A Tortured past[open]

[Cinder]

The angered warrior padded though the woods, her tail whipping back and forth as if it had a mind of its own, "I should of known!.. i should of knew it was all a lie!" the fae thought as she shook her head tears rolling down both of her cheeks, Her alphas had lied to her.. used her.. and she fell for it!.. cinder didn't know either if she was more mad at her alphess who she expected to arrive in any second to punish her or herself for believing them. but seeing how she had no proof that he hadn't been killed at the time made it hard to know so when they had told her, it did indeed comfort her, in fact senna had comforted herself she had been nice to her!, she had actually been nice!.. she should of known something was wrong right there!. but no she had believed them.. she didn't know what to do now should she just return and take her punishment? or wait for her alphess so they could speak without the pack being around.

Either way she was going to get some god damn answers, and that was that if her alphess wanted to attack her then so be it, she was not going to back down to someone who has repeatedly lied to her, broken her trust, at this point if she was kicked out of the pack cinder wouldn't care, just then the warrior fae's ears perked up,someone was here.. but who..she couldn't hear any growling or snarling so it was highly unlikely one of her alphas, she looked around an eye brow rised but she could not see anything,there was no way in hell that she was going to lower her guard though. she could feel it in her gut that someone was out there, someone that was not exactly friendly but without being able to see them she was unable to tell if they were friend or foe and that was a very important thing to know during these times, especially if it was a brute because her cunning and speed would only get her so far in a fight with a larger brute.

The fae continued to walk away from her pack, but now her tail was limp and lifeless as even more thoughts invaded her mind, memories of all the good times that she had had with kaija and senna not to mention with the pups as well. her pack had never ever seen the warrior fae cry, she was usually really good at hiding her emotions but right now that seemed impossible, more tears formed in her eyes as she looked up to the sky, letting out a sad mournful howl, mourning the loss of her pups once more tears repeatedly hit the ground as she continued to howl only taking a break to catch her breathe every now and then.

[suko]

Suko padded through the forest. She wasn't supposed to be here, it was Skyla territory. She didn't have a grudge against them personally but her pack was small and she was hoping to find new members willing to turn away from their alpha's. Suko sniffed the breeze as it rushed past. A wolf, Fae, and not the alphess of the skyla. This was a perfect chance. She fallowed the scent till she saw the Fae in question. She was walking away from the center of pack lands with a forlorn look about her. After watching her for a bit, Suko noticed she was crying! Then the Fae threw back her head and howled with such sadness, Suko almost started to cry as well. After a few moments it looked like she wasn't going to stop and she could attract attention, Suko stepped into line of sight and commented,
"Howling like that might bring unwanted attention to yourself. I may not have many words of comfort but i could listen to your story if that would make you feel better." Suko then sat down and waited for the Fae to either rip her throat out for trespassing or tell her what's wrong. With any luck, by the time she was finished, the Liazo might be another member strong.

[Cinder]

The fae instantly stopped howling and looked toward her unwelcomed company, she hook the tears from her eyes as she slowly stood up beginning to growl, after all no matter how she felt about her alphas she had a duty to protect these lands no matter what, she was most likely going to get punished later on by her alphess but that was not important at this point in time, she just stared at the fae and cocked her head to the left alil when the fae sat down.

"Howling like that might bring unwanted attention to yourself. I may not have many words of comfort but i could listen to your story if that would make you feel better."

this just angered the warrior more as her growling grew louder and she knew she would most likely regret what she was about to do next, but she arched her head back and let out an alarming howl to inform her alphess and alpha that another wolf was intruding on their land, if they wanted to punish her afterwords then she would just accept it, after all she had no right to speak to her alphess the way she did. she highly doubted they would come to her aid but she knew how much kaija hated wolves invading his territory, and besides this just proved that cinder was still loyal to the pack, still loyal to her alphess and alpha.

After she finished howling she started to circle the fae to ensure that she had no means of escape, "you just made one hell of a mistake coming here.." the warrior said with a grin before continuing. " my loyalty lay with senna and kaija and nothing will change that"

[suko]

Suko warched with faint amusment as the wolf stopped mid howel and snarled at her. Her amusment quikly vanished as the fae then howled out a warning and started to block her escape. This was turning bad fast. Suko didn't know who Kaija and Senna where personaly, but the wat she said it, it clicked as they were the alpha pair. Not good, three to one was only good odds if you where of the three. Suko had to get out of there fast, before they showed up. Easier thought then done. Her father was more action then talking so she didn't learn the skills to talk her way out of a jam.
"I was just passing by when i heard you and thought you might whant company. Since i was wrong, i will be on my way." she said calmly, hoping this wolf was at least a little forgiving as she got up and started to walk in the general direction of home that hopefully didn't run into more trouble.

[Cinder]

The fae smirked but surpisingly let her go, surely this would not happen again if they ever crossed paths again, as soon as the strange fae was out of sight though the warrior vixen decided to frame her, knowing that her alphas would believe their own warrior over a stranger any day, thus this would sign a death warrant for the fae if she were to ever return to the skyla territory. cinder already knew that if the fae had stayed she would of only recvived a warning and maybe a few new scars but that was it!, she may not see eye to eye with her alphess all the time but she did respect her.

