Kimulimuli-Male-Fox-M: (Dir) Makena. (Ind) None

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Kimulimuli turned to Makena, grinning at her when she commented on the human insult. "What an unexpected plot twist, huh?" He chuckled, before looking away again, still embarrassed. The vixen then told him to keep the hare, which he quickly denied. "I cannot allow my dearest Makena to go hungry!" He said and gave her a quick lick on her cheek before looking away again, still quite embarrassed. Even after she complimented (?) his flirting skills, he still had embarrassment pricking in his pelt.

Makena began to speak as she moved in front of him, and when he turned to look, had her fur fluffed up. She began to flirt with him, and a blush immediately spread across his face as fast as a wildfire. When she called him "beloved," he was almost instantly shocked by it, but he just smiled, now totally charmed by her. When she acknowledged his injured paw, he gently lifted it closer up to himself to keep it off the ground. She's so thoughtful... He stared, a mesmerized smile on his face; he seemed like he was under a magical charm by her. The vixen's grace and beauty was stunning. When she booped her nose against his, he purred happily, not daring to move a muscle as he didn't want to ruin such a great time. He closed his eyes, pinning his ears against his head and wagging his tail. He'd never felt this happy before.

A sudden shove caught him off guard, he felt his back pressing against the cold, hard rocky floor. He quickly opened his eyes, and saw the face of Makena. His tongue slightly stuck out of his mouth, and his eyes huge as he stared at the vixen's face as she spoke. He was practically frozen, staring into her eyes as she flirted with him. He was speechless; this was everything he'd ever wished for. He started wagging his tail, happiness now replacing the prick of embarrassment. He watched as Makena began to climb off him, and when she was entirely off of him, he started to stand up. Then, when he fully stood up, he looked at her and leaned forward to lick her cheeks, purring with happiness. Then, when she looked down at the ground in embarrassment, he twisted his neck awkwardly so he could boop his nose against hers, and a content smile plastered on his face as he spoke, "It was great. Thank ya, my love."

Just as he was about to start flirting again, a sudden wave of thirst came. Looking at Makena, he said, "Do ya want to come with me to da water? I'm hungry. Hungry for some water." Then, he turned to the water and limped towards the river to lap up the water, insuring he didn't put his injured paw on the ground since that would hurt. As he approached the water, he looked back at Makena before sitting down by the water. Then, he layed down, not bothering to curl his tail around himself. Then, he began to slowly lap up the water, appreciating that they could get such a wonderful cave to stay in until he heals.

[Killjoy]M]Alpha]Eastern]M: Medic Den]

Blue eyes closed as Killjoy listened to Xola. His brain seemed dead, and he couldn't focus. There was so much he needed to do. He had wolves to bury, a promise to keep, and hunting to do, and yet he laid here wasting time before winter. Xola's words came mumbled and mixed together. Only a few words stuck with him. Reckless, charming, glue, leader, fail, stupid. He tried to replay what she'd said in his head, trying to focus his tired mind. His ear ached and he had other things on his mind.

A deep breath filled his frame, before he released it. His blue eyes snapped open again, looking at Xola, her words settling into his mind, but they seemed to be getting mixed up with the words of wisdom that Shadow had spoke of earlier. Be the glue that leads? No no. Be the leader that holds like glue? Sure. That was close enough.

Out of the corner of his eye, Killjoy saw Shadows reaction. Eyelids shut again. No. No. He couldn't go back to that day. Had it not been enough that it kept him up at night? He could hear the screams from the terrified kits, a bitter howl and the evil cackle of Icicle. He wanted to cry. No. Please. I don't want to see this. He begged himself, pleading his mind to just shut off already. the caves, they seemed to just keep going and going until a dead end with wolf bones. Killjoy black muzzle jerked, trying to force his eyes open. He knew what came next. He saw it every night. No. Please.

The body on Lemon by the cave entrance. He'd tried his best. The line of blood from Lean and her pups. Finding Flame in a bad state. These wolves, they'd been like family. Those wolves he'd lived in captivity with. Lemon had been the one to get them all of the truck. The smartest one, Killjoy always thought. Flame had been there to check up on him when he'd fallen off. The taste of exhaust fuel with the smell of fresh pine. Something he'd never forget.

