Caine wasn’t even out of breath as he raced out of the city limits. He had lost Alana’s scent a few times and had to double back more times than he cared to admit. In doing so he ended up on another side of town. A near empty part of the city. His gait faltered when he saw the smoke. Narrowing his eyes he saw the tire tracks and the smell of gasoline reached him.
“No!” his voice was guttural as he raced forward. “Christ no!”
There were small clusters of fire caused by gas spills. He peered into the woods to a pile of twisted metal that used to be a car.
He swallowed a wail as he bent and sniffed at the ground. Blood. He smelled blood. He couldn’t smell charred flesh. Maybe Alana had been able to ecsape the fire. Maybe she was wondering around in the woods searching for a way out.
“Please let that be what’s going on,” he whispered harshly before straightening. Not even trying to be silent he raced into the woods, slashing at the underbrush and small trees in his path. He stilled when he passed the wreckage. Peering down he saw a pair of boot tracks. The rain had nearly washed them away and if he had been human he would have overlooked them. But he wasn’t human…and Alana was barefoot. There was a man in the woods with her. Tilting back his head he inhaled deeply before a howl ripped from his throat. No, not a man. A male lycan. Near his mate. He issued a challenging snarl as he barreled further into the woods.
Alana jumped as a howl tore through the air a second time. “What was that?” she asked as she turned wide eyed to Greg. He was staring down at her with an indecipherable expression on his face.
“Don’t you know?”
Her heart leapt in her chest. She didn’t know if it was from fear or excitement. Her emotions were in such turmoil. She knew one thing.
Caine had come for her.
Greg nodded as he turned. They could both hear branches snapping and a steady growl grew closer and closer.
“Yes, he’s come.”
Alana stare at his back. There had been a thread of…excitement in his voice. Excitement? No, that couldn’t be…
“Holy crap!” she exclaimed as she scrambled up and backward as a figure burst through the small clearing. He was nearly on all fours and he was snarling. His eyes were locked on Greg…until she spoke then its, his, head snapped around to her.
“Uh…”
She froze as he tilted back his head and howled before launching himself at Greg.
Her face was a mass of scratches and bruises. If Caine had been thinking logically he would have paused and thought maybe she had gotten liked that from the car accident. But he wasn’t and he didn’t. He thundered toward the man who stood staring at him with fear in his eyes…as well as a little awe.
“You hurt her,” he snarled.
The other male hadn’t even bothered to change. Not that it would have mattered. Caine would have killed him either way.
“YOU HURT HER!!!!!”
“I didn’t. I didn’t hurt her,” Greg said as he scuttled backward. There was such fury in Caine’s face. All
his life he had heard rumors of the Lancaster clan. Why they were always chosen to lead the pack. When they were hit with strong emotions they transformed into something more than a lycan. They were the true essence of a Lycanthrope in this form.
“She was in an accident and-”
Whatever else the man was about to say was cut off when Caine reached him and with nearly effortless strength began to squeeze his windpipe as he slammed him up against a tree. Greg blinked the stars from in front of his eyes as he tried to suck in a even a little air. Black dots began to swim in front of his face.
“Who are you?”
“My name…my name is Gregory Blade.”
Caine’s eyes narrowed and then he leaned closer and snarled. “You’re the man who wiped out those that opposed Ethan aren’t you. AREN’T YOU?” he roared. Spit flew out of his mouth and his teeth seemed to gleam wickedly at Greg.
Greg tried to knock his arm aside but it was like hitting steel. “Can’t…breathe.”
“That’s the idea. Did you enjoy slaughtering all those women? The children? The men who stood behind my father? The people that opposed Ethan taking over the pack by trickery? Did you?”
Alana placed a hand over her mouth as she listened to the exchange. She was afraid to move. Caine was enraged and Greg’s face was slowly turning red. His eyes were bulging out of his head and soon he was going to be drawing his last breath.
“Answer me!” Caine felt the tips of his claws sink into Blade’s skin. With a snarl he spun around and tossed him.
Greg coughed as air rushed back into his lungs. He took a deep gulp of air before it was knocked out of him again as he hit the empty trashcan.
