Incalia & Onslaught

Incalia entered the temple once again, a lot slimmer this time. The hybrid paced into the temple, glancing around at the few pack-mates that were here. Incalia stopped near the center and turned round, expecting to see three pups. If they had failed to follow her, they would have hell to pay. No easy life with this Haunter.

Onslaught, grumpy and angry, trailed after his mother. He slowed down when he reached the temple, in awe of the strange place. So many smells! It was the first time they had come out of the den since their birth six weeks ago. Onslaught began to sniff the air, slowly taking steps forward as he looked around at the place he would learn to call "home" or rather "base". However, when he realised how stupid he must look, the pup stopped, shut his mouth and glared at his mother with his icy yellow eyes. What's the big deal? It's a dump. He was metallic grey, much like his father, except he had a black muzzle from his mother as well as tall black ears. The only odd thing was his two hind paws. They were pearly white, a color which neither parent possessed. Still, it didn't bother Onslaught who continued to glare at anything and everything. So where's this great pack then? Is it true your twice the size of the alphess?

Incalia almost grinned at Onslaughts attitude. Him and Ghoul would turn out perfectly for the Haunters, hopefully Bandit would aswell. She was sure they would each get their own division or take over hers when she passed on. She felt very proud of her sons. Onslaughts question caught her off guard. Well yes, but she has much more combat experiance than me, something which you will have a lot of when your my age. I wouldn't disrespect her either Onslaught. She paused and waited until her other two sons arrived before continuing. This is not the sort of pack where you can disrespect your supririors. Now, the alphess is Risen, she's your step-sister, so make me proud when you meet her, Ok.

Incalia was a bit confused as to what to do. Should she give the pups to Nachi to look after while she looked for new pack members for her division, or should she introduce them to Risen? She sighed, glancing back to see if Ghoul and Bandit had arrived.

Bandit

Bandit kept his ears drawn back, slinking in after Onslaught. He narrowed his azul optics, glancing around the new Temple area. He stopped with a paw lifted in the air when his brother did, careful not to run into him. He seemed to materialize to where he stood now. He was the medium of the sons, a tan-brown pelt with a carefully made black 'cape' pattern over his shoulders and part of the neck and back. He replaced his foot on the ground, spinning his head around to look at the few wolves who were in the Temple already. He lowered himself slighlty, still wary if someone-or something- decided they didn't like him. He [thought he] was prepared to take them on!

THe small hybrd whelp took in the surroundings, trying to make them farmiliar. He sniffed around a bit, weaving around his brother and raising his head. He was closer to the others now and cocked his head, looking at each in turn. If one looked at him, he tried to stare them down with cold eyes.

Cavan

The first few weeks had been a bit rough, but now his wounds were more or less healed, and he was back up to par. And with a few more scars to boot.

While Nachi made the transition from her old pups to the new ones, Cavan kept himself away from the little ones for the most part. Knowing mothers, he figured he'd keep out of their way as well until they were ready to show off the new additions to the pack. It was while Cavan was returning to the Temple that he saw the little procession and decided now was a good of time as any to meet the youngsters.

"So, these are your troops?" The wolf asked, padded towards Incalia and the three pups. "They have names yet?" Cavan questions, looking over each of them. Despite his rugged, battered appearance, there was no hostility or aggression to be seen.

Ghoul .+. Silver Trace .+. Ynear .+. Wither .+. Risen

Ghoul followed in with his head and tail up. Brown eyes were hard on his brother until he saw the temple forming, as he grew closer he staggered a bit at its size and strangeness. The joy was countered at how the building seemed warmer inside than it was outside. Accumilating all of the wolves heat.

As they stopped he listened to his mother. Growling at the thought of taking orders, but he lowered his tail to a mid-way hold, keeping hi head up. He would soon learn. As Cavan spoke he turned with dark orbs toward the wolf's eyes, and then respecting his manners, to the forehead. He gave a single flick of the tail and said proudly. "I'm Ghoul." He didn't even dare to introduce his brothers. Why should he, they had their own mouths.

Silver Trace was coming to inform Nachi that she did have her own land and that when she was ready to booth the older pups, they could move into her land. But before she got the chance to speak with Nachi her head was turned by the three pups that circled Incalia, one of Silver's elders.

