Sahena

_\|/_The she-wolf padded slowly into this new terra. She felt uncomfortable, and that was obvious, her head lowered deeply and tail was halfway tucked between built legs. Since this was new terrain and she had caught the scent of some wolves in the area, a pack obviously, and she was trespassing. However, she was far from looking for trouble. Her eyes suddenly darted to the side, thinking she saw the shape of ...something, but this was false hope and alarm. For it was nothing more than a fallen branch. Her head rose up a bit, her neck tightening to pull her head up as her throat tightened whining softly to herself. Her ears seemed to flick upward suddenly at the slightest sound. She may've seemed paranoid, and that she was. For she was afraid there would be an ...unpleasant encounter here, and at the very least she wouldn't be welcomed. She made no other sounds as she padded quickly through the open field, she wanted to find someone, but she didn't wish to disturb something and be found first. _\|/_

Cortinarri

The she-alpha of the Silver Glades territory had picked up the scent of the wolfess. Without a warning howl or a back-up calling for the rest of her pack, she trailed after Sahena's scent that the wind had brought her. Cortinarri slowed down as she reached the field and dipped her head down at first so that her light, grizzled colored pelt was masked by a grove of snow covered aspen trees. For a moment, the alpha silently watched the trespasser and studied her moves. Sahena seemed anxious. It didn't look like the wolf was simply walking through the territory, oblivious to the fact it was owned already. No, her actions show she must know it is claimed and therefore she was nervous.

Cortinarri concluded this, and assumed then that Sahena hadn't come to challenge her authority. But the she-alpha was still angered that Sahena had trespassed. She had quite the short temper, especially with other females. Cortinarri now expanded her ruff and left the tree grove. She walked along the boarder of the field until she was in the path of Sahena. Then she raised her head and tail and glared strait at the she-wolf. "Who are you? And what business do you have on my terrain?" Her voice didn't hold any hint of friendliness.

Sahena

_\|/_The head of the wolf turned to peer at the alpha, her eyes quickly scanned the wolf's posture and she didn't approve. She had no desire to fight, but this aggression wasn't needed, and was beyond rude. In response to her; Sahena's own head rose high, her tail flicking upward as her body tested. Her teeth becoming obvious as she growled loudly "Calm yourself, I mean no harm. I respect you, but I do expect some in return." Her ears at this laid back, her paws tensing and claws sinking into the ground. Sahena as well had a short temper with other female and was willing to fight for her pride. She was normally submissive, but not in situations like this. Such rudeness shouldn't go un-punished. And if need be, she was ready to fight. She had been a lone wolf for sometime and had to fight for her own safety from many creatures, and scars decorated her, but her thick gray fur his all of this. "Such aggression isn't necessary. Pride causes one to reveal their throat too much, and an opportunistic she-wolf might take a snap at it. I however am not one of those. I merely want common respect, I do not wish for your position, or any position. I merely desire some form of company and trust. And someone to help" Sahena's eyes were locked on hers, a daring act for her, it showed she wasn't backing down. "I am one of the better hunters you will find, due to my experience alone ...I do not wish to fight, but if that's what you want...you must be willing to throw your rank away." Her tone wasn't aggressive, only stern. She didn't want unneeded bloodshed, but she staked her pride on this. Her head tilted down as to not make the same mistake Cortinarri was making, her throat woudln't be the first to be torn out._\|/_

Manov

The alpha male wolf trots up to the two, as he sees the other speak to his new mate in a threatening voice, he walks down beside her, and looks at the other, he head lowered, front legs spread apart slightly more then usual, his upper lip curled, and started to snarl at the unwanted hunteress.

Sahena

Her own top lip curled into a massive snarl, chest tightening as the breath was released. Even if she was outnumbered, she seemed to be calm and relaxed. For she had an ace up her sleeve if she was rejected that would catch the both of them quite easily. Now Sahena was entire agitated and was close to springing. She was entirely confident she could take the both of them. For she was sure she had more experience than them "You may want to back off..." Her tail flicked upward her jaws parting then snapping shut in the air "Before I throw you two from power...I don't want to, but if I must...I shall" The clashing of her teeth was amazingly loud, and should one of their throat's been there...their windpipe would've been crushed. "I cannot say this enough, I do not want to fight...I want a place to stay," Now she had to struggle to hold herself back. Since she had a back up she didn't care whether she won or lost, she was going to win somehow no matter how this fight went.