If she wanted to fool her alphas she would have to make it look like she had suffered enough from wandering off alone even if she was a well trained warrior can be over-whelmed if they are out numbered, cinder started clawing at the ground to fake the appearance of three different wolves making sure that each set of tracks were different, she then made sure that it was clear that tracking them was impossible that they had disguised their scent by using the trees, she then opened a wound over her right eye and a gash on her right hind leg.

cinder then made the ground show all the signs of a fight, an outnumbered disadvantage fight but a fight none the less, she then covered her teeth and the fur around her mouth with blood, all the time making sure that her alphas were not in hearing or sight distance, she then limped to the middle of the "fight" and laid down whimpering softly awaiting her alphas arrival

[`Senna]

Every stroke of the powerful stride of the alphess' forelegs made muscles ripple through her dark fur. She quickened her pace to shorten the distance between the alpha pair and Sorrow Woods, tail lifted as she ran with an alpha's irritation. A sentry had brought news that Cinder had gone off into trouble with a tresspasser. She did not know what that warrior had been up to since she left Petra Falls, but she was pushing buttons that should never be touched. First, she disobeyed orders. Then, she demanded orders from her alphas. Now, she was in some sort of trouble with an outsider, and needed help from them? She felt foolish for coming to the subordinates aid after that. Normally, she would punish someone who had that sort of attitude. The only reason that seemed to bring her here was the fact that someone not of her pack was here. She would deal with this other wolf first before her poor excuse of a warrior.

Sennas gait did not weaver as she reached the twisted bark of these haunting woods. Her notrils flared, intaking the scents that surrounded the Skyla leaders. Nothing really stood out at first, until it hit her-blood. This scent was accompinied by many other scents- the decaying vegatation around the land, Cinder, and what intrigued her, a pungent scent of a female. She had regestered this scent before.. it was of another pack. The smell of this wolf was so strong, that it only suggested someone that was of high rank. She almost spat as she finally figured out what pack it belonged to. It was those Liazo scum, a pack with whom she was not particually fond of a year ago. She thought they disappeared when their alphas vanished. It wasn't until the summer that she began to hear that they were back. But why would one of those fools venture into her territory? Not to mention, stir trouble with Cinder? Those questions would soon demand answers as Cinder became visable in the distance.

The alphess slowed her pace as she neared the subordinate. What caught her off guard was the position she was in. The ground was tore up, her face gashed open, right flank wounded, and crimson stained snout. The first thing that hit her mind, was that she was one of Skyla's warriors, and she was not well-trained enough to protect herself from one of those stubborn Liazo? A low rumble erupted from her throat as she analysed the situation at hand. She had smelled the scent of one Liazo female earlier, but judging the look of the ground.. it looked as if their was more. How could that possibly be? She would have smelled them before she gotton here-no wolf could mask there scent that well. Senna then looked to her mate, unsure of what to think of all this. It looked as if one of there own subordinates could not handle a fight. The alphess held no pity for the whimpering mexican wolfess as she returned her gaze to her motionless body.

"Well.. It looks like someone has dealed you punishment before I could get here," Her deadly tones bekoned, staring down at the pathetic state she was in with a harsh intensity. "What the hell happened here.. How could you let a fleabitten mutt of Liazo walse on out of here?" This time, she would be the one demanding. She would be the one giving orders. And she, along with Kaija, would be the only ones to assert the most dominence in this pack. Even a fool would recognise the fury and annoyonce the alphess expressed in her fetures. Her fur was bristled, hackles were raised, and her eyes narrowed down at the wounded female. Senna had quite enough of this day. She wanted answers, or she would be prepared to force them out.

Muse: Good.
Company: Kaija, Cinder.
Time: Night.

[Cinder]

"Well.. It looks like someone has dealed you punishment before I could get here,"

The injured and beaten fae slowly rose to her feet, but instead of responding in her over-cocky or snippy attitude, she moved her already battered frame over to her alphess before kneeling down, almost as if asking for her alphess to punish her, then again cinder never really thought of a fight as a punishment even if she was out numbered, she could be beaten to a bloody pulp and be in trouble with her alphas and she would still want them to punish her as well. it was just the way she was she always had been, she was all about the order of the pack and no one was above it, "i'm sorry my alphess...i've failed you..again.. i am unworthy to be a skyla..", She could detect the anger in her alphess's tone and she had every right to be, she had disrespected and disobeyed them and she had no doubt that senna would punish her anyway.

"What the hell happened here.. How could you let a fleabitten mutt of Liazo walse on out of here?"

"Well.. it wasn't just her..",she went on to fill her alphess in on everything she could remember, the assult the amount of wolves and how they had over-powered her, it seemed like just talking about how the three had beaten her seemed to hurt the warrior fae even more, driving her down to her belly again as she then looked up at her alphess. "oh..and they said.. this was just a message.."

[Katie/Kaija]

It had soon become apparent to the large male, as he padded through the Skyla territory, that he had grown far to dependent on Tamens ability to reach destinations before himself. Now that the bird was off, supposedly watching over the pups, Kaija had no means of knowing what it was he was about to walk into, and it worried him. More than it would have done a couple of years ago. His age was beginning to catch up with him, and although he still had a while until he grew past his peak, the fact that he was growing older still played hazardly at the back of his mind.

The Alpha had fallen quite a way behind his dark furred Alphess, only making half hearted attempts to keep up with her determined pace. Senna was annoyed. Beyond annoyed even, she was furious, and if Kaija had been born with a light heart, he most likely would have felt incredibly sorry for whomever it was that had decided to invade their lands at such a bad time. However, the Brute was merely curious as to know what would happen next, and, if honest with himself, was fairly excited over the chance to see his mate deal with the situation. It was something he rarely got to witness. The fact that he had no idea what they were walking into still worried him, though. Sarah had given no clues as to who or what it was that was giving Cinder trouble; or vice versa, and that fact put him slightly on edge. Given the season, it would come as no surprise if the intriguing scents being emitted had enticed some strange, wandering rogue male into the area. That was the last thing Kaija wanted to see happen.

The scents he caught when growing closer to the place that said situation had apparently taken place, however, told a different story to that that he had imagined. He could smell Cinder, her scent was strong and thick, but there was something else mixed in with hers. A scent that he had not smelt in a long, long time, and it caught his attention quickly, bringing that malicious, bloodthirsty side of his personality to the surfice. Liazo. How dare they come into his territory?!

