The Wild Hunt (Devon and Spade) - Timeless2024-03-28T15:54:25Zhttp://timeless.ning.com/forum/topics/the-wild-hunt-devon-and-spade?commentId=5164310%3AComment%3A98904&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe Wild hunt
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• T…tag:timeless.ning.com,2024-02-21:5164310:Comment:1047572024-02-21T19:24:41.082ZDevon Sawyer - Councilhttp://timeless.ning.com/profile/Devon
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<center><div style="border: 5px double #fff; width: 700px; height: 900px; background: linear-gradient(to left, #062c4e, #444, #361c02);"><div style="line-height: 1; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 50px;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/SwhfTJd.gif" style="float: center; width: auto; border-bottom: 1px solid #FFF; margin-bottom: -70px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/lzNEAYS.gif" style="float: center; width: auto; border-bottom: 1px solid #FFF; margin-bottom: -70px;"/><br/><div style="font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #fff; margin-top: 10px;">The Wild hunt</div>
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<br/> <br/> <img src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ee/61/18/ee6118394ac774f1de784dea923087a5.jpg" style="outline: 1px solid #fff; outline-offset: -10px; box-sizing: border-box; float: center; height: 180px!important; margin-right: 20px; object-fit: cover; width: 180px!important;"/><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/decb060f6d197853f1264c9b5f83be62/tumblr_inline_p9mdf8c3AB1s1vrxh_250.gif" style="outline: 1px solid #fff; outline-offset: -10px; box-sizing: border-box; float: center; height: 180px!important; margin-right: 20px; object-fit: cover; width: 180px!important;"/><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/0a/92/b90a92df7c69499b8eb53e3a2ec551eb.jpg" style="outline: 1px solid #fff; outline-offset: -10px; box-sizing: border-box; float: center; height: 180px!important; margin: 0!important; object-fit: cover; width: 180px!important;"/><br/>
<div style="font-family: times; font-size: 12px; color: #fff; letter-spacing: 4px;">• <em>Trust Fall</em> •</div>
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<div style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); width: 620px; height: auto; overflow: hidden;"><div style="width: 600px; height: 400px; padding: 20px; line-height: 1.5; overflow: auto; font-family: times; font-size: 16px; color: #fff; text-align: justify;">Devon held his ground, a stare off between he and his increasingly interesting wife. That natural instinct of fear still prickled across his skin and the magic of the sword rode him to the point he barely even felt human himself. A semblance of hesitation seemed to be happening as Luna remained perfectly still as a predator did when watching prey just before it struck for the kill. He clenched his hands on the hilt and waited for what seemed an eternity.<br/> <br/> Then she took a step with her massive paw. Watching him. He didn't move. She took another step. However, it wasn't towards him. It was towards the wolf that had attacked him, still slumped against the tree. <br/> <br/> He didn't know what to expect as she got closer to the wolf. A vision of her leaning down and ripping the other's head off with her powerful jaws, blood and shredded skin spraying across the clearing flashed in his mind. Somehow Luna appeared to be even more massive as she stalked towards the wolf while the fur on her back lifted. There seemed to be no human left in this form. She was nothing but the beast before him drawing out the blow that would end the other. Devon had the feeling his insight of her killing the wolf might not be so far off. <br/> <br/> His mouth slightly fell open as the smaller animal suddenly shifted back into his human form. He instantly began begging for his life, clearly hoping to reach some part of Luna that might also be human. Devon had the feeling that was a lost cause, but hearing his cries made his own shoulders drop. <br/> <br/> The sound of others nearing had him lifting his sword for a moment until he saw Rogues and Gypsies alike coming to their aid. All eyes were on what was happening between the three and he knew instantly what his men were going to assume. Every last one of them began reaching for their weapons, surely thinking Luna was the monster they were hunting. And maybe she was. Devon lifted a hand in a silent signal to halt and so they did, their gazes going back and forth between him, Luna, and the man begging for his life. <br/> <br/> Devon moved then. He didn't know what he was thinking and likely, a very stupid move by him as he stepped between the human violently shaking from the imminent death he was about to face and his wife. "Luna," he barely breathed out, holding her golden eyes. She was so close, he could feel the heavy breaths from her snout ruffle the strands of his sweat drenched hair. "We need him. We need to talk to him. Figure out what he knows about what's going on." He made a point to keep his sword low, letting the magic within it blink out. <br/> <br/> The cursed necklace suddenly began to vibrate and warm against his skin. An annoyingly familiar reaction he'd felt before. He could see the motion on Luna's too, barely visibly through her dark fur. Then, she was writhing before him as her body began to shift and bend and break. There was nothing gentle about it and he felt useless as he could only watch until the familiar form of Luna was left gasping on her knees. Well, not completely familiar.<br/> <br/> Sheathing Excalibur, Devon shrugged off his jerkin and let it fall to the ground before removing his tunic, the cooler air immediately noticeable and somewhat welcoming against his heated bare chest. He purposely stepped between her and the others for some sense of privacy given the large number of men now standing around gaping. "Here," he offered quietly, knowing the larger fabric would cover her. Mostly. He pushed away the need to put a comforting hand on Luna, knowing that he'd likely have it bitten off, even in her human form. <br/> <br/> <a href="https://imgpile.com/images/U9lzp8.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://imgpile.com/images/U9lzp8.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="250" class="align-left"/></a>His eyes swung to the still naked man who wisely kept his mouth shut. Devon spoke to the others at his back. "Take our new friend back to the camp. Under guard." He remained quiet still as the Rogue heard a few others begin to do as he instructed, hauling the man to up and leading him away. Devon looked down to Luna again and found her usual buttery brown gaze. A silence between them for a few heartbeats. He then extended his hand down to help her to her feet. A quiet offering that was more than just about Luna gaining her legs again.</div>
