Shades of Gray

[akisame]

Clink, Clink, Clink. The soft noice of metal beating together could be heard. Five silver bracelets moved in in a slinky motion as they slid up and down the slender legs of the she-wolf. Her thick cerulean fur bounced against her lithe form. Her azure eyes looked up at the dark shaded trees. She was not intimidated by this scene like others. She just crept through the area looking around for any signs of movement. She shivered lightly as she walked through the snow which coated the ground like a blanket. She gave her ears a light twitch making the silver earring in her right ear move ever so slightly. Her tail wagged almost dog like as she soon began to run. Snow was flying up behind her paws as she galloped through the snow. She then came to an abrupt stop looking around. Where is everyone? She thought. It was quite boring by herself. She closed her eyes and thought back to her old family. She had to live in a human village because she was capture by men. Though the old woman who took her in. She was nice unlike the others.

"Tsunade..."

She whispered. She looked at her hind legs, white bandages covered part of it, where once a bone protruded from it. How Akisame grew away from her hatred to humans from the kind act of one. Her leg now healed left bandages that needed to be removed. A sigh escaped her lips and she looked to the sky. The sun was being sheltered behind some clouds and the female looked up the slope inwhich Arnlan was settled on. Her light purple nose inhaled the fresh scents all around her. If one looked at her closly now. They'd notice more markings coating her body. Yellow and sky blue tiles running down her spine and ending at her rump. They'd see her ears a lighter shade of blue then the rest of her body and the two colored targets on each one. They'd also notices the sky blue smoke marking on her left hind leg. It was of course painted there like the yellow 'S' mark on her cheek. Her old human friend painted that on her.

The human is no more and Aki had sought out Arnlan for a new home. A place to escape her past. The ex assassin growled to herself and began to move up the hill. Memories of the rogues that used her talent for pathetic wars. Her lips curled without a conscious thought. Her white ivories glistened and Aki moved her body up on a rock that stuck out of the hillside. Optics looked around the domain. She was knew to Arnlan but had already memorized the land scape and area by heart. The Assassin laid her body on the smooth hard surface and just gazed out at everything. Nothing would escape her view from here.

[smartie]

The sun that failed to protrude the dark clouds that obscured the sky was no doubt dazzling brilliantly behind them. The day was calm with the exception of the occasional breeze that swept like a whisper across the mute lands of Arnlan. There stalked a wolf, a grey the shade of a lighter cloud, with a black stripe across his vertebrae. The exact same colour of midnight black rolled along his sleek maw, and across his eyes, quite like a mask. Shades of red were upon his hind legs, with symbols unknown and unsure of to many. Ebony nose of dark that was upon the maw of the male was thrust against the cold land of the forest. The nostrils flared and eyes were narrow as familiar scents swirled in his nose.

Akisame... he whispered, and eyed the landscape before him.

A trail of disturbed snow was strewn before him, with the distinctive paw prints of his kin, Akisame. Rolling along his dark lips was a grin, as he sprung forth, drawing his maw to his chest, and began a gentle bound forward, searching for his sister. Where was she he did not know, but close, he could tell, and it was not long before had she passed through here, for her scent remained here, and it had not faded. Narrowed eyes did watch the horizon, searching for her form, looking for her shadow. A sliver of outline was faint to him, within the shadows, upon a rolling hill that was anything but steep; but was gentle. There, she was, with her body placed upon the ground so gently, resting. Had she heard him and so was expecting his presence shortly? He did not know.

With a casual trot to the bottom of the hill on which she was situated, Arch gave a quite growl to warn her of him. To appear from no where and give her a fright was not his intention, and regularly did he, give her an inform of his arrival. Emerging from the shadows of the trees, his head peered around, and his eyes locked upon her face. Again he whispered her name, and then jogged up the hill to wards her. Oh how it was marvelous that both of them had been granted into this legendary pack, to live and serve their rulers. A glorious day it had been for Arch, however lingering thoughts of his morbid past remained lingering in his mind. Would he be required to fight again? Destroy those who threatened the safety of those he loved all over again? That he felt he could not handle but had pushed the thought aside, merely waiting for it to arise when it need be.

