The Monster has arrived [O]

Merah walked slowly and silently; she had entered the valley through the mountains since the most snow had still been there, making her feel safe and at home. For she was pure white just like the snow. Merah had not come across a single wolf yet, but she guessed that at least a few must live around here in this valley. She could not be the only one; this place looked like the perfect home for wolves.
She had reached some hills and the snow had started to disappear slowly. There was still snow around, but muddy sand and some early grass had found their way through in most places. No longer would the world around her be white, and if she came across other wolves, she would stand out a lot more than now. And then they would notice her red eyes...


Merah was an albino, a wolf with a defect in her genes; her fur had no pigment. While her parents had brown and black coats and so did her siblings, Merah was the only white one. Pure with, with no eye color in her eyes. The red was actually her blood in the veins that went through her eyes. She was sure an odd thing to see, and not all wolves accepted her for who she was. Her parents had abandoned her, chased her off for what she was. Her nicknames were Freak and Monster most of the time, because no one was willing to see her sweet side, her personality.
Merah sighed and sat down under a tree, staring out over the hills. A sad look came over her face as she thought back to her past, and she sat there staring at nothing in particular as she rethought her life. In the meantime the corners of her eyes itched as some yellowish stuff left them whenever she blinked, and it made her go insane on the inside, for it hurt. Her eyes were infected. She should be used to it by now because it often happened; she had mad immune system thanks to her condition and often became sick, just like she was now. But then though she had had this her whole life now, you could not get used to something like this...



Mentioned: Her parents and siblings

Carwyn wandered through the highlands alone, leaving the rest of his pack for a while as he went off on a bit of a walk. They were safe here anyway, this land was one of peace, not of bloodshed nor fighting. The packs did not claim areas, no, they shared areas and mingled. They even had the Elder Council, which was a nice touch. He was the first wolf to inhabit this area, he'd explored everywhere, seen everything. He had entered through the same place as everyone else, the Baren Lands of the whole place; riddled with predators, but still wolves made it through without coming into harm's way. Many wolves came through there, he knew there were plenty of rogues around right now, there always were.

Carwyn approached a tree and noticed a pure white figure below it. This wolf was different to a normal 'white' wolf, usually, they had some sort of colour to them, greyish tints or yellowish tints, but not this wolf; this wolf was an almost blinding white, the kind of white that fresh snow is. He approached the figure with a relaxed body, he was not being aggressive in any way towards this wolf, he refused.
''Hello, Ma'am.'' Carwyn said as he approached the wolf. He smiled at her warmly, noticing her red eyes. She was an albino; that would explain her fur pigment. He didn't say anything, though. He knew a lot of wolves judged others for their looks but Carwyn wasn't one of them, he was kind and honourable.

Add: Merah

Merah sat there quietly enjoying the silence until someone broke it, addressing her. A male addressed her? No, impossible. There should be another female near her, no one ever took the time to look at her. She was a monster. But still, as she looked up she saw this male wolf approach her, and he looked at her, no one else. Merah was all alone, and this male had set his eyes on her. He seemed polite, but she wasn't sure what to think of him. She was sure that as soon as he saw her eyes, he would step away from her or call her a monster, a freak. Just like everyone else did.
''Afternoon.'' she said as she looked up at the sky. It had started to fill slightly with colors of orange and red and purple in the very distance, near the horizon, but since it was late winter she assumed it was still afternoon. Spring would not arrive for quite some time.


''Day's beautiful today.'' she said as her eyes were still focused on the sky, mind drifted off to elsewhere. But then her red eyes shot back at him, and she stared at him, no expression on her face whatsoever. She felt the need to burst out into tears, to just cry because she knew what was coming for her. But she refused to appear weak. ''You don't mind my odd appearance, sir?'' she asked him after that, and she gave him a hardened stare. She would know from him right away if he minded her freakish presence or not.



