Post by Rhuna Khacoa on Feb 2, 2016 3:01:08 GMT
* %Rhuna Blinked her eyelids as she was starting to wake from a restful doze . The female had choosen a embankment with a fallen tree draping over it . This created a makeshift shelter from the snow and right out cold tempertures at night. Daylight peered trhough the now dead trees branches . A feeling of goodness washed over her as she rose and stepped out into the open where the sun could kiss her pelt even if briefly . The warming rays highlighted her fur . Shimmering silver from her saddle mark then russets and reds shone . Soon the clouds would move in and sighing the female headed for the hollow back from her patrol the other day .
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* &Lindin sat patiently near the edge of the hollow. As he wasn't really a Guardian of the pack anymore but a Gamma now, he slowly eased himself off the responsibility of handling those duties for the pack. Still, it was a task he enjoyed and while he wasn't actively patrolling 24/7 like usual, he was standing guard, simply keeping an eye out around the territory. Considering how they had new
* &Lindin wolves joining them, he simply wanted to make sure the wrong wolf didn't wander in. He trusted the other Guardians though and he was sure that if any wolves that they didn't like tried to get in that they wouldn't make it far. His ears perked when he noticed motion in the hollow, his eyes falling upon Rhuna, the auditioning Guardian that he had been training. With a smile, he'll woof in her
* &Lindin direction and give her a bow of his head.
* Lindin is now known as Lin|AFK
* %Maester the chill of snow beneath his pawpads made Maester cringe in discomfort. Having been across the mountains where the weather was mainly rain, he was not yet used to being home. However he was happy to be back again despite everything. Turning his ears back a heavy weight was settling upon the male's chest. Not only for his missing Rhuna but for the loss of one of his dearest friends. No
* %Maester he was not dead but merely gone from the pack. Exhailing softly he blinked his golden eyes rapidly, trying to pull himself together. Wherever Raejin had gone he hoped it was for the best and that he was happy. Clearing his throat he silently went about sniffing out Rhuna once he had fully reached the clearing. He didn't care if she mauled him and sent him packing tail between his legs, nothing
* %Maester would stop him from at least seeing her again. Cautious were his steps as he first spied Lindin, which made his tail wag gently at the sight of another friend. Shifting his gaze upon the female he continued to walk forward, there was no hesitation.
* Saoirse is now known as Sao|Ish
* %Rhuna breaking throught the brush line bordering the clearing her ears pivoted right after to the sound of woofing and towards her. Turning her head to see whom it may be Rhuna identified the Gamma Lindin . Smiling she let her tail wave happy to see him . Her long legs making short work of the distance seperating them . Skidding to a halt she looked up to him . Lindin what a pleasure to see you . It has been ages since we last go tthe chance to talk . Rhuna said reclining back to sit her form down on the snowy blanket beneath her. Her body trembled as she hoped he would have the time to maybe teach her some other skills she might need once Guardian . Though she understood that responsibilities to the pack come first and would not hold it againt the male if he had to depart or couldnt . Inhaling a deep breath she tried to reel in her eagerness and antisipation. While she waited for him to speak . During all this she would shift her line of sight occassionly to overlook the clearing . Her non stop ear movements allowed her to keep a check on things without having to excuse her self from the company of the gamma. Rhuna sighed softly taking in the full tranquil essence of the pack's territory and hollow. Perfect she thought to herself. Arranging her form to where she could still give Lindin the attention deserved and lesurly look out upon the land Rhuna would face a gust of wind cold and heat stealing from the north . The force of the air ruffled her top layer of hairs as well as flatening the chest area pelt out to both sides briefly. She had to turn her head and angel it slightly to keep any debris that may be carried from infiltrating her eyes. In the midst of the short but strong wind she inhaled deeply as a aroma belonging to one she missed dearly enveloped her . Eyes flashed open wide she lifted her head and there was Maester. Rhuna knew him the instant she seen him . Though her heart burst with joy and her insides flooded with the want to run to him and tackle him in nuzzles she refrained . Her form once seated now standing . The female felt her neck hairs raise up and her lip twitched in a upward motion . Crinkling her muzzle brdge . Lowering her head to on of anger or showing she was crss with him . She did not lunge or anything but wanted the male who she had not seen in well forever that she was beyond annoyed and just flat out angry she was mad . But always hoped he knew she still cared deeply and was glad he had returned.*
%Rhuna Swayed her tail triumphantly as Lindin said she was and did good by trining hard. Lindin I am in great shape and ready for the next course. I assure you sir. Rhuna wanted to burst with excitment . Combat would be intresting since she had only really sparred her now deceased siblings and father . Back when she was yearling. Glancing at Maester she snickered. Lindin Maester can vouch for my already aquirred defending and comabative skills . Ain't that correct mister Maester? Rhuna let his pet name slide out dragging it out . Letting him know in thier own secret way she had forgiven him that quick.
* &Lindin would simply glance at Maester as he sat silently before looking over to Rhuna when she gave her answer. It seemed she was eager to learn at least but at this point of training, he was not surprised. "Good. Now you'll get to use your new strength and endurance from all the training I gave you earlier as well as learning to hone your senses so you can find peace during a time of chaos."
* &Lindin He'll look over again at the male before back to the Auditioning Guardian, "When would you like to begin, Rhuna? I can understand if you want to spend time with your friend, Maester. Training does not have to start right now," he'll offer, giving a smile to both of them. "If not, perhaps Maester can help me here so he won't be too bored sitting and watching," he said with a laugh.
* %Maester perked his ears upon being addressed he nodded and chuckled sotly. "Of course Rhurhu." he mused in response with a soft pet name in return. He was pleased to hear her speak his. As silly as it might seem he viewed that specific nickname above all others. Shuffling his paws he felt a blush heat his ears and he had to clear his throat to focus and nudge the feeling away. Glancing to Lindin
* %Maester he nodded lightly and smiled. "I'll help with whatever you'd like."