With that pungeant scent lingering in his nose, Kaija quickened his pace, eventually padding out into the clearing several seconds after Senna. The sight that met them was certanly a confusing one, and by eyes alone, one would have thought that hell had broken loose. There were scuffle marks all over the ground, and the very warrior whom has caused all of this commotion lay right in the middle, whimpering and riddled in blood. The scents however, did not fit this tale at all. The whole scene made it look as though Cinder had been outnumbered by the pack wolves, leaving her almost as bloodied as Nemu had been. But the smell? Well, Kaija could only detect one none-Skyla scent. The Liazo femme. Any pity he may have felt towards the whimpering fae, though, was smothered by just how irritated this whole situation had left him feeling.

'Well.. It looks like someone has dealed you punishment before I could get here. What the hell happened here.. How could you let a fleabitten mutt of Liazo walse on out of here?'

The Alphess was quick to demand answers, her tone enough to send chills down the haridest of wolves necks. Every inch of Sennas stance proved as evidence over just how furious she was over this big ordeal. Kaija barely felt any better over it either. Right now, he wanted nothing more then to continue their plans to journey to the beach. Just them. No pups, no Opakti's, and especially no pack members. He couldn't though. Because this warrior had, again, managed to get herself into trouble.

'i'm sorry my alphess...i've failed you..again.. i am unworthy to be a skyla. Well.. it wasn't just her. oh..and they said.. this was just a message.'

The large male scoffed down at the groveling famora. They? From the scents alone, it was clear that it had been only one Liazo wolf; and yet, Cinder seemed adament at persuing the idea of there being more. Perhaps she was ill? The second part of her responce, however, did catch her attention. A message? Now that was interesting. Who did these creatures think they were, daring to deliver messages into the Skyla lands without even announcing themselves first? Well, if it was a war they were wanting to cause, then a war they would surely get. "And what would this message be?" He demanded to know, adrenaline already beginning to pump through his body.

[Muse - Alright
Song - Love the way you lie, Skylar Grey]

[Cinder]

just as she thought things couldn't get any worse, the scary and demanding tones of her alpha rang though out the air, as she glanced over to him,taking another deep breathe as she struggled to get back to a veratial base, blood dripping off of her maw as she listened to his demand, "And what would this message be?", she took a deep breathe unaware of how they would take the news, sure it was clear that zentha had returned but so far the only minion that had done anything against the pack had been credo but it seemed that zentha was ready to make his appearance felt now, the warrior fae spoke in a very weakened and battered voice, "Well.. they wouldn't say who they were.. all they would say.. is that he is returning.. and none of us are welcome..he thinks we're a disgrace.. zentha..wants his territory back.."

Before her alpha or alphess could respond, the warrior decided to explain why they could only sense the fae and not the others, she sighed deeply knowing that it would be very hard for them to believe her especially after her little out-burst before, "i know this is going to be hard to believe but after me and the fae argued for abit i chased her off after she dared to question my loyalty but as i was making my way back, they came out of nowhere..i couldn't even pick up their scent..the next thing i knew i was in a three on one fight..", before they could respond or demand more information from the injured warrior, she fell to the ground, surrounded by a puddle of her own blood, her eyes closed and her breathing grew faint, it was clear that the warrior was on the edge of dieing from blood loss.

As the fae laid there she could not help but think that this was the end, there was no way in her mind that her alphess or alpha would waste their time to save a disgraceiful warrior like her, if it had been kaija or senna they would of been able to fight back and chase the invaders off, but cinder was unable to as she managed to mumble one last thing loud enough for them to hear, "i'm...sorry for failing you..and..i was wrong before..my pups..died because of me.. not you.."

[`Senna]

"I'm sorry my alphess...I've failed you..again.. I am unworthy to be a skyla.."

Unworthy was only one of the list of words that Senna could think of at the moment. The scathed warrior had disgraced her, broken a Skyla law of disobeying higher ranks orders, and failing to chase off any intruders. She looked upon her now kneeling pack member in fury, eyes narrowed with a dangerous glint in them. A position either begging for forgivness, or being so naive as to tempt her to serve out punishment. She sent a warning growl to her, not even wanting her once loyal member to be so close to her. She did not speak to her, but she did bare her ivories, tempted to to do more than show them. It was clear to those around her that she was far from happy with the fea. In fact, she didn't think she felt so disgusted ever since that former mutt of a mate she had was around a year back. If there was one thing the alphess had no patience for, was someone who repeatedly pissed her off.

"Well.. it wasn't just her..oh..and they said.. this was just a message.."

She went one to tell her story of what had happened here. Apparently, there was a Liazo alpha here, as well as three other wolves. Three! How the hell did four wolves manage to trapse on past her borders without her loyal scouts detecting them? Not to mention, how she could not for the life of her smell there scents as she sniffed the air. Her nose would not deceive her so.. but could Cinder? She hoped, for her sake, that she didn't. She already faced trouble in the face with what she had done today. Another thing to top off her list of troublemaking would just set the Skyla leader off. And what on earth was she talking about a message? She didn't know what emotion she felt more at this point-confusion, or anger.

"And what would this message be?"

Her mate demanded, looking just as irate as she was. She was not surprised of her loves anger. Not to mention, that he too seemed a little suspecious to Cinders story. Was this foulplay at the hands of her own pack member..? Senna wasn't able to tell until further investigation later. She would then deicde wither to believe the female or not. She was curious though, to know what this message she spoke of was. She would listen to whatever news these wolves brought to Cinder, but she still felt the need to rip into her law-breaking subordinate. Hell, she didn't know why she hasn't yet.

