Keeping an eye out{Halo}

[Vita Loup Garou]

In the clan I wasn't known as the Geri, as fun as that sounds, but more like the paranoid huntress as what Stryker dubbed me, saying what others thought. I was not mad, it fit in a way, in most ways I was more careful than even Cole was, but alas, Cole wasn't in my position, and I wasn't meaning pack position. Leaning against the cold steel that bit in my back through the loose shirt I wore, the leather jacket over one arm while my pants(one side had a skirt covering the upper portion which looked more better than I make it sound) moved slightly in the breeze. I was in Las Vegas staring at the Ryder Hotel, owned by my son and daughter, Evan and Amelia, they were close, like my brother and I. Even though I shared everything with him, there were still a few secrets I had kept. Not any too bad, such as what happened to the father of my children and stuff like that. More, mundane things. None which I care to share right now.

Speaking of the father, he had left a few gifts for my children before his death, catching an illness that even Nyta wasn't able to cure. It was his time I guess, it didn't mean that it was easy, no it was painful. But death struck when it wanted, and it wasn't like I was going to end my life. No, we made a pact that if one of us left before the other, we would live to the fullest, its in our personality and our blood. Striding forward with my thoughts all over the place, I walked through the double glass doors, whistling as I saw the inside. A high archway with dark oak colorings, just past the desk was two elevators. "May I help you?" A soft voice entered my hearing and twisting on my toes, I saw a male behind the desk, just entering his shift and I could smell that he was no threat. "I'm here to give these letters, along with these healing salves to Evan and Amelia Loup Garou. They are my son and daughter." Handing it over, he nodded and I thought for a moment he couldn't stop before he was off like a shot.

Quickly I left the building, leaving nothing behind but a shadow and regret. As much as I wanted to see my babies, I was careful not to put them in danger. Someone was after me and it wasn't Zane, the enemy of the clan, but a hunter. He was too damn good that I hadn't killed him yet even when he just about killed me. He was biding his time though, but I couldn't be killed that easy. Only a matter of time before we would fight and I would emerge the victor. Smiling slightly, I began climbing the rafters of the unfinished building across the road, no cars drove past but the gentle winds tugged at my body while I watched with heartbreak as my children looked around the interior of the hotel, looking for me. Not yet. When the threat is gone, then I can see you. Hold on until then. It made me sick and mad all over, but my children were not going to be used as tools to get to me. "I'll find you. Soon." I promised the hunter, my voice edged to a growl before lightening up. "Never thought I'd see you around here Halo."

[Halo Lazarus Loup Garou]

Late last night a call sounded through the forest that surrounded the Luna. Danger was near, and Cole howled for his sargents. Knowing that Vita was in Las Vegas, I ran to help. I was already training under our Freki, Devin, so it wasn't unheard of for me to also answer our Alpha's call. I shed my jean as I bolted from the hut I shared with Vita. Shifting as I ran, I broke through the perimeter and caught a scent that made my nose twitch even as terror raced down my furred spine. Zane. The bane of existance for the Loup Garou, our sworn enemy, an immortal with a mad hard-on for killing us off. Only Cole and Syren stood a chance at defeating him, other than Angel of course, our clan's eternal protector.

My wolf form blended into the night, sleek black and deep gray hues decorated my fur. A streak of white zipped past me on the right, Syren. I heard Devin snarl, a rough bark before a whimper. "Devin's in trouble!" I yelled to the others as I swiftly angled left and tore through the underbrush. I panted hard, running full out. Devin was my mentor, if something happened to him, it would be up to me to fill his position as Freki. Was I ready for that? Sure. But I didn't want to come by the position due to a fatality within the clan.

My worst fears were confirmed as I rounded a thick grove a trees and saw Zane, half transformed, tearing into Devin. "DEVIN!" I howled, long and loud, and charged Zane, knocking his bulk off Devin. Cole and Syren, along with Xander pounced in unison, nailing Zane to the forest floor. Barks, howls, growls, eminated from all four as the Loup Garou lay waste to as much of Zane as they could. Blood was in the air, I could smell it, sharp and coppery. I nuzzled Devin, whining. When Zane was down for the count, down but definitely not out, Cole and Syren shifted, Xander standing guard over Zane's body. Cole lifted Devin, who was still in his wolf form, and yelled for us to make tracks back to the Luna. We were fast on two feet, faster yet on four. I booked it for Nyta's hut, mentally calling for Mick at the same time. "Mick, we need you at Nyta's. Devin's been hurt!" I didn't know how bad it was, but I knew it was bad. His breathing was shallow, Cole had forbidden him to shift. If we're forbidden to shift, the wounds were usually fatal.

I spent the rest of the night pacing outside Nyta's hut. Devin would be out of commission for a while, stuck in his wolf form while Mick and Nyta tended to him. He would live, but he may never be able to fully be Freki again. That meant it was up to me to take over the position for now. I took a leave, to find Vita and tell her. I knew where she'd be. We were twins, even if she hadn't told me she was going to Vegas to drop off stores for her kids, my niece and nephew, I'd have found her easily. Staying in wolf form, I bundled some clothing in a knapsack and had Xander secure it on my back.

