Risen .+. Sacrifice .+. Wither .+. Ynear

Sacrifice had lead them into the heart of the land, a smile was set upon Risen's face as she came back to the lands and smiled. Sacrifice nodded then went off to retrieve Nachi and her brother.

Risen stook stalk still and waited for the lead and the others to come. Moving so that she would block them from entering the heart of the lands. She had a feeling which path they would be taking. The one closest to her brother's domain. She waited for her pack, and her enemies.

Wither whimpered in her mother's clutch but hung limp. Trembling however she felt more safe now considering they were leaving from the humans. Ynear followed intently behind her mother. Scared for her own life as well.

Future pic: Risen stood alone, only when her pack showed up as well as White tip, would she attack. She would go after White Tip's throat, Pup in the way or not. If any stood in her way she would attack their throat as well.

White Tip

White tip still carring whither.She sighed and continued forward.Her ears pricked for any sound.She saw this fem soon and came to a halt not sure.She glance to the male who lived in the lands for a clue if this fem standing in their way was with him or not.She placed wither down."Go behind me wither and stay with ynear."SHe then looked to the male again.

Kalaber:he saw this female and somethin about her frightened him.He moved back slightly.

She stayed with the other fem.

| artemis

the huntress' eyes flickered open as strange new scent was registered. she rose groggily, yawned and shook all the reaming sleep out of her well rested body. artemis had opted for a nap on a path that traveled dangerously down the side of the canyon. it was one of those paths that you risked your life gong down unless you new where to step. the lady's amber eyes picked out two forms taking a stroll into the packlands. peculiar. the two did not look or smell familiar, but as artemis hadn't been around very recently, they could easily be new recruits. still, her gut feeling told her otherwise. it didn't help when one stopped in the center of the canyon and the then departing quickly. artemis didn't want to act foolishly if they were new pack members, but if she was wrong, she hated to be the one who could have prevented a surprise attack. artemis threw her head back and released her song, informing her alpha of the two strange adult females she had just spotted.

quickly and recklessly, artemis took her path to the canyon floor and she sprinted towards the new females. suddenly another scent caught her attention. a mother and her pups. artemis analyzed the new scent even further and found the answer. it was the neighboring alpha fae, with her young. something had to be wrong. finally decided, artemis threw her head back again, urging Blazed to return to the territory quickly.

Cavan

Nachi had given up her attempts at killing Twilight; after all, she had what she wanted now. The pups. After returning to the Ruins, she had relieved her brother of pup duties, and so he had gladly taken the chance to travel with his new pack and take up some revenge on his sister's behalf. That, and prove himself to Risen and Betrayal. Oh, if he found the one that assaulted his dear sister... they would be his target over everyone else here. Cavan had been certain to pick up their scent and remember it carefully for future reference.

Now the scar-laden brute padded slowly along the canyon floor, keeping far back from Risen, for he wasn't sure of her initial intentions. Surprise the pack? It seemed that way, maybe. In any case, he did his best to remain concealed by keeping to the very edge of the cliffside, facing the wall with his blind side so that he could not be taken by surprise. And there, standing still in a mass of briar vines, the wolf waited.

The World is Yours…

cavalier & & vatani

Like A Knight In Shinning Armor.

Cavalier continuously glanced back at the group they were leaving behind when Nachi departed, the Twilight Beauty. In front of him, Vatani also saw the mother depart and nudged Pelitina between Blazed and White Tip. I'll go with her"

Cav nodded and with that, she hurried off after her. Suddenly Cavalier spotted two figures slinking into his their canyon. His blue eyes narrowed dangerously when he inhaled deeply, defining the scent. His lips quivered. Sacrifice and a familiar yet unknown scent. Then Artemis' howl rent their air, shortly followed by a sorrowful one from Vatani back at White Tip's den site. Twilight's pups were gone. There was no time to loose, White Tip and her pups had to be protected.

"This way quickly!"

Cav headed them to the side of the canyon, to the path Artemis had just used.

"Artemis! Help me get them onto the path."

The hunter called out to his pack mate then picked up Pelitina softly in his jaws and leapt up to the path. He looked at back at Artemis and White Tip, indicating they needed to do the same. The silver brute deposited Pelitina against the wall of the canyon and in the brush, warning her not to move, as it was treacherous path, only about a foot out until you were falling of the edge. He then leapt back down to retrieve Kalaber. The young male wasn't as small as his sister, so he would be a bit of a challenge, but it was hardly a burden. He caught up the heir in his jaws and left him beside his sister on the path.

It wasn't impossible to get up or down that path, it was just improbable, as Blazed and his pack hadn't discovered these paths and their use until many months into occupying the canyon, it was a perfect spot to hide the alpha family of Emerald Pines in.

Certain that White Tip and Artemis knew what to do, he set off in Risen's direction, his ivories bared and posture held high, as he was in line for succession of Toklat Canyon. Cavalier snarled, cerulean orbs narrowed dangerously.

"What right have you to be here?"

Heero

Heero followed from afar, his amber eyes searching for any sign of movement. He hung back at the boarder to make sure Cavalier and White Tip weren't followed and ambushed from behind. As Vatani ran back to help twilight with her pups, the charcoal hunter sprinted toward Cavalier and White Tip to help protect the pups from any duel attacks. When Cavalier and White Tip spotted the two strange femmes, Risen and Sacrifice, he tensed up and glanced at Cavalier for commands. His lips quivered and the tips of his teeth shone though as a subtle forewarning. Heero diligently followed Blazed's eldest son, cranium and tail raised to his second in command position. Heero threw his head back, calling for the pack's falcon friend, Unknown Spirit. He needed to speak with her so she might pass on the information to Blazed, so he could use it as he wished.

Heero ended his call abruptly and changed his stance, lowering his body to the ground ears laying flat against his skull, preparing for an attack. These shadow hunters didn't know what they were getting themselves into. The Toklat canyon pack was in their element; they lived to fight and would not fall to such an ethically confused pack.

White tip

She picked up wither knowing artemis would pick ynear up and ran to where he had gone.She then stood there hidden waiting for somethin to happen.

