Shaman*Roane

A mud-coated white form crouched at the edge of the terra, convsering, as it were, with one beside him. He dared not venture therein, for he was known here, and the mud that coated his person kept the inhabitants from discovering him. If he were found now, with her... well, the game would be over before it had begun. And that would not do.

He spoke in their way, with his eyes, for no one would hear if they were silent. Now remember... the ones you are looking for is a male who is my exact duplicate, and a pretty silver female of about four or five summers, who will smell like him. Venture therein, play the weak, hungry, timid sweetling, and gain their trust. They will take care of you well, and come to like you very much. And then... when they will not suspect... Yin and I will be back. And a low growl formed in his throat, though he cut it off short. If you have need of us for any reason, meet me here at the second degree past mid-moonrise. I'll await thee here each night.

That said, he moved back into the brush for a few minutes. He came back positively saturated in blood. He'd gone to visit his grandson, Bane, who'd kidnapped Taipa. Bane had been sure to keep her wounded enough that she could not leave, Taipa's blood would on Sukia's fur would complete the illusion of a wounded wolf in need of help, and blood held no scent of the original owner, so it could not be traced back to Taipa. His fur was thick with her blood, and so he began to twine his body round Sukia's, leaving in her pretty fur crimson marks of pain and suffering. That done, he turned to go. But he turned back suddenly, and lay a brief, small kiss on her maw, eyes saying, Good luck before turning and loping away through the trees.

Roane

Roane soon came trotting along, looking for his mother. Da hadn't been around in some time, and so he had taken it upon himself to look after the family. Finally coming upon his family, he placed a nuzzle upon both his mother and sister, tail waving. How fare you, Mother? Kalei? I think that Kiana and Ramses are about exploring, but I've no idea where Jade and the rest are. Things have been so quiet as of late that I thought I'd come for some conversation. And he smiled softly, for he was his father's son: sweet and a little awkward, but loving.

.mahotsukia.

I smile slightly uncertain and nervous now. I wanted desperatly to make my new friends happy. As Shaman rubbed against me, I tensed my muscles and felt the blood sink into me, felt it in my very pores. Taking a deep breath I limped forth and seeing the alphess and her daughter I gave a soft whine, one so pitiful and gentle, filled with pain.
Help....me...... I say with my eyes. I still don't speak and I limp forth then fell and landed with a hard thump. A yelp of pain escapes my lips, and I tremble on the earth. Please....let...let me stay here....For just a little while....I Can help you, aid you.....Anything.....Please My eyes are on theirs, trying desperatly to convey my needs, how I'd be a great asset.....

Moon Phase, Kalei

Catching the sight of her son, Moon Phase smiled, her fangs slightly visable. It was remarkable how much time had done for him, making him so much like his father. "Greets Roane. Your other siblings are off somewhere together, or so I was told. They should be back beforethedays end." With an even wider smile she motioned with her mug for her son to join then closer. They had not been talking ut they could for his sake.

Kalei's pink eyes turnd to Roane's direction, a smile turning on her wolfish lips as he spoke. She wasn't quite as ready to break the silence around them, although she did speak where he heightened sense caught the blood. "Who's there?" though shewould not know from who the blood came, she could still smell it's metalic qualities, enough to cause alarm.

Moon Phase looked out at her daughters words, waiting a few moments before she actually could take notice of thesmell, and even more time passed before theweak figure appeared. Instantly her loving nature showed and she padded closer at a pace which spoke her concern. "Dear what happened?" She gently nudged the wolf's face, hoping for a reply for one who appeared so weak.

.mahotsukia.

They....They killed them all. I couldn't stop them, they killed them all. I continued to say with my eyes. It helped that I was thin, that my body was built that way giving me an almost sickly appearance as if I had been on my own for many moons now and had no way to hunt for myself. Which, really I didn't. All the animals I had seen were massive and couldn't be taken down by one wolf. I was trembling as I looked upon the lovely alphess. A flicker of something in my eyes, but it was gone. Pain? Envy? It was to be unknown, normally I didn't release my emotions such as that. I would make sure not to be so careless again. I needed to make my new friends happy. I feel sadness stir inside me but I make sure that only the pain in my eyes is evident. I wish I could be like Yin with her seductive ways and cool cunning and dark mischief. But, instead I would play the weak, hopeful wolfess with eyes as wide as saucers. Would they fall for it?

