+The Darkest Night In A City+ Semi-Lit + Invitational :3

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Persephone was untrained, young, and foolish. She couldn't sense the waves of anger and loss of mentality rolling off of Ani. She only felt something was wrong with the pack mother. She approached her cautiously, her posture much more wolf-like than what would be normal. "A-ani?" She asked, her voice still hoarse from screaming earlier. She walked forward and bumped her side with her head, another oddity that the full human Persephone would have snorted at. She curled up slowly next to Ani's side, fearful for her pack mother. Who would train her and watch over her? If Ani wasn't around, she would most likely be lost. She needed Ani more than she needed any of the others, even now. She had to stay strong.

Lupa shook the water from her pelt, knowing that soon enough the others would be searching for her. She headed back into the woods and easily found her mate's scent, drifting towards her. With a small whoosh of air she was gone, running back to Derek, Gabe, and Aladar. They needed to get moving, and quickly. She was fading, and fading quick. Mate! She called, We must run. If we do not quickly, then we shall lose Ani.

((Sorry for the short reply. Muse is havin a poo week))

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Away. Stay away. Wolf. Away! Ani's eye widened, her dull gaze whirling around to settle on Persephone, an insantaneous snarl edging itself past her jaws. There was nothing left within Ani now, just the angry demon that dwelled within her, even when she was her whole self. She cannot tell friend from foe, right from wrong.. But, she can tell pup from not pup. Pup. Protect. Kill enemy. Kill.. The words hissed within Ani's thoughts, drifting around the atmosphre for all those who can understand lupine tongue to get her message. Persephone was her pup. Hers, and no others. Must protect. Wincing sharply as the small girl butted her head her side, Ani let Persephone be near her. None else shall come closer. If anything does come, it shall be killed! A constant, malevolent rumble played within Ani's vocals, but her eyes were blank, unblinking, unseeing. It showed clearly, that she was losing connection with reality.

Derek sensed that Ani was drifting away, and her very distant hisses can be heard. Her words daunted Derek very much, especially the tone, which was very deadly, malevolent. His lupine lets out a growl, and pushes Derek on further, until they met with Lupa. I know! She already cannot tell right from wrong! Who knows what she might do if we approach, as Persephone is now with her. Ani may be very weak right now, but since she considers Persephone as her own, she would lash out despite her condition to protect Persephone, since she wouldn't be able to tell if we are foe or not, both of them rumbled, looking back to check if Aladar and Gabe are coming after them.

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Gabe jumped out of the truck and followed Derek, shifting as he did so. He could feel Ani drifting further away, he was already at a dead run as he wanted to get to her fast but he felt like he wasn't moving fast enough. I did this to her, it's my falt. He thought as he continued to run but it was like his thoughts were slowing him down in a way. I need to get to her, she needs me. He thought then felt Ani slip a little further which caused something in him brake, pain ripped through his chest and back but he still ran. ANI!! He screamed to her through their mind link, he was a little suprised by how loud he was and wondered if the others heard him, he wouldn't be suprised if they did. But he didn't care he wanted Ani to hear him, to know that he was coming back to her. He didn't realize how fast he was running until he saw the tree's blur past him, he was going faster then any lycan he ever known. He didn't slow as he wanted to get to Ani quicker and help her, Hold on Ani, I'm coming. He ad his lycan said together.

Brea smiled slightly at Cyrus, "Ani will be fine soon, Gabe is coming back to her. She'll be fine." She said still a little disoriented as her fever made it hard to think clearly. She sighed and moved a little closer to Cyrus, Getting cozy with Cyrus are you? He wolf asked with a sight giggle, Brea smiled an nodded even though she was nodding to herself. Can I look at him again Brea? You can rest and get better while I'll keep watch. Her lupine asked, Brea was a little confused but was tired so agreed. Just don't do anything too stupid, like getting pregnant or getting shot with silver. She said before she gave her lupine full control. Brea's eye's changed to bright gold as her wolf looked at Cyrus, like Char and her wolf Brea ad her wolf didn't opperate on the same wave langth unlike Gabe and Ani, maybe that was why they were so dominate. Hi Cyrus. Brea's wolf said to him.