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</center> A nerve wracking stillness ra…tag:timeless.ning.com,2024-02-03:5164310:Comment:1046272024-02-03T07:17:49.380ZSpade - Councilhttp://timeless.ning.com/profile/Spade
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A nerve wracking stillness rammed its way through Luna. She cursed her mother for tying her to a being she couldn't mind link with. A being who likely hated wolves like all others. She helplessly watched as he raised his sword and her whole body clenched. She knew better than to launch forward to try and stop him. And she didn't even dare to try and mind link him out of fear that could do serious damage if it even worked. She was so…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A nerve wracking stillness rammed its way through Luna. She cursed her mother for tying her to a being she couldn't mind link with. A being who likely hated wolves like all others. She helplessly watched as he raised his sword and her whole body clenched. She knew better than to launch forward to try and stop him. And she didn't even dare to try and mind link him out of fear that could do serious damage if it even worked. She was so still. Cautious to making even the subtlest of moves to not distract him. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Helplessly having to trust her husband.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Involuntary made to hope he wouldn't kill this wolf. She looked away as Excalibur swung. Like a guillotine dropping she feared this was the end for one of her kind. And so, for the first time in a decade or more, she felt no anger, just fear and sadness. Even if they were fleeting feelings they were there. And then, they were gone as the wolf hit the tree. The leftover force of the sword's magic brushed over her fur with an ominous chill. Making her brace, she turned her head, closed her eyes, and shuddered at the evident danger the sword possessed. The dust around her that had stirred from the sword's force settled and her focus reconnected to Devon. Suddenly a sharp ping plucked in her heart as her eyes met his. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">He looked at her the way they all did.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">With a dread that caused man to hunt what they feared. Breaking into homes and destroying innocent packs and families. Whose only crime outside of being a Lupine were the nightmares that man envisioned. So spooked by their thoughts and imagination they killed and hunted innocents. That was this look in his eyes now. At least from her perspective. A gaze she couldn't hold. She huffed as she turned her head and eyed the ground. Thinking to check the wolf and maybe make him change into his human so she could too, but she hesitated on the first step because it meant stepping closer to Devon. Again her eyes locked with his. Studying him to be sure she was safe. Never registering that he felt just as unsafe and threatened by her at the moment as she did. Taking a chance she took another step closer before breaking eye contact and turning towards the other wolf. She took a step forward.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There had to be something in the air.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8b/c4/cd/8bc4cd7892fe85b3910b42c92f15ee5d.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8b/c4/cd/8bc4cd7892fe85b3910b42c92f15ee5d.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="200" class="align-left"/></a>Spade’s eyes locked with this wolf. She took a step forward. He was alive without any life threatening injuries. Impressive, considering how angry the newlyweds were at each other moments ago and their current inability to communicate. She took a step forward. A wild look appeared in her gaze as she stared at the faltering wolf. The hairs on her back rose like a beast on high alert about to attack. Her back arched and her breath grew heavy. Her claws dug into the earth with each step. And so, with every heavy footstep closer to this poor wolf the world suddenly lost a little bit more of Luna. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">She snarled as a low growl shook the ground like a mini quack beneath the three of them. Something was off. She couldn't hear the wolf begging. Or if Devon was calling for her attention. She just fed off the adrenaline from the fear polluting the air around her. Suddenly high off the power trip that drugged her mind. The wolf coward. Something was wrong. Because even when he turned back into his human and begged for his life she took a step forward. She was close now. Towering over the man; all she had to do was step on him. Bite him. Rip him to shreds.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">All these sounded amazing. But deep inside they felt so wrong. She couldn't stop!! Why couldn't she stop? She needed to! STOP! She and Devon had done well. They had achieved a goal together without proper communication. With this Lupine they could get further than ever! But she couldn't stop. No. He needed to die and she didn't even know why. Another step closer but this one now more restrained as she fought herself. A fight she never had to physically do before. The mental battle was another story and one surely everyone fought but this was strange. She was losing control. She couldn't shake the feeling and want for violence. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Even when her pack howled back to tell her and Devon they were close. The clatter of their paws and stomps of footsteps from the rogues did nothing to help her fight. It wasn't until Devon moved. She didn't see what he did but it helped her focus. And suddenly the wedding necklace. The bane of her existence tightened around her large fur neck. Forcing her to change lest it start to lacerate her skin the smaller it grew. She initially wanted to wait for her family to arrive to avoid being nude. But now she wanted nothing more than to no longer be the threat in this scenario. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12373209292?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12373209292?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="200" class="align-left"/></a>So change she did.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">But it was more painful than turning into her wolf. When turning into a wolf everything grows with your bones and while that hurts Luna always thought turning human again was worse. Everything shrank and retracted. Phenomenal cosmic power in an Itty bitty living space. The giant recessed back into this small woman with one last bitter howl that turned into a pained cry. It felt as though she was being crushed under unbearable pressure until she was left on all fours desperately gasping for air. As the necklace loosed and swung from her neck once again. </span></p> The Wild hunt
