Mud River:The entrance to Mud River pack was nothing likeBlack Mountain The tall wooden gates seemed weak in comparison to Black Mountain iron ones. Garold drummed his fingers on the steering wheel as he wait for some response from the guard at the gate. He watched the guard look at him and try to figure out if they were expecting visitors. He could see the guard’s eyes widen as more cars pulled up behind Arkyn’s. “Well if we were staging an attack and we were the decoy this would be easy. The guards are confused about visitors and never mind a surprised attack.” Garold chuckled.“Are we attacking?” Alice asked curiously. She glanced behind them not seeing all the vehicles they had left with. “Maybe.” Garold said with hope in his voice.Alice commented about how to wish war was not a good thing but was taken back as a loud smack rang out in the vehicle. It happened so fast it didn't even register what had happened until Njar yelled.“You bloody bastard!” Nkar yelled, rubbing the si
Surrounded: "Begin moving now." Arkyn sent to Skarde in a mind link, He walked through the parted sea of guards. Arkyn could feel their eyes on him. Some of the terrified others were ready to fight. It was the same everywhere he had gone. Even if he was invited. He smirked a little at the thought he had never done anything horrible unless provoked. He walked into Mud River’s pack land. It was working exactly how he knew it would. Tim had moved all his warriors up front leaving the back opened. Skarde will now slip though and surround them. They will have the whole pack completely surrounded in seconds. It never ceases to amaze him how easy it was for him to calculate the pack he was attackings moves. He knew Tim and knew he was not very bright and more of a hot headed. This will be over before it begins. They allowed Arkyn to walk to the middle of the square of their town and then the soldiers surrounded them. Alice watched the scene unfolding in front of her. Her stomach twisted
Explain:“Arkyn…I can explain.” The words flew out of Tim’s mouth as he quickly tried to regain his composure.“Explain.” Arkyn chuckled, the chuckle was deadly, it was cold and it said that he didn't care one way or another if there was a reason behind his choices. “I..I can be useful.We will have intel on James, his moves, his whereabouts, and his plannings.” Tim stuttered out, trying to change his angle seeing how explaining wasn't impressing Arkyn.“We need leverage and we need it now. If you want to live, get whoever is in that car. We are all dead otherwise.” Tim sent out in a mind link to the soldiers in his pack, praying one of them were brave enough to act. "Ahhhhh-haaaaaa” Garold yawned loudly being very dramatic with it as he put his hand over his mouth, letting Tim know that he was bored.“Be useful.” Arkyn countered, his head nodding slightly as he spoke as if he didnt believe that Tim could actually be useful.“I..I..aaa. Dark Moon.” Tim announced as if he had struck
Monster:Alice felt sick seeing the arm laying on the ground, blood pouring quickly from the open area where Tim’s arm would meet his chest cavity. She was fighting back a wave of nausea. Her mind was being rattled by the wave of intensity and almost enjoyment she was getting from Arkyn. He enjoyed hurting Tim. Her hand went to her mark, almost regretting it for a moment. “Hey are you ok?” Garold said quietly to her, watching her carefully.“Yes.” She nodded, choking back the bile creeping up her throat. “Are you hurt?” Garold said going to touch her forearm, his own hand covered in blood.“No I am not hurt-” Alice said then winced as another loud scream and crack was heard.Bone scraping and cracking from bone, skin ripping noises filled her head. She shut her eyes tight trying to block it out. Garold realized quickly what was happening. He needed to distract her.“Hey can you look at my arm? I think you might have nicked something.” Garold said, trying to get her to focus on anyth
Ghost: The tires grinding into the ground filled the car. The ride home was painfully silent. Arkyn had attempted to reach out and touch her during the car ride but she pressed herself into the door. He frowned deeply but then realized quickly he was still covered in Tim’s blood. He allowed her space due to that simple fact alone. Conan was whimpering inside of him upset that she was angry with them. Arkyn kept noticing Garold’s eyes in the rearview Garold kept looking back at Alice guilt flooding his face. She pretended that they both didn't exist. Alice’s eyes planted firmly out the window. He wanted to know what she was thinking. He studied her but there was nothing. No sign, no indications of what was going on in her head. He couldn't feel anything ethier. It was a lie she had found a way to completely block everything out. She was not giving anything away, locking up everything inside of her. Another flicker of guilt looks from the rearview mirror. Arkyn growled quietly and fou
Enemies:The world was quiet, soundless. The noise inside his head was loud, screaming at him. He was restless, his thoughts relentless. What was taking James so long? Why hasn't he got his plans together? One question spun over into another. Jonah found himself pacing the length of his bedroom. The floor not even making a creak as he wore away its hardwood surface. It was the middle of the night and he couldn't sleep. He ran his fingers through his blond hair frustrated. Arkyn gathering was one day away and James had yet to make moves. Jonah doubted Stonewall was really with James, they have been on the fence since James had someone from his pack first approach them and he knew this simply by having his own investigation. James on the other hand thought for sure they were with him. Jonah didn't bother to burst his bubble. He neededJames to think he was invincible. He needed him to keep the same energy and attitude he had. He had never seen war or death. He was young and naive. Mud
Change of Plans:James crunched the piece of note paper in his hand. His body shaking as anger coursed through him. The note paper burning a hole in his hand. He clenched his jaw trying to control himself. He squeezed his fist tighter and tighter. His first instinct was to rip the paper in shreds. He needed the paper though. His next was to put his fist through the wall. The urge won. James fist went slamming into his bedroom wall. He didn't even feel the drywall as it buckled and broke. His hand crashed through it effortlessly. He felt his knuckles crunch as it hit something past the drywall. The wood splints from the support beam scraping against his skin. His knuckles split and bleeding. He didn't feel any of it, his adrenaline so high that not one ounce of pain came through. All he felt was rage. Pulling his fist out of the wall he looked at the paper. Stonewall had been leading him on. They were not backing him. Coward bastards. It infuriated him that so many were so afraid of
