The return of the 'captives' had left Ferdie with more questions then answer's. Bazi, in place of Fox, whom had not said a word to him, yet accepted his terms even when he gave her back all the cards. Perhaps there was hope he could mend fences with her but that would be in another place at another time far from now. For the two packs were no longer allowed near to each others territory anymore.

And he above all would respect that, and demote or punish those who didn't, except Jace for some reason Jace could walk all over him and get away with it for the most part. He didn't think himself an evil alpha who ruled with a paw of iron, in fact he asked very little of his pack. Then again the pack was very very young yet and he was sure to make some mistake somewhere. He still wasn't sure if keeping the back-stabbing pair of hybrids around was a mistake or not.

Thinking of mistakes, here he was, respectfully up wind and yet as far back from the boarder of a pack that was largely unknown to him as he could get, only close enough so that they may hear his howl. Being up wind so that his scent carried into the packland he didn't get to scent those within; if he had scented Fox he might have back peddled a lot sooner, found another way to fulfill his promise

Ferdie Von Pelt sat down tucked his tail around his paws and tried to make himself appear smaller less threatening by hunching his shoulders only then did he lift his head and howl a song for Hawkeye, hoping only she would come though he was also curious about this pack that by and large remained close to home; he was here to whisk Hawkeye away from the Blacktail Deer Plauteau and to 'his' mountain. So the less wolves the better right..

Perhaps this was a mistake... But he had made a promise and this wolf never broke a promise. Besides he was here now, With no back up, because he had no idea the threat that may live in this pack or the lover Hawkeye used to have. Obliviousness wasn't all that it was cracked up to be.

Ferdie Von Pelt grinned at Hawkeye getting very used to her spirited greetings, and coming to enjoy them. The trek out here was worth it just for that alone. As she backed up his eyes found her face different, they had not been apart that long, Ferdie had only wrapped up the 'war' and returned the captives and settled his pack into a new easier existence on the mountain, his mouth fell open with unspoken words concern in his eyes. If any in this pack had done that; then...

Then the world paused, a voice filled his ears abruptly, His jaws snapped closed with a resounding click at the sound of that very familiar voice his lips twitched but his teeth did not come out, ingrained in him since his stay in swiftcurrent creek to be respectful of pack borders. This was not his pack to defend, little did he know Fox not only lived here she had somehow gotten herself instituted as Beta, But it certainly was his fight to fight if she came at him.
Ferdie sprung up and backed up three steps before planting his hind feet into the ground taking a defensive stance, looking past Hawkeye coming eye to eye with the last wolf he thought he'd ever see.

Ferdie stared at Fox from behind Hawkeye, But now all he wanted to do was to get between Hawkeye and Fox and get Hawkeye behind him and whisk her away from the devastation that Fox was sure to bring here. That forward movement however might be grounds for attack from Fox. Ferdie knew Fox's hairpin trigger all to well... She hadn't attacked yet so that meant Hawkeye should be safe for now.

Still staring at Fox he almost felt his eye twitch, He hadn't meant to be disrespectful at another Packs Boarders but he couldn't take his eyes off Fox, not only that but if she attacked he'd rip another hunk of flesh from her shoulders before this fight was done that was for certain.

For the first time in his life Ferdie Von Pelt was at a loss for words, though he needn't worry for another wolf came up and questioned the whole situation promptly. Warily he moved his stare from Fox and turned his gaze to the new female then respectfully lowered his gaze, she held the bearing of an alpha and he was not about to test the waters, this was not what he had come to do at all...
He kept Fox in the corner of his eye and did not drop his offensive stance however he did drop his tail to a limp appendage offering as much respect as he could afford when he feared attack. He flicked his eyes toward Hawkeye, and waved his tail twice before settling it back to a submissive posture, inviting her to stand behind him and away from Fox. That was a bitch he knew couldn't be trusted; but could she be played?

His tone was deep and rich the canadian edge came out ever slightly more so as it did when he was stressed.
I am Ferdie Von Pelt, and I had promised Hawkeye that I would visit her, I also promised to show her 'My Mountain'
Since he now faced the alpha his head was canted slightly away from Fox, The alpha would not have seen the very corner of his lips twitched upwards in a smile but Fox would have before he regained composure and smoothed his facial expression. The words 'my mountain' held a very subtle over tone that Fox alone was sure to pick up on. Egging on Fox ever so inconspicuously, if she made her home here would he somehow make her walk on eggshells by drawing out her rash bull headed nature. Or had she grown up some since she had left him with that parting gift...

Ferdie Von Pelt pointedly stared at Fox though his gaze did not linger on her eyes. He was being rude to Fox but he was NOT being down right disrespectful, just a little... Get out of what? I am not within the boarders, this land is unclaimed, but the moment this conversation ends I will 'go away' as that was ever my intention to begin with.

