Hey you! No, not you. The other you!

[Animana]

She had decided that what she needed was cool, morning air, something to cleanse her muddled thoughts that seemed hollow and unfocused. As the she-wolf emerged into the clearing from the cave she slept in, she halted, a smile gracing her maw as she picked up the beautiful sight- flowers, ivy tendrils, a cool breeze that seemed to drift into the clearing. Yes, she could rest here forever, it would be perfect.

She pads to the warm waters of the spring and is greeted by the troop of macaque's. They stood on the far side of the spring and they were screeching at her.

Flexing her muscles, Animana settled down, a soft growl rumbling within the depths of her throat, and as she sat there, thinking about her wonderful life, she saw the perfect images of her family appear in her mind. Silver and Fiery, her wonderful parents that seemed to do everything for her, Battle and Wise, her strong-looking brothers, Fluffy and Dead, her girly acting siblings, Star, she was just so perfect, and Silent and Blinded, her little band per say.

Of course, the young black she-wolf only counted her family. She had vague memories of her home and was unaware of who her grandparents were. She and her sisters never spoke, never hunted, never really even interacted with each-other. They just went their separate ways and she went hers. Sighing, the wolf gazed up at the morning sky, wishing that some other wolf was here to share her peace.

Or.. To end her loneliness..

[Circus Bells]

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[atrb=background,http://oi49.tinypic.com/t4wndj.jpg] [scrolly:h(250),w(240),sy] "Oh Help? That Help? Where did you go..?" Circus wobbled about with his drunkard's step, eyes searching the landscape frantically. "Help? Where did you go? Without that Help, this wolf is quite lost..." Recently, he had encountered a wolf by the name of Jackle, whom he had enlisted as his "Help." However, somewhere in their wanderings, he had been separated from his guide. Lost and confused, he stumbled about the frigid mountains, calling out in the hopes of reuniting with his companion. "Hello? Hello? He-" Sploosh! With a yelp and an ungainly flailing of paws, Circus fell headfirst into a pool of steaming water. After a few moments of splashing and coughing, he managed to struggle to the surface, wet purple fur clinging to his skin. It was then that he spotted the she-wolf, relaxing by the side of the spring. Paddling to the shore, he looked questioningly at her. "Lady... have my Help you seen? This wolf is rather lost without him... please, lovely Lady. You must find my Help..." a note of sadness trickled into his rough voice. A faint puff of wind tickled his shoulder blades, chilling the water that clung to him. Much as he wanted to climb out of the pool and dry off, he also didn't want to bring his wet, shameful form any closer to the Lady on the shore. [/scrolly]

[Jackle]

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[atrb=background, i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/jback-2.jpg] "Speaking" EH! Good going Jackle! You lost him, if you don't find him quick, say goodbye to ever being a somebody. "Erm, and what is it exactly that you know about that I don't? And yeah, I know I know. Where two of the one same person but I really have no idea what you are talking about, being a somebody. If you are apart of me, you should know I could care a lot less about being a somebody!" Snapped Jackle. His madness stayed silent, sulking slightly and extremely irritated at the 'obviousness' of Jackle's 'stupidity'. But Jackle sighed, slightly relaxed all the same. The wind was cool, making Jackle a comfortable temperature with his thick coat. Oh yes, he could hang here. It was a pleasant spot, not may others probably would since it was so isolated. But that was one of the reasons why Jackle liked it so much. Isolated. It was then he just spotted his traveling partner trip down and heard a splash. Well, sounds like its your lucky day. If he drowns, its your fault. If you drown, its your fault. Mumbled madness. "Oh shut up and let me figure out the situation, will ya?" Jackle growled then became utterly silent as he heard Circus start speaking. Either he was talking to himself or there really was someone down there. Jackle stood near the edge that Circus fell, but stayed hidden behind some rocks, out of view. There was a wolf down there, and as soon as he caught her scent, he kept himself from a growl rumbling in his throat. A she-Lumen. Lumen and Lupus are two species that collided like night and day. To avoid wasting time, Jackle found the quickest route down the rocks and avoiding the water, and came near the the Lumen. "Madam, I don't wish to alarm you. I am Jackle and this is my... traveling companion, Circus. We don't mean to disturb you at all, we were just passing through." Jackle spoke to the lady in his most gentlemen voice, just as he did with all females, even though this one was a Lumen. He turned back, looking at Circus. "Come on Circus, lets not waits the madam's time much longer."

[/b] Jackle said, beckoning him.

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J a c k l e' s . S o n g

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[Animana]

"What the-" the she-wolf jumped to her paws as a purple blur fell into the spring. The splash scared off the macaques, but it had managed to get her wet. "Your help? Yes. I'll help you find your help. Just.. Get out of there. You look like a drowned rat," she barks as she stands there looking at him. Her eyes fixed on the purple wolf, calmly taking in the sight of him. Well.. At least I'm not alone.. A second wolf startled her and made her twist a little faster than she had meant to.

Ani eyed the new wolf, a breed she hated. Well, her kind did anyways. She could care less what he was. A wolf was a wolf, and she would manipulate or use any wolf the same. When she heard that he was planning on leaving she blinked. "Bother me? Waste my time? Oh not at all. No need to rush off Jackle, was it? You aren't bothering me at all," she replies as she looks at him with warm eyes. The black she-wolf sits and wags her tail to seem friendly.

