It's a boy ...

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-The fox held the child to her chest. It was swaddled up tightly as she ran quickly feeling them closing in on her trail. Danger was easy to sense, despite the blood she'd lost. They'd caught her once and bit her twice, the sweet blood fueling them down, even so young the supernatural blood strenghtened them. She knew the general location of the pack and she had to get closed. She had to make it for the babe in her arms. The woods were a maze, the branches scratched at her arms and suddenly the ground fell from her feet. She tumbled down the ridge rolling but keeping the baby close and protected. She landed hard and sighed as she scrambled quickly and saw a small cave opening. She scrambled inside and set the child down murmuring for it to be quiet. She stood slowly and growled, her teeth elongating, her claws sharpening as she slipped away from the child drawing the three vampires to focus in on her. Fox were not fighters but it didn't mean they couldn't hurt if they wanted too ... -

-Just as two gripped her roughly holding her down and feeding, she was sure she misheard, but in the distance a low and dangerous howl echoed. The vampires looked up and scrambled away from the half dead fox taking off as a big black wolf jumped through the bushes and landed on the third curshing it;s head in the huge maw. He spat out the vampires head moved slowly as he sniffed out the fox. He frowned looking down as he nuzzled into her neck licking at the wound. She gripped Aiden's face feeling her life slowly seep away-

The cave ...

-He looked down before glancing back as Phrix was no doubt close by. By the time the fox appeared she was already dead. The wolf frowned slowly but looked around before sniffing out another. Amidst the scent of vampires he'd almost missed it. He padded in closer and slipped inside the mouth of the cave before staring down at a quiet little toddle swaddled up tightly. He gripped it by the clothes with his maw slipped out, it dangled from his jaw and of course it looked a bit like a horror show since he was bloody from the dead vampire, but he was holding the baby gently not even touching it as he moved back looking for Phrix unsure what to do ... -

[Synistergrrl]

~Phrix stumbled into the clearing, shifting up quickly to grab the dying fox's hand, but it was too late. He frowned, brow furrowed as he sighed. He lay her hand down on her chest and spoke softly, some sort of prayer. But then there was Aiden and Phrix made a noise. He stood and crept in closer. Dropping onto his knees, he took the baby, tucking the little creature in close and scented it. He frowned a bit as the baby started to cry. He pulled it closer and nuzzled into the little baby.~

Shh... shhh... it's okay... it's gonna be okay. Stop all that fussin...

~He purred, but turned so the baby wasn't facing it's mother, couldn't smell her. He looked down at Aiden and ran a hand through the wolf's dark fur.~

We need to get him home... right now. We'll have to come back for her. I don't feel... it's not safe... let's go.

~Phrix started walking back, but then stopped. He set the baby down next to Aiden.~

Keep an eye on him...

~And then he slipped back to the mother, kneeling down and began to rifle through her bag. Finally he found a wallet, but there was no id in it. He took the scarf she had wrapped around herself, tugged it off and carried it back to the baby. He wrapped the boy in it and he instantly stopped crying, smelling his own mother.~

Okay... let's go...

~They walked slowly because of the baby until they were back where they'd shed their clothes, right in the back of Tris' house. They'd not moved in yet, but they were spending more and more time there. Aiden fluctuated between hanging out with Luke and Kael, the two wolves seeming to understand him better than the others save for Phrix. The fox spent a good portion of his days lounging with Tris now as Aiden helped to train Kael. But today, they'd gone for a run and this, this is how it had ended. They dressed and Phrix pulled the baby back to him. He cocked his head, looking into the now quiet, curious little creature. He flashed his eyes and for a moment the baby just stared and then he flashed his own eyes.~

He's a fox for sure...

~He took the next few steps towards Aiden and pulled him closer.~

What are we..... why would they attack her? And she had no id Aiden, NONE....

