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Xander sighed as he watched me pace the room in front of the bed. I had awoken some hours earlier and had proceeded to pace while thinking about the task I had been set by the alphas.

“Neil, your going to wear out the rug," Xander said with another sigh watching me “Or wear out your paw pads and that would be painful." I looked over to him a little irritably and with some distress.

“I'm sorry I just..." I started and he shook his head.

“I know, I know, your worried about what is going to happen with the Betas and if you'll make a good impression. C'mon lets go get you all cleaned up at least before you meet them all," he suggested “Lets have a nice hot shower and I'll give your fur a good brush over and you'll relax a little." I gave a sigh but nodded. He got up out of the bed and grabbed my hand then made towards our bathroom with me in tow.

The shower didn't take long and he didn't let me do anything. He soaped me down, added conditioner and generally fussed over me. Soon I was laying on the bed with him brushing down the fur on my belly and chest and I was murring softly as I finally relaxed.

“Looks like the idea was worth it," he said with a chuckle and I meeped when I felt one of his hands between my legs “It was either this or a hard mounting but I didn't want to wear you out before your meeting with them, that and I'm sure my knot will take too long to go down." I gave him a soft seductive growl and kissed him.

“That, and we don't have condoms yet," I said with a smirk “I'd like not to get pregnant so soon."

“Would be a great Christmas gift for us." he said with a wink and I rolled my eyes.

“They aren't just for Christmas you know," I said with a chuckle “You just became a Were hun, I'm going to be hunting down illegal silver, the pack house is in chaos at the moment with whisperings of Callen planning something huge and everyone is still grumpy about having to do work around the place for the first time in years. Now isn't the best time to have kits Xand." he chuckled and nodded kissing me.

“I know but I'd like to know the card is still on the table at the least." he responded honestly and I nodded.

“Believe me, Lien is screaming inside me for us to have kits, so it's still on the table but let's wait a while for now ok? At least till things settle down. In the mean time, go get some condoms from the shops. Maybe do a little gift shopping while there. Go with Callen or Luce if you want some help getting me something for Christmas." I checked the clock then got up and started pulling clothes on, still needing help with the tank top he had gotten me and grabbed a jacket in case we were going to go out today. It was in the minuses outside nowadays and I was still undernourished enough I struggled to stay warm even if I was in my fur “Sadly I gotta go, they said to be there around lunch time." he nodded and gave me a deep kiss.

“Stay safe hun, don't do anything silly," he said with a smile “Now go protect the future of our kits!" I nodded and headed out after one last kiss, giving a sigh as I made my way towards the council room feeling my anxiety start to mount again.

As I opened the door I was unsurprised to see everyone sitting in the seats that their Alphas usually sat in. They all looked up to me and only one or two of them smiled as I closed the doors behind me. I made my way to Luces seat and sat down, blushing slightly as their eyes all continued to watch me.

At the head of the table was Beta Anders, Beta to the Smith Pack and my personal Beta. Well known and sort of respected by the others in the room. His all black fur gave him the advantage when hunting at night and he was rumoured to be stronger than most Alphas in the community. He was well trained and an expert at close quarters combat with a bastard sword and shield during times of war and often said he could cut his enemy nine times before they hit the ground. He tended to be in charge of training the war wolves in weapons training. Usually we couldn't begin training till mid teens with the more intensive training, such as weapon training, starting once we left schooling.

To his left was Beta Leon, Beta to the Leo family. Leon was a laid back person but didn't take shit from anyone. He was calm and collected at the best of times but at the worst he was a force to be reckoned with. His lion, Bartelby, often made fun of him just for shits and giggles but they somehow made a perfect team. Leon was a master with a battle Scythe and was nicknamed the 'vampires grim reaper' for his expertise.

