â€œI know Sir but there is nothing to report or else I would have..â€  Thrya began but was cut off.<br/><br/>â€œSpare me the song and dance Thrya. We require the reports and expect them to be turned in come the end of this Moon. Understood?â€ his growl was not lost on Thrya as she lowered her eyes to the floor, knowing better then to openly challenge an elder by looking one in the eye. Especially when they were pissed at you.<br/><br/>â€œUnderstood sirâ€ she replied in an even monotone.<br/><br/>â€œGood. May Gaia the Mother of us all guide you and protect you till we next meetâ€ the Elder replied.<br/><br/>â€œAnd to you as well sirâ€ Thrya replied back with respect.<br/><br/>With that the screen went black and Thrya was left alone in the meeting chamber where she held audience with the Elders and other official whom she did not want people ease dropping on. Sighing she rose from the kneeling position she had been in, dusting off the bit of dirt and debris that she had picked up straightening her clothes while checking her watch. The execution would be soon, though knowing the vampires they had showed up early as a means of making it look like she was late. Growling out a sigh she does not even know why they bothered setting a time when they ended up just showing up whenever they felt like it?<br/><br/>Exiting the huge double doors she was greeted by her human assistant Sara, who was quick to hand her a portfolio and a pen then began to rattle off what had happened while she was within the meeting chamber. â€œThe vampires are already waiting for you at the execution, many of the pack report that they are of course making snide remarks about the punctuation of animals...â€ Thyra snarled slightly and Sara did not even flinch as she continued on with her report. â€œThere is no news thus far on who might have leaked information to the Elders about our comings and going here in the cityâ€ Thyra nodded signing some paperwork on supplies requisitions, the figures for the current human population, etc. There booted footfalls echoing on the stone floor as they headed for the stairs to ascend to the ground floor.<br/><br/>â€œAlright. Prepare my backyard to hold a meeting with the pack following the execution. I need to speak with everyone so that they understand just how serious things are gettingâ€ Sara made a note in her book, then took the portfolio that she had handed to Thyra.<br/><br/>â€œThe usual preparations?â€ she asked exiting the stairs with her Mistress and steppiing out from behind the concealed entrance behind a grandfather clock in the wall, which closed behind them into place on its own; a soft click letting them know it was locked securely in place again.<br/><br/>Thyra nodded as she moved across the stone floor of her home, which was a small mansion in the human sense. Which was needed since often her house was the crash pad for many a wayward wolf seeking some pack comfort. Natural stone and wood made the home almost den like in appearance and general feel, which of course suited her pack just fine. â€œYes have a couple of cows brought out, slaughtered and butchered. Cook some and leave some rawâ€ she rattled out as she exited her home and entered the BMW that was waiting for her. â€œI will call you when the execution is over to let you know we are on the way backâ€ she called out to Sara who nodded and went back into the house to get it all of the staff working on the task that was left to get done.<br/><br/>In the back seat of the car Thyra closed her eyes, breathing deep and trying to find that inner calm that was crucial for her and those of her kind to maintain control. Especially today when she was going to have to put one of her own down for a crime she knew he was only partially guilty. Still the laws were the laws and being the Alpha meant she had the job of upholding them, even if they left a nasty taste in her mouth. At some point while she had been seeking her inner calm the car had stopped and her driver got out to open the door for her. â€œMistress the crowd is too thick to travel through so I fear you must walk the rest of the wayâ€ said the human who was her driver.<br/><br/>Getting out she smiled kindly at him, â€œNot your fault Adam. You know how these crowds get when there is blood to be spilledâ€ she patted him on the shoulder before her golden eyes locked on the crowd that was pressing in on her car. Growling she let her aura as Alpha rush out making the crowd instantly cringe and back off, while she began walking unmolested through the crowd. Originally she was to join the vampire leader and view with him the execution, but given how this crowd was she wanted to walk among the leeches and let them feel her power. She wanted her pack to take confidence and support from her presence, to feel strong and proud among the parasites that were vampires. At least that is how she knew they would react, given how she herself was indifferent for the most part, especially the leader. She actually had great respect for him and held no ill will for how things were within the city. They were as close to a peaceful existence as their kind could ever hope to achieve with one another outside the walls of the city.<br/><br/>Nearly the center she gave a long howl making the wolves in crowd joining in and gradually drowning out all of the noise of the crowd till there was nothing but the sweet sound of wolf song. When at last it died down Thyra stepped into the center of the square, tension thick in the air as she approached the chained wolf who whimpered at the sight of her. She knew him as she knew all of her pack and it pained her to see him in such a state but the law was the law. Looking up she gave a nod to the vampire  leader then turned to face the crowd her voice carrying though she did not have to shout, pitched perfectly for all those with keen hearing to hear.<br/><br/>â€œToday stands before you one who has broken the law. One of the few laws that keep our city and its people safe and at peaceâ€ sounds of agreement rang out from both witnessing parties, some vampire even being so bold as to throw a stone at the chained wolf, though Thyra moved and caught it easily. Crushing the stone she continued on, â€œAs is the punishment with the law he shall be put to death for his crimes so that the life that was taken is repaid in his blood and the peace can be maintainedâ€ more howls and hisses of agreement as they looked at the now trembling wolf. As the chanting for blood began Thrya slowly stripped, removing her leather jacket and then the long sleeve shirt she wore. With slow determined movements she removed her outer clothing, the males in the crowd appreciating the view till she was bare before them. Showing off proudly the scars that marred what was otherwise perfection Thyra waited till the tension and excitement were thick in the air till she shifted. Using her skill and years of experience to shift quickly and with an eerie grace to it.<br/><br/>When she at last stood before the crowd in her were form she threw back her head and howled making the wolves once again join her before she advanced on the chained wolf. Kneeling before him she lifted his face so that he met her eyes, locking them with her own as she influenced him into being calm. â€œGaia awaits you in the next life. She will take you into her arms and someday you shall be reborn back to usâ€ she said to him calmly. When his trembling stopped and he nodded she leaned down taking his throat in her jaws, holding him like that for a moment before she bit down and jerked her head ripping out his throat. Her face being sprayed by his hot blood whose rich iron taste filled her jaws, running across her tongue and down her throat. Howls and cheers went out as his lifeless body fell to the floor his blood spilling out to cool on the stone.<br/><br/>Looking up at the Vampire leader she gave another nod as she licked away the blood on her face and began to head back to her car, one of her pack going to retrieve her clothing for her. Business was done here for the time being unless the vampire lord had anything to discuss she would head back home to speak with her pack mates as planned. The body of the fallen wolf was taken away, to be properly buried in the packs burial grounds so that Gaia could find his lost soul and take him back into her womb.