Taipa

Finally, finally... home. Taipa staggered back into the packlands. Her wounds had healed but the blood loss still weakened her, made her steps stumbling. Her once formidable 95 lbs had dropped to under 60 in her weeks as a captive of her brother, but she had finally managed to escape and stagger home. Finally, she could walk no further, and flopped down in a heap, a weak call emitted, hoping that Kalei, with her sensitive ears, might hear it.

Mahotsukia

Now what do I do? I hear the call, and before the other female can go to it I race forward as fast as I can. I see the female, and I halt. Oh...Great. I needed Shaman. What do I do now? Kill her? Kill Kalei? I was so confused, I needed help. I stay in the trees so the female doesn't seem me. I was good at being invisible. I trot around to where Shaman had said to meet him if I ever needed anything. Well....I sure as hell needed something now.

Shaman

Only a few moments passed before the alabaster form of the one she sought came forward out of the trees with a silence that suggested a sense of the ethereal. But the body that twined about hers like a cat was very solid indeed, and the words in his eyes were very real, if silent. Problems already, my lovely Sukia? Do they not accept you?

Mahotsukia

A dark scowl settled across my face as I glare at him. I glance towards Kalei and Taipa, uncertainty in my eyes. What do I do now? They accepted me...But...What is it I must do now? A brief, "Don't Screw This Up." Was all Yin had given me. Yeah, she was down right helpful. But, there was something about the black vixen that I liked, I had yet to put my paw on it though. I'd figure it out eventually. Again my eyes drift towards the two sisters. Could I kill them for no reason? Hell yes. Would I do it? Sure, why not. Would anything stand in my way? Never.

Shaman

His only response to her scowl was an almost oily smile, and he twined around her a bit more before settling in front of her, eyes on hers. Wait, dear Sukia. Take a look at the young thing that has just staggered into our little plot. Take a good look. And he waited for her to look before he continued. See? The left ear is missing. She is deaf on that side. See the pink nose? It is of no use at all. You can see her ribs, you can see yourself that she is in bad shape. And it is her blood you wear on your pretty pelt, my dear. She will be an excellent addition to our plot. Her parents will be so busy defending their two crippled children that they will be sloppy and foolish. No, Mahosukia. Wait, and watch... and cause them to place their fullest trust in you. A good plot always has a great deal of quality preparation.

And he cocked his head a little thinking, before those dark eyes met hers again. My goal is not only to kill them, lovey. In order to exact my revenge, I must strip everything from them, peice by peice. Grow close to Darkeyes' mate. Become her friend, her confidante. Your betrayal will be all the more painful if she has confided in you her innermost secrets. The grin parted his lips again, flashing pearly canines in perverted pleasure.

Kalei

Kalei's sensitive ears did indeed pick up the faint cry of her sisters, but it was her scent which found her even faster. The blind fae made haste in following the scent around the now familiar maze of her land. It was an effortless journey now, and within minutes her sightless eyes gazed out towards Taipa. "Taipa!" her call was sweet, yet plagued with worry. She had lost in trying to save her sister moons ago, and had since felt incredible guilt. Even though she had never fought before, she blamed herself for her sisters capture, not placing an ounce of guilt on her other siblings who had fled the scene when Bane had commanded.

The small female rushed to her sister’s side, nudging her gently. She slowly paced around her sister, silence falling over her as she blindly examined her condition. She was thin, thinner then she was when she left and obviously weak. Without her mother here, she was lost on how to help. Hopefully food from the hunt would help her. Luckily, she did not smell of blood, which not knowing of her sisters fast healing was a huge deal. With a slip of her tongue she licked her cheek, hoping that she would be fine soon enough.

It was now that her worry had subsided and her senses brought her other smells. Obviously Maho, who was now residing here, but another scent. He smelt strange... foreign... yet familiar? Was that possible. Something about the scent seems so close to home. Taking a few steps towards where Maho and Shaman were she spoke out. "Who's there?" her voice held some authority, yet not nearly as much as her mother or father would have used. She figured if Maho did not sound to be in trouble, then the newcomer couldn't be all bad right?

Shaman*Taipa

Taipa's tail wagged faintly to see her younger sister, voice soft. I'll be fine, no worries. Just a little tired, is all. She did not hold Kalei or any of her younger siblings any grudge for not being able to stop Bane. No, she knew Bane too well. There was little they could have done. But Kalei's sensitive nose caught what Taipa's useless one could not, and the white figure in the trees stepped forward. Fortunately for Shaman, she had been so young when he had last been here that she did not remember him, though she had the vague impression that she knew him from somewhere.

Shaman had not given the least bit of a guilty start when Kalei had scented him. There was no point in trying to hide, for obviously Kalei already knew he was here. Shaman's eyes turned to Sukia, saying, Let me handle this before he raised his voice. It was soft and low, and even benevolent in sound, for he was one with the unique ability to throw a veil over his evil, one that no one could see through if he did not wish it. So he spoke softly, gently, soothingly. I am Irinlath. I was helping this lady to escape a despicable male when we became separated. I had given her directions to this place, having heard good and helpful wolves resided here. I hoped that such kind wolves might help her heal her wounds and give her a safe place to stay. I came to see that she had arrived safely, and I am satisfied that she has. My many thanks. His voice and face both smiled, and he hoped that Mahotsukia would be able to keep a straight face. It was well done, and anyone who did not know him would believe him the sweetest and kindest wolf alive, but Sukia knew... she knew how untrue it all was. God, if she laughed... the whole charade would be over.

Kalei

The snowy dove stood tall, although she listened to each word, decifering the gentle tones until she was sure they were pure. Sadly, even growing up with increased hearing, she could not catch even a hint of the evil which really lurked within Shaman. To her, he really was Irinlath. A smile planted itself on her lips as he complimented her family, bringing a feeling of accomplishment to her. "It was nothing. We did as any right minded wolf would do. If we do not help our own, then what have we become?" She was trying to sound modest, trying almost to be like her mother or father, who both had a way with words. Even as a listener, she still hadn't picked up the language yet. But it was only a matter of time before she did. Her family was full of skilled speakers, including a wolf which stood before her now, keeping his true identity hidden.