Risen

The alpha looked around to the new comers and smiled to each of them, but they had to get down to business. The future of the Haunters depended on it.

Moving around and up the stage that highlighted the middle of the main temple. Risen lifted her maw and howled low to the group before her. It sounded even more hollow in the confinement of the walls, but it was loud and projected because of them as well.

"KAOS RAZOR TERSEK WITHER MONARDA INCALIA! Come up here please." She said, eyes hot as she looked around.

Wither and Razor came up on opposite ends. Razor sat the alpha's left while the white female sat to her right. Risen would not allow these two in particular to breed. The rules were to be simple. Breed with the one who is not related to you in anyway. Wither would have to breed with Kaos. Razor and Tersek had Vicious' blood running through them. Incalia and Monarda could breed with any of the three. No male was restricted to one female.

Risen waited for the others to arrive. Then procedures were to go under way.

Incalia

With Kane's blood now beginning to dry around her muzzle and ruff, Incalia advanced onto the raised platform at Risen's call. As she passed her alphess, she said quietly, "Tahti is taking half the burden when my duties call me away." Then took a place beside Razor as she waited for the others. Kaos had better show up, otherwise it would reflect on her, being his division leader. Every now and again her dark eyes would look towards Kane, the memories of her victory against him making her smirk as they flashed through her mind. How dare her challenge her...

Monarda

Tail swaying loosely with her steps, the ruddy-brown wolf sauntered into the room at an easy pace. As her eyes drifted towards Risen, her ears flashed back a moment, signaling her submission and loyalty to her lead. Then Monarda settled herself near Incalia, auds up and gave attentive as she waited for the other summoned members to gather.

KAOS

The large hybrid had heard the loud howl, and soon came advancing on the group. Always one of the last, it seemed. What a reason for him to pick up the pace a bit, but he wasn't quite enthused enough to go any faster. However, at the last minute, he came trotting in. Heading to the group, banner level with his back which was flat, he circled around near Incalia, his two toned eyes taking everything in. Soon his limbs brought him to a halt, and there he awaited what was to come. Hey, at least he was around this time.

Risen

As the others began to file up she looked around and waited for the six to be in their positions. Then began to speak to them, and only to them. "This will not be forced upon you, but more of a request. We need members, and the mothers have no pups to care for..." She paused as she thought back to the little coy-wolf pups. Tahti would have to give them to the mothers. "They need some little ones to care for and our pack needs stronger members and the next generation. I have chosen you for you are viewed as the strongest in the pack. If your lines are to continue next it will mean the survival of the Haunters." She glanced around. Eyeing her favorite strengths. Tersek was strong but her personal favorites were both dog hybrids. They seemed to be the strongest of the group. But the others were just as strong and as healthy and they needed to spread the blood of the pack. "For those who agree to be breeding; Say I. Only those who are around you on this stage are those you can breed with. Monarda and Incalia, you can choose whom ever you wish to breed to amongst the three males. But Wither will have to breed to Kaos for Razor and Tersek share her blood." She soon grew terribly quiet to let the group settle themselves.

Razor made no hesitance, it was his chance to spread his genes. "I" He said coldly, looking to the face of the alpha and then around to the females. Wither looked to Kaos, a dark smile growing under her jaws. She was not evil, but power was a must. "I" She said, but she would only be able to breed if Kaos accepted.

As the group thought their decisions over, Risen subtly looked around for Cavan. Giving glances as if she were just watching the pack. but her eyes held a dim distinctive search. He had proven himself a worthy second in command. One with a heart that those kinder Haunters could relate to, as well as strong in the battle field.

She would not search for to long, however, when the others made their decision, her attention would refocus on the group.

Cavan, Tersek, & Monarda

A tad later than the others, the wolfish-looking hybrid sauntered in with much the same casual air as Monarda, though he was arrogant where she was more carefree and expressive. Settling himself down, Tersek listened with growing interest in what his alphen sister was saying. Pups hadn't crossed his mind before, but now that she mentioned it, the desire sparked. It was a good thing that he was chosen instead of his brother, for Lion would have been far too tempted to remain with his pups, rather than surrender them to a group of nurse-mothers.

