Oki only watched Taiara without saying anything. He already knew her rebellative nature, and if she wanted to mock him, so be it. He would not punish someone for that, at least not as long as their words were not too offensive.
Instead of replying to her, and sure she would not have listened really, he continued his watch, sitting down after some time. No imminent threat, the wolves were slowly waking up, no cubs or young wolves were fighting. Relic would probably be back before the pack was really awake. Or not, in which case he would simply have to see for himself. They had to wait for Relic, because of the meat, and because they could not leave without telling him - he would sure find them again, but it was respectless to do so nontheless -, so he simply had to keep the pack together, and at one place.

Koda growled as the wolf started to flee, and was just about to chase after him, when he heard someone come this way. He flinched at the sudden growl knowing right away that it was Rayuska. He gave Spark the, "I told you" look and stepped away as the alphaess stepped between them.

Swift tilted her head when she saw nobody around. A growl escaped her throat, realizing her brother was gone as well. "And he told me not to wander off.." she muttered. Upon hearing Rayuska's howl to Relic, she followed the sound, and soon found her pack. She trotted over and snapped at Koda's face, showing she wasnt happy with him. Her ears twitched, as she looked over to see something running off into the distance.

Spark's blue gaze flashed with utter irritation at Rayuska's remark. "Wait for the alphas? We aren't pups, if you haven't noticed, we don't need to do everything under your watchful eye, we aren't going to run off with the Western Pack warrios and do a little jig. Anyway, I wasn't going to do anything without permission." Her growl died a little, though the fur on her shoulders still bristled in annoyance. The look in her eyes flitted to Koda, and they seemed to reply, 'Sorry..' and she relaxed, only at the slightest. The she-wolf's tail continued to lash, though, as she waited for a responce from her superior. To tell the truth, she wasn't usually this snippy, but when it came to the Aphas pretending to be superheros, the level of snide remarks she could take dramaticly decreased. "Shall we continue the hunt then, since that wolf is clearly long gone by now.." Spark dropped her venemous tail to the ground as she sat back on her haunches, working to cool off. As she did her fur flattened, and she once more began to look like the charming she-wolf she was known as.

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Pepper almost seemed to grin a little at Taiara, but though he was facing her his eyes were gazing into the distance, perhaps musing over something. "I'm going to sit right here and wait for the Alphas to return. In the mean time I'll amuse myself by talking with you." He tilted his head at the comment of her appearance. His tail lifted once more and touched her nose in a quick but warm movement, then dropped to the ground where it thumped quietly. "You, not cute? Alright then," he said, turning his head to gaze over the valley. "What shall I use instead of cute? Dark, stunning, exciting?"

Koda sighed as Swift snapped at him. His eyes flickered over to Spark as she talked back to Rayuska. What she said was right. They didnt need to be watched over all the time. Still, that wasnt such a good idea to snap at the alphaess like that. Though at the same time, he understood how she felt, and blame her for her actions. He smiled and nipped at her tail playfully, as if trying to lighten up the mood. "Yeah I think we should get back to the hunt. The others are waiting for our return." he said nodding in agreement. Koda looked back at Rayuska and Relic, tilting his head slightly to see what they had to say.

During the run Wolfardo notice that he wasn't tailed. He continue his action and move on to find a way to get back to his territories as soon as possible(ASAP). He relived that there is no eastern wolf try to catch over him. As the last lunarian, He need to survive until he have his next generation.

"I need to get back, I need to meet Lupin ASAP." He says to himself. "But what I need to say if I meet him?" He ask himself as he continue to find a way to the other side of The Valley. He saw a big timber wood of almost as his size at the river, floating within the current. He jumps to the wood with hope to grab it and he made it to get it. He grab him paws at the base of the wood and place his belly at the and of it. He paddles his back leg against the current with his direction as the other side.

Relic had chosen to ignore his pack for the time being, his mind focused souly on catching the buck of the herd that had ventured too far ahead. It was elderly in most aspects, but big nonetheless. It would feed the entire pack, and everyone would have something to eat. Though they could do with taking down a doe as well, most of the pack had already ran off and he didn't have time to pull them all back together so that they could hunt as a pack. With a low menacing growl he would crawl forward through the tall grass, moving closer to the buck as he lowered his head and bunched up his muscles.

