Othello

I trotted onto the land of the Woodland Farm, my head and tail raised high. I took in the scents, enjoying the 'taste' of the human scent. To me, this was somewhat like heaven for me. I hadn't found the wilderness to be 'my place' for I felt somewhat disrespected out there. Besides, there were no actual dogs out there. Ones that also found joy in being around humans. Anyway, I was led here by my nose, and so I always trusted my nose. My sense of smell was keen. Everlasting. Slowing as I neared what I figured to be was the home of the lady, I halted and barked. My tail wagged as I let out a few more. I was feeling so happy right now... Anyone would be appreciated, whether they were two-legged or not. Then I patiently waited, sitting back on my sleek haunches. My tan and cream pelt shined in the overhead sun.

A male golden puppy trotted up to dog.
[What kind of dog are you? I'm Cookie.]
Cookie said. He sat down and panted, for he had just got done running. He looked up at the dog. She was much older than him. He raised his tail high too.

Buddy

The young Golden Retreiver pup bounded up next to Cookie, panting hard. He nipped playfully at his shoulder before looking up at the other canine. He smiled. "Hello!" he yipped, bouncing up and down. "I'm Buddy!" he then barked out, tail wagging. He wasn't so much of the 'laid-back' kind, so he couldn't always be expected to be so calm and cool. But playing and having fun were the two main courses of what he loved.

Othello

As soon as I heard the soft pawfalls of another canine, my head turned quickly and I let out a light growl at first. Nothing too hearable. Just a simple little rumble in my throat. It soon subsided though as I looked down at the two pups. Rowdy as they were, I longed for my own. But anyway, I continued to watch them, with friendly, caring eyes. "Hello," I began, tail still wagging with great power, "I am Othello, a Border Collie. Is there any humans around? Or possibly the lady I;'ve heard so much about?" I then asked, looking around with pricked ears. My shaggy winter coat had begun growing in a long time ago, so I looked a bit bigger than what I really was. But hey, if it kept me warm then what did I care? I felt the cool breezes and then tried to catch a new, stringer scent, but nope. Nothing but the powerful oder of pups. I then looked back down to them, smiling warmly, and willingly. In case neither of these two knew where anyone else was, I was ready to go out to look for someone on my own again.

He looked at her and cocked his head. "Well, Othello, I know she's on this farm, don't worry about that. Aralyn is the person who rescued me from the pound." He yipped. Cookie shuddered slightly. The pound was an awful place. He quickly recover and wagged his little tail. He smiled. "I don't have a mother...anymore" He whimpered quietly.

Othello

I continued to look down at Cookie, some sorrow gleaming in my deep eyes. I felt sorry for the little thing, having to be in a pound and all. Then I got an idea. "I am sorry to hear that, but you may come with me if you wish. I am in no hurry to find a human. I could use some company on the travel, though. But remember, this is a one shot deal. Take it or leave it. It's a once in a lifetime offer." I stated, one of my eyes narrowing. I knew I wasn't exactly ready for taking care of pups, but then again if some other fae could then why couldn't I? I've no reason. I was a pro at protecting and fighting, plus I had extremely keen senses and great speed and agility. It was from my pure Border collie heritage, of course. I patiently waited, searching his eyes for any signs of an answer before I heard words.

" I don't know...I have many friends here...why don't you stay here?"

Othello

I sighed deeply, shaking my head, closing my eyes. Then I opened them and looked down at Cookie once more. "I am sorry, but I can't. It would be better if I had others of my breed around. I don't see why we still can't have fun, though." I said, unwillingly. It was true; I wanted to be aorund those of the Border collie blood. And this was such a quiet place... Maybe a little too quiet, for me. My tail completely stopped wagging, for I was unsure of what to do or say. What were you sopposed to do in this kind of situation? Just sit back and nod at every word? Every statement? I was now standing up, looking around. "I must be going soon." I then stated, snorting lightly. My life was so hectic!

He hung his head for a second. "Wait, I have a friend that's a Border Collie!" He said suddenly, perking up.

Othello

I took in a deep breath, feeling a sudden shock of excitement and surprise surge through my body, my mind. Physically and mentally I smiled, looking at Cookie. "Oh? And who is this other Border collie? I believe I would indeed love to meet them." I said, holding a sheepish grin now. My tail began to wag hard again as I searched his eyes for an answer once again. Whether or not I liked this other of my breed, I would probably be happy enough. But where did this other reside? Here or out there? I thought about the wilderness, and wondered if I was meant to be out there or in the enclosure of human pets. Of course, human pets. It was always good to be pampered and cared for. I sent a few glances around me as I awaited the answer.

"She sort of lives like you. Her name's Akia. She's a black one. " Cookie yipped. "I can go and find her, she wandered ito Woodland Farm." Cookie said with his head held up high, his pelt shining proudly.

