The small dark silver hued fae ran, panting violently as she made her way towards the ranch. But she suddenly froze. Almost falling at her sudden stop. She inhaled, catching many different, scents, one being a still ratehr strong scent of blood. However it wasn't sheep like her father killed, it was wolfish. Her nose wrinkled abit before she padedly slowly about, her silver eyes looking up at the farm house. her dial cocked to the side in boh confusion and curiousity. What was it? And what creature could live in such a place.

Bane slunk in behind his frightened sister. Smelling all the smells of blood and death, the normally so aloof and devilish pup reacted instantly. He came to Artemis' side and pressed himself against her, whimpering a little. "Sister come back to the sheep. I don't like the smell of this place. Death... and wolven blood. They kill wolves here. Let's go back. Mama is looking for us.

Having scented the youngsters on the wind, the border collie came bounding towards them, tail up and hackles bristled. He made a half circle around the duo before lowering his head and rumbling quietly, "Who are you? And... where are your parents?" His voice wasn't too friendly, but at the same time, it wasn't really aggressive or hostile. Just assertive. He could smell sheep on them, and it made him nervous.

Timber's youngest master, the teenager John, was just heading down the driveway when he spotted his collie rushing by. Sprinting after Timber, he soon spotted the two wolves. Slowling down to a cautious walk, John began to approach them. They had kept many pups as pets, and he was curious to see if these two could be tamed.

Seeing a large dog and a two-leg bounding toward them, Bane placed himself defensively in front of his sister, baring his little fangs and growling a little growl. They were only a few months old and not accustomed to fighting. He shot a look to Artemis to keep quiet about their parents, and spoke carefully to Timber. "We've gotten lost. Mama was teaching us how to hunt deer, and we got lost, that's all. We'll just be leaving now and go find Mama." And he began to back into his sister, trying to get her to leave with him.

The fae was surprised to find her brothers scent here, and even more so that he was not as quiet and solitary as usual. She shook her head to the request to go back to her mother. No, she didn't want to go hunting. She wanted to explore, see what this place was. But the instant the dog came she lowered to the ground, a slight wimper allowed to be heard. She ws about to speak up about her parents, though her brothers look made her think oterwise. But as he tried o get her to leave she saw the human. The strangest creature really. He was on two legs instead of four, and his scent was a mixture of dog as well and the sheep she had smelt before running off. Feeling a new stream of confidence, she stood abit, stretching her neck abit to snif at the human more.

Timber narrowed his eyes a bit, "Hunting deer? Don't lie to me, little one, because you certainly don't smell like any deer." He sniffed more at the pups, circling around a bit and ignoring Bane's growling. He gave a small wag of his tail to Artemis when she did not show agression.

John crouched down near Timber, trying not to startle the two pups. He held his hand out and clicked his fingers, trying to get Artemis to come closer to him.

Timber sat down next to his master, thumping his brushy tail against the ground a few times. "He won't hurt you. His name is John. And I'm Timber, by the way. Who are you?"

The steel hued fae watched the dog and his master, continuing to snif, her front peds slowly moving. She was cautious, because behind the mans scent, was that of blood that covered the grass and dirt of the place. However she was naive, and even through this she was far more interested in the two legged then hunting had broght on. And not to kill them like her mother, something about them, it was different. At Timbers questioning she paused, her cautious pose keeping that way even had her jaws opened and a small pink tongue could be seen aiding the tones she spoke. "A..A...Artemis" It showed hesitation, though she was conpletly fearful. Just cautious, as one should be.

He continued to eye Timber, but ceased growling when it appeared the other wasn't going to attack. "OKay so we weren't hunting deer. Truth is I've been sent to fetch my wandering sister." And he came forward, tugging Artemis' ear gently. "Come on, Mama is looking for us."

Timber lifted his head a bit, "That sounds more like the truth. Be watchful of your lies, little one." Timber stood up now and looked to Artemis, "Artemis. It's nice to meet you. Say, are you hungry? We've got some pretty good food around here. If you'd like to try it." He offered, trying to entice her to linger here a bit longer.

John put his hand down a searched around in his pockets. But alas, he had no food to offer the youngsters. But, he did have crumpled up hankercheif. Pulling it out, waved it in front of Artemis, seeing if she would play.

Artemis's motion was stopped by her brother, though a small growl was isseud to him. "I can take care of myself" She spat at him, her stubborn side showing. The young one's harks then perked up at the mention of food and it was obvious that she was interested. But yet again her attention if brought from food to play as the boy brings out the hankerchief. Her small silver bod lowered to the ground, as her silver eyes watched the motion of the clothe. Then she leapt biting at it, playful growls and yips intertwining with her play.

The silver fae of adult size lay silent in the brush, watching her two youngsters. Why had Artemis not followed her brother back. She was disobaying her. The thought of her daughter conversing with the pets ticked her off abit, and though her son did it too, it was simply to bring back his sister. But as she saw the humans playful antics, her bod listed abit, a low growl started to echo out. It was just out of an audible range for humans, but the dogs and her children could surely hear it. She continued to watch, plume swaying in a ticked off manor, her muscles tencing as she was preparing to leap out and attack.

