Athena felt her friend Maikoh gently brush up against her, once satisfied the pup was okay she gave a welcoming nudge to Maikoh. She gave a soft huff at Takara as she was gently scooted away from the pup. She understood the rather harsh tone Takara used, afterall she did disrespect the alpha a little but at same time wasn’t sorry she did it. Every motherly instinct told her to check on the pup and that didn’t mean she was going to completely disobey her alphas orders either. She watched as her fellow elder Cyre moved with surprising speed and easy gate towards the pup following their alphas order. Giving a small nod to her fellow elder she watched as Cyre followed Takra and Orion to the den were they placed Orion. Watching as Cyre took her post outside the den she then turned away.

After being scooted away she noticed Maikoh slink off into the bushes figuring she was off to inspect and check their close perimeters of their camp making sure they were safe. Even though it was already reported safe she also knew that Maikoh wouldn’t rest easy until she inspected herself to confirm. Something she respected in Maikoh it never was bad to be overly cautious. She knew that most of the pack wasn’t fond of Maikoh but that didn’t stop her from liking or becoming Maikohs friend either. She was too old to worry about petty squabbles between youngins that were inevitable as they grew through their teen years.

Having not been given a direct order by Levi she knew she would be expected to keep a look out. With all the adrenaline rushing through her from what just happened she felt like her young self once again. She raised her snout to the air and breathed in the scents on the breeze, nothing new there other than Orion who from the sounds of it had woken in the den. She turned and glanced at the den Cyre was positioned outside of to now see she had lowered herself to a pups height and was speaking to him.

Her ears flickered and funneled in every direction to take in all the sounds around them. Not finding anything new their either she finally moved from her spot to, like Maikoh, do a once around just the outside of their camp. Like the two before her that did this already she found nothing new. She then positioned herself in a spot she deemed the best lookout spot to accurately be able to take in everything around them from all sides. Every half hour or so she would do a once around of the small camp only to come back to her spot keeping watch.

Akousa

Male||Four||Pack Member||Mentions:Leviathan, Eira, Enigma, Kallik, Sentries.

His gaze was tweaking about insouciantly, paws thrumming near effortlessly through the risen leaf litter and bundles of slick grass. A canopy of trees loomed overhead, and there was peaceful like bird chatter echoing about bark but he was yet to pay any mind. He didn’t pay much attention to anything really, even as he and a number of other wolves were sprinting to awaiting injuries, the male had such an untroubled look, one would think he had some type of plan in mind. Maybe to veer off at the last second and let everyone else get their paws dirty...Oh, no. With a dry, monotone chuckle at the thought, Akousa shook out his head, his fur wealthy nape and chest plastered close to the skin due to the powerful wind conducted by his speed.

He may feel a bit indifferent about his packmantes but he wouldn’t commit such an unneeded betrayal, even if he panted with exhaust, longing for a good rest, he was going to see to his duties. Akousa continued to drown out the tweeting commotion with his swirling thoughts, though would begin a pause as a flash of white fur appeared in his peripheral. He’d nonchalantly cock his head to the side, letting chance decide whether he’d trip over some out stretching root at the change of movement. He figured she’d just keep pace beside him, why? Well why not? He was in the perfect position of formation. But he just merely observed as she gradually pierced ahead, lowering her head to better accustom her great gallop.

Look at me. He buried his vision into her, for once, a look of something other than unnatural calm shaping his features. His fur spiked with indignation as she dared to stream ahead but not even pass him a glance. This was clearly a challenge. Releasing a vexed huff, he’d try to outpace her, keeping his eyes fixed on the soil beneath his moving paws. His gentle concentration was soon broken by a close, sharp voice to his side, and he’d perk his head up at the intensity, later identifying it as Eira herself.

“Look, they're trying to kill him!”

And he looked, oh yes he looked, and at the sight just feet before him his lip would just slightly curl with annoyance. He could tell Eira was overtaken by rage, Enigma perhaps disbelief, and Kallik, well he didn’t even know. He watched unfazed as the white pelted female barreled ahead and straight into the side of the wolf triumphantly looming over Koa’s figure, not even hesitant for a command. It suited her, charging into chaos without a moment's inspection. “Idiot.” His voice was barely audible, breathed out with collection as he took in the graphic scene. Enigma trotted ahead more carefully, yelling some type of warning as she seemingly searched for a good opening.

