Pack Mentality Day 1 Part 2
Just as Jackson started to aim and fire a warning shot at one of the trees on the opposite side of the clearing when he saw Bramble standing next to Spike with Shaquille, Raven, Quint, George, Smokey and a few others. Bramble signaled with his tail for everyone to halt, then called out "Let's go." The Tribe then charged forward. Jackson let out a huge sigh of relief. He thought to himself This battle should be over soon.
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Meanwhile, Stephan was making a rush over to Daniel, as he plowed forward, he was making Carlton's members start to retreat left and right. With whatever was thrown his way, he was just focused on one thing: Helping Daniel out. It felt like everything was going in slow motion. Every paw step felt like it took a day. As he was running, he saw Daniel holding his own, even though it was two of Carlton's best fighters that were battling with him. Out of desperation, he was fighting back with all the strength that he had until he was finally pinned down by Mat. Then, Stephan saw Mat raise his claws in the air and then come down. Stephan leaped and soared for several paces and tore Mat off Daniel. The two of them flew in the air for a couple of seconds and tumbled down. Stephan landed on top of Mat and clawed his back. Mat eventually retreated.
Stephan whipped around to see how Daniel was doing. Stephan ran up to him, and when he crossed his body he realized that his rescue was too late. Stephan tried to shush Daniel and started to look for first aid supplies because Daniel was bleeding really bad. Stephan's efforts on trying to get Daniel to not talk had been for not as he heard Daniel say, his voice shaking, "Stephan, my Beta the time has..." he coughed, "Come for me to hand over the Tribe to your hands."
As the two were talking Carlton's members were starting to be driven back so Stephan looked up trying to locate Taylor begging the Packs of Old that she was close. He saw her and called her over. Taylor and Rick, who was helping clear the clearing ran over to his side. Rick slid down in the dirt. Taylor had some supplies with her so she grabbed them then and hustled back. Cobwebs were wrapped around Daniels wound, and it wasn't long before they filled up.
In the process of helping Taylor out, Stephan replied almost in a whisper, "No... Not yet. I still have a lot to learn from you."
Daniel replied, his voice weak, "Yes. I have taught you everything that can be taught. Now it is time for you to learn while doing. Where is Stephanie?"
Stephan looked up then looked back at Daniel, His vision a little blurry. "She is still locked in combat. "
"She will help you and Morgan out to start. Taylor will go with you to The Geyser tonight." Daniel noticed that Stephan was struggling with the concept. "The Tribe is going to need you strong Stephan. Don't forget the prophecy..." At that, the light faded from Daniel's eyes, and his head went limp. Stephan let out a silent wail and turned around stifling some cries.
The battle had ended while Daniel and Stephan were having their last conversation, and almost instantly The Tribe had noticed something wasn't right. Morgan was the first to approach Stephan. She nuzzled into him and said, "I am so sorry." Almost every member came up to the body, which was still bloodied because it hadn't been cleaned yet.
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Rick was still upset about Daniel's death, so Jackson came up to him and patted him on the back and said, "We should go."
Rick replied, "we have to take Daniel's body back to his camp. Who knows what will happen there, and we also have some work to do. It's time for the move to occur. We need to draw out new boundaries before the next gathering to make sure that this does not happen again for a while.
Rick strapped Daniels body to his ATV and he and Jackson followed the members to Daniel's camp.
Several moments had passed with silence. Morgan and Stephan were leading the way followed by Bramble and the rest of the tribe.
Rick told Jackson, "I will be spending the night with the tribe for the night because Daniel was an amazing companion. I hope you have that same sort of relationship with Stephan and Bramble as they progress."
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After awhile the group had arrived at Stephans camp. Jackson and Rick laid Daniels body down in front of Stephan and then went to the back of the clearing. After the group of members got settled, Stephan called a meeting. "Let all wolves young and old gather around me and this patrol for a tribe meeting."
