Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)
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				Title: <strong>Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>12-05-2014, 10:45:57</strong>
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				What was supposed to be the beginning of a happy life with her husband turned into a nightmare. They had arrived at her parents cabin by the lake where they would spend their honeymoon enjoying the peace and quiet. Changing into a simple, silky white negligee and short matching robe. Carrying two glasses of champagne in her hands back to the bedroom. A smile on her lips approaching her husband.<br><br>Dirk walked over, put his hands on her hips, pressing his lips against hers. "God, you are so beautiful," he growled in her ear. "I love you." A loud bang filled the air.<br><br>Jolted awake by a second loud bang, the warmth of the cabin and the arms of her love melting away revealing the cold, damp, dank alleyway she had hidden herself in to sleep. Bouncing up to her feet, hazel-green eyes darting wildly about looking for the source. A cook from a diner down the way gave her a 'what-are-you-looking-at' expression. Slamming the lid of the dumpster down before returning to the diner. Rubbing a hand over her dirt smudged face, stomach growling with fierce hunger. Licking her lips, Aria couldn't remember the last time she had eaten. Scanning the alley furtively to make sure no one else was around.&nbsp; Hurrying over to the dumpster and threw open the lid. Seven months ago, Aria would never think about digging through the trash for food. But, she was desperate and hungry. Poised over the dumpster, the breeze shifted ever so slightly carrying a scent which made her pink lips curl back in a snarl.<br><br>Abandoning the would-be meal, Aria hurried down the opposite end of the alley. Pulling the hood of her faded black hoodie up as she emerged. Footsteps quickened, hands stuffed in her pockets. Ever since her honeymoon night, the Hunters pursued her from city to city, town to town. No where seemed safe. The constant running and hiding didn't allow her proper sleep. She was lucky to catch maybe an hour or two here and there.<br><br>Her eyes darted about the deserted street. Footsteps carrying her briskly down the sidewalk keeping to the shadows as best she could. Again her stomach growled, she was so hungry, yet her mind was telling her to flee to somewhere safe.&nbsp; A rumble of a car could be heard behind her. Chancing a glance over her shoulder. An SUV with blacked out windows, no headlights slowly rolling forward. The fight or flight instinct kicking in. Breaking into a run, Aria darted across the street trying to put distance between her and them.&nbsp; The engine of the vehicle revved accelerating after Aria, tires squealing as it rounded the corner.<br><br>Blood thundered in her ears, feet carrying her fast towards the edge of town. She needed to lose them. How many were there? The woods. If she could only reach the woods then she would be safe. High beams suddenly flared to life in front of her. Throwing up her arms, shielding her face. Aria barely had time to dodge out of the way as another SUV barrelled towards her. Hitting the ground rolling to a stop.&nbsp; Laying there panting, if she had proper food and sleep she wouldn't feel so weak.&nbsp; Gathering her strength, Aria pushed herself up, shaking her head.&nbsp; Suddenly, hands grabbed her, hauling her up. Just beyond the ring of headlights was the safety of the woods.<br><br>"Filthy Beast," a red masked man clad in black tactical gear spat with disgust. He punched Aria hard in the gut. The force of the blow making Aria double over. Her eyes shifted color as she roared. Another blow hit her face. "This time you won't get away."<br><br>Red hot anger bubbled up, ready to be unleashed. The animal taking over. A feral gleam in her eyes as she shifted. Dark brown fur sprouted over olive toned skin, body expanding becoming a large, very angry Grizzly. She lashed out, mighty paws striking and sending several Hunters flying. Standing up to her full height, towering over the man in the red mask. Drawing his sidearm aiming for her heart just as a mighty clawed paw swiped forth causing the shot to miss its intended target. The bullet impacting her shoulder instead.&nbsp; Enraged, she lunged forward jaws clamping down on the man's shoulder. With a shake of her head tossed him against one of the vehicles.<br><br>Another shot rang out striking the ground near her. Startled, Aria turned and ran into the woods. Deeper and deeper she ran.&nbsp; Running a little further, eventually slowing down to a lope, then walk. Sniffing the air, Aria stood up on her legs sending out a challenging roar.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KingBear</strong> on <strong>14-05-2014, 08:04:54</strong>
