Rayne

A group of five creatures moved toward the edge of the land. Lifting his head, Rayne announced his presence to those in the home. In tow to the male was his ever faithful friend, Cynical, and his now new pack mates, Hidari, Fleet, Dab, and Temptation. Moving further in, his feet crushing the dead leaves that littered the floor. "Crucifix!" He called out, his head up, but no so disrespectful to the one who ruled the land. His bright yellow eyes burned through the darkness of night. Smiling as he saw the life of the moons world moving around him.

Crucifix

Crucifix had no clue where or what had happened to his evil mate Zenyetta and he and his huge pack had searched and searched to no avail. He and most of the pack had returned including his pups who were two years of age now. He heard his name called and he got up and moved forward.Why hello Again RayneHe spoke calmly as if they were old friends. He was trying to keep his normal behavior though his tail was slightly lower then usual. For he feared his mate was dead.

Black plaque his sister was right beside him.

Deadra followed crucifix. The cheetah walked over to Rayne.Its good to have you back RayneShe spoke.

Rayne

Mixed emotions floated through the hybrid, but his outer presence spoke nothing of his inner confusion. A creature inside him wanted to smile happily, but his darker more sinister side told him that happy was not the feelings a powerful leader should be feeling, not unless he had won something But you have won something, you have won loyal followers that have kept the old ways of the Haunters, but are Haunters now more The inner voice made Rayne crack, but just a little. Nodding his head, the brute sized up Crucifix and noticed a sadness in his stature. He almost scoffed out loud, but remembered the ways of the wolves outside the valley. Unlike the Shadow Haunters, leaders had mates, who would rule in equality with them. Instead of a single being running the entire show. He bowed his head to Crucifix, "My apologies for my absence Crucifix, Deadra. I had to spend some time finding myself. And I hope everyone is pleased with the me that I have uncovered" He smirked, a darkness deeper than before in his eyes.

He turned to the rest that had followed up, those who proclaimed to be his followers. Cynical came by his side, like a fly on a horses back, she watched the others around her. The two almost seemed as one. The only thing to seem to divide them was the sharp contrast of their fur. Cynical was almost completely black, and Rayne was a brilliant white. But if they had the power to fuse, they would become one mean and demented ruler. Rayne didn't seem to mind the invasion of personal space from the female, instead he welcomed it and smiled at the group before him. "There is a change in power my friends, Shadow Valley is still in reach, but we have been severely set back by one we use to call our family. By many, Risen allowed weaklings to migrate into the Haunters, it is only fit that we break up like this. The strong shall survive and the weak shall fall."

"And unlike Risen," He seemed to hesitate for a second "My pack will only consist of Predators. To fight beside those we eat is a sight too unbearable to the eyes of the hungry."

"By the name of Cerberus, This valley will see the power it once so feared! Their dreams will be haunted by the walking dead, and their screams will only feed the darkness. Not even Risen could dream of a terror such as this to bestill into those who reside in the Valley." He lowered his head. Eyes bright and cunning. "But first, we must dub this pack. For I want it to live on much longer than any of us. The Haunters, The Lurkers, All will fall, all who are weak will cower at our power...

"Shadow Valley...." He paused... "Was the dream of the Shadow Haunters. Are we Shadow Haunters? I think not. We have evolved past Haunters. Shadow Valley, will be called by a different name, for our goal is no longer that of the Shadow Haunters goal, and it is not right to fight the name along with the Lurkers. Then what, I ask you, shall this new, future valley be called, and what shall be the name of the pack, our pack, that will rule it?"

He stood, his eyes a blaze. Power surging through the beast. Short, a remake of Risen, but more fierce.

Crucifix

He Dipped his head.Tis alright For we have been busy any how, My mate has vanished and we have found no trace of her. I suppose she was just to weak to outlast a winter or some sortHe spoke as he now heightened his stance and he observed the group. He sat down and listened to the males speech oh so Rayne thought he and his pack would be the rulers? and of course rayne believed he be the king? Well He best be realizing Crucifix won't be ordered around by no one but himself. Though he may take advice and help out nothing more. Though the male only wanted predators in his pack and that slightly made him grin. That was a smart thing but he would not kick the prey animals that lived in his pack out. He would take in those that rayne had left here too while he found himself since they no longer could be in his. He tilted his head.

