Silver Trace .+. Shattered

It would be no end for the poor muntjac as the duo brought in yet another injured animal. This one punished for wrong doings, would hopefully learn not to mess with the pack again.

Slowly they brought her near Quilikahm and Shattered laid down just as gently as she had rose. Silver slowly pulled Penny off, letting her head be the last to rest on Shattered back. Shattered then slowly moved away and Silver placed her nose under the birds head so that it would not hit the cement floor, but gently rest against it. Shattered barked with a trembling voice. "Q-Quil... P-Penny N-needs s-s-some help.." She closed her eyes in pain and backed up, laying on the ground to clear a way for the healer to come through.

Silver stayed near the bird, laying down to offer warmth where it was wanted.

Penny

Penny could only watch the two as they set her down on the floor. She sighed a sigh of relief when Silver sat next to her. "Thank you." She said softly. She glanced at the distant group of canines and such. "Forgive me...I have done wrong. I should have not come here. I was only...confused." She appreciated the duo's kindness to even a disobedient child.

Risen .+. Others

The pack was returning, Silver trace stood up and quickly stood her tailless hind end over the bird. Her hackles raised protectively even though she knew she could be punished. Risen was oblivious to the bird being in the room but when she turned her head to throw Salonge's dead body on the ground she spotted the protective Silver Trace.

Yellow orbs quivered with anger as she searched for what had spurred her actions. It was then that she spotted Penny beneath her. With a dark grin she sauntered toward her half sister and nipped at her face. Her own hackles raised."How dare you raise your fur to me." Silver took the bite with a simple flinch and lowered her head, but she would not move her hind end.

The fiery orbs of Risen blazed as Silver would not step out of the way of the spy. "What is the meaning of this." Risen snapped, letting saliva flicker with her anger. Quickly Silver answered, "Let her live!" Risen snarled deeply and snapped at her half sister's face again. Silver gave a sharp whimpered and backed a little, letting her whole body cover the bird. "She is of no threat to us anymore, she has appologized!"

Risen's ears fell foward and anger, teeth glistening with a revealed tongue as she moved toward the fea. Silver lowered her body to a squat, lightly brushing her belly against the bird to lower away from the alphess."Please Risen let her..." A quick flurry of snaps delivered uopn the disobediant one, Silver held her ground for as long as she could but was overwhelmed by the punishment and rolled away. Letting her belly and throat fully reveal with the nub of a tail clamped against her skin. Her eyes diverted away, leaving the bird unprotected.

Risen quickly took her place of dominancy over her half sister, snarling over her throat and face. Then she turned and enclosed on the bird, until her brother's booming voice arose. "Risen!" The leader looked up with devilish eyes. Pupils dialated to briar dots. Even under his bulk, Tyrant shifted uneasily. "Leave her be, She is m-my responsibily now, understand." He looked into his sisters eyes as she stared back at him as some insane wolf infected with rabies. And them she smiled psychotically. Breathing out in a deadly hot tone. "Alright, she puts this pack in any danger, it will be your hide." She snarled, Tyrant nodded his head and then gave almost pleading eyes to Penny. "Please don't let it get that far."

Risen looked down with disgust to the bird and then moved further into the den. "Forget the bird for now. Enjoy what you have earned!" As the others brought in their food, Risen instructed them put them in a circle so that all of the pack could get their share. Tyrant grunted and walked to the bird, picking her up gently and moving her to a side room, "You musn't see. Stay here and sleep, I will have Quil come and aid you here." He walked back out and barked for the healer once again. Then nodded his dismissal of Amnesia to move about freely.

Two of the twelve deer were taken out back for Dima and Orinoco. The deer were just deer to them, food to survive on. Would they be the first farmer wolves? It was Villain and Razor who took their deer. Villain's carrying buddy departed to help the others bring in the rest.

"Do not eat just yet! Wait until everyone is here!" Was Risen's last order until everyone would arrive.

Malicious

Malcicious hoisted herself up and limped over to Risen. "I can see you and the Haunters did good. Except for a few." She shrugged. "All I was doing was entertaining a new guest." She smiled wickedly. "I do wish I could've come, though, but I got a little infection in my leg. Couldn't fight." She just loved to complicate things.