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• T…tag:timeless.ning.com,2023-10-05:5164310:Comment:1041852023-10-05T20:01:38.433ZDevon Sawyer - Councilhttp://timeless.ning.com/profile/Devon
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<br/> <br/> <img src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ee/61/18/ee6118394ac774f1de784dea923087a5.jpg" style="outline: 1px solid #fff; outline-offset: -10px; box-sizing: border-box; float: center; height: 180px!important; margin-right: 20px; object-fit: cover; width: 180px!important;"/><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/decb060f6d197853f1264c9b5f83be62/tumblr_inline_p9mdf8c3AB1s1vrxh_250.gif" style="outline: 1px solid #fff; outline-offset: -10px; box-sizing: border-box; float: center; height: 180px!important; margin-right: 20px; object-fit: cover; width: 180px!important;"/><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/0a/92/b90a92df7c69499b8eb53e3a2ec551eb.jpg" style="outline: 1px solid #fff; outline-offset: -10px; box-sizing: border-box; float: center; height: 180px!important; margin: 0!important; object-fit: cover; width: 180px!important;"/><br/>
<div style="font-family: times; font-size: 12px; color: #fff; letter-spacing: 4px;">• <em>Trust Fall</em> •</div>
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<div style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); width: 620px; height: auto; overflow: hidden;"><div style="width: 600px; height: 400px; padding: 20px; line-height: 1.5; overflow: auto; font-family: times; font-size: 16px; color: #fff; text-align: justify;">Devon's eyes darted back and forth between the two wolves, swallowing the lump that had formed in his throat from it all. The smaller of them seemed to realize this wasn't going to be as easy as it may have thought and that was the moment it clicked in his head, this was no actual wolf of the wild. There was a person beneath all that fur. Not just a wild animal looking for its next meal.<br/> <br/> The standoff between them seemed to change then. He watched as Luna's golden eyes glowed, some magic or ability that made the other cower before her. Another howl loosed from Luna and into the woods, but it seemed directed to draw attention, not so much to intimidate the other wolf. She was calling to her people. They knew too... Of course they did.<br/> <br/> Luna's large paw connected with the other as it attempted to charge, knocking it sideways and tumbling across the ground. The sword began to hum within his grasp when the animal was nearer and he instinctively raised the weapon. From the way Luna didn't advance after landing the blow, Devon had the feeling she was trying to keep it alive. <br/> <br/> His mind worked. All the signs had been there. The pieces were falling into their fitted positions, but he couldn't let himself believe it then. She had every chance to kill him if she really wanted to. Him and his men with the help of her own, but Luna didn't. She'd helped the girl in the village, but maybe that was just some pack instinct, maybe even gather more to whatever her cause might be if she were the monst... No. No, that didn't <em>feel</em> right. No matter how much he'd not let himself see what was there all along, Luna being a murderer, a monster, wasn't a truth.<br/> <br/> The wolf wobbled to its legs, looking to Devon. The runes along the blade glowed and he let his mind empty of everything. The deaths of the villagers, the guilt, the half-truths, the unknown. Everything. Calm settled over him and he could sense the power of the sword shift, connecting with him as one. He glared at the wolf and wouldn't let the linking go to waste. <br/> <br/> <em>'Just don't kill it...'</em>, he mentally said to the sword.<br/> <br/> Devon spun the weapon in an arc, letting the magic of the sword pulse outward. A slashing force carved across the earth and slammed into the creature, knocking it through the air. It landed hard against a tree and slumped to the ground. The wolf attempted to rise, but it staggered, falling again from the impact. <br/> <br/> His gaze cut to Luna who was now closer to the beast, his breathing heavy from the exertion of the magic through him. Though Excalibur was directed at their attacker, Devon held wary of what Luna may do next now that it was just them facing one another for the first time.</div>
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</center> When was the last time Luna h…tag:timeless.ning.com,2023-08-08:5164310:Comment:1035902023-08-08T16:32:27.558ZSpade - Councilhttp://timeless.ning.com/profile/Spade
<p style="text-align: center;">When was the last time Luna had changed at her own volition?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Was it that day?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">So saturated with the scent of blood. And filled with endless screaming painted across a chaotic backdrop. Oh, the bone snapping change she didn't miss. And in fact, she dreaded changing back more. For that pain was far worse. A harsh huff is strewn from her nose as her paw spreads wide across the ground. Completely…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">When was the last time Luna had changed at her own volition?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Was it that day?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">So saturated with the scent of blood. And filled with endless screaming painted across a chaotic backdrop. Oh, the bone snapping change she didn't miss. And in fact, she dreaded changing back more. For that pain was far worse. A harsh huff is strewn from her nose as her paw spreads wide across the ground. Completely covering the tracks left by the other wolf. She hardly gets a moment in this form before the action truly begins. Which was to be expected. She even expected Excalibur to be drawn once her secret was... Well, visible. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Yet it seems neither she nor the other wolf was prepared for the power emanating from that weapon. The wolf had managed to slip through Luna's legs. An opportunity that wouldn't come again now that she had her bearings. And so, the wolf now found itself trapped. If it were smart it'd surrender. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">It was not.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Instead, it accessed each of its opponents. Looking for the right moment. Any sign of weakness. Any tells. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pa1.narvii.com/6275/1b39297920c8fb94fbb483a61f9b6f42b1d4780d_hq.