Black plaque listened quiet interested in this males plans.

Deadra stood calmly her tail held a little higher then her body and her head perked up as she listened.Hmmm What about Darkened Valley? or Dark Creek?She spoke for the name of the valley.As for the name of our pack how about The Dark Warriors or the Dark Rebels?She spoke calmly no fear in her voice.

Rayne

He caught the uneasy tilt of Crucifix' head, but paid little mind. With the setback of the Haunter's disbanding, Rayne did believe it would not be in his lifetime that this new valley would come. But now was not the time to try to correct what others had misconceived. His attention turned to the names that Deadra chimed out to him. He shook his head, although he was particularly fond of Dark Rebels. "I do not want a pack associated with any packs that already exist. The Rebels already have their packs. And Dark Creek specifies location. We are going to be everywhere." He sighed for a moment, him too trying to come up with names. But none seemed to deem worthy.

Crucifix

He was determined that when this valley was taken over it would be one of his prodigy in the throne maybe beside Rayne's chosen prodigy but not less. He yawned and listened to them discuss names. He didn't even remember how he came up with Cryptic Vigilante's. His tail flipped side to side and he glanced at his sister and nipped her ear when she got too close to him.

Black backed off and scratched her ear and then sat down. She was in season.

Deadra listened and looked around. She couldn't think of anything. She sat down getting agitated that she couldn't think of anything else. "What about Depths of Limbo for the name of the future Valley and for the pack The Shrowded Warriors?She spoke though she didn't like the name of the future valley it was just something that popped up.

Rayne .+. Others

Rayne stood quietly, his mind racing through pairings of words. Nothing seemed to be working, the only thing that kept popping into his mind was the word 'Stalker' but he couldn't figure out what to pair it with. Another word was 'Realm' but again, couldn't pair it with anything. 'Realm Stalker' didn't sound right to him. "Shadows of the Realm?" He commented to himself, but then the pack mates would be known as Shadows, and not as the second word like the Shadow Haunters or Shadow Lurkers. "Terra Stalkers" he again questioned out loud, but shook his head. "Dark Horizon" He mumbled to himself.

He looked up "I have a few suggestions. Wraiths of the Umbra, for the pack name, the valley name be Realm of the Umbra. or Realm Stalkers, Umbra Stalkers, Shadows of the Real" He shook his head, "I don't like any of them..." Cynical moved up and brushed against his chest.

"Don't be so hard on yourself m'lord." She cooed to him "we'll think of something."

Rayne nodded, and it was then the his nose caught Black's scent. His eyes dialated, but a swift nip in the side from his black counterpart shook him from his daze. Fleet and Dab, however stared in the direction of the female in season. Their ears erect, but with their master in their sight, they behaved themselves. Not without the occasional glare from Temptation and Hidari. Temptation was just falling out of heat, her scent so minute that it would take an extra sensitive nose to catch. Even so, there would be no breeding until the pack had established a base with a strong foundation.

The last to show up, the now well aged Ghoul. The white brute walked slowly, power still within him, but it was very apparent that he was reaching the his peak in strength. He moved up, his strong face squinting in the dark night before bowing to both Rayne and Crucifix. His eyes suddenly fixated on Black, but with a rough tug, he pulled his senses to his new leader. Risen still fresh in his mind, he knew Rayne would be the best to follow to achieve the same goals Risen had set.

Crucifix

Crucifix watched Rayne pack as if trying to find a spy or some thing. You could never be too sure. He then saw the older male Ghoul coming forward and he dipped his head in return. His tail flicked. He knew his sister was in season and honestly he wasn't caring what happened to her as long as it wasn't killed. He did however pick up Temptations scent and he stared at her but no he wouldn't touch any of raynes pack unless told it was okay. No that would ruin their friendship and he wasn't fond of that.