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-The wolf set the baby down at Phrix's feet and stared down with big red orbs as the little thing cried and fussed until it was wrapped up in the blanket. He let out a warming breath over the child nuzzling into him as he sniffed him out to make sure he was ok but he seemed largely untouched, apart from having just become orphaned. He looked up when Phrix talked about going home and Aiden nudged him with his huge maw letting him pick the baby up and walk as the wolf stayed in that big form padding along side of him making sure no one came near them. Finally as they got hom Aiden shifted up to human. He tugged on his jeans and came in closer holding the baby as Phrix put on some clothes as well. He looked down at the baby who was sleeping soundly though no doubt it would be hungry soon ... -

Blood ... they were feeding on her when I came upon them ... well one of them won't ever feed on any other ... I would have changed them down but the baby got my attention ...

-The big wolf looked sort of right with the baby tucked in his arms. He stared down at the little thing as it woke up and began to fuss making noise. He frowned slowly-

You hungry? I bet Tris has some bottled milk in the fridge ... come on ...

-They slipped inside the home and stood in the kitchen as Aiden shoved a bottle in the microwave and heated it a touch before looking at Phrix-

Pureblooded fox? I wonder why she was coming towards us? For help?

-He frowned as the baby took to the bottle easily, clearly hungry, and fed happily. Aiden handed the baby back to Phrix and frowned softly-

I need to go find Kael and Reyes. We need to go bury her ... and make sure none of the fangers are lurking ...

-He left the question unsaid. What where they going to do with a baby fox?-

[Synistergrrl]

But... but... that can't just be it, Aiden. Why would...

~He frowned and Aiden could see the tension rolling through the fox, setting him on edge as he suddenly smelled of sorrow and fear. It always saddened him to see one of his own die. They weren't as prevalent as wolves. It was hard to watch another of his kind fall. And this was a violent way to fall. And worse still, she left her child behind, not knowing if he would survive at all. Phrix shock himself, forcing back the panic and went into the house. He watched Reyes, head cocking as the wolf literally made a bottle and feed the baby. He blinked, and then a slowly smile toyed over his lips.~

Have I mentioned how amazing you are?

~His voice was soft as the fox baby was handed back to him. He nuzzled the boy against him and then cocked his head to loo at Aiden.~

I think you are right. I think she must have been coming to us for help. No, no, go... I'm gonna stay here. Go find Tris. I need some clean clothes for him. Reyes...

~He sighed a little bit.~

Please try and find something about who she was. We should see if he has family anywhere else. If not, then.... we'll talk about that later if we can't find his family. But for now, we protect him, right?

~He smiled, nervous obviously, but there was sort of a light in his eyes. And he stood there, reaching out, tugging Reyes in and kissing him. And it was incredibly domestic and perfect some how. It just felt right for the ex alpha and the fox. Reyes smiled this soft little smile. And then he pushed the cat off and turned to head in deeper into the house.~

TRIS? Where are you, Alpha Queen?

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Aiden could see the fox falling apart but he tried to focus on the baby for a moment because he knew if the child was fine then Phrix would heal faster from seeing one of his own die so terribly. He arched a brow and grinned a touch ... -

I'm an alpha ... we're basically babysitters ...

-He teased as he handed the child back to the fox winding his arm around him as he nuzzled into him before looking down at the baby who was feeding hungrily. He had most of the bottle finished in 2 minutes flat. They were going to need more food for sure. The alpha's gaze flashed down at the baby as he nuzzled into him a bit purring before he grabbed the back of the fox's head and nodded easily pressing his forehead to his own-

No one is gonna hurt him ... I promise ...

-He could see the fox already attached to the kid and the light in his eyes endeared him to the wolf as well. Aiden slipped out of the house and moved to the bigger house. He moved around before heading upstairs and banging loudly on Kael's door. Kael opened the door in just his boxers looking a bit flushed with Maddy lounging on the bed growling about being interrupted. Aiden arched a brow but sighed-

We got a problem and I need you now ...

