HUNT

It was mid-day and the forest was thick. The pack of werewolves was on the move, hunting in their territory. They were a small pack, but they were fierce and loyal to their appointed leader, a powerful female werewolf named Ashina.

As they were making their way through the woods, Ashina suddenly heard a noise. She motioned for her pack to stop and listened intently. It sounded like another pack of werewolves was nearby. She could sense their presence and knew they were not friendly.

Ashina quickly ordered her pack to take defensive positions. She knew they were outnumbered, but she wasn't about to let anyone harm her pack. The other pack came into view, and Ashina saw that they were larger than she had anticipated. They were led by a male werewolf who looked even more dangerous than his packmates.

The two packs stood facing each other, growling and snarling. Ashina's pack was outnumbered, but they were not afraid. They had fought off larger packs before and had always emerged victorious.

But this time was different. The other pack was more organized and disciplined. They launched a surprise attack, catching Ashina's pack off guard. In the chaos, Ashina was separated from her pack and quickly surrounded by the enemy.

The male werewolf stepped forward, a wicked grin on his face. "Well, well, well," he sneered. "What do we have here? A little female all alone in the woods? You must be lost."

Ashina bristled at his words. She was anything but lost. She was a powerful leader of her pack, and she would not be intimidated by this bully.

"I am Ashina," she said, her voice low and menacing. "And you have made a grave mistake by attacking my pack."

The male werewolf laughed. "Your pack? What pack? You're all alone now, little Ashina. And you're going to come with us. We have plans for you."

Ashina narrowed her eyes, her teeth bared. She knew what those plans were. The other pack wanted to use her as leverage to take control of her pack's territory. But Ashina was not going to let that happen. She would fight tooth and nail to protect her pack and her home.

"I will never betray my pack," she spat. "I would rather die than betray my pack."

The male werewolf chuckled. "We'll see about that," he said, lunging forward to grab Ashina.

But Ashina was quick. She dodged his grasp and launched herself at him, her claws extended. They clashed in a fierce battle, tearing at each other with tooth and claw. Ashina was smaller and lighter than the male werewolf, but she was faster and more agile. She managed to land several blows, drawing blood.

But the male werewolf was not so easily defeated. He was stronger and more experienced than Ashina, and he soon gained the upper hand. He pinned her to the ground, his jaws inches from her throat.

"You see, Ashina," he growled. "Resistance is futile. You will do as we say, or you will die."

Ashina knew she was in a desperate situation. She struggled against the male werewolf's grip, trying to break free. But he was too strong. She closed her eyes, bracing herself for the final blow.

She lay on the ground, defeated and wounded, surrounded by her captors. They had beaten her pack in a brutal fight, and she knew that her fate was sealed. As she looked up at her captors, she felt a mix of anger, fear, and sadness. She had fought hard to protect her pack, but it seemed that it had all been for nothing.

The captors looked down at her with a mix of satisfaction and disgust. They had finally caught the Werewolf leader, and they knew that they had to make an example out of her. One of them stepped forward and kicked her in the side, causing her to yelp in pain.

"You thought you silly werewolves could hide from us," he spat. "But now you're going to pay for all the damages that your pack have caused."

Ashina gritted her teeth and tried to summon her strength. She knew that she couldn't fight her way out of this situation, but she refused to give up without a fight. She struggled to her feet, swaying unsteadily as she did so.

"You may have beaten me," she growled, "but you haven't won yet. My pack will come for me, and when they do, you'll regret ever laying a hand on me."

The captors laughed cruelly, and one of them raised a hand to strike her again. But before he could, a voice called out from the distance.

"Stop!"

Everyone turned to see who had spoken, and Ashina heart lifted as she saw a group of her packmates approaching. They had come to rescue her.

The captors looked alarmed, but they quickly regained their composure. They knew that they outnumbered the Werewolves, and they were confident in their ability to defeat them. The two groups stood facing each other, tense and ready for a fight.

Ashina stepped forward, her wounds forgotten in the heat of the moment.

"Leave now," she warned the captors. "Or face the consequences."

The captors hesitated, but then the male werewolf stepped forward and swung his weapon at Ashina. She dodged out of the way, her reflexes honed by years of fighting. She countered with a swift punch that sent him reeling, and the rest of the captors rushed forward to attack.