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Ani felt a searing pain within her chest and her head when a voice suddnly screamed at a distance, which caused her to snarl irritably. What the hell was that? Danger. Dominant. Eliminate, her lupine snarled without thinking twice. Ani was about to shift, so that she would be ready to attack, when her thoughts suddenly came back to her for a mere moment. Her eyes widening slightly, Ani now recognized that voice. Wolf. Pack. Gabe! As soon as she thought his name, a sharp pain erupted within Ani's heart, pain from losing both her pup and Gabe tearing her apart. Her anger shatters once again, and Ani was clutching her chest tightly, where her heart would be. Once again, unnoticed tears drip along her skin again, dripping down onto her legs as she let out a single sob before snarling as more tears came down. She was sad, she was angry. Away. Kill. Protect. The words hissed within her thoughts again, and a tear-streaked Ani growled in response, lifting her dull, unblinking gaze to face the direction that Gabe was coming from.

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Cyrus was smiling as he heard Gabe begin to run, but then he heard Ani's thoughts and frowned again. "Damn.. He better get here quickly before she is beyond reality," He murmured, clearly worried for his sister. When Brea moved closer to him, Cyrus also moved slightly closer to her, making his lupine chuckle softly. Suddenly, Brea's eyes became a bright gold, which signaled that her lupine was now present. His lupine wanted to take control immediatly, but Cyrus held the wolf back for now, and gazed back down at.. Brea's lupine. Hello, he returned the greeting, his lupine suddenly taking half control and making one of Cyrus's eyes become gold instead of green. Why hello there! His lupine greeted Brea's, clearly pleased to speak with her. Cyrus growls silently at his lupine, and pushes the lupine back a bit, so that Cyrus had more control. Ever since his lupine laid eyes on Brea's lupine, the lupine had been restless. Cyrus was still lazy as he always is.

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Persephone gathered herself closer to Ani's leg, bumping it again with her head. Her arms and legs were starting to elongate, as though she was caught in between changing. Something felt so wrong, but being near Ani felt right. She tried to let her wolf connect their minds, and she read into the thoughts of Ani for a few moments. Pup. Protect. Kill enemy. Dominant. Kill. Away. Protect... The thoughts themselves made her want to fight for the pack mother, stop whatever it was making her so angry. She nuzzled her side this time, breathing in the scent that was Ani.

Lupa dashed after Gabe, keeping guard on the right. Who knew what could see them out here. It would be her job to...make sure they didn't speak to anyone. It looked like nobody would be around though, especially since the snow was coming down pretty hard again. She was unsure what they would find when they got to the barn, seeing as Ani had lost it... There was a dull throbbing ache that was thrumming through the pack from Ani. It was definitely not a comfortable feeling.

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The snow started once again, beginning to cling to the wild tendrils of Ani's hair. The wolven were getting closer, she sensed it. Must protect. Something inside her growled, forcing her to push herself upright, trying not to wince as her broken ribs shifted within her. As many can observe, only Ani's motherly instinct is left inside her, and it was telling her to get her a** off the ground and protect Persephone. Pup. Ani's instincts rumbled as her arms wrapped around Persephone's frame, a soft rumble playing in her vocals as she gave the smaller lycan a gentle nuzzle. She then clenches her jaw, and while grasping the tree for support, tried to push herself onto her limbs. The cloth around her shattered leg comes off, and immediatly, blood slowly leaked out of the crimson skin and shards of bone. Yet, Ani kept forcing herself up, her burns also shifting uncomfortably. Wolves close. Must kill. Ani snarled inwardly, spitting out som blood that welled up inside her mouth. Her hands curling into talons, Ani gripped the bark of the willow tree as she forced herself to stand, her broken leg threatening ti buckle beneath her. Pain was erupting in every part of Ani, but she needed to protect Persephone. She must protect! Ani looked in the direction of the wolves, her lips pulling back over her jaws in the beginnings of a snarl. Though her petulance was at a high level, grief and sadness was still constricting her heart, still forcing a few tears to streak out of her eyes.

[[o3o.. That is a tough mother. xD I wish my mom was like that. xDD]]

Derek flanked Gabe's left, keeping guard like Lupa was. He couldn't risk having his guard down like in the hospital, which was what caused the beginning of the conflict that resulted in the death of one of the youngest pack members. Ani's snarls and waves of grief flowed over to them all, and her words echoed in the atmosphere. Wolves close. Must kill. Ani's words played within his thoughts, shocking both Derek and his lupine. Gabe! When we get there, approach Ani with caution. There is no telling what she might do, he called over to Gabe, lowering his muzzle as Ani's faint snarl lifted into the atmosphere despite the distance between them. With a low growl of his own, Derek dug his talons into the ground, moving at his highest speed to catch up with Gabe and Lupa.

