that help with deafness. Well Ginkgo biloba helps the circulation in the whole head so at least that would get the ears circulation better. Then there is Plantain that is just to help sharpen your hearing. Plus if we put a little sesame on it, it be save.

Akera started laughing loudly. She looked to the female once her giggles slowed. She's genuinely concerned isn't she? She smiled big, containing her giggles, and said, "We were just talking. And Link here sai- Oh my gosh!! I forgot! I never introduced him properly! This is Link, a male loner I just happened to pick up the woods." She flashed a quick smile at him. She was much more joking and comedic with her best friend around. It was like a new side of her. A side she hoped that Link liked. "Link, Soske. Soske, Link. Okay now that we're all acquainted properly, I will finish my story. Link said that he might get in trouble if he was caught as a loner talking to a pack member. I didn't want to take him to Rune yet, but he said if I didn't, he might lose his ears. So we are on our way to see Rune and indirectly save his ears!" She smiled at him again. Akera seemed to be smiling extra lately.

Lame... didn't know what to post though...

Awww, poor albino raven wants food. ;(
And don't worry I'm getting to the den!! DX

Knife let his head hang as he did not get a call back. He thought for sure she didnt care for him now. He turned around and padded on. Still with head hung low, he lowered his tail. He was in even more ashame than before. Knife didnt care anymore. He raised his head and as he did so he howled again. With more angry in the call. It was deep and low. He was showing that he didnt care and probably would not return now. He snorted and grunnted and started to walk again. He walked with more pride now. He had just ruined his life even more again. He padded with his head up a little higher but with his tail hanging down. He hoped that the others heard his call... this time.....

Falco continued to sit by the carcass. He zoned out completely, His ears flicked lightly as he sat in his day-dream, trans like state. The next thing he knew was faceplanted in the snow, and something standing on top of him. He jerked up as soon as he could, on edge, wondering who had done it. He lifted his head to see Silver, she had tackled him and was standing on top of him. He sneezed lightly the snow flailing off his nose, as the rest of his face remained covered in the solidified water. He grinned and started to laugh, realising that it was all just a big joke, shaking away the snow from his eyes he nipped at Silver's nose "Where have you been?" he swatted his paw gently on her face, before quickly licking her nose before she could blink.

"Are you hungry? Akera and I caught an elk calf, you can probably see..." he grinned as he laid on his back staring into the green eyes of his mate. His ears twitched lightly, awaiting a response from her.