A New Place to Train [Open]

[Oki]

Thought this would be a good opening song and set the atmosphere for the topic :3

It was hard finding good places to train. The area was usually useless within a few days...no, more like destroyed. Oki knew this and it was difficult to hold back when he wanted to get stronger. He needed to come up with some exercises that don't level a forest by the end of the day or blow a hold on the side of a mountain. Deliberating, Oki decided to take a walk. Though, instead of near the borders of Shinkou, where he usually can be found, he was in the heart of the territory: Kohai Forest.

The tree's were tall and thick, creating a dense forest where only a little bit of the sun's rays reached the floor. The day was moderately warm where small breezes fell below the canopy. Life and chatter of other animals filled the inside of the woods. Paw pads treaded lightly along, leaves and twings snapping and crunching as he stepped on them. The sounds made him smile as the day felt so fresh and the air smelled of wood and sunshine. Stopping shortly, he looked up at the tall trees, "Whoa...They never seem to end...", he said to himself. Wings unfurling, they stretched as Oki sat on his haunches. Stretching the rest of his body, his forepaws reached out far in front of him as his rump raised.

After a while, Oki found a clearing. Looking around, he nodded a few times, satisfied and thought of how he could turn this place into a more perminant training grounds. What he really needed was a sparring partner to gain the most experience with dueling and fighting. But, this would have to do for now. Drawing his sword by reaching over his shoulder, teeth clamped down tight on the hilt and withdrew it. The black sword gleamed in the sunlight and was spotless. It was his treasure and inheritance and he took the utmost care of it. Picking a tree, Oki took a stable stance and swung his sword with his whole body. His head going from right to left, the sword made a slashing motion at the tree he picked. However, rather than making contact with the tree, he stood a few meters away from the tree. The slash was so strong, it created a slash made from compressed air and gave the tree's trunk and clean cut. Reaching back, Oki slid the sword back into his scabbord, metal sliding against metal. Clicking, it fully sheathed and at that time, the large tree creaked and moaned as it began to fall. Landing right inside the clearing, Oki looked at the beast of a tree and wondered what to do with it.

[aurorasistine]

Aurora was out for a walk through the forest. Her cream fur soaked in the patched of sunlight. Her paws tapped over the earth as she trotted. She was headed to her favorite clearing. Her tail swished in happiness. She couldn't wait to roll around in its beautiful flowers. She felt a fire lit under her and she began to sprint. She loved the feeling of the wind rushing through her fur. Her blue eyes kept her form running into anything.

As she neared her clearing she skidded to a stop when she saw a large tree crashing directly into her clearing. She gasped softly and walked out into the clearing. She looked up the small hill where the tree came from. She saw a winged wolf looking down at the tree. She walked up to the and jumped on top of it. "What are you doing?" She asked softly and walked along the tree.

[Oki]

Scratching the top of his head, Oki tried to think of a few possible pieces he could make with the tree. It seemed very dense, so he figured he could use it for a target perhaps, or a training post. A few more ideas came to mind as he walked down to one end of it to study the cut he made. Padding along the length of it once more, Oki twisted his head back once more. Gripping with his teeth the pommel of his sword, the sword withdrew from its scabbard. The sword was to the right side of him, all 4 feet and then some of it. The blade looks similarly to that of a katana, though it's more straight and only has a slight curve. The length of it is also a little longer and the point is more squared at the end. Scintillae was its name, inherited by his father.

Ready to start chopping up the tree, Oki approached the large truck just when he heard a voice. Blinking, he looked around from where it was coming from. Finally looking up, he saw another wolf standing on top of the trunk, asking what he was doing. Staring at the femme for a moment, he raised a brow, "I am constructing training equipment for myself. What are you doing?"

[Tumble]

A white wolf lazily padded through the forest. His pure white fur swayed in the breeze and he placed one paw in front of the other. Right now he was looking for a nice play to just lounge and do nothing. His face held a giant X shaped scar, which reached down to his eyes. His cloudy eyes looked blindly ahead, for he was blind. With his earth abilities Rumor was able to see using vibrations in the earth. He was just padding out into a nice small clearing when a tree suddenly fell. The shock from it hitting the ground surprised the wolf and he jumped back, flinching heavily. His eyes were closed now, but his brain ached.

After a few moments of letting his mind relax, he noticed that there were two wolves in the area. One was holding something and standing up like a human. The physical appearance was different, but the aura felt familiar. “Oki? Is that you?” He asked walking around from the other side of the fallen tree. “Why are making such a ruckus? You almost gave me brain damage back there.” Rumor said coldly. He ignored the other wolve’s presence for now.