Knowing what came next, he let out a whine. It'd been a while since he had thought of this. Sure, the other stuff kept him up at night, but he'd tried to shove this one out of mind.

Idiot, quit that! Go- help Shadow support him. Right. Shadow. Killjoy needed to help his... He wasn't sure what to call Shadow... dare he say friend? His paws were underneath himself before he could process what just happened. Woah, okay. He willed his legs to move to Shadow. One paw at a time. He told himself as he made his way to support his comrade.

Killjoy put his shoulder at his armpit, allowing him to put his weight on him. Taking a deep breath, he tried to collect himself. "You didn't fail them." He whispered to Shadow, his eyes soft and full of knowing pain, "There wasn't anything you could do different." Oh, the white lies. Liar. Killjoy knew that he could have done a lot differently. He should have gone and gotten Raven or Alha who could control the nature force of Shadow instead of following him for the rest of the daylight.

Killjoy closed his eyes again, matching his breath with Shadows, trying to calm him. His nose slightly pointed in the air as he let the last part of his thoughts drift through his mind. The white tail that walked away, intertwined with that of the brown lone wolves. If only she could see me now. The thought was bittersweet. After all, he'd been with her when he lost the fight to River. He'd never been happier to lose a fight to a smaller female.

Killjoys eyes opened again. "I don't know if you are listening Shadow, but you've built a Pack up from ashes, by yourself. You are the most amazing wolf I know, don't let anyone else tell you differently." He whispered. He noticed Illusions head in the entrance. Blue eyes met Golden-green, a grudge that wouldn't leave. Killjoy knew that Illusion had changed, after all, he was soon to be a father... but Killjoy couldn't shake the mistrust after seeing him put his father to an early grave.

It was Rags words that woke him up, realizing that Illusion had left. He nodded a thanks to Violet as she left in the wake of Illusion. Yeah. He needed to talk to Rags, but he longed to speak to River. A promise that he needed to fulfill before he chickened out.

Killjoy met Rivers eyes, his heart fluttered. She looked just so perfect in this light- He tilted his head towards the entrance, and nodded it towards it, hoping that she understood what he was asking, but he couldn't be mad if she didn't. "Yes Rags, we should talk, but I want Shadow there with us. Best to get him out of the den. You alright with that Shadow?" He asked, waiting for a reply, if there was one.

Killjoy knew that Icicle would be along for the ride as well, not that he cared. If Shadow trusted her, so did he. He moved away so that Shadow could walk on his own, careful to stay close to him. His eyes trailed to River again for a brief moment before heading out the den.

Killjoy soaked up the fresh air, grateful to be out of the crowded den. He closed his eyes again, and allowed all of the tension to leave his body, shoulders relaxing. Okay. He needed to think. Think think think, but all he could focus on was his large to-do list. River at the top, his sister second. He hadn't seen her all day, and he was beginning to get worried... not that he'd been in camp the whole day. Killjoy did a turn on his haunches, his eyes still closed. He planted his rump firmly on the ground before opening them again. He neatly wrapped his tail around his black paws. He turned to smile at where Shadow should have been... But there was just air. He sighed, and stood up, carefully with his leg. He didn't need anymore scolding.

His long legs were no match for Shadows stride though. Killjoy didn't want to run, but it appeared that he had no choice to. He ducked his head down, trying to put most of his weight on his front end as he ran. It worked a bit, not much. I am so sorry Xola. He thought as he followed the Alpha. He stopped to taste the air, ears perked. There. He could pin-point him.

Killjoy picked up another extended slope, determined to reach Shadow before he did anything in the haze he'd left the den in. A tip of his tail caught Killjoys corner of his eye. He skidded to a stop and turned back towards him. Shivers up spine as he recalled that this was how it all happened before. "Shadow!" He barked, his voice rumbling out through the trees. Killjoy didn't like to tell others, especially other Alphas what to do, but this time, he was in control. "Stop!" He growled slightly as he ran in front. If Shadow wanted to, he could go around him, but he wouldn't give up.

"Sit down." His fur was raised slightly, trying to look more imitating. "Please Shadow." His eyes shone with sadness, tears dwelling up at the corners. His voice was soft, and his body posture was more relaxed.