I was in Vegas the following afternoon. Let's hear it for super wolf speed! Shifting in a secluded area, I shrugged off the knapsack and dressed myself quickly. Running an hand back through my hair, pulling it from my face, I sniffed the air, searching for Vita's scent. Evan & Amelia's was also strong. I followed my nose and came up beside Vita standing before a swanky hotel, just out of view from anyone inside. I whistled in appreciation. "Damn. Nice digs they kids got. Just dropping in for a non-hello?" I elbowed her, joking. I knew she was keeping her distance, she just wouldn't tell me why. She kept telling me not to worry. Yeah, right, and I'm not a werewolf. Like it was even possible to not worry about my sister. I shrugged. "Had to come. There's news. I'm Freki now. Zane attacked last night." I cast my eyes down at the rough pavement. If I ever got my hands on that son of a bitch, I was taking a chunk out of him, for Devin.

[Vita Loup Garou]

The hotels lights flickered for a moment as the two began working magick to see if I had been there, only no one noticed the stranger flicker except me, and obviously then as Evan elbowed Amelia before cradling the letters and taking it to their office which was on the top floor, as well has having rooms about the hotel. As their mother I had to know, as well as making sure they were okay, they were part of the clan and not just my kids. "Yea, they are doing well for themselves." The place must be pulling on a ton of money, at least they were living and had a roof over their heads as well as food. Happy, safe and healthy was all that mattered. I punched him back, lightly, as we were up a bit high and I didn't want him to fall. Still, he had elbowed me so I wasn't going to let that go without payback. "Non-hellos are not as fun as they used to be." I sighed softly, staring as their forms were already gone, wishing I could talk to them. But soon, very soon.

"Had to come? News?" I snapped into alert, wondering what had befallen the clan while I had come here, hoping that nothing serious had happened, but my fears were confirmed as Halo spoke, sending sharp, slivers of pain through my body. Struggling to keep the anger from my voice, I stared at my brother, placing on hand on his shoulder. "I congratulate you on becoming Freki. But under the circumstances." I snarled, throwing my free hand behind me to punch the cold steel, feeling my knuckles move out of place yet thankfully, no bones were broken. But it was painful, I can assure you. "Zane, hes dead. Fucking dead. He has messed with us the last time. How is Devin? How bad was he hurt? He didn't die did he?" Not all promotions meant the previous clan member was dead. Some were hurt to the point where demotion was the best thing for them, but still. It hurt to know Devin was no longer the Freki, my brother looked up to Devin and respected his mentor.

Then it hit me. Zane was there! He attacked! "How are the rest? Cole, Mick, everyone?" My mind searched for any of the clan members I knew wouldn't be there so I could relax slightly, news of the clan being attacked hurt and always put me on edge. "Wait, wasn't Ophelia supposed to be doing her yearly appearance?" My heart raced for the torn werewolf who had been a friend of Halo's. Ophelia cared for my brother, but her resilience and determination to not let people in or close to her, it kinda put a dampen on their relationship, especially when Halo was messed up about her. When she left and then came back, and left again. They were friends after all, I'm just surprised he hadn't asked her to be his mate yet. Something was up in the air with the two, because their emotions were similar, it was hard to get a read from them. "As long as everyone is okay and there are no fatalities." Zane had also done more damage than that, more than what I was willing to say for the moment.

See, not only was I the Geri, I was also a seer. Another reason why people called me paranoid. Zane's magick blocked my visions to him, so I couldn't tell when he attacked or not. My visions were mostly striped away, hence the not seeing the hunter yet and when he would strike. Emotions, as I learned from Nyta, could have a terrible impact on more than just the mind. "Halo, I'm sorry I wasn't there." If I was, I could have fought beside them, and helped instead of being here. Next time, we take him out. For Devin and for all who has fallen and been hurt under his wretched paws." It was tough talk, I knew I could never beat Zane, the only ones even close to matching his power was Cole, Syren and better yet, Angel. "Are you hungry? Do you need to rest? I have a room." It was a mile down the road, keeping close and I stayed there whenever I was in town, never longer than a day however, so tomorrow would mean packing up and going back home. To the clan of course. "Are you hurt?" Reaching over, I hugged Halo before staring into his eyes. "Zane will pay. And we will be there when it happens." I knew Halo would be mad and hurting about Devin, I just hoped everyone else was okay. If anyone was hurt that wasn't normally living around the clan, most likely my vengeance meter would be high enough to strike Zane on my own. He must've figured the whole clan would be there. Except me, though this was a spur of the moment. He really wants us dead. Ziva could have slipped when we would all be there, to have his one chance at striking. At least the clan is safe in its perimeters. Still, makes me uneasy.