Disclaimer: I own nothing, not even me. Just a little piece for you enjoyment, until my muse remembers the next part of my original story.
Warning: A few good bad words.
The portal brought us out behind the farm house, so we ran the rest of the way to the lupanar. We were both still in human form as we raced through the trees, feeling the energy of the night pressed around us, like a cloak. As we got closer, he took us around the backside of the circle, right behind the throne. No one could see us through the curtains of purple, that were draped over and among the trees. Richard changed, taking me and all the other alphas with him. All the lesser wolves should have already changed before now. His beast was a shy taller than his human form and his fur was a golden honey. Me, I was still the same height, with blood red fur and black feathered wings. I had somehow gained a mental connection with Richard and he told me to stay put until he came back to get me. I tried to argue with him, but he didn't listen, he just said that I was to stay outside of the circle until he came for me. Before I could say any thing else, he had vanished through the curtains, receiving warm welcomes from the pack. My aunt's came through the curtains to find me standing there, trying to figure out what Richard was going to do to me. My Aunt Core was wearing all red tonight and Aunt Shady was all in blue. Aunt Shady also had her laptop in her hands. She never goes anywhere without it. They came over to stand beside me, Aunt Core with her arms crossed and Aunt Shady with a sad expression on her face. "You went and done it again, didn't you. You went and used the portal, when you promised Richard you would not play around with them," Aunt Core said, glaring at me.
"Yes, but I needed to talk to Lyza and I left him a note," I said with my voice coming out as a growl.
"That doesn't matter, you should have rode your broomstick to see Lyza, not the portal. He was worried sick about you, when he realized you weren't here," Core stated.
"Oh Crystal why did you have to go and get yourself into trouble. You know he doesn't like you using those things," Aunt Shady said.
"I know," I replied.
"Do you realize that according to pack law, that he's leaving you out of the festivities tonight, as punishment for him having to hunt you down," Aunt Shady stated.
"I know," was all I could say.
"Well I hope you've learned you lesson this time young lady," said Aunt Core, then walks back through the curtains.
Aunt Shady wrapped her arms around me and gave me a hug. "Don't pay her any mind. She's just an old prune," she commented to me in a whisper, then she handed me her lap top, smiled then went back through the drapes as well.
I sat down on the ground, turning on the computer, while connecting to my IM. I wanted to see if Lyza was on, to my surprise she was.
So I started to chat with her.
Hello Lyza
Hello
So how are things going
Not well
Why not
Well he isn't to happy with me right now, so he is punishing me, by making me stay outside the lupanar, until he comes and gets me.
You can't join in on the festivities
Nope, according to my aunt's, it's a type of punishment among the lawbreakers of the pack.
You poor thing
Right now Richard's telling the pack that it took him over an hour to find me. He even told them where I was, but left out the part about the portal. They will be going on the hunt soon, after Richard finishes his speech. He's picking a new lupa tonight by the way
Really
Yep
In fact he's doing it after the hunt
Oh dear
Shouldn't Anita be here for this? I mean she is really the present day lupa.
I don't think she knows about this
Oh boy
The pack had just left for the hunt and they all scattered out to cover more ground. About a half hour later, they came back with enough deer to feed an army. Richard came back tugging his own buck behind him, dropping it in front of his throne. Once the pack returned to their spots, he threw up his clawed hands for silence. The pack came to a silent whisper, so their Ulfrics words could be heard among the back row. He gave word for all the available females to come forward, so he could pick the packs new lupa and be done with it. I send Lyza an IM stating: Their back and Richard just made the announcement. All the available females had to come forward, so he can choose.
Your still not invited to play
Nope
I'll be right back. I want to see whom he picks
Ok
I went to peak through the curtains to find all the available females lining up in a row, with Paris up in front trying her best to get Richard's attention. He went up and down the row of females three times. I don't think he was happy with any of them, cause he kept shaking his head and growling in frustration. He did something that shocked the entire pack. He picked up the buck and disappeared with it among the trees. I went back to the laptop to inform Lyza about what just happened.
Are you sure?
I'm positive
I would watch your back. He might be planning a sneak attack.
