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Frowning as she curled up on the bedding that was pointed out, her ears pinned back in nervousness. So much had happened all at once and Brute was being so stoic through the whole ordeal, staying by her side despite his obligations to the pack. "I don't need anything, I just.." she sighed dropping her head to her paws, "hope I'm not being a burden. It's just a small scrap really, you don't have to stay with me." Willow's golden green eyes shimmered in the low light as she lamented on being useless.

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"Please I'll be alright, I'm greatful for your assisstence thus far. But you should help your alpha, I'd feel bad if I kept you from doing that." Her gaze rose from the dirt floor to Brute's briefly, before returning to the ground. Her tail was curled tightly against her side as she tried to relax, yet her mind picked at her nerves. It wasn't that she was afraid of anything at the moment, but she knew that danger lurked in the forest and that's what bothered her.

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She wanted to restart here, thought it was safe enough for her to heal and try again. Bur now she was questioning that idea. Willow's tail moved gently over her side, sadness bubbling up in her eyes as she was reminded of the loss she had been dealt. Her mind running in dark circles as she stared at the ground, ears swivled back in discomfort. Completly forgetting about the scrape on her leg, red starting to soak her fur and dripping onto the ground. It stung but that only seemed to further the spiral of her mind.

Hondo l Male l Beta l Eastern l M: Malicila, Hymir, Storm

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As Hondo was being carried towards the medics den he was coming in and out of conciousness. His mind whirled at each heavy step of Hymir carrying him, as he recognized him by scent. He heard a murmur of voices as he was being carried, and recognized the scolding words of Malicia. He could also get a faint whiff of Storm, who seemed to be following him. The light-headedness was almost to much to handle. And soon, he fell unconscious again.

Brute l Male l Beta l Raven l M: Willow, Anora

Anora l Female l Hunter l Raven l M: Willow, Brute

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He could tell she was still upset. Brute got up and went and laid behind her. He put one paw on her shoulder and laid his head softly on her neck. "Its fine." He said, trying to reassure her. "I'll stay a little while longer. To make sure yoyr okay." He suddenly heard the faint voices of Night and Anora, then saw a shadow cross the back of the medic den.

After waiting a few more moments he licked Willow's neck and farewell and got up and stepped carefully over her. He went to the entrance of the den and gave a soft hello to Anora before leaving to find Night.

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Anora nodded and went and took her place at the entrance of the den. She couldnt help but notice the extra time Brute spent with Willow. It obviously meant they were mates or planning to become mates. She gave herself a quick shake. Why did you need a mate? All they do us make you weak and show everyone around you your weaknesses. She gave the ground a quick scratch as Brute came out. She nodded and soon he too was gone. She laid down, paws covering the entrance, waiting until Sundown came back.

Kimulimuli-Male-Fox-M: (Dir) Frost. (Ind) Makena.

Kimulimuli gently rested his head down onto the cold concrete-like rocks, his mouth twisted in a big smirk, ignoring the jabbing remark Frost gave him. The tapping of Frost's claws as he left the den was a joy to his ears, but the strong scent that lingered due to him standing there for a while was poison to his nose. How could Makena have even liked that fox? He thought as he stood up, releasing the cold feeling of the rocks from his side and allowing his paw pads to take on the duty of enduring it as he padded over to the river, his long black claws clicking against the ground. Where has she even been today? I miss her already, and she hasn't even been gone for that long...

Shouting from Frost interrupted his thoughts. He got breakfast..? He thought, realizing he must've not been paying much attention to him before and only heard that he would go check on his pack. Well, I can't deny it now since he got it... He sighed as stood up, slowly walking towards the white fox. "Thank ya..." He muttered, leaning down to grab the rabbit before pausing and looking towards him, and pushing himself back up. "Did ya eat yet?" He asked, sitting down and curling his short tail his right hind leg since he couldn't reach it across both paws like a normal fox could.

