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Arden rubbed his temples as he listened to the vampire. "Well, probably because it has something to do with Gabriel. The male werewolf version of Lilith basically. He turned a hunter yesterday and killed the guy's family. But Isaac wanted to kill him against my wishes." Alice placed her hand on his lap and dug her nails into his leg as she smiled warmly. "Dear, they are going to have children, he can't deal with a fledgling while his lovely mate is pregnant." She released his leg. "Excuse him, he can be a brute sometimes." She told them. "We suspect that Gabriel is wanting to start a war between us and the vampires. We are just speculating of course but we really do not want war on our hands. The treaty between our species can only do so much. And if he kills one of your kind, I see war coming. Our relationship with you vampires isn't a good one, especially after Lilith. But if you want to prevent war, we need to deal with Gabriel. Maybe our species can even form a friendship over time. After all, we both need to keep our existence a secret from humans. It's better to work together than it is to work against one another."

Faye nodded in understanding. Alright, fine. I forgive you. But next time, please don't keep something like that a secret from me ok? What if they were going to attack later, I could have been prepared for it. She pointed out. But you know what, I'm having more control over how much I drink now. I think being an Eve is really helping me with that!

Isaac smiles mentally, sending his love to Faye, I've noticed. I didn't even have to ask you to stop, you did so on your own. I suspect that is the case, so probably in a month or two we'll both be able to shift at will. Well, when you're not with child that is, but I'll be able to spend time with you in wolf form. He wasn't going to correct Arden that Isaac wanted the body burned so that Lucien's soul could be with his family, he had killed Lucien only because he would be a danger to Isaac and Faye along with the pack since he still couldn't guarantee that the hunters wouldn't go to his home.

Roselle puts her hands together as she thinks for a moment, "There might be a few vampires willing to take part in aiding you in hunting down this werewolf, since he seems to be an issue for your people as well. They would probably be willing if it means preventing a war from breaking out, man of them are very content with their lives. Give me a moment, since we've established blood bonds in my clan I can ask for some of them to met here. And even as grim this sounds, having some vampires helping you may help to draw out this werewolf. My...powers may even come in handy, since they are a bit different from the normal powers a vampire has. But I'll need to having something to draw with and draw on...I'll go speak with the vampires who would be interested in helping while I get the tools I need, I'll bring them here. Unless you'd rather we meet up else where?"

Arden shook his head. "No, here is perfect since my pack doesn't know of this place. Not many travel to the borders of my territory because they know how dangerous it could get. But only bring those you absolutely can trust because I do not want my pack to be an all you can eat buffet for your kind. Unlike my mate, I do not wish to be friends with your kind. We can co-exist but be buddy buddy is not something I'm interested in." Arden stated.

"Maybe we can even get witches to help also. It will be for a price but, at least they will be willing to help." Alice suggested.

What do you think about all of this? Where would we fit in Arden? You, me and my brother, and our child or children, we will all be different. Vampires wouldn't' want us because we are werewolves, and werewolves wouldn't want us because we are vampires. Faye felt his love, she nuzzled her head into him. I would love it when you're able to turn at will. I'm just glad that we communicate in some way.

Roselle raises a brow but doesn't say anything, "As for the witches, just mention doing so would help to prevent another war breaking out between werewolves and vampires and they will probably less likely to want a fee. After all people did go hunting down a lot of beings like us, witches included and probably suffered the most because even though they have powers we don't posses, they also don't heal like us." With that she stands and leaves, quickly making her way back to town. Leaning back into the chair Isaac sighs, rubbing the bridge of his nose.

I honestly don't know, it will probably be a huge struggle to fit in, what with how the races act towards one another. I was never a part of the war, so I don't have the same feelings as some of those that lived during that time. I just hope that they will at least tolerate us enough to leave us in peace.

Roselle returns less than an hour later with four other vampires with her, three males and a female. In her hand is a sketch book and a container with charcoal. She approaches Arden and the others, bowing her head slightly, "There were at least a few interested in helping, they are a bit younger, but the older ones thought it would be beneath them to help sadly. I've also got my tools that I need." Raising a brow Isaac doesn't understand how a sketch book and charcoal is going to help her fight against Gabriel. He also notices a small silver knife strapped to her wrist, which means she didn't know about his immunity to silver.

