Risen .+. Sacrifice .+. Wither .+. Ynear .+. Silver Trace

The time had come to confront her life long rival. She had a few strong forces on her side, and if not she would fight Betrayal one on one. She had a promise to make to Nachi if the fea were to swing to her favor. Hopefully if Cavan saw it fit, he would explain it to his sister in words she would love to hear.

Entering the temple she saw Betrayal on the far side and gave a demanding growl. "Come here, Betrayal"What irony of a name. "Or should I say, betrayer." She continued to stalk forth, eyeing Nachi, the pups, and the skulls. Risen pause halfway in between Betrayal and the doorway. Fur bristling and growls rising.

Sacrifice came into the door. Her eyes aflame with bitter hatred to the one who challenged her eldest sister. She stayed loyal to Risen even though she knew some of her demented ways.

Wither, Ynear, and Silver trace came padding in behind Nachi and turned to looked at the second alphess. Wither had growing doubt still. The words quialled her only for a moment but it still consumed her for the most part. Ynear would stay by Nachi's side no matter what. She, herself, could be considered with a cats trait. Her excellent eye site in the dark, however the gift lead to a voulnerable immune system, she was healthy now. Her eyes picked out each creature in the temple with divine detail. Up to every tooth could be seen in the dark by her. She was comfortable in the darkness.

Silver Trace stayed near Nachi, even with slight doubt in her features, she would stick up for the mother no matter what. Unless of course, she was thrown into another pool of confusion. Wither would most likely stay on the sidelines if a fight were to break out. She was self brooding and could come to no conclusion yet.

Litharaz and Vampyre

After a long time, improving his skills, the not-so-little pup Risen had helped to mould had come back, better than ever. Litharaz was now a young adult, pretty much full grown, but not quite there yet. He had always remembered the Ruins to be the place to return to, once he felt he was ready. That time was now, and it seemed he had picked a good time to come back. He had been found by Vampyre, following the pack on their way back from hunting in the bog. She had interrogated him, but he had insisted he knew Risen. So here he was. It seemed the so called "beta" wasn't all she was cracked up to be, or what she thought she was, as it was Litharaz who had guessed Risen was here, trusting his senses. It turned out he was right, and so as he entered the temple, excited to show Risen how much he had grown and improved, he saw her challenging Betrayal. Cocking his head, Litharaz moved slowly round the side of Risen, not to startle her or to sneak up on her, just so he was out of the firing zone. He didn't think he should interupt and so sat down at the side, just watching, wondering what on earth was happening. He hoped he still had a place in the pack.

Vampyre followed soon after and she too slipped round the side but this time was closer to Betrayal watching intently.

Hidden Betrayal

She turned towards Risen and her fangs were bared. Looking back to Nachi she said in a frantic tone "Nachi, they want to turn you against me. Risen, she thinks I am going to betray the pack, shes going to kill me!" She said it so only the two wolfess' that she was standing by would hear, her words not able to be carried to Risen. Turning to face Risen, her hackles raised. "I'm not in the mood to deal with your little ideas Risen. Say your words quickly, for I fear I will not be able to hold my temper in long with you." Mortal enemies until the end, they were. But Betrayal wasn't going down, she had come to far to be beaten. Her body was lean, well muscled. She weighed in at a mere seventy five pounds, but she was all power and strength behind her weight. Her bright yellow gaze was intent on the other female, then a quick glance was sent to Vampyre. She had few friends here, maybe Nachi and Monarda, along with Vampyre. Battered and Disaster as well, but this was a fight between her and Risen. One that they would settle, without another stepping in. If things went to far, well so be it. There was nothing she could do at this point to get away.

Risen

She held her pose, her head down and eyes keen. The footfalls of Litharaz didn't fool or scare her, she knew who he was but only greeted him with a glance. The situation was to tense for her to congradulate him just yet. She too felt it was to be one on one, but she wanted back up just incase there were to be any cheating. "Betrayal, you know as well as I it is hard for two females to lead a pack as equals. Especially long time rivals." She hissed calmly. She was smaller than betrayal, but her size wouldn't affect her. At a mere 60 lbs (27 kg) she looked close to a pups height, but her devilish glare revealed what she really was. She wouldn't go down easy, and her small and thin frame gave her the advantage in speed while her heritage gave her a powerful bite.

"I believe it is time for you to leave. If you don't leave willingly, you will have to be terminated." She said the first part ever so sweet, adding a poisonous venom on the second part. "My plans are very large for this pack. Larger than you could imagine my dear. I fear you will get in the way. If you continue to stay, you will turn the pack members against each other. Family will tear family, friends against friends. I say dear... Betrayal, leave!" Her tone was more than strong, an iron wall with no gate and no flaws. "I am ready to take this pack to the next level, we have been at a standstill for far to long." She hissed, more for the pack than for Betrayal.

Incalia

I N C A L I A
It's my time to shine

Risen wanted back-up, and it arrived in the form of a hybrid canine. The Rottweiler and German shepherd mix entered the temple, not really knowing what to expect, but when she layed eyes on the wolfess opposing Risen, Incalia knew what she had to do. She slowly moved round to the side of the pair, but stayed relatively close to Risen, close enough to be able to launch an attack at Betrayal if it became necessary but far enough to be on the sidelines of the combat zone.

It occured to her that Betrayal would have no idea who she was, but that didn't matter. It was Risen who Incalia was loyal to, after all it had been Risen who had found her, and the plans that Risen had sounded good to this canine, who herself played what she believed to be a big part. Standing at almost double Risen's height and weighing in at around 50 kg, she was a rather intimidating figure. Casting a look back behind her, she waited to see if Cavan and the others appeared, before returning her gaze to the two alpha's.

Cavan & Nachi

A cold, unwavering gaze was set upon Hidden Betrayal as Cavan took his stance on the other side of Risen. His head was lowered in a defensive position, his muscles half-lax, but ready to spring into action in a moment's notice.

Nachi was greatly taken aback by the situation, and her mind quickly fled to her dear pups. "All of you, my childered, stand behind me in this room!" She ordered first, not wanting them to get tangled up in this fight. "Why would she want to kill you?" The wolfess questioned, looking from Hidden Betrayal, then to Risen.

"Nachi, stand down from Betrayal. She is no friend of yours." Cavan made orders of his own now, his golden eye shifting briefly to his sister.

Nachi had ideas of her own though, "You'll not tell me what to do, brother! I stand where I wish to stand!" She growled back, tail lashing about in a most un-wolvish fasion.

A deep growl awoke on the brute's throat when his sister spoke to him such, but he refrained from moving forward. He would wait for Risen's command.

Risen

Risen looked to Nachi now, focusing only on seducing her to her side. "Dear Nachi, I have heard your facination with cats. I know I am a bit later than Betrayal, and I appologize for it." Her voice fled her mouth with a sincere tone. She was truely sorry she didn't learn about the interests of the other wolves when it would have been helpful. "Dear Nachi, you know it is hard for a wolf to turn cat if she has been wolf her whole life. You are indeed special, you have the cat-like features, hunting styles and stealth. That is why I want to offer you a role on being one of the leaders in the cat division once it is set up. You will live among the felines. Caring for both Feline cubs and wolf cubs alike. That is.... if you want it of course..." She trailed off, letting her attention stay strong on Betrayal for an attack.

