Chapter 200 War
>>Azef
How stupid can they be?
Coming to attack us at night? A human can never win against a wild beast, especially not at night.
They may have the equipment for it but they’re still at a big disadvantage.
It’s almost like someone is helping us out here. I stood in my wolf form on a high ground, all the pack members had their minds linked with mine.
‘Report’ I had made groups to tackle the different groups coming in from different directions.
‘We’re ready for attack,’ Runy answered.
‘We’re in position,’Loid answered
‘Yes sir,’ Azruis answered
‘On your command, Beta,’ Tulu responded.
‘Go,’ I gave the orders, ‘Not even a single human should be able to get away.’
‘Yes sir!’ They responded and made then sprung into action
>>Runy
The moon hung high in the midnight sky, casting its silvery glow over the dense forest. Its light filtered through the thick canopy, dappling the forest floor with shifting shadows. I stood atop a rocky outcrop, my senses heightened, every sound and scent crystal clear. I could smell the sweat of the men, the oil on their weapons, and the faint tang of fear that clung to them despite their bravado. My golden eyes glinted as I turned to my pack, crouched and ready in the underbrush. We were lean, powerful, our fur blending seamlessly with the shadows. I felt their anticipation, their hunger for the fight that was to come.
‘Go,’ The Beta gave us the command and we sprung into action.
With a silent signal, I led my group through the forest, moving as one fluid entity. We circled the humans, staying just out of sight, our padded feet making no sound on the soft earth. The intruders stumbled through the undergrowth, their flashlights cutting stark beams through the darkness, utterly unaware of the predators that stalked them.
“Did anyone hear that?” A human asked
“Sounds like wild animals,”
“Be careful, use your night vision goggles and turn off your torches. Don’t attract unwanted attention.” Their leader said which helped me spot who was in control.
Unfortunately for them, even if they never turned their torches on, they were doomed from the start because we can smell them.
I spotted the leader of the human group, a burly man with a grim expression, barking orders to his men, “Keep an eye out! We’re close to their hideout!” I focused on him, knowing that taking him down would sow confusion and fear among the rest.
‘I’ll hunt that burly looking guy,’ I communicated my plan, ‘The rest of you will start taking them from behind.’ And my group spread out, positioning themselves for the ambush.
The attack began with a howl that pierced the night, a primal sound that sent shivers down the spines of the humans.
“W-what was that!!” Before they could react, we were upon them. I leaped from the shadows, my jaw closing around the throat of the human leader. I felt his pulse quicken. He was confused and in that confusion he even fired at me but none of the bullets hit me. That was the only chance he had and he failed. I bit his neck and then still beneath my fangs as I tore into him, his blood warm and metallic on my tongue.
“AHHHHH!!!” His screams disrupted the forest.
Around me, the forest erupted into chaos. The humans fired their weapons blindly into the darkness, their bullets finding only empty air or harmlessly embedding in the trees. We moved too swiftly, darting in and out of the shadows, our claws and teeth wreaking havoc on the disoriented men. I saw Kade, a sleek black wolf, bring down a soldier with a single swipe, his claws raking across the man’s chest.
I released the lifeless body of the human leader and turned to face another attacker. This one was younger, his face pale with terror as he raised his rifle. With a snarl, I lunged at him, knocking the weapon from his hands. He fell to the ground, scrambling backward, but there was no escape. Our eyes met, and for a brief moment, I saw the flicker of understanding in his gaze—he knew he was prey. Then I killed him as well, followed by my group swiftly taking out the other human.
>>Azruis
My ears twitched, picking up the distant rumble of machinery and the clumsy footsteps of the intruders. I inhaled deeply, my nostrils flaring as I caught the scent of humans—sweat, metal, fear. Beside me, my group waited, their eyes gleaming with anticipation. I could feel their energy, their hunger for the hunt.
With a low growl, I signaled my pack to move. We melted into the shadows, silent and deadly, our movements synchronized together. The humans were clumsy, noisy, their flashlights cutting erratic paths through the darkness. They had no idea what was coming.
If these people had chosen to fight in human territory they might have had a chance, since we can’t shift there. The risk of getting caught is too high.
But the forest is ours.
