With the Shadow Lurkers expanding their domain, Honthale set out on his own as well. Besides, he preferred to be out in the wild rather then in the muck and grime of the Alleys.

The dark-coated hybrid had traveled carefully along the edges of various pack lands, though found them all occupide with an alpha pair already. It wasn't until he reached the northern edge of the Valley that he came across the scent of a female. For a moment, Honthale lingered at the border, reading what information the wind might bring them. Then, making up his mind, he howled out to Larka, hoping to gain entery into the pack.

Silvery white crania was raised as she took in the scent of a male. He is not a true wolf.. what does he want? Curiosity was evident in her golden orbs as she lifted her elegant muzzle to the heavans and howled. You may enter Her howl was authorative, she expected respect.

With her perimssion, Honthale crossed the forbidden border and traveled across the land. Moving quickly and almost silently, the hybrid picked his way through the terra until he came across Larka.

Instantly, the large brute lowered his head, tail loose and held down. "Thank you for letting me in. My name is Honthale, son of Ankh and Snowy Owl of the Shadow Lurkers pack. I was hoping to find a home here." Honthale explained, keeping his mahogany eyes low and out of direct contact with Larka's. He was 92.5% wolf, with a touch of shephered, kelpie, and collie in his blood. Despite this, he looked pure-wolf, whereas his two brothers took on a bit more of the shepherd and kelpie look in their structure.

Crania and plume were held high in Alpha position as she listened to his words. Her elegant crania was nodded. she needed a pack after all. You may live here, Honthale. Her golden orbs studied him, awaiting his reply.

Gold reaper sees the female he has been told to see. he walks over to her. "Hello, madam, I have been told to meet you" he smiles. He bows down "It is a pleasure to meet you"

"Thank you, Larka." Honthale responded, raising himself up ever so slightly. It was with surprise that he turned about to see the approach of a stranger. A cool, decisive gaze watched Reaper's movements, and he had to hold back a snort of disdain when the other spoke. His brothers might be kind and thoughtful, but Honthale's ego was just as inflated as his father's.

After a moment of thought, Honthale raised his ebony tail a little higher. Not high enough to challenge Larka, but high enough to declare dominance over this newcomer. After all, being part of the mafia-like Shadow Lukers, Honthale was not tolerant of being dominated by others.

She nodded to Honthale before her golden gaze rested upon the newcomer. My name is Larka, Alpha of these lands, who are you and what do you want? Her silvery white fur reflected the sun and she appeared to glow. Though she preferred the moonlight to the sun, she was content in both harsh daylight and calming moonlight.

"Well,it is an honour to meet you, I am Gold reaper and somehow I have heard,or atleast met someone who told me to come to you,my destiny!" He smiled and bowed again.

Her golden orbs took on a rather odd look. He can't be serious... I am your destiny, eh? Well, Gold Reaper, that is a very interesting thing to say. Are you looking to live here then? with your...destiny?

Honthale choked back a laugh, but didn't attempt to cover the smirk that spread over his black muzzle. "Destiny... pah" The hybrid huffed under his breath. His brother Desmon might believe in such things, but Honthale certainly did not. He believed in himself and his own strength, not on the unseen. Holding himself in a semi-high level, the brute looked to Larka, hoping to steal her attention from what he considered a 'competitor'. "If you're interested, I could show you around the Valley. I've lived here all my life." To this, he looked pointedly back at Gold Reaper, trying to show the other fellow up. Oh, what a mean beast Honthale was at times.

Gold reaper eyed the other wolf. "Well, i for one person,may have bothered you,but oh well" He coughs tring to hide a snigger at Honthale. "well of course some people would try and show me up, and I know you that is at the moment." he looked at Larka now then said "If you would not mind? I would like to seek refuge here." He didn't smile this time "oh no, you may leave the destiny thing out." He laughed. "Do i believe in destiny,pah...like..someone is showing..me up" He then put up with a smile.

A devious grin spread further across Honthale's inky muzzle as he got a rise out of Gold Reaper, "Oh, you think I'm trying to show you up? I'll save you the guessing then... I am showing you up." He corrected, turning to face the wolf directly, his tail a bit higher now. Narrowed eyes up-held ears were showing a direct challenge to Gold Reaper, as he once again tried to assert his authority over this newcomer.

She watched the proceedings and shook her crania slightly, smiling. Honthale, if you have lived here your whole life, why are you asking to join my pack? Shouldn't you have been herebefore me?* She was glad of his offer, and was eager to truly see the terra in all it's splendor. She watched them posture and spoke softly Please, no bloodshed on my account

Listening to her words, Honthale decided to forego his assault on Gold for now, though he still held himself dominantly compared to the other. "I've lived with my family, the Shadow Lurkers, up till now. The pack was too large though, and so some of us decided to move out and expand." He explained, dropping his frightening grimace for a pleasant smile while he talked to the alpha.

She nodded her crania, but her golden orbs were slightly troubled. Your family, the shadow lurkers, they are different from these shadow haunters that I have heard so much about, right? Her golden gaze swept his form before returning to meet his gaze, awaiting his answer. And thank you for calming yourself, I appreciate it. She smiled faintly and her tail waved a bit behind her, relieved to be speaking with other wolves. She was terrified of being alone.

He snorted faintly, showing his disgust for the Haunters, "We are much better than those scum! We are their enemies! Their leader... she use to be part of our pack, but she betrayed us." Honthale gritted his teeth at the thought, remembering how two of his cousins had been killed, and one of his brothers almost met the same fate. And Risen just stood there, watching the chaos... oh, how he hated her!

Pulling his mind from that horrible day, Honthale brought the grin back to his face and nodded to Larka, "Anything for an alpha."

She flattened her auds against her crania briefly I am sorry to have offended you, I am new to this entire region. Her auds came forward again at his next words and a slight smile flickered across her muzzle How about showing me around? since you seem to know the land so well... She bumped his shoulder with her crania as she padded a few paces away, looking over her shoulder at him.

The hybrid shook his head, "Oh no, no worries. You've done nothing to offend me; I just have a lot of reasons to hate the Haunters." Honthale assured with a wry smile before going into the next topic.

Tilting his head to the side in thought, the ebony canine gave a few suggestions, "Orca Bay is always a popular location, if you'd like to see some whales. Or there's the Domes, where rivers of fire flow." Honthale explained, not sure how else to explain the lava, "If you have any curiousities about human places... I know more than my fare share of that stuff. In fact..." Honthale looked to the south, his eyes narrowing slightly as he thought about something, "...if we ever are desperate for food, one of my uncles lives at a human ranch. We can always hunt cattle and sheep there."

She waved her tail slightly, glad sh had not offended him. Her crania tilted in confusion and her golden orbs sparked with curiosity. What is a whale? Can we go see one? She smiled softly and brushed his shoulder with her muzzle Would you be willing to take me there? She was curious to explore other lands besides her beautiful Sapphire Brook terra.

"They call them the wolves of the sea, and they are insanely large." Honthale replied, trying to impress Larka with his knowledge. As his grin melded into a softer smile, he returned the touch and brushed his tail playfully against her before taking a little leap to the side, "I would love nothing more than to show you the whales." A look of puppish delight awoke in his eyes, and he all at once ignored Reaper's presence. Right now, he wanted to make Larka happy, and to do that, he'd take her to see the whales. "It's just a few miles south of here." The hybrid informed, turning from the alphess with a waving tail as he headed for Orca Bay.

She nodded and padded after him. the wolves of the sea... She mused over this name and decided she would not leave until she saw one. She followed alongside him, sticking close to him as they left the bunds of her terra. The rumors of the shadow Hanters had made her uneasy.