[center][img]http://i.imgur.com/gi2tTeQ.gif[/img][/center] [center][img]http://i.imgur.com/FGD7pKH.png[/img][/center] [center][img]http://i.imgur.com/lRxJgi6.gif[/img][/center] Collab between [@Fdeviant], [@Luna], and me Yeong slowly pulled her body from the water, her eyes scanning the area for any signs of Ben, granted right now her mood was very sour. She felt the frustration slowly creep up her body as she continued to scan the area. The woman released a growl as she shook her fur fairly violent way. Yes, this was technically would really help with the soaked fur or even the much hated wet dog smell, but in its own way it did kinda help clear her head. Though it wasn't that much. WheRe did the plan go wrong? Did the young pup already seen that coming? No that wasn't it. Most times when a young werewolf turned they would see what looked like flashes or sometimes they don't remember at all. The girl slowly replayed the scene inside her head as she activated her element. In a way she already knew when it had gone wrong, making Yeong finally understand why Ji always scolded her. It wasn't the movements that made things go wrong. It was her thought process. More accurately it was the fact the older werewolf had gotten way too cocky. Ji sighed as she finally grabbed her bag. She hated flying planes, so stressful and time consuming. She had just returned to her birth place to make sure check up on their parents. It was sort of a every other month sort of thing for her to do. Reaching the outside, she looked for her sister who she hoped remember to pick her up this time and sighed. Once again she would have to call for a taxi to get her home. She took out her phone and opened her private conversation with her sister. [i][color=lavender]’I'm at the airport. I'm getting a taxi to pick me up so don't worry about coming to get’[/color][/i] The woman’s ear twitched as she shook her head. For once the girl had grabbed her phone and now she was starting to regret it. The wolf walked over towards it, mentally happy the fur was at least dry enough to handle things. Her paws slowly reached for the zipper and pulled it back. She took out her phone from the front pocket and wrinkled her muzzle. [color=mintcream][i]”Now she decides to return.”[/i][/color] the girl thought to herself. [color=mintcream]”Sorry sis. I promise I didn't forget. It's Ben’s first full moon and I went to check on him. Though the little troublemaker has escaped my clutches. I'm sorry for what I said and I now understand what you mean about me being childish. I'm asking your help on this one.”[/color] The woman texted. Ji saw the message and raised a brow. Didn't forget, seems like she did. She wanted to smile when she saw the other half of the text. Finally, she gotten her sister to admit her childish ways. She sighed. [color=lavender][i]’Looks like I won't be relaxing tonight. I better go find the new born’[/i][/color] Calling for a cab’s attention, she walked over putting her bag in the open trunk. [i][color=lavender]’I'm going home and taking the car to search for him’[/color][/i] Ji got into the taxi and told the driver where to go. Marie descended unto the lofty mansion below. Her flight from the city had left her winded. Hours she had spent investigating only to have to fly back to the valley to locate Ben’s home. She took a moment to catch her breath before inspecting the house. And an impressive house it was. Marie peered through the windows to see an expensive labyrinth of vintage and modern decor, all lining the halls of what was already a beautiful shell. She should have expected as much from the DA’s salary. Which also made it all the more awkward for her to simply knock on the door to check if Ben were home. Marie had come in full White Witch attire and it was still months away from Halloween. If the folk of New York hadn’t yet heard of the White Witch (or been privy to the innumerable costume changes she had made since her involvement with Pax Metahumana), then whomever answered the door might think her a madwoman. Not to mention, Ben’s family may have been painfully unaware of his lunar changes. No, stealth had to be Marie’s primary objective lest she arouse suspicion or stir panic. With a swift jump, broom adjacent to her body, she glided safely onto the roof, Holt perched on her right shoulder as a jet-black raven, more tangible than he normally preferred. The pair moved atop the house, making their way to the pack patio where the pool, a bright blue gem illuminated by a plethora of