Pain:The rush of cold air hit Alice as Arkyn held the door open to the courtyard. The air caused goosebumps to spread across her arms but it was refreshing. The excitement in her at having the mark removed was over ruling any discomfort the cold was causing. The sky was dark and stars freckled about the sky. The moon is bright and white, glowing across the courtyard. The moon was the only other source of light other than the light from the fire in the center of the yard.. The amber glow shines brightly making the whole area look cozy. She spotted Njar standing by the fire tending to it as they began walking towards it. Her steps were quicker than Arkyn’s as if he was dragging his feet. She ignored it, she could feel what he was feeling and she powered through it. She didn't need to focus on how worried he was. She glanced down at the 523 on her arm. A small smile formed on her face knowing it was about to be gone. “Alpha what am I going to need to bring?’” Bo’s voice came through a
Vow:Eliza paced the room, her hand resting on her belly. She was waiting ro Alice to wake up but part of her wanted to run, to flee Black Mountain. She felt the pull to him. She had felt it before with James. She felt sick thinking about it. She couldn’t stop thinking about his ruffled blond hair and deep chocolate brown eyes. She couldn’t, she had to think about her and her unborn child. What man would want to take on this? Especially with the child's father being their enemy even though he’s dead. She needed to just think about her and mend the relationship with Black Mountain, go back to Red River and make the pack better and new. A knock on the door tore her from her thoughts and pacing. She inhaled while walking to the door slowly. She put a smile on her face chasing away her thoughts. She knew Arkyn would come to talk to her at some point, she was still a little terrified of him but she needed to end the feud James had started and helping saving him in his pack sounded like it
Lenore saw Arkyn collapse to his knees. She dropped Norris’s head from her mouth and ran towards him. As he slumped over she slid underneath him bracing him against impact. As he collapsed onto her she shifted into human form, her hands wrapping around him as he fell against her. “Arkyn!” She yelled as she cradled him to her, blood pouring from his sides. Why wasn’t he healing?She kneeled in front of him. She was completely naked, blood covered the front of her, running from her chin like war paint down to her stomach. Her long black hair concealing her naked breast as she checked to see if he was still breathing. She watched his chest slowly raise and fall. It was slow, she needed to get him to the hospital now. She pulled him against her, her arms going under his shoulders. Her eyes locked on her destination as she began to drag him. She shut her eyes trying to focus all her strength on pulling him. Blood smeared across the white snow as she began dragging him. The battle around
Fight:The ground was littered with bodies, some dying others no longer in this world. Arkyn had several at his feet, Blood running down both his arms, a mixture of his own and the ones he had slaughtered. Arkyn growled, becoming frustrated as he could feel members of his pack dying in the battle. Conan pushed him forward. His Anger pushed him forward.Norris locked eyes on Arkyn, a grin appearing on his face as he watched him walk through the crowd, slaughtering anyone that attempted to touch him. He walked effortlessly, Norris couldn't help but be a little impressed at hsi skills and how easily he made it look. Norris twirled the bottle in his hand. He had been waiting for years for this moment. Not only would he slaughter his whole pack but he would make sure Arkyn died slowly and painfully. The liquid silver in the vial felt warm beneath his touch the glass, the only thing preventing it from poisoning him. Norris tucked it away, it had to be done in the most perfect timing. Ark
War:“Garold, I need you to take Alice and go.” Arkyn said, shoving Alice into Garold. “Go where? Arkyn we are surrounded, I am staying and fighting with you.” Alice growled angrily.“I..I can’t. I cant have anything happen to you. Do you hear me, even if I die here, that’s fine. This was how I was always supposed to go out but you, you need to live and you need to go.’ Arkyn growled fiercely. “I am not-“Garold, I command you to take her and go!” Arkyn yelled using his Alpha status to ensure Garold would submit.“Alpha.” Garold said, trying to resist the order.“Don’t …make…me…” Garold said his body twitching as he began sweating, pain starting to radiate throughout him.“Arkyn I am fine. I am staying.” Alice said, grabbing a hold of his hand.“Alice I cannot lie you die here or worse.” Arkyn said his eyes flickering to Garold who he knew any minute would have to cave.“Arkyn i would have died in a cell or worse if you didn’t come to Red River. I am not-As the word not left her mo
Fire:“That's it, there's the signal!” Curt yelled his body vibrating with happiness as he began to move. He stopped short looking to Norris. Norris sighed loudly and at Curt but inside his wolf was vibrating with pure adrenaline and rage, waiting and wanting to cause havoc and pain on Arkyn’s pack. Curt’s eyes glossed over as he informed the pack and they began to move out of the woods, like shadow figures of the night.The glow of the bright orange flames catching the wood on fire brighter the dark area. Conan lunged at Jonah sinking his teeth into his leg and tossing him towards the flames. Jonah let out a loud yell as Conan stalked towards him, teeth snarling and chopping. A loud bang pushed Conan back and the bright flash that lit up the area made everyone shield their eyes.Garold pushed through the crowd of men, all of them not reacting and all stunned at what just happened. Even Jonah’s men were not sure what the explosion was. Everyone was trying to get their bearings back.
