The Demon That Lurks-part 3 Atreiyu smirked and snapped forward, causing the Alpha to flinch back, her wicked smile growing wider. Perfect. This is the exact reaction I was hoping for… An Alpha who is scared of a demon, meaning.. He is an easy kill. She thought to herself, but was caught off guard when she realised that her body had been flipped upside down. The Alpha snarled and started ripping with his claws, blood and fur flying everywhere. Atreiyu snarled, feeling her broken paw twist in many places, the pain emencing quickly. “You fool!” His voice boomed, the pack snarling and howling in satisfaction for his so far winning spree. But what happened next had them all shocked, with the look of fear and rage in their eyes… Atreiyu had grabbed his throat in a matter of seconds, twisting his neck around and then a snap broke loose, echoing across the valley. She twisted it further, not letting go, showing that she will not give in, not until her dominance was clear. The now dead Alpha’s throat was suddenly ripped from the insides out, blood and flesh flying to the ground, staining the grassy terrain. “Fool I may be.. But no one can outsmart a demon’s instinctive side.” She replied, knowing it was unheard. The pack stuttered back, all terrified, speechless, the Alpha female in tears. “You monster!” She roared and lunged forward, but was trapped within the deadly canines of the black demon. Atreiyu. Members of her pack ran for dear #life, not wanting to end up like them, “L-Let me g-go..!!!” She managed to cough out, gasping for air as her windpipe was beginning to cut off. “You don’t deserve #life, and neither did your pathetic mate! He chose to fight and fall to his death! Now, you will suffer the same fate Prepare yourself, wolf of a soon to be dead pack.” Atreiyu curdled out through clenched teeth, her grip tightening. “Please… No…” But once again, without hesitation, Atreiyu ended yet another innocent #life. She dropped the carcass, seeing her progress and what lies ahead. “Run, run my little friends.. Because soon, you’ll end up like them..” She released a deep chuckle, which soon transformed into a demonic howl, rumbling over the valley. The pack ran further, deeper into the woods, “How much longer do we have to keep this up?” One whined, panting heavily as it started to slow down. A large brown wolf with golden tipped fur growled, “Stop complaining and keep moving, we will find a safe place to rest soon enough.” He said firmly. The smaller wolf flinched but obeyed, knowing that since their Alpha’s were gone, the lead Beta would take place. Hours among hours passed, until they all came to a halt. “We will rest here for the night. Then we will move out first thing in the morning.” Some wolves sighed in relief and laid down inside a large hollow tree, falling asleep almost instantly. The Beta snorted and made sure everyone was here, shortly after seeing the smaller wolf arrive, he growled. “Is something wrong?” The Beta just glared, stepping closer, but was cut off by a she wolf with grey and white fur. Eyes like emeralds, “Now, now boys, no need to fight.” She said in a calming, sweet tone. “Rekiri, you know better than to pick a fight with the lower ranked wolves.” Rekiri also known as the Beta, lowered his head and ears, walking off with a huff. “Kyre, you also know better than to get on his bas side.” He nodded, earning a soothing nuzzle, “Just because I’m your big sister, doesn’t mean I am always going to be there for you, alright? So stop causing trouble.” She said the last part with a laugh. Kyre smiled and laid down beside his sister, “Hey, Ray?” His sister lifted her head, “Yeah?” He licked her muzzle. “Thanks for earlier.” Ray smiled, “Anytime, just remember to keep the peace, after all, you are the Omega.” She ruffled his white spotted bangs as both wolves finally fell into a deep sleep of exhaustion. As the night went on, fully alerted Scouts and Warriors watched over the pack, when one spotted something moving in the distance, “Psst, Cranos.” A large male wolf with light tan fur