War is Upon Us by Silver Sky (crime books to read txt) 📖

The pack is having a quite evening when the deputy Vera calls a meeting. "Fellow pack members!" she howls. "I' am sorry to announce that..." she paused for a long moment everyone is tense remembering alpha badly wounded a few days ago. "Alpha is dead. He was assassinated by the alpha of the northern packs. They have declared war upon us!" She snarled. Ira a young she-wolf stalked back to the main den, a dead deer hanging from her jaw leaving a trail of blood behind it. Vera sighed and calmed down. "We need a hunting party to gather more prey for the upcoming battle. "Ira would you like to join" she asked. Gathering a few more wolves. Glancing at the deputy, Ira deliberated for a moment; looking from her freshly caught prey to Vera. Grumbling, she shoved the deer towards the rest of the pups and shifted into human form. Her hair was the same color as her fur and it now reached her waist.
"I suppose," she sighed, "hunting big prey is easier in a pack. Where are we headed?"
The type of terrain (and whether or not it was in enemy territory) would decide on both the hunting technique and which form would be taken. Vera shifted to hume(human) form. "The forest" she said. "Alpha Vera the forest has been invaded with the other pack" another wolf said. "I know" Vera growled. "Thats why we are going there that is still our territory"
Grinning, Ira swung back her hair, "So we get to see some entertainment while we hunt? Even better." Jumping down from the hillock she had been standing on she set off into the forest ahead of Vera.
"There is a herd of deer this way!" she called over her shoulder, "I'll take you to them."

A navy blue she wolf, b the name of Yuri sighed as she walked through the Eastern part of the forest. That is where her pack lived, it was the elemental pack. Yuri was a little ticked because that day the graduations had taken place and all of the wolves got to show their power. Though she hadn't gotten her power yet so she was left out, this was the second year she didn't get to graduate. The second year that she wasn't able to show her power, though it was a power she didn't have. Yuri awaited anything exciting that might happen as she soaked her feet in a pond near the edge of the forest. It was close to the trees that surrounded the Southern part of the forest that held the Southern Pack. She just waiting for anything, a rabbit to pass, a different wolf of her pack to come to either fetch her for supper, or hunting hours. Maybe even just to brag about their power. Ira hadn't bothered waiting for Vera. The silver haired wolf may now be alpha now but the only one she had ever properly respected was the now deceased Alpha. Grinding her teeth, she stalked through the trees. She was more upset than she would ever let on. Stopping for a moment, she raised her nose to the wind and took a deep breath, taking in a scents in the area. There was the herd of deer she had targeted earlier towards the Eastern part of the forest. There was also an unfamiliar wolf scent. An intruder? she thought, more likely it was a member the Northern Pack. That bunch of disgusting mongrels that had stolen the Alpha from them. Snarling, she shifted into wolf form and bounded through the trees. It wasn't too far away and she quickly arrived. It was a lone female younger and smaller than she was. Easy prey. Growling in anticipation, she took a running jump and leaped at the female's back. Even though Yuri wasn't in wolf form she could easily hear the wolf that was approaching her. Her small size made people pick on her many of times. But she showed the rest of her pack. They hardly ever picked on her anymore. She just continued to splash her feet in the pond, as if oblivious to the wolf that was leaping toward her. At the last moment Yuri switched to her wolf, letting the short blue fur come out of her skin. She moved to the side making it to where the other wolf fell to the ground. Weather the wolf caught themselves or not, Yuri didn't know because she did not look their way. She turned, snarling. Ready to fight for whatever reason they started this battle. ra snarled at the blue wolf before her. She wasn't completely familiar with the scents of other packs but she had a gut instinct that this wasn't a Northern pack member. Angered by the disappointment she snapped at the younger wolf again before beginning to walk away; barking a message to Vera.
"There's a hunting party coming this way," she growled at the stranger, "we're not in the mood for dealing with strangers. You'd better stay out of out way." Frustrated, she barked to Vera's group again, urging them to hurry up. She was in the mood for killing not talking and waiting. "What are you waiting for!?" she turned to the younger wolf, "get moving!"
Yuri sighed, a bit disappointed with the lack of action. The one thing she was wanting. She could tell the wolf was upset, but of what. News spread fast about the Alpha of their pack being killed, that must be it. But why is she so sad, Yuri had never seen someone so depressed of the passing of a leader. So that must mean this wolf was connected to the Alpha somehow. "May I join you? I could easily act off the lone wolf looking for a new pack to join." Yuri asked flatly. Though she didn't care the answer, because she wasn't going to take a no. Very slowly Ira turned, "What are you saying?" she hissed, "who are you and what do you mean 'join us'? Our pack is at war. Why don't you go back to your nice safe pack in the East or the West or where ever you come from?" Yuri smirked, she would come back to the eastern pack. Just not now, and war was one of the things she wanted. No, needed. The Eastern Pack is known for it's role in peace. And it doesn't take kindly to the saying "If you're striving for peace, get ready for war."
"For your information I do not have a pack. I would make one of my own but there are not enough stray wolves. I have been camping in the Eastern Pack for almost a week, but am bored from their lack of action and activity. You smell of the Southern Pack. And you're at war you say? I could easily help." Yuri explained, most of what she said though were lies. One things she was best at, some people in the pack said that was her power, to lie. But that wasn't elemental, therefor couldn't be it. She smelled the air, noticing just now that she had turned back into her human self. Blushing for some reason she switched back and came to the Southern wolfs side.
"Why are you sad?" She asked, not trying to pry but letting curiosity get the best of her. She awaited the answer. Vera walked up to Ira's side. "Yes we are of Southern pack what does it matter to you" she snarled changing to wolf form. "Our pack dosn't need Loner blood mixed into it" she hated loners. Her previous alpha was in fact a loner but Vera was always loyal to her pack no matter how much she hated their 'weak blood'. Yuri hated that the Southern Pack was so hostile. It annoyed her because she was so used to no bickering and arguing in the Eastern Pack. There were usually some small children that did some things against the rules, but if you look the Eastern Pack is not ruled be peace, but fear. Because if two were to get in a fight, they both would be punished with death in the open to where everyone else could watch. Yuri had second thoughts of joining their pack, but wasn't going to look weak and back down. She raised her tail just ever so slightly, not to she disrespect. This was a sign of superiority, something she never did and didn't really think safe with these lunatics that seemed as if they were ready to kill anything in their path. Now, she chose to answer Vera. She chose a disrespectful tone of voice as she growled her words,

