Selah

I looked out at the ocean, after 15 years of roaming I'd found a friendly place to settle down for now at least. Water spouts from the exhalation of whales startled me and I slipped on a rock, about to fall over the edge. Grace had been mother's thing, solidness was father, I was neither. I stumbled as my back feet went over the edge. I dug my claws deep into the clay. "Great, my first day here and I'm almost about to die, story of my life" I grumbled. The clay started to slip from my grip and I began to slowly slide down the wet clay. My weak langy front paws digging deep into the dirt and grass stopping me only momentarily. In the peace I heard waves crashing below and whales breathing out.

Jais

The white wolf, who's snowy pelt was marred only by a streak of black on his left side, had come to the Bay to think. It had been so long since he had last seen Tri-Tundra, and although he always held out hopes of seeing her again, the reality of it struck him hard. She could very well be dead; her and the others.

The aggitated voice of another drew Jais from his thoughts, and it wasn't long before he spied Selah slipping down the slope. From what he knew, most of the whales were friendly enough to wolves; but the rocks that lay around the beach certainly weren't. A bad fall could easily spell death. With a healthy sense of justice and compasion that his brother and sister sorely lacked, Jais bounded right for the edge. "Hang on!" Doing his best to keep his paws planted firmly on the slick ground, he inched forward and tried to grab her scruff to help pull her back up.

Selah

I had been hanging on so long that my strength had begun to weaken. When the nearly snowy white wolf appeared before me it was almost like a dream. But it soon was realitly as his strong bite to my scruff brought me back to a sense of danger. After some scuttling and pulling on this stranger's part I finally planted all four paws on solid ground.

But soon after planting all four paws they soon sliped from under me and the beauitful cliff side soon went black. While my body recovered I dreamed about the shimmering ghost that saved my life. My amber eyes fluttered open and I was no longer by the cliff, but my head was spinning and my muscles so weak I did'nt even bother to look around, I just layed there breathing in heavy labored breaths.

Traitor

I had been traveling for some time. My brothers bites were cruel and I still walked with a limp from Torments bite on my hind leg but I did my best to ignore it. I saw two others, and one being rescued. I moved forth cautiously, uncertain if they were friend or foe. Bright yellow eyes examine them a moment longer before I raise my white dial high, bearing the black cross that lays upon my heart and stride forth. My step is slow, it hides my limp as if by magic but not so slow that I appear as wary as I feel. My eyes roam to the strong male, then to the weakened female. Nothing escapes my maw as I lower myself into the sitting position and continue to silently watch her. So different they all were, each varying.

Selah

When she opened her eyes she saw at first not the white wolf who saved her, but instead another one, farther away, sitting down. He was a handsome wolf, she wished that she could be beautiful and filled out properly like all the others of her kind, the other hybrids all got the best of both worlds while she was lanky and an odd color, a mixture of light coyote and a red wolf. She tried to stand but her weak legs gave out and she fell again, her eyes on the stranger, eyeing how he would respond.

Jais

He stood close to Selah, anxious eyes watching her movements while trying to decide what kind of state she was in. It was quite clear that she was weak, "That was a close one." Jais said, offering a faint smile that was hampered with concern for this female that he didn't know. He didn't want to point out the obvious fact that she in bad shape, so he offered support instead, "Is there anything I can do for you? Maybe catch something to eat...?" Jais stopped as he saw Traitor from the corner of his eye. For a brief moment, his gaze lingered on the mark on her chest, "Hello." Quite but friendly, his voice was a good indicator of his true, helpful nature.

Selah

In a hoarse voice Selah annouced she was fine."Thank you kind sir for rescuing me, yes it was pretty close wasn't it, I don't even know your name", Selah finally decided to sit up she could at least do that. She wavered slighty but in her weakened state sat tall and proud. "I'm not sure what happended one moment I was just peering over the edge, the next I was trying to get back over it." She laughted a little, something she had'nt done it a long time. Selah looked deep into her rescuer's eyes, they were kind...normally she didn't trust other wolves, but this one could be trusted. There was somthing else in his eyes, somthing put off in all the excitment of the past few minutes waiting to be put in the spotlight of his mind. "Could there be somthing bothering you fine sir?"

Traitor

I watch for a moment and stand my petite frame back up and come a bit closer. Softly I speak, my voice like that of a soothing river with its hint of accent "Aye, Milady. Quite a fall indeed." My eyes were soft on hers, much unlike many other wolves with their cold piercing orbs. Soft velvety yellow that seemed to suggest kindness and love to any and all. Even for this scraggly fae, I could feel a place in my heart open to her. I lay my slim frame down in front of her, female to female I speak once more "You are lucky, dear Selah." My eyes wander to Jais then back to her. "Very lucky, for if it was not for the strong one, you would have surely fallen." I was quiet for a moment when I realized I hadn't spoken my name. "I am Traitor, blood sister to Torture and Torment the dark wolves of the land." I was such a huge contrast to them. They were dark and cruel minded, I soft and warm offering comfort to any and all. I smile at Selah with only warm friendship and kindness.