Lion & Tersek

The young brothers came in with the group, dragging in one of the red stags. As they dropped their kill, Lion looked upon his sister as she hovered over Penny. Right away, he could feel the tension flash to life as Risen began to impose her authority. The thick-maned brute wanted to step in and shield Silver from the abuse, but knew his efforts would only get him and Silver into bigger trouble. With as much control as he had, he held back as Risen delivered her punishment to the cowering Silver.

Tersek stood near the stag and gazed upon the scene with a look of indifference. Unlike Lion's feelings on the matter, Tersek saw it as an act of insubordination on Silver's part, which Risen dealt with justly.

When attention faded from the chastised Silver Trace, Lion padded quietly over to his full-blooded sister and sat down next to her. He grimaced at the lack of tail she sported, and the peice of hind leg gouged out. But it looked as though the little deer had already seen to the wounds, so he kept off the subject, "That was a brave move. Unfortunately..." Lion said, his tone a quiet whisper as he tried to console Silver, "Our sister didn't see it in the same light."

Quilikahm

The muntjac was just returning with a mouth-full of herbs when Risen and the others showed up. She faultered, then stopped completely when the leader unleashed her fury on Silver Trace. Wide-eyed and terrified, Quil scrambled back a few steps, ears down and head low. She stood there nervously while Silver took the punishment, though she had to admire the younger's sister bravery. And of course, she had a new respect for Risen - and more reason to keep on her good side.

The fact that the pack was dragging in the bloodied corpses of her cousin species didn't help the deer's racing heart and state of panic. Yet she wasn't as horrified as might be expected, for meat was something she ate just as much of as she did plants.

As the tension began to dissolve away, she was once again called upon. Taking up the herbs in her mouth, Quil scampered after Tyrant and entered the room designated for Penny. With her was the same type of herbs used on Krpt; ones that would aid the healing of bones, as well as manage pain and shock.

Working quickly in the dim light, the little deer mashed up a pasty concoction of the three plants, and began to carefully smear them over Penny's mangled legs. "I don't know how well your legs will heal... they may always be weak." Quil said as she worked, noting that these wounds weren't quite as fresh as Krypt's. The bones should be aligned, but she was reluctant to put Penny through the pain of trying to align the bones; at least not without the proper herbs to dull the pain. And those she didn't have; those she needed to raid the human gardens for.

Risen .+. Iota .+. Ghoul .+. Others

Risen glanced around at the uneasy stir and smiled. As the rest of the deer were put out she sat at one and waited for the others to take their places, like a dinner table just on the floor.

Silver Trace Watched as the bird was taken away then looked up to her brother as he neared, flipping over to sit on her paws. "It was the only way to save the birds life. I did what I must, and she did what I expected, though I thought I could have gotten through to her before she could get me to submit." She saw him grimace at her injuries and smiled weakly. "It'll be alright. It doesn't hurt much, though I already miss my tail." She gave the nub a few weak wags before standing and moving over to the food. Feeling the darkly eyes of her sister riding her until she sat infront of a deer. Inviting her brother to her to share the deer.

Wither moved up to a deer next to Silver, licking the fur but not biting. Risen continued to watch as the pups now filed in. Villain moved in with Ghoul and Iota at his heels. Directing them to a specific deer next to the alpha. Risen smiled down at them, smiled down at the future warriors of the Haunters. They had to grow up, a lot.

Ghoul and Iota stood near the deer, Ghoul began to chew at the flank before Risen woofed for him to stop and hold on for a moment, promising they would get their fill. Ghoul looked behind him for his coalition. Already baring his fangs to Iota to get on the other side, They would prove their pecking order once again.

Halabex moved too a deer now, teamed with Toxic and Darmus. Razor moved to another empty deer. Waiting for the rest to file in. Rasheetah moved to her own deer. Hovering over it and waiting for the rest of the cats to come in. Shattered moved up as well, most of the wolves were in alignment, now was the time for all else, including the muntjac, if she wanted, to join.

Toxin * Hostage * Amnesia

Toxin came racing after Iota, her long limbs aiding her to keep up. As she screeched to a halt, nearly slamming into her friend she grinned. She was in the mood to play, and her wagging tail and fire lit eyes proved it. She suddenly smacked the other females back with a paw, then bowed down in play. They had to wait anyways, so why not play a little?

