what do you do when you like trouble?

[Synistergrrl]

~Morning was upon them, misty and cold. Colt woke slowly, warm and comfortable, wrapped up with Corbin in the tent he and Declan used to share before Miko showed up. He shifted and the coyote rolled over, away from him. He pushed up, rubbing his hand over his face and then through his hair. He looked down at Corbin and for a moment he just stared at him. He had marks on him, scratches and bite marks that littered his frame. Corbin was rough and wild, but not over bearing. He didn't force Colt to submit to him and Colt liked that. Even after they'd climbed into the tent, they'd just laid there and talked, cackling like 12 year olds before crawling back into one another and wearing each other out for the rest of the night. And now, he was just kinda hoping that the brothers decided to stick around for a bit. He crept out of the tent, grabbing a hoodie before making his way over to the picnic table.~

Good morning, Sunshine....

~Miko purred at the young wolf who just flashed the cat a smile as he sat down next to Declan. Miko's brow arched before he turned back to the grill. The cat was cooking for Declan and the rest of the pack really, but mainly for the wolf he was falling so hard for. But the cat made sure he was standing just far enough out of ear shot that Colt could talk to Declan if he wanted too. Colt looked rough, like he'd been up for the better part of the night and then been run hard. He lay his head down on his arms on the table.~

I think I need coffee...

~But those eyes lifted up to look at Declan and he flashed a faint little smile.~

Think I might'a found my distraction....

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Corbin was snoring quietly right beside him groaning ever so often in his sleep and Colt could swear the coyote was probably running in his dreams. The lazy bastard barely stirred when the warmth from the wolf left him. Declan glance dup looking at his cousin smirking at Miko's words. He glanced up at the cat full of want ... -

You never call me sunshine ...

-He teased watching him cook content. He shook his head slowly as he got up and got them both coffee. He brought a cup back to the wolf arching a brow ... -

Distraction? You mean you found a stick of dynamite and you light it ... when you get your fingers blown off don't come crying to me ...

-He reached out ruffling his hair before he glanced at Miko a moment ... -

I got a bit of news ... Miko is leaving for New York ... for a bit ... for some job and I'm going with him. So if your brother comes sniffing around make some excuse ...

-He paused a second before smirking ... -

You could come along too ... bring the coyote ...

[Synistergrrl]

~Colt lifted his head for a moment and took the mug of coffee and gave a weak smile of thanks. He took a sip but gave a shrug.~

It'll be fun getting my hand blown off, so I guess I ain't complainin....

~It was than that D dropped the bomb about going to New York.~

Wait.. what? When? Damn it, D... you know I can't go... If we both leave, that means no ones here with Ren and the others. Kris would have a fuckin fit. Man... this sucks...

~Miko was listening to the conversation. He dropped two plates with eggs, bacon and steak down infront of them both and ruffled Colt's hair.~

We won't be gone long and you can go with us next time.... I need to talk to Em...

~The last part was more directed at Declan and when the wolf looked at him, Miko smirked.~

Sunshine.

~The cat turned and went in search of Emile, leaving the two wolves to discuss what exactly they were going to do and what they were going to say to their alpha. Miko walked up on Em, Jules and Ren all talking right outside of Ren's tent. Miko cleared his throat and even with Ren rolling his eyes, Miko moved in.~

I need to talk to you Em.... actually.... I need to talk to all three of you.

~Jules arched a brow at that and then Miko waited for the three to turn to him. He smiled a little bit, aware that the Alpha didn't really like him.~

So, I got a phone call from my boss, or whatever... he's asked me to go to New York for a couple of days. He wants me to go and talk to a vampire friend of mine there. Apparently there is some activity there, but that's really not why I wanted to talk to all of you.

~Jules sighed but smiled.~

Then what is it, Miko...

~The cat frowned.~

oh... right... This contact in New York mentioned that he'd been getting some calls from europe... France specifically. He said an very old friend of his called asking questions about some lost vampire of his. I don't know if this is anything connected to you, but it could be. I thought... maybe we should go up there, let me talk to this friend, maybe Em comes too, you could ask some questions, or at the very least give me some questions to ask him. You'd know for sure.