and black striped strided over, “What’s up?” He pointed to the valley below, where a dead wood forest lied in their path. “I saw something moving, it was large and black.. Do you think it could be-“ He was cut off when a massive paw came lunging from behind, lifting the male off the ground and snapping his now #lifeless body in half. “Guess who…” Two blood red eyes glowed ever so brightly as the large figure stepped into the moonlight, revealing the one and only.. Atreiyu. “Miss me?” Her voice curdled as everything suddenly went black, screams of terror bellowing as blood splattered everywhere. Pleading eyes looked up to this mighty demon, begging for #life, “Please… No…” They trembled in fear, but did that stop her? No. Souls were ripped from their bodies as it haunted Atreiyu’s mind as more and more blood pooled the ground. Rekiri was now backed up against a rock wall, frightened, but showed no fear, “Get back you fowl beast!” He snickered out harshly, watching her deathly red eyes glow murderously. He lashed out and started ripping into her neck, but all he received in return was cackling laughs. Rekiri’s eyes widened as he was thrown into a wall, his back snapping instantly. A loud whine escaped his lips as his body slid down, landing roughly against the rocky terrain. Atreiyu smirked and stepped forward, claws shining under the moonlight, Rekiri’s eyes showing full fear and terror. “No!-“ But his scream was cut off when his throat was ripped from the insides out. Slaughtered quicker than he could call for help. All the remains of the pack laid there, the smell of blood lingering in the demon’s nose. Thinking all was done, she turned around to leave, when the sound of rustling leaves cracked in the distance. Atreiyu smirked, knowing only few might have escaped, but soon would be within her grasp and dead like the rest of them. Ray and Kyre ran faster, hoping and praying they would be found, “Keep moving!” She encouraged her brother, nudging and pushing him to go faster. “Ray.. I-I can’t breathe! I’m too scared..!!” He managed to stutter out through gasps of air. Both wolves stopped, “Can’t we go back? There… There might be survivors sis!” Ray’s eyes fumed with rage, sadness and worry. “No! Don’t you see?! We are the only survivors! The pack has ALL been slaughtered… And… And you know it! So don’t say there might be more of our pack still alive, when there isn’t.” Kyre whined, tears falling, his sister sighing and pulling him into a hug. “I’m sorry… It’s just that I’m so worried, I don’t want to lose you.” There moment had been shattered when a loud howl boomed across the land, both brother and sister lifting their heads up in fear. “Oh no… Kyre, listen to me. Hide and don’t come out until I say so, alright?” Ray pushed him inside a small hole through broken tree roots, “But Ray-“ “No buts! Stay low and keep quiet, I’ll fight for you.. I promise everything is going to be ok… I-I love you little bro.” Tears fell upon her face, sending him that smile, the one that made him feel proud inside. But little did he know that this would be the last time he would see his sister, who now stood outside, awaiting the arrival of their enemy. A blood curdling roar echoed as two red eyes peered through the thick mist, a black figure lurking forward. “Well, well, well, what do we have here?” Her voice snickered, Ray snarling in return, “Why are you doing this?! Why are you slaughtering all these innocent wolves, packs, families! Without explanation?!” Atreiyu jerked back, smirking wickedly, knowing the answer to that won’t be what she wants to hear. “You want a reason…” Ray nodded, standing in a defensive pose, “Revenge.” Her eyes widened, legs beginning to tremble, her body shaking, “R-Revenge..?” Atreiyu nodded and inched closer. “And your next.” Ray stumbled backwards, tripping over her own paws, terrified, scared, “Wait, no, that’s not an answer! No, no, NO!” Her voice screeched and then… Darkness and blood took over, the word pain far from what Ray felt now. For what she felt, was nothing but death.

