Flak/Tahti

Flak carried the unconscious coyote back to the Temple and dropped her at the entrance. Then he left, without saying another word.

Tahti lay there, still and limp. She had blood on her head where she collided with the wall.

Ater

Ater had watched the little spat with Aava, and had felt it unneccesary to join the group, though their banter had been extremely nerve raking. After she had left, he had fallen asleep inside the temple in a dark corner, resting his nerves that had been frayed by the white wolfess. The sound of something being dropped at the entrance drug him from the realms of semi-consciousness. Lifting his head, he saw the motionless body of a coyote. A very familiar coyote.

Standing slowly, the black wolf slowly made his way over to Tahti, observing her silently. She had been struck on the head, as it appeared, and there was much blood matted into her fur. He scented another wolf, but it was unknown to him. He nudged her gently, trying to rouse her from unconsciousness.

Tahti

Tahti drowsily opened her eye and looked around the room. Once she was sure that her enemy was gone, she stood up, feeling dizzy. Blood dripped slowly from her wounded head. "Where did he go?" Was all she said, and she said it quietly.

Ater

Ater looked at her cautiously, ready to steady her if she wobbled. Though he wasn't particularly fond of close contact, she was above him in the social ladder.

"I assume you're talking about the other wold that I scent here? I didn't see anything, I'm sorry. But should you worry about such things with your state being the way it is?" His voice was unemotional, his voice icy. The sight of blood stirred something in him, and he had to force himself to not let out a growl.

Tahti

Tahti stared at the entrance anxiously. "I..." She began, taking a deep breath. "Don't tell anybody. I am to have pups soon." Her voice was low and quiet. She wondered what Risen would do when she found out, although it wasn't her fault.

Ater

Ater's eyes narrowed slightly. Anger flared in him for something that he shouldn't have cared about, but he did. His anger showed through his body language, his ears pulled back and his lips kept twitching; eager to pull back into a snarl. He knew the rules of this pack, and nonauthorized pups were not good.

Shifting the weight back and forth on his front paws, he glanced around, making sure no one was within hearing. He then turned and looked at her, yellow pools hard and alight with silent anger, and a hint of confusion. "Wouldn't Risen understand? And..." He paused, again looking around. "Why the hell did you tell me that? I'm yet to gain a higher rank in this pack, I can do nothing to help you." His bushy tail flicked absent mindedly behind him as he waited for her reply.

Tahti

Tahti pulled her lips back in a snarl. "I doubt that Risen would understand. I have crossed the line far too many times." She growled, pulling her ears back. "I told you because I needed to tell somebody. If I go missing, you will know why and you can alert the others. I have faith that you will not betray me." She glanced back at the entrance now and then to make sure the black wolf was not coming back.

Incalia

A shadow bathed the black and tan body of the hybrid. Her dark eyes, vooid of any emotion watched as Tahti was dragged in, the woken by Ater. Their heated discussion was caught by those sharp ears of hers, and in silence she smirked to herself. Waiting a few minutes, Incalia then padded forward, her eyes dancing with an intense fire. "What was that about?" She barked sharply, puffing her fur to make her seem more intimidating; If that could be possible. "You were having an argument, yes?"

Tahti

Tahti looked at Incalia out of the corner of her eye. She weighed a few thoughts for a moment, and soon came to a conclusion. Whether she told anyone or not, Risen would find out eventually. She could save some trouble for her and her pups by getting it over with now. "Some freak came in here and...I'm pregnant." She was ashamed to say it, but it was true.

Incalia

The brute didn't say anything, but before Incalia could further question him, Tahti appeared. The hybrid's eyes narrowed as she lifted her head. Once Tahti admitted to her pregnancy, a harsh growl erupted from the bulky femme, her fur bristling. "You know the rules, Coyote! You have broken this specific one already, and now you do it again. It's hardly difficult to defend yourself, A Shadow Haunter should never be forced to do what they do not, for we are the army that is built on strength. If you cannot protect yourself, then maybe you should not be on the front line of the Haunters. Risen will have your hide for this, for this is the second time you have disobeyed." He fangs were bared, as she snarled at her pack mate. "You should tell Risen yourself, not be a coward and hide away. If you do not go now, I shall drag you to the alphess, whatever it takes."

