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he crept in the tunnels, his hulking figure moving across the cool terrain as he paced over and over. He went there, but ended up here. his frustrations boiling higher and higher until the scent of another rose up in the clouded air. he pauses, ears erect and eyes harsh on the view ahead as he discerned with his senses. was it a wolf? he grumbled, hearing the screams and preparing himself to attack. he lowered his body to align with his shoulders, face crinkled by the snout as his ears flattened; turning into a slick missile ready to be sent. from his barrel-wide chest were booming growls as the brute stood in a defensive stance with fur raised. the perfect specimen for any battle. already on edge, he wouldn't hold back on whoever revealed themselves.




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Lazuli was again with her task of exploring the lands around her pack, and beyond. And explorer of heart and soul nothing could stop her from doing what she loved to do from a very young age. She could be considered clumsy and too goofy, but it was the way her brain did to shield her from painful memories of the past, an earned facade in reality. As she walked quickly she heard an snarl. Making her stop in her tracks. Tilting her head to the side she looked around, trying to locate the sound. "Hi?" The asked to the wind, her small form barely visible under the night. Her face reflected more curiosity than fear.

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Enyo strode into the dimly lit tunnels, her thick mane glistening as the sparse red light caught it. The echoes of her feet reverberated against the cool stone walls, announcing her arrival long before she spoke. She held her head high, her eyes piercing through the shadows, taking in the scene before her.

Zephyros stood rigidly, his muscular frame a stark contrast to the smaller female beside him. Enyo’s gaze narrowed as she assessed the situation. Her brother’s posture was tense. A flicker of suspicion danced in her mind as she noticed the smaller wolf... her fur a disheveled mix of blue and darker patches, her yellow eyes wide and uncertain. It was clear to Enyo that her brother was far too interested in this peculiar creature for her liking.

"Hello," she greeted, her voice dripping with authority. "What brings you here with this... one?" The word slipped from her tongue like a fine wine, laced with a hint of disdain.

The girl’s gaze darted between the two larger wolves, her ears flicking nervously. Enyo’s imposing figure was an undeniable force in the dim tunnels, and she leaned into that power, exuding dominance as she assessed the younger wolf with a critical eye. "Is this your latest conquest?" Enyo continued, a smirk playing at the corners of her mouth.

The tension around Zephyros seemed to thicken, and Enyo noted the slight flush in his cheeks, a sign that he might be hiding something beneath his tough exterior. With a disdainful flick of her tail, she stepped closer. Enyo’s gaze remained fixed on her brother, the sharp edge of her curiosity woven with an almost protective instinct. She wanted to ensure that any connections Zephyros formed would reflect positively on their lineage. The Dunamis were not to be associated with just anyone.


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hello? a female? small and blue came to appear out of the shadows. a lame entrance and one that disappointed him really. but it's then the imposing figure of his haughty sister came to question him. He bore his fangs, not in the mood to play by her rules today. "Κάντε πίσω. Δεν θα τη σκοτώσω(Back off, I won't kill her)." he spoke against the questions enyo asked as he came closer to the blue fae instead, had she not moved. he merely wanted to inspect it-, assuming a role Érebos would've given him now that his pissy sister had arrived. teachers pet, after all.

looming tall, zephyros grumbled, "You smell terrible. What do they call your kind?" he spat his words, disgusted with their difference from the dunamis. his brows furrowed and lips pressed as he eyed the small wolf, disregarding the critical glare of his sibling to find out more. tense as he usually was. "Traveling the tunnels, yes?" his voice was barbaric, guttural and harsh on the ears. girthy and accented, it was hard not to wince at the heaviness it held. his dominance was primal and animalistic with little to no effort.



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Lazuli's head tilted to the side as a large male was before her, answering her greetings. He was huge, as big as Widow. But not only that, a larger female too approached them. Her words of disdain towards her thick on amongst her speech. Yet there was little that would get under the small wolf's skin. Far too used to being looked down upon, but none ever managed to harm her. She had done a good job in building good and strong walls around her heart.

