Lady

Lady Moved her pups and mac along the path to the hidden den sight undr the trees. she herded then into the small den and layed down next to the pups and mac keeping them warm.

"Whats wrong Mama?" the three girls ask her.

Mac sits at the door looking for entruders

Krypt, Damaged and Jagged

The pups bounded into they den after their mother.

Jagged was confused.

Mom, Why are we here? Where's daddy?

Lady - Mac - Tresse - Fe - Angel

Lady watched the puppies giving them a quick bath. "War has come apon our Pack, your father has gone to pretect us." she said a worryed tone in her voice.

Angel runs around "I'm sure he will be ok." she says becoming board she tackles Krypt playfully trying to lighten the mood.

Fe and Tresse sat next to lady Fe falling into a fitfull sleep.

Mac Watched the pups well he was watching for trouble."He will be back, just beleave that in your heart and all will be well." he says

Skeil & Jet-Wing

Jet-Wing had chanced upon the den by chance while he scouted for enemies in the war. Now he was back, after alerting his pack of the find. He had seen V.estige and the others leave from this area, heading for the Eskers, and so he knew that this pack was against his friends.

The peregrine falcon fluttered to the ground, a few yards from the den. He pretended not to notice Mac as he cried out in mock pain, "Oh, the stupid humans!" He cried out, fluttering about in the snow and dragging his wing along like it was broken, "So cruel! I will starve to death now!"

Hiding down wind, Skeil crouched amongst some snow-covered currant bushes and watched. She was pure white, save for her nose and eyes, although they would blend in with the dark stems and frozen berries of the currant bushes. Her eyes lit up on Mac first, for he was small enough for her to steal. But she waited for Vitani and the others to arrive, because Jet had said there was an adult she-wolf in the den.

Hidden*Yukon

You know how some say that revenge could be so sweet? Well this was there revenge.

Hidden and Yukon were also in this war. Both were grown now. When they had been younger Hidden had been a play toy for Aaka to amuse herself with and had nearly been killed. She saw the falcon and growled coming out of the trees. Her fangs snapped at him hoping to catch the bird in her jaws the black wolfess angry at Aaka and her allies for all those times ago.

Her silver brother Yukon came out of the trees as well. He was large and he stood protectivly in front of the den watching for any intruders. They were here as help for Mac and Lady

Skeil & Jet-Wing

Skeil sprung from her hiding place as Hidden struck, "Jet, fly!" She screamed, knowing that the foolish bird never payed much attention to his surroundings. With her hackles blazed up, the pit bull went right for the gold spot; Hidden's throat.

Jet didn't see the danger. He was startled by his friend's scream, but didn't fly as she had commanded. A moment latter a searing pain his his chest and side, where the wolf's jaws closed down. He gave a gasping cry and slashed at Hidden with his beak and claws.

Krypt, Damaged and Jagged

The three looked up in alarm as growling and loud sounds started outside the mouth of the den. They each wimpered and hide behind their mother near the back of the den. They were awfully vunderable.

Hidden Yukon

Yukon sprung for Skeil to defend his sister for he was much larger. Hidden crunched down on the bird angrily hoping to kill him in her rage. This was the punishment they all got. Yukon went for Skeils throat or shoulder unsure which to go for.

Skeil & Jet-Wing

Skeil twisted to the side at the last moment, meeting Yukon fang to fang in order to defend her throat and neck from being marred. As she fought back, Skeil suddenly opened her muscled jaws as wide as possible, then snapped down, trying to get his muzzle, or at least one of his jaws, between her own.

Jet-Wing continued to fight, using razor sharp back and talons to fight Hidden. If he struck her hard enough, these little weapons to cut straight to the bone. But no matter how many times he might hit her, he was simply too small to free himself from her jaws. His right wing was crushed completely between her jaws, as well as part of his right side. Blood began to sputter from the little raptor's nose and beak as his right lung was torn into and his ribs shattered. He cried out feebly, and still fought back against the wolf, hoping that she might drop him.

