--------- Intro/prologue
I find myself running through the forest, knowing that the pack is not far behind. I do not bother looking behind or slowing down because I know exactly what will happen if I do. Even fighting to catch my breath, I press on. This is the edge of the territory. I will forever be known as a rogue, but I refuse to be bound to such a horrible wolf. Once I cross the territorial line, I continue steadily for some time before finally slowing down and catching my breath. "This is pack law.” They say... I know pack law, but I cannot commit to someone who does not treat me equally in any way. If I was supposed to be his Luna, I should be able to stand with him not behind him. I won’t." I say to myself.
I come along a river, and I decide to take a drink. However, my plans soon change, as a huge silver colored wolf approaches me. Lowering his head, a deep growl escapes, and I automatically drop down. He's THE Alpha of this territory. I cannot even get myself to stand to move away. I am completely at his mercy.
"What are you doing here, rogue! This is MY territory.” His deep voice causes shivers through my fur.
I refuse to look at him, "I am sorry, Alpha. I just escaped from my old pack. Please forgive me for this trespass. I promise to leave immediately after I get some food and drink if that's okay."
He shifts his body and growls in the direction from which I came from. NO! This cannot be! Why would they fallow me into another wolf's territory? This is going to be a blood bath! I low crawl away from the distracted alpha, but before I could escape his jaws are around my neck forcing me to the ground. I yelp and whimper slightly as his teeth dig into my flesh. The scent of blood catches my nose before I realize he has pierced the skin. I instantly quiet down as the shock of the event runs through me. Is he going to kill me? It is not unheard of, after all, I did cross into his territory. I release a breath I did not realize I was holding, ready to accept my fate. To my surprise he releases his jaws and replaces them with his massive paw.
My old pack makes a semicircle to face the alpha, who lifts his head and howls a fear-inducing howl. Two more wolves appear almost as big as the alpha, his beta’s most likely. My muscles twitch uncontrollably as they approach causing more fear. The two beta’s hold me down as their alpha approaches my old pack.
“What business do you have with this rogue? They are in my territory and are henceforth my responsibility to deal with. Why have you fallowed into my territory?” The massive wolf inclines.
“She ran out on our alpha. He wants to deal with her personally. She ran out when she was to become his Luna. That disgrace is unforgivable. Her death belongs to him.” One of the gammas said. I never really bothered with their names for I was planning on leaving for a long time.
“Incorrect. She crossed into my territory; I make claims to her now. It’s my decision what to do with her and death does not quite suit the crime without proper investigation. If your alpha still chooses to pursuit, I will gladly take him on, I’ve been itching for a challenge.”
The pack looks at one another before nodding and running back towards their own territory. The alpha takes another look at me then his betas before walking away. The next thing I know is having ropes on me and then blacking out.