Hostage followed the others, but he moved quietly and slowly so that his sister could keep up. His loyalty remained with his sister, his heart and soul was captured in her small paws. He sat down just outside of the circle, his eyes on Toxin and Iota. Strange little creatures, they were.

The new guest Malicious was talking about? Well here he was. Amnesia moved forth, his white hide glittering. His eyes fell upon Risen, and a dark grin spread across his lips. Hello, m'lady. He said to her. Then his eyes went to the playing pups, and a raised eyebrow was given to them. He had to agree with Hostage. Strange little creatures they were.

Kaiya

Kaiya moved quickly, even with her blindness. I hear Iota and Toxin starting to play and skirt around them towards Ghoul and Onslaught and others. I'm a mere foot away when I halt, taking in the scent of everyone, adjusting voices to 'faces'. Hey...Listen. Lighten up a bit, okay? Shes not going to bow down to you guys just because you think your some bad ass. Her eyes weren't meeting his. If she could, she'd make them and she was trying her hardest to make them but she ended up staring straight at his forehead, her eyes flaming. Not everyone thinks like you do. Now what the Hell did that mean? Even she didn't know, but as she turned around to make her way back, she nearly walked right into Malicious. Realizing her mistake, Kaiya backed up quickly and halted, listening once more for the light growls and pouncing of Toxin. This place, with so much noise. It was so hard to concentrate and move. She sat down instead of heading towards her friend, scowling darkly at the floor. She had never hated her curse before, but now it was growing tiresome.

Incalia, Litharaz & Onslaught

Litharaz had some trouble pulling the fully grown deer back by himself, but eventually he arrived in the den. He dropped the lifeless carcass carelessly in the circle. He stood in silence, waiting for the permission to eat.

Incalia came along straight after Litharaz, dropping her own stag near Risen's. Her dark eyes saw her son, Ghoul, and a small smile appeared on her bloodied muzzle. She didn't say anything yet, more eager to eat after the fight. Her wounded shoulder had finally stopped bleeding, as had her shredded ear, but her coat was thick with blood and she looked a horrifing sight. Then, the smile was gone, and the hybrid placed a paw on the corpse in a defensive way. She seemed to be claiming the body for herself; Though she wouldn't be able to eat it all, she would give it a damn good go. Her pink tongue flashed over her crimson tinted jowls as the dog impatiently waited to tuck in.

Onslaught padded up behind his brother, licking his maw in pure exitement of eating meat for the first time. A predatory gleam flashed in his eyes as he looked over the meat, glancing to Ghoul as if to say 'Is this good or what!' Then Kaiya came over. Onslaught rounded on her, fangs bared, still unaware of the pups blindness. Yet she seemed to be looking at himself and Ghoul's foreheads, in what he believed to be an act of respect. Pulling himself up tall and puffing out his fur, the pup was about to speak, when Kaiya backed away, almost crashing into Malicious, and then joined Toxin. Rolling his eyes, the hybrid pup looked up at Risen with a smirk, Now can we eat? Then he quickly added, Oh..er..Mistress. He didn't like the whole submission thing, but right now, he didn't want to get on Risen's bad side. If his little coalition had Risen's favour, Toxin and her group of wimps would be the unfavoured members, resulting in a much higher status for himself and his 'brothers'.

Kage .+. Belial .+. Sihlouette

I moved swiftly over the grounds, every now and again glancing behind me to look upon my four pups. Silhouette and Belial were the first me, but my daughter was trying her hardest to keep up. Maybe I should slow down a bit, let them keep up with me. It was a tough world out there though, and I wasn't going to let them grow up to become pansies.

SIlently I curse my mothers long limbs. I'm a pup for heavens sake, and I can't keep up! My eyes fall upon the others, and I glare heatedly at them all. Not my type, no certainly not. I sit down next to my long legged black mother, my eyes on Risen.

I follow my sister and mother, then turn behind me to see if the other two are following. I should have waited, but hey its a dog eat dog world out there.