"Well.. they wouldn't say who they were.. all they would say.. is that he is returning.. and none of us are welcome..he thinks we're a disgrace.. zentha..wants his territory back. I know this is going to be hard to believe but after me and the fae argued for abit i chased her off after she dared to question my loyalty but as i was making my way back, they came out of nowhere..i couldn't even pick up their scent..the next thing i knew i was in a three on one fight.."

The alphess glared at the collasping wolfess, being deadly silent during her 'heartbreaking' tale. Should she believe her, about Zentha's followers coming here to tell them there leader wanted his pack back? Well, it seemed a little too shady to her. First off, she didn't believe that she couldn't smell there scents. Zentha wanted to be known, to spread word of his return. Why the hell would he get his minions mask there scent almost unbelievely well, when he wanted himself known? Some of this just didn't add up.. it just wasn't right. Then, she began to ramble on something about her pups. She couldn't hear her very well-her voice wasn't too audible from speaking so low. The dark wolf didn't think about it much, for her mind was clouded with pure annoyance. The alphess looked back to her mate before padded over to him, away from the battered wolf on the forest floor. She whispered in his ears, words so soft that could only be heard from Kaija. "Do you believe any of this..? There's just something not right, or that she isn't telling us."

[Done! Sorry, kinda rambled on, and I was rushed at the end. ']

[Katie/Kaija]

'Well.. they wouldn't say who they were.. all they would say.. is that he is returning.. and none of us are welcome..he thinks we're a disgrace.. zentha..wants his territory back. I know this is going to be hard to believe but after me and the fae argued for abit i chased her off after she dared to question my loyalty but as i was making my way back, they came out of nowhere..i couldn't even pick up their scent..the next thing i knew i was in a three on one fight.'

Cinder had always come across to him as quite a loyal Warrior. She'd protected the lands, babysat the pups, and had even rushed off in a determined charge when Nemu had fallen into trouble. That was why he was struggling to understand what she was saying now. Everything looked as though it matched up with her story; she was in a complete mess, and the stench of blood in the air was overwhelming. The ground showed all the signs of a big fight, to the point of scrabbly claw marks. The scents, though. They didn't match, at all. He could only smell two wolves; Cinder and the Liazo femme. Their was definitely no others - if there had been, he would have been able to smell them.

'Do you believe any of this..? There's just something not right, or that she isn't telling us.'

Kaija looked to Cinder suspiciously, whom had collapsed in a heap on the floor, and then to his mate. It was then, when Senna whispered in his ears the question, making it clear that she was having the same difficulties that he was in believing her, that made up his mind. The Warrior was lying- and although she'd made a good attempt at it, the false tale was now obvious to him. "No, I don't." He growled, lips pulling back to reveal sharp canines beneath.

[Sarah]

unaware of what was going on but it was highly unlikely but what she had seen was three wolves retreating out of their territory but she was unable to pick up a scent, she knew that her alpha would want to know this and perhaps he would be able to match a name to her description, she rushed though the forest when suddenly the scent of blood filled her snout. did her alphas kill the wolf she had spotted before?.. or perhaps did they kill cinder?.. either way she had to let them know what had happened and she had to know right now! before the three wolves could escape into the woods and never been seen again.

As she ran into the clearing with her alphas and the warrior she could see the warrior fae was in a puddle of blood but really did not pay any attention to it at that time, instead she padded quickly over to her alpha male and whispered into his ear exactly what she had seen, she didn't know much about zentha but her alphas had told her to keep the lands secure and that was what she was going to do, she could tell that her alphas were really angry at the warrior fae and luckyly that anger was not aimed at the young scout although she knew that kaija would not like the news that she had just told him, as she looked around her eyes widened the land and her news basically pointed to the same thing. an assult.. but who would be stupid enough to assualt a member of the skyla pack.

Sarah had always been very open-minded as she looked at her alphas, "wait.. you two are angry at her.. and someone used that knowing you wouldn't believe her.. but who was it.." she hoped one of her alphas could shead some light on this subject, perhaps even tell her who the strange wolves were. she then looked back at the injured fae and shook her head from side to side.

[`Senna]

"No, I don't."

Kaija's display of acridity towards the scathed wolf once again, did not surprise the alphess. She too, felt the tension that rose, as well as the suspicion. Afterall, the story of there warrior had grown undeniably questionable. The real question was, would she ever loath a dishonest character in her own pack? Almost in unison, her own growls erupted from her throat to accompany Kaijas, her cold gaze upon her dishonest soldier. She had already answered her question, with almost no hesitation. She cared for this pack more than anything. Though she may not show it as often, the Skyla was her pride and joy. A once loyal member of that familiy had tarnished that image of pride. To go so far as to lie, not to mention to a pack alpha, just to get out of any consequences? That, was utterly shameful in her eyes.

It seemed as though the alpha pairs jugdement was set. In there eyes, this wolf was guilty. How she got wounds though, was unknown. Perhaps the Liazo wolf done it before they left. Whatever the reason, Senna had felt as though it was not punishment enough. The alphess had a famous reputation for dealing the worst punishments out of all packs. She saw it as.. learning there lesson, in a better way. What wolf would dare question her authority, lie to her again, or in general do anything else wrong in the pack, if she lashed out bigger punishments? The femora wanted to teach this valuble lesson on Cinder for the trouble she caused. Not only her, but it seemed Kaija too, was more than willing to make some action as well. Yet, a noise drew her attention away for a few moments. The beating sound of paws, drumming off the ground. Another wolf was coming.

"Wait.. you two are angry at her.. and someone used that knowing you wouldn't believe her.. but who was it.."