He tested the ground with his haunches, having seated himself beside Leviathan, the male seemed too concentrated to care. He was aware of Ronins chilling growls, a threat slipped out Enigma’s way to counter her earlier words. “Kill them or I’ll kill you.” As serious as it was, Akousa couldn’t help but let a glint of disgust spark within his light gaze, the blood soaked grass and clumps of fur surrounding his pasty paws. Why should I risk my life for you?

Once Leviathan eventually leapt at a battle-ready wolf in reply to their defiance, Akousa would finally lift himself, searching for a target. He’d take care of one of the new ones..Just as the thought flashed in his mind, he’d eerily lock gazes with an enemy, their coat unscratched but still raggedy looking. It had a frothing, disgusting mouth which seemed to widen at the sight of him. As much as he disliked the thought of those disgusting teeth impaling his skin, Akousa advanced forwards, his jaws finally parting with a deep throated growl. He was far from leaping in with rage, no, he kept his paws light and coated with precision and his head lowered with taunting glare, teeth glistening with saliva. “So you’ve chosen death?” He spoke with an unnerving half smile, hopping over a writhing body with nimble awareness.

The wolf didn’t speak but he saw how its limbs tightened with rage, and before long he was tumbled to the ground, his head knocking against a smooth, but nonetheless hard rock. Akousa swiped his back legs against the opposing ankle with agility, detaching the wolf’s hold on the earth and banging him down on its side. Its paws, which seconds before were planted on each side of his head, were now sprawled awkwardly against his chest as they both, for an icy second lay collapsed on the ground.

They both leapt up, but Akousa was faster, and with an angry bark and snarl, he struck his jaws along the wolf’s shoulder, the both of them locked in a thrashing brawl unlike Akousa’s usual nature; kind and sweet. No, this was pure ferocity that he whipped time and time again against his new opponent, his gaze lighting up with sweet, sick delight

Kallik

4.5 || Male || Pack Member || M: Kyomi, Leviathan, Eira, and NPC wolves

Kallik tensed as he heard Kyomi let out a whine and he whipped around. Had something followed that pup back to camp? But noticed that she was looking over towards the pup and he let out a sigh of relief. Leviathan approached the pup and Kallik padded a bit closer to get a better view of what the alpha would do next. He seemed to assess the pup before looking up to give orders, "Eira, Kallik, Enigma, and Akousa, you all come with me.”

Leviathan then turned and ran off towards the fight, the others followed him, and with a quick glance back at Kyomi he turned and ran. His paws pounded on the earth as he pushed ahead, and Kal seemed to be flying, he had never run this fast. Because of his size, speed wasn’t his thing, but Kal really pushed himself to keep up with the others. The forest seemed to turn into a blur as he focused on the figures running ahead of him. He had brought up the back, and it sounded as if some of the others had arrived there already, heart-pounding, he heard Eira gasp. "Look, they're trying to kill him!" The white female then crashed into the wolf pinning Koa.

Quickly scanning the fight, he saw seven wolves. They were evenly matched, seven on seven. With a snarl, Kal threw himself onto the nearest wolf, the large male seemed to sense him coming and turned to snap at him. Kal did his best to duck, but his shoulder was grazed as he and the other male made contact. Adrenaline surged through him as he whipped around to face his opponent. Kal lunged at the other wolf, and the male jumped out of the way before coming at Kal from behind. Then jumping out of the way again as Kal snapped at him. “Coward!” he growled, that seemed to light something up in his opponent, and they came at him with full force.

Nearly knocking both of them to the ground. Kallik whirled back around and aimed for his rival’s leg, successfully clamping down on it. The black wolf let out a growl and quickly shook him off before lunging at Kal again. He tried to dodge but the brute was too quick and shoved Kallik to the ground. He let out a huff as the breath was knocked from him and he gulped for air. His adversary attempted a blow to his neck be he was able to dodge it, kicking out with his back legs, Kal knocked the black wolf’s back legs out and that gave him an opportunity to squirm free.

It was not his proudest moment, thrashing on the floor underneath the other wolf, but it did the trick. Kal was able to push himself to his feet just as the other male did. They faced each other again and this time he let the other wolf come to him. Kal jumped out of the way as the other wolf ran at him, and as his side was exposed Kal lunged, front paws extended and jaws open to show his large incisors. He successfully clawed the wolf’s side and aimed a bit at his neck but was pushed to the left as his opponent whipped back around. It was getting difficult to keep up with the other male, they were so evenly matched.