* ~Leif` shuffles down a nearby tree, and sits on the hollow floor shifting through the pine needles and debris for food.
* %Rhuna 's whole body was clearly visiably trembling with the want and eagerness to continue her training. She thought she may of felt her heart stop when lindin said something about spending time with the male beside her and waiting to go on to the next lesson . Maester no offence but I have been waiting to advance my training for forever. Lindin not that I do not want to spend time with him but this is training that could benift the pack one day . It is a must not a option to put it off. She rose to stand rolling her shoulders a few times loosing up a bit . I am ready whenever you maybe sir . Her tone affirmitive as she was glad her stamina and endurance had grown in stature. She hoped to do good and please the gamma her teacher and the pack and leaders and council of course. She smiled and bumped Maester hearing his willingness to help her learn .
* &Lindin chuckled before nodding at Rhuna, giving her a smirk at seeing her fire to learn. He honestly couldn't say he had that same flame when he was being trained but things were different now for him. He probably would have felt the same way if he had the wisdom and experience he did now. "Very well. We'll get started." He'll take a look around before back at the female, pausing for a moment
* &Lindin as if he was thinking about what to say or what he was planning to throw at her. "I'll need your help in a bit, Maester," the Gamma said, giving the male a bow of his head and a smile. Turning his head back toward the female, he'll say, "Let's start with theory. When you must fight to defend the pack, it's great to leap in with your fangs out and your claws ready to slash. However, going in
* &Lindin blindly will simply leave you open if you aren't aware of what you must protect. Watch your eyes, your throat,
your maw. All of these are vulnerable targets that you can strike for a serious blow but targets that are also on yourself. Keep them protected and you will last longer." He'll stand up now, looking back toward the rest of his body. "Obviously, there's more to a wolf than just their
* &Lindin eyes, throat, and muzzle. Wearing them out with wounds on their body is also another way to go if you cannot get to the more valuable targets." He'll look back at Rhuna with a grave look on his face, "However, this is obviously all about if you must go for a kill. There are other ways to take a target down but in ways that hopefully allow you to spare your opponent. Remember that courage is
* &Lindin not knowing when to take a life but when to spare one. Make sense so far?"
* %Rhuna Was listening to Lindin and very hard to . As he talked about the areas to aim for or how to wear ones oppent down . Yes it does make sense. I know what you mean by other ways to win and defeat others besdie taking thier life. She paused and wondered if her play tatics and agile actions would benifit her. Being a overly large wolf it did tend to throw others off guard when she could move or dodge quickly and even use the enviroment to her advantage. She looked to Maester now then back to Lindin wondering how this team was going to get her in guardian shape.
* &Lindin would chuckle lightly as he nodded at Rhuna when she confirmed that she understood. "Good. The only way to learn is to do it so you are going to spar with me. Protect what I told you and try not to fall into your back. When you are on your back, your neck is open and you need to roll over as quickly as possible to avoid an easy strike. Keep your maw down low when you're down and move
* &Lindin with me. Find an opening and strike." He'll smirk as he stepped out to where they had open space to move in all directions, simply pacing a little back and forward in front of the female, "Are you ready? Watch my movements and anticipate when and how I will strike. Dodge them and use the moments of my recovery to return and attack."
* %Rhuna Followed Lindinto th emore open space her pale eyes alight with antisipation listening to his directions . Rhuna hoped she could remember everything in the heat of batttle though this a spar and no one was trying to harm or kill the other it still was practice for such a event. without speaking she curtly nodded and crouched a bit ears folded ever so gently to her head as she trained her sight on the male following his movements never turning her back to him .
* &Lindin smirked at Rhuna as he lowered his body, simply walking back and forward in front of her. To others, it may just looked like the male was restless. However, for Lindin, he knew what he was doing. He liked to stay in motion, keep his energy flowing. His fighting style was about speed and agility. To get in and out before the enemy knew he was there and he wasn't about to change that now.
* &Lindin He kept a close eye on Rhuna, watching her stance and the way she was looking back at him. Suddenly, right when he was supposed to turn and walk back the other direction, he leapt at the female to strike. His jaws opened as he let out a growl, simulating what would she would most likely hear during an actual fight. He moved to try and bite down, gently if he hit, on her maw, trying to test her
* &Lindin reflexes in either dodging or finding a creative way to avoid injury.
* %Rhuna felt as if Lindin was not going to charge her and then he did . Her guard had been down so she couldn't roll out the way for lack of being ready . Though she would try to protect her maw by ducking her head low using her front leg to shield it so . If successful she would then throw her rear to the side with her weight . Hopfully in time to see Lindin land and go to face her again . In this instantense she would try to sucessfull dart in and ram his exposed broad side with her head . Then the female would move back to avoid getting harmed .
* &Lindin watched the female lift her leg up to protect herself as that motion alone made his attack a little ineffective despite the fact he still nipped down on the female's leg. He'll barely catch her in the corner of his eye move to his exposed side and bump him with his head, causing him to take a couple steps to the side. With her backing away though, he said, "Interesting choice," he'll
* &Lindin say with a grin, "But be careful in case a wolf thinks your leg looks tasty and uses that to drag you down." He'll begin to pace in front of her again but not for long this time as he'll leap in again quickly and suddenly, not going for a bite or a slash with his claws but instead simply moving in with his entire body to attempt to knock the female off balance.
* %Rhuna Quickly analized her options as Lindin charged her once more. Her being heavy and bigger meant she could be knock over if the blow was landed . Her large stature made for little help when gravity was involved. A idea came to her and now Rhuna did not stay still but returned the lunge with her own . At last thought she would throw her legs out from under her full causing her form to lower and give her more of a paw hold aginst the gravity factor. Maybe this would cause Lindin to over shoot the attack and give the female the advantage . If not rhuna would resort to tucking her chin and rearing up on rear legs as the male reached her body . Then using her own downfall of her weight to her benifit would come careening down on Lindin dead weight . If sucessful the female would then try to get a grasp with her teeth on the side of his neck or shoulder tip .
