Fateful Apprehension { HEPHAESTUS }

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Cervantes trudged up Everbane Mountain. Now that she had established her pack territory, it was time to go meet the devil face to face. That is, the bloke who claimed her home for himself. She let out an irritated growl at the very thought, her paws thudding without grace on the hard ground. She expertly found her way to the spring, and sat down. Sure, it was trespassing, to go this far into another's territory, without announcing yourself. But Cerva didn't really care. Her size and build usually enabled her the advantage in a fight, even against males. Not that she ever cared what others thought in the first place.

Tilting her head back, she let out a short howl. It simply announced her presence, making her known as non-threatening. It was vague in every other way. And that was how she liked it. Know one need know very much about her. She sat for a few minutes and then stood, bending her beautiful head toward the water. She drank until she was satisfied, making her indifference to her obvious trespass and use of said wolf's resources very clear. And then she turned toward the sound of approaching pawsteps with no expression on her face.

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Everbane had been getting quite frequent visitors and Hephaestus couldn't be more pleased. There had been no challenges as of yet or ill beings but this didn't mean that he wasn't on the look out for it. The dark fellow was on his daily walk checking out his mountains, making sure peace was about his lands. Nostrils flared wildly as he wandered close to the Springs as a scent hit him in the face, another perfume wafted about. Well this should be interesting indeed. Tangerine eyes flickered scanning the lands searching the scenery near the Spring and then the creature came into a fuzzy view. Grand paws carried the beast at a casual pace as he approached the Spring, grinning wildly at the lady who was positioned near the icy bank. "Oh deary enjoying your trespassing?" the noxious poison lingering in the air.

The howl had seemed passive but Hep was not one to pull the bag over his eyes, he was smarter than that and wouldn't allow any being to trick him. Ears sat erect on his heavy skull as he approached closer to the lady without any caution or hesitation. Hephaestus was on his land therefore no gender would try to overrun him and with this his tail rose slightly but not enough to cause tension. "So tell me why have you summoned me?" He bluntly asked without any heed to his words, the demon was enticed due to the fact that she seemed all too at ease. Hephaestus wasn't frightened of the lady in fact he was more curious to see what her intentions were here. Hephaestus was one to linger almost to close for comfort putting pressure on opposing creatures just to see what would happen, due to the fact he knew others had claimed other territories.

The male grinned in a sly manner looking at the lady carefully indeed he was quite intrigued by the arrival of this darling. Though Hephaestus looked greedily at the newcomer and allowed his opposing senses to keep close tabs on this lady. She could just be interested in the pack or she could be another Alpha intruding and daring to test the demon. Oh Hep almost wished she was here to test him cause he would not take lightly and would thrive on the hunger to tear another limb from limb.

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Cervantes retained a blank expression as the wolf approached her. It was a male, she quickly scented. He was big and surly-looking. He had a kind of dangerous-looking smirk that displayed his sharp fangs. The female smiled smally back at him. She did not reveal her own sharp teeth. After all, she hadn't come for a fight. She'd simply come to scout out the competition. She'd come to size up the pack in order to determine her own needed size. If she didn't need much, she could be picky. But if she needed a great army, she would not be able to be so picky. And so, she had made this her first errand. And, luckily for her, she carried no pack scent yet. She still smelled heavily of Everbane Mountain, betraying that it was her homeland. However, this would only help her case.

Oh deary enjoying your trespassing?

Cerva only nodded at this. Her purple gaze narrowed slightly, as if she were slightly annoyed at his presumptuous tone. Already, she had begun to hate him. But she also liked him, in a way. At least he got right to the point without beating around the bush. He didn't try to befriend her to coax the truth out. He simply told her straight out. Or asked. She admired him for that, but he was male and had claimed her home for his pack. And so she hated him.

So tell me why have you summoned me?

He posed it as a question, but his blunt tone made it clear that it was a demand. Again, with the bluntness. Her eyes narrowed further, as she hid her growing admiration. Stupid bloke. Why couldn't he be like every other male? All the others tried to get her to fall in love with them by kind words and silver tongues. But this idiot...it was like he didn't care what she thought of him. Well, that was probably because she was trespassing, and didn't care that she was. She then sat down, and looked away from him. She shrugged her shoulders, and then parted her lips to speak.

I was born here.

In typical Cervantes fashion, she barely spoke enough words to be a sentence. It was true, and she was sure that he would then be wondering if she wanted to join the pack. She did not want this, an so she narrowed her eyes once more, heaved an aggravated sigh, and turned her eyes back to his. She decided that it wouldn't hurt to reveal most of the truth to him.

