Devil May Cry

Devil kept his pace at a calm jog all the way to the border line of the territory. Wrinkling his nose at the scents of other lupines, he pinned his ears back slightly before remembering his motivation. He had just won over a territory through stealth and now he needed allies or risk losing it just as quick. Though not much of a friendly guy, Devil figured he could at least be civil. Holding his tail in a neutral position and making sure he didn't have any hair raised to make the alpha mistake him as an intruding challenger, he sat down right before crossing the imaginary line marked in the alpha male's urine and lifted his muzzle, letting a chilling howl pierce the atmosphere, calling for the alpha to approach.

VALIAN

If Devil had come thinking he would meet someone ordinary, he was sorely mistaken. If he believed the alpha he had called would so readily accept an alliance, he was, again, sorely mistaken. If he believed he could simply approach the land and leave without meeting a creature so dark and evil that the land itself seemed to be dying,...well, I think you understand.

As Devil's howl hit his ears, the wolf ignored it. Let Saydin deal with it, it was what she enjoyed. The torment, the chit-chat. However, soon after, another howl reached him, from his mate. Apparently, he had to go and deal with it. A long, drawn out howl was emitted, to let the wolf know he was on his way, and it would make even the bravest quiver in fear.

He guarded his lands like Cerberus did the gates of hell, a monster that few would dare to provoke. His pitch black coat, with it single white patch over his chest, and those eyes. Those eyes of power, of danger, of nightmares, ominously yellow, haunting and eerie and piercing. Everything about Valian screamed danger. He approached Devil like a wraith, like the Grim Reaper himself, and simply stood there, across the border, his hackles up, ruff expanded, and a killer glare.

Oh, and a horrific, low, gutteral growl spilling from the jaws, where his fangs glinted like the moon, and promised nothing but pain.

Devil May Cry

You haven't seen hell till you've seen me.

Ebonite acoustics pinned slightly upon their sardonic master as the alpha titan made his way over to our boy. Steely jaws kept closed in neutral as the other brute offered a low growl and revealing of the pearlies in greeting. Twin pools of golden blood almost rolled. Does nobody know how to properly greet a neutral alpha? Plume of midnight still held firmly in a neutral position, handsome skull of midnight lifted slightly at the rogue's gesture, letting out a low growl of his own from the neutral grounds outside Valian's territory.

You want my respect? You have it. It must take guts to approach me with such nerve. Now return the favor or we may find issues here. Devil didn't come to start a fight but he certainly wouldn't say if one was presented. No, all he wanted was the word that if trouble of bigger magnitude than he alone could handle, that he could entrust in the pack's love of blood spilled on the unforgiving earth to come and lend a paw. Red flaked binoculars watched the hunter with bored disinterest, not meaning any disrespect but not backing down as being under the other gladiator either. This was an alpha to alpha conversation. Mutual respect was required.

Lipids remaining over our boy's own pearly whites, he bowed his jetty crown in acknowledgement and pronounced his intentions.

You must be the alpha male of these parts. I come not to challenge or to claim your lands. Indeed, I come to ask for your alliance with Parnassian Meadows. What is your verdict?

VALIAN

Valian's growling ceased, yet there was no change on his face. He still held that eerie, ominous glimmer in his eyes. While Devil spoke, his eyes travelled over the other, as if sizing him up, or judging him. "That depends," he replied, his voice low and gutteral, "on who your other allies are."

Devil May Cry

Devil couldn't help but sneer. He growled back in return.

In that there should be no argument. I have yet to make any allies. You are one of the first to approach me when I come to ask.

His own gaze watched Valian measure him up with pleasure. He knew he looked no weakling. His body was pure muscle from traveling for days on nothing but rabbits, rats, snakes, and the occasional feast of elk or deer that he could manage to keep.

He didn't look a sickling either. Rather it was a slim fit build, a pure fighting body. His eyes were bright and clear, a deep gold of pure wolf clouded with red flakes, a birthmark. His coat was pitch black with no marks of any kind, it's thick outer coat full and shiny, that of a healthy wolf.

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Ψ he calls me Devil May Cry
ς my lineage calls to him male
†he ages me four winters ∴ he paints me black with golden eyes flaked with red

VALIAN

Valian studied Devil, his eyes cold and suspitious. "Ah, then this changes things," he drawled, his voice hideously devillish and gutteral, "for I feared you were to draw me into ties with others with whom I do not see eye to eye. Tell me, do you plan on visit the Aspen Grove or Highmere?"

Just as Devil, Valian was a lean, mean creature, with a bulk of muscle, and reflexes like a cat. His thick muscles allowed him strength, but his lean figure and light weight allowed him to retain his agility and dexterity. They were almost mirrors of each other, save for the red flecks in Devil's eyes and the white patch on Valian's chest.