Ferdie turned his face toward the alpha introduced to him and yawned without being tired submitting to Blue willow. Pointedly Ignoring Fox but ever keeping her in the corner of his eye, since he trusted Fox about as much as he could trust a flea not to bite.
Ferdie took a seat comfortable in the fact that if Fox attacked the other two females would defend him and even if they didn't he needed no protection from Fox. From both Fox and Blue Willow, well he'd have his paws full and probably have a hell of a long recovery ahead of him.

Ferdie carefully licked his lips before speaking again, measured in his words hoping that Fox would listen this time but he'd not hold his breath. He didn't fathom he might hurt hurt Haweye's feeling with an admission he was about to make I feel the need to clear something up. I had been trying to die that night from the broken heart Fox had no idea she bestowed me with.
Yes I loved Fox, granted it was rather one sided because I was unable to show her. Not that she can hear anything anyone says.
That pup Fox just mentioned almost saved the whole thing from happening. I did not attack that pup; I love her as a daughter, she is still with me, by my side.
Whom I attacked was an insubordinate wolf named Sky; it was then that a wolf by the name of Jace took up the battle on her behalf and on the behalf of my broken heart and shattered soul.
Afterwards Jace and I were given the ultimatum by Fox to kill each other or leave.

Ferdie snorted softly so as to be as kind as possible in his aggravated rudeness, We went as far as our broken bodies could handle and this 'situation' should not have affected my pack in a negative manner, it's a long trek from Swiftcurrent Creek to the top of a mountain with a few territories to trek through first, Being behind Northstar Vale where an established pack had once been... Ferdie frowned and left the rest unsaid for he felt he had gotten far enough away and that point should not be disputed.

Yes... that hunk of pelt is something she left behind at the boarders of my pack along with a pup in what fox thought was enemy territory. We were defenders not enemies.
All I had wanted to do was hold her back, and talk to her, ask why was our presence on a self sufficient mountain such a horrible thing. Make peace; All Jace and I want is to live. Since we were driven out that's all we had ever wanted, neither of us nor those of our pack ever went back to Swiftcurrent creek.

Ferdie drew a deep breath, if Fox stopped listening that was not his problem anymore, and since she was here that would never be his problem again, though he felt sorry for Blue Willow and all the pack here in the Blacktail Deer Plateau.

He inclined his head to Blue Willow completely ignoring Fox's presence (if he hadn't been keeping her in the corner of his eye) since he first looked away from her. Speaking of her like she was not there. Believe me, Had I known she was here I would have howled from a territory over and not come within 5 miles of this place. And nor will I again, for this you have my word. Ferdie spoke solemnly, Now he had two packs he could not interact with all due to one wolf... So much for getting to know thy neighbours

When Fox just up and walked away, continued his portion of the tale between the two packs. When Blue WIllow dismissed him so suddenly he sighed and watched her go, Every bit of him itched for a fight he had no idea the self control he had used not to throttle Fox, and after dealing with Fang he had his fair share of tension to deal with.

Ferdie pressed his lips together and looked at Hawkeye, I meant what I said. I never break a promise. I will 'never' come back here. Ferdie stood up and watched Fox get further away, yes there was a reason he had fallen for her, at least when one was to look at her and not listen to her. That was cause for Ferdie to smirk, an expression that not very often was on his face.

Did you want to see my mountain then? I believe I made a promise to you Ferdie stood a smile now playing on his lips as he looked at hawkeye one he didn't realize was there or why... The weeks reprieve allowed him to repress his heart, at least from his mind, yet again.

The reference was totally lost on him, he tipped his head, looking at her face very very concerned for the marks, perhaps they had caused some memory loss? Ferdie brought his muzzle very close to her fresh angry scars and sniffed them sending his warm breath across Hawkeye's face. What happened? He inquired concern etched in his features.

The stress that had begun to ebb from his body began to flare again. A cougar?? Ferdie felt feint, A cougar was a death sentence on four paws. Where?? Not near the sun spire I hope? ever thinking of his pack.... I'm more then glad that you are safe and alive. Ferdie nudged her neck then looked over his shoulder. He was beginning to feel very uncomfortable here, Fox... Cougars... They were both relentless and psychotic.

I do need to leave Hawkeye. I can't stay where Fox is, I do not wish to bring about more animosity, I will have to tell Jace to stay away too.

They were having two completely different conversations, or at the very least a hugely disjointed one. Ferdie looked her over and found himself comparing her to Ame though where that came from he didn't know, The dark unmarred wolfess Ame and proven to him she was alpha material, he was growing fond of her but then he had a fond spot for most all females. Or at least that's what he kept telling himself since he had bottled uo his heart, Then there was the beauty that was Hawkeye with these new and unsettling wounds/scars and now a dark yet totally scared female he was to raise pups with that came to the mountain.