Addressed: Carwyn

The albino in front of him greeted him, speaking in short sentences. She mentioned how the day was beautiful and Carwyn looked behind him to where the sky was and noticed it was very pretty actually. He looked back at her and gently sat down before lowering his figure to the ground and lying opposite her. Her eyes suddenly shot back at him and she asked if he minded her appearance. Carwyn shook his head with a serious look in his eye, of course, he didn't, he didn't even understand why others didn't.
''Of course not, Ma'am. I actually find albino wolves to be quite appealing, they're very pretty. You are no exception. In fact, I often wonder why other wolves despise your kind, you are all beautiful.'' He said to her in an honest and serious tone. He gave her an honest smile as well, not wanting her to think he was just making it up. He was being very genuine about his opinion right now. Then he noticed something different about her eyes, they were red like usual but she had something yellow coming from her eyes.
''Ma'am, you seem to have some discharge coming from your eyes, though. May I take a look? They may be infected and I don't want you to be in any pain. If you wish I could get a medic to come here?'' He asked her with another genuine look on his face. ''Oh and my name is Carwyn, I am the alpha of one of the packs here in the realm of Cytgord. Welcome to the realm.''

Add: Merah
Men: Rhys (kind of)

The male said that he found albino wolves quite interesting and pretty, and Merah gave him a confused look; she actually stared at him for a very long time. She had never heard anyone ever say this to her, never before had anyone told her in one way or another that she was beautiful in some way. But her shock was quickly washed away as she steadied herself and looked at him with a cold expression; she didn't believe him, not one bit. He was probably trying to lure her in a trap, or he wanted something from her, but what exactly did he want?
He introduced himself as Carwyn, and he told Merah he was leader of a pack. The Cytgord pack? Merah had never heard of it before. She gave him a little huff and a tap from her tail in the ground, not taking her eyes off of him for only a second, in case he decided to attack her and overpower her.


''My my, you're one big flatterer.'' she said as she stared down at him. Out of nowhere he suddenly spoke of the infection in her eyes. She blinked at him in confusion and shoved herself a bit backwards, away from Carwyn. ''Don't you dare.'' she said, still rather startled. When she realized she was being quite mean, she sighed and shook her head. ''I'm sorry, I'm not used to other wolves touching me. And normally when they do they mean bad business...''
She gave him a look, a mixture of distrust but interest in her eyes, as well. She didn't crack a smile though, even though this male was being nice to her, she still did not fully trust him. But she trusted him enough to give out her name. Because a na,e actually meant nothing. ''I'm Merah.''

The female said that Carwyn was flattering but as soon as he mentioned the substance coming from her eyes she jumped back and got very protective. She then apologised and mentioned that she wasn't used to this behaviour and that when other's went to touch her it was usually bad, which made Carwyn tilt his head and look at her with a sorry look in his eyes; nobody deserved that. She then stated her name, Merah, and he straightened out his head and smiled at her.

''Sorry, Merah. I didn't mean to scare you. I am very sorry.'' He said to her with a serious look on his face. He didn't think she trusted him enough to let him look, so he decided to let it go. ''I was just worried about you, that's all. If you don't want me to look then I will not pester you, just know that I wasn't trying to harm you emotionally or physically.'' He continued with a still serious look.
''Anyway, where do you come from?'' He asked Merah, trying to make conversation.

Addressed: Merah
Mentioned: Merah

Carwyn kept his distance as soon as Merah had said no to him touching her, and he apologized. She gave him a confused look, but laid down and scooted ever so slightly more away from him, until she felt she was in a safe enough distance away from the male; she just didn't trust him. He was not mean to her, not in any way, so she couldn't help but have the feeling he was up to something.
''It's okay,'' she lied, no expression on her face once more now that the shock was fading from her hurting eyes. ''It just hurts when it gets touched.''