She had respects for Betrayal, though hated her in all ways possible. Betrayal was given the opportunity to live, one Risen wouldn't make to any other Traitor. To her; betrayal was the lowest thing a single creature could do. Thus the punishment should be just as fowl as the act. In this case, Betrayal had only one chance to run, or die.

Hidden Betrayal

Her eyes narrowed darkly and she said in a soft tone to Nachi The pack will be left without a cougar, my friend. Battered, he will leave. He does not wish to rule under a form so filled with hatred, they cannot see past it. Her fangs bared slightly at Risen, but she still did not move from her motionless state. I'm not leaving Risen, for I have done no wrong. You think that you have the wisdom to run a pack, when I watch your every move. Your so uncertain, so....Hated and yet you don't even know it. Dark laughter escaped the black alphess. Tell me, Risen. What have I done to betray you? I have not spoken ill of you, I have not threatened your life. I have not poisoned your food, or tried to kill you as of late. What have I done?! The last part was nearly shouted, forcing it all around them, her voice bouncing off the walls loud enough to ring painfully in the wolvens ears. Her bright yellow eyes were even brighter, with the prospect of the fight luming closer and closer upon them. Her tail twitched in anticipation, as she glared heatedly at her opponent. Neither of them would walk away from this, only one could survive.

Kali

Kali had grown sick of waiting for those cowards and left Ageni there to deal with it. She lingered back to the ruins and was appalled at what she spotted. Her bright amber eyes narrowed as she rushed up to Hidden's side. "Well well well, what do we have here. A little scrabble, how fun. And no one invited me!" She barked with a devious smile. She turned to hidden. "You seriously think you were going to have all this fun without me? I don't think so! I'm bored out of my mind. It's about time for a little fun don't you think?" she snickered in a demonic tone.

Risen

Her eyes burned as the fea spoke lowly of her. A wicked sadistic grin placed itself upon her lips. "I know damn well where my place is Betrayal. I am not uncertain, I know what I am to do and how I am going to do it. You are the one who is uncertain. I have led a packlife my whole life. I know how packs are, I know what they need, I know what they want. You have just as many enemies as I, if not more. You would turn this pack on itself if you had to! I do not wish to fight you, nor your side, but you leave me no choice." She hissed, her throat rumbling in growls. "Tell me, how does it feel to bite your opponent when they aren't looking? Behind their back? You are a backstabber and that's all you've ever been. And I know you shall not change. I face my enemies head on, when I dislike them, I let them know... Unlike you who will befriend them then rip their heart apart to no end. Tell me, how does that feel?"

Her neck tucked as Kali came along. "You ask me Betrayal, what you have done wrong. You have backstabbed me and the rest of the pack. Put down your petty act, it's not working anymore. And to Nachi, Battered may ally himself with Betrayal, but there will be more cougars, leapords, lions, even the fast and nimble cheetahs."

Orbs now narrowed on Kali, but she said nothing to the she-wolf. Just simply watched, and waited. The conversation would soon hault if tempers rose any higher.

Incalia

I N C A L I A
It's my time to shine

Incalia had watched and listened with no expression on her face. Her muscles did not uncoil, still poised and ready to do whatever needed to be done. Her body was in a defensive yet intimidating stance. She took in the comments throw between the two enemies, trying to get to grips with what had happened and what was happening in the pack.

A low, ominous rumble erupted from her throat as Kali appeared, standing with Betrayal and acting like a total idiot. Incalia immediately didn't like her, pathetic, annoying fool. Her eyes locked with Kali's, as her gums shifted to show her bared fangs. With one ear towards Risen and the other towards Betrayal and Kali, Incalia watched and waited, growing more impatient by the second. She wanted to move on, get going with the plan Risen had spoken to her about. The snarl still echoed from her jaws, however it became a little more subdued, but was still loud enough for it to be a warning. She wasn't in the mood for this.

I'll make the heavens bleed
I'll tear apart the world
Just Bring it on

Malai

The pup wandered in curiously. Her burning amber eyes scanned the others all around. She looked up at Kali and Beytrayal who she had never met. Her mind was baffled and unsure of what to think other then, enemies. She walked right up to Risen with a stupid little smile on her face. Her head was thrown back with pride and her tail whippeing behind her. "Hello Risen," She barked proudly and glared at the others.

Cavan & Nachi

Nachi's face contorted into one of confusion and frustrated anger. Glistening fangs were unsheathed as her ears fell back flat against her skull, her tail whipping faster behind her with growing anxiety. She could betray a wolf without so much as a second thought, but to betray a cougar... Still, Risen's offer was very tempting. She had heard of cheetahs and longed to see the slim, insanely fast runners. Lions as well. She knew these beasts lived within the Valley, at the zoo. And word had it, the zoo had fallen into disrepair and all the animals- big cats included- could easily escape.

Frustration built up just as quickly in the scar-faced brute. "Nachi, I said get over here! Now!" Unlike her confusion, Cavan had his goals and priorities set. First, get his sister out of harm's way. Then, dispose of the threat.

The sister glared furiously at Cavan before faultering in her thoughts and turning a pair of crazed eyes to Risen. Without a word, she turned away from the group and took off running towards the basement. As she reached the stairs, her head came up and shot back to the pups, "Come with me, children!" She barked, a touch of insanity ringing in her voice. The wolfess rode a fine line, and occassionally, she slipped up. This was one of those times.

Cavan gave a faint sigh of relief, though he would have to be sure no one but the youngsters followed her into the basement. The wolf's next focus landed his single golden eye on Malai, "This is no place for a whelp. Follow that wolf to the basement." He ordered, nodding in the direction Nachi had gone. It wasn't often he showed such morality, but he didn't want to see young innocence suffer if a battle broke out. And besides, his sister would benefit from another pup to look after, especially since her current batch was getting older now.

Risen .+. Rasheetah

Risen felt the tension Incalia was letting off, she too wanted this to start or finish, which ever came first. She was only allowing Betrayal one chance to answer herself, then the attack was to be up. If it were to be pack against pack, the most on Betrayals side was Vampyre and Kali. Monarda was a possibility but Risen doubted the she-wolf would fight pack members. Even if Betrayal were to win, the pack would not follow the dark princess's lead.

As Cavan spoke in such sharp tones with Malai Risen shook her head. Though a hard stare was quickly given to the pup who was so hearty in a time of tension. It made her even more uneasy as if she would be distracted and attacked without warning. "Malai is older than the pups, I have seen her in a previous pack. She can stay an observe if she wishes. She wants to grow strong, let her grow strong in both mind and body." She growled her stare now back on Betrayal.

As Nachi walked away, Silver Trace began to herd the rest of the pups along. Ynear went quickly though Wither stayed in disbelief at what was going down in the pack. A sharp nudge from Silver forced her to follow and down the stair well.