lights, resided. There she caught a glimpse of one of the twins she had met earlier that day, though Marie couldn’t have known just by looking at her, for she held the appearance of a wolf. Marie gasped silently, covering her mouth and trying to keep quiet as she moved about the roof to observe the wolf’s actions. Yeong glared at the device for a few seconds as her mind slowly scanned through a mental list of tasks. There had be so many things she wanted to tell her sibling right now but she knew that getting to Ben was much more important. Her right paw slammed into the ground, not hard enough to cause any sort of damage, but enough to help relieve some frustration from earlier events. The woman’s other paw carefully scooped up the device and replaced it where it was originally before zipping the bag back into place. The wolf knew that she would at least need the blanket though the bag would have to wait. Yes, it wasn't quite the smartest thing to do but there wasn't really any time to actually bring the stupid thing with her. And right now every second counted. She inhaled the young man’s scent, grasping the old blanket within her mouth, as her form turned towards where his paw prints lead. Usually the girl would use her sense of smell but in a way she wanted to attempt to follow the paw prints until they disappeared. The reason for this was just in case something has decided to appear and follow the girl’s path. Though with all the killings she had been reading in the newspaper it wasn't unlikely there was at least another werewolf in New York. Something that very much spelled trouble for those in hiding. The wolf’s figure continued to walk, stopping only when a new scent filled her nose, making her use her magic. The dark blue glow slowly streaked through her fur as the air around her picked up after a subtle movement. Marie held her place, noticing the wolf's sudden change in behavior. [color=90ee90][i]I believe it has picked up on your scent.[/i][/color] Holt invaded Marie’s mind with his warning, slowly shifting from tangible to ethereal. Marie lowered herself in response, trying to remain unseen. She felt more knowledgeable thanks to her counsel with the German witches of the Hudson Valley, but that information was not also backed by centuries of exposure to and interaction with Old World lycanthropes, and it was entirely possible that the wolf in front of her was of an entirely different breed given its strange magical aptitude. She was also unsure of how far along in transformation this wolf was. A fledgeling wolf could be either dangerous or skittish, and with the mannerisms of mature wolves she was altogether unfamiliar. [color=ffe4b5][i][b]I don’t believe the wolf down there is Ben.[/b][/i][/color] Marie thought to Holt. [color=ffe4b5][i][b]If it were, he would have been more aware of my scent, the pull of my magic. This wolf seems more defensive than intrigued.[/b][/i][/color] Marie was surprised with herself. That was a fair assessment of the situation given her lack of previous understanding on the topic of werewolves. Holt tipped his beak in a sort of nod, agreeing with Marie. [color=90ee90][i]In that case, we will have to proceed with greater caution. This wolf could very well be the target of our investigation. And if this is an Alpha, it will no doubt be highly aggressive.[/i][/color] Marie ended her mental conversation with her familiar, continuing to inspect the wolf’s behavior. She steeled herself for a fight, tensing her muscles and focusing her intent in case she had been discovered. A new scent seeping into the werewolf’s nose caused the fur on her back and neck to stand up on end. Her brown eyes jerked to the right side of the opened area, gradually shifting towards the left side, as if searching for some invisible wall that was keeping her from moving another inch. Mentally the young woman knew it was familiar in some way though due to all the newly gained stress, she couldn't quite wrap her finger around it. Yeong took another step forward and waited for the person to move. Her brown eyes scanned the area in front of her first in order to see if there was something unusual. Once she was positive everything was clear she turned her body to the right, catching a glimpse of a woman with an odd outfit. The girl’s muscles tensed up as she released a warning growl, only to mentally regret it when the person’s amulet come into view. The woman stood there glaring into the other woman’s eyes, as if searching for the reason she was here, only to turn her head towards the right side. The wolf’s eyes turned back to the girl, glowing a light blue, as a gust of wind picked up towards her, not enough to cause any harm but to use as a distraction. Her body dashed towards the street hoping the person wouldn't caught up anytime soon. And if she did then Yeong would have to attempt to lose her once more. Marie was taken aback by the strange gust of wind, momentarily stunned. It was a familiar feeling. It was then that Marie realized who she was dealing with. [color=ffe4b5][b][i]This wolf, it’s one of those twins we saw at the museum, she conjured the winds as she came to Ben’s aid.