Kage + Torture + Torment + Traitor + Purgatory + Ressurrection

Torture the Souls of the Innocent

I moved with a swiftness that defied my silver brothers own. I moved with casual masculine grace as I came to stand in the middle of the canyon watching as the others began to scurry away with pups in their jaws. I laugh darkly and say in my deep tone "Awww, come now. We just want to play. Ain't that right, Torment." My brother came to stand beside me, his silver body unlike my own mainly black one. The only color that was different was the silver markings that almost looked like a chain that ran up my shoulder then underneath my belly. Thick ruff was bristled as I glared at the others, my silver eyes staring after Heero. He would be my target. I glance to Torment and watch his eyes for a moment before turning back. No one could guess what went on behind those masked eyes of his. But he was not as good as our sister Traitor. She had caught us both off guard when she attacked us instead of a bunch of pups like she was supposed to. Stupid whench. We would have her killed soon enough. I would make sure of it. My eyes glance to White Tip and I smirk. I knew all about her. And her mate. Kage, however, had layed claims on her. No one was to attack the alphess accept the black beast that hid herself well in the shadows. None of us were among the Shadow Haunters. We were just back up. What I was doing was reckless, and I knew it. I wanted them to focus their attention on me and give Risen and the others lurking in the brush a chance to attack.

Torment Them Until They break

Torment. Oh how my name fit me well. As Torture glances to me, I smirk faintly. I turn my to Artemis and my eyes flash greedily. I could already taste her blood and feel it running down my throat, coating the back of it with its irony taste. Saliva pools in my mouth just at the thought. Oh....Yes. Although not as evil as my brother I was a good contender. A very good contender at that. I lick my lips and glare at her menacingly. "Come on, little girl. Lets play a game. It's not that hard." "Yes....IT is just a game of pain"My brothers voice is heard now and I chuckle just in a manner to send chills down anothers back. "Yes. Just a game of pain, chica. Come on now. It's not so bad. If you just give in, then we can sink our teeth into your pretty little body. What's say you?" My eyes flash as they bore into her body. I was so ready to feel the crunch of her bones between my jaws, her blood covering me. Yes, I was a sick being. Very sick.

I betrayed Them and Now I am marked a Traitor

I move quickly, following my brothers scent. I stand in the middle of the canyon, facing them my entire body shuddering. I can not take them on by myself. I take in a deep breath and raise my head high, my cross that lies over my chest bared to them. "You shall not pass." I say loud enough for my voice to carry and echo. Their laughter reaches my ears and I can feel their excitement even from the distance that I have between them. I know they both want to kill me. I had been tracking them for some time and watching their movements. Their evil deeds, I did nothing to stop them. Only if it got to serious. This, this was serious. I could not have them killing innocent beings. Even if they probably were not even that innocent but hey, I have a weakness for pups. Doesn't every female? My yellow eyes bore into Tortures. I can see the malice that lurks inside of his black and silver body and a chill goes down my back. I know I will more then likely die today. By their fangs or by anothers. Either way, much blood would be shed here on this land all because of hatred. Why is it that all we do anymore is hate? And hate, and hate. There is no love left in the world. Only one pack that I have met shows love and they are called weak for it. I know however that love always conquers evil. No matter what, Moon Spirit and Azul will make it through for they have love for one another and for life that they live. "Well well well. Lookie here Torture. Our goody good sister has decided to join the sides of the good instead of siding with family. What shall we do to her?" Fear courses through me as they begin to move forth, closing the distance between us. I look up to Heero then White Tip and whimper softly and back away, a limp in my gait from where Torments teeth had sank into my tender bone and bit down. I won't let them by. "Get the pups out of here! Run!" I scream to the others.

I am One with the Shadows

I lurk well in the shadows and I come next to Risen. Softly in her ear I hiss "White Tip. She is mine." My eyes are dead serious and locked onto Risens own showing that I would kill anyone that dared take away White Tip from me. She was mine. That ungrateful bitch was going to know what real pain felt like and she was going to learn real fast that when I was the one dealing it, it would be pure Torture. I glance up as others enter the Canyon and begin to speak. Torture. He was the only one I knew. I had met him once, briefly when he had tried to eat one of my kills. Ungrateful bastard. They are all ungrateful but I guess I cannot complain. They are helping me to destroy my enemy even though White Tip used to be my alphess I would never call her that. I find her a bitch. She took advantage of the alpha male and now she was going to pay for her sins. And I was going to be the death dealer. Oh how lovely this would all turn out. My eyes gleam with fire as I stare up at her my body shuddering in anticipation. I had an advantage. I could play a trick that none of the others here could. I was her pack. I was part of her. Just she didn't know that I wasn't. Yes, I had a very unfair advantage and I would use it as soon as the time was right.

I am trapped in Hell

She had named me Purgatory. I don't know why. I guess it was because she knew that I was locked in a place that I didn't want to be. I was locked forever away, bound to my sister Sacrifice. With femine grace that I was just beginning to learn, I trot forth silently, moving like a ghost in the shadows the trees hiding my body well. I stand next to Sacrifice and gaze forth. Softly in her ear I whisper "Who are they?" I was talking about Torture and Torment and Traitor. I wasn't completly right in the head, that was true but I would do anything for my sister. I wanted her love, her trust. I just wanted her to be proud of me because no one else would tolerate me long enough. I was to kind, to soft. So much unlike my sisters and brother. Lucky Rapture. He was the only male in our litter. He did not have to compete with his brother for dominace. Not that I was dominant or anything. But it just hurt me so much to know that our mother Kage loved them more then me. She never did anything for me. Nothing at all. She gave all of her attention to the others. I see our mother next to the alphess and my head bows down in respect for both of them. Maybe if I be even better mama will look at me! My hopes begin to rise and I hope that I don't look like some monster and am all nice and clean for her. Just for her.