The Demon That Lurks -part 2 “Remember me?” Those fearless eyes still haunt the minds of those whom witnessed it. Even the killer itself. “Please... No...” Small, frightened voices cooed, tears falling. “Your time is up.” A fearless voice whispered, smirking that wicked smile, claws retracted out. Held upon their throats. Within a split second, it was all over, no hesitation. Blood spilled everywhere, carcassed bodies laid over the crimson stained terrain. Once green, now red. Curdling screams crawl back to the mind of this killer. Who is this killer you might ask? Well… It’s the one who swore to come back and gain revengance. The demon that lurked has returned with full rage, full power, its murderous ways engulfing the thoughts of others. Indeed it is… Atreiyu. Slaughtering those innocent lives screeched in her mind. The looks on their faces, the fear and terror that brought her killing instincts into action. Atreiyu stood there, panting heavily, blood dripping off her black coat, trickling down her black bangs. Flowing off her gashed muzzle. It all happened so fast, no one saw it coming. “I told you I would return...” A wide grin appeared upon her face, showing those bloody stained fangs. Pushing herself over the same sable grey wolf that stood tall on the other side of the same chasm many years ago. Chuckling loudly, she ran off into the darkening woods, leaving blood paw print trails behind her every step. Unaware that this was dangerous for a creature whom is being hunted by the hunters themselves. She swerved around vines, leaping over hollow trees, crunching the autumn leaves. Claw marks scar each passing tree, showing that ‘IT’ has been here. Atreiyu stopped, standing above a tall rock shaped outwards. Enough to hold and represent her full potential. The wind blew her crimson coloured fur, black patches of her coat untouched swivel up and down. Tail held behind her body. She looked around, smiling proudly for what she had done. Only to howl a murderous melody, terrifying, ear piercing, fearful. The call of a killer. It ended with pure insanity. Ears flattened, head now lowered to normal height, claws out, fangs baring. Atreiyu chuckled aloud, shaking her head, she looked over the valley, scanning each spot, crack, tree, for her next victim. She always depended on instinct and most of all, her demon’s point of view. That was her top priority. A small movement cracked in the distance, a moving figure running through a dirt path. A smirk played on her face. Atreiyu howled in joy and leaped off the rock, skidding down a wall of rocks and dirt, leaving trails of deep claw marks. Suddenly, rocks collapsed beneath her paws, she was caught off guard when the whole mountain broke away from the wooded forest. It was all in slow motion, she felt fear for the first time, breathing faster, panicking. Atreiyu closed her eyes for what seemed like the end, when everything went black. What seemed like hours, was days. The rocks crumbled as they moved, revealing a large black wolf, battered and broken, bruised and beaten. It was Atreiyu. Deep cuts and open wounds weakened her body, blood staining the rocks and her rustled fur. Dry and unremoveable. Slowly, weakly, she dragged her limp body away from the collision, only to come face to face with yet another pack. She stared them down, earning growls as she tried to pull of her usual wolfish grin. Atreiyu stood up, but cringed noticing her ribs and front right paw was shattered. “What do you want.” Her voice came out deep, harsh, more so annoyed and irritated as snears and snarls cackled from every which direction.. She was completely surrounded. Unless she went back up the unsteady mountain that consumed her a few days ago. “Get out of my way before I do something I won’t regret.” She twisted up a snicker, earning a loud snarl as two wolves dared step forward. “We’ve heard a lot about your killings… Demon.” Atreiyu chuckled. “You find this amusing?” She raises her head to stare at two grey wolves with light patches of wood brown. Analysing closely enough, she smirked, showing her bloody stained teeth. “Oh, I find this highly amusing, no wolf has dared challenge me.. If so, have never won.” Her point was stated clearly, no more weakness hovered in the air, the pain of broken bones was pushed aside to deal with later. There were other things that needed to be dealt with first… For instance, this. Atreiyu laughed, shaking her head, “You seem confident, mutt.. Perhaps you could share some of it with me?” A smirk played on her face. “I challenge you till one of us submits.” The male wolf growled. The female Alpha whined, tugging his shoulder, “Don’t, please.” He licked her cheek and stepped forward, his mate stepping back with her pack. An echoing laugh cackled from Atreiyu, she was stunned at his sudden burst of courage and bravery, “Very well.” She replied. The two wolves circled each other, waiting and watching each other’s moves closely, snarling and snapping. Herself limping with her front right paw lifted off the ground, but ignored the stings and shockwaves of pain that rose each time she stepped on it. All waited for what seemed like forever, until one made a move. The wrong move.