* &Lindin was rather impressed when Rhuna lowered her body to deal with his attack. As a result, when he made contact with her, he felt her barely move. That was good. However, with him so close to her now, it meant both of them was within striking range of each other and that meant both of them had to be careful. Moving to nip at her shoulder, he opted to target her body over her maw or neck as
* &Lindin he wanted to give her a chance to try and find an opening against him or instead, let her make her own opening so she could learn what worked and what didn't. He continued to growl rather loudly as he wanted her to feel the pressure of when she would actually need to protect the pack.
* %Rhuna was sure to keep her throat covered by her head . Though leaving her muzzle and maw vunerable it was better then her throat if this had been real . As Lindin growled she felt her hair rise and her fangs soon flashed from under her lips snarling as she returned the mock aggression with out realizing it . Now she tried to something . Circling the white male a bit mock charging him repeatedly before switching her circle directions . Hoping to confuse him . Then hopeing to make this fast she dove under the male and once her back was lined up right she gather her legs and rocket straight up . This was hopefull to flip him . In the case he owuld then move in to grasp his rear haunch . If it had been a battle protecting the pack she would then of clamped down in hopes of snapping the bone beneath the flesh . Being just traing though she didnt of course and soon waited to see if she was to praised or repremanded for snarling at a gamma .
5:13:52 PM — % Maester briefly he turned his head to respectfully nudge his muzzle against Lindin's shoulder. An affectionate gesture towards his friend, expressing his happiness at seeing him. "I am as well as one can be my friend. I hope you are doing well." Nodding his head softly he shifted his gaze back to Rhuna. He watched her pelt bristle and her muzzle crinkle, she was angry. Of course he didn't blame
5:13:52 PM — % Maester her they were both quite cross when one or the other vanished for a time without any word. Maester however was tired of being angry, he was just glad to be back and to see her at all. Moving forward again he kept his ears turned back out of submission but his chin remained raised. Each step was placed carefully, golden eyes watching her reactions. Once he had closed the space he moved his head
5:13:54 PM — % Maester closer to her own. Soft whines rolling between his teeth as he placed soft licks along her muzzle and the underside of her jaw. The whines were half of joy and half of submission under the weight of her anger and his happiness. His tail wagged slowly behind him, keeping low at his haunches.
5:19:19 PM — % Rhuna abandoned her display of anger and focused on Lindon momentarily. " yes sir . I have been training everyday beside when I rested for 3 days after traveling to my parents land" She replied and then as Maester licked her she pulled her head away slightly . Huffing. She wasn't gonna let him off that easy but still she moved as she did she touched her pelt to
5:19:19 PM — % Rhuna his in passing turning herself around to converse with them both
5:28:07 PM — & Lindin grinned at Maester, giving him a chuckle as he gave a bump of his own to the male as he spoke. "I am. It's a good, quiet day. No news is generally good news." He'll look back at Rhuna with a tail wave as she confirmed that she kept up with her work while he had been busy. "Good. At this point, you should be ready for the next but most challenging part of your training. Combat." He'll
5:28:07 PM — & Lindin look up and down the female, trying to gauge her current status to see if she would be ready to start soon. "How are you feeling? Good? No injuries or anything? This next part will be the last of your training with me but it's the hardest. I need you at your top shape if you are going to move on."
5:29:09 PM — % Maester huffed and turned, following her steps without lingering too close to break her personal space. The enjoyed the brief touch of her pelt again his, he missed carrying her scent and the packs. Keeping his ears pinned he reclined back, seating himself. Quietly he groomed his pelt, silently thinking of the time he spent with his older sibling. They had gone to visit their younger brothers
5:29:10 PM — % Maester grave, as they did once every year. They were responsible for his death and the pair carried that with them everyday, it was not an easy burden. Raising one leg he rubbed it against his snout, banishing a wild itch that had irritated the skin. He silently listened to them speak, not wishing to interrupt. --
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16:34 PM — & Lindin grinned upon hearing Rhuna growl in return. He wanted her to feel the pressure. Feel the anger and frustration build inside her and then push through it. He wanted her to show aggression but then later learn to harness it and control it. As the female circled around him, he watched her closely as he turned his head to track her. When she came to attack, he was caught in a bad position
8:16:35 PM — & Lindin to counter and she managed to get under him and throw him down pretty easily. As the female moved to grab his rear, he kicked his leg out suddenly in an attempt to throw her off which would hopefully buy him the seconds he needed to flip around and break away, giving him the precious distance he needed for his signature hit and run attacks.
8:24:27 PM — Rhuna had been a hair away from the leg of Lindon her teeth could brush the hairs . Then the male kicked hard. The fact that she had been so close and the muscle and power a wolf's legs had added up to a very hard painful Collison for Rhuna. The male squarely hit her in the snout a tender area and the hit made her eyes water up and the thinking now in the point of
8:24:27 PM — Rhuna her muzzle. Shaking her head feverently rubbing it on her front legs trying to sooth the sting did nothing. While distracted Lindon right himself . And would surly be able to get the upper hand now that Rhuna was distracted. Panting a bit from the excesses so far rhuna would blink dumbfounded and dazed . Able to make out the shape of the male but not clearly
8:24:27 PM — Rhuna seeing due to the tears in her eyes. She resorted to her hearing to guide her . Focusing on the paw pads muffled sound when one moved on snow and the claws of a wolf scrabble slightly adding to the aid of detection. Now remain still Rhuna would try to dodge the next assault by using her hearing alone. Growling in sets then stopping on and off she even pinned
8:24:27 PM — Rhuna her ears back a few times trying to seem scary . Now she waited .
