At a hill, not far from the wolven force barracks, Carbo Silvermane hid with his human form. He laid along the ground, just beneath a bush and along the green grass. His silver hair blew with the wind in front of his eyes, but he quickly brushed it away. In the woods, a rapid sign of fox eyes was seen and it didn't take long for Carbo to add one clue to another. The scent in the air, together with the motions in the woods and the eyes he had seen marked only one thing and one thing only. A fox scout party, most likely with a kill on sight order, considering how close they dared to move the wolven base.
Quickly Carbo went up from his position and ran in the direction of the barracks, which was were the closest wolf officer were located. His steps turned heavy, as he changed shape into a massive wolf, way larger than most others. His steps picked up pase and he ran many times quicker than in his human form.
As he flew trough the air and landed on the road, he was intercepted by a fox patrol, and as expected there was no questions asked. From the side, a golden red fox launched at him, but narrowly missed his back. Quickly, Carbo transformed into human shape and launched after the fox, who slid along the road towards a tree. Quickly Carbo helped him along the way and smashed him into it with his left arm, lifting his right arm just in time to make the next fox bite it, instead of Carbo's neck. Transforming back into a wolf, he was strength superior the fox, and at least thrice the size. The fox shrugged for a moment, but leaped to attack. A failed attempt, as Carbo's paw easily smashed the fox into the soil.
Two more moved up in front of him, and he bared his teeth and growled angrily at them. As he did, a third fox jumped at him from behind, and shortly after the two in front of him as well as two more from unknown directions threw themselves at him. Pinning him down, he took a deep breath and gathered strength enough to break loose. A couple of deep breaths later, a powerful growl came from Carbo who from his currently laying position stood up, despite all foxes attacking him repeatingly. As it appeared to not be enough to bring the massive wolf to his end, he with a powerful chake, and by using his paws and jaw, slowly he removed the foxes of his back and body, one by one. Unfortunatly for both him and them, they didn't give up. Tackling one into a tree, while persistantly trying to fight the others of, slowly they tore his stamina to the edge. Not soon after, the one thing keeping Carbo running was the adrenaline and fear of death that pumped trough his vains. He had removed the life of three of the foxes, but the three remaining were two or three too many for the currently exhausted wolf to eliminate. Wounded and tired, he kept fighting, but without the assistance of someone else, he probably wouldn't last long.
Kairi stood silent, taking in everything. Apparently, Champion knew this man from somewhere, though she still hadn't gathered that much, being as she had only half paid attention. Finally, she smiled, her ears perking up a bit, and stepped forward. "Hey, why don't we let him come along with us whilst we try to take back the throne for you?" She cocked her head to the side, ears regressing back to their human form as she also withdrew her tail. "If he's a warrior, he could be a great help to us." She looked to him, realizing she hadn't introduced herself. "Ichiru Kairi. Please, though... just Kairi." She leaned forward, smiling with her eyes closed just a bit.
The black wolfess streamlined her path, weaving down tightly crossed stairs in the mountainous wolf kingdom. Her paws touched the ground for short, delicate moments before rising and falling once more in a rapid pace. Finally she reached a high, flat, platform. At this altitude the wind blew in strong torrents across her thick black fur. She closed her eyes for just a moment, enjoying the sensation, then bolted off again. At the opposite side of the platform stood a highly arched building, decorated with rounded windows and a trimmed roof, which fell over the buildings balconies casting deep dark shadows around the place.
Th guards did not stop Sky as she bolted past, and into the building. As she did do she took her human aspect, brushing a peice of long, blonde hair out of her face and past her ear. Her tranquil silver eyes shimmered as she approached the Sergeants desk. She coked her head He wasn't there...Approaching his secretary, The wolf demoness nodded her head and held out the file.
" Please get this to the sergeant upon his return. It's sealed with secrecy, so please, refrain from opening it. "
She closed her eyes as she spoke, and without another word wheeled around and took her wolf form, briskly exiting the building. The secretary watched her take her leave, his mouth opened slightly. One could easily note how differently she treated those she did not know. Once outside, the wolfess stretched in the warm noon sun, and yawned. She stopped suddenly, listening intently past the wind which forced passage by her sensitive ears and nose. Something wasn't right. A faint, but recognizable, snarl confirmed her assumptions.