He told her that he was worried about her, and that he just had wanted to help her. Merah nodded in response. And then Carwyn asked her where she had come from. Merah looked at the sky for a moment, thinking, before looking back at the male. He said he was an alpha, but should she really tell him her past, tell him where she had come from? She could trust him, right? She hoped she could. Merah would tell him, but she would still keep it vague.
''Came from a pack of black wolves; two parents, a few siblings. I was the odd one out. Family didn't need me and called me a monster and a freak, and chased me off. I have not gotten any friendly word from anyone ever since. You're the first one ever...''
She felt sad. Why did she feel sad?



Addressed: Carwyn
Mentioned: Her family

Merah told him it was okay, but he didn't seem convinced that she trusted him. He didn't really expect her to trust a wolf she'd just met, but he thought she'd maybe trust him a little. He knew that he truly did mean no harm, but she didn't and somehow he needed to tell her that, but he didn't know how. She also said it hurt when it got touched, which was understandable. Carwyn did understand why she didn't want anyone to touch it, he wouldn't really want anyone to do that either. She then told him her past, quite briefly but it was enough for him to feel sorry for her. He looked down at the ground, his eyes filled with pain. He hated when others were treated badly for no reason.

''I'm sorry you've had such a bad past... You don't deserve it and I promise you that you're not a freak. It's horrible that no other wolf has treated you nicely, you deserve it, you really do. I don't expect you to trust me right away but I promise you I mean every word with all my heart.'' Carwyn said in response, still a serious look wiped across his face. He did mean everything but he didn't think she'd believe him, she didn't really have any reason to believe him. Merah was a mistreated wolf, it was unlikely she would just trust someone else without a good reason, but he really did hope that at some point she would trust him.

Addressed: Merah

''I'm sorry you've had such a bad past... You don't deserve it and I promise you that you're not a freak. It's horrible that no other wolf has treated you nicely, you deserve it, you really do. I don't expect you to trust me right away but I promise you I mean every word with all my heart.'' Carwyn said to her, and Merah stared at him with disinterest. How could he say such a thing if he did not know her at all? They had only just met. There was no way he already knew what she was like. Yes, Merah had been mistreated all her life, but maybe she deserved it?


''You don't even know what I'm like. How can you tell me right in my face that I don't deserve this life even though you don't know anything about my personality?'' she asked the male, giving him a hard stare. Yes, he was right; she didn't deserve the pain and this kind of life, this appearance she had. But Carwyn was being unreasonable with himself. He trusted her too quickly, and she wanted him to know that. He had no idea who she was. She could have easily lied to him about everything, and he took it. Was he really an alpha of a pack around here? He seemed way too naive for her to believe it.
''Anyway, this pack of yours; where is it? Where is your territory?'' she asked after that. If he really trusted her this quickly, and she had thee slight feeling she could trust him, then she would play with fire. ''Prove me you're really an alpha and you will have my respect. I don't simply trust any wolf that speaks to me and feels for me when I tell them my past. I've learned not to trust anyone, sir. So prove me I can trust you and believe you.''



Addressed: Carwyn
Mentioned: Carwyn's pack
Note: Ooooh Merah is being kind of sassy. xD

Merah didn't seem to believe a word Carwyn said and at this point, she seemed very uninterested. Yes, maybe Carwyn was being too trusting, but he was strong and did have a whole pack that were loyal to him. Generally, he wasn't this naive and gullible, but right now there was a wolf that was vulnerable and he didn't like to see that. Plus, he didn't have anything to lose right now and he needed to bring other wolves into their pack, maybe Merah could join them.

''I know I don't know you and I might sound too trusting, but that is because I honestly think you are someone I can trust. In the realm of Cytgord packs do not have territories, but my pack is the first to be established. If you want, I can call them over.'' Carwyn said to her, tilting his head slightly. He didn't want to sound cocky or rude, but he was simply informing her of everything he knew, nothing more, nothing less.