Dulsca & Others

The four brother cubs filled in around Ghoul and Onslaught, crowding around the carcass and casting Risen curious looks. Their mother had told them briefly about the alphess and how to act around her; she was to be obeyed just as they obeyed Leope; in fact, even moreso than him. Martimoor, the largest of his fellow cubs, dug his claws into the meat and began to lick at the fur as well, his coarse tounge taking off clumps of hair. He could hardly wait to eat, but wait he did. Xuvan and Leopeson occupied themselves with sending glares to the females at the other end of the carcass, and baring their fangs. If any of them dared get too close, they'd find claws at their face.

Dulsca moved to a carcass next to Risen and the coalition, wanting to keep an eye on her young. Her tail lashed a bit as she laid down, licking at the carcass as well while waiting for permission to eat. It was something she was not use to though; her kind had little order while feeding, and fellow pride members often found angry claws embedded in their faces as they squabbled for the best meat.

Chahaya moved in next to Dulsca, her belly swollen but hungry nonetheless.

Leope, Guntar, and Callholm came in next. The lion limped slightly, and his side was matted with blood where tines had gorged him. But he would survive these wounds, and they only added to his array of battle scars. It took a great deal of control on Leope's part to have patience, but he did hold back. The three big males settled in around the large stag that Dulsca and the two female cubs had claimed.

Cavan & Nachi

Nachi had kept quite most of the time, overwhelmed by all the pups and cubs. Her eyes were mostly on the little lion cubs, being that they were cats, but Iota come to her liking as well. The wolfess made her way to Rasheetah though, standing at the opposite side of the carcass, for she did not want to upset such a fantastic creature that the cheetah was. "Ynear! Join me, child." Nachi yipped, her tail waving just slightly as she called for her favorite 'daughter'.

Cavan entered along with the others, taking his time to circle around the entire group before stopping beside Risen. His head was held up, but still remained a stitch below the alpha's.

Penny

Penny sighed as Tyrant dragged her away and did the same when the deer came into her room. She looked at Quil with no hope left in her eyes and listened to her words. "Will I be able to walk again without assistance?" She asked. What would a secretary bird - an animal that spends most of its time on the ground - do without legs? She overheard the conversations of the group. "Could you do me a favor, and thank the one who saved me?" She flinched as the deer put the salve on her wounds, but she was otherwise still.

Coriscan & Warfell

The two brothers had yet to find any real 'friends' amongst the group, although their thoughts on returning home had all but faded by this point. Staying close together, the pit-bull mixes choose the carcass occupied by Silver Trace, Wither, and Lion. Politely keeping a distance from the other three, the two brothers sat down near the deer and waited.

Panther & Destroying Angel

The young siblings, like Coriscan and Warfell, hadn't come up with any apparent allies either. And like Hostage and Snowfall, they were quite loyal to each other.

"Hey, I think I like them..." Angel commented, nudging her smaller brother as she looked to Iota and Toxin. Before the dark-pelted Panther could respond, his sister was bounding towards the others. With an exasperated sigh, he followed after her.

The two settled themselves down with the other young females. Panther did his best to ignore the angry looking coalition, while Destroying Angel glared right back at them and bared her teeth.

Bloodlust

Bloodlust limped into the temple, she was able to walk a distance without much stress. "I will be returning to Shattered's home, after I retrieve my pups." Bloodlust informed the wolf in charge. "Just send Ino if you need me."

Toxin

Suddenly, another was joining them. Her eyes widened on Destroying Angel, but at the pups words, she grinned and bowed into a play. Suddenly she leapt upon the other female, giggling attacks taking over. This couldn't be the same demonic pup that had fought against Onslaught and Ghoul. She seemed to...Nice. But there was still the demon lurking inside her, waiting to be released upon the world.

Malicious * Snowfall

Malicious smiled as she saw her sister's pups brought in. Weren't they adorable? She turned her attention back to Amnesia and nipped his ear playfully.

Snowfall huddled up against her brother, whispering under her breath, "I am not alone. I am not alone." She rocked back and forth slightly. She was terrified of these Haunters. Well, at least she had her brother.

Risen .+. Others

Risen watched as all the rest came out. Adjusting the group so that eight deer in the circle, two out to the side, and the two for the water reptiles.

Her head turned to Bloodlust, "Come, join us if you wish, you have helped catch the food, you have earned the right to eat it." Turning her tiny head to the rest of the group, Risen's eyes burned, a smile upon her face.