Tahti

Tahti growled savagely. "It's hard to defend yourself against somebody three times your size alone!" She shot back, baring her teeth. "You stupid fool, I am not on the front line. It's quite obvious that I'm a converter for a reason. I AM A TINY COYOTE! Warriors fight, Converters convert! If you and all your fellow fighters are too lazy to defend the weaklings then perhaps you should not be warriors at all." She raised her hackles defensively, blood dripping from her head.

Iota

The half coyote was walking around upstares when she heard the growls of her mother and another. When she moved down Incalia had encountered the mother already. She heard the news about the pregnancy and quickly dropped her head in shame. But it was mother, she could not control the coyote's path.

"Mother, you should not stray from the rest of the pack. Maybe you should lask to be a healer. That way you are always protected." It was just a thought, Iota was afraid of Incalia and clearly showed it by lowering her head and banner when she grew close. But she would keep her status above Ater for now.

Tahti

Tahti dropped her aggressive behavior when her daughter approached. A healer? She had never thought about it, but Iota was right. She nodded in agreement. "I will ask Risen when I tell her the news." She said calmly, dipping her head in respect. She didn't want to speak to the alpha just yet, though, for she needed to cool down a bit.

Luke

Luke followed Iota to the small group. Bowing his head in respect, he spoke to them. "Your daughter is wise, coyote." He stated, wagging his tail. He knew not how many Healers there were, but there could never be too many.

Ater

The brute's tail flicked lazily as the conversation went along with him as a silent observer. Suddenly, something clicked in her head.

"Where was that pathetic little mut that you was supposed to stay in your site? He should be held partially responsible for this. I don't care what kind of fighter he is, if he doesn't even try to do anything to help..." He trailed off, a low snarl trickling from his throat. Sure he didn't find any particular interest in this case, she was still a pack mate. And a wolf is only as strong as the pack mates who support them. The yellow bellied fool who had seemingly abandoned the little coyote would find his fury, whether the alpha decided it or not.

Incalia

Tilting her ear back, the hybrid caught Ater's words. Snarling, she spun round, eyes blazing. "You speak the truth, Where the hell is he? I told him if he didn't stay with you, I would have his hide." Fangs bared, and fur bristled, it was clear to see Incalia would back up her words.

Iota

Iota's rage seemed to settle within, staying quiet as the others voices arose. "Calm yourselves, He will get what he deserves. Mother shall as well for running off from the rest of us without proper information. I will speak with Risen when she approaches mother, for your own safety please stay quite." She winced only slightly, knowing if she stood up to the alpha to protect her mother she would get some sort of lashing no matter how sweet her words came.

Tahti/Kane

Tahti growled. "I did not run off. I was abducted." She snarled, narrowing her eye. "It's not my choice to have these pups. The fool who did this to me wanted this. He's always been that way."

Kane peeked out from the coyote's room. I'm right here!" He barked. "No need to behead me!"

Incalia

Snarling loudly now, She aimed to ram Tahti down to the ground but stopped short in warning. "You do not snap at those that are trying to help you. Understand?" Those dark eyes then turned to spot Kane, and her fangs were revealed in all their glory. Charging for him, she aimed to bowl him over, growling aggressively. "Is that a challenge?! Maybe I should, just for the fun of it...Why weren't you with Tahti, Didn't you hear Risen?! You are suppose to be with me or her at all times. Then this...event...may not have happened."

Tamti/Kane/Flak

Kane fell to the ground, cowering. "I'm sorry." He whimpered, keeping his head and tail low. Suddenly, a shadowed wolf appeared at the entrance of the Temple. The same one that was here before. "I came to check on my mate." He said snarkily, holding his head in a high position. Tahti turned her head to look at the beast. It was obvious that she wanted him dead. She rushed at him, raising her hackles and baring her stained teeth. She was nearly foaming at the mouth. "You have caused me too much trouble already. They'll kill me! IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT?!" She snapped viciously, trying to stare him down. She hated him. Flak laughed evilly. "You'll fall. Just like your mother, Tahti. You're no different than Tia. She always got others to fight for her too, because she was weak. Weak like you." He taunted, using a softer voice. A low growl came from Tahti. "Do not speak of my mother that way, demon. Go back to the darkness." She ordered in a deathly tone. Flak laughed. "Is that the best comeback you can think of? Who are they? More to do your dirty work, huh? Is that it?" He barked, pointing at Incalia, Ater and Iota with his nose. Tahti growled, but nothing more. She would not start a fight if she didn't stand a chance against her opponent. But if he threw an attack, she would fight back.