Roane

Unlike his mother and sister, who were 'silent', as he thought of it, Roane had partially inherited his father's ability to speak with the eyes, though he could not read exact words. Only ideas. His voice was deep and wise as he spoke to his womenfolk. Mother, you'll not get words out of this one... not that way. Call Father. He will know. And he waved his tail at Sukia, letting her know that her message had been, at least partially, heard. Da would make it better. He would understand completely.

Moon Phase, Kalei

Kalei 'watched' the weak fae, her nares working. She could smell blood, and that was what hid everything else. It was so strong, and without being able to see, she felt quite limited to her sense now. Only sound and touch did herany good, and with the fae no speaking she was pretty much left out of the loop. Her brothers tones caught her attention, and dial turning towards his tones before nodding in her mothers direction. Her brother was right.

Moon Phase's face weakened, hating not knowing what had happened to the poor fae. She looked so weak and hurt, and yet Phase could do minimal. Nodding to her sons suggestion, she tilted her silver dial back, a song of urgant yet some how angelic tones sang out, calling the love of her life.

Darkeyes

To the silvery notes of his mate's call Darkeyes let out a brief response, letting her know that he was en route. Making a neat-footed halt next to his mate, he surveyed the poor bloodied female, so distracted by the smell and her pitiful state that it was a few moments before he could even give his mate a nuzzle. His voice was soft, speaking both to Mahotsukia and to his family. What's happened?

Mahotsukia

My eyes drift towards the male and I hide my dark glee. This was to be easier then I first thought. With my eyes I speak once more. They killed them all, I came to late. They destroyed them, divided them. Set them on one another. I couldn't save them. Tears filled up in my eyes as I stared at him as if in awe. My brother, he is the sole survivor with I, but he told me if I come near him again he'll kill me. A tear slipped down my cheek as I slowly stood, as if it greatly pained me to do so. I weighed a mere 65 pounds at most, and that was on my good days. I had never weighed an ounce over. Do you mind, Brother of Earth, if I stay here with you and yours? I shall be no trouble, none at all. I say softly in our way.

Darkeyes

Imagine Darkeye's complete astonishment when this visitor to his lands proved able to speak with her eyes. The alpha male had never met anyone not of his own blood who had that particular ability. But his eyes were soft and kind as he replied to her in kind. Rest easy, Sister of the Wind. You are not the only one with a past of pain, with the ghosts of others that you could not save. You are among your own kind now. Stay, rest, and heal.

Moon Phase

The loving fae looked to her mate, accepting his touch although more focused on seeing how his ways could help her. He had always had a gift with his eyes, more readable and touching then any she had know before. And as she watched, she could not catch the intricate details being spoken, only that she was welcome here, which was by all means fine by her. Once it seems Darkeyes had finished she padded close to him, nudging him gently as she spoke her soft heavenly tones. "Did she say how all this happened?" Her eyes gazed slowly over the bloody coat, finding her eyes meating her mates for a reply.

Darkeyes

He turned his great head to Moon Phase, deftly placing a nuzzle there to reassure her, knowing from long experience that the whole thing was making her nervous. Apparently her pack was betrayed by someone from the inside, who told lies to set the pack members against one another. And, she is the... only survivor. He knew his mate would recognize the similarity between this story and his own, but he did not mention it. She will be well enough, I think, after a bit of food and some rest. What say you? Think you we can come up with a meal for our small pack?

