Monarda

Her upbringing had started with Eventine and Naraku, but somewhere between there and now... well, she wasn't quite sure what had happened. Memories of her parents and siblings were scant, and she remembered little of their looks or scent. Indeed, if she met them today, she would not recoginze them for who they were. Somehow, somewhere, her life had been separated from theirs.

Being a loner had its advantages, just as much as being a pack-member had its upsides. Now mature, the wolfess was seeking to start a life within a pack and leave her scavenging, live-by-the-moment life behind. Nose to the ground and red banner swinging in the air behind her, Monarda entered the Ruins. She knew there was a pack here, and she was bound determined to join them.

The wolfess traveled until a large den of sorts caught her attention. She knew much about humans, but this place seemed different; well, this whole area seemed different; no humans, strange buildings, but definitely constructed by two-leggers. Moving cautiously, she padded towards the single enterance and peered into the darkness within. The scent of the residing pack seemed rather strong here, leading her to believe that if she waited long enough, someone would eventually show up.

Monarda sat back on her haunches and prepared to wait for her presence to be noted.

Risen

Silver being began to stalk in the darkness. She was grumbling and cursing her past pack for turning on her so quickly. The nerve of the Midnight pests trying to barricade her for an execution. Pathetic in her eyes, simple death was not enough to make others fear. Not to her anyways. Plus the actions her brother committed, something she would never imagine. High time he began to act against the worthless fea, though she had a feeling there was something more....

She gave a cackled to herself at the thought of her brother. Her main enemy, one she hated for his light heart. She was eventually going to kill him... Plus a lot of other packs, that’s right. She had high aspects for this pack... Including an attempt to conquer the lands. "Attack the little packs first.. Convert the weak minded and gain respect from the strong." She spoke to herself. Another wicked laugh erupted in her and she continued her walk, drowning deeper in her thoughts.

In her thought she had passed the room with Monarda in it and turned swiftly to meet any gaze the wolf would throw. Her eyes glinted and she smiled then and began to approach the female with a raise banner and dial. Fur bristling to show the fea she was not to try any quick tricks. "Well hello there... stranger. My name is Risen, youngest of Vicious and Fallen... I ask who are you?" She flashed her teeth and smiled. "What are your intentions here?"

Monarda

Monarda inhaled a great draft of air, drawing the wolf's scent to her keen nose. Ah yes, this one was definitely part of this pack. The brownish-toned wolf let her tail slip down further, but her head and ears were kept up in showing of her high confidence. "Monarda, daugher of... somebody and such and such." She had no clue of their names. Her reply might be seen as smart-mouthed to some, but it was just part of her personality. No rudeness meant.

"It's high-time I found myself a pack. I'd be much obliged if you'd accept me." Stating her request, Monarda lowered her head a bit further. Her ears were still up, but the rest of her posture showed submittance.

Dally

After the fight had broken up at the Aegis Den, Dally had taken leave of the scene. Permanently. He was a mature falcon now, and needed a terra of his own to claim; and he was not willing to share with his father's range at the Alleys. For one, there were just too many rats there.

Unlike his parents and sister, Dally's attatchment to the Lurkers was nothing too deep. Jet had bonded with Bullet, Pirqua to Hydras, Black Feather to Ninaki, and Mesa... the one-legged falcon doted around Skeil or anyone else who'd offer her attention. As for Dally, he had always been partial to Risen, and Risen alone. Though it wasn't anything special, he had helped her on one occasion. That was the other half of his reasoning for being here. He was ready to take up residence in the Ruins and align with Risen and her pack.

The crow-sized raptor alighted on a root that had twined over the top of the enterance of the Temple. Tucking his wings up and nestling himself down, he waited for Risen to finish speaking with Monarda. He only hoped that his words were taken seriously, and that the pack didn't have another aerial ally who they'd send after him if they thought he wasn't telling the truth.