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				“Joseph dont let the kids chew on that!” A woman stepped out on a large wooden porch, her wrinkled finger waving in the air a moment before stepping down to the dirt at the base of the porch. A fresh breeze blew at her long gray hair, sweeping it back as she approached what looked like a fire pit in the middle of a small grouping of log cabins. <br><br>“Ma go back inside.. The pups are fine.” A mountain of a man with sandy hair stood near the fire pit as a wolf pup and bear cub sat chewing on pieces of half burned wood. The woman moved quicker than she should have been able to, approaching the two small animals before yanking the burned branches from their jaws. Her hand whipped up in the air quickly before bringing one of the branches down smacking the gargantuan man repeatedly.<br><br>“What are you teaching these children? They’re going to be chewing on the furniture next!” The elderly woman continued to lay into Joseph as he flinched and kept trying to move away.<br><br>“Alright.. alright.. Jeez mama, I’ll keep em from chewing things.. Just stop hitting me.” The man let out a laugh as the older woman let up on her beating. <br><br>“Good.. Now go get them some food.. They’re obviously hungry.” <br><br>“How about we have someone that actually knows how to handle children get them food.”<br><br>“Good idea.. You are a Bear after all.” <br><br>“Lara, can you please come out here and get Peter and Sonia some food. They’re chewing on stuff out here and Ma says they’re hungry..” With that an average height woman with raven colored hair moved out of one of the cabins shaking her head with a smirk on her lips.<br><br>“Joseph.. When are you going to take Lara as a mate? She is beautiful and doesnt have a mate yet.” The words werent quite a whisper, just loud enough that if Lara had good hearing, she would be able to hear them.<br><br>“Maaaa.. Not now.. I’m busy trying to protect everybody here.. Watch..” The giant man turned on his heels smiling sheepishly at the midnight haired beauty before moving to the outside edge of the circle of five cabins. His hands moved to his hips and he looked out trying to act as busy as he could with nothing to do. The clan hadnt been attacked in almost a hundred years which is why they were comfortable enough to even start having children.<br><br>“Dont you worry about him Lara, he’ll come around eventually.. He’s always been a shy boy.”<br><br>“Mama, I wouldnt call one-hundred and fifty years a boy anymore.” Her cheeks flushed slightly as she glanced over her shoulder at the leader of their clan before returning her attention to tending to the pup and cub. <br><br>“Good point.. Let Mama talk with him some more and he’ll come around.” With that, the elderly woman turned and headed back to the cabin she came out of initially. Just as she was about to push her way through, her ears perked with the sound of a roar from a Bear. It was familiar but foreign at the same time, obviously not just a Bear but not human either.<br><br>Before Mama could say anything Joseph bellowed out behind him. “Lara get the children inside! Everybody, get inside and stay quiet! That means you too Mama!” Without hesitation everyone did as they were told and doors were heard slamming behind him. As soon as he knew everyone was safe inside the cabins, Joseph reached up, removing his T-shirt and setting it aside, revealing a scarred and muscular back and chest. His hands nimbly moved down to his jeans, unfastening and unzipping them before dropping them to the ground with his shirt.<br><br>“Stay inside until you hear me return and let you know it’s safe.” His voice wasnt loud but it carried through the cabins with ease as it began deepening, a painful growl following the words before he dropped to his knees. Thick brown fur began to spring forth from his flesh, covering his body as the sound of bones breaking and muscles tearing haunted his ears. Moments later his body took the shape of a large grizzly bear that was soon bounding off into the woods. <br><br>His nostrils flared in the wind, the scent of burned rubber, gasoline and gunpowder assaulted his senses and led him straight to where the roar had come from. His sense of direction wasnt the greatest but his nose was a compass with it’s own true north of any target he picked. His powerful legs carried him through the woods whipping in and out of the trees before he came to a sliding halt at the sight of another grizzly standing on her hind legs. Joseph let out a roar, warning the female of his territorial lines before his eyes darted to the movement behind her.<br><br>Without any warning, Joseph leapt to action, dodging around the female and putting himself between her and her hunters. He let out a powerful warning roar, letting the approaching men know they were in danger if they moved forward any further. Following the roar from the massive animal, a gunshot sounded in response, sending a bullet hurtling in his direction, thoughts of the bullet missing him and the female and careening towards the cabin flashed in his mind and he held his ground taking the bullet in his thick hide.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>14-05-2014, 19:38:25</strong>