Once again, the female sentry Sarah had bounded onto the scene breathless. She had absolutely no idea what she was talking about though. Who on earth was she talking about? The alphess was getting unusually irritated today, strains of fur upon her back bristling. "Sarah, unless you have urgent news, I suggest you carry on with your business. I've asked you this twice already. Do not provoke me a third time," The dark-hued leader warned, her lips peeling back to reveal her sharp fangs. She quickly drew her attention back to her battered soldier, laying helplessly on the forest floor. She grew tired of Cinders little sharade, and wanted to show her how things worked around her. It was too damn simple, yet no wolf cared to acknowledge that today. Do nothing wrong, and you will not be harmed. Standing in a dominent posture with her tail and head held high, she began to growl more loudly at the bloody mass before her. "Now, Cinder.. Care to tell us what really happened? Or shall we force the truth from you?"

Notes: I'm confused.. You've already said that Cinder inflicted the wounds upon herself, but your recent posts with sarah and cinder suggests it was other wolves who done it-although Suko was the only other wolf there. :S
Muse: Alright, I guess.
Company: Kaija, Sarah, Cinder.
Time: Night.

[Sarah]

ooc: Sarah is not saying that cinder is telling the truth, but she does know what she saw and the scene shows something she is unaware just like the alphas that cinder had made the scene herself. plus she has only told kaija the news so its yet to be seen if cinder is to still be punished

[Katie/Kaija]

Senna's own growls met his in unison as she looked down at the wounded Warrior, the hatred and loathing bright in her eyes. It seemed she had made up her mind over the whole scenario, Cinder was lying to them. That, was a very dangerous thing to do. Kaija curled his lips back to reveal his canines, focusing his attention onto the deceiving Warrior. Another low growl formed in the pit of his throat as he observed the once-loyal wolf- whom now looked a sorry mess lying bloodied on the chilled ground. How dare she attempt to lie to them?! Was she really that dumb to try something like that?

Senna looked up from her hateful gaze suddenly, making Kaija do the same as for the second time in one day, Sarah the Skyla sentry came bounding into the clearing, breathing heavily. He frowned as she swept her gaze around the scene, and the padded over to him, whispering into his ear at a closeness that was beyond uncomfortable to him. She spoke of seeing three wolves leaving the woods, which could have been the 'three wolves' that had supposedly attacked Cinder. It still didn't match up though, if their had been more than just the Liazo famora here, they would have been able to smell them. It was impossible not too. "You had better not be lying to me, for your own sake." Kaija snarled quietly, glaring at her, obviously not happy with her 'news'.

'Sarah, unless you have urgent news, I suggest you carry on with your business. I've asked you this twice already. Do not provoke me a third time.'

Silently, Kaija agreed with her statement. Sarah needed to leave if she didn't want to find herself hurt too. Senna was clearly in the foulest of moods, and when she was like that, the future was unpredictable. Who knew what she would do? "Leave now, Sarah." He growled, as if to back up what his mate had said. Yet, her words were still running on his mind, that she had seen three other Wolves. They had been here. That was of course, as long as the Sentry was not lying too. He still wanted to see some action, though, still wanted to see Cinder suffer for everything she had done that day. Wanted to force the respect she was supposed to give them.

'Now, Cinder.. Care to tell us what really happened? Or shall we force the truth from you?'

Kaija took several steps towards the injured femora, smiling malicious down at her. Now, she would talk. And they would know the truth. Either way, the Alpha of the Skyla knew one thing was certain; things would not turn out well for the Warrior.

Ooc:
Muse - Okay,
Notes - So, i think i understand. Sarah saw three wolves, but they aren't necessarily anything to do with Cinder?

[Cinder]

"Sarah.. get out.. this does not concern you.." the battered warrior slowly stood up, but the look in her eyes was not fear, sorrow or anger for what she had done, all she was thinking about was her long lost pups, she knew that her alphas would most likely jump her after she explained what really happened after all they were super mad at her and they had every right to be, she then heard her alphess speak up. "Now, Cinder.. Care to tell us what really happened? Or shall we force the truth from you?", she just looked at her, blood dripping down the warrior's face as her legs shook slightly everyonce and awhile then cinder would surpise everyone around her because for the last year and a half she had been mostly heartless. "You two want to know the truth.. yes.. i lied to you... but if there is even the slightest chance that even one of my pups is still alive.. then.. i'm sorry but a mothers duties come first and i knew you two would never allow this, so go ahead.. attack me.."

"i know your pups are the most important..and i will always be loyal to you.. but i need to do this.."what happened next was even a shock to the battle-hardened warrior, she could feel something rolling down her cheek, but it was not warm nor was it red so it could not be blood, it was a tear?.. she was crying?... no.. she shook her head.. she is a warrior damn it and warrior's never cry.. especially not in front of their leaders., she looked at her alpha male then at her alphess once more before hanging her head down, accepting their judgement.

"I'm ready for my punishment now.." she said waiting for her alphess to attack her, she knew that senna must of been furious with her because of her out-burst and now this whole thing, but if she could see her daughter then it would be all worth it, even if she had to bare a few new scars, then so be it atleast she would be reunited with her daughter and to a mother nothing was more meaningful then that.

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ooc: The plot
notes: Exactly katie

[Sarah]

"Sarah, unless you have urgent news, I suggest you carry on with your business. I've asked you this twice already. Do not provoke me a third time,"

The other two basically agreed with her alphess but there was something else they needed to know,"i know you did my alphess.. but after i saw the wolves, i swung by the cave to see if i could lend a paw in watching the pups and well.. both amori and nemu are gone" shortly after she had finished talking the warrior spoke up saying that she basically did care for the pack but needed to find her own pup, the sentry shook her head slightly she could understand it was important but why not tell the alphas instead of causing all this drama?.. what the warrior had said was surely going to upset the alphess even more. heck sarah did not know why she was even trying to defend the stupid fae!.