Isaac fidgets nervously, not sure how the alphas of the other pack were going to react to all of this. He was hoping they would be more like Alice, but he fears they will treat him and Faye far worse than some of the packs members. He had already did the bite exchange with Arden, he had nothing better to do then make sure he was able to speak with him during the hunt while waiting anyways.

Alice nodded but, even if helping them would benefit the witches, they never do anything for free. Someone had to pay the price. "That is true. But I don't know if they will think of it like that or want us to pay a fee still. Humans have a history of hunting them as well." She let out a sigh. "We will just have to see what they say, and if there is a price, I will be the one to pay it, it was my idea after all." She said.Arden raised an eyebrow and grabbed her hand. "No, I will. I will not allow anything happen to you." He moved closer to her ear. "I don't want anything to happen to you, I love you." He told her as he stared into her eyes. Patting his cheek, she smiled and wanted to kiss him but that would have been too inappropriate at the moment.

Looking over at the two, Alice smiled. "You two, when the other alphas come, you will need to treat me and Arden as your superiors. You will need to call us Alpha and Luna since you're in the pack. It will show too much disrespect for you two to call us by our names. Well, actually we will only need to worry about you Isaac." She explained. "They will most likely find out that the two of you are half and half but since you pledge your allegiance to us, it shouldn't cause too much trouble since you two are tamed. That's better than being a lone packless wolf." She explained.

lice and Arden both noticed the silver that Roselle was carrying. They could feel their skin crawl just being around it, Alice more so than Arden. "What exactly do you plan to do with that silver that you have? You don't need it right now so I will respectfully ask that you put it up, away from us." She requested as her eyes turned a golden as they were fixated on her wrist.

Yeah, but at least we have Alice and Arden on our side you know? That's better than having no one. Faye tried her best to comfort Isaac as he sensed his nervousness. She was nervous too. I feel like this was my fault. If only I ha listened to you, I wouldn't have been bitten by Tristan and I would just be a normal human with you being just a normal vampire. The only good thing that's come out of this is us being together and me getting to know you more. Getting to know about your world. I always felt that you were keeping something from me.

Understanding where they are coming from, he nods in understanding to Alice, "Well, if that's going to be fine like that, than I shall do so for the time being Luna." He wants to make sure he doesn't mess up, so starting before the other alphas come is best. When the vampires come he also notices that Roselle as the silver, but its more of an annoying thing he noticed, not something upsetting to him.

When Alice asks about the silver, Roselle jumps, a bit startled that she has noticed it, "I didn't think we'd be allowed to the meeting and that we'd just be waiting for the hunt to start. If we're hunting a werewolf its best to use silver, isn't it? I can leave it with one of the clan members out here if you do want me to join in on the meeting." She removes the silver blade strapped to her arm, handing it to one of the other vampires with her. Signaling for them to stay there she approaches Arden and Alice, "I guess since we'll be working alongside each other the other alphas will have to know about us after all."

"Well, silver won't work on Gabriel, nor will wolfsbane. I'm thinking that our eldest living pack member might have insight on what his weaknesses could be since she has been around for a very very long time. But, you need to stay here because I do not think hiding your presence will be good if we are to rely on your help." She told Roselle. She grabbed Arden's hand. "We do not want to illicit any reason for them to not trust us or you." She explained. Though she was nervous on how well the meeting would go if the alphas knew who they were going to do business with.

It wasn't long before the other alphas began making their way to the cabin. They had been there before so it wasn't hard to find. Plus, they could just use Alice and Arden's scent as a guide. There were four men, and one woman who were coming from different areas all to meet up in one group together.

