The Poor Wolves

#### **Summary**

After arriving in a small town on the way to Draganiza, Abraham feels compelled to help a small pack of wolves from becoming someone's dinner, with one wolf in particular he is drawn to. Lara continues her pursuit, trying to find the right moment to confront the Kemiya's. Fabian, also begins his pursuit

#### **Plot**

**Rudigar**

Patrick and Abraham step off the train from Paris after getting a new locomotive on their train after what happened to the last one. Abraham is just glad they made it to which Patrick asks what exactly his plan is. Abraham tells him he plans to kick Michael's ass and retake his throne, but that he needs to train and get stronger. As they are walking out of the train station Patrick acknowledges it as a good plan but that they are near a City State, for which most city states are not fond of Kemiya's. Abraham retorts he didn't have much time to think of a destination when they were trying to escape from Paris. As they start to walk, Patrick brings up another point about money. Abraham finally yells at Patrick, asking if he ever stops complaining. Patrick states he is only bringing up facts and that they need a better plan. Abraham calms down and admits Patrick is right, but they decide to get some food.

**Gold Palace**

Michael is sitting with several other Kemiya's, who are in fact the Regional Kings. He explains the situation that Abraham has escaped and seeks to reclaim the Gold Throne, further pointing out they may have in line for retribution due to their inactivity during his imprisonment. He orders them all to deploy all resources they have into finding Abraham. He then stands and leaves as another man approaches him and informs Michael that Abraham and Patrick have been sighted in Rudigar. Michael sighs, knowing they will reach a city state before they leave, but orders them to be watched. He is further informed his forces have taken the city of Brussa. Michael smiles and orders a garrison be left and that the rest of his forces move north to Draganiza then to take the other city states

**Rudigar**

Patrick and Abraham look at local street vendors. Abraham asks why there are so many street vendors and not proper businesses, pointing out the line of abandoned units. Patrick tells Abraham that since Michael took over, small businesses were hit with tax bills they couldn't afford, hence why street vendors are more popular. Abraham tells Patrick that Michael was once a decent man and a good King of the German region until he challenged him for the throne. Abraham looks at the row of vendors then sees a meat vendor. Abraham smiles, saying he could do with some food. Abraham looks at the list, then sees the prices. He asks the vendor if he's serious with his prices but the vendor retorts that times are hard. Abraham asks what other costs he has as he's only got a cart. The vendor raises his voice a little saying he needs supplies too, as he has some real rare meats there. Patrick tells Abraham to leave it be. Abraham sighs and walked off. Patrick reminds him they are on the run and you not draw attention to themselves, if they aren't already under surveillance. Abraham agrees, finally calming down. Him and Patrick talk for a while, talking about their training, places they've been and kills they've made. Abraham also informs Patrick, he is the Master Kemiya but he likes using gold. Patrick isn't entirely surprised considering his level of power at his age. Abraham then worries if Patrick will turn him in. Patrick shakes his head, saying he still owes him his life, but he'll settle for Abraham keeping his promise to him. Abraham smiles and assures Patrick he always keeps his word

**Rudigar Station**

Lara steps off the train, and quickly heads up to the main station, finding a payphone. She dials a number. Lenny picks up the phone back in Paris. Lara explains what happened and where she is. Lenny starts to get worried. Lara's never been this hard after a target, but she replies that its not just any target, but the Master Kemiya. Lenny acknowledges and asks her if she has supplies and funds. Lara has funds but no supplies. Lenny reaches for an address book and flips through the pages, giving Lara the name and address of a friendly hunter. Lara nods and thanks Lenny before she hangs up and leaves the station

**Rudigar**

Patrick and Abraham are walking through the streets, talking some more then discussing they need somewhere to stay for the night. A small truck pulls past and stops at traffic lights. Abraham stops a moment and senses something. He tells Patrick he senses Werewolves. He looks to the truck, a truck that looks like a police van. He runs to the back of the van, looking in through the bars, seeing 6 people in chains. He is about to speak but the truck pulls off, causing him to fall and trip. Patrick ruses to Abraham and pulls him back up. Abraham tells Patrick they were Werewolves. Patrick is surpised as Abraham asks why they were in there. Patrick again reminds him they are on the run and need to keep a low profile and to not do anything and adds they could be criminals for all he knows. Abraham looks at the truck again for a moment saying it didn't look like a police truck and it had some kind of logo on it. Patrick again asks him to just drop it as he reiterates that Abraham doesn't know the circumstances. Abraham then slowly nods, agreeing with Patrick as they head into a hotel, as someone on a motorbike watches them

**Diamond Hotel**

Lara is in a hotel room, looking at camera footage from the train station. She finally spots Abraham and Patrick getting off the train. She turns her attention to another camera, tracking their progress through the city. She then spots Abraham looking in the truck and him running off. This has Lara curious as she then looks at the side of the truck. Jewel Foods. She searches the company website, noticing the specialty of Werewolf meat. She too is not thrilled about the idea of Werewolf meat. She gets the factory location then picks up a few weapons and a large case before she heads out of her hotel room