"At this meal, there is no pecking order, there is plenty to go around! When you have finished picking the bones of one, move to another but remember the ones who where there first get the better parts." She snarled. "Instincts will tell you to push your comrades over, in other feedings this will be, but this is a celebration! Our victory will not go unrejoiced." She paused and looked around, making sure she had everyones attention, Eyeing Amnesia suspiciously but she would allow him a bit of the meal if he behaved, yes behaved. "We have a guest, Let him feel welcomed!. She gave a dark grin as if to hint to the others not to let him think the pack was weak. "As well as more young to feast with us." She pointed to Kage's pups.

"As you can see, we are feasting upon our opponents, we will only feast on those who are deemed etible. Their skulls will be placed upon the outside ledge of the Temple. As well as the heads of all those we win against. Through their deadened eyes they will continue to see the world change as we take over slowly. Now rules for eating have been established: Do not fight, there is plenty for all! If you rise a temper you will be placed outside to wait and enjoy the left overs! When a deer is picked dry, and if you are still hungry, move to another but remember the occupees get the better meat for you have already eaten yours. NOW!" She said lifting her head with a wild gaze. "Thank you great beings of the earth for this . Let us eat." With that she lowered her head and began to eat. Signaling for the rest to enjoy the meal.

Tyrant nodded to Silver, signaling that Penny had thanked her. Silver smiled and started to eat at the flank of their deer. Halabex's group easily ate their meal, sharing silent growls but nothing more as they ate away at their meal.

Risen easily went for the tender belly and loin area. Sacrifice went for the rump. They as well offered soft silent growls to show who was going where with their bites and when another was aloud to bite what they were not eating.

Ghoul quickly pounced at the wounded areas of the deer. Tearing open what was already started and eating at the neck and moving to the shoulder, opening it up for his brothers to eat. Iota began to bite at the hined end, slowly making small holes that would be opened up and eaten. Hazard looked around through dark eyes and watched his mother, then turned to his brother and sisters and made his way for the belly, giving off growls as he tore it open. His black coat was soon covered in blood as he opened up the deer and began eating at the rib meat. His sister, Temptation followed him with the ribs. Chewing on both the meat and the bones to settle the pain of growing teeth. They were much younger than the others, but had enough teeth to try their meat. They would not eat much for they prefered their mothers milk to the harder substance.

Razor moved around his half brother, bitting at the rump of the deer.

Rasheetah begain to scratch the carcass to open up the meat and began to chew through flesh. Ynear came up with a wagging tail and settled near her 'mother' chewing at the hind quarters of the stag.

Any other who wished to join would have to find an opening. The Haunters were all free to eat as they pleased

Toxin * Hostage

As the eating began, Toxin pouted. Yes, she pouted. No playing? But just as quickly she was upon the deer, joining Iota, but then moving as she began to attack the deers hind leg, tearing open its haunch with her canines.

Hostage lightly nuzzled his sister, then murmered softly in her ear Come now, nothing to be afraid of. If they attack you, I'll put them back in line. In truth, he was one of the youngest here and certainly not the largest of his siblings but he wasn't afraid to throw around his weight. Stepping forth, he began to gnaw on the deers neck, growling now and again when his sister joined him to warn the others to back off. His sister was his first priority.

Kaiya

Kaiya was having an even worse time now. With all the soft growls, gnawing of teeth, and occasional snaps, she grew very very disoriented. Tail tucked beneath her, the hybrid slunk towards the nearest deer which happened to be the one that was occupied by Risen. She had yet to meet the alphess, and although she could tell by the females authoritive voice that she was probably in charge, there was so much noise and smells that it was difficult for the youngster to gain control of herself. She began to take a bite out of the deer, her fangs biting into the neck of the creature.

Kage .+. Belial .+. Silhouette

Kage immediatly tore into the deer, her fangs going for the tender stomach and she was soon set upon eating its insides.

The two siblings looked to one another, then set to tearing apart the deer as well. Belial, the prince of hell, tore into the deers neck, tearing into it like nothing else but like his other siblings, he could not eat much meat but he'd act like he could.

Silhouette set to lightly nibbling on the carcass's shoulder, then went towards her mother who snarled at her deeply. With a scowl, the daughter moved around towards a large rock and lay down, glaring at them all heatedly. Who needed them anyways?