I have just claimed the White Forest, but Everbane will always be my home. So, I came to pay my respects to you--what is your name?

She couldn't help the hint of regret that touched her tone when she spoke of her home, but she hoped he thought that he was only sad not to join his pack. Or something of the sort.

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The lady seemed less interested than most which didn't bother Hep in the least, in fact he found it to be quite odd indeed. Though it was interesting truly that the lady seemed to have other thoughts and intentions on her mind then joining his pack and as long as they were respectful he did not mind. The beast watched her carefully as she glanced at him with a few minor facial features displayed and then looked away as if no real interest was shown, he smirked at these reactions and waited for her words. The answer was direct much like himself and he valued this at least she was honest in this question, just as he and some others he had met were born in these mountains. "As I too." Thunderous vocals leaving his lips and he watched her sit not paying any real attention.

The next set of words sparked curiosity in the male, paying respects? Maybe so but she was an Alpha with her own plans and goals in mind so paying respects couldn't be her only idea. The regret is what had really struck the demon curious as to why though allowed this to come forth just as any other thought he usually had. "A tenacious lady, oh how I admire such a quality." He commented pausing for a few moments before he continued his thoughts. "Hephaestus and you deary of the White Forest?" He questioned as he allowed more thoughts to swarm his mind. The words were blunt though always carrying their toxic venom, he was enticed by the lady and wished to know more. Hephaestus wondered if the lady would actually give her name or would it be a fake one. What was this lady up to? The devil had an idea that paying respects was not her only incentive in coming to the mountain.

Would it be to make an friend or fiend? Did she want to make a joint of their lands or did she want them to be enemies? Questions flashed left and right yet the male kept his tranquil composure, as he waited for her to speak more. Whether it be the same blunt answers or would it be a more detailed response? Though either way Hephaestus was certain this lady was hiding something and the male would find out what he always did. Grand paws carried the male a little closer watching the lady and he couldn't help but allow a deranged cackle to escape.

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As I, too.

Cerva couldn't help turning to look at him in surprise. She had assumed that he had been born elsewhere, and had claimed the mountain because of all its glorious beauty and majesty, and because of its protective structure. She had not even imagined that he could have actually been born here, and had claimed it to further it as his home. Surprise and curiosity sparkled in her purple eyes--the first emotion she had displayed today. And when she replied half-honestly, she saw guarded curiosity sparking in his own eyes. However, his only lasted a moment, before he spoke once more. His comment was snarky, but it proved that he saw right through her somehow. This aggravated her exceedingly. She was afraid that he would see her for who she truly was--a mangled, hurt she-wolf who desperately wanted to get out. So of course, she bristled slightly at his comment, trying to bury her pain farther inside of herself. Her barrier doubled, and now she seemed slightly aggressive instead of rudely passive. He proceeded to introduce himself during this transformation, apparently unaware of this at first.

Cervantes,

she growled, not bothering to hide her real name. Her rude indifference was gone, and she was using her aggressive annoyed mood to hide herself deeper. Surely he would not see past that? Surely he would see her as aggressive now. Maybe he would run her off Everbane. But surely he would not see beneath the aggression, the indifference, the rudeness, to the pain! Purple eyes were only darker now, but the anger was not in them. Something else, something unreadable--fear--was. And so she waited anxiously--fearfully--for the male's response. Stupid bloke!

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This lady was indeed interesting and strong so he believed she would lead her pack in a good manner, maybe a bit impulsive. She hid majority of her emotions well though she needed a bit of work when trying to mask them, this is why Hep used another emotion to mask not a similar one to what he was feeling if anything at all. She was surprised by his response which made Hephaestus grin, even though it was a amazing land it was his home and he wished for it to be his and would guard it with his life. Something was indeed getting to the lady he could tell by the bristling fur and tension beginning to build in the air, oh could it be him? He snickered at this thought and listened intently when she gave her name. It was exotic and unheard of and it fit the strong-willed female well.

Hephaestus shifted as powerful haunches lowered to the snowy Earth, his muscles relaxing as well. "Cervantes, pleasure is all mine.." It rolled off his tongue in such a smooth manner, due to his name being a bit difficult for some to pronounce. He pondered for a moment as to why she growled and why such irritation was growing. Could it be he struck a nerve or was it that the way studied others so intently that he noticed some things others would overlook? The questions continued to come and finally his filter could no longer keep them locked, "Paying respects is not your only purpose, so tell me deary what other business do you have?" The male as usual bluntly asked curious to see what it was lurking in her beautiful head. Hephaestus let out a exhaled snort and then allowed a yawn to escape, he had not got much rest the night before though it was a normal thing.

