Hydras

The alpha of the Shadow Lurkers approached the barn, but did not go in. Instead, she hung to the back of the building, staying out of the humans' sights. Lifting her muzzle up, Hydras gave a short howl, calling to her nephew.

Hydras & Aidan

After a while, Aidan came running towards the back of the Barn. He slowed and cautiously approached his aunt, but did no lay his ears back or hang his tail low. Upon seeing this, Hydras gave a small smirk. She didn't, however, lower her stature in his presence. She was an alpha, and wasn't going to bow to anyone. "Aidan, I've some news for you."

Aidan sighed heavily, knowing that her next words must have something to do about Ankh. But he was quickly proved wrong.

"The Alley pack as returned. And not only that, but some stranger by the name of Eternal has threatened us. She apparently has many allies. I'm just warning you to be on guard, in case we call." She was about to leave, when her eyes fell upon the rather fresh neck wound that her nephew carried.

Seeing the look, Aidan cast his eyes downward, knowing she expected an explanation. Seething about Ankh, the brother explained in heated words, "It was Ankh. He tricked me, and with the help of his friends... he killed three offspring of a friend of my own. Who lives here at the Ranch.

Hydras growled quietly. While the Ranch pets were of no concern to her, and she had no care whether they lived or died, Aidan was still her nephew. And it was her specific orders that none of her pack attacks the Ranch without good reason. Ambushing a bunch of pets and attacking Aidan certainly didn't fall in the realm of 'good reason'. With a single nod, the alphess spoke, "I will deal with that." And then she left, sprinting swiftly back to the Alleys.