-Tris was in the playroom with the wolves trying to teach them to shift back to wolf. They had been giggling as she shifted from human to wolf but they didn't seem at all interested in making the effrt. She sighed a bit annoyed. When she heard her name called she came out before she stopped dead in her tracks and looked stunned-

Er ... what the fuck is that ...

-She pointed at the bundle in Phrix's arms looking around but she couldn't sniff anyone else in the home. She moved in closer and stared down surprised before taking a deep breath. Her eyes widened ... -

It's a kit ... what the fuck ... where did you get a fox baby from?!

[Synistergrrl]

I'll be sure to tell that to Tris. I'm sure she would love to know that's how you see her position.

~Phrix shot back at the wolf, but he just smiled a bit, holding the baby close, jiggling him a little bit as he was tugged in closer, looking up at the wolf and he sighed, seeming to shake off some of the tension.~

Yeah... I...know you won't let him get hurt. I trust you, Aiden.

~Phrix's smile played over his lips as he nodded and then the wolf left. He turned around to go and find Tris. Phrix was making his way into the room when Tris appeared and then she stared at the baby, questioning it and Phrix shrugged, holding this little thing closer to him. The baby was maybe a little bit younger than the twins, but not much, a few months.~

We need to talk... Can we... Um, is it okay to take him in there? If not, I understand, I just... We need to talk.

~He looked up at her and she could see it, this was her pack member asking her for help. He stood there by the door to the nursery and went on.~

We found him, Aiden and I. His mother... she's dead. Aiden went to get Kael and Luke, so they could... she was attacked by vampires, Tris. She was coming here... and she hid her son. And she told Aiden right before she died. He's just a baby, Tris. And my kind, we're rare, specially pure born. I have to take care of him.

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~Kael was standing there, dark striped boxer briefs on and looking a little bit annoyed. His brow arched at Aiden as if to say well go the fuck on, I got a fox to fuck. Did the alpha expect the wolf before him to tell him that they'd found a baby in the woods who happened to be a fox and said baby's mom was now dead near Kael's property? No, he didn't. But it wasn't good, obviously. These little things that keep happening, all leading back to the vampires within the city. It was starting to really push the younger alpha. And this, well this was no doubt going to really piss him off. That they'd think they could come so close to his territory, so close and then to drive a shifter to hide her baby and then kill her there. In the end, it wasn't going to be good.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

No loyalty at all ... typical ...

-Aiden grinned down at the fox befor ehe smiled a bit softly as he claimed the fox's lips before looking down at the smaller fox who let out a little sigh of annoyance at being jiggled in his sleep. Tris was surprised at the baby but she smiled slowly and nodded. She opened the door but held out her arms for the baby. She held the fox a bit closer nuzzling into it, to scent it a bit, before placing in the the same grip next to the twins who were sleeping as well, gripping one another, as they always fell asleep. She covered up the fox baby and slipped back out shutting the door. She listened as she tugged the fox into her own room that was next door to the nursery sitting on the edge of the bed frowning darkly as she growled-

Those bastards ... This is a direct attack on us. If she was coming to us ... and she clearly was ... and on our territory. This we can't tolerate ...

-Her eyes darkened visibly pissed at the vampires. She softened a bit slowly-

You think ... I mean... foxes don't really have packs like we do. I know you have close ties ... so ... I mean if she came to us alone. You think the little guy has a father ... a family? Is he all alone?

-She frowned a touch before smiling a bit-

I know pureborn foxes are special ... are you asking to keep him here? You don't have to ask you know that ... he's safe ... the whole pack will defend him ... on principle if nothing else. We just have to see if he has family ... how is Aiden taking it?

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-Maddy popped out bed tugging on a shirt-

What? A fox kit? Really?!

-He grinned a bit before frowning at the the news of a dead fox. He moved making noise as he tried to find his pants. Aiden glanced back briefly before looking at Kaelan-

I'm gonna go find Luke and Reyes. We need to give her a proper buriel and hunt the scent down ... I killed one vampire ... I know the other two by scent ... I want them dead too. This is not acceptable ... so close to home ...

