Alex watched from afar as Dinozzo and Ziva walked into the building. To any other bystanders, it looked like a group of people with the fight dog. But she saw three badass people and a very alert wolf. That wolf...why couldn't she place him. His voice was so familiar and his demeanor. He was an alpha no doubt, but she had seen him before. This in full honesty was weird. The only times she and the pack saw another alpha, was with their alpha. Gibbs pulled her out of her thoughts.

"Alright stay by my side." Gibbs ordered her. Alex huffed, she wasn't a pup. Along with JJ and McGee, they followed Gibbs into the warehouse, next to the building the others entered. Three men stood in the middle. Two were obvious goons and the shorter one was the right-hand man.

"So I was told Aaron sent the best of his people." The lead man said.

Gibbs grunted. "Wouldn't expect less from Aaron."

The man smirked, his eyes falling on Alex. "Lovely wolf, Timber?"

McGee nodded. "Yes, how did you know?"

The man simply laughed. "I thought Aaron told you. Besides my little business here, I run a fighting ring. Only wolves and other exotic animals are allowed to compete." Kneeling before Alex, he smiled at the growls. "She would make an amazing fighter."

Gibbs clenched his jaw. "She is more of a protector than a fighter."

"Shame. Pin her against Aaron's black wolf, and it would sure make a very interesting fight." The man laughed. "That animal is a beast, leaves no victim and people still put their animals in the ring with him."

Alex tilted her head. 'If such a beast, then why didn't he attack me? Humans and their false sense of understanding.'

'You are the one that does not understand'. A small female voice spoke.

Alex glanced around, not being able to see who it was. 'Who said that?'

A young white tiger emerged from the shadow, stopping when her chain came to an end. 'Names Ghost'.

'Alex'. Alex walked closer but kept her distance. 'What did you mean with me not understanding?'

Ghost chuffed. 'That wolf is a monster like he said. Outside the ring, he is kind and somewhat social, but the moment he steps into the ring. It's like looking at a rabid animal. Tears into them like nothing and kills with no remorse.'

Alex was a bit worried now. 'How do you know this?'

The tiger tilted his head up, exposing the under of his neck. 'He was pulled off me before he could tear my throat out. I was lucky, but can't say the same for my brother.' The tiger was missing hair under his neck. Where the hair was supposed to be, laid a nasty scar. 'Word of advice. Don't go in the ring with him, allow his handlers to control him before nearing him. That is if you want to live.'

"Luna!" Gibbs called. Alex trotted back to him, just as shots were heard.

"Shit!" The thug picked up his suitcase and bolted. "Unchain Ghost!" One of his men unchained the tiger and ran off. Said tiger ran towards the building, in which the fights were begin held. If Alex didn't know better, she'd guess the tiger was going for revenge.

Gibbs ran after the beast, knowing his teammates were in danger. "Let's go!" They all followed. When entering the building, they were somewhat shocked. Men and women ran all over the place, panicking and yelling. Animals on the loose, engaging in fights with others. But they couldn't seem to find the others that were until a roar was heard. "Ziva! Tony!"

"Over here!" Ziva yelled.

As the group walked ran over they paused. Tony, Ziva, Kate, and Matt were on top of some tables. On the ground were Ghost and Alpha, circling each other. Each trying to find the right moment to attack, of course, Alpha took the first move. As he leaped into the air, Alpha landed on the tiger's back and sank his teeth into her shoulder. Said animal growled and thrashed, she suddenly flipped onto her side and knocked the wolf off. Alpha wasn't giving up so quickly but changed his approach. Instead, he allowed the tiger to charge first, giving him the chance to leap up and grab the tiger's throat. Alex was amazed at how quickly he ended the animal's life. She couldn't take her eyes off the dead tiger as she bled out on the dirty floor.

'You going to stand there and gawk all night?' Alpha growled.

Alex glared at him. 'You killed her.'

'I had to.' His eyes held some remorse.

'Why?' Alex snapped. 'You didn't have to kill her!'

Alpha pounced at her, snapping his teeth near her face. 'She threatened my family! I never let that go unpunished.' Alex tried pushing him off, but the wolf wasn't letting go. She wasn't sure what he wanted, but his eyes were pitched black and getting only blacker.

'Submit!' Matt snapped.

'I am not going to submit to this beast!' Like hell she was. He was not her alpha.

'Unless you want to end up like the tiger, I suggest you do it now!' Matt ordered.

Alex sighed but tilted her head to the side. Alpha stopped his growled and nuzzled her. It wasn't so much as a claim, but it did protect her. Consider it as a temporary shield from other wolves.