Risen .+. Ino

Malice female smiled as the other spoke of joining her pack. Her high stance and witty tongue was a good sign of confedence, but what kind of strength did the fea possess. She scanned her over, the fea looked like a promising cadet. "This pack isn't any normal pack, for one: We are always on the hunt. Two: Our goal is to be the most feared pack in the land. If you still wish to be a Shadow Haunter, you can. " She smiled and turned her head. "Betrayal and I are the leads, the others are Vampyre, Dieago, Litharaz, Sacrifice, and Purgatory. We have a few messanger birds as well. They are not to be hunted nor harmed. This is our den, the top largest room with the ledge(balcony) is mine." She waited to see the others responce.

The egyptian plover was perched on the roof of the entrance when she spotted Dally land on the temple. Her feathers ruffled and she flew closer to him. Eying him suspiciously as he reaked of Shadow Lurker. "What do you want Dally?" She had been around Risen long enough to know most of the Shadow Lurkers. He didn't seem like he was attached to them, though one could never be to careful. "Risen will deal with you in a minute, Before then, state your business here." She squawked and fluttered her wings. If the raptor was to come after her she would fly in for the safety of Risen. Ino wasn't a fighter, just one to relay messages with great speed. However her speed would not match the raptor.

Monarda

She listened careful, taking in all of what her new alphess said. Gray-yellow eyes flickered their direction near to Risen's, but never in direct contact. Her head rose up a bit now into a more alert pose, though there was enough leniency in her posture to show respect to the gray wolf before her. "I like your style." Monarda glanced briefly to the Temple as a smirk inched over her muzzle. "Shadow Haunters you say? I'll bare the title well then. Let the Valley awaken to a new fear!" To this, the wolfess lifted her muzzle and emitted a sharp, piercing howl that would echo loudly over the steep sides of the Breve Ridges where the Ruins were housed. Then her muzzle was brought back down, and a glint of malignant fire shown in her wild eyes.

Dally

He turned his black-caped head to the other bird, watching her casually. There was a hunger in his stomach now, but he didn't fly for the attack; she knew him, and she knew Risen. This was a bird not one to attack, or it could very well defeat his whole purpose for coming here. "I'm tired of eating pigeon and rat. And I fancy a change of scenery." Dally replied after a moment of thoughtful silence. Both statements were true, but probably not quite the point that Ino wanted out of him. The falcon went on, "I also have an interest in joining up with Risen."

Risen .+. Ino

Risen smiled as the fea seemed to proudly wear the new sign, giving her own howl along with the other in instinct and power. The Valley would be in darkness, under her control. Her plan would fall together piecefully.

After the howl of power, she gave a howl of calling to the pack members. They were to go on their first mission. However, the squawking of Ino made her turn and walk to the entrance of the temple. Golden orbs looked up to find Dally on the land.

"Lady Risen, Dally is asking to join. Personally I don't trust him." Ino said and flew to perch on Risen's back for safety. The huntress looked up and smiled to Dally, "How can I be sure you arn't pully my leg Dally?" She hissed, seeing the truth in him but she herself would not take a chance or being spied upon.

Vampyre

NAME

Vampyre

GENDER

Female

BREED

Black Timber wolf

APPEARANCE

Fully black with thick fur that shiny and gives off a silver tint in moonlight. Silvery eyes that have a menacing glare and a merciless look about them but they also look like shes mocking you without even saying or doing anything.

Very big anger problem. Gets very angry and wont hesitate to kill anything or anyone. Very diffcult to become friends with her. She can see through people but has very sharp sight but her hearing isnt excellent.

She has a scar across her right eye thats always a dark reddy colour.

HOME

The Ruins

The Shadow Haunters

MATE

No mate yet

OFFSPRING

No offspring yet

VAMPYRE

I've come to suck your blood

Risen's howl echoed throughout the Ruins. A big black wolfess lifted her head, ears pricked as she registered the call. Vampyre had been cleaning the blood off her coat when she had heard it but knew better than to ignore Risen. Pulling her body from the ground, where a trace of blood lay, Vampyre turned and began towards the den at a trot.

She arrived to find Risen and Ino looking up at the top of the temple, and another female standing in the doorway. She narrowed her eyes. Surely Risen knew about her? Lifting her head and tail to show her rank, the Beta female looked up to where there was another bird. She just caught his name. Dally. Cocking her head, Vampyre remembered seeing him at the Alleys. He was a Shadow Lurker. You can't be sure. I dont trust him either. Her silvery eyes watched the bird for a moment before slipping back to the female in the den. Im Vampyre, Who are you?