She went to help the warrior maintain her balance only to be shoved off, the warrior snapped at her "don't touch me!". she dared to snap at someone who was trying to help her?! fine!, sarah was now determined to show that she was not just some push over as she summoned all her bravery and rammed into the warrior hoping to send her to the ground, as she then walked past her alphas,"I can see you two have your paws full here.. i'll try and locate the missing pups..", she glared back at cinder for whom she held no sorrow for anymore. she hoped that her alphas would teach the fae some respect, she may of been lower ranked then the warrior but she was only trying to help!, even senna and kaija accept help from time to time, this warrior needed to get over herself and be a true pack member.

ooc:
Muse: Very good
Notes: Cinder is my character as well so i figured i'd show a lil conflict between them.

[`Senna]

"You two want to know the truth.. yes.. i lied to you... but if there is even the slightest chance that even one of my pups is still alive.. then.. i'm sorry but a mothers duties come first and i knew you two would never allow this, so go ahead.. attack me. I know your pups are the most important..and i will always be loyal to you.. but i need to do this.."

.. Seriously. That was the best excuse she could muster up? That it was a mothers duty to lie to her alphas? This simply made the alphess' mood worsen, emitting a snarl through clenched teeth. To begin with, her pups were dead. As far as she was concerned, she wasn't really a mother-especially after saying that. In fact, the soldier did not make any sense to her at all. This only tempted her more to lash out at the 'mother'. The subordinate didn't seem to mind getting a beating, for she bowed her head low, and told them she was ready for punishment. Her already narrowed eyes blazed in fury, stepping forward to deliver that punishment. That is, until the words of her sentry caught her off guard.

"I know you did my alphess.. but after i saw the wolves, i swung by the cave to see if i could lend a paw in watching the pups and well.. both amori and nemu are gone"

Senna came to an abrupt hault, her heart felt like it stopped beating. Her movements were frozen, eyes staring off into the distance. My pups.. gone? She did not see this coming. She knew that she scorned them a little aggressively for Nemu's behaviour in particular, but as to leave again? The alphess just stood, deadly silent. She now held a mixture of emotions-rage, confusion.. Her thoughts spriled around dealing with Cinder, Nemu, and Amori. She didn't know what the hell to do. How could everyone be so damn disobediant this day? Could no one of the Skyla listen to orders? Her recent expression of rage re-appeared upon her features, growls emitting once more from her throat. She was absolutely tired of such insolence from her pack. It infuriated her beyond belief. She thought that at least Nemu would change her ways after what had happened earlier. Yet, not even two hours later, and that damned child of hers ran off. Not to mention, her son, too, had gone on the missing list. And what about three suspecious wolves? Why all the unwanted guests randomly appeared today, she was unsure. Right now, she had business to attend to. Coming out of her musings and back to reality, she saw her scout tackle the already battered warrior after yelling at her. She honestly didn't care. Senna had quite enough.

"I can see you two have your paws full here.. i'll try and locate the missing pups.."

She simply nodded at the femora before sending her hateful glare back at Cinder. "I'm growing tired of this, Cinder.. Your ignorance will not be tolerated no longer. I don't care what excuses you make-it won't help you squirm your way out of this.. May this be a lesson to you." She hissed, confirming that she, and most likely Kaija, would deal much needed punishment to the fea. Should she fight back, it would be the last fight she would create. The alphess wanted this done as quickly as possibly so she could find out what was going on with her children. With that thought etched in the back of her mind, she let loose a vicious sound, a mix of a howl and snarl before charaging at the female. Jaws wide and ready to snap upon her flesh, Senna was ready to show her where ignorance gets her in the Skyla pack.

Notes: Alright, I think I understand now. Thanks. :3 Don't worry, She's not going to kill her-just attacking. ^^;
Muse: Could be a lot better.
Company: Kaija, Cinder.
Time: Night.

[Cinder]

The warrior simply nodded and watched as her alphess closed in on her but just then her horns rose up, hearing the call for help but she knew that she needed to be punished by her alphas before she could even realize what was happening her body moved out of the path of her alphess's attack and started running toward the distressed how, ignoring the pain as more blood poured from her leg, she did not know if this would anger her alphess more or if it would redeem her in her alphesses eyes after all a injured warrior rushing to the aid of the pups of the alphas was one of the most impressive signs of respect any pack member could show their alphas. but honestly she did not care if she was redeemed or not all she knew is that one of the pups was in danger and she needed to help them.

She ripped though the woods pushing her already battered body to move faster, she could feel the blood running down the back of her right hind leg and the stern stares from her alphas but the pup was in trouble and if she had to die to prove how much the pack ment to her then so be it,

~Cinder exits~

ooc: You can decide if this redeems her or not or you can wait until after amori is safe

[Katie/Kaija]

There was certainly some tension between the Warrior and the sentry, that was for sure. Kaija was not aware what it was that had caused such bad blood between the pair, whether it was some underlying argument, or nothing more than them attempting to assert their own rankings with eachother, nor did he care. He merely watched the exchange in conflict with dying interest. The Brute was growing bored. A feeling that, when mixed with irritation, did not make a good combination. He needed to feel that adrenaline rush through his body, something to take his mind off of that lack of concentration that was quickly beginning to sink in- and by the way this day was going, contributing to the punishment of this disrespectful subordinate was the only fun he was going to get.

Cinder spoke up then. The bloodied femora sprung out some excuse about needing to know if her pups were alive or not. Kaija did not even bother to pay attention this time, he just kept his large body as still as he could, awaiting impatiently for the good stuff to start. He was not amused, a miserable glare edging its way into his features as he waited for Cinder to finish whatever story she had sprouted this time. Whether she was telling the truth this time or not was beyond him, infact, the Brute doubted he'd ever be able to trust his Warriors words again. Finally, after announcing that she was 'ready for her punishment', she shut the hell up. Yet, before anything else could happen, Sarah decided she was going to input her side of things too!

