Fantasy Bone Song

[scorpiodragon]

Demont Seraphinus Aurora
Demont's Room/Dining Room/Yagra Territory
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He heard Nikita acquiescence to his order that she would become pregnant and bear his children this season, the omega following after him as two Lambda took over Nikita's job of trying to clean under the ragged couch, not stopping to see if the omega was keeping up or not. When they got to the alpha's room on one of the higher floors, likely the third floor as it had a balcony, one could see the two Rho that had broken off earlier at Demont's orders standing in place on either side of the room. "Do not let anyone, not even my other concubines within this room. If Seraphinus comes looking for me, one of you inform me and make sure Nikita remains here until nightfall when I go to see my grandson. I will of course be back intermittently."

"Yes alpha," responded the two Rho, the alpha then opening the door and walking inside.

Entering the room, even the alpha's room was not very clean but there was a balcony, an fireplace which needed fixing before winter and what looked like have once been a tiny sitting area in a corner near a couple of missing windows which would need replacing as well. The bed was about the only thing in good use, though it would need replacing as well, the floors cleaned and the bathroom which was through a door to the right and then there was a closet. That was more or less all that was within the room but it was a comfortable size, had Demont been of a mind, he could very likely fit all his concubines into the room if he wanted them all. Strakh chuckled and purred in his head at the thought, seeming to agree with that being an option when the room was fixed up to their specifications. Demont grabbed Nikita and practically pulled her inside before shutting the door and then turned his gaze towards Nikita before leaning down to kiss her, one arm snaking around her and pulling her towards him to keep her in place. As he kissed her, Strakh pushed forward and tightened their grip on the omega, biting down on her lip before picking her up and carrying her to the bed where he dropped her, the wolf now at the forefront and visible within their body as he climbed over her. For Nikita...it would be a long and violent day....

Since his mother had left, the toddler had been left within the dining room, still tired from mama waking him and from the long walking over the ground. He had not been born into war, rather being born before they arrived at this big and somewhat scary place, according to the toddler, but it was better than the scary storms the pack had been normally exposed to in the child's life. Seraphinus did not like storms or the dark, often hiding behind his mother or go find his grandfather who enjoyed having the child around, though he was innocent as to why his grandfather enjoyed having him around. Still half asleep, Seraphinus ended up sliding out of the chair his mother had placed him in, falling onto the floor with a startled squeak.

Aurora glanced around the territory, the Psi and their apprentice continuing to trail after her as they searched for any food or water resources within the territory that the pack could use but it didn't seem the terrain varied much. Mostly rocky bluffs with rock formations sticking out of them and so far next to no prey that could sustain Yagra. The cream wolf shook herself as she put her nose to the ground, trying to pick up anything that smelled remotely edible but was admitabley out of practice with hunting with the year off she had been given to birth and nurse Seraphinus. The apprentice's ears were down against their head and their body low to the ground, the Psi having chastised the apprentice for being an idiot. Sighing, the female continued to troop along, weaving through and over the rocky formations that allowed them a good height if they were to try climbing the butte that jutted out from the earth...the Psi stopping as she finally saw tracks though couldn't say what animal it was and barked to the other Psi. The two wolves came over, a couple more merging from the surrounding terrain and the group gathered over the tracks, growling and yipping among themselves as they tried to figure out the tracks. An older Psi lowered her head and sniffed the tracks. "Not Machurian wapiti. Not deer either. Hoof-shaped and large though...only task follow scent and tracks to see."

Eliruz (Nikita-we can TS this/Aayda if she is still in the dining room, otherwise will have a Lambda occupy his time)

Zegrath
Custos Infirmary to random room​

As he began drinking the blood, Adesina continued to bandage up his injuries and put the cold salve on his body, saying that he was in the final stage of transitioning though seemed to find no offense with his comment on the diet for she ended up laughing and then saying that it would take a day or two and so she would show him to a room where he could rest. Mentioning that daytime was the day when vampires would sleep more or less, before going further and saying they didn't need to sleep per say but could go into a restful...trance or something like that...he gave her an odd look as he got off the medical table, the bag of blood still in his hands, given he hadn't begun to finish it yet. "I thought Dracula slept in a coffin on earth or do vampires not do those things?" he questioned curiously as he went over what he knew of vampires...which wasn't much except for reading Dracula once. "I don't think the bunker has soil that isn't stained with blood...is that a problem or will any soil do? Does it hurt anymore....this...transitioning then that...red eyed...vampire....attacking me?"

Eliruz (Adesina)

 

[Shaded]

Flavio T. Berisha
Location: Yagra, Room
Interaction: Sloane Eliruz

The male felt a bump t his shoulder as she knocked her head backwards, his brows shooting up in amusement, it was probably more than a bump for her though. Bringing up his grin again, Visar grew even more amused with the feisty attitude, though at some point he had been greatly displeased with it, his opinions shifted as he grew awake. Having been disturbed from his sleep was nothing but a mere after though as his silver hues glowered down at the dame. “Am I now, chica? I’m pretty sure I’m alive and healthy—being muerte is not in my future,” he proposed in amusement, silver eyes glowing in some sense, observing as she sent a heated glare back at him from the corner of her eye. “Keep looking, might think you enjoy view,” the male spoke with broken English, it was the first language the wolf had learned, Flavio never had much issue with it but Visar had to grasp certain pronunciations more than others. However as the female spat at him t mark another one of the women, he chuckled, a rumbling purr leaving his chest, “I smell the jealousy—plenty of time to give you our attention,” Visar rumbled, taking the comment light or the heart. Visar had never been one for attachments, being quite the one night stand type though there were one or two which the wolf found particularly worth his time—right now his mind was settled on the wolf who had proven to be quite the spunky one. Visar only had a moment to consider the challenge before Flavio stepped into his moment of control. “We’d very much so do it—however right now, we’ve got somewhere to be chica,” he purred almost, and just like that his fun was ruined at the recollection of actually having to be somewhere. With a long and dramatic sigh, Flavio took another quick whiff of her scent before letting his hands release her wrists, “Play nice—we’ve got to get along for mother’s sake,” he huffed backing away from the female vanguard apprentice. The tanned and dark haired male ogled her form before slyly turning away and scrounging up a shirt to throw over himself, however half way through putting it on he figured he should leave it off so they could catch up wherever his mother ran off to.

Dardana K. Berisha
Location: Yagra, Territory
Interaction: Uma, Emery Eliruz

The nimble and brown wolf launched herself forward, ears flicked forward and alert for any paw steps not belonging to their group, however when the golden hues of Genta found Uma’s ears shifting forward in recognition, the werewolf was aware of the scent possibly caught. Trotting after, Genta crinkled her snout, fangs bared as the familiar smell circulated around her, the male was nearby, one of the two targets. They had strong aromas from the get go, so it would be their downfall this time around. She was smart to hunt alongside Uma, for when he confirmed he had caught something she wasn’t too far behind, catching something similar in smell as they charged forward through the underbrush. Then, there was the lurking beast, Zahn striding along before Uma cornered him and attempted to brawl with the male. Genta had no time to check for back-up, with the hunt in full throttle the wolf had a sly grin slip onto her jaws as the pair tussled. By the time Uma was shoved away, Genta had slipped past behind the bigger male, she would not have barbaric strength but she was clever. With a snarl, Genta lunged forward to try and dig her fangs into his neck—she wasn’t as tall and couldn’t grab the back of his neck but she managed to try and grab a hold of the side of it. The pale brownish red brute would catch on quick, she had to prepare to fail or to succeed. She merely needed to distract him with quick blows so Uma could recuperate.​

 

[Eliruz]

Xara/Sloane Uma
Yagra Territory
Emery & Uma @me Flavio & Dardana
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Sloane was soon released and growled loudly at his comments. "Arrogant pretty boy," with that, the female froze for a moment when she finally got a good glimpse of his figure. Shaking her head, the female pushed past him and headed to the door. "You touch us again, your tail comes off." She snapped back at him and opened the door with a loud slam, her face completely red. Her hips swayed as she quickly stormed out and headed to the porch. Letting Xara take control, the female didn't care at this point if anyone saw her. She opened the front oak doors with a loud, irritated snarl. Stripping off her clothes so she didn't ruin them, she stepped out onto the warm grass before letting her wolf form to surface. Her once tanned body soon was overcame by different shades of tan fur sprouted and her body reformed with sickening snaps and cracks as her bones rearranged. Soon enough, there was a somewhat medium sized female with browns, blacks, and tans mixed in her pelt with striking pale eyes. Glancing back to find the arrogant male, she lowered her ears and bared her teeth in a flustered annoyance before taking off.

After searching for awhile, she found Dardana's scent mixed with a male concubine of Demont's. Her ears pinned back against her skull as she approached the fight. Yahn had been injured greatly by Uma and Dardana yet wasn't giving up just yet. Xara's eyes flashed with a dangerous gleam and she set off to do her own damage. The soon-to-be beta male spotted the medium sized female coming at him and snarled. Lunging forward to grab her, he was soon caught by the side of the neck by Genta. Yowling in pain, Sloane soon took the opportunity to use the skills she'd picked up from Dardana. Quickly moving forward, she launched her lean body towards the tree near the fighting wolves, leapt upwards and managed to kick off of the tree, landing on the large male's back. Going for the soft spot on the back of the neck, she quickly bit down and snarled, shaking until the male was caught off balance. Yahn stumbled to the right, which soon had Uma attacking his hind legs to get him down. Sloane let out a breath and applied more pressure. Yahn's entire body lit with pain as he was attacked from all sides, his muscles slowly giving into the agony.