"Luna!" Gibbs yelled. Alex rolled her eyes; he was using her name way too much. But her name was not the only one being called. Kate and McGee called for Alpha and Matt as well. As they reached their teammates, they found out just why they were needed. Blocking their exist were five men, all with dragon tattoos up their arms. Each holding either a canine or feline. "Well, this should be fun." Gibbs scoffed.

"What now?" Tony asked, his hands shaking lightly.

Ziva shrugged. "We can always shoot them."

"That doesn't help with the animals." Kate grumbled.

"What I want to know, is where in the hell did all of this go wrong?" Ziva asked.

Kate kept her eye on the two in front of her. "I don't know for sure. We were getting ready to give the signal when a fight broke out."

"Okay less talking and more helping!" Gibbs ordered.

Alex watched as alpha walked forward. Tilting her head, she shook it. 'He have a death wish?'

"What is he doing?!" Gibbs growled.

Kate smiled. "Stand back. Whatever happens, do not react or draw your weapon."

"Why?" McGee asked.

JJ holstered her weapon at the look from the animal. "Just do it. Only draw when we say so."

Gibbs wasn't so sure about it but gave them the nod. Alex and Matt held back, anticipating what might happen. Alex was getting a bunch of scenarios in her head and none were gone. Just then the alpha threw his head back and gave a loud, deafening howl. One that caused both Alex and Matt to lower themselves down to the floor. The animals before them whimpered or purred in an effort to make him stop. It was enough of a distraction for what happened next. Federal agents busted through every window and every door. Shouting and commanding the criminals to lie on the ground. The animals were retrieved back as the feds arrested the men. A group of agents walked over to alpha and the others.

"I am SSA Rossi." An older man said. "These are SSA Derek Morgan." The dark-skinned man. He was hot. "SSA Emily Prentiss." He gestured to the dark-haired woman; she was scanning the area as if waiting for something to pop out. "Dr. Spencer Reid." Was this kid a student or agent? "We are the rest of agent Hotchner team."

"Pleasure. I'm agent-"

"Gibbs we know. As well as the rest of your team." Rossi interrupted. "Agent Hotchner called last night and ordered the raid. He would have been here himself, but something came up. He sends his apologies."

"How did you know to come in?" Tony asked.

Morgan gestured to the wolf. "It's amazing how many tricks you can teach him." Jumping back at the snip of teeth the wolf gave him.

Alex zoned than out for the moment as her eyes followed the wolf called Alpha. She couldn't figure him out, it was like she knew him, but at the same time, she didn't. Did that even make sense? Alpha trotted around the agents, nose to the ground and his hackle was raised. Alex knew those signs. He had something. Without warning, he bolted through his pack and across the warehouse.

"We need to fin-" Emily was cut off by Alpha running through them. "What the hell?!"

Everyone turned to see the animal jump through a window and into the room. Growling and snarls were heard followed by a howl of pain. Nobody moved, they waited for any sign of life. Instead, a man stumbled out, bloody and staggering. A bloody knife held in his hand.

"Drop the knife!" Morgan ordered.

Alex was bombed with the smell of fear and worry. Following the scent, it led her to Alpha's pack. They were worried for their teammate. And so was she but the wolf was nowhere in sight.

"Drop the knife and get down on the ground!" Rossi yelled.

"Do it! Do it now!" Morgan growled.

Kate searched around looking for the wolf. "Guys I don't see him."

"I repeat drop the knife!" Rossi said.

They were so caught up worrying about the wolf and the man's knife; neither noticed he had a gun in his hand. Alex growled and barked trying to get them to see it. But the agents were too focused on the un-sub and missing wolf.

"Gun!" Kate yelled.

"Drop the gun!"

"Get down on the floor!"

"Do as I say!"

"Lower the weapon!"

"Hand up against your head!"

The agents were yelling and ordering all at once. The man was still holding both in each hand. Just as he raised the gun a black shadow flew out the window and onto the man's back. Alpha tore into his neck, he wasn't killing the man. That much they could tell, but his teeth were locked.

Everyone moved in, Tony and Morgan held and cuffed the criminal. While Kate and JJ rushed towards the now staggering wolf.

"Dave!" Kate yelled. "He's hurt."

Alex moved in closer sniffing him and all she got was blood and fear. But looking into his eyes, she didn't see fear for him. No his fear was for his team. His pack. If he died who would look after his pack? That was his fear.

"Hotch?" Dave whispered, cradling His face in his hands. "Hey stay awake."

Alex froze 'Did he just say Hotch?'

'Does it surprise you that much?' Matt asked, coming up behind her. 'The man practically screams wolf in a sheep's clothes. He is a wolf in both human and wolf form. A true alpha. You noticed it too Alex, it's not that hard to figure it out.'

"Why is he not healing?!" Morgan yelled.

Reid shook his head. "I-I don't know. He should, it was only a knif-" The kid stopped before jumping his feet. "The knife!"