[/i][/b][/color] Marie felt slightly relieved having come to this conclusion, though Holt quickly snapped her back into reality. [color=90ee90][i]Even so, we know not how far along in her transformations she is. She could very well be a threat in her current state Given her magical talents, it is still best that we pursue her and confirm her identity.[/i][/color] [color=ffe4b5][b][i]Right,[/i][/b][/color] Marie thought, quickly mounting her broom, Holt taking his place at the mantle above a dimly lit lantern that acted as his spirit vessel. The pair sped off the roof and through the air, Holt directing Marie and tracing Yeong’s movements. Eventually, Yeong came into view, Marie and Holt not too far behind. The werewolf glanced behind her, content with the results the distraction brought to light. She growled once again, turning into another allway, while keeping as much in the shadows as possible, though where she was beginning to head down this protection would be less scattered. The woman’s paw nearly planted down as second thoughts flood her mind. In a way the girl was very curious of why the person was following her. On the other hand she wished the woman would just disappear and move on. [color=mintcream][i]” Do I continue on my way are do I go backwards towards the mansion? I mean it’s kinda annoying turning back into a human and then back into a wolf while there’s a full moon out...granted if I had a choice this is how I would stay. Let’s just get this over with.”[/i][/color] Yeong thought to herself as she crept away from the light. She placed the blanket into her paw, in order to get a much better grip, before placing the object back into her mouth. The wolf then looked towards Marie and jerked her head to the right. She then shifted right and tracked back towards the way they came. Once they arrived the woman laid on the ground taking about five minutes to turn back into a human. She placed the blanket in her hands and glanced towards the girl, not bothering to cover herself in anyway. [color=mintcream]” You have my attention. Now what do you want?”[/color] Marie was stunned by Yeong’s swift transformation, but happy to see that her assumption had been correct. She lowered herself onto the ground to confront the girl, trying to ignore her lack of modesty. [color=ffe4b5][b]”Sorry to have interrupted your evening and giving you the chase. You may not recognize me in this costume, but we’ve met once before. I was there in the museum with you, your sister, and Ben. The White Witch is what I go by when dressed up like this, your name is Yeong, right?”[/b][/color] [color=mintcream]”You didn't really ruin my evening. As for the chase young lady, there wasn't much of one.”[/color] Yeong commented as she readjusted her stance. When her name was mentioned her eyes glared.[color=mintcream]” This depends on what exactly you want. Though I am grateful you helped Ji.””[/color] [i]Young lady?[/i] Marie thought to herself, knowing full and well that she was at least three or four years older than Yeong. She decided not to comment, however, attributing Yeong’s brazenness to her lycanthropy. [color=ffe4b5][b]”I’ll get straight to it then.”[/b][/color] Marie began, pulling out a few notes she took while investigating the fresh kill in the city. [color=ffe4b5][b]”I’ve been looking into some recent disappearances since we last saw each other. Rumor has it that an Alpha has been terrorizing certain areas of New York, killing civilians, or turning them, and inviting young wolves into his pack. This particular kill, however, was sloppy. I figured it was either the Alpha being careless . . . or a young wolf who didn’t know what they were doing, and I think we both know someone who fits that description.”