Stick and stones

Sticks and stones may break bones, but it wont Make lucarious be less of a jerk  


WARNING:  ALOT OF WRITING LAY AHEAD










it was the day before we planned to move on from our temporary camp, everyone had begun and were already sad about leaving their new friends to go off in different directions. personally i didnt find much point in this, whats the point in making friends in other packs when your hardly going to see them. i mean were we to fight in the future as i have known from loner packs to do so? doubt it, so in away i guess its good to find alliances.   Though so much could be said for some in my own pack, i havnt made any friends but have made an enemy in storm. far as she was concerned i was a low life, disgusting fowl smelling thief who was tricking everybody to probably rip them off of everything they own. i didnt care, its only one opinion, didnt mean is was true.

After giving me the scare of mylife by hunting me in snow and having our little conversation get a little head.  i wasnt in the best of moods, i didnt care less or more so, i was here for one purpose and i intend to forfill it.

Nightfall came and the chilly wind gripped my fur like needles jabbing me everywhere, i shook the cold off and sniffed the air, the air was filled with mingled scents of winter, rain, prey and other wolves.  but one stood out and was growing stronger by the second, paw steps approached from behind, i could feel a wave of dismay and anger coming off from the approaching wolf. turning my head blinded by the real wolf stood before me.

Back again stor..... eh...oh....Akantha....

The green scraf wrapped around her neck blew fiercly from a harsh wind the came upon us both, her lilac/blue eyes were fierce as the glared at me, her thoughts were obvious to me, i knew how she felt about seeing me and it was no suprise when she opened her mouth to speak.

What are you doing here Lucarious!

..Catching a cold, whats it look like...

She snarled, clearly not amused but only a amused smirk trailed over my face.

Your not welcome here...
 
and what are you going to do about it?

I tease, grinning as i watched her anger grow to rage, she growled fiercely, her fangs bared into a vicious snarl, she sounded like a pig with a cold, and yet i stood boldly egging her on, encouraging her silently.

You mangy mutt, you are a disgrace to wolf kind! i'll happily rip you apart right here and now.

i'd like to see you try it

I braced myself but i knew that i didnt need to fight, out of the corner of my eye i could see vronti approaching, Akantha was literally about to leap on me but Vronti's call stopped her in a instant.  yet she didnt remover her stare.

Whats going on here Akantha!

removing this piece of Sh*t

Vronti's voice was calm and cool, her stood between me and Akantha and only looked toward her, i grinned taking in the thril of watching this conversation unfold in my favor.

no need, he wont be bothering you.

Of course he wont once im done with him.

Akantha tone was gurgled through gritted teeth and pig sounded snarls. not only was she pig headed she sounded like one too, oh the insults i could behold upon her and yet she cant touch me.

i expected more of this from you, he isnt the one your after.

your defending him now? this ..basterd.

i have to, he is in my pack.

A pause of dismay filled the air, akantha's expression became stricken with surpise and then disappointment. almost half expecting something other than that, it was like she had been struck by a dagger in the chest by a close friend or family.  her tone softened slightly but i could here grief and disapointment in it.

You too him into your pack? why!

Vronti clearly noticed the sudden change and his tone remained calm, he wasnt sympathetic as it was his decision alone.

He proved himself, worthy of being a Astrapi member, he has skills that will become useful, he has the heart of a warrior and the kindness of a nurturing mother, aswell as the fiercness of a killer, bold to taking risks. i could go through a list of qualities im sure you already know.

all i see is trickery and thief, a criminal to the kingdom, an outlaw. ...a bad person.

your a kingdom guard, your bound to see those in all criminals but think about all the qualities, many can easily change there path, it just takes on paw step. his started by coming to me. its up to him to forfil his duty as a loyal Astrapi member.

This conversation begun to get a little deep and though Akantha still had a hated look in her eye i could see that she wasnt winning this argument, backing down she removed her sight from mine and looked to Vronti, she relaxed more but she wasnt very happy.

Fine. i wont do anything, but dont come running to me when things go wrong and its his fault, im not going to say i didnt warn you because i know you wont listen.

With that she turned away back to her edge of camp, tail sweying in the breeze, i had noticed the wind changed during the fued and she seemed to get slight annoyed by her scarf whacking her in the face. bringing an amused gleam to vronti's face. Turning to face me with a nutral look, not giving any emotion away what so ever. but i wasnt sure if he was contemplating the idea of if he made the right choice, then a small smile slipped between his lips and he turned and walked back to his side of camp. i followed and took my place among the resting wolves, to sleep untill dawn rose.

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It was morning and everyone was getting ready to leave,  Akantha called out about the Lataria grounds aren't far now and that we had plenty of time to rest, we didnt have time to hunt  but we did have a good meal that night before so hunger wasnt an issue, everyone pitched in on packing up the goods and camp equiment, and each carried something. I wasnt fond of the snow and i could still smell rain in the air unfortunatly my prediction of thinking it was coming early was wrong, either that or as the wind changed course it pushed the rain away and brought snow instead. Yeah is snowed last night and though its clear now with the sun shining, with weather being unpredictable i wasnt sure on when the rain was coming.

Everyone pushed off, the Astrapi members joined us brief my then took a different course to head to their grounds.  I didnt really mingle much, or at all for that. I usually prefer keeping to myself, i didnt like making friends as i was worried they will get hurt, everyone i came to know got hurt to i isolated myself from friends for years, i only really made one friend but in the end i was the one who got hurt when i found a new family. i never saw her again. never the less i lead a new path in life now, this was how i was going to find my way, my own way and not one forced upon me.

