Ugh, what a boring day. What kind of pack had her father selected? Or better yet, that Aron was leading? So far, they'd been an awful lot of bark, and not nearly enough bite. Well, the golden brown and dark saddled fae was going to do something about that. She was tired of waiting around, tired of training. Actually, there hadn't even been much training since Sidero had gotten pregnant, and not any since she'd had her pups. Akela snorted, shaking her head. And what good had mating with Aron even done for that fae? If those pups didn't turn out to be perfect, Aron wasn't even going to give them a second thought. IF he even decided to let them live. To have pups out of mateship was absolutely stupid. Especially with the likes or Aron. The fae rolled her eyes. He was already moving on, his last batch barely born. For Lupen's sake, didn't any of these faes have any sense of dignity?
Finally, something to distract her from her disgusted thoughts. Akela spotted Layla entering the camp, blood staining her cloudy fur and reeking of Karam Niel. Perfect, a wolf who was actually doing something productive! Trotting over, Akela sidled up next to the other fae. Akela had very few, if any, friends in the pack, but Layla was one wolf Akela actually enjoyed being around and liked. The fae had some backbone, and looked like she was actually trying to make something of herself. "Hey there, Layla. Looks like you've been busy? Wanna help me with something real quick? Things need to be set in action around here, and it looks like you're just the wolf to help me do that. Actually, but the smell of it, it seems like you've already started." A genuine smile graced the fae's maw as she took in the other femme's scent. "I'm heading back towards Karam Niel to look for a little something to do, and back-up would be great." When the fae agreed, Akela grinned and steered them around and headed out.
As the neared the border with Karam Niel, Akela made sure to stay quiet, and stay down-wind. Luckily, the nature was with them that day, and the breeze brought to them two new scents. And they were nearby, as it seemed. Perfect, away from the prying ears and noses of the pack. Akela had also made sure to check with Layla and make sure that they weren't near her recent kill. When Akela caught the distant, hollow howl of the fae who had surely found the carcass, the fae knew that they wouldn't have a whole lot of time. And they wouldn't need it, it seemed. As they crested a hill, Akela immediately flattened her body as she spotted the two wolves. Akela was slightly taken aback by the large brute, but wasn't intimidated. The exact opposite actually. Akela loved a challenge, and this brute certainly was that. "I've got the brute. You take care of the fae." Akela grinned, then slunk off, not giving Layla the chance to argue.
Stalking down the hill, Akela made sure her paws landed softly and the breeze was still coming towards her. She was just thinking about how she was going to get the brute away from the fae when suddenly he decided to make it easy on her. Leaping after a rabbit that had darted into a nearby bush, the brute had put a comfortable distance between himself and the other fae. Creeping forward she watched the brutes movements, looking for any weaknesses. He moved a little sluggishly, indicating that they must have been on a long walk. Akela didn't know how deep their densite was in the territory, but if he was already looking slightly winded after a walk to the border, Akela figured he must not be a warrior or a guard, or probably even a sitter. Which left him at an ordinary pack member. This checked out with the way he acted around the other fae [Sitka]. Even though they were clearly close, he still carried himself lower, his tail hanging down while hers waved higher. Well, maybe this brute wouldn't be as big of a challenge as she thought.
Not wanting to waste precious time, Akela decided she had enough information and moved forward. She was still uphill from the brute and had the advantage of surprise, which she was definitely going to use. As the brute drew closer, she prepared herself, eyes locked on her target. Without further hesitation, she leapt out of her cover, a snarl ripping through her chest as she landed behind the brute, jaws locking on the tender muscles of the back of his leg. With a surprised yelp, the male turned around quickly to look at his attacker, jaws opening up to defend himself. Just what she was hoping for. With a mighty yank, the brute was forced down onto his side as the fae's fangs ripped open his flesh, his head coming down hard on the ground and his jaws snapping shut. Not wasting a moment, Akela surged forward, her maw snapping down hard under his jaw, her head shaking back and forth until she heard the satisfying crack of his jaw breaking. His legs were too long to maneuver under her and push her off, his back right one completely useless. His paws scrabbled at her back, but did no good. Grabbing hold of his throat, she increased the pressure of her jaws, first choking them, then slowly letting her fangs sink in until they nestled behind his jugular, and with one last yank, the struggle was over.
Akela sensed they had taken more time than was safe, and that they needed to get out of there. Trotting over to Layla, whose opponent was in no condition to fight much longer, let alone follow them out, she urged her to leave. "Come on Layla, we've spent too much time over here. Wolves are going to be checking out that other wolf soon and it won't be long before they investigate over here." Moving the red stained sitter forward, she lead them out. For a moment, she felt sorry for the injured fae they were leaving behind. Judging by the anguished look, the two wolves must have been mates. Akela only regretted not having the time to end her misery as well.
They wouldn't escape that easily, however, as she spotted a trio of wolves about to cross their path, and were certainly going to be sorry they had. Without thinking, Akela charged forward, barging through a yearling fae and into the adult between the two yearlings. Her jaws found themselves behind the fae's ear and jaw, in the soft niche where her head met her neck, and she clamped down with all of her might. The fae yelped beneath her, trying to wriggle her way out from Akela's jaws, her paw coming up to batter the Mujihi fae, but it was no good. Akela brought her leg up and around the smaller fae's back, positioning herself for the killing move, then with a powerful twist, the smaller fae's neck was broken and she crumbled to the ground. Great, the adult was down, now for the yearlings.
