Chapter Six- Scout

The cameras came on and Kenny and Shiro exchanged knowing looks. The time for talk was over. The overhead monitor came on, showing where the moon would rise. Shiro slowly exhaled and let all his concerns wash away. He felt that he needed to empty his mind of everything in order to descend into his simple wolf mind.

The moon began to rise and Shiro howled as he shifted forms. He felt his mind reverting and he allowed it to do so. The feelings of his first change flooded his mind and he snarled as the anger came out. His stomach growled and he sniffed the air. There was prey very close by. His eyes raked the room and they landed on Kenny. He didn't recognize him as Kenny; only as prey. His extended claws clicked as he stalked toward the human with a low growl.

Kenny, despite knowing Shiro was a werewolf and that he was going to die, was scared as Shiro changed and became a simple wolf. He growled and snarled as he allowed the wolf's evil nature to surface. His legs trembled as Shiro turned and stalked toward him, growling low in his throat. Kenny saw no humanity in those gold eyes and inwardly nodded. That's it, Shiro. Be evil and kill me as you should so you can be free.

Shiro then leaped and hit Kenny, sending him to the ground. He put up some resistance, such as pushing up on the lower jaw to keep it closed and away from his throat, but he couldn't fight off a wild animal. Shiro slashed, mauled, and savaged Kenny. He howled in success before tearing open the body and feasting on it. As he swallowed some flesh, his human mind surfaced. "I'm sorry," he murmured. "I wish I didn't have to kill you, but I am grateful to your willingness to die." Then, Shiro descended into his wolf mindset again and proceeded to rend and tear viciously.

Iverson smiled and nodded. Shiro had killed and in a truly savage fashion. It was a thrill to watch; indeed he watched it several times, it was that thrilling and it drove home that Shiro had surrendered to his evil nature. He could be one of my lieutenants, but instead he will be a scout, the very first one. He can live among the humans but must call me when he finds a recruit during our time to turn. He nodded to himself before leaving the room and heading for the dungeon.

He found Shiro at the bottom of the stairs. He caught sight of the wicked smile on his face before the man knelt. "Alpha," he said.

"Shiro, I am very pleased with what you did last night. That is how a werewolf should be."

"Yes, alpha. I tore that human up. He tried to fight me off." Shiro gave a cruel laugh. "That was foolish. As if a human could fight off a werewolf during the full moon."

Iverson turned to head up and Shiro followed, certain that freedom was his. "I have decided on your place in the pack; indeed you are the first to hold it. You are a scout. You can live among the humans and keep an eye out for recruits or food. When our time to turn comes again, you will call me with your findings." He handed Shiro a piece of paper with his name and number on it.

"I am honored alpha and grateful I was chosen to be turned."

Iverson opened the front door. "Good hunting Shiro and I look forward to your report." Shiro stepped outside and Iverson closed the door. Now, to place the others. He had listened to the new members about their kills over the last two nights and this had given him an idea of who would go where. He decided that everyone except Katie and Keith would be ordinary members. Katie would be in the same lieutenant level as Lance as well as his mate while Keith would be in the top level with James.

"Lieutenant?" Katie repeated when Iverson announced her placement.

"That's right. I have two levels of that rank and you would be perfect in the second level. Lance is the one in charge of your level and he will also be your mate."

Katie beamed as she bowed. "Thank you for both honors, alpha."

Iverson nodded as Lance came up to Katie and led her away to teach her about her duties as a lieutenant. Iverson turned to Keith with James nearby, his eyes narrowed. Keith and James had gotten off on the wrong foot during the second night as both growled at each other over a kill. It almost ended in a fight before Keith had slunk off since James held a higher rank than him. Since then, the two glared at one another but had kept their distance.

"Keith, your savage and vicious take downs of your kills was a pleasure to hear. A true pleasure. I name you a lieutenant of the top level. James is the leader of that level."

Keith whirled around to glare at James who glared back. "Follow him, alpha?" Keith said in disgust.

"Alpha, he's a loose cannon. Not fit to be a lieutenant," James protested.

"Is that so?" Keith growled, feeling his anger rising.

"You know it is!" James snapped back, also getting angry.

Keith growled again and he shifted into a wolf out of anger. James too shifted forms and the two of them growled at each other, teeth bared, and poised to attack.

"Stand down, both of you!" Iverson barked and both werewolves complied instantly. "Keith, James is your superior just as I am, so you will follow his orders. James, Keith is not a loose cannon and I don't want to hear of you abusing your power where Keith is concerned." Both whined in submission. "Good. Now, exorcise that anger by chasing some humans and work together to kill one human." Both bent his forelegs in a bow and left through a dog door in the front door. Iverson rubbed his nose. He could order them to get along all he wanted, but that desire had to come from within themselves. Well, I've got three months to enforce teamwork. Luckily, my scout needs no such teaching.

Shiro looked around, feeling paranoid. No, not paranoid. It's my senses. I never left the house since being bitten so the world is playing havoc with my senses. Everything was brighter, sharper, and louder. It was enough to drive a werewolf like him crazy. I'll grow accustomed to it as well as my speed and strength. I will explain to Adam how I'm a good werewolf and he'll accept me as I am and we'll get married.

Screams erupted all around him and he turned to see two wolves speeding after humans, one light brown and one black. Shiro flared his nose as they ran by and he recognized them: James and Keith! Are they chasing for the heck of it or were they ordered? Curious, he discreetly followed the pair as they terrorized people and ended up chasing one into a dead end. A scream of terror sounded that was abruptly cut off and Shiro rushed toward it to see a dead man and two werewolves ripping him open. They paused to look at him and then resumed human form.

"Shiro," Keith said. "Alpha's named me a lieutenant in James' level."

"Congratulations."

"Thanks. I guess you're an ordinary member."

"Actually, I'm a scout. First one to hold that status, I was told. I live among the humans, keeping an eye out for recruits and food. When our time to turn comes, I call Alpha and give my report."

"Yes, that's an important role," James said. "It saves us having to have everyone look for recruits and food."

"Speaking of recruits, how many of us were turned this time?" Shiro asked curiously.

"Twelve. Six the first night, three the second, and three last night."

"I hope to find as much."

"If not, Alpha won't be mad. There are times where we don't find any; at least your report will indicate that you tried."

"Thanks, James. Well, enjoy your meal." Shiro turned and left, eager to get away from the evil werewolves and to return home to Adam. We need to discuss the exact date of the wedding as well as the honeymoon as they must be scheduled outside of the full moon.