Lady - Mac - Tresse - Fe - Angel

Lady shivered hiding all the pups behind her and dragging Mac Away from the Entry. "Get in here Mac." she said. "Everyone quiet."

Mac growled as the intruder came. he un happally came to ladys side at her request.

Angel, Fe, and Tresse all hid behind Lady and the Boys. staying hidden and silent

Yukon

He snarled and met her fang for fang slashing and tearing with his claws and teeth. He wasnt to skilled at fighting but he would fight for revenge.

Hidden shook her head hard trying to injure the bird furth. She felt his side being crushed and reveled in it. How did it feel now Aaka?

Skeil & Jet-Wing

Skeil grew more intense, snarling and growl and snapping at a frightening degree. Her own muzzle was getting torn up from the tooth on tooth battle, but she knew it would be doing like damage to Yukon. As her fury grew, the pit bull suddenly ducked her head down, plunging her short, muscular body forward with a sudden spring. Her jaws switched upward, seeking a throat hold.

Jet-Wing's fight grew less and less. The happy-go-lucky bird had never fought in his life, except for food; which most of the time, he was fed by the pack. "It's not suppose to be like this..." He whispered in a choking voice, his dim, glossy orbs looking to Hidden in an almost confused way. His head began to tilt back as energy drained from his body. His lower lids flickered up until his eyes were half-closed. "Not suppose to.."

Eytan

Eytan dashed into the den, having recieved a request from a couple friends of his to defend here. Pulling up in front of Lady and the pups, he crouched, protecting her from whatever it was that was going on.

Yukon

He was still basically a puppy. The pitbull got her choke hold for Yukon was not an experienced fighter. His body locked up and his eyes flew to his sister. Who would protect her now? Skeils teeth sunk deeper into his throat and he let out a choked cough. Hoarsly he said "Hidden....Hidden RUN!" He strugged to get away but knew that with the pits hold it was useless. The silver males vision began fading in and out and then no more. He was gone.

Hidden watched as her brother died in Skeils jaws and she dropped the bird that was in her own with a thump. The small fae was angry that was for sure. She was scared, that could be seen to. But a sisters love for her brother conquered everything. She backed up her eyes dancing angrily and stood by Eytan her fangs bared "You cold hearted bitch!" she said in her rage. The black wolf glanced at her brothers lifeless body and she thought of how now she would have no one. No one loved her now, she was all alone and it was thanks to Skeil.

Lady - Mac - Tresse - Fe - Angel

Lady watched as one fell. saddness filled her eyes she looked back at Mac and the pups behind her. 'They are all dieing for me because i'm t afrade to fight and have never been a good fighter.' she thought saddly she tuned her head to watch what she could from the dens opening.

Skeil & Jet-Wing

Skeil dropped the youngster, her heart pounding so hard and fast with adrenhiline that it made her senses stand on end. But she didn't show an ounce of mercry or remorse at the moment; all she could think of was her hapless friend who lay dying beside Hidden. "Stay your words!" She raged in a terrifying snarl, her pained eyes staring at the sister. Skeil did not hestitate as she powered herself forward, toned muscles rippling beneath her short, snowy-fur. A new devil had awaken inside the fighter; a devil that came about when all the stakes were up in war. Like an unstoppable train, the white dog went straight for Hidden, her jaws flashing for the other's throat. But if Hidden were to flee, Skeil would not follow. The only thing in her mind right now was to fend the wolf from Jet.

Jet-Wing lay in the trampled snow, his tiny chest rising and falling in irregular patterns. His white and speckeled underside was now tinted in a sticky crimson. He tried to speak, but blood choked his words so that they coudn't be made out. Slowly, his head rolled to the side as his large eyes stole slowly upon Yukon's still form. Life was fading fast from the bird.