Damn it, he thought as his head knocked against the tin. He tried to scramble to his feet but he was frozen in fear as Caine walked slowly toward him, eyeing him as if he was wondering which limb he was going to rip off first. He had never thought his life would end like this. Sure, he had done some things he wasn’t proud of but he had done them for the pack. It was always the pack. He blinked when his vision was suddenly filled with green plaid.
“Caine,” Alana said in soothing tones. “Caine, he didn’t hurt me. He was telling me things. Things that I needed to know. As a mater of fact-”
Greg stared in fascinated horror as she placed her hands on her hips and started to tap her foot. The crazy woman was actually tapping her foot. He hazarded a peek around her leg and saw Caine staring at her. The crazed look had left his eyes and he took a shuffling step forward.
“As a matter of fact he was telling me things that you should have told me. This is your fault! You should have been the one explaining things to me. Besides the fact that he talks in riddles. I had to keep dragging things out of him. Maybe I’ve grown accustomed to your straight forward talk.”
Caine reached out with a huge paw and to Greg’s amazement he gently brushed Alana’s cheek.
“He didn’t hurt you?”
“No Caine, he didn’t hurt me. And if you’re going to kill him don’t kill him on account of me.”
Greg stood drawing both their gazes. “If I could say-”
“Shut the fuck up. I am going to snap your neck. It won’t bring back my friends but it will make me feel better.”
Caine took a step forward then stumbled backward as his body jerked. He stared down at himself in amazement as the familiar glow started to come from his body.
Alana ducked her head as the light nearly blinded her but she made sure to keep a tight grip on the back of Greg’s jacket. She didn’t trust him not to do something to Caine as he was…transforming. Geez, transforming. What the heck? Was she going to have a run in with a vampire soon, she asked herself sarcastically.
Caine winced as his body contorted for a moment before he stopped fighting it and went with the change.
“Aaaand…he’s naked again,” he heard Alana say as the last of the light faded from around him.
“Christ, I could have used a warning. The last thing I want to see is another-”
“Don’t even say it,” Alana snapped.
Reaching up Caine touched his face. Everything was back to normal. Rolling his shoulders he looked at Alana. He noticed that she looked everywhere but at him. He found his first smile in what felt like days.
“See something you like Princess?” He chuckled when she snorted. His smile faded when he turned back to Greg.
“You and I have some unfinished business.”
“Yes, yes we do Alpha.”
Caine stiffened when he took a step closer than bowed at the waist.
“What are you doing?” Caine snapped.
“My family has always protected the Alpha of the pack. We had to keep up pretense when Ethan came into power but we always waited for a Lancaster to return. We always waited for you. When my father died I took his place and-”
“Slaughter everyone. You come from that line of Blades? You sicken me. Your father was my father’s beta. One of his closest friends. How could you do this? Why would you-”
“We have waited ten years for you Alpha. Give me ten minutes to explain.”
“Who is this we? There-”
Caine froze when he felt something tumble across his foot. He looked down and his eyes widened.
These are the Lycan that I’ve ‘slaughtered’. The Lycan that I hid away. There are more Alpha. Many, many more in the surrounding woods. And we have all waited for you.”
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Nice twist!!! So Caine has a true follower and not only that the crazy lady actually seems to be falling for him. LOL!
I love the banter between these three, absolutely adored Alana’s ‘Ninja’ actions, LOL!!!! and perhaps she should have a run in with a Vamp… I think she and lyd would certainly get along famously having to deal with the two foul mouths, LOL!
Stunning update cant wait for more!
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Yay, that’s so cool! Caine has a pack. Awesome, awesome, awesome!
Now someone give that man some pants.
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I couldn’t have Greg be bad! I’m already working up someone else for that! Bwahaha!! I wouldn’t say falling…she doesn’t know what it is yet! But Alana being, well, Alana she’ll fight it!
Haha! Those three were hilarious! I didn’t realize I didn’t have free will turned off until Alana started blowing hearts at Greg/Jayden, Alana and Caine started making out and Greg…started playing in puddles!
Haha! Oh most Def! Those two would share secrets!
Thanks Cherie!