" Akisame... " he said gently, and he nuzzled the cheek of his kin gently. Arch then lay down by her side, and licked the same cheek that he had nuzzled, and smiled at her. " How are you? "


^{[ Archangel is on temporary loan to me so that he can encounter Akisame, his sister, in the lands. ]}

[akisame]

Ears caught a sound not too far away. Akisame closed her eyes slowly and listened to the sound of paw steps. Finally someone was coming, someone is here and it will cure her boredom. At least she hopes it's someone who can be of some entertainment to herself. Optics opened and they stoppted the a silhouette moving up the slope. Her eyes widdened as she stared at the form coming towards her. Brother.... She thought. This was enough to cure anything, her long lost brother now finally showing his face to her. What were the odds of this happening? The female shook her head to see if it was a dream. No the wolf kept on coming faster now. His features becoming clear. The shadow of a hawk design placed careful on his face, the black cross on his back. His dull gray fur matched the clouds above but the weather seem left her mind. He's here... I can't believe it he's here! She was getting more excited.

The female's tail hit the rock in which she laid on faster. When he reached her she knew it wasn't a dream. His coal black eyes didn't seem as stern and emotionless upon there last encounter. He was so lost after the devestation of his pack being destroyed that he barely took notice to her. Now her elder sibling seemed more inplace, not just an image drifting around. ArchAngel was in Arnlan, in the same pack, together again. As he nuzzled her cheek and spoke her name softly she knew he was at least back to his old self. Somewhat anyways. She gave him a lick on his nose and grinned to herself. While he laid down she quickly pulled herself up and tackled him to the ground and into the snow. The Femmoria could no longer contain her happiness. Nothing was better then seeing her brother again.

"Oh it's great to see you again Archy!"

She shouted with joy. The fatal's eyes staring at her brother's to see his expression. Of course he would not be happy with this playful gesture. He was so much more serious and held back his emotions then let them run wild like her. However she didn't care what he thought and slowly she retreated off from him to let him back up. Tor and Fenris must have sent us to the same spot. She thought and pawed his side with a smile crossing her lips. Suddenly she remembered his question that she had forgotten due to her sudden burst of happiness.

"I'm fine... How have you been? Why did you choose Arnlan to settle in?"

More questions would have flooded from Aki's mouth but she held back knowing it to be best to let him speak first.

[smartie]

The expression on her face told it all. He had observed her shocked yet happy features as he made his gentle ascend to her and the rock on which she lay. That, had been enough to make him happy, and his eyes of the coal black appeared to glimmer somewhat now. The regret of shunning her during the times of his own mental troubles was lingering over him, but hopefully, he could amend the relationship between him and his younger kin. Oh how he cherished each smile of hers. It made her look all the more beautiful than what he believed she certainly was. Her pleasant greeting to his arrival made his tail flicker if only a little so at his rear as he rose slowly to his feet quickly after descending to his side.

The gentle caress of her tongue across his leathery nose made him grin and shut his eyes momentarily. He loved his sister dearly, but could not help but think of bloodshed at such a time. It may appear that he was fine now, and had gotten over the battles of his past, he had not, and today he still pondered as to why they had occurred. Why had the lives of his friends been taken from them at such an age? Was that their reason in life? To be his friend only to be quickly stripped from his grasp and slipped into the jaws of another? Shaking these dreadful thoughts from his head, as if that could somehow help, he focused back on Akisame, now, opening his eyes to see her happy face.

" Oh it's great to see you again Archy! "

Those words had followed so quickly of his descend to the cold, snow en frosted lands of the Arnlan territory. He oofed slightly, as he was tackled to the earth, and muffled a growl beneath his breath. He did not enjoy such sudden movements, and wished she had not done so. But, he did not mind. Arch did not want to ruin the picture that was of his sister at this moment in time, because he wanted it to stay in his mind forever and drown out those thoughts of death and blood. Tail wavering slightly still, he licked her nose as she pawed at his sides. He was getting too old for this. What good would come of it? Well, Akisame would be happy... but what about him? Maybe this was why he had not sought her out sooner. Only a little had he been in Arnlan, and had observed her acceptance from afar.

The weight in which she held upon his muscle toned self was lifted, giving great relief to him. Gulping a sudden mawful of air, he shifted onto his feet and shook himself free of the water that had soaked his plush coat. Oh how he despised such mushy love, that he almost shoved her off. But, alas, he was not so cold hearted and self absorbed as to push away his sister. Or was he? Arch recollected the time of his hardship, and how he pushed her from his life and soon they had departed due to the solitude in which he enjoyed. The darkness that once clouded his eyes at a time before this returned to his gaze, and he stared sternly at the ground, listening to her rabble on about how happy she was, waiting for her to answer his greeting question of, how she was.