Risen .+. Iota

Risen continued her eating as the pup came up. She looked into the wandering eyes and instantly was able to tell the pup was blind. The hackles that had raised went down at the knowledge that the pup could not see them. Instead she opened up the deer and nosed the pup to eat from the opened flesh. She had not seen Kaiya, but would not interupt the meal to ask. Instead she continued her eating.

Iota looked at Sillhouette and yipped. "come here you can take my spot." She smiled, Hazard and Temptation looked up from the puppy feast and wagged their tails half heartedly before turning back to nibble on the ribs.

Malicious * Snowfall

Malicious went over to her deer and tore at it's throat. She let out a fierce snarl, letting everyone know thsi was her part. She chewed blissfully, letting the warm blood trickle down her neck.

Snowfall followed her brother to the neck of the large beast and tore in as well. Meat. It was good and sweet. Maybe the Haunters weren't that bad at all.

Tahti/Aurinka/Liekki/Minzo/Rosuto

Tahti led her group to the ruins, smelling the meat. She sat down and watched.

Liekki was about to dig in, but his mother stopped him. "You may not eat meat that you have not earned. We did not participate in the killing of these deer, so it is not ours to take." She said sternly.

"Iota!" Exclaimed Liekki. He was for once happy to see his sister. He ran to her, wagging his tail. He had grown some since he had last seen her, but not much. He looked forward to the time when he could have a family of his own.

"Disgusting!" Said Minzo, watching the gluttons consume the meat.

Rosuto didn't care that he had not helped catch the deer. He approached Risen and took on a submissive pose. "Could I join in your feast?" He asked softly.

Aurinka, of course, just stayed by her mothers side and watched the world go by without her.

Risen .+. Iota

Risen watched the group come in then raised an invisible brow at the carnivor who said yuck to meet. She didn't question but nodded to Rosuto and signaled the group to join the feast. "Pups at that deer." She said nodding to the deer next to her that was bombarded with lion and hybrid cubs. Even though Kaiya was eating next to her.

Iota wagged her tail to her siblings and yipped, clearing a spot for them to eat. This was truely unusual behavior for any wild animal.

Rajsa

She listened as she droped the deer she had.She then immediatly went for the gut of the deer she was allowed to eat at.She would eat only this deer most likly but then again she might need more.

Tahti/Aurinka/Liekki/Minzo/Rosuto

Liekki yipped back and pranced around before sharing the deer meat with Iota.

Tahti decided it was time for Aurinka to become more independent. The pup would probably stay with her siblings all her life, but she needed to learn that her mother won't always be there. She stood up and walked to Risen's meat and began to eat it, signaling Aurinka to join the other children.

Aurinka watched her mother leave and sat there, waiting for her to come back. When she did not, she sighed and joined her siblings. She ate the meat fearfully.

Minzo followed Tahti. "This is barbaric!" He said a little too loud.

"Just shut up and eat your baby food." Snapped Tahti, her mouth full of meat.

Minzo sat down and ripped bits off of the deer.

Quilikahm

To make the scene even more bizzare, the tiny deer came out from the Temple and approached her designated carcass. She couldn't help but feel intimidated by all the carnivors around her, all but the small pups larger than herself, and tearing into the flesh of creatures not so different from herself.

Keeping a low profiled with pinned-back ears and a low-held head, the mutjact used her little tusks to gash at the flesh of the stag, opening up the skin to reach the muscle below. Then she dug her muzzle in and began to tear off small hunks of meat. Soon, her muzzle was as bloodied as the wolves and cats around her.

Dulsca & Others

The brothers tore savagely into the meat, gnawing and tugging at the hard flesh to tear of bite-sized chunks. Little growls of content and greed rumbled through the group as they feasted. Forgotten were the females on the opposite side of the carcass; and that was probably a good thing considering Risen's rules during this feast. Oh well, there would be plenty time later to assert themselves. Right now they were getting their first deliscious taste of meat!

Ears back and rumbles echoing in their throats, the adult cats and the two female cubs feasted on the large stag. Leope was the loudest of the group, though he obeyed the rules of the alpha and didn't stick his claws in anyone's face during this meal; though he did give a greedy Guntar a harsh shove when the tiger accidentally invaded his eating space.