8:31:58 PM — & Lindin got her pretty good in her nose and he felt a little bad for that. At the same time, his father didn't take it easy on him during training and during the Lunakai attack, they didn't either. He rolled back onto his paws easily and he got a fair amount of distance to see Rhuna still shaking off his last attack on her. "Come on!" he'll growl, staring straight at her. "You got more in you
8:31:58 PM — & Lindin than that! I'm not going to take it easy on you because your enemies won't do that. Think about the Lunakai. Think about how they tried to hurt your pack. Focus through the pain and don't give up. Now fight!" He'll let out a loud growl right after as he'll charge in, moving to try and go for a nip on the side of her neck to see if she'll simply let him have the kill or would was his brief speech
8:32:00 PM — & Lindin enough to force her to focus through her pain and endure the battle.
8:39:03 PM — % Rhuna 's partly closed eyes fired open a fierceness waved in them that she did not even know existed in herself as she heard the speech from Lindin. " I never wanted you to go easy on me . " the female snapped back half growled/roared at the charging male. He was barreling in on her and she had to act fast. Holding her ground she flared her pelt up doubling her
8:39:03 PM — % Rhuna size in looks . A anger fuel snarl cemented on her facial features as Rhuna stared down the assaulting brute. Practice not for real but she wanted to show Lindin she was taking this seriously as a learning experience. Once he got with in claw range meaning bite range to she would bolt to the right only to double back half semi circle to strike. Now
8:39:03 PM — % Rhuna calculating things she would arch a bit to the right going away only to tense her misled lower her self and then explode like a bomb at the male jaws parted aiming for his own scruff. She breathed then tried to successfully carry out her tactical plan .
8:50:16 PM — & Lindin was both glad and rather surprised to see such a reaction come from the female. It seemed he really fired her up now. Smirking, he pressed his attack and was plesantly surprised when the female darted to his right. His head turned to track her but she was already on the return to strike. He moved to pull himself in and turn around before watching her move to attack his scruff. The Gamma
8:50:16 PM — & Lindin was really impressed now to see her adapt so well to the situation and give herself the upper...well...paw so quickly. Being in a position like this wasn't great for him and he'll growl loudly as he attempted to thrash around, making the job harder for the female to keep a hold on him. If she didn't make a move quickly, he hoped to break away once more.
8:59:01 PM — % Rhuna through her mouth was currently full of Thrashing wild Lindin fur the female relentlessly tried to hold him . When he began thrashing she snarled a bit well kinda . She just lifted her lips the tiny bit left of muzzle while holding. Force ably growling so it was heard muffled as it would be. Rhuna thought back to pup hood her forced fights with her siblings.
8:59:01 PM — % Rhuna What did or would they of done if they were her now. Precious time fleet ed away as she frantic tried to think her grip starting to slip now she felt it. Suddenly she tried bowling into the male as if he were a giant pup and her the pup sitter trying to carry him to the whelp den. Kicking with her rear legs throwing her whole body ford into the males
8:59:01 PM — % Rhuna shoulders . In the action her own form would cone to line up beside him. A last attempt effort Rhuna suddenly snapped her head the opposite way of her pushing and down trying to pin Lindin . Her grip still there but waning fast. If she did this right she hoped her tactics were alright and if they had been and this real she would of ultimately won if a real
8:59:01 PM — % Rhuna fight . Or something like that she shethought.
9:03:37 PM — & Lindin felt a large amount of weight finally come down onto his back. That was good because Rhuna was finally taking advantage of her larger frame. Considering himself who wasn't as heavy but was moderately tall, he knew he wouldn't last much longer. He'll finally collaspe to the ground as he grinned up at the female. "Good," he said, "Let's talk about this now." He'll wait for the female to
9:03:38 PM — & Lindin release him and let him up before he'll move to sit up onto his haunches, looking straight at the Auditioning Guardian. "Tell me, how did that feel? Did you feel stressed? Strained? Exhausted? Frustrated? Or was it natural and flowing? Just be honest and tell me what you thought about it."
9:10:53 PM — % Rhuna surprise in her eyes as the male went down . She released and backed up a bit to let him up . At first she thought she had harmed him or done something bad . Therefore as he talked now she felt a smile start and her tail waved behind her. Thinking about the emotions in the moment of the fight she wanted to be sure to explain it right. "" stressed is not the
9:10:53 PM — % Rhuna right description it was more of a restricted refraining feel mixed with the urge to fight and do what Would of needed to be doen. To protect the pack and others. I DON'T MEAN Killing or anything more of not wanting to hurt you in the spar . We need our gamma able to do what ever it is you do. "" Rhuna chuckled then went on "" I felt myself Like I was meant
9:10:53 PM — % Rhuna to fight Lindin it was more then natural for me . """ she finished but kept the fact feeling so natural at it frightened her a bit of herself. "" So how did I do sir for my first battle training session?" Sh asked waiting for the verdict now.
9:17:18 PM — & Lindin chuckled as he listened to the female talk, simply nodding at her to acknowledge that he was listening. When she was done, he'll let his tail wave. "Well, good. I'm glad you feel that way." He'll look around the area for a moment before looking back seriously at Rhuna. "Now that was only a short taste of what's to come. We will do more of these. And each one after, I will make it harder
9:17:19 PM — & Lindin and harder. It's up to you to adapt and find the solution to the situations presented. You did well today, Rhuna. Remember, find peace in mist the chaos. When you come up in situations where you have two wolves fighting you, three wolves, four, you will have to do that. Be smart and be safe. You're no use if you're hurt. We will go more over this and I will show you ways to help improve your
9:17:19 PM — & Lindin fighting and hopefully let you discover your own fighting style. That way, you would be most comfortable when the time comes for you to actually defend the pack. How does that sound, Rhuna?"
