Blacky test for the Astrapi Keravno Pack @ wolfs-descent

I woke up in the morning under a small ledge on. Not sure where I was right after I had killed a deer in the evening before to fill my empty stomach. It was a cloudy morning and the wind blew chilly. So I decided first to seek a waterhole. My senses beat alarm. Something is wrong. I sniffed the air and took up the scent of a wolf. I saw him standing among the trees and as he stared at me.

“Excuse me. I've lost my way and probably will go for now.” i told him and turned around. The other wolf ran up to me and grabbed me by the scruff of the neck and threw me to the ground. A scout without a doubt. I yelped more before surprise than before pain.

He said, "You will find me now escort to the Alpha, intruder. He will decide what happens to you.” I got up, tucked my tail between his legs and nodded. After a while we came upon a large rock at probably a kind of throne of the Alphas had to be. I saw a large gray wolf with dark and white markings carrying a dangerous looking dagger at his heavy leather armor. His posture according to that had to be the Alpha. At the rock some other wolves were assembled with different colorations, scars and weapons. „Hail Vronti. This intruder I put near the lake.” Vrotni nodded and said “Thank You. You can continue your Patroulie.” The scout nodded and growled in my ear “Show him the respect he deserves or I tear you in the air.” and went his way.

Vronti looked at me and said “I am Vronti. Leader of this pack. Who are you and what are you doing here? Are you one from the Loners and want make trouble?” Head down I answered “I am Blacky and am a wanderer and abandoned by all and got lost in the hunt, Sir. I won't to make trouble, Sir.” Vronti smiled, nodded and said “If you want to join this pack you have to pass a test, Blacky. Are you interested?” I looked puzzled and replied to “A pack. I ... yes, Sir. What test do I have to pass?” Vronti replied, "Either you follow the test of bravery and slay a mountain lion or you follow the test of strength and fight against me or a beta.” I trembled when I remember of the last encounter with a mountain lion and the scars began to hurt again. But that was long ago. Maybe I can make it this time. I looked up and said Vronti “I'm not good at fighting and solicit the test of bravery, Sir.” Vronti nodded and said “So be it. In the southern part of our territory you can find a chain of hills. There live a few. As proof, bring us some pieces with lion meat.” I nodded and brought up at the said location.

When I reached the ridge I was looking for a trail of a mountain lion and soon found. I followed his scent to a cave and put my ears ears to listen to on. A faint growl came out of the cave. I sneaked out to watch him. The growl became louder and I saw him to charge me. A wild male middle aged. 'Oh great. I hope I survive the times.' i thought, and tried to dodge as he leapt me and his claw scratching on the face. He left three deep scratches and blood ran down my muzzle. I yelped and jumped aside moment during the Lion himself turned to me to attack again. This time I was prepared and was able to dodge at the last moment. Nevertheless hit his big paw and tear three deep scratches on my whole side in. I yelped again and louder and felt running blood through my fur. The pain was very strong and I was afraid he ripped my belly. I did not dare to look. Despite the intense pain I attacked and tried to catch his neck to force him to the ground. I jumped and he dodged out and I came to a stop just before a large rock. And I sprained my right front paw. Then I had an idea. 'If I irritate him, he is perhaps imprudent and I can lure him into a trap.' I thought. He growled before intense fury and attacked again. But this time I stopped and watched him closely. As he started to jump, I lay down flat on the floor, rolled me to the side and he came crashing his head against the rock. So fast it allowed my injuries I got up, ran to him and tear out his throat before he could come to his senses. “Rage can strengthen you in battle as well as weaken.” I said triumphantly to myself.

I jerked a couple of big, juicy pieces of the cadaver to showcase this Vronti and limped back to pack. 'The fight has cost me more than expected.' I thought on the way back. At Vrontis throne I put down the pieces and lowered my head to expected his judgement.


Comment:

I don't have a dagger. Therefore I must fight to old wise. With a clear mind and muscle strength.

Art and Story © by blackwoodwolf

Original written in german, translated with http://translate.google.ca and http://dict.cc

I beg your pardon if the translation is not 100% good.