I Raise the Dead to Do My Bidding

Silence is a virtue. I use it to my advantage as the sun begins to dip behind the walls of the canyon and slumber for the night as the moon rises high above. It's full tonight. Lovely. All the little monsters will get to come out and play. A game of Pain as the one called Torture puts it. I stand far off from the others, close to the male Cavan. I don't know him. He's just another one in my half-sisters pack. I don't care for Risen. Nor my other sisters. I only like Rapture out of the entire group. He is my one friend you could say. We were on speaking terms not having to hang out with one another all the time. He knew that I would be there for him no matter what. I am an exact replica of our half sister Risen. It could prove to be an advantage in this little game we play here tonight. I had an idea I wanted to try out. Lets see if it works though. I had never been in much of a fight, just the one with Rapture and our mother when we fought Cavan but that was in the past. Hopefully. I will be his eyes. His ears. I will be his senses for him. The ones that he has lost. I glare into the brush across from us knowing that somewhere the Shadow Haunters lurk. I would never join them. I am not like my sister. I do not fight for revenge or whatever it was that drove her on. I fought for honor, for the heat of the fight. For the pure joy of it. I had a feeling that Sacrifice was just trying to be our older half sister. Suck up.

Monarda

Red-tinged banner swung lightly behind the brownish female as she trailed her pack; the Shadow Huanters. Her head, with those ominous mustard-gray eyes, hung even with her back as her shoulders pulsed up and down with her easy stride. By all appearances, Monarda might as well have been going on a stroll along a beautiful canyon. And now and then, she did take a moment to spare a thoughtful glance to the steep, rugged land that jutted up from the ground on either side of her, where once a monsterous river flowed. Curious thoughts ran through her mind, ones that weren't quite battle-related. She was not putting on an act though; she was just enjoying herself before the squirmish that was set to take place soon. Her personality was casual most of the time, but could turn in a split second to excitement; either in the form of rage or fun. Today, it would certainly be rage.

The wolf slowed as she came upon the wolves clustered in the canyon, giving them each a scrutinizing look before reaching Risen. Standing off to the side of her alphess, Monarda dropped her casual demeanor. Now, there was a spark of delight dancing in her otherwise dull orbs, replacing the previously care-free look. She was ready to rumble.

Hidden Betrayal

Hidden Betrayal had made a quick stop to visit an old enemy of Aaka's. Her and her mate were going to join the pack. Cortinarri was not in any condition to fight for Aaka's fangs had caused the alphess to be handicapped for the rest of her life but Betrayal, oh yes Betrayal knew how Manov was in prime condition. Plus, it added to members. Cortinarri would not be useless either. The once alphess was good at lying, a fact that Betrayal knew first hand. She had seen the female go to work. Coming up beside Risen, her eyes flashed to Kage then to the others in the canyon. At Traitor's claim that they would not pass, a soft bark of laughter escaped the ebony alphess's frame. "Shows what she knows, right mon ami?" Her words were directed to her counter part. Her partner in crime. A smirk upon my maw as Monarda appeared. Awww good. At least one other was here. Along with the two males in the canyon. They appeared vaguely familar but I did not offer much thought to the matter. As long as they helped to destroy the others, what did I care?

White Tip/Holly/rocky

White tip didn't trust anyone anymore.SHe would only trust crucified and this pack that has allied itself wit hher.She growled lowly standing protectivly in front of her pups.She wouldn't die nor will she loose a fight to anyone.She wanted crucified here she hated not being near him in so crucial times.Her blind spot which was right behind her blocked by the bushs that only pups could fit in. Mo< Holly:The lead siberian of the justice pack determined to get a strong ally that was against her rival gang the hybrids had been told to help so she would.She came but stayed slightly behind risen not sure if she knew that ino had told her to come and help or what.Her brother rocky had come along the other justice were off somewhere and she was mad at them for not answering her and rocky's calls.

Risen

The silver alphess looked around at the army on both her side, and the other's.. My my what a large difference. This wouldn't be a fight, it was a Massacre. As Kage approached with locked eyes, them female narrowed her orbs and snarled loudly. Her hackles raised, she was about to attack the female for such rude conduct but thought otherwise since she was on their side... so far. With a devilish snarl, teeth bared to the gums, whites showing and ears front in full agression, she ordered to Kage. "If that bitch makes it out of here alive and to my brother. It will be your hide. Make sure she is dead... and quickly." She held her gaze but had to turn away to watch as the others arrived. Keeping her head down, licking her teeth and nose as she glared up through demon eyes. Fur bristling, body trembing, eyes quivering. She snarled to Traitor. "Stay in our way and Cerberus is a promise!". Her eyes glanced to Holly, she had been told about them and she smiled as she began to collect what the bird had told the lead. The last she glanced to was Betrayal. She smiled at the fea and nodded to her. "Ready..." She lifted her head then swung it like an arm and snapped in the direction of Heero, White Tip, and Traitor. "KILL THEM!" She roared and took off after Traitor. Fangs searching quickly for the fea's windpipe, crunching down blindly as she came within an inch of her mark. Whatever flesh she grabbed onto would be torn as she thrashed her head about wildly, throwing all of her weight and body into the flail to tear the fea open.

Sacrifice watched eagerly from the bush and turned to her sister. "Purgatory, set your kind nature to the side, today we kill. No emotion, no pain, just instinct." As soon as Risen ordered to kill the fea sprung from the brush and aimed to land on Heero's backside. Fangs aiming for the back of his neck and chomping down to tear his spinal cord open.

Rapture followed the scents of the others, and found his sisters and mother gathered around with a group of other wolves. He smiled and dashed down biting at Traitors legs to trip the fea and expose her vitals.

Dally

The falcon had taken to the skies, finding flight effortless as thermals and winds spun around the edges of the canyon. With so many on Risen's side, Dally decided not to engage in combat this time, as he had done in the past. Instead, he would be a vigilant sentry for the pack, making sure no one entered or left the canyon system without his notice. He would also keep a sharp eye on Risen. If anyone were to sneak up on her, she'd hear a warning call from the falcon.

White tip

She knew they were outnumbered.She needed to get out.She picked kalaber and wither up in her mouth and told her pups to quickly followe.dShe took off at full speed heading for the outskirts of the terra.She ran jumping over a log.She went into the brush and threw a stream.

pala:She whined as her mother left her and her other sister ynear.she didn't wan t to expose herself.

