Celeste, Malicious, Moonpaw

Malcious and Celeste came into the pack territory dragging Moonpaw by the scruff. Malicious let go suddenly, making Celeste take all the weight. Celeste eased Moonpaw to the ground.

Malicious pushed Moonpaw onto her belly and lie down in front of her. Celeste did the same. "I'll let you sleep for now, Moonie, but once your awake I want your story." Malicious was blunt and a bit cruel, but she cared. Moonpaw nodded, put her head on the ground, and fell asleep.

Liseli

Coming from a conference with new-pack-member-to-be Bartimaeus, Liseli came over to greet Moonpaw, and her.. friends, she was guessing? Her words were soft so as not to wake Moonpaw. Will she be well?

Celeste, Malicious, & Moonpaw

Malicious spoke first. "Well... not exactly. Both of her front paws are shattered and she has been coughing up blood the whole way. I'll ask her to tell us the story."

Malicious kicked Moonpaw a bit too hard, waki ng her up. Moonpaw was in a VERY foul mood.

"What do you want! I was having a lovely dream about Camarin. Ow!! My paws hurt."

Moonpaw looked up at Liseli and growled. Malicious whispered into Moonpaw's ear that she was the alphess. Moonpaw's eyes widended.

",b>S-sorry. I was unaware that you were the alphess. It's just that my paws hurt fierecely."

Celeste walked to her twin and licked her comfortingly.

Liseli

Liseli smiled a little and shook her head. No, I am not alphess, my dear. The alphess has been missing for some time. The alpha is currently receiving medical care elsewhere, and has left me in charge, is all. And she waved her tail a bit, making it known that she was not offended by Moonpaw's growl.

She lapsed into thoughtful silence for a moment. She did not realise that Celeste and Moonpaw were twins, or she might have remained quite silent, for her own twin had been murdered recently. Finally, she spoke up, voice tenative. If you'll allow me... I may be able to help. I have some knowledge of medicine.

Moonpaw

Moonpaw nodded to the wolf showing her the shattered paws.

Liseli

She winced slightly. The paws were badly broken, and there was naught she could do to repair them... but she could help some with the pain. Moving slowly and gently, she nosed her way around Moonpaw, feeling for broken bones and internal injuries with the expertise of one long used to caring for the wounded. She focused much of her prodding aroudn Moonpaw's middle, feeling for peirced internal organs or broken ribs that might explain why Moonpaw had been throwing up blood. She could not give Moonpaw anything to help with the pain until she had assessed what had been damaged internally.

Moonpaw

Moonpaw watched Liseli walk around her, prodding. She winced every time she prooded around the stomach area and coghed up a bit more blood. She yelped when Liseli prodded her ribs. One was broken. She looked to Liseli with fear in her eyes. "Am I going to die?"

Liseli

Ah ha. So there was a broken rib, possibly protruding into a lung, but it was uncertain. At Moonpaw's fearful question, she smiled softly with a mother's assurance and spoke gently, putting a slight note of amusement in her voice. Not this week, my friend. Wait here. And she turned out of the den, heading into the woods and coming back with a mouthful of herbs. She dropped them in front of Moonpaw, voice firm and gentle, one that elicited, rather than commanded, obedience. Eat those. They'll help it stop hurting.

With that, she turned to Malicious and Celeste, voice soft and firm. If you love her, take her to the den of humans to the east of here. Therein resides a lady of the two-legged kind who can heal her injuries. The Lady of the Woodland Farm, of course. Send word back to me if you require assistance getting her back here.

Moonpaw, Celeste, Malicious

Moonpaw guzzled down the horrid tasting herbs and gave a greatful look to Liseli. Malicious and Celeste nodded to the docotr wolf and each grabbed her by the scruff. They were taking her to the Woodland farm.

Camarin

He came into the Den Site and saw others dragging away his mate. With a soft whine the male began to pace uncertainly. Should he tell? He had just made a deal with the devil.....And they would hate him forever, kill him and his mate. A dark growl arose from him as he continued to pace almost nervously now. He had told Sacrifice that if they left the pack alone they could have two of his and Moonpaws pups when and if there were any. As well as a new one, Toxin that had arrived. With that, the pack was safe...Except....Vestige. They were going to kill him, and once they did the rest of the pack would be safe. What had he done?

Celeste & Malicious

Celeste and Malicious trudged back into the Cedar Rock Den Site. They both hoped their beloved sister would be cared for and would live. Celeste noticed a brute pacing. She walked to him and said in a friendly voice, "Hello. I am Celeste, Moonpaw's sister. You have her smell on your pelt. Might you be...Camarin, her mate?" She cocked her head to the side in a quizzical manner and waited for the male to answer.