Only after Nachi was completely gone did a new creature stalk in the shadows. Her thin frame blending in with the pale wall, though her spots gave her away. Her growls emitted to announce her presence. Silver was not completely down the stairs when the growl arose. She turned to watch a medium sized cat jump from the upper ledge down into the group of wolves. She stood about 2 and a half feet to her shoulders. around 112 lbs (50 kg).

She was thin and lanky with a tail the same length as she was tall. Her semi-retractable claws clacked on the rock ground as she made her way to stand on Risen's side. She was offered to lead the cats, forewarned there was to be a wolf helping to lead. She didn't mind, she didn't want the responsibilty fully on herself.

The cheetah spoke in a soft growling tone, "I am Rasheeta, oldest sister to Yukis, and Rebuit. My mother was Hanno-sha. My sire was Kilobun. I am a Lead of the cat division." She softly growled. Her neck was held high in dignity, her shoulders sleek but barrel large enough to hold and easily pass air. Six ringed tail flicked about anxiously as she stared at the opposing wolves.

Silve Trace was flabber-gasted as she saw the cheetah, then raced down the stairs. "Nachi Nachi!" She barked in the basement. "Risen has a cat, a thin spotted cat!" She didn't know what the creature was called. She fell silent wondering if her discovery was important or not...

Malai

Malai growled at Cavan. Follow Nachi with those other pups? Yeah right, she thought. She shook her head and her ears slapped her skull. She gazed up at Risen as she spoke. "I wouldn't want to miss anything exciting," she barked. "Who knows maybe I can have some fun!" She said with a wide grin. Her tail thrashing behind her as she sat there and watched.

Lion & Tersek

Tersek followed his mother without a second thought, although he wanted to stay and fight... someone. Who, he didn't know, but he just wanted to fight someone.

Lion hesitated as the others began to retreat, sharing some of the disbelief that Wither did. But in the end, he too headed for the steps to join his mother. He was about to speak to his siblings when Silver Trace made the announcement of the cat. Slowly, he crept up the steps and poked his head up, to catch a glimpse of the feline. "Mom, she's right... I've... I've never seen such a thing!" He exclaimed in a whisper, astonished.

Monarda

One minute, she was being treated for her smarting ribs, and the next... the pack was on the verge of civil war! Monarda stood where she was, her mustard eyes gazing out from the doorway of the room she had taken refuge in. Her feelings for both alphas were about the same. Risen had accepted her into the pack, and Hidden Betrayal had treated her kindly. Neither female had done her wrong, so the wolfess had no side to fall on. Deciding this was something for the two leads to settle for themselves, Monarda sat back on her haunches, saying not a word.

Hidden Betrayal * Battered * Wasteland

Her eyes lit up with insane laughter as a bark of annoyance rang out. Oh really, Risen. Where is your proof? When the cheetah arrived, the hackles on Betrayals back rose until she looked like a thorn bush. A howl was risen, and a darker smile spread across her lips. Do you not see, Risen? I have more allies then you think. I do not wish to fight you, but I will because I am no coward. I do not flee just because a power hungry whench wants me to do so. Fever bright eyes glared at her, and when Nachi bolted the female didn't so much as flinch. She had herself and Kali, but that was alright. Kali, darling. So good of you to join us. You see, Risen thinks I've betrayed her and the pack. You have always been my kind and enduring friend, when no one else was. Tell her. Tell her that I have done no wrong. Her eyes fell upon Cavan and a look of pure rage fell upon her pretty face. And you! You betrayed me. I helped you, I saved you. When no one else cared, I aided you and you side with her. I was right about you all along Cavan. I should never have trusted you, even though you were the father of my only friend. Tupit would despise you, as I despise you if he were to see you now. Anger filled her like a burning hot fire as she glared at him, ignoring Risen completely now.

Battered eyed the cheeta with casual grace of mind. He wasn't going to attack, not yet anyways. But another shadow caught his wandering attention. He blinked as his eyes fell upon camoflauged stripes and a white body that blendly well with the snow. He to ignored the others now, his gazing following that of Wasteland, the lost tiger.

He moved with casual feline grace, one that all felines possessed. He moved to Betrayals side, a dark smile pressing across his lips. It was so good to be free, free of the zoo. Free of people. His coat was blood stained, that of another wolf. One that would be coming if she heard Betrayals call. The white siberian glared heatedly at the cheetah, and in his dark tone said Well well well. Looks like we have a wonderful party going on, doesn't it. Betrayals smirk grew in size. She wasn't about to attack, not yet. Risen would have to make the first move.

Cavan & Nachi

His eye remained on Malai for a long moment, but he commented no further on the subject. If the youngster wanted to put himself in danger, then so be it. With all distractions aside, Cavan looked once more upon Hidden Betrayal. The moment Risen gave the word, Cavan would go into action.

Nachi was just beginning to circle around her youngster and corral them together to be sure of their safety when Silver Trace and Lion spoke. "Stay here, I will be right back." She whispered to the rest of the pups as she climbed the steps, peering over the ledge as they did. Her hear leaped at the sight of Rasheeta and a hungry desire filled her once crazed eyes. "A cheetah... that's a cheetah! She whispered excitedly under her breath, fitting this cat to images she created in her mind. She had heard the birds talk of the wild cats in the zoo, and occasionally from the migrating birds that came from africa, or had spotted the cats from more distant zoos. But to see one... Nachi was in heaven!

Cortinarri

Obliged to help out her ally, mainly because her pack was so unstable at the moment, Cortinarri responded to Hidden Betrayal's call. Covering up her limp as best as she could with a hearty, light-footed trot, the alphess of the Opake Mountains navitaged through the Ruins. It wasn't hard to locate the source of the howl. Ears up and face alert, the wolfess slowed down as she entered the temple and stood near Hidden Betrayal, "I don't much like your tiger friend out there." She growled quietly, only for Betrayal's ears. The wounds left from the tiger's claws still stung along her side.

Cavan

A snarl errupted from his jaws as Betrayal's words struck a core with him, "You never helped me, you never did anything for me!" He spat out, "You'd turn the pack into turmoil and slay us all for your own damned desires!" Cavan accused, going on what Risen had told him, confident that she had spoken the truth and Betrayal was the wrong one here. "Don't you dare speak about Tupit, either!" He was shivering with fury, ignoring the fatigue and pain that riddled him from the fight that ended not so long ago.

Once again, he could only see red, but somehow he held himself back a moment longer. "Let me kill her..." He snarled seethingly, seeking Risen's approval to attack the other.

Risen .+. Rasheetah

Her pupils constricted to briar dot size. She hid an evil grin at the hostility and anxiousness in Cavan. Instead she growled with rising fur. Her eyes pure yellow with little black and little white. "You are unwanted in this land. The only ones backing you are your allies! If you distroy me, you will turn the pack against themselves. They will be thrown into darkness and bitter hatred toward each other! That is what you want." She arched now, Readying herself. " No more talking! YOUR TIME IS UP!" She nodded to Cavan and she herself sprinted with full speed toward the black witch. Fangs quickly searching for her neck. She trusted Cavan would join her.