"What about it?" Emily asked.

All the women held the wolf in some way. Kate had his head on her lap, one hand on his head and the other petting his neck. JJ ran a hand gently over his side, away from the wound, but it gave him comfort. Emily held his paw, running her thumb over his fingers. This was a close-knit pack. The males all stood around. Worry, anger, and sadness sketched in their faces. Rossi and Morgan paced behind JJ, looking at the wolf every five seconds.

Reid ran towards the knife on the ground and picked it up. "You remember Denver? He was attacked and stabbed, the same as now. That knife had silver and wolf's bane embedded into the blade. At normal view, it looks like every other knife, but put it near the fire." He pulled out a lighter, letting the light shine over the thin blade. And just like magic, the silver knife changed to a silver/purple color. "We need to get him to a clinic and fast!"

Derek scoffed. "And then what? He heals and he changes you know that! How are we going to explain that?"

Dave sighed. "Can't you heal him here?"

"No, I need someplace clean and sanitize. What I am about to do will hurt him." Reid explained.

"Whatever it is, hurry the hell up!" Kate growled. "He is losing too much blood."

Dave's eyes moved from side to side trying to think of something. Looking down at the wolf he sighed. "If we do this, all will be known." The wolf huffed but whimpered. "Morgan."

The agent nodded and turned to Gibbs. "We need to take him to your coroner's office."

Gibbs frowned. "Take him to the vet."

"We can't." Kate said.

"Why not?" Ziva asked.

"Look he is bleeding and doesn't have much. We need to take him now!" JJ's voice boomed through the entire warehouse.

Gibbs having had three ex-wives he knew better than to argue with an emotionally and pissed-off woman. "Fine, Tony help them pick him up."

"Actually don't Tony." A new voice spoke from behind them. Everyone turned to see and Hispanic man and about ten others behind him. Heavily armed with aka and shotguns.

Every agent raised their weapons. Rossi walked forward. "Who are you?"

The man laughed. "No one you need to worry about, but that wolf is coming with me." Alpha growled only to whizz.

"He is staying with us." Morgan snapped.

"Who is going to stop me?" He teased. The BAU moved forward, blocking the sight of the wolf. Alex glanced at her team and moved to stand with the others. It wasn't long before the others followed. Matt was the one to surprise everyone as he walked toward the man. Sitting down he bark. "What's this?"

'Matt, what are you doing?' Alex cried.

Matt glanced back at her with a sad look. 'He won't make it unless they get him out of here. Don't worry Alex I'll see you soon again.'

Alex was just about to run to him when a hand grabbed her collar. Looking up she was angry and surprise to see Kate holding her back. Struggling to get loose she whimpered. 'Matt don't do this! They are nothing to us! Don't do this, please. You're all I have left.'

Matt chuckled. 'That's not true Alex. The pack will find you and you'll soon have a mate. Do not blame him for this, it is my choice. Besides he will be around you a lot.'

She hadn't realized the alpha raise from the ground and stagger towards the men. With a somewhat of a decent growl, he sat beside Matt. 'I don't need anyone sacrificing themselves for me.'

'No, but unlike Alex and you I have no one. I was born to protect my sister and pack. That is what I am doing now. Same as you protect your pack and now my sister as well.' Matt said.

Hotch shook his head. 'We will find you.'

'I'm sure you will.'

Tony rushed forward to stop the men from taking Matt but was stopped by Derek. "Let go of me!"

"You intervene and we all die. Let it go agent." Morgan ordered.

Tony shoved him back. "Easy for you to say. It's not yours he taking."

"That's enough Dinozzo." Gibbs snapped. Tony glared at the agents but backed down. "Why and where are they taking him?"

JJ sighed. "Alpha is well known in here and a previous agent with us had made a deal. When he (if ever) lost a fight, Alpha would be taken from us and given to the winner. He lost this one fight. As to where they are taking him I don't know. And we won't be able to figure it out soon. They know we are agents and will no longer trust us."

"JJ we need to get him out of here." Kate urged. "He's losing too much blood."

"Tony help, while I go get the car." Gibbs ordered.

"Emily go with him and bring the SUVs." Rossi ordered.

Emily nodded and all, but ran out of the warehouse. They needed to move fast, the local PD was not far from arriving. Reid and McGee stayed behind slightly; making sure no indication of their presence was left. The blood matter little, since it was an animal. Derek, Rossi, and Tony carried the injured wolf into the truck. Kate held his head on his lap, frowning when some of his hair stuck to her hand. JJ took the seat on the edge, keeping the wolf in the middle of them. Rossi and Emily took the front, as Morgan and Reid took the other truck. Gibbs and the rest followed closely behind, each with the same thought.

'Did he say Hotch?'