Cortinarri

Cortinarri's expression had turned to one of pure animosity by now because of Sahena's words and actions. Instead of holding her dominant pose, she lowered her tail and crouched slightly in poise to attack. A deep snarl sounded from her throat, "Defeat both of us, ha! I've fought for my leadership of this pack and I won't tolerate such crude disrespect from the likes of you!" Cortinarri, with her name true to her vile attitude, stalked closer to Sahena with her fur bristled. Now she held her head level with her shoulders and her ears directed forward. With a blood-chilling snarl, the she-alpha made a rush at Sahena. Her fangs were aimed to slash across the wolf's shoulder.

Sahena

_\|/_ Sahena saw the quick and rash movement of Cortinarri and lowered herself in response, pulling herself just an inch from the snapping teeth. She turned her head towards the she-wolf and parted her jaws and straightened her legs. Cortinarri had left her throat wide open and that was her target. There was absolutely no way to dodge Sahena's lunge. She lunged upward and latched her jaws on her throat, her momentum causing Cortinarri to topple over on her side, Sahena's jaws still piercing her throat, her jaws were that typical of a wolf...and had her throat in a death grip. Sahena now stood over Cortinarri, her jaws slowly crushing her windpipe, her legs on either side of her. Now she started to snarl and mutters through clenched teeth, "Do you truly wish to live? Either way...I now take your position. Any movements from you and your throat will be gone to let you choke on your own blood." Sahena was far from bluffing, and in that one action had her pinned on the ground, her jaws gripping tighter and tighter cutting off more and more of Cortinarri's air._\|/_

Vevisca

The adolescent wolf heard his alpha's earlier calls. Cortinarri didn't sound too happy either. He was reluctant to face her, but curious about who this new male wolf was. After following after their scent trail, Vevisca found his alphas in the field with Sahena.

Quickly, he lowered his body and tucked his tail between his legs. Slowly, he slinked closer to the three and glanced over at Cortinarri. He didn't say anything yet, and just hoped he wouldn't be in any sort of trouble for not responding to his alpha's calls right away.

Cortinarri

For her extreme personality, Cortinarri still wasn't one to be rash or arrogant if her life was on the line. She had bided her time as omega and suffered as the scapegoat of the pack for too long to lose her life. The position could be retaken, especially with her mate still here. Reluctantly yet quickly, Cortinarri ceased from struggling. As much as it torn at her pride, the fallen she-alpha carefully pressed her head back against the ground so that her already taken throat was more exposed. Her tail was curled between her legs. She glanced at her mate, then to Sahena without looking directly at her eyes, "Now, you wouldn't sink so low as to kill me as I am submitting to you, would you?" she choose her words carefully, yet couldn't help but add a sneer to emphasize her point. She already knew the humiliation of submitting; even to her own sister, while the rest of the pack looked on. She could certainly do it again, if it would save her life.

Sahena

_\|/_ "Na...I tol' yo from da ster, I di' no' wan' a figh'." Her speech became a little clearer as she lightened her grip, not enough for Cortinarri to spring free. "But I cannot trust you won't tear at me once I let you go. Now, am I accepted in this pack now, or not?" At this her grip tightened once again, starting to growl quietly, but not enough to drown out any words Cortinarri might say._\|/_

Cortinarri

Again, she couldn't let her pride control her words. Keeping her calm, she replied, "Yes yes, you're accepted." Cortinarri felt the jaws lessen their pressure about her throat, but she knew Sahena could tear her windpipe out just as easy if she tried to get away. The fallen alpha stayed put as she strained her eyes to get a view of Vevisca. He certainly wouldn't help her; after all, she tried to steal him away from his mother when he was younger. Maybe Amber and Charcoal could help... but she didn't know where they were. "You can trust me." Cortinarri said after a moment, "I'm sure the rest of my pack would back you, instead of me." Cortinarri hated saying that, although she knew it was true for the most part. She would say what she needed to live.

Sahena

_\|/_ Her jaws finally let go of Cortinarri's throat, her head pulling itself back from her, but she kept her head tilted down and jaws abnormally tensed just incase she needed to go back down again. She stayed standing overtop of her. There was still something she didn't trust about her. Her eyes locked on Cortinarri and narrowed slightly, her tail flicking upward into the air, as a sign that she was proud of herself "Good...and what is my rank?"_\|/_

Cortinarri

She grimaced, but didn't dare snarl back the insult she had in mind. Nor did she try to get up while Sahena was still over her. In a quiet and reluctant voice, the wolfess replied, "Alpha... unless Manov says otherwise." Cortinarri spit out the last words quickly.