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				Aria huffed. Sides expanding and contracting rapidly with each pant. She was so tired. Tired of running. Tired of never knowing when one of the Hunters would jump out of the shadows. Her body and mind pushed to the limits. The pain in her injured shoulder set her whole side on fire with each slight movement. Tilting her head upwards, sniffing again catching a whiff of faint acrid smoke in the air. Something was burning. Ears twitched trying to discern any sounds. Perhaps a camp? Shaking her head, no, it had to be a trick made by the HUnters? Trying to lure her in. 'What to do?' kept repeating through her mind.<br><br>Her thoughts interrupted by her ears picking up sound of something big coming towards her. Chest expanding as she roared defiantly at Joseph, standing her ground. Chocolate brown fur matted and stained with blood. Sniffing, head tilting ever so slightly. Her nose giving her conflicting signals. It had been a while since she had been in the presence of another Shifted. Being on the run, she kept to herself, avoiding as much contact with people as she could. Afraid any person she came in contact with might have been a Hunter. Before she could test her theory, Aria jumped startled by the crack of the gunshot. Fear and anger blazed in her eyes. Whipping around to see the Hunters approaching. Aria wanted to run, but seeing the other Bear take the bullet her steps faltered. Feeling guilty, Aria roared. <br><br>Dropping back to all fours, claws digging into the dirt, powerful legs carried her body forward. Barreling towards the Hunters, another bullet zinged through the air impacting a tree trunk. There was no strategy, just react. Relying on the animal instinct to drive her actions to survive. Massive jaws clamping down on the nearest Hunter's leg. Yanking him off the ground, shaking him violently. In the process snapping the man's leg like it was a twig. One of the Hunter's used a collapsable baton to repeatedly hit her in an attempt to force her to let go.<br><br>Two more including the man in the red mask arrived moving between their quarry and Joseph. "Another one?" the group leader muttered, a hint of surprise in his voice. "This is a nice surprise. Two are better then one." Motioning with his hand, the other two Hunters moved to flank Joseph. They rushed him from both sides with hunting knives drawn. One slashed towards his shoulder with the serrated blade.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KingBear</strong> on <strong>17-05-2014, 07:32:13</strong>
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				The large eyes or the bear darted to the side as the female moved in attacking the group, not one to back down from a fight, Joseph lurched forward bounding in a half circle to attempt to join the female in her fight. Just as he was rounding to begin his attack, two hunters moved in cutting him off from his temporary ally. <br><br><em>Who are these people and why are they hunting this girl?</em> Joseph wished he had time to shift back so he could ask questions of these men and try to drive them out peacefully but his instincts told him that if he tried to shift they would cut him down while he was defenseless. The large grizzly lunged forward, barreling his thick skull into the chest of one of his attackers before throwing his weight to his side to get a hard swipe at the other. Despite his size Joseph felt he could still be quicker than these men would ever expect, with one clambering to his feet and the other thanking his gods for being quick enough to dodge the swipe, the man bear jerked his body towards the partially downed man. Stars must have popped up in the eyes of the hunter as he lay motionless on the dirt from the impact to his cranium.<br><br>Joseph let out a roar that sent vibrations throughout those present as a knife sunk into his shoulder. His heavy pelt prevented him from feeling his second attacker scaling his back, it wasnt until the knife sunk in that he knew his flank was compromised. A brilliant idea flashed over his eyes as the massive grizzly reared up on his hind legs before falling back, flattening the man against the dirt. Impacting the dirt as hard as he did left Joseph in a slight daze, giving the red man time to jump onto his belly and rise up with a silver serrated knife. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>17-05-2014, 08:14:33</strong>
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				The Hunter hitting Aria only enraged her further with each strike of the baton. Her large form able to take the blows, but each one still hurt. Dropping the bloody Hunter to the ground, the man laid there motionless. His leg bent at an awkward angle. The Hunter with the baton raised his hand, bringing it down. The baton whistled through the air towards Aria's head. Turning her body, the blow glanced off her shoulder. A roar of pain escaping her mouth. Eyes flashing, slamming her massive form into the Hunter. Using the momentum to her advantage forcing the Hunter into a large tree trunk. A wet snapping sound filled the air, air crushed from his lungs as he fell to the ground in a lifeless heap.<br><br>Stepping away, sides heaving out of the corner of her eye catching a glimpse of the other grizzly rearing up on his hind legs and falling backward onto the Hunter. Eyes flashed, seeing red. Charging forward as fast as she could. The distance closing rapidly as the light gleamed off the raised blade.<br><br>"The only good Shifter, is a dead Shifter," the man in the red mask stated, a gleam in his green eyes. Savoring the moment, he was going to enjoy this. The blade started to slice downward through the air towards Joseph's heart. A shadow swept over them, the blade stopping inches from Joseph's heart. Turning around the Hunter's eyes widened. Aria stood on her hindlegs, letting out a roar as the Hunter turned slashing at her stomach with the knife. Eyes blazing, Aria latched onto his shoulder at the base of the neck ripping him off Joseph. The Hunter kicked her hard forcing her to let go. Dropping to the ground he rolled away.