He had accepted the heavily pregnant wolf as long as she allowed him to raise her pups as his own, as was the right of the alpha. However this placed him in the den with Erika on a nightly basis until the pups were weaned. He'd have to warn Hawkeye if she just asked what he thought she just did. He was not about to drag her halfway across the teekon wilds to add that as an afterthought. Even though it was tempting, since he really did want to keep Hawkeye for his own.

Hawkeye.... He began trepidation in his voice Something else is going on in The Sunspire that you need to know before I take you there. Ferdie's ears flattened all the sudden the thought of loosing what ever this was with Hawkeye was very painful to him and he didn't understand why...

Ferdie Von Pelt practically melted his jaw fell open and he could feel his eyes blinking though no words fell from him. The normally out spoken male had been caught off guard, he could feel his pulse race in his throat hear it in his ears.

The moment she looked away he did too his ears flattening against this skull; he stared at he dirt just to the left of his front paws. When she looked back at him she'd see a crumbling mass of male that didn't know she was looking at him.

I'm sorry hawkeye, I don't know what love is. He exhaled unable to drew in another breath until his lungs burned and it was nothing but reflex to do so. He was a crushed wolf broken and alone destined to be so until he figured but how to listen to his heart.

You are not wasting my time, I would not have come if it was a waste of time. I had just wanted you to know, and I didn't understand why I was apprehensive to tell you, that I.... I accepted a female wolf into The Sunspire, No shes not my mate, but I am going to be raising her pups with her, like they are my own pups.

Ferdie closed his eyes I am a firm believer that it is the only the alpha's job to birth and raise pup's. Even so, I do not know that female or if she'd make a good alpha. only time will tell... Even now he had not put the thought of just accepting Erika as his mate and alpha female from his head. She was the easiest out, the easiest way to lock his heart into a box and never let it out, even with her scared face.
He could be loyal beyond a shadow of a doubt so not if but when he claimed a mate, be it for love, or politics or some other reason, there would be no other wolf to make him stray.

Her tone caught him off guard, she read his mind about his possible plans, but then he might actually be an easy book to read or was it something he already said. He wasn't sure he was just blown away. He backed up a few steps his hind end collapsing under him, like he weighed to much to hold himself up. I won't be taking her as a mate anytime... soon... [size=xx-small]still leaving it out there though. His brain chided him [/size] she seems to still be in love with her missing mate, I have not even proposed the idea to her. I am just denning with her for the sake of the pups. I will raise them as my own Ferdie blurted defending nothing and yet everything all at once.

Ferdie closed his eyes unable to look at Hawkeye anymore. it was a bad idea to close his eyes, her continued words made his head swim and he felt like his was spinning out. A dull raspy gasping whine escaped him and he collapsed into a heap.


Ferdie Von Pelt's body sighed as the brute slowly sat u. He answered aloud to his dream/vision/whateverthatwas, but it seemed to fit Because I can't follow my heart... he whispered as he stared at Hawkeye confusion in his face. He stood up on wobbly paws and backed up a few steps trying to collect himself. My mate must be Alpha female. My mate must raise my pups. [size=xx-small]My own goddam pups his brains screamed[/size] And my heart can't play a part in whom I choose. I need to use my head not my dick. What!? a male can do that?? Ferdie panted feeling the weight of the world crush him from within. Come with me, live in my pack and show me that I can take you as my alpha female.

The idiot male didn't tell her that she was in most every waking thought of his especially when he was near Erika and possibly Ame. Ame right now had the best shot at being his Alpha Female. When the time came he'd have a hellava time choosing between Hawkeye or Ame and that was the reason be kept Erika on the back burner, could he order her to be his Alpha Female if he just wanted an escape from his brutal heart? Or was her going to loose everything because of his own inaction

Ferdie's chest felt tight he thought he had yet to recover from his fainting episode he had no idea it was his heart playing it's tricks on him still. He words were noted but he felt he could think better without his hear getting in the way and he wanted to be stubborn on that matter then she spoke of his dick, She was so forward... a smile slid across his lips as he gazed upon her catching her smirk he was left wondering if it was a joke or something else.

Hawkeye I don't want to ask you to leave, but with Fox here I doubt any semblance of peace and order will reign for very long, it was never peaceful in Swiftcurrent we were always being asked to kill,He thought of the cougar, the coyotes, the Tortuga gang, then himself and Jace and then the war he had just defending from.

He closed the distance between them and swept his tongue over her scared cheek, the back of his vain mind wondering if hair would grow back. The her nuzzled her behind her ear and whispered. Come with me.... He glanced up at the territory that was Blacktail Deer Plateau and snorted a smirk, they had no idea... But then if Perry was able to keep her reigned in all the power to him this would be the last time he thought of Fox unless she visited his doorstep again.

Ferdie Von Pelt turned and left behind Fox and in his hope that Hawkeye would come with him he had no idea she was leaving behind pups else wise he would have freaked out and demanded she bring them and at the very least have them choose. Pups meant more to him then his own soul.