Shadowed Movements(OPEN)

[~Nighthunter~]

[atrb=border,0,true][cs=7][bg=171717] _____________________ Uprooting the foliage and dirt the coated the floor of the Shrouded Woods, Tuvio was in an all out sprint. This was a training day, like almost any other he had started , coached or been apart of. Today he was more like a coach, though at the same time, this was a workout for him as well. His mate and ruling companion Aurora, was making this trip with him. She was every bit his equal in his eyes, and nothing could ever take her from his heart. His soul burned with pleasure at knowing that she was his and only his. Currently he was enveloped in the more beastly form of his wolf. A russet brown and red long haired beast, with a white lower muzzel and underbelly. He carried a light and logical expressive face, and had a heart to match. Tuvio always tried to be the best Alpha he could be for his pack, and so far had not brought it crashing down. Letting out a gruff in light exertion, he took in his surroundings. Trees that were covered in all sorts of moss, and had limbs high up. Limbs whose branches stretched down, and shadowed the ground like a blanket. Colorful plants, flower, fungus and other weird things dotted the area here and there. It was beautiful in his eyes, it was his, it was home. Thinking abouthow to start the training session and knowing that if he didn't begin that his mate would undoubtedly take the initiative instead, he rounded and waited for her arrival. He would not be surprised, at least he hoped, his mate was crafty and so he could never be sure what she would do. _____________________ 347: words.

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[atrb=border,0,true][cs=7][bg=564c3d] _____________________ The wind whipped through her blonde fur that was becoming dappled with mud as she sprinted through puddles. Weaving her way in between the trees and roots the Alpha female of Rulin ran a good distance behind Tuvio. She smiled just thinking of him. She could catch glimpses of his multi-colored fur every now and then. Even though she wasn't on his exact path, Aurora could still detect his distinct smell that was so very familiar and comforting to her. Listening to the sounds around her she took note of her own paws along with Tuvio's, but also of the birds and the tiny prey scattering away from her path. Her mind was free of almost everything else. It was easy for thoughts of her mate to distract her. She thought of when she first met him and of all of their memories that they shared together. She recalled the serious talks they had and the playful insults they would throw at each other. She couldn't think of anyone else she would rather share this special bond with. Aurora took notice of Tuvio's slowing pawsteps. She quickly crossed the path he had taken and circled around him, hoping to give him a little suprise. Slowing down and crouching, Aurora quietly crept towards Tuvio's large form. His back was facing her. She made sure to step over the twigs and leaves that were on the ground, placing her muddy, brown paws forward slowly. Knowing that Tuvio could probably hear her anyway, or would at least notice the sudden silence she decided to take action as quickly as possible. Pushing past a bush, she lept towards his side, hoping to tackle him to the ground. A smile on her face the entire time. _____________________ 291:words.

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[atrb=border,0,true][cs=7][bg=171717] _____________________ The glimmer of his canines, a simple flash of them could be seen as he raised his rather large head so that he could take in the scents in the area. He absolutly loved this time of year, it was so peaceful, so refreshing. Swinging her ears up straight he listened from and changes in sound, no matter how subtle. The unnoticable changes were the ones he had to watch out for. His mate was an alpha as well afterall, and she didn't get there by playing opossum. His face hardened and got serious, as the sounds became quieter. Quite possibly this was nothing to take notice of, since he had just rampaged through the area only a moment ago. It was possible that the living beings in the area were reactting to his preasence, but he couldn't be sure. The only thing he hoped was that there would be no interference in there little exercise this morning. From other pack members sure , he wouldn't mind, but from bears or humans, well that made him want to growl in anger. In his mind Tuvio was making a deadly promise, daring anything that thought could best him in a fight to challenge him and be done with it. This was his male, over protective thick headedness getting the better of him, and it took over his thoughts so much so, that it kept him oblivious to his mate drawing near. Nothing will ruin today, I have to stop worrying. The other packs have been less and less active around the territory, and the Fury were being unusually quite as well. The Apocolytpic Fury, the mere thought of them had his fur standing on end. Tuvio was sure that signals of anger were flowing to Aurora, but he couldn't help it. Those humans were getting more and more detestable. A human faction that knew of there existence was dangerous. There were rumors that some of these humans had special "gifts". Scowling in annoyance his face contorted. To think that we are the monsters to them, when now these "enhanced humans" as there calling them can walk about freely. Hypocryits. Tuvio lost track of his thoughts as his mate as he could not clearly smell and feel, he lunged into him, sending him to the ground in a thunderous heap on the forest floor. It had knocked the wind out of him pretty good, and he was ashamed to admit that he had been caught off guard and unaware. Pointedly it was because of his roaming thoughts, which was usually his problem. He had to start minding where he was while he was thinking, and stop going into in depth inner tangents with himself. One day they could get him hurt or worse."Good Hit. I didn't hear you coming." Knowing that he would most likely find his lack of concentration bad, he quickly spoke again." I was distracted momentarily, sorry." _____________________ 505: words.

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[atrb=border,0,true][cs=7][bg=564c3d] _____________________ Her muddy paws found their target. Even though Tuvio looked pretty fluffy on the outside, he was fully built with muscles. Aurora's momentum helped her knock the large male over though and she landed on top of him. She was panting lightly as she smiled down at her mate. Good Hit. I didn't hear you coming. I was distracted momentarily, sorry. Aurora let out a light laugh. "Oh really? I couldn't tell." She said, giving him a few licks on his cheek. It was as if she had turned into a playful pup for just a moment. Stepping off of him she gave her pelt a good shake, even though most of the mud was dry already. Before sitting down, she gently rubbed her head against his warm body. "You know, you really should be more careful, Tuvio. What if I was an enemy going for the kill?" She scolded, her moment of playfulness over. It worried her beyond belief to know that her could have easily been in any kind of danger. She would have apologized for treating him like a child just then, except Aurora knew that he really did need to keep an ear and eye out for any sign of danger. She was sure Tuvio would understand as well. Aurora began to wonder what Tuvio was thinking about. She could sense that something was bothering him. It was making him upset and angry. She hated seeing him like this and felt like it was her job to help make things better. "Is everything okay? It normally takes something that upsets you to distract you that much." She said quietly, watching her mate closely. Aurora knew that he may to try and play it off as nothing so that she wouldn't worry anymore, but of course that would make her worry just that much more. _____________________ 307:words.

