Lucian's Return [Karolek or Sofika]

[jaksen]

The silent black male strode through the lands, lost in thought. It had been so long since he last walked this path. He had gone away for some reason he could no longer remember. He was sure that he had lost everything to the pack. His previous rank, his acceptance. He would have to do it all over again. He didnt mind it, but it hurt his pride that he had let his fellow pack members and the Alphas of Arnlan down.

He shook his head lightly, his lime green fur that hung infront of his eyes swayed as he did so. 'I must find Mistress Sofika or Sire Karolek' He stopped and lifted his head and took a wiff of the surrounding air. It smelt like Arnlan, like he remembered. What would he say to either of them, how could he explain absense to the two of them? It would soon happen and he would have to rely on his instinct on what to say to them.

[Sofika]

The territory being so large and for most of the time, extremely quiet, it was a great place for one to go wandering in their thoughts knowing that they would not be disturbed. You only really came across another wolf if you really wanted to come across another wolf. Only then was it that Sofika showed herself- when another purposely sought her.

Delicate paws brushed over the snow leaving only faint trails that she had walked here. A bristled tail was swishing slowly over her slender legs as she calmly patrolled the territory, thinking of the pack and its troubles. It was then she could feel yet another presence that had been for so long gone.

Lucian. Lucian the ambitious wolf who, as Sofika correctly recollected, was seeking to be one of the warriors to defend Arnlan. In the end he had received such a privilege and yet he vanished for an unknown reason. She wished to know why and so now as she conveniently came across him in her wanderings did she come out of the shadows to greet him.

" It has been... too long. "

[jaksen]

Lime green eyes glanced to where the midnight female showed herself. His ears perked to her voice but his expression was that of regret. He had lost who he was in his wanderings and had let the pack down. He strived so hard to reach his rank, then threw it away by disappearing from the pack.

"Mistress Sofika" He lowered his head, his tail fell limp by his legs and his ears did as well. He seemed unlike himself. In a state of depression almost. He had a feeling when he left that he had to look for someone or something. The urge was so strong that he left everything behind, not thinking of the concequences. He was sure that Sofika would ban him from the territories or something of equal stature for what he had done.

"I appologize for my long absense. I can not tell you why I left, for I do not even know" he spoke softly to her. He seemed smaller than she could possibly last remember. He had not been eating as healthy as he use to and thus lost some body mass.

In turn he also had a few new scars scattered upon his jet black pelt as well. He now had three scratches across his left eye area where his once lustful lime green eye was, it was now a dull easter green. He had lost most of his eyesight in that eye, but his preception was unaltered. He learned how to use his nose and ears as well as his fur to tell where prey, enemies, or others were.

[Sofika]

There was something definently different about Lucian. He seemed a broken wolf and his appearance had certainy changed since she had last laid eyes on him. A gaunt, tired looking wolf stood before her now, almost entirely unlike his old self. However there did remain a part of him still standing strong; after vanishing, something inside of him had drawn him back to Arnlan.

As all new members were informed; you never truly leave Arnlan unless you are dead.

She was looking down upon a wolf who was worn down and by the looks of it from fighting with other wolves. However it was curious how even he did not know why he left. There is a reason for everything and he might not understand why he left, but he certainly did know why.

" Lucian. " she said with a stern voice. Sofika was obviously not amused by his 'not knowing' response. " Explain to me what compelled you to leave the territory. What was it that made you through away everything you had in this pack? "

[jaksen]

Lucian's head did not raise to meet the mysterious gaze of the Alphess. He regretted ever leaving Arnlan and throwing everything away, and when spoke to about it like that from the Alphess only made him feel worse about himself.

"I was in search of someone I think" He said solemly. His tail hung limp between his legs as he continued to stare at the ground. He was at a loss of words and was sure that Mistress Sofika was more than outraged with him.

"In my journies i have protected Arnlan ways and the word of Arnlan as well." He spoke softly. "I gathered information from other packs as well. I was unable to find what I was looking for and thus returned, hoping to find peace here once again." He let out a light sigh. "But I understand if you find me unforgivable and to banish me from these lands." He looked back at her with his lime colored eyes.

The black, white, and green wolf did love Arnlan with all of his heart and soul, but he had to leave temporarily, and for what he didn not know, but it was strong enough to compell him to leave.

[Sofika]

The regret in his face was clear to Sofika and the sadness was plain in his voice. However she would only take this into consideration for her final decision on what to do with the former warrior.

Listening carefully, Sofika continued to look over him and when he stopped talking and spoke of being banished she flicked her ears and raised her head a little. So it seemed he had done some preparation for this moment.

Had he thought carefully about the chances of getting back into Arnlan. Had he forgotten what he was told upon entry to Arnlan? No one leaves the pack. Ever. So, if she were to banish him he would be getting away freely. Did he not realise that he would not be getting off so easy?

" Lucian, your upholding of our name does say something about you... however. " She paused for a moment, her gaze resting on his face. " Where does your loyalty lie? How can I know that you will not try another stunt like this? " Her tone was dark and serious.

" Oh you would not be simply banished from the pack if it comes to that. However, away from that- you truly wish to re join Arnlan? Well, I have a little test for you to prove your loyalty to us... "