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Gabe could see the barn up ahead then Ani, he came to a sudden stop five yards away from Ani. He knew that some ofthe ohers couldn't look at her as her dominance was really strong, but he could. He walked slowly over to Ani but stopped when he was ten feet away from her, Ani? It's me Ani, it's me Gabe. He said gently to her as he lowered his head slightly, he could feel he sadness, fear, pain and aggression almost as if it was his own. They still had a connection even if it was small and broken, they still had one and he needed to mend it. Mate? He said more so to Ani's lupine though it was to them both, he took another step closer his head still lowered but it was completely lowered to show that he was submitting to her, he was just showing that he meant her no harm. Come back to me Ani, I've come back to you. Please come back to me. He said to her softly as he took another step closer.

Brea's lupine smirked as both Cyrus and his wolf said hello to her, she placed a hand on his shoulder and move her thumb in slow small circles. Why don't you let your lupine out Cyrus? You can rest while he watch's. Brea's lupine said a little flirty, she wanted to talk to his lupine in more of a private matter, though she really wanted to become his mate and knew that Brea herself wouldn't mind all that much. She made her sent change to let Cyrus's lupine know what she wanted.

((WB :s))

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Persephone's body lengthened a slight bit more as Ani stood and she pushed her frame against Ani's leg, trying to stabilize her. She licked some of the blood off of her wound, resealing the skin a bit. She turned and looked at Gabe, caution in her eyes. She disliked the males intently, remembering what had happened only hours ago. She bared her teeth into a small snarl but for the most part stayed behind Ani. She saw another wolf come forward, this one with its' head bowed. It was a female, and memories teased at the edges of her mind. Char-Wolf. Pack. Safe, it told her. She was submissive to Ani and showed it, but did not come any closer. She turned her head back again to the larger male. Why was he so broken-connected to pack mother? She couldn't remember. She waited for Ani to make a response.

Lupa gave a small whine to Ani and back away slightly, lying down in the snow with her muzzle on the ground. Her stance was completely submissive, and she was trying to stay out of the current situation. It was odd to her that Sophie would have bonded so easily with Ani, but she had. The girl had begun shifting, but not completely. As though she were unsure of the way she wanted to be. Derek? I do believe we need to stay a bit away from this. I feel cowed by dominance.

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Ani's eyes widened drastically as the dominant male approach, and her reaction was instantaenous. She takes a step forward, a snarl ripping past her vocals, just before Ani nearly collapsed on the ground as her leg gave in. Must protect pup. Wolf kill. Her thoughts snarled as she lifted her blank gaze to glare up at him. When he spoke to her, Ani staggers back in shock. Gabe? She looked over at him, her hair falling over her face. Her lupine moves forward, looking into Gabe's eyes. Mate..? Ani hears her lupine murmur longingly, and soon enough, they were being pulled back slowly. When her sanity returned, although, her internal wounds flared up, forcing her to stagger back while letting out a muffled cry. Tears once again formed in her eyes as she leaned aginst the tree. "Gabe.." She whispered his name, slowly regaining her lost mentality.

[[Aww.. A bit of a cute scene. =3]]

Cyrus was unsure if he should let his lupine go forth. Brea's lupine changed their scent, and Cyrus's lupine immediatly reacted. Letting out a growl to control his lupine, Cyrus gazes over at Brea's lupine, giving a small shake of his head. With Brea's approval first, he rumbled, wanting Brea to agree with her lupine's choice. Cyrus wasn't going to just let them bond together without Brea's approval. His lupine begins to purr softly to Brea's lupine, wanting to come out but was blocked by Cyrus's strong internal strength.

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Derek had been creeping up behind with Gabe and Lupa, and was immediatly brought down to his belly on the ground. Damn.. She really got dominant, he rumbled, his lupine agreeing fully. Giving a soft whine to Ani to show he wasn't a threat, Derek crawled over to Lupa, giving her flank a gentl nudge. Let's leave.. Only Gabe can help her.. Already her memories are returning to her,he murmured, slowly moving away from the scene as to not raise Ani's anger.

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Lupa nodded and backed away, her tail held low. She could feel Char stirring slightly inside of her, but wanted to get away before she let her wake up fully. She avoided turning around to look at Ani, fearing her wrath. Even when hurt Ani was a powerful wolf. When in a "moment" she was even more so. Char had definitely woken up, and she was pissed. Royally. Her stomach no longer hurt, having been healed as usual. What she was sure Derek didn't know is that they fed off each other's energy. If she was hurt, then she could drag energy from his energy. They were a ways away from Ani and Gabe by now and she felt her body lengthen into the typical were-stance. "Derek?" Char asked. What had happened...?

((Not even gonna put something for Persephone. :3))