[O] Sun and rest, interrupted

Aleksandr had been keeping an eye on him for the day he had been out of the cage, the Alpha had been actively making sure Zephyr and Lycus' paths did not cross.

Zephyr had other things on his mind and after eating through his own weight in food had decided to head outside and enjoy the sun now that he could actually go out into it.

All he wore was a pair of Aleksandr's old jeans, clothes still felt restrictive and uncomfortable now that he was adjusting back to his human body.

He sprawled out over the lawn, content with his freedom as the sun warmed his tanned stomach.

Aodh laid in the warm grass, his fur blowing in the slight breeze as he gazed down at his family protectively.

Darragh, Cinaed and Luka were all having fun jumping on Zeke who was attempting (unsuccessfully) to nap in the early afternoon sun.

The large Wolf chuckled softly as Zeke jumped up, reaching out to grab whichever child was closest to him.

It was Darragh that had been subjected to Zeke's tickle torture.

Zephyr yawned loudly as he rolled over and let the sun spread across his back.

He rested his head on his muscular arms as he reached out blindly to grab the bottle of water he had with him.

He pulled open the cap and took a deep gulp.

It was going to take a while to replace all the fluids he had lost from his time in the dungeon and at the moment he was constantly thirsty.

Aodh raised his furry head, looking around as he heard the sound of water.

His silver eyes rested on Zephyr and narrowed slightly.

He gave a yap, telling Zeke that he was leaving for a moment and pushed himself to his feet, shaking out his red-tinted fur before padding towards Zephyr.

Who are you? he asked, his tail swaying behind him agitatedly as he glared down at the man, casting a shadow over him as he blocked the sun.

Zephyr's silver eyes slid open lazily as the sun was blocked from his back, he had been enjoying the heat until this point.

"You're blocking out the sun, pup, out of the way."

He replied, his voice a low growl. He had never been the best at making a good first impression though he wasn't fond of how this one was glaring at him.

Pup? Aodh snarled.

He was no pup.

The Wolf's head moved at a blinding speed, biting into the man's shoulder roughly. A warning bite.

I am your Beta.

A low grunt sounded as his shoulder was bitten into, the pain of it barely registered considering what he had been through lately.

"You're no Beta to me."

He snarled back, elbowing the amber wolf roughly in the side of the head before swiftly kicking off Alek's jean's as his body erupted into a mass of black fur.

Zephyr gave a loud snarl as he stood head to head to the much smaller wolf.

He was trying his best to keep it together and not give in, but he obviously hadn't appreciated the power-play from someone who had earned no respect from him.

Aodh's Wolf snarled loudly as he was knocked aside.

He lunged as soon as the other Wolf had shifted, teeth tearing into his shoulder again as he pushed at him, determined to push him down.

I am Aleksandr's Beta and you will treat me as such.

Zephyr's great head wheeled around as Aodh lunged for his shoulder and with barely any effort he grabbed the other wolf by the scruff off the neck and yanked him back.

I'm tired of being told to submit to people with self imposed titles, if he couldn't get me to my knees then neither can you, pup.

Aleksandr had exerted a lot of power to get him to the ground, it was more power than this Beta possessed.

Aodh growled loudly as he was yanked back, stumbling backwards.

Zeke! he called to his nephew.

Send the kids to Moe and come help me.

He wasn't going to let anyone treat him like this. Even if it took both him and Zeke, he was going to make this cocky bastard submit to him.

Zeke perked up immediately to answer Aodh's order, quickly grabbing the kids and running them to Moe before making his way back in his wolf form.

When the younger wolf got back Zephyr still hand Aodh in his jaws and was shaking him roughly before dropping him and pouncing back a few steps as he circled the two of them.

The larger wolf let out a loud bark in warning, once again he had gotten into a fight he hadn't intended except this time he was struggling not to give his wolf control.

Aodh let out a whine as he was shaken roughly.

When Zeke came to his side, though, he brushed up against the larger black Wolf.

His silver eyes narrowed at Zephyr as his lips pulled back from his sharp teeth in a snarl.

He lunged forwards to attack.

As Aodh lunged forward Zephyr pounced to the side, right out of his way.

