The Calling (Border Acceptance/Open)

Looking around at the land that belonged to his pack, Temple began to think to himself. His pack. It was funny to say that now, after everything he had been through, he never would have expected to become the alpha of the western pack. But the last war had wiped out many of his old pack members, and now it was time to call on new ones. As he traveled from the alpha's den, the den that belonged to so many great leaders before him, Temple couldn't help but wonder if he was ready to do this again. To bear the weight of losing more wolves under his wing. But he knew that if he WAS to rebuild the strength of the pack, he would have to accept new members that could help him.

As he traveled to the pack borders, Temple let out a loud, long, strong howl to call those searching for a place in this world. Now the only thing that was left for him to do was to wait for those to answer the call. He knew that it would only be a matter of time before a war broke out again, but then again its funny how things work out. There was no way that he could predict the future, so he would have to wait for the future to become the present, the present to become the past, and the past to become history. He wondered if he would be able to leave a mark in this world before he died. Most of all, he knew that eventually he WOULD die, because nobody had to live, but eventually everyone would have to die. "Hopefully others will come soon, or I fear that this pack will not last very much longer." he whispered to himself, letting a sigh escape him afterwards.

Sniffing the air, did Kalila wonder where she was. She had walked for a while now..and didn`t know her way back to her homeland. "I should never have left the lands alone.." she thought to herself. Kalila had never left the lands alone before, there was alsways someone with her, but she wanted to walk alone this time, though it didn`t end up too well..

Kalila looked around her before trotting off again. She didn`t like this place already, it was kind off creepy in some way. While walking, Kalila heard a loud howl. "Was that a wolf?" she muttered to herself. Kalila cracked a grin at the thought of her not being the only one in these lands. She was scared alone, but hearing that howl made her feel much more safer. She glanced around to see if she could see a wolf, but nothing. Sniffing the air again, did she caught a wolf scents. She walked slowly at the direction of the scents, wondering what was waiting for her, she wasn`t one hundred percent sure it was a wolf until she had seen one. The wolf seemed to have a grey coat with standard yellow and had golden eyes.

Kalila studied the male for a while. She stayed at her place, which was a few meters away from him. She was scared to talk to the male, espicially because she didn`t know him, and wondered what his reaction would be. So instead Kalila waited to see if the male would approach her instead. It was preferable in a way..She sat down patiently waiting. Kalila couldn`t help but kept looking at the male. It almost seemed like she was staring, so she looked down at her paws. Most of the time, Kalila would look at her paws only if she was embarrassed or shy, but that wasn`t the case this time..she just didn`t know where to look.

(Crappy post i know xD)

Just when Temple was about to turn back into the den, a scent traveled through his nose. Another wolf had entered into the pack borders. He turned his head back to see if he could spot the wolf, but nothing. Temple stood there, waiting for the wolf to show. After awhile, he saw another wolf, the scent smelled of a feminine kind, almost unique to him.

The dark white fur of the wolf was not very hard to spot, especially one as unique as hers. Mixed in with gray, her fur was constantly keeping his attention, but he glanced up at her eyes, seeing as how she was staring at him. Before she looked down at her paws, he noticed her grassy green and ocean blue eyes. "Well she seems to have some features to her. I wonder what kind of promises she will bring to the pack." he said to himself as he began to approach her. He felt no intimidation and knew that it showed leadership if he were to approach her.

"Why have you come?" he said very stern and bold like, keeping his posture so as not to show any signs of weakness. Even though she was seemed like she was timid, he would not show anything that would give off a sign of weakness. She was actually quite attractive to him, but she was still a rogue and not part of the pack yet, if that is why she came.

Kalila looked up at the male once more. He had approach her and as she looked at him come over her,she could see he was the alpha somehow. "Well.." She muttered to herself taking a deep breath. Suddenly,the male had asked her why she had come. Kalila turned into a pinkish color. She tried to find the perfect word to say,but didn't manage."I uhm..came..uhm here..be-because..well uhm I heard you howl.." She soar in a shy tone. Kalila was relieved when she finished her sentence. She wondered why did the male randomly ask her that question..it was aw-kward...kalila thought to herself.

She looked straight into the make's eyes,and that's when she realized how beautiful they were. She opened her mouth and was about to say something,but didn't. Kalila wondered if she had to introduce herself or not,but it didn't really matter if she did it not anyways...
Kalila realized that the air was full of silence,and that was what kalila loved sometimes. After a while of no talking kalila looked around then back at the wolf."is this your territory.." She asked in a cute small tone of voice.