Holly:She growled and went after heero.She aimed to bite his hind leg.

Rocky:The brother siberian husky to holly came at herro as well and aimed for his neck.

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Their Knights, Your Executioners.

Oh lord. This was not going to be pretty. If there's one thing you should never do, it's corner four adults who were raised to fight. The four were thirsty as ever for a fight, as times had been quiet and pickings dry, and now the time had come. Cavalier stood tall and arrogant as he watched their opponents arrive. Let them come. Let them think they will have an easy fight. Let them try.

The brute locked eyes with Aleron, who had arrived just moments ago having heard their calls. Sure, Aleron wasn't expecting such an outcome as this. They had only to protect White Tip's pups, that's why he had had come, but he wouldn't say no to such an inviting event. The charcoal male drew even with his brother, acting as a physical barrier between the Haunters and White Tip's young. Vatani and Rouge had done similar, only steps behind their larger brothers.

Then White Tip had to bolt. I've said it once, and I'll say it again: oh lord. Vatani gathered her long legs beneath her and leapt after White Tip, catching Wither up in her jaws without missing a beat and staying hot on the alpha fae's heels. Speed was her thing, she was nigh uncatchable and she quickly drew even with the leader. Then as her sister had done, Rouge collected Ynear in her maw and rocketed after the two females. By unspoken agreement, the siblings were devising a back up plan. Rouge and Vatani were fearless and ferocious when it came to protecting the young, as did most femmes. The two were a treacherous pair. What Vatani lacked in size, Rouge well made up for it. What Rouge lacked in speed, Vatani evened the deficit. So basically, you don't want to get caught between the two of them.

As his sisters provided the distraction, Aleron whipped around to Heero and met Rocky head on, jaws wide as he used the male's lowered head position and his own greater size to his advantage. Aleron lowered his jaws and snapped wildly at Rocky's eyes, seeking to puncture the thin film of Rocky's eyes, then rose his fore paw and swiped at his adversary's neck only once, minimalizing the possible damage to his limb.

Cavalier on the other hand waited long enough to throw back his head, calling in the cavalry, which consisted of, Blazed, Danger, Vindari, and Blazed's human friendly brothers, Koren and Kehatin. Cavalier forced his baritone song louder and further than ever before, requesting any other aid possible. The canyon reverberated with the call and exploded over the rims into the mid afternoon sky. Then the brute completed his call and rushed to aid Heero, trying to shoulder Holly aside, while keeping his jaws free to fend off any sudden attackers.

High, high above, Unknown Spirit circled, having responded to Heero's call. The aerial predator studied the ongoing and swooped down, mapping out her plan as she went. The falcon whipped her wings to her body and dropped like a rocket. Unknown wanted to draw the Haunter friendly bird out so she went for Risen. At the last moment, just mere inches above Risen's back, Unknown spread her wings, talons outstretched, as she intended to rake them across the femme's rear back to the base of her neck as she rose. As Unknown Spirit rose from her attack, the wind and her momentum sling-shooting her back high into the air, she glanced over at the male. If she hadn't a beak, a bright smile would have spread across her features. This time, nature was on her side. Never before had she fought a male falcon, only the females who matched her size. Female Peregrine falcons, by nature's choosing, were larger than their male counterparts, and Unknown Spirit would used the one-third difference in size to her advantage.

Sacrifice

Sacrifice turned from her attack and watched as White tip high tailed it out of the way. She smelt the pups and grew closer to them, Grabbing Palatina by the scruff and dashed to the lands. There was no escape from her grip as she brought her to the Ruins.

When she came back she searched around for Ynear who was frantically wondering away from the fight in total fear. Sacrifice snatched her as well and dashed back to the ruins. Ynear could do nothing but pull her tail between her legs and go limp.

When Sacrifice came back a third time she again continued her attack on Heero. Biting at his underbelly as the two dogs went for his limbs and throat.

White Tip

White tip saw them and quickly followed.Nares on hern ostrils flaring and then she let the other two transfer her last two into the crevi ce.She would ie before anyone touched her pups.

Holly:She continued and attacked heero aggressivly.Her size making all these wolves smaller to her.She had mainly speed on her side but she was strong as well.

Rocky:He closed his eyes as the others teeth came at him scratching right under one of his eyes.He dodged the fight.He too was a siberian husky and was larger then wolves unless the wolves were hybrids possibly.He growled and dodged the paw and aimed his fangs for the others left shoulder and his paws on either side.

Dally

Dally had no memories of this new falcon, but his parents sure did; it was too bad he had switched sides, or he could be fighting with her right now. Blazed's pack was the lesser of two evils here, as far as the Lurkers were concerned, and it would be in the best interest to fight for them in this case. However, Dally was sticking with Risen, and nothing was going to change that.

"Risen! Above you!" He called out, going into a stoop as he attempted to catch up with the larger bird as she sped towards the wolf's back. He was too high though, so it would be up to Risen to dodge the attack if she heard him in time. Dally pulled up from his stoop and veered for Unknown Spirit, sailing upward as she did. Her size was certainly intimidating; he had always been a bit jealous of his mother and sister during fights, for they had a lot more punch to offer than he and his father did. But, at least, his smaller size offered more edge on the agility part.

Flying strong and fast, Dally attempted to come up along side of the she-falcon, and clip her right wing with his talons. He did not want to get his talons locked with her; if she managed to catch him, he'd be in a world of hurt, and he knew that very well.

Cavan

As he had stood quietly, waiting, his good eye turned to Ressurection, narrowing slightly. This one had tricked him not so long ago, and consiquently, there lay a nasty-looking wound on the side of his neck where the surrounding fur was still muddied with old blood to show just how recently the injury was inflicted. Cavan moved his head to the side, scoping in front and behind him, but could not see the adolescent that had attacked him; Rapture. Good. He was about to speak when fighting broke out ahead.

"I hope you've picked your side well." The marred wolf spoke gruffly, hoping that Ressurection was indeed fighting on the same side as him, and not planning trick him as she had at the Stores. In any case, he'd keep his guard up; though it was hard with depleted senses. Springing through the vines he had taken refuge in, Cavan sprinted onward until he came across the battle scene. A target was quickly established; Aleron. Scar-laden head lowered, Cavan picked up his pace to a run. With his jaws parted, he swept his dail upwards as he came upon Aleron, trying to seize hold of the side of his bottom jaw.