Slowly the sleek silver wolfess marched up the group. Blue eyes shinning down on them with a smile. "Congradulations Incalia, They are some fine looking pups. Strong looking if I must say." She smiled. Silver was never really one to be mean, she had been stolen and raised here by, her 'mother', Nachi. She , too, was the daughter of Vicious, but her mother wasn't so unkindly, and she was basically the runt.

Wither came up next. The exact replica of her father Crucified. She was Vicious' grandaughter, and was a little more power hungry than her parents were. Her white head lowered to the pups, growling at them to see their reactions. Her body, however, was in a calm tone, letting Incalia know she -was- just testing them. "well well, three little runts, huh? You going to be as big and bad as your mommy? You know your mom helped defeat Hidden Betrayal and her minions." She smiled, hoping to make the pups respect their mother more than they were showing.

Ynear was the next to come up. Sister of Wither but they exact opposite in color. A small frame with a black body and dark blue eyes. She could see the pups exceptionally well in the dark, she had sensitive eyes, and it helped when memorizing every detail the pups were gaining and losing when they grew. She was the more kindly, though she was getting larger than her old pup self. "They are quite beautiful, strong little warriors arn't they?" She gave a smile and a wag of her bushy tail. Looking around for her mother, Nachi.

Risen was passing, ready to speak with Cavan about possibly getting a healer. They would need one with how active the pack was going to get. She had only been informed once of Incalia's pups but thought nothing of it. When she saw a group huddled around the hybrid, she grew slightly curious and made her way forth from the shadows of the temple.

She came up almost blindly as she circled toward an opening. Bright, soul shattering eyes glaring at each pup. A wicked grin curving and snaking around her lips. " How old are they now?" She said in a low monotone voice. Her head held high, her tail held high, she made sure the pups would know who she was. A bit of anger flaring in her at the sight of cubs, but she knew it was the best. They hindered the pack due to the attention toward them, but she knew they also drew the pack together. They were to be essential if this pack were to succeed. She had only caught Ghouls name, she began to wonder who the rest were. "Introduce yourselves in the old wolf way." She growled. Ghoul seemed puzzled,.. "I'm.... Ghoul?" He said questionably. Risen gave a sharp glare, to teach... bah... She let a jagged smile course her lips. "I shall introduce myself first, father comes first before mother..... unless you are a cat of course. Or unless you don't know your father." She paused, then gave a howl of who she was. "I am Risen, Daughter of Vicious and Insecure, Leader of the Shadow Haunters." The howl echoed as she lowered her head. "You are not a leader of anything yet, so you shall just say your parents names."

Ghoul was frustrated and gave a wavering, high pitched howl. "I am Ghoul, Son of Vicious and Incalia. Member of the Shadow Haunters." He lowered his head after making up the last part. Risen seemed impressed and nodded. "Good" She waited for the rest of the pups.

Bandit

Bandit watched carefully as each wolf picked their way over. He listened to their words, and Ghoul's as well. A bit quick to tell everyone who he was, wasn't he? A bit trusting maybe? As Wither came over, her growl was efficient. As soon as it escaped her throat, Bandit pinned his ears further to his head, bared puppy fangs and gave a "ferocious" growl. Although she smiled, he silenced but continued to bare his teeth.

Bandit stopped after another wolf-Risen-came and really showed her place. For a minute he too tried growling and threatening her with incsicors, but it didn't work. He stopped and stayed low to the ground, glaring up at each of them. Some trusted more than others, however, such as Ynaer and Silver, but he wasn't too friendly yet. He stared at them all cautiously, not yet wanting to say anything. The howling introductions were a bit strange. As much as he didn't want to, he knew he must as this "Risen" waited. He sighed mentally. Ugh....I have to...? he thought. Get it over with?
"Called Bandit, Son to Vicious and Incalia." THe howl he gave hinted it could be a future blood-curdler. Bandit lay down, always watching the wolves.

