Yet Another Newcomer

[Taint]

The russet hued alphena of Misty Moors, who had just bid farewell to her mate as he dashed off to accept a newcomer, had just settled down again inside her cave, curled protectively around the cubs that still slept soundly.

"M'lday?" The gruff, slightly sad voice wafted into her auds, just as he eyelids began to feel heavy, and she gave a disgruntled sigh.

"I have another newcomer." The voice came again, and Taint got wearily to her feet. I suppose I should be overjoyed. So many newcomers! She thought, rearanging her features so that she looked happy and welcoming, rather than annoyed.

'Greetings, Bullet." She said brightly as she trotted out of the cave, occuli flicking from the face of the melancholy black male to the pretty female by his side.

"Welcome! Please state your name and business."

[Wolfcry]

Dearheart walked slowly into the cave after Bullet. She really had no desire to see the alpha. Her fur was still stiff with blood, and she was sure she looked tired and strange. Her eyes were downcast as the alpha and Bullet exchanged a few words. Now it was her turn, she didn't raise her head, but kept it at about level with her shoulders, seeming to speak to The Alpha's feet rather then to her. It didn't matter to Dearheart though, she was tired, hurt, and shy. As long as she talked that was all that mattered.

"H-h-hello there. I'm Dearheart. I was injured after fleeing from my pack...and wanted to stay here...," she murmured softly. Hoping to at least make the Alpha care, she raised her head a little and glanced at her face, brown eyes almost making contact with the other wolf's. She was rather pretty, and she saw cubs asleep behind her. However she was reminded of how beat-up she must look by the seeming grace and happiness of this one. Her ears flicked back a little ways, partly in shame and partly in apology. It was probably hard for an alpha to take in a wolf like her, half-dead and of no use to the pack right now. At least she wasn't dumb.

[Taint]

Taint's orbs filled with sympathy as her gaze took in the small female properly. She gently lowered her rump to the floor, nodding as the female spoke. Although Taint knew that she would be no use to the pack in this condition, and would, instead, be a burden, she was a kind female and couldn't find it in her heart to simply turn Dearheart away.

"Ok, Dearheart, you may stay." She said with a kind smile, stepping forward and brushing teh femme's head with her tongue. It was a brief lick, for the action was, to be truthful, boring the alphena by now.

"Bullet will show you to your sleeping place, where you can rest and clean your wounds. Unless, that is, you'd like to visit the river and have a swim. It might help." Taint tilted her head to the side, and Bullet turned dull green eyes in Dearheart's direction, awaiting her decision.

[Wolfcry]

(sorry i did'nt reply faster..have been busy lately)

Dearheart was a bit nervous under the waiting eyes of both wolves. She glanced back at the gaping wound on her side, and decided it best not to get it wet. Although, it would take a very long while to clean it by herself. She sighed slightly, and then opened her mouth to speak.

"I think I will try and avoid the river. I am pretty sure that will hurt me more than help. Thank you for keeping me, by the way." She knew it must have been hard for the alpha to let her stay. She wasn't showing any great hidden qualities right now. In fact, her old pack didn't even think enough of her to let her stay. But then again, under the circumstances, she was lucky not to be killed. Trying to turn to happier thoughts, she smiled a little back at the alpha female. Then she turned to Bullet and looked at him expectantly.

[Taint]

ooc: S'ok!

bic: Taint returned Dearheart's smile brightly, then inclined her head in farewell. She was about to turn back into her cave, when she sighed and shook her head. There was no point, she wouldn't be able to sleep now. Instead, she settled herself at the mouth, craving excercise but unwilling to leave her cubs alone. I'll wait for Keeper to return. He can watch them for a while. She thought, a mishcveious twinkle entering her eye.

Bullet grunted suddenly, his eyes still focused on Dearheart. He had completely forgotten where he was, slipping into a quiet reverie.

"Follow me." He mumbled, almost incoherently before turning away. His pillars moved him mechanically down the hill, green eyes focused dreamily ahead, tail trailing along behind him.

[Wolfcry]

Dearheart noticed, for perhaps the first time, the distraction of the male in front of her. His eyes seemed to gaze into the distance, unseeing. She wondered silently if he was always this way, or if it was just some political thing she was not yet aware of. She was determined to observe and find out though. Dearheart was not one to try and pry into a wolf's past, but she did like to know what was going on within a pack. This had never been a problem before. Before that day...then she had not a clue as to what had been going on. And that smile...she shook her head, as if to clear it.

