Pack Mentality: Eclipse
Stephan answered, "As you may know already, I went to The Geyser last night and I had a vision. It's about the conversation that you and Daniel had, that you needed me to help with the whole situation with Bramble."
Taylor interrupted, "Before we get into more detail about that, we need you to get a mate and then have her engage in this conversation as well. Who do you have in mind?"
"I really like Morgan, she is a great she-wolf, not bad looking either. Do you approve?"
"Yes, she would be great for you. You should fetch her."
"Ok."
A few minutes later, Stephan came back with Morgan. "I got her. Should we go?"
Taylor replied, "Yes."
At this, the group of three left and headed out of camp, but on the way out, Stephan put Bramble and Stephanie in charge for the time being. Morgan who was looking confused at the given situation spoke up. "What is going on right now?"
Taylor glared at Stephan as he answered, "I know that this is going to be a little late, but I was.. er.. wondering if you would like to be my mate."
Morgan looked taken aback at this comment but then thought about it for a minute. "I will."
"Well that was easier then I thought it would be."
Taylor interrupted, "as much as I hate to interrupt this moment, we have work to do." She rolled her eyes.
Stephan, who was caught up in the moment that He and Morgan were having, glanced up and said, "Oh yeah I forgot! Sorry about that. A while ago, You and Daniel were talking about Bramble and asked if I had noticed anything different about him while I was training him. The fact is, when he was my Beta, Bramble was a quick learner and was quick at adapting to whatever situation he was thrown into. He was also fiercely loyal to the pack, almost to the point of it being a flaw. Later in his training, I started to notice some major growth in his leadership capabilities, need I mention the fire? He may not be the biggest, and strongest wolf the complex has to offer, but he is quick and smart. Does this help with anything?"
Taylor nodded, paused for a second and asked, "Did you notice anything different about him compared to George, Piper, and Spike?"
"He just seemed to have a gut reaction to doing what was right. Do you remember when Daniel left Stephanie and I in charge of the camp? Bramble was supposed to help, but he got caught up in a situation with that border patrol and the trap. He could have left the patrol and went with David back to camp but he stayed with Morgan to help with the first aid. He almost got in trouble"
***
Earlier
After Bramble and Spike had walked Morgan to Taylor's den, Bramble headed to Daniel's den. When he got there Daniel was sitting in his den waiting for him to arrive. He saw Stephanie leave the den, leaving the two of them alone. Daniel opened up the conversation, "Bramble, where were you when I sent David to get you? I was on patrol. Why, did you need me for something?"
Daniel answered, "Yes I did actually. I was going to test your leadership capabilities. I had sent David to take your place on the patrol."
Bramble winced, "Really? That is really a high request. Why?"
"Something came up.-"
"This is about that potential sign isn't it?" Bramble interrupted.
"OK. You're right. I gave you an order. Why didn't you come back immediately?"
"Morgan got trapped in something, so I had to help her get out?" He questioned.
"Fair enough. This was the first time I have done this. There will be others, and I will expect a quick response. You may go. Don't forget this conversation. There will be other times when you will need to step up. Understood?" Bramble nodded.
***
Stephan questioned, "How did he do yesterday when he was in charge?""He did really well. He organized the patrols while you were gone. He also chose one of the better battle patrols I have seen in a really long time. He also for the first time in the history of the tribes I think he put a medic in the battle patrol. It is a good thing too. "
***
Earlier
The pack was just starting to enjoy some lunch when Spike emerged from the camp entrance. He seemed really winded and looked like he was limping a little bit so Taylor came to check him out. Much to the Tribes surprise, he refused the immediate medical care and called out into the clearing," I must speak to Bramble as soon as possible! Where is he?"
Bramble who had heard his name called from the clearing came out of his den. "I'm here. What is it?"
Piper saw him and ran towards him, as he was running he gasped, "There is a battle going on...Stephan, Daniel, Stephanie, Morgan... In trouble. Horribly outnumbered."
Bramble paused for a moment, "Ok. So, Taylor, Raven, Quint, George, Smokey, and Shaquille come with me."
After the individual wolves heard their names, their ears perked up, and they all came running.
Bramble continued, "Spike, Lead us to them."
At that, the pack took off.
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. A sense of panic started to fill the clearing, When Steven looked up to the sky, he remembered what was said to him in his dream that he had at The Geyser: when the moon is at it's highest point, the dead will walk alongside the living for a new dawn. Sensing the fear 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.
Several moments passed, and the stars continued to spiral down. Eventually, Shapes started to form. Then lines started to connect the stars, and then were filled in, and much to everyone's surprise, they were in the shape of Wolves. Soon after, Four of the wolf-like shapes started to form on the falling tree.
Stephan recognized Eagle's Wing and gave the leader a curt nod.
