Lost hope

JUST NEED A BREATHER

Artameis and I walk over to our mates, taking a deep breath of their scent. "So that was interesting. I want you both to stay together or with Jensen or Blaze. Thor has an uneasy feeling with the lions. I can't help but agree with him. We're fine guys, why don't you get the food ready and we'll grab the drinks and whatnot. If you say so, just please, faith interrupts him. We will now go." The guys leave while the girls get drinks and sides out. "Hey Jameson and Jensen, Niko shouts y'all mind helping me grab a few more logs? Sure thing! "Kane and nike offer as well.

A few minutes later, logs were set, food was prepared, and everyone was eating, talking, and drinking, enjoying another calm night. Few gathered around the horseshoes, others were roasting marshmallows, kids were playing tag. The women were making small chats, getting to know each other. "ALRIGHT LISTEN UP! CAN I PLEASE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION! As you all know, my name is Alpha Niko. Everyone here has lost their homes, friends, and family. Under normal situations, we wouldn't be here together, breaking bread.

I am glad you all are here, though, and with hopes we can all rebulid together. I have bought the entire town, y'all are more than welcome to bulid your own homes as you see fit. Hoots, hollers, and cheers followed after that. Now we all know we are facing a huge threat with human hunters. Immediately, growls sounded off. We ran into two today. They were dealt with. Just know that they are closing in. The building will start tomorrow . You are free to shift as you please, but I suggest going in pairs.

The women especially. I know there's a lot of alphas here as well. Once established, we will assign some to each section of town so we can continue to keep things in order and safe. We need to start training and getting better with fighting as well. So when they show up we have a better chance. One last things Are there any doctors, midwives, and nurses here? Some panthers spoke up, and viloet raised her hand. Great, the first thing in order is building a hospital. I would like y'all to use your skills there. If needed, train more. Tomorrow, other alpha's we need to sit and come up with a plan."

"Any questions?" Kane speaks up, "yes Niko, where would the training grounds be? That's a good question on the other side of the house. There is another large opening. I think we should construct some stations there. Also, make a sparring ring so we can do both our skin and animal parts. It will be sparring only, meaning tap out when you have enough, no kill shots. This isn't gonna be a blood ring. We need to work together seeing how we're not the enemies. We will be facing them."

Cheers of approval were heard throughout. "Jameson, do you mind rallying up your bears and making an underground safe house? So when the time comes, we can escort the pregnant women, children, or anyone that isn't able to fight there? absolutely Niko. Violet also spoke up, I can cast some protective barriers and shields so they won't be spotted. Thank you, that will help greatly. Any other questions? This time, Sky stepped up. Yea, why do you get to be the one in charge? What happens when someone wants to challenge your authority? Well, first off, this is a group effort. Everyone has a say into what they feel will work. I understand each had their own customs. Hence, why your homes are to be what you prefer.

Secondly, this is MY land. MY home. I WILL NOT DICTATE YOUR EVERY MOVE. I JUST SIMPLY ASK FOR RESPECT. What if I don't want to give it to you, and I challenge you right now? Sky says with a sneer FINE! Thor roars. Once I win Titus, YOU WILL SUMMIT AND RESPECT ME!! I doubt that you little mutt Titus replies, when I win, I get your house, and you leave this town with the other mutts as well. Sky, you do realize that since you're challenging me, you lose the title as beta and your pride when you lose to me? Do you still go through this?

Yea, Sky roars. This will not be to death. This will only be to submission. One verses one. No fowl play and no cheap shots. Any of that you automatically forfeit agreed? Yes, Sky growls. Now I'll have my beta and your Alpha stand aside for spectating. Faith comes running up, pulling Niko down so only he can hear. Do you really have to do this? yes, my love, he publicly challenged me. Backing down makes me look weak.

Just kick his ass, I love you, my big bad wolf. I love you too, little one." They both walk away from the fire pit down to the end of the yard by the Cyprus tree close to the path by the lake. Everyone is following suite to watch the challenge. The soft ground squishes with their shoes. Frogs jump into the water, and the crickets even stop their song.

The air around them seems to freeze with tension. Sky takes his jeans and his shirt off first, toeing his shoes off last. He leans down and shifts into his lion. He stands about 5 feet. He body is thin, with mucels tighting ready to pounce. He shakes out his reddish brown mane and locks his yellow eyes with mine. Letting out a roar so loud some leaves fall. Looking down, I see his sharp talons and his razor-sharp fangs. I definitely got to stay clear of his jaws, i know they will lock a lot tighter, then i can get mine.I follow suit and let Thor lose. He shakes out his salt and pepper fur. With his 5'9 height he towers over him. I'm not dumb enough to get confident. I never fought a lion, but common knowledge is their powerful jaws. Our nails pretty much match in that aspect.

Taking a deep breath, I tell Thor not to mess this up. Don't worry yourself dumbass. I won't let simba take over our home. Just sit back and let me do the fighting. I got you and us. Good luck, you old bag of fleas. Mase looks at both of us and asks if we're ready. Once we give the ok Sky attack first. I am sadly disappointed in the obvious moves. He was wound tighter, then a jack in a box. Dodging to the right, watching him face plant. I grab his tail and fling him back to where he started, slaming him into the ground. Going up, I grab his scruff behind his mane and bit down. He reaches behind and grabs my back, and pulls me off. He stands up and swipes at my muzzle, slicing it open.

With his arm extended, I was able to get under and bite his elbow and break his arm while my head was turned. He left out a rumbling roar of pain. Now I got him down to three working legs. I circle him, trying to find the weak spot between his neck and shoulder. With his rage, he started getting sloppy slicing and biting everything he could. I saw another opening, a better one than the kill shot. His one erratic swipe caught my left thigh, I yelped, darted around his back leg, and sliced his ACL on both heals. He instantly buckled blood, pouring around his ankels, and laid his dead down with defeat. I walked a safe distance away and left out a victory howl. Roars and howls followed suite accepting the new leader.