The West is Dying RPG (OPEN)

[AlaskaAirGirl]

Welcome to the Wild West!

Its the early 1900's in Armadillo and it seems that the wild west is dying. People are willing to protect their own land near towns than rather living out in the wild west in open plains where rustlers and thieves can ravage the people of Whispering Falls. But there is one person who can not believe that the west is dying. And that is Avalynn Marshal AKA The Wrangler. Avalynn does not want the west to die as that is all she has known her entire life. Avalynn used to be part of a gang of outlaws until she was almost killed during a train robbery. Now, she is about protecting the people of the west and wants to start a gang of those who want to protect the people of Whisper Falls. She does not see herself as a a marshal. She just see's herself as a protector and wants help in doing so. Can you help Avalynn protect those of Whisper Falls from rustlers and outlaws?

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Rules:

• Must be active
• No one sentence posts. I am going to ask that you post at least 100 words and be descriptive as you can. 
• Romance is okay, but keep it PG. 
• Light swearing is okay. But no F-Bombs or such like that
• No making fun of other people for their characters
• Hate the character, not the player
• If you want to make a major change between two or more characters, please contact the creator first before doing so to get their permission. 
• This RP is heavily inspired by the video game series Red Dead Redemption

[AlaskaAirGirl]

Avalynn looked around as she rode through the town at a walk on her paint horse Grace. Whisper Falls was a small town in Arizona and was named for the waterfalls nearby as some people thought they could hear whispering down at the falls at night. A few people looked up at her as she looked around the town. Everyone seemed nice, but she knew that they would probably be weary of a newcomer. There was a doctor's office where the people of the town could visit the doctor if needed, a general store that had just about everything that a person could need, a grocer that had different foods, a few dressers where people could buy clothing or have it custom made for them if they had the money, a few other mom and pop shops such as a butchery, and a few other stores, the livery was just outside the town which had all your horse needs and boarding should one need it for their horse, an undertaker, and much more. The Saloon was where the place where everyone came to be with friends and family to catch up on the daily gossip, have a drink, or play a game of cards or Liars Dice.

Finding a hitch for her horse at the Saloon, Avalynn kneeled next to her horse as she ran her hand down Grace's front left leg. "Much better. The heat from your injury is gone. I think a rest for a few days would be best. I don't want you over doing it and us having to stay here longer than expected." Grace nickered as she nudged Avalynn's hand. Avalynn smiled as she reached into her pocket of her black duster to pull out a sugar cube. "There we go. I will stop here for a drink and then we can get you to the livery for a long rest. You deserve it."

Grace was Avalynn's everything. Like her best friend. Avalynn had bought Grace when she was just a foal a few years ago. They had been through so much together. Whether that was chasing bandits for bounty for a local sheriff, or just on a ride trying to find where the William's Brothers were going to be next, or breaking horses for people, Avalynn would do anything for Grace.

Heading into the saloon, a few people stopped what they were doing to look at the newcomer as she entered the lively establishment. For a moment, you could hear a pin drop as the music stopped as she walked in. Then the music returned and people went back to their chatter or card games. She made her way up to the bar where she asked for a whiskey. A few cowboys looked at Avalynn as she sat down at the bar and started to whisper and laugh. Avalynn knew that she had a certain beauty that caught the attention of some of the cowboys around her. She hated that at times. But she could sometimes use it to her advantage to get information about the William's Brothers and their gang. This time she was rather annoyed with the drunk cowboys.

[Canadian Sunfeather]

Fernella would tend to the horses on the ranch she looked towards Bandit he was a great horse she sometimes let the local ranch hands borrow him when she was working with other horses "Lady get back here" said a strange voice she looked to see a exotic looking quarter horse run past her without thinking twice she leaped on Bandit bareback and took off in pursuit she took a look at the stranger he gave her a strange feeling had she seen this man before.

[Canadian Sunfeather]

Morgan would dismount Aim his trusty black quarter horse unlike the other horses he rode Aim was his and wasn't stolen. He quickly tied Aim to the hitching post just outside the local saloon. He admired the buckskin paint horse also tied to the hitching post among the other horses. "I will be back Aim you just be freindly with the other horses till I return" he said in a rather gentle tone towards the black quarter horse. He heard him neigh in response as he went to enter the saloon all the old feelings started to come to the surface but he pushed them away as he entered the saloon. He took notice of all the locals, he noticed a lady looking uncomfortable a few drunk cowboys were looking at her as if she was something exotic. She seemed new like he was already he could hear a few gossiping about his apperance he tried not to let it get to him but anybody could see he was a man with a temper. He quickly ordered a whiskey and sat a few seats down from the lady if she looked like she needed help he would help her afterall he never did hit women only men that deserved it.

[AlaskaAirGirl]

A few of the men stood up from their seat as they eyed Avalynn like she was a tall drink of water. Walking over to Avalynn, one of them leaned against the counter as he eyed her.

"You seem a little lost there, pretty girl," a cowboy with blue eyes and brown hair announced. "Maybe I could show you around town and then we could..."

