Shadowed

Dark ebon' femme stood motionless, her slender bodice concealed behind an willow tree, its laces concealing her while she watched. Her scent was down wind, so she caught a full smell of this pack's terra, and they caught none of her. Gray-green orbs glowed sharply from between the intertwining branches. She had been watching the Green Haven pack for some time now. although she had yet to find out who their leaders were, and if she would be accepted, she liked what she had seen and scented so far. There was no disease, rabies or other, befouling these wolves, and as far as she could tell, no open bloodshed. Shadowed had been waiting for a pack to live with, and she thought she had found the right one.

Nervously, she set one silver hued diamond past the guard of the branches. She warily looked around, then managed to pull her entire body out and threw her head back in a musical howl, announcing her arrival.

MoonPhase, Apollo, Artemis

The silver alphaess padded into her cadre, her hip showing a small crimson mark from the small fight that broke out at the Ranch. "Stupid humans." she muttered under her breath so quiet even her children would not hear. She soon stopped and turned to her kids, but mostly to Artemis. She had left the hunt, and ventured into the ranch area. Worst of all she had not left on her brothers command, which had put herself, and her family in danger. The afirys jaws opened, about to speak to her small princess, that was until the howl entered her peaks and caused her alpha rank to show more prominantly. With a swift turn her slender limbs carried her towards the voice, and the moonlite form before her. The alphaess did not speak, though her plume was held to her regal ranking, and her dial showed her pride. To be accepted the fae would need to submit, and unlike some, Moonphase never reminded those who came to do so. It was either they knew or they were turned away.

Apollo and Artemis followed their mother, sitting as she stopped. Artemis flinched as her mother was about to speak to her, but found relief from the newcomers howl. She exhaled deeply, she was safe for the time being.

Bane*Taipa

Bane slunk in behind his mother, this time refusing to protect his trembling sister, Artemis. She had disobeyed. She would be punished. Harks perked quickly as the howl reached his ears, and he let a low growl escape his throat. If this wolfess had come to harm his family, she would pay.

Taipa trotted in soon afterword. The little huntress crouched in front of her mother. She feared her mother's wrath, and she feared for her father, who had stayed behind. She felt guilty, for it was her fault that her father was in a fight now. If he got hurt, she would never forgive herself.

Darkeyes

Darkeyes came pounding in with the dead lamb in his jaws. Skidding to a halt beside his mate, he nuzzled her, eyeing Taipa and Apollo with disfavor. They had disobeyed and put the family in danger, and he was NOT happy.

Normally Taipa would have come running to greet her father, but seeing his mood she kept back, half-hiding behind Moon Phase.

Moon Phase

Seeing the fae was un responsive the duchess turned, nuzzling her mate back, though her features were cold. Her icy glare was sent to Artemis, who she slowly padded towarsd the small pup. She was unaware of the trouble Darkeyes had expirienced with Taipa and Apollo, but it would seem somehow, Bane, the most devilish of the pups, was the only one not in for a scolding. It would surprise most, and had the circumstances been different she would be in awe at the moment, however it as not the case.

Artemis saw her mother coming close once more and she lowered herself to the ground, wimpering softly. She knew she was in for it, and by her sisters reaction, she too had gotten into some trouble. Her silver eyes gazed into her mothers, hopeing for an ounce of sympathy from her.

Moon Phase stopped right in front of Artemis, her own steel lamps fixated on the small fae now seemingly pleading for her life. However she had not yet prove a sucker for a pretty face, and though she would necver harm her children, she would disapline her. "Artemis...what did you think you were doing?! Humans of all creatures! was in nessacary to get involved with those two leggers!"

Artemis cowarded at her mothers words, tempted to turn and run, but too fearful to try it. Her mother could easily outrun her, and scold her even worse. "But mama, they aren't bad... Their nice..."

A small growl echoed from her vocals as she tried to keep her cool. She lowered her voice abit to not draw so mcuh attention to them, but even at a low tone it was easy to catch every angry word she spat out. "Nice!? Nice?! Those creatures are not nice. You are young, and naive. You have yet to expirience these humans. You get mixed up with them and you'll end up dead, or as a fighter. Then no one will be able to save you. is that what you want!" Had she been human the dove would be beat red in the face byt now, having stopped barly at all to breathe through her ranting.

Darkeyes

Darkeyes turned furious orbs upon his son, and upon his daughter, who was usually so obedient. He would have his own things to say to Artemis later, but for now he would deal with these. He let his deep voice bay out with authority as he called his two children. "Apollo. Taipa. Come here." His eyes flashed with his anger, and his head and tail lifted automatically into a superior position. Tassel swayed in the strength of his fury, and a low growl kept in his voice. Though he would never harm his pups, such behavior as had been displayed would not be tolerated. A patient, kind soul, Darkeyes was almost NEVER angry, and he was truly in a rare temper.