Nikita Aadya
Alpha's Bedroom Dining Room
Demont & Seraphinus scorpiodragon
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After Demont had given strict orders to the two Rhos outside of the room, she was quickly grabbed and nearly dragged into the room. Stumbling a bit, the female gasped and caught herself on his forearms, a shiver running down her spine. She slowly lifted her gaze when the door closed, meeting his eyes. He was already gazing at her with a smoldering gleam in his eyes. Soon enough, his arm snaked around her waist and yanked her forward into a fiery kiss. Squeezing her eyes closed and gripping his upper arms tightly in her hands, she found his grip only growing tighter. Her wolf soon enough recognized that Strakh had surfaced, which caused her own wolf to come forth. Pain rippled from her already busted lip as the wolf bit down on it before picking her up, moving to the bed and dropping her. Nikita stared up at him with hazed but startled eyes. She knew this was going to be quite a long and bad day for her, especially if the male decided he needed to let his anger out through hitting.

Meanwhile, Aadya was resting in the dining room, her eyes closed and her frame leaned back in the old rickety chair. She hadn't gotten much sleep the night before, seeing how Demont didn't want to sleep. Hearing a creak coming from the toddler's chair, her eyes snapped open in time to see him slipping. Quickly shoving herself out of her chair and moving forward, she reached out and caught the little boy as he squeaked with a frightened sound. Lifting him up and propping him on her hip, she sighed softly. "You must be tired, dear. Why don't you rest here with me until your grandpa decides to get you?" She cooed, bouncing her frame to provide distraction from his fall. Lifting another hand to his back, she rubbed his back while continuing to shift her weight, lulling him into hopefully a napping state.

Adesina
Infirmary
Zegrath scorpiodragon
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Adesina heard him jump off the table, her gaze flickering to him as she moved past him towards the hallway door. She listened to the boy's assumptions and questions with a humored smile. This boy would definitely be something she's needed for a long time; someone to mentor but also someone of her own kind to share her knowledge and time with. "We do not sleep in coffins, Zegrath. Dracula is based off of a man, a vampire, who of course, slept in a coffin due to the light. He needed to stay out of the sun," she laughed, "I mean, some of us do but it's rare from ones I've seen. All rooms have blackout curtains, so we can't get burned." This boy really thought they'd sleep in coffins! How funny, or at least it was to Adesina. Moving to the door and opening it, she beckoned him to follow.

 

[Shaded]

Flavio T. Berisha / Dardana K. Berisha
Location: Yagra, Territory
Interaction: Emery / Uma / Sloane

His hues observed as she stormed off, stating he’d loose a tail if he touched them again, of course Flavio nor Visar paid much mind to the threat. “We will loose a tail tonight,” Visar commented to Flavio, quick to take control over their plans. The male had little say but little to no objections about this proposition, Visar and Flavio were quite like minded, at this point they worked well as a pair. Following after the rather flustered looking wolf, Flavio had a rather smug grin lacing onto his jaw. She was making quick work of the halls as she stormed down them and out the front door, Flavio was casually making his way down when he caught the end of her shift, the teeth bared in his direction doing nothing but to set Visar’s mind in place that she’d be quite difficult but worth it. She was off at a running start, leaving Flavio to undress himself, tossing the shirt aside his body began to reform—muscles rippling as his jaw extended and bones breaking. He has finally managed to get past the pain after shifting for so long, and with a last wounded snap, a rather tall and brute like gray furred wolf stood in place of Flavio. Visar shamelessly glanced off towards the tanned wolf rushing off to the tree line, silver hues observing before he too ran off after her. Visar was an aggressive male, but he wasn’t beyond reasoning if the situation proved necessary. However, as his tail streaked behind him and his legs had him treading at a very fast pace, a gleam ignited a rather authoritative look to him. Flavio could easily be looked as young and reckless while Visar was just eerily noticeable—he wasn’t as strong as some but he wasn’t weak. However, Visar’s attention was divided to a much more noticeable wolf, one that’s had his attention since he woke up, so he had to shake that thought off before rushing off.

Dardana had worked with Uma in their time to wound the male wolf, he was larger than her and it was a bit daunting going up against someone just as or more experienced than herself. This male was a danger to any and everyone, she luckily never witnessed too much, but what she had seen was not good. Even so, she had made a ballsy yet precise move to give another time to strike. Her jaws snapped, snarls leaving her throat and growls resonating around her, as she clutched onto his neck for dear life. She was able to land the death grip because her apprentice shot out and distracted him, eventually landing on the brute’s back to deal damage there. Uma came into play as well, grappling with his legs after he swayed. Dardana let out another snarl—or more so Genta was viciously cackling as the beast swayed and yowled. Genta was quite the blood thirsty beast. Visar arrived soon after the group had been striking at every angle, his jaws opening to a snarl before darting into the fray. Visar was quite impressed but fairly aggravated that the male was going to need more than three wolves to take him down. Visar had no previous knowledge of the male but knew on thing all wolves could do—lash out like a maniac. Uma had already gone for his hind legs, so adding his rather heavy weight could help him go tumbling down. Launching his attack, Visar grappled for his fore legs, sneaking in while he had been snapping his jaws elsewhere. If they could knock him over, then they could figure another way to knock him out and transport him, even if Genta had a bloodthirsty look to her gold eyes she also understood knocking the male out would be the best bet to delivering him to their alpha.​

 

[scorpiodragon]

Demont/Strakh Seraphinus Aurura
Alpha Room/Dining Room/Yagra Territory
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When he had pulled her against him, she’s closed her eyes, but now she was staring up at him through a hazy startled vision as he got into his bed, moving over her. Sensing her wolf, he forced it half to the surface, keeping it under enough control to prevent the wolf from slipping back beneath the surface while attacking her human side as well. Grabbing at her he tugged on it as he pressed his body against her own, lowering his head and pushing another kiss upon her, this as fierce as the first. “You’re both going to be aware as you entertain us,” Strakh spoke against her mouth, “both now and in heat season.” By the end of it, his little concubine would be covered in scratches, bites and bruises.

Seraphinus round himself caught by Aayda who remained in the dining room, resting herself. He felt arms slip under him and lift himself up, the pup blinking as he yawned and rubbed at his head. “Hwngee,” Seraphinus whined, his eyes widening as he heard that his grandfather would come to play with him. “Alpoppy pway?” As he was bounced against Aayda, the pup’s tiredness was begging to take over again, his eyes beginning to drift closed as he lifted a hand to rub at tired eyes.

A low snort came from somewhere in the distance, the quintet stopping as they crested a hill and peered down, Aurora’s heart stopping in her throat at seeing the massive creatures before them. Beside her, the injured apprentice whined and let its ears droop, Aurora not even sure how they would being something that massive down. They were brown and covered in thick fur, curved horns sticking out of their heads with what looked like sharp hooves. The five wolves surveyed and could see quite a few grazing within a cluster, Aurora searching for any old, sick or young that might be easy to hunt. “What are they?”

“Bison,” said a Kappa appeared to their left, a few others behind it with a Vanguard nodding. “Like dairy cows but bigger and meaner. Sharp hooves and horns. We need to approach this carefully but their young will be gathered in the center of a circle with the rest all facing outward.”

Zegrath
Infirmary to room
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“Have you met Dracula?” Zegrath could not help asking, hearing that he was based off a man who needed to hide from the light and frat wa why he smelt in a coffin. Was that where the vampire legends cane from then? She said that some did sleep in coffins but that most didn’t and they had blackout curtains in the rooms, an unknown thing the wolf alpha had done. Taking another few tentative sips from the blood again, Zegrath followed like a lost puppy, this woman not as scary as the one who had hurt him. She seemed, almost nice and motherly. “When will we see the...the wolves? Will they notice me?” There was nervousness towards the end, Zegrath had never been the best with introducing himself to others.
Eliruz (Adesina)

 

[Eliruz]

Uma Xara/Sloane Yahn
Yagra Territory
Dardana & Flavio Shaded Uma
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Yahn felt all three wolves bite down harder and even yanked, causing flesh to rip a bit, a loud snarl of pain leaving his jowls. Soon enough, Sloane had managed to grapple her sharp claws into his back, causing the large male to stumble a bit backwards, which had Uma backpedaling while snapping at the large beta. Yahn's eyes were slowly hazing over due to the amount of pain and dizziness that was taking over him. That's when he felt a fourth wolf urk him over, causing the wolf to yelp and fall onto his side. His skull hit the tree right next to the five vicious wolves, the large wolf losing consciousness. Before she could hit the tree, Sloane leapt off and landed gracefully onto the ground. Uma snarled and released his hind legs, now seeing Yahn was nearly passed out. Moving around the other wolves, he examined the male before tilting his head towards Visar. "Help grab mangy beta. Alpha needs beta as soon as possible," he communicated to the others and quickly moved forward, grabbing a hold of his now bloodied scruff. Digging his claws into the ground, he yanked and dragged the male away from the tree. His large body would make it difficult to bring him back, but with Visar, Dardana, and Sloane, it'd be easier to drag him back. Xara huffed loudly and shook her now bloodied pelt, her pale blue hues flickering towards Visar, her gaze sliding over his large brutish form.

"I will admit, pretty boy is quite..attractive," Xara purred mentally to Sloane, who grunted in distaste. "Can we please focus on getting Yahn back before we even discuss that arrogant asshole?" The wolf pouted and flattened her lobes against her skull before shoving past Visar purposely, a low snort leaving her before she grabbed ahold of Yahn's pelt. "Wonder if mentor sees our interest." "Ha! What interest? The interest in punching his little 'pretty boy' face?" "No, how attra-" Sloane cut her off and began ignoring the wolf in control. "Just get him back to the house!"