Addressed: Merah
Mentioned: The pack

Carwyn started explaining things to her, telling Merah that he actually understood her better then she might have thought in the beginning. She sighed and got to her paws, stretching herself. Well, he could trust her all he wanted; he was not wrong if he said he knew she was a kind wolf. She actually was. But at the moment she felt vulnerable and didn't trust him, and that turned into her having a big mouth, like she thought that could scare him off in a way.
''Well then, Carwyn, I would like to see your pack, meet its members then.'' she told him after she was done stretching, looking at him intensively. He was really being nice, and Merah wished she could trust him. But life wasn't so simple, she knew that. Even the nice wolves she had met on her travels sooner or later turned against her because they thought she were a monster. It hurt.


''Can I meet your pack, Carwyn? I would love to.'' she said. Merah didn't say this because she wanted to actually meet them, but because she wanted to see if they would be nice to her, and accept her for who she was. If that was the case, then she would trust Carwyn and his pack, and maybe consider staying here in this valley. With them. ''I hope you don't mind me meeting them. I just wanna know their opinion. That's all.''
Their opinion on her.



Addressed: Carwyn
Mentioned: Cytgord pack

Merah seemed to be a very distrusting wolf right now, but considering what he knew of her past, she had a right to be cautious. It seemed that when she felt threatened or worried she became a little bit of a big mouth, it seemed the wolf was all bark and no bite. However, Carwyn wasn't going to judge her by what he had seen so far, in his opinion, everyone deserved an equal chance so he made sure to ever have any prejudice opinions.

She seemed relaxed, but he thought that deep down she was afraid, which is not what he wanted her to feel. Merah should feel safe around him because he was certainly not a threat. Carwyn knew she didn't trust him, but he had to prove he was trustworthy. He listened to her every word carefully and stood up once she was done.
''Their opinion on what? You? Do you want to know my opinion? Mine is that you are beautiful, Merah.'' He said to her before turning his back, not out of disrespect, but out of embarrassment. Yes, that was his real opinion, but he should not have said it and he knew it. Why he did, he didn't know. To try and show his respect he tucked his tail and flattened his ears, although his tail was half tucked since it was not out of submission.

''Did you want me to bring you to the pack, or some of the pack to you?'' He asked her, turning his head backwards as he spoke. ''And I'm sorry.''

Addressed: Merah
Mentioned: Cytgord Pack Members

A Carwyn asked her for what opinion, and then he said that she was beautiful, and that that was his opinion. Merah just stared at him, not saying a word. If he wanted to flatter her he could go ahead, but she would not budge until she would feel safe and trust him and his pack completely. She used to be so naive when she was younger. No more. Naivety had gotten her into enough of trouble already.
When he asked her if Merah wanted to go to the pack with him or have some of the members arrive here, she guessed she could come along with him, but she would still keep her guard up. She shrugged and nodded.


''Sure, I can come with you. Whenever you're ready to leave.'' she said as she got to her paws, though with effort. Her eyes still hurt like hell; they stung. And she felt weakened in her legs, if only slightly. But Merah was no wolf to give in, and so she did not show Carwyn she was in pain. Because showing pain meant you were weak and an easy target, and that was the least things she wanted to be right now. ''I know I'm ready.''




Addressed: Carwyn
Mentioned: The pack
Note: New thread?

She agreed to come with him and he turned his head back forward, refusing to look at her. Carwyn nodded his head and began to move forwards, hoping she didn't hate him. ''It's not far.'' He said as he kept walking, just staying completely neutral right now.

Addressed: Merah
Notes: Exit post, really really short but it doesn't matter since it's for exiting XD

Carwyn said it wasn't far and he turned around and started walking. ''Okay, lead the way.'' Merah said in response and she followed the male, keeping her eyes on him, her ears perked as she stayed alert. She wasn't going to let anyone fool with her, not today. She was going to keep her guard up, and make sure she wasn't going to walk into a bad situation. If she had to fight, she would.



Addressed: Carwyn
Note: Exit posttt