Temple felt a little dumb about his blunt question, he meant to ask in a way that stated a purpose. He chuckled a little at her response, so shy. "It's okay," he said, "and yes it is." Looking back at all the land that now had belonged to him after so many great leaders before him. Her turned to her again and looked her in the eyes. He felt a little something, but couldn't quite put his paw on it. "C'mon, you can tell me more about yourself on the way back to the den, that is why you are here isn't it?" he said. After all, if she had came because of his howl, then that was the only reason.

"One more thing, you don't have to be so nervous around me, I'm not going to hurt you." he said, trying to show care but still be confident at the same time. He knew that this was only the beginning and that there would be more wolves later on in time. If more wolves showed up at the borders, he wondered what kind of talents they would bring to the pack. Even though Temple was trying to be a strong and stern leader, he did not want to be the ruthless killers like those before him were. He wanted to be better, smarter, and more caring of his pack than the leader before him was. He didn't want to lose anymore wolves, friends; and even more now that he was in charge.

Kali looked at the male. She now knew that was his land,it was..eh interesting to know she thought to herself. Kalila looks down at her paws. The
Male wanted to know more about her,but tht just felt awkward. She gave the male a glance."uhm..well..uh there's not much to say.. " Kali said looking away. It's not that she didn't want to tell the male,it just was that she didn't know what he wanted to know specifically. Kali looked shocked when the male had mentioned her not to be nervous because he wouldn't hurt he said. How did he know she was neverous? Kalila thought to herself.

She looked down embarrassingly wondering what she could do,she was blushing and that was awkward since she usually didn't blush when others talked. "Why don't you go ahead first to talk about yourself..I uhm think you have a cooler personality and all.."Kali said m.

(Falling asleep) srr

Temple chuckled at Kalila's response. "Well, there's not much anything 'cool' about me. I think it would be best if you figured out what kind of wolf I am. Anyone can just tell you who they are, but the way I see it, you can only know anyone when you see the way they are." said Temple as he and Kalila walked side by side back to the den. "So what is it that you were hoping to become?" he said as he looked at her.

The Western Pack was once a powerful one, but with the last war, the numbers had dwindle. Many died of wounds, the rest had fled into the forest. Temple was the last remaining wolf of the Western Pack who did not know what would be the fate of it. But as he lived through it, he saw that there would be hope. Kalila was proof that it could be restored back to its original glory, but it would take some time. Nevertheless, this was now Temple's goal.

Kalila nodded at Temple`s sayings. They were walking side by side to the den. "So what is it that you were hoping to become?" the male asks. Kalila glares at him for a moment. "I think a warrior..thought i`m not so sure.." she said looking down at her paws while walking. The male was talking a lot and she wasn`t used to it, it was awkward, but at the same time she liked it. She had never really talked to anyone but herself.

"Is there other wolves here?" Kalila asked feeling a bit anxious. She didn`t want to be stuck with too many wolve sit would make her have a heart attack, since she hates it badly. She looked into the male`s golden yellow eyes and waited a response.

"No, you are one of the first. Its a good thing, it means you can really have any position you want, assuming you can hold on to it." Temple said, giving a small smile to be reassuring. But it was another thing that worried him, how fast would others arrive? He hoped that nothing bad would happen anytime soon. After thinking to himself, he looked to the young she-wolf. "Alright, then welcome to the pack." he said. But in that moment, he felt like a fool. "I'm sorry, what was your name?" he said.

If anything, he was glad to have a warrior in the pack, that would certainly mean he would not have to fight any battles alone if it did come to that. After all, he too use to be a warrior, but he put his past behind him. It is where it belonged and he planned to keep it that way. Without even realizing it, they had arrived at the den. "Well I guess time flies when you have company." he said as he viewed the place.

--Exit to Alpha's Den--

( I'm not sure we're to jump in but I'll guess )
Aero stretched and sniffed the air he could sense that two wolves were just there he didn't feel like following them he felt if he followed them he would get killed or wounded. As Aero sat down he tapped hi tail on the ground " What to do what to do?" He asked himself he didn't want to hunt in the territory he knew that if he was caught he would get killed.As Aero thought about what to do he felt the cold Winter air blow his fur around He was hungry,thirsty,and tired so he lied down but didn't close his eyes because he didn't want to take a chance of getting killed while he was asleep. Aero yawned before slowly closing his eyes his ear twitched as if he heard something he didn't care though he was tired, hungry,and thirsty as He drifted away into a deep sleep.

