Pass out? Why did he think she was going toâ€¦Were the thoughts that were rather surprisingly cut off as her vision swam for a moment and the world threatened to be lost to her. Reaching for the wild berries she took them popping one into her mouth, eyes closing as she chewed lightly on the tiny piece of sweetness. As the sugary juice rolled down her across her tongue she felt better, less like she was going to pass out. The others she was given were similarly eaten till she finally opened her eyes to study Lucan while she finish chewing the last berry. It was a bit yet after she had swallowed before she spoke, this time her tone and composure was better more relaxed and even friendly.<br/><br/>â€œThanks for that. Been on the bus for the past few days with nothing but the odd truck stop burger every now and then to satisfy me, which were not nearly big enough to even begin to do the trick. Then there was the whole fact of having to try and get some sleep on the cramp bus, while sitting next to someone who not only snored but had a bad case of Halitosisâ€ she gave a shiver at the memory of the smell. â€œI swear there are some days that I wish I was just human. If for nothing else then to not be assaulted by the odors that I am forced to endure on a daily basisâ€ she said with a half-smile as she looked at him.<br/><br/>â€œSo I know why I was out here running aboutâ€¦but what is on that pretty little head of yours that has you out here all on your own?â€ she asked with a full smile.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Meanwhile in the Claw's territory....</span></span></span><br/><br/>The male snorted as he watched the pair from the cover of the bushes, making sure to stay down wind so that the male did not scent him. When the pair separated the wolf took the opportunity to slip away and inform his alpha of his findings. They did not really need another male to add to their rank, but he knew that the female was not going to be complacent without him so there was going to have to some friendly smiles and behavior for a bit.<br/><br/>The journey back to their den was a quick one, or at least it appeared so to one who was in the form of a wolf at the time for travel. Slinking forward low with his belly on the ground he kept his posture on the submissive side, not wanting to anger the more dominant and aggressive males who were hanging out the cave that made up their den. Their pack was made up entirely out of males now, it had always been more heavily populated with males but before their somewhat successful attack on the Shadows there had been a couple of females.  Enough to perhaps with some luck and careful breeding really getting a pack going, but those hopes and dreams were gone now. Dashed into the ground along with the broken bodies and spilled blood.<br/><br/>Now they were a pack of angry and frustrated thugs with little to do all day but scratch their asses and get into fights with one another. The pecking order constantly shifts with the only things remaining constant the roles of the alpha and the beta, everyone else pretty much fights and squabbles to try and form some kind of hierarchy. But with how moods change and emotions flares yesterdayâ€™s Omega could be tomorrowâ€™s contender for the Beta spot.  Some of the more submissive males were tired of how things were going, but being the more submissive of the bunch meant that they were too afraid to voice their opinion and so they just held their tongues and tried to stay out of the way of the others. The male returning with the news was one such male, he knew there was little he could do to change how his life was, but perhaps he could make it better by passing on what could be very good news.<br/><br/>It was with this in mind that he slinked his way around till he stood just outside the cave, his dark brown eyes peering inside the dimly lit area as he tried to find his alpha. Movement in the back accompanied by noises that were enough to make him whimper and whine softly in longing for something that he lost not too long ago. His whimper made the noises stop and the movement was now coming toward him making the male sink even lower down to the ground, his tail tucked between his legs as his alpha approached him.<br/><br/>Dark Sky stood towering over the cowering male, intentionally flaunting his dominating presence to cause the male to roll over and expose his stomach and throat, complete and total surrender to Dark Sky. The show of submission made Dary Sky smirk as he slipped back on his vest, his hands working deftly at the draw string of his simple cotton slacks while he continued to make the male tremble with fear and uncertainty. When he was done he placed his hands on his hips before speaking, â€œThis had better be good Bobby. You know how I feel about being interruptedâ€¦â€ the growl and threat very real and very serious as the other male trembled even harder.  From behind Dark Sky Miley appeared, her hair disheveled, face covered in dirt, her eyes red obviously having been crying.<br/><br/>Her mousey brown hair hung limp and lifeless about her face, framing her pouty baby face with her large chocolate brown eyes perfectly. Cupid bow lips were chapped and split, even swollen a bit as if they had recently received a smack. The height of the girl was always a mystery; she rarely ever stood upright anymore. It seemed that she was hoping to be as small and inconsequential as possible, to draw as little attention to her as possible. It seemed enough to get her by most days, especially in the beginning when there were other females, but not she was the constant toy of Dark Sky. Not his mate, nor has there ever been anything between them beyond some rough play. She had been young when she and her mother were taken into the pack. Though she was bitten as well she has yet to show any signs of turning into a werewolf, this greatly displeases and frustrates Dark Sky for she is the only female they have left. Although she is not of the breeding age yet that does not stop the fact that she is still vital to the future of the pack.<br/><br/>Boddy made the mistake of looking behind his alpha at Miley, making Dark Sky growl and kick him in the stomach rushing him forward in his reason for interrupting the pair in the first place.<br/><br/>*I know sir but there are intruders in our territoryâ€¦a male and a femaleâ€¦* Bobby sent to Dark Sky whose body language shifted immediately to more energetic and interested.<br/><br/>Leaning down over the other male Dark Sky grabbed him by the throat holding him tight, his eyes shifting to their caramel wolf color â€œA male and a female?! Where?! Were they alone?!â€ Dark Sky bombarded Bobby with a series of questions wanting each of them to be answered right away.<br/>Bobby gasped and whimpered as he felt it hard to breath with Dark Skyâ€™s powerful grip about his throat, *Aloneâ€¦twinsâ€¦male werewolfâ€¦female humanâ€¦*he sent to his alpha who released him roughly at the news.<br/><br/>â€œGood. We donâ€™t need the male, but the female probably wonâ€™t come along without himâ€¦â€ he talked aloud to himself as he looked off toward the rest of his pack who were now focused heavily on him from the suddenly rush of emotions he was putting out. It was then that Aderol walked into the den area, the deer on his shoulder being thrown on the ground. Dark Sky nodded him over and the modern day Greek god came strolling over, the cocky smirk and posture making Dark Sky swallow down a snarl. There was little he could do about the manâ€™s personality; he needed him to help keep the others in order.<br/><br/>Aderol winked at Miley making her draw back and huddle even more into herself, causing Dark Sky to growl a warning to the other male. Aderol only smiled and held up his hands as he shrugged his shoulders, â€œSo whatâ€™s up chief?â€<br/><br/>Dark Sky growled low in his throat at the title that Aderol liked to call him by, â€œTwo intruders that I want rounded up and brought here. Think you can do that?â€<br/><br/>Aderol grinned, â€œOf course I can chief. I will take Bobby here and two others. Be back before you get your pretty little head in a tiffâ€ he chuckled before jumping back out of the way from the punch that Dark Sky just threw. â€œEasy there chief. No need for all thatâ€ he laughed before turning and motioning to two male who were squabbling over a section of the deer he brought back. He even went so far as to pat his leg like he was calling a dog, â€œCome on Bobby! Here boy!â€<br/><br/>Dark Sky nodded to Bobby who rushed away to meet up with the small group, taking the lead only because he knew the way. Dark Sky stood watching the group as they left his mind trying to figure out just how he could be rid of Aderol without causing too much chaos in the pack?<br/>The small welcoming party arrived at the small river, on the other side of the river bank from the two intruders. Normally there would have been some form of stealth involved but since it was Aderol they just suddenly appeared as if out of nowhere with Aderol sporting a rather dashing if out of place beige cow boy hat.<br/><br/>â€œSo I take it you two are lost and in need of a little guidance?â€ Aderol asked in his best southern drawl.