With the ease of practice he would fly through the air, his jaws connecting with the bucks back as he bit down on its spine, now nearly standing on its back as it bucked in the air, trying to throw the wolf off. With a sickening snap the bucks spine would shatter under the Alpha's bite, falling to the floor. The wolf didn't let go until the buck had ceased in twitching, shaking his head from side to side in an effort to make it go by faster. With this the wolf would let the buck's neck fall to the ground, lifting up his red tainted muzzle to the sky and letting out a howl filled with the joy of the hunt and prospect of his growing pack. Yet in the process the herd had ran off, leaving the pack with only one meal. Surely everyone would get to eat, but not everyone would be full.

As the howl came to an end Relic would turn to find his pack, picking up the buck by the neck and dragging it the best he could until he found who he was looking for, Spark. With a snarl he would turn on the female, dropping the buck and snapping at the air near her. He had heard all to well the fuss that she had given Rayuska, and he wasn't going to have any of it. "The Alpha's job is to protect the pack, to make sure that we prosper. If you will not help us in the hunt show us the respect we deserve, the pack will fall. Do not disregard an Alpha's word, for it is law and you know this. Lash out again and the consequences won't be in your favor." he would say, raising his head high as well as his tail as he ended his speech with a growl.

"Take the buck back to the pack and give it to Oki. He will know what to do." with that he would dash off after his mates call, his paws pounding on the ground. He was tired, but he wouldn't show it. It was his job to keep the pack in line, and it was something he did well. "Yes Rayuska?" he would pull to a stop, a growl rumbling from his maw at the scent of Western Pack members. Though Wolfardo was no where to be seen, having already crossed the river before he could arrive.

Rayuska tilted her head slightly at the female's retort, low growl rumbling in her throat, "It would be wise not to snap at the aplha's, because this alpha with bite back." She said in warning before turning to Relic shaking her head slightly. "He's too far gone, let's just get back to the pack before we hear their whining too." She grumbled, obviously in a sour mood now; Though she still nosed her mates shoulder softly as she passed him, picking up her pace a bit as she trotted back towards the camp, keeping her head high so she could watch the valley before her; If that wolf come back, Rayuska would not hesitate to chase him down this time.

Once she reached the camp, The aplhaess would let out a loud howl, to let the others know they were back; Though she knew someone would be watching. "I'll be in the den, don't worry about me..I'll get my own kill." She said to the nearest wolf to her as she leaped into the air, jumping from rock to rock before reaching the dark den and disappearing inside; She didn't need to snap at her pack, and she also knew she needed to watch her temper. But in her mind, what Spark did was wrong, she was only trying to protect the pack, just in case the outsider decided to attack.

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Taiara rolled her golden eyes as she peered down at the land before her, "Are you that hungry?" She asked with a slight grin before watching his tail flick across her face this time. "Quit that before I yank it off." She growled, moving her muzzle to the right-just in case he tried it again.

The dark wolf then fell silent when he heard his last comment, shaking her muzzle slightly. "No." She simply said, her ears perking up when she heard her sisters call. "Thank god." She mumbled under her breath as she took off towards her sister, following her into her den; No one else in the pack would dare so that-Besides Relic of course, especially with the mood Rayuska was in. "Ray, what's wrong?" She called out, her low voice filled with concern as she nosed her sisters side softly, sitting down inside the den; Though she could still be seen from the sunlight peering inside.

"Nothing." Rayuska replied with a soft bark moving deeper into the den until she was facing the wall. "Nothing at all." She whispered as she turned around and lay down on the soft ground, closing her eyes and letting out a deep breath; Dirt kicking up and rolling a bit.

Taiara whimpered softly as she padded over to her sister, licking her forehead lightly as she rested there next to her, laying her head over her neck slightly. "It's alright Ray..They will learn." She growled, already knowing something happened with the other wolves. "They are no even worth your time, all they do is whine and complain when they don't get fed..Like I've said before: if you don't have a pack, get your own kill.." She said as she licked her sisters ear, whimpering once more. Of course Taiara was hungry, but she wasn't going to leave her sister.

