Chastity

As they had finally arrived to the river, the leopard stopped in tracks in shock. She was amazed to see the crystal clear water flow through with such serenity. She was almost ashamed to drink form the river, but she hadn't see pure, clean water in a while. It made her wonder if this river could just wash away all the horrors and tragedies she had both witnessed and inflicted upon others. She wondered if the river could even make her pure again.

No... it's too late for me now. Either way, I don't regret anything anymore. My life would be far too boring if I decide to become...."pure"

As she unconciously began to grin, she exposed her sharp, but short fangs. As she made her way back to reality she hadn't realized that she was already drinking from the river like there was no tomorrow. It was great to feel the cold, and fresh sensation going doing her throat. After all she does need all the energy she can get for what awaits them.

IVY

Ivy was menacingly graceful in her strides, as only a large predator could be. She was quite at home underneath the canopies of trees as her usual home was in a dense jungle which suited her perfectly. She stripes blended in with the shadows that cascaded down from the sunlight between the tree branches.

She could finally emit a sigh of relief as they made their way from the Meadow.
Ivy knew the next couple of months would be tough, what with the domineering overlord always over their shoulder.

The huge tigress snorted with disgust at N's futile attempts to intimidate them. She could make him into easy picking if she wanted to.

The thought made her smile.

Ivy followed Chas' steps as they wounded in between thin trunks until they finally reached he river. Ivy looked back for their hostess, but Emilina was nowhere to be seen. The tip of Ivy's tail flicked curiously.

She turned towards Chas' and hissed, a silent question asking where Emilina was.

dmitri

Going towards the river Dmitri find himself thirsty and going towards the river he spots two cats already there.
I creep as quietly as a grizzly can to hear the cats. Dmitri upon closer inspection of the cats the more curious he gets.
They seem to be resting. Creeps a little closer through the bushes.

Chastity

Still mezmorised by the river, a disturbance in the atmosphere was soon interrupted. She had picked up a different scent other than her friend, and the rustling in the bushes became louder. They were not alone anymore. At first she thought it was the queen, but no. This scent was far different form that of the queen. She quickly shifted her whole body to face the woods. She began to expose her set of white sharp fangs,and began to sneak up to the bushes as if she was in attack mode. She knew that she couldn't really attack yet, they had to keep a low profile.

"Ivy we might have company. Be on the look out."

Take it easy, you might attack the wrong creature. It could be a potential ally. Don't go over board...yet.

Her eyes became more focused on the "target", she was sneaking up to the bushes slowly.

"Show yourself!"

IVY

Chas' sudden movements roused Ivy's attention. The big cat snapped her head around to watch her friend, fur ends bristling as she caught the scent of another animal. The leopard was right; it was quite unlike the Queen's. It was heavy with musk, and reminded Ivy of burning tree bark.

The tigress raised her feline lips to get a better wiff of the scent, and she knew what it was immediately. A bear.

Quietly, she slinked up beside her friend, definitely on the look out for the animal. It wasn't his fault if he had stumbled into their resting place, but if he was working for N, they needed to be careful of the words they spoke.

Predatory eyes scanned through the brush where the rustling was heard and braces herself and Chas' demands the sneak to show himself. Forcing her body low to the ground, Ivy quietly whispers, "It's a bear, not too much trouble. Be aware."

dmitri

The bear knew he was caught.
"jesus christ these cats are keen".
The bear stumbled out of the bushes,
raised his paws to signal peace. He couldnt take both cats at once.
The bear pointed at the river with his sharp claws
"only getting a drink."

Chastity

She turned to look at Ivy and gave her a reassring nod. She did not feel threatened by the bear. If anything she saw a potential ally indeed, after all they would need all the craetures they can get in order to execute the plan.

As she began to relax once more, she rose to her normal pose. She slowly began to get closer to the bear but not too close, after all he was way bigger than her.

" Sorry about that. Dont sneak up on us like that, you know what we could have done to you?... nevermind that. I'm Chastity, and that's my friend Ivy. We're new here we don't really know that many creatures yet, that's why were a bit on edge."

Emilina

Her form came into veiw soon. The silvery blue hued fea carried herself high as she moved with still some grace. Even if she was heavy with pups her grace and beauty was still there always. Yellow orbs stared out as she ignored the bear at the moment. She lapped up some water before turning to look at the others finally. She adressed the bear first.

"Greetings, what is your name?"

Than she turned to the felines with a look of pain and regret on her face.

