Chapter 21

Silvereyes POV

"This was it this was my chance to do it" i said to myself quietly "Now all I need to do is to get him far enough and end his life."

We soon continued to walk until we were far from the pack, and I even took a look around to make sure no one was following us. However, I was also debating myself whether I do this. If I do not only would father be proud of me, but I could officially found a breaking point for Phantom. However, James has been nice and I am starting to see what true friends are for. Shot I think I am starting to develope feelings for him. I couldn't live with myself if father ends up killing him.

"Is something troubling you." asked Takeshi.

I responded "No, just trying to get my bearings straight that's all."

"Well can you speed it up, you did rudely interrupted Aklane when she was about tell me something."

"Again sorry, it's just back at the pack I'd heard rumors."

"About what?" he asked.

"Rumors about a Red Raptor killing someone's brother kold handed and that its sister may come after him. I'm thinking...that it may be you."

He was shocked and confused at the same time, a killer, great there goes my one chance of surprising him. But, I needed to know the truth was he the killer that I'd been looking for all those times I've been searching. He just turned around and asked "How did they tell you?"

"Well, they said that one of the scotts were spying on them while the fight was going on. And the Red Raptor was fighting for something, they couldn't tell why though. Soon the brother got him near an edge and before he could finish him, the Red Raptor purposely threw him off the edge. News soon spread and got the attention of Scareyes pack and his daughter."

"He has a daughter?"

I shook my head and continued "This is why I think he was after Phantoms Pack, but the human camp was in the way. So they ambushed them, I tried to get my pack to help but they would refused to do so. And it would've been suicide if I tried to save the humans from this terrifying pack. Now, Phantom is his toy and may plan on attack Razors. That is when I was challenge by another male and ended up losing. I'd been so frustrated about not being able to stop Scareyes pack and then being reminded of that good for nothing male who betrayed me, along with losing my position and my pack. I completely forgot what someone who cares and love is."

Takeshi just looked at me and took a deep sigh before he started talking "I guess it's time to put those rumors to rest. The Red Raptor that your pack was talking about was me, and the brother was Rizardo."

I back up very slowly before he continued, "A year ago, a terrible storm was approaching and Razor asked Phantom to take the look outs to look for shelter."

"Was this before this pack was made?" I asked.

"Yep, we were a part of Phantoms pack during this time. Anyways, it was taking them awhile and Alkane was getting impatient. What was also strange was that Rizardo wasn't with us. With worry, Alkane, Jane and I convince Phantom to go out looking for the look outs."

"And did you?"

He nodded, "Yes, but they were running away cause Razor and Rizardo were fighting cause Alkane refused to be his mate and thought that if he could beat Razor up, he would get her to be his mate or kill Razor. Alkane did ran really fast leaving us behind and once we reached were Razor was, Alkane and Rizardo were nowhere to be found. I assumed that Alkane was getting his attention drawing him away enough so that Razor could be spared."

"But why would he do such a thing?"

"I wish I had the answer for that but I don't, once I found Alkane, she was lying on her back and Rizardo was about to rape her. Without any hesitation I ram into his chest and started fighting, it last a while but I ended up winning."

"So you didn't kill him so he's still alive then right?"

From the looks on his face it wasn't what I was hoping. "No, he's dead because right when I turned my back he attacks me from behind knocking me back near a cliff which is what they meant by edge. I was scared, I didn't know what to do. It was either kill him or he kills me. I would try to reason with him but he's like so far go that it would've been useless. As soon as he pounced on top of me, I used all my strength to get him off. But, I also threw him off the cliff."

I imagined what that was like which was nothing what the scotts said to me back at fathers pack. They said that he beat him up without mercy and then through him off the edge. This doesn't make any sense what so ever, so much so that my head's about to burst.

"Ever since that day, I have felt sorry and wished that there something that I could've done. But Phantom told me that it wasn't my fault and that I didn't really have a choice."

"Phantom, um...may I ask you what's he like. As your guys is alpha?" I asked.

"Well, I don't really know that much since I was only there barely a year but, if you want to know. He's strong, clever, knows what's best for the pack, very loyal from what I heard from others, loves and cares about everyone, including his family. It's thanks to him that I was able to fight Rizardo cause I would've been dead meat."

"So Phantom is the killer." I said quietly.

"Say what now?" asked Takeshi.

"Nothing, it's just..um well I've been told one thing and the other. I just don't know what to believe what you called rumors and what you say."

He just smiled and answered "I understand."

"You do?" I asked with a shocked look.

"Well you we're told one thing that you believed in for a long time and I'm tell you a different story as to what happened. Let me tell you something, not all rumors are true."

"What do you mean? I heard it and they explained it."

"That's true but not everything is true, yes I am responsible for Rizardos death and I do not feel any happy about it but I didn't do it out of cold blood. If I had found another way to get him to listen I would've have taken that over what had happened. In fact I would do anything to bring him back. Phantom had told me about what his father did to him and Alkane told me what he was like when he joined the pack but what did bothered me was that they never told me about how Phantom treated him."

"Are you saying that he had something to do with it as well?"

"I don't know, I do remember him telling me that some of the blame should go to him but he never explained to me why? But whatever it is, he doesn't want to explain it."

I couldn't help but look down and for the first time in my life a tear started to form and without hesitation I ran from him so that I could let myself go.

