Shattered

Icey orbs flashed in the darkness of the night as she carried herself to the border of the neighboring lands. Nimble limbs slowed and her ears perked to show full attention to the environment around here. Could she do this? Should she do this? It would help the pack unless these were completely against the pack in all ways. But she wasn't of the heartless kind, she was nicer. Not completely nice. Not a goodie good. She wouldn't save a soul just because it had a right to live. She'd save only those she knew. She growled slightly at the thought of speaking to those who could attack her, she was volnerable alone. But she didn't let that show.

Dainty maw was raised to the air and she let out a low howl. Glossy satin fur reflecting the mother of the night. Letting her become but a watery looking figure of a wolf. Her highlights contrasted with her shadows, creating a fascinating creature.

Her head lowered, the gleaming highlights dancing across her face and body as she moved so slightly. She gave only the nices of howls, one that hopefull would not cause hostility.

"I am Shattered, Daughter of Vicious and Insecure. Leader of the 4th wolf division of the Shadow Haunters. I have a compromise to speak to you about. No harm shall be done to you or your pack."

Soleda

The deep gray female was quite pregnant, but as the new alphess she knew that it was her duty to respond when Abamacho did not. So she heaved her heavy body up from the ground and trotted to the call, coming to a neatfooted halt and staring at this stranger with coldness, but not hostility. Being pregnant had mellowed her some, though it was most assuredly temporary. Her voice came clear and true, with a mild tone of interest. I am alphess of these parts. What is this compromise you speak of?

Shattered

Her ears twitched at the heavy footfalls. Head dipping respectfully at the site of the pregnant mother. She hoped she could put her words to where they would not sound.... distasteful.

As you may know, and please hear me out before you answer: The Shadow Haunters are looking for worthy members for their group. I know when offering this proposition to an alpha or alphess, it is belittleing or degrading for most. Not with the Shadow Haunters. I am trying something new, something the leader said to try only once and see how it goes. I am the leader of the 4th division. As I have said, and to me, nothing is different than leading a real pack. Except for that we are more active."

She pointed to the mothers belly "Those who are pregnant will not be asked to join our activities due to their own laber. Plus we offer the upmost protection for all of our mothers." She smiled softly, "I'm pretty sure you wish me to stop beating around the bush, Right?" She nodded "I offer you not just a position in the Shadow Haunters, but the leaders of your own division. Allies who may carry the title of the Haunters. Your pack life will only be differed by its activity and the increase in its protection. You will be the ones to hunt for yourselves unless times of prey are short and we group hunt for the promise of a full belly for all.

"In all, You will be the leaders of your pack, your pack life as you being leaders will not differ besides the occasional request to house a new member until that member chooses a division they want to live in. I have more if this seems... interesting enough." She held herself as the alpha of her division. She wasn't forcing the tone on Soleda, just informing with the hope she may consider. If not simple allies would be requested.

Soleda

She listened patiently, not twitching and sighing, though she longed to with the long explanation. She remained silent through the entire recital, nodding politely in all the right places and throwing a patient cast over her face. Normally Soleda would have been completely blatant about her displeasure, but she was honestly too tired to be directly ugly just now.

But she spoke up when Shattered finally finished, voice calm and polite, for though she would rather face death than claim her own father, it was from that wolf that she had inherited a diplomat's tongue, when she chose to make use of it. I must beg a little time for consideration in this matter. As you can clearly see, I am pregnant, and such things tire both body and mind, as you may or may not know. My mate is about the terra somewhere, and I would discuss this with him before accepting your generous and tempting offer. Might there be an area where I might come to you in a fortnight's time and give you our answer? My, but she could talk a fine strain when she desired.

Truly, she did not know yet if she wanted to join with these Shadow Haunters, if only because, being a new alphess, she did not know what alliances Abamacho had already procured for their pack. She wanted to discuss it with him and ensure that by accepting this offer, they were not becoming allies with an enemy of an ally they already possessed.