Hidden

She snarled as tears formed in her eyes blurring her vision. But she saw enough to watch the white fae charge at her. Hidden dodged to the side but she didnt run from the fae. She wouldnt leave her brothers body. She growled darkly at Skeil her fangs bared in a half smile half grimace. Hidden had never been a fighter. Never once in her life had she fought against anyone. But she knew enough of when to dodge and when to roll. Defensive manuevers you could call them. She barked to Eytan "Help me!" He was older he had to be more experienced at this fighting thing. She growled and dodged away from Skeil once more nearly stepping on the dying Jet.

Skeil & Jet-Wing

Skeil halted, her eyes gleaming at Hidden, but she didn't charge her again. There were two adult wolves here now, and she wouldn't pit herself against them when the rest of the pack needed help. Snarling savagely still, the dog took a few steps back and glanced down to Jet-Wing. But the bird was no longer with the living world.

An ache tore at the pit bull's heart, for she was truely a kind fae and it grieved her terribly to see the free-sprited Jet fall as he did from life. But she could do nothing more for him. A look was shot to Hidden before Skeil turned and fled.

Eytan

Eytan stepped forward, though he kept himself between the fighting wolves and Lady as he thundered, ENOUGH! Once he was sure he had their attention, he lowered his voice, his eyes soft but firm. Let no more needless death happen this day. I am here in defense of this territory by request of my friend Sauda. I need explanations quickly before I am forced to expel you both. He didn't wish to be rude, but his first responsibility was to defend Lady and the pups.

Hidden

She glared at Eytan angrily for he had not stepped in soon enough. Her tear filled eyes spilled over as she moved towards her lifeless brother. "Yukon....Yukon wake up. Quit playing around Yukon get up." When her brother didnt stir the small black wolfess sobbed. Tear spilling over. Skeil would pay for this. She sat beside her grey brothers body and raised her head singing a song of anguish and hurt. She had no one now. Her mother and father were both dead and now Yukon joined them. She truly had no one. She turned to Eytan and said "Make him get up. Why wont he get up?" She was young and had always been a happy wolf even after the torture Aaka had put her through. But no without her brother the wolfess was lost.

Eytan

Eytan's lone ear went back sadly, knowing well the all-too familiar pain and anguish that Hidden was riding. For a moment he fought back his own tears, reliving something no one else alive knew of. Finally he raised his head, speaking softly as he came to Hidden's side. Yukon is up as far as he can go, leizfen. He knew she wouldn't understand the term for "little sister" in his native tongue, and so did not hesitate to use it. Yukon rests with ancestors in the stars... as do all who leave us. And he bowed his head for a moment before tilting it back to release a song for Yukon, who had died too young.

Sad parting
With no tommorrow
All too soon
When love is stripped away...

Lady - Mac - Tresse - Fe - Angel

Lady stood in the den poking her white head out. She watched then she came fully out of the den. she added her howl to the song. she didn't know the other but he died for her and that was good enof of a reason for her. "Thank you." she said softly to the others.

Mac stayed in the den keeping the pups from coming out to see what was going on.

Eytan

That lone silver ear perked at her words, and he turned orbs to Lady, a small nod given in greeting. I am Eytan, alpha male of Ochotona Mountains pack. I am sent here by Sauda to protect you and yours until such time as she returns.

Hidden

Tears streaked the females face and she stood suddenly. Skeil would pay for this. She turned to Eytan and said "Watch over them." Then she was gone like a shadow in the trees. She ran hard and fast her legs carrying the lithe female away and to the eskers where many others were dying for causes that would always remain unknown to all but one.

Lady - Mac - Tresse - Fe - Angel

Lady watched Hidden leave then turned to Eytan "Thank you for coming." she said giving a small barck that said the children could come out of the den for a few min. "How is V.estige?" she questioned thinking that Eytan might know

Mac led the pups out of the den slowly watching them closely.