Before I could reply, a set of strong furry arms wrapped around me, smashing my wings between me and the brick wall of a chest. A pair of sharp teeth sunk into my neck causing me to howl in pain. My howl went through the night like a rain storm, pounding down on everything in fury, before it slows to a soft mist. With arms still wrapped tight around me, he pushed me through the curtains and into the lupana, to stand in front of his throne. Everything inside the circle got quite as Richard sits down in his chair, pulling me with him into his lap. He still had a strong grip and pulled me against him. I hated having everyone stare at me like I was some kind of freak. Richard nuzzled my neck then bite my ear, while opening the mental bond between us, while blocking it from the rest of the pack. I didn't like this was going, so I asked, "What are you doing?" I asked.
"What does it look like I'm doing? I'm picking my new lupa," he answered, still nibbling on my ear.
"Why me? I know were dating and all that, but they aren't going to accept me as lupa" I stated.
"Because I'm in love with you dammit and I'm not interested in any of the others. They are all power hungry," he stated.
"What about Anita? She's not going to be happy about this. After all she's the current lupa and should be here, if your going to replace her," I said.
"I have already talked to Anita about this. Yes she's suppose to be here, but she can't be in two places at one time, and the pack doesn't want the pard on sanction ground," he said.
"The pack put you in a spot again didn't they? I asked.
"Yes, but they would have left it alone if it wasn't for Paris," he remarked coldly.
"Ah, I see. She's going around convincing the pack to side with her on certain issues, like getting rid of Anita as lupa and picking another one, in the process hoping it's her that you pick. So you're getting even with her by agreeing to pick a new lupa with Anita's consent, but just not her," I inquired.
"That about sums it up," he answered.
We were sitting there talking, having our conversation in silence by using the bonds between us, while he held me in his arms, nuzzling me. The pack was just staring as if they couldn't believe their eyes. The silence was worse, you could have heard a pin drop.
"Um Richard. Don't you think you should say something to the pack? They look like their in shock," I asked.
He lifted his muzzle up to glance among the crowd. Paris was out in front, I knew this much because of the ice daggers I was receiving from her. I was trying to avoid eye contacted with her, but I couldn't avoid her piercing stare. I knew she was pissed, but didn't know how much, until I slowly invaded her mind. She had revenge on her mind and it was my death that she wanted, even if it were at her own hands. She was jealous and it showed, she wanted Richard for her own and didn't want anyone else in her way. Her thoughts were leaking like a faucet, saying in her mind that if she couldn't have him, damn if anyone else will. I hadn't realized that Richard could hear her thoughts through me and became outraged. He became hard and cold, pulling me harder against him, shaking in anger at Paris's betrayal.
He stood up suddenly taking me with him and howled through the night air. The sound was deafening and the pack backed up away from their Ulfrics furry. He glared down at Paris, while he made his speech, each word coming out with a growl. He was one pissed off Ulfric and he was letting it show. "I have picked my new mate. You will accept and acknowledge her as your new lupa. If any harm comes to her, I will personally see to it that those who betray her are severely punished."
"I will not accept her as my lupa. She's not a normal were-wolf for Gods sake," this came from Paris. I knew she would be the one to speak out against me. Richard went stiff beside me. I caught the meaning behind her words and the reason's behind them in her head. She was going to challenge me for the position of Richards lupa, regardless if it kills her. She was one determined she-wolf.
Richard saw her mind as well and went still behind mine. I could feel his emotions coming out like a wild fire, that's been set among the forest floor. "Do you trust me?" He asked.
I glanced at him trying to understand what he meant. "Of course I trust you," I answered.
"Then you will trust me to do what I have to do, to keep that bitch out of my bed," he replied.
"What are you talking about?" I asked.
"You won't let yourself be part of the pack, because you're too much of a loaner. I can feel Paris's hatred toward you. Now that I've made my choice official. She will not stop until you're dead," he said.
I looked at him in horror. "What have you gotten me into Richard? You know I hate getting involved in politics," I screamed into his mind.
"I know that and I'm sorry," he replied sounding tired and getting very irritable.
"Then get me out of this," I ordered.
He smiled at me and said, "There's only one other alternative that can be used to keep you from having to fight Paris tonight."
"And what is that?" I asked.
He pulled me around to face him, pulling our bodies tightly together. The look he gave me, told me what that one thing was. In order to keep from fighting Paris and losing my status as the new lupa, I had to christen the throne with him. I screamed into his mind, "You've got to be kidding?"
"No, I'm not," He said.
"I thought that was only for a lupa to keep her status, not using it to gain it," I replied.
"I've made you lupa here tonight, so technically you are trying to keep your status," he answered.