"I'm fine... How have you been? Why did you choose Arnlan to settle in? "

A shrug was of his massive shoulders as he rocked to his haunches. He was not in such a mood to answer this question. Arch wished to curl up into a snug little ball and block out all of this happiness. Attention he did no deserve was being given to him and he did not like it. Why had he chosen Arnlan? They sounded cold and mute as he wished to be; solitary individuals yet united as one pack. Excellent. That was why he had come here. To be alone, but alas, somehow Akisame had wandered here too and was, to his dismay, accepted into these legendary lands. The knowledge of how wrong, spiteful and hateful his words were, was with him now as he thought them. Best answer her, he thought, as his happiness of seeing her was slowly swept from his soul, and now he felt cold and hard again.

" I don't know. Just did I guess. " he muttered bitterly.

Best make an effort for her... Don't drag her down into your sad world, she doesn't deserve that...

" Why did you join Arnlan? " he replied in a high tone, too high for his liking, and high enough to suggest he did not really care for an answer. Perhaps she would get angry and strut off because of his sudden swing of mood. Perhaps she would see, that he had indeed not changed greatly, and become upset. Then he would have to comfort her, thus leading her into more false hope that he had changed. For she may think, wait, he is concerned, so has he really changed? Personally, he believed that he had not, and so, waited anxiously for her response.

[akisame]

The look on his face now it seemed different. She laid her ears on the back of her head and whimpered slightly. What was wrong? The way he spoke was bitter now. I thought he changed... Akisame knew she was wrong. He seemed the same now, but there wasn't anything she could do. She did not wish for him to be like this, but alas he is. Her tail no longer wagged but she perked up her ears as he spoke again asking a question of her. It was a very good one. Why did she join? She guessed it was because they sounded fearsome, something she'd want to be apart of. Something where she could be strong and help to defend the packlands. Of course this would take some work.

"I joined because of what I heard. The alphas... They're more then what I expected, they're strong. Because they're strong the pack will be too. So I joined, to help, and become strong myself."

She spoke with sincerity. The ex-assassin didn't even bother to question the tone of his voice. It wasn't hard to guess. I best make the best of it... The thought came and left, how would she do this? He looked to be lost in thought and she stayed silent not knowing what to say. This renuion was good, till now. Would it go down hill from here? Aki quickly covered it. Not if she had anything to say about it. Which she had allot to say. Allot she needed answered from him, but now was not the time. Others could be listening, waiting in the shadows of the trees. It would not be good to have him share what he had been doing, to explain fully what had happened to his old pack. Akisame knew ArchAngel would hate it if someone else knew of it. That he had failed his pack before. So what should she say?

"Arch... What's wrong... Is 'Thier' death still lingering on your shoulders? Tainting your mind?"

Her voice was caring yet cold on the edges. She was not going to let him be like this. No. Never again will she let him shunn her away. They are family and family stick together through the good times and the bad. So it was time to stop acting like a pushover and help him. Whether it be by force or by caring words. Either way Akisame didn't mind using it. She would do what is nessisary. The cold winds picked up and hit her side. She ignored it and continued to stare at her half brother. Awaiting his answer her posture changed. She seemed more demanding for an answer yet in such a sister like way.

((It's short. ;.; My tummy ache is affecting my writing skills....))

[smartie]

" I joined because of what I heard. The alphas... They're more then what I expected, they're strong. Because they're strong the pack will be too. So I joined, to help, and become strong myself. "

Stronger. That was something that he knew he must become mentally. At the moment, he was suffering beneath those memories of his fallen friends; their desperate faces pleading for his help yet he could not give. Arch turned away from Akisame, and exhaled a long, irritated sigh. To help, that was typical of his sister. Always doing the best that she could to make things easier for others. Perhaps that was the reason in which he cast her away all the time. Perhaps that was why, she had been happy to see him so jolly and cheerful. But her smile was gone now, and so was his, and he sat on his haunches with his back to her.

"Arch... What's wrong... Is 'Thier' death still lingering on your shoulders? Tainting your mind?"

" Yes, yes it is Akisame and you know fine well that is the cause of my troubles. " he snapped rather aggressively.

Why did he act so as he did? What was it that made him react so violently to wards the only one who cared and gived a damn about his well being? Arch was abusing the love in which she so endlessly gave him, and believed it would bring great consequences upon him. If something terrible where to happen t her, he would be a lost soul, wandering aimlessly around these dark lands, mute like the trees and the legends that it held. Akisame would suffer because he forced so much negative energy upon her. Arch regretted it so but could not help his sharp responses.