Angel, Fe, Tresse came out slowly and a bit fearfully and wandered over to ladys side pushing into her. "Mommy." they whined

Eytan

Eytan shook his head sadly. I'm afraid I have no news of V.estige. Sauda only told me that she needed help to defend you.

And his eyes turned to the pups, smiling softly. Easy there, little ones. I'm here to make sure you all stay safe and sound.

Krypt, Damaged and Jagged

As the growling subsided and the fight drew to a close, the three followed their mother shakily out of the den.

Jagged sat right next to his mother.
Where's daddy?

Krypt and Damaged looked over to Eytan. Krypt had never seen anyone who wasn't in his pack before.
Hi! I'm Krypt! Who are you?!

Damaged just sat down and looked up at Eytan. He cocked his head and listened, interested in who this wolf was.

Eytan

Eytan smiled. Krypt reminded Eytan of his daughter, Astra. Always ready to meet new people. He smiled softly, saying, A friend of a friend. Your mother's friend Sauda called on me to protect you.

Lady - Mac - Tresse - Fe - Angel

She listend her ears drooped a small bit when no news of her mate was there. "Its ol jagged He will be back soon." she said nudgging him lovingly. "Thsnk you for coming."

Mac watched Eytan carfully. he knew that he wasn't there to hurt the but you could never be to carefull

Angel was the first to recover from her upset and bounded over to Eytan. "I'm Angel." she said smiling. "Do yu like playing?" she said looking more or less at one of his ears that was closest to her.

Fe and Tresse watched from Ladys side smilling

Eytan

Eytan smiled at Angel, knowing that there was nothing he could do about Mac's opinion. Getting down to Angel's level, he poked his nose gently at her, his tongue hanging out in a goofy grin. His ears remained perked for trouble, but he saw nothing wrong with having a little fun. I do like to play. Comes from being a daddy, I reckon.

Damaged, Jagged and Krypt

Krypt grinned when Eytan said he liked to play and so without thinking of what the wolf reaction could be, he charged and pounced on Eytan.

Damaged gasped before running over and skidding in front of Eytan so that his head was on the floor and he looked up and over his muzzle at the Alpha.
Will you play with us then!?

Jagged tottered towards Eytan and sat by his brother before attemtping to grab Angel's ear.

Eytan

Eytan grinned as Krypt landed across his face, licking gently at Krypt's underside to tickle him. Four little paws kicked in his face, and he had to look past them to respond to Damaged. Of course, little one. And he moved forward to nudge Damaged with his snout, a soft, playful growl sounding.

Lady - Mac - Tresse - Fe - Angel

Lady watchedas the pups played tending to Tresse and Fe who stayed glued to her side.

Angel smiled wagging her tail "YAY." she said befor turring when her brother grabed her ear. She then went to grab his hind leg growling playfully

Eytan

He turned away from the play for just a moment, getting down on Tresse and Fe's level, speaking softly with a smile. There now little ones, you needn't fear me. Can barely hear as it is, why would I harm such sweet little ones? And he flicked that lone ear in a bit of a joke, smiling softly.

Lady - Mac - Tresse - Fe - Angel

Lady watched the group yawning quietly.

Tresse and fe looked at Eytan a small smile crept onto Fe the smalests face. she jumped at his ear trying to cling to it.

Tresse want after his nose after thinking for a while

Eytan

Eytan laughed a little, letting Fe catch his silver ear. There, see? And he smiled nosing her underside ticklishly.

His laugh got louder as a furry body landed in his face, and he peered up through the tiny paws to lick at Angel's belly.

Lady - Mac - Tresse - Fe - Angel

Lady watched

Tresse who was on Eytans nose squeaked as he licked her. she licked him between the eyes then swatted at him with her small front paws

Fe hung from eytans ear growling playfully

Eytan

Silver streaked alphen laughed, continuing to tickle at her underside as he gazed up from between her batting paws.

One eye was covered by that ear, which was weighed down by Fe as she tugged at him, and his swiped a gentle paw at her to scootch her to one side a little.

