Kiba's encounter with the Kings/bear

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*1 day ago*
Kiba moved slowly through the woods doing his best to cover his scent. it was a tedious process and was made all the more difficult by the blood that was on him. the cuts from the tree had stopped bleeding at this point and the bleeding from the gashes had all but stopped. gingerly moving he worked his way towards a small pond he knew was in the area. he hoped he could scrounge up a few frogs and such which he could possibly eat.
after few hours hard work and he finally reached his destination. relaxing a bit he moved slowly around a fallen log to the waters edge. as he approached the reeds that lined the side he heard the low note of a few frogs as they sang their nightly songs. grimacing at the knowledge of how they tasted he moved to go find a few. after a few minutes he had managed to gather four or five of them. several were quite large in fact. facing the woods with his back to the water he listened for a while checking to make sure he wouldn't be disturbed while he ate. satisfied no one was around at the moment he began to eat the frogs slowly, wishing he had had the chance to find a few rabbits instead.
as he sat there eating his meager meal he paused for a few moments to check and make sure he was alone. doing this after every couple of bites he tried to make sure that nothing would sneak up on him. as he continued to eat he stopped again for a moment this time he heard something a twig snapped in the distance. someone was coming...

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Forcing himself up kiba stood his ground. he hoped he didn't have to fight but knew that wasn't a likely thing to happen. from the sound of it there were several of whatever it was. that rules out the bear... and a mountain lion... he stood there hair on end. that only leaves two options left, elk, or... as he thought it he caught their scent. he knew instantly who it was. the new pack they were here!
Kiba stood there silently not moving, he knew they were getting closer. with that he moved quickly as he could to the waters edge. sitting there he looked out over the pond closing his eyes he knew he would have to try and bluff his way out. and if that didn't work...

a voice came from the distance
ahhhh i can't stand this slimy little pond anymore. its awful! Frost can't we go somewhere else for a change?

Quiet sparrow! you know why we come to this pond and there isn't a damn thing we can do about it till Nuka says we are ready! another voice came drifting from the woods, it was much deeper than the first.


would the both of you shut the hell up? something doesn't smell right came a females voice. a long pause followed, then, a whisper Someones here!

you're damn right bout that lady kiba thought grimly

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Kiba sat still as he heard them charge out of the woods. still sitting with his eyes closed he waited for them to make a decision about what to do next. as he heard their approach across the short distance he heard what he thought to be the leader slow to a stop, the others following their example. smiling to himself he knew his bluff had started off in the right direction.

Who are you!? the female spoke first kiba thought to himself. he had sensed the command in her voice when she had spoken earlier, now he knew for sure she was in charge here. Kiba remained silent and unmoving as he felt the trio stare at him.

what should we do Frost? the deep voiced one asked his words coming out slowly.

lets kill him! the one called sparrow said taking a step forward.

silence you fools! Frost said, Kiba could practically feel the command tear into him. it was a powerful command, so much so that it nearly sent a shiver up his spine. Who. Are. you? she repeated each word having it's own icy ring to it.

Finally Kiba spoke. My name? my name is Kiba he said simply

and what the hell are you doing here, Kiba? her voice dripped with an icy air about it that again nearly sent a shiver down Kiba's spine her voice... theres something about her i don't like...

Kiba turned his and smiled at her opening his eyes well, i just had my dinner and now i'm enjoying the scenery indicating to the frog carcasses as he spoke. as he looked at them his eyes took in all that his senses had been telling him. a female white as the purest snow stood before him, she was smaller than he was but large for a female. she stood there looking at him teeth bared slightly showing her agression. to her right stood a small male around the same size as frost kiba had been able to tell from when he was talking that this was sparrow. his fur was colored with a brownish red and white that gave the appearance similar to that of the small bird. and with his size the name seemed fitting. he seemed to be only just older than that of an adolescent. it was given away by the clumsy way he stood before kiba while he tried to look intimidating it gave off more of a comical effect. it was the wolf to her right however that was a sight to behold. he stood much larger than even kiba who was a large wolf himself. he held himself strongly but appeared slow and dumb. just his voice gave kiba the impression that this wasn't one who did the thinking in the group.

The female stepped forward and sniffed at the dead frogs, then looked back up at him. he could feel her glare studying him as he stood there. she could clearly see the wounds on his sides and he knew he would have to explain them.

you still haven't told me as to why. you are. here. she said again using that icy tone of hers.

i told you that kiba replied. i'm here for food right now and i'm passing through the area. he turned his head back to the pond. now is there something else i can help you with?

why yes, as a matter of fact there is. could you please tell me, if you are simply passing through, how did you get those wounds stranger?and why is it that you smell of the same bear that we were trying to take down a day ago she asked her voice growing more dangerous.