"You shouldn't of joined. You'll regret it."

Even if she was giving herself a reason to be punished she didn't care. It wouldn't be so bad since she was carrying the GREAT N's pups. Her head shook at the memorys that nearly brought tears to her face. What would of happened if he hadn't stolen her pups. Would she of lead a happy life with a mate? God she wished she knew so bad. Nobody knew what it was like to loose all these things to horrible new things.

IVY

A bit annoyed by the bumbling bear, Ivy turned his massive body away from Chast and the intruder as she began their introductions. There were more important things to talk about, and it didn't help having an outsider here. Ivy didn't believe he wasn't one of N's followers, and she wouldn't, no matter what he said.

Honey eyes on the floor, Ivy swished her tail thoughtfully. Why were they here? Both the cats wanted to find a place to stay, but only to build up comrades and followers. They really wanted a territory for themselves.

Glancing up, the tigress nearly curled a lip to the wolf approaching, but immediately noticed the sloping shoulders and sorrowful face.

Ivy turned her head and hissed to Chastity to come over.

Meeting the Queen at the river was one way to get away from N, but the cats intentions had changed the moment they saw the oppressed wolfess. Ivy was positive she wasn't alone in wanting to get Emilina out of here.

Ivy gave a small smile to the Queen, to reassure her, and sat down close to her. "Your Highness, personally, N cannot hurt me in any way that I haven't felt before. Chastity and I are from far up North where more terror is happening than here. We'll be fine. It's you we're worried about." Ivy looked down to the wolf's stomach and then to Chastity. They had to do something.

Dmitri

Although he had never seen the queen he knew that she was in danger.
After getting his drink he stated his name " my name is dmitri how nice to meet you all "
the bear saw that the cats needed something and the queen was hurting. The bear contemplated over saying anything more those cats look dangerous and decieving but his curiosity enticed him to learn the secrets they held so the bear asked " how can I help?"

Chastity

The queen had indeed distracted her from one of her plans. She had never felt such pity for a creature before, or at least had felt like an eternity. The leopard protectively sat down next to the distressed queen and joined her friend. She decided not to speak to the queen, she hadn't tried to comfort a creature in ages. Somehow the queen was causing her frozen heart to feel once more, but to Chastity, that was still out of the question. She forced her wide pale honey eyes to look away form the queen, then she had heard the bear offer his services. She couldn't help but slightly grin. She also reminisced about the unfortunate creatures that used to cross her path in the wasteland that used to be her home. Those creatures knew that if they came to Chastity for help was like selling giving their souls to the devil himself, or in this case the devil herself. But this time, it was different. As her gaze rose to meet the bear’s eyes, she realized that they would need the bear after all, they need some sort of muscle, the bigger the better.

" Do you really want to help us Dmitri? Do you want to help us in a way you had never imagined? hold on to the answers to these questions for now, but before you tell us, just answer me one thing.... What do you think about King N?"

She could sense some confusion in the air, but then again she could be wrong. Her wide pale eyes focused on the tall and mighty brown bear. It seemed the wind was breathing life in to his fur, as it waved in the wind. She stared at the bear as if she was daring him to give her the wrong answer and proclaim his "admiration" toward N.

Emilina

Why should I care
Why should I worry
Why should I fight
Why should I cry
Why, why, oh why...

Emilina noticed how Ivy curled her lip at her, but soon stopped it. She wondered if the feline had mistaken her for someone else. She didn't ask, nor did she make it look like she noticed. For all it mattered Emilina really didn't care. No one liked her really that she knew about. N only took her in for her looks, and she resented him for it. Em remembered how he lured her away, like someone following a light in the dark. Of course she wouldn't have if he hadn't stolen her pup! She smiled slightly at Ivy when she came to sit by her. Could she tell that it was forced? Oh she hoped not, for she wasn't trying to be mean. Simpy that she couldn't stand being happy now. For years with N had made her like this. Sighing she carefully laid down on the ground. When Ivy spoke to her about her past life it made Emilina feel horrible. Here she was complaining about her own life, and Ivy most likely had worsed. When she spoke her voice was weary, but stronger than before.

"I must seem like a pup yapping about nothing than. I am glad he can't hurt you, but my side will be different after the pups are born." That was all she said for not till she knew the bear was on her side. Just as she thought this the bear spoke up.