"Silvereyes were are you!" shouted Takeshi before I ran so far that I didn't hear the rest of the question.

Once far enough from both sides of the pack, I started to cry really hard. From both not know what to believe and the fact of being reminded of my brothers death.

"Come on get...to..." I said trying to get myself together but it was useless I hadn't cried this hard since that traitor backstabbed me.

Irik POV

"What's taking her so long?" I questioned as I waited for Silvereyes to return. I understand that she was getting more information from what I heard from others who saw her. And that she was coming right back but something doesn't seem right. I soon returned back home to see how everyone was doing. At first after we had defeated Phantoms pack, it was very pleasing and everyone was having the best of time. Now, we are miserable, the younglings are starving, and the hunters are having a hard time finding food. No one had seen Alpha for a long time. I have a feeling I know what's he been up to, even his best fighters are starting to get frustrated at him, they told me what he's been asking them to do and they admitted at first they enjoyed it but as time passed they are starting to get a bit irritated about it. One of them even refused to do so and just left the pack cause of it.

I soon spotted the alpha just arrived from whatever he was doing. It was time that we have a chat and I am aware of the consequences of challenging his "leadership" but someone has to speak up.

"HEY!" I shouted getting his attention "Where the hell you been."

"Irik, you should know that I have things to do. Whats going on by the way?" he asked with a smile.

"Alpha things has been great after we won a few weeks ago and it looked like we were finally going to have a peaceful time."

"Yes, thanks to me of course so what's the problem?"

"WHAT'S THE PROBLEM!?" I snapped "Listen here, everything is starting to fall apart, everyone is starving including the younglings..."

"So what, go start hunting if you're so desperate. Or have the hunters do it they know what to do."

"Oh sure, if we could find any, there is just barely any they could find and your rules of the weak getting it last is not really helping."

"Sure it will, it gets rid of the filth that is in this pack. May I remind you who's really responsible for this."

"HA!" I laughed.

"What's so funny?" he asked with a growl.

"Are you saying that Phantom is responsible, hell fucking no, you're the alpha, it's your job to make sure that everyone is alright, and I am starting to think that there's a better reason why your son went with him. In fact, I am starting to think that Phantom may have be..."

The next thing I knew was a claw smacking me in the face causing me to fall down. I soon got up and from the start of the fight it started to get everyone's attention. They had never seen anyone stand up to fight the alpha and for good reason. Normally I wouldn't but from what is going on is pushing me to the edge.

He started roaring at me and said "How dare you compare me to that no good pack leader."

"Why, cause he's at least had a pack that respects him."

Alpha soon started to charge me and I did the same only to be knocked down and then he bits me in the neck and throws me into something hard causing me to grown in pain. I tried to get up only to get knocked down by another claw to the face. I screamed in pain as one of his claws makes direct contact to my left eye. I tried to see but could only see from my right eye. I soon got knocked down and with my right eye I see Alpha about to finish me.

"Consider that Silvereyes is your friend I will not kill you, but if you mention any of this to her and I will kill you. I am ten times better than Phantom and I don't want to hear another word of it. And for now on, I want you out of my daughter's life, and I am going to band her from seeing Phantom for her own sake."

"What you're afraid that she'll turn on you. All she need is one good reason and she'll ask why I am like this."

"And like she'll believe you." was all he said and soon saw everyone just staring and he snapps "What are you looking at!"

That was enough for them to turn around, and Striter and his mate Lietern came to help me up and move away from him. But little did he know that this was only the beginning of the rebellion.

Once we came a good distance away from him we started to sit down a bit and gather what just happened. One of the females came and licked my wounds, which her mate didn't mind.

"You need to watch yourself." said Sriter "You could've gotten yourself killed."

"He wouldn't dare." said Lietern" didn't you hear what he said."

"Other than the fact that she is his friend." said Sriter.

I tried to get up but had a hard time getting up because of the pain I was in. But was able to do so.

"Yeah, but he's also afraid."

They just looked at me funny and just laughed a bit until they saw I was serious.

"Your not kidding are you?"

"If he wasn't he would have killed me there. The thing is that I am not going to have my home starve because of his obsession, lazy ass, and sick mind. I am done and I'm going to make sure Silvereyes knows about this."

"How are you going to do that, you heard what Alpha Scareyes said, you are not aloud. Plus, even if you do tell her, how are you planing to not get caught."

Lietern had a good point, no one was able to sneak out but how was Silvereyes able to do so. I guess it might happen to think that she was getting information about Razors pack. Then I remember that the pack that she's getting information are going to save Phantom.

"I think I have an idea, when they are busy fighting I could quietly get Phantom out of here."

"Then what?" asked Lietern.

"I'm getting him out of here and helping out the fight."

"That's a good plan but there's one problem. How are you going to pull that off, Scareyes is sure ain't going to let you just take him." pointed out Striter

"Unless, the alpha of this pack is tough. I think he'll be interesting in a good fight, with the killer of Silvereyes is brother."

I soon started to walk only to fall down but was able to catch myself and got up quickly. Striter and Lietern walked with me and then stopped at the edge before letting me go.

"Becareful?" said the two of them before turning around to help out with the pack. Along with making sure Scareyes doesn't get suspicious about my sudden disappearance. I hope. I soon started to pick up speed to search for Silvereyes and tell her what had happened.