**Jewel Foods**

The truck moves into an underground parking area where there are people in cages, then stops. One man opens the back of the van. The Wolves all have collars with spikes pointing inwards and are all connected to each other by a long chain. They are all brought out of the van and forced into a line. A man in a good suit approaches them all, then asks why there are only 3 left. The driver informs him the other 3 wolves were dropped off at the restaurants but one escaped, so they had to give another wolf to the last restaurant. The man sighs telling them, they need a replacement quickly or it will have to be a refund, and that he hates giving out refunds. The driver nods. The man turns to the remaining 3 wolves, telling them that tonight is a special night. A special order has been placed for 4 Werewolves. He tells the driver to take them straight to the restaurant and to tell his agents in the city to keep a look out. They are told to get back into the van but one of the wolves manages to bite one of the guards in the neck before he is shot by the other guards with stun guns. The suit turns to the other 2, informing them, they are no use to the world and this was the only chance they have to be some use. He leaves as the 3 of them are pushed back inside the van and driven away from the factory

**Morrison Hotel**

Abraham and Patrick come downstairs to the bar. Both order a drink each. Abraham forms a few gold coins but Patrick tells him to put them away as he pays for them. Abraham nods in appreciation before both men take a drink. Abraham looks around before spotting a few ladies sitting at a table. Abraham smiles but Patrick shakes his head admitting as much as he enjoys female company, that would come across as creepy. Abraham reminds Patrick he's a Kemiya, and ladies love Kemiyas. Patrick also reminds Abraham he maybe recognised. Abraham retorts that no one has spotted him yet. He then sees one girl sit down close by him. Abraham looks as he quickly slides over. Patrick is about to move but he stops and sighs. Abraham sits down next to the girl. He then stops for a moment then introduces himself. At first the girl isn't interested by Abraham tells her that he knows she is a werewolf. The girl turns to him, but notices his hand marks, remarking that he is a Kemiya. Abraham gives her his name and she gives hers. The two engage in some small talk before Riley excuses herself to go to the bathroom. Abraham takes a drink and smiles as he turns to Patrick. Patrick sighs, shaking his head but the two suddenly feel a sharp pain. Abraham looks around as a man sits next to him. He tells Abraham and Patrick not to panic as he shows them his hunters amulet. Patrick sighs and slams his fist on the bar. The Hunter asks Patrick to remain calm as he shows a gun pointed at Abraham under the bar. He admits he's surprised to see Abraham out of prison. Abraham asks the man's plan to which he replies that he is going to turn Abraham in to Michael. Patrick asks if he can go but the Hunter tells him no as he is no use to him and he will kill him. The Hunter then freezes as Abraham sees Riley behind the Hunter, a knife pressed into his back. She tells him to give Abraham the gun. The hunter complies as Abraham discreetly takes the gun. Riley then takes the hunter away from the bar as the two Kemiya's follow.

She takes him to the men's bathroom and knocks him out with a punch. Abraham and Patrick enter as Riley turns to them, asking for their help. Both are confused but she tells them, she saw Abraham in the street earlier, seeing the Werewolves in the van. She tells them they are her friends and they are in danger. Patrick asks if she means in danger of being eaten. Riley acknowledges and again asks them to help her, reminding them she did just save their lives. Abraham and Patrick take a moment and agree, saying they do owe her one

Abraham, Riley and Patrick are sitting outside the perimeter fence. Patrick asks if Abraham has a plan at all to which he replies that he doesn't. Just to kill everyone and get the wolves out. Patrick sighs and slaps Abraham on the back of the head, chastising him for not using his head. Riley asks if that's common, to which Patrick agrees that it is. Patrick looks at the camera positions then walks along the fence line, finding a blind spot. He forms a pole from his silver and vaults over the fence, with Abraham following him then Riley who merely jumps over. Patrick approaches the large underground door. He presses a hand to it and forms a small silver patch on the metal then a small hole to see through, seeing the truck and a few guards on the other side. Patrick then reforms the lock on the door next to him and opens the door, trying his best not to be seen. He presses his hand to a bollard forming a few Silver knifes. Riley comments on his impressive stealth. Patrick stands up and throws three knives at once, killing all the guards in his view. He sees one more and quickly throws another one at him killing him as well. Patrick then looks to the camera's and moves around, keeping in the blind spots then comes to another door. He looks inside, seeing a row of cages. He breaks the handle and steps into the room. Abraham and Riley step past him and start breaking off the locks. Some of the wolves greet Riley, thanking and hugging her. Both Kemiya's break off the collars as well and usher them outside to one of the vans. Riley waits until they are all inside but there is no more room. Riley tells them to go and they will get out themselves. The wolf in the drivers seat tells her they need a key. Abraham comes to the front and forms a key, and turns the engine on, telling them to go. The wolf nods and drives the van out of the parking area.