<br><br>Staggering back, Aria shook her head. Her form starting to receede back to human. Fatigue and malnutrition complicating her ability to stay in her Bear form. This was the longest she had been in that form in seven months. The Hunter did a leg sweep kicking her legs out from under her. Falling hard onto the ground, the air rushing from her lungs. A gloved hand grabbed her throat. "I have to admit, it was fun chasing you. But, the fun is over," the Hunter spoke dryly, while Aria clawed at his hand. He moved the blade to her throat. The metal pressing into soft olive toned skin, a fine line of blood forming.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KingBear</strong> on <strong>17-05-2014, 08:43:48</strong>
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				His life flashed before his eyes as the blade started coming down towards his heart, all he could think about was that if he lost this fight his clan would be next. Just as he was about to lose his life to the silver blade of the masked hunter, the female came to his aid, tearing the man off of him. It took Joseph some time to recover from his down position, rolling off of the man he had squashed into the ground before slowly standing up on all fours. He saw the female losing her concentration and her form, the hunter moved up to her, placing his blade against her throat and Joseph moved in behind him chomping down on his shoulder hard and yanking back with it. He could feel bones and tendons snapping in his jowls as he tore the man away, tossing him aside. In the process the blade swiped across his front leg, slowing Joseph down slightly but not enough to prevent him from finishing the job.<br><br>"This isnt over shifter!" The man lay on the ground beaten and bloody as the massive grizzly moved over, pinning both of his arms to the ground with his paws before jumping up and landing on the mans chest with all of his weight on his front paws. His chest caved, ribcage snapping beneath the weight of the 700 pound grizzly. Tired and winded from the wounds he received in the fight, Joseph began his shift back into human form. The pain was great and he was left, for a moment, in a heap on the ground.<br><br>Once his senses came back to him, the large man stood up from his stooped position and moved over to the hunter he had slammed his head into earlier. A massive hand reached up, gripping the hilt of the knife in his shoulder before pulling it out with a growl of pain and anger. Rage slowly fading from his eyes, Joseph drove the blade into the heart of the hunter, making sure he wouldnt ever get back up. His eyes scanned the group of bodies for a moment before turning back towards Aria. <br><br>"Are you alright?" Joseph moved over, not even blinking at the fact that his shifting tore off what small semblance of clothing he had on previously. "What is your name? What are you doing here?" The massive man lowered his right hand, blood running down from the slashing wound on his shoulder. He favored his left arm a bit, knowing it would heal shortly but not quick enough for his liking. Silver was poisonous to his people so it took longer to heal wounds caused by silver than it did a regular weapon. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>17-05-2014, 09:30:57</strong>
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				Aria hissed the blade burning her skin as it dug slowly into her skin. The Hunter enjoying her agony. Closing her eyes, bracing herself for the dark abyss of oblivion which the Hunter delighted in prolonging. Wanting to see her suffer first. Feeling the blade fall away from her neck, Aria's eyes fluttered open. Eyes widening in surprise, seeing the Hunter in the jowls of the other bear. Heart pounding against her chest. Everything appeared to be moving in slow motion. The snapping of bones brought her back to reality. A sense of relief washing over her that the Hunters were dead. No more running. No more hiding. Even though it was over, her mind and body were still on alert. Tense and ready.<br><br>Sitting on the ground, hand pressed against her throat as warm blood seeped slowly from the cut in her neck. Chocolate brown locks a tangled, wild mess. Leaves and twigs interlaced, adding to the wildness. Her second hand clothing was ripped and torn in places from shifting and in bad need of patching. Too many places to be salvagable. Startled at his presence, Aria trembled, shying away. Instinct was telling her to run, to survive. Yet, a part of her was whispering to stay. Tilting her head up slowly to look at Joseph. Delicate cheeks turning beet red seeing his state of undress. Her own shoulder was aching from the bullet wound, blood staining her clothing.<br><br>Her mouth open slightly as if about to reply, but no sound came out. It had been seven months she actually talked to anyone, an actual conversation which consisted of more then a few words. Dark circles were under her eyes, cheeks a bit sunken from lack of proper nutrition. She had a name. Aria. Why couldn't she say it? Her right hand moved to her left hand rubbing the tarnished wedding band which she had kept. A reminder of what she had lost. Eyes began watering, a tear sliding down her cheek. "Running and hiding from them," she finally managed to say after a moment. Aria's voice hoarse, whispery. Pulling off her hoodie, she pressed it against the wound in his shoulder. "I'm...sorry." Shivering, the thin t-shirt she wore sported a faded sport team logo on it. "A-Aria."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KingBear</strong> on <strong>17-05-2014, 09:40:58</strong>
