Peaceful Rest ~open~

[Hiashi]

Rokku turned to face the four new comers. He looked around at the other dogs and then looked up at Nikko. "Ask Nikko. I'll leave the decision to her," he said, before turning around and heading to a group of dogs. He began talking to them.

Hiashi looked up at the Wolf Hybrid and looked around. She waited to see what she would say.

[Kai]

Hans, Kai, Slit, and Nikko

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Hearing that Rokku was passing off the new members to her caused Nikko to growl at the Shepherd, but she kept her muzzle shut, as she noticed all eyes were on her. Sighing, she did the only thing she could think of that made sense. "The Ohu pack has held this land for many generations,"

[/color] she stated, looking out at the Ohu Mountains behind her. "Many dogs have given their life so that others may life in happiness and peace. And once more, that calm life has been threatened,"[/color] the wolf-dog stated, standing and bouncing down the structure til she stood before the four new members.

"As the new generation that have shown their lives to the Ohu pack, you will uphold all that was worked for in order for the pack to survive,"[/color] she stated, walking around the four dogs. She snapped at Slit's heels, causing the female Akita to place her paw in the spot that Nikko wanted it in, putting Slit into an At Rest position for listening to orders from a higher ranking Ohu dog. "You four must learn our ways in order to survive . . . That even means taking orders from a wolf bitch,"[/color] Nikko growled, glaring at Kai who hadn't seemed to stop growling since he had lain eyes on her. "Understand?"[/color] she questioned, getting nods from Hans and Slit, and a softening of Kai's growl as his response. Her gaze turned to Hiashi. "And you, Shikoku?"[/color][/size][/blockquote][/blockquote]

[Hiashi]

Hiashi nodded. "I will try and do even more than that, as well," she replied, looking straight at Nikko. Her eyes held respect from the wolf hybrid, but they looked worried also.

((Sorry for the short post))

[Kai]

Hans, Kai, Slit, and Nikko

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"Good," Nikko nodded, as she stopped before the four new Ohu dogs, looking at each one, trying to place them all but finding that it was truly better to keep them in pair until they were better trained. "For now . . . You will be placed in pairs, to be trained and later put into one of our fourteen platoons. From what I can tell, Slit and Hiashi, you two would be best suited to go with Rokku, and Hans and Kai come with me,"

[/color] she stated, wanting Rokku to help with training the new dogs.[/size][/blockquote][/blockquote]

[Hiashi]

Hiashi's ears laid back on her head in annoyance. "Great, we're stuck with the flirt," she said, a small growl in her voice. Suddenly, she was pinned to the ground by a few other dogs. She whined and tried to wiggle free, but she heard many of them saying that she would pay for disrespecting Rokku-san.

Rokku looked back when he heard a whine. He noticed a group of dogs yelling at something or someone. He quickly bounded over to the group and squeezed through. When he saw Hiashi pinned to the ground with dogs pulling on her limbs. He snarled loudly, which got everyone's attention.

"Stop that! You will NOT treat a new recruit, let alone a WOMAN, like that! Get back to your duties before something bad really does happen," Rokku howled, knocking away the dogs and standing over Hiashi, to make sure no one else tried anything. "This is my recruit and I will decide her punishment, not you. Frankly, she doesn't deserve one," he added.

[Kai]

Hans, Kai, Slit, and Nikko

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Agreeing the Hiashi, Slit decided one open muzzle was enough but when Hiashi was suddenly pinned by several dogs, she started to turn to help, but it seemed Rokku really wasn't that bad, as he was quick to help those under him. As the black and white Akita watched Rokku knock his own friends away to protect Hiashi, she moved closer, ready to help Hiashi if the female needed it. "Hiashi . . . Are you alright?"

[/color] she asked, head cocked to the side, tongue sticking out the side of her muzzle, watching Hiashi with concerned eyes.

Hans and Kai watched as the Ohu dogs quickly ganged up on Hiashi and were about to assist the Shikoku, but were stopped by Nikko's massive size. "We run as one, but the platoon leaders watch out for their own . . . Hiashi and Slit must go on without the both of you,"[/color] the wolf dog growled dangerously, two big males backing her warning. "It's time to start your part,"[/color] Nikko stated, already moving away before Rokku had even pulled off all the dogs that had attacked Hiashi. As she walked away, both Hans and Kai watched Rokku and the females for a few more moments, before they broke away and followed along behind Nikko and the two big males.[/size][/blockquote]

[Hiashi]

Hiashi nodded. "My wounds aren't deep, just scratches at most," she said, getting up. She felt others move behind her, so she quickly turned and snarled. But she stopped when she notice them push the dogs even further away.

Rokku waited and watched as the dogs walked away, muttering stuff. He turned to look at Hiashi. He was calm now. "Sorry about that. Those dogs are young like you and were raised improperly. We're trying to straighten them out," he said, giving a small nod towards Hiashi.

"Come, now, Hiashi and Slit. I would like to see what you two already know," Rokku added, waving his tail for a Great Dane and a Malamute would come to. He turned and headed towards a large area not far from Gajou. Dogs were there practicing, some pups and others older dogs.

Hiashi followed, looking back at the Malamute and Great Dane, who gave her friendly smiles.