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Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back!

Cavalier continued to try and shove Holly aside. Being a Siberian husky might have been an advantage to her, had she been fighting a normal average sized gray wolf, but in fact, she was pitted against a thick-blooded arctic male, his height already topping four feet. He inherited the larger genes of the artic breed, and very few other bloods could compete in size. Rocky was not going to fare any better, for Aleron and Cav were very similar when it came to their fighting abilities.

Aleron opted to use the shoulder Rocky was attacking to smash into the Siberian husky's face. Aleron gathered himself and as Rocky's teeth neared his left shoulder, and met the intended bite straight on, putting his weight behind his shoulder as he tried to strain Rocky's neck on the forceful impact. The charcoal brute ad turned halfway so Rocky was coming at him perpendicular to his shoulder at the last moment, so he would have to readjust his position to try and get a hold.

Rouge and Vatani on the opposite end of the canyon quickly moved Kalaber and Wither into the crevice, Vatani issuing orders.

"Stay quiet and try not to move. Do not come out if someone other than your parents or my pack tries to lure you to them. The Haunters are trying to take you."

At that, the she wolf stationed herself over the opening, her keen blue eyes watching the fighters when she saw a certain hulking figure depart from the bushes. Vatani leapt up and barked an urgent command to Rouge, who was to take her spot at the crevice entrance. Wasting no more time, she half ran half slid down the path edge and ran as fast and hard as she could to reach Cavan before he could put his attack into action. Rouge called out to her brother just as Vatani set off, giving him only a moment's notice before Cavan came at him.

With one last shove, Aleron reared up while tucking his neck as he swiped out at Cavan's face, trying to mar an area on his blindside. Though doing so, he exposed his soft underside and put his fore limbs at risk for being caught, but he needed his jaws. There was little damage he could do without them. Then Vatani added her own attack into the mix. The lithe fae ran low to the ground and went straight for Cavan's legs, her jaws aiming to snap shut over one of his hind limbs.

Above them, Unknown Spirit leveled out and glanced back at Dally as he followed in her wake, quickly gaining. She knew she could not out fly the male, the downfall to her larger size, but she couldn't' be faulted for trying. A sharp searing pain caught her right wing as Dally's talons successfully clipped the edge of it. Unknown veered to the side then swooped back, her path making a graceful "u". As she swung back, she stretched out her own talons trying to tag some part of Dally.

Cavan

A fierce snarl was issued when a paw came smashing down on his face, causing him to miss his initial target. The stinging hit was followed up by a sudden pain in his hind limb, as Vatani had set her jaws into his upper hind leg, sinking her fangs into thick muscle there. He would have spun around and tried to tag her, but at the moment, he saw a much more promising opportunity before him that would be gone in a split second if he did not act quick.

Forcing his concentration on Aleron as pain burned in his leg, Cavan plunged his battered muzzle forward in a swift strike, trying to bring his jaws down around the wolf's chest. It was a move he had not tried often, but he knew the front of a wolf's chest was very narrow compared to most other domestic canines, and if he managed to get his hold, he'd try his best to pry his two inch canines between the ribs to hit the lungs beneath. What ever his outcome, he knew his hind leg was paying the price of Vatani's teeth.

Torture + Torment + Ressurrection + Purgatory + Kage

The Shadows, They Haunt Me

I snarl in rage as White Tip bolts. Stupid bitch. I charge after her, my cover blown, and race past Traitor who tries to take a bite out of me but is going to be soon to busy with Risen on her back. I charge towards White Tip, my long limbs and sleek body aiding me as my fangs are bared. I will kill her. She will not get by me this time.

Locked in Hell

I whimper as my sister tells me to put my kindness aside. What am I to do? Suddenly an idea pops in my head. I smell just like our old pack. White Tip doesn't know my faithfullness to my sister. It wasn't really to my pack but all to Sacrifice. Lucky her. I charge from the bushes yelping and screaming as if in pain and race p to where the other pups are, tears streaming down my cheeks. I reach the top and see the massive adult there and scream "They're going to kill me!" I glance behind me and jolt to the side as one of the brushes near us quivers from the wind. "I...I followed her! I heard her make her plans, I wasn't supposed to! Please...She's going to kill me." I look around me once more, frantic, urgent. I was just a kid, barely older then the ones that they were guarding. A week older in fact. I had been the first litter. Kage as a mother, Viscious for a father and what did the two dark souls get? A kind hearted little soul stealer. I gaze into the guardians eyes, my b ody shuddering in fear. I was really afraid. Just not of the same things he was thinking. I was afraid of Risen and Betrayal's wrath if I did not do this correctly. And Sacrifice. What would she do?

Bring Me To Life

As my smaller sister charges up to the pups I grin. Good girl. Work your precious little magic. As Cavan charges, my eyes widen and I take off after him. I do the same as Vatani, and leap for her hind leg, hoping to distract her long enough to let go of Cavan and take her pain and rage out on me. I wasn't going to come out of this unscathed so why not get all scarred.

Monarda

A bark drew her attention further up the ridge of the canyon, where a figure suddenly could be seen barrelling down the hill. Moving further at a slow wolfish trot, she shifted her gaze back to the ridge, where Purgatory was heading for; and, ah yes, there was an enemy. Now she could see the crevice that was being guarded, and common sense told her what was in there. It was too small for her to fit into, but she could at least try to take out Rouge.
With a goal in mind, the brown-phased wolfess sprinted after Purgatory. As she came upon the scene, scrambling over the scree and steep slope, she picked up on the youngster's words to Rouge.

She didn't know this youngster very well, and wasn't sure herself if Purgatory was putting on an act or going against her own side. Either way, Monarda had a plan. With a savage snarl, she lunged straight for the youngling, in a mock attempt to grab her around the neck. She hoped this would force Purgatory to flee into the crevice without reguards to what Rouge might say. If Purgatory was on Risen's side, then she would be where she wanted. And if Purgatory was actually with Rouge; well, then Monarda planned to guard the crevice entrance until the battle was over. That of course, was assuming her side won, and that she could fend off Rouge.