" Akisame... I... Did not mean to sound so harsh... "

Indeed he did not, and the only way to make amends would be for him to apologise. He too felt the same to wards his kin. They were family and so must remain strong together. That was what he wanted. He really, truly and honestly did, and he knew he did not show it well. Smile, smile for her Arch, he thought to himself. Turn and look into her eyes that glimmer with hope and understanding, and allow them to transform your corrupted soul, and bring back the light of your own eyes. She loves you Arch, do not risk losing her again, because you most surely will if you keep up this.

" Sorry. "

[akisame]

She watched him turn away from her and took a step forward. It was almost like she could feel the negetive energy coming from him. The darkness that grabbed him and made him stay in the past. Orbs stared at his back as she took another step. She was surprised when he snapped at her and retreated back. Her ears laid on her head and her tail hanging low. This was not good. She shook the expression from her body. The younger sibling was trying to help him and all he could do was just push her away. She was getting sick it and already had made promise to not let it happen again. A growl escaped her throat and the fur along her spine bristled.

"Will you stop it! There was nothing you could do about the pack's demise! You tried and that was all that mattered. Now stop living in the past and come to the future where everything else is. Where everything that matters most is found!"

She barked at him. It was quite a rare sight to see the ex-assassin bark like a measly dog. She shook with anger on how stupid and stubborn he was being. She lifted a paw ignoring his first reply. One word however found it's way to her ears and registered in her brain. She dropped her mitt and let her bracelets jingle together. Her light purple nose nudged Arch. Aki's fur fell down and the anger that was there a moment before evoporated. He said sorry... That's a first. The wolf thought and sat back on her haunches smiling. Maybe now he was learning to be nicer. It would be a first, but it was a start. None of our old friend could have imagined him apologizing.

"Apology accepted... I too am sorry for my outburst...."

The clouds above were darkening at an amazing rate. Soon the land would be casted into a storm. It was nothing to worry about, Akisame had a hollow tree inwhich her shelter was made. When the weather warmed up more she'd take the time to dig herself a den, but for now it was not needed. She wondered something though... Arch was use to his high power and being incharge. Will he be able to change enough to learn who's boss. Of course he must have. Or else he wouldn't have gotten into Arnlan. What of the other members...

"We should get some shelter... A storms coming in."

[smartie]

Having his back to her, his eyes did not see the anger filling her face. Arch did not see her waver several steps to him. But he knew she was angry, and could hear the jingle of her five bracelets springing up and down her slender limbs as she stopped and growled at him. His fur also bristled, but not in anger. A chilling breeze swept calmly through the land once more, making his pelt of grey cascade softly with it. A sigh, a roll of the eyes, and then his ears pulled back. What she was about to say was expected, and he did not hesitate to grumble in dismay as she did so. Why must Akisame lecture him so? Let him be. Let him be nasty, and dwell in the past, because one day, he would overcome this, depression, so it could be said, and all would end well for him and her.

" Will you stop it! There was nothing you could do about the pack's demise! You tried and that was all that mattered. Now stop living in the past and come to the future where everything else is. Where everything that matters most is found! "

He had not come here to argue, nor to debate his problems with his sister. No. He simply wanted to say hello to her, and make a haste leave. Obviously though, like normal, it had ended with them arguing over his past. Repeatedly, similar words were spoken from his kin, but none got through his hard skull. What could would it do, to lecture him so? The pain of losing his pack would be with him always, and slowly, it had been fading. Now, Akisame had brought up what he had forgotten, and at this moment, he hated her so for it. A growl echoed from his maw, and he concealed his temptation to snap her head off. No, he would bare with her for now, just to make her happy.

The weather of this day seemed to fit his mood perfectly well, he noticed, glancing to the sky that hung so heavily above them. Rain, it was spitting now, and the clouds were rolling overhead, with a breeze that failed to let up. Snorting, the male turned to face her as she accepted his apologies and suggested shelter. Shelter? Was she mad? Had Akisame forgot whom she was? A wolf was unafraid of a little rain, so why was she worrying? From what information he had gathered, Arnlan was prone to such weather, and so, he felt he should become used to it. Already he felt adjusted, and his plush coat seemed thicker to withstand the gales. No, he would not cower in some makeshift home in a tree or cave. He would remain outside, and be a wolf.

