Evence huffed heavily and shifted back into her human form, brushing her hair over her shoulder as she watched the male submit. A smirk played over her features as he threatened to challenge her again sometime. "When youre in MY camp, I would suggest keeping those paws to yourself. My pack is a bit on the protective side," she replied. Glancing up at the former alpha's pack, her eyes were cold chips of ice, staring daggers right through them. Enough to send chills down anyone's spine no matter how fearless they were. Watching his pack until they turned and left, she turned to leave as well. A thin stream of blood ran down from the back of her neck and down her bare back.<br/><br/>Now that she was turned away from him, she let a wince cross her face as she took a step. Hip sore from the run-in with the tree, she looked over her shoulder at the male. "You can either follow me to camp or stay out of my territory and freeze your ass off. Make your choice quickly because im not waiting any longer," she said. Then without a second thought, she crunched away into the snow. Brushing her fingertips over one of the frosty trunks of the many trees surrounding them, she wanted so badly to lean on the tree for support but she wouldn't dare show weakness around a man she couldn't trust yet. So she kept walking, leaving blood droplets behind to soak into the white snow. Sniffing the air, her body suddenly tensed as she caught the scent of blood and smoke in the air. Evence shifted back into her wolf form and took off towards her camp, ignoring the fiery pain in her body as she stretched her legs out as much as she could, putting less ground between her and camp.<br/><br/>A low howl left her, calling out for her beta to join her. Not knowing what to expect as she came closer to camp, fear for the safety of her pack crept into every fiber of her being as she only got closer. Skidding to a stop at the edge of the clearing, her eyes widened in shock at the condition of her camp.  Some of the edges of the buildings were a bit charred but the buildings hadnâ€™t been severely damaged. Some of the wood would need some replacing, but otherwise the buildings seemed fine. Children were crying and the omegas were doing their best to keep them hushed. Men were limping to and fro, checking on everyone as well as snuffing out some remaining hot ashes from a couple of wooden boards used during the construction. Holding her head up a bit higher in order to keep the injuries from the view of her pack, she crossed the clearing and sniffed at some injured wolves laying in the snow unable to move on their own. â€œOver here! Make sure these men and women get to the clinic! I want a full report in the next two hours! Move it!â€ she barked orders and shifted back into her human form. Nodding to one of the omegas as he handed her a coat long enough to go past the tops of her thigh. Pulling it on and zipping it up, the wind picked up as she looked about the camp before settling her gaze on the west side of the valley. Thatâ€™s where the rogue wolves were staying and thatâ€™s where she was going to slaughter them all if she had to, in order to get back her family. Evence had lived here her whole life and she knew every last inch of the mountains surrounding them as well as the valley they lived in by heart. The only place those rogues could have a place to stay and grow would be in the old mine in the west side of the mountains.<br/>The wolves in her pack were very well trained and had many experiences in battle, it wasnâ€™t reasonable as to why some rogues could ever get past the 180-odd male and female wolves she had fighting. She knew every one of them was doing their jobs, so how was it that these damned rogues could even get one paw into the camp? Well no matter now, she would just have to beat their asses for it, besides she wasnâ€™t completely worried for the women. Rose was with them, she would risk her own life in order to keep them all alive and safe.<br/>~~~~~~~~<br/>Boa relaxed as his mate gave an okay, but he wasnâ€™t looking too sure about it. Placing the side of his pointer finger underneath his mateâ€™s chin, he lifted his head to look him in the eyes. â€œIm not going to hurt you. Whatâ€™s your name?â€ he said quietly and commandingly.  Taking his hand away from his face and arms coming up, in a moment he had Vladimir pinned to a tree as Boa looked down at him. Searching his eyes as he waited for his answer. Oh he was going to enjoy this mate thing, even if it was unexpected that his mate was another male.<br/><br/>Suddenly his body tensed as he went alert, hearing the distant howl of his alpha. Letting his arms fall to his sides, he grabbed a hold of his mateâ€™s hand before pulling him along as he moved away deeper into their territory. â€œI wont leave you out here alone with all the fighting going on around here. Keep up with me cause I wont slow down before we get to camp. Stick with me or you wont be treated so kindly by the other pack members,â€ Boa ordered before shifting into his wolf form. Even in his wolf form, his muscles rippled beneath his brown coat and the black tattoos on his skin formed into black markings in his fur. Glancing back and waiting for a moment to make sure Vladimir was ready, he took off without another glance. His ears flicking forward to tell him to follow as he took off running in the deep snow, picking up speed to a notch below full speed as he caught the scent of burning wood and blood in the air.