"It's nice to meet you Dmitri. I am Emilina queen of N's domain if you wish to call me that. I'm also known as the prisoner there." She spoke with a hint of bitter sarcasm on the last part. However her eyes filled with tears, but she had to much pride to let them fall. So they looked like glassy yellow orbs. When the bear spoke again she replied. "The only way you can help my friend is to get N to let me go, or to destroy the bastard." She knew if N heard her say such a thing about him she would be in trouble, but for now she didn't care in the least.

When Chasity came over she simply looked up at the other female feline as she began asking Dmitri questions. Emilina just waited silently for the bear to give his answer to her last question. He could think of the others, like Chasity said, but it was the last one that was important. Emilina hoped Dmitri wasn't a member already, and acting as a spy. If he was Em would be in serious trouble, and so would the felines. Sure N might not be able to hurt him, but it was a different story for Emilina on that case.

Because I need a life
Beyond all of this pain and regret
It seems nobody cares for little me
Why can't I get a little help here
Even if it's small or large
I've come to respect it all...

Bulletproof

Her father and uncle, who were, by unfortunate events, also her brothers, had spoken of coming here and speaking to N about an alliance. Lux and Foyle were power-hungry. They wanted the whole Valley on their side.

Meanwhile, Bulletproof snuck off toward the river with the intent of getting a drink and cooling down, though she stopped when she saw the group. "Sorry. I hope I'm not intruding or anything." The hybrid said, wide-eyed.

IVY

The tigress lowered herself to the ground and got comofrtable. They weren't going anywhere soon.

Ivy watched as Emilina seemed to crumble before her eyes. The burden of her imprisonment and the weight of the pups inside of her wre draining the very hope she must've once had when captured. Ivy was a stranger to the feeling. Her black tipped tail flickered a few times as she walked through her past. Never had she been enclosed to a certain area, and especially under an arrigant male. She reveled in her freedom and her wandering, and she could honestly say she has never crossed the same patch of Earth twice.

She believed this was undeserved good fortune. Mostly she took it for granted though, but if she was ever in a situation such as Emilina's, she'd rather fight her surpressor to the death than be a caged animal. Ivy growled softly in her throat at the thought.

Without looking to the bear, she spoke to him, her tone cold and impatient. "Chose your words wisely, bear."

Then the sound of folding glades beneath padded paws caught her attention and she looked abou and saw a form standing at the river. These intrusions were getting on her last nerves. immediately on edge, she expected an ambush. Rising to her thick, massive legs, she flattened her curved ears against her huge head and exposed her fangs. "Highness, I don't think this is a very secure place anymore."

Dmitri

The bear stood contemplating his answer the cats were going to pounce on the bear if he gave the wrong answer so he said
what he felt “I am not fond of the king of this land if this means helping you, your majesty than so be it.” The bear stood by his word.
He felt proud helping the queen of the land. The massive bear extended his arm to shake paws in sign of partnership towards the white cat first.

The bear had no idea what the odd couple of cats were capable of…… but he was so curious.

Chastity

The leopards wide pale eyes stared at the bears face to try and decipher his lie, but she could see the sincerity coming from the bears dark, honey eyes. As she saw his massive paw extend towards her, she knew that they had gained an loyal ally. She rose from the gorund and left the queens side, and got closer to the bear. She nodded in approval.

"Very well then. I'm glad you made the right decision Dmitri."

She Shifetd her body to face her frind and the queen. She knew that they were not alone anymore. The trees had ears. SHe turned to look at the creature that had apoligized for intruding, with a grin.

"You are not intruding at all. My dear...."

Emilina

Rebirth fills my body
As joy comes to my face
Redemption clears my heart
May all sins be washed away
For freedom around the corner...

Emilina remained laying down on the grass not putting much weight down to protect her swollen belly. From the size of it she would give birth quite soon. She still waited for the bear to answer the felines, and her face held hope upon it. A hope that had died a long time ago, but now it was being reborn. When he said he wasn't fond of the King N a smile broke across her face, a smile that may remind you of a pup's first grin. However Emilina's smile held one of promise freedom. It was short lived though when she heard Ivy's voice say that someone was comming. Just as that happened a grimace came from Emilina for the pups inside of her kicked her hard in the side. They never settled, and caused Em great pain. She looked to Bulletproof as she spoke about intruding. When the felines Ivy and Chasity finished speaking she did.

"Dear I suggest you get a drink than scamper back to the borders where your companions are asking to join...King N isn't as kind as I am to intruders..."