The Demon That Lurks Shadows were silenced as the night came. The#moonwas high in the midnight sky, looking down upon the darkened valley, full and bright. Trees were rustling softly, and a river twinkled in the moonlight, as if covered in crystal, and flowed quietly through the foliage. A black blur roamed the forest, large and deadly. It was unseen and unheard. It had red eyes, stood at six feet, and had a tail with enough power to kill pitiful souls. Its teeth stretched down to its chin, sharp and large like a dragon’s, dripping acid splinters off the tips of its fangs. Its claws were filled with enough power to rip flesh in a single swipe. This creature was a soul that was dark, deadly, and corrupted from horrible memories that didn’t go away. Scars glowed brightly upon this monster’s black furry body as it slunk through the darkness. It was a demon. A demon named Atreiyu. Mist flooded the valley in the morning dew, and the sun shone down upon the land while clouds passed by slowly, casting faint shadows on the grass below. A black wolf emerged from the fog, its glowing eyes holding a murderous look. With ragged breath and claws out, it stopped in the mist. The wolf lifted its head and howled, the echo travelling for hundreds of miles. As it lowered its head slowly, a smirk appeared on its muzzle. Walking a short distance, it came to the middle of a circular forest. Everything was silent. The black wolf looked around, searching for a response to its call. Its ears perked as it heard the sounds of a responding howl from a wolf that was coming closer to where this mighty beast stood. The sounds of paw pads hitting the ground became clearer, and the wolf knew it was found by a pack. A wicked grin showed its large white fangs, the tips slightly dripping with green droplets of acid. Then, loud growls echoed toward the small opening in the valley where the dark wolf stood. In that moment, a pack of wolves jumped out of the misty trees, snarling and snapping their fangs at the black wolf. One wolf came forward, analyzing the intruding rogue and showing dominance as the alpha. "Who are you?" He snarled. The black wolf chuckled, standing up to its full height, but giving no response. "I said who are you? And what is your business here?" The alpha snapped again. Still receiving no answer, the alpha lunged toward it. The wolf stepped aside and pinned the leader with one paw on the back of his neck, growling and smirking at the pitiful creature. The alpha whined, blood now trickling beneath the black wolf's claws. "I am Atreiyu, and my business here is to get rid of you and your pack." Atreiyu whispered the last part in the alpha’s ear. He snarled and snapped at her paw, earning a flinch that set him free. The alpha stood tall, but he was still no match for her height. "Ruuqo, stop. There is no way we can pick a fight with this…thing." A wolf spoke up. Atreiyu snarled and shot a threatening glare at the one who spoke. Ruuqo nodded and turned to face her. "Leave my territory or suffer the consequences. I don't care if you are stronger than I, but you are outnumbered. Stand down." She only chuckled at him. "I think it's best if YOU leave or suffer the consequences." The pack snarled angrily at her words. "We are going nowhere!" The alpha roared and lunged for her throat. Atreiyu stepped aside once again and grabbed his neck with her large canines, sinking them deep into his throat and cutting air from the windpipe. He whined and struggled beneath her grip. She held him there a while longer, and then he stopped moving, a loud crack echoing through the trees. Atreiyu dropped the #lifeless body of Ruuqo. The whole pack gasped, stepping closer and glaring murderously at this large black wolf who just slaughtered their alpha. "You will pay for what you have done!" A brown wolf roared. All the wolves charged towards her. She growled and grabbed one, breaking its neck instantly. Others jumped on her back, ripping flesh, biting hungrily. She snarled and spun around, throwing them off into other wolves and nearby trees, blood staining the once luscious green terrain. Crimson liquid dripped off the ends of her fur, soaking and recoloring her coat. She roared an echoing snarl, forcing them to cover their ears. Atreiyu took the opportunity to make a run for it. She ran into the forest at full speed, growling deep within. The sound of echoing calls behind her followed. Running faster, she leapt over a rock and towards a ragged chasm. The pack gained more ground and began to reach their top speed. Atreiyu saw the large drop between the two chasms and lunged, soaring across the sky and landing perfectly on the other side. Once again, she was running off into the distance, living to fight another day. The pack skidded to a halt, panting heavily and cursing in defeat. "She will pay one day." A large sable grey wolf said as they all walked back into the forest. Atreiyu smirked and stopped, standing tall and lifting her head. "I will return." She howled murderously. And then she was gone, nothing but a black blur to the wolves across the way. A black blur that would one day return and finish what it started: To kill them all one by one.