Several moments passed as he waited for everyone to emerge from their dens. At first, they looked confused because they did not recognize Daniel's voice. Stepan swallowed, hiding his nerves and continued, "Some of you look confused as to why I am making announcements, long story short, there was a battle with Carlton's tribe earlier and it is my duty to announce that Daniel died in the battle from his wounds. Tonight, We will be having a vigil for him as I will be going to The Geyser for the official handing of the torch. Because of this battle, we will be increasing patrols along the border where they ambushed us." He looked over at Spike and beckoned him with his tail. Spike stepped forward with a look of surprise, and pride, as there was a little blood from a small cut on his ear dripping down his face, "However before I go to The Geyser, I have some ceremonies to perform. To start: Spike, are you willing and able to defend this Tribe even to the point of death?" Spike nodded, "Then it is my job to promote you to member status. You have served this tribe with determination, sacrifice, and courage in recent times. Congratulations."
Stephan looked over the clearing and found Raven, Quint, George, and Smokey. He made eye contact with them and then beckoned them forward with his tail. They strolled through tribe and then stopped in front of Stephan. "Now I have beckoned Raven, Quint, George, and Smokey to stand at the front to perform a couple of ceremonies that rarely happen."
"Raven and Quint please step forward. Since you have been members of a different tribe That has been driven out, you must find a new tribe. Is it your wish to join this Tribe regardless of your previous experience at heart lake and defend it even at the cost of your lives?" Raven and Quint both nodded. "Very well. Welcome to your new home. David and Bramble, please step forward." David and Bramble did as they were told and Stephan resumed, "It is your duty to stay along side of these two Members and help them in any way as they adapt to our ways and not judge them based on their previous experiences?" David and Bramble nodded. "Now take these two to their dens." They backed away as Stephan finished.
"Now Smokey and George, please step beside your mentors. Is it your wish to join this tribe regardless of your previous experience at Heart lake and learn our ways alongside our Beta?" They both nodded and Stephan continued, "Very well. Now Piper, please step forward. It is your duty to train alongside these two that are joining us. Do you promise to stay beside them and help them in any way as they adapt to our ways and not judge them based on their previous experiences?" Piper nodded. "Now show these two to their dens." Just as the mentors did before them, the three Beta's backed away.
"When it comes to showing tribe strength, ceremonies like these are the pinnacle of the tribe. We may have lost Daniel, but we have not lost each other. This meeting is dismissed."
The clearing erupted into a chorus of howls and chants, and everyone welcoming the newcomers to their newest positions, even though there was a somber atmosphere. Everyone then broke off into separate groups, and the newcomers were lead to their new dens.
After the ceremonies, Jackson and Rick went back to the campground, and by the time they got back it was around 3:00 pm. When they got back to the campground, Rick looked over at Jackson and said, "Stephan should be starting his journey to Old Faithful right now. It has been a long day. Get some rest. I will see you tomorrow for more training."
Several moments passed as he waited for everyone to emerge from their dens. At first, they looked confused because they did not recognize Daniel's voice. Stepan swallowed, hiding his nerves and continued, "Some of you look confused as to why I am making announcements, long story short, there was a battle with Carlton's tribe earlier and it is my duty to announce that Daniel died in the battle from his wounds. Tonight, We will be having a vigil for him as I will be going to The Geyser for the official handing of the torch. Because of this battle, we will be increasing patrols along the border where they ambushed us." He looked over at Spike and beckoned him with his tail. Spike stepped forward with a look of surprise, and pride, as there was a little blood from a small cut on his ear dripping down his face, "However before I go to The Geyser, I have some ceremonies to perform. To start: Spike, are you willing and able to defend this Tribe even to the point of death?" Spike nodded, "Then it is my job to promote you to member status. You have served this tribe with determination, sacrifice, and courage in recent times. Congratulations."
Stephan looked over the clearing and found Raven, Quint, George, and Smokey. He made eye contact with them and then beckoned them forward with his tail. They strolled through tribe and then stopped in front of Stephan. "Now I have beckoned Raven, Quint, George, and Smokey to stand at the front to perform a couple of ceremonies that rarely happen."