Incalia

Still growling, she was about to continue when the sound of another caught her attention. Spinning her head round, her dark eyes narrowed and flashed in deadly malice. Flexing her muscles, the large hybrid slowly walked up behind Tahti, baring those bloodied fangs at Flak in a sinister grin. "You think I would be ruled over by her," she cackled, directing her muzzle at the coyote, "No, dear. Now," she stopped inches from his face, that grin now turning to a psychotic smirk, "get out before I rip off you head and then devour your innards. I don't have time for pathetic words games with peices of scum." She raised her head, her voice louder, one of aulthority. "You are trespassing on the terratory of the Shadow Haunters. Leave, or suffer the consequences."

Risen .+. Iota

Iota growled at the sight of Kane, her own bodice started to unknowingly move toward him until another creature bared step into their domain. Her eyes darted to him then let the edges of her lips curl back into a growl. 'mate'? She thought to herself, the depths of her mind beginning to flash with an unknown light. Her growls began to erupt in her throat but it was another's growls who prevailed.

Risen had been talking business with the coalition of the pack and had heard the bumbling arguments amongst the other pack members. But she assumed they were only pecking at each other like normal. It wasn't until Flak arrived that she decided to get involved.

Growling loudly she moved around the group, eyes narrowing upon the intruder. Her fur stood, body tense, tail held up while her neck was tucked in an aggressive manner. "Who the fuck do you think you are?" She growled out low and venomous. She could tell there was no good for him to be in her temple. And was ready to defend both her home and her pack.

Tahti/Flak

Flak laughed at Incalia. "That's funny." He said arrogantly. "You really think you could take me on, don't you?" He walked closer to the wolfess, circling around her. His teeth were bared and his hackles were raised, but he seemed otherwise calm. "You really don't want to mess with me, love. I'm stronger than you think."

Tahti growled. "Oh that's rich. Stronger than we think? Last I checked you loose every battle you start!" She shot back angrily.

Flak looked at Risen, a half-smile on his face. "Well well, Tahti. Your leader's a scrawny little mite as well." He chuckled. Tahti narrowed her eye. "How dare you speak of Risen that way!" She spat hatefully, snapping at the wolf's face. She drew blood, but nothing more. "Next time, Flak, I'll kill you myself."

Ater

The brute snarled at the appearanced of Kane, but he was soon distracted by the arrival of the perpetrator. Striding over smoothly, he stopped a few feet from the Flak, Incala, and Tahti. As the male began to circle, he snapped at him, not really aiming to catch flesh.

As Risen approached, and Flak made yet another snide remark, the black wolf let out a gutteral snarl. "You are an ignorant fool. Risen had taken out idiots like you in her sleep." He stepped foreward, ready to help in a fight if one broke out. "You've overstepped your boundries, wolf. You best leave before you find yourself lying on the groung with the buzzard's pecking at your innards."

Incalia

Taking a step to the side so that Risen could take the lead, Incalia smirked, uttering a mocking laugh before growling in a sinister manner; like a blade piercing a heart. "Honey, I know I can take you on, and have you begging for mercy when I tear out your throat."

When he insulted Risen, it made the hybrid snarl in a terrifing boom. "I think it's too late for him to leave. He's going to die. Right here, Right now!" With her nager now boiling over, she threw herself at Flak, dipping down, then launching her head sharply upwards to seize his throat. "Your head shall join the others that look over the Ruins, as a warning to all those who are enemies of the Shadow Haunters!"

Flak

Flak snarled at Incalia. "I'd like to see you try." He shot back angrily. When she attacked, he did to, trying to meet her in mid-attack and lock jaws.

Risen

She was not in the best of moods to be talked to so lowly, but then again: when did she let others talk down to her? She growled at his arrogant ways and let her anger show with even more tense and the hackles all stand. Ears fell forward in aggression, as Incalia attacked, she did as well. As her comrade seized the front end, Risen went for his gut to tear apart his tender insides.

Iota stood by with a stand offish pose. As the other insulted her pack and leader she let her anger flit from its containment. Bounding forward she tried to latch on and break one of Flak's back legs.

