The Match

Violet walked out to the training grounds with confidence as the other she-wolves looked at her in surprise. They thought that she couldn't hear their whispers but they underestimated her hearing ability. "Look, the Alpha finally decided to join us." was one of the loudest whispers she looked around to see Liz standing towards the back of the group with two other teenage girls and to her surprise Alex was standing next to her. She noticed Violet looking and wrapped her arm in Alex's. What is she up to? Violet thought. Eli and Christoph were standing at the front of the group.

"Ok, ladies, we will start with a run to warm you up. You must stay in your human form and follow the marked path. There will be surprises throughout the path. The first one back will get the honors of the first spar. " Eli directed the group. He looked down at Violet and she thought she detected concern but it vanished quickly. They walked to the edge of the field where a path was visible leading into the woods "Ready, get set, go!"

Off they ran to the marked path. Violet was confident in her running skills; she had always been a runner, winning state competitions for the cross country team all four years of high school. She got out ahead of everyone quickly. She kept her senses sharp remembering what Christoph had told her about hunting parties and needing to be aware of everything. She could hear the others behind her. Ahead of her, she could hear the hum of something electric. She looked closely and noticed a wire at ankle height about 10 yards ahead. She was able to leap over it and miss the first trap. Just then she saw something out of the corner of her eye. It lept towards her side. She quickly spun and kicked the sandbag away from her.

She was about half a mile away from the first trap when she started hearing some girls yelp from the shock of the electric line and a few whaps of the sandbag. She decided to pick up the pace watching for more traps. She soon heard running coming up behind her. "Nice run huh Alpha." Came a voice that made Violet cringe.

"I didn't know you were training with the girls Liz." Violet said, still trying to concentrate. She saw the flags on an alternate trail and turned on to it leaping over the fallen log just beyond the bend.

"Alex convinced his father to let me. Now that I am strong again. Alex is really sweet, don't you think?" Violet knew she was trying to distract her so she picked up the pace.

"He is an amazing young man. Now if you can excuse me." Violet said, pulling ahead. She saw a cut out of a man slam out in front of her. She thrust her shoulder into it, breaking it in half. It slowed her enough for Liz to be right beside her. Liz stuck out her foot and tried to trip her but Violet saw it coming and dodged the leg nimbly. She could see the end of the path coming and picked up the pace. That's when Violet felt a hard blow to her back knocking the wind out of her. She whipped her head back to see Liz grinning deviously with a rock in her hand. Violet turned around and lunged at Liz growling. "I am Alpha. Are you challenging my authority?"

Liz burst into tears as she fell to the ground dropping the rock "I would never Alpha why would you say that." That is when Violet saw Alex coming up the path. "Alex, I think Violet hates me. She was running ahead of me then turned around and lunged at me knocking me down." She whimpered.

Alex ran towards her picking her up. "Violet, are you having flashbacks again? I can't believe you would hurt our guest." Alex looked hurt and worried all at the same time.

Violet turned and ran out of the path back to the field where Eli looked at her with concern. I heard you growl. Then Alex mind linked you attacked Liz is that true?

Eli you have to, believe me, she threw a boulder into my back and I lost control. She is out to get me. Eli nodded in understanding and went over to his father.

Soon Alex had put Liz down and the other she-wolves were coming out of the forest looking a little worse for wear. Liz walked over to the two girls that she had befriended, spinning her lies about Violet; they all looked at her in shock. Violet stood tall ,they will not pull her down. She tightened her ponytail and walked towards her beta. He mind linked her Violet, Are you ok?

I am fine just worried about what to do with her.

I am afraid if you kick her out now it will make you look like you are covering something up. Do you trust me enough to help you show what kind of person she is to the others?

Of course, I trust you, Christoph.

Alright just follow my lead.

Ladies your Alpha was the first out of the path so she will be up to spar first. Normally she would pick her own opponent to challenge. Today, however, we will be asking if there is anyone who would like to challenge her. Liz jumped up and shouted "I will spar Alpha Violet. "

Works like a charm Christoph linked Violet.

You are a clever man. Violet responded.

Now all you have to do is win and do it fairly. I can guarantee she will not play fair. She has yet to spar and win fair and square.

"Liz, thank you for being my first sparring partner," Violet said loudly. "I am very excited to see what you got."

"Oh, Alpha the pleasure is all mine." Liz spat back.

"Alright ladies, the rules are no breaking bones, no headshots, and no extra help." Eli said pointedly "The first to get their opponent on their back and pinned wins. One more thing: keep this honorable no attacks when their back is turned."

Christoph had them shake hands and then the fight began.

As soon as they said go Liz shifted into her wolf and lunged for Violet. Violet grabbed Liz's muzzle and threw her to the side. Liz quickly lunged at Violet's side knocking her to the ground. This pissed Violet off. She shifted while leaping back up off the ground, snarling. She stalked around in a circle, never turning her back on Liz. Liz nipped at Violet's legs trying to make her off balance but Violet was faster, so she could not get ahold of her. All of a sudden Liz lunged for Violet's neck. Violet moved fast making her miss her neck but planting her teeth into Violet's shoulder. Violet yelped in pain. Then anger took over. She could feel the power of her Alpha blood coursing through her veins. She ran towards Liz with her head down ramming into her chest knocking her to the ground. She quickly leaped over the top of her putting her foot on her neck. Suddenly Liz phased back to her human form surprising Violet. Liz grabbed Violet's leg with one hand, then slammed her other arm into the other side of the leg, causing a loud cracking sound to ring through the air. Violet howled out in pain then phased back herself. She was laying on her ground, anger filling her whole body. "They said to play by the rules Liz. You broke my leg." Violet looked at her leg and the bone trying to break through the skin.

Liz snickered, "Maybe you are not strong enough to be Alpha, Violet if you can't handle a little sparring."

Violet saw the color red as anger took over her body. All of a sudden Liz is in the air like someone was holding her up by her neck, but no one was there. Violet was glaring at her and standing on one leg with her hand outstretched squeezing. Liz grabbed at the air around her neck but there was nothing there. "Violet Stop!" yelled Alex.Violet then realized it was her holding her up but not physically, mentally.

Liz fell to the ground. Alex ran towards Liz. "What the hell was that!" She screams "you almost killed me."

That's when Violet passed out from pain and exhaustion. The last thing she heard was Eli yelling for the medics.