The Ashina's pack was outnumbered, but they fought with a ferocity born of desperation. They knew that they had to protect their leader at all costs, and they were willing to die to do so. The battle raged on, each side trading blows and trying to gain the upper hand.

Despite their bravery, Ashina's pack was eventually overwhelmed. One by one, they fell, until only Ashina remained standing. She was battered and bruised, but she refused to give up. She fought on, her strength fueled by her determination to protect her pack.

The captors closed in around her, their weapons raised. Ashina knew that this was the end…

******

Ashina was taken to an abandoned enclosure and she sat in the makeshift cell, staring at the ground. Her pack had been beaten again in a fight against a rival pack, and this time they had been beaten and mostly injured. She knew that her captors were going to use her as leverage, but she didn't know how. Suddenly, the door to the cell opened, and a group of werewolves entered.

"Get up," the male werewolf barked, grabbing her by the arm.

She rose slowly to her feet, feeling the weight of defeat heavy on her shoulders. They led her down a dark hallway and into a space where several other werewolves were waiting. Among them was a tall, muscular man who they recognized as Buri by name that might have led the werewolfs to capture her.

"You're the leader of the pack that's been causing us trouble," he said, eyeing her warily.

She didn't respond, instead choosing to meet his gaze head-on. She knew that showing fear or weakness would only make things worse.

"We've been trying to catch you for weeks," he continued. "Your pack has been causing chaos in our territory, and we can't allow that to continue."

"What do you want from me?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

Buri leaned in close to her, his breath hot on her face. "We want to know who you are and then we will know how to handle you. We want to know who your alpha is."

The female leader felt a knot form in her stomach. She knew that if they found out who her alpha was, she would be in grave danger.

"I don't answer to you," she said defiantly.

Buri chuckled. "You will answer to our Alpha then if you want to live."

She knew he was right. She had to play along if she wanted to stay alive.

"I am the daughter of the Alpha Achilles" she said finally, her voice barely above a whisper.

The room fell silent as the other werewolves looked at each other in shock. Buri's expression softened slightly, and he reached out to touch her cheek.

"That changes things," he said quietly. "We'll have to be more careful with you."

Ashina tried to pull away, but his grip was strong.

"Don't touch me," she snarled.

Buri laughed. "Feisty. I like that in a woman."

Ashina felt a surge of anger, but she knew she had to keep her emotions in check if she wanted to survive.

"What are you going to do with me?" she asked, trying to keep her voice calm.

"We're going to keep you here for a while," Buri said. "Until we can figure out what to do with you."

 "Alright, we've got her. Now what do we do with her?" One of her captors said to Buri while sharpening his dagger.

 "We take her to our leader, the Alpha. He'll know what to do with her." Buri responded 

 "How do we get her there without her causing any trouble?" The former Werewolf said

 "We'll have to restrain her somehow. Maybe tie her up." Buri replied sharply 

"You won't be able to restrain me for long. My pack will come looking for me." Ashina said breaking up their discussion.

"We'll deal with your pack if we have to. But for now, we need to get you to the Alpha." Buri responded mercilessly 

"I won't go willingly." Ashina said.

"Then we'll have to make you go unwillingly."...

 "Let's not waste any more time. We need to get moving." Buri said to his gang.

The captors begin to tie Ashina up, making sure she's securely bound. She struggles against them, but they manage to subdue her.

 "You'll pay for this. My pack will not let you get away with this." Ashina said while struggling in the ropes

 "Your pack is not our concern. We answer to the Alpha, and he has a score to settle with your kind." Buri replied 

 "Let's get moving before she causes any more trouble." The male werewolf said

The captors lift Ashina onto their shoulders and begin to make their way through the forest. Ashina struggles against her bonds, but she can't break free.

The captors continue to make their way through the forest, staying alert for any sign of danger. Ashina continues to struggle against her bonds, but she still can't break free.

"You're making a mistake. The Alpha will not be pleased with you if you bring me to him." Ashina said while thinking that he would have a change in thought.

 "We're doing what we are meant to do. The Alpha will decide if we made a mistake or not." Buri responded ruthlessly as the carried her along.