I spotted a group of them trudging through the dense undergrowth, their leader—a tall, wiry man with a determined expression—was at the front, scanning the forest nervously. I chose him as our first target. A quick, clean kill to throw the others into disarray.
‘Attack head on!’ They spread out, surrounding the humans, ready to strike.
The attack began with a chilling howl that echoed through the trees, a signal that sent the humans into a panic.
“What was that!?”
“Why are the wolves howling!??”
The sound of gunfire from another direction sent them in more disarray. Runy’s group must have already attacked.
We were on them in an instant. I lunged at the leader, my powerful jaws closing around his throat before he could react. His blood was hot and metallic on my tongue as I ripped into him, feeling his life drain away. The chaos around me was a symphony of growls, screams, and the futile crack of gunfire.
Some of the humans chose to leave their post and run.
‘Go!’ I ordered some of the group members, ‘Get them!’ And they ran after them.
My pack moved with lethal precision, their claws and fangs tearing through flesh and bone. The humans fought back.
Trying to aim and fire.
I saw Lila, her dark gray fur gleaming in the moonlight, take down a soldier with a swift swipe, her claws slashing through his chest. The human plunged a knife towards her that she dodged and then attacked again.
Another human fell to Rafe, his massive frame pinning the man to the ground before delivering the fatal bite. The humans fired their weapons blindly, their bullets finding nothing but air or embedding uselessly in the trees.
These humans may be thugs but us wolves grew up in the streets. As rogues they way we had to survive is something that made us perfect killers/
I released the lifeless body of the leader and turned to face another attacker. This one was a woman, her eyes wide with terror as she fumbled with her rifle. With a snarl, I knocked the weapon from her hands, sending it skittering across the forest floor. She stumbled backward, tripping over a root, and fell to the ground. Our eyes met, and for a moment, I saw the desperation and hopelessness in her gaze. She knew she was outmatched.
Many humans seemed to have realized something was wrong and began to make a run for it.
That was something we couldn’t afford
>>Azef
Something feels off.
I knew we would win this, they were coming into our territory after all, but something feels off.
I feel like I’m missing something.
>>Seraphina
Calliope and I sat quietly in the room. Our focus was on voices and howls coming from the forest. The sound of gunfire and human screams could be heard from various directions.
I let out a sigh and looked at Calliope. She was on high alert, looking towards the door
“What’s wrong?” I asked
She stood up from the single-seater couch she was on next to the window and looked at me, “I heard something,” She said,
“What?”
“Footsteps,” She said and I frowned.
“No one is supposed to be in the pack house but us,” I said
“That’s why it's odd.” She said, “What if someone made it in?”
I shook my head, “Impossible.” We stared at each other
“I’ll go check.” She made her way towards the door quietly and turned the light off, “Let’s keep it off for now.” She looked at me, “If someone is here, we need to be quiet.”
I nodded, “Good idea,”
Then she turned towards the door, “I’ll go check it out.”
“Okay,” I whispered, “Be careful.”
She opened the door slowly and quietly she tiptoed out of there, closing the door behind her. I stayed with Eris. A few minutes passed and there was no sign of anyone there.
Eris was sound asleep. Her drip had finished so I took out the syringe from her hand.
That’s when I heard something outside the room
!!!
It was the sound of a thud. Like a bag falling.
It made me flinch and I stood up to go to the door. I should lock it. I went as quietly as I could and placed my hand on the handle.
But I should check if it’s calliope. I’ll lock it after checking.
The room was dark, so light wouldn’t seep out even if I opened the door. I moved it quietly, trying my best not to make a sound. Opening the door, I peeked outside.
The corridor was dark but there was no sound either.
“Calliope?” I whispered her name but didn’t hear anything back. I squinted my eyes trying to see if anyone was there, but through the moonlight illuminated place, I saw no one.
Yet there was this ominous feeling I felt in the back of my head
I closed the door quietly and locked the door. But that’s when it happened.
A gun came to my head. As the cold metal pressed against my head I felt my blood run cold
“See?” The voice was familiar, “I told you I knew my way around the forest.” My heart skipped a beat as a person stepped from behind. Her arms folded as she came around and stood in beside me.
“You did,” She smirked as looked at me, “Well done,” She complimented her husband who held a gun to my head.