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://pa1.narvii.com/6275/1b39297920c8fb94fbb483a61f9b6f42b1d4780d_hq.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="200" class="align-right"/></a>Luna's golden gaze glowered at him. Forcing the wolf to bow its head slightly at her dominance. And she hadn't done anything to make it. Making it very clear to her that this wolf was of low rank among the fake king's pack. Was he trying to prove himself and not realizing just who Luna and Devon were, screwed himself over? Because what were the chances that the real Zeta and the wielder of Excalibur would be together? It quickly dawned on her this wasn't a planned attack but a rogue initiative. One this wolf severely under calculated. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Despite it all, she wouldn't underestimate this wolf. He was still powerful, stubborn and temperamental. And in this situation, he could easily become desperate and unhinged. Being prone to her own temper she knew she needed to focus and remain calm. Which meant ignoring the clear sense of betrayal. Confusion and maybe even fear coming from Devon. The events after this one were not ones she was looking forward to. But for now, they needed to focus because if they accidentally killed this wolf it was back to square one. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Suddenly a quick howl ripped through the sky. Rattling the earth as Luna loosed it from her lungs. Never taking her eyes off the other wolf as she shot her short call. If she and Devon's men weren't already looking for them they would be now. And if Devon's rogues trusted her pack enough they would be led straight to them. They had time now to stall and maybe hopefully knock this wolf out. If the wolf didn't do anything stupid that is. Just then it attempted again to skid through Luna's legs but with enough fair warning, she caught his intent. Swiping his head with enough force to send him faltering back towards Devon but it for some reason didn't knock him out revealing that this'll be harder than she thought. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She was restraining herself to keep him alive but clearly, she was holding back too much. And she wasn't sure how much this wolf could take before he ended up dead.</p> The Wild hunt
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• T…tag:timeless.ning.com,2023-05-30:5164310:Comment:1035452023-05-30T20:48:38.053ZDevon Sawyer - Councilhttp://timeless.ning.com/profile/Devon
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<div style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); width: 620px; height: auto; overflow: hidden;"><div style="width: 600px; height: 400px; padding: 20px; line-height: 1.5; overflow: auto; font-family: times; font-size: 16px; color: #fff; text-align: justify;">Devon's fingers slowly grazed the hilt of the sword which sat idly before his touch. Instantly he felt the tingling of its power pass through his skin and along his arm, causing whatever magic to come alive when it knew someone from the linked bloodline touched it. He hated it. Likely the reason he couldn't link with it properly and wield it the way it was intended by his kin. There was hardly any control when he held the weapon in previous times and the fact he even came out of those instances alive was unbelievable.<br/> <br/>
He wondered if this time would be different.<br/>
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Before he could even unsheathe the blade, Luna moved out from behind him with a fleeting gaze he couldn't quite figure out. He went to reach for her, but she was fast. Really fast. Devon took a step to go after her, maybe get in-between her and the animal to block whatever blow might come from its powerful frame, but it was too late. <br/>
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The force of the impact made the ground beneath him shudder as he watched the ripple press outward from their collision across the dirt and grass. He stumbled for a moment before snapping his gaze back towards the pair, all thoughts of reaching for his weapon vanishing. The low rumbling growl vibrated through his chest which made a natural instinct weaved into his blood spike, warning him to run, but he ignored it and planted himself to the spot in awe, trying to ascertain which of the two it actually came from. From the hesitancy of the wolf, Devon looked to Luna whose back still faced him, but that was absurd... Right?<br/>
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Then, words he must've misheard left her mouth. Was she actually warning it? In the next moment, everything happened too fast for him to process properly because it was too unreal for him to accept. Devon had his speculations. Milo had given him the stories he asked for. The signs were there, but his mind never wanted to make it real. Her clothes were gone, torn to bits of shredded material. The transformation of her body turning into the very thing they were hunting. <br/>
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Devon felt the hair on the back of his neck stand. The ice rushing through him. Luna was gone and now there stood the giant black monster which had been killing and destroying without mercy. He knew he should run, but he still couldn't move. Not that he expected he would be able to get away from either of the animals anyway. All this time. <em>All this time.</em><br/>
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The wolf darted forward. What size it lacked in comparison to Luna, it made up for in speed as it dodged between her larger legs and came to an abrupt stop before changing direction to get around and dart for Devon. The magical runes along the blade of Excalibur shone brightly then as it seemed to sense the incoming danger. The monster was fast, but with the sword in hand, he seemed to be able to keep up regardless. Devon swung towards the animal and the magic pulsed outward before the metal could even connect with its snout causing him and the wolf to skid backwards in opposite directions. He dug his heels into the ground and tightened the grip he had on the sword which sung loudly in his ear, making his head ring. Forcing his eyes to focus, he noted that now the wolf was in distance of Luna who loomed over it.</div>