~Jules was suddenly very alert.~

We should go... he said it easily and then he looked at Ren before looking at Em.~

I mean... it gives me a chance to take care of some things... and Em can go with Miko...

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Declan smirked and shrugged ... -

Alright well I guess you get left to explain it to Kris ...

-Declan grabbed the plate digging into the food hungrily. He glanced up when Miko spoke to him laughing when he was called sunshine. He flipped him the bird before leaning into Colt as they planned it all out. Elsewhere Ren was relaxing with Jules and Em. The wolf gave a little growl of annoyance when the cat interrupted. Em smiled as he nodded before elbowing Ren ... -

What is it Miko?

-He nodded slowly faintly kicking Jules as well when he interrupted. Em arched a brow listening as his eyes widened and nodded-

That's a good idea ...

-Ren frowned ... -

I don't know ...

-Em moved in closer to Miko ... -

Thanks Miko ... I'll be ready ...

-He left the two to go speak with Hawk unsure how the coyote would take his departure. Ren growled when Em didn't even wait to consult with him but the vampires were difficult to control. His eyes were on Jules wondering what the vampire had to take care of. He didn't like the thought of him being in New York ... -

No ... it's too far and it could a trap ...

-He shook his head stubbornly ... -

[Synistergrrl]

Awww, Fuck, thanks, D... that's damn near the best present you've ever given me...

~Colt growled, but laughed when Miko called D sunshine.~

He don't call you that cause you is all dark and broody...

~Miko shrugged a little and nodded as if he were agreeing with Colt. But then he was gone. Colt turned and looked at Declan.~

You aren't gonna come back... I can tell....

~He frowned as he said it, looking away from his cousin. The one wolf who understood him better than anyone else.~

You'll get up there and then something will happen and you won't be able to come back right away... I don't like it, D.

~Again, it felt like Colt was being left behind. And worse, he felt like this time, Declan would be good forever, or atleast for a very long time and he'd be stuck there, not ever able to leave, eventually falling into that same spiral that everyone else did, settling down, getting married and having puppies. It was a depressing thought.~

Good... we'll leave in a couple of hours

~Miko smiled at Em but then the vampire left and he was there with Jules and Ren. He shifted on his feet a bit and then sort of excused himself. Jules sighed up at Ren and shrugged.~

It could be. But I promise I won't go anywhere near that vampire. Infact, once Em has talked to him, we'll leave, whether Miko does or now, okay. It's not that far... not for us... and... It's far enough away from this pack that no one will say a word if I feed there. It's a big city, Ren. It's so much easier to hunt there and hide there... If I'm very lucky, we can maybe score some blood bags, keep them in a cooler for a little while... it'd make it so I wouldn't have to leave so often...

~Jules was trying to be logically, but he could see how hard it was on Ren. He wrapped his arms around the wolf and nuzzled into him.~

have some faith....

~Hawk had woken alone. He had to fall asleep some time. And though he'd tried to keep Emile at bay, he knew that falling into the vampire had probably been a bad choice. He pushed up, stomach growling as he crawled out of the tent. He could see Declan and Colt sitting eating and the food called to him. Picking up a bottle of water, he poured some into his hand and wiped it over his face. He didn't bother with a shirt, walking over to the two wolves in nothing but a pair of jeans. He grabbed some of the food and sat down, cocking his brow at Colt. He was about to make some smart ass comment when Emile broke from the little path. The coyote found himself a bit caught by the vampire. His attention was completely drawn into that creature, looking like some unearthly god coming towards them. Now, hear comes the awkward part, Hawk's voice teased him in his head. He tried to bury that way down as he pulled the swagger back up and flashed an easy smile at the vampire.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

Wouldn't forget your birthday Colt ...

-Declan smirked before growling at being called dark and broody. He punched his cousin and for a moment they were just enjoying the fight in the mud before they got back to finishing the food on the plate. He arched a brow as he tugged Colt in roughly by the back of the neck and for a moment he touched his forehead to his own ... -

This is home ... and you are my family Colt ... I'm not leaving you but I gotta make sure he's safe. He said it'd be quick ...

-He knew Colt felt like he was being abandoned and the truth was Declan felt the tug to stay if only because he didn't like being apart. They'd always been more like brothers than anything else. Almost like twins. Ren frowned shaking his head before he almost snarled ...-

Don't ... don't try and be logical ... you know I hate it ...