I turned to face the crowd, who were looking on as if they were being entertained. I took one glance at Paris's face and knew I had no choice. I was too weak to fight her and if I tried I would be dead before the nights over. I look backed at Richard nodded my head and mentally told him, "I hope you know what you are doing, cause I don't. We both know that if I fight her tonight, I will not win."
"I know this, that's why I'm offering you another solution and besides I thought this is what you wanted," he said eyeing me carefully.
"I do, but I didn't expect to get my wish in front of the entire pack. I was hoping it would be more private," I replied.
"I know and I promise I will make it up to you," he said, while rubbing his cheek along mine, then burying his nose into my hair, just behind the ear.
"Fine, if this is what it takes to keep that bitch at arms length for now, then lets get on with the show," I stated.
To make a long graphic detail short. He turned me around, threw me over the arms of the chair and did me up the rear, with the entire pack getting an eye full. Paris screamed bloody murder and Sylvie had to restrain her, but I didn't care cause God was he good. At that moment I didn't care if we had an audience. I just let myself go and let him have his way with me. He wasn't rushing and I didn't want him to. Our beasts mated for a good hour, before we finally finished. He pulled me up into his arms and made is voice known, that he was their Ulfric and I was their lupa. They were to come and acknowledge me and if anyone gave me trouble, he will take it as an insult and take action to clear the problem. All but Paris accepted me, she still had to be restrained to keep from attacking me. Once all the greetings were done, I snuck away to find Lyza and Caleb coming towards the lupanar. I went to meet them, while mumbling to myself about how much I hated politics. That's why I stayed away from clans that use them.
She was still in human form, while Caleb was dangling from a leash in her hands. I went towards her and saw the worried look on her face. "Crystal, are you all right," she asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine," I said. Then glancing between the two wondering what they were doing here, so I asked, "What are you guys doing here?"
"We were on our way to dinner, when you sent me an IM. You were gone for so long after the last one I sent you. I got worried and asked Micah to drive us here. I wanted to make sure you were ok," she said.
"I'm fine. I just hate politics and those who seek political power by putting others on the spot," I said.
"That's the way this entire country is run, my dear," she stated.
"I know, so were you guys going to dinner? I asked.
"Don't know yet. Anita and Micah haven't decided what they want yet," she answered.
I stared at her. "Anita and Micah are here?" I croaked.
"Yeah they're in the car, waiting on us to get back with them on what's up," She said.
"Oh great. I bet they felt the sparks fly," I stated.
"Whatever Caleb and I felt on the way up here, I'm sure they felt it to," she replied glancing at me funny.
I caught her look and asked, "What's wrong Lyza?"
"Are you sure your ok?" She asked with puzzlement forming on her face.
"Yes. Why?" I replied
"Because your shaking dear," she stated. Just then felt someone sniffing me. I looked down to find Caleb kneeling there, with a huge smile on his face.
"I know what happened," he meowed with a glint of mischief in his eyes.
Lyza glared at him, before asking, "What do you mean by that Caleb?"
"Can't you smell it Lyza. She had sex with Richard tonight," He said smiling that much more.
Lyza looked over at me with a raised eyebrow. If I was in human form, I know my face would have gone through of the cycles of redness. "Is this true Crystal? Is that what we felt on the way
up here," she asked.
I couldn't lie to her and she would have found out eventually, specially if Jason goes back and tells Jean-Claude. "Yes Lyza, I did, but that's not all. We did it in front of the entire pack," I said, glancing away.
Caleb went baserk, "Awhoooooooooo Hoooooooooooooo. Didn't think Richard had it in him?"
Lyza pulled on his leash. "Caleb hush," she commanded.
Caleb calmed down, but still was grinning from ear to ear.
"Nita's not going to like this. She's upset now, that Richards being forced to replace her by the pack. She's going to be even more upset when she hears about this," Lyza stated.
"Well if she' in the car. I'm pretty sure she's going to have questions about what she felt," I replied.
"Yes, she will, but I'll let you know if she says anything tonight on the way to dinner," she answered.
"Ok," I returned.
"Do you need to wrap things up here or can you tag along?" She asked.
"We have to finish things up here," came Richards voice from behind me. He stepped up to me and hugged me to him. I noticed Caleb was just standing there with a big huge smile on his face and enjoying the show.
"Oh ok then. I'll talk to you tomorrow," she replied, then turned to leave with Caleb on her heels.
We watched them disappear among the trees, before we turned around to go have our feast. Richard feed me and we left nothing but fur and bones to the flames of passion.