The large wolf was fluid and graceful in it's movements, all too comfortable moving in this form.

Zeke lunged forward after Aodh but much like the Beta his jaws caught nothing but thin air as they snapped shut.

What the fuck.

Zeke cursed as he wheeled around, trying to keep his eyes on the largest wolf as it darted around.

He's easily as old as Alek, Aodh informed as he lunged again.

This is going to be difficult.

It wasn't going to be an easy fight but Aodh wasn't going to back down until he got the respect he deserved.

Zeke cursed again, followed by a loud yelp as the larger wolf managed to grab hold on his hind leg and yanked him off of his feet.

He thrashed as he tried to get back up, kicking the older wolf in the face to free his leg.

Zephyr was going to lose control if this kept up, he wasn't going to enter his wolf form for a while until he got a hold of himself again, but now that he was in it, he couldn't stop.

When Zeke was caught up in Zephyr's jaws, Aodh jumped forwards.

His teeth sank into Zephyr's throat, trying to drag him away from Zeke.

He didn't want Zeke hurt. The younger Wolf had family to look after.

Zephyr dropped Zeke immediately and went after the cause of his anger instead, snapping his large jaws at the so called Beta.

He shook his head violently as he tried to get the smaller wolf off of his throat.

Zeph grabbed hold of a tuff of amber fur and yanked it violently, tearing it out of the younger wolf's skin before sinking his teeth into Aodh's side as he bowled him over, covering the smaller wolf's body with his own.

He let his own power roll of him, it could easily rival Alek's when he chose to use it, which was rarely.

Enough.

He commanded, forcing his will onto Aodh.

Aodh was stubborn. Even as he was attacked and cried out loudly, he tried to struggle.

As the Wolf's will pounded down around him, Aodh whimpered loudly, his struggling lessening each moment until he was eventually just left panting against the ground.

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Alek was currently down in the dungeon with Lycus. He was thoroughly enjoying him time with the Elf, who was knelt in a cage, wrists shacked to the wall.

His hips rocked, pressing himself further into Ly's throat.

His movements paused, however, when he felt Zephyr's power wash over the mansion.

Alek cursed softly as he pulled out of Ly. He leaned down to press a kiss to the Elf's lips.

"I have to sort this out. I'll be back soon."

And with that he disappeared, bolting upstairs and out of the house. His will exploded, bearing down on everything in the area. "Zephyros!"

Zephyr let out a snarl as the wolf weakened in his jaws, which only tightened now that he saw the weakness in the creature beneath him.

The hulking wolf staggered a little as Aleksandr's will pushed against him, the force of which brought Zeke to the ground in and instant.

He stayed standing through his jaws unlocked, letting the smaller wolf drop the ground with a growl.

Aodh, Zeke, go back to your spouses," he ordered in a growl.

Aodh stumbled to his feet and with one backwards growl to Zephyr, took off towards the house to wake Aeker up.

The Alpha Wolf growled softly as he glared at the large black Wolf.

"Lay down," he ordered.

Zephyr didn't move, but it was obvious from the twitching of his muscles that he was restraining himself from pouncing at one of them.

A loud growl sounded as Aleksandr gave him that order, he didn't like being made to lay down, least of all, in front of others.

He waited until the others were gone before he relented and got to the floor, the blood on his muzzle and in his mouth was not helping him stay in control.

"Turn back," he ordered again.

Alek stepped forwards slowly, a deep growl rumbling in his chest.

He was not happy right now and that was easy to see.

Zephyr's eyes narrowed as his head twitched a little as he forced himself to shift.

It was slow and painful like last time, nothing like turning into a wolf which was swift.

He panted for a moment when his bones finally snapped back into place, his body shuddering from the pain.

Zephyr growled back at Aleksandr, unhappy that all the man's annoyance was being directed at him.

"Growling at me right now is not a smart idea."

He stopped right in front of Zephyr, foot lashing out to kick his head.

"I was in the middle of something. Come."

Alek turned around and walked back towards the house.

Zeph had to pull himself back to stop himself from biting into Aleksandr's foot.

"You're looking at me like it was my doing."

He huffed as he pushed himself to his feet and began walking after him grudgingly.