Volcano Pack:                 

"Anala..." Kaz insisted... his ears flattening under his helmet "You and Anja can be safe at volcano... Ill do the dirty work... make sure they dont come back... its somethign ive been trained to do in the past... What would the alpha of Volcano think... or Anja think if they found out you sacrificed yourself to keep her safe... Greed is a horrible thing... whats stopping them from beating you down and getting you weak and complacent then storming volcano and taking Anja too?" Kaz asks his point rather an unexpected one. One Anala may have not been prepared for.. It was entierly possible that copuld happen... Anja getting snatched from volcano to join her mother in misery "Listen to me... Please dont do this to yourself... Not when there is another way..."

"Damnit... fine.." Kaz grumbled rather unhappily... "This goes against everything i was taught growing up though... Your rather lucky if i dont stalk you to their hideout and do it myself..." He sighs as they walked inside and instantly began to shed his now cold armor. Neatly packing it away quietly so he didnt wake the others inside... "Thank you... For coming to get me though Anala." He again thanked her.. Standing up again and yet again stetting his bags down on the floor gently.

(Part one) "And in that case, you'll be lucky if I don't notice you and burn you to a shivering crisp," Anala grumbled back, pushing open the door to her abode as they reached the shelter, pushing it closed with a hind paw as he entered and set his things down. She shook out her fur once more, the ice that had layered in it melting almost instantaneously when they entered the blazing heat of the room, and sending droplets spraying everywhere before she went back over to the pups, nosing first the sleeping figure of Anja, who was now snoring in a rather unseemly manner, her jaws open and splayed about on her side and belly, then Snow, who had woken and perked up, no doubt wondering where Anala had went.

(Part two) "Don't mention it. There's blankets up on the second floor. Get your tail over here by the fire and warm up; I'll fetch them." With that, the red and white she-wolf, who, if one had known Rain could have easily mistaken Anala for her mother, seeing as Anala was only a touch larger than her dam, trotted up the stairs, never even bothering to switch her form, seeming at peace for the moment, or at the very least, settled, calmer than she had been earlier. Only a few moments had passed before she returned baring the warming gifts that were so essential for life out here in the cold wilderness, tossing one to Kaz, who had taken a seat in front of the blazing hearth, then covering both Anja and Snow, curling her larger form about the smaller of the two pups once more, offering a heat that might have seemed strange to those who did not know her fire themed ancestry. "You'd best be getting some rest." With a soft sigh, she rested her head on her paws, facing the door herself, so that even in sleep, she might keep an eye out for any signs of trickery or ambush in the darkened blackness of the night.

Kaz wrapped the warm fluffy expanse of the blanket around his large form thankfiul it somehow managed to cover the nearly 7 foot behemoth of a man that Kaz was. "Anala... my offer is still on the table..." He murmers to her as he settled in his back against the wall now as he seemed to prefer that rather uncomfortable position more at the moment. Dispite his constant asking annoying her his idea was atleast noble... perhaps if things were different she might have concidered it.. but sadly that wasnt the case as she undoubitably shot it back down.. but.. now perhaps Kaz had caught her curiosity. Mayby she would end up asking him about his life. it was only proper he divulged some information about himself to her as she had done the same to him a while ago. even if it was a minor pieces to the complicated puzzle

Kaz sighs and settled down for the night.. although.. before the crack of dawn was even upon them.. no more then a few hours later the faint rustle and soft gasp of Kaz waking up could be heard. As if he had woken from a bad dream... He looked around the room and over to Anala who stayed still as she peered out the slightly fogged window into the unknown outside storm...He tried to see if she was awake without moving although could not at this angle... "Anala..?" He asks softly as he got up to walk over to her. "Ill watch for this half now.. get some rest.." He murmers as he traded her the blanket now. It saturated with welcoming warmth and the faint scent of the male who had himself wrapped up in it for the past few hours

"Your going to need your strenght Anala... If that pack is as bad as i perceve it is.." Kaz gently took a seat next to her as she slowly drifted off. The last thing she could see was his rather plain yet handsom face.. and his voice more gentle then she was used to... if she closed her eyes and relaxed it almost felt like her old love was right there with her instead of Kaz..Once she was out Kaz kept watch his nightmare starting to eat away at him... he curled up into himself as he examined his pistol biting his lip before settng it down in his lap with a soft sigh.

Kaz looked over at Anala as she slumped over succumbing to her weariness and leaning against him as she slept. He sighs softly not sure why but.. he kept feeling as if.. he had known this female before... Or that it just was his duty to protect her... "Why wont you just let me help damnit.." He murmers to himself closeing his eyes wishing she would just have said yes....  He curled up a bit watching outside wondering just how she would make it... His mind cooking up horrible outcomes for her and her impending life of misery. It made him feel sick to his stomach he wasnt able to even help her... As she had refused all forms of assistance he offered to her and made it clear if he even tried she wouldnt take kindly to it... Part of him wondered how she would react to finding a weapon left in her belongings incase she decided she needed to escape.. they surely would drain her energy useing water to keep her helpless.. He just didnt know... Why was he so confused.. Or.. So worried? The more he thought about it the more it made his head hurt

Snow had retreated back to beside the fire, curling into a tight ball of fur to sleep

