Vestige

Still silent, Vestige walked out into the open space of Aspen Grove. The recent death of his son had beaten him hard. It added to the pain and the burden Vestige carried around with him everywhere. Sauda's death, Damaged's death, Lady and his daughters disappearance, Krypt Betrayal, his injuries...It was just becoming too much. The injured alpha continued to walk blindly, not caring where he was going.

Eventually, he collapsed to the ground, a tear slipping down his white face. He wimpered, placing his blood-stained muzzle to the ground, as vivid memories of all he had lost flashed back to him.

Dove/Glider/Canis Rex

The Saluki pair walked into the forested terrain, followed by the wolf, Canis Rex. Dove was in the lead, as usual. It wasn't long before she spotted the wolf on the ground and approached it. "Hey, dad!" She called back to Glider. "The wolf is hurt!"

Canis Rex raced ahead of Dove and Glider and sniffed Vestige. "Hey, Buddy! You okay?" He asked, nudging his belly.

"This doesn't look good. I hope he's not dead." Added Glider before cautiously sneaking over to his daughter, their friend, and this new wolf.

Vestige

Vestige lifted his head when Canis Rex spoke. A small smile flickered on his face. I'm fine thank you. However I am concerned as to why you are on my land. My name is Vestige, Alpha of Aspen Grove. Who might you be, and why are you here?

Dove/Glider/Canis Rex

Canis Rex dipped his head and spoke. "I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself before." He said, then raised his head. "I am Canis Rex, and the Salukis are Dove and Glider. We just wandered here, looking for adventure."

Dove and Glider also bowed. "If there's anything we can do, just tell us." Offered Dove. She didn't mind helping, but fighting was usually done by Canis Rex.

"If you don't mind telling us, how did you get those injuries?" Asked Glider. "You don't have to tell me if you don't want. After all, you are the Alpha."

Kaiya

I had left the others where they were, soothing them that I would come back. Come back just as Toxin hadn't. I found my way with some difficulty, my sightless eyes not aiding me as I brushed against trees and logs. I could smell Vestige, I knew he was here...All it took was finding him. I heard voices and immediatly picked up on them, my direction changing until I was nearly ontop of the alpha. I halted a scant three inches from the alpha. Um...Mr. Vestige, sir...Have you seen Toxin? None of us have heard or seen her and the bugs are beginning to hum. Shes only two months old...and...She shouldn't be alone. Bugs beginning to hum was my way of saying it was growing dark outside, but I was used to darkness all the time so I had no idea. I was just wondering if you had seen her. Or if someone else has. I say. I really was getting worried, Toxin never left us for very long. Just long enough to find food for everyone. But we were all full and there had been no reason for her leaving. She had just...Left.

Vestige

The alpha smiled weakly at Dove, Glider and Canis Rex. I sustained my injuries fighting against a great evil. Her name is Risen, she leads a pack called the Shadow Haunters. She's targeted me as her ultimate enemy. It was in a recent battle, in which I saved one of my pack, that my neck was damaged. The word "damaged" tugged at the alpha's heart. His son, Damaged, was dead, and all thanks to that bitch's "army". If your looking for adventure, you've stumbled across it. I'm going to make you an offer. The alpha pulled himself up to his paws and turned to face the group, wincing slightly at the pain in his neck. I want to kill Risen, but at the same time I don't want her pack to harm mine. Would you be interested in joining my pack and helping fight back against the evil she is? I have set up alliances with others packs that once deemed me as an enemy, and alliances with those who agree with my opinion. I feel we can beat her, I just need all the help I can get. Interested?

Vestige then turned round as he heard Kaiya. Come to think about it, he hadn't seen young Toxin. No, I'm afraid I haven't. I'll ask some of the adults to go and look for her, I'm afraid I would be little use with my neck injury. Don't worry Kaiya, We'll find her. She might have just ot lost, she could be back any moment. Turning to Canis Rex and the saluki's, he spoke again. If your interested follow me to the Cedar Rock Den. Then he turned and gently picked up Kaiya by the scruff, carrying her to the den.