Camarin

He continued his pacing, but glanced up as two others entered the lands. His muscles tensing he said in his soft dark voice Aye. Your are Moonpaws sisters? His eyes drifted behind Celeste to Malicious, halting in his constant pacing. Massive in size, he was a formidable being, but kind and gentle with eyes the color of autumn. Yellow with flecks of green, they were unnerving as they settled upon the two.

Malicious & Celeste

Malicious came and sidled up to her sweet-tempered sister. "We are Moonpaw's loving sisters. You are her mate. Why are you concerned?" Malicious was blunt and her voice was cold. She did not like males that paced. It worried her. Celeste just kept smiling like the angel she was.

Camarin

He turned his eyes to Malicious now and said in a tone that would chill the very winds I just made a deal with the devil. When Moonpaw and I have pups, two of them are to go live with the Shadow Haunters. In trade, all of our lives except Vestige's are safe.He had done this thinking the his mate was still at the Ruins, but now knowing they were all safe....IT made him feel well. But he had to tell Vestige. Otherwise, none of this was right. It would all blow up.

Malicious & Celeste

Malicious growled. This was one of the growls she saved for when a stupid male did something equally stupid. She stepped forward, deadly teeth barred. "Why did you do this, Camarin? Was it for your mate's life? Moonpaw will hat you now, but she will never leave you. She cannot hurt a soul." Malicious glared at camarin, her ghostly yellow eyes flaming. Celeste sat down in horror and then bried her maw in her paws.

Camarin

Flaming eyes turned to the female and a roar of fury escaped him. I Did it to save her! To save all of us! He began his pacing once more, his eyes boring holes into the ground. He was furious, with himself and with Moonpaws sister. It wasn't Celeste, she was quiet enough for him but the other, she infuriated the massive male.

Malicious & Celeste

Celeste winced when Camarin yelled. He was very angry and Malicious was just making him angrier. Celeste suddenly got a spark of something. "Camarin, you did not have to make such a deal. The pack could kill the Haunters easily. Adn with Malicious's help we'd make then quiver in fear." Celeste looked up at Camarin. There was no fury in her voice or icey-blue eyes. There was only knowing, saddness, and hurt. Malicious growled at Camarin. She knew her sister's words were true.

Camarin

Celeste, you have not been here for very long. LOOK AROUND YOU! The Shadow Haunters have claimed every land. Ours, the Silver Glades, Sedge Creek Avalanche Grove, and the Parnassian Meadows. Theres maybe three others packs that remain neutral in this. The Silver Glades and Sedge Creek, They will not help us! We fought a harsh battle, killed many of theirs, just as they killed many of ours. He was beyond angry now, his pacing becoming more agitated, his fur bristling in fury. Why didn't they understand? The shadow Haunters would defeat them. Look over there, Celeste. That is our alpha. Look what they did to him, and that was just by one wolfess! What do you think all of them could do?! Just because we have Malicious, that means nothing to them. They have Risen, Incalia, and so much more. They have felines, horses, deer, All on their side. We have only us. Use that pretty little head of yours and add this all up. They have maybe twenty pups in training right now. They will keep breeding, keep multiplying, until their are so many of them, so many soldiers! Now think. Theres maybe ten of us. Plus the Shadow Lurkers, which will give us maybe twelve more. We have enough to go against the pups, but what of the adults?! Fury was burning in his eyes as he stared straight into the eyes of Celeste. He was beyond furious, to a point where there would be no return.

Malicious & Celeste

Malicious was just about to take Camarin's head off for talking to her sister like that, but Celeste stopped her calmly. She turned her dial back to Camarin.

"Camarin, my dear, you say that the Haunters have felines, deer, horses, ecetera. Well, surely if the Haunters can get those on their side so can we. With a few, good-mannered wolves we could gain enough allies to stop the gods themselves. It would be like the many wars the greek gods fought."

Celeste knew this was possible, for her old pack had done this once. It was a VERY good strategy. She also knew the exact brute to help her.

Camarin

His eyes narrowed and in a cold tone he said Now where exactly are you going to find these others? With that said, he turned and left his entire body ridgid with anger.

Malicious & Celeste

Celeste called to Camarin while he was walking away.

"Allies can be found anywhere, if you have a kind heart."

Malicious and Celeste watched Camarin walk away.