Sahena

_\|/_ Her jaws snapped back at Cortinarri's throat, for her mate came to mind. Sahene's throat was hidden against Cortinarri herself, so she knew he couldn't grab her that way. Her eyes moved to the side towards the husky brute, growling loudly at him but stopped to speak to Cortinarri. "I know your mate there will try to kill me now...He won't allow this sort of uprising." Her jaws clenched themselves digging tighter into her throat, if she was moved...or did move Cortinarri's throat would be gone. "Tel' 'im to bah off. Ih 'h doesh anyhin, yet ash good ash dea'.(Tell him to back off. If he does anything you're as good as dead). 'e mus' give up hith ran' ash well. 'r agee to no' apposh meh. He must give up his rank as well, or agree not to appose me.)" Her tail lowered only a touch as she spoke. She was against taking life, but if her own was at stake...she would, and quickly as well._\|/_

Cortinarri

Her eyes widened at first and her body tensed, but she didn't move. Wincing slightly as the fangs bit into her flesh, she spoke, "Manov, please back away." she swallowed hard and suppressed a growl that threatened to come forth. She'd let him decided whether to keep his rank or not.

Sahena

_\|/_ Sahena didn't move, her grip lightened to allow Cortinarri to breathe, as well as her to speak clearly "If he doesn't allow me to be the leader...your throat will be my lunch." She started her growling quietly, but only for a small short breath. "I don't want to fight anymore, I want to take my rank...I am willing to forget this...you two won't be kicked out, you'll stay of high rank...but I will be Alpha""_\|/_

Keilo, Umay, & Kanan

The pack's beta male came padded across the field at a slow pace. Before he even reached the scene, he had in mind what was going on from sound and scent. His tail was held straight out behind him and was cricked to express his concern. He glanced back at his pup and whispered, "Stay with me." He stopped a few yards from his two alphas and narrowed his eyes, "What's going on here?"

Umay and Kanan, two of Keilo's four young pups, huddled near the front legs of their father. Umay was timid and held her ears back. Kanan on the other hand was curious about what was happening. He started to walk towards Sahena, but Keilo quickly caught him by the scruff and pulled him back, "Stay."

Sahena

_\|/_ "The unneeded aggression of your alphas is catching up to them...that's what's going on" Her eyes flicked up to glance at the new wolf, eyeing him cautiously. _\|/_

Vatoni, Kiolana, Kouji

Beta female fallowed behind her mate, Keilo, there other two pups stayed with her closely. She looked at the scene, "yes, what is going on?"

Kiolana shuttered at seeing the other wolves, she stayed close to her mother.

Kouji, the smallest of them stayed with his mom..."mama" he whispered worriedly..

Vatoni nudged her son gently, trying to comfort his fear..

Sahena

_\|/_ Her ears flicked about, listening to the many wolves approaching her now, but she still held strong. 'This is a great first impression' she thought 'they're gonna think I'm a killer now...' A deep quivering breath was drawn in before released as a sigh. Her tail flicked from side to side. She was growing antsy. She meant no harm, but there was no way to show that with a mouth full of throat. Her eyes darted from wolf to wolf, to the pups and back again, her ears laying back, attempting to show some for of submission to them and them alone _\|/_

Keilo, Umay, & Kanan

Keilo relaxed his tail a bit, but still held it up a ways to state his position in the pack. His only concern was for his mate and pups, but it looked like Sahena didn't mean them any harm.

Umay crouched down and whimpered softly. She didn't like seeing this tension.

Kanan was eager to bound over and get a better look at the new wolves, but was also a bit worried about what was going on. He also knew his father wouldn’t let him approach the others yet.

Sahena

_\|/_ Sahena sighed deeply, her head shifting a little, for her neck was starting to ache. She was only waiting on the Alpha Male's decision. Her eyes shifted to the pups once again. Might as well try to speak a little, no? She released Cortinarri's throat and pulled her muzzle not even a hare's breath away, so she could lock back on instantly "Relax...I'm sorry about this, but I wasn't about to let them push me around. They need to learn some manners"As she said this she sounded like a mother who was scolding her children and nothing more. _\|/_

Vatoni

She held her tail up a ways as well, letting Sehena know she was beta female. She relaxed a little, it seemed that this wolf didn't mean her mate and children and harm.

Kiolana watched them close, then she scrambled of to her father and stood with Umay and Kanan..

Kouji stay with his mother, relaxing a little bit...

Sahena

_\|/_ The waiting game had begun. Now it seemed everyone was waiting entirely on the Alpha Male, Cortinarri's life depended on his decision. Sahena's pride depended on the decision, and whether the little pups would see the death of Cortinarri or not depended on his decision._\|/_

Manov

The alpha snarled at Sahena, he didn't want to do what he had to, he backed off a little, he stopped his snarl, and loosened his muscles, his tail up, his ears forward, he looks at his mate, then back at Sahena, he spoke.
"Let her go Sahena, no one will attack you, you are allowed in this pack."
He didn't want to say what he did, but it was the only way to save Cortinarri's life.