To Anders right was Beta Daivat, a Stag and Beta to Alpha Isto. Cold and calculating, I knew little about his personality. It was rumoured that he had no love for anyone and respected few, he was a berserker who would snap and fly into a rage when threatened or insulted. His battle axe, which he nicknamed 'Happy' was highly feared by everyone and he often said he could 'find a place for happy in everyone'. In the last war, he managed to take down a High Count in only a few seconds on his own after he was insulted about his mother. He did, in fact, have a strong sense of loyalty towards his family and would protect them at all costs. His stag was called Overgrow and he seemed to share the same personality as his human side, which was rare in a Were.

On the Carnivores side, and directly next to me was Beta Kendo, Beta to Alpha Tango. His fox was Dekon and he and Lien got along well whenever they socialised, usually at the full moon party. A tall and highly muscled Arctic fox, he kept a regal and graceful air about him at all times. He was much like his alpha personality wise and was open and friendly to all that he considered friends and even just so in the bedroom, apparently having quite a harem of Weres that were rejected by their mates.

Despite the usual consequences when being rejected of eventual madness, his 'harem' of rejected Weres are all fine. Somehow he had a way of taking the position of their mate and as a result kept them together emotionally and mentally. Although it wasn't a connection as deep as with his true mate, at one point I had even contemplated going to him if or when I was rejected myself.

All parties were willing and open about the relationship, even his mate had no problem with him sharing the love. However to those that crossed him, he had no reserves about dealing what he thought was just punishment, both in and out of the bedroom. A perfectionist with his cane sword which he carried at all times, battles were usually graceful but ended with a large amount of blood being spilled, rarely his own.

Next to him was Beta Crystal, Beta to Alpha Song . A female Polar bear, she was a large and imposing force and often referred to as a brick wall. Her bear was Lysar who was usually friendly and cuddly, a complete mirror image of her human counterpart who was loud and obnoxious. She played all ice sports and even though she was a goalie in much of them, was known for the high amount of contact she had with the opposing team earning herself the nickname 'Hun of the ice'. She was a tough and firm individual who disliked small talk or anything that wasted her time. She was a truly gruesome fighter, using a double ended pole arm, she was usually covered in blood and her enemies were often a pile of flying mince meat by time she had stopped moving it.

Next was Beta Samuel, Beta to Alpha King. He was the opposite to his Alpha and was known to have a love for everyone. He and his tortoise shell cat, Manuel, often dealt with the clean up of the actions of the felines around the community and quite often exposed his dislike for his Alpha not wanting to do his job. He was an expert with a mace, able to decapitate most of his enemies with a single swing. However he disliked combat and often stayed back to pick off the ones who were on their way out anyway, calling it an act of mercy to end their suffering.

On the other side of the table were the Betas of the Herbivore Alphas, starting with Beta Derrick, Beta to Alpha Raven. I had met him before during the training incident and he was devoted to keeping the community safe. Always out on patrol, he and his raven, Recker, were always up to help anyone with anything. They were a crack shot with their bow, often killing their enemies with a shot to the head from almost any distance and rarely missed their target. This often irritated the more blood thirsty members of the community as he would 'take their kill'.

Next was Beta Olivia, Beta to Alpha Ramside. She was a cow... literally, her bovine half was named Clover. Friendly to everyone, she enjoyed making people smile and had a love for everyone she could lay her eyes on. She personally ran the daycare centre and was always happy to give out her own milk during snack time. She despised conflict and was the last line of defence for the cubs if Luce and the other Sigmas failed to protect them. Olivia was skilled with guns if she had to use them but she preferred to give interlopers a hoof to the face. Still, she vowed to protect the communities young at all cost; when asked if the cubs were okay her usual response was "Is the vault open? No? Then I'm not dead yet."

Lastly was Beta Marko, Beta to Alpha Valentine. He was much like his Alpha but was often more hands on than Alpha Valentine was. His rat Kram, was friendly and trusting but crossing them was a foolish move. Skilled heavily in martial arts and close quarters combat, they were masters with twin daggers but it was unknown just how many weapons he had on him during times of war. A perfect body guard, he often protected the wounded in war times and had been nicknamed the 'Hospital Ninja' for his killing of enemies who got too close to the wounded.

“Well looks like we are all assembled," Beta Anders said with a smile, his tail thumping against his chair legs “We were starting to wonder when you were going to get here."