Selah

"It is an honor to meet you, and yes I'm very lucky indeed. I count my blessings as we speak". Her warming comfort was wonderful as right now she needed it more than ever.

Jais

Hearing their names, he realized that he too had failed to introduce himself. "I'm Jais, brother of Cavan and Nachi." He fervently hoped that neither of these two females knew who he was talking about, for his siblings didn't have the best reputation around here; especially his pup-nabbing sister. But, since Traitor had given her lineage, so did Jais. Now he smiled a bit more, giving reply to Selah's question, "No, I'm quite fine." It was not the complete truth, but he wouldn't bother her with his own woes; especially since he was sure that Tri-Tundra was gone and there was no help for him in that area. For a moment, his eyes drew towards the ocean as he watched the whales in the bay. Then his attention flickered quickly to the two females once more. So long he had distanced himself from other she-wolves, in fear of falling for one of them only to have Tri-Tundra return. But, as he had thought about it before, it wasn't likely he'd ever see her again. And so, Jais found himself enjoying the company of Selah and Traitor very much.

Selah

Selah loved the company of her new found friends. Traitor and Jais. She found Traitor held nothing, but Jais had hesistated before really coming into the open, like he was waiting, for something, or someone. "I do very much thank you for being so kind to me, excuse me I don't show it, I'm not used to kindess like I should be". Well it was true, she did'nt know how to respond to someone being nice, but how long would it last before they too left her for real wolves, or better hybrids.

Traitor

I smile at her, my petite frame the picture of poise and elegance. Everything about me I hid under a surface so that no one would know or see the pain that I went through. I knew only these two here, this coyo-wolf and Jais. And my brothers. My eyes grow dark and brooding for but a second as I think about the two pup killers that were bound to me by blood. As quickly as it came the darkness faded from my bright yellow eyes and I watch Selah with a soft smile on my face. "Are you hungry, dear? I'm sure we could all go on a hunt and find something to eat." I knew of a few caches that we could raid, but I was already on many wolves bad sides thanks to my brothers. Many thought that because they were dark and cruel meant that I was as well. The name Traitor did not help much. Many thought I would turn my back on them when they needed help. It was not so. When I have a friend, I try and keep them close to my heart. Always, and forever

Why Can't You See Me For Who I Am?

Selah

She trusted Traitor, the name meant nothing to her but a way to get her attention if needed. "No, I'm alright, or I will be soon, thank you though".

Jais

He shook his head, "You're very welcome, Selah." Jais glanced once more to the sea, then to the shore where he caught movement. And at that time, an unmistakable scent came to him, "Human... we should leave." The white warned, his eyes growing slightly larger with concern. "Are you well enough to travel? We should move away from this place."

Selah

Selah sniffed, all she could smell was salt air, but the look in Jais's eyes told her her abilites were limited. She looked at Traitor, then one last glance to the ocean. "Yes I'm quite okay to travel, but where too? I haven't got a home to go back too". She was beginning to like Jais very much, he was so nice. She only wish more than that could ever spark, but she knew a wolf like him would never pick a lanky hybrid. She pushed the thought out of her mind, no time for romance now anyway. "I don't see anything" she commented turning to the horizan of the ocean, then to the shore, nothing....

Vulcan*Traitor

Vulcan, a rather tall coywolf, was trotting along a ridge when his eyes first fell upon humans and a wolf. Turning to the other side his eyes fell upon Two wolves and....A coywolf? The males multi-colored body seemed to shimmer as he leaped off the ridge and down to the ground and he trotted towards them. His eyes were on Selah as he came near. Knowing it was disconcerting, he dropped his gaze to the ground and bowed to the two females. "Miladies, you both give a starving fool a reason to hope. Please do allow me to ask you lovely maidens for your names?" He raised his eyes and he smiled over at Jais. "And you kind sir, what have your forefathers given you for a name?" His eyes were a dark golden, almost like melted butter as he turned once more to Selah.

I Betrayed Them Now I Must Pay

My eyes were growing shadowed as I began to smell the humans as well. I was about to nod my agreement on leaving when suddenly another appeared. I blinked and looked from Selah to Vulcan. They looked almost alike. At least in body and stature. When he asked for our names I paused then said softly to him, "I am Traitor." I glance to Jais and smile at him faintly. This gentlemen was slightly entertaining with his play of words and flattery.