This worked well for her. She hated being alone, though she'd die before admitting it to anyone. The she-wolf watched them both before turning to the crazier of the two. "Circus was it? Darling, you look like you could use a good meal. Matter of fact you both do. I have some mountain goat left if you want?" she says sweetly to the pair.

Ani never looked back to Jackle, but she did glance. She knew he was as magical as she was. He had some power, she could manipulate light. She wondered what brought him to the mountains. Her eyes met Circus' and she tilted her head. "Where are you two headed anyways?" she asks without thinking twice about it.

You are crazy to think you can keep them around. You couldn't keep your own family with you. What reason would total strangers have to stay? Stupid girl.

[Circus Bells]

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[atrb=background,http://oi49.tinypic.com/t4wndj.jpg] [scrolly:h(250),w(240),sy] Circus crawled out of the water at the lady's request, the cold air biting into his sodden fur. "For your help, I thank you, Lady. I repay you someday, I hope. Or... no. I don't know." he resisted the urge to shake himself vigorously, some spark of sanity informing him that this would be in bad form. He was about to say more when he caught sight of a familiar sight. "Jackle! Oh, that Help! I've found you!" he turned back to the she-wolf, "You have helped me find my Help! The Great Spirits must smile upon you!" He then turned to Jackle. "Good sir Help, this wolf is sorry for having lost you. Shame upon him for careless so being. Or... being so careless? I know not." he wagged his tail, shedding water droplets this way and that. For a moment, the conversation went over him, lost as he was in his happiness. There was his Help, here here was this Lady who had found his Help. Surely, today was a day that the Great Spirits had blessed. It was too bad none of this was real. Perhaps these wolves would be in the Sky Woods too, though. At the sound of his name, Circus rejoined what passed for reality in his mind. "A meal? Lady, not I could. This wolf would not take food from maiden. It's not his way." he smiled, "Kindness... such kindness... this wolf could live on that alone for ages to come!" Another cold breeze kicked up, and Circus turned to lick himself, still to shy to try to shake the water free. "Our destination, that Lady wolf asks? This wolf does not know. He simply follows his Help. That is his question to answer." [/scrolly]

[Jackle]

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[atrb=background, i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/Somatra1/jback-2.jpg] "Speaking" Jackle bowed his head slightly to her again. "I am relived. I suppose we could stay around for a bit." He said to her. Now make sure you don't randomly fall for the gal again, would ya? That was a mess all in itself with that red Lupus. "Phoenix." He mumbled quietly. Jackle looked at Circus. "Its just fine Circus, I am glad we could meet back up again." He said to him. He then turned back to the black Lumen. "I thank you madame for your offer on food however, I would feel much better if it was something I caught myself and shared with the lady. And yes... we are not going anywhere particular. In fact, this was sort of our destination in the first place." "I thought it would be refreshing to go somewhere cool and rather isolated. So since we have reached our destination, there's not anywhere else to go at the moment. So for a bit, I suppose you will have some company. I hope you do not mind our presence." Jackle said in the most gentlemen like fashion. Oh Jackle, how you annoy me so. Can't you just talk normal you nit twit? I don't think the girl will really care if you talk fancy to her or not. And we don't think that talking like such will improve your relationship. Jackle rolled his eyes. J a c k l e' s . S o n g

[Animana]

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[Eris]

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[atrb=background,http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/754b3e2233aae650451597069007d435.jpg] Eris had decided to take a break from his swimming and his climbing and running. He needed a break, and also Gyre. He sighed as he flopped down on a patch of soft grass. He lifted his head to get a better view of the springs, steam rising from the water. Eris himself was practically brown from all the dirt and dust and mud and dirty snow he had been through. He got up, shook out some of the dirt, and walked over to one of the springs. He slipped into the water, feeling the warm water give him strength. He rolled a couple of times in the water to wash himself. He emerged from the water soon after that. He lay down in the sun to dry. That's when he saw the others. There was a purple wolf, a brownish wolf, and a familiar-looking black one. He narrowed his eyes, looking closer. He jerked his head back. Ani! Some noisy birds flew away from that direction, landing near Eris, annoying him enough to move. He growled and snapped at the birds, getting a sharp peck in return. That was it. The smell of burnt feathers filled the air momentarily. Five burnt birds flew away, squawking. Now that's better, Gyre thought, settling back down. He tilted his head to get a better look at Ani, watching her with one eye, the other one closed to keep out the sun. He yawned and stretched, taking up the space which had previously been the birds'. He half-closed his eyes, keeping watch on all of the wolves through slits. He made no attempt to call out to the wolves or signal them in any way. He just sat there, knowing that sooner or later the wolves would notice the black-and white blob next to a spring nearby. "Either that or they'll smell the roast birds."

[/b] He chuckled, remembering the surprised look on their faces as he shot a line of flame across the ground to them. As if on que, a burnt feather floated away in the air towards the unlikely group. Gyre found himself thinking of food, and he got up to find something to eat.

He soon succeeded, and returned to his spot with a large jackalope. That was fast, Eris thought. The idiot ran straight in front of me. Gyre thought back. He took a few bites out of the jackalope,
then picked it up and buried it nearby. He lay down and licked the blood from his paws. He then watched the group from lazy eyes, taking a deep breath, and he felt like once, just once, he was normal.

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Eris lay in the grass. He definitely agreed with his other self. This is the life, my friend. This is how we should be. Eris's other self didn't think the same. He secretly wished that Eris was.....Darker. He wished to be normal, while Gyre wished to be great, known by all wolves for his wicked cleverness.

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[Animana]

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