-He shook is had a bit but left the wolf to dress. He called the other two before dropping down waiting. He wanted to go hunt, to kill, but he knew he wasn't alpha anymore. It wasn't his decision what took place. He already knew he'd probably acted a bit too much like alpha with Kaelan but it was second nature for him to be in charge. He shook his head but smiled as he looked out the window seeing lights on at the other place and knowing Tris and Phrix were talking about the new addition. He was just waiting for Kaelan to take charge so he could follow the wolf and they could hunt the fox down and see if they could find anything to give a clue about her identity ... -

[Synistergrrl]

~Phrix watched as she took the baby, already looking worried. Not that he didn't trust Tris, he did, but it was instinct. He followed her to the edge of the room, watching as she set him in a crib. He sighed some when she drug him out. Feeling already that this was a safe place for the baby fox. He nodded as she spoke, confirming everything she was assuming. He was thinking the same thing.~

Aiden is... he's okay with it, I think. He's pissed, ya know, that it happened. He killed one of them, but they other two. They were feeding off her, Tris.

~He shivered at that and then frowned at her.~

I... thanks, Tris. I knew that you'd protect him. But you're right. We should try and find his family. I told Aiden to see what he could find out about the mother. She had no id at all. But maybe there is a mark on her. We have to see who she is, see if she had any family of her own. But if we can't. Then... Well, He stays here, becomes pack. It'd be good for Cora and Jax... having a fox around to teach them all the things they need to learn.

~He smiled at that, trying to lighten to mood a bit. But Tris could see the worry that rolled through Phrix. The Fox wasn't happy about any of this, hating this feeling of not being safe, that someone was coming for them, toying with them.~

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~Kael nodded. As Reyes left, he shut the door and turned to grab his clothes. He stopped for a moment looking at Maddy. Stepping into the fox, he clasped a hand around his neck, thumb dusting his pulse point.~

Go over to Tris' and check on Phrix. Make sure he's okay and see what you can find out about that baby. And Maddy, when I say that, I mean really look with an objective eye. It might have family that is looking for it. We need to keep that in mind, that this isn't our kid to keep, right?

~He waited for Maddy to nod and then he went outside and down the steps. He found Aiden standing with Luke to his left and Reyes at his right in a sort of semi circle, talking. Kael slipped in quietly.~

Aiden, I want you to take us where you found them, then you take Luke and track them, try and capture one of them if possible alive. But if not, bring them both back dead, fangs, skulls, whatever. I want some proof they were on my land. Reyes and I will take care of the fox.

~There was no room for question and he nodded for Aiden to lead them to the corpse. Once there, Luke clapped Aiden on the shoulder and waited for him to take point so the other wolf could follow. Kael and Reyes stood over the body as Aiden and Luke ran off. When Kael was sure they were out of range, he moved in towards the cat.~

We need to see what we can figure out about this, Reyes. Find out what we can about here and see what we can sniff out from the wounds. We should maybe search the cave too. The more I know the better advantage we have.

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Tris saw the worried glance and she could already tell the fox was getting attached to the kit, maybe even paternal, and that was a bad sign. She wasn't sure who this child belonged to but they couldn't right off he bat keep it without trying to find it's proper home. Still. She couldn't deny her own maternal instincts kicked in, not necessarily about this child itself, but the thought of a mother dying protecting her cub. It left a dark taste in her mouth and she wanted to replace it with vampire blood. She growled a bit frowning darkly-

This won't be tolerated ... as soon as Kael get's back we're gonna have a fucking talk about the vampires ... Dane, that leech best friend of his, needs to go fucking talk with them. I won't have vampires on our land ... insulting us like this ...

-She growled and some of the old Tris was there, he could almost see that big war form rippled just under the surface, looking to kill. It faded the moment she looked at Phrix and she grinned a little bit slowly as he moved in closer-

You really wanna keep him already don't you? I didn't think you'd be the type Phrix ...