Even at a young age the male found slumber difficult to find due to his crave for knowledge of the world and others. The devil's attention focused on Cervantes once again as eardrums waited to be graced by the intense voice. He was ready to run the lady off if she became too aggressive or defensive, there was no need in his mind but possibly there was in hers. The day continued to drag on as eyes surveyed the scenery watching as some ice melted from branches and some into the Spring. Nose twitching to the aromas filtering through the land, making certain no other trespassers were finding there way in. Though Balise seemed well equipped to handle any other loners or Alphas drifting into the mountain and this would be where trust came into effect by the Alpha.

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Cerva watched with hidden interest as the male listened intently to her when she gave him her name. And then he sat down as well, and praised her. Her name rolled off his tongue naturally, but for some reason, she disliked the way he said her name. But even so, his demeanor was relaxed. Aggression eased once more, and she took up her rude indifference once more. She gazed away from him, and listened as he spoke once more. He was blunt again, but she thought she heard something in his tone--smugness? curiosity?--and it made the question seem arrogant and prying. And she had quickly come to despise being called 'deary', especially as this male called her 'my deary'. As if he owned her in any way.

Instead of answering, Cerva suddenly sprang to her paws. She peeled back her lips in the same action, and a carnal snarl ripped out of her throat. Her hackles bristled, and her tail stuck straight out. Now, she looked twice her actual size, and quite menacing. Her purple gaze swirled into dark indigo and violet shades, and this time, the anger burned in them. And not only anger, but hatred. She snapped her jaws at him and spoke in a cold, angry tone, forgetting that she was trespassing and that they were not by any means on neutral grounds.

I am not 'deary' to anyone, and I am especially not your deary. How dare you propose such a thing! As for my business, it is to send you to hell!

The Apennine snarled viciously again, and crouched slightly. She did not want a fight today, and if he showed any sign of attack, she would flee tactfully. But she wanted to let him know that despite her bold trespass, she was not to be taken lightly, or treated in any manner other than the utmost respect.

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Hephaestus could not help but become more amused by Cervantes each second, such a fine specimen she was. Though tension began to grow in the atmosphere and underneath Hep readied himself for whatever this lady was going to do, she seemed to be at ease for the moment but something was brewing and time would only show just what that was. Hephaestus watched as she bounced to her paws, aggression filling every fiber of Cervantes and her snarl indeed threatening did nothing to the male but begin to ignite something that even Hep warned others of. The words ripped from the lady's lips in such a fashion only a deranged smile could cover his features, eyes igniting as he listened carefully. "I go there often it's such a lovely place." His first words came forth in their usual manner yet then his entire body shifted from calm and tranquil, no it was time to show this lady what she was about to mess with.

Large paws rose the massive body his muscles flexing and hackles began to rise, his eyes switched to a predatory mode and watched the lady with deadly intent. His tail rose high above his back reminding the lady that she was on his lands and he could do as he pleased, therefore if she wished to get away unharmed he suggest he calmed herself immediately. "Don't flatter yourself, everyone is deary.." His words were deadly, the baritones only enforcing them and a low, fierce growl erupted from his throat. Hephaestus lowered his skull as his lips revealed the grand set of jaws. Hephaestus meant business and would not put up with this aggression on his lands, Cervantes needed to check herself and do it quickly. "Bring those jaws near me again and I shall rip them off your face..." His next words the same as before lathered in a rich venom, sending the message loud and clear to Cervantes.

Hep believed that the lady would back down or retreat back to her lands, due to the fact they were not on neutral ground and she had a pack land to keep. Though Hep would go balls to the wall with anyone who pushed him, showing anyone that he was not a typical wolf to engage in fights. Another low threatening growl came forth after a wicked snarl, stepping one step closer to enforce his authority. Cervantes didn't seem like a fool and therefore hopefully she didn't act as one to take him on, on Permafrost territory. She knew nothing of what others lurked here and if she began this little adventure, who knew how many would arrive to defend their Alpha? Check Mate.

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The aggression never left her. She completely ignored the male's first comment. The male stood smoothly, and raised his tail high above his back in warning. Her carnal snarl died away slowly, but her lips remained peeled back to display her sharp teeth. He issued his own growl from his throat as hers died down. His was loud and rumbling and Cerva knew that his pack may be watching and waiting for her to make the first move, so that they could kill her. Slowly, Cerva's snarl turned into a degrading smirk. The male's skull lowered slightly, and he peeled back his lips to reveal his own teeth. Cervantes scoffed at him. They were both about the same size, and both had muscles extending over their bodies. She surmised that they could probably be an even match, one-on-one, so long as he didn't cheat. But she had not come for a fight.