"Well, well, if it isn't miss Seraphim!" One of the men chuckled. "I hope you're not coming expecting some tea party! This is for men so unless you plan on decorating the place up a bit, I think you should just run along and play alpha in your own pack." One of the alphas smirked. Seraphim glared at him. In an instant, she had her long and sharp nails right at the guy's throat as she had a serious look on her face. "I didn't get this title by playing house mate. There's a reason why my pack follows me as their alpha." She stated proudly. "Well, technically, you're their luna." She pressed her nails into her throat, a bit of blood began to seep out from the scratch. Another one had to stop the argument as he ripped Seraphim and her hostage away from each other. "Seraphim, Lark, now isn't the time for these childish antics! We're coming together for a serious matter! Both of you should feel shameful for how you're representing your packs!" Lark barked. He was obviously a more older and more mature wolf of the two. Seraphim flipped her hair as she continued to walk, the tail end whipped Elijah's face. "Bitch." Elijah whispered lowly. They continued on down without much problems after that little spat. Once they arrived, the stink of vampires filled their nostrils and each made a face, some more obvious than others.

"What's the meaning of this?! Having all of these vampires here! Are you trying to provoke a war?" Greyson questioned.

Arden cleared his throat. "Gentlemen and madam, please do not be hostile towards Roselle and her clan. They are merely here to help us with a situation that will affect all of us if we do not get a grip on it soon enough." He took in a breath. "We have reason to believe that Gabriel is wanting to start a war between us and the vampires and not even the vampires would want that. Humans would get involved indirectly, while some, the hunters, will be directly involved. Either way, the situation will not be good for us. We need as much power as we can get. Especially since because Gabriel isn't affected by silver or wolfsbane." He explained. They erupted in chatter as they began to talk about what Arden had just said. All but Seraphim whom they all seemed to have left out.

Roselle doesn't say anything when they freak out from her clan being there, she just clutches her sketch book even tighter. The vampires with her shift nervously, not liking the tension they feel after this Gabriel person is mentioned. Remembering how Alice said Gabriel was immune to silver there was something nagging at her.

"Excuse me, I don't mean to be rude miss...Seraphim was it? I just found out from Alice that Gabriel is for the most part immune to silver and wolfsbane. I take it he's one of those warriors who did something to make themselves basically soulless to fight vampires? If that is the case everyone will need to discuss what can be done to kill him since that seems to be the only way to stop him. I have...interesting abilities even for a vampire that may come in handy, but I'd like for everyone to hear it first. But it would probably be best if we did so inside, the rest of my clan will stay out here, I can inform them through our bloodbond what's going on. I've already told them not to interfere with anything within the meeting, so you need not worry about that. Besides, I think it would be best if we all got to know those we don't recognize as well that we'll be working with." Trying not to show how nervous she is talking to this female alpha, Roselle was trying to get her into a discussion about the matter at hand, which the other leaders were ignoring the woman. With vampires women tended to be the leaders since they tended to be more cunning than their male counterparts.

At this point in the day Isaac was able to remove the towel he had been using to shade his eyes, the light having faded enough not to hurt his eyes. His ears twitch a bit nervous as he moves a bit more protectively towards Faye. With their reaction towards Roselle he was hoping they wouldn't do anything to them, but he was still being cautious since he doesn't know these people. But he does trust Alice and Arden to defend them if something were to happen either way.

Seraphim looked over at Roselle as she spoke. "Yes. Good luck trying to get them to listen to you. They don't respect me and I'm a werewolf, don't expect them to respect you especially since you're a vampire." She warned.

"EVERYONE, LISTEN!" Arden yelled to get everyone to quiet down. "Right now, we do not need this petty issue about ehr being a female alpha, and Elijah, she IS an alpha. I will have no one disrespecting one another while here when we all need to come together." He ordered as he ushered everyone inside. "Now let's all introduce each other and we will talk about the matter that gathers all of us here today."

As the werewolves entered, they noticed two more werewolves, Faye and Isaac. "Who are they? You've surprised us with even ore guests?!" Elijah began getting angry. "Calm yourself now! These two are new pack members! They have been targeted by Gabriel and they are the ones who brought this to our attention." The shut Elijah up but he wasn't happy about seeing them

Faye whimpered lightly and moved closer to Isaac. I'm nervous. That one who just talked scares me the most. He seems like a hot head.

"I'm Seraphim. Alpha of the Blue Lake Pack." She bowed lightly.