-She teased the fox a bit but smiled faintly-

You know if doesn't have a family there's no question he can stay. I just have to make sure Cora and Jax are nice to him ... wolf pups are kinda .. rough ... with one another. This may be a good lesson for them to learn to place nice ...

-She reached out and cupped the back of Phrix's head-

Don't look so worried fox. We've wheathered worst ... and we'll keep on surviving ... and you better find a way to tell Aiden he may soon become a father ...

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-Aiden nodded easily leaving. Maddy paused mid way to zipping up his pants when the wolf grabbed him. He felt a slight shiver when that pulse point was touched as he half smiled up easily cause of course he was intention on going over and seeing the fox kit. His eyes flashed though at the last part-

He also might not have a family ... and if not ... then he stays ... and is mine ...

-The fox was already looking a bit possessive. He smiled up at Kaelan though and wound around him darting out the door as he grabbed his shirt and ran all the way towards Tris's house. He pushed open the front door and sniffed out the she wolf, finding her with Phrix. He was a bit out breath when he came upon the two talking intently-

Where is it? Aiden said there was a fox kit?

-He moved in towards Phrix and hugged the older fox tightly frowning a bit as he nuzzled into him. He didn't like the sound of a fox being hurt. It kinda felt like they'd both lost family in the moment even if they didn't know who she was. Elsewhere the bigger pack of wolves and lone jaguar arrived. Aiden nodded looking at Luke before he tugged off his clothes and shifted down to the big wolf. He howled out a bit as Luke joined him and the two took off. He could get a better scent this way and it wasn't long before they were on the vampires trail who had a good lead on them but wolves were fast. Reyes watched them go as he nodded. Reyes nodded as he looked around moving like a tracker. He bent over the dead body but paused closing his eyes and murmuring a prayer as he made a sign of the cross. He opened them and began to investigate slowly trying to find some clue as to where she had come from. Who she was. Her wallet was devoid of id or credit credits. He frowned before he tug around in one of her pockets and found a match box. He arched a brow tossing it to Aiden-

That's a start.

-He leaned in slowly closing his eyes as he sniffed her body slowly. Vampire smell was overwhelming. So was death ... -

Vampires ... Aiden ... Phrix ... ugh those scent overwhelm so much else.

-He frowned before he stared at her neck ... he wiped away the blood from the vampires feeding seeing marks ... family marks. His eyes narrowed-

A collar .. she wore one for a while. There's an indentation ... and if it left a mark I think it was kinda like what we had ... the kind that keeps you from shifting. I think this girl was kept ...by someone. For a while anyway ...

-He frowned looking down at her as he caressed her cheek-

Why where you coming to us huh momma?

-He kept looking over the body carefuly trying to discern where else she had been .... -

[Synistergrrl]

~Phrix smirked at how possessive Tris was suddenly, that old bitchy wolf coming out. It made her shine. He reached out and took her hand.~

I know, Tris. You're absolutely right. This won't be tolerated.

~A grin rippled over his featured at the mention of Aiden being a father and him as well. He'd blushed, but rolled his eyes when she'd called him on how attached he was. But he didn't get to respond as Maddy suddenly appeared. Phrix's brow furrowed, but he nuzzled into the younger fox, slowly climbing to his feet.~

He's tired, Maddy. Sleeping, but we can go see him, you just have to be quiet. He's had a hard night.

~He glanced to Tris and then lead Maddy into the room. He leaned over the crib and stared down at this perfect little thing who was already sleeping, chest rising slowly and heart beating strong and sure. Phrix couldn't help the smile that played over his lips.~

He's perfect, huh?