Nikita Aadya
Alpha's Room Dining Room
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Nikita found the Alpha crawling over her, her eyes wide. A whimper left her as soon as she was roughly grabbed. Her wolf was soon pushed out of full control, being detained halfway so both parts of her were equally trapped by the sire bond. Swallowing thickly, she feebly gripped onto her supposed 'mate' and was soon engulfed in a fiery kiss. There was nothing gentle about the man above her, especially when he was in a bad mood. Hearing his words, her stomach seemed to sink even deeper into a black pit of dread; of course, she'd be the one out of the four to receive such treatment, especially after 'failing' him by losing two pups. Readying herself for the worst, everything grew hazy through the bond. She would definitely need time to heal after this, her skin soon being scratched, bruised, and bitten viciously.

Aadya peered down at the young pup, continuing to bounce him until he whined about hunger. Moving into the kitchen, she had one of the omegas search for some toddler-safe food that was still good to eat. Finding some apple sauce and some soft foods that he may enjoy, the expecting female moved into the living room and sat down on the couch, which creaked in protest as she sat down. Opening the apple sauce, she readied a spoon and gently nudged the boy with her other hand. "Ser, look! It's apple sauce," she gasped dramatically to get the toddler's interest and attention. Once she'd gotten his attention, she then proceeded to make airplane sounds. "Here comes the airplane! Ah!" Opening her mouth to show the toddler what he needed to do, she smiled and fed the young toddler the items found that were considered edible and healthy for the young pup.

Adesina
Hallway to Guest Room
Zegrath scorpiodragon
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Making sure the boy was following, the alpha looked back to find him timidly following like a lost puppy, warily looking about. As he asked if she had met Dracula, she chuckled and shook her head. "I'm not that old, dear. I'm only about 40 years old," the female mused before leading him upstairs. Once up the stairs, she turned to the right and awaited the male. Seeing him as he came up after her, she then continued on and smiled reassuringly back to him. "The other Alpha and his..partner are out on errands. There is a boy about your age, so I just hope you get used to everything here quickly. They will definitely notice you, but I doubt they'll be angry. If anyone will be angry, it'll be Ordan but these past few months have been quite stressful. One of our pack mates were also tortured in the same place you were, and we just got her back early today." Finally reaching a guest room, she opened the door to reveal a beautiful yet simple room with simple decor, a large bed, and a full bathroom.

 

[scorpiodragon]

Hesperia Zephyr
Shore​

Again they looked at each other, Hesperia tossing the east of the meat towards her brother who snapped it up and finished it off, for now Hesperia’s hunger sated. The one girl spoke that they are older than they looked and then went and pulled out a tree, literally pulling it from the earth. “Y...you...just..pulled out a tree!” Zephyr was as shocked as she was, moving behind his sister but the hunger still eating at him. As if that was not enough, the siblings were blinded by a light, both shielding their eyes with their arms as they stumbled backwards, Zephyr falling into the water again with a splash. “Seems they are not kidding Zephyr. Alright...we believe you though how can you blame us? You’re not supposed to exist.” Hell, hybrids and werewolves weren’t supposed to exist either. Luckily they were still near the shallow part so he didn’t get swept away again but that was when they heard snarls and the ones that had jumped into the river attempted to swim ashore. “Hell,” Hesperia said as she grabbed her brother and helped him get on shore. “They still following us?”

Veltsu VI

 

[Shaded]

Flavio T. Berisha / Dardana K. Berisha
Location: Yagra, Territory
Interaction: Uma, Sloane, Emery Eliruz

After the male had fallen with Visar aiding in his stumbling, he watched as the male managed to knock himself out on the tree with a rather loud thump. Visar would have rather enjoyed a much more feral brawl, the Delta often enjoying a good fight. Tilting his cranium downwards, he felt eyes on his soot toned pet, eyes snapping towards a vanguard male named Uma as he asked for the male to help carry the hunted wolf. Hearing that this was the beta, his ears twitched, distracted as he let out a mix of a snort and a growl at the information, so they beat up the new beta? He was about to stride forward when Sloane, or rather, Xara, slipped past him with a shove. The male had a rumble in response come from his chest before he followed after. Visar had half the mind to nip at her to correct the attitude but then remembered, he thought it was amusing. Visar and Flavio both were used to a more respectful approach from lower ranks, most high ranks were, so it was quite different with Sloane around. Visar could only tolerate things so far though, a grave downfall but Flavio had a little more patience than most, or maybe they were both impatient and one was just better about it than the other.

“Make good mother to children—not let others get in way,” Visar mused to Flavio curiously, he only hummed in response as silver eyes glanced over her lean frame, Visar was pleased with the array of colors of her pelt, though when his mother grunted and caught his attention, he caught sight of Genta’s impatient and golden hues. “Mamá—“ he had merely almost finished speaking to her before the older werewolf snapped her jaws for silence from the male. She was very unhappy by the sound of things, Genta slipping around her son to glare at him. He had done something to irritate Sloane, especially if her wolf was going out of her way to shove him. The older female was aware how...authoritative her pup could be, or was it bratty? Genta however did approve that her son was doing so well, fond that he had managed to climb high into the ranks at such a young age. Shifting her golden hues over to Sloane, she didn’t mention anything, but the female was aware something had to of occurred. “Lift,” she commanded to Visar who rolled his hues as she barked an order at him. He did as told though and latched onto the beta’s pelt. Visar wasn’t struggling much, his added weight from the beta was nothing more than bearable while Genta struggled at first before managing to hold the rest of him up.​

 

[Veltsu VI]

Cora/Mako Tealeaf
Fayette
shore
scorpiodragon

Cora rolled her eyes when Hesperia at last said that they believed them. "What were you doing in that bunker where humans had weapons to kill us and from what i heared from last night, they tortured vampires?" As Cora get her question made, she heard snarking. "Oh great... More wolves." Cora draw her crossbow and loaded it with silver bolt. At tree, Mako flied off from Fayette's shoulder and turned back to human form. "Get near Mako!" She yelled as she walked to river eyes towards wolf that was swimming closer. She didn't know how she, her sister and Fayette had get past these wolves, but it didn't matter now and she shot wolf between eyes, loading her crossbow again. "These aren't following us to home."​

 

[Eliruz]

Uma Sloane/Xara Aadya
Yagra Territory to Pack House
Dardana/Flavio Shaded Demont scorpiodragon
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The female hunkered down and lifted her own side, her muscles buzzing with energy as her human half lended her extra strength. With rippling muscles beneath her pelt, the female stood tall with her part of Yahn, her pale eyes flickering towards the grunting mentor. It seemed that Genta knew something had happened between the two due to the pissy attitude Xara was displaying. Good, the man needed to learn restraint yet Xara didn't seem to mind as much as Sloane did. In fact, Sloane continued to mumble mentally about the male's actions and little 'promise' to mark her later that night. Maybe she'd be able to find another place to sleep? But what if the Alpha found out about her charade before? Her ears flattened in uncertainty and her gaze flickered towards Visar, who seemed to roll his eyes towards his mother, who communicated with him. Once the large beta was lifted, the small group carried him back to the pack house. Many gathered as the unlikely four dragged him up the steps of the large mansion and stopped, dropping the large wolf at the door. Dropping the bloodied male and shaking her odd-colored pelt, the female shot a grateful glance to Genta. Uma dropped the scruff he had ahold of, his eyes flickering towards the Rhos at the oak doors. One of them looked down at the beta with uncertain eyes before letting the bloodied concubine into the house. Trotting through the house with claws clicking against the wood, the male alerted Matt that they had achieved getting Yahn. Matt made quick work of going to check on the beaten male with herbs, salves, and bandages in his arms. Turning towards the hall near the Alphas room, Uma scented Nikita and Demont, his eyes blazing with jealously. "Yahn has been captured, Alpha. Another team is searching for Achilles" He spoked to Demont through a mindlink before he sourly strode back towards the front door.

The tanned female moved back to her clothes and grabbed them within her jowls, her tail flicking in annoyance. She was simmering down from her little feisty attitude, but was still annoyed with Flavio's little looks and comments throughout the entire trip back. Xara lowered her ears and looked towards Genta. "I'll be training today with the new techniques you taught me. I heard there's a good spot out in the forest, seemed to be old training ground. Need some time alone," with a respectful yet affectionate nudge to the haunch of her mentor, the female glanced towards Visar before turning and disappearing into the house. Once again, not caring, she shifted back in the doorway and shoved her oversized shirt on before padding towards the hallway. Before the shirt was completely concealing her back, a set of triple scars were now visible to those whom glanced over in her direction; she'd earned them with her childish behavior when in front of the alpha a year before. Glancing back at the group, she made brief eye contact with Visar before making her way to the hallway where the shared room she stayed in with Flavio was. She needed to bandage up her wounds that she'd received by Yahn before they got infected.