A look of accomplishment lit in the mustard-tinted eyes of Monarda. To be hailed as one of the 'choosen' ones by Risen meant a lot to her. Where she was once loosely interested and obliging to the leader, Monarda was now a devoted loyalist. "I." She woofed lightly, her tail giving a quiver of a wag before setting still. Now it was time to honor Risen's wishes and make the Haunters stronger.

"I." Tersek's reply was more gruff and deep. He turned his gaze from Incalia to Monarda, debating which he would choose; but Monarda took the choice out of his paws. She gave the grizzled hybrid a brief glance before settling her sights on Razor.

When the others had made there way to the stage, Cavan had leapt into the platform and took a stance off to the far side. From there, he strained his 'good' ear to hear what was said, while focusing his single eye on those gathered. Just when the members began to sort themselves out and pair up, the scar-laden brute padded forward as he approached Risen. Like her, pups were on his mind as well. "You say the strongest; surely, that would include yourself?" He suggested in a whisper, a sly, smug grin spread over his gnarled muzzle.

KAOS

Kaos sat there silently, as his usual self always did. It was how he grew up, alone. Surely, pups would never cross one's mind when they lived a life of solitaire. Kaos had never given such a subject a single thought, for he could never imagine himself with pups, and he didn't want to. It would only be a burden to him. While he wouldn't have pups for anything, this was a reason quite well deserving. "I." his voice barked out deeply, looking over everyone. He really didn't care who he was paired with. It all seemed the same in the end, for the better. Oh, Kaos was glad he was worthy enough.

Incalia

Her dark eyes flashed as Risen called each of the gathered, the chosen ones. Lifting her head that touch higher, Incalia kept her answer till last, dipping her head slightly towards the alphess as she gave her choice, "I."

She watched the others, her head turning slowly as her mind mulled over which would give her the best genes for her offspring. If she were to breed with Tersek or Razor, she would once again have Vicious' blood in her children, which wasn't exactly a bad thing in her mind. I mean, look at the children she has now. As she thought this, her eyes scanned the room to find two of her sons conversing, but Bandit wasn't around. Still, she had a job to focus on. Returning her concentration to the task at hand, Incalia stood. "So, It seems we must each choose another." If Wither was with Kaos, Incalia wouldn't choose him. Her gaze moved to Tersek, and she smirked, tossing her head as she moved towards him. "Would you care to be my partner?"

Risen

As the group agreed to their tasks Risen nodded in approval. She could alredy see the matches pairing just by the glances of the others. It was seeming to fall into a healthy line. Monarda with Razor, Incalia with Tersek, and Wither with Kaos. She had a feeling Incalia's pups would be the strongest, While Mondarda and Withers would possibly come out even due to a genetic equation. But even if she were to give them places, the pups would more than likely surpass all those hailed before them.

"Then it is settled. You have all agreed to help build this step of the Haunters, and the pack, as well as I, greatly appreciate it. Now, go and when you pups are weaned bring them to me with their names. They will be introduced to the pack and then relocated with the mother's until they are of age to emerge into the world." She nodded her head in dismissal to the groups.

Wither inclined her head to the hybrid brute; Kaos. She didn't much care, she would only carry the pups a while, and then care for them a month before handing them down to the mothers. It wasn't going to be a waste of time. Silently she bowed her head to Kaos with the message "come" hidden in her motions. Then moved on to the breeding grounds.

Razor eyed the two females as he caught the glance of Monarda he couldn't help but give off a smirk. Bowing his head he rose and began his own journey to the breeding ground.

As the others began to file out, Risen turned her head to the second in command Cavan. Her eyes flashed a little, it was a complement she was sure, but not one she was all to ready to concieve. "Aye." She agreed, fighting with herself whether she should truely accept a batch. "I have only experimented in my mind to what kind of litter I would have. If I had one it would be experimental reasons only." she gave an uncertain smile. Then mouthed, "But I guess it's worth giving a shot." Standing up as the last of the group dismissed she moved passed the older brute. Brushing lightly against him with a flick of her tail as she moved into the privacy of the breeding grounds. All the while yelling at herself mentally for her choice.

Incalia

Following the example of the others, and not bothering to wait for any replies, Incalia stood. She grinned, dipped her head towards Tersek, and turned to follow the others to the breeding grounds.