Rayuska smiled up at her sister slightly, though it was forced. "I know Taiara...But they will never change..And if they do, I might die." She said with a soft chuckle as she turned to her sister a bit and sighed once more; Enjoying her company a lot. She felt like she never got to see her anymore.

Koda eyed all the wolves before slowly walking over to the carcass, and grabbing it by the neck. He started to drag it back to the pack, of course having a bit of trouble.
Swift watching her brother pushed the carcass with her nose in order to help. The two managed to drag it all the way over to Oki before letting it go. Swift ran over to her two other brothers, seeing they were both awake now.
Koda took a step back from the beta before taking a seat. He yawned before getting up again to see if Spark was coming. When he didnt see Rayuska, he assumed she was in the den. The alphas didnt seem to be in a good mood. He took one more glance at the beta, before looking away once more. If they hadnt gotten distracted, the pack would have had more to eat. Most of the wolves probably wont be as full. If he had to, he'll eat less, and find himself something else to eat later. Perhaps, a rabbit will do.
Shade greeted his sister before running over to Koda who seemed to be deep in thought. He poked his brother with his nose, tilting his head "Something wrong? The alphas dont look so happy.." he said. He too had noticed something was up.
Koda shook his head with a small smile, "Everything's fine just dont worry about it." he said.
Shade nodded, and didnt say anything more. Though he had a feeling his brother was probably not telling him the truth, but didnt want to bug him about it.

Spark jumped away from Relic as he snapped at her, pelt bristling and eyes flashing. Being scolded like she was a pup was the last thing she needed since she'd already been put down by Rayuska. As the alphas returned their attention to each other her tail drooped slightly. When you were a natural born leader and happened not to be one of the leaders, you often got into trouble, and that happened to be the story of her life. Even if the alphas hated her, they needed her; the skills she possessed were incredible for a female warrior and huntress.

But then again, alphas were alphas and they did what they wanted. As Relic said, he could punish her, maybe even go as far as banishing her. She wasn't a fan of being told what to do and that was that. Sure, the alphas job was to watch over their tribe and such, but she didn't need constant eyes on her tail. Spark stalked towards the camp through another route, on the way taking down an injured calf.

Back at camp she dumped the food to the Elders for them to feast; she was already in enough trouble, she didn't need to be told twice of her 'disrespectful behaviour'. The shewolf stiffly walked to the edge of their makeshift camp to sit alone by one of the trees.

Pepper watched Taiara as she left to sooth her sister, and his own eyes traveled around for his sibling. The first thing he noticed was how stiffly she walked, the annoyance in her eyes. But the most prominant thing was the way her tail drooped, creating a clean trail behind her where it brushed the leaves aside. Grunting as he stood he paddled over to her, sitting as well.

"I'm trusting the hunt didn't go so well?" he asked quietly, nudging her head up with his tail. He knew she hated being told to do things. He himself hated that the alphas didn't rank her higher, didn't listen to her when she tried to speak her mind. Good leaders needed to be open to their clanmates feelings on something, not just snap at them when they were disrespectful or make a mistake.

"How could you tell?" she replied gloomily and turned away from him. Her usual golden shine seemed distant and clouded, weak from the scolding. "Ma and Pa always told us to be open, but being open doesn't seem to be going so well.. I might as well just crumple away in with the Elders, nobody would notice.."

He sighed, tail thumping on the ground. "I saw that calf you brought in for the Elders. Clearly that went noticed, right? Ma and Pa were right, be open. If they don't listen they are the ones at fault." Pepper nipped her ear gently before weaving his way back to his stop in the sun.

As Koda and Swift dragged the carcass over to him, Oki took a quick glance at it and nodded to the two. It was easy to tell that there was not enough for everyone to eat as much as they could, at least not now. But Relic would probably stop the hunt for the time being, he knew him well enough.
He took in a deep breath and howled, long but not too loud, to tell the pack that the breakfast was ready. The wolves started to approach, each trying to tell which part was the best, and began to rip pieces off for themselves and their family or cubs. Oki just sat down again, ignoring the feast. He would not eat now, instead he would let his part be shared by the rest. When Relic returned, maybe with more food, he would eat. If not, he would hunt down something for himself, going on his own or with someone else who had not had enough. This way there would be more for the others.