" That is not a storm but a mere shower my dead Akisame. Arnlan is prone to such weather, and so it would be pointless to hide within a cave each time they occurred. Otherwise, you would remain in that cave and waste your life away in it. I say we remain here, is this breeze not pleasant? "

[akisame]

" That is not a storm but a mere shower my dead Akisame. Arnlan is prone to such weather, and so it would be pointless to hide within a cave each time they occurred. Otherwise, you would remain in that cave and waste your life away in it. I say we remain here, is this breeze not pleasant? "

"I know that.... But something just doesn't feel right... I've traveled all over the place and been caught in many storms probably just like you. This storm however doesn't seem right to me."

She said speaking the truth. Something about the storm was unnerving as the rain began to fall and drench her coat quickly. Her tail lowered and she laid her ears against her skull. She looked up to the heavens and her optics widened as she thought one of the clouds looked like a skull, but alas when she blinked again it was gone. 'I must be seeing things.' Aki thought and looked back to ArchAngel. Waiting for a reply to her words. Would he call her foolish and stay out here. The ex-assassin had done many assassination attempts in storms. So of course she was already use to them. She felt the winds whip her side but did not waver. She stood firmly in the ground looking to the trees. Some had died due to this weather others still lived... barely.

"The breeze is fine....."

She replied to his question before. Slowly she sat herself down on her haunches and then on her stomach. Choosing to lay there in the storm since it seemed he did not want to move. Her azure eyes simple stared at her elder brother waiting, watching. I wonder how the prey of Arnlan live here. They must be scarce. Her mind was trying to think of anything but her brother, everything seemed to be going downhill now and there was nothing she could do. She felt helpless and oh how she hated that feeling. Not being able to do anything and just watch and wait.

"Are you going to leave now like you always do when things are like this?"

[smartie]

"I know that.... But something just doesn't feel right... I've traveled all over the place and been caught in many storms probably just like you. This storm however doesn't seem right to me."

" That is the problem with you Akisame. If something does not feel right to you, then all it upset. This is not a storm. Several days have I been here, those before you, and there has been similar winds and rain that you call a storm. Calm down and chill. It's only a smear of rain. " he growled.

Arch was losing his patience now. Why did she always panic about little things? Growling, he rose to his feet and walked away from her, before perching down on the edge of the lush grass hill. he did not want to be here, and maybe she could feel that. Arch, at this moment, did not wish to be in the presence of his sister. The thought of leaving now lingered in his head, and after seconds of contemplation, he decided that he would leave her for the time being, and go off to cool down. They both needed to be separated. The tension was rising and that he hated. Of course he loved her, but loathed her now at the same time.

Did Akisame not wish to become stronger? Was that not her words that hopefully she could prove worth to the pack and gain strength within it? if so, why was she worrying about some measly rain? Snorting, the male rose and rolled down the hill a few steps before settling down on the center. Head turning, his body followed in a rhythm and he glared at her from his distance. Obviously he knew, that nothing could would come from this departure of his. But he felt that he should leave. Soon he would return, and talk with her, perhaps apologise for his actions. No. She should apologise, he thought bitterly, but why she should do so, he was unsure of the reason.

Are you going to leave now like you always do when things are like this?"

" Yes. I am Akisame. I shall return to you later. " stated the grey male and turned around.

What would she think of him? Was a hate for him slowly brewing in her mind? Probably, because of all the troubles that he put her through. Perhaps Akisame had read his mind and knew he was going to leave. or maybe she predicted it? but was he so obvious? Easy to read like a book with large bold letters, only several pages long? Muttering, he eyed her and waited for her reaction, which he was anticipating.

[akisame]

At his words Akisame didn't know how to react. At first she was offended by it now she was angry once more. It was not like that. How he could saw such things to her made her want to tear him apart. She refrained from doing so. Her paws tense on the ground. Slowly she raised herself up her lips curling showing her fangs. Her orbs narrowed on him. I'm a fool for thinking he had changed! She thought. Her anger was boiling anyone with sense could tell that. He was her brother, how could he insult her and just go on like nothing is wrong. Oh no. She was not going to forgive him. She was fed up with his attitude as well. He was prancing on her last nerve and she could no longer take it as it snapped.

"I DO NOT GET UPSET ALL THE TIME OVER A FEELING! INFACT THIS IS ONLY THE FIRST, SO DON'T EVEN START WITH ME!"