Incalia

Snarling, she met him in mid-air, his jaws catching hold of the top of her muzzle. She snapped her bottom jaw up to grab hold of his, and bit down hard to break it. After all, without his bottom jaw, he couldn't bite. Or eat. With her top jaw seized, she pulled herself onto her hind legs, lifting her front legs off the ground, and if her attack was sucessful, or he didn't let go, he would be pulled up aswell. It would make was for Risen's attack.

Flak/Tahti

Flak looked at Tahti, grinning an evil grin. "And you, friend. You're the worst of them." He growled. "You fear to start battles because you are weak. All your children will be weak just like you. You will fall, Tahti, and your family will go down with you. You can't remember your living children, but you remember your dead mother very clearly. In fact, I remember a time that you were convinced that she was still alive." Then Risen hit. He was pushed to the ground by the force of the impact.

Tahti snarled, raising herself up so she looked bigger. "Kiinni jalkeilla!!! Te aari ainoa joka on hauras! Te aari ainoa joka jälkisäädös syksyinen!" She hissed, going straight for his spine. "Oh Tahti...You know I can't understand your gibberish..." Flak chuckled snarkily.

KAOS

The large hybrid had heard as some others left the temple to assist at a fight, which he wasn't too aware of in the terms of what it was about. He would have made his way out as well, having done nothing but avoid everyone else, but he had heard the commotion of one loud scuffle. He could tell immedietly that someone was causing trouble, and the scent that reached his black nares wasn't familier. So moving stealthily, knowing the quicker the intruder was disposed of the quicker they could get to more important matters. His large form stalked heavily to the scene, snarling deeply as he watched the fight. He quickly found a way into the mess and took a few long strides, then dove into the heap, his jaws wide open and set for latching onto any free limb attached to Flak.

Ino

The bird came in screeching at the top of her little lungs. "Problem PROBLEM! They are being attacked and soon to be outnumbered! HELP HELP!" She screeched.

Risen looked up from her attack, toward the bird. "Fuck!" She growled under her breath. Quickly attacking Flak in a savage way to end his life as quickly as possible.

Sacrifice growled from her sleep, standing and heading out quickly to help. Following her was the ever loyal Wither, Shattered, Razor, Silver Trace, and the allies Halabex, Tavern, and Darmus quickly followed behind.

Villain was down visiting with the reptiles when he heard the news and quickly came up to follow the group.

Gymba snorted and stomped her foot. She would stay and help protect the mothers and their pups. Looking back to the elephant and the rhino baby. "We will stay here and make sure the rest are well protected." She said nodding to them reassuringly. Yzunala nodded to her mother and moved up to her dam's side. Looking to the elephant with a smile and the wag of her tail.

Joe

The elphant baby watched and listened scared by everything that was going on.He then moved closer to the rhino scared.

Cavan & Others

He thought he had heard howls earlier, but had ignored them when his poor hearing failed to bring the words home. Now he wished he had tried harder, for those calls were from the enemy. The grizzled brute came sprinting past the others, pausing only briefly as some of the troops were sent out. "Round up the other warriors and send them to the fight. Keep the Lurker blood behind to guard at Dima's Temple." He ordered Lion, trying to help sort things out before. While the hybrid nodded and headed off to do Cavan's bidding, the beta headed for the Basement.

Lion scrambled quickly to round up Coriscan, Warfell, Panther, and Angel, instructing them to the Temple to guard, and then to gather the rest of the abled warriors, before he headed to the fight himself.

Mahala/Yareli/Night Eyes/Riverhawk/Sky Dancer

Night Eyes listened to Cavan and howled for his small group to assemble. A wolf, two dogs, and a young human followed him out of the Temple.

Incalia, Krypt, Litharaz

Hearing the call for war, Incalia ceased her attack on Flak and whirled round to follow the others to battle. By her side were Litharaz and Krypt.

Ater

None too keen on being left behind and out of the action, the black brute followed the others, keeping a good distance appart from them. He would aid in the fight, perhaps prove himself a valuable part of the pack. He truely dispised having a low rank.

And in the back of him mind, he did not forget about Kane. He would deal with that latter.

Tahti/Flak

Flak looked up at Tahti one last time. "I trust our children to continue my bloodlines." He said cockily. Risen's attack was successful. He glanced around the Temple, then went limp.

Tahti stepped back. "It is done." She said under her breath. She crawled back into her room, awaiting the return of the others.