Aaka*Hidden Betrayal*Disaster

The white alphess moved swiftly into Blazed's territory. Seeing Torture, the murderer of her daughter Laporta, made her see red. With a roar of fury, the mother shot forth and leaped at the black and silver male aiming for his shoulder which was an attack that she had used during her fighting days.

As Aaka charges in the black wolfess snarled but did not charge after her. No. She watched. The male is considerably larger then the alphess of the Silver Glades. He could handle himself. As Purgatory races up towards the others her eye brows raise. What is she doing? That Monarda goes after her. What in the world....Shaking it off she watches Risen for a moment and smile. Theres not very many here to fight. Ressurrection has Aleron. Wait. Blazed. Where was he? Eyes narrow as she looked around for the large male. He would be mine. He was large, yes. With a little help though, we could bring him down.

The large raptor soared high above the fight watching. Seeing Dally dive however had the Harris Hawk's eyes following him and seeing Unknown Spirit. With a scream, Disaster dived for her, aiming carefully so that he did not hit his own member.

White tip

Still carring two of her four pups she was in urgent need of help other then the two females helping hre.She senced the other who now tore after her and she leapt over a fallen log and ran faster down a hillShe wouldn't die nor would her pups.She refused to.IF only crucified was present.

Kalaber:he yelped as he felt his scruff purll for a second as she jumped

Pala:She didn't know whose jaws she was in but she was now limp.

Kage

A roar of anger escaped my maw as I tear even faster after White Tip, leaping over the same log. I was close, very close. I lunge hard and draw up beside the alphess's left haunch. My fangs bared, I turn my head sharply and try and sink my deadly ivories into her and stop her using the hill for momentum to speed me up even more.

Legosa, Phelan, Atticus & Sweetclover

Following shortly after Aaka, Legosa came charging in. His upmost priority was to protect Aaka if anyone dared to harm her. Which was bound to happen of course, given that she was attacking someone else, and her reputation in the Valley was certainly mixed. At first, he planned to attack nearby his mate; but that quickly changed when he saw who she targeted. The killer of his daughter was here! Since he wasn't sure who he was fighting for anyway, Legosa headed right for Torture, rushing for the wolf's opposite side in attempts of taking him by the other shoulder.

Sweetclover came in next, with Atticus near at her side, and Phelan behind. The three siblings stood for a moment as they gaged the fighting. Like their father, they didn't know who the heck they were suppose to be fighting for, and so for a moment, they were lost as to what to do. Then, Clover gave a terribly snarl and plunged forward on a set course. Atticus saw what was up and headed after her. Phelan, for lack of anything better to do, followed after.

Sweetclover wanted revenge just as her parents did. As they went for the shoulders, she went for one of the hind legs. Not for a bone crushing hold; she attempted to severe the major tendon in the ankle and cripple the wolf forever.

Atticus, looking to prove himself to everyone, especially his parents, went for the classic throat hold. He wanted to kill, and who better than the murderer of his sister?

Phelan however didn't do any such thing. Uncertain and fearful, he stumbled back from his family as they swarmed towards Torment. Sure, he wanted to make the wolf pay... but he just couldn't override the overwhelming fear in his mind.

artemis

Artemis broke quickly away from the group, her slender limbs working furiously to catch up to Kage. The least she could do was get in the attacker's way. White Tip had only to climb the path before Rouge could help and once they were high up, they could stop Kage from getting up to them. Quickly enough, Artemis broke even with Kage, directly behind White Tip, and matched her stride, give or take a few paces. Artemis was close as well, extremely close, close enough to throw herself at Kage. And she did just that.

Gathering herself and working up as much momentum as she could, Artemis pulled a few inches forward, then wham. The fae launched her entire form at Kage from her front side. Artemis hoped that slamming into Kage with such speed from both parties would throw her off balance, or maybe even to the ground, just long enough for White Tip to join Rouge on the canyon wall path. At least White Tip would be safe; too bad she couldn't say the same for herself. By throwing herself at Kage, she was bound to be at the mercy of the femme's fangs once Kage regained her balance. But this had to work, it just had to work!

White Tip

She felt kages teeth graze her hind leg but someone had come between them and she sped up moving further out of the terrain and up the canyon.

holly:She continued her attack on who ever. same with rocky

Purgatory + Torture + Torment + Kage + Ressurrection + Traitor

Torture the souls of the Innocent

I lunge for my sister just as Risen does, but the grey alphess beats me to her. With a grin I nod and turn about to head for Heero when suddenly another form slams into me. In a snarl of rage I turn, just as Aaka's teeth sink into my shoulder. It wasn't a good bite but it was enough to anger me. Black body shoves forth trying to push her to the ground using my large frame to over power her own. Thats when Legosa, who I am assuming is her mate, hits my other shoulder. I roar in pain and anger and turn, wrenching my shoulder free of Aaka's grasp and begin to tear into the alpha male just as Sweetclover hits my back leg. Now, this sure as hell is not a fair fight. Just then I see Torment lunge for Atticus who was going for my throat. Oh good. Destroy one of the other pups that belong to Aaka. Lets show them what real pain feels like. I bite into Legosa, wherever I can reach. I aim for his side, his rib cage area mainly. IT was summer and his fur was thin allowing me more access to his skin to rip him to shreds.

I Torment them until they break

Now this isn't fair. I lunge for Atticus, spotting him just before he reaches my black and silver brother. My fangs gaping wide, I launch my silver body forward to sink into the adolescents body. I would use him as bait. My massive body, although not as big as my brothers, I use to try and over power him. He can't reach Torture. Not now. I shall have him in my grasp and begging for mercy. It wasn't the pretty little Artemis but Aaka's child would work. He had already killed one of her children. Why not another?

Locked in Hell

I scream as Monarda comes out at me, her jaws gaping wide. I shoot forth, between Rouges legs and into the den with the other pups, trembling in mock terror. "They're going to kill me!" I whimper to the others backing up far into the little tavern. I want to lure them away from Rouge. Towards the back. Then....I would reveal my little plan.