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<p style="text-align: center;">The scent of blood saturated her nostrils and immediately she knew it was Devon's. A heavy weight pressed to her consciousness like a humbling reminder that she couldn't treat him the way she did her pack members. She would make it a point to apologize for that no matter what after this. For now, they needed to not show or indicate he was hurt. Regardless of if the wolf could smell it. he couldn't see it. Her eyes never left the other wolf's but that didn't stop…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The scent of blood saturated her nostrils and immediately she knew it was Devon's. A heavy weight pressed to her consciousness like a humbling reminder that she couldn't treat him the way she did her pack members. She would make it a point to apologize for that no matter what after this. For now, they needed to not show or indicate he was hurt. Regardless of if the wolf could smell it. he couldn't see it. Her eyes never left the other wolf's but that didn't stop the frown from forming on her face. Truly showcasing how Luna felt about hurting Devon but it only stayed with her for a second as she freed a sharp huff audibly. "No." there were a lot of unsaid words but the one word she'd just spoken was the truth. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She didn't know this wolf. Not in this form which likely meant not as a human either. And that was of course always worrying because she didn't know his strengths or weaknesses. If he was a hunter. Tracker. Scout. Assassin... Luna clicked her tongue. She couldn't let her mind wander off and overthink all the what-ifs. Its growl was powerful enough to rattle the ground beneath their feet and that alone let them know it was strong. Luna felt as though she had only blinked before she found herself behind Devon. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Even in their anger and frustration with one another they still tried to protect each other. Knowing good and well death would do them part. But could they win under these circumstances? With her as a human and not wanting to turn and he slightly injured and seemingly cautious of brandishing his sword. Now that she found smart where others might have seen it as foolish. Excalibur was powerful. Maybe even enough to kill a Lupine without silver. But it probably wasn't easy to wield or control. And so it seems Luna had just found common ground to stand on with Devon.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">If he didn't try and kill her for what happened next.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She had only been behind Devon for a second but it was abundantly clear this wolf didn't like that. It snarled and barked. Huffing and puffing while gaping at Luna as if it were offended. Deeming and ridiculing her as a coward. It lurched away from them to asses them adequately. Shifting its weight to its hind legs. No one was coming to help them. At least not immediately as it would take time for their scouts to find them. "Fuck." she quickly touched Devon's shoulder and gave him a sorrowful look. She knew the Wolf's next move from its body language but there was no time to explain and with its speed, there was no time for Devon to draw Excalibur. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She dashed out from behind him. Running out towards the wolf as it launched toward her. Luna braced herself. Catching his paws as he swiped; forcing a labored exclaim from her lips. The force of his attempted hit rippled through her body and into the ground. Indenting the earth beneath her like a small crater. Her first instincts were all at once confirmed. She couldn't fight him as a human. She just barely manged to atop him from slicing through her. She growled. Really growled. Allowing the earth near to tremor with the sound she released. Somehow breaking away from the wolf just far enough. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"I gave you a mercy you didn't afford me. I will not be making that mistake again."</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">And so, in her eyes rose the sun and with it came her wolf. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Her clothes shredded while her body tripled in size and changed in quick succession. And the k-nines in her mouth descended into sharp fangs. Claws grew to replace her nails like violent talons. And black fur sprouted out of all her pores coming to replace the sight of her skin. A horror in daylight. A spitting image of what was painted on the wanted posters. She towered over this other wolf who now kept its distance. But wouldn't back down. It was almost as if it was staying back to observe. It was laying in wait for an opening to strike. Either Luna or Devon. It didn't matter. But the moment its gaze shifted to Devon she was there in front of him. Not giving the wolf an opening. The soft strains of fur which hung from her tail gently graze across Devon's face without her knowing. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Even now two things remained true. They were too far away for her to mind-link her pack. And she still wanted this wolf alive. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Ether untouched or barely breathing. At this point, she was fine with both. It all depended on the other wolf's actions. </p> The Wild Hunt
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• Tru…tag:timeless.ning.com,2023-03-27:5164310:Comment:1026362023-03-27T18:33:12.073ZDevon Sawyer - Councilhttp://timeless.ning.com/profile/Devon
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<br/> Devon was idly picking up the random sticks on the ground and breaking them into smaller pieces before hurling them as far as his strength would allow in some attempt at letting off the pent up emotions he was feeling then. This impasse between he and Luna was never going to work if they couldn't find some understanding. Perhaps it was just because they were both so stubborn and set in their own ways that they were more alike than they realized. It was probably that. Not to mention the fact both were currently contracted to one another through some form of unbreakable magic without consent for the rest of their lives. Right then he was more concerned with that than the wolf just to be free of the crazy.<br/> <br/> <span>Of course being human meant he should've been more wary of what was out in the woods where he ventured to air out his frustrations. He didn't see the animal hiding among the bushes and watching him like prey. Maybe on one of his better days when he wasn't blinded by the circumstances of his existence then. However, his existence would cease to be within a few moments, ridding him and Luna of the burden of marriage completely as the wolf started to near. </span><br/> <br/> The sound of rustling leaves made his head turn at the same moment something collided into him before he could make out what had been there. He and whatever it was began rolling over the dirt until finally coming to a stop. Devon finally focused on what was above him only to see Luna having been that very reason. "You really don't understand the meaning of being alone." A groan and short, shuddering breath passed through his lips as a searing pain in his back made him cease up. He knew there was likely a large gash there now and blood he could not see beneath his clothing. There were a few more colorful words Devon planned on sharing with his wife until another shape out of his peripheral made his head turn.