Moon Phase

Sh listened intently, catching the similarities as Darkeyes had figured. However, she did not link it to anything, knowing well the world had gonethrough some confusing times latly. Humans were more vicious, and packs seems doomed to problems as had been proven recently with Kalei. The idea of hunting was quite welcome, and a small, light smile passed o her lips. She nodded, looking to the blinde Kalei. She wanted her to hunt, but anything that would be hunted could hurt her in ways unfamiliar to the fae. Maybe they could hunt and bring it back from her to feel.that was always possible. She looked back to Darkeyes. "Yes of course. I'll find the children and have them come along as well" With this her dial tilted back, a song of melodies sprung forth into the atmosphere, calling everyone for a family hunt.

Soon enough the howls of Kismet, Tiamet, and Jade could all be caught.

Ramses*Kiana

Soon two more notes of reply reached the ears of those gathered, and Ramses came trotting, Kiana close behind. Cool! Something to do! Cried Ramses, for he had been bored stiff recently.

Alright! I'll bet we can bring down something good with all of us! came Kiana's voice. Where to, Ma?

Moon Phase, Kalei, Jade, Tiamet, Kismet

It wasn't long before Jade appeared, her green eyes bright and watchful. She first looked to Kalei, however shedidn't run to her like an injured thing. She knew better now... especially after what had happened. She deffinetly respected her sister more now...since even Jade had been too afraid to fight back. She looked to her mother, her plume wagging. She didn't speak up, but she was ready to hunt and let out some energy.

Tiamet and Kismet came together, side by side. They were alot like twins, and only a few small differances seperated the two. Their identical sky blue orbs looked first to the new wolf, Tiamet taking a step forward, her nares working. "Hmmmm" her small ackowledgement was very quiet, more or less making sense of the situation in her mind. Looks like hunting would be a time to talk to mother about this...
Kismet stayed back when Tia went forward, and instead he went rightto his mother, nudging her gently in greeting. "Yeah mom, where to?" He was more eager to Hunt than Tiamet, it was obvious by her silence.

Kalei's nares worked overtime, catching everything fromher sibling's scents to their songs and even the sounds of their approach. She had grown so familiar with each's steps that in most cases, she could tell by sound alone. Finally after everyone seemed to have appeared, her pink eyes fell in her mothers direction. "The Prairie?" It had been the only place she had fully explored outside of her territory. She's met a horse, which had been a strange creature, and the idea of meeting more brought a wagto her tail which had previously hugged the ground in a more serious matter.

Moon Phase couldn't help but grin widly at Ramses's words. She loved having a family. You never knew what they would say. Kalei's words were what really caught her attention. Shewas quiet, not wanting to answer. She hadn't yet decided how the hunt would be gone about. Kalei didn't know what deer or anything were like. She could get killed... Moon phase fretted about this beforefinally speaking out. "Kalei please stay with out guest. I'm sure shewould feel better if someone stayed behind"
The alphaess held an uneasy smile. It was the only thing she could think of to keep her daughter here without hurting to feelings. Finally she turned back to the group of hunters. "Darkeyes, please lead the way" A smile urging him to chose fell on her face. She didn't want to be the one to lead this. She was feeling a bit guilty...

Darkeyes*Kiana*Ramses*Roane

He turned his gaze to Sukia, mind voice plaintive. Please... do not be obvious in guarding our Kalei. If you can be her eyes, she can fight, but we haven't always the time. We... always fear for her safety because of her disability... but she is strong willed, and proud, and we do not like to make our guarding obvious. It would be a shame to dampen such a proud spirit.

And he spoke aloud to Kalei, having come up with a brilliant idea. Yes, Kalei, my dear. Wounded as she is, I would hate to leave our new friend alone. Please, guard her and see to her safety. We will return shortly, hopefully with enough to feed us all. His true hope was that, between the wounded female and his blinded daughter, they might be able to help each other remain safe. But his voice showed no hint of his thoughts, for he was one long used to complete control of himself. He turned to give Kalei an affectionate nuzzle, voice soft. Guard our friend well, my dear. You are my brave lass.

And he turned, considering for a moment. Now that Artemis had become a ranch defender, he was reluctant to head to the Sheep Pasture, where they usually did their hunting. So instead, he headed toward the Croal Mountains, Kiana, Ramses, and Roane at his heels.