Sahena

_\|/_ Her jaws quickly fell to Cortinarri's throat again, holding her tightly now, ready to tear her throat out in an instant. "Yoo ferget, is no' asseptance I 'm ater. I wan' yoo ta give up yer rank. I am da Alha now. 'n I kno yoo won' allo' dat. (You forget, it's not acceptance I am after. I want you to give up your rank, I am the Alpha now. And I know you won't allow that.) Yoo will eider fall wif yer mate, 'rule awone, kno-ing yoo coul'f sayed er'.(You will either fall with your mate, or rule alone, knowing you could've saved her.)_\|/_

Manov

His muscles tighten again, he was getting pushed to the edge of what he could stand. "Let her go and you shall be come the alpha huntress, and I still be alpha hunter? Then we will all be happy."

Sahena

_\|/_ She relaxed her grip to let her speak "Take a look, dear...Your pack has witnessed me holding your mate's throat. I've heard neither a growl, or a whine...or a whimper from any but one pup. They didn't bother to help either of you. If they truly liked you two being their leader...they would've aided Cortinarri."_\|/_

Manov

HE snarls at her.~I have just come here just as you have, I have not had the chance to meet with them yet."

Sahena

_\|/_ "Well...Cortinarri's been here longer, they should've at least helped her out of common courtesy...but they didn't care of a stranger such as myself killed her or not. If you've just come here...give up your throne and I'll be kind to you...You will not be made Omega..and you will be treated fairly"_\|/_

Manov

HE looks back at the others and growls at them, then turns back to Sahena, and takes a step towards her.
"Why would I give up my alpha place in this pack? It would only be you an alpha huntress, this pack will not thrive, it will suffer, they need an alpha hunter. Let me be alpha hunter, you be alpha hunteress, and Cortinarri be beta hunter? Then the pack shall really thrive."

Sahena

_\|/_ "No...I will make a fine leader and search for someone to rule with me. If you stay leader you will snatch my throat in my sleep. There is virtually no leadership required. Summon the pack for a hunt, summon it to fight of unwanted people. It.s all the pack, the pack does as the pack sees fit."_\|/_

Manov

"You are wrong I would not kill you in your sleep, it's not worth it. You're also wrong in saying this pack needs no leadership, they are worthless by themselves, they are cowards, they hid when their alpha is in danger, a real pack would fight, not this, a pathetic group of wolfs, by standers when they should be helping."

Sahena

_\|/_ "I said little leadership is required. These wolves seem to get along well enough. Enough to create children. This pack may have a dark time...but if so, it'll be short. I'm as good as any male...I can lead this pack to thriving. Now I tire of this...either give your rank up or she dies..." _\|/_

Manov

HE steps forwards again, now only a few feet away from her, he could leap at her side, and throw Sahena off his mate, and kill her, but he decided against it. "How do I know I can trust you? That as soon as I would give up my rank, you don't go against your word, and kill her anyway?"

Vatoni

The beta femme let loose a quit snarl towards both wolves, but it wasn't a threat, just a "stop talking about my family that way" kind of snarl, she didn't like the way they talked of her mate and pups and herself, they had been at the den when this happened, playing with there pups in the snow.

Kouji heard his mother's quit snarl sense he was so close, the other's though would have had a hard time hearing her.....

Sahena

_\|/_ Sahena's jaw clenched, if she was knocked in any direction it would tear her throat clean out, letting her choke on her own blood. "I'm against killing...I will not kill her, or you...unless either of you attack me. This is fair warning. If either of you jump me, your throat will be removed for a snack...As for the trust...quite plainly, you can't trust me. I've killed one other in my past...and it haunts me every night. I do not wish to take a fellow wolf's life. But I must demand you stand down. You may get your rank back...if you start acting somewhat friendly. Do not forget it's your and your mates aggression that caused this._\|/_

Manov

He starts to lift his front paw to strike out at her, then puts it back down.
"Fine, you're alpha huntress. Now let her go."

Sahena

_\|/_ "Be glad you didn't strike me...or she would've been dead. Now let me clarify...you are no longer in power, just another pack member along with Cortinarri. Keeping in mind, I will let you back into some form of power...if I see your attitude changing. And I promise, you will be treated fairly, and will be given respect." Her grip loosened a little, but not enough "Is this correct?"_\|/_

Vatoni

She quited, looking at the wolfess...

Kouji stayed close to his mother..

Kiolana looked up at her father, "dady, why are they doing this?" she asks quietly..