Putting on a hard look that showed anger and contempt Kiba suddenly stood showing his full height. ignoring the wounds he had he suddenly spun around quickly and put on a small display of speed and agility. his movements must have worked as the female backed down ever so slightly as he moved infront of her.

he lowered his voice to he most intimidating low, standing infront of her he spoke I got these wounds from a bear that rushed me out in the woods a day ago. it was so enraged that it bull rushed me the second it could. i blinded the thing and nearly it killed it on my own, the entire time we fought i could smell another packs scent on it and since then i've been trying to find the idiots who angered it. are you telling me you are the ones responsible? that you couldn't take down the beast that attacked me? that you hadn't been able to take down the bear that i blinded and nearly killed alone? kiba paused for a moment to let his words sink in then lowered his voice to a whisper and now you stand here foolishly attempting to intimidate the wolf who single handily defeated the same bear that your entire pack couldn't face?

the female stood there eyes wide, her teeth were no longer bared as she looked on him with what seemed to be a slight hesitation. but the expression quickly passed as she regained her composure. she looked him straight back in the eye. you are wounded and alone stranger. whats to stop me from killing you right now?

Kiba didn't back down go ahead and try it! he said with a slight roar in his throat. while she had stood her ground the two others had slowly been stepping away. the female may have been confident but her partners weren't so sure anymore. they had fear in their hearts and it was showing as the two wolves stood facing each other. it was then that kiba saw her eyes flicker to her companions. she knew then she wouldn't receive back up if she challenged him but she couldn't lose face infront of them. she held her ground. youre a fool if you think you could challenge me in your condition! her voice losing that icy sting slightly at the thought of her fighting Kiba alone

Kiba stepped back throwing his head back with laughter fool you say! the only fool here is you! Kiba suddenly stopped laughing and played his trump card. I am Kiba! son of Zeus! Born on the night of black moon! i'm the slayer of Boris the grand and Nattel the cruel! i am the master of the mountain. i have faced death itself and walked away victor. Kiba stopped his speech and gave her a look that spelled death. and i will be damned if i fall here to the cowards two and the ice queen

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Kiba stood there his eye glaring into hers waiting for her to decide what to do. maybe it was the fact that her companions had backed down already or that Kiba seemed to show no fear but at last she wilted.

Sparrow, Argus we are leaving Frost said taking a step backwards as she did.

sparrow spoke first are you sure Frost?

Of course i'm sure! she snapped she had lost her icy demeanor and looked just short of panic. Kiba hadn't known it but his name and the name of his father had traveled farther than he had once thought. she had heard stories of the battles that had occurred years ago and she knew then who it was she was dealing with. she would not face him alone nor with out the full support of her pack, even if he was wounded. the stories of the battles had told of him and his brother, how even when wounded to within an inch of their lives the two wouldn't fall, how their father had fought dozens alone and had it not been for the ambush never would have fallen in that battle. she had heard from a member of the pack itself that one of them alone could face a full pack alone and come out the victor, how to them it was a game. they believed that kiba and his family were both demons and gods wolves. that it would take the strength of many and the deaths of many for them to take even a single member of his family down.

this wolf... he's a demon! we have to report to Nuka! the one she called Argus said. Kiba found it amusing that such a large wolf would cower in fear of one wounded as he was but he knew that this was to his advantage so he played along.

fixing the trio with a stare that wilted them he said I am Kiba of the black moon. you will leave here or you will die here.

Frost stepped back a pace. had kiba known what was running through the minds of these three he may have dropped to the ground laughing. he knew he was nothing more than a mortal wolf and how greatly the stories had been exaggerated. but he also would have felt a pride like none other. his father and brother were legends now, as was he. it would help to intimidate the other pack possibly hold off their attack for a while yet. that was something they needed.

Fixing them with a stare that would have sent shivers down the spin of death itself he let out a growl. flee if you wish to fight another day, i will show you no mercy here should you not head my warning a deep bark tore from his throat and he stepped forward. it was all that was needed the two males fled. with a small pause the Ice queen stepped back and turned giving him a backwards glance. we will face each other again demon of the black moon she said as she trotted off trying to remain calm and dignified as she left.

kiba stood there and gave a sharp bark at her to hurry her along. she quickly retreated along the path she came. as soon as they were out of ear shot kibas whole presence changed. it had taken a lot out of him putting on that display. ignoring his wounds the way he did had caused them to open up a bit and he had begun to bleed again. wishing he could rest he moved quickly as he could in the direction of the den.

*several hours later*
It had been slow traveling but he made sure to obliterate any scent leading to the den. now he was getting close. as he moved slowly he began picking up the scent of his pack. abandoning hiding the tracks since he was so near he limped his way closer. as he moved he began to here a call. one which had become so familiar to him and caused his heart to skip a beat. she was calling to him. a cry sad as the loneliest rain. though it broke his heart to here that sound yet it gave him a joy he couldn't express as well. she was here and ok. she was waiting for him.
I'm home Rayne. I promised i would be back for you.
with that he then lifted his head back and howled.