"Raven and Quint please step forward. Since you have been members of a different tribe That has been driven out, you must find a new tribe. Is it your wish to join this Tribe regardless of your previous experience at heart lake and defend it even at the cost of your lives?" Raven and Quint both nodded. "Very well. Welcome to your new home. David and Bramble, please step forward." David and Bramble did as they were told and Stephan resumed, "It is your duty to stay along side of these two Members and help them in any way as they adapt to our ways and not judge them based on their previous experiences?" David and Bramble nodded. "Now take these two to their dens." They backed away as Stephan finished.
"Now Smokey and George, please step beside your mentors. Is it your wish to join this tribe regardless of your previous experience at Heart lake and learn our ways alongside our Beta?" They both nodded and Stephan continued, "Very well. Now Piper, please step forward. It is your duty to train alongside these two that are joining us. Do you promise to stay beside them and help them in any way as they adapt to our ways and not judge them based on their previous experiences?" Piper nodded. "Now show these two to their dens." Just as the mentors did before them, the three Beta's backed away.
"When it comes to showing tribe strength, ceremonies like these are the pinnacle of the tribe. We may have lost Daniel, but we have not lost each other. This meeting is dismissed."
The clearing erupted into a chorus of howls and chants, and everyone welcoming the newcomers to their newest positions, even though there was a somber atmosphere. Everyone then broke off into separate groups, and the newcomers were lead to their new dens.
After the ceremonies, Jackson and Rick went back to the campground, and by the time they got back it was around 3:00 pm. When they got back to the campground, Rick looked over at Jackson and said, "Stephan should be starting his journey to Old Faithful right now. It has been a long day. Get some rest. I will see you tomorrow for more training."
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Several moments of silence passed through the tribe. Daniel's body was at the center of camp, Bramble walked towards his former mentor and brushed his pelt up against Stephan's showing that he was there for him. Bramble scanned the clearing and noticed that almost every single member was out. He then sat with him in silence for a few moments. Bramble, then left Stephen, and let him be.
About an hour passed and Stephan had left where he was sitting and headed towards Taylor's den to get some traveling herbs because he had a long way to go if he was to make it to The Geyser by Moonhigh.
After walking for multiple hours, Stephan eventually reached The Geyser. He waited for several moments for the signature three bubble. When it happened, started to walk towards the center and started to lay down. The Geyser finally erupted, sending water shooting water into the air, with it sparkling in the moonlight, and he fell asleep.
He woke up on the neutral land near Sky's Territory. The stars eventually started to swirl down from the sky, landing in the shape of Daniel. Stephan cried out in happiness and ran up to him and pressed his nose against Daniel's pelt. Daniel spoke with power, "Stephan you are now ready for some of the most important moons of your life. I have taught you well, and now it is your turn to take the lead of this tribe. I have seen the meeting from above and you spoke well. Now, It is time for you to introduce the first Alpha of our Tribe, Eagle's Wing. I have to go now, I recommend you take what he says seriously." As Daniel faded away, He called out "Don't forget the prophecy..."
As Daniel faded away and while he was fading away, more stars started to fall from the sky, and they landed in the shape of a wolf that he did not recognize. He could only assume that the form that he saw was Eagle's Wing. Eagle's wing spoke, and Stephan could hear the wisdom in his voice, "Welcome Stephan, to your new role as Alpha. You have been welcomed as the fifth generation leader of our tribe. However, your leadership is going to be encountering several changes in the way that The packs operate around not just our complex, but all throughout the surrounding areas. All will be revealed at this coming gathering when the moon is at it's highest point, the dead will walk alongside the living for a new dawn." You have been confirmed as the new leader of our tribe. Your first duty is to relay this message to your medic." At this Eagle's Wing started to fade away.
Stephan blinked awake as the sun started to rise. He got up and headed back to the tribe that is now his.