The Shadows, They Follow Me

I snarl in anger as my bite misses and I am sent tumbling with Artemis. I catch my footing and launch myself at the other wolfess, anger radiating from my lithe black body. My white fangs, I aim for the other wolfess's throat. "You do not know what you have just done!" I roar at her. I had a serious vendetta against the alphess of my old pack. I wasn't going to let her go away unscathed. But for now, I would settle on Artemis, using tactics that I had picked up from my many different packs.

Bring The Dead To Life

As Cavan lunges forth I do as well. I go fpr Aleron (or whichever one has his back leg >.<) my fangs going for the others soft stomach. My head is dipped low and my small body I use it to my advantage. I go under then up my fangs seeking for the wolf's soft belly.

I Betrayed Them, Now I Must Pay

"No!" I scream as I watch Kage take off after White Tip. I begin to race after her but then Risen catches my shoulder for I had turned just in time to chase the others. I yelp loudly in pain and turn, trying to bite into the back of the small wolfess's skull. If I could crush her skull then I would be fine and I could save Artemis.

Risen .+. Sacrifice

Risen quickly evaded as the fea went after the top of her skull. However instead of pulling back, she let herself drop further then when the fea recoiled from her bite Risen snapped up for the gullet of her throat. The most tender part of the organ and again she thrashed about.

Sacrifice Turned since Heero made no effort to fight back and took off after White Tip. A snarl begging from her lips as she sped along. Finally catching up to White Tips side she snarled and fully ramed her weight into the older fea. Fangs bared to grab the base of her neck and hopefully slow her down. Kage wanted to kill her... That didn't mean harm her until she was hanging onto life by a strain.

White Tip

She had stored her two pups in a crevice right before sacrifice had hit her.She growled nad moved before the others jaws could lock on.She turned nad ran right at her.Her jaws ready to bite onto anything that would present itself.

Blazed K O R E N Kehatin Danger

The ebony brute barreled into his canyon directly behind the battling parties, his auds laced tightly against his skull and ivories already exposed. Blazed was surprised and grateful to see Aaka had come to their aid. He had made a detour on his way back from the farm to collect two known allegiances; his two loyal, although distanced, brothers, Koren - a ranch protector - and Kehatin - a pet of some sort. The alpha kept to the dark areas of his canyon and avoided any noisy brush, ordering his brothers in his wake to do the same. When they neared the fighting, Blazed paused and surveyed the situation. He wanted to swell with pride at how well his pack was responding and honoring their new alliance with the Emerald Pines Pack and how well they stood against such numbers. But no more was it to be a massacre. Aside from himself, Koren, and Kehatin, their sire, Danger, was expected to arrive any moment, and the odds would even out - maybe even turn in their favor.

>B? Koren, take care of Artemis' attacker. Kehatin, I want Resurrection and Cavan away from Aleron and Vatani. I've got Risen.

The ebony captain snarled bitterly as he spoke Risen's name with a tone blatant distaste. He was out for her blood. All he had done was shelter a pack in danger of humans, or so they were told. Risen was not respecting her oath, and she would pay. Neither he nor his had initiated the attack, that was for sure. Blazed was of the traditional mind, and breaking an oath was by far one of the greatest offenses one could commit. Now she put her own pack in danger.

Blazed nodded dismissively and took off after Risen and White Tip. The mammoth artic beast cut out at an angle to shorten the time it required to reach his ally and he soon over took them. His aphotic pelt gave him the ability to rush and yet still remain completely unnoticed by the combating wolves, as they would be too busy fighting to stop and sift through the scents. The only things that gave away his presence were his eerie blue orbs, although he was moving far to quickly for Risen to notice, in all her excitement, until he actually attacked.

The large hunter bunched his rear limb muscles and sprung at Risen, jaws agape and aiming down at the base of her neck for her spinal chord.

Koren followed his older brother diligently, his sensitive nose working furiously to sift through all of the scents, but he only recognized those of his brother's pack. For a moment, Koren didn't understand why Aaka was helping Blazed, but the ferocity with which she and Legosa attacked suggested they had a history with that Torment wolf. The brute stopped furthest from Blazed and got a good look at Kage, watching the female as she fought, observing her tactics. Koren shivered in anticipation.

It's been too long.

Koren's concurrence was disquieting but a 'got it!' nonetheless. The charcoal caliph bolted for Artemis, just feet behind Blazed until he came upon his target. Koren's amber orbs narrowed fiercely and he laid into his attack on Kage with ambition. He wondered how she could hate White Tip as she did. Koren had never really understood the grudges some wolves held. His father's obsession with the Lurker's downfall was understandable, they killed Dangerâ's mate, their mother, Summer Sun. What could White Tip have done to make Kage hate her so?

The beast went straight for the opposite side of her neck, trying to drive her away from Artemis. Koren snapped rapidly then targeted a brutal attack on the underside of her neck. If he could keep her away from Artemis long enough for Blazed's pack member to regain her stance, the two of them could give her hell.

Although Kehatin was somewhat reluctant to fight, the moment he saw his niece and nephew in peril, his artic blood boiled. Kehatin was quite a family oriented wolf, loyal only to his wolven brethren and human family. Kehatin hunkered down next to Blazed and worked hard to restrain himself until Blazed gave them the go ahead. Kehatin exchanged glances with Koren as they bother noted the way their brother spoke of Risen. It was the same way Danger spoke of the Lurkers. Hopefully Blazed wouldn't fall into such a phase that Danger hand and constantly risked life and limb to exterminate the Lurkers. With a sigh and a shake of his brainpan, Kehatin rose slightly end edged forward, closer to the fighting.

After a moment of silence passed, Blazed relayed their orders and Kehatin was off. His powerful limbs were a blur as he came to his kin's aid. Kehatin first went for Resurrection, trying to knock her off course.

