Tainted

Tainted led a small party to the Ruins. She had been told by her recently deceased mother that her father, a hybrid by the name of Luke, was a Shadow Haunter and could be found here. Her mother was gone, and so was much of her other family, but she knew she still had a father. She'd look to him for guidance where she previously looked to her mother.

Tainted, being an ally of the Haunters, stepped onto the territory boldly, but keeping a submissive posture, as this home belonged to somebody else. Raising her head, she called loudly for anyone to hear. "I am Tainted, daughter of Tahti and Luke, accompanied by my family, and I wish to speak to my father." She called out.

Predator, Tainted's full sister, stood beside her, as well as Tainted's son, Runt, and Predator's granddaughters, Virosa and Minke.

Suenga

Suenga followed Tainted closely, hoping to see his mother, possibly. But Fanta's ebony fur was not among the ranks of the few wolves that went to and fro the ruins. Suenga relaxed, looking around for the beast to come forward. Tail swaying at his hocks.

Tahiya Yuoniah, son of Suenga and Tainted, stood behind his mother, excited to see his grandfather.

Tainted

Tainted stood and waited. 'Maybe nobody heard me...' She mused, leaning back to sit down. Just then, she saw three canines heading her way. In the lead was Luke, followed by Hector and Kane.

The male in the lead stepped toward his descendants. He had only heard about them once or twice and had never seen them. "I am Luke. I am your father." The huge hybrid said calmly. It was hard for him to find the words to say, meeting his daughters and their families for the first time.

Predator looked up at her father, her eyes filling with tears. "You're the only parent we have left...Father." It felt funny to call him 'Father,' since they never knew a father in all their lives.

Luke lowered his head. "I heard about that. I loved your mother. I wish there was something I could do for her." He knew Tahti was pregnant with some of his pups when she was killed, but didn't know if they had survived or not, or even where they were if they were born before her death.

Tainted lowered her head as well. Taking a deep breath, she introduced her family. "Well, you know me. I'm Tainted, and this is my sister Predator, my mate Suenga, our children, Runt and Tahiya Yuoniah, plus Tazi who joined Kalaber." She cringed when she said her enemy's name, but continued. "And these are Predator's granddaughters, Virosa and Minke." She looked off into the distance. "And here come Predator's children, Drakon, Lalika, Chenok and Viper."

Luke smiled at the large group. "It's good to meet your all." He said with a smile.

Hector stepped up, wagging his tail. "I'm Hector, son of Tahti and Razor. Beside me is Kane. He doesn't talk much."

Suenga

Suenga bowed to Luke, his muzzle touching his chest. "It is a honor to meet you," Suenga spoke, nuzzling Tahiya Yuoniah as Tainted mentioned him. Tahiya nodded, his eyes sparkling.

Fanta walked away from Oemor and came beside Luke. Seeing Suenga, she smiled. "I see our families are closer then we thought," Fanta murmured, reaching out and nuzzling Suenga lovingly. Fanta looked over her shoulder, worried where Nicholas might lurk. But, he was a adult now and he could go to and fro with freedom.