Othello

I listened intently to Cookie, paying attention to every word. Yes, I could be extrememly attentive when I wanted to be. And then sometimes I can zone out and hear not a word. But this time I was interested, wanting to know what he had to say about this other Border collie. I nodded, "Sounds good," I said, looking down at him still, "Think you can find her?" I wondered how another dog could live like me. It was wierd, actually. It seemed everyone had some sort of life, whether the same or different than anothers'.

Akia

A Border Collie fae walked silently in to meet the two. "Why Hello, Cookie. You called?" She greeted. She turned Border Collie who Cookie was talking with. "Hello, I am Akia. May I ask, you ae you?" Akia barked. She wagged her tail while she awaited her reply. Akia's soft pelt shone brightly in the sunlight.

He wagged his tail Hi Akia! I did call you! Wow, you were quick! He barked. He looked up at the full-grown Border Collie. He was half her size. He gave her a friendly lick and turned back to Othello.

Akia

She nodded. Well, it's easy to hear a little pup's call when I'm a few yards away! Akia laughed. She smiled at the Border Collie, still awaiting her name. She stepped closer to the BC and sat down. She wagged her tail and held her head up slightly.

Othello

I looked at the approaching Border collie, almost jumping at the sight. Yes, it indeed as another of my breed. I smiled warmly, my own tal starting to powerfully shift in to wagging mode. "Hello, I'm Othello. I just got here a short while ago. I didn't know there were any other Border collies around here." I said, still holding a pure smile. I took in a deep breath, relieved that everyone was obviously friendly. Maybe I would stay here... It would depend though, on if everyone was toleratable or not. I continued to smile, holding my head high as well.

Akia

Akia wagged her tail. Hello, Othello. I got here only a few days ago. I think everyone here is friendly, so I'm going to stay. Cookie here came right up to me when I entered! She barked. Akia wore a smile. She tail thumped against the ground as she wagged it. Her pelt was clean and shone in the sun still. Akia's head was held a little higher. A cool breeze swept by, ruffling her coat.

Othello

I continued to smile, trying to show I was happy and appreciated her showing up. I nodded, still featuring a warm, soft smile. I listened, believing that I would know stay, but anyway, I wanted to see everyone else around here. "Great... I have been pending on whether I should stay or not, and I beleiev that now I will!" I barked, my tail wgaging even harder to pound against the ground with loud THUDs. I studdied Akia's features, searching for more things to say.

Akia

Akia smiled. "I know you'll love it here. Say, do you know how to hunt?" She asked with a Why-Did-I-Ask-That-Question grin. Her tail thumped loudly against the earth.

I thumped me little tail against the ground. "I do!" I yipped. I smiled broadly. My eyes held sparks of happiness.

Othello

I smiled, quite sure of what I wanted now. I took in a deep, content breath of cool air and then released it. I looked at Akia and then Cookie, still smiling. "I bet I will enjoy it here... So, what's there to do now? Play a game, maybe? Chat?" I asked, believing in my own decisions. I wagged my tail harder now, so hard that it probably could slap up grass right out of the ground if I wanted it to. I studdied Cookie's happy features and I began to feel warm and joyous inside. Happiness was contageous.

Akia

She wagged her tail and smiled. "I'm up for some fun! But, we can chat if you want. It's up to you Othello!" She said willingly. Akia smiled at her and then at Cookie. She hoped to become friends with Othello. She was already friends with Cookie.

Othello

I looked at Akia happily. I was deep in thought though, wondering what we could play. Two games came to mind. I had seen humans back at my old home play it, usually the younger ones. "How about tag or hide and go seek? They are two games I seen human pups at my old home play." I said, eager to do anything at this point. By human 'pups' I meant the youngsters. I had no idea of what they were really called but I had found out that using the wolf term for them was alot easier. Taking in a deep breath, I looked from Cookie to Akia, waiting for an answer or another suggestion. I myself hoped to create a greater bond with these two. You could never have enough friends.

Akia

Akia wagged her tail. She loved to play human games. She liked the human pup's games even more. Human pups had really good ideas of fun games. "I'm up for hide-and-go-seek! You Cookie? " She said, smiling at him. She too hoped to be good friends with the kind Othello. Akia sat down and awaited Cookie's answer.

Cookie looked back at Akia and then at Othello. He wagged his tail and panted endlessly. Cookie finally replied. "
I want to play hide-and-seek too! "
He barked happily. He smiled a big, broad smile and plopped down, awaiting Othello's answer.