Sacrifice twitched forward as if the excitement of the take off had pushed her. Her fur rose and she gave a growling snap at the air. Rasheetah watched the tiger and cougar and cave a venomous hiss. Fangs glistening in the dim light. Her tail flicked with anger as she lowered her stance. Lean body now flashed its true muscles. No one in the room could outrun her if they tried to flee.

The pups downstairs stayed anxious at the noises upstairs now. Wondering what was to come.

Kali

Kali looked to Hidden with a strange and odd stare. Kind? She scuffed thinking deep in her mind as her eyes narrowed. Surely she had those rare moments, but ha such a word. It made her stomach turn with anger. Her coat stood on ends from her neck down to the tip of her tail. "Hidden you have done nothing wrong, this time. This time you are for once innocent. This foolish idea Risen has could be fatal, yet how interesting. Surely this can livin things up and set her straight. Her blood shall touch the ground and I'll merely laugh. Of course I know one other who would love to join this battle hidden, I told him to come if he I'm gone for too long," She explained. Her head turned and bright eyes widened to Risen as she attacked. Her muscules tightened and were ready. However her attention was focused on Risen's Cheetah. Her narrow jaws hung with pleasure and licked her lips curiously. The last cat she came across was forever sorry he ever looked into her burning eyes. Her slender body took a few steps closer licking her lips again already tasting it's blood.

Cavan & Nachi

The instant Risen went forward, Cavan plunged ahead at her side. He was definitely not at his best at the moment, but like in his previous skirmish, pure rage and adrehnaline could keep him going like a wild thing when he body protested against it. The thought of keeping his sister safe was all he needed to spur himself into a blind outrage, which he directed at none other than Hidden Betrayal. Forgotten was his brief time in the Opake Mountains, where she was but a pup, playing with his own little Tupit. Or the time she had saved him, when Bagre would have slain him at the Mountians. Where he first met Risen as well... No! He couldn't cloud his mind with such thoughts. Pushing all ideas except vengeance from his head, Cavan sent his fangs straight for the gullet...

Nachi was watching the cheetah, her eyes unblinking as she stared at the magnificent feline. Apart from her pups, no one else matte red at the moment to her.

Incalia

I N C A L I A
It's my time to shine

The Germans shepherd, rottweiler cross listened to the comments exchanged, slowly becoming more enraged as another joined Betrayal or a verbal blow was directed at Risen. Anger began to bubble up, mixed with heated tension and irritation. The growl in her throat slowly got louder and louder, her eyes narrowing as they moved between each of those who she now deemed enemy. Incalia didn't really register the cheetah, and the other cats she had never seen before, but she didn't let that get in the way of the job she had to do. She was finally about to crack, when all the built up energy could finally be let loose.

As Risen gave the command Incalia gave way to an earth shattering snarl, and as Kali approached the cheetah, who was watching the other two felines, Incalia saw her chance to strike. Silencing herself, She charged at the side of Kali, jaws open, muscles tensed as she tore across the room. Launching herself at her target, Incalia aimed to come down on Kali, applying a sharp scissor bite to the back of Kali's neck, hoping to either catch her life vein or shatter her neck and spine. Snappng her jaws shut, Incalia was ready to try again if her attack missed, as she would spring away and come back again for a second assult if this one failed.

I'll make the heavens bleed
I'll tear apart the world
Just Bring it on

Wasteland * Betrayal * Battered

As Risen came forward, Betrayal leapt back, but not fast enough. The other females fangs slashed harshly across Betrayals muzzle and an enraged snarl escaped her. Tucking her head, she sprang side ways, and seeing Cavan come forth she said darkly What, you can't fight your own battles? She went down low, her size aiding her in this. Cavan would have to get down even lower to get to her stomach. Still, Betrayal did not attack, always awaiting her chance.

Battered leapt forward suddenly, his aim for Cavan. A snarl that only a cat could muster, his fangs went down aiming for the males head.

Wasteland saw Incalia, and giving a dark grin to Cortinarri, he lunged forward just as she did. Placing himself between the Cheetah, and Incalia, the male opened wide jaws to meet the dog, whow as air born and had no way to dodge as he stood now on hind legs to catch her quicker.

Vampyre and Litharaz

Vampyre was taken aback as the battle suddenly began. Her eyes swept the field, looking for someone she could concentrate on. She noticed Incalia charging for Kali, but she was about to be intercepted by Wasteland who was going to catch her in the air. Vampyre took off towards the cat and went for the neck of the cat as his head was turned in the way of the hybrid hoping to rip at his throat and sever his life-vein.

Litharaz was hesitant at first. He had been in fights, but none to this scale. His eyes darted around, trying to seek out someone, following the example of Vampyre. He then noticed Cortinarri, who had yet to make a move as well. Slipping around the side of the temple as quietly as he could, Litharaz hoped everyone had forgotten him; after all he was only just getting to adult stage. As quietly as he could, Litharaz came from behind Cortinarri but momentarily froze, not sure of what to do. Deciding to use size to his advantage, Litharaz circled round to her flank and tried to slide under her throat and direct his muzzle upwards in one quick movement to grab her throat and do some damage.

Risen .+. Rasheetah

Risen felt her grab on the dark princess, but felt her slip. She growled darkly and jumped, tucking her neck and aiming, for the hind end of Betrayal. She hoped to knock the small femme over in attempts to help Cavan. "You are a thorn in the side of this pack, no longer wanted. You could have left with your allies since none of 'your' pack backs you. But you missed the chance I offered you. Now you will die"

Sacrifice watched as the others moved in. Watching as Vampyre seemed to turn against Betrayal. The sight confused her but she did not question it. Instead she went for Cortinarri. As the pup went up to grab her through, Sacrifice was there ready and waiting for the wolf to turn her attention onto the pup. In the instant the wolfs head would move to dodge or see what was going on, Sacrifice would make her hit and on the blind side of the female.

Rasheetah watched Wasteland, her eyes narrowing and the back of her ears flashings dangerously. She gave another snarling hiss as her growls started to form stronger. Finally after her growls escalated into a wild yowling she took off in a straight line and slamming into the tigers body. She had reached 45 mph by the time she collided with him. He fangs quickly went to wrap around the massive cats face, her semi-retractable claws quickly hugged the tigers frame. She was trying to claw into his shoulders. Only after a second did she jump away and then lept high into the air and over the tiger. Her thin frame graceful to fly over then landed with but a simple poot. Rounding and then leaping again to get onto the tigers back with sharpened claws.

Risen growls increased as Betrayals allies began to threaten new arrivals. "If you wish to bring your allies I shall surely bring mine! This fight is not for outsiders!" She hissed, threatening to bring all she knew and all she allied with.

Kali

Kali watched took another step closer to the cheetah with her ears twitching in full alert of everyone around her. She snickered in hopes of a little tussle, and it seemed she got just that. She heard the mutt running towards her and she lowered her body at the last second so the mutt jumped over her. She turned her body to face the mutt her mucules tightened and her talons digging into the ground. Like Risen she used light footed moves to fight and was very fast, but she was also brutal. She looked over the mutt and laughed even more. "What the hell are you?" She barked. "You look like a human's pet that got their ass kicked!" she snickered bitterly. Her jaws opened slightly, and she was ready.