Incalia & Onslaught

Incalia had been watching her sons when she heard a wolf approaching. Casting her eyes up, the cross-breed nodded with a soft smile of satisfaction. Yes, They are called..., she was cut off by Ghoul's announcement. and the other two are Bandit and Onslaught. she replied, directing her muzzle towards each pup as she said their name. She looked away from Cavan to another pack mate who had come to see her offspring. Incalia was incredably proud of the power her sons would possess when they grew older with the Haunters, so didn't feel anything when the others grouped round to look. Pride swelled within her at Silver's comment. Thank you Silver, I'm sure they'll be valuable assets to the Haunters when they're older. Wither came over aswell, growling at the pups. Incalia was about to step in, but when she noticed Withers body launguage, the mother just nodded. Wither's sister, Ynear, was the next to join the little gathering. All the comments made Incalia feel so proud, but that pride was quickly swallowed as she saw Risen appear. Shooting looks to all her sons, Incalia turned to face her alphess. Listening to the words exchanged between Risen and Ghoul, Incalia felt satisfied her pups wouldn't show her up. Relaxing a little, Incalia let a small smile spread on her face. They are six weeks old. Risen seemed slightly impressed by Ghouls attitude, and Incalia thought Bandit had done well also. Two down, one to go. She turned towards Onslaught and nodded.

The pup had been quite happy investigating this new place. He hadn't said anything when any of the adults arrived, but he did growl at Wither, a low and quiet growl, but a growl all the same. He looked at his mother at Withers comment of her fighting Hidden Betrayal. Onslaught had been told about each adult in the pack, but his mother had mentioned Hidden Betrayal, and how she had betrayed the pack. It made him respect his mother a little bit more, but not much. He smiled at each compliment, but it soon disappeared as he glanced to his mother who would notice his grins and glare at him. Then he saw his mother become tense and shoot him a look. Onslaught looked at the wolf who had just arrived. So this was the alphess? Risen's posture made Onslaught slightly intimidated. He looked at her forehead, remembering his manners as his brothers took it in turns to say their names. Swallowing hard, Onslaught lifted his head up a little and hardened his expression. I'm Onslaught, Son to Vicious and Incalia. It came out quite powerfully, without a stutter or a pause. Onslaught was please with himself, and his mother seemed to have relaxed quite a bit. Onslaught lifted his head a little more, purely because he was proud of himself. He looked around at the group of adults. The Shadow Haunters. His new pack.

Incalia breathed a sigh of relief and turned back to Risen to see he reaction. The mother knew her duties, and she knew she needed to get back to them soon. For now, she was with her pups, she was positive Kaos could handle the division duties. He had better, or Incalia would have his head.

Bandit

Bandit kept his eye on Onslaught as he too replied, stronger than Ghoul and him. He was getting slightly disinterested in the packmates, and his brothres trying to show off for the other wolves.[In his eyes!] He slunk off a few steps, nearly running into a large wall. He sat and looked up at it. It had a large, broken excuse for a very old window. He glared at it, trying to figure out what it was. He stared until he figured out his body had been swaying slightly, and stood up, padding back to the group and sitting. He threw his ears back again, baring his fangs as if to say Don't mess with me.

Bandit only caught Incalia's reaction to Onslaught's howl, and he threw his head to look at Risen. His gaze was steady on her as if unmoved, but he lowered his head a bit to show he knew his place. Under all those watching adults whom he had almost no trust for.

Risen .+. Others

She watched the tension of Incalia, smiling within herself but she knew if the mother felt proud of her pups, the pups themselves would grow stronger. She didn't need weaklings,but her father always seemed to promised strong children.

As the other two gave their calls, she nodded to them. "This is the formal greeting. When you present yourself in duty to a stranger, you shall present yourself in the old way. More formal affairs are a more simple term." Dark filled orbs turned to Incalia with next to no emotion. "Congrats Incalia, they seem a strong bunch. As long as they are willing to learn and fight there shall be no problems... Also.." She lingered for a moment, " You will need a pup sitter, you are a leader of a division, your duty calls just as much as your pups. I am not banishing you from them, but you will need someone to carry half the load of care taking. I will let you decide who shall be the cub-sitter, but let me know as well." She said with a bit of steam from her breath. It was important to run a pack, pups or not. She wanted the pack to be comfortable, but also responsible. If it were to lean to either side, the pack would grow unbalanced and would fall apart.

Ynear watched as Bandit began to walk off. Dark blue orbs following him as he walked away. "Is there something wrong dear?" She asked softly with care. Turning her black essence to face him. She thought pups were adorable, she was just evolving from her puppy state, so she had some childlike qualities still. Her black tail wagged a bit, trying gain the pups trust.

Wither smiled as the pups growled back at her. Lifting her head when Risen arrived and bowing it respectively. She wished one day to have pups, but no time soon. Sitting she listened, interested in the little creatures, but she knew she would have to leave soon to try and gain members for her own division.