Selah

Jais's and Traitor's eyes worried her, she wasn't sure if she was ready to travel or not, not using her legs for a while she doubted that they would work, just then Selah saw the handsome coywolf come down off the ridge and flatter them, he was kind and polite. His flattery almost made her giggle as she was taken over with a unfelt feeling. "I'm Selah fine sir, may I ask what gift of a name have your forefathers given to you?". Selah forgetting her weakness and stood up, but her muscules told a diffrent tale as her legs collasped under her and she fell to the ground once more. She closed her eyes tight "smooth Selah" she scolded herself, she just lay there eyes closed wishing he'd be merciful in his ridiculing marks that were soon to follow and leave. The smell of dewy grass filled her lungs as she continued to sniff for humans, still nothing turned up.

Vulcan*Traitor

His smile was a brilliant flash as she asked him what his name was. "I am Vulcan, my fine maiden." When she stood and fell a look of concern crossed over his face. His hearing was not what it should be, a defect in his heritage but his sense of smell and sight were impeccable. He moved towards the female and nuzzled her as he said concerned "Are you alright, dear Selah?" No words of evil passed from him, at least not towards the pretty female. He could hear the humans growing closer and he let out a soft hiss. "Forgive me." He murmered. He grabbed the scruff of her neck and lifted her up and bit then slid his slender frame beneath her so that he was carrying her atop his back. "Come on!" HE said to Jais and Traitor. The humans were coming closer.....

Blood Never Lies

I watch as this other, Vulcan, picks up Selah. I can hear the humans coming closer as well. With an uncertain look, I turn to Jais. "Will we be safe at the Prarie?" I stand, a small fae I am but I do not mind it. Better for fighting in my opinion. My cross is bared to them all, a symbol of God, as if I am an angel sent from Heaven to do His bidding.

Jais

The white wolf dipped his muzzle to Vulcan, givng the hybrid a visual greeting, "Jais; good to meet you." Then he turned back to matters at hand. "The Prairie will be safer than here, at any rate." He replied to Traitor's question, eyes darting in the direction of the humans once more. Now there were more... three in all, harassing some other wolf near the water. "We need to move quick; as quick as Selah can endure." Jais said, looking to the she-hybrid, with a mixture of concern. He could easily run off from the humans, but he wouldn't just leave her behind; although it seemed that Vulcan had the same intentions as him.

Selah

Selah was a little dizzy but could comprend fear, and concern in both Jais's,Vulcan's and Traitor's voices. "I can walk just fine, there was a hill, if we intend on leaving fast you'll be faster without me on top of you." She wanted to show him she wasn't weak and wanted to take this unwanted spotlight off herself and just get to a safer spot. Now she could smell and see and hear humans, and they did'nt sound at all friendly.

Ying

This was not something the lupines needed. Ying, the wolf that had been near the humans was running straight towards them. His stride was long and he ran hard. He could hear the humans behind him and a rock flew past his head, but just barely. One man had caught him in the ribs a second faster then he could run. As he saw the others he flew past knowing that now they would be in danger, although it had been unintentional. To Selah and Vulcan, he appeared to be a white wolf with a black spot on his haunch. To Jais and Traitor, a black with a white spot on his shoulder. He very nearly ran into Traitor but turned just in time. "Move!" He hissed to them. The humans would be coming at any time......Any time. They would get him for his pelt, his pretty pretty pelt. He was tall. Very very tall and it made him the fastest around. He headed for the Lake, hoping to meet up with a friend.

Jais

Jais's eyes grew wider as he watched Ying run straight for them. And like a bee to a flower, the humans were sure to be heading this way too. "Run, hurry!" He barked sharply, turning to his new friends. "I will distract them if you help Selah get away." The wolf advised, sure that he could outrun and dodge the humans' weapons while the weakened coyo-wolf made an escape.

*Humans*

Ying and Jais had both been right in their thoughts; the humans were after them. Far too many people had been killed or injured to let any potentially dangerous canines go. With the way citizens were talking, they wanted all wolves gone from the Valley; not just the bountied ones. Come autumn, a vigilante campaign was being thrown into action to poison, capture, and kill any and all wolves they could find, as well as to round up all the horses that had filtered into the Valley. As far as sportsmen were concerned, the horses was just as been for 'native' game as the wolves were.

The rock-throwing man picked up two more rocks as he continued to chase Ying. But as the black and white wolf outran him, sights were set on the four further up the hill. Drawing back his arm, the man chucked a rock in their direction...

Although Ying got away, he was certainly not forgotten. They remembered the peculiar pelt, and knew it would fetch a high price.

Selah

The rock hurtled for them, "Vulcan duck!" she screamed and as he did she was throwen off. It did'nt matter, with this new coywolf in danger and her friends who she holds dear after only a few moments in trouble she gathered her strength."Follow me! Me must get out of here, now!", she took off in the direction Ying had gone, surely he was running into a safe place. Her strength returned to her and she could walk, and run again, but no time for foolish pride, now it was about survival.