Moon Phase, Kalei, Tiamet, Kismet, Jade

Kalei's spirts fell a bit with the request to stay behind. She had been looking forward to the huntalthough she hadn't said anything. However, she held in her disapointment, her blind eyes unable to give away thissecret. "I'll... do my best dad" A kind smile fell on her features asher fathers scent disipated as withsome of her siblings. Her dial turned to her mother, who would soon follow after. If only she could help...

Moon Phase looked to Darkeyes, glad for his help. They both loved Kalei but her safty would be in too much danger at a hunt with game she has never been around. So giving her daughter one last nod, she motioned towards the others to follow. And with that her feet carried her away, those of her childen following after in hast.

Mahotsukia

I turn to Kalei, and look around uncertainly. Now what? We had never really discussed the plan very well, it was just kind of "Sukia, go do it." Well, so here I am. I hated seeing Kalei seem so down. When you don't speak like I, and you spend hours on end watching others, you learn every secret of a wolf. I frown for a second, glance around me, then let out a snort. I knew what I was going to do, but poor Kalei was going to have a rough time with it. I stand up, begin to walk past her nudging her shoulder a bit. As close as I'm going to get to telling her to follow me. If the others wouldn't allow her to hunt with them, she'd hunt with me. I still had to act as if I was hurt, but I wasn't feeling like limping. My stride was long and powerful, my thin body seemingly floating. I turn around and let loose a soft growl, trying to get her to follow. The rabbit, hes close. Its just about taking him by surprise. I continue for quite a ways, maybe a mile or so, then hault. Found one. I see him, and begin to move forward slowly. When he breaks, I do as well and race forward as fast as possible. My jaws close, and the rabbit screams but it lives still. I bring it back towards Kalei. I stop, drop the rabbit but place my paw over the screaming being. If I don't hurry, he'll die of a heart attack. I snap my teeth, then thump my paw once on the ground. How do you tell a blind wolf she needs to chase it, kill it, without speaking? I snap my teeth again, this time close to the rabbit. I hear it scream and growl softly. Playing with food, how annoying could it be?

Kalei

Kalei listened as her family left, their paws all making their distinct sounds as they left. However it wasn't long before her blind eyes turned to the injured fae and her dial cocked to the side. "Why don't you rest your hurt..." Her voice wasn't harsh or commanding, she wanted her friend to heal up. However, she followed, unwilling to let the injure fae alone. Her harks caught onto her stride... strange, she thought the fae had been quite injured. The stride would say other wise. Oh well, she supposed one could recover from rest in such lands, even if it was short. She kept quiet, not asking about the stride. Once she stopped, Kalei's nares had already caught the scent of the rabbit, and though she stood silent, her head stretched forward as she sniffed. What surprised her however was not the rabbit itself but that Maho actually went after it. "You need to... watch your injury" It seemed by the time she had finished speaking the scent of rabbit was far strong and the wolf was trying to 'speak'. Sadly, Kalei was blind, making this whole process for Maho a lot more difficult. Why couldn't she just talk normally? However, Kalei figured out the whole idea quickly. The scent of fear from the rabbit was exhilarating and she understood the concept of hunting enough. Kalei tried to snap for the rabbit, her mark right on if the rabbit did not move from his trap of Maho's foot. Even if he did, Kalei knew these lands better than any rabbit, and even at full speed she could navigate them without worry.

Mahotsukia

Just as the female leapt forth, I lifted my paw. The rabbit let loose one last scream and took off, but Kaleis jaws snapped shut on his hind leg. With another scream, he struggled but the sound of crunching bones was heard as his leg shattered. Poor little bunny, hes to be dinner for us. I nod my head. At her words of my injuries, I shrug. I know she can't see it, but what else am I to do? For the first time in forever, I speak. I want you to do it yourself now. I had a voice much more seductive then my brothers, much more sultry and soft. Heh, genetics. Gotta love them.