Silver watched intently, soft gaze always on the three. She would love to be a sitter, always tending to be a little more active with the pups when Nachi had them all. Maybe she would be able to handle a pack of mothers, but she doubted it.

Lion & Tersek

The duo moved in next to assess the newest members of the pack; their half-brothers. Tersek, a grizzled brute who was a bit larger than Lion, was quite amused with how the new ones reacted. From the looks of it though, they promised to be strong, capable members of the Shadow Haunters. "Welcome to the pack. You'll know me as Tersek, son of Vicious and Twilight Beauty. Lead of the Ocean Breeze Forest sub-division." His two-toned eyes gazed over the three pups before the hybrid added, "Grow up strong, and maybe I can take one of you under my wing."

While Tersek's voice and posture were all about domination and intimidation, Lion was more laid-back and observative. He was a large hybrid himself, with a black coat and almost mane-like ruff that would come in quite handy during fights. But he was more about brains than bronze, and had yet to taste his first fight. "Good to see you, little brothers. I'm Lion, son of Vicious and Twilight Beauty." He was no lead, and so had no futher to say on that.

Tersek gave a toothy grin, one which was slightly leering. "Bandit's got some spunk." He commented, looking to Bandit as he saw the show of fangs. "You might want to pay me a visit when you grow a bit more." The grizzle-colored male than looked from Cavan to Risen, giving a slight nod, "I'm heading out now, to patrol my land." With that, he departed.

Wither

She watched the group, listening to her co-leader. As he headed out she gave a last nod to Incalia and followed Tersek.

Incalia & Onslaught

Incalia nodded. She knew that she couldn't be a full-time mother, so she needed to find a pup-sitter. She glanced towards Ynear and Silver, as Wither departed with Tersek, wondering if either of them would be interested in watching her pups when she was out on duty. She knew Nachi would want to, but she did have some other pups to raise. She would wait to see Silver and Ynear's reactions; if they didn't or couldn't look after Bandit, Ghoul and Onslaught, Incalia would ask Nachi to sit with her sons whilst she was busy.

Onslaught wasn't really paying attention to Risen or any others for that matter. He was just watching the Temple, taking in all the sights, smells and sounds of the new place. Tersek and Lion bought Onslaught out of his day-dream. Onslaught's peircing icy yellow eyes narrowed at his half brothers. He picked up on their names and that Tersek owned a land of his own. Onslaught was determined to rule a division himself one day, but for now he would concentrate on being strong as his half brother had said. He remained silent just watching everyone, especially his brothers.

Ynear .+. Silver Trace

The black ones ears perked as she was looked at, a happy wag of the tail signalling 'of course!' to the mother. She smiled, pretty and petite. Holding elegance but then lowering her head in a respectful bow toward the sub-alphess. "If I may?" She asked, wondering if she could really have the job of pup sitting.

Silver smiled and nodded. "It'd be best if another alphess doesn't take as pupsitter, other than our mother." She turned to view Nachi in the distance, then turned back. "I am a lead, Ynear is not, she can float from one pack to the next to help where help is needed. For now, I must go, I have a feeling I should go to my lands." With a graceful bow, leg extended to lower herself deeper into the grace, she left the scene with a flick of her silver whip.

Bandit

Bandit caught Ynear's question, and shook his head.
"No-but what is it?" The whelp asked, looking at the window again. It could reflect a little bit, but it cracked different than the walls, and didn't have some of the funny markings. He glanced at the two halfbrothers. Related or not, he still drew his ears back at their sight, seeing they had finally risen. Tersek had confused him, and his ears rose, showing he was clearly confused with why he wanted to see him. He had never heard 'Spunk.'
"What's a spunk?" He asked openly, caring for anoyone to answer.

Incalia & Onslaught

A small smile spread on Incalia's face as she dipped her head in a nod. Of course. Thank you Ynear. The black and tan hybrid turned to her pups in a business-like manner. She paced towards them, gently nudging Ghoul with her muzzle as she passed him. Onslaught, Ghoul, Bandit. Ynear will be looking after you when I cannot. You will show her the same respect as you do to me and will obey her at all times. Is that clear? She waited a few moments for their replies before turning back to her new pup-sitter. You may punish them as you see fit should they mis-behave. I'm trusting you Ynear. The mother then turned her attention to Bandit, who's question made her laugh a little. Why don't you ask Ynear, Bandit? She grinned mischievously in a playful way, streaching out on the cool ground of the temple floor. She needed to go and find new members soon, but it could wait a while. Incalia would leave soon to go out on the search.

