“When we go out tonight to search our teams will be a little mixed and matched because of the number of us. Stryxx, Dove, and I will be the intel team. Rico, Nico I need you as our eyes in the skies. Tris, Trinity, and Link will be on call as our quicksilver team to back up any of us if we can’t help but to mix it up. Any suggestion, or additions?” Kyle said. “Where’s Dove’s little buddy, and where is she going to while we take the risks?” Tris asked. “She will remain here with Shae and Noni. Her information will be invaluable tonight. If we don’t focus and work together, this A might change everything, Briar could be lost to us. We would be back at square one.” Kyle sat in his chair with a heavy thud. He’ll looked tired,, but that was only on the outside. In his heart he knew the Fang, his inner wolf Riizen, clawed at his inside, begging to be set free. If that were to happen, Riizen would burn through any and everything to get Briar back. He was the definition of a Berserk Wolf.

Troy gave Briar a few days to allow her to come to terms with her newly discovered destiny, before talking to her again, brainwashing is a delicate process. If done incorrectly, Briar and Kitsune wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between one another and a confused, berserk wolf was not going to accomplish anything but more fighting. In the morning, Misha brings her breakfast and talks with her about things the made her feel normal. “Morning, Misha. I’m sorry If you got punished because of my stubbornness. Can you forgive me?” Bri asked. “Don’t worry about it. A will not sacrifice me or Troy, so put those fears to rest. Here, I brought you some good food this morning, and a double shot of espresso. You drink that right?” Misha smiled, wrinkling her nose.“Hell yeah! I haven’t had one since before I was so rudely taken.” Bri snapped. “I have some news from the outside world if you care to hear it?” Misha asked. “Sure, why not? Its not like I’m going anywhere near the outside.”

Getting back to the ground floor, Dove saw Stryxx sitting, patiently on a rock ledge, his eyebrows furrowed, tongue poked out the side of his mouth, and his eyes were far away.“Where were you just now?” I got the flowers and met Anaki. From the look on your face, you must have met the brother that made me black out, and punished me by hiding their words in my memories. They will only come out when something pulls the memory out of me. It’s all very confusing and I’m tired. Let’s get back.” Dove said. “Is there anything else you heard, learned, or saw up there that could help us decode what’s going on here?” Stryxx asked. “Later, these don’t live long after they have been picked, so we have under an hour to get them back.” Dove handed one to Stryxx and headed back to the opening they fell through. _--_--_ “Are they supposed to smell this way? They were heavenly before, now, not so much.” Stryxx plugged his nose. “I’m hoping someone back at the house knows what to do with them.” D

“Artemis! This isn’t the place for a nap, brother!” turning him over, Rei jumped back after seeing his brother’s face. Artemis’s eyes were wide open, the silver in them had gone black, his face growing player by the second. “What happened, Artie?” he shook his shoulders. “What the hell happened here? I didn’t see him get hit.” Tris was at Rei’s side. “I don’t know. He just fell.” Rei exclaimed. "He was the one who was supposed to grab the blossom, but he wasn’t the brother that was chosen to pick the blossoms.” Anaki’s voice played on his head. “He shouldn’t be here. I was the one last time, but he wasn’t worthy of ascending the Garden, that’s why I went up. Tris get him back down. I’ll get the blossom, Link can wait for me.” Rei stood and went up to the blossom and plucked it from the ground. As soon Rei pulled on it, shit hit the fan all at once. ”Tris! Get Artie to the entrance? Link and I have to rake another route.” Rei yelled ahead of them. “You sure?” Tris called back. Co

Animikii’s War Council sat in the Red Room waiting for Animikii to join them to discuss new directions, address old friends and enemies, and where this plan needs to head in the last week until Kitsune’s return.“Thank you all for making time to meet. Our plan is running full steam, but there are a few factors that have changed.” Animikii looked at the wolves and continued. “There have been a few new players introduced since our last meeting. They are Alphas of the other generations, my father’s wolf, Scythe has finally come to challenge me.” He sat in his seat heavily, it seems everyone was getting tired at this point. “That’s a bed thing, A. Your father has been nothing but trouble for us. Take him out first, then we won’t have anyone that would get in our way.” Misha suggested. “Easy for you to say, girl. Why is she here, Animikii? Her brother’s role in this is the more important.” Avery asked. “My sister’s role in this has been vital to getting Briar and Kitsune this far witho