[Kai]

Hans, Kai, Slit, and Nikko

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It seemed when it came right down to it, Nikko had learned way to much from Rokku in her years of being and Ohu soldier, as she entered the large area not far from Gajou with her two subordinates and Hans and Kai. Of course, it was expected that the student would follow her trainer, no matter how much of a hound-dog he was. The thought caused Nikko to shake her head, trying to rid herself of thoughts of Rokku at a younger age, when Nikko had been young and naive.

"What is our test?"

[/color] Hans finally questioned, the energy within the area to high for the young Akita to ignore any longer. Everything about the male was perked and ready to go, though he didn't know why.

"For many generations, Ohu has only had males fighting, with an exception here and there where a female proved herself to be worth just as any other male soldier. Each and every soldier of Ohu walks into this arena a young blood, but walks out a true Ohu warrior, worthy of the title given to him . . . or her,''[/color] she stated, nodding to Slit and Hiashi as they followed Rokku and his two subordinates.

They both looked out of place, walking alongside each other, behind the massive Rokku and Malamute and Great Dane, but then again, Hiashi was small by breed and Slit was small by gender. Yet, seeing what he considered his walking with other males caused Kai to growl and start to take a step forward. "Stay where you are, Kai . . . Your turn will come in the ring,"[/color] Nikko growled, causing one of her subordinates, the Mastiff, to step forward and place himself between Kai and the walking Slit. "Watch and learn . . . You two will have to do this next,"[/color] Nikko stated, sitting back on her haunches, tongue lolling out, tail wrapping around her paws.[/size][/blockquote][/blockquote]

[Hiashi]

"They wont do anything. They know that those two females aren't theirs," a deep voice said, walking up to Nikko, the two other subordinates, Kai, and Hans. He was a Tosa Inu and a large one at that. "Hello, Nikko-san," he said, bowing his head to the malamute mix. He then turned to Kai and Hans. "My name is Benizakura," he stated, giving a small smile.

Rokku stopped after a minute and looked at the two males, who went forward and stopped a few yards away. He turned towards the two females. "Both of you are small, so I put both of you up against two larger dogs. The reason for this is to see where you two stand as of strength, smarts, speed, and recovery. Hiashi, I want you up against the Great Dane and Slit, you up against the Malamute. You both will get the first attack," he stated, before walking towards Nikko. He sat down next to her to get a good view of the fight.

Hiashi looked a bit nervous, her pelt prickling with anticipation. The large dog in front of her was missing half of his right ear and his left eye. He had many scars on his body and frankly, he didn't look all the friendly. Once Rokku walked away, the Great Dane sat down, taunting her. She let out a sharp growl and bounded straight towards the large dog and leaped at him. Suddenly, her head was burried in the snow.

The large Great Dane and lifted one of his paws and slammed it down on Hiashi's head, sending her straight down into the snow. He began laughing.

((You can roleplay the Malamute for this fight.))

[Kai]

Hans, Kai, Slit, and Nikko

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With the arrival of Benizakura, Nikko suddenly felt a bit out of place. It had been so long that there were other females in the pack that she figured once more showed up, Benizakura would find another interest, yet that didn't seem to be the case. Good evening, Benizakura. How goes the scouting?

[/color] she questioned, as it seemed Benizakura followed his own rules, but stayed within the bounds of Ohu law.

It seemed the Ohu dogs were at no shortage of massive dogs, as a Tosa Inu arrived, announcing himself as Benizakura. As expected, hans dipped his dark muzzle to the Tosa Inu, while Kai paid him little attention. The brindle Akita's full attention was on the two females and two males that were being pitted against each other. Brother?[/color] Kai questioned, his head cocked to one side, audits lowering when Hans simply shook his head, indicating that he wasn't leading anymore. With a grunted growl, the brindle Akita turned his attention to Nikko.

Yes, Kai?[/color] Nikko questioned, eyes flashing playfully, knowing that the Akita was uncomfortable speaking to her. He would have to learn.

With the order given to him to test a new dog, the Malamute had readily agreed to help his commander, but when it was shown that his fighting partner would be a female, his opinion suddenly changed. "Commander Rokku . . ."[/color] was all he got out, as his breath was taken from him. Looking down, the Malamute found Slit had used his insecurities to attack, attaching herself to his throat and clamping down. "No fear," the Malamute growled, lowering his muzzle and taking hold of Slit's ruff. With one quick tug, he ripped the Akita female from his body, throwing her and a small chunk of his fur and flesh away from him. "But no strenght,"[/color] he stated, shaking his head and trying to lick at the wound Slit had caused. "Yet,"[/color] he added, watching as Slit tried to get her limbs to obey her and stand.[/size][/blockquote][/blockquote]

[Hiashi]

A growl escaped Hiashi's maw. She immediately got to her paws and leaped at the Great Dane again. She felt her fangs come into contact with some of his flesh. She quickly bit down. Only her back paws were touching the ground. She felt so small compared to this dog. She was actually a bit scared. She tried to hide it, though.

The Great Dane chuckled a bit and grabbed one of Hiashi's front legs with his fangs. He began to tug on it. Hiashi was biting down on part of his chest. Finally he yanked on her and felt her let go. He quickly threw her, making her hit some rocks. He listened as a yelp escaped her lips. Then he noticed she was getting back to her paws.

Benizakura turned and smiled at Nikko. "Its been fine, I haven't seen much, though. Its been so quiet lately," he stated, before looking back towards the fight. "We haven't had new subordinates in many months," he stated, a bit happy a few canines showed up.