Anja woke shortly before dawn, used to rising at this hour out of necessary habit, lifting her head and stretching her jaws in a soft yet quiet yawn before smacking her lips together and gazing around sleepily, not really expected to see anything different or new, when the green orbs, so like her mother's, landed on Kaz. "Kaz!" She yelped in over excited joy, bouncing quickly to her feet and racing over to him, tripping over the tight ball of fur that was Snow, the tiny white pup inadvertantly and inconviently placed in her chosen path, rolling over onto her back and then her belly before she shook herself out and then was leaping at the Dire Blooded male, tackling him to the wooden floor in a glorious heap, excitedly waving the white flag that was her tail, the ice blue markings that colored her own pelt, along with her smaller, more juvenile size, ensuring she was distinguishable from her mother. "You're back! Did mom let you in? That's surprising; she's normally stubborn once she makes up her mind. I'm glad she did though, I missed you, and then there was that storm, and all that snow, and the wind..." Anja continued to ramble on and on, oblivious to the fact that, in addition to sending Snow flying across the floor when she bounded forward, the teen had also trod upon her mother, trampling all over the elder female in her quest to greet her newfound friend, bringing forth a disgruntled huff and irritated grunt from Anala's maw, and even now Anja proceeded to sit upon her back and shoulders, as if she still did not realize the fiery presence that was her mother was, indeed, there. Anala, opening bleary eyes in a blink, sighed, wondering where she had gone wrong in raising her air head of a daughter, and winced as she felt the sharp poke and prod of the excited teen's paws, lifting her head when Anja proceeded to use her as a bench, clearing her throat pointedly as she turned her own green eyes back on the white and blue child that was her daughter, wondering how on earth she and Kaz had gotten so close during the journey of the night. She didn't remember going to sleep so close to him. However, before she could say anything, the presence of another flickered to life in her mind, and Anala turned her head towards the window and door, pricking her ears as she listened, tensing as she remembered what was going on, and that today was the day for the exchange of events. She could sense the two males outside, now that the storm was gone and their lives regained, their essence restored to their bodies, patiently waiting her return. They knew she would not back out of a bargain. Which meant....Anala briskly stood, unceremoniously tumbling Anja to the floor as the pup went flying from her paws, landing in a heap beside her mother's rising body, her sharp voice cutting through the air in a rather testy tone, and a sentiment that brooked no argument. "It's dawn, time to get moving. Anja, Snow, get ready, because in five minutes we'll be on our way." The red and white female glanced at Kaz for a moment, looking him in the eye as she did, wondering if he would protest, knowing he would understand what this was about, and warning him not to dare breath a word.

the pup yelped and snarled at Anja when she was rolled, but was stopped in her assault when Anala spoke. She shook and stretched, ready to go. Snow was completely fine leaving this place behind.

Kaz couldnt help but chuckle then whince for snow and anala as they were trampled. he scratched at her neck as she happily pawed at his chest. "She let me in.. Your mom isnt heartless after all Anja" He smiled before hearing Anala's commanding voice and for once surpriseingly. Kaz yeilded to her.. perhaps it was only because  of Anja's precense but perhaps there was more meaning behind it. He was packed up in no time at all and was heading out the door with the other three wolven deciding to walk along side Anala for the trip "So where ar we heading again?" Kaz asks looking down at her and Anja who was still bounceing around like a hyperactive snowball. Kaz did notice they were on their decent out of the mountains now.. He did wanna talk more about this "plan" of theirs but didnt.. not infront of Anja atleast.. not now.. byt the male had no idea that anala would soon part ways once they were close enough to make it to the volcano pack... or atleast in the general area and her time ran out...

Anja writhed and wiggled about him, bouncing on her toes and yapping incesstantly, only tumbling to the floor once her mother stood, where she ended up with her tail over her head once more, though she rolled right back to her feet and bounded up in record time with a perky, "Okay!" She turned towards Snow, lunging towards the pup in a playful bow, though she stopped short, not wanting to trample over her again, as her mother strode to the door and window, looking out at the vast white sea of snow that the blizzard had brought, her senses on high alert, judging by the insistent rise of her hackles. "Come on, Snow!" Anja barked, waving her tail, "It's time to go!" Darting around the little pup, she playfully nudged and nipped at her heels before scooting back with a laugh as the younger child snapped at her, jumping over the tiny white form to race once more to Kaz as he opened the door, charging out of the vacant surface and plunging headlong into the depths of the snowy drifts below, disappearing entirely for a moment before popping back up, snow lingering on her head and nose, a sneeze and shake of her head sending it flying. "Come on guys! What are you waiting for? The weather's fine, let's get moving!" With that, Anja was up and on the thick banks of the stuff, wobbling as her paws sank in varying depths into the cold white surface, clearly enjoying this turn of events. With a soft sigh, Anala shook her head, looking back at Snow as she waited for the pup to come over. "Are you alright? Need me to carry you? You can climb on my back." In all honesty, seeing the hyperactive fluffball that was Anja, one had had to wonder how Anala had kept even a shred of her sanity, and even Anala herself sometimes pondered this.

Kaz stayed by Anala unsure if Snow had gotten hurt from Anja's trampleing as he wasnt looking. Although he did seem concerned for the small pup. Carrying his large bags as they finnaly got on their way down the mountain Anala and anja could sense an air of worry aroung him. Like he knew something was wrong but wouldnt say what it was... his black hair and outfit contrasting greatly with the pure white powdery snow that was covering the ground in the mountains.. He nudged Anala gently and suddenly to get her attentuon and whispers "To our 9... in the trees.... You see them...?" He asks as they walked making it seem as if he was just speakign quietly to her "Shall i take another of their lives?" He asks his tone quiet soft.. yet ready and willng to go to war for her again..."Its not too latr still you know... we can finish them off... not let the pack get you or anja..