Stand off:Norris paced the woods just outside Black Mountain. He was waiting for the signal or for Arkyn to arrive. He had been waiting for this moment. He really wished it had been his father. Not much was said about how he died. He hoped he suffered. Died slowly, painfully. Alone. Norris ran his hair through his short sandy color hair. His dark green eyes studying the entrance. Years of living in the Dark Forest made his eyes accustomed to the dark, he could see for miles. The weather was not bothering him either. No sunshine meant the forest did not get warm. He clenched his jaw waiting. “Alpha, any sign yet?” Curt said walking up to his side, his dark brown eyes scanning the entrance as he tossed his braid behind him. “No but there was a jailbreak for a second. I sent word to Jonah that the raven hair girl jumped out the window and broke Arkyn’s men out of jail.” Norris smiled a little. “A girl?” Curt asked his eyes scanning for a child.“No Arkyn’s woman, his mate. She’s eit
SOS:“Alpha, the pack is locked in the hall. Jonah is threatening to burn it down. We are outside just in front of the hall.” Njar rapidly sent through mindlink.“Pour mountain Ash on them, The mindlinking needs to stop.” Jonah said as he walked down the stairs from the stage. “There’s a pack helping Jonah -'' Njar was cut off as mountain ash was dumped on him, he flinched in pain, his eyes flicking to Alice regret in them.“Dark..Forest.” Skarde sent his voice weak even in mindlink, he heard the order of mountain ash and did not know if Arkyn would get the message. He needed to try. Skarde was covered with mountain ash, he crashed further into the snow covered. The men walked around sprinkling the dust on everyone to ensure no one would be able to communicate with Arkyn. The man walked towards Alice who was dosing out the mountain ash.“Never mind her, she is packless. She might as well be a rogue.” Jonah chuckled. The words stung, reminding her that she had wished that she had ac
Almost: “So just how did you escape?” Njar smirked as they reached the door to the dungeon. “Jumped.” Alice said a small smirk on her face as she pushed the doors opened and walked out into the cold air. “You were a bird or monkey in another life.” Njar laughed. “No …maybe a cat. Nine lives in all. Just remember to say thank you when i’m all done saving your butts.” Alice laughed as they began moving silently through the darkness heading to the hall. The hall was in sight, they were almost there. They were almost all free and ready to take back their pack. Alice paused just in front of the hall, something was off. Her eyes fixated on a large stage placed in front of the hall and a large stake in the middle of it. She tilted her head, her brain trying to understand exactly what she was looking at and when did it get there. “Surrender.” Jonah’s voice said from behind the group. They all turned and Jonah’s army slowly surrounded them. That was fine, they could fight and take th
Jailbreak: The cold wind blowing from the window sent chills running through her. Alice stood at the window, fidgeting with her fingers. She had jumped out the window before. It was more adrenaline than anything. She took a deep breath and pulled open the window. She looked down at the snow on the ground. It was just like before, she would have perfect padding she told herself. The only thing different is if she didn't do this it wasn't just her life she was trying to save but the whole pack. “Jump!” Lenore shouted in their mind. Alice took a deep breath and jumped. The wind rushing up at her made her inhale deeper. She squeezed her eyes shut as the white snow came rushing towards her. Alice relies on Lenore and her quick reflection. Lenore took over just enough not causing a shift but Alice landed neatly in the snow pile. Her Knee pressed into the snow, her hand bracing herself as her jet black hair floated down around. The snow scraping against her skin felt like tiny knives. Al