Koda ripped off a good chunk of meat and padded over to his sibilings who were watching the others dig in. He placed it down in front of them and stretched.
Conan looked at the piece of meat before sniffing it and starting to chew. Shade who was sitting next to him started to eat as well. As they ate, the young ones wagged their tails, happy they got their fill.
Swift looked at Koda, "Arent you going to eat?" she asked. Koda shook his head, "I'll eat later. You guys eat up." he said before walking away. He looked back glade to see the others eating happily. Swift watched her brother before laying down with her head on her paws.
"Why arent you eating?" Conan asked looking at his sister. Swift smiled, "So you two can eat. I'll eat later with Koda dont worry about it." she said.

Relic would follow Rayuska back to the pack's camp, though he didn't follow the obviously pissed off Alphaess, because he did not want to be the one she lashed out on next. Though as he saw Taiara follow her into the den, he would turn back and go to sit on his usual spot atop the hill that overlooked the camp. The sight of his pack feasting on the kill, brought joy to his heart, however much he knew that it wouldn't be enough for everyone. He would need to go out and hunt again, but he would have to wait till Rayuska was calmed down enough to think through the hunt. He was worried about her, about the fact that she seemed to be snapping at everyone, though he didn't want to be in a bad mood, the fact that she was set him on edge.

With his ears drawn back he would stretch out on the peak of the hill, resting his head down on dirt covered paws as he let his gaze fall over all who stood below him, watching as the pack ate their fill. Though he noticed Oki not eating, he couldn't help but agree with the older wolf. The way things we're going, the pack could eat before the Alphas and Betas. Usually, it was the Alpha's who ate first before anyone else had their fill, but it was times such as these that he could wait until later to eat his fill. Though he wondered when they would be able to go back out and hunt again, for now the herd was on high alert for another wolf attack, and it wouldn't be as easy to make a clean kill. The pack would need to work together next time, they wouldn't be allowed to wander off like they had this morning and not worry about the hunt. The only reason they were eating was because he had wasted his hide to attack a buck without the aid of his fellow packmates. Next time, they would need to work as a group and take down an even bigger kill, multiple deer if they could.

"Rayuska..There is something more wrong, I know." Taiara whispered as she lifted her head to rub it against her sisters softly. "Is it Relic? the pack? What?" She inquired, resting her head next to Rayuska's as she waited for an answer; Her golden eyes peering out of the den and eying a few of the feasting wolves. Her stomach grumbled softly at the sight of the buck, but she stayed silent; she needed to fix her sister first.

Rayuska shook her muzzle softly, "I-I don't know.." She whimpered as she ran her muzzle under her sisters chin softly, whimpering once more. "I think.." She trailed off as she turned to face the left side of the cave. "I might be..Baring pups.." She whispered very softly, not even sure if her sister could hear her as she cowered down; as if her sister was going to lash out at her for it.

Taiara lifted her muzzle quickly at the word 'pups', a wolfy-grin appearing upon her muzzle. "R-really? Ray that's great!" She exclaimed-softly though, before picking herself up and nosing her sisters side. "I thought you were getting a little pudgy." She said with a soft chuckle, "Does Relic know? You should tell him.." She whispered as she padded towards the entrance, stopping mid way as her ears pulled back. "Want me to tell him, you should rest. I'll return with a meal." She said with a nod.

Before Ray could even reply, Taiara was long gone and leaping into the air to land close to Relic. "We need to speak.." The dark wolf said softly, her voice holding a hint of bliss. "It's about Rayuska." She explained as she jumped down to the valley before her with brisk movements. "It's something the pack does not need to hear yet, C'mon." She said as she trotted towards a more private place- A large boulder overlooking the woods. "Relic.." She said softly as her tail wagged quickly and she took a deep breath, peering up at the sun for a few moments before whispering,

"Rayuska is baring your pups."