At this, the four leaders made space for them, and then a voice like thunder came from Eagles Wing. "Wolves of all Tribes! I Am Eagle's Wing, and Beside me is Gray Moon, Thunder's Strike, and Flowing River. I am The founding leader of Stephan's tribe, Gray Moon is the founding leader of Sky's Tribe, Thunder's Strike is the founding leader of Carlton's tribe, and Flowing River is the founder of Kylie's Tribe. With us are the Packs of Old. We come to Re-order things at this Complex."
Bewildered faces filled the clearing. Some of the wolves were frightened, others were surprised, and others were admiring what was going on because these were the wolves who founded the tribes at this complex.
Gray Moon spoke afterward, "Things have changed from when we were leading our packs, but the packs seem to have lost their root's. To name a couple of things: The names of our tribes have been renamed and naming seems to have lost its importance. We are here to refocus"
Thunder's Strike spoke after Gray moon, "From now on there will be a new hierarchy. In the Pack's of Old the hierarchy is Alpha, Duo, Delta, Beta, and Pup. These Rankings have been lost over the years, and you all need to resurrect this tradition. To go with that, we are going to be changing the naming format. To give an example of how The naming Should Be Flowing River will exhibit it."
On cue, Flowing River spoke, "Stephan, Please step to the forest floor. You other leaders please follow him." The leaders did as they were told, and stepped down. "Stephan, from this day forward you shall be known as Phoenix's Sun because of your amber eye's and light colored fur; Sky, from this day forward you shall be known as Eagle's Flight due to your brown and tan fur; Carlton, from this day forward you shall be known as Blaze's Trail because of your furiously amber eyes, and Kylie, from this day forward you shall be known as Prairie's Wind. Pass on to these naming traditions to your Tribes."
Eagle's Wing stepped forward after the new names were passed out. "That is how things are to now resume. Gray Moon, will you lead us into what is to come?"
"Yes, I will. This is just the beginning of what is to come. Now Alpha's, the names of your tribes will be changed from what they have deviated from. Phoenix's Sun, Your tribe from this day forward shall be known as what Eagle's Wings' was known as, The Tribe of the Falling Sun, Prairie's Wind, your tribe will be known as The Tribe of the Flowing Waters, Blaze's Trail, Your tribe will be known as the Tribe of the Covered Sun, and finally Eagle's Flight, Your tribe will be known as The Tribe of the Clearing Sky. Be sure to pass the names of the Packs, for they shall serve the tribes for as long as will be remembered."
Eagle's Wing spoke up, "Thank you for going through that with the new Tribes of the Shoshone - Lewis complex. Do not forget this night, for this has been a night of change for all of us." At this, the Apparitions of the Packs of Old started to fade away and up to the sky, and the clearing started to retain its normal color.
Rick then stepped forward and then spoke loudly, not sure how to follow up after that experience, he swallowed and then waited for the sign from Phoenix's Sun for him to step forward. Phoenix's Sun gave him a nod, so he spoke "Thank you to the Packs of Old for those wise words, and I hope we can hold to that in the coming weeks. Now, Jackson and I have been working on the new borders."
Bramble who had heard his name called from the clearing came out of his den. "I'm here. What is it?"
Piper saw him and ran towards him, as he was running he gasped, "There is a battle going on...Stephan, Daniel, Stephanie, Morgan... In trouble. Horribly outnumbered."
Bramble paused for a moment, "Ok. So, Taylor, Raven, Quint, George, Smokey, and Shaquille come with me."
After the individual wolves heard their names, their ears perked up, and they all came running.
Bramble continued, "Spike, Lead us to them."
At that, the pack took off.
***
Several moons had passed and Stephan was standing outside of camp with Raven, Quint, Bramble, Taylor, Stephanie, Morgan, Spike, and Peter. After Stephan rallied the representatives of the Pack, They started their long walk around the Lake to reach the Gathering place. On the way to the Gathering, the pack was joined by Jackson and Rick.
After a time, The group eventually reached the gathering spot. Jackson and Rick said their goodbyes and made their way away from the group, Confirming what they thought the new borders will be.
Carlton and Kylie's tribe eventually reached the Gathering Place and started milling around. Several moments passed, and the leaders made their way to the Fallen Tree. They jumped up on top, and Kylie opened up the gathering with her powerful voice, "Let all wolves young and old gather around the Fallen Tree for the start of this moons Gathering. I will start us off. This moon has not really been a really eventful month. Bristle, reached member status because of his actions in battle and he also did a really good job with his hunting skills. He Also chased off a fox from our territory. Sky, Just so you know, The fox went towards your tribe. Two of our Members also had some new pups."
Sky spoke next dipping his head, "Thank you, Kylie, for your words of warning. Our tribe has not really had a lot happen around us. We are eating well, Our Beta's and Members are as strong as ever"
Carlton then stepped forward, "We have also had a silent month. The prey is running well, our Beta's are being trained, members are being respectable. Stephan, you ready to speak at your first gathering?"
