Ankh, Mesa, Rue, & Shark

When the human arrived, Ankh withdrew into the house. Back at the Alleys, Hydras and Ninaki had hammered him over and over about how to act around humans. When you lived in the two-leggers' domain, it behooved you not to mess with them. Act like a ghost around them - stay out of their sights, don't aggrivated, and for definitely don't do anything that would make them retaliate against you. That was one aspect he had always hated about the Lurker territory. Humans were off limits.

Waiting until darkness had fallen and his neices had returned, Ankh howled briefly to assembly his new pack. "We are the Lost Valley Lurkers. Carry this banner well, and carry it proudly." The little hybrid stated first and foremost, before getting down to business, "Suki and Kuro - you are our betas. If ever the pack is in need of leadership and Snowy Owl or myself are absent, you will have the resposibilty of keeping everyone in line and making decisions."

He looked to Satan next, "I need someone strong and clever to be my back-up. And a protector for those in the pack who need it. A... bodyguard, of sorts. Yeah, that's it. You and Honthale." Where Ankh was exceedingly swift and agile, he lacked in strength with his small frame. Maybe this alpha thing was getting to his head, but Ankh was sure his method would work out.

"Rue and Shark...." Ankh tilted his head from one side to the other, not sure what to make of his nieces. He hated their father... his brother, but should he put that grudge against them as well? Hmmm... no, that would make for a weaker pack. "...you both with have the duty of patrolling the pack lands. And advising us on human situations, since you know enough about the two-leggers."

Rue and Shark dipped their heads in understanding, as the latter of the two sisters spoke, "We will not let you down, Uncle Ankh."

Suki, Kuro and Satan

Suki frowned, her eyes narrowing at the human and dog, but she barked at her mate to stop his growling. Together, they turned to trot back to the cabins and away from the human.

Satan came out when he heard Ankh's call, and joined the group around the same sort of time as Suki and Kuro.

They each listened to their alpha, noting each word to memory. Suki spoke for both herself and her mate, "Thank you, Ankh. We shall not let you down." Satan also chimed in. "You have my power at your command."

Snowy Owl, Artemisia, & Donte

Curled up in the couch where the cushions were chewed up and tattered into a nest-like depression, Snowy Owl rested with the two new pups. "A hunt would be a great way to celebrate the new pack, Darling." The alphess suggested with a slight smile while nestling her snowy muzzle down against the edge of the couch.

Ankh, Mesa, Rue, & Shark

Tail waving a bit, he nodded to his mate, "True, true. Well, then!" Raising his head up more, although he was still quite short and small, Ankh prepared to rally the pack, "Rue and Shark, you two stay here and defend the Den. The rest of us will go out and catch our first meal as a pack." He exclaimed, now looking to his betas and right-hand wolf. "I know just the place..." With a devilish grin, Ankh decided to forego the 'human rule'. Tonight, they pack would feast on livestock, if all went well.

Tail up, the little alpha headed out of the cabin and towards the home of the Vance's.

While Rue was content with her uncle's decision, Shark was more than a little miffed. She quite clearly understood the discord that ran between Ankh and her father, and was sure Ankh was holding it against her. But, she wasn't going to raise this thought.

Satan, Suki and Kuro

Satan grinned, and followed his alpha out of the valley towards the human town.

Suki and Kuro brought up the rear, each preparing themselves for the hunt.