After making sure Velvet and Black Claw had eaten their fill, Dulsca moved away from the carcass and laid down. Mother and daughters joined eachother in cleaning the blood from their pelts. Soon, Leope, Guntar, and Callholm finished as well. The lion settled himself near Dulsca, while Guntar and Callholm took positions nearby. Chahaya was the last to finish her meal, with her underside bulging larger than ever. She moved towards Guntar at first, but stopped midway and grimaced. The cubs... they were coming!

Slipping past the carcasses and pack members, the tigeress headed into the den, seeking out a small, dark chamber in the back.

Kaiya

As Risen let her eat, a smile crossed her muzzle. Digging in, she began to gnaw on a piece of the deer, and soon her own muzzle was bloody. Her head was pounding, and she kept wincing, for the loud snarls and growls of everyone was echoing her ears, making it all louder then before. I'm...I'm gonna go lay down somewhere, okay? She said to Risen. She didn't wait for a response, the sounds were getting to her and if one more creature spoke she feared she'd explode. Not that it could really happen, but thats how she felt. The female began to trot further into the temple, exploring the place with her keen senses.

She could hear the tigress birthing her cubs. She could hear the drops of water down below. This...This was perfect. The female found her safe haven soon enough. It wasn't to far into the temple, and the room wasn't all that big. Maybe two canines could sleep here, but it would be a fight for space. With a sigh of content, the little hybrid lay down and was soon asleep in the sounds of the world.

Incalia & Onslaught

The hybrid dug into the carcass greedily, using her sharp teeth to tear the meat from the bones. Blood began to coat her muzzle, adding to the glutinous appearance of her coat. A soft growl was in the back of her throat, warning the other members feasting on the same deer that she wanted this meat and she would have it. Her head was lifted breifly to see her sons tucking into the carcass. She grinned, her pink tongue dancing across her muzzle, before setting back into the meat.

Onslaught clambered towards the deer, amidst the tussling of the coalition for the flesh. He sank his small fangs into the stag, and his mouth was flooded by the wonderful crimson liquid. Hungry for more, Onslaught drove into the meat, growling at the others that even though they were a group, he wanted food. As with the cubs, the pup forgot all about Toxin and the others, too delighted with the food to even think about something so pathetic.

Nymph

The ebonite form of Nymph sauntered over to her place, tearing a fair portion for herself from the hocks of the deer, leaving enough to share with those she had be assigned to share with. Lifting the meat in her teeth, she carried it off to one side, laying down before tucking in as avidly as anyone else, though with the dainty efficiency peculiar to the feline kind. She kept a vague eye on the two new pups, intending to make sure that the other bullying pups did not keep them from their rightful share.

Penny

Penny lifted her head and peered out of her room. She could only see a few wolves feeding on the meat, but she could only smell the meat. Oh, how she wanted some. She had not eaten in a long time. But she had already crossed the line. What would make them care for her now? She might even have to stay here for the rest of her life, if she had not the strength to lift herself. What would become of her then? Her legs had not healed, so she could not walk to the meal. She let out a loud croak, hoping that one of the kind-hearted creatures would save her.

Risen and others

Risen and Sacrifice ate 30% of the deer licking their chops as well as licking up some of the blood from the carcass. They soon stood up and moved away from the deer. At Kaiya's motions, Risen said nothing, she just watched the pup leave with no expression, then continued on her way to a corner and began grooming herself, soon joinged by Sacrifice.

Hazard and Temptation did not get very far at all, Their bellies buldged as they rounded 7% of the deers flesh. Hazard was the first to let off of the meat and moved away from the deer. Walking near his mother and laying down behind her. Licking his chops and waiting for his mother to be through so that he could finish up his meal with a drink. Temptation soon ended but instead of heading to her mother she walked toward the grooming cats. Head turned and she smiled. They looked odd, but for how young she was, everything did. She thought nothing strange of the cats and herself living together. Soon she moved and laid just infront of the cats, watching them with amazement.

Ghoul continued to bite and tear. Comepleteing 10% of the deers hide. Oh but his belly did hurt. He didn't think he could shove any more in and coughed a little. Moving away and looking for his mother. He wanted to spend time with her before she had to leave once again. Iota could only finish 8% of the deer. Then moved away and looked for her mother, turning to her brother with a wag of her tail. Then she laid down to sleep off the meal.