Em had a soft spot for young ones, and it showed clearly. Sometimes Emilina still grieved for her dead pups in the past. She watched the young one, Bulletproof for a moment longer before standing up to her feet. This time it was easier for her to get up, and as she stood she remembered Dmitiri. Now she spoke to him a authority voice. "If King N saids anything to you, tell him i allowed you to join. He may make you submit to him, but if he throws you out or anything come to me. He will follow, and I will speak to him..." It was clear Emilina was being defiant, but her authority was clear as she stood proudly in alpha position. She was Queen here, and her position will be noticed one way or another. The blue colored fea passed closely to the felines and the bear as she left. In each ear she whispered a message way to low for anyone to hear.

"Meet me tonight here. It should be deserted for most don't come all the way out here. And my name is Emilina, not higness, but please call me Em..."

Than she was gone heading toward the main packlands. It was time for a pack hunt, and she was going to demand it of N. She was carrying pups, and wished for something to eat. So he would have to send someone to hunt. Plus she was going to let him know about Dmitri. Let's just say Em's rebelious spirit was back with new hope...

Whether it be my death here
Or my new life away from here
I will be free from the evil
Like a bird in flight
May I be the eagle that's graceful..?

Bulletproof

Bulletproof paused, shifting her weight a few times before she replied to Emilina. "...I didn't come here for a drink..." She mumbled, a bit nervous. Walking forward slowly, she lowered her voice as she continued. "My father and my uncle want to ally themselves to King N. They're very dangerous wolves...and, well, let's just say that they raped their own mother and that's how I was born. I wanted to warn you, Lady Emilina, because they will try to con you and manipulate you to get what they want. They have already manipulated the manipulator, and now that they've heard of you and this pack, their dirty minds are filled with dirty ideas. Don't let your guard down, Emilina, and if Lux and Foyle ask, you never met me. Okay?"

She looked up at the felines, dipping her head to them to show that she meant no harm.

Emilina

"Thank you for letting me know this miss. I hope we will meet again, under better circumstances. I will keep a watch out for Lux and Foyle. I won't mention you either, and I would glad to be notified if you know anything else...If you wish." She said in reply before actually leaving.

IVY

The difference in the queen caused Ivy to calm her threatening poise and listen. Something was changing in her, and the tigress could sense it. It made her smile and not feel so anxious.

They may be taking things a little too fast, but she wanted Emilina to know that what was going on here was horrible, and that Chastity and Ivy were on her side. For the time being.

Ivy didn't know what it was inside of her that kept driving her to win over a a territory. It wasn't scary, it was refreshing. She needed a little adrenaline in her life.

The orange eyes were casted down and away as Emilina began to depart. It seemed everybody had a lot on her mind. Ivy looked to Chastity and tilted her head in Emiina's direction.

Ivy was going to escort Emilina back.

Dmitri

As the wolf and the cat left dmitri was a little lost
and so he turned to chasity and said " goodbye
chasity". The bear stood there just thinking
daydreaming over how to help her highness or
emilina, he sensed a connection with the queen
calling her by her first name. As his thoughts
lingered on he wondered where the cats will stay
again turning towards chasity he asked "where will
you and ivy stay?" waiting for an answer he gazed
at the sparkling water it was like liquid diamonds he
was mesmerized lost track of time waiting for an
answer being in this conspiracy of wolves, cats and
bears, this rebellion he felt powerful in his mind for
he would overthrow the king (tyrant) off his throne of
power. "chasity?" he said paused "why are you
helping the queen err.. emilina.......?"

Chastity

As she saw the very pregnant queen leave along with the young feline. She knew that they had many obstacles ahead of them if they wanted their plan to succeed. One thing for sure was that there would be a lot of blood shed indeed. She could smell and taste the pestilence and death that was upon those who would oppose them. The reaper might also roam around her and her friend as well. She knew that Ivy and her were not safe from the reapers cold grasp. As she heard the bear's question, she began to wonder

"Right now were headed towards the meadow,and we will probably roam around and relax. You're welcome to join us."

But it was the bear's second question that send a feeling of confusion in her mind. It was as if that question had stirred up a conflict between her true goal, and whether or not she was beginnign to feel sorry for the distressed queen. She could not let that happen, because she felt that she she would show a sign of weakness and vulnerability.

I am not weak! But I must keep this facade..... Or do I?

Her wide pale eyes met that bears wide honey eyes. He was eagerly waiting for a response. His curiosity was very visible on his robust face.

"It's to save the fate of this kingdom."

The leopard slowly rose and began to walk towards her friend.