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Next on Pack Mentality:
Jackson, Rick, and all the members of the packs looked up to the sky in shock. There was some weird shape starting to cover the moon. As it was moving closer to the covering the moon, There was something else going on: The stars were moving. Not just moving, but they were coming closer to the Packs that were gathered underneath the sky. As this stunning realization started whipping around the clearing, a sense of fear started to emerge. Cries of "What is going on" and "Should we leave" started to fill the clearing. As a sense of panic started to fill the clearing, Because Stephan knew what was happening he called out, "This Gathering will continue. Medics, come and join the leaders by the fallen tree!" At this, the Gathering fell silent, and an energy of excitement and nervous anticipation filled the clearing.
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- I hope you all enjoy these articles. They are a lot of fun to write.
-Thank you for your continued support!
- School is coming to an end soon so you know what that means? Tangent Summer Madness! I am going to try and keep it as I promise this time. I have multiple Ideas for how it is going to be looking so keep an eye out for more announcements as it goes on.
-Since school is coming to an end, though, there will be fewer articles at least until after school ends.
-Congratulations to the North Carolina Tar Heels on winning March Madness!
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In the news:
About an hour passed and Stephan had left where he was sitting and headed towards Taylor's den to get some traveling herbs because he had a long way to go if he was to make it to The Geyser by Moonhigh.
After walking for multiple hours, Stephan eventually reached The Geyser. He waited for several moments for the signature three bubble. When it happened, started to walk towards the center and started to lay down. The Geyser finally erupted, sending water shooting water into the air, with it sparkling in the moonlight, and he fell asleep.
He woke up on the neutral land near Sky's Territory. The stars eventually started to swirl down from the sky, landing in the shape of Daniel. Stephan cried out in happiness and ran up to him and pressed his nose against Daniel's pelt. Daniel spoke with power, "Stephan you are now ready for some of the most important moons of your life. I have taught you well, and now it is your turn to take the lead of this tribe. I have seen the meeting from above and you spoke well. Now, It is time for you to introduce the first Alpha of our Tribe, Eagle's Wing. I have to go now, I recommend you take what he says seriously." As Daniel faded away, He called out "Don't forget the prophecy..."
As Daniel faded away and while he was fading away, more stars started to fall from the sky, and they landed in the shape of a wolf that he did not recognize. He could only assume that the form that he saw was Eagle's Wing. Eagle's wing spoke, and Stephan could hear the wisdom in his voice, "Welcome Stephan, to your new role as Alpha. You have been welcomed as the fifth generation leader of our tribe. However, your leadership is going to be encountering several changes in the way that The packs operate around not just our complex, but all throughout the surrounding areas. All will be revealed at this coming gathering when the moon is at it's highest point, the dead will walk alongside the living for a new dawn." You have been confirmed as the new leader of our tribe. Your first duty is to relay this message to your medic." At this Eagle's Wing started to fade away.
Stephan blinked awake as the sun started to rise. He got up and headed back to the tribe that is now his.
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Next on Pack Mentality:
Jackson, Rick, and all the members of the packs looked up to the sky in shock. There was some weird shape starting to cover the moon. As it was moving closer to the covering the moon, There was something else going on: The stars were moving. Not just moving, but they were coming closer to the Packs that were gathered underneath the sky. As this stunning realization started whipping around the clearing, a sense of fear started to emerge. Cries of "What is going on" and "Should we leave" started to fill the clearing. As a sense of panic started to fill the clearing, Because Stephan knew what was happening he called out, "This Gathering will continue. Medics, come and join the leaders by the fallen tree!" At this, the Gathering fell silent, and an energy of excitement and nervous anticipation filled the clearing.
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- I hope you all enjoy these articles. They are a lot of fun to write.
-Thank you for your continued support!
- School is coming to an end soon so you know what that means? Tangent Summer Madness! I am going to try and keep it as I promise this time. I have multiple Ideas for how it is going to be looking so keep an eye out for more announcements as it goes on.
-Since school is coming to an end, though, there will be fewer articles at least until after school ends.
-Congratulations to the North Carolina Tar Heels on winning March Madness!
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In the news:
- My thoughts and prayers are going out to those lives that were affected by the Terrorist attacks in
- Russia
- London
- Also, my thoughts and prayers are going out to those who were also affected by the continued gas attacks in Syria