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Hahaha! Thanks Pen! Yep, yep! Caine though might not know what to DO with a pack! He’s been alone for so long!
LMAO!! Caine is the man who hates clothes! Seriously! He and Greg look like they’re close in size right?
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OH MY GOODNESS, THE LITTLE LYCAN BABIES ARE SO TINY AND CUTE!!
Heheheh… every story must have a character who frequently walks around without clothing. It’s like a new rule
The lycans are back, the lycans are back! Oooooh, now I’m pumped for the next chapter! *squeals in delight*
And Caine and Alana can has puppies? Yes?
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Also, I’ve been meaning to ask you… how do you get started on a SimFic50? I’ve been thinking about starting my own (as if Naroni and Ashelia weren’t enough, lol).
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LOL!!! I think I got carried away on the pups just for that reason! I kept saying “awww!!!” Haha!!
OMG!! FLORIAN!!!!!
Hahaha!!! Yep, the lycans are back! Hopefully things will be calm for awhile while Caine learns what he needs to learn…ya know…since he’s been out of the loop!
LMAO!! That last sentence made me LOL!!!
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Wait…how’d I miss that last comment? Anyways…you know the simfic website on LJ? Go to the profile and…here. Wait…let me get the link for you.
Okay! Go here to Simfic50 Profile and just follow the directions. If you have any other questions goodbye_sun is really helpful and will help out! Or you can ask me if you like! You can post on LJ or on the blogger(obviously!
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Haha! Yeah, I know what you mean but it’s so much fun! And no pressure at all! And everyone there is just so friendly!
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Thanks Phoenix
I’m thinking I’ll take a stab at modern-day, non-fantasy fiction with this one. Maybe something about a dysfunctional family or something intense like that.
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No worries Van!Anytime!
I’ll read it!! For sure! I can’t wait to see what you do!
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I love Alana’s kick! That was just to cool. and out of nowhere! Its nice that shes quickly adapting to her strength instead of one of those damsels in distress who learn like at the last minute. Shes to cool.
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That was a very awesome twist!
Plus, I love seeing our hero go from snarling creature protecting his mate to a naked human teasing his “princess.”
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LOL! Thanks Sinclair! I had to keep redoing the kick to get the exact look that I wanted! I’m anal that way I guess!
*tsk* Damsel in distress?! No, not my girls!!
Hahaha!
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Thanks Lunar Fox! I’ve had that planned for awhile! I didn’t intend to bring it up so soon but then I got hit with another idea and…well you know!
Caine is a trip isn’t he? He adapts to situations so well…maybe too well in some cases!
Hopefully I won’t take so long to update this anymore!
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LOL sistagurl ain’t playing with that kick LOLLOLLOL
OK I am stalking this story now too!
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LOL!! You know it!! Alana is something else isn’t she?
Awwww….stalk away! Like I said I’m just glad people enjoy reading my stories!
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This is the best sims 2 story…um…EVER! I love everything you’re doing. It just keeps getting better and better. More please…!
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LOL!! Well, thank you Katie! But there are a TON of stories out there that are WAY better than mine! This is just fun for me!
*nudges Katie toward my sidebar*
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I am glad that you enjoy it though!
Right now I’m working on my other two stories and making Sims when I get stuck sooo…an update will be…soonish? LOL!
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That was so good! I’m serious, I really enjoyed it!
Yeah, you better bow down, Greg. Psh. The last picture is great! Not only cause of Caine’s butt but also because of the dogs and all the little puppies! Nice touch.
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Caine is nekkid! *giggles like the girl she is* Sorry, couldn’t help it.
Awesome plot twist. Although it would have been fun to see more Alana kicking butt.
I do feel that the relationship between Alana and Caine suddenly shifted very fast. But I’m willing to buy that with Alana is something like shock, and so her animal part is nearer to the surface so, although its a little shocking, I’m willing to believe it.
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Well that ending surprised the heck out of me! Greg is a good guy? And Caine has a following!!! A pack!! Look out Ethan although I don’t think it is as simple as that…
Loved Alanna’s reactions; she can hold her own! I like that she is strong that way. And they both seem to be acknowledging the relationship or connection they have. Caine especially. And you keep slipping in the explanations we need in such a clever way…
Great job and those shots were brilliant!