9:21:12 PM — % Rhuna looked up with pride " Absolutely Splendid Sir. I can hardly wait. " Her voice in short pants ( end of spar rp and guardian lesson 2 combat )
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<~Leif`> || Maester Novak || Health: 92 || Rank: Caretaker || Gender: Male || Unpaired ||
* &Lindin sat patiently near the edge of the hollow. As he wasn't really a Guardian of the pack anymore but a Gamma now, he slowly eased himself off the responsibility of handling those duties for the pack. Still, it was a task he enjoyed and while he wasn't actively patrolling 24/7 like usual, he was standing guard, simply keeping an eye out around the territory. Considering how they had new
* &Lindin wolves joining them, he simply wanted to make sure the wrong wolf didn't wander in. He trusted the other Guardians though and he was sure that if any wolves that they didn't like tried to get in that they wouldn't make it far. His ears perked when he noticed motion in the hollow, his eyes falling upon Rhuna, the auditioning Guardian that he had been training. With a smile, he'll woof in her
* &Lindin direction and give her a bow of his head.
* Lindin is now known as Lin|AFK
* %Maester the chill of snow beneath his pawpads made Maester cringe in discomfort. Having been across the mountains where the weather was mainly rain, he was not yet used to being home. However he was happy to be back again despite everything. Turning his ears back a heavy weight was settling upon the male's chest. Not only for his missing Rhuna but for the loss of one of his dearest friends. No
* %Maester he was not dead but merely gone from the pack. Exhailing softly he blinked his golden eyes rapidly, trying to pull himself together. Wherever Raejin had gone he hoped it was for the best and that he was happy. Clearing his throat he silently went about sniffing out Rhuna once he had fully reached the clearing. He didn't care if she mauled him and sent him packing tail between his legs, nothing
* %Maester would stop him from at least seeing her again. Cautious were his steps as he first spied Lindin, which made his tail wag gently at the sight of another friend. Shifting his gaze upon the female he continued to walk forward, there was no hesitation.
* Saoirse is now known as Sao|Ish
* %Rhuna breaking throught the brush line bordering the clearing her ears pivoted right after to the sound of woofing and towards her. Turning her head to see whom it may be Rhuna identified the Gamma Lindin . Smiling she let her tail wave happy to see him . Her long legs making short work of the distance seperating them . Skidding to a halt she looked up to him . Lindin what a pleasure to see you . It has been ages since we last go tthe chance to talk . Rhuna said reclining back to sit her form down on the snowy blanket beneath her. Her body trembled as she hoped he would have the time to maybe teach her some other skills she might need once Guardian . Though she understood that responsibilities to the pack come first and would not hold it againt the male if he had to depart or couldnt . Inhaling a deep breath she tried to reel in her eagerness and antisipation. While she waited for him to speak . During all this she would shift her line of sight occassionly to overlook the clearing . Her non stop ear movements allowed her to keep a check on things without having to excuse her self from the company of the gamma. Rhuna sighed softly taking in the full tranquil essence of the pack's territory and hollow. Perfect she thought to herself. Arranging her form to where she could still give Lindin the attention deserved and lesurly look out upon the land Rhuna would face a gust of wind cold and heat stealing from the north . The force of the air ruffled her top layer of hairs as well as flatening the chest area pelt out to both sides briefly. She had to turn her head and angel it slightly to keep any debris that may be carried from infiltrating her eyes. In the midst of the short but strong wind she inhaled deeply as a aroma belonging to one she missed dearly enveloped her . Eyes flashed open wide she lifted her head and there was Maester. Rhuna knew him the instant she seen him . Though her heart burst with joy and her insides flooded with the want to run to him and tackle him in nuzzles she refrained . Her form once seated now standing . The female felt her neck hairs raise up and her lip twitched in a upward motion . Crinkling her muzzle brdge . Lowering her head to on of anger or showing she was crss with him . She did not lunge or anything but wanted the male who she had not seen in well forever that she was beyond annoyed and just flat out angry she was mad . But always hoped he knew she still cared deeply and was glad he had returned.*
%Rhuna Swayed her tail triumphantly as Lindin said she was and did good by trining hard. Lindin I am in great shape and ready for the next course. I assure you sir. Rhuna wanted to burst with excitment . Combat would be intresting since she had only really sparred her now deceased siblings and father . Back when she was yearling. Glancing at Maester she snickered. Lindin Maester can vouch for my already aquirred defending and comabative skills . Ain't that correct mister Maester? Rhuna let his pet name slide out dragging it out . Letting him know in thier own secret way she had forgiven him that quick.
* &Lindin would simply glance at Maester as he sat silently before looking over to Rhuna when she gave her answer. It seemed she was eager to learn at least but at this point of training, he was not surprised. "Good. Now you'll get to use your new strength and endurance from all the training I gave you earlier as well as learning to hone your senses so you can find peace during a time of chaos."
* &Lindin He'll look over again at the male before back to the Auditioning Guardian, "When would you like to begin, Rhuna? I can understand if you want to spend time with your friend, Maester. Training does not have to start right now," he'll offer, giving a smile to both of them. "If not, perhaps Maester can help me here so he won't be too bored sitting and watching," he said with a laugh.
* %Maester perked his ears upon being addressed he nodded and chuckled sotly. "Of course Rhurhu." he mused in response with a soft pet name in return. He was pleased to hear her speak his. As silly as it might seem he viewed that specific nickname above all others. Shuffling his paws he felt a blush heat his ears and he had to clear his throat to focus and nudge the feeling away. Glancing to Lindin
* %Maester he nodded lightly and smiled. "I'll help with whatever you'd like."
* ~Leif` shuffles down a nearby tree, and sits on the hollow floor shifting through the pine needles and debris for food.