Cavan

During the last fight, his life was nearly taken from his lack of attention. This time around, he was a bit more aware of the players involved in this rumble. As much as he wanted to sink his blood-craving fangs into Hidden Betrayal, he had to save his own skin first. Lucky for him, his blind eye had been turned to Risen, so his good eye caught Wasteland's movements and allowed him to react quick enough.

A wounded shoulder didn't help anything, and it prevented him from completely dodging the massive cat. Instead of his head being enclosed in the feline's great jaws, Wasteland caught the side of Cavan's face, narrowly missing his good eye, and further tearing what was left of his 'good' ear. With a quick, hasty move, he plunged himself straight for the underside of the tiger's neck, trying to puncture his windpipe...

Sketch

Sketch crawled through the door with his head low. He had been invited by Risen. He sat at the doorway, wondering what to do next.

Risen

Risen was intangled with Betrayal in a life threatening brawl, among the seven wolves were two dogs and four cats. Both of the dogs seemed to be on Risens side as well as the cheetah and a wolf pup and male wolf. Risen's opponent was black, on her side was Kali and the two other cats, a tiger and cougar.

The two alphesses finally started their brawl for dominance.

Hidden Betrayal

Betrayal snarled darkly and did as she had before, leaping sideways and away from Risen. She felt the others fangs once more barely slice her, but it was enough to further anger the black goddess. Make them back off! She snarled. She wanted no others among this. It was between her and Risen, so what was the point in the others fighting? As soon as the words escaped her maw, Betrayal leapt up high, trying to go over Risen to her other side and begin circling, to seek a weakness.

Incalia

Incalia's attempts to catch Kali failed as she ended up having to fight for her own life. Wasteland's attack caught her off guard, and seeing as she was in mid-air it was practically impossible to dodge his jaws. However the cheetah noticed this too and rammed into Wasteland. Incalia braced herself for a searing pain in her side as the tiger's jaws caught her flesh, which they did. It wasn't a lot of flesh, but enough to cause sufficient bleeding and pain on the canines part. When the cheetah rammed Wasteland it made the tigers jaws tear away the flesh he held, ripping muscle from the cross-breed's side causing her to howl in agony as she landed. Blood poured from her wound, the pain making her anger become insane. An increadbly vicious snarl boomed from her throat as she ignored Kali's pathetic comments and turned on the tiger. Taking note of her previous mistake of jumping, Incalia dipped low under the cat, who should be preoccupied with the cheetah, and her powerful scissor jaws would attempt to clamp around his throat. If this failed, she would jump back and look for a different approach.

kali

Kali lifted her head seeing how her oppenant was being distracted and going for someone else. This was the perfect time to strike, feeling her muscules tightened. She began to charge as break neck speeds in a single bound as if flying over the land with grace. Her jaws opened wide and deep rumbles thundered from deep in her chest and out into the open. She lunged for her hoping to land on the dogs back and from there she would knew at her spine or place her paws between her shoulder blade which would make her upper half of her body slam into the ground.

Risen

Risen followed Betrayal all the way. As the she-wolf jumped over her, Risen gracefully swirled to meet the fea, eyes locked on as she never let her guard down. She two looked for the weakness in Betrayal. The only one she could think of was her heart, but her heart was already sunken in at orca bay.

With a vicious snarl she roared to the fea. "THEY SHALL NOT BACK DOWN! They wan't you gone just much as I. You are not wanted in this pack, you are a weak being who shall only hinder this pack till the end of its days. You're time is over, now let it be!" She roared and gave a snap to the other's muzzle. Snarling as she bit and recoiled quickly so she would not leave herself volnerable.

Betrayal

YOU WERE NEVER A TRUE LEADER! YOU KILLED ALL THE PUPS THAT COULDN'T MEET YOUR DAMN STANDARDS! WHAT KIND OF A LEADER IS THAT!? The female lunged forward suddenly, aiming for Risens side, then leapt back as soon as her teeth snapped shut. Whether she hit air or skin, she didn't really care. The two females were well matched, power to power. Bright yellow eyes were on Risen, a dark snarl escaped her. No longer was there Chaos around her, No longer was there noise. IT was her and Risen, locked together in this one moment. Life or death, she didn't care.

Wasteland * Battered * Disaster

What saved Wasteland? Rasheeta. When she slammed into him at her break neck speed, the tiger fell, saving him from Vampyres fangs. Massive tiger stood quickly and feeling the fangs of the cheetah, he roared and rolled away from her, his claws aiming for her face as she grabbed a hold of his ear.

Battered didn't let go of his hold, and feeling Cavan shift, he placed paws against the wolf to keep him away from his neck, long nails trying to dig into the wolvens skin and pierce his chest and throat.

Disaster flew from above and seeing the fight break out, he knew what to do. With a screech, he dived suddenly and aimed for Litharaz, going for the eyes to drive him away from the injured Cortinarri. If the dog went after him, Cortinarri would be free. If he didn't, he would get his eyes sliced and probably become blind.

Incalia & Litharaz

Incalia missed as Wasteland crashed to the ground. Cursing, Incalia tried to jump back, realising the danger she had put herself in by leaving Kali open to attack. She tried to swing round, but was bowled over by her. Kali just caught some of the flesh on her neck, but it was ripped away as Incalia fell; leaving a hole in the back of the cross-breed and a chunk of muscle and skin in Kali's mouth. She yipped in pain and quickly scrambled to her paws, leaping away towards the edges of the combat zone so she could compose herself. Her eyes were on Kali, watching her opponent. She would remember to never turn her back on her target. After a quick few seconds break, the canine was ready to continue combat. She ran at Kali, trying to close her jaws around her muzzle and crush it.

Litharaz hadn't noticed Disaster but was fully aware of his presence when the bird screeched. Leaping backwards and away from the talons of the bird, Litharaz left Cortinarri and concentrated on Disaster. He snarled, but knew there was little he could do to catch the bird. So, He dived to the side and aimed to run round Cortinarri and grab her by the neck on the opposite side.

Kali

Kali could taste the mutts flesh in her mouth and the taste of her salty blood drip down her throat. Oh how wonderful it tasted. She could remember the first time she killed, the first time she tasted another wolf's blood when she was a pup, forced to fight by her mother and father. That darkness, it runs in her blood, it lives in her. Kali's jaws hung wide open with that same devious smirk still smacked upon her face as Incalia came charging at her. Kali didn't attempted to dodge this one, for she easily could have facing her dead on, but instead embraced it with a little trick a "friend" tought her. She felt Incalia's jaws clamp on her upper jaw, and her own clamp down on her lower jaw. The advantage here was that she could still breath through her mouth and use her lower jaw to bite, however, snatching Incalia's lower jaw she could possibly break it, leaving Incalia unable to bite down anymore.