"Greyson. Alpha of the Lunar River Pack." He bowed lightly.

"Lark. Alpha of the Sun Rock Pack." He announced, also bowing lightly.

"Elijah. Alpha of the Deer Creek Pack." He hardly even bowed, which it would have been worse if he didn't bow at all.

"Needless to say, I'm Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack." Arden annouced, showing his annoyance with Elijah. "And I'm Luna of the Blood Moon Pack." She smiled and bowed.

"I am Roselle of the Grove Clan of vampires, we're located in town, but try not to draw attention to ourselves. For those wondering why we're helping, the hunters in this area have become more active because of the werewolf Gabriel's activities. When talking with the pack here, the Blood Moon, they informed me that he might be trying to start up another war, which we don't want either to be honest." Isaac bows his head to the alphas, indicating respect towards them.

"I am and Isaac, and this is my mate Faye. We were attacked by Gabriel at our home, and killed the family of a hunter who he had also turned recently. The family lived outside of town, which is how we came to know about them." Should we mention what we really are to them Arden? I'd rather not lie to them if I can help it after all.

Arden shook his head lightly at Isaac. No. We are all going to have a vampire smell to us and a werewolf smell so they wont really know. It would only cause more conflict. He stated. After everyone went around introducing one another, Arden cleared his throat. "Now Roselle, what were you saying about you having some sort of ability." He questioned her.

Faye was relieved to not let the others know. If they werent accepting of normal vampires, there was no way they would accept them.

"Oh yeah, like some vampires can actually help our problems. Bssides, i see no problem of killing a hunter's family. He sounds more like a hero." Elijah sneered. Arden growled angrily at him. "You insulent boy! They were clueless of his lifestyle. These two would have been dead if they had told the husband." he stated. Elijah just crossed his arms.

"Well, as you know by know probably, vampires have control over shadows and darkness. These can be used to bind creatures if the target can be lured to a shadowed area. Though with the new moon around it might be harder even though more shadows can be created. The reason I say this is because Gabriel is smart, he knows there are vampires in the area and he probably won't let himself be lured into such a situation." When Elijah interrupts she's temped to glare daggers at him, but Arden easily handles the situation. The immaturity of this werewolf was starting to annoy her.

"And as I was about to get to, this is my unique power that I've never seen another vampire have." Taking out her sketch book she lays it on the table in front of them on the table, turning it to a blank page. pulling out a simple piece of charcoal wrapped in a small piece of canvas she draws Elijah in the book in minute detail, only taking a few moments to do so. When she's finished the drawing turns into a shadowy blot, then expands up from the paper, shifting in form until there's another Elijah standing on the table also with his arms crossed and a sneer on his face.

"So, are you wondering how this will help now?" The copy of Elijah sneers at him, "That vampire has completely control over any living drawing she makes until she decides to be rid of it, which is a secret. So if someone can get Gabriel to stand still long enough for her to draw out the details she can make a copy of them like she did us."

Elijah was shocked to see an image of himself on the table, looking exactly like him. Then, it pissed him off that she would use him as the model for her strange and unusual power. "Get that freaky thing off the table!" He barked. His eyes were glowing yellow as he stared at her with pure hatred.

"Well, that's how you look, at this very moment. You're sneering and being very rude. I may be a female, but I at least have manners. Showing such rage and being arrogant and a hothead doesn't help anyone and frankly, I find it unbecoming of a true alpha." Seraphim stated. She was amused by the drawing.

Elijah glared at Seraphim. "You just being a female is unbecoming of a true alpha!"

Lark slammed his fist into the table, his attitude at the moment was much like Arden's but more angrier. "Alpha Elijah, you're acting like a child. It's worse than being a female alpha. Now stop acting like this. If your pack saw how you were acting, you would be kicked out and they would get a new alpha. You were only alpha because of your father. He had their respect, you only obtained it by being his son. Your immaturity is too great for you to be an alpha. This is a time for us to be working together, not cutting each other down. And that includes vampires." He stated with anger in his voice but after a few deep breaths, he was calm.