Spark remained fixed by herself, allowing the practically infinate number of males to try to comfort her. She sighed and eventually, sick of the attention, paddled off to join Koda. "Hey," she mumbled, blue gaze on the ground and a sense of gloom surrounding her. "Sorry about earlier.." Her tail hung motionlessly behind her, odd for someone so perky as she.

Pepper looked up as Taiara went to speak with Relic. He couldn't help but be a little curious, since he did, after all, have an interest in the shewolf. It was beginning to get through to him that Rayuska had chosen who she loved, and he should honor that. And if he was going to choose a mate eventually- the thought was a little weird- he could see if Taiara was interested.

Koda looked over at Spark and smiled, "Hey." he said. His smile faded though when he sensed she was still wasnt happy. "Dont worry about it. It was my choice to follow you. You dont have to apologize to me." he said gently nudging her. He swung his tail to the side as he looked around. "How about we go for a little walk? Maybe get ourselves something to eat?" he asked tilting his head. Sitting here doing nothing wouldnt help anyways. Besides, he was starting to get bored. He didnt enjoy sitting around having nothing to do.

A warm smile played about Lupin's bloodied lips as he watched his mate make her way towards him. When she fell into the small stream, a low, rumbling chuckle came from his throat. He licked the blood from his lips once more as Mina shook water onto him, though he didn't mind. Flicking his ears dry, he didn't bother drying himself any further, as he intended to wash himself in the stream after his pack had eaten, anyways.

"I have food for the pack, dear," he said slowly, one of his ears still flicking. "Where are they? Surely they heard my howl..." Lupin trailed off, opting to lick some excess moisture from Mina's coat. After that, he began pacing slowly back and forth, wondering where his pack was.

Wolfardo heard the call. During his escape he tries to reach the howl from Lupin. He bought some food after he restrain himself... he already tired. He nearly exhausted before he reach the alpha. He thinks in his mind "If I won't make it... Cosmo..." he said to his mind. He is nearly reach his limits as the injured wolf. He tripped by a stone and then fall unconscious.
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Meanwhile, at the field far not far from the where Lupin was. The western pack was gathered at their den with an insufficient food. Lots of them was waiting for the alpha. And the one which is looking for the cubs is waiting for Wolfardo, and it is Cosmo.

She wait for Wolfardo from last night and hopefully he will be safe. "Are you still breathing? hurry up... and come back." she say. She went to the pack to look out of the cubs as she can do it alone. Her vision to the packs and other wolves really quite not well as they waiting for the hunters to return.

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Relic was surprised at Taiara's sudden appearance, but nonetheless he stood up to follow her over to the large boulder with a dip of his head. He slung his head over his shoulder one last time to gaze at the pack before disappearing behind the rock to see what was the matter. A thousand thoughts ran through his head. Had he done something wrong? Was Rayuska hurt? Dieing? Surely she was fine! Though she did seem a bit grumpy, and that bothered him more than anything. But why would Taiara be the one to want to speak to him?

He scoffed softly under his breath before turning his attention to hear what Taiara had to say. He pulled back his ears, a look a pure surprise crossing his features as he backed up a bit. "Really Taiara? Rayuska is baring my pups?" he whispered, clearly excited as he turned his head to the sky and howled out across the land. His howl told of his joy, the pure bliss that coursed through his body, but it didn't tell of what lay ahead. Surely, the pack she know of what was going to happen. They were part of this, and they needed to know that they would soon meet the heirs.

His howl would cut off short as his tail began to wag, going a million miles an hour it seemed. "Oh Taiara that's great! How far along is she?" but without giving her time to answer he would bound out across the slope toward the Alpha's den. Once he reached the entrance he would stop, lowering his head to the ground to walk in slowly. "Rayuska darling, is what Taiara said true?" he whispered, his tail wagging from side to side and a sloppy grin on his face with his tongue hanging out. His ears were perked forward, awaiting to hear the news from his mate's maw.