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Thanks Nora!
You can tell I had fun doing it since I had updates so close together!
LOL!! LOL!! We’re going to see a lot more of Caine’s butt I think! The man hates clothes!
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LOL Following!! I know right?!
Thanks! I was thinking about it but she’s too beat up to do much of anything. She’ll be feeling all that once the adrenaline wears off! And as for their relationship moving fast…
Still more drama in that area! Alana isn’t THAT easy! She cracks me up because I already know…never mind! Suffice to say this isn’t the end of the twists!
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That’s what I was going for Gayl! So happy that no one say that coming!
No…it won’t be simple. Never that!
Thanks Gayl! Haha! I have to slip them in somehow without slapping y’all with it!
Thank you so much!
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Oh this was fantastic! I love the twist with Greg! Instead of the ‘bad guy’ he’s….ok he’s still a bad guy but he’s a bad guy on Caine’s side. Wonderful shot at the end!
Alanna is really changing! Of course the difference is great!
Very very creative shots — the fire on the road, love that one!
Really engaging writing! I was whipping through it!
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Awwww I’m sooo sensitive today that I almost cry at the end of this chapter…. he didn’t kill them, he hid them away!!!!
I knew Greg was not that bad!!!
that last image was fantastic, but all the pictures were awesome!!!
The writing incredible as always, the drama and the tension palpable, oh gosh, this was an incredible chapter!!!
Wonderful job Cheryl!!!!
ps… Caine looks YUMMY deliciously yummy as a werewolf!!!
lol
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Thanks Beth!! Haha!! EXACTLY!!! Just imagine how dangerous he is…and he’s on Caine’s said!! Yah!!
The fire was using the no panic fire hack that I download! Makes it easy so they don’t come racing over to stare at the fire(I never understand racing OVER to the fire! Silly Sims!)
Oh, thanks Beth! I really appreciate that! All your guys support means so much!
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Oh, don’t cry Sandy!!! O_o LOL! I couldn’t have Cherie’s Jayden be bad in my story! She puts him through the wringer in hers!
Thank you so, so, SO very much Sandy! It really means a lot!
He does doesn’t he? I couldn’t imagine leaving him as a scrawny werewolf! *shudders*
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Oh..oh my…wha?…This is too awesome! That last pic got to me too! The little puppies are soooo cute and awww, they are not dead! Yay!
Love Caine going through the woods like a wild man to get his mate!
And I’m guessing Alana will like this new change? Maybe as a wolf it won’t matter if she gets dirty!
Great, fabulous, fantastical update, I loved every second!
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Hahahaha!!! Thanks Emily!! I really enjoyed having that plot twist!
LOL! Caine is no joke. In any form! Alana…well for now that’s not at the fore front of her mind but…well, you know Alana. Girl does NOT play around with the germs!
Thanks Emily!! I am having SO much fun writing this it’s unreal! Glad you’re enjoying the ride as well!
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Noooo! I was having a hard time catching up with the story ’cause I didn’t have time to read, and suddenly, I’m at the last post!
What a twist! I was really surprised to see all the other ‘dead’ lycans actually still hiding. I laughed at the part when Alana said “Aaaand…he’s naked again”. I could totally imagine her voice in my head! XD
I really can’t wait for the next chapter!!!
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LOL!! Man, I know what you mean! I have to play catch up with your story as well. Blah!
Thanks! I didn’t want it to be too obvious so I’m glad that worked out! LMAO!! I know…I can hear her voice in my head as well. I even giggled!
Thanks so much collidingwithme! I can’t wait for yours either!
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Love the twist! I was wondering if Gregory was maybe up to something. So glad to know that everyone isn’t under crazy Ethan’s sway. He better watch out!
And holy crap, Caine. He has serious rage issues in that form. xD
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January 3rd, 2010 at 1:07 AM
Whew! Thanks Mao! I still don’t know if I should have done it that way but…meh! It’s a done deal now! And yeah…he’d better. But he won’t because he’s an idiot!
Yep. It’s like the truest form of animal instinct in that form. He really has to control himself.
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