She snarled not happy at all with him. She was hurt by his words. He was doubting her. She had live alone all her life, no one there for her. She was used by rogues everywhere for food, caught by humans and even wounded by them. The only kindness that was shown to her was from the old woman Tsunade who had happened to pass away. Her mother keeping her and her siblings hidden, her father leaving every now and then to take care of his 'True' Family. ArchAngel was lucky, he got to live free and in the open and take care of the pack. She had to flee or face being killed by the old alphess. The ex-assassin had to live with the fact her mother counted her and her siblings as a mistake.

"Fine then, just leave! Leave just like all the other times. You keep running from your past not facing it, but it's always going to be there and theres nothing you can do about it except face it!"

She turned around swiftly and began a jog up the slope. Her paws holding their ground in the slush yet she did not mind this weather anymore. She ignored her feelings all she was feeling was anger towards him. Her posture giving away her emotions right off as she stopped on the hill and looked back down at him. What was he waiting for? There was nothing left for him now. She certainly didn't give a damn for him.

"WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! JUST GO AWAY AND LEAVE ME ALONE!"

She barked to him.

[smartie]

Arch basically sat there, watching her casually from the marshy foothills of the slope, on which she stood at the mid point. His eyes danced over her body, and they caught signals of anger pulsing through her. Her reaction was not obvious to him, but he knew that it would not be a great one. Licking his lips, he pivoted so that his body was facing hers, and so he need not anymore, glance over his shoulder to interact with his younger sibling. I do not like how she is taking some time on reacting... what if she attacks me? No doubt she could kill me with one swift blow to the neck; she is, an experienced warrior assassin after all. Where did she get her amazing talent from, I wonder? Mother, maybe Father? I do not know, but I fear that worse is in store for me...

" I DO NOT GET UPSET ALL THE TIME OVER A FEELING! INFACT THIS IS ONLY THE FIRST, SO DON'T EVEN START WITH ME "

Ears pulling back, mind reeling, eyes widening, he stood shock with horror at her outburst. Never had he witnessed before such raised voice from his, what he thought to be kind and forgiving sister. But then, thinking of it, he had put her through a lot; but was too proud to admit his wrong. Even the apology from earlier, he felt he had had to force from his dry lips, and then he regretted it afterwords. Arch had led her into a false sense of security then; made her think he had changed. Really, he was still that confused little wolf, wanting to be an island of his own. And he hated it. What was his purpose in life but to sulk and mope around all day, grieving for those long departed? What was to become of him now, that he was losing all that he had left. His sister?

" Fine then, just leave! Leave just like all the other times. You keep running from your past not facing it, but it's always going to be there and theres nothing you can do about it except face it! "

Mouth agape, he had been about to respond to her words of loud, but had been cut off before he had drawn breath to do so. Like all the other times? They were countless, and he hung his maw slightly in shame to hearing this. No, he would not listen, he would not let his mind be led astray by her words; words of the truth. No, he was indeed, far to proud to cave into his sister, who seemingly had a strong hold over his mentally at this stage. He was breaking down, couldn't stop, his mind was spinning faster and faster, but he did not falter. Shaking his head he glared at her with pleading eyes. But pleading for what he did not know himself, but that was the impression in which he was releasing now. Attempting to pull back and hide himself from her, he could not, and sighed.

" WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! JUST GO AWAY AND LEAVE ME ALONE! "

Watching as she turned and galloped back up the hill, he whimpered quietly to himself; it becoming lost in the wind like a whisper as one seeped through the dark looming trees of the pack. It had begun to rain slightly now. That apparent storm being was he knew it to be; a smear of rain. Sighing, he slowly made a carefully way up the hill, his paws smashing the muddy earth, as he watched her. Such anger he had not seen before in he eyes that were just so... made him feel compelled to comfort her, be apologetic for his actions. He was that and more but would not do so. Holding his head high, he suddenly bounded swiftly up the terrain, his paws slipping here and there but not noticeably so. Arch's mind was lost for a moment as he thought of the consequences for his upcoming actions. Would she have anticipated his actions and countered before he could do so? Well, one thing was for sure, but it was not his mind.

Springing now as he reached the curve of the hill, he attempted to bring himself down on his younger sibling; trap her beneath his bulk of rippling muscles, and heavy mass of bone. He was growl into her face, stare into her eyes with his own. Darkness would swirl in his hue and he would say nothing, except hold her firmly there, as the rain slivered a cold outline along their bodies. Panting heavily he would do, and stare at her but say nothing. He would be lost in possible thoughts of what to do now... What do now indeed...