* %Rhuna 's whole body was clearly visiably trembling with the want and eagerness to continue her training. She thought she may of felt her heart stop when lindin said something about spending time with the male beside her and waiting to go on to the next lesson . Maester no offence but I have been waiting to advance my training for forever. Lindin not that I do not want to spend time with him but this is training that could benift the pack one day . It is a must not a option to put it off. She rose to stand rolling her shoulders a few times loosing up a bit . I am ready whenever you maybe sir . Her tone affirmitive as she was glad her stamina and endurance had grown in stature. She hoped to do good and please the gamma her teacher and the pack and leaders and council of course. She smiled and bumped Maester hearing his willingness to help her learn .
* &Lindin chuckled before nodding at Rhuna, giving her a smirk at seeing her fire to learn. He honestly couldn't say he had that same flame when he was being trained but things were different now for him. He probably would have felt the same way if he had the wisdom and experience he did now. "Very well. We'll get started." He'll take a look around before back at the female, pausing for a moment
* &Lindin as if he was thinking about what to say or what he was planning to throw at her. "I'll need your help in a bit, Maester," the Gamma said, giving the male a bow of his head and a smile. Turning his head back toward the female, he'll say, "Let's start with theory. When you must fight to defend the pack, it's great to leap in with your fangs out and your claws ready to slash. However, going in
* &Lindin blindly will simply leave you open if you aren't aware of what you must protect. Watch your eyes, your throat,
your maw. All of these are vulnerable targets that you can strike for a serious blow but targets that are also on yourself. Keep them protected and you will last longer." He'll stand up now, looking back toward the rest of his body. "Obviously, there's more to a wolf than just their
* &Lindin eyes, throat, and muzzle. Wearing them out with wounds on their body is also another way to go if you cannot get to the more valuable targets." He'll look back at Rhuna with a grave look on his face, "However, this is obviously all about if you must go for a kill. There are other ways to take a target down but in ways that hopefully allow you to spare your opponent. Remember that courage is
* &Lindin not knowing when to take a life but when to spare one. Make sense so far?"
* %Rhuna Was listening to Lindin and very hard to . As he talked about the areas to aim for or how to wear ones oppent down . Yes it does make sense. I know what you mean by other ways to win and defeat others besdie taking thier life. She paused and wondered if her play tatics and agile actions would benifit her. Being a overly large wolf it did tend to throw others off guard when she could move or dodge quickly and even use the enviroment to her advantage. She looked to Maester now then back to Lindin wondering how this team was going to get her in guardian shape.
* &Lindin would chuckle lightly as he nodded at Rhuna when she confirmed that she understood. "Good. The only way to learn is to do it so you are going to spar with me. Protect what I told you and try not to fall into your back. When you are on your back, your neck is open and you need to roll over as quickly as possible to avoid an easy strike. Keep your maw down low when you're down and move
* &Lindin with me. Find an opening and strike." He'll smirk as he stepped out to where they had open space to move in all directions, simply pacing a little back and forward in front of the female, "Are you ready? Watch my movements and anticipate when and how I will strike. Dodge them and use the moments of my recovery to return and attack."
* %Rhuna Followed Lindinto th emore open space her pale eyes alight with antisipation listening to his directions . Rhuna hoped she could remember everything in the heat of batttle though this a spar and no one was trying to harm or kill the other it still was practice for such a event. without speaking she curtly nodded and crouched a bit ears folded ever so gently to her head as she trained her sight on the male following his movements never turning her back to him .
* &Lindin smirked at Rhuna as he lowered his body, simply walking back and forward in front of her. To others, it may just looked like the male was restless. However, for Lindin, he knew what he was doing. He liked to stay in motion, keep his energy flowing. His fighting style was about speed and agility. To get in and out before the enemy knew he was there and he wasn't about to change that now.
* &Lindin He kept a close eye on Rhuna, watching her stance and the way she was looking back at him. Suddenly, right when he was supposed to turn and walk back the other direction, he leapt at the female to strike. His jaws opened as he let out a growl, simulating what would she would most likely hear during an actual fight. He moved to try and bite down, gently if he hit, on her maw, trying to test her
* &Lindin reflexes in either dodging or finding a creative way to avoid injury.
* %Rhuna felt as if Lindin was not going to charge her and then he did . Her guard had been down so she couldn't roll out the way for lack of being ready . Though she would try to protect her maw by ducking her head low using her front leg to shield it so . If successful she would then throw her rear to the side with her weight . Hopfully in time to see Lindin land and go to face her again . In this instantense she would try to sucessfull dart in and ram his exposed broad side with her head . Then the female would move back to avoid getting harmed .
* &Lindin watched the female lift her leg up to protect herself as that motion alone made his attack a little ineffective despite the fact he still nipped down on the female's leg. He'll barely catch her in the corner of his eye move to his exposed side and bump him with his head, causing him to take a couple steps to the side. With her backing away though, he said, "Interesting choice," he'll
* &Lindin say with a grin, "But be careful in case a wolf thinks your leg looks tasty and uses that to drag you down." He'll begin to pace in front of her again but not for long this time as he'll leap in again quickly and suddenly, not going for a bite or a slash with his claws but instead simply moving in with his entire body to attempt to knock the female off balance.
* %Rhuna Quickly analized her options as Lindin charged her once more. Her being heavy and bigger meant she could be knock over if the blow was landed . Her large stature made for little help when gravity was involved. A idea came to her and now Rhuna did not stay still but returned the lunge with her own . At last thought she would throw her legs out from under her full causing her form to lower and give her more of a paw hold aginst the gravity factor. Maybe this would cause Lindin to over shoot the attack and give the female the advantage . If not rhuna would resort to tucking her chin and rearing up on rear legs as the male reached her body . Then using her own downfall of her weight to her benifit would come careening down on Lindin dead weight . If sucessful the female would then try to get a grasp with her teeth on the side of his neck or shoulder tip .