“I was about to offer everyone drinks!" Beta Olivia said and there was a soft chuckle around the room.

“I do apologise Betas," I apologised softly “My mate was giving my fur a brush to calm my nerves and we lost track of time."

“Awww! How sweet! Your mate Brushes you!" Olivia said holding her face looking joyful and there was another chuckle around the room.

“Anyway," Beta Crystal started and took a bite of an energy bar she had in her meaty paw “Lets get on with this, what's going on Lurch? there isn't a war on."

“On topic as always," he acknowledged and nodded “Ok ladies... and Daivat, we have been given a special task by the council. We are to search the community, house by house, car by car, shed by shed, litter box by litter box for any Silver weapons or belongings that are not on the register. As you know, Neil here was assaulted by a member of the community with one such item. Our task is to track down and confiscate anything that is off the records. We are also tasked with looking for where these are being smuggled from and close the gap down."

“Tall order being so close to Christmas," Beta Derrick remarked “Everyone will be hiding something from their family because of the time of year."

“True, however we have Council level authority for this task and we are to considered this a level one priority." Anders said softly.

“Lets at least be smart about it," I spoke up drawing their attention and hoping I wasn't speaking out of turn or seeming rude “Don't make a mess, if you go through a box, put everything back, take a book off a shelf, put it back, the last thing we want to do is piss people off. We are doing this for their safety, not just because we want to be doing it for kicks or to intentionally irritate them."

“Why are you in here little Omega?" Beta Daivat suddenly asked looking at me and I backed into the seat a little, his eyes cold like he was imagining every way he could find a place for 'Happy' in me “You're not a Beta."

“Was a condition to this project the Council ordered," Anders said “Alpha Isto said she was to be part of it as she was directly effected by our laps in security concerning the matter."

“The Alpha has a point, couldn't get a better poster child." Beta Samuel said and their was a grumble and nod from everyone in agreement.

“For today, we are to search the Pack House, it is a large building so will take most of the day," Anders said “We will start in the Attic and Omega Neils room. No, this isn't me saying 'I don't trust you' Neil, this is us doing exactly what the Council wants, being precise and thorough. No one is to go unchecked, even the Alphas of this council have instructed we investigate their own homes." I nodded and rose from my seat slowly.

“Just so you know, the door to the attic is small and off my bathroom," I warned them “Not everyone will fit through... and you may see some underwear laying around, Xander isn't the tidiest of people."

“HAH! Wait till you see MY room!" Beta Crystal said with a laugh and everyone joined in.

“At least tidy it up the dirty clothes a little before we get there," Olivia told her as we made our way up. When we got there Xander was gone, a note saying he had gone out with Luce to get some presents and then decorate the front yard of the pack house.

“Ok, Samuel, Marko, Derrick, you inspect the Attic area, the rest of us will inspect the room. Neil, as this is your room we may ask you a few questions. For now you're not to get involved till we are finished ok?" I nodded and guided them through to our bathroom and opened the door to the attic.

“That's ok with me Beta, I have nothing to hide. Do watch out for spiders in the attic, I haven't had a chance to go in there yet and clean up." I warned and let them through.

“Ooo! Spiders!" Derrick said and changed to raven form as he hopped through “I'll clear them for you!" I watched as he started flying around, finding almost every web and eating their contents. Birds... eww.

“Is this Registered?" Came Kendos question from the bedroom and I wandered through to see him pointing at the foxes on the bed with his cane.

“As far as I know yes, is possibly under Alpha Leo or Alpha Callen." I answered and he pulled out the data pad they had and started browsing through.

“Ah yep, here it is, under Alpha Mufasa Leo," he finally said “One gold and Silver bed ornament. I will add, it's in fine taste!"

“I'll tell him that when I next see him," I said with a smile “Alpha Leo commissioned the bed for me after..." Kendo was looking at me with a look of bewilderment that I hadn't ordered the bed myself, Anders pulled him over and whispered in his ear and the large fox then nodded.