The wolfess snarled, and streaked across the raised platforms, down the series for stairs, and to the main roads. She blew past people, weaving around her kingdoms inhabitants quickly and fluidly until she reached the kingdom's gates. She climbed a set of stairs leading up , and around them until she reached the ground. from there she took off at a run, until she reached the scene where one large wolf soldier stood fighting 3 foxes. Snarling, she jumped at one's throat in her wolf form. Easily out sizing him, she tackled him to the ground. the taste of warm, salty blood filled her mouth, and after feeling a soft 'clicking' sensation in her mouth, she let the fox go. He cried in pain, laying limply beneath her. She turned then where two more still faced the other wolf.
Noticing the backup that he now recieved, new hope grew within Carbo as another of the foxes leaped at him. With it's jaws wide open, going for the throat, Carbo met it half way and rammed right into the fox, who was launched along the ground. Limpingly, the fox gave up and crawled of into the bushes. The final fox was now outnumbered and had enough brain to back of, running away from the now two wolves. Carbo gave out a sigh, before falling to the ground in exhaustion and pain. He turned his head to the wolf that had come for assistance and gave out a slight smile, before giving out another sight of exhausting and slowly had his vision fading as he was going into unconciousness. A quiet "Thank you" was heard from him, before he turned unconcious.
((Had to brief, because I have to go to bed))
Aegis turned around and was startled by a short man looking to in his 20's who was standing behind him. "What are you doing here in the middle of the wolf stronghold!?"
The man chuckled and spoke. "To prove my father wrong and now i must be off before the guards return and catch me."
Aegis turned back around to face Champion. "I'm starting to remember why we don't like the foxes..."
{ It wasn't too brief.}
Sky snarled at the dying creature below her, her muzzle stained with blood. The fox demon had taken his human form, and let out a soft, short cry. He tried to crawl off for just a moment, before taking his fox form. His partner quickly dashed by, picking the smaller fox up and running off. Sky wouldn't stop him, adding insult to injury. She did, however, chase the two off a few yards, snarling viciously as she did so. Finally, she stopped. The hair on the back of her strong, sturdy neck still stood bristled. Her teeth remained bared for a short while, exposing her white, pearly teeth - looking exceptionally bright against her raven black coat. She turned then, nodding with a soft " Hn. " And looked at the wolf who lay a few meters away. He seemed to be smiling at her. For some reason the wolfess felt a bit taken aback.
" You have nothing to be smiling about, you know. you could have-"
She stopped then, noticing the wolf's state. He uttered a short, quiet thanks, before his head hit the ground. Sky walked over slowly and sniffed the wolf. He would survive...but he was injured. quite badly to say the least. he was large. Very large. And his coat was similar to hers in it's deep, night black. Taking her human aspect she knelt down, placing a hand on the wolf's chest, which heaved heavily with each breath he took. She smiled for a short moment, then took her wolf form. Placing her muzzle under his broad back, she hoisted him onto her back, buckling for a moment under the weight. closing her eyes she remembered her mother's words.
Be strong, Sky. If you feel it within your body, your soul...you can make it.
Wincing, she took a shaky step forward...then another. Soon, she had managed to keep a slow, steady pace. Enough so that she could trot a few steps without stopping. Finally she reached the gates, where other wolf soldiers med her quickly. They bowed for a moment, respecting her rank, then took the male wolf off of her back. Baring her teeth for just a second she reprimanded them solemnly.
" You should be watching over your counterparts, you know. He was almost killed. "
After their leader uttered a quiet apology, he bowed his head and tried to explain how the wolf, apparently named Carbo, wandered off on his own device. Sky glared at him.
" Then perhaps he should be the leader, rather than you. Now. Bring him here, follow me. "
Soon enough the wolves had 'Carbo' Situated in the Sky's small living room. As they rested him on the couch, Sky waved a small plant under his nose, forcing him into his human aspect. With the wolf soldiers standing by, they watched as she got to work mending his wounds. She cleaned them carefully with warm cloths, and rubbed savs over them, made from her own herbs. Finally, she bandaged him, and turned to the others.
" You are dismissed...and, please, watch over your team. "
She gave the shamed leader a stern look, and then, almost smiling, she turned. The wolves took their canine forms and ran off to their posts with the others. Sky sat for a moment with the male, inspecting him once more, before standing and walking to her bathroom to tend her own wounds. A small gash across her arm was the worst, and easily treatable. Following this she went into her bedroom, curled up and fell quickly asleep.