Her eyes were calm and with a hint of her usual carefree demeanor. Goofy others might say. "I am Lazuli! Who are you two mighty wolves?" She said calling them mighty out of playfulness. "Um I am from Hellborn." She said unsure if that was what he meant with "her kind". "It is a haunted forest! very neat!" The apparent ghosts in there were fun to talk to.

"Yes I would assume! These lands had a lot to offer for those of use who enjoy adventures into the unknown."

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Enyo’s gaze flickered from Zephyros to Lazuli, a mix of amusement and irritation coursing through her. Her brother’s response, a snarled warning laced with territorial dominance, stirred a subtle thrill within her. She appreciated the display of strength, but the brutish manner in which he addressed the smaller wolf was a bit much. What a brute.

Zephyros growled that he wouldn't kill her. A statement that caused Enyo’s lips to curl into an amused smirk. She held her ground, unbothered by his intensity, yet she couldn’t help but wonder at his approach. There was a time when the Dunamis did not waste their time with those beneath them but here he was, loitering with a creature so vastly different from their lineage. What was he planning to do if not fuck her? He didn't intend to kill her? So he planned to hurt her. Enyo’s piercing gaze sharpened at the sight of him looming over the blue she-wolf, an uncomfortable dominance that seemed almost cruel. Whatever, the meek would be crushed. If Zephyros decided to do such a thing then she hoped it was in good judgment.

She wouldn't linger to help him clean his mess up either but she would instruct him to cover his tracks.

She was not Erebros, she wouldn't deny her brother the same urges she craved herself.

However Lazuli’s response was playful, her calm demeanor contrasting sharply with Zephyros’s tension. Her cheerful introduction seemed to bounce off her brother’s aggressive presence, and Enyo suppressed a small roll of her eyes. The whole situation was funny to her, a clueless victim and a predator with a stick up his ass.

"Mighty she-wolf," Enyo echoed, the word dripping with sarcasm. A glance at Zephyros. "Και προέρχεται από το Hellborn όχι λιγότερο (And she comes from Hellborn, no less)" she would comment to Zephyros. Enyo’s thoughts raced as she considered the implications. A haunted forest? That was Widow’s territory and the very idea of associating with that wolf left a bitter taste in her mouth.

A flicker of temptation crossed her mind as she considered the idea of kidnapping this Lazuli. Or even murdering her. But as she studied the small wolf, who seemed more fluff than muscle, doubt crept in. Could this creature truly be worth the effort?

The more she watched Laz the more she doubted anyone would come looking for her.

Enyo’s gaze drifted back to Zephyros, sizing him up as he interacted with Lazuli. His bulk and strength were undeniable, yet the rawness of his approach lacked the refinement she believed a Dunamis should possess. The world of politics and power was one of subtlety, and while she appreciated his brute strength, she desired more finesse in this situation. As Lazuli continued to prattle on about her adventures, Enyo’s sharp eyes narrowed, her thoughts swirling with schemes and possibilities.

She would look at Lazuli and offer a friendly warm smile. Her tail gave a faux wag, to a stranger it would appear genuine. Enyo could only hope her brother would play along.

"Ίσως υπάρχει κάτι περισσότερο σε αυτό (Perhaps there is something more to this one)," Enyo mused to her brother, her lips curling into a happy smile to make it appear that her conversation was one of good origins to the outsider listening. "Αλλά προς το παρόν, θα δούμε πώς θα εξελιχθεί αυτό. Αυτό το χοντρό βατόμουρο του λύκου φαίνεται αρκετά ανόητο για να μας πει ό,τι θέλουμε, αν είμαστε προσεκτικοί. Ας την αφήσουμε να νομίζει ότι είμαστε φίλοι (But for now, we shall see how this unfolds. This fat blueberry of a wolf seems stupid enough to tell us whatever we wish if we exercise some caution. Let her think we are friends)." With that, she leaned slightly closer, a calculated move. Watching, waiting, and considering her next move in this unexpected game.

"The Haunted Forest? I've heard of it before however I haven't had the pleasure of visiting. My name is Aridanya. This is my friend Malek. We both heard about the tunnels in this part of the land so we decided to investigate."