<br/><br/>Slowing to a trot as Boa came to the edge of the clearing, he looked around in alarm before running over to Evence. Shifting into his human form and jogging up to her, an omega held out one of his coats for him as he got closer. Grabbing it and nodding a thanks, he pulled it on and zipped it up. â€œEve, what the hell happened?â€ he asked in a growl, glancing over his shoulder to make sure Vladimir was still close to him. Vladimir getting suspicious and uneasy glances from the pack members as he came in with Boa. â€œThose damned rogues are what happened! Where the hell were you during all of this? You know what? Forget it. If youâ€™re too damn busy thatâ€™s your fault, im going to get some clothes on. I want a report on my desk in the next two hours. Get the former alpha situated in my houseâ€™s guest room. I donâ€™t trust him anywhere I cant keep my eyes on him. Weâ€™ll come up with a plan in three hours. Make sure to gather our best and make sure YOU are in my office at one oâ€™ clock on the dot,â€ Evence growled, both concern and anger thrown in together before she turned on her heel, making a B-line for her house but stopping to help all the ones that needed it on her way. She even calmed herself down enough to talk with the kids and assure them everything was going to be okay, that their mothers would be back very soon.<br/><br/>Boa looked at Vladimir then nodded to the dorms across the clearing. â€œYou can stay with me while the new housing unit is being built. Go to the dorms, turn to your left right when you enter the entrance, head straight up the stairs to the second floor and find room 135. Thatâ€™s my room, it should be unlocked. Take a shower, use my clothes if you want. You can have the bed and I will take the couch, Iâ€™ll be up in a little bit to check on you. Then if you want, I can show you around the camp and make sure you know where everything is. And if you want to help, I can assign you to an area where youâ€™ll be needed most in. Iâ€™ll come save you from the duties after the meeting so that we can get some dinner. Just in case my room isnâ€™t unlocked, here is my room key,â€ he said, fishing out a silver key from his pocket before placing it in the palm of Vladimirâ€™s hand. Flashing him a smirk before nodding towards the dorms, but before he could get far, Boa removed his coat and draped it around his shoulders before letting him continue towards the dorms.<br/>~~~~~~<br/><br/>Rose opened her eyes as she was suddenly jolted back into a conscious state of mind. Lifting her body off the ground, several jolts of fiery pain ran through her body every time she pushed herself further from the ground. Sitting back on her legs as she righted herself, eyes adjusting to the dark conditions of the mine, her senses slowly cleared and she took in their situation. Most of the other women had woken up, all on high alert and some doing what they could to take care of the more injured ones. Placing her hand on the rough, cold walls, she used it to stand and test out the strength she had left. A lot of the women looked up as Rose got to her feet, hope lighting up their eyes as they realized she was still alive and mostly well.<br/><br/>Nodding to a couple of the women fighters, Rose moved through them to the front of the group, looking down the entrance and exit tunnel to the cavern. Turning back to the females, she gave a small smile of reassurance to them before starting up with a plan. â€œAlright. I want the ones that know how to fight and are in good enough fighting condition, to move towards the outside of the group. The more injured women and the ones who have mates as well as pups, gather in the inner part of the group. Once this is done, all of you move closer together and further back against the wall. Iâ€™ll be taking care of the injured with whatever we have. Donâ€™t panic. I wont let them touch you, even if it costs me my life.â€ She gave out orders then reassured all of them.<br/><br/>The stronger and less injured of the group helped the weaker ones, gathering them closer to the walls before building up a security ring around them. All of the fighters on alert as Rose checked them over for serious, life-threatening injuries. Most of them were okay with slight concussions, bruises, and scratches. None too serious enough to kill them, but they would get infected if they were left untreated for too long. Using the very last of the clear liquid in the vile for the other women, it was just enough to keep them safe from infection for a little while longer. Taking off her jacket, she removed her shirt and ripped it into long strands for binding. Pulling her jacket back on, she zipped it up and bound up the wounds that needed it then moved through the women to the front of the group. Facing the entrance and sitting down in front of the group so she could protect them, she wouldnâ€™t let the men touch her family as long as she could prevent it.<br/>~~~~~<br/>(Note: Sorry it's taken so long. My muse has been acting up lately and sometimes it takes a bit for it to be triggered into a good response. Also, Sounds of Silence has withdrawn from the group RP so I asked Jargos to take over her character. If any of you have lost interest please IM me or PM me to let me know so I can find someone to take over your character. Thank you)