Rayuska sighed heavily as she looked out to her pack once more, shaking her muzzle softly. "As soon as they find out..Their going to trample all over me.." She whimpered under her breath as she turned away from them and to the back wall; hiding her face under her paws. Though she couldn't help but lift her ears when she heard Relic's howl, her slight happy and loving smile returning to her maw.
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"Yes, really." Taiara explained with a soft chuckle, which was just a series of barks; Her tail wagged slowly when she watched him howl, and she seemed to be grinning ear to ear. That is, if Wolves could do that. "Oh sure, leave me here. By my Lonesome!" She growled after him, though it held joy and happiness for her sister and Relic; She truly was happy, but she also held more sadness. Rayuska had always said Taiara would find a mate, and have pups before her; But look at her now. The dark wolf turned away from the pack and disappeared into the valley as she went to find fresh kill for her sister. She was eating for two, now.
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"Relic..It is true.." Rayuska said in a happy-yet saddened voice as she quickly jumped up and lowered her muzzle to him. "I am..And I'm worried." She whispered as she rubbed his cheek with her own. "The others already look at me like I'm just a simple she-wolf in the pack..Just a warrior..But now they won't hesitate to overpower me.." She explained in a hush tone; Raising her head just to make sure no one was around or watching.

Once she realized no one was there, Rayuska would lower her head again. "I know pups are supposed to be a joyous thing..but I just feel.." She turned to the left side of the cave, and whispered. "I'm scared."
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The scent of elk was all around Taiara as she crouched down into a lower stance and peered around. There.

Not to far from her was a young fawn and it's mother- Which seemed to be wounded and laying upon the ground; Taiara could tell by the blood oozing from her back right leg. "No chance." The elder grumbled softly as she suddenly leaped into the air and landed only a few feet away from the resting mother. She wasted no time as she took off towards her, Grabbing her by the throat and shaking her roughly before the mother could even stand up.

Of course the fawn cowered off and ran towards the woods; Leaving only Taiara with the wounded- and half dead mother; It only took a few seconds for the dark wolf to rip her jugular out, and she was dead. "You're welcome Ray." She mumbled with a soft chuckle, lifting her head to howl softly; Only a few would hear.

So on she went, pulling the young mother back to camp, leaving a soft trail of blood on her way.

(I'll post in the 'Eastern territory' Next time >>')

"Why don't you back at this time? Where have you been?" Cosmo walks towards the alpha's. Before that, she encounter Remo, the beta wolf. And she doesn't see Wolfardo around. After taking care of the cubs, she went searching for Wolfardo. Of course, she don't have anymore family now accept him as a brother. She approach into Lupin the alpha and try to ask him about Wolfardo. "Lupin sir, uh... do you know where is it Wolfardo right now? Usually he will back at this time." she growled with a worried sound. She sit and looked a little down and waiting for an answer form the alpha.
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At the same time Wolfardo is now unconscious because of the fatigue. The foods he brings for the pack also dropped a feet behind him. He can't do anything after the tiredness and injuries he had and just waiting for the help from his pack.

The young wolf heard the call from some distance away, her ears turned back at the sound and after a moment she sighed as her gaze wondered to the prey she had been looking forward to. Now it would have to wait, she figured as she turned around and began heading back towards the call, she didn't want the others to have to wait for her.

Running along a narrow path probably made by the deer that often walked along this way, she slowed as it grew wider, a distinct scent catching in her nostrils and her tail tense as she came to a halt to sniff the ground. After a few sniffs and a close look she was certain a large bear had been through this place probably some time ago, but still...

Looking around carefully and listening intently, Coli took off, careful to be quiet this time. As far out that she had thought she had been, it didn't take her long to reach the stream where the Alpha had voiced out a howl.

After a half day Wolfardo has been unconsciousness, he gain his consciousness again. He get up and feel more healthy and stronger than than before. "Ahh! What a nice sleep!" he stretch his body and turn around his head to see if there any eastern wolves around. He saw nothing, and started to walk back to his den, where is Cosmo is waiting for his return but, without any food for them...
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Cosmo just look at Lupin. He doesn't give any reply. She then move form the alpha's area and tried to get Wolfardo's scent, she also looking to anywhere where he always been, but she didn't see any trace of him. So she waiting for him and wish for him to be will be okay.