Othello

I grinned. "Great. Then who is going to be the one seeking? I will be if no one else wants to." I said, my grin turning into a flat out smile as I looked from Cookie to Akia. I took in a deep breath, willing to do anything. My dark orbs studdied Akia and Cookie's eyes' for any enomtions or untold words. I always enjoyed a nice little game of hide go seek. It always seemed to clear the memory of everything bad, plus it made you feel good. I always felt snug and warm inside when I played a game. Awaiting an answer, I shifted my weight to my opposite limbs and then wrapped my banner around me and over my forepaws after remembering how chilly it was. Geeze, winter was certainly on it's way, no doubt about it.

Akia

Akia nodded. Her eyes were gleaming with hapiness. "I will!" She barked gleefully. She looked aound to remember her surroundings, then laid down and covered her eyes with her paws. Akia wagged her tail as she counted. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5....." The wind was very cold. Akia didn't mind it though. She counted with spirit.

Othello

I giggled gleefully and then ran off into the bushes nearby, finding a tall tree. I went downwind from where Akia was, so I couldn't be found as easily. My scent would be most likely blown away. Not only that, but to prevent my scent from wandering all over the land, I took dainty, high steps, to avoid brushing against the ground too much. It would be to Akia's disadvantage, believe me. I continued to lightly giggle to myself as I collided into the bushes, and found a nice spot where there were masses of weeds, sticks, leaves, and less foliage. I ducked in the wreckage with a smile playing on my beautiful features as I waited for Akia to finish her counting. I would be hard to find. I made sure of it. I was rather good at this game.

Cookie also headed that way. He jumped into a barrel and peeked through a hole in it.

Akia

"25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30!!!" She finished counting. The first thing Akia did was smell the air. No such luck. She padded where the wind was blowing she trotted through some bushes and saw Cookie's golden fur. "Found you!" He barked happily. She searched some more, but Othello was hard to find. No scent, no sing of her at all.

,hr> Othello

I stayed in the same spot, not moving at all, but every once in a while I would shiver, feeling all excited and gooey. I still had that same smile on my features, as my tail twitched, only moving a few weeds and a small stick. Adjusting my dial in a comfortable position, I found a little hole in the bush I was hidden behind and stared through it, hoping my fur was creamy enough to blend in with the autumn colors. I snickered a bit, but real quietly as to not catch Akia's attention. I watched her.

Akia

Akia sniffed the air once more. The wind was still blowing in Othello's favor. Akia had to find Othello without using her nose. Akia overlooked Othello many times. Finally, she saw her nose. Could it be Othello?

Cookie juped out of his hiding place and said. "You found me!"

Othello

I grinned, knowing that everything was working jut the way I planned it. But I soon noticed my nose was showing and so I sat there, extremely still, but swaying every once in a while as if trying to follow the ways of the bushes. Trying to blend in, in other words. I lightly chuckled, knowing I was still hidden to my pleasure.

Akia

Akia walked a step closer. Othello was really tricking her. She waited more. Wait, Akia heard a noise...a chuckle. Could it be Othello making this noise? Akia's paws squirmed in excitement. She wagged her tail and panted a bit.

Othello

I grinned, feeling excited all over again. My forpaws began to squirm as I struggled to keep myself in line. I still made no moves, only swaying with the bushes again. Her maw parted a bit, but it wasn't all too noticable, if Akia was at a far distance.

Akia

Akia saw her part her mouth. She got closer. "Found you!!!!!" She barked. "You're reallllllllllyyyyyy good, Othello!" Akia said gleefully.

Othello

I laughed out loud as I hopped out of the bushes, a big grin on my maw. I looked at her happily, still laughing. "Why thank you!" I said, the words being mixed in with my giggly voice. I sat down, wagging my tail harshly. " I love playing hide and seek!" I then barked out, showing my teeth in this next smile I pocessed.

Akia

Akia wagged her tail and smiled. " Well, you're probably an expert then aren't you Othello!" She laughed. Akia hoped to have a strong bond with Othello, she was the first Collie Akia had met in ages.

Othello

I smiled and then nodded. "Yep, I guess you're right!" I stated, waving my tail around. I continued to look at Akia, laughing lightly now. I then looked around, taking in a deep breath. "So, anyone want to play another game or start exploring? I've got many things on my mind now that we could do, if anyone's interested." I then said, still smiling greatly.

Akia

Akia loved to explore. She smiled and said:
"I'd like to explore. I still don't know the place too well! I bet Cookie would love to too. Pups are always adventorous. "
Akia felt the bond with the two growing stonger. She loved to have friends. Othello was so kind and fun.

Cookie held his head up high.
"That's right! I'd love to go exploring!" He barked proudly.

Othello

I looked at Akia and then at Cookie and smiled. "Great. Where should we go first?" I asked, tail wagging powerfully and my ears pricked. I was very eager to start looking around. I wanted to know more of this place, and also make stronger bonds with these two.