Redtail Rise Phoenix

Masquerade did not need to say this openly; Redd had recognized it when her sibling did not trust her to handle New Snow.  If she'd respected her leadership, she would have respected her choices there, but her decision had been proven false.  Now conflict was inevitable.

Redd was tired of conflict.  She cared deeply for all involved.  But she would not choose blood over pack bond, and in her eyes, she no longer saw Masquerade as fit to lead.  Not if she would cast those loyal aside over pride.

Redd snarled and struck out at her sister, seeking to dominate and push her into the snow.  She was not large but she was fast, and if she was lucky, the element of surprise would be hers.  Masquerade would no doubt fight her for this, but in the end, one of them would stand victorious.  And that wolf would choose the future.

All others were ignored unless they interfered.