Wolf Bane - Stardust Vale Pack
Bane turned to look at Tarkutt, he didn’t blame the young wolfs reaction to the imposing pack. Neither did he really blame him for his doubts, he did however grumble at Tarkutt’s suggestion. Bane had taken a hold of the situation very quickly when the homeland was attacked; he had not been an alpha 5 hours ago...just a Beta on his way up in the pack. He looked over at Tarkutt, his ears focused on the opposing pack; the smell of the other alpha’s made his tail raise and his hackles to stand on end. “No, they will converse with the Beta’s” He said simply to the other wolf. “If I had marched into their territory with all of you, it would have been chaotic. Walking in alone would have been too risky...Sequoa and Pan are the negotiators; they will speak with the alphas with respect with less resistance to their dominance. Sequoia will turn them I have no doubt. Pan will let us know the outcome...if it doesn’t work out we have no choice but to run, if it does then I will go to this pack. Until then we stay as we are...continue your work” Bane explained to Tarkutt, his ears swivelling to rest on Rose as she whimpered.
He hesitated for a moment before padding towards her, his movement a little tense as the scent of the opposing alpha’s and pack swept through the trees towards them carried by the wind. He reared up on his back legs resting a fore paw on the bark by Rose, he nosed her muzzle affectionately. “...it’ll be ok” Bane murmured softly. Before he dropped back down from the tree, his ears turning as Artemis called out, he flicked his ears back not wanting to leave Rose but doing so anyway. He moved over to Artemis coming in to her view he lowered his head nosing her scruff to reassure her of his presence. “Easy Art...” He murmured, lifting a paw and resting it on her shoulder, careful of her injuries. “Stay where you are, don’t try to move just yet” He instructed her, his words calming despite the apparent unease in his ice blue eyes which were focused on Rose. He was desperately trying to repress his temper, his patience was wearing very thin and he’d already failed twice at being an alpha today. He sat down next to Artemis, sitting so his scent would overpower the opposing packs scents. He looked up at Tarkutt who was cleaning his tail...what was left of it, he looked away quickly returning his gaze to the trees between them and the opposing pack.
Pantalaimon - Stardust Vale Pack
Pan watched Farkas carefully, he could see the rage inside the other male but he respected where it was coming from. Farkas was being a good alpha, although his aggressive stance he was making a few rational points. He barely managed to stop his lip raising as Farkas jumped forward landing in front of him, he tried to force his head to lower but his body wouldn’t obey him, his ear flicked back as he felt Snow lick at his hind leg, it was reassuring knowing where she was. Pan looked down at the floor as the alpha’s mate made her dominance known, he was about to speak again when he felt movement beside him, he turned his head just enough to watch Sequoia step forward. He watched her carefully so he was able to avoid eye contact with Farkas easier, his ears swivelled to focus on her as she spoke. He felt relief flood him as she seemed to easily address the opposing alphas with fluent charm and a submissive undertone, she was by far the best negitiotor he knew. He glanced at Farkas and his mate for a moment avoiding eye contact as he tried to drink in their reactions. However, he felt his stomach drop as Sequoia dropped her head and moved closer to the alpha’s, he wanted to close the distance between them instantly though he managed to stay where he was, tail lowering slowly as he watched both alpha’s, his entire body tensed as Sequoia went one step further and bowed deeply revealing the nape of her neck to the alpha.
He felt fear twist its vice like grip into his side and twist, he calculated how much force he would need to propel himself forward if the alpha went for Sequoia, his rational brain telling him even if he got to the alpha first it would not save either of his pack mates. His sky blue eyes watched Farkas closely carefully avoiding the alpha’s eye, as Sequoia continued to speak. He ground his teeth as Sequoia also offered her personal word on the terms of her own life, he strengthened his resolve...this is what they had come here for, they all knew there was a chance they would die here. He had to accept that outwardly and fight it internally, he held his breath as the female alpha stepped towards Sequoia and lowered her muzzle to her head. He only released the air in his lungs when she stepped away from her again, his ears pricking as she addressed them. His sky blue eyes focused on her feet so as to avoid eye contact, occasionally he would glance at Farkas as his mate spoke, he could sense she was strong and true...the only difference between her and Sequoia was her alpha status. Once he was able to associate with what she was saying he felt he had more control of his body, he lowered his tail stepping one leg forward he lowered his head down next to it bowing effectively to her. “We understand...thank you” Pan murmured to her, his ears flicking back as he forced himself to show more submission than before to Farkas who was stood close by. He stood back slowly, keeping his head down as he watched Sequoia hoping she would move back towards him as they waited for Farkas’s decision.
