The pure white sand slowly gives way to grey dirt as the red oaks stretch far into the sky. Irene turns to her companions with a bitter sweet smile. "This is the border so um..." She stops looking down as her face reddens. "The Alphas have to say here until our elders say it's okay for you to enter."

"Nothin' we ain't heard before." Allistor crosses his arms before looking down at the young boy holding on to his leg. "What about the kid?"

"He's still young enough," Natalia says looking up at the trees lost in thought. "It's not like they'd kick him out unless it's changed that much." It's said with a shrug before she starts to walk towards the sea of trees.

Alfred exchanges looks with his mates before being handed Clara. "Wait,"

"It's just like with the foxes." Gilbert chuckles, kissing his cheek. "But hopefully no wolf ambush this time."

It earns the Albino an eye roll. "Let's hope not but still be careful and I hope to see you in a few hours." The Omega turns to his other mates who swiftly give him a kiss goodbye before he takes Leon's hand and follows the Hyenas across the border.

It's a lush forest that reminds Alfred of the woods his mother showed him in his youth. The only different being the pure height of the giants around them. Though soon the woods open to a wide village nestled within. Alfred can't believe his eyes as three large chested Omegas walk forward, each touching a dagger that hangs from their wide hips. "Can we help you?" One with wild eyes asks in a broken sentence.

"We've come home." Irene answers with an excited yelp. "It's me, Nida. It's Irene." Her smile widens as she embraces the shocked woman. "It's been so long..."

Quickly one turns on her heels, racing back to the village as Nida hugs her old friend. "I, you're alive? Both of you?" Her eyes fall on Natalia before looking beyond them. "And Ivan?"

The sisters shake their heads. "He's one the other side..." Irene answers in a whisper. "But we're home to stay and our friends helped us." She takes Alfred's free hand. "As did their mates so may they join us in the village?"

Nida looks the two Omegas over before giving a soft smirk. "We can't let their mates cook in the sun while we feed their Omegas like allies." With a laugh she motions for them to follow. "Ophelia go collect the Alphas before they wonder off." The white haired Omega says with a flick of her wrist as she pulls Irene closer to her, holding her by the waist. "Shall we go tell the others you're alive?"

"Yes," Irene sighs resting her head on the slightly taller woman's shoulder. "I've missed you so much."

Planting a kiss on the other Omega's forehead Nida whispers, "I did too my dear."

Natalia watches from a distance, her face trying to hide the judgmental stare she's giving to her sister. It lasts long into the night until she finds herself alone with nothing but the candle light and liquor to keep her company. "So this is where you've been hiding." A strong voice says as she downs her second shot. "And here I thought you'd want to see me."

Her whole body tightens, the sound of the glass hitting the table deafening in her ears. "You weren't wrong." She watches him in the corner of her eyes. Her twin's hair as grown but his eyes are still the same. "It's good to see you Vlad." Her stomach does a roll as she gives him a smile.

He sits across from her, taking the bottle from her hands. "It hurts...that Ivan had to go that way..." He takes a sip unaware that she's balling her dress into her hands under the table. "He was a good brother; I pray he's at peace..." Vlad sighs resting the bottle back on the table and taking her hand. "He would have made a wonderful,"

"Don't," she answers looking him deep into the eyes. "Our brother is already dead so don't poke fun at him."

"Truthfully I wasn't." He takes back his hand and rests his chin on it, seemingly already bored with the conversation. "Ivan was a gentle spirit so let him rest. Now as for you sister," a warm smile crosses his face. "I've waited years for you."

She sucks in a breath forcing herself to look away. "I'm surprised you didn't find another. In fact I want you to because I'm not staying here."

The Omega is answered by silence, a cold bitter silence that makes her skin crawl. "Okay." He finally says after what feels like hours. Quietly he stands, towering over her. "Just tell me something. Did you ever think of me when you were gone?"

Tears roll down her cheek as she takes the bottle back into her hand. "No," she starts before the bottle is ripped from her hand and smashed against the wall.

"I waited ten years the least you can do is be honest with me." His gentle eyes turn ice cold and while his actions could mean expulsion if not death he doesn't care. So as he takes her hands, holding them away from any daggers she might be carrying he asks again. "Did you ever think of me when you were gone?"

This time she bites her lip, a metallic taste filling her mouth. "No."

As he goes to slap her a new scent enters the room. "There a problem 'ere?"

"No," Vlad answers, letting go of her hands instantly sensing that the man behind is not one to mess with. "Whatever that is, it reeks."

Allistor smirks simply blowing more smoke into the room. "Then I suggest yah leave. It's late as it is and I don't know about your kind but, I think you should be gettin' home." Again he blows smoke towards the younger Alpha's direction until the man is long gone. He flicks away the ash. "Alfred is still up, second floor, fourth room on your left and there should be a light burning so yah can't miss it." His voice is soft and kind yet she doesn't bother to ask why he's up himself. Not that she cares anyway so she walks past but, once he's out of sight she sprints up the stairs.

The fox isn't known to lie, at least not to her yet as she gets close to the door she pauses. "Alfred?" She asks with a knock. "May I come in?" Her stomach rolls again, inside she hates herself for letting Vlad see her tears and for needing Allistor to save her. Even now she's praying that another Omega is up just so she can be comforted.

The door opens, Alfred dresses in only his shorts. "I said yeah...you okay?"

She wraps her arms around his chest, letting her walls come crashing down. "No," she says coarsely feeling him embrace her.

"Do you want to sleep with me tonight?"

With anyone else she's push herself away. "Yes..." She's lost so many and is trying to grasp onto straws. "Please..."

He escorts her back inside, blowing out the candle as he goes. "Of course...sis."