"It matters because I have information of the Northern Pack. The Pack I know you are on the brink of war with. That is the upside of being a 'loner' as you call it. I have lived in many different packs, none have ever suited me. If I ever join your pack I might even leave, to put it bluntly that is. But you can use me for whatever time you need, but if you don't want an easier way to win this war. To take revenge on the other pack, then you can just leave. I'll just ask the Northern pack if I can join them, since you two seem too prideful to ask me. Goodbye" Yuri trotted off, but after a bit felt as if they might attack her. Seeing her as an enemy. She ran off. Another thing that she was good at, along with lying. As she turned she would jump off of a tree or two. She had good legs for running, human form or wolf form. Never has she been beaten in a hunt nor a race. And if those Southern Wolves were after here, a hunt this would be. Vera's ears pricked up but hid her surprise a little. "Wait! You said you… /know things/… what do you mean?" Vera's tone softened but there was still a hostile edge to it. Yuri let a smile form on her lips as she quickly stopped running and turned back. She nodded her head. 'This is much better' Yuri thought as she re-approached the two other wolves.
"Let's do this the right way, now shall we? My name is Yuri, I am a strong lone wolf and would appreciate to join the Southern Pack." She turned into her human self and bowed with great pride in her accomplishment in getting the wolfs attention. Vera felt a little uneasy with this wolf's quick change of thoughts. "I am Vera, new alpha of the Southern Pack. I may let you stay but unsure of joining...." Her voice was still edgy. Vera didn't really trust this rouge but didn't have any choice if she wanted info on the Northern Pack. Ira had been quiet through out most of the conversation; she didn't trust herself not to say something stupid. When Yuri had said she had information about the Northern Pack, Ira's blood had run cold and her heart had skipped a beat. This was enough for her.
Glancing at Vera, she growled softly in annoyance. Her pride is too strong for this. Angry she snapped at Vera, "We need that information. I don't care how we get it. If we can get it by letting her join, let her join. I don't have a problem with loners. In fact..." she scowled internally, I'm going to regret this, "I'll take full responsibility for her actions." The words were out in the open. She could never take them back again. It was a gamble and if it didn't pay off... Well, Ira didn't want to