Kalila nodded and gave a shy smile. She was still shy. "Thanks.." She said gaving a cute look. The male had asked her what her name was. "I'm kalila,but you can call me Kali." She said shyly. "And you?" She asked curiously.
As kalila continued walking something caught her attention. A wolf was lying down near. Was it dead? Kalila wondered to herself. She left the male continue walking to the den and walked to the wolf lying. Kalila nudge the wolf gently to check if it was dead. She wondered who it was and why was it here. Kali looked at the wolf and nudge him again." Wake up!" She said almost sounding like an order.
She was scared that the male was dead somehow.

Aero quickly scrambled to his feet he was startled by the she wolf " Owe didn't see you there " he said still a little startled. He didn't want to take his eyes off the she wolf because if he looked away she might attack him " Names Aero Nice to meet you" he said before he scratched behind his ear. Aero sniffed the air he realized that the Alpha was close he didn't want to get attacked he kept calm if the alpha was going to do anything to him he would let him. " I'm sorry if I startled you I wasn't trying to " he said to the she wolf As his ears twitched. He looked at her and tilted  his head to the side he was curious if she was going to attack him."Your not going to attack me right?" He asked if the she wolf was going to attack he had to defend himself.

Kali was relived that the male woke up and talked. She stopped nudging him and back off a bit. "Nice uh to meet you Aero, my name is Kalila.." Kalila said in a shy low voice. Kalila was confused at first. The male was saying things that she didn`t understand. Her eyes widen as Aero asked if she was going to attack him."Uh no, why would i?" she said chuckling. The male was funny to her, he looked confused too. The male was still lying on the ground and Kali wondered if he would sit up and join the pack or fall back asleeo again. "Oh and im uhm sorry i woke you thought you were dead.." she said..feeling stupid.

Kali realized that the male looked hungry. "Be right back!" she said. As she walked slowly threw the territory. She soon saw a rabbit hopping around and immeditaly jumped on it sinking her fangs into it`s neck. After the rabbit`s last breath, Kali picked it up and walked back to Aero. She put the dead rabbit next to him. "I think you`re hungry.." she said shyly.

"Thanks" Aero said with a smile before taking a bite of the rabbit. " It's alright it was about Time for me to get up anyway" he said Before finishing the rabbit Kalila " You've got a pretty name " he said he wanted to be nice to the she wolf that way that they didn't get into a fight. Aero looked at Kalila she seemed to be a warrior he sniffed the air once more the scent of the Alpha was stronger so was Kalila's scent he shook his head then replied " We'll your a warrior I thought you would try to kill me" he said. Kalila seemed like a nice wolf to be around maybe he finally made a friend Aero thought but he didn't want to get his hopes up she might turn on him in a spilt second . Aero shook his head again trying not to think about that before he scratched behind his ear.

Kali blushed when Aero said her name was pretty. No one had ever told her that before. She looked into Aero's eyes." Your name is pretty too." She said in a happy voice. Kali wagged her tail with joy. The male has accepted her offer for the food and he finally decided to stand up. The male unsigned the rabbit pretty quickly it was surprising to see.

Kalila looked shock when the male had mention about her being a warrior and that he thought she would attack him. She shook her head." I might be a warrior,but I wouldn't attack innocent wolves or random wolves.." Kali said in a soft voice. She looked into Aero's eyes. She wanted to tell him that she would never attack him unless he attacked her,but decided not too. Soo enough this male would see how she truly is.

" Want to go for walk" he asked her with a smile curious about Kalila he could sense she was curious about him too. He wagged his tail waiting on Kalila to reply he was rested and had food he was ready to do something but he didn't want to get close to the alpha he thought if the alpha saw him he would be a goner for sure especially if he saw him talking to one of his pack members. Aero's ear twitched he sniffed the air once again this time the alphas scent was getting stronger and stronger he wanted to get out of the area and deeper into the woods that way the alpha couldn't smell him. Aero's ear twitched again but this time he smelt Kalila the alpha and a elk he didn't want to go after it because he was at the border of the packs territory.

Kalila was surprised at the male's question. "Uhm sure?" She said cracking a grin. Kalila wasnt sure if she could trust this wolf or not,but decided to give him a chance. Aero seemed nice. He wasnt like those other wolves Kali had met,Aero was nicer somehow and all. She looked at him who seemed to be worried about something. She didn't know what that something was,but it wasnt her business anyways. She was waiting for Aero to start walking because she wasnt sure I which direction to go. To make sure she was walking at the right direction Aero wanted she decided waiting on him. Kali wagge her tail happily and excited. She couldn't wait to walk with the male.