[/b][/color] It felt wrong to accuse Ben of such a horror, but she had no other leads. Though Yeong might not take it well, Marie hoped that she would understand how and why Marie had come to that conclusion. The woman growled at the accusation, her eyes glancing towards the witch. There was no way that child slipped past them. If not them then that blasted organization. Not adding most of those kills were way out of his territory. This was because of a stupid werewolf Alpha who couldn't keep his fucking paws off of humans. People who never wanted this...this curse or gift to others. Why didn't they understand that human lives were nothing to play with. [color=mintcream]” I hate to break it to you but Ben isn't [i]your[/i] problem. What he does isn't your concern either. It's my sister’s and mine. There will not or ever be the three of us helping him through this little problem. Honestly I doubt that the teenager had a choice in this but by god he’ll learn to embrace it. Now run alone and go play dress up and leave the boy to me. Unless you want some trouble.”[/color] she growled. The woman didn't wait for a response as she brushed by her. The only time she did turn around was to make one final comment. [color=mintcream]” Any wolf can make a mistake in a pact. Even an alpha who thinks turning any aged kid is a great idea.”[/color] [color=ffe4b5][b][i]We don’t have time for this![/i][/b][/color] Marie sent Holt a mental message, visibly fuming from her conversation with Yeong. [color=ffe4b5][b][i]I didn’t come all this way to be yelled at by some hormonal wolf, I’ve got a job to do.[/i][/b][/color] [color=90ee90][i]Remain calm,[/i][/color] Holt replied, [color=90ee90][i]at the moment, she is our only lead. We can’t afford to lose contact with one of the few wolves who could be involved.[/i][/color] Marie nodded as if she understood, but walked angrily after Yeong anyway. [color=ffe4b5][b]”Look,”[/b][/color] Marie began, keeping pace with Yeong but remaining slightly behind her, [color=ffe4b5][b]”I didn’t ask to be sent to New York to deal with the complicated lives of a bunch of teen wolves. This isn’t the direction I thought this day would take, but here we are. And you’re wrong, apparently all of this is my concern; I’ve had about three different supernatural entities giving me vague hints about my future that all lead me here, and the only thing happening in this godforsaken town is a turf war with werewolves, so I’m guessing I’m meant to be involved . . .”[/b][/color] [color=mintcream]”You think you're the only ones who have it hard? We never wanted to come to New York. We never wanted to have a brand new werewolf one our hands. We never wanted for everything to go wrong back in our old home but guess what shit happens. Now you either run along and keep away from my sister and Ben or I take care of you here and now.”[/color] Yeong growled as she continued walking. So far the woman hadn't been able to scare her, which wasn't unusual. Though right now she wished for the person to leave. Far away before she lost her temper completely. Marie stopped, the realization finally hitting her. [color=ffe4b5][b]”Oh, I am such an idiot!”[/b][/color] she exclaimed, placing a hand on her forehead. Holt gave her a puzzled look. The werewolf glanced over her shoulder towards the girl. [color=ffe4b5][b]”Of course I’m involved because Ben can sense magic, that’s why Puck sent us here. He knew that Ben was involved in this alpha nonsense that I would run into him again.”[/b][/color] Marie spoke outloud to Holt, looking like a madwoman to Yeong. Regardless, she continued. [color=ffe4b5][b]”He wants me to use Ben to find Gwyneth’s things. He identified the Eye for me, it stands to reason that he could do the same with the others.”[/b][/color] Holt opened his beak as if to respond to Marie, but was suddenly overcome by something else. He flew three times around Marie and Yeong, becoming more visible with each pass. On the final turn, he stopped in front of Yeong and Marie, still in the form of a raven. When he opened his mouth, it wasn’t Holt’s voice they heard, but Ben’s. [i][color=chocolate]”Alright, it seems two ‘magicians’ have saved me from a vampire and taking me to Nevada… They need my help or so they say, I don’t fully trust them.”