* &Lindin was rather impressed when Rhuna lowered her body to deal with his attack. As a result, when he made contact with her, he felt her barely move. That was good. However, with him so close to her now, it meant both of them was within striking range of each other and that meant both of them had to be careful. Moving to nip at her shoulder, he opted to target her body over her maw or neck as
* &Lindin he wanted to give her a chance to try and find an opening against him or instead, let her make her own opening so she could learn what worked and what didn't. He continued to growl rather loudly as he wanted her to feel the pressure of when she would actually need to protect the pack.
* %Rhuna was sure to keep her throat covered by her head . Though leaving her muzzle and maw vunerable it was better then her throat if this had been real . As Lindin growled she felt her hair rise and her fangs soon flashed from under her lips snarling as she returned the mock aggression with out realizing it . Now she tried to something . Circling the white male a bit mock charging him repeatedly before switching her circle directions . Hoping to confuse him . Then hopeing to make this fast she dove under the male and once her back was lined up right she gather her legs and rocket straight up . This was hopefull to flip him . In the case he owuld then move in to grasp his rear haunch . If it had been a battle protecting the pack she would then of clamped down in hopes of snapping the bone beneath the flesh . Being just traing though she didnt of course and soon waited to see if she was to praised or repremanded for snarling at a gamma .
5:13:52 PM — % Maester briefly he turned his head to respectfully nudge his muzzle against Lindin's shoulder. An affectionate gesture towards his friend, expressing his happiness at seeing him. "I am as well as one can be my friend. I hope you are doing well." Nodding his head softly he shifted his gaze back to Rhuna. He watched her pelt bristle and her muzzle crinkle, she was angry. Of course he didn't blame
5:13:52 PM — % Maester her they were both quite cross when one or the other vanished for a time without any word. Maester however was tired of being angry, he was just glad to be back and to see her at all. Moving forward again he kept his ears turned back out of submission but his chin remained raised. Each step was placed carefully, golden eyes watching her reactions. Once he had closed the space he moved his head
5:13:54 PM — % Maester closer to her own. Soft whines rolling between his teeth as he placed soft licks along her muzzle and the underside of her jaw. The whines were half of joy and half of submission under the weight of her anger and his happiness. His tail wagged slowly behind him, keeping low at his haunches.
5:19:19 PM — % Rhuna abandoned her display of anger and focused on Lindon momentarily. " yes sir . I have been training everyday beside when I rested for 3 days after traveling to my parents land" She replied and then as Maester licked her she pulled her head away slightly . Huffing. She wasn't gonna let him off that easy but still she moved as she did she touched her pelt to
5:19:19 PM — % Rhuna his in passing turning herself around to converse with them both
5:28:07 PM — & Lindin grinned at Maester, giving him a chuckle as he gave a bump of his own to the male as he spoke. "I am. It's a good, quiet day. No news is generally good news." He'll look back at Rhuna with a tail wave as she confirmed that she kept up with her work while he had been busy. "Good. At this point, you should be ready for the next but most challenging part of your training. Combat." He'll
5:28:07 PM — & Lindin look up and down the female, trying to gauge her current status to see if she would be ready to start soon. "How are you feeling? Good? No injuries or anything? This next part will be the last of your training with me but it's the hardest. I need you at your top shape if you are going to move on."
5:29:09 PM — % Maester huffed and turned, following her steps without lingering too close to break her personal space. The enjoyed the brief touch of her pelt again his, he missed carrying her scent and the packs. Keeping his ears pinned he reclined back, seating himself. Quietly he groomed his pelt, silently thinking of the time he spent with his older sibling. They had gone to visit their younger brothers
5:29:10 PM — % Maester grave, as they did once every year. They were responsible for his death and the pair carried that with them everyday, it was not an easy burden. Raising one leg he rubbed it against his snout, banishing a wild itch that had irritated the skin. He silently listened to them speak, not wishing to interrupt. --
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16:34 PM — & Lindin grinned upon hearing Rhuna growl in return. He wanted her to feel the pressure. Feel the anger and frustration build inside her and then push through it. He wanted her to show aggression but then later learn to harness it and control it. As the female circled around him, he watched her closely as he turned his head to track her. When she came to attack, he was caught in a bad position
8:16:35 PM — & Lindin to counter and she managed to get under him and throw him down pretty easily. As the female moved to grab his rear, he kicked his leg out suddenly in an attempt to throw her off which would hopefully buy him the seconds he needed to flip around and break away, giving him the precious distance he needed for his signature hit and run attacks.
8:24:27 PM — Rhuna had been a hair away from the leg of Lindon her teeth could brush the hairs . Then the male kicked hard. The fact that she had been so close and the muscle and power a wolf's legs had added up to a very hard painful Collison for Rhuna. The male squarely hit her in the snout a tender area and the hit made her eyes water up and the thinking now in the point of
8:24:27 PM — Rhuna her muzzle. Shaking her head feverently rubbing it on her front legs trying to sooth the sting did nothing. While distracted Lindon right himself . And would surly be able to get the upper hand now that Rhuna was distracted. Panting a bit from the excesses so far rhuna would blink dumbfounded and dazed . Able to make out the shape of the male but not clearly
8:24:27 PM — Rhuna seeing due to the tears in her eyes. She resorted to her hearing to guide her . Focusing on the paw pads muffled sound when one moved on snow and the claws of a wolf scrabble slightly adding to the aid of detection. Now remain still Rhuna would try to dodge the next assault by using her hearing alone. Growling in sets then stopping on and off she even pinned
8:24:27 PM — Rhuna her ears back a few times trying to seem scary . Now she waited .