Risen .+. Others

Risen pivoted and dodged most of the attacks. When she saw Betrayal go for her side, she faked a dodge and when the black wolf hit her, her head snapped around to grab a chunk of her neck. At the same time she kicked up her hind leg and shot it out toward the females jaw, neck, or shoulder. " I am not the one who killed them." She said quietly to Betrayal. Teeth still gripping if she had caught the neck of her foe."And I told you to pull back your allies!" She gave a rather loud call to her allies as well.

Rasheetah bit as hard as she could on the ear and then jerked up to rip it out. Her unsheathable claws swiping the larger cat at the last moment in attempts to his his face. His own claws snicked her across the cheek, letting a small crimson drop paint its way down her face. "My my, you would have been a great fighter on my side my dear boy." With that she lunged once again at him. Her aim for his front paw.

Sacrifice watched as the bird lunged down at Litharaz. As soon as the bird came in range, she snapped up her jaws to break and catch its legs. "You are not worthy to fight fowl" She snarled.

The call had indeed brought in reinforcements. Tyrant showed up with a glimmer of hatred toward Betrayal and the others. His eyes narrowed on the fight. Rapture as well came forth from the entry way. Dark pepper pelt fidgiting in excitment. Shattered as well moved in. A brown wolfess with hollow shafts of fur. The female looked like a wolf from the heavens. The assassins as well showed up, yet Vicious had yet to come.

Cavan

Snapping like a wild thing, Cavan sent his teeth for whatever flesh fell within range. A yelp escaped him as claws dug into his side, some landing on ribs, but one peircing down further. The wolf fought hard, lashing this way and that, but claws fell on his neck too. The tip of one pierced through his windpipe, while the other embedded in dense fur and muscle.

Knowing his life was on very shaky grounds at the moment, he twisted about as best as he could, shifting himself and kicking up with all four paws at the cat, while snapping at the most vulnerable peice of flesh he could reach.

Cortinarri

Ready to meet Litharaz's rush, Cortinarri jumped forward with jaws sprung. But at that same moment, a hawk sailed down from the heavens and launched a surprise attack on her enemy. Noting this bird as an ally, Cortinarri refocused herself on the battle at hand.

When Litharaz made for a second attack, Cortinarri whirled around to meet her. She couldn't recall all the battles she had failed in, and was determined to make this one different. Ducking her head low so that Lith got a mouthful of dense winter fur on the top side of her neck, Cortinarri swung her muzzle in and tried to sink her teeth into upper part of her enemy's front leg...

Incalia & Litharaz

Incalia cursed herself as Kali bit down on her lower jaw. Applying as much pressure as she could muster with her powerful scissor jaws, the cross-breed tried desperately to think of some way out of this situation. Then something did come to mind, but it would be difficult, something she had never tried before. Raising herself onto her hind legs and pulling Kali up by her top jaw, Incalia threw her head sharply to the side, above Kali's back. If she did it with the right force, Kali would have to let go, otherwise her neck would be severly damaged ,or if it was a strong enough jolt, it would snap. The angle where her head would go back over her spine would cause damage and be really unnatural possibly snapping her spine. If Kali did roll back to stop her neck being damaged, Incalia would shove her to the ground.

Litharaz growled when he caught nothing but fur. He released his hold on her coat, and yelped when she caught hold of his front leg. With her head low to catch his leg, Litharaz saw an oppertunity to catch her exposed neck. He attempted to close his jaws across the back of her neck and cause as much damage as possile.

Disaster * Betrayal * Battered * Wasteland

Disaster screeched as he missed and flew upwards. Seeing Sacrifice come for him, he let out another screech and raised up his legs but not fast enough. A toe was caught, and the large bird let out a loud squawk as he came back down. Beating his large wings at Sacrifice, he beat at her powerfully and used his other foot to claw at nose and eyes.

Wasteland let out a loud laugh. He ignored the others now, turning his full attention to the cheetah. I side with no one, love. Again he made an attempt to claw at her with those massive claws of his, anger rising like a bubble inside of him.

Betrayal let out a roar of anger, the dark princess getting more and more furious. A sudden calm swept over her, however and it was visible. Her muscles relaxed, and in her movements she seemed to flow as she continued to circle Risen. Every now and again, she'd make a half hearted attempt to snap at the female, her fangs aiming for nothing in particular. Always she kept her head down to protect her throat. Her body was held low to make it near impossible to get to her stomach and she kept her weight shifted towards Risen in case the other wolfess tried to spring for a leg.

Battered roared angrily at the wolf, but he felt blood dripping down his paws and it wasn't his. Cavan kept grabbing for his throat and hitting the males thick fur, but suddenly an intense pain swept through his body. Cavan had caught hold. With a roar, the cougar threw himself forward, trying to topple Cavan underneath him and crush him as he tried to kill the wolf.

Risen .+. Others

Risen smiled devilishly as the beast circled her. When Betrayal snapped at her, Risen lifted up and bit down upon the top of Betrayals beck, it was the only spot Hidden had failed to protect.

Sacrifice felt the success of her attack, and then felt the beats of wings and claws against her nose and eyes. Orbs watered but she would not let go, instead she flung her head down as fast as she could, hoping to throw the air out from under Distaster and swing his head into the ground to knock the foe unconcious, or if by luck, break his skull.

Rasheetah laughed as she heard the brutes words. As he clawed she ducked and bit at his belly with a quick instant then withdrew with the hope to have some blood or fleash in her mouth. "You lie, You are on a side for surely you are not fighting for yourself! You have chosen to side with my leaders enemy, if you were on no ones side, why would I be here fighting you?" She cackled a bit then began a trot around the larger cat.

Halabex nodded to the two dogs and they set in. Darmus lead by blind pleasurable rage, Tavern by pure instinct to kill. Though wolves were not her cup of tea, a could would do just fine.

Tavern quickly launged her large body against the side of Battered, 145 pounds of dog to collide with the cougar to save Cavan from death. Fangs bit with percision toward the front leg's tinder pit/flank. If the webbed skin were to break every step further would be taken in excruciating pain.

Darmus ended up Kali, his jaws biting randomly at her feet, and then her belly. Unpredictable he was. If those attacks seemed to help none, he would bite at her tail and tug with all his might.

Halabex stared intently on the battle, then nodded to the black wolf, Tyrant. The brown wolf took off with a hobbling run, followed by Tyrant. They were both going after Cortinarri. Halabex went for her rump while Tyrant made a head on attempt to grab at her front leg, then lunged up at her throat. The two large brutes would be impossible to defeat.

Shattered stared at the fight, refusing the urge to turn away. She had to prove herself to this pack. She took off toward Battered as well. Her jaws aiming for his hind thighs. Hoping to tear something tender.

