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Post by Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein on May 15, 2013 18:58:23 GMT -5
Victor led the two of them out through the patio door, hand still clutching Red's tightly in his. Tobias looked up at him, expectantly.
"I won't be changed..." Victor announced. "...Because apparently that isn't even the real issue, is it?" Some of the packmates glanced at each other, unsure of what that meant. "I will be killed whether I submit or not, isn't that right, Tobias?"
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on May 16, 2013 6:09:49 GMT -5
Tobias gave a polite smirk, though he was clenching his teeth.
Delilah's handiwork, no doubt.
"I'm surprised you didn't run." He admitted. "I'm glad you understand. Makes this easier. No one else needs to get hurt..." His eyes trailed to Red: she had her mother's eyes and sharp jaw...
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Post by Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein on May 16, 2013 6:16:45 GMT -5
Victor looked up; the sun was setting fast. He swallowed. "You give me little choice... But I will ask you despite the fact. Please... PLEASE reconsider. I won't be a threat to the pack." He held Red's hand up in his. "I'll take care of her. We've done a fine job on our own WITHOUT the help of a pack thus far. Even with me being a human..."
He knew it was futile. Tobias had his mind made up. The doctor could read it on his face. The man only held where he stood because night was still approaching.
"Red..." He murmured. "Go inside, Red. I... I don't want you to see this..." He told her, not even looking back at her. He squeezed her hand. But she wasn't letting go. "Please... I don't want you to remember this part..."
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Post by Red Riding Hood/ Ruby on May 16, 2013 7:42:28 GMT -5
Red couldn't find the words to protest, otherwise she might have made an attempt. She pulled him in for one final kiss and held him tight,"I love you" she whispered through hot tears pouring down her cheeks. When she finally let go, she shot Tobias a look of utter loathing then hurried inside. She closed the door to the bedroom and laid down on the bed, clutching a pillow.
She knew she'd regret not having been there in Victors final moments- but this is what he wanted, she'd grant him this last request.
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on May 16, 2013 7:59:28 GMT -5
Tobias nodded, ALMOST feeling respect for the doctor, but not really. "We can do this away from the cabin, where she won't hear." He granted. He turned on his heel to lead the man further out into the woods. Tobias just needed a few more minutes; he could feel the inner wolf stirring, as if from a slumber, wanting out... sensing blood...
"I'm glad you are calm about this... it shows great strength of-"
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Post by Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein on May 16, 2013 8:07:52 GMT -5
No one had been holding him, so he could run. But he had run away all his life.
Now... he ran right into the problem, head on.
Tobias fell as he was tackled, and there was an incline in the terrain that worked to Victor's favor, as they tumbled violently down it. The pack mates were surprised by the sudden outburst, it took a moment for them to react and catch up.
Enough time for Victor to rally himself from the ground and toss himself on Tobias. He got in two good punches before the Aplaha grabbed his arm, holding him mid punch. Tobias' eyes flashed yellow with rage.
"I may not be 'equipped' to look after Red..." Victor rasped. "... I know one thing is for sure... you DON'T have her best interests in mind! That's one I have up on you!" He was punched in the chest, a crushing blow that could have broken his sternum. Tobias rolled on top of him, pinning him down.
"..And... ugh... she loves me..." Victor gasped, pain exploding in him. "Nothing... NOTHING will change that... not even death..."
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on May 16, 2013 8:10:40 GMT -5
"You should know better then anyone... doctor... that time heals ALL wounds..." Tobias growled, leaning down close into the man's face.
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Post by Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein on May 16, 2013 8:11:50 GMT -5
Victor wheezed. "Not... this one..." He finally managed. "...Not love...."
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on May 16, 2013 8:17:05 GMT -5
Tobias paused at that, but only briefly.
His eyes then rolled up as he could feel the moon's early beams strike against him. He flashed a glare down at Victor, his eyes permanently yellow. He snarled at him, his teeth becoming sharp fangs.
"We'll see..." Tobias growled. He could feel the warmth and smell the scent of his prey so vividly. "Goodbye, Dr. Whale..."
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Post by Maria Barnes/ Delilah on May 16, 2013 16:27:54 GMT -5
Delilah got there just in time the moon was about out and she bolted down to where she heard voices. Delilah prayed she wasn't to late she watched as Tobias held Victor down ready to turn him.
She lunged at him knocking him clear off Victor, "Not so fast!" She stood up to her full height the moon already making her words a growl she felt the power of the change already upon her.
"I have now realized you do not have the best interests of the pack in mind despite your best intentions. I have let you do all that you wished and more thinking it was for the pack and not yourself. You have gone to far this time this isn't the way we are anymore."
Delilah turned to face the pack as she spoke with a clear voice that boomed with authority she didn't know she possessed.
"I ask you my brothers and sisters are we to stand here as Tobias takes the life of a man because he happened to fall in love with one of our sisters? Fellow Children of the Moon I have stood by you as your beta and I refuse to allow our Alpha to do this. If no one will stand up to you then I shall, I challenge you Tobias for your position as Alpha." Dee said her eyes flashing yellow.
She could die tonight but at least the pack would know what was truly right and fair. She would fight for all of them, for Tobias's soul for her pack and as stupid as it sounded true love.
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on May 17, 2013 7:22:41 GMT -5
Tobias couldn't believe what he was hearing. One moment he had been happy to see Delilah.. and in the next he realized her insolence. He got to his feet baring his teeth at her, circling her.
"I'm gonna ask you to reconsider that challenge, Delilah." Tobias growled, voice octaves lower then his usual human tone, he was part way between his transformation. Willing himself to remain MOSTLY human to communicate with her in front of the pack. "You were a good Beta... I'd hate to kill you in such a dishonorable way... what happened to leaving the pack?"
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Post by Maria Barnes/ Delilah on May 17, 2013 11:15:45 GMT -5
"Leaving the pack wont help them. I know what I am risking and after I kick your ass maybe you will see that your wrong. Enough talking lets do this!" Delilah growled to close to transforming to even hold her human form any longer.
She felt the change come on upon her turning her from a women into a huge reddish brown wolf with huge yellow eyes. She growled low flexing a bit in her new body ready to take him on. She felt the anger she had toward him wash over her in this state it was always primal.
She hoped whoever might be watching her from above would take note that she was doing the first unselfish act in her life and it could very well be the last.
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on May 18, 2013 23:42:38 GMT -5
Toby lunged at her, transforming mid air. Perhaps she hadn't expected him to come at her so unexpectedly, but he succeeded in tackling her side. She gave a high whine of surprise, but she was back on her feet.
The black and grey wolf circled the brown wolf, growling, baring it's teeth, in a display that showed that it was FAR superior than it's opponent.
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Post by Maria Barnes/ Delilah on May 18, 2013 23:52:54 GMT -5
Dee bared her fangs back at Tobias growling before getting back to her feet. She lunged at him aiming for his front legs. She needed him down if she even stood a chance at winning this fight.
She snarled Tobias might be strong but Delilah was nimble and quick it might work to her advantage or at least she hoped so.
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Post by Titus Gray/ Tobias on May 21, 2013 19:07:00 GMT -5
She went for his legs, clever girl... so he sank his fangs into the top of her neck, grabbing, and then tossing her aside.
But her teeth had been lodged in his front leg, tearing away fur and flesh as he tossed her away. He suppressed a whine and ran after her. He hadn't bitten her that hard, and she was already on her legs again, viciously baring teeth.
She was determined to win... even at his expense. He couldn't hold back anymore, because she wasn't... He snarled and butted his head into hers, backing her away from his turf.
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