-He ran his fingers through his hair ... -

Vampires rule the cities ... even here ... what if you're spotted ...

-He sighed tugging Jules in closer as he nuzzled into him shaking his head. The deep unhappiness about the whole thing was clear but he nuzzled into Jules keeping him close. He didn't say anything. Words wouldn't help. For now he just needed to keep the vampire close enough, for a moment, to feel like he could protect what mattered most recently he'd begun to feel less and less like he deserved to be an alpha. Emile moved slowly to pack. He knew though he searched for Hawk and when he saw the coyote he smiled a touch. Sitting there, shirtless, looking so cocky like nothing could touch him. The vampire edged in closer as he passed by the coyote teasing him by saying nothing. He slipped into his own tent and even from outside Hawk could see the vampire was packing ... which meant he was leaving ... -

[Synistergrrl]

~Colt frowned as Declan tried to reassure him. He shrugged though. He knew that on some level he was loosing his cousin. That cat had his claws in Declan and D saw not only the cat, but the escape the cat dangled out infront of him. And this time, Colt wasn't going to be allowed to go. Declan was choosing the cat over him and it stung.~

Yeah... quick... we'll see...

~It was obvious that Colt didn't believe that Declan would be coming back so quickly. But at that moment what else could he do or say.~

But if I'm not logical, who will be?

~Jules teased, but then he sighed.~

I promise, no one will see me. I'll be quick and keep a low profile. I mean, come on, Ren. We were friends for years without a soul knowing... not even Em...

~He taunted a little bit. He ofcourse was referring to how they'd always seemed to hate one another, but both knew it wasn't the truth. He wrapped his arms around Ren's neck and smiled.~

I'll be so sly, no one will hear me, see me or anything... I promise... You won't even realize I'm gone.

~Hawk watched Emile walk by and for a moment he just let him go, but he could see the vampire packing and his brow furrowed. He pushed up slowly, sauntering over to where the vampire was. He watched for a second and then smirked.~

Didn't mean to run you off or anything... Did I scare ya?

~He cocked his head, but then he slipped into the tent and watched the vampire for a moment.~

So... where you runnin off too?

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Ren held the vampire closer for a while. They stood there as he nuzzled into him and said nothing. There wasn't much to say. He just wanted inhale his scent. To memorize it. His brow furrowed. He hated when the vampire was logical but he had to let him ... -

Fine ... not like you're asking me ...

-Em's brow rose as the coyote walked on in ... -

Do come in ...

-He smirked before snorting a bit when he asked if he'd scared him off. The truth was he' half hoped the coyote cared enough to come over. He was so hot and cold it drove him a bit mad. He shrugged softly ... -

Miko is heading to New York to speak to some vampires ... I'm headed with him to see if Jean Luc is following us ...

-He glanced up after a moment before moving in closer as he ran his fingers through Hawks' hair ... -

I hope you'll be back when I return ...

-He questioned slowly though part of him wanted the coyote with him. He felt safe near him and fuck if he didn't miss being around him. He moved in closer, closing the gap between them a touch ... -

[Synistergrrl]

~It was easier not to say anything, so Jules said nothing. He just wrapped up in Ren's arms and let it be peaceful. He knew they'd be leaving soon, so all he wanted to do was just to be with Ren.~

I love you, Ren....

~Hawk's brow arched and he snorted a bit.~

Are you sure that's a smart idea? I mean if the cat's going, let him find out. No offense, but I don't really trust many vampires. They usually looking out only for themselves.

~He watched as Em came in closer. Those amber eyes flashed as a smile toyed at his lips. He reached out and tugged Em in roughly closer.~

What makes you think I'm gonna let you go? You gotta know this ain't the greatest idea.

~But Hawk kinda knew that Em was going to do whatever he wanted to do and there wasn't anything that Hawk could do about it. So he leaned in and claimed the vampire's lips roughly, pushing back in angry comment Em would come up with. But then slowly he pulled back and sighed.~

Alright, look... you get into trouble... then...

~He reached around and grabbed his backpack and pulled out a sharpie. He then ripped off a piece of paper and wrote down a name and number.~

That's a friend of mine. He's a Crow. You call him, tell him you know me, that he owes me... and I'm calling in that favor... he'll get you outta New York if shit starts going down there...