"How about you and your friend just go back to your table and continue on with your card game. Unlike some people in here, I am not afraid to put a bullet in your head. I am no damsel in distress who needs a man to help her out," Avalynn announced as she pointed her Colt .45 Peacemaker revolver at the man standing next to her. She did not even take her eyes off her drink as she spoke.

The men both held their hands up as they slowly began to back away from Avalynn as if she was a rattlesnake.

Returning her gun to her holster, she shook her head as she sighed. One thing that the William's brothers had taught her was to stand up for herself and to learn to be a ruthless killer if needed. She downed her whiskey in one gulp as she looked around at the other people in the saloon. She scanned each one of their faces to see if she recognized anyone she knew. So far, everyone was a stranger. She could feel herself getting a little tired from the long journey. Her eyes said it all. She needed to rest for a few days before she continued on with her journey.

[Canadian Sunfeather]

Fernella would guide Bandit lightly tugging on his mane as she and her horse gained ground. The horse who she assumed was a mare slowed down Bandit easily kept pace with her as if she was a cow in need of herding. She easily threw a lasso over the exotic mare's head she didn't fight it and allowed Fernella to take her back towards the ranch "sorry about Lady she has never bolted before then again she has never had a male rider" the stranger said. She understood what he was saying some horses just responded better with a certain gender riding them "It's no trouble sir you would be suprised the number of horses I have chased on the ranch" said Fernella in a teasing way. She patted Bandit's neck and dismounted, he just stood there like a well trained dog. "Oh sorry forgot to introduce myself i'm Fernella Lanox this here is my horse Bandit" she said trying to be polite to the stranger.

[Canadian Sunfeather]

Morgan was impressed with the woman not a lot of girls he used to know would ever have a gun on there person he wasn't sure who she was but he was impressed with her ability to protect herself. He then saw a big tough looking guy coming towards him "Hey Left hook what are you doing here I thought you were going to leave these deserts" said the guy. He sighed so much for starting a new life "Bud i'm not going to steal anymore horses even if you give me gold I am done that life" Morgan said. He then turned around to see Bud holding a Colt revolver aimed at his head "You will do this last job for us or you can say goodbye to Aim I know how much that horse means to you" Bud said in a threatning tone of voice. Morgan wasn't sure what to do if he stole another horse he was sure to be caught on the other hand he couldn't loose Aim he and that horse had been through a lot including a very bad snakebite that almost killed Aim he was scared for his life and his trusty horse that would certainly be killed if he didn't go through with what they had planned.

[AlaskaAirGirl]

So much for peace and quiet, Avalynn thought as she heard the sound of someone pulling a gun from their holster. She slammed the glass that she was holding down on the wooden table before her. She got up and stood towards the two men. She did not grab her gun as she stood up from her seat. She took a deep breath as she looked at the two men. "I swear, if I do not get any sort of peace or quiet around here, I am going to go insane! Now, if you might, Sir Guns A Blazing, put that weapon away and leave us be. As i told Mr. Drunk-o over there, I am not afraid to put a bullet into someone who wants to interfere with my peace. I would just walk away. You do not know who you are messing with, here."

Anger did a lot to Avalynn. From being left to die during a train robbery to hunting her own friends down, Avalynn just wanted a normal life knowing that her past would not come back to haunt her. If she needed to, she would get involved and help this person with whatever was going on.

[Canadian Sunfeather]

Fernella would wait for the stranger to introduce himself "I'm Amos green this here is Lady" said the stranger she shook hands with him. "Hey my day at the ranch is done for the day want to join me in the saloon" Fernella said to Amos. He looked at Fernella "I certainly would can I borrow one of your horses though Lady might bolt again" Amos asked Fernella. She nodded her head and went to fetch Woody one of the spare ranch horses he was a big bay gelding with no markings. After she tended to Lady she watched Amos mount the big bay then she got onto Bandit's back. He flicked one of his ears in her direction waiting for her to tell him what to do. She told him to do a slow canter. Amos was ahead of her just a bit she didn't really trust Amos but as her mom said "by watching how a guy treats a horse you know if he is trustworthy." She would watch Amos guide Woody keeping in mind the various cues he gave Woody. In a few minutes they reached the saloon and dismounted they each tied the horses to the hitching post and entered the saloon. Fernalla and Amos looked to see a rough looking guy looking nervously at a revolver pointed at his head. She reconized the larger man as Bud he had stolen one of there horses years ealier a prized quarter horse stallion they were putting out to stud.

[Canadian Sunfeather]

Morgan looked at Bud he had never seen him like this they were freinds. Well not anymore he thought as he looked to see the woman from earlier talking to Bud "let's take this outside Morgan come now" Bud said in a tone that sounded like he meant it. "Fine let me pay for my drink first I never leave anything unpaid" Morgan said as he walked over to the bartender to pay his tab and then left being half forced out of the Saloon. He saw two other horses they probaly belonged to the pair that had just entered the saloon. "I heard a out of towner has a exotic looking quarter horse he is looking to sell I want you to steal the horse Morgan I don't care how just do it" said Bud in a angry tone he was pissed off having a close encounter with Fernella one of the local horse ranch owners. He looked at Bud " if I do that I may get caught I had a bad encounter with a leader of a outlaw group he threatned to call the law on me" Morgan said trying in desperation to convince Bud he wouldn't go through with it.