Danger slunk into the canyon, opposite Blazed, Kehatin, and Koren and extremely close to Cavalier and Aleron and their adversaries. When the fighting broke out, the old alpha sprinted closer and came around and behind Cavan's position. Danger was biding his time and waited for the right moment to attack. The moment came when Cavan lunged for Aleron's chest. Danger leapt out and barreled in between the brutes, trying to meet Cavan head on, his jaws opened wide. Danger was nearing the end of his prime, and he wasn't going to go down quietly like most wolves. If he was to die fighting, he'd die happy.

Cavan

He was ready to taste the other's blood; to assasinate this unknown wolf whom his alphess had declared the enemy. But before he could have that, a third form attacked him. At the last moment, he caught the movement of Danger out of his good eye and pulled back from Aleron. Yet again, his hampered senses hadn't alerted him quick enough, and Cavan's muzzle was torn from its broad base all the way to the start of the nose. Yelping at the sudden pain, the scarred wolf struck back instantly, fangs seeking the cheek area of his new adversary. If he managed to get this hold, his goal would be to bite hard and hold on.

Legosa & Atticus

For a moment he held his bite, feeling anger and energy course through his being. As Torture pulled from Aaka, Legosa pulled away from Torture, thus avoiding the attack in his own ribs. As the wolf swung his head in the opposite direction, Legosa reared up slightly, tucking his muzzle downward while swiping one of his wolvish paws at the other's head. It wasn't meant to cause harm, though he put as much force as he could into the hit. Rather, it was to distract Torture as Legosa thrust his jaws forward, trying to seize hold of the top of his muzzle.

Atticus, though the largest and possibly the strongest of his siblings, didn't have experience in fighting. While his father was able to evade the first attack, his son was not so lucky. He was just too focused on the main goal to catch sense of a second attacker. With a shrill yelp, the adolescent felt Torment's fangs sink into his haunch. Like a cornered viper, Atticus swung his lean, powerful muzzle around and tried to hook his own gleaming ivories into the side of Torment's head.

Dally

Feathers billowed into the air as Dally veered away from the larger falcon when she made her counter strike. He had payed the price by going in for an attack, and couldn't get away fast enough to save himself from all damage. Her talons had caught the side of his chest, taking out several of his soft, compact feathers there and going deep enough to strike flesh.

It was no fatal wound, but that didn't make it feel any better. The sharp winds didn't help either as they sliced at the fresh cuts left by the she-falcon's talons. However, he was spiraling up into the sky again, to get size up his next moves against his enemy. That's when Disaster showed up. Deciding he'd have much better luck with the falcon, Dally resumed his guard on Risen. Once more, he'd give her an alarm if anyone drew near for an attack.

Risen .+. Sacrifice .+. Tyrant

The alphess snarled, catching the sound claws launch at her. She turned but too late as Blazed gripped onto the base of her neck. In a frinzie of pain and rage she rolled herself like an allagator would a death role to get him off her back. Jaws snapping at the brutes face as she wheeled around. He had just bearly missed her spinal cord and she would not let him kill her.

From just atop Risen and Blazed a large black wolf snarled in deep hatred. " Hey, whimp, pick on someone your own size." The large black bulk lept down and aimed large jaws to Blazeds' hind leg, as he had seen his father do. Crunching down with all his might to break the limb.

Sacrifice turned to meet fangs with White tip with a deadly snarl. She backed up and re-launched herself to the fea's front leg. Trying to grip and trip the alphess.

White Tip

She snarled and then she felt fangs on her front leg but she didn't trip she only launched for sacrifices neck and hopefully her spinal cord.SNarling all the while.She wasn't gonna die today oh no she planed on living to her old age.

Holly and rocky continue lunging at the wolves they were at.Growling as they got bit and scratched.

Ressurrection

I snarl as I am knocked off course. I hit the ground hard, and another weight is on top of me much larger then my own puppish one. I snap at the larger frame, anger coursing through my veins. They cannot win

As Koren leaps, I catch him out of the corner of my eye and whirl, in an attempt to get away from the large male. This isn't good. I can see Ressurrection being held down by another, and Sacrifice is at White Tips mercy. Well, sort off. I try and head for the two of them, as close as I can get at least. I want White Tip to feel pressured, to know that I am here and my fangs are ready to sink deep into her throat.

Sacrifice

My teeth grip down as skin is penetrated, a wicked smile about my face as I began to push into the fea. Hoping to tumble her over now but alas her own attack stuck. She grabbed onto my neck just inches from my spine. The pain seered through and my mouth gripped tighter and then in bitter hatred and crunched as hard as I could onto the think and weak limb, thrashing it about in my mouth like a pampered pooch would to its toy.

My ears catch Tyrant helping my half sister, the alphess, will I get any help?

Blazed

The brute allowed Risen to roll out of his. Blazed dragged his ivories slowly and deeply as he could throw her escaping form. When the minx finally did twist out of his grip, he pulled back, preventing the new black brute from ctaching his limb, as he did not roll with the alphess. The monstrous artic brute snapped a warning, his blue eys flashing.

Let alphas fight alphas, boy.

Blazed then whipped around and, with his back to to the wall so he could not be taken by surprise, tried to latch onto Risen's neck once more. His fight was with the alphess.

Tyrant .+. Risen .+. Sacrifice

Tyrant growled as he let a wicked smile pass over his being. His snarls came in waves until he launched himself for another attack to the brute just infront of him. However another snarl came from his younger sister and he stopped in his tracks. With a hmph, he turned and went to attack Atticus as the boy lept through the air. His jaws hoping to catch the pup in mid flight and crunch his body in half.

Risen's own evil smile began to play around as she jumped to the side when Blazed attacked. This time she could see him, he wasn't on her blind spot. After her evasion she immediatly launched for his belly in hopes to get a mouthfull of tender meat. Her small size made manuvering somewhat of a joke and she was abnormally strong for how thing and frail she looked. Suprise suprise was all her actions could say for her now!

Sacrifice turned and pawed at White Tip's head then raced off to grab the three pups. Palitina, Ynear, and Wither. With them in her mouth she raced back to the temple to meet with Nachi and begin their own brain washing.

Wither and Ynear were so struck with fear, when the fea lightly picked them up they easily went in hopes the fea would either kill them and end the pain or save them.