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				"Aria.." Joseph glanced over at the wound the girl was tending to before noticing the trickle of blood running from her throat. He placed his hand on hers and moved it to cover her own wound. Joseph could feel the gunshot wound in his side, the slash on his right shoulder and the gaping puncture wound in his left collar but he did his best to ignore all of them, at least until he could get back to the cabins.<br><br>"Please.. Come with me.. Let's get you some clothes, food and water." Joseph offered his hand to the girl, doing his best not to stare even though he couldnt help but note the torn and ragged clothing she was wearing. His eyes darted quickly, back to her face, her eyes while thoughts of ripping her tattered clothes from her body and having his way with her somehow found their way into his head. The eyes of the gargantuan man closed slowly as he tried to push these thoughts from his mind. <br><br>"Mama! I'm bringing a guest! Get clothes, food and water ready!" Joseph knew she would be able to hear him despite their distance from one another.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>17-05-2014, 10:07:51</strong>
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				The feel of his hand on hers sent a shiver through her body. At first her body tensed, ready, unsure, yet, she did not run. A flicker of emotions in her eyes. Conflicting emotions as her body reacted naturally to his presence. Slowly relaxing in his presence, feeling safe, yet at the same time guilt for having brought the Hunters to his territory. Her eyes stared into his for a moment, hand upon the wound in her neck. Hesitating, unsure if she should follow him. The look in his eyes sent a jolt of electricity through her body, spurring into action. Without realizing it, a faint whiff of pheromones radiated off her body. Compling Aria followed a few steps behind him. Eyes darting about, sometimes jumping at the sound of a small animal scurrying away in the underbrush.<br><br>"J-Just something I can...change into will be fine," she spoke softly, not wanting to cause more trouble. An undertone of guilt etched in each word she spoke. "I...I am sorry..." <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KingBear</strong> on <strong>21-05-2014, 08:58:27</strong>
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				"You'll be safe with us for the time being.." Joseph turned and led the young woman back through the trees he had just nearly plowed through to get to her position. Without any warning, Josephs nostrils started to move, taking in the air like cocaine. His once forcefully calmed mind now began to fill with thoughts of ravaging his new guest and the urges to do the same followed suit shortly after. "Aria.."<br><br>Joseph paused and turned towards the olive skinned beauty, "Dont be sorry for coming here.. But please stop what you are doing.." Each word was heavy with lust, Joseph was doing everything he could to control himself. "We'll get you anything you need. We dont have a lot but we have enough." <em>I hope she's not doing this on purpose. It's so hard... Difficult... to control myself right now.</em> It was almost as if he could feel every beat of his heart and twitch of his muscles, her scent was invading his nostrils, keeping him from focusing on anything else.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>21-05-2014, 09:11:29</strong>
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				Chewing on her lower lip, Aria nodded nervously. This was going to be the first time truly being among others. The thought of being safe with Joseph and others helped alleviate some fear she had, but being alone for so long she was a little on edge. Her eyes shifted to look at him, inhaling his scent, she felt a sense of calm. She knew she would be safe. His strength at taking on the Hunters proved she could trust him. It was...arousing. <br><br>The thoughts surprised even her. She had not thought of another man since Dirk was killed on their honeymoon. Even now she felt a pang of guilt for having these thoughts. Her body reacting naturally to the presence of a strong Alpha male. Whiffs of sweet pheromones rippling off her body. Stopping in her tracks at the sound of his voice. Lifting her head, eyes widening slightly. "I'm sorry, I can't help it," she spoke, voice tight. Realizing something she hadn't thought about in so long. Aria realized she had to be entering her heat cycle. Aria began to take a few steps back away from him. "I didn't realize it. Its...been a while. Since...my..." Hanging her head, it was difficult to talk about that night. "...honeymoon." Her voice barely above a whisper.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KingBear</strong> on <strong>24-05-2014, 06:22:00</strong>