The Awakening “Alpha! Alpha!” A sable grey wolf yelled through the dens. Perking his head through every part of the pack. “Rueken, calm down.” A deep voice curdled. Rueken’s head spun around, panting heavily, he bowed before a large black wolf. The Alpha. “Rise. Now, what is the matter?” Standing up, trying to regain his dizzy balance and ragged breath, he sighed. “Deep in the forest, some of the Scout wolves found a deserted temple and--“ He was cut off by the sound of a sweet, soft voice. “The hunting party is ready, Alpha.” He nodded, “This will have to wait for later, go and Scout with Riku.” Rueken whined. “But sir-“ He growled, “Rueken, go.” He bowed in respect once again and walked away, ears flattened, “Cheer up mate!” Riku chirped, nudging his side. “Come on, we got scouting to do.” Rueken rolled his eyes, running off into the woods, fully alert of where they were going. Riku ran ahead, of course, scouting the territorial border. “Hey Riku, remember that temple we found earlier?” Both stopped, looking at each other, “Yeah, what about it?” A sigh escaped his lips, “Want to go check it out?” Riku’s eyes went wide. “Are you crazy?!” Her whisper yelled. “No.” Rueken remarked with a smart ass wolfish grin. “Look, all I know is that, that temple is bad news, if you so happen to EVER go inside that abandoned place, I will personally teach you a-“ Riku was cut off by the sound of a blood curdling roar. Rueken snapped his head in various directions, “What was that?” He asked, whispering in fear, “I don’t know.” The roar echoed again, but this time, it seemed closer, much closer. Rueken and Riku stepped backwards, but what happened next left them trembling in fear. Both wolves ran into something hard and large, turning around, they came face to face with two glowing red orbs. Teeth like a dragon’s. It’s height 7ft, claws that were half the size of a normal wolf’s leg. It held a murderous glare between them both. “Run!” Riku yelled, both did exactly so. The sound of heavy paw prints rumbled behind them, but they were stopped by a cliff with a straight drop to death. They turned around to face the demon. “What are we going to do?!” Rueken screamed, stepping backwards to the point where his paws were almost hanging off the edge. The demon inched closer, snarling loudly. A demonic howl rumbled the earth beneath them, cracking the ground. Riku looked down and saw the cliff breaking away from the wooded forest. Rueken took one look at his friend and then everything went black. Death.

Mightalius His heavy and sluggish steps trembled the very core of the underworld. Their nemesis had arrived. It was time. The demon guards at the gate did not hesitate to flee for the gates were about to feel the wrath of the gauntlet of Zorohan. Hell resounded with a deafening noise as one among the many thousand feet high golden gates to hell, each forged in the mountains of a thousand crystals and bound by the most ancient of dark magic, was smashed wide open by the gauntlet with no resistance. The demon army ran wild before his sheer power. With every defense broken, Lucifers entire army wiped clean, Lucifer had no choice but to face him. Mightalius spoke: “Lucifer! FACE your FATE!”, and with tremendous power he swung his diamond Ethlisian hammer and crushed the floor below him, shaking the very foundation of hell, challenging the prince of darkness to the final duel. Lucifer’s anger knew no bounds, hell burned with fury. “He dare comes to my lair and challenge me?”; Lucifer fumed. But something was amiss. He felt a weird sensation in the pit of his stomach, something he felt ages ago. He did not know what it was, for he had forgotten to feel. It bothered him. Mightalius smashed open the final gate. The mighty Knight stood before Lucifer with all his might, a blinding aura around his head, his brilliant hair and beard sprawled in all its white silky splendor, his armor glistening with the mightiest of powers that it was blessed with. The sight of Mightalius reminded Lucifer of himself. Strong, arms ready for attack, fearless and enraged to the brim. As he stood before the mighty knight of the gods, he realised that it was his end that stood right before him. Lucifer now knew what was bothering him, a feeling he felt thousands of years ago while falling from heaven. He was afraid.