As we traveled i sped up to catch up to Akantha, i noticed that last night she was in a vicious fowl mood after going over to the other camp and i figured now i was in her pack she was to at least be one friend i could make.  padding up to her side, her focus on the path ahead, i could see she was in thought of memories on which was the path leading to the place her family had been, but rather press on whether she knew where we were going i just out right asked her about last night.

Hey Akantha?

She seemed to snap out of a trans and take notice of me being there, her tone calm but curious.

What is it Ruru?

Last night! you were in a fowl mood, something happen in Astrapi?

Nothing that concerns you!

Well.. its just you dont usually get in a mood like that when you talk to vronti so i thought maybe you both had an argument?

you could say that

Her tone seemed uncaring, she gritted her teeth as i could see she remembered something that upset her, but pushed it away quickly.

what did you argue about?

why do you care?

She snapped, i was taken aback a little but still persued her like a leopard hunting its prey.

Is it not right for me to worry about my alpha?

She stopped, she continued to stair ahead, i stopped just short of her, curiosity peaked my interest to know more.

what did you argue about?

She sighed, clearly reluctant to talk but it played her like a broken record, and clearly she knew i wasnt going to stop pestering her till she told me.

It wasnt 'what' it was 'who'

okey...'who' did you argue about?

one of the most fowl, disgusting, vile creatures to the kingdom of Oston, who shouldnt even call himself a wolf. a shame to the kingdom.

Who????

She turned her head and looked directly at me, focusing on my bright amber eyes, i wasnt expecting her answer.

..Lucarious..!!!!


What!!!!!!!

she looked a bit suprised by my own reaction, did she suspect him?

Luca is back?

you know him?

i wish i never met him!

dont we all

i cant believe he followed me!

why would he follow you? your no one special

Ignoring her cruel tone i didnt answer, just looked down at the snow between my paws, frozed by memories or the past, i shivered, this sparked a interest from Akantha.

You okey Ruru?

...

I didnt reply at first but looked up and then looked violantly around, all aropund was snow, we were in some king of field but tree's stood here or there and from where we care the forces looked distant.

I have to go find him. i need to see this for myself.

What?? NO. 

Akantha snapped, clearly worried.

A storm is comign you are not going anywhere.

i have to, i need to know what he is up to.

no good im sure

i cant be..

I stared at her, both of us had serious look but without a word from me i dumped the gear and bolted off back to where we came, the storm was still a bit off but the wind picked up greatly, all i head was Akantha's yowl of protest but she didnt follow, no one did.  i persued back to the trees' my paws carrying me as great speed, i wasnt known for my speed and stamina as i never really used it back in oston. no open space to run without crashing into something, this long stretch of field was ideal and i was able to utilise my skill to its level.  i didnt quite move as bulky as most wolves, being long limbed i was able to cover ground in few bounds, almost like a cheetah but not as fast.  the wind blew harshly in my face, i  reached the cover of the pine and searched out the paw prints and scent, i was right where we split from the other group and saw the paw steped lead away into the tree's. i followed them as a steady trot, picking up a light run now and then when the paws lead a strait path. 

The scents mingled with that of prey and i then picked up the scent i dreaded. Luca's. it was true he was here, but did he know i was part of latria? no he didnt see me because i wasnt near camp, non the less i had to know why he was here.
IN sight i saw the oack moving steadily in the distant, i bolted to catch up to them and within moment i saw the blaze of red, a scarf blowing in the wind attached to a mingled of grey pelt. i recognised the markings. i found him

LUCA!!

I called, in an instant he stopped and turned his head in my direction, as i ran up to him i saw his body turn to face me curious at first but like i recognition fell upon his sight and he smirked. i puffed a breath but growled lowly, teeth bared as my sight met his.

Oh how polite. you great me with bared fangs. nothings changed i see.

what you doing here Luca!

what is it with you latria wolves with the questions, just last night That mangy alphess of yours asked the same question.

well then answer it.

He grinned, i could see he was changing the subject before he said a word, i didnt remove my blazing amber gaze off his slightly darker amber, i was so angry to see him that nothing else mattered.

im glad to see you to.

cant say im too thrilled

what hapened to the little Ru i use the know, the ...vulnerable welp of fur and tears.

gone!  i see your no different, a bully, and now a traitor to the kingdom.  why couldnt you of lived a normal life.

his focus didnt change but his tone did, he snapped angrily at my words, countering it with harsher ones that to me were blessings.

I did! i lived a life i see every day, struggle, heart ache, fear, hunger. except i changed that life. unlike you who was adopted by a notle wealth, being fed the riches of food, bathed in luxury, clothed in the finest silk. never having to worry about anything or everything. 

That wasnt my choice! i was adopted, you however. you ran away. you didnt want to get adopted. you CHOSE to live a life of pain and suffering.  but that doesnt matter... our pasts our behind us i want to know why your here! why your following me!

following you! your the one that followed me,  and our pasts arent behind us. thay still lay ahead.

what do you mean

he stared at me, seemingly in thought but he didnt repond directly.

you will know in time,   but not yet.

He turned away And begun to walk away catching up to the rest of his pack to didnt stop to wait.

why do you make things so difficult?
i said as i stood staring after him, he stopped and paused from a brief moment, twitching an year.

because...... i know the truth
With that he pushed on, leaving me standing in the snow glaring after him. What did he mean? i pondered for a moment but then a sudden harshbreeze swept my fur, i snapped out and realised the storm was arroaching fast, though the sun was still around i could see it slowly dulling from the approaching storm clouds. Gah i got to get back i turned an ran back the direction i came for a second time, i knew that the pack wasnt going to wait up with this storm, but hopefully pitched up another camp further ahead, somewhere shelterd i hope as tree's block out part of the storm. a mad dash, a race against time but all the while Luca's words bussed in my head.

i know the truth..



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for

Staring Akantha
Vronti
Ruru and Luca
and a mention of Storm