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				<em>Honeymoon?!</em> Joseph stopped in his tracks and looked over his shoulder. "Dont worry, I'll be able to control myself. We should just get back to the cabins." Joseph nodded in the direction ahead of him before moving forward again. "Please, just stay close and dont be afraid, we're good people." <br><br>The mountainous man couldnt help but think of the fact that she was previously married or is married. It sounded bad, something must have happened on her honeymoon but speculation didnt help anyone in these situations. Joseph pushed forward, dodging between the trees with determination and guile. Shortly the cabins could be seen through the foliage ahead. The alpha of the group stepped into the circle of cabins and walked up to the midnight haired beauty and tooks a pile of clothes from her hands. <br><br>"Aria, please, Mama can help you with clothes and food." Joseph smiled over his shoulder at the young woman before nodding towards the elderly Mama. "Like I said, you'll be safe." The giant of a man tossed the shirt over his shoulder before stepping into the pants and pulling them up and on. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>24-05-2014, 06:48:55</strong>
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				Biting her lower lip, Aria blushed slightly as her eyes met with Joseph's. "Okay," she spoke softly, but was more worried about what she might do. She had been without contact with anyone whether simple conversation or physical for too long. Relying on her animal instincts to survive and stay a few steps ahead of these new Hunters. Steps quickening a bit to close the distance between them. Walking beside him, a few times she stumbled over partially buried tree roots or protruding stones in the ground.<br><br>Part of her was starting to desire the powerful Alpha male who had come to her rescue. Aria felt guilty for having these thoughts feeling they dishonored Dirk's memory. Her lips parted slightly about to say something when she caught sight of the camp. Eyes narrowing slightly at the dark haired beauty who handed the clothes to Joseph. A soft growl escaped Aria's lips feeling...jealous. Shaking her head, what was she doing. Casting her eyes downward, "Thank you for coming to my rescue and offering me a place to stay." Aria tugged her tattered clothes tighter around her thin body. Stomach growling fiercely. "Could I trouble you for some food. I haven't eaten in ages."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KingBear</strong> on <strong>24-05-2014, 07:37:52</strong>
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				Joseph looked over his shoulder at Aria and let out a small chuckle before nodding to Mama who quickly rushed off into one of the cabins. Moments later she rushed out, as fast as her worn muscles could carry her, with a plate full of fruit and dried meat. "Eat up Aria. Mama is the one with the food right now and this is Lara. The others are still in the cabins, they're a little weary of strangers. You'll meet them and the children later."<br><br>"Lara.. Please get Aria some clothes so she can change when she's had some food." The black haired clan member nodded and moved towards the cabins. Joseph couldnt help but laugh once more at the thought of Aria's growl under her breath. She was jealous of something that never has been, and as far as he was concerned, never would be. But did she have any right to be jealous, it must be infatuation with her savior, at least that's what he was telling himself. <br><br>"Paige, Evan, Hank, Jill, Seth, it's alright to come out. It's safe." Without hesitation, the cabins were quickly vacated and members of the pack approached Aria slowly, smiling and introducing themselves.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>24-05-2014, 07:50:20</strong>
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				Again, her cheeks flushed a light crimson shade. Hastily moving her long, wild strands of chocolate brown hair forward to hide her blushing cheeks. The scent of the delicious food pushed any thoughts of mating, Hunters and anything else from her mind for the moment. Taking the plate from the older woman, smiling softly. "Thank you," Aria spoke softly, digging into the food, literally devouring the food within minutes. She forgot how good fruit and meat tasted.<br><br>Licking her fingers, Aria looked at Joseph. An eyebrow arching. "Children?" Hearing footsteps, multiple scents filling her nose made her body tense. Her body going into the fight or flight response, but forced herself to remember she was safe here. "Um, it is nice to meet all of you. I am Aria." There was still a nervous edge to her voice. Taking a few steps back towards Joseph, feeling safe in his presence staying close to him. It would take some time to get used to being around everyone. "How long have you all been here?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KingBear</strong> on <strong>24-05-2014, 09:14:15</strong>