I'd like to see you try, fat bastard.

The hatred in her dark purple eyes glowed like a flame. Her own posture remained aggressive, but only defensively. She would not relax with him poised to attack, but her body language clearly displayed her defensive posture. Even though her voice beckoned him to fight her. She would not fight him in his own territory. She was not so foolish. But, no matter. She had gotten what she'd come for. If only she could make him hate her...

Cervantes was unsure why she wanted him to hate her so very badly. All she knew was that she felt that wanting, and she quickly devised a way to make it happen. Or so she hoped. The male issued another warning growl from his throat, and took a single step toward her. Now they were only separated by a foot or two. Cervantes stepped closer as well, and moved so that their faces were mere inches apart. She stared into his eyes, a fierce hatred flaming her purple gaze.

Well then. Now I know how to turn you on. Mission accomplished.

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Hephaestus continued to stand aggressively but such a calm composure was about the male, even as Cervantes stayed defensive. The first words that spat from her mouth made the male let out a dark chuckle, oh she amused him since the beginning. "I would hate to leave the White Forest lonely.." The words lathered in a thick venom, as the baritones were rumbling like a true demon. Hephaestus allowed his body to come to a normal state once again, as he felt no more need to show his dominance or assertiveness. Tangerine eyes watched the beautiful, thick female curious to see what she may say next. Hep watched as the hatred grew in Cervantes eyes and he could only become more pleased with her the angry she became and then when she advanced oh it only enhanced the feeling.

 Hep gave a wicked grin which showed pure excitement and it only widened with the words that Cervantes spoke, "Oh yes Cervantes you have certainly turned me on.." Indeed the male was intrigued and couldn't help but see what the lady would say in return to what he spoke. Hephaestus was not at all worried with what was to come, in fact he wanted to see what Cervantes would do or say. Would she leave or stay and chat even longer? Hephaestus smirked awaiting the lady to respond, as thoughts continued to race through his mind. Indeed he had a heavy attraction for Red and would always but Cervantes was something he favored more so with everything she did. Ears listening carefully to the female allowing her how ever much time she needed to reply. Nostrils inhaling deeply making sure her scent was permanent in his mind, the future would surely present her to him again.

The deep mocha coat ruffled with the winds, feeling the warmth of the sun penetrate his skin. Tail flicked back and forth slowly as his body shifted back and forth waiting and thinking, Hep couldn't help but allow his mind to wander to darker days. Muscles shifted and relaxed as he awaited the beautiful creature as pumpkin hued eyes gazed deep into those violet eyes, watching intently and waiting in the anger that held within them. The demon was almost certain she would stay but then he figured she may just leave to prove a point. Either way the devil was far to enticed to allow his attention to be lost for long.

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Oh yes Cervantes you have certainly turned me on..

His tone was neither seductive nor condescending, but it was certainly sturdy. As if he were sincere. The hatred evaporated from her in half a second. Before he had even finished the sentence, something much more pleasant had filled her purple gaze. She stared into tangerine eyes, and a strange sound exploded from her ivory maw. Laughter. Sincere, genuine laughter. It was short, and slightly cold. She hadn't laughed since she was a pup. Not really. And so she was a little out of practice. But her laugh was full today. When she finally stopped, she stared at the male. She smiled once, brief but real. It wasn't condescending; it wasn't a smirk. A smile.

Should I take my leave of you, Hephaestus? Have I overstayed my trespass?

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Hephaestus watched Cervantes carefully curious to see what she may do in reaction to his words. As he watched Cervantes the tension washed away with the breeze and it seemed she was beginning to favor him in some way, even if it was subtle. The devil was wondering as to where this meeting would go and as he watched those purple eyes become more relaxed, then laughter exploded from her muzzle. Hep couldn't help but to give a devilish smirk. It seemed actually genuine not a fake or amused laughter, then a smile appeared on her features.

The dark chocolate male shifted his weight as Cervantes spoke questioning him and Hep quickly replied, "You have not overstayed your welcome but I am sure you have pack duties to attend to, but may I purpose a joint of our packs? Just in case we ever need one another?" The deep baritones rippling from his throat, as he waited to see what she would say whether accept or deny. It would be wise for Hephaestus to take a step out on the limb and try to bring an alliance to the North. Whether the weather took a turn for the worse or something happened to prey, it would be grand to have two territories where either could be used to their packs advantages.