Dally

He gave Vampyre a side glance before looking back to Risen, ruffling his feathers a bit then settling them back down. At length, he spoke again, "I understand trust is a hard thing to gain these days, especially in this situation. There is more than one level to my reason for abandoning the Lurkers." Dally hopped off his perch and glided on the ground, about a foot in front of Risen. "The reason is twofold; one, I need a place of my own and prefere a more wild setting. Secondly... I've always found your personality to be favorable to those of the Lurkers." The raptor raised his head up, looking straight o Risen, "As for trust, I place myself within the reach of your jaws..." He took a few steps closer, "...if I can trust my life with you, surely, you can trust my word."

Monarda

Watching Vampyre's body language, it was clear that this was the beta of the pack. Being so new, Monarda figured it wasn't a good time to quarrel about rankings with someone who's strengths and weaknessess she knew nothing of. Obliging to lower her own tail a touch below that of the other fae's holding, she went on to speak, "I would be Monarda, newest addition to the Shadow Haunters."

Risen .+. Ino

Golden eyes followed Dally, then nodded to Vampyre in both agreement and acknowledgement of her presence. Fiery orbs turned back down to Dally as he spoke and put his life only inches from a set of quivering jaws. She smiled and gave a soft cackle. "True you seemed to not favor as much, however..." She opened her jaws, letting saliva drip from each fang. "Unlike the Lurkers, betrayal will not be answered with a simple and quick death. Traitors will suffer and die slowly. Understand... comrade" She smirked and looked up to Vampyre and Monarda. "If he betrays us, you two can have the pleasure of slowly tearing him apart..." She sneered, "Just leave the head for last so he can register the pain." She smiled and flicked a glance to the raptor. "And Ino is off limits as food. She's a messanger, she has shown her loyalty. You can have her as a snack if she does anything wrong." She smiled and then turned her attention on Vampyre and Monarda. "When we rally up the pack, we are going on our first mission. The smaller packs fall first. Are you two any good at converting others?" She hissed, she needed a skilled liar who could convince even the strongest of minds. "The land just south of my brother's lands are to be the first target." She hissed, she would have gone after her brother from the start, but his pack had grown so huge. Though she had a trick up her own sleeve. Many of the members in his pack seemed hostile.... some of them could easily be converted.

Ino shivered as Risen spoke of her being a snack. She grumbled under ruffled feathers and took to the mainlands to see if any were about in the land. She had a feeling more newcomers were arriving.

Monarda

Licking her chops, the wolfess looked to Dally, "Be good little birdie, or we'll play tug-o-war with you." Monarda chimed out, her voice seeming almost too pleasant to make the threat sincere; but it was. Attention flashed to Risen now as Monarda lifted and set down her front paw in an anxious manner; a little quirk of hers, "I've never done it, but I know I can. Convert." She repeated the word quietly to herself before speaking up to her alpha again, "Or kill? Those who don't convert so easily, do they fall before us? That I think I am good at. I know I am."

Risen

The huntress grinned and nodded, "Yes Monarda, those who don't convert will fall before us. We take no hostages, no prisoners. If one says they'll think about coming with us. They will fall. The lands we take over will be reserved for servants only. Those who follow our rules. They are not allies, they are peasants, ours to control." her grin grew stronger. "We take what they have, and they can't complain. Offerings to us for keeping them alive. In return, however, we offer our protection... Sadly." She hissed... she had huge plans.. already..