OOC: Sorry it's a little late

[aurorasistine]

Aurora was about to tell this wolf what she was doing when she looked over at another white wolf. She tilted her head slightly when she realized who he was. She sat down on the trunk and looked at him. Oki? She looked back at the wolf she knew the be Oki. She clawed at the tree trunk. It was clear they knew each other. She cleared her throat and spoke, "Well this is the clearing that I come to, to relax." She stood again looking over her clearing. "That will be kind of hard to do now with a tree in the middle." She looked to Rumor. "Rumor right?" She asked tilting her head. "What are you doing out here?" She asked softly. She knew he preferred to be alone. It was odd he was here.

[Oki]

((sorry I didn't specify this, but Oki is in his feral form with his wings, not anthro))

Sword still in mouth, he awaited the females response. Though, not too long after he answered her first question and asked his own, another voice came from the other side of the large tree. He didn't know others were so close around him. Oki supposed that the falling of the tree stirred the animals in the vicinity. Re-gripping the pommel of the sword, he looked over to see who or what was coming around the side of the tree. As soon as it made its way around the trunk, the face Oki recognized right off the bat. His face lit up; it was Rumor. "Aye, it's me Rumor", he rolled his eyes, "And quit yer whinin'...not like I knew you two were around. Thought I had found a more secluded part of Kohai so I could train."

The female seemed to think that this was her clearing. Not that Oki really cared nor wanted to physically claim it as his right this moment, he ignored her statement. Though, he did retort back, "Well, I ain't moving this tree to another clearing." After saying that aloud though, that gave him an idea for a training exercise. His three tails twitched and curled individually, as of they each had a mind of their own.

[aurorasistine]

Aurora huffed softly she clawed the tree and looked at Oki. "I didn't ask you to move it." She said trying to hold back the bite in her tone, "Just not to put anymore in it." She said and sighed. "It's hard to find a good clearing in the forests that are secluded." She jumped donw from the tree and walked past Oki. She looked at his sword. "So you cut this tree down with that?" She asked examining his wings as well. She'd seen wolves with wings, but she'd never seen them up close. She didn't want to seem nosey and found her favorite spot and dropped into the soft grass. She continued to watch Oki. "Just don't drop any trees on me." She barked out a laugh and reclined into the soft grass and closed her eyes.

[Six]

A thundering crash errupted through the earth beneith Raigho's paws sending him on alert. Ears errect and tail raised Raigho leaped into action contemplaiting an earthquake though quickly disregarding that idea as soon as sniffing the air gainging suttle hints of other wolves close in the vicinity.
Assuming the wave he just felt would by caused by them it was almost too irrisistable to head alone and cheack out the damage.
Padding along through the moss ridden trees towards what seemed to be a small gathering in amoungst the lush clearing ahead Raigho's excellent eye sight picked up images of three wolves. Without making judgment Raigho assessed each creature in his mind, A winged male who stood proud, wings and katana at the ready, a prancing female who seemed all in all relaxed, and a blind wolf with a rather nasty scar seemed to intrigue him.

Raigho being a fairly new wolf to the Shinkou pack without the blessing of meeting the whole pack yet knew this would be an interesting encounter. Though for now deciding to hang back in the shadows until certain he knew everyones motive and agenda, Raigho crouched low to the ground perfectly camaflouged with the grass. Watching and biding his time to make his presence known his blue eyes shined with amusment.

[Moonlight]

Moonlight had no idea where she was going.
All she knew was that she was hungry and she heard noises coming from the left of her. So she started off for a few minuets, hoping to find prey. But when Moonlight heard a loud, thundering crack coming from that same direction, she knew trouble was ahead and she should go back. But the growls coming from her stomach seemed even louder. Her jet-black body moved forward, and her good eye prowling around looking for any danger. What she saw was not game, but three woles talking to one other. She had gone to far. Moonlight looked behind her, and she could no longer see the small lake that would reflect her moon-colored face back at her when ever she looked into it, the place where she had been dwelling for the past two weeks. She turned around again to look at the other wolves. One had large, bold wings, and he himself was very larger than her. Another one was a female wolf with soft cream-colored fur. When she saw the other wolf's clouded, blurry eyes, she was instintly reminded of her brother. Her helpless, blind brother who she had abandoned to a mean loner wolf who wanted to kill them. The only way to fight back the memories was to walk away, and she knew that, but for some reason, Moonlight stepped forward.

[Midnight]

((I'm gonna wait a bit to join Oki and friends xD))

[Oki]

((Hey guys, I'm not sure if you guys want to carry this onto a separate thread so we can continue this because I'm not sure where Tumble went. I pm'ed her almost 3 weeks ago and she hasn't logged on since. Would you guys want to do that or do you have something better in mind?))

[Midnight]

((That sounds good ^^))