[AlaskaAirGirl]

Avalynn listened to the convo between the two men. Her interest peaked when she heard one of them mention something about a leader of an outlaw gang. Could that leader be James Williams? Him and his brother were nasty. They would do anything to get what they wanted. Avalynn was interested in talking to this man to see what he knew. But there was something about stealing a horse. There had to be a way for Avalynn to help this man for the information that she needed. Even if she had to pay him off.

"Gentlemen, I do not mean to interrupt your little conversation, but I think I can help you out with getting that horse. I can make it easy for you both," Avalynn announced as she walked up to the two men. During her time in the gang, Avalynn's role would be to distract a guard or two with pretending to be hurt or her horse being hurt. Nobody could resist a lady in distress. There were times that the James and the rest of the gang would use Avalynn's beauty to their advantage. She would feel sometimes feel sick about it afterwards. "All you need is a lady in distress to distract a ranch hand and there, you have your horse. But my services do not come free. I am in need of information. Information on the William's Gang and their location. I help get that horse for you, then you tell me the information that i need."

[Canadian Sunfeather]

Fernella would look at Amos "I swear I have seen them both before the man called Bud is familier to me wait ..Amos how much is Lady worth" Fernella said. She already suspected something was wrong when they mentioned a horse. Amos looked back at Fernella his eyes were hard to read "Lady is worth over a hundred thousand dollars her coat colour is super rare why do you want to know" Amos said. He wasn't sure why Fernella was suddenly acting concerned. "Amos ..I fear someone or two someones is going to steal Lady from my ranch" Fernella said her tone was full of concern. She saw Amos's expression change " we should head back then let me pay for the drinks you get back to the ranch" Amos said as he went to pay the bar tender. Fernella went to untie Bandit and she got into the saddle and galloped towards the ranch she looked to see Amos following her she would reach the ranch first.

[Canadian Sunfeather]

Morgan would look at Bud he then would look at the lady "It is up to Bud ma'am I am just the guy who does the dirty work" Morgan said as he waited for Bud to say something. "Very well lady you can help us but no tricks, I happen to be a far better shot then Morgan if you try anything" Bud said trying not to let the fact that he had just said yes to a lady to help them get to him. Morgan would look at the lady and whisper these words to her "you didn't have to do this for me, I am doing this for my horse's life not that you care" he then stepped away from the lady and faced Bud. " Do you have a plan for this Bud" Morgan said, the big burly man looked at them both "I do have a plan we wait until nightfall, then we execute are plan I don't have to tell you what to do lady, but Morgan if things get dangreous use your firearm" Bud said he then walked over towards his horse and got into the saddle and disappered.

[AlaskaAirGirl]

Avalynn smirked once Bud has looked away from her. Not if I get to you first. Avalynn looked at Morgan as she crossed her arms as she whispered to Morgan. "I'm not doing this for you, either. I am doing this so I can get the information that I need. Once I get the information I need, I am out of here. And don't worry, I have an idea on how to get this guy exactly what he deserves." She smirked again as she looked at Bud. "Alright, Nightfall it is. I have some business to take care of before then," Avalynn announced as she unhitched her horse from the hitching post. "I suppose it is that ranch nearby that I passed by on my way to town. I will meet you on the outskirts of town." She mounted Grace as she turned her, a smirk on her face.

Avalynn made her way to the Marshall's office to give the Marshall the information on the horse theft that was about to go down. A few years in the slammer would be good for the outlaw. But it looked like he had already seen some time in jail due to many of his crimes. What could another few years do? She even announced that Morgan was being forced to steal the horse. He was innocent in all this.

"And you know this is all going down because?" the Marshall asked as he placed his feet up on the desk before him.

"I just discussed all the details with a man named Bud. I am sure you have him wanted for something or whatever it is he is going to do. Might as well put him in the slammer now. You may want to send some of your men there to take him down," Avalynn announced as she placed a hand on her right hip.

"Might as well," the Marshall announced as they began to discuss the details of what was going to happen.
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Later that night, Avalynn stood over the hill as she watched over the barn where she knew the horse would most likely be. She hoped that Bud and Morgan would be there soon. She had ridden in with the Marshall and had made sure that he knew where they were supposed to wait and what signal they had to see before moving in on Bud.

[Canadian Sunfeather]

Fernella would dismount and put Bandit in the stable after giving him a good brush down. She would make sure that every horse was looked after including Woody for the night. She would make sure that there was three ranch hands watching the stable for the night. She looked at Amos " I will make sure Lady is safe for the night you can have the spare bedroom in the ranch house for the night" Fernella said and gave Amos anything he might need for the long night ahead. She would sleep in the stable tonight but in a vacant stall near Bandit and a few stalls down from Lady. She got her bed all ready for the night and awaited nightfall to come where she was sure the theives would strike.