What the Sentry had to say, however, actually managed to catch his attention. She reported that, after seeing her three unaccounted for wolves, she had stopped by the cave to see the pups. Only to find that they weren't there. This was worrying. Why the hell had Tamen and Senna's Jackal let them leave?! That damned Bird had been under strict instruction- Amori and Nemu were to stay in sight, in the cave. Not to let them wander around as if everything was in the norm. Everything was definitely not in the norm. "What about the Opakti's, were they there?" There were supposedly humans in the area, and, whats more, talk of Zentha making an appearance back into the lives. Those pups were the heirs to the Skyla thrones, they were not to be let out of sight at any one time! Was this really so hard to understand?!

Even Senna seemed unsure over how to respond to that one, but she soon got herself ontop of it again within a minute. She hissed some menacing words, announcing that now- well, now was where the fun began. Kaija adopted a creepy smile onto his maw, padding towards the grovelling warrior with a new found spark of life. His mate attacked, and he watched with anticipation, waiting for the perfect time to rise for his own contribution to her punishment. This didn't happen, though, as Cinder suddenly rose to her feet, and without a word, bounded into the forest. "where the hell does she think she's going?!" Kaija snarled, shocked by her sudden actions and completely unaware of what was going off in other parts of his land.

[`Senna]

The leader was not able to dish out her lesson. For when the alphes landed, it was not on the disgraceful warrior. She had landed on the ground, jaws snapping at nothing for air. Her head swiftly turned to see her target, fleeing yet again. An agravated snarl erupted from the alphess, along with Kaija shouting as to why she left. It took great stupidity to piss of, not one alpha, but two. The alpha pair were down-right furious. Cinders actions was annoying the alphess to a point were a simple punishment was not enough-death of that henderence. "I don't know-I've had enough of her insolence." She growled, unaware that a howl sounded off earlier. She didn't hear her sons cry for help through her deafening snarls. In her eyes, Cinder had ran off to escape punishment. That, was a big mistake. If the alphess herself had to hunt that poor excuse of a wolf if she did not return, then she would gladly start to begin her game of chase.

The dark-hued female padded back to her infuriated mate, her fur still standing on end from Cinders retreat. When givin such a scenerio, Senna would usually follow a wolf he dare attempt to escape her wraith, and most likely kill them when found. Unfortunatly, she faced another prediciment. Her sentry had informed them, that her pups were not in the den. Would she follow Cinder, or find her disobediant pups? Just when she was about to speak with Kaija, she could hear the panting of a smaller canine. Her jackal had arrived on the scene, breathless and stiken with worry. "Oh, Senna! The pups-I fell asleep with them! They were right beside me, I swear! I-I didn't mean to let them out of sight.. They snuck away-" Suddenly, the babling jackal was quickly silenced by the bark of his master. "Shut up! I've had enough of excuses for one day," Senna shouted at the trembling opakti. The jackal pinned back his larger ears and dipped his head in shame. He knew his master was already angry. He had no intentions of making her mood more foul, though he managed to do so anyways.

"I give my pack simple orders.. And not one of you can follow them?" She growled savagely, her rage growing each moment. For once, she was actually dipleased to call some of her pack Skyla wolves. She didn't have them here to go against orders. Yet, that's just what they were doing. And Senna grew more and more tired of it. She finally looked back to her mate, wanting his input on this situation. "We could wait back at the den for the three to come back-if they don't, then that could be punishment enough." Her voice sounded just as harsh as the words she spoke. Even her jackal was speechless to her unkindness-why it was such a surprise to him after all this time was beyond the wolfess.

Muse: Just horrible. ><'
Company: Kaija.
Time: Night.

[Sarah]

The sentry slowly made her way though the woods, her heart sinking more and more with each step after what she had just wittnessed it was a unselfish act and it may as well cost the warrior her life but saddly the sentry was powerless to do anything about it seeing how she had no medical knowledge there for she did not know how to treat the injuried famora and would of just gotten in the way, she cleared a fallen log as she could know smell her alphas scent but it was still faint meaning that the she-wolf still had a ways to go before she could report the news and she did not know how mad they were at her, but the news that she was about to tell them could melt even the coldest heart, from what she had seen the warrior had a choice to either accept her punishment and live but she choose to save the heir of the pack and now she was on the perk of death.

She slowly pushed her way into the clearing that contained her alphas, but the way the sentry held herself and her facial features told everyone in the area that something was seriously wrong, especially seeing how she was normally one of the most loyal of the alphas wolves but something had made her come back for a third time, she sat before her alphas but she could hardly bare to look up at them, "i have some terrible news.."

[Katie/Kaija]

Perhaps this whole situation would work out in his favour, after all. Both Cinder and Sarah had disappeared, and in his honest opinion, the pups were barely even pups anymore. They were on Skyla lands, and were now old enough to fend for themselves, they didn't need babying these days. Sooner or later, they were going to have to get by on their own, and constantly being watched by older members of the pack would not teach them anything about surviving in the future. Besides, if the Opakti's of the two Alphas couldn't carry out a simple babysitting task, then their was little hope for the Skyla anyway. What a pathetic excuse of a pack this 'family' had become. Atleast now, however, he may just get time to spend with his mate.

'I don't know-I've had enough of her insolence.'