“Ah I see, well then, we will be extra careful with the room." he smiled and gave a wink then walked over to the closet and started rummaging through Xanders things. Olivia was going through my stuff. I may mainly see myself as a guy but I was glad she was the one going through them.

“We're going to need to take you Clothes shopping Girl!" she said and I laughed.

“I'm a guy in human form you know, I'm no drag queen so it would be odd me wandering around the streets in ladies clothing," I said still chuckling “At the moment I'm just trying to make it universal to both forms." I watched as they continued, the others coming back a few minutes later with Derrick looking quite happy with himself.

“Didn't find anything and its now spider free!" he reported as he closed the door and the others nodded.

“Well one room down and all I need to report is that you pass muster... that and all we found was one fat and happy Raven." Anders said eyeing Derrick who stuck out his tongue as Anders marked down on the check list.

We checked every room on the floor till we came to Luce's room, which was just down the hall from mine. No one managed to open the door and they all continued to get more and more irritated as the master key they had been given didn't open the door.

“May I try?" I asked stepping forward and knocked lightly on the door “Culem, It's Neil, can we come in please? It's important." there was a click and the door opened of its own free will. The Snow-leopard was sitting on a large cat tree near the window and was watching us intently.

“I see you have company." he said narrowing his eyes and I raised my hands defensively.

“We are under orders to check every house and room in the community," I said simply as I stepped in “See this as a form of trust that callen is having us search every room, even mine, yours and his own, mine was just finished a little while ago." he nodded and the others slowly walked in. His room was impeccably clean and tidy, with everything dusted and cleaned, not even a thin layer of fresh dust on anything. I kept Culem company and talked to him while everyone searched.

“Careful with that," the feline suddenly called out as Beta Crystal went to take a silver urn off a shelf “That contains my fathers ashes." She nodded and slowly turned it around to check the registration marking against the database before placing it back on the shelf just as it had been before she had taken it down.

“I'm sorry we are doing this Culem, you know why though." I said looking to him and gently pet his head.

“I do, you are looking for any illegal silver or other harmful items and while I dislike the idea of being suspected, I take it that this is a case of everyone is a suspect until proven otherwise," I nodded petting him more “Wise policy when dealing with such... dangerous goods."

“Well that's your room done," Anders said a minute later “Thank you for your patience Culem, I apologise for inconveniencing you."

“Perfectly understandable, just remember as you continue your work," he said his tail giving a soft wag “A knock before you enter will go a long way for you being seen in a good light to everyone as you go." Anders nodded and we all walked out, closing the door softly.

“How is this for an idea?" Olivia spoke up as we continued to the next room “We will all look, Neil, you keep them calm, last thing we want is the wolves panicking."

“It's a good idea, there is one drawback though," I muttered a little sadly “I'm sure they would rather beat me up than let me in the room."

“That may be the other reason Alpha Isto wants you on this project, to test their self control," Leon said with a chuckle “Anyway, in here." he knocked politely on the door.

“What do you want!?" came back the very angry response.

“Council orders, room inspection!" Leon called back.

“Fuck off I'm busy!" came the voice again and Anders growled softly. He stepped forward and opened the door roughly.

“HE SAID ROOM INSPECTION!" he boomed angrily and the female jumped up from the bed eyes wide seeing it was her, now quite angry Beta “Rachel, You are on laundry duty! Get your ass downstairs NOW! That's another week of no pay! NOW MOVE IT!" he pointed out the door and she ran off with a huff.

As we stepped into the room I stopped Anders with a gentle grab to his arm and sniffed the air.

“Sir... Beta... Do you smell that?" I asked and they all turned to regard me carefully as I sniffed the air.

“You can drop the Sir and Beta with us," he said with a chuckle and sniffed as well “And now you mention it... what IS that?" we sniffed for a moment, wandering around the room before he pulled the bed up showing us a few boxes bellow where the smell was coming from. Pulling them out we opened them and were, almost, not surprised.

“Drugs..." Anders said droningly.