Kali

Kali held onto her lower jaw so tightly, she felt her grip slip as the mutt attempted to sling her off. She would have lost her grip if it wasn't for the female's teeth. Her own teeth hit hers which were a blockade from her flying off. Her grip did not break, but she allowed her body to go limp except for her jaws. She felt her paws come off the earth as she was swung to the side. She whimpered in the pain of the whip lash and her paws hit the ground. She would have fallen to the earth if wasn't for her strong grip upon her lower jaw and the teeth that reframed her from slipping. She held at the jaw, pulling down as she was now nearly on the ground. All her wait was pulling down and it was a massive strain on her neck. If she held this position she would certainly fracture, or break a bone at this rate, but she was a rather clever and experienced fighter. Perhaps not the strongest, but after her training she was quite the oppenant. She was somewhat baffled at the mutts slick move, but it had been done to her once before leaving her on the ground last time. This time it wouldn't work that well. However, her muscules were growing tired after that...

Darmus

A frantic pulse shot through his spine as the world began to morph and rotate. Melting away into colors and blurs. The demon was waking once again. He smiled greatly now, his teeth bared as he saw the open back of Kali. With a demonicly playful pounce he jumped with claws extended so that they could scrape across her back. She was limp and at his speed she wouldn't gain footing in time. His short muzzle opened as it saw its opportunity to obtain flesh and blood... and power.

Sharp chow teeth bit down on the limp neck, biting where the neck connected to the head. Digging his teeth ravanously to let the connection bleed. Dribble with blood, my dear, dribble with the crimson tears which give us life! It was his only wish now, passionate to see this happen. Obsessed to see this happen. BLEED!

The multiple screams raged in his head, shreaking and burning and tearing his mind apart. Flashes of light were all that he saw in the darkness of his mind... Come Dear Darmus, let us be fill.

Cavan

Oooof! His breath was taken away when Wasteland dropped his much larger frame down. Hardly able to draw in a relieving breath, the half-crushed wolf kneaded his jaws determinedly into the tiger's flesh, trying to give him a good reason to get up. Now that his legs were pretty well pinned down with the rest of his body, Cavan couldn't very well kick at the tiger, so his only form of attack was continuing to bite down where he last had his hold. He only hoped his allies could get this tiger off of him so that he could breath again...

Cortinarri

With her grip on the leg, Cortinarri bit down with all her might, her only goal to crush and mangle the flesh and bone between her powerful jaws. It was a move that had eventually led her to win a fight in the past, but... that fight wasn't three against one.

Thick winter fur saved Cortinarri from an instant deadly hold when Litharaz grabbed the back of her neck, but his hold was still good none the less. With teeth set deep into her muscles, she gave a muffled yelp and began to thrash about wildly. With her head tucked down as it was, she failed to see a second attack, and only noticed him with fangs sunk into her hindquarters. From there, it only got worse- a third attack was coming at her, and she had no way to evade him.

Finally giving up her hold on Litharaz's leg, hoping she had done all the damage she could, Cortinarri tried to meet Tyrant fang-to-fang and prevent him from getting to her throat...

Incalia & Litharaz

Incalia was pleased with herself as she managed to get Kali on the ground, but that quickly turned to anger as her opponant failed to let go. Feeling the strain on her neck, Incalia dipped down to relieve the pressure. Finally deciding she wasn't going to be able to break Kali's jaws, and the fact she was also getting tired, Incalia jerked her head to the side, ripping her bottom jaw out of Kali's grasp. The pain was unbearable and she snarled. Blood poured from her damaged jaw, where deep puncture wounds had made her jaws weaker. Incalia was beginning to doubt she could beat Kali. She was becoming exhausted, and the damage to her bottom jaw ruled out her primary weapon. Springing away from Kali, Incalia just noticed the tiger crush Cavan. Fortunately, her weight and power wasn't failing as much as her jaw, and mustering as much strength as she could, Incalia charged at the feline, barreling towards him as fast as she could, trying to use all of her weight to shove him off Cavan, at least partially, with the impact. Thankfully, she wasn't alone attacking Kali, as another canine launched an attack on her. Incalia was confused, as she had no idea who this canine was, be he was certainly deranged. She couldn't change her attack right now, but no-one took her glory away from her. Kali was her opponent and hers only. Once Cavan could breathe again, Incalia would turn round, and pull the chow from Kali. It was One on One between Incalia and Kali, and this pooch wasn't about to mess it up.

Litharaz's front leg was mangled between Cortinarri's jaws. The pain he felt in his leg made him bite down all the harder on her neck. Finally she released him, so all his attention was on placing as much force on her neck as possible, either to break the bone, or shuffle his jaws to catch her life-vein. However things were complicated when she began to thrash about. He losened his grip slightly, he didn't let go of her, but he didn't hold her as tightly. His jaws slipped momentarily, but he quickly tried to get a better grip. As soon as she stopped thrashing, Litharaz began his assult on her neck again.

Tyrant .+. Halabex

Halabex felt his hold on the fea, As Litharaz got a better hold on her neck, Halabex went for her tender thigh, bit down and began to thrash to dislocate the hind leg and possibly tear it off.

Tyrant readily met the fea fang to fang. Large he was and he tried his tactic again. He purposely shoved his top muzzle into her mouth and bit down on her lower jaw. Only after securing his bite did he yank back with force and began to thrash as violently as possible. His goal was to dislocate her jaw. Thrashes left and right, and up and down and back and forth. Thick neck muscles rippling with his movements. He would only cease after the familliar pop was heard.

Kali

Her little trick hadn't worked as well as she wanted it too, and the moment the mutt broke free of her weakening grasp Kali was standing strong back on her legs. She heard something behind her. She heard the loud paw steps beating onto the earth. Her ears flickered behind her to hear another attacking her. Wow, so much attention she thought with a devious smirk. She had an enemy in front of her and behind. She managed to leap to the side and dodge the attack, by a mere hair. However she could feel her muscules starting to grow sore, but she ignored it. She was tuaght to ignore such pathetic pain and use it to boost her anger which will only make her stronger.

Darmus

Oh Darmus, how could you miss. Go get her again, this time don't screw up.

His eyes dialated and his jaws quivered as he pivoted with a deadly speed, fluff moving as if smoke blown by the wind. His tail flicked around him as he turned jumped at her, his teeth biting blindly at her feet, chest and face. He pushed all his weight upon her.

Dear power, give me your strength, let me defeat the weak, the currupt, but who is to say that I am not currupt. Oh blood, come bathe me in your glory. Let me fill my bottomless gullet with those crimson tears that bless us so. I must fill. Please Bleed!

He snarled and bit fast now, jabing her with his teeth and never keeping his grip. Continually randomly biting where he could, never in the same spot twice.

Kaliz

Kali felt him bite her shoulders as she tried to dodge it again. This time he struck her. He hit her shoulders when he was going for her face and she could feel his teeth to her shoulder bone and her cold blood dripping from her fresh wounds. Kali merely laughed at him, laughing so hard.

"You've got to be kidding me," she chuckled bitterly. Her sheepish grin widened as she licked her lips. Kali leaned forward slightly to him and her jaws opened. "Now it's my turn," she whispered in his ear. Her eyes looked moist and gleamed like blood that caked over the earth in the sunlight. Her heart was as cold as ice and peiced anyone who already had a weak heart. She pushed her body into him and her jaws went to grab the side of his neck to get a big chunk of flesh and hopefully a main artery to make him bleed continously.