Lady - Mac - Tresse - Fe - Angel

Tresse giggled continuing to cling to his snout so not to fall off well she batted him with her paws

Fe was sent to the side when he nudge her. she dropped off his ear and attacked his paws

Eytan

Eytan reached up, rearing slightly to bat at Tresse's hindquarters with one paw.

He let out a surprised whuff as Fe latched onto the other appendage, wiggling the paw merrily as he reached down to take one of her rear legs gently between his teeth and play with it much as Fe was manipulating his own.

Betrayed

The male came flying into the den and he nearly tripped over Yukons body. With a yelp he caught himself his gangly legs working hard to keep up with his body. He only knew Eytan by scent but he had to work hard for this. "Eytan? Im Betrayed of the Sedge Creek Pack...My parents are gone right now but...but I heard Hidden Betrayal as she passed. One of Aaka's pups are missing and...and one of her other pups went to find her. Now they cant find either of them!" Aaka was a alphess close to Eytans pack and Moon Spirits sister. Aaka was well known for her temper. He looked to Lady and said softly "The battle is hard. My sisters....." He stopped there for he could not continue any farther. abamacho, Kekochoi, Soleda and Kianga were there as well. They were barely yearlings. He shook his head and looked back to Eytan then to the pups. Softly he mumbled "Sorry for disturbing you." The male shifted his front paws then he turned to Yukons body. "I knew him." He said softly. He had met Yukon and Hidden at the praire some time back. Who was going to help Hidden though? Wait...Where was Hidden? The black female was not a good fighter, this was well known. Yukon was her protection. Now no one would be there for her.

Eytan

Eytan had been watching, and, as Betrayed entered so quickly, he used a slight of paw he had learned being a father to put the pups and Lady behind him. He relaxed, however, as he heard the mention of Sedge Creek, and also as he got a whiff of the newcomer: he smelled of Karai and her friend Moon Spirit. His face was solemn, but his voice soft and gentle as he spoke. Come young one. Tell me what is wrong. You smell of my Karai and her friends. Tell me what has happened. Truthfully he was worried, but the alphen of Ochotona was a steady sort, and knew how to put an outward appearance of calm.

Lady - Mac - Tresse - Fe - Angel

Lady swatted the pups behind her with a growl. she lightened up as Eytan seemed to know him. still she kept the pups behind her

The puppys crouded around lay trying to get a glimps of the other wolf.

Betrayed

The male paused and said slower "Aakas son Fauve and her daughter Sweetclover are missing. They cant find them anywhere. Moon Spirits throat is slashed and we dont know where my mom is. She didnt go to the eskers with the rest of them. My sisters are fighting at the Eskers as is Abamacho and Kekochoi Moon Spirits and Azuls children. I knew that you were a friend because you smell like Karai. I dont know her very well though but I know Kekochoi does." He paused and waited for Eytans answer for when Aaka found out that two of her pups were missing she would be livid and would more then likely go to each and every pack land to track them down.

Eytan*Gavan*Astra

He turned smiling eyes quickly to Lady, reassuring her. Betrayed was okay. To further reassure her, he stepped deliberately out of the way, but stayed close so the female wouldn't feel abandoned.
His eyebrows rose a fraction as Betrayed explained things, and his tone was mournful as he spoke. If they are your sisters and friends, they cannot be much older than you. So young... they ought not to be in a war. Mother Karai would be very sad indeed. As for Aaka's children... and he trailed off, not wanting to voice it. Karai had never mentioned Aaka, but then she was the kind to keep things to herself. Still he had heard of Aaka, and knew what all this meant. Stay here awhile with me, son of my friend. I will send my children out to scout and see things.

A short call brought Gavan and Astra trotting, bowing a little to their father. They were a few months older than Betrayed, but Gavan was much larger than his sister. The father murmured to them a little in his native tongue, and they bowed again and were gone, vanishing like shadows.