[akisame]

Akisame's head was low as she stared at the ground as she continued to walk. He did not say a word to her. No apologies, nothing at all. How heartless was her brother? Did he really take after their father, Lucifer. The man who had to have been the meanest creature alive, the female even thought he had come from hell, that he really was the devil. She thought back to how she use to play with her half brother when she ran into the pack after her disappearance. Of course he and a few others were the only ones he ever knew of her brith. He was so happy then, they played together. He was so nice and she knew she was fool for clinging onto the hope that he might still be nice. Yet he had destroyed all the hope of that.

The rain was blocking out the noises yet her paws could feel slight vibrations. Her skills as an assassin were great for she had trained not to be snuck up apon. Turned her head she looked back seeing her older kin leaping into the air in an attempt to bring her down. She stood there in shock that he was doing this. His body getting closer she snapped out of it and launched herself out of the way. Placing a paw on the ground she spun herself around quickly. Fur raising even though the weight of the rain was proving hard to do so. Her lips curled once more and she let out a devilish snarl. No this wasn't like her at all. Her father's side coming out. She raised her body over his as he hit the ground to where she once was. If a fight was what he wanted then a fight was what he'll get.

The emotion running through her eyes was hurt. How could he attack her? His only sister. The only family he had left. The only one who had cared for him. She was not going to let him try and hurt her anymore. No she couldn't bring herself to let it happen anymore. She stepped forward her claws digging intot he moist ground, her eyes glaring at him. ANger and hatred rising in her. She snarled more and growled loudly over the storm.

"How can you do this...?"

Her voice calm inbetween her growls. She quickly circled him once... twice. Then stopped where she stood infront fo him before. She didn't wait for a reply anymore and went for his neck. Her movement ere quick and fluid. However Aki stopped inches from his neck and retreated back. No she wouldn't kill him. She'd only hurt him, whether it has to be physically or mentally. Something that will give him a reminder that she will not tolerate it anymore. The assassin made it look like she was going to the right but revearsed to the left. She opened her jaws to grab hold of his shoulder. To sink her fang into his flesh and tear at his shoulder. Maybe then he'll learn. Maybe then he'll remember she will not be used anymore. She had been used all her life and was now tired of it.

If she missed who knows what he'll do. Will he try and strike her down while she can't dodge his attacks, or kill her. She brushed the thoughts from her mind and watched as her body came closer to his.

[smartie]

Having missed he glowered to himself, his eyes staring at the ground as if he had caught her. Muscles rippling, he remained in his position in silence. Eyes, staring at the moist ground as his mitts clutched the muck in anger, his body tensed as his eyes scanned quickly for her whereabouts. The action was so fast, that he had little time to register what was going on. I knew, that she would have dodged this, and so why did I not take a simpler approach? What was he doing? Had he honestly turned to evil that he resorted to violence; attacking his younger half kin? What is wrong with me, he pondered. This is not I, but nor is she, for Akisame does not appear to be the wolf that she once was. And nor do I.

Ears flickering, his cranium turned and his dial pointed to that of her own form. Angry snarls, ones in which had never come to these hollows of his, where ringing there now. Arch could not bring himself to believe that this was his kin, his gentle Akisame, making those angry noises. Watching now, still in silence, still with not moving. What he did not want was a fight, but her eyes, as he stared at them with his own narrowed, suggested else. Hatred seemed to blaze at him, for reasons that he knew fine well but ignored them, because he was still too proud to admit his wrongs. Why was he proud though? What was there to be proud of? Letting himself to resort to such, dishonoured actions, allowing his pack to die as he stood by and watched? He was leading a life that the brute had never dreamed off.

It hurt him so.

Pupils following the tight walk of his sister, as she paced a circumference around him, he did. The rain had drenched his coat now as he stood in what was thought to be a long while, when really, it had been mere minutes, possibly seconds. No, not that fast, he thought. But why did he think much time had passed? Was his mind his own clock, or was it simply slowing down this moment of tense. Her breathing felt loud and hard in his mind, with growls cascading through it. Her lithe form bounced elegantly around him. Time was slowing down. Nothing was happening fast enough, and so it deceived him.

"How can you do this...?"

How can I do this, I do not know, nor can I give an explanation as to why, my dear Akisame, I act the way that I do. I do not take pride in these actions, and yet, what is preventing me from admitting so, and speaking to you of such worries and troubles? Why, my closest friend and relation, why, can't the words escape these sealed lips?