Darmus

He had continued to bit her, never stopping his multiple attack. He was bitting at her lower fore-legs as she bit at his neck and he jumped away in shock. But she grabbed the base of his ear. Right where the ear and the back of the head connected. With a rather loud yelp he plunged forward, aiming to go between her front legs with gaping jaws to grab a hind leg and pull forward to flip her back. If he missed her back legs she would end up to the side and possibly toppled over. Screaming in the agonizing pain of the tender spot she grabbed. "Fuckin wench" He roared blindly. While moving forth, he made a bucking-like motion to hit her and knock her off balance.

Kali

His rapid bites had indeed did a number on her as her coat was now tattered with crimson, but she did not yelp as his teeth sunk into her flesh. The moment she grabbed his ear and jerked back it gave her time to escape. For he released her, to attack her, and she lunged in the air and landed far to the side out of a close range attack, yet still rather close. She started to take a few steps back for now she knew just what kind of fighter he was, the type she hated more then anything. Her ears flattened to her head with fustration now. He was the real target in her mind. Her other oppenent was nothing to her, but he was worth her time now. A smirk smacked upon her face as she waited to see what he would do next and from there she would plan her next move already scrambling in her devious mind.

Darmus(Stockholm Syndrome)

As she jumped out the way, he scrambled toward the ground, only to catch himself in a low held position. Devilish eyes glaring up, no longer could a soul be seen in them for they held nothing, and saw nothing. Orbs were almost in the back of his head as he snarled with bared fangs to his opponent. Fur bristling in anger, no more was this a feeble game.

His maw curled tight into an eerie smile. He could feel blood, his own blood. Yes, you have been hurt my dear Darmus. His tongue slipped out and licked slobering, quivering jaws. His tail was held high while his already puffy coat bristled in dark hatred. Let's dance shall we?

He was still, very still, quivering in place with excitement and adrenaline. Staring deep into her eyes, and then he shot to the side in a fast run around the fea. Making it to her back side and then stopping on a dime and staring again at her. He faked to one side, then bounded toward the other, rushing in on her hind quarters, ready to snap. Inches from her flesh he threw his thick skull at what he thought would be an attack from her jaws. Aiming to knock her in the face to disorent her for a moment. Then he jumped back and waited for a result. If she were to falter even the least bit, he'd pick it up and lung at her feet. Fake, and bite at her side.

Cortinarri

She could feel it again, the wave of dispair that had been her companion more than once in the past- a flicker of knowing dread that warned her her life was a hair's breath from death. A move in the wrong direction could drag the enemies' teeth into her life vain, where death with be imminent. Even if she could be so lucky as to keep her attackers' fangs from hitting anything vital, she could only hope to keep herself alive for a few more minutes under such an onslaught. Cortinarri knew this was not a fight she could win physically...

"Wait! Wait!" She barked out, her voice sharp with pain and alarm, "I'll do anything, please!" The alphess squirmed as she pleaded, somehow keeping her vitals just out of reach, though her muscles were taking such damage that they would never be quite the same again.

Risen .+. Tyrant

Tyrant held tight onto her jaw. Crimson orbs glaring but he listened as Risen gave a bark to her. "Anything, huh?" She turned to Betrayal with bitterness. Opening her mouth for the condemtion of her rival, but Ino stopped her and squawked. "Risen, Pups, Pups!" Risen turned an ear to the psychotic bird and cackled slightly to herself. "Aye, pups..." Ino fluttered heatedly and squawked again. "Your 'alf brotha', Absolu'e, 'as jus' join'd a pack with some pups. Tha' rechad basta'd who tried ta kill you whilst you were younger. V.estige. There are pups in 'is land, or, or so I saw. three blind ones, bu' they spoke of more." She hissed and looked down to Cortinarri. "You know of these pups don' ya. Mistress Mistress. Nachi could ge' the pups as well. See ta i' tha' this scum ge's wha' she's offer'n." Risen nodded, "If you successfully retrieve the pups, you'll be a prisoner, be grateful you arn't killed.... NACHI! Take this wench to get some pups. If she fails, kill her."

Sacrifice, haulted her motions. "I'll go too." She said. Growling devilishly at Betrayal. Then waiting for the prisoner and Nachi. Tyrant let go, only after the word from Risen. Turning sharp and headed for Battered. Hestier followed, Tyrant went for the cats front paws while Hestier went for a hind flank.

Sacrifice waited for Nachi to emerge.

Cavan & Nachi

Cavan continued to do what ever he possibly could to get the cat off of him, but it was up to the others now. He only hoped they worked quick, for his lungs were begging for oxygen now, and his wounds screamed with pain.

Nachi, seemingly oblivious to her brother's plight, jumped at the opportunity to get some more pups. Her current ones were getting older now anyway, although she still loved her Ynear more than anything. "Ah, more little ones. Lead the way, bird." She said, navigating gingerly around the battlefield with a side-glance to Cortinarri.

Cortinarri

Standing shakily, her ears and tail back, she looked from one member to the next. Her neck and hindquarters were bleeding quite a bit, but the cold weather would help a lot with stiffling the bloodflow. In anycase, she was in no position to show her weakness right now, and so she readily complied to their wishes. Moving with an even more noteable limp, she stood near Nachi and waited for the party to move out, having no idea where they were going to.

Ino .+. Sacrifice

The little bird chirped a bit and lead the way to V.estages pack.

The two faced wolven fea followed closesly behind. Eye's glancing at the hostage to make sure she was following. She had some of her own ideas about what should be done with Cortinarri, but she would present them to Risen later when she had the chance to speak clearly and undisturbed.

Cortinarri

Pushing dark thoughts aside, Cortinarri focused at the task at hand. If only Namir had arrived, he could have trailed her and ambushed these two faes and she'd be free as soon as she left the Ruins. But the cougar was off elsewhere, and Cortinarri knew she was in no shape to try and turn the tables on her captors. The only option she had was to do what they wanted. Sucking in her pride, she limped after the others as the headed for the Aspen Grove territory.

Kali

It was as if she was dancing to dodge his attack, her slender and lithe body made this very possible for her. Her body was already bleeding, although not as bad as one would think. Her eyes watched his every move. Her eyes were so cold, and poisonous as they would seem. She felt him snatch one of her legs and his jaws clamping down. How pathetic, she thought to herself snapping at the side of his throat; hoping to get a good chunk of his flesh to make him bleed.

Darmus

He felt his bite onher Standing chest to chest with her, his teeth on the lower part of her front leg, his head was down. Bitting down hard now, then he felt her jaws trying to snatch at the side of his throat. She caught his muscled -furry- neck. With the leg in his mouth, he bit as hard as he could and trashed while yanking back and quick speed. She got a mouth full of fur with a chunk of skin still clinging to the stalks of hair. His neck started crying those crimson tears he loved to see on others. In his rage, however, he felt nothing. All he concentrated on was breaking her front leg by rapid thrashing back and forth and yanking back as hard as he could.