Hidden Betrayal

A silence as daunting as the cold winter skies
A dream is shattered as it flies across the landscape
Will You be my escape?
They've locked me up and put me in a cage
This is Shadowland,
The voices here are long since gone
The memories are there until dawn
And then they fade away
But their faces are imprinted
As they clutch and hold you beneath the surface
Trapped in Shadowland
Its cold here, I can see my breath in the still air
But I am without a care

A howl was sent up announcing her prescence to the others below her. Including Risen. The other alphess leaped down from her vantage point so that she was level with them. "Hello, ladies. Welcome to Shadowland" Her words held promise but her eyes....Oh her eyes. Bright yellow orbs glared into Risens and she said softly "Not the pack south of your brothers. Disaster says that Allies of the Shadow Lurkers are there. Five in total and then three others fighting for it. I know Disturbed. He won't join up with us if we offered our souls on a platter. No....Somewhere else....Somewhere....." Her eyes furrowed and a slow smile spread across her face. "We can hit your brothers pack now. It is full of mainly pups. Steal a few. Collateral if you will. Make an alliance with Eternal and her four packs in ruling. She has her heart set on the same as we do. And....I am sorry to say this Risen but at the moment their 25 will beat our what? Six? No....They would be upon us in an instand if we attempted something rash against them. Best to think that they have us in their pockets. But in the end it will be the other way around. Oui?" She spoke in her native tongue at times but she gave no hint otherwise that she was not from around here. Cavan would follow her. He was her newest recruit. Her body language showed that she was alphess here. Along with Risen of course. Her eyes seemed to graze over the others and suddenly landed upon Dally. "Actually Risen. Instead of letting these lovely ladies have him...." She let out a soft bark and a Harris Hawk, a large bird that she had found by the name of Disaster, flew down from his perch in the high temples. He clicked his sharp beak and his beady eyes glared at Dally. "Why not let another raptor tear into his flesh? I am sure slow painful tears from Disasters talons would be worse then any fang. No offense of course ladies." Her black form grew darker as night began to fall enclosing them all in darkness. The high moon rose above them sending silver shadows about them truly making the place look like what Betrayal had spoken of. Shadowland.

No one dares to enter for there is no exit
Prepare the altar for this sacrifice
I will have to suffice
I can no longer be polite.
They hold me down and I cannot breathe
As cold as the winter seas
There is no breeze and I cant even see
Its like I'm wrapped in darkness
Trapped in this hell that Ive created for myself
This is what I have made for myself
The Devil I am, dancing in the night
The horses they prance until dawns first light
Shadowland is the place to be
And its left all for me

Risen

In my eyes
The darkness cries
In suffering, hate, and pain

The bloody souls
Who pay their tolls
And beg their minds stay sain

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Steel huntress turned cold orbs and met Betrayals. Her fur bristled at the sound of the lurkers then smiled at the thought of her brothers land. "Of course. My brother... His pack is shakey one attack and it will break, plus he is dealing with the shadow lurkers, his weakling mate wont be able to take a stand against us." She hissed and turned to the others. "Disaster can have the pleasures but let these two ladies at least break the legs." She growled coldy and looked back to Dally, a wicked smirk gently pulling her maw.

Again she turned to Betrayal, "Shadowlands huh? I like the sound of that, do you mind letting all the lands we conquer have the dubbance of a Shadowland? For those who walk upon it will know what lands they tread." She raised her head and then lowered it again to Betrayal's height. "And we have seven in this pack. My half sisters have joined." She hissed, there would be eight including Cavan. " And three messanger birds, plus my brother and my father, however, they will not join us in attacking my brother." She stood still, eyes scanning over who was present and who still needed to come. "I never planned to attack Eternal, are you saying a fraud alliance, or temperary?" She hissed, the thought was exciting, this bunch were all good liars. Would others see through them?

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For they cannot run
A deadly fun
As we shall take their lives

A shadow we'll be
And they will not see
As we strike at night like knives.
Prepare for Death

Sacrifice

In came a soft rumble as the rocks below the damsels feet crumbled to where the others were. Blue optics staring gently at who was gathered there. The pack was small but she knew it was going to rise to a great empire. The world would shake at the sound of the 'Shadow Haunters'.

As she trembled with joy, the rocks beneath her continued to slide down. Dabree arising gently where the other were. She began to slide down then lept at the last moment and landed just a few lengths from Monarda. With a gowling hiss she interupted. "Attack on Crucified now, the pups have mainly left, the adults have scattered. If you take the alpha pups, the whole pack with be in devistation." Her eyes narrowed and met with Risen's jaw. Her stance was the lowest, but her eyes would not fall to any's feet. "Kalaber, The only male in the litter, is the heir... Steal him, and you have the pack at bay." She gave a soft cackle and turned her eyes to Betrayals jaw line as well. Then looked around just between every one else's eyes. The pack already had promising characters. Personally herself, she would not let herself fall to the lowest, but she didn't dare attack the rest... yet..