Kal was distracted for a moment when he noticed Eira on the ground, struggling as two wolves towered over her. The wolf he was fighting took advantage of it and nocked Kal back to the ground. Letting out a growl of frustration Kal did his best to kick the male’s stomach with his hind legs, and snapped at his front paws which kept him pinned on the ground. In an attempt to get free, Kal jerked sharply and grabbed the bottom of his rival’s leg in his mouth, just as the male went to bite under his jaw.

The move knocked him loose but it earned him a large cut along the left side of his face over his cheek. When he had bit the black wolf, it had knocked him to the side, and his mouth had missed his neck, but his paw racked the side of his face as he tried to regain his balance.

Kal used this opportunity to jump out of the wolf’s hold and headed to aid Eira, leaving his opponent behind and barreling into one of the wolves holding the female down. If Eira could get up now, it would give them both a better chance at fighting off the two wolves, plus the one Kal had been attacking if it decided to chase him over here and finish what he started.

Nestled against the wall, Orion heard movement approaching. Having shifted lightly to see who it was, his tired eyes locked onto a greying female. Her pelt seemed to have been black once upon a time, and her eyes less cloudy. He could tell just by seeing her that she was older. Perhaps an elder amongst this group?

One thing that he was grateful for was that she wasn't familiar, and therefore, not one of the wolves chasing him. So that meant that he was safe. He was finally safe after a long day of running and trying to survive.

Orion hadn't been this exhausted in, well, ever. He had heard of stories from his mother that predators existed. The odd wolf or two, bears, badgers and whatnot, but Orion didn't think he'd actually experience it, especially this soon. He was what? Five months old? Not even half a year, and already he had managed to escape.

Hey, that's right!

He was being chased by four wolves, and managed to actually escape them. What a story! And this all happened as a pup as well! A glint of pride flashed in Orion's eyes when he thought of his success, only then remembering that he had company.

He knew that this female was kind, he could tell by her eyes.

Raising his head, the pup peered at her, not smiling, but appreciation shown on his face. "Thank you," he mumbled, kindness laced in his words, yet also sadness. He missed his mother. He missed his siblings. Maybe if he had done something differently, they'd be here as well. Safe and sound in this new pack.

Would it be wrong to say that he felt guilty for surviving?

Blinking, he watched the older female ease herself down, placing her tail near him. Tensing slightly, Orion's fur raised in surprise and caution before lowering. This kindness was so sudden and odd, that he wasn't sure how to react. And her words.. Why were they so kind? What did these wolves owe him? He had sent enemies onto their own, and in turn, they decided to help him? Orion didn't know how these things worked. He couldn't even ask his mother.. Because she was dead.

It was an odd emotion Orion felt. Waves of sadness and disbelief was what he was mainly feeling, followed by guilt and anger. Why him? Why his family? Could nobody have show them mercy?

Noticing a small frown on his face, Orion shook it off gently. He didn't feel like talking. Didn't feel like doing much of anything. He was just so tired. All he wanted to do was sleep. Right now, he felt like he could sleep for days.

Glancing at the older female, Orion watched her, daring to even scoot closer because she was warm. So warm. However, a small sound had caused him to flinch, his eyes snapping open as he looked around, only relaxing when he noted that it was another wolf calling for this female. "Someone wants you," he murmured to her, dreading her departure, but also grateful, because sleep was calling..

Orion couldn't even finish his thought before he fell into a deep slumber.

The male sat, most of his body hidden among a patch of tall grass. It was odd to have another individual near, one that wasn't Chocktaw. What was Hades even doing so close to the border? Didn't Leviathan need him back at camp doing little pack chores? Suppressing his thoughts, the male's gaze flickered across the meadow, scanning the grass and border with precision. Despite wishing to focus on Chocktaw and Hades, he still had a duty to guard, and thus, couldn't be distracted.

Agreeing that everything looked in place, Cadmus reverted his attention back onto the two males. "We'll see how it goes with Kyomi. That's all you can do." For all he knew, Kyomi already had somebody. It wasn't as if they'd find out, after all, they spent most of their time by the border.