8:31:58 PM — & Lindin got her pretty good in her nose and he felt a little bad for that. At the same time, his father didn't take it easy on him during training and during the Lunakai attack, they didn't either. He rolled back onto his paws easily and he got a fair amount of distance to see Rhuna still shaking off his last attack on her. "Come on!" he'll growl, staring straight at her. "You got more in you
8:31:58 PM — & Lindin than that! I'm not going to take it easy on you because your enemies won't do that. Think about the Lunakai. Think about how they tried to hurt your pack. Focus through the pain and don't give up. Now fight!" He'll let out a loud growl right after as he'll charge in, moving to try and go for a nip on the side of her neck to see if she'll simply let him have the kill or would was his brief speech
8:32:00 PM — & Lindin enough to force her to focus through her pain and endure the battle.
8:39:03 PM — % Rhuna 's partly closed eyes fired open a fierceness waved in them that she did not even know existed in herself as she heard the speech from Lindin. " I never wanted you to go easy on me . " the female snapped back half growled/roared at the charging male. He was barreling in on her and she had to act fast. Holding her ground she flared her pelt up doubling her
8:39:03 PM — % Rhuna size in looks . A anger fuel snarl cemented on her facial features as Rhuna stared down the assaulting brute. Practice not for real but she wanted to show Lindin she was taking this seriously as a learning experience. Once he got with in claw range meaning bite range to she would bolt to the right only to double back half semi circle to strike. Now
8:39:03 PM — % Rhuna calculating things she would arch a bit to the right going away only to tense her misled lower her self and then explode like a bomb at the male jaws parted aiming for his own scruff. She breathed then tried to successfully carry out her tactical plan .
8:50:16 PM — & Lindin was both glad and rather surprised to see such a reaction come from the female. It seemed he really fired her up now. Smirking, he pressed his attack and was plesantly surprised when the female darted to his right. His head turned to track her but she was already on the return to strike. He moved to pull himself in and turn around before watching her move to attack his scruff. The Gamma
8:50:16 PM — & Lindin was really impressed now to see her adapt so well to the situation and give herself the upper...well...paw so quickly. Being in a position like this wasn't great for him and he'll growl loudly as he attempted to thrash around, making the job harder for the female to keep a hold on him. If she didn't make a move quickly, he hoped to break away once more.
8:59:01 PM — % Rhuna through her mouth was currently full of Thrashing wild Lindin fur the female relentlessly tried to hold him . When he began thrashing she snarled a bit well kinda . She just lifted her lips the tiny bit left of muzzle while holding. Force ably growling so it was heard muffled as it would be. Rhuna thought back to pup hood her forced fights with her siblings.
8:59:01 PM — % Rhuna What did or would they of done if they were her now. Precious time fleet ed away as she frantic tried to think her grip starting to slip now she felt it. Suddenly she tried bowling into the male as if he were a giant pup and her the pup sitter trying to carry him to the whelp den. Kicking with her rear legs throwing her whole body ford into the males
8:59:01 PM — % Rhuna shoulders . In the action her own form would cone to line up beside him. A last attempt effort Rhuna suddenly snapped her head the opposite way of her pushing and down trying to pin Lindin . Her grip still there but waning fast. If she did this right she hoped her tactics were alright and if they had been and this real she would of ultimately won if a real
8:59:01 PM — % Rhuna fight . Or something like that she shethought.
9:03:37 PM — & Lindin felt a large amount of weight finally come down onto his back. That was good because Rhuna was finally taking advantage of her larger frame. Considering himself who wasn't as heavy but was moderately tall, he knew he wouldn't last much longer. He'll finally collaspe to the ground as he grinned up at the female. "Good," he said, "Let's talk about this now." He'll wait for the female to
9:03:38 PM — & Lindin release him and let him up before he'll move to sit up onto his haunches, looking straight at the Auditioning Guardian. "Tell me, how did that feel? Did you feel stressed? Strained? Exhausted? Frustrated? Or was it natural and flowing? Just be honest and tell me what you thought about it."
9:10:53 PM — % Rhuna surprise in her eyes as the male went down . She released and backed up a bit to let him up . At first she thought she had harmed him or done something bad . Therefore as he talked now she felt a smile start and her tail waved behind her. Thinking about the emotions in the moment of the fight she wanted to be sure to explain it right. "" stressed is not the
9:10:53 PM — % Rhuna right description it was more of a restricted refraining feel mixed with the urge to fight and do what Would of needed to be doen. To protect the pack and others. I DON'T MEAN Killing or anything more of not wanting to hurt you in the spar . We need our gamma able to do what ever it is you do. "" Rhuna chuckled then went on "" I felt myself Like I was meant
9:10:53 PM — % Rhuna to fight Lindin it was more then natural for me . """ she finished but kept the fact feeling so natural at it frightened her a bit of herself. "" So how did I do sir for my first battle training session?" Sh asked waiting for the verdict now.
9:17:18 PM — & Lindin chuckled as he listened to the female talk, simply nodding at her to acknowledge that he was listening. When she was done, he'll let his tail wave. "Well, good. I'm glad you feel that way." He'll look around the area for a moment before looking back seriously at Rhuna. "Now that was only a short taste of what's to come. We will do more of these. And each one after, I will make it harder
9:17:19 PM — & Lindin and harder. It's up to you to adapt and find the solution to the situations presented. You did well today, Rhuna. Remember, find peace in mist the chaos. When you come up in situations where you have two wolves fighting you, three wolves, four, you will have to do that. Be smart and be safe. You're no use if you're hurt. We will go more over this and I will show you ways to help improve your
9:17:19 PM — & Lindin fighting and hopefully let you discover your own fighting style. That way, you would be most comfortable when the time comes for you to actually defend the pack. How does that sound, Rhuna?"
9:21:12 PM — % Rhuna looked up with pride " Absolutely Splendid Sir. I can hardly wait. " Her voice in short pants ( end of spar rp and guardian lesson 2 combat )