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[~Nighthunter~]

[atrb=border,0,true][cs=7][bg=171717] _____________________ Tuvio smiled at Aurora, the beautiful light cream colored wolf, that at the moment had bested him, and was now making it very hard for him to rise. His shaggy coat was now coated with slick splotches of mud all along his right side. The fur occupying his left side was fluffed up and parted in all sorts of ways. Debris from the forest floor that included leaves and twigs, were intermingled here and there. On his pelt was russet brown, they seemed to blend in rather seemlessly. Against the white fur though the contrasting colors made them stick out easily. He held in a laugh at his predicament, he knew that it should bother him, his falling ans all, and while it did , he would be damned if he didn't take this time to enjoy himself while he was out here with his mate. Her features were ones of carefree innocence, and he loved that about her. She always made it easy for him to be relaxed knowing that he could count on her to remain clear headed. He knew that she had to worry for the pack as well, but if he could keep the burden of the stress from disturbing her angelic essence then he would. Still on the ground, he turned his large cranium to look her in the eyes, and he saw a much more serious Aurora. Uh - oh. Tuvio know he was in for it. That look meant that she had caught his carelessness. She stood and he watched her sit next to him. She licked his cheek a couple times before proceeding to lecture him. Internally he was grinning like a pup who knew he had been aloof. Though he really did take her words in, and nod to her, before he too stood. The last thing he wanted to do was worry her. " I promise you that I'll be more mindful in the future dear" He said with one of his winning grins, while he transformed back into human form. He shifted effortlessly, gaining his white button down shirt that was short sleeved and made of a fine silk that fit his form well, and long light grey pants that reasembled a nice classy style of clothing. He prefered the look of higher fashioned clothing, as it accented is own looks. She asked him of what was troubling him, and he debated on whether it would worry her or not. Of course it would, but she would no doubt find out one way or the other, and he had to remind himself that he didn't need to protect her from everything.Clearing his throat he began telling the intel he had received recently." Well I've heard that the Apocolyptic Fury are getting more restless. There that new human faction that has been springing up here and there. Apparently there trying to rid this world of our kind, not that it surprises me... who isn't afterall. I didn't wish you to have to worry about it, as it wasn't a big deal. It just got under my skin that they were becoming a problem."Trying to change the subject, he decided that there human forms could use some more training. " Shall we spare a bit, though what form you use depends entirely upon you." _____________________ 631: words.

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[atrb=border,0,true][cs=7][bg=564c3d] _____________________ Aurora sat silently, watching Tuvio watch her. She took note of the way his fur spiked out in crazy directions and of the different colors. She noticed the mud that was now caked into his beautiful fur, along with the leaves, dirt, and twigs that he put there himself. Even though she had just scolded her mate for not being aware of her surroundings, Aurora began to lose concentration on her surroundings when she met his gaze. She blushed and smiled, looking down finally. Even after all these years, Tuvio still had an effect on her, like she was a teenage girl crushing on the boy-next-door. He did something to her that no one else ever had, could, or would. There was this feeling of protection, trust, and love, along with many other things that just enveloped her. His voice broke the silence, I promise you that I'll be more mindful in the future dear. Aurora chuckled, still smiling. "I'd be much appreciative if you were." She said in her soft, sweet voice. As soon as Tuvio started to shift into his human form, Aurora followed suit. She was soon standing on two skinny, but muscular legs covered with dark jean capris. She also wore a dark green tank top. Her long blonde hair fell almost perfect for the moment. The Alpha female listened intently to her mates description of what was bothering him so much. Well I've heard that the Apocolyptic Fury are getting more restless. There that new human faction that has been springing up here and there. Aurora let out a little gasp, this was news to her. She knew of the Apocolyptic Fury, but she didn't realize that they had been gaining more members recently. Apparently there trying to rid this world of our kind, not that it surprises me... who isn't afterall. I didn't wish you to have to worry about it, as it wasn't a big deal. It just got under my skin that they were becoming a problem. Frowning ever so lightly, Aurora took a few steps towards Tuvio, reaching out with her hand to take his. Standing directly in front of him, she rested her other hand on his shoulder. "It will be okay Tuvio, we'll fight them off like we've fought off any of our other enemies." She paused for a moment, thinking. "Maybe we should start to have training sessions more often for the entire pack. Just in case.. I wouldn't want anyone hurt because they were unprepared.." She said quietly, closing the distance between them as she rested her head against his chest and wrapped both arms around his waist. Aurora knew of the danger any enemy threatened the pack's wellbeing. But a growing enemy that very little was known about was even worse. She couldn't bare to think of losing any of her family. That is what the entire pack was to this Alpha. Family. She couldn't want to protect or love any others more than she did the Rulin members. Tuvio's rough, but soothing voice brought Aurora back into the present. Shall we spare a bit, though what form you use depends entirely upon you. She knew that they both needed more practice with their human forms and it was easier seeing as they both were already in those forms. Pulling back from hugging Tuvio, she ran her hand up his neck and rested it on his cheek, nodding. "Lets practice as humans." She whispered, gently standing on her tippy-toes to kiss him before they got started. _____________________ 589:words.

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