As Cadmus turned to Hades, his ears remained turning, listening to the sounds of the surrounding area. In response to Hades' question about anything occuring, he shrugged, "nothing out of the ordinary has occurred," was all Cadmus said, letting Chocktaw explain the rest. "Most days, we just sit here." While it was boring at times, Cadmus was at least grateful for Chocktaw's companionship. If he was to do this alone, he feared he'd go mad with boredom. Who knows, maybe he'd start talking to himself for fun.

Pausing as the two males continued to converse, Cadmus shifted. He raised his lead slightly, nose sticking into the air as his eyes narrowed. "Something's off," he mumbled quietly, ears swiveling around. Slowly, he lowered himself to the ground, his body creeping as he made his way closer to the meadow. Being a sentry for a while now, he had a second sense for certain things.

"Quiet!" He hissed, the sound of crashing being suddenly heard. "Get down, and be prepared for anything. You too, Hades." Lowering himself behind a bush, Cadmus slowed his breath, muscles tensing. He was no longer his chirpy self. No, he was now serious and determined. That was what made him a proper sentry. He was able to shift from being himself to somebody much more professional.

The area was quiet for a moment. Whoever was creating the noise knew that they were there.

"Cadmus."

The male glanced at Chocktaw, nodding his head once firmly. If this were an attack, his main goal would be to guard Hades. Chocktaw and him were trained for this. They knew how to handle it, but Hades? He wasn't a sentry.

Seeing something in the distance, Cadmus peeled back his lips, his hackles raising. Bunching up his hind legs, he waited until the perfect moment before throwing himself forwards and-

"Larkspur?"

Stopping in front of her, Cadmus released a grumble. "Don't do that," he huffed, releasing a breath. "I was ready to attack you." Relaxing, Cadmus paused. Wait. Why was Larkspur here? Panic infiltrated him as he observed her, trying to see what emotions she gave off.

As she explained, Cadmus' shook his head. "That isn't good. Not at all." Turning to the female, he nodded. "Thank you for the update, Larkspur." Dread filled him, but he trusted Ronin and Koa. They were intelligent and older, thus more skilled in terms of this stuff. "If they're under attack, we need to keep more thorough watch." Turning to Chocktaw, he then glanced at Hades. "Go with Larkspur back to camp. You'll be safer there, as well as more help." Knowing that some individuals may be wounded, Hades would be able to help them more. "If we need help, we'll howl."

Turning around, Cadmus paced for a moment before positioning himself back in his original hiding spot. "If they need our help, they'll send someone. We'll be more help here watching the border. Who knows, maybe we're being attacked on all sides." Crouching down, Cadmus concentrated, picking up any little movement.

Athena had got up to do her rounds around the camp for what seemed the hundredth time. Yes she was overexaggerating a little but oh well. Her ears swiveled listening for any sound as she headed a few meters outside the camp. She raised her nose to the air taking a deep breath not really finding anything new. She padded through the grass and around some bushes her eyes scanning the area.

Her swiveling ears thought she had heard something a little ways away but just took it as the wind. As she got closer to where the lone wolf had been she caught the scent and stilled. She gave a huff and raised her nose taking in a deep breath again. Yep she wasn’t mistaken as she caught the scent of something new. She also caught a faint scent of blood, lowering her nose to the ground she tried to see the intruder was standing nearby.

She took a few steps in the direction the unfamiliar scent came from and when it got stronger she gave a yip for the rest of the pack letting them know of a possible intruder. Suddenly she felt young again adrenaline once again running through her veins as she followed the scent. Each step making the scent stronger until she came to a tree with light thickets around it. She turned her head in each direction looking both aways and around, before coming to the conclusion the intruder was somewhere in this area.

She lowered her nose to the ground catching the scent knowing the intruder had been standing around here and stepped closer to the thickets. Her eyes peered through to see the back of a reddish pelt of the intruder. She let out a series of yips to let the remaining pack know she had found the intruder before she lowered her head and let out a warning growl. Realizing the scent wasn't one from another wolf but a stray young fox she stared through the thicket at the reddish fur of the fox. She let out another growl getting the foxes attention and took a step forward her lip curled back exposing her teeth. Normally she wouldn't bother with the foxes as they came and went within the territory but today wasn't an ordinary day.