Cavan

Cavan sauntered in slowly, checking everyone over with his cold, yellow orb. Single ear perked up, though it could hear nothing, the scarred wolf strained to listen with his stubby ear. "You say you're stealing pups? My sister is quite good at that; in fact, she can help steal them if you'd like. As well as look after them." He knew Nachi wouldn't join the Shadow Haunters as he did, but she could still provide a great service by nabbing random pups; or specific ones if the two alphesses desired.

The World is Yours...

Dally

He looked coolly to the females, then back to Risen. His heart was going a mile a minute, but on the outside, he looked as calm as if the wolf had given him the time of day. "Fair enough." Springing from the ground, he took to the air and circled once before spiralling down and alighting on one of the aerial roots that adorned the Temple. "I'm ready to go when you are."

Hidden Betrayal

Her eyes gleamed madly and she said softly "A temporay alliance. Eternal will suspect something from both of us. She.....Does not trust me. Nor you." Her eyes grew dark and her fangs glamed as her lips curled back "But....I can however tempt one of her packmates. A little seduction is in order, non?" She wanted to have a batch of pups for the pack.....A lot easier to brainwash them when they were your own. She raked her gaze over the other females and sighed inwardly. All they had for a male was Cavan. Betrayal wanted.....She was unsure as to what she wanted to intermix with. She nodded to Disaster and the Haris Hawk took off heading to the Woodland farm to asses the damage that the Death Pack had done to the Lurkers. And to have a little.....Fun.

Risen

The silver mistress smiled at the work that had been falling together so far. "Temporary it is. I have only met Eternal once.. in the alleys." She turned to Cavan, noteing that he was the only adult male in the group. Though there was the dog pup Litharaz that would serve as a strong male, "Sacrifice, try and steal as many pups as you can. Cavan, we could use your sister, as long as she does not turn on us. The fea can stay in the lower level of the temple with every pup we collect. Will she agree to brainwash them to be our army, as well as care for them. The pups need not expect us to be the enemy." She hissed with questioning eyes, staring the brute in the orbs for a test of loyalty already. Her and Betrayal were equal, so far.

Sacrifice nodded and turned on her heels to try and search for young, gullable pups. The little mongrels were not her cup of tea, but it was a chance to start improving her lieing abilities.

Cavan

He caught her eyes a moment before switching his gaze to the center of her forehead, as not to make any sort of challenge with the alphess. He wanted a high ranking though, so his posture was held high, with enough leniency to be below Risen and Betrayal. There was no ounce of hesitancy or wavering in his looks; he was dead-set on loyalty to this pack, so long as his sister was not harmed.

"I will speak with her, but I'm sure she will agree to brainwash them, yes." Nachi was good at that. She had already convinced Ireshk that his mother had been eaten by a lake monster, and for a while, she had succeeded in turning Phelan against Aaka and Legosa. "As long as she's not bothered by other females, she should be alright in the lower levels with the pups." Cavan thought a moment, knowing all too much about his sister's personality, "She loves young pups, so she will guard them jealously; but when they start to get older, she'll shove them off to the rest of the pack. Brainwashed, and ready to serve you and your desires."

Nightmare

He wanted to go after Sacrifice and kill her but dieced he had a better idea. A while later after sacrifice had left he chose to leave the cave. He wanted to meet Sacrifices leader, Risen. He walked on top of the ruins making so that he would be seen. He ended up in an area that he knew Risen was very near.He Howled in the sky so that he could be heard.

Risen

Risen watched as Sacrifice left, then turned to the others to speak once more. However the deep call of a new being entered her ears and she looked up to see who it was. In an answer she called back. "I am Risen, Daughter of Vicious and Fallen. Who are you and why have you come?" She lowered her head, unaware that Betrayal and Sacrifice had already had conflict with this male.

Nightmare

He too lowerd his head. "Risen, I am Nightmare, I have come to meet you. I Heard you lead the pack here. He jumped down. And very slowly walked forward. "You may not know me Risen but I have heard of you, Forgive me but I was very curious to meet you. He kept his tail low and his head low.