Turning towards the room, the female opened the door only to find something she'd rather not see. Two Rhos, on her bed.. Her face completely reddened as she raced in to grab the bandages, clothes, and salve she'd been given by Aadya previously for practice wounds before darting out. Slamming the door, she growled loudly. Sloane surfaced immediately and Xara retreated back into the little comfy darkness she liked to rest in. "This happens every time!" She snarled before whipping around and banging her fist against the door to the two wolves inside. "Quiet the hell down and next time, find a different bed! That's my bed!" Sloane yelled at them through the old door before pulling on her training leggings and storming back out into the main area to apply the salve and bandages. The brunette was completely red faced as she sat next to the Theta with the Alpha's grandson. Aadya furrowed her brow and looked towards the flustered female. Sloane lifted her eyes towards the pregnant Theta and shuddered in disgust. "I don't get why everyone's so excited for heat season. Some more than others," she shook her head and wished she could erase her memories of what she'd just seen. "Is this your first season?" Aadya asked, curiously staring down at the female who stood to lift her shirt a bit to examine a wound. "Yes, and I intend on staying away from every male until it's over." Sloane growled in response and cleaned her wound with a clothe. "Just make sure to stay in well..most rooms of females are bombarded during the season. If I can help you out, just let me know. I'm sure I could arrange for a cot somewhere," the Theta offered warmly. The apprentice lifted her eyes with a furrowed brow, a bit confused as to why the female was helping her yet she understood the concern. Looking back down at her wound, she applied some salve and sighed heavily. "I'll be okay. If they try to touch me," Sloane glanced back over to the large grey brute that had interacted so appropriately earlier, a huff leaving her lips, "I'll rip off their tails, and if they continue to try, I'll rip off more than just their tails." With that said, the Vanguard-in-training began bandaging her waist and other wounds that she would need to cover for training later on. Aadya simply smiled at the young woman. She had a fire that had long died out in the pregnant concubine. Looking down towards the sleeping toddler, she held him close and hummed, swaying her body to help the young heir fall asleep. He'd been fed, so he should be plenty tired and ready for his nap.

 

[scorpiodragon]

Seraphinus Demont
Dining Room to Slumberland/Alpha Room to Living Room
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The ploy worked with the sleepy toddler as he was carried into the kitchen and an omega found some edible applesauce and other toddler soft foods for the hungry pup, staring at Aayda sleepily but managed a small giggle as Aayda opened her mouth and he copied her, finding himself rewarded with the spoon of applesauce and the other soft food a toddler could eat, the pup still looking tired but rather exhausted. Stubbornly though, the toddler refused to sleep as there was a commotion which made him whine a bit at the loud noises as the doors opened to the house after some hours. "Mama back?" Seraphinus asked sleepily, the pup straining to listen for any signs of his mother. It didn't seem to be though as the child registered, barely, the sounds of one of the apprentices shouting and whining about things the sleepily pup didn't understand as he was carried by Aayda to the living room to eat, the apprentice and her talking. Seraphinus yawned again, for now his hunger sated, until the pup ended up finally falling asleep against Aayda.

Demont had his eyes closed and Nikita pulled against his chest as they lay on the bed, the alpha dozing and savoring the omega beside him. Nikita should count herself lucky that she would not be given anything other than vitamins and eating correctly come the heat season. His daughter was a different story, his hand tightening on the woman against him at the thought, however before he could ponder that further, the alpha heard paws stop at his door and growled under his breath, having completely ignored his grandson. His eyes opened though, leaning over Nikita and propping his head on her as he turned his gaze towards the door, listening as he heard Uma's response that they had captured Zahn and another team was going after Achilles. Demont didn't respond to the mental words within his head but hummed to himself at having one of his betas back....a beta that would need punishing and that a team was on the way to retrieve the other, the alpha appeared to grow happy...good news for Nikita's body next to his own. Demont sat up, fingers trailing along the woman's skin and gripped her body in slight warning before speaking. "Leave Nikita...and you'd better start eating properly and taking vitamins...not sharing your meals with others," he warned. Moving off the bed, the alpha proceeded to gather his clothes and get dressed before leaving the room. "Take her back to her room," he ordered the Rho who nodded as he proceeded to go check on other things, notably telling his Vanguard concubine to grow up and check on his grandson.

Making his way through the mansion, he would need to see about getting the electricity and water turned on before winter though heat was not important...with it being abandoned utilities were shut off...Demont tracked down his grandson, finding the pup within Aayda's hold. He examined the scene, still annoyed with how Aurora had managed to have a perfectly healthy boy with that Mitchell who'd he ordered murdered, but had failed him with Cole. Still the boy was pleasing to look at, especially as he carried on his mother's and his own heritage, even if Demont looked more Russian than the Vietnamese the family had. He stared at his grandson and walked over, picking up the child and completely ignoring the apprentice in the room. So far, his only worthy heir to inherit the pack was Seraphinus but perhaps the boy would rise to become a delta himself...considering he only had one or another high rank. "Put Seraphinus with the caretakers...that is their job," he said. "Once the Lambda and apprentice Lambda get the mansion cleaned, they can figure out where to put him and any other pups that are out of the way. Nikita has been ordered not to share her food with you or anyone else...I expect you to refuse if she offers," said Demont, his eyes flashing with anger. "If Matt needs your help...he said he can find something for you to do that does not endanger the..." he frowned for a moment "blobs of rice you're carrying which he seems to think are growing well." Humming, he set Seraphinus back down on the couch, scenting Uma's trail leading towards the front door.

Zegrath
Guest Room in Custos​

"Oh." Zegrath shook his head and took another tentative sip of the blood, making a grimace as he swallowed it and following the woman to the stairs, not the stairs that had passed. The vampire followed along docilely, given he had nowhere else to go, and listened as she spoke to him about there being another alpha who was away with their partner and how they had rescued a new pack member who had been hurt at the place where Zegrath and his, in his mind, deceased siblings had been at. He winched as he heard that their...pack member...had been injured. "Oh...then she might like my being here," said Zegrath. When they stopped in front of a door, Adesina opened it as she spoke of there being another young man around the house that was near to his age and poked his head around Adesina to look at the room. It was simple but it was better than being underground in that bunker within a cell. "It's nice," he said.

Eliruz (Aayda, Nikita-briefly, Uma-mentioned, Sloane-not noticed honestly by Demont but mentioned in passing)

 

[Shaded]

Dardana K. Berisha / Flavio T. Berisha
Location: Yagra
Interaction: Sloane Eliruz / Open

The older female satisfyingly dropped the part of Zahn she carried, she knew full well if the wolf were to regain under the alliance of their pack he might revisit...his capturers. The brown and murky wolf could already tell if he caught sight of her wolf he might get a flash to her aggression, hopefully not. Genta didn’t care for Dardana’s concern as she had been the one to drop the male without being so gentle. The thud was echoed as many other’s dropped the bloodied brute to the ground before the Rho took action. Genta growled possessively at first, uncaring to the brutes trying to possibly stake claim to their hunt, however when she found they weren’t going to steal the credit after being persuaded by Dardana that it was their job. Genta merely snarled before she too followed in Uma’s paw steps of striding into the house in her wolf form. However before she went, Sloane or rather Xara nudged her affectionately, explaining her desire to practice alone. “Do not hurt self, eat later. Pup will provide safety for sleep in room,” she dipped her head, she had managed to convince her son that allowing her apprentice to share a room would help keep her out of trouble—which was a lie. It was for her safety in some sense. Males wouldn’t enter his room unless he wasn’t there, she grew accustomed to that peace herself when she used to stay in the same room until she garnered and apprentice who had a knack for violently protesting. Genta watched Sloane with golden hues before passing inside, giving a snarl to one of the Rho before her claws clicked along the floor. She needed to go to her room, it was too risky for her to wander without clothes since her’s was shredded when running away from their alpha before he lashed out.

Flavio observed as his mother trotted away, silver hues examining the wolf retreat before snapping his hues to Sloane. She had followed after his mother but rather she shifted in the doorway, if his jaw hadn’t already been poised to pick up his once discarded shirt his jaw might have dropped open, and before she ran away with her shirt on, his eyes caught the incisors along her back—the scars marring her skin before she covered them up. His silver orbs followed her inside until he finally decided to shift, he wasn’t as shy as most but he also wasn’t at risk. Pulling his shorts on, he proceeded to pull his own shirt back on over his head. His mind flashed to his mother, he had seen her get a gash along her neck as Flavio got a few nicks along his shoulder from going at his legs—it would be startling if he didn’t get bit since he was doing a direct assault by his jaws.

Once he was clothed, he brushed past the Rho outside, his silver eyes transitioning ever so slowly back to blue. Visar couldn’t help himself before, he made many a comment to Sloane and Xara eagerly expressing his interest and so it wasn’t a surprise he heard Sloane speaking to another about how she might take someone’s tail. He merely snickered, winked in her direction, and left the kitchen. He passed by the alpha, blue eyes observing him cautiously before moving along the hall. “Up for a spar? Is that what you girls do now a days? Or do you prefer to chit chat while wrapping wounds?” he linked to her in amusement, he found his shameless comments quite fun, Visar was more focused on other things but their humor was quite similar. “Come on, Visar and I will let you have the first hit if you like,” he grinned as he walked along, she was strong—if earlier didn’t prove it then he’d be insane. He wanted to see what she could do exactly, besides they were roommates so he’d probably annoy her there too. Visar stirred, curiosity licking up his pelt as he pondered those scars, it was uncommon to see a wolf untouched, everyone had scars somewhere or maybe they didn’t, but her scars looked old and rather deadly. Flavio had many along his back and chest, his brawls before becoming a Delta having caused many of them.​

 

[Eliruz]

Sloane Uma Aadya Matt Nikita
LiftiLiving Room to Kitchen to Forest Porch Living Room Alpha's Room
Demont scorpiodragon Dardana & Flavio Shaded
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Her body ached and burned. There were bruises, bite marks, and scratches along her entire frame. Nikita stayed very still and managed to somehow relax in her 'mates' arms, her face tucked beneath his chin, her nose brushing lightly against his throat. Her eyes had closed as she enjoyed the quiet and warmth, the fear of being grabbed by a random male completely diminished for the small time she had with Demont. Sleepiness nearly overtook her if it wasn't for the paw steps outside the door and the low growl from Demont. Opening her eyes and not daring to move, she felt the male's grip on her tighten and his body slowly shift to lean onto hers. She wondered who was outside the door yet when she scented who it was, she caught the faint scent of Uma hidden underneath a heavy aroma of blood. Scrunching her nose up, she carefully turned her head only to hear her mate shift again as he sat up, his fingertips trailing over her bruised and battered skin. Wincing lightly, she listened to his orders and noticed the look in his eyes changing to strictness but happiness; they must've found one of the betas. She pushed herself onto wobbling legs and stumbled a bit before managing too steady herself. Snatching her clothes from the floor, she grimaced at a rip that went down the back of her shirt. She bit her lip and simply put her clothes on, ripped or not and walked off with the Rho.