Taipa slunk to her father, ears plastered to her head and tail between her legs. Like her sister, Taipa would have much preferred to run away, but she knew that would only make her father more angry. She cowered and cringed, waiting for Apollo, instinctively wanting someone to cringe next to.

Apollo, Artemis, Moon Phase

The greamy brute slunk slowly towards his sister, his form low to the ground a few whimpers slipping from his mug. He went to his sisetrs side, looking to comfort her, as well as be comforted himself. He knew he was in for it... but misery loves company.

Artemis the little princess wimpered as her mom snapped her harsh words towards her. She hated being yelled at as all pups do, and being normaly good she was not used to it either.

Moon Phase looke dat her daughter, not seeing any evidence of a reply coming soon she spoke once more, tones still as cold as they were with the question asked before. "Do you!?"

Artemis felt backed into a corner. She didn't want any of the things he mother spoke of to happen, but somehow she knew the human she had met was not like that. It was just a feeling. Even through the scent of spilt blood she could sense the kindess the human had. But like a good daughter her lamps lft her mothers features as she answered softly. "No mother..."

Darkeyes*Taipa

Taipa shrank into her brother as he came up beside her, and whined, tail between her legs and ears glued to her cranium.

Darkeyes turned dark occuli upon his children, a fire flashing behind them in his fury, and when he spoke his voice carried a deep resonance, seeming bigger than anything his throat could have held. "Just what did you think you were doing, challenging that dog?" Taipa attempted a stuttered answer, but her father's growl silenced her, and she shrank further, belly to the ground. "I EXPLICITLY TOLD YOU TO LEAVE. WHY DID YOU NOT DO AS I SAID?" he bellowed, some of his former fear making his anger even greater. "That dog would have killed you both, or would have kidnapped you for her masters. You would have been imprisoned forever. Is THAT what you want?" He paced, having to let out the anger.

"And you!" Halting suddenly, he rounded on Artemis. "PLAYING with the two-legger! Two-legs are the most dangerous of all creatures. They kill us for what we are, not because it makes any difference. They have no morals, no sense of any value of life other than their own. They would not stop at killing pups! They will stop at nothing to rid the world of all of our kind!" And he resumed his pacing, silent at last.

He continued lapping the clearing for some time, afraid to stop. Had he been human, he would have been holding back tears. He was angry with his children for disobeying, but more than that, he was afraid. For the first time in his life, Darkeyes had experienced TRUE fear, the kind that can only come from seeing someone you love in danger. He continued to pace, unable to stop.

Moon Phase, Apollo, Artemis

Moon Phase looked down upon her daughter at her words, though had no time to add more. It was Darkeyes, her mate, whom finished the argument with strong emotion only a loving parent could show. As he finished, she padded to his side, nuzzling his nape, trying to slow his pacing anhd calm him.

Artemis was silent, her bod against the earth lamps now pointed the opposite direction of any of her family. She would have run still, but she could sence the worry she had put on her parents, and that would do nothin to make them happier with her. So for now she laid silent, lids shutting as she let her mind wander.

Apollo stayed low with Taipa, harks flattening against his skull, as his father raged on. He had known the punishment would come.

Darkeyes*Taipa*Bane

His fearful pacing was stopped by his mate, and he returned her nuzzle, his storm of anger finally spent. He smiled a little, quietly as he was wont to do, the sadness and fear fading from his eyes. Craining his neck, he brought his dial to rest upon her back, closing his orbs for just a moment with a sigh. She always knew exactly how to calm him. After several moments he pulled back, a genuine smile on his face now.

He turned to his cringing children. Bane had come up beside Taipa. Of all his siblings, Taipa understood him best, and he felt it his duty to take care of her. Taking a deep breath to steady his voice, white father lay down, speaking softly to his pups. "Little ones... I wouldn't speak of such things if I didn't love you. I don't usually speak of it, but you scared me back there. Badly." And he reached out to nuzzle a trembling Taipa, who was still crying. "Your mother and I love you. I can't imagine what we would do if the two-legs hurt you or took you from us. That is why I scold you so, and insist that you do as you are told. I couldn't stand to lose you." He turned to nuzzle each pup, an apology for frightening them, and an expression of relief that all were safe and well. The furrows left his brow and he turned his beaming smile upon his mate, moving to Phase with a lick upon her maw.