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it seems enyo had a plan after all. not babysitting for Érebos this time? a smirk appeared over his onyx maw, pearly white teeth peaking from under his lips as his eyes watched enyo. she advised him, suggesting what they do with the stranger wolf. so like the dunamis to seize every opportunity they could. yet somehow, he heard Érebos' lectures from the mouth of enyo. he rolled his eyes, sighing as she finished speak to him in their native tongue. "wait for it to unfold?," he thought silently to himself as his fur bristled with irritation. "Σας εγγυώμαι ότι είναι τόσο άχρηστη όσο φαίνεται. Ο τρόπος μου θα ήταν πιο γρήγορος(I guarantee she is as useless as she looks. My way would've been quicker)." he sneered, holding back a growl as he sent a glare to enyo before looking back to the unsuspecting blue wolf.

"Pleasure is ours Lazuli." he managed to muster up, giving a brief smile as he flashed his fangs. annoyed but concealing it with skill as he forced himself to match Enyo's lighter energy. "Come Lazuli. We are friends." he aimed to step closer to the blue wolf, giving a wide smile full of sharp teeth. even with effort to appear kind hearted, zephyros was terrifying. out of his element with the gig. snorting his nose, he would swivel past the small female to lead the way deeper into the tunnels-, to get lazuli further alone & to explore the halls all the same.

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She looks at both of them as they spoke in a different language. If only they knew she wasn't as stupid as she made it look like.. Yet she liked to be the complying type just to keep company. Her abandonment issues the one to fuel her way around the intricate world of wolf society. Her yellow eyes evaluating them, their frames and any details, anything she could save to her brain. Thankfully her memory was one of her biggest assets, and the will to explore only made her even more harder to trick but right now it seemed she was falling into their game.

She wagged her tail. "Nice to meet you! We can indeed be friends." Hers alone. Happy to do an exploration with them, she followed them into the tunnels. Taking in all the details. That was the way she navigated her world. While she hummed every once in a while. "The haunted forest is indeed very neat! Many ghostly friends to talk to, decaying corpses and more." She said simply as if that was a normal thing to comment.

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As Zephyros moved closer to Lazuli, Enyo took a step back. She observed with a calculated gaze, masking her irritation with a congenial smile. The way Zephyros flashed his sharp teeth in a display of feigned friendliness reminded her of the delicate balance they must maintain. But she couldn't help but laugh at how silly kindness looked upon his face. It was essential to project an image of unity, especially with an outsider, and she found herself drifting into the role.

Enyo felt a slight tug at her lips. The girl was charming in her own right, perhaps even too naive for her own good. But this was all part of the game they played, and Enyo intended to maneuver it perfectly. Things like this were akin to hunting, Lazuli was her prey. Zephyros and Enyo were closing in.

They ventured deeper into the many passages. The cool, damp air surrounded them, and Enyo’s senses heightened as they explored. The scent of earth around them all. She kept her posture relaxed, her head held high, maintaining the facade of kindness while keeping a watchful eye on the small wolf between them.

With Zephyros leading the way, Enyo fell into step behind them, the rhythmic sound of their footfalls echoing in the silence. She reveled in the moment, a smirk creeping back as Lazuli spoke of the spirits haunting the forest. Curious.

As they walked, Enyo’s sharp nose picked up a peculiar scent wafting through the air, mingling with the earthy smell of damp soil. She paused, instinctively lifting her head to catch a better whiff. "Wait," she commanded, her voice dropping as her keen senses took over.

"I sense something unusual," she said, directing her attention to a tunnel she swore they had just passed a few minutes ago. Her eyes glinted with excitement, a predatory spark igniting within her as she glanced at her brother and then back to Lazuli.

"ATROMITOS!" Enyo would call for her second pair of eyes. There was no sound, only the ever-subtle rustle of wind. Before she knew it her grand bird was there. It took purchase along the thick fur of Enyo's neck. Something was off here. It seemed the group was walking in circles.





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