Vampyre

Vampyre nodded, pleased Monarda had the brains to dip her tail lower than herself. Then the black wolfess turned to look at the blurred figure that was Dally. She licked her fangs as Risen granted herself and Monarda the job of tearing the bird limb from limb if he deserted. He ears flicked up to listen to one of her Alphess'. I am ok at converting, but fighting is more my strong point. I will try though, I have not really had the chance to do some proper converting. Soon enough Betrayal appeared. Vampyre dipped her head to show submission, but not too far down. She listened to the happenings, the discussions and plans with a blank facade. Her silvery eyes just watched the group, flitting from one to another. He sight was her downfall, but what she lacked in vision she made up in hearing and smell. Plus her brute strength. Sacrifice was the next to show and Vampyre did not like her attitude. Raising her tail to be just below the Alphess' she tried to show this new femme that she was not one to mess with. Her eyes locked with Sacrifices, but soon the female turned and left on Risen's orders. Cavan had also appeared on the scene by then. Then there was a howl, that interupted her Alphess as she was about to speak. Someone was here that wasn't a Shadow Haunter. Trespasser. The howl was from above them. Looking up, Vampyre let a small growl start in her throat. As Nightmare jumped down, Vampypre let her growl be heard, it was slightly louder. Risen is not the only alphess here, Hidden Betrayal is too. Then he began to move forward, towards Risen, body held low. Hmm, Vampyre didn't trust him at all. She kept her eyes on him and tensed her muscles incase he tried something. Only someone stupid would do that, but you never knew what idiot were around these days.

Hidden Betrayal

A low growl arose from the queen of Shadows as she stalked forth standing next to her compadre in crime. Her bright yellow eyes bore into Nightmare's own and her voice was soft and cold, sending chills down everyones back. "Yes. I do believe we have already met." Blood stained her maw still from both the male and Kage but she did not give away any of this as her eyes raked over his frame. "It is best not to anger the alphess of a pack. A females temper is much much worse then any males could ever be. Isn't that right ladies?" Her voice was a touch warmer now but barely. Just enough to show that she was uncaring of this male but still held low enough that it would frighten away the weak minded.

Risen

She turned to Cavan and nodded, "If you will, please contact her and bring her here. There are plenty of pups in my brothers lands who can be converted by your sister." Her mind flicked to the smell of newborns. The memory of her brothers offspring. "When we attack their lands, we'll have to bring the pups here after battle... They will be very scared from the sight of their family's death.. something your sister will hopefully be able to bring out of them." She turned at the sound of another dropping in.

Yellow orbs stared straight into Nightmare's the brute would only be able to submit by looking down. "Why is it that you wish to meet me? There must be some other reason that that to come barging into our den." She hissed and tucked her neck with bristling fur. He'd better get his tail between his legs or she may attack.

Nightmare

He noticed right away that Risen was staring him down so he lowerd his head and tail. "Well there is Risen, Im sorry for inturding Risin, But I would like to know if I may join your pack." He kept his body low and starred at the ground making sure not to look her in the eyes. He tried to ignore Betrayal so that she wouldnt let Risen know that he attacked Sacrifice.

Vampyre

A deep cackle, that would make anyone in their right mind quiver in fear erupted from Vampyre and she nodded. Everyone should fear a females wrath. Peircing silvery eyes were still locked onto Nightmare like a predator stalking prey. When he asked to join the pack, her eyes shot up to look at Risen with a look that said "No way". It was rude, but personally she didnt trust him, and he was now acting weak. She didnt feel he was up to it, but it wasnt her desition. This was up to the Alphess'.

Risen .+. Ino

Risen smiled, hearing Vampyres laugh, though Risen was never in her right mind. A wicked smile cursed her lips and she snapped toward Nightmare. Hopeing for him to back up but snap back in defence. "Why do you think you are good enough for this pack.. brute!?..." She hissed then was interupted by her messanger bird. "Lady Risen, Lady Betrayal. A member of the Justice pack asks if we will ally ourselves with their pack. They are enemies of the Hybrid Gang." She looked to both then around to the new comers. A smile on her face with how much this pack was advancing.