Hephaestus continued to watch the lovely creature, after this he would be pleased whether his proposal was accepted or denied though a meeting between two Alphas was always an interesting dance. It could be neutral, aggressive or pleasant and their meeting had been all of the above. The demon took a step around Cervantes, as he allowed himself one last look at her delightful frame before she would take her leave back to the forest.

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The male broke into a devilish smirk at her onslaught of laughter. She couldn't read his expression. She had no real idea if he was still on guard or if he had relaxed slightly. She couldn't at all tell how he regarded her. Did he consider her strange shifting of emotion to be strong or weak? Did he consider her stupid, able to be easily blundered, or strong and intelligent? She wondered this for a moment, but not for long. After all, why did it really matter what he thought? She didn't really care too much. He shifted his weight and quickly responded to her.

You have not overstayed your welcome but I am sure you have pack duties to attend to, but may I purpose a joint of our packs? Just in case we ever need one another?

Orange eyes watched her. He spoke in a rather neutral way. His voice was friendlier than earlier, but it remained neutral overall. As if he didn't really mind one way or another. As if he offered his alliance with every pack leader that crossed his path. Purple eyes stared back. She didn't know what to make of him. Of this...this Hephaestus. However, she had not missed the way he had described her visit as a "welcome", instead of what it was: trespassing. And his very last question intrigued her. Just in case we ever need one another? He didn't say, "In case our packs need assistance", or anything of that nature. Cerva's smile widened very slightly, and something jumped to her eyes. She could be wrong, but this male seemed much too intelligent and calculating to make such a mistake.

I think that would be prudent. Should we meet in a neutral location every moon to discuss updates and information that the other should know?

Cerva posed the question for two reasons: first, it was a test of his last question; second, she thought it much wiser to meet with any ally of hers periodically so that they could keep up with each other. Alliances didn't only go into affect when one pack needed help; they were constant. Or, at least, any alliance with Conlan would be such.

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Cervantes just kept watching him curiously watching as thoughts certainly ran through her mind and Hep couldn't help but become amused as her smile widened. Eardrums vibrated with her words once again, "Oh why yes Cervantes I believe we should and let just be us each time." The baritones rumbled with the noxious poison as he spoke to the divine lady, curious to see what she may say. This was Alphas business and would only concern them when they needed, now he would speak of their meetings to Red so that she wouldn't worry or try and murder Cervantes.

Tail swung back and forth as his dangerous gaze met her own, as pleasure filled them. Hephaestus was by far pleased to see that Cervantes had accepted and now a tie would grow between their two packs whether the pack members favored it or not. The devil knew that there time was growing to an end but there was pleasure in knowing that Cervantes and him would meet again. He allowed thoughts to wander to what they may do in their alone time away from their packs, curious as to what new topics would come up in their future conversations.

Oh it was a fine day. Hephaestus gave a wicked smirk as he tilted his large skull stepping around Cervantes, circling around her slowly in a drunken man. Tail flicked as he appeared before her once again, gazing with his predatory gaze. Hephaestus curious to see if she had anymore to say or would she in her own manner to take her leave.

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Oh, why yes, Cervantes, I believe we should. And let it just be us each time.

Of course. Why should we bring anyone that could possibly stress the situation?

She didn't miss a beat in her response, although she positively didn't miss the implications in the male's reply. Her mind briefly wandered to what they might do in these meetings. They wouldn't last more than a few moments if they were truly only giving each other updates. And, of course, that would not do. Cerva paused for a moment, and then slowly and deliberately added,

Or interrupt.

Pleasure filled the male's orange eyes, and his tail copied hers. Mischief danced in her purple gaze, and her smile became a smirk. The male seemed to find pleasure in the way their conversation had come, and Cerva was mildly pleased herself. And then a wicked smirk overcame the male and he slowly stepped towards her. Cerva's heart raced. Surely he wouldn't on his own territory. He slowly circled her, close enough that their fur brushed, and she could feel his body heat. As he came around her other side to face her, he flicked his tail and the tip brushed her side. Cerva mildly glared at him as if to say, Really? You expect me to brush that off and leave now? But when she spoke, she controlled her tone as if to indicate that nothing had happened.

You pick the time and place, sir, and I will be on my way.

She was both eager and reluctant to return to her empty packlands to take care of her duties. Eager and reluctant to leave, that is.

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