Keilo, Umay, & Kanan

Keilo rumbled threateningly towards Manov, "Watch your tongue, stranger. Cortinarri may have accepted you into the pack, but you must gain our approval too. After all, we outnumber you." Keilo expanded his ruff slightly as he spoke, then calmed down a bit as he replied to his daughter, "They just got in a little fight, is all. But don't worry about anything because I won't let anything happen to you."

Umay padded over to Kiolana, still worried about the fighting.

Kanan sat back on his haunches and watched them. He didn't want to see anyone get killed, and he surely didn't like the anger he sensed his father had. Kanan didn't want him to get into a fight either.

Manov

The hunter looks back at the others, he had not meant what he had said before, he was just trying to get Sahena to let go of his mate. He turned back to Sahena "Let her go, you have what you want."

Sahena

_\|/_ Her voice grew louder as she spoke once again. He hadn't verified the deal, she wasn't about to be fooled "Is this correct?" _\|/_

Manov

He was getting impatient.
"Yes! Now Move!" he growled at her.

Sahena

_\|/_ A loud snarl was returned as her grip was released, but she didn't climb off of her "Leave...once you have left I will release her, you will need to help her with the wound on her neck, it should heal up fine though..." _\|/_

Vatoni

Vatoni nudged her son up to his father and she stood next to him, her gray/white fur bristled..

Kiolana nodded, she nudged Umay worriedly and sat next to her sister...

Kouji came up and sat with Kanan...

Manov

He backed away from Sahena, he was getting madder and madder.

Sahena

_\|/_"No, dear...I mean leave...go somewhere else, I don't trust my back to you...or any part to you. I promise" Her eyes turned to the parents and pups that stood there "And if I don't let her go when Manov leaves...please, tear me apart...for I shouldn't live if I were to do something that low"_\|/_

Manov

He shook his head. "No I'm not leaving this pack, I've stood down to you, you have this pack, you have this land. How can I trust you, if you wont trust me? As long as I have Cortinarri I will not harm you, I wont touch you."

Sahena

_\|/_"I'm sorry...I didn't leave the pack, just...here, so you won't lunge at me as soon as I climb off of her."_\|/_

Keilo, Kanan, & Umay

Keilo nodded slowly, although he knew this wolf wouldn't kill Cortinarri, with a statement like that. Sahena reminded him of their former she-alpha, Stormfalcon. She was certainly allot more trustable than Cortinarri.

Umay whimpered again and huddled against her sister.

Vatoni

Vatoni nodded, she hadn't known Stormfalcon, but it did seam that Sehena was more trustable...

Kiolana whimpered to, and stayed close to Umay..

Manov

The hunter stood his ground waiting for Sahena to let go of Cortinarri, he was not going to leave this pack, he would stay, but not harm Sahena.

Sahena

_\|/_ "Dear, please...I give up, if I get off of her...will take her off and help her with her wounds?"_\|/_

Manov

"Stop calling me dear! When you get off her, I'm going to take her to get helped, then we will come back here to our place as beta hunter, and hunteress."

Sahena

_\|/_ "No...that isn't your place..." Her head turned to the others "From the look of it, that's their position"_\|/_

Manov

"Then where do we go? Another pack? No!"

Sahena

_\|/_Now she was growing frustrated, her tail flicking upward, her lip raising to show teeth "You will not go to another pack, you will stay here...there are already a Beta Hunter and Huntress...merely stay here as a normal pack member till I see your attitude towards other has changed"_\|/_

Manov

"Fine, now let her go!"

Sahena

_\|/_She lowered her tail slightly, only to relax it as she gently backed away from the laying wolf. Her head turned to Manov and nodded once before backing away from her so he could take her away "I will hold you to your word. As long as she lives...you won't touch me. May all of you be witnesses, he swore to be peaceful until his love has passed on"_\|/_

Manov

HE ran over to his mate, and nuzzles her and looks over her wound on her neck, any deeper and she would be dead, he helps her up.

Cortinarri

She stands up slowly, wincing again at the sting in her neck. Well, it was more than a sting, but she wouldn't admit that to anyone else. She rumbled slightly, annoyed that she could reach the wound with her tongue to clean it. Cortinarri looked to Manov and said quietly, "I'm sorry you had to loose you rank. Thank you for giving it up, though, to save me."

Manov

He nuzzles her lightly, then licks her.
"It's okay, even though I have not been her long, I would have don’t anything to save your life."

Manov

The hunter looks around, then looks back at Cortinarri.
"Lets go to the woodland farm, maybe the person there can help you."
Together they walk away Cortinarri leaning on his side for support.