“Anise," I added pulling the bottle of the small star seeds out “Lions-tail... Liver-wart... Silver-Vine... oh and Catnip!" I pulled each out then put it back after working out what it was. Anise, Lions-paw, Liver-wart, Silver-Vine and catnip boosted the effect of marijuana on Weres when mixed with the herb. Normally Marijuana had the same effect as air on its own to Weres so there wasn't a high trade for it. Needless to say there was an ample supply of all six contained in the boxes.

“Well we can clean up more than just silver I guess," Kendo said with a shrug “But the amount she has here... Your pack is fucked up!" he looked to Anders who chuckled and shook his head.

“Tell us something we don't know," I muttered softly looking at the large stash “Sorry Anders but after recent events, you cant deny it." I looked to him and he nodded knowing I was implying everything that came to light when I was injured and Callen took over as community Alpha.

“Ok well, lets put it in the evidence lockers in the basement for now, the council can deal with it later. Daivat could you please?" Daivat walked out and Anders started tapping shut the boxes while Olivia marked it down on the inspection paperwork. Anders labelled where they came from and what was in each box as he worked. Daivat came back a minute later with a cart and all of the boxes were placed into it, half filling it quickly.

“Why do I think were going to find more of this?" I mumbled as we went through the room.

“Because the pack is sick," Anders said sadly “Ok... On to the next room."

It took all day to search the pack house. By the end of it we had a few silver weapons and a huge amount of illicit drugs, the sheer amount of the stuff was mind boggling. We also found multiple people who were slacking and not doing their tasks, almost all of which demanded why they had to do it when I was the one who used to do them all. They were quickly turned in to Callen and we had rapidly made ourselves unpopular, myself in particular more so than before which I hadn't believed was possible.

The days passed by like that continually from one day to the next. Checking house after house as well as sheds, garages, tree houses and even sandpits. We were thorough but fair, allowing them to explain away some new additions to their belongings such as a new ornament or gravy jug and simply added it to the database. For things that were clearly weapons or dangerous they were given a punishment ranging from fines to lashings depending on the severity and the item taken with no excuses. Drugs were confiscated on the spot and warnings were issued. Usually no more than telling them that they could draw government agents to the community and expose us.

On the third weekend with it only a few weeks to Christmas we had a brake and I went to the shops with Anders to do some gift shopping, parting ways once we got there intending to meet up at the car. I never missed the looks I was given by people walking past me, my involvement with the investigations only making me more hated by some in the community. In the end I ignored them, figuring that if they had nothing to hide, they had nothing to fear or hate me for. It was for their, and their cubs own safety by and large and the innocent ones who truly had nothing to hide, didn't hate me for my involvement.

I got a few things, all fox related. Little items that would undoubtedly give away who it was from when they opened it. I had gotten everything wrapped before returning to the car so they wouldn't be seen when I walked into the house with them. They wouldn't be main gifts, just little bits to fill up stockings for the night before or increase the pile under the tree.

I sighed softly and closed the trunk to the car and smiled to myself as I straightened up. I was looking forward to Christmas this year. I never got anything in the past and wasn't expecting that to change now even with Xander and Randy in my life but I would still be happy for now having them at least. The song 'All I want for Christmas is you' by Mariah Carey came to mind when I thought of that fact and smiled more knowing I was getting just that. Besides, its not the gift that matters, its the thought that counts and as long as I was with him, what more did I need?

It was then I heard a deep growl and when I turned to see its source, all I saw was an orange blur followed by pain and then everything went black with a sharp pain the back of my head.

When I came too I was in some cage with Lien curled up next to me. I groaned and sat up slowly, head throbbing. I was curious why Lien hadn't gone to get help yet seeing as she could just pass through the bars.

“The Cage is Silver," she said with a whimper “I can't leave it either."

“Ah your awake" a voice called out from somewhere in the darkness and I turned to where I thought it was coming from “Good! We wouldn't want you to miss anything now would we?" I gave a whimper as I heard walking and saw my kidnapper come out of the shadows, the name almost struggling to leave my mouth.

“S...Simba?"