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				At the mention of Children the bear cub and wolf pup bounded out of the cabins towards Aria followed shortly by a smaller pup, all three stopped almost on top of Aria, sniffing at her a moment before leaping away to play. After the excitement of the new person wore off, the rest of the pack went back to their daily jobs, some moving over to a garden and others back to the cabins.<br><br>"We've been in this place for about ten years, a pack for as long as I can remember. And I've been their protector for the last fifty years." Joseph moved over towards Aria, picking a piece of fruit from her plate and pushing it into his mouth. The large man smiled at Aria before turning away to put his shirt on finally. "How long have those Hunters been chasing you?" <br><br>"I hope these fit you Aria, you look about my size." Lara emerged from one of the cabins carrying a shirt and jeans as well as a sun dress so Aria could take her pick of clothing items. "Sorry if you wanted shoes.. We dont actually wear shoes, Joseph thinks it takes away from who we are and puts a block between us and nature." A scan around the small grouping would show every single person walking around barefoot.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>25-05-2014, 03:32:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aria was hesitantly shaking hands, greeting the others. She was still alittle apprehensive being around so many. Her eyes shifted down to look at the young ones bounding over to her. A soft, wistful smile forming on her soft pink lips watching as they sniffed her. A hint of sadness flickering in her eyes for a brief moment. Thinking of Dirk and when he had discussed plans for their future family. A sigh escaping her lips.<br><br>Tilting her head to look at Joseph blushing slightly as he walked closer. A flicker of lustful hunger in her eyes as they lingered on his muscular chest. The color in her cheeks turning a darker shade. Quickly averting them to glance at Lara and the offered clothing. Setting the plate down, Aria accepted the clothing picking the jeans and t-shirt. Biting her lower lip, shifting nervously at the question. "They attacked when I was on my honeymoon. My husband was killed protecting me. These hunters were not like the others. I barely got away. They've been after me ever since."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>KingBear</strong> on <strong>29-05-2014, 06:23:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Joseph paused and watched Aria carefully as she spoke, allowing her words to sink in for a moment so he could respond without forcing an emotional response. Though in this situation that would be difficult from what he could see, her emotional state was less than ideal, the large man was more or less waiting for her to collapse from the physical, mental and emotional exhaustion he could see in her face.<br><br>"I'm sorry you and yours got singled out by the hunters. With us, you should be safe, very rarely do any hunters even venture out here. And when they do.." Joseph paused, thinking back to the hunters he had just dispatched as well as the group that had found their way to his clan just two years ago.<br><br>"When they do, Joseph tears them to pieces!" A small voice popped in from behind Aria as a small naked boy ran up excitedly.<br><br>"Yeah and he... tears them to pieces!" Another small voice popped in shortly after the first and a little girl, dressed the same as the boy, bounded in and tackled the boy. The two then shifted back into a bear cub and wolf pup before bounding off again.<br><br>Joseph let out a bellowing laugh before kicking after the pups as they ran off. "Very rarely do they get much further than they got today Aria. You should be safe, please.. Get some rest, you look tired." With that Mama came out of the cabin behind Joseph and shoved him out of the way before heading over to Aria.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Wild at Heart (KingBear x SapphireStar)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SapphireStar</strong> on <strong>04-06-2014, 07:49:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aria smiled softly at Joseph. A haunted sadness flickering in her hazel eyes. Her body had been running on pure adrenaline and animal instinct. At first she didn't think she could relax. Waiting for the next attack to occur, yet she felt safe here. It hit her, she didn't have time to properly grieve for Dirk. She had been fighting to survive and stay alive, so afraid of a Hunter attack that she had forgotten. And, that made her feel guilty. He had given his life so that she could live.<br><br>Placing a hand upon Joseph's arm. "Thank you for allowing me to stay," Aria spoke softly, cheeks a light rosy shade. The sound of a child's voice startled her. Whirling around, she saw a little boy standing there, then a little girl bounding over. She giggled watching them romping and wrestling about the ground.<br><br>Nodding, her body started to feel heavy all of the sudden. THe thought of rest, actual resting without worrying about an attack was very alluring. A part of her was hesitant to let her guard down. Afraid if she did that would be when they would strike. Her hazel eyes watching the children playing, a soft, wistful smile upon her lips.<br><br>"They are adorable," Aria smiled, eyes shifting towards Joseph. Rubbing her right arm, Aria jumped startled as Mama suddenly appeared. "Um, am I in trouble?" Biting her lower lip.
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