[/color][/i] After Holt had relayed the message, he took his place on Marie’s shoulder once more. The girl shook her head attempting to piece things inside her mind. First off this human was speaking nonsense. Accusing Ben of killings that had been going on since the teen had been turned. Yes, this would make the young man a worthy suspect but he wasn't an alpha and from her and Ji’s experiences only a alpha could cause this much fuss. Then again no werewolves were known to be in New York City. Second off the woman’s bird just spoke. Until the message it hadn't spoke a single thing. Not natural for one of Mother Nature’s creatures. So much information to process and not enough time to process it. The woman mumbled under her breathe, using the blanket to cover herself with, then spoke with a little softer tone. [color=mintcream]”Look. I don't have anything against you personally but I've learned long ago not to trust anyone but my sister. If you're going to keep stuck to that boy like glue than we need to know each other. Granted it will take me time to learn to trust you and Ben.”[/color] [i][color=ffe4b5][b]It’s not her trust I’m interested in,[/b][/color][/i] Marie sent a venomous thought to Holt, preparing herself for flight after hearing Ben’s message. She might have expected Yeong to react more strongly given the information they had just received; she and Ben must not know one another well enough. [color=90ee90][i]We may have need of her yet,[/i][/color] Holt replied atop Marie’s shoulder. [color=90ee90][i]It would appear that she and Ben are poorly acquainted, but her sister may be more familiar with the young wolf. Perhaps we should involve the other twin so as to retain Ben’s trust, lest he look upon you coldly for your eager dismissal of his allies.[/i][/color] As much as it pained Marie to admit it, Holt was right. Turning her back on Yeong and her sister now would be irresponsible and a poor move if she intended on receiving Ben’s help later on. Staying in the good graces of his friends, who would no doubt follow him wherever he went and in whomever else’s company, was her best chance at convincing him to aid in her quest. Marie took a deep breath. [color=ffe4b5][b][i]”I know that today has been busy for all of us. I can’t imagine what it’s been like for you and your sister, becoming part of a world so few understand, taking on more responsibility than what should be expected of you at your age. And for Ben, to have his world turned upside down, ripped right out from under him. I know that I haven’t been the most forthcoming, but right now trust that all I want is to make sure Ben is safe. I promise you, I will explain everything to you, your sister, and Ben once we find him. In fact, I’m sure she would want to help. It seems like she’s spent more time around him.”[/i][/b][/color] Marie spoke with genuine sympathy and hints of true remorse. She could feel herself falling deeper into her obsessions, blind to the effect on those around her. If she was to continue this race to find Gwyneth, she would need allies. Now was the time to start building bridges. Yeong listened while mentally rolling her eyes. Ji may have been fooled by this act but not her. Being the youngest twin ment that the world was much clearer. How it truly ran and what it expected out of those who lived there. Her eyes glanced toward the southern area before mumbling something under her breathe. The young woman knew she would regret this decision but what other choice was there. One that didn’t add to Ji’s already foul mood. [color=mintcream]” Fine then but first off there are going to be rules set down. First off I’m taking you to our apartment blindfolded. As well as your little pet bird. Second if you make a mess of our home you clean it right away. My sister is bit of a clean freak. Thirdly you do as we tell you. No high road.” the young woman said while gathering her things. Marie nodded reluctantly, mentally scoffing at Yeong’s demands. [color=ffe4b5][i][b]She truly believes she has the upper-hand,[/b][/i][/color] Marie thought to Holt. Again, she assumed it was her age and her lycanthropy, but also hilarious amounts of ignorance. Marie knew that a blindfold would have no affect on Holt, but she didn’t let on otherwise. [color=ffe4b5][i][b]Shows what she knows about this world. Remain vigilant while she carts me away. If she tries anything, stop her.[/b][/i][/color] Holt nodded. [color=90ee90][i]Of course,[/i][/color] Holt sent a mental reply, remaining tangible and visible so as to be blindfolded by Yeong. Yeong tore some of the blanket, tightening it so it wouldn’t fall off, and then tied the bird up. It’s wings were close to his body making movement a bit harder than usual. The young woman also tied it’s beak closed before wrapping it”s eyes. The girl walked them in different directions, trying to make them disoriented, then took the two inside where her twin was.