Giza stirred awake, her eyelids opening to allow light into her eyes. A yawn came from her jaws as she opened them, and her tongue curled up a bit. A fluffy orange pillow underneath her began to stir awake aswell, so she moved her head off of him to let him stretch. Instead, she just pressed her cheek against his shoulder as he woke up, and she closed her eyes again. Then, she opened them and sat up, yawning again. Stretching one more time, Giza stood up and waited for Mwanga to get up. Then, he stretched and stood up just like she did. The two siblings told each other good morning as they walked out of the den when they fully woke up, walking side to side. The two were very close to each other, since they'd done everything they could've done together.

The two elderly siblings padded out of the den, sitting at the entrance and allowing the nice breezes to give them chills. The scents of flowers was gone due to the winter cold getting rid of them, and now it was the smell of dry leaves and branches around. Leaves blew across the camp, and the sounds of them tapping the ground was soothing. Each had their ears low, and their eyebrows smooth to assure none thought they were decided to be aggressive today.

Crunching leaves allowed the bloodthirsty fox to swivel her head around, her pupils dilated into long stripes and revealed more of the bright green color as she stared into the forest where the sound came from. Her black nose twitched as she scented the air, catching the smell of her sister. Her short neck fur attempted to bristle, but it was too short, so it just looked the same.

A low, familiar squeak came from the same direction, causing the fur on her neck to relax and stop attempting to bristle. A gray fox emerged from the forest, smiling. "Hello, Zera.." Bluu growled as her sister approached and sat next to her. "So, where's my rabbit you promised?" She chuckled as she looked back at the river she sat next to. The hesitation from her immediately let her know that the fox probably forgot. "It's okay. You don't have to. Only because your my sister." Her pupils turned as her eyes angled towards the smaller fox, giving her a moment of realization. I know why that male scent was familiar before- Memories went rushing through her head and her lips curled up in a snarl. Kimulimuli, huh? "Come on, Zera." She said, standing up and walking away. "I have a fox to kill..~"

Storm heard another wolf begin to approach, with a rather annoying attitude. As the wolf sarcastically commented on his behavior, he forced back a glare. He didn't appreciate that behavior much, and how audacious of that wolf to just stomp in and start commenting as if he was so much higher, and superior to him. Maybe he is? He opened his mouth to throw a snarky retort back at the other wolf, but quickly just stopped and respectfully dipped his head to the other wolf. "Apologies for my behavior, sir, I-..." He mumbled and flattened his ears against his head. Thankfully, Malicia came and began to defend him and then helped the other wolf carry the injured one. He watched them walk away and let out a sigh before turning away with his head hanging down and his ears pinned against his head. I guess maybe that's why Veracious always wanted me to learn to stand up for myself...

Then, he began to swiftly walk through the camp towards the corner, trying to avoid the staring before falling in his normal corner to hide from the other wolves. He happened to fall into a pile of leaves, sending them scattering everywhere, but he didn't feel like rolling in them now. He was embarrassed, and felt like everyone would look at him weird if he even let his nose enter their sight. I didn't see Aster at all. Where is she? Is she...somehow still asleep? I think she would wake up from all this noise outside. He sighed, lifting his head up and debating on looking for her, but he decided not right now.

The chilly breeze of the beginning winter rustled her thick orange-brown coat, and she allowed it to bristle up and help keep her warm. With the nearing of winter, she'd have to protect Storm even more to assure he gets his share of food, since some wolves may have thoughts of stealing it for themselves. I have to get back to him. She decided, standing up and walking in the direction his scent and the queen's scent lead. Leaves crunched beneath her paws as she loudly walked through the forest before breaking into a sprint, and letting out a quiet howl. Now, she didn't intend on calling the other wolves over, she was only having a good time alone.

Soon, the camp appeared into her sight, and she slowed her sprint down to a trot, catching her breath so she wouldn't be huffing and puffing in the camp where everyone can see, and possibly assume something is wrong. She saw two wolves carrying one wolf, and Storm walking away with his head down as he went to their corner. She let out a loud snarl at the two wolves walking away before hurrying after Storm to find him in a pile of leaves. "What happened?" She started, her hackles raised and her tail up.