ArchAngel, persisted on saying not a word, and grunted at her, as she threw herself at him. Her sudden movement caused him to stir and back off slightly. Then he realised she was thinking again of her movement, and observed as she doubled back. Arch was no assassin. No, and so the following move he had not anticipated; nor expected. Akisame moved to the right, but somehow spun so gracefully and slowly before him, that she lunged from the left side of him. His awide with shock, he stood, motionless as her form fell to him. He did not feel it at first; her fang, piercing the skin of shoulder. Then, he cringed. Bellowing in anger as she sunk her deadly canines upon his broad shoulders, he tried to back off. Sharp at mind but not physically, and he felt he could not retaliate against her. Her head that turned to sharply ripped clean apart him, and he uttered a cry, as searing pain shot through him.

Was this happening? Was she, was she... what? Bewildered, he backed a bit, not realising that, as she bite his shoulder so, and spent some short seconds ripping the tight skin apart, that he too, could inflict pain upon her. His teeth could easily grasp her own exposed flesh. Arch could counter her also, but he missed his chance, but was also oblivious to it having being there. Shaking his head he ducked down, attempting to free himself of her jaws. If he did, he would leap literally back wards, and crouch slightly in pain, and stare at her. Blood was and would trickle down his fur, staining it the colour of his rear end markings. What... this female was no sister of his! She... Akisame was incapable of harming him so. Or maybe he had simply, assumed she would do nothing of the sort. There, was his weakness to her. Arch expected nothing of his sister. Oh how she proved him wrong.

" Akisame! " he snarled, looking into her eyes. His own mind was lost in confusion, and his locked to hers, pleading, asking the question : Why? " Aaar!! " he would cringe, both these one word sentences would escape his lips despite whether had had managed to escape or not.

[akisame]

She felt her ivories sunk into his flesh. Blood oozed into her mouth and she could feel his shock in her movements. No she wasn't enjoying this, but it was the only way to teach him a lesson. To maybe tell him that she had, had enough. SHe didn't think of any other alternative, this was her first option. If Arch hadn't attacked her maybe she'd try a different approach to it, but because he leapt in at her, her instincts told her otherwise. As her fangs tore deeper into his shoulder images flashed in her mind. Something that this occured before. Father.... She thought with pure disgust that he had crossed her mind. The wolf was a disgrace. Even when he became an omega he brought war to the pack, and killed off her mother and Arch's. The assassin thought back to when she had seen him. He was covered in blood and wounds, yet he attacked her. His own daughter, he tried to pin her down like ArchAngel did. So it was instinct playing in.

Akisame was jerked from her thoughts as her brother tried to pull back and out of her grasp. She averted her gaze from his shoulder to try and look into his eyes. The pleading question ringing in his brain. Oh he should know. He shouldn't have been so blind, so arrogant. She shook her head tearing into his shoulder once more before letting go and jumping back away from him. Blood staining her maw, as it dripped onto the gray shaded ground. She breathed deeply her eyes locked with his. They were not filled with hate, no sadness. She didn't want to hurt him. A hint of betrayal filled her, he attacked her. Her own brother tried to pin her down, and who knows what he would have done. Tear her throat out and watch her die. The female wouldn't take that chance, no. Never it would be a fools choice.

Her tail was held high and her ears alert. She was waiting. What would he do next? Would the wolf retaliate or would he retreat like she had told him to. To leave her alone, to be in peace, without anyone else to bother her. That would be good. She gazed at his shoulder blood falling to the soil around him mixing with the rain which seemed to have been falling faster. The rain? Aki barely registered that the rainw as falling, well she noticed it earlier but when Arch charged at her she it left her mind. It was clensing her body of her half sibling's blood. Washing it from her mouth.

"If you had just left... I wouldn't have had to... I wouldn't have had to hurt you. Don't you understand! I can't take it anymore. Maybe now you'll listen...."

She cried, tears falling from her eyes. Though they went unnoticed with the rain still pouring. She backed up some more then pivoted around and began to sprint off. Her paws slammed against the earth's crust and splashed water from the puddles. Mud flung up hitting her pelt but she didn't care. Her eyes were closed as she rain. The sound of her bracelets banging together fileld her ears, the movement of them sliding up and down her legs was all she felt. Nothing more. She was too lost to feel much. Hopefully he wouldn't follow... He'd let her run, let her run away. This time instead of him running, it's her. Running from what she did, running from this night, but mostly from him.