<br/> <br/> <a href="https://imgpile.com/images/U9iKWr.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://imgpile.com/images/U9iKWr.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="300" class="align-left"/></a>Once Luna moved from him, he scrambled up, seeing the wolf that now bared its teeth to them. "No, I'm not alright," he snapped, keeping his eyes on the animal. This was no ordinary wolf. He'd seen and worn many of their furs to know since being a kid into selling them as an adult. His hand reached for her wrist to pull her backwards as he moved next to her because it seemed like she was actually attempting to challenge the creature. Of course, where exactly were they going to run? Given this wolf's size, Devon had the feeling it would catch them with ease if they tried to flee. <br/> <br/> Strangely enough, there was hesitancy there. The wolf seemed to be unsure if following through with its attack would not be so prudent. Its focus was completely off of Devon though. It stared at Luna instead, its back dropping slightly and head bowing despite its snarling as if in almost submission. Devon's brows pulled together as he finally took his gaze off of the animal and looked to her instead. More secrets, he knew. "You two know each other?" The only thing he could be sure of was that this wolf was not the one they hunted. It was much smaller and so must be a part of its growing pack of magical others. It growled back at them as if in one last attempt to show its dominance and Devon instinctively stepped in front of Luna. </div>
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<p style="text-align: center;">If only he knew. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She listened quietly but never acknowledged him or spun to look his way. He had known her for less than twenty-four hours and was already expecting her to expose herself. Revealing she was a wolf wasn't the issue she'd have told him as soon as he was sober. No, it was the fact that those wanted posters bared her on them. There would be no mistaking it. Once you saw her wolf you'd believe she was the beast…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">If only he knew. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She listened quietly but never acknowledged him or spun to look his way. He had known her for less than twenty-four hours and was already expecting her to expose herself. Revealing she was a wolf wasn't the issue she'd have told him as soon as he was sober. No, it was the fact that those wanted posters bared her on them. There would be no mistaking it. Once you saw her wolf you'd believe she was the beast causing this wild hunt. She huffed as she walked. Not even daring to leave the confines of their scouts. Knowing in the end it would be more harmful.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Like a caged bird, she stayed where eyes were likely watching. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Burning up inside and growling to let the flames loose. For the first time since this whole ordeal started she was at last alone to process it all. She rubbed her face as she stressed over everything. But was taken by surprise when she felt her face wet. Luna brushed her fingertips against her cheeks only to find she was crying. And it had nothing to do with what Devon said. She hadn't even gotten to the point where she could process that moment yet. But having just processed their wedding and what it truly meant... She felt betrayed. She was hurt. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She gave her family everything. And they just kept taking and taking. Until she had nothing left. And so they gave her away. It didn't matter if that wasn't their intention. It didn't matter if there was some greater good The Wind knew about. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Luna and The Wind weren't friends.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">What mattered in this very second was how it felt. She took a deep breath just to calm down. But upon that inhale she caught a whiff of an unfamiliar wolf. Her wolf stirred and her hair stood on edge. She quickly wiped her face and swallowed her pain. She rationalized that her scouts could likely smell the threat too and were already on their way to check it out with some of Devon's men. But with her being who she was, she couldn't leave it at that. She had to see the situation for herself. Maybe if she had enough luck she could capture this wolf for questioning. But the closer she got to their scent the stronger Devon's scent grew too. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10954663652?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10954663652?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="200" class="align-right"/></a>And so, suddenly she grew nervous.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Though she didn't know why as she rushed closer to them. Until they came into her view. Devon was not only not anywhere near any scouts but he was also unaware of the threat. Or so it seemed. From where she stood she could see them both in one frame. And she for a second watched as that wolf stalked closer to its target. Seemingly unaware of Luna's presence. A normal being in this predicament might have stood by and watched. Let the wolf attack. Hoping it killed their beloved husband so they could be free once again. But that thought never crossed Luna's mind. As she instead calculated the success rate of her next move after figuring out what the wolf was about to do. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She put all her power into her legs. But damn! Did she sometimes wish she was a Sanguine blessed with impeccable speed. Still, she reached Devon before the wolf could clamp its teeth into him. Colliding with him roughly as they both barreled and tumbled over each other and out of way. She groaned and cursed under her breath. Somehow managing to land on top of him. Yet again. She checked if he was okay quickly. And then rose to her feet. She put herself between this wolf and Devon as he got himself together. She hoped that maybe by some chance their men were already on their way and they just needed to stall. But they were so far out it seemed like that was wishful thinking. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She squared off with the wolf. As it growled and scowled and bared its teeth. While she just held a steady gaze. She wished she could mind link Devon. To come up with a private plan of keeping this wolf alive and bringing it somewhere to be questioned. Saying that out loud for the wolf to also hear would be too foolish. So they were left with having to play off each other and try and be in sync. As Devon got to his feet she studied the wolf. Wondering if it really understood that it followed a false king. The wolf king didn't exist. But neither did the wolf queen. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Luna hadn't willingly shifted into her wolf in years. She avoided it if she could. And always found ways around the actual need to change. Unless of course the moon made her. And when this rumor of the Wolf King began she was sure to keep her wolf at bay. So anyone who knew who she was wouldn't consider it to be her. But even when she changed she acted no different from a normal Alpha. And only intervened on other packs when asked or need be. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Testing her thoughts she let her eyes change to that of her wolf's. Allowing that rare shade of gold to glow towards the enemy just long enough to know the wolf saw it. Her eyes turned back to normal just as Devon came to her side. And the wolf seemed to step back for just a second. It didn't know the truth. "You alright?" she spoke to Devon but never took her eyes off the wolf. Not giving him a open moment to strike. </p>
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D…tag:timeless.ning.com,2022-10-03:5164310:Comment:996692022-10-03T15:54:22.207ZDevon Sawyer - Councilhttp://timeless.ning.com/profile/Devon
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Devon listened as Luna explained the ordeal that had just taken place on the cliff's edge moments ago. Yes, he'd heard of the unique powers that Gypsies were supposed to have. Some real and some completely made up by those that feared them. It helped in growing the bad reputation their people received from outsiders. He imagined 'eating children' would tend to turn most people away from a group, but that was what ignorance and fear would do. He, of course, was not as simple minded as most. It also helped that he'd witnessed The Wind, or what he perceived it to be, beforehand. Though he was about a bottle in at that point and that gypsy had gotten away with some coin for his tricks too. It was a lesson he learned quickly about their people. <br/> <br/> Then Luna's tone changed and his eyes met hers. It was the vulnerable hint in her words. Finally a bit of truth from her and he could see the tough exterior bend only slightly. Then... it was back to all the things he'd done wrong. Devon gave an audible sigh and looked out over to the edge of the cliff that they'd almost tumbled down. He gave half a thought to taking the plunge then. Especially when she questioned what he'd done to help in the matter which made him turn to glare at her. Now he was being accused of not being understanding, being impulsive, and only out there because he was getting paid for it. However, the worst of it was Luna saying he would give her to those that would end her life. <br/> <br/> No, he wasn't going to fall into this argument. <br/> <br/> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10833498462?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10833498462?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="350" class="align-left"/></a>Once she stood up, Devon followed suit and spoke to her back as she walked away. He didn't feel like going into all the points she'd tried to lay on him and explain away. In fact, he was just going to let it go because it would only lead to more pointless disagreements from two different points of view. "Look, I'm sorry for what I said about your people. Some of them anyway...," he began with a slight grumble, thinking of the ones that had drugged and jumped him in order to marry them. Let's not forget her mother either... How was he the arse again? "But you're wrong. Go ahead and believe whatever you've decided, just know that the reason you believe all of that is because you're so closed off to what the world has done to you and yours that you're also pushing away the ones that <em>are</em> on your side. That <em>want </em>to help, paid or not, and by the way, that's not why we're here. Everything isn't about coin, but I guess I'll leave the next child on the rack when we come along another. You don't know me, sure, but it's only because you won't <em>try </em>to because despite it all, you still stay guarded, knowing other gypsies have sought us out before and we never turned them away. Your secret is what's causing <em>this</em>," he motioned between them both then. "..to not work. Continue on with the half truths. I'm sure it won't end bloody at all." <br/> <br/> He turned then in the opposite direction and headed deeper into the trees. He didn't feel like being around anyone else right now and sitting back at camp would only make it harder to clear his head. Devon kept on, not caring so much that he was probably doing something extremely stupid then given the fact that there was a killer monster in the woods. He just wanted the quiet and eventually found it once he came upon a clearing. Putting his back against a tree, he slid down it and leaned his head against its large trunk to close his eyes. It was nice to finally be away from everyone, accept he didn't know that there was someone watching him farther away than he could see. Someone who had been saved by the wolf and was now working with it to take revenge on the humans that caused them pain.</div>
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<p style="text-align: center;">For just one second the world was still enough to enjoy. The sun peaked down on them through the branches above as Luna just lay there. She lay there for a while in perfect silence. So quiet that if she hadn't been laying right beside Devon she could easily just vanish into the woods somewhere. She was good at that. In the past, she had to learn to hold her tongue. Stay so silent the threat would pass. At this moment though you could see her thoughts play out…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">For just one second the world was still enough to enjoy. The sun peaked down on them through the branches above as Luna just lay there. She lay there for a while in perfect silence. So quiet that if she hadn't been laying right beside Devon she could easily just vanish into the woods somewhere. She was good at that. In the past, she had to learn to hold her tongue. Stay so silent the threat would pass. At this moment though you could see her thoughts play out across her face. Lupines we're naturally angry and combative and she wasn't above this common trait. But she refused to get into a "marital dispute" with the man beside her. She had already been in enough of those to last her the rest of her miserable life. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She took a deep breath that she let out slowly through her nose as her eyes closed. "Gypsies communicate with each other through the Wind. They do a lot of if not all things with or through The Wind, as I'm sure you noticed since they don't really hide their abilities." As she began there was a sudden difference in her tone that wasn't there before. It was soft and vulnerable almost which kept her from looking at him for now. "The different color scarves mean different things. What you just witnessed was my asking for the supplies we need for this village we're going to build. " She let out a heavy sigh like something was sitting on her chest. "Gypsies are vowed to peace..."</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">A vacant and pained looked painted her gaze. And so that silence from before returned for a moment. "...so that means that every Gypsy has their place in accordance to The Wind. You step out of line and well The Wind will let you know you've done wrong. " She, at last, sat up. From here the cliff she just nearly got blown off of could still be seen. For a moment she wondered if her claw marks could be seen if someone went to look. "The woman and her caravan I just called have a unique place in The Wind's natural order of things. And by reaching out to them I crossed a line because I am no longer Gypsy." </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She never shared that before. All the people in her life knew it. They either witnessed her lose The Wind or heard the many tales and rumors of the event. It was odd saying it out loud for the first time and left a bad taste in her mouth. As she fell silent once again it became very clear her silence was purposeful. She was thinking. Wanting her words to be meaningful but also keeping a tight grip on her anger. She was hurt by his words but for the life of her refused to argue with him or show him her anger. "I don't think I'm better than anyone you know." Her voice grew quieter than ever revealing that maybe she thought the opposite of herself. "I'm jaded, angry, and the knives that once stabbed me in the back are still there. But I'm trying." </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She clenched her fist and her jaw clenched as she thought of all his words. She didn't care what he thought of her but her pack didn't deserve his cruel and premature judgment. But she cooled off. For a Lupine her self control was incredible but it also had to be if she hoped to continue to lead by example. "When I speak of trust I'm not speaking of it being one sided. That's why I've taken you everywhere with me. Shared in how my scouts send us messages. Given you everything I know about this Demon we hunt. Showed you the Gypsy's ways because honestly how would I have described that? And would you have trusted me to do it if I somehow managed to? All while hoping you'd act in kind."</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://data.whicdn.com/images/209746032/original.gif" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://data.whicdn.com/images/209746032/original.gif?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="200" class="align-right"/></a>"Besides add your scouts to mine and follow my lead without sharing anything... What have you done?" She meant to poke his chest. Instead, her poke hit the jewel on his necklace and pressed against his heart lightly. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She was facing him now. Squatting as she stared him right in the face. But her tone of voice didn't match the sharpness of her words nor did her face. She seemed more hurt than angry and she couldn't at the moment hide her heart on her sleeves. She clicked her tongue at herself. Looking away for a moment. "I am hiding one secret from you." She looked him right in the eyes. "And I want to share it but today you've reminded me why I stay so recluse. My crew wasn't present for our dreadful union. Which means they've done nothing to you or your rogues. After seeing you and me together they shared their food and liquor. Made an active effort to unify our camp while we were out. Despite their natural caution and fear of letting others close enough to kill them just because they're Gypsy. And yet you still see them as the monsters the world makes them out to be."</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"I'd have thought a rogue as you would understand them better. " she moved very close to his face. "You want to make someone here the villain. Fine. Make it me. You've known me a few hours longer than you have my family back there." She pointed towards their camp. "So if you're throwing around your impulsive assessments leave them out of it until you actually have a reason to condemn them. And since we're confessing our impressions of each other to each other the reason I'm so scared of sharing my secret with you is that I truly believe you would kill me or hand me off to be killed for it. Impulsively too since you haven't shown me anything else about you." She inhaled and leaned away from him a little. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"Everyone has some dark and or painful secret they would rather the world not know." </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She huffed. She had never spoken this much before. Even when she's spoken her mind in the past. But she wanted him to understand she and her pack were making an effort to be inclusive. Since he didn't seem to get that she was now attempting to be as clear as possible. But the sound of her own voice was starting to irritate her. He probably didn't even care. And so, why bother? "You say you <em>have</em> to be here. Yet that wasn't always the case because we both know you were hired to be here at first. Hired by the same people that were murdering the Gypsies because they believed that beast was our doing. I don't know when everything changed for you but I do know they paid you with blood stained hands still thinking, hoping and praying that you would discover we were the owners of that creature. Just to clear their murderous conscious."</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Finally, she stood. Mentally telling herself to shut up. You're ranting. He doesn't care. Over and over. "In any case, I got Sarah to stop drawing lines in the dirt and eat. She's currently seating and playing with those treacherous Gypsies." Luna spun around and headed away from Devon and the camp. They had been together since their wedding and with both of their dominant and stubborn personalities, a break was certainly needed. At least on Luna's end, it was. "You should go save her before they teach her how to tell fortunes and steal horses."</p>