Faye looked at everyone, she saw all sorts of different shades of color. But what she didn't see was the drawing coming to life. I can't see it Isaac. I wish I could see her power, it sounds really neat! She wondered if she had a secret power of some sort. Though she was highly doubtful.

Arden cleared his throat. "So, how are we going to keep him still long enough for you to draw him?" He questioned looking at Roselle.

He wants me Isaac. What if I become the bait? He shouldn't know of her power and if he wanted me dead, I would be dead by now. He knows where we live and for him, he could probably have easily gotten to me. She shivered at the idea of her getting captured by Gabriel. So maybe he needs me alive so he won't kill me. I can distract him, try to talk to him while Roselle draws him.

Roselle shrugs, "I figured drawing him would get the point across. As you can see I didn't order him to say what he did, but I could impose my will on him if I wanted to, but it taxes my strength. If I were to do this with Gabriel it would probably take all my strength to keep him in check. But for some reason my powers prevent them from attacking me." Taking her hand she waves it over the page, almost like she was wiping something and the living drawing vanishes.

Hmm, so they are not truly living, but maybe shadows of the originals. So they are probably not as strong either than, but can still be useful. Isaac was thinking of the different things that could be done with such an ability, he just hopes that Roselle doesn't try to draw them. Hearing Arden's question Isaac does have an idea, but he first wants to see what Roselle comes up with.

"Well, if he's trying to start a war a vampire would probably be best. After all it seems he wants another war after all." Having seen the other alpha's reaction to Isaac and Faye, she suspects that they don't know about them being part vampire.

"Well, maybe he's trying to prove he wants to best the strongest vampire?" He was hoping the alphas didn't suspect anything, but he was going to let one tid bit of information slip. "He might be targeting me and my mate because I was able to defeat Lilith, but it was by tricking her. And Lilith is notoriously powerful, so he might be thinking I'm as powerful, if not stronger, than her." I'm not going to let you risk yourself like that Faye, you have trouble seeing things, so you might have trouble fighting him. Not to mention that you're still newly turned, you don't know what your strengths are yet.

"Well, there are plenty of others here, you didn't have to draw me!" Elijah argued. Arden had enough of this. He stood up and glared at Elijah. "Once this is over I will strip you of your title. You swore allegiance to me and if you want your pack safe like a respectable alpha would, you have to do as I say. If it wasn't for that allegiance, you wouldn't even be here. You're childish and unfit to run anything! We need alphas who will be able to work with others, even if that means working WITH vampires! A war isn't something we need and with you alone, you could start a never ending one."

Getting angry, the hot head stood up. "I'm not giving up my spot. My pack wanted e to be alpha and I will continue to do so until I die." He stated and left out of there in a hurry.

"Good, now, let's continued." Arden sat back down.

Greyson looked at Isaac curiously. "The one who defeated Lilith was someone she had turned. I didn't hear of any werewolf killing her. It was just a rumor so maybe I'm wrong. They said his name but I do not remember. Isiah, I think? Unless my sources are wrong, which they usually aren't. If they were, I wouldn't use them." He scratched his chin as he stared a hole through Isaac as though he knew something was up. He couldn't place it but he felt that there was more to this Isaac than what was being let on.

Isaac! Please? If he wanted me dead, I would have been dead! I can fight! Besides, with everyone, I won't be in any danger so I wouldn't have to fight. I can stall him, ask him questions. She begged in protest but she knew it would fall on deaf's ears. At least let me be a part of something! I don't want to sit on the sidelines while everyone else gets to do whatever they have to to get Gabriel!

Isaac shrugs, "What other reason could he possibly have to be interested in me? Either way I think he wants to fight me, and Isaac and Isiah could be easily mistaken, or it could have been an alias I used to use. I have a few of those because I had a hard time finding a place to settle."

He turns his head slightly as he speaks mentally with Faye, Here's the thing, what if he doesn't go for me? We need you where there will be others to watch over you. If he does end up going after you then you can try that. He informs Arden and Alice of this, letting them know that they will have to split the defenses, and figure a way to signal Roselle so that she can draw Gabriel. Then a thought occurs to him. Micah? Can you hear me? If you can what are you able to tell me about Gabriel?