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~Kael almost tried to grab Maddy, to tell him that no, the kit wasn't his and he couldn't just claim it like that, but the fox was already darting out of the room. Kael frowned, knowing that was going to be a problem. But he put it on the back burner for now and went to with the others. Luke shifted, following Aiden easily, darting off into the woods. Kael watched Reyes for a moment before going towards the little cave and searching. Inside as Reyes investigated outside, Kael found a bracelet with an id tag on it that simply said Emma. He frowned, rubbed the name engraved and then slipped back out, listening to Reyes the entire time as the cat spoke. He caught the matchbook, frowning at it, fingers rubbing the worn cover before he looked up and walked over.~

You don't think.... McLaughlin would have anything to do with this? I mean, yes he's pissed, but this... this isn't really his style. This is different, don't you think?

~He dropped down and touched her neck gently. He then offered Reyes the bracelet.~

I think that was her's, maybe her name, or maybe her mother's name? Least it's a name, right?

~He sighed, shaking his head and thinking back to having that collar on himself and what he'd had to do to survive it. He stood turning away from her for a moment.~

Let's bury her... on my land, on protected land, so her son can always come and visit her.

~He nodded back towards his own property. He was suggesting burying her in the family cemetery, which was honestly a noble gesture. He gently picked her up, cradling her close as they walked through the trees toward the cemetery.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Tris snorted when the fox teased her flipping the boy off before the fox was suddenly there and Tris arched a brow. The two of them were still on a thin barely tolerate one another truce kind of deal that was just for the twins sake. Maddy arched a brow ... -

I know how to be quiet ... I take care of the twins all the time ...

-He snapped back a little annoyed to be hushed by Phrix as if he'd given birth to the thing months ago. He slipped into the room and smiled when he leaned over the crib staring down at the perfect fox child. Maddy smiled softly ... -

Yeah ... he is ...

-He was perfect. This was the fox he'd kinda dream of having with Kael ... and here he was ... a perfect. Kael would love him ... he pulled back slowly looking at Phrix as they slipped out of the room to let the three babies sleep ... -

You should bring him tomorrow morning back to our house ... Kael is gonna love him ...

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-Reyes stood slowly moving over to the alpha as he took the bracelet and frowned slowly-

Not much to go on but it's something ... we can send the word out ... Phrix should have fox contacts? Kola knows alot ... I'll look up my contacts ... I knew some foxes

-He shook his head slowly-

No. I don't think ... but he's not the only one to use these kinds of collars.

-He jaguar smirked slowly-

That was very noble ... wolves really capable of that kind of thing?

-He teased the alpha but walked with him as they carried the dead fox. Reyes dug out the grave and climbed out slowly wiping his brow of the sweat as they lay her gently and filled it back up. They made a makeshift gravestone and Reyes carved in the word Emma. It was all the name they had for now. He sighed a bit looking at the alpha-

What are we gonna do with the kid if he doesn't have a family? I mean you adopting a new son alpha?

-He teased a bit but asked half seriously wondering who'd take charge of the fox kit ... -

[Synistergrrl]

~Phrix arched a brow at the way Maddy snapped at him, but didn't say anything. He showed the baby to the fox and then after a few moments they slipped out of the room. But Phrix was drawn up short at Maddy's next words, causing his brow to furrow. Steadily, he spoke the next words, feeling Maddy out a bit.~

Well I'm sure everyone is going to love him. I'm sure we'll bring him around to see everyone.

~His eyes narrowed just a hair as if he were trying to read the fox before him. And then his eyes flickered to Tris as if he weren't sure what to think of the way Maddy spoke.~

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It's not about what's noble, Reyes, it's about doing what's right... stop being a dick.

~Kael smirked at that, but then they were digging and then burying her and covering her up. Once it was settled, Kael leaned back and frowned a bit. The cat was bringing up something that he had a feeling was going to be a touchy subject.~

No... Phrix and Aiden found him. If we doesn't have family, then they get the first opportunity to raise him. Maddy's really gonna fucking hate that. You should have seen the way he lite up, talking about this baby. Like it's his and that no one else is going to lay claim to him. If Phrix and Aiden choose to raise him, then I won't deny that to them. They both kinda deserve it and I think it would ground Aiden more. BUT... we are going on the assumption that the baby has a family and that we aren't keeping him. That's the plan I'm sticking too for now.