Aero began to walk " So tell me about yourself what does Kalila like to do" he said. As they got deeper in the forest the alphas scent got weaker and weaker and the elks scent got stronger and stronger Aero was relived that the Alphas scent was getting weaker. Aero was excited to get to know someone finally after he left his family he was alone with no one to talk to. Aero stopped and crouched down he couldn't help but trying to catch an elk he wanted to hunt them so bad he slowly crept up on one and pounced on it sinking his teeth and claws into the elk after it was wounded it tried to run away but fell to the ground Aero finished the elk off and looked at Kilila " Sorry I couldn't help myself" he said before sitting down
" Dinner for two" he said he was trying to be as nice as he could to Kalila.

Kalila smelled an elk's scent nearby,as they walk further into the forest the smell was stronger and stronger. Kalila turned to Aero." I personally don't know..,what about you?" She asked giving a small smile. Kalila turned to looke at Aero she was wondering if he was going to attack the elk or not. But soon Aero attacked the elk and killed it. He said he couldn't help it and Kali just started bursting into laughter." I suppose." She finally managed to say. She looked down at the elk then up at Aero.

" I'm a natural born hunter my dad taught me everything I know well with a little help with my mom" he said wagging his tail " It's nice out here I know a couple pretty places Serenity falls is this best place to go I could show you it when your done if you like" he said with a smile then sniffed the air again the herd of elk had ran off he was lucky enough to get one he licked his chops cleaning the blood from the elk off of them.

Kali smiled. She was happy and interested abou what Aero was saying. She heard him say that he could show her some pretty places and Kali immediately was standings up and ready to go." Yes,surely." She said giving Aero a playful wink. She walked around him in circles. She was waiting for him to finish eating so they can head off.

Aero stood up and smiled "Alright if your ready lets go" he said then started walking toward The falls it was pretty far but he didn't mined he was happy that he had finally had a friend and could show them the places he knew about.

Kali immediately started walking. She was walking beside Aero trying to walk at the same speed as him. She didn't know how far it would be il but hope it wouldn't be too far since she was impatient to see the pretty places. Kali looked at Aero and have him a shy look. She like dbeing shy sometimes.

As Temple reached the pack border, the scent of both Kalila and this new rogue became ever so stronger, but seemed to be moving away as well. "Hmm" he thought to himself as he continued to follow their trail. He came across a part where a splash of blood laid like a puddle. "Rabbit," he said to himself as he sniffed the blood. "Looks like someones had a snack," he whispered as he continued to walk towards the two wolves.

Eventually, Temple came across the carcass of a deceased elk. "And dinner as well." he said, chuckling as he looked over it. Temple knelt down and bowed his head and said, "Lorem gratiam dedisti, ut amici tibi consistere." This was his way of thanking the animals that were killed, it was a most respectful way and a tradition that has always been in his bloodline. Temple believed that if you do not thank the dead that you have made, their spirits will forever haunt you.

At last, Temple caught sight of the two wolves from a distance. "Well well well, looks like Kalila might have a mate soon." he whispered to himself, following up with a small chuckle. Temple was glad that she could find someone to talk to the way she did. He wasn't much of a talker nor could he hold a conversation for long periods of time. If anything he preferred solitude, it helped him focus on the cause more. Temple had no room for distractions now that he was the alpha, but that does not mean he would have to change himself for it.

After they began to walk a little further, Temple began to approach the two. "Hey!" Temple yelled, walking towards the both of them. "I see you made a friend Kalila," Temple smiled at her and turned towards the rogue, "And who might you be?" Temple was curios to how the wolf would react or respond. After all, the first impression was the one that meant the most. But still, Temple would not hold him to this character after some time.

Aero jumped when he heard the alpha " My names Aero" he said right then he started to shake a bit thinking   " Oh god I'm going to get killed" the alpha was bigger than him he thought that he was going to tear him limb from limb for being with one of his pack members. Aero gulped then looked at Kalila he was terrified he knew that Kalila and the Alpha could sense he was terrified. Aero turned his attention back to the alpha wondering what he was going to do to him. Aero started to calm down after remembering what his father always told him  " Don't panic stay focused" Aero didn't know if the Alpha would attack him or send him away but he feared that his death was near. He didn't wan to just walk away because if he turned his back on the alpha he would probably attack him.