"And in responce to your question, I think an alliance will suit us just fine. As to how others react, we shall see, my friend." A strange turn of events, but one which would see Devil go far. A friend of Saydin and Valian's was a powerful friend indeed.

Devil May Cry

Devil bowed his great head, taking in Valian's concerns with a thoughtful expression. This could indead be a problem if it made an issue with his alliance with Valian. Devil could see the similarities between the two also and he surely didn't wish to lose such a strong ally before they'd even begun to get to know each other.

Pinning his ears slightly, he decided to look to the other as an equal and ask his opinion as he found he respected Valian already for his proud stance and his serious eyes. Devil alos tried to hold those eyes and so another of the kindred, he held his opinions in the highest also.

I see your debates. Tell me, I have begun confrontations with the alpha of Highmere and unfortunately have already pledged to the alpha of Aspen Grove. I do not wish to end this before it has even begun so tell me, what would you suggest I do to keep your aquaintanceship? You say you do not see eye to eye. If you do not mind me asking, is it over their leading talents or an old argument. Is there some way we can work this out to everyone's advantage?

His vocals drawn back into their maw, Devil took in Valian with a wondering gaze, ready for his suggestions.

VALIAN

Valian's serious facade cracked, and a low, demon-like chuckle escaped him, his smile as false as that of a shark. "The Alpha Male of Highmere is my brother, Starscream, and the Alpha Female of Aspen Grove is my sister, Sylar. You need not try and win my loyalty, Devil. Sylar and Starscream will not turn against me. I was simply curious if you had yet met them."

That sickly smile remained, and it was obvious it was a rarity. Usually it was accompanied with mockery, but Valian did not feel Devil quite deserved such treatment. No, he was alright in his books, and that was a very good place for Devil to be.

As kindred spirits, Valian regarded Devil, the smirk fading. "You will no doubt have aquired some enemies through allying yourself with us. Namely, the Shadow Lurkers. I will just say that I have put my stamp on their pack, and they resent me for it. You will surely find out soon enough. Is there anything else I should know?"

Devil May Cry

Devil nodded his head, a small smirk painting itself upon his dark features. At least he did not have to lose this one so early into the conversation. He was beginning to like Valian in a way. And he didn't like many around here. He could tell Valian was one lik ehim, one that would rather die in a fight than surrender, that would rather tear your throat out than forgive you. That, Devil could understand to a tea.

He bowed his head in acknowledgement and responded.

Ah, then yes I have met them. Sylar was quiet but she put her authority out there even in her silence, a good quality in my book, to not say a word and yet recieve respect. Starscream I'm afraid I have yet to speak to, just seen him. I was talking to the female Nachi. As for what else you should know. I have tried for allies from those I deemed worthy but it seemed some were not in a mood for allies so instead I incured their wrath. That would come from Toklat Canyon and the deer herd at Oak Prairie, since it seems they are an ally of Toklat. The Valkama Pack also doesn't like me because of that. Now the part I'm still getting used to is that the Lost Valley Lurkers pledged alliance but then I find out the ancient guardians and shadow lurkers probably are going to go against me because of Toklat so I guess I'm going to lose Lost Valley as an ally too. I admit to my newness here so all the set alliances and enemies still puzzles me but I shall adapt as I always have.

His golden gaze took in Valian, ready for his words of suggestion or opinion on the matter. Devil already trusted in him to raise some of his confusion.

Saydin

Wait until you meet his sister

Saydin moved like a shadow, all pretty and black, until she found the luring scent of her mate and that of another. She gave a dark grin to Devil, then slid beneath her mate much like a cat would, her body brushing up against him beneath his chin and against his chest until she finally turned to face Devil. Her eyes were a bit to bright, the madness just a bit to uncontained. Whose your friend, darling? but her voice was clear, strong, and was like whiskey on a winter night. She was small, a mere sixty pounds of fluff one might say, but beneath that fluff lay a killer beyond all belief, one of cunning, of strength, and she had the bite to prove it. Bright yellow eyes seemed to laugh excitedly as Saydin stared at Devil. Well. Not so much STARE as admire. He was pretty, and we all know Saydins love of pretty toys. Pretty boys, pretty toys. She murmured softly, but whether or not either male heard her, she didn't care. She held herself as an alphess should, tall and proud. She had founded this pack on her own, killed for the land, and destroyed anyone who dared stand in her way. She wasn't about to let some pup try and ruin all her plans. But that wasn't why he was here, now was it?

I'm gonna tear you apart,
Rip you limb from limb.
I'll be dancing in your blood,
Won't even bother disposing of your body, because honey lets face it.
Your a nobody.
Say it with me now,
Saydin.
I can't hear you darling, say it louder...