Black plaque saw that the males of Raynes pack including rayne himself had caught her scent but she wouldn't let just any of them touch her if she could help it. Her tail flicked. She would only allow the strongest to breed to her if she had the choice. The only one she thought at the moment present strong enough to be the sire of her pups was Rayne but it wasn't like she was gonna taunt the male or anything. Her tail flicked as she yawned and lifted a hind paw to scratch her face.

Deadra listened and looked to the Sky."I like Wraiths of the Umbra for the pack name and Realm of the Umbra the best out of those" She spoke calmly. her tail flicking.

Rayne

The black male nodded, now ignoring Black's scent. Besides, Cynical would have his head if the male tried to breed with any, especially without his own defined land. And with the thought he made sure to give every male around them the look of 'no touching'. Except for Crucifix, it was no place for him to command him or his pack.

As Deadra commented on his names, he gave a soft grin. He was hoping to have a few other inputs before giving the pack its final dubbance. He began to look around, where was everyone else?

Ghoul moved a little closer to Black, but still a respectful distance. As if playing with her, he never looked at her, he just lay in the grass and watched Rayne. One ear flicked to her for the second she flicked her tail, but beyond that, he gave her no sign of interest.

Crucifix

If only Temptation was not part of Rayne pack. He watched everything.

Hura the polar bear female listened.Those sound alright to me. She spoke calmly. her sons nodded.

The pitbull thought it over.SameHe spoke.

black yawned and slightly Glanced at Ghoul well he would do sure but she wasn't too sure about doing anything with any male. She didn't have a mate yes but she wanted one.Her eyes lingered on him for a second more before acting like she didn't notice him.

Ghoul

The white male felt her gaze, a sly grin presented on his thick white muzzle. The brute was thick, being one from Incalia, his body screamed strength. Here was the moment now, all the others began to melt away from his conscious mind. Leaving everyone but Black blurred from his concentration. Bright yellow eyes flicked in her direction, noticing she was now playing the same game he had started. With a soft scoff he laid his head down on the ground. Heaving deeply and presenting a rather raspy sigh. Enough for Rayne to glance in his direction, the others too noticed Ghoul's strange behavior, but none paid mind long enough to notice he was ultimately trying to grab Black's attention.

Being a part of the Haunters, Ghoul wasn't allowed to have a mate. He didn't even know how to court correctly, he just let instinct take control. However, there was doubt lingering in his mind. Rayne would be just the same ruler as Risen, there would be no mates in the Wraiths, unless their relationship was secretive.

Now the white brute, speckled a multitude of colors, stared at the female, trying to catch her glance. However, if she were to turn, he would not lock gazes. He knew better than to challenge when not needed, especially in an allied pack.

Temptation watched Ghoul and snickered to herself, then caught the intention of Crucifix. A small sneer appeared before she turned away and trotted away from the group. She was celibate, and would remain that way; reproduction was not on her mind, and the thought of mothering pups disgusted her.

Black Plaque

Black plaque didn't understand why the haunters couldn't have mates it was just rediculous. Her tail flicked and then she heard him and watched as he put his head down on his paws. Okay so maybe she was interested in him but she was unsure what her brother would do let alone she wouldn't want Ghoul to be reprimanded or anything. But she now watched him intently. She slunk closer but laid down soon. Her tail flicked again.

Crucifix watched Temptation he wanted to but he laid down to force himself not to.

Ghoul

The brute noticed the fea growing closer to him, when she laid down closer and flicked her tail, he couldn't help but smile. Lifting his head he gazed at her. Warmth in his eyes. But a sharp uneasy growl from Rayne flicked the males head around. Rayne was staring intently on both of them. His sharp, pointed nose facing the ground, letting his bright yellow eyes shine brightly with disapproval.

Ghoul stared back with a laid-back sigh, then stood. "I was just going to see if I could find some water, I'm a bit thirsty." He turned to Black, in his eyes he whispered, 'if you would like to join me' and with a smile he turned and slowly padded toward the edge of the territory, and then changed his direction to follow into the Down Town area. Trying to avoid contact with any other of the new Wraiths.