Uma heard his Alpha's notable comment of controlling himself, growing up, and getting back. HIs eyes narrowed but he kept to himself as he neared the porch. Stopping beside the large reddish wolf, the Vanguard male lowered to examine Matt's work, his nostrils flaring in frustration. Yahn twitched lightly before out of the blue, his body morphed back slowly back to his silver haired form. His muscled form was crumbled against the cold wooden porch. Uma snarled, circling the body of the beta, noting the damage. "May wake, sedate." Suggested the dark wolf to Matt, who glanced up at Uma, furrowing his brow and turning his pink gaze back towards the unconscious male. "I can, but no matter how much I give him, he'll wake up soon. His body is strong and so is his will to live," replied the Iota before pulling out a syringe and removed the cap. He picked up a small medicine bottle, sticking the needle within the small opening and pulling out 30 mL. Setting down the medicine bottle, he quickly positioned the syringe against the beta's arm and carefully pushed it into his vein, letting the medicine leak into the male's system. After a few moments, his body seemed to relax a bit more as well as his breath. Uma grunted in approval before hearing his mate's voice, his head snapping back to find him holding his little grandson and talking to Aadya. He seemed more happy than before but held a small amount of aggression towards the pregnant female, whom seemed to go quiet as she listened.

Aadya swallowed thickly as the young child was taken from her and she was lectured. Resting a hand on her belly, almost as protectively, she simply nodded. "Of course, Alpha. I'll make sure to refuse if she attempts it again," she murmured before moving to pick up the young boy. She gave the boy an affectionate kiss to the forehead before sighing. "I shall take him to the caretakers." Turning to leave, she furrowed a brow and looked back at him as he mentioned blobs of rice growing inside her. Shaking her head, she moved after him and quickly grabbed ahold of his hand, which was a testy move but she felt it was only right to correct him. She pulled him back a bit and hesitantly rested it on her growing belly. "They aren't blobs of rice," she corrected him with, for once, an adoring smile as she peered down at his hand, "they're pups. In fact, there isn't just one, there is two. We're having two pups, which was what Matt presented to you. It's called a sonogram, which is essentially a picture of our pups as they grow." With that, she let go of his hand and cleared her throat before backing away. "I'm going to..take Ser to the caretakers then see if they need help in the garden." Finally turning away to leave, she nearly collided with Sloane, who quickly moved out of the way and apologized with a faint smile. As Aadya waved back and disappeared down the hallway, Sloane sighed and let her muscles finally relax for a moment.

She was trying to ready herself for another hard workout session on her own. The vixen liked being alone, especially with a pack and alpha like this. Just as she was on her last wound to wrap, she heard footsteps, which to her dismay was Flavio who had shifted and clothed himself in the doorway. Giving a respectful nod to her alpha, she then gathered her small array of medical supplies before making her way towards the kitchen. Quickly setting the supplies on the counter, she bent down to grab some water and a protein bar for the workout. She straightened back up and kicked the fridge shut, only to be startled by Flavio's voice within her mind. Xara practically lost her shit when he linked with her. "What was that? Why so loud?!" Xara whined, not really experiencing a mind link with him before. For some reason, his voice was very clear within her mind and quite loud. "Shut up, Xara. It's nothing new.." She grumbled underneath her breath before turning. Her eyes widened slightly when she saw Flavio moving towards the hallway, winking at her as he went. Growling under her breath, she snatched her water and snack before storming after him. "Why not go play with your other little play things? They've got to be more fun than pestering a woman who has things to do." She replied back stubbornly before shoving her way past him in the cramped hallway and jogged towards the exit. Carefully moving past everyone, she apologized for getting in the way and made her way down the steps. Once down on the grassy ground, she looked back at Flavio. His wolf had been expressing their interest, but she knew that neither of them were ones to really get attached, so what was his deal? Did he want to get laid that bad? Well, she wasn't an easy catch and it was definitely showing. "Besides, if you sparred with me, I'd take you down." She challenged before turning and taking off towards the forest line. Soon enough, she disappeared within the trees, her muscles pushing her faster. Xara yipped in excitement as the female raced through the trees, her dark brunette tresses flowing in the wind. Xara wanted nothing more than to get in on this entire situation, so she made her own connection while Sloane was distracted with navigating and weaving between the large network of tall pine trees. "Maybe if you spar with us, we have reward for you." Vexed Xara even further, Sloane catching her mental words to the male. Her eyes widened and she growled under her breath as she dodged a tree. "Did you just really say that?! Now they're going to come!" Sloane groaned, slowly her pace as she came to an old arena type area. Breathing out in frustration, she tugged off her oversized shirt to reveal a work out bra. Shaking herself, she tossed her water and snack to the side, bundled within her shirt. "Male obviously likes us; maybe give him a chance?" "No! He's a player! He's slept with nearly every woman in the pack!" "But he showed personal interest!" "And?! We're one out of like two females that haven't been claimed, bedded, or even looked at! That makes us a big target for him. He just wants us on his list of women!" Snarling softly, the female moved to stretch, bending down and working out her sore leg muscles. Once done with her legs, she moved to her torso twists and arm stretches.

Adesina
Guest Room
Zegrath scorpiodragon
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Adesina moved to the closet and opened the door, grabbing a few boxes of clothes out. She strode back to the bed and tossed the boxes onto the bed. "Here, go through these and see which fits right," she instructed before turning the the boy as he spoke. Smiling, she stretched a bit and chuckled. "I'm sure she'll appreciate it."

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[Shaded]

Flavio T. Berisha
Location: Yagra, Home to Forest
Interaction: Sloane Eliruz

The male quirked a brow, his blue hues tracing her form over his broad shoulder curiously, her voice echoing in his head rather aggressively to his comment. Visar purred in his head, quite proud of himself—he had quite the number but Flavio didn’t quite care for numbers. “No, not really. They aren’t like you,” Flavio responded, he had first considered her too much trouble and a wolf to just annoy now and again, however with the persuasion from Visar, he has come to see the light. Sort of. “—I hear having company makes things better for everyone,” he continued before she shoved past him, quick to rush off and down the steps. By the time he reached the doorway she was already looking back, a growing scowl one her face at just the sight of him. “You’d take us down? That’s pretty arrogant to assume—you never know, you could be the one taken down by the end of it,” he informed cheekily. She bolted before long, taking off at a sprint into the tree line with her dark strands of hair waving around with each long stride she took. Though, with some vexing from Xara—the male could only assume that the wolf reached out with the tone and topic at large—Visar was stirred. The wolf was rather eager with this plan to spar and earn this reward.

“Wait—reward for winning or reward for her winning?” Flavio questioned his wolf, confusion spreading through him as he considered the pros and cons of both. She’d probably remove his tail if he won...or if she won. “Sounds about right,” Visar informed, “we’ll loose a tail either now or later, we haven’t forgotten what was said. Now get going, I want to go just as much as you,” Visar rumbled. There were moments when he wasn’t aggressive, such as the current docile state he was in, contemplating things. However with a spar, it was inevitable he might get a little to free spirited in the sport of a fight. Shaking his head, Visar quickly responded, “I think that’s rather encouraging,” which had the male rolling his orbs at his wolf as he finally managed to reply, “Can’t wait, chica,” Flavio mused, Visar already pacing in his head for him to move faster and catch up. He had noticed the direction she went but the male had to follow her scent to really find the way to the vixen. “Maybe Xara convince human—good news. Earn reward or you won’t be control for day,” the male chastised the human, Flavio scoffing before stumbling into the arena based location, observing as the area caught his attention before Sloane did. Shifting his blue eyes over to the rather exposed female, his eyes shifted and nearly bled silver from the alluring sight. Crossing his arms, he grinned mischievously. “Hola—chica es muy difrenté,” he mused to himself, eyes slipping up to her brown orbs curiously. taking a spot by a tree, he leaned against it as she worked on some arm twists, he hadn’t ever worked out in a sense that wasn’t just being thrown into battle. He hadn’t needed to work out, just pull off cheap tricks to live until he was big enough to withstand those cheap tricks. His mother spoke of all sorts of sports and he had seen a few, and she’d explained when he was young the different ways to work out, but born in a pack fighting within itself, he didn’t prioritize much over brawling experience. “What are you doing?” he asked curiously, surprisingly earnestly.​

 

[scorpiodragon]

Demont
Living Room to Outside
​

From somewhere outside he could smell Uma and blood on the wolf, as well as Matt which perked his curiosity. However Aadya taking his grandson up in her arms and then turning back to take hold of his hand caught his attention, the alpha huffing at her as she began speaking, pulling his hand back to position on her belly, Strakh growling in his head at the woman's daring move. "What woman talk about?"

"Two pups..." Demont said. "They look like blobs of rice...not like pups at all..." Yes, Matt had said they would grow, however he had never seen a picture of unborn children before and so his opinion was to be expected. Aayda let go of his hand after a bit, the alpha pressing into her stomach before she turned away. Hmmph…not feel these blobs of rice pups either. Removing his hand from her stomach as she turned away to take Seraphinus to the caretakers and then go help in the garden, he frowned at her. "No lifting...Matt says that dangerous." He watched her take his sleeping grandson and head off, the alpha then turning and following the sounds of voices until he came out onto the porch where Matt and Kiauka were. The alpha looked between them before looking to Matthew. "The blobs of rice cannot be felt," he spoke to the Iota. "Is that because they have not...grown?" He wasn't sure if it was grown or sprouted.