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Maddy felt the shift in the room between them suddenly. His brow furrowed a bit-

Well I thought ... we've got so much room at the bigger house. He should come there ... until we find out if he's got another family. If not .. we can provide him a good home. A stable one ... I didn't think you and Aiden would want to keep him ...

-He crossed his arms a bit. He wanted the kit and he didn't see why Phrix got dibs on him just cause he found him. He had enough trouble dealing with the broken alpha and Phrix himself was broken after greyson ... it wasn't fair to bring a child into all that when he'd just lost his mother. It was better he and Kael had him and that seemed obvious to the younger fox. He wasn't trying to hurt the older fox's feelings ... he loved Phrix ... but he wanted what was best for the kit ... and that was him and Kael ... -


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Why? It's part of my charm ...

-Reyes grinned a bit but it faded as he got to work and once they got her buried he murmured a small catholic prayer before staring across at the big alpha ... he snorted a bit and shook his head ... -

You be careful ... you deny your mate a cub ... it'll go badly for you ...

-He teased before his head perked up as he heard a howl in the distance ... Aiden and Luke ... they'd chased the vampires as far as they could but lost both of them. They had one dead vampire atleast and that would be enough as proof. Reyes shook his head a bit slowly ... -

We better get home boss ...

[Synistergrrl]

~Phrix frowned as Maddy spoke and then he just blinked for a minute. It was like he was stunned and then he crossed his arms over his chest as well, head cocking.~

What do you mean a stable family... a good family?

~Phrix's eyes narrowed to slits and then his posture shifted and Maddy could see the instant anger that rolled off the other fox.~

Let's start from the beginning, Maddox. First, he has a family some where and we're going to find them and give him back. BUT if that doesn't happen, then we will discuss what is going to happen to him. AND like the twins, he'll be protected and taught and loved by the entire pack. ALSO, What goes on between me and Aiden is just that. Lastly, I LIVE in your house... so he would be there... with me and Aiden. but if you are suggesting that you think I'm not STABLE enough to even be near him, you are very very wrong about that and I really don't want to have to show you just how STABLE I can be.

~It was all threat, but in a very cool tone as if he were daring Maddy to challenge him on this.~

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That's the fuckin problem, ain't it? I'm not denying him anything. We've already talked about this. I told him, we could adopt, or go through a surrogate, this was right after the twins were born.

~He sighed, but then his head lifted to hear the howl. He nodded and started back towards the house, ready to hear what Luke and Aiden had to say. The four of them convened on Tris' house all at the same time. They started up the steps in the back, Kael at the head, but letting Aiden tell him what happened and where they went, or in what direction.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Maddy arched a brow and he felt it shift and instantly the smaller fox went on defensive ... -

I'm not suggesting shit ... but if he doesn't have a family and chances are he doesn't cause if he did his mother wouldn't be running to us, total strangers, would she? I'm not saying you can't be around him but he'll take lots of work and you got your hands full with Aiden ... who is not stable ... and yeah that shit is between you unless it involves a baby ... I grew up in a fucked up situation ... it's not about you feelings ... it's about what best for him ...

-He snapped back not liking that the fox was threatening him. Before Phrix could respond too much Tris was suddenly between them-

Woah now ... easy there ... look kid is sleeping now. No decision needs to be made till tomorrow ... so how about we let him sleep where he is ... and we all get some sleep huh ...

-She felt the tension and half worried she'd have to break up the two foxes fighting when she heard the others come inside. kael and Reyes were first to walk in, with Aiden and Luke just behind, but the tension could be cut with a knife and the way Phrix and Maddy were staring at one another and Tris between them it wasn't hard to kinda guess what the fight was about ... -