Onslaught slowly walked towards Bandit, deliberately barging into Ghoul as he had done in the den on the way towards his brother. He laughed as if he understood what 'spunk' ment, then stopped, looking confused. I don't know. Hearing his mothers suggestion, Onslaught glanced to Bandit, whacking him over the head with metallic grey paw. He nodded in the direction of their pup-sitter and bounded over to Ynear and skidded to a halt in front of her, managing not to fall over. Onslaught was slightly dis-gruntled about having to do as Ynear said, and having to have someone look after them. He believed himself and his siblings could look after themselves. He looked up at Ynear before looking back to Bandit, still confused.

Incalia

The mother soon stood and stretched, deciding it was time to take up her duties. She shook her fur and yawned, flashing her sharp fangs. The hybrid padded over to her offspring, giving each a rough lick on the head. She gave a nod to Ynear, signalling she was going to leave Bandit, Ghoul and Onslaught in her paws for a few hours or so. She was about to say "Be good now" but almost laughed at herself. They're all yours Ynear. I'll be back as soon as I can. Without another word, the powerful hybrid trotted out of the temple. Once out of the building, Incalia picked up a strong paced run to her land.

Bandit

Bandit sighed lightly as he went unanswered. He didn't really care to follow Ynear's orders. He bared his fangs and bit at him as Onslaught batted him. He threw his head back to Ynear.
"So What's a Spunk?" He asked again, scratching the hard floor with a paw. Bandit shook his head at Incalia's lick and scratched his ear, waiting a bit impatiently. He curled his tail around his body and ducked his head, watchinig Ynear through cold blue optics.

Ynear .+. Ghoul

Ynear nodded as the mother left. Then watched the pups. Smiling with a slight hint of darkness. "It's just spunk, not a Spunk. And I guess it means potential. Or maybe, uh... energy. Maybe both. It's a complement. Meaning you can become something with very high respect." She nodded and watched the pups. "So ya'll just fight for fun I'm guessing? Have you every played tag?" She laughed and watched them.

Ghoul growled as his mother licked him, then shook his head and walked over to his pup-sitte, bitting at her feet only to be gently wacked away... about four times, then he gave up and listened to what she had to say. "What's Tag?" He questioned through fake growls. Ynear giggled and moved her muzzle toward him, Tapping him on the shoulder with the end of her nose. "Tag you're it, Now you have to go tag one of your brothers." She turned to the other two. "But they are going to be running away from you. They don't want to be tagged." She said trying to give them hint to stay away from the one who was 'tagged'. "When you tag one of them, it'll be their turn and you have to run away."

Ghoul growled as he was papped on his shoulder, but listened then looked to Onslaught. It was revenge in a playful way. Quickly he ran up to his brother and nipped at his shoulder, ready to turn and run if he made his mark. "If you leave the temple, you automatically lose. And you will be put up on that pillar and called names." She pointed to a short, three foot high statue holding pillar, the statue obviously was on the ground next to it, shattered into a million pieces.

Onslaught

Onslaught growled as his mother licked him. He lifted a paw, trying to wipe away the spit form his head, but it didn't work. He rolled over, batting at Ynear's legs, whilst growling. He stopped when she mentioned tag. He listened to her explanation and was about to run when he saw Ghoul charge at him. NOOOOOO! Cried Onslaught, scrambling to his paws as he dashed across the temple floor, growling at Ghoul. A sharp nip caught him on the shoulder. He growled, trying to bite Ghoul back, just for fun, before charging after Bandit. I'm gonna get you, I'm gonna rip your legs off. He wasn't, but oh well.

Bandit

Bandit was quite proud for having a-Some spunk.
He cocked his head slightly as she explained a game. He watched his brothers start the game, and soon Onslaught was barreling towards him. He leapt up from his haunches and palanted his tiny claws in the cracks of the floor, using them to push him along to get away. He worked his limbs around the temple floor, trying to escape being tagged. He lost footing at one point and stumbled, slowing him down and giving Onslaught his chance. He recoveed quickly and tried to do a quick and sharp turn, baring his teeth.