However, his nose caught something. Blood yes...Uma seemed to have a deep undercurrent of it...and something else. Demont looked down at his feet, finding one of his betas had been brought back, having missed the shifting from wolf to human when contemplating the blobs of rice that were pups with Aayda. Blood was coming from Emery...the alpha circling the unresponsive wolf. "I thought I made it clear my betas were to be brought back alive?" Demont questioned Uma. "This one looks dead." He kicked at the injured beta, crouching down to lift his head up by his hair and staring at his face before slamming the beta's head into the porch floor. Circling Emery, Strakh came forth to examine the beta for himself, frowning at the injuries. The alpha's eyes narrowed as grew annoyed. "Hood and put him somewhere. See if there is anything in this mansion that can restrain a wolf," ordered Demont, the alpha's eyes changing color for a few moments before settling back on their normal brown. "The Lambda are not allowed to feed him either...give him sparing water to keep him alive though."

Turning to Uma, Demont surveyed him before humming again. It seemed his annoyance had passed for the time being as he grabbed Uma's chin and and turned his head so he look into the Vanguard's eyes before kissing him, assuming the Vanguard didn't try to move away or turn his head. If he did either of the former, Demont would frown before chalking it up to the wolf being tired. Demont would fulfill his bargain promised earlier for Uma to bring back Zahn alive and told him so by speaking quietly against him.

Eliruz (Matt, unconcious Emery briefly mentioned, Uma)

Zegrath
Guest Room; Custos​

Entering the room, Zegrath watched as Adesina went to a closet and pulled out a few boxes before putting them on the bed, telling him to try them on and see what fit before turning back to him and saying that she was sure the injured pack mate would like him. "Okay," he said. "Do I need to do anything else?"

Eliruz (Adesina)

 

[Eliruz]

Uma Matt
Porch
Demont scorpiodragon
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Matt heard the male and his pregnant mate speaking, his eyes quickly lifting to the male who was soon behind him. Furrowing a brow at Demont's question about the 'blobs of rice'. Trying to figure out how to explain this quickly, the Iota stood and scratched his neck. "Well, they're not blobs of rice, Alpha. They are YOUR daughters or sons. They're forming slowly, but surely. So, when your grandson was born, he looked like a babe. These are still developing fetuses," the medic explained quickly before Demont spotted the beta's bloodied figure. Uma lifted his glowing brown hues and furrowed his brow. He glanced down at the beta, a sigh leaving his lips. "Yahn is alive. Just knocked out. It took four of us to take him down, though we got it done." Uma explained quietly, still a bit agitated and jealous though he hid it for the time being. Emery was soon kicked, causing the male to cough and curl up slowly. His head was soon lifted to be examined before dropped roughly against the wooden porch beneath his body. A low grunt left the male, his entire body covered in scars, new scratches and wounds, and bite marks. Matt knelt back down to tend to the beta to rid any infections and bandaged the male up before the guards came to grab him and chain him. Helping the guards pick him up, Matt went out into the room with them to carrying him to the room designated for prisoners.

Uma had crossed his arms as he remained quiet, his wolf growing territorial over his mate. He never liked sharing with the females, seeing how they could carry his children. In fact, he hated sharing at all and he made it very clear many times. Feeling his mate's eyes on him, he refused to move until a warm touch was brushed along his chin before it was grabbed. He allowed Demont to turn his head, warmth washing over the territorial male. His expression softened up a bit and his crossed arms slowly relaxed. Allowing himself to relax against his Alpha, he gazed up into his brown hues before melting into the kiss that was soon pressed against his lips. Any jealously he'd felt before vanished and was replaced by whatever these fiery emotions were that seemingly filled his chest with warmth. He hadn't forgot about the little deal between the two, and was even reminded by the soft words murmured against his lips.

Adesina
Guest Room
Zegrath scorpiodragon
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Checking to make sure there wasn't anything else in the closet that could possibly help the male, she turned to him and moved forward with elegance. Resting a hand on his shoulder, she smiled warmly before pulling him into a soothing hug. "I don't believe there is anything else, young one." She murmured before pulling away. "We'll get you evaluated once you've gotten situated and rested. It just means we figure out where you fit in to a certain position within the pack. There will be time for explaining after you've showered, finished drinking your blood, and rested."

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[scorpiodragon]

Demont
Porch
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"Seraphinus is the only thing Aurora has done right in her life," muttered Demont, turning his attention towards Matt as the Iota sighed and spoke of the blobs of rice pups being only pups and that they would be his sons or daughters. Seraphinus had also looked better than Cole had when he'd been born, even Demont could tell there was a noticeable difference between his son and grandson. When he kicked the injured beta, who Uma said was alive but that it had taken four wolves to bring him down, Demont huffed. "So he hasn't lost his training from the war...now to see if Achilles has..." Demont mused to himself. A groan came from Emery as his head was slammed into the porch and then the Rho took him away, Matt going with him. Attention now fully on Uma, the male allowed his head to be turned towards him and ended up returning the kiss the alpha gave him. He would find out information from Zahn concerning where he had been, by force if needed. For now though, he had Uma who relaxed, melting into the kiss Demont gave. Humming, Demont pulled back, his nose wrinkling. "It's a pity this mansion has no water or electricity on, that will have to be fixed before winter, maybe even before heat season. Where is the closest water source to here?" he questioned Uma. Snapping his teeth in irritation, it didn't look like Demont was pleased about having to associate with humans, he might send someone else to do it. The Vanguard could do with washing Zahn's scent and blood off him and the alpha would be glad for a bath himself and to get an idea of the territory, hopefully the rest of the vanguard and psi would show up with information.

Eliruz (Uma, Matt and Emery (briefly)

Zegrath
Guest Room; Custos​

Pulling away, Adesina said there wasn't anything she believed that he needed to do. She did mention something about resting, finishing the blood to which he made a face but nodded and showering, which earned her a surprised glance from Zegrath. The fledgling blinked at her as she explained that he would be evaluated later after he had done the things she mentioned, notably the resting, and what it meant. Apparently he would be given a place within the pack but needed to figure out what he was good at first. "Okay...ma..." he said slowly, not even realizing he had started to call Adesina mama. "Th...thank you." He would head towards the attached bath afterwards, taking the blood bag with him. Zegrath just knew he was tired...rest might be good for him. Maybe...because he was transitioning and it might take a couple days...he still needed actual sleep? It sure felt like it.

Eliruz (adesina)

 

[Eliruz]

Uma Emery/Yahn Sloane/Xara
River to Dungeon Dungeon Flavio & Sloane's Room
Demont scorpiodragon Flavio Shaded
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Uma had scrunched up his nose in response to the Alpha's comment about needing a bathe, so the concubine looked towards the forest and furrowed his brow. Mentioning there was one near where they'd captured the bloodied beta. He led Demont to the river and washed up, getting Yahn's scent off of his body. Demont made sure that his scent and only his scent lingered upon his little mate. The light was growing dim and turning into evening slowly. Once done in the river, the males left the river, dried off, and got dressed. At this point, Uma was still on the fence about the entire jealously thing. He got more attention than the other three, so he couldn't complain about that. It still didn't help that he grew territorial if one other female or male got near him. Keeping quiet as they got back, a Rho rushed out of the mansion with a gash on his shoulder, his eyes wild with fear. "S-Sir, the beta has awoken. He's restrained by silver chains that we found in the basement. He's going nuts," he reported before a loud snarl rippled through the entire house, causing the trembling Rho to flinch. Uma's eyes narrowed before he looked at his mate and began moving towards the sound. There was a cell-like room with steel doors at the end of the stairs leading down towards the basement. Within the room was Yahn now in wolf form, his wounds nearly completely healed. Silver chains were wrapped around his appendages and his neck, which burned agains this skin. He spotted Uma and growled loudly, struggling to get close enough to the opened door to swipe at him. Below him were three bodies of the Rhos who were ordered to escort him downstairs and chain him up. Their bodies were completely torn apart and splayed across the ground infront of the male Vanguard. A sadistic gleam within Yahn's eyes ignited as he breathed in his sire's scent that was lathered all over Uma's body. "Another one of sire's little bitches," the wolf bared his teeth and seemed to mentally laugh. Uma's face reddened with anger and he let out a loud snarl, moving to go into the room and rip the snarky beta a new one but a hand stopped him. Looking behind him, he found the Rho shaking his head and carefully pulling him back. "Let the Alpha deal with this, he'd be more than pissed if you were to be injured." The Rho murmured before releasing the male. Snarling, Uma spat at the large tan wolf and narrowed his eyes. "At least I had the balls to stay and not run. Besides, I enjoy being here, unlike your pansy ass. You're the little bitch, Yahn. Can't even take down four wolves," Uma grinned arrogantly before stepping back for Demont.