SAYDIN

Devil May Cry

Devil took in the pretty alphess with respect as she made her presence known, sliding her way up beside Valian with a look all too familiar among females of the darker race. Devil knew this race all too well and it was indeed the kind he wished to see in his new alphess Black Plaque, if she ever embraced her darkness. He knew the cunning and prowess of one female wolf could overcome the bravery and fighting of many a male in the same situation. Females had that power of persuassion that many males just wished they could endure.

Taila nd head again bowing before the femme in respect, Devil pinned his ears back slightly regarding her with watchful golden eyes flaked with red. He looked to his new aquaintance Valian, wondering who was to address this girl of the pretty eyes, but as he didn't want to seem weak or needing of another to frame his words, he bowed his handsome head to Valian in permission of him to tell her before addressing Saydin with his deep vocals.

Greetings, you must be the high alphess, Saydin. I have heard of your dominion and kills even as I arrived in these lands and I admire them without regret. I am called Devil May Cry or Devil, the new alpha of Parnassian Meadows. I came to ask alliance of your pack with mine and Valian here has accepted my request.

His eyes alighted on Valian as if to agree his words are correct in the way he put them before turning his gaze back to Saydin, awaiting her return words with patient respect.

Saydin

Her eyes watched him, alight and bright with love, hatred, and lust. You've picked a good pack to come and see, Devil dearest... She murmured softly, but her tone grew distracted as another call reached those delicate black ears of hers. What was this? Another cry? Saydin was growing restless, and it was easy to tell. The female was with pups, but it hardly showed just yet. However, the killer in her was wanting to kill, wanting someone to destory. An old enemy perhaps? No... this was a new scent. She glanced to Devil, then to Vaiden. If you boys will excuse me... She murmuered softly. The lusty adventurous wolfess was gone, replaced by something different, something edgier, more cunning. Her head had lowered and she stalked away, blue black pelt glittering in the pale moonlight as she made her way towards Crucifix. Saydin was the master of disaster, creating hell for all those around her.

Devil May Cry

Devil bowed his head as the femme spoke, ears pricked toward her liquid lyrics. He loved the way a wolfess of darkness spoke. It was like being an alcoholic and taking that first sip of the day. His ears could drink in its mystery all day. He sighed slightly, wondering when he'd find his own duchess of the night. But no matter. Until then he'd recruit, ally, and rule. Flicking his tail, he watched Saydin's attention divert.

Hearing the other call too, he pricked his ears toward it and watched as Saydin tiptoed off to greet the other visitor, a slight smirk painting his features at the alphess's new stance. Turning back to Valian, he bowed his head again and let lyrics respond.

I approve of your choice of mates, Valian. She is indeed a wolfess to respect. If we are strongly allied then, I'll be returning to my packlands for patrolling. Thank you for your time. I hope to meet again.

Nodding his head again in respect to the alpha, he turned and paced off into the shadows, disappearing from sight.

Crucifix

Crucifix was hearing all different things and well even though his pack was over 296 strong not that much smaller then the shadow haunters it was still good to have allies. He only had one right now and that Was Rayne who was a defective from the Shadow haunters. he had talked to Rayne about allies last night. He had decided on some Shadow haunter enemies would be the best and so he started with the ever growing Saydins pack. He proceeded forth and came to a halt on the border. His tail lowered ever so slightly. He let out a howl for the alpha

Saydin

The alphess of the Sedge Creek Pack moved silently, a shadow in the moonlight. She stopped in front of him, a little alphess with an ego bigger then all of Sparkling Creek. May I help you? Her tone was that of cool venom, filtering through your veins and congealing your blood. Her yellow eyes watched Crucifix, studied him carefully. He to, was a pretty creature. Pretty pretty. Lover lover. Was she a slut? Eh. She'd never cheat on her mate. Kill him and pick a new one, that was a possibility. Well. Maybe not. She thought that perhaps this time, Vaiden was the right choice. A real killer, a real sense of evil about him... Yes indeed.

Crucifix

Crucifix watched her approach. His eyes watching her carefully. Well now wasn't she to the point. His ears flicked.I am Crucifix Alpha of The Cryptic Vigilante's. I have come seeking an allianceHe spoke. His tail flicked. shadow haunter Enemies should stick together he thought but he would wait for her response.

Saydin

Saydins watched him for a moment before she spoke. I am Saydin, alphess of these lands. You've picked a good place to come to, Crucifix. Suddenly, a scent came to her and her eyes narrowed. Wheres my daughter? She asked softly. Her hackles bristled a bit, and those eyes became sharper, darker, more maniacal. Framed had just up and left, and Saydin was not pleased with her... No indeed.

Crucifix

He diped his head and then froze.You must mean the none talkative female that came to my land. He spoke calmly.I tried to talk to her but she only gave me her name and well after that im not sure where she went. I would say she went south of the Sologhvin Downs. Other then that I do not know. Do not worry no fur on her was harmed. I don't attack unless provokedHe spoke calmly.