~It meant alot that Hawk was giving Em that number, telling him to call if something happens. As Hawk was talking to Em, Colt got up and went to his own tent. He crept in and nudged Corbin before dangling bacon infront of the coyote's nose. When he woke, Colt pulled back, but offered the boy a plate.~

So... apparently Declan and that cat are going to New York.

~The way he said cat was a bit with a bite and then he went on.~

So it Em.... you're brother was all in his tent while he was packing....

~Colt certainly did not want Corbin leaving, but he had a good feeling that if Hawk went, Cor would go too. He'd be left there really alone and who knows if they'd come back. And even if some of them did, the Coyotes might just go for good. They weren't known for staying in one place for that long.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Em shrugged slowly ... -

... and why would I trust the cat to do my business for me?

-He smirked when Hawk said vampires were only out for themselves. He glanced up shaking his head a moment before returning to his packing until he was tugged in closer. He arched a brow half growling ... -

You aren't in charge of me coyote ...

-Still he liked being so close. He sighed into the kiss melting against him right away. When he pulled back the vampire sighed faintly. He kept the coyote close a bit longer before arching a brow watching him give him an escape route. He took the number tucking it safely in his pocket ... -

I won't need help. I can get myself out of my own mistakes ...

-His voice so imperious but he moved in a bit closer leaning into Hawk as he wrapped his arms around his neck ... -

Thank you Hawk ...

-He whispered in his ear. It meant alot. Corbin woke with a growl before smirking when he saw the plate. He pushed up sitting up as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes before diving into the plate of bacon. He raised a brow ... -

Really? Herd's thinning out ...

-He perked up when he talked about Em and his brother ... -

Hmmm ...

-He wondered what his brother was thinking. He could normally predict Hawk but lately the way he'd been acting around the vampire made him wonder. He tossed a little bit of bacon at the wolf .. -

You don't like the cat huh ...

-He teased before tugging in Colt claiming his lips a bit roughly ... -

[Synistergrrl]

Stop acting like you don't need no fuckin help, Em. It's annoyin'.

~Hawk growled back in response but then he leaned in and nuzzled into the vampire. He inhaled his scent. But he wasn't offering to go with Em. He knew it was a big ole mistake to show his face in New York. He also knew that he couldn't leave Cor, not for that long. And yes, he liked Emile, but they weren't really together, nothing set in stone.~

Your welcome... Be careful...

~He purred the words, a slow smile toying over his lips.~

Maybe...

~Colt shrugged as he watched Corbin wolf down the food and then the coyote was tossing food at him which made the wolf smile. But that faltered as soon as he mentioned Miko, but he didn't get to respond before he was tugged in and kissed. He sighed a bit into Corbin and then he pushed the Coyote off him and leaned back.~

He's just... he acts like he wants to help everyone, ya know? But I seen him watchin. And I know... my brother's told me... those cats can't be trusted. They are watchin, makin sure we don't slip up. Want to come in if we do and be the judge and jury... and then the executioner if they see fit. Well who the hell are they to judge us?

~He growled the words and then he looked over at Corbin before shrugging.~

You gonna go with your brother? Cause you know he's gonna go with Em, right. Those vampires seem to get their fangs in and that's it.

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Emile smiled when he felt the coyote nuzzle into him. He pulled back slowly nodding as he moved to finish packing. He grabbed the bag before turning back and leaning in claiming a long deep kiss ... -

Don't fuck any wolves while I'm gone ... I'll smell it ...

-He teased but the coyote had a feeling he meant those words. He slipped out watching the others assemble and talk. Corbin arched a brow slowly and nodded a bit as he kept eating before tugging the wolf in closer nuzzling into him ... -

Yeah I know ... they always fucking judging ... your alpha shoulda given 'em the boot ...

-He arched a brow at the next part snorting ... -

Hawk ain't going nowhere ... not without me ... and I ain't going nowhere yet ...

-He tugged the wolf in closer claiming his lips seeming so assured and content. He leaned in nuzzling into Colt slowly. Corbin ran his fingers through the wolf's hair before staring at the wolf ... -

Vampires tick you off too huh ... I'm glad coyotes aren't on your shit list ...