Meanwhile upstairs, Sloane had finally gotten back with Flavio from sparring. She was completely flustered to her limits. Any more of his little comments and touches, she'd be over the brink and probably yell at him or melt. And the worst part of it all was he won, so he got to mark her, which he'd been putting off for some reason. "Why you not accept male as partner? He stated he wants us," Xara whined, who was pacing within her head, eager to be marked by the male. Sloane groaned as she made her way down the hallway to their shared room. Opening the door, the female lifted a finger to her lips, where the male had previously kissed her. A warmth filled her entire body, causing her to grow flustered. A frustrated groan left her as she neared her bed, to which she immediately remembered what had happened earlier. Quickly looking between both large beds, she threw her hands up and growled. "One thing after another!" She complained before moving forward and grabbing a clean blanket and pillow before making her way to Flavio's bed. As he appeared in the door, she pointed at her bed. "I'm not sleeping on that tonight, so you sleep on it. I'm taking your bed," she huffed defiantly and set her blanket and pillow on his messy bed. Grabbing a pillow of his, she threw it straight as his face and snickered to herself. She would usually get in trouble if she treated any other high ranking wolves like such, yet this Delta seemed to be tolerating her pretty well. Gathering up the blanket from his bed, she also tossed it at him before grabbing hers and unfolding it so she could lay it out.

Adesina
Living Room
Zegrath scorpiodragon
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Having left the room so the boy could get his rest, Sina went ahead and started cleaning up the house. There was still left over blood and bandages within the infirmary, so she quickly cleaned and sterilized all of the equipment and counters. Once the medical room was finished and ready for the next medical situation, she moved around the house, picking up trash and organizing bookshelves. Sometimes, her days could get quite boring without Ordan and the others there, which reminded her. Where were they? Furrowing her brow, she looked around, scenting anyone in the house, only to smell Zegrath, Eden, Ezra, and her mate, Silvia. She shook her head and told herself not to worry about such things. Humming, she moved to grab a book and sit down to enjoy a bit of recreational time before she would have to do a border check.

 

[scorpiodragon]

Demont Seraphinus
River to Dungeon/Caretaker Room to Living Room to Caretaker Room
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Demont also ended up washing up within the river, finding a rock to scrub himself with. Yagra didn't have much in terms of clothing, food or medical supplies, the abandoned mansion being a lucky find when they had otherwise spent their time outside clustered together, Demont usually having kept his concubines near him as well as his daughter and grandson with Rho and Vanguard around to keep them from wandering. Of course, now that they were in a mansion and maybe here to stay, some things would need purchasing. Regardless, evening came slowly, the Psi that had been sent out to hunt not having returned yet, the Psi and Vanguard patrol on their way back to the mansion where the pack had taken up refuge last night. As for future plans, Demont could not say...they might use it until heat season had passed and them move or they might try to eke out a temporary living here away from the barbarian humans and once they got Achilles back, Demont might move the pack on. Time would tell how the alpha reacted to everything. With evening approaching, the light currently dying, and settling over the land, Demont fully intended on retiring to his room with Uma for the evening hours, however as they approached the mansion, one of the Rho came rushing out with a gash on its shoulder. "S-Sir, the beta has awoken. He's restrained by silver chains that we found in the basement. He's going nuts."

Demont's mood, became if possible, happier then it had been at the arrival of Zahn in the first place. He felt Uma glance at him and spoke. "Do not worry dear mate...you did well and will be rewarded throughout the night and morning," Demont promised mentally, Strakh humming in agreement. "You found silver chains in the basement?" Demont questioned, making a note to have a discussion with the caretakers and Aurora about Seraphinus not going exploring beyond the first floor. The fact that there was a basement even was news to Demont, Strakh snarling briefly as he emerged at the mention of the chains. He followed the Rho and Uma towards the basement, the alpha stopping as something ran into him and he snarled, seeing one of the Caretakers coming into the living room. Narrowing his eyes, he looked down to see his grandson and crouched down to look at the toddler.

"Alpoppy, mama no back. Where mama alpoppy?"

Demont hummed and patted the child on the head. "Mama is hunting for us and will return...you needn't worry Ser," he spoke. "She'll be back before your bedtime. If not, then you can sleep with the caretakers who will take care of you in mama's absence. Now...go with the Caretaker and she will take care of you."

"What mama get hurt hunt?"

Demont huffed. It was true, Aurora had not done any hunting nor shifted in some time, he doubted the pup even knew what his mother looked like when she was a wolf. The child was sweet, caring for his mother, though would need to learn sweetness did not get one anywhere in life. "Your mother is capable...she has my blood in her and half my genes...half my..." Demont frowned as he tried to explain it to the pup who had a confused look on his face. "Half of building blocks as you carry building blocks of your mother and...half from your father," Demont spoke, using blocks as the only way he could to explain the pup about DNA.

Seraphinus scrunched up his face as he tried to equate DNA to building blocks, the child understanding building blocks but not DNA and so he ended up confused before clutching tighter to his grandfather and speaking of the scary noise. "Big scary sound wake me."

Demont's eyes narrowed, examining his grandson's tired face before rumbling deeply. "Don't worry...the big scary sound won't bother you again, I promise. Now, go on back to bed. Mama will be here before you know it."

"Night alpoppy," Seraphinus said, hugging his grandfather who patted the child's back before turning him and sending him towards the Caretaker with a stern look. As the pup was led off back to the caretaker room, Demont turned his attention towards catching up with Uma and the Rho, the pup's scent not strong enough yet to be noticeable or distinguished, that would come with age, the child mostly carrying his mother's scent due to having been with her since birth.

Demont tracked Uma's scent through the house towards the basement and as he approached, he could hear arguing, the alpha rolling his head on his shoulders. When he approached, Uma stepping back for him, he saw that Zahn was awake and in his wolf form, chains wrapped around his neck and limbs. The Rho that had alerted him was by Uma, three others dead at Zahn's paws, the alpha raising a brow before studying his beta. "Zahn, how nice to have you back. I see you're....more or less...in good health and you've yet to lose your training gained in the war." He made a humming noise of happiness and approval at that, glancing briefly at the bodies of the three Rho before using the sire bond on Zahn to keep the wolf out and not let Emery to be free. "Where is Achilles or have you yet to come across him in your decades away from Kosovo?"

Zegrath
Guest Room​

Once Adesina had left, Zegrath shut the bathroom door and looked at himself in the mirror. He could see no difference in how he looked, but the woman had said he would be taking a day or two to turn into a vampire. He still didn't want it but it seemed the vampire blood had attached enough to his cells to force the change through. For Zegrath, he was cared of losing who he was and his humanity by turning into something that preyed upon humans. He forced himself to drink down the rest of the blood, again it oddly soothing his hunger and burning throat before he would turn to the bath and turn on the shower, stripping down and then when it was hot stepping in so he could clean himself off from his time in the bunker, winching as he touched his neck and the water hit the bandages wrapped around his injuries, touching the salve on his burns. He didn't realize that his eyes were still wild and bloodshot, the adolescent getting out after ten minutes, unable to take the heat and nearly falling asleep in the shower before stumbling out, pausing only to turn the shower off and grabbing a soft towel, stumbling into the bedroom and towards the bed as he dried himself off, stifling a yawn that came from him. Like he had been told, he tried on the clothing in the boxes, finding a few that fit while a couple were too large or small for him to wear and so he then dressed in the clothes he had worn here and fell into bed, falling asleep as soon as he hit the mattress.

Eliruz (Adesina-mentioned, Uma/Zahn)

 

[Shaded]

Flavio T. Berisha
Location: Yagra, Room
Interaction: Sloane Eliruz

The male had left the sparring match, his mind was lit with a fire as Visar paced and trotted around in circles. The male was quick to try and handle his aching joints as a distraction from Sloane, but even after getting his wounds treated he had found himself constantly thinking of her. Flavio was quite arrogant socially, he was one to take up a challenge without thinking it through like a reckless fool, but now he usually had more than one way to back himself up. With Sloane, things were odd. He was the same, yet she was just as strong, maybe more. Visar at first found her daring side rather pestering, wanting to put her in her place as had Flavio—but she unlocked, metaphorically, another view he had of her. Having been the rather aggressive type, he took a much more docile approach to the female after the first incident, he was impressed with her agility and desire to win no matter the odds. He didn’t take her fighting spirit for granted, he quite enjoyed the competitive side of the female since so many other situations proved to be life and death. It was new. New things were always fun. Flavio treaded up the stairs to his room, his shirt balled up in his fist.

Bringjng his blue toned gaze up to the room, he stepped over the threshold after opening the door to arch his brow. Sloane was over by his bed, reaching for a pillow to throw at him, when she did launch the pillow at him, he arched a brow curiously. His bed was a full sized one, and having moved an extra one into his room for his mother’s apprentice he squinted as she stated he could sleep on her bed. “Why?” he asked carefully. She quickly threw his blanket at him as well, a scowl rolling onto his face. Visar was grumbling as well, annoyed that she thought she could kick him out of his bed like that, “—yeah no. I’d you refuse to sleep on your bed it probably isn’t safe for me to either. We can share, besides my room my rules,” he huffed striding over towards the bed and dropping the things she had hurtled at him moments before on his bed. “You can’t just take charge of my room like that, I’ve got the final say—I’d you won’t sleep on your bed then you can in mine but I’m not moving,” he informed rather sassily. Leaving his things there, he dropped his shirt to the floor. The pack lacked any real constant clothing, they always scrimmaged here and there since they weren’t around humans, so his personal items were few and far between, usually gained from lost wages against him. Arching a challenging brow, he flopped back onto the bed initially found in the room, the Delta relaxing into the mattress with ease.​

 

[scorpiodragon]

Hesperia Zephyr
Shore
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The werewolves in the water did not register the vampires, they only recognized the abomination that was the injured Zephyr as he was pulled onto shore by his sister, one snapping at him, others recognizing that the female wolf would be in heat soon enough. Even though their wolves had yet to form, they recognized something was important about the season coming up and for the males in the water, it was to potentially breed. The vampires, on the other hand, those that had jumped into the river as well also recognized two things. The abomination that was Zephyr, even if they didn't understand it and the human for food...of course the wolves saw Hesperia as potential competition for the 'food' as well, that being the slave. Zephyr clambered ashore, turning to see an arrow go between the eyes of the first wolf that tried getting ashore, the siblings staring until they were shouted at by one to go by the other. "We were there, I think all of us were there, to be trained for something...hunting the adults called it or something like that...and used for something about experimentation," said Hesperia as she pulled her brother back with her, Zephyr starting forward and dragged him towards the other child's side. "Not that it is any of your business," she muttered to herself. Zephyr bobbed his head in agreement with his sister, how did what they were there for matter at all? Hesperia gave Zephyr a look, keeping her hand around her brother's arm even though he could have pulled away from her if he wanted to. As the wolf was sent into the river, a mix of vampires and wolves, those vampires that hadn't drowned or injured themselves when jumping off the cliff like the siblings had, came out of the water, their minds only on one thing depending on species.