She followed behind Bullet closely, making sure not to step on his heels though. She was pushing herself to keep up, and her muscles were complaining terribly. She realized that she must have taken more damage then previously thought. Not caring if she lost sight of Bullet, she slowed down a bit to a stiff walk. Her ears flicked back on her head, and she knew she must look the weakling. She closed her eyes for a moment in shame, then opened them again.

[Taint]

Taint's kindly amber occuli watched Deerheart and Bullet depart. As they disapeared into the undergrowth, she gave a soft sigh and went to turn around when she noticed Lou and her brother, Achilles. They were sitting a little way away, both looking extremely happy, and saw Lou bury her head in Aki's fur. Taint had been to caught up in the newcomers to pay attention to what was happening between the two, but now, she had clocked on.

Eyes twinkling mischeviously, a broad smile spread across her petite features, Taint padded slowly up to the couple. She glanced from happy face happy back-of-head (she was standing directly behind Lou, who still had her face enveloped in Aki's fur).

"Hello." She said slowly. "What's going on here?" She ran a tongue over her lips, still grinning broadly, and stared directly into Aki's eyes. A single eyebrow raised, and she gave a soft laugh.

[HondaRaycer]

Achilles was startled out of the moment by his sister's voice. Odd orbs which were shut so as for him to more fully absorb and appreciate the moment of closeness; flew wide open, almost showing the whites. Again he tensed up, nudging Lou and giving her a quick kiss to get her attention. Eyes flicked over to his sister who was staring straight at him.

" Umm. . .uhh. . ." He felt a little embarrassed at her catching them in a moment he hoped would be reserved for them alone. But in the back of his mind he knew that Taint was going to find out about them sooner or later, and that he should be the one to tell her, not the other wolves of the pack. He squeezed his elbows against his ribs nervously, biting his lip slightly.

Then suddenly the words spilled from him like water overflowing a dam. "I asked Lou to be my mate." He cringed a little from Taint's gaze, as if expecting her to say something bad, but knowing she wouldn't. Then he added, even though it was redundant "And she said yes." ::Wow that was stupid of me::

It was funny to see the large brown brute almost positively fearful of what his sister would say.He snapped his black maw shut and waited for the axe to fall.

[Taint]

Taint inwardly smiled as his brother 'ummed and erred' before her. Awww! She thought, as the smile spread to her lips, he's so sweet!

Gaze remained locked onto his oddly hued eyes as he spilled the beans about him and Lou, and Taint's grin broadened until she was positively beaming, amber orbs flicking from Lou to Aki and back again.

"Congratulations!" She exclaimed, licking her brother's nose over the top of Lou's head. "Achilles! That's wonderful!"

Twinkling eyes turned to Lou and the alphena spoke again, her voice sombre. "Lou, you're a very lucky femme." She smiled. "And I'm sure Achilles is a very lucky brute."

ooc: Hehe. -hands sick-bag to Chase-

[©Lou Scarlet©]

ooc| lol

bic| Lou heard the Alphess approach and stayed silent whilest Achillies told her their story. Chalky plume thudded happilly 'pon the cave floor as Taint congratulated both of them, but she really couldn't think of anything wise or witty to say so instead she lowered her dial and thanked the auburn-hued Alphess.

I guess this means I'm beta female now... she thought, remembering her new position. Suddenly, a small wave of dread swept through her. What was it beta females had to do again? What if she messed up?

Lou forced these questions away and her mind rested upon her brother and sister, all her anxiety was replaced by sadness. Jewel's mate had disappeared and Bullet was probably still lovesick over Feathers. She sighed. Perhaps she should talk to them...

[Taint]

Taint took a step back, away from the newest couple of Misty Moors, to give them the privacy she had obviously intruded upon. A slight frown furrowed her russet brow as she scoled herself for this, but she knew that they'd have plenty of time to speak together and be alone later, and so didn't dwell on it for long.

I'll call a pack meeting, Taint thought brightly. They'll need to know that they have a new beta female.

And with that thought, the brown femme threw her head back, her jaws parting to release a long howl, calling the members of the pack to the fourth cave, where she would meet them, for a pack meeting.

[Taint]

ooc: Gah. Crappy post. Sorry.

[Keeper]

ooc- actually, it's the Third Cave Taint.... lol The Fourth is used to store food...... Heh-heh...

[Taint]

ooc: Ok. I get confused between all the caves. Bleh.