There had once been a time when the Skyla had been the most feared group of wolves on the whole Island. Kaija remembered it well, infact, he regarded the memories as his fondest. Members regarded the Alphas with the correct ammount of loyalty, and respect. Outsiders did not dare trespass on these lands, and any that were foolish enough to do so were quickly dealt with in the most ferocious of manners. The lower ranking Skyla wolves did as they were told, most were willing to die for their leaders, and never gave any lip back in fear of being killed. That was the way a pack was supposed to be run. Then, however, the Opakti's, and the pups had arrived. That was when things had begun to change. Pack members began to disobey their orders, regardless of the consequences, and were now even running away from their well deserved punishments! Not to mention the fact that those god damned pups were using up the majority of the packs time, simply trying to keep them in sight! Well, things would have to change, and it seemed Senna was having exactly the save thought as him.

His mate padded over towards him, and for a moment it seemed as though she was going to say something else. The dark hearted femora did not get the chance, however, as her curious little Jackal creature rushed into the area, looking incredibly panicked. The Alpha male had no idea what the creature was saying to her, but from the way she reacted, he had more than enough evidence to assume that she was beyond displeased with him. Senna snarled abuse at the young Opakti, leaving him shaking and cowaring in her shadow. Kaija had half expected to see Tamen make an appearance alongside the other companion, but to his surprise the dark feathered bird was no where to be seen.

'We could wait back at the den for the three to come back-if they don't, then that could be punishment enough.'

Although the words she spoke were harsh, Kaija saw no other options. It would be impossible to track down both the pups and Cinder within the same time. The warrior would no doubt be making herself scarce anyway, in order to try and escape the inevitable punishment that was rapidly coming her way. And the twins, well, lord knows where they had gotten to, and it probably wouldn't be safe for Nemu to encounter another run in with her mother in such an angry state. Everybody needed to calm the hell down, and chasing after disobedient pack members was not the way to go about doing that. Just as he was about to voice his opinion on the matter, however, the male was interupted by yet another wolf charging into the clearing. It was the sentre, Sarah, after specifically being told to get the hell out of here and do her job.

'i have some terrible news..'

The large Brute glared at her, furious that, yet again, his chance to spend some quality time with his mate had been ruined. Narrowing his eyes and pulling back his lips to reveal just how displeased he was, Kaija spoke, his voice laced with icy venom. "And what is it this time?" It wasn't a demand, more of a calm composed tone that held within it a hidden death sentence, if she even considered saying something she shouldn't. It seemed the pair just could not catch a break.

Muse: Great!

[`Senna]

The alphess tried to calm herself down as her mate pondered over her question, giving her time to think as well. Her pack had dwindeled in numbers, and there loyality was rapidly on the decline. She would never have imagined to tolerate such insolence from her pack, her family. When she took the alpha position, she dreamed of all the possibilies her pack could have. Kaija was only a beta at the time, as she had a mate before him. Even though she endured her first mate's intolerence, herself and Kaija made it through. No one would go unpunished. In fact, her ex-mate was killed for it. They were the golden days, when they had struck fear into the other packs. By simply uttering the name Skyla made lone wolves tremble and quiver. And now..? Now, the mighty Skyla, her precious pack, had gone to shame. All the members who joined and left, without a word. All the members who disobeyed the alpha pairs orders. The members who fled from there punishment, most recently, Cinder. Those members had made her shameful of calling this place, a pack. Everything herself and Kaij had worked so hard for.. had it been not enough? Providing food, shelter, and protection to her pack-was it not enough to satisfy them? To keep them in line?

"I have some terrible news.."

The familliar voice of her sentry made her come out of her musings, her head turning to face the direction in with she stood. Her mate asked what it was, as they both wanted to know. It seemed this whole day was 'terrible news'. She wished she could go back to the glorious days of slaughtering and entertainment, the days when she actually had time for herself and her mate. Now.. Now those days were gone. Every day was strictly business. Something always seemed to be happening, something 'terrible'. She dispised it. Not that she didn't love being an alpha, for that was not the case. It was everything that was happening within her pack that caused her anger to flare. They were no longer causing disputes with the other packs-instead, everything was happening between her pack members. Her dear Skyla, was becoming unraveled.

Coming back to reality, she awaited the response of her scout, a lok of irritation plastered onto her face once again.

Muse: Eh..
Company: Kaija, Sarah.
Time: Night.

[Sarah]

"And what is it this time?"

Her ears flattened as she sighed deeply, she couldn't even bare to look her alphas in the eyes but she knew that they needed to know what had happened to their warrior, even if they were upset with her the last thing they would want is for one of their own to die, especially to fall to one of zentha's flithy mutts!, but she guessed that she should inform them about their pups first that way they would know that she was indeed obeying their orders. "Well.. i found Nemu and another pup in the fields but before i could get nemu back to the den, i heard a distress call and knowing your rules clearly state if someone calls for help all wolves in the area must respond so i told nemu to head to the den but she refused but i needed to respond.."

The breathless sentry took a deep breathe before looking toward her alphess knowing that what she would have to say next would anger her more after all she had just basically finished punishing nemu once and she has already acted out. "Nemu refused to return, her stubbornness has returned my alphess.. i don't fully know if it is because she thinks shes better then myself or if it was because of her friend nico" she then turned her attention back to her alpha male, although she felt a faint chill of fear run down her spine, it was so intimidating just being in his presence that the sentry had to take a moment to calm herself down enough before she could speak again.

"I know you two think cinder ran in cowardance.. i did as well.. but.. what i saw.. was nothing short of selflessness, she did not run to protect herself," the fae went on to fill them in how the battered fae had come to the aid of the pup known as amori but she did not fair well in the battle, even through she managed to damage and cause the wolf to flee the skyla land, she had basically given her life to protect amori, who in his terror had fled the lands looking for somewhere to hide she suspected, she would have to go after him after her alphas tended to cinder, she then told of a young fae maybe a year old that had come to cinder's aid but then had called for medical help, she described that the fae smelt very semiliar to their warrior and she looked upon cinder with such respect. "Cinder needs your help.. or im afraid she won't last the night"