Shattered

The elegant head nodded in approval, "Yes, I shall not push your answer, I am to the land just south of here. The Sunset Beach. You are welcome there whenever you like" She nodded then stood, ready to depart and return to her mothering member. "I Shall see you in a fortnight then? I shall wait patiently until then. I must return to my members. When you have come to the conclusion let me know. It was very nice to meet you." She went over her mind, thinking what else would be kind to say.... nothing came up, so she turned and trotted back to her terra.

Abamocho

He came just as Shattered was leaving, and a dark growl was left in her prescence at the stench of another who was not in there pack. As he came towards Soleda, his same arrogant dark smile was on his face. Nuzzling her he murmered Who was she, love? He had been patroling, hunting...But came up short. His cousin had stepped in, saved three deer from his deadly fangs when he would have killed them for his mate. Sang was not interested in his plight. He growled darkly at the memory, but it was low and soft.

Soleda

She shifted to lay a kiss on his maw, smirking a little as she turned her heavy body to face him. She wants us to join the Shadow Haunters, or some such thing. I told her I must speak with you, since I'm not sure who we are allied with other than the Lurkers. She has given us a fortnight's time to decide whether we will be leaders of our own sub-pack within their organization. They offer protection and full bellies for all in return for an alliance of sorts. The last was said with distaste, for despite the fae's efforts to make the offer appetizing, that last bit grated on her pride. She did not wish to be forced to answer to anyone.

A growl escaped the dark maw, vaguely directed at the departed fae, but it was nothing personal. Despite her relaxed pose in the presence of the other, the very tiredness of her body made her very protective. She felt slightly betrayed by her body, for it was not in shape to protect her as it always had. If that fae had meant her harm... there was nothing she could have done about it. Finally, she took control of herself and silenced her growl, turning to look at Abamacho.
How fare you, love?

Abamocho

The shadow Haunters are against the Lurkers. Our Alliance is with them, which ties us to many others. We cannot ignore them. He smiled at his mate and lay down then replied in a soft voice The winters are harsh, but we shall make it through as we have before. Nothing will change, Soleda. Nothing. His voice was soft, yet firm. He was going to have those pups, they would be theirs and thrive as they had thrived. They didn't need the Shadow Haunters.

Soleda

His tone pleased her, and his words pleased her more. Smirking, she lay down beside him, leaning her weight tiredly against him, taking pleasure in the feel of his fur tickling along with hers. Her voice was soft and dark. That bodes well then... I did not wish to be a... a servant to the likes of them. Or... to anyone.

She closed her eyes a little against the pain of a pup-paw trying to find its way out through her sides, but she made no noise. The pups were not yet of term... it was getting close, but not yet. In her opinion it could not come fast enough. She was ready to be rid of her pregnant body, which inordinately tired and betrayed her. She wished to be a mother, yes, and how she wished it, but it offended her to know that she was not, for the moment, in complete control of her faculties. It made her feel... weak. A thing that she hated. As she hated the feeling that she had now, a need to sleep... yet again! Never in her life had she needed so much sleep! She growled to herself, trying to stay awake, but even as she did so her eyes began to go half-mast. Still grumbling to herself, she lay her head against Abamacho's shoulder as was soon asleep.

Abamocho

As Soleda lay down, he rested a massive paw onto her back, his eyes ever watchful for the return of the other. He wasn't about to leave his mates side, not now. Not ever. They were a team, him and Soleda and so far he had not done as good as a mate should. His eyes were seeking, never betraying that dark look of hunger for blood. He was certainly his aunts nephew, for who else could kill like she?

Soleda

It was several hours before her eyes flickered open again, but almost as soon as they had she hopped to her feet reflexively, smothering a yelp as her heavy body caught up with her.

She muttered a curse and spoke softly to Abamacho, voicing it aloud. I look forward to the pups, my love, but I do wish there was a way to get pups without pregnancy. It's so... and she searched for the word, tossing this and that aside without realizing that she was tossing her head, too. ...so... degrading, and so... irritating, she finally finished. To one like myself so accustomed to using her body as a weapon... very degrading... to know that you cannot protect yourself as you once could.