Bane was not embarrassed that Timber had caught him in the lie. The pup had no concept of embarrassment. He heard his mother growl, but did not turn his head. He didn't want to give her away. Instead, he spoke to his sister. "I'm sure you CAN take care of yourself." Another lie. "But Mama is looking for us, I am sure of it. We have to go find Mama. You can play with teh two-legs later."

Timber stood suddenly, hearing the growl. Instantly, his friendly demeanor was dropped as a aggressively protective one was adopted. His hackles were up and a rumbling growl echoed from his throat, His ears swiveled towards the brush where the other growled, but he could not see her. "Who's there?" he growled louder, tensing for attack or defense.

John shook the cloth around a bit, grinning broadly as Artemis was enticed into playing. But he paused when his collie began to show aggression, "Who's there?" The teen whispered, squinting his eyes a bit and turning to look where Timber did. He could not hear the other's growls, and could not see her hidden in the brush.

Bane, all pretense dropped, nudged his sister one last time and said, "COME ON!" He then retreated, making a circle behind the wrong set of bushes and following them, coming up beside his mother. He didn't really think Timber would fall for that, but it was his nature to be devious. He crouched beside his mother, waiting.

The little duchess tensed up, her play stopping as the human noticed his dogs aggressive sounds. Obviously he too had heard the snarls, belowing to her mother. Her dial turned quickly, llokign to the humans, and to her brother, who had left to find her mother. She didn't wnat to leave yet, this place was too fun, even the scent of blood did not bother her. However she worried what her mother may do if she didn't follow her obvious wants. A slight whine excaped her before it happened.

The silver queen continued her growls, stopping only as her son came around to her side. She looked down to him, then out to Artemis who stayed with the humans. Looks like she would have to do this the hard way. Her muscles tensed up as she glared at the human. And with a quick reflex she short from the brush, twigs stuck in her pelt as if she attempted to camoplauge herself. She leapt for the humans, jaws snapping skillfully at his throat, her snarls vicious and loud.

Artemis fell back in surprise, a look of horror on her small pup features at the attack. She had not yet been born when her mother last attacking the ranch, so she was unaware even that her mother was a wanted wolf, though not highly valued she would still be a prize if killed. Caused by fright and shock, the pup turned towards the brush, stumbing abit as she ran to her brother. Once she was safly in the thicket, she watched in terror, whining quietly.

Bane, seeing his sister was afraid, placed himself in front of her, though he did not remove himself from the brush. He was not exactly friendly to his family, but after all they WERE family, and he would protect her.

Timber stood protectively near his trusted master, eyeing the bushes intently until the wolfess lunged out. When she sprung for John, Timber sprung for her. He tried to catch her in mid air as to deflect her attack on the teen. His jaws went for her throat..

John scrambled back, falling once when the wolf made her frightening appearance. "DAD!" he shouted out desperately, getting to his feet and backing off a little ways. For the moment, it seemed Timber would have the wolf's attention, so John dashed towards the nearby porch to retreive a weapon...

Rihanne saw her young master coming nad heard him yelling, and knew something ws wrong. She could not herself go to help because her shoulder was broken, and she growled and barked in frustration. Finally, she set up a wave of frantic barking, hoping to bring the other Ranch pets to help.

Shimmer heard all the commotion and dashed to the scene, barking madly. She ran to the attacking wolf and aimed to land a strong bite on her.

Seeing all the dogs arriving, Bane screamed to his mother. "Mama, Artemis is here, let's GO! Forget the humans."

Taipa came galloping in and stood beside her brother. "Come on Mama! Papa says to meet him back at pack."

The silver duchess snarled low, her neck tucked to protect her throat. As she saw the dog move in way of the human she stopped her attack, landing before Timbers jaws could finder her lifeline. Shimmers scent also caused her to move swiftly, to dodge the attack with a mere scrap on her hit. A small amount of blood oozed from the wound, though it was nothing to worry the mother. She stood, snarling at the canines, Leaping for Shimmer, jaws snapping at her hip. Her jaws snapped shut, hopefully with part of the fae within them. A few shakes of her dial was given if she had a hold, but if not her growls continued.

The little fae barked loudly, her small grey orbs showing the true fear she felt. "Mama!"

The creamy white male skidded in only moments behind Taipa, an his golden eyes widened with the sight of the fight taking place. He barked loudly, not really speaking, though making enough noise to draw his mother back.

MoonPhase released her holdif she had it and looked towards the brush where she came. A few low snarls echoed from her vocals before she rushed towards the brush, leaving the ranch just as soon as she had appeared. Had the pups not been theer she wopudl have been tearing the dogs apart. But due to the lack of time and her mothering instincts she returned to them, heading towarsd the packlands.

Apollo followed not hesitating in the least bit. Artemi however took a double take, looking to the ranch, and then the way her mother went. She would be back here someday. She followed after her mother, dial hung low.

Shimmer yelped when she felt jaws close around his hip. Some fur was taken off and a bloody wound was left. She snapped angrily at Moon Phase before walking away, a slight limp in the leg closest to where she was hit. She sat back on her haunches and looked the way the wolf left.

Taipa and Bane pounded after their mother, heading for the packlands.