Veltsu VI

 

[Veltsu VI]

Cora/Mako Tealeaf
Fayette
shore
scorpiodragon

Cora didn't listened siblings anymore as she just kept shooting vampires and werewolves that were coming from river, some vampires had burn marks, marking that they must have stayed in woods after morning. When first wolf get up from river, Cora draw one of silver daggers, that she had picked up from bunker, to her hand left hand (right one holded trigger of crossbow) and slashed it behind of man's knees and after he falled, she slashed his throat open.

Mean while Fayette was taking out her dagger from backpack. "Do you know how to use weapons already then? Cora and Faye picked some when we were there making sure that nobody else would get out from there anymore." Mako asked, clearly unarmed. "Cora wouldn't let us arm you, but she's little busy." She smiled sweetly, as her sister was already shooting more newbited or stabbing those who get next of her.​

 

[scorpiodragon]

Hesperia Zephyr
Shore​

Zephyr shook his head, though whether at was at a child trying to play adult or a human pretending slavery still existed or even if it was the fact that they were asked if the knew how to use weapons was a mystery. From above them, it seemed the others that had taken to following on foot finally reached them, hindered by the day and the difficulty of tracking without food. None knew how to properly hunt and though fledglings were perhaps their strongest for the first couple weeks of being turned, they still weren’t a match for an elder vampire. The newborn werewolves were slightly stronger but not as strong as the fledglings. There was no alpha werewolf among them or nearby to help and command them...unless Hesperia grew to be an alpha wolf. At this early stage in her new life, it was difficult to say. “You let a child handle weapons?” The question was posed to Fayette, Hesperia’s tone scolding and ridiculing Fayette for her, as Hesperia daw it, sheer stupidity.

The sound of feet slamming into the ground and a yelp as one of the wolves broke a leg landing on the ground between the siblings, the wolf snarled at Zephyr who flinched and backed away as the wolf moved towards him. Hesperia gave Mako an annoyed look. “We all got beginning of training but not a lot,” she said. “So nice to know you children are selfish beings and don’t give them a chance. Then again, most children are selfish. Give me something.” It appeared Hesperia was taking the lack of humanity in these creatures as nothing to be proud of and might have a hard time accepting she was now a sub-human, that she could now be hunted with her poor brother. I thought vampire and werewolves were enemies? They should be trying to kill us, not pretending to be our friends...as should these other ones. Instead they are working together. Hesperia was puzzled by this information which contrasted against the myth that they were immortal enemies and fought over food and other things. She didn’t have time to think as the werewolf lunged at her brother who was frozen, Hesperia’s eyes beginning to unknowingly glow as she snatched the knife from Fayette and slammed it into the wolf’s neck, causing it to screech as Hesperia wiggles the knife into skin and muscle, feeling the spinal chord give way. The wolf crumpled to the ground, Hesperia wrenching the knife out. Others took in the scene from above as they searched for an easier way to get down, a couple others taking the risk to jump down and end the abomination’s life and get a meal.

Veltsu VI

 

[Veltsu VI]

Cora/Mako Tealeaf
Fayette
shore
scorpiodragon

Mako just smiled as Hesperia finished werewolf who's leg was broken. "Cora has used that crossbow... umm 190 years already." Mako thinked as she looked how two wolves jumped down from cliff, moving her hand towards them and then slamming it down. Those two suddenly increased their dropping speed and slammed on ground, if not dead at least nearly all bones broken.
"If we are selfish, what you think about these?" She pointed one that Hesperia killed. "That one was going to kill your brother and mate with you, and wasn't going to share you with others." Then she pointed two behind her. "Those were going to do same, and fight with each other from eating Faye." Fayette looked ill. "Mako could you stop, it's hard enough already to me."
"Don't worry Faye, you will be fine." Mako patted Fayette to back. "Oh and Zephyr, there is slavery in vampire and werewolf society. They sell humans and others who they see lower than themselves, including those who smell same than you. We bought Fayette from one of slave markets. It was from Cora's mind only to get some way to get blood without raising suspicion, but really i just wanted free one of them from slavery and get friend." She then lowered her voice bit. "Cora isn't very fun, when you are only with her hundreds of years. Don't take it wrong, she is great at defendering us against those who want hurt us."

At background, Cora was slashing vampire's neck open after shooting bolt in werewolf's heart. River front of her, was turning red from blood. Some of them had started to attack to her, but that only meaned that she killed them even more painfully, than those who tried just get past her.​

 

[Kipsy]

Jaehwa & Xen
Zumitri's Home, Historic Ithawell to Ithawell General, 3rd Floor
scorpiodragon Eliruz ​

Hearing Ordan reply saying that they'd talk later had Jaehwa relax. He let out a small sigh and rubbed at his temples. Xen stopped playing with Xiulan and had started looking out through the window, oddly silent. Then again, Jaehwa didn't know what the kid was normally like. Perhaps he really was just the silent type. However, he knew that there was a lot on the teen's mind. He didn't blame him for being so quiet. It was probably all a lot to process. So, he did what he thought best: give Xen the time he needed to think through everything.

What he didn't expect was for Xen to speak up. "Do you believe in ghosts?" he asked, brows furrowed. Jaehwa turned his head to face the teen, a bit unsettled by the question. What did he mean? What was going on in his head? Seeing Jaehwa's bewildered eyes, Xen looked back to the window, huffing loosely. "I mean... I just... I kinda hope they do exist. Because... Well, if they do, then that means they can watch us, right? And, if they watch us, then... Then I want to make him proud." The way Xen spoke was with so much finality. Jaehwa could only assume that this, whatever it was, had helped him in some way to sort out the chaos in his mind. Even if it was with a childish notion such as ghosts, it was still a nice thought. From what Jaehwa could understand of it, anyway.

Ordan soon left the home, staring at the building for a while before entering the vehicle. Jaehwa did as he was told and drove them to the hospital, pulling into the parking garage. As he drove, he couldn't help but ask what had happened to the others. "Are they following us?" he asked, having settled on that as what he would go with. He was driving a bit slower under that impression, just so that they'd be able to keep up easily. Upon hearing Jaehwa's inquiry, Xen turned around in his seat and tried to stare through the car's back window.

"Don't see nobody," the teen said. Although he'd seen them enter the house, he'd assumed they were more of Ordan's friends. Perhaps he had assumed incorrectly, then, if they were worried about being followed. "They on foot? Good guys? Bad guys?"

Whatever the answer to their questions, Xen and Jaehwa would soon find that yes, the group was indeed following them to the hospital. When they arrived at the parking garage, they waited for the others to catch up before Ordan stepped out of the car and retrieved Xiulan from her car seat. Jaehwa and Xen got out soon after, the latter standing off to the side awkwardly. It seemed to Jaehwa that he was nervous, or something along those lines. Paranoid? No. Probably just shy.

They followed Ordan into the elevator, Xen's hands wrung together anxiously, Jaehwa feeling more at ease around the newcomers. As Ordan looked to Xen and spoke, the teen's eyes met the alpha's. He listened intently, clearly interested, but his gaze went soft--sad--as memories overwhelmed him. Shaking his head gently, he tried to focus back on what Ordan was saying. "Army hospital? In Europe?" he asked, not knowing where in the world those locations were but understanding that they were real places. Although he wanted to ask where Europe was, he was pretty sure now wasn't the time for those kinds of requests.

The elevator's doors opened and Jaehwa and Xen trailed after Ordan, the alpha making his way to Zumitri's office. Xen was even more nervous here, the bright lights and busy people setting him on edge. He kept up his pace to stay right by Jaehwa's side, but still looked uncomfortable. When Ordan entered the office, Jaehwa did so too without hesitation, taking Xiulan into his arms when the babe was offered to him. It took Xen a few moments before he followed, eyes taking in the office space. There were things he wanted to know about the doctor, things he hadn't been able to learn in the short amount of time he spent with Zumitri, but he couldn't find it in him to ask. So, as Jaehwa watched Ordan search the room, gently rocking Xiulan back and forth, Xen remained rooted in place.

Blake
Lichen Home, Guest Bedroom
Eliruz ​

As Blake approached Valencia, she thanked him. He nodded, accepting her gratitude. "It's no problem, really," he said, but his nonchalant attitude was interrupted by Valencia lifting up her shirt. It was just her lower torso that was exposed, but Blake felt the need to look away anyway. So she was expecting him to patch her up? Well, sure, he could do it, but it'd... Well, he'd do a terrible job. He hated to admit that, but he wasn't exactly skilled in this area. At all. His eyes finally trailed back to Valencia. Bending down, he began to wrap the gauze around her torso. The bandages were uneven and clumsy, and it was pretty clear he was getting pissed off about his ineptitude. When he was done, He stepped back and folded his arms. "Well... I mean, it's covered," he hissed through clenched teeth. "If it bothers you that much, you can ask Oliver later to fix it."