Risen growled at the sound of 'Justice' "What do you think Betrayal, a fruad alliance?" She hissed, her eyes showing she would never truely respect those with "Justice" in their names.

Cavan

He was about to leave and contact his sister when a nearby howl stopped him in his tracks. Good heavens, she had pups here already? Cavan was a bit baffled, but worked things out quickly in his mind. One of the Shadow Haunters must have already gotten to her about the pups, and knowing Nachi, she didn't wait for the rest of the pack before diving in to steal the youngsters.

He turned to Risen again, though she too would have heard Nachi's howl, telling them all that she had brought some pups back to the Ruins. "She's one step ahead of me, and she's going for more now. I'll guard those she brought back, until she's ready to move them into the Temple here." The brother explained before taking leave of the group and heading to a different part of the Ruins, where Nachi had hidden three pups.

Nightmare

He did not dare snap back insted he jumped backward and still kept both his tail and head low. He listend to her talking about another pack but kept quiet. Once he decieded it was ok to talk he did so. "Risen, I believe I am good enough for this pack." He raised his head but just slightly. "Please Risen, Allow me to join your Pack." He waited for her reply, Hopeing that she would allow him to join.

Risen

She, too, raised her head when Nachi called. Impressed as well at how fast the fea had acted. "Good.." She hissed to no one in particular then nodded for Cavan to leave. Then turned to Nightmare who had slunk away. She was unimpressed. "With that kind of behavior you'd be a weak line in out group. You seem to old to be trained.. runt." She hissed her hackles now raising as she saw no use of the brute.

Nightmare

He was trying to get along with her but he was now very annoyed. He now raised his head to her level. "Risen, Im stronger then you think, Just Beacuse I backed down from you because Im trying to show respect does not mean I fear you." His voice was now begining to raise as he spook to her. He now took a step forward with one of his feet. "And Risen I may be old but I have enough expirence to lead A pack..." He stoped himself before he got into any more trouble then he had just put himself into.

Hidden Betrayal

Her eyes narrowed and she moved closer to hiss into Risens ear "I need him." With that she came forth and began to circle the male her eyes taking in every flaw and defect. Suddenly she spoke, her voice was cold and business like as she said "Nightmare, I am looking for a male to bore me pups. Here are the facts: You would not in any way be my mate. I don't take lovers. The pups are to be raised as our soldiers like the rest of the lovely ladies here. If you give me pups then we will allow you to stay in this pack. You will not be high in the rankings unless one of the others takes you as a mate. Are we clear?" It was sudden but Betrayal was devoted to her pack and would do whatever it took to become stronger.

Nightmare

He was glad to see that Hidden Betrayal had stopped Risen and he was now given A chance to join the pack so he decieded he would take it. He starred at the female wolf. "Seeing as how its my only way into the pack, you have a deal. And dont worry I dont plan on having a lover either." He was slightly annoyed that this was his only way into the pack but he had his own ideas just like Risen. "So, were agreed then.."

Risen

She tucked her neck in, ready to attack him as he stepped forth. Dropping her act as Betrayal spoke, she simply watched the event. True, Shadow would be low in rank, but if Betrayal needed him, she could have him in the pack. She spat softly and looked up toward Ino. "Ask them if Justice has anything toward their true nature" She hissed. The plover nodded and flew out of the lands. Leaving the wolves to their work.

Sacrifice .+. Risen

The tiny silver fem came bolting into the temple's area. She growled to the rest of them. "We switch to plan B. we must attack Crucified's pack. I'm not sure how Kage will react, but I don't think she'll get in our way. However White tip has company. About 4 others who are willing to fight for her. Twilight is being attacked by Rapture and Nachi. We must move now!" She said then turned "They are headed to Opake Mountains" She said just before she dissapeared.

Risen turned and growled, "Betrayal, this is no time for puppy matter. After this fight you and him should go, but us having pups of our own will give them a weak point to poke. Let's finish them before you two have your fun." She snarled and began to follow Sacrifice, Her head and tail held high in position. "Move out" She growled to the others. Then howled to Cavan for the information.