Stephan nodded and stepped forward. "Thank you, Carlton, for those kind words. As some
Sky spoke next dipping his head, "Thank you, Kylie, for your words of warning. Our tribe has not really had a lot happen around us. We are eating well, Our Beta's and Members are as strong as ever"
Carlton then stepped forward, "We have also had a silent month. The prey is running well, our Beta's are being trained, members are being respectable. Stephan, you ready to speak at your first gathering?"
Stephan nodded and stepped forward. "Thank you, Carlton, for those kind words. As some
of you may have noticed, Daniel died in battle during this last month." Shocked faces filled the clearing. Many of the wolves at the gathering dipped their heads in respect.
Stephan was taken aback by the impact that Daniel had on the tribes, he felt himself start to lose track of what he was saying. He paused for a moment to gather his thoughts, then continued. "We are still stronger than ever before. My tribe has gained many new members as well as a Beta. Now I believe that Rick has an announcement. -" He glanced around looking for Rick but as he stared around to look for him, The clearing started to gain a strange glow.
Stephan was taken aback by the impact that Daniel had on the tribes, he felt himself start to lose track of what he was saying. He paused for a moment to gather his thoughts, then continued. "We are still stronger than ever before. My tribe has gained many new members as well as a Beta. Now I believe that Rick has an announcement. -" He glanced around looking for Rick but as he stared around to look for him, The clearing started to gain a strange glow.
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. A sense of panic started to fill the clearing, When Steven looked up to the sky, he remembered what was said to him in his dream that he had at The Geyser: when the moon is at it's highest point, the dead will walk alongside the living for a new dawn. Sensing the fear 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.
Several moments passed, and the stars continued to spiral down. Eventually, Shapes started to form. Then lines started to connect the stars, and then were filled in, and much to everyone's surprise, they were in the shape of Wolves. Soon after, Four of the wolf-like shapes started to form on the falling tree.
Stephan recognized Eagle's Wing and gave the leader a curt nod.
At this, the four leaders made space for them, and then a voice like thunder came from Eagles Wing. "Wolves of all Tribes! I Am Eagle's Wing, and Beside me is Gray Moon, Thunder's Strike, and Flowing River. I am The founding leader of Stephan's tribe, Gray Moon is the founding leader of Sky's Tribe, Thunder's Strike is the founding leader of Carlton's tribe, and Flowing River is the founder of Kylie's Tribe. With us are the Packs of Old. We come to Re-order things at this Complex."
Bewildered faces filled the clearing. Some of the wolves were frightened, others were surprised, and others were admiring what was going on because these were the wolves who founded the tribes at this complex.
Gray Moon spoke afterward, "Things have changed from when we were leading our packs, but the packs seem to have lost their root's. To name a couple of things: The names of our tribes have been renamed and naming seems to have lost its importance. We are here to refocus"
Thunder's Strike spoke after Gray moon, "From now on there will be a new hierarchy. In the Pack's of Old the hierarchy is Alpha, Duo, Delta, Beta, and Pup. These Rankings have been lost over the years, and you all need to resurrect this tradition. To go with that, we are going to be changing the naming format. To give an example of how The naming Should Be Flowing River will exhibit it."
On cue, Flowing River spoke, "Stephan, Please step to the forest floor. You other leaders please follow him." The leaders did as they were told, and stepped down. "Stephan, from this day forward you shall be known as Phoenix's Sun because of your amber eye's and light colored fur; Sky, from this day forward you shall be known as Eagle's Flight due to your brown and tan fur; Carlton, from this day forward you shall be known as Blaze's Trail because of your furiously amber eyes, and Kylie, from this day forward you shall be known as Prairie's Wind. Pass on to these naming traditions to your Tribes."
Eagle's Wing stepped forward after the new names were passed out. "That is how things are to now resume. Gray Moon, will you lead us into what is to come?"
"Yes, I will. This is just the beginning of what is to come. Now Alpha's, the names of your tribes will be changed from what they have deviated from. Phoenix's Sun, Your tribe from this day forward shall be known as what Eagle's Wings' was known as, The Tribe of the Falling Sun, Prairie's Wind, your tribe will be known as The Tribe of the Flowing Waters, Blaze's Trail, Your tribe will be known as the Tribe of the Covered Sun, and finally Eagle's Flight, Your tribe will be known as The Tribe of the Clearing Sky. Be sure to pass the names of the Packs, for they shall serve the tribes for as long as will be remembered."
Eagle's Wing spoke up, "Thank you for going through that with the new Tribes of the Shoshone - Lewis complex. Do not forget this night, for this has been a night of change for all of us." At this, the Apparitions of the Packs of Old started to fade away and up to the sky, and the clearing started to retain its normal color.
Rick then stepped forward and then spoke loudly, not sure how to follow up after that experience, he swallowed and then waited for the sign from Phoenix's Sun for him to step forward. Phoenix's Sun gave him a nod, so he spoke "Thank you to the Packs of Old for those wise words, and I hope we can hold to that in the coming weeks. Now, Jackson and I have been working on the new borders."