Silver Trace forced down a good 17% of the carcass, she would not let her loses go unpaid. Finishing up her fill she moved around and settled near the entrance. Licking her jaws and paws. Shattered could only render 13% of the flesh before moving out and sitting with Silver, the two cleaned each others and looked around the group. Then slowly let their heads fall for the enjoyment of sleeping with full bellies. Wither was only able to hold down 12% then moved away with a bloated belly cleaning herself before she took nap with her sisters.

Razor filled up with a mere 14% he wasn't much for food. Moving away he went to sleep on the other side of the entrance.

All together, Halabex, Toxic, Darmus, Villain, and Tyrant could only eat 60% of the meal before they backed away. The assassins groomed each other while Tyrant made his way nearer to his sister and groomed himself, he did not fall alseep, instead he just watched the group with a droopy gaze. Villain hadn't made it that far from the meal before he plopped down and passed out within seconds.

Rasheetah injested a good 16% of the meal before she called it quites. Lifting her head and laping up her left oversb before she moved through the temple, as Kaiya did, and plopping down in a room to herself. It was large enough to fit two more bodies in. Ynear finished up her portion of 12% before she gave a small burp, licked her lips, and moved to a wall to sleep.

Tyrant heard Penny's cries and stood up, yanking flesh from the meat he had eaten. Carrying over to the bird, it was about 5% of the meal, enough for a pup to eat. He placed it down in reach of her beak before moving out to guard her room.

Penny

Penny watched fearfully as Tyrant walked into her room. She was about to emit a warning call, until she saw that he had meat for her. Until a while ago, she did not know that the Haunters were capable of being nice. She kept her eyes on him as he was setting the meal down, then she began biting pieces off of it. It was hard for her to eat if she could not hold her food still with her feet, but she was too hungry to care.

Toxin

Toxin soon finished her share. Then raced after Tyrant, until she saw Penny. Something flickered in her eyes, something along the lines of pity. She scooted around the male, giving him a wide birth until she ended up behind Penny then laid down, a soft smile in place. Lightly she bumped the bird, then spoke. You know, lifes a lot easier if you just go with the flow. Then they don't try and eat you. She was gentle with her bump, so as not to upset the bird but her smile was genuine.

Hostage finished as well, unable to eat very much then quietly moved towards Nymph. May as well start somewhere, right? He sat down in front of the cat, not wanting to interrupt her eating, but not wanting to venture to far from her. With his luck, he'd get eaten by something or other.

Tyrant .+. Lyric .+. Ino

Tyrant watched lazily as Toxin approached then followed her with his eyes to Penny. He adjusted himself so that he could watch the two as well as keep an eye out for any other Haunter who was to come.

Ino watched as they picked at the meat but said nothing until Lyric came up beside her. "Little Io is out making trouble with the deer... Dear" She smiled, then fluttered her wings."Daam i'" She growled under her beak and fluttered off with the other berry-eater.

Penny

Penny sighed after she had finished her meal. She watched as Toxin came in. The one who defended her. And she listened to the canine as she spoke. "I suppose it is..." She replied, flicking her tail. She could no longer feel any pain on her legs. She could no longer even feel her legs. "Thank you for defending me. I was willing to sacrifice my life for the deer, but I just ended up getting them in trouble. Tell me, what do you think will become of the deer?" She looked at her mangled legs. She feared that she would never walked again.

Tahti and the Gang

Tahti finished her meal and relaxed, watching her children.

Liekki ran to his mother and yipped. "Can I go to war?" He asked excitedly, wagging his tail.

Aurinka lifted her head and immediately began to cry. "No! You would DIE!" She howled, walking to Tahti.

Tahti growled at Liekki. "look what you have done now! You are just a pup! You have made your sister cry!" She scolded. "What if a deer gored you with his antlers?! What would you do then?!"

Minzo hand Rosuto only watched. They had never really been good at cheering their friends up, even if they were related to them.

Liekki sat down and pouted. "I'm old enough to fight myself! I'll show you!" He snapped, then ran off.

Aurinka watched as her brother left, and only cried harder.

Tahti had no time to think. She had to save her son. "Aurinka, stay here with Iota." She said urgently, then took off.

Rajsa

Rajsa ate about 35% of her deer beeing large and hungry she then walked away and groomed hersel.