Riley takes a moment and smiles as she turns to the Kemiya's. She thanks them for their help but Patrick and Abraham are both hit with tasers. Both fall to the ground but Riley too is hit. One guard approaches her and places a collar on her neck before picking her up. The man from earlier approaches and looks at Abraham and Patrick, congratulating them on an almost perfect plan, but noted that guards do regular check ins. Abraham watches as Riley is placed into a car. The man thanks them for bringing their missing wolf and he won't be needing to give a refund to the restaurant. The car drives out of the parking lot. The man nods to his guards as they approach, guns ready. Abraham shouts as the wires in his back shoot up from his back and into the neck of one of the guards. He turns and holds his hand up, blocking the barrel of the second guards gun. He fires, but it explodes. Another guard starts to fire but he forms a gold barrier from the ground, blocking the bullets. Abraham pulls the wires from Patrick's back before he forms his sword and jumps over the barrier and cuts the guard down. The man panics and tries to run but Patrick forms his silver into a chain and hook and throws it out, catching his leg. He drags him back before Abraham buries his sword just under his rib cage. The man shouts as Abraham asks, where the girl is going. The man doesn't answer before Abraham drives his sword in deeper and asks again. The man tells him, the restaurant name. Abraham asks for the address to which the man gives. Abraham pushes the blade in a little deeper, and tells the man that his days of cooking Werewolves..are over. He then withdraws his blade and leaves. Patrick asks Abraham as they walk, why he didn't kill him. Abraham replies, that someone else would just take over the company and carry on. A warning like that, may work better. They take one of the cars. Patrick forms a key for the ignition and drives out through the front gate that was smashed by the Wolves escaping. Lara watches from a building across the street, first seeing the two of them driving out. She picks up her gear and gets to her car, driving off to follow the Kemiyas.

**The Forest Road Restaurant**

The Dinner rush is well under way. Many tables are filled with winers and diners. The moon has risen and Riley is now a beautiful White Wolf in a large cage with a muzzle on her face. Two men approach and start to wheel the cage out into the dining area, admiring her beauty. The chef steps out, two marks on his hands. He announces to the people, first apologising about the delay but that Riley is the last wolf of the night and how wonderful a treat she will be. He forms a knife from a metal piece in his hand but he quickly ducks, missing a long extended sword that was shot at him. Abraham announces, the kitchen is closed while Patrick withdraws his sword. Abraham rushes at the chef and swings down at him while Patrick starts cutting up tables ordering everyone to leave, which they do. Abraham is attacking the chef relentlessly but the chef is making a strong defence. He cuts Abraham across his thigh then knees him in the face. Patrick breaks off the cage lock but is stabbed in the shoulder by a throwing knife from the chef. Abraham gets back up and tackles the chef who again throws him over and punches him in the face a few times. He turns to deal with Patrick before he sees the White Wolf, growling at him and her muzzle off. The chef raises his sword but is stabbed in the hand, forcing him to drop his sword. The Wolf takes the chance and dives at the chef, mauling and biting him. Abraham gets to his feet and walks to where Patrick is, watching the Wolf tear the chef apart. She then turns to the Kemiya's, blood over her mouth and head. She turns and jumps through the window. Abraham and Patrick hear sirens. They both head out through the kitchen and into the alley. Lara watches them escape from across the street in her car, having seen all that happened in the restaurant. She starts her car up and drives off

Police are now at the scene, taking photographs and examining evidence. The lead detective looks at the chef's body, noting the wolf probably got free and commenting on how dangerous such animals are. He then points out the blood trail leading out the back. A voice speaks to him. The detective turns to see Fabian standing there Fabian asks if witnesses saw two Kemiya's. The detective replies they did. Fabian smiles then tells the detective to look into all missing cars reported stolen within the last two hours. He mutters to himself, a train would be too dangerous. Road travel would be less conspicuous.

**Lake Oakroy, 5 Miles South of Rudigar**

Patrick and Abraham camp in the woods, with some stolen supplies from their drive out of town. Abraham looks up at the sky, noting he felt good about what they did. Patrick comments how stupid, reckless and unnecessary it was. Abraham admonishes Patrick but Patrick replies that its not his job to save everyone and not everyone can be saved. Abraham acknowledges this, but tells Patrick that he will always pay a debt, like he owes to him. Patrick is glad of that and decides to sleep. After a few moments, he hears something in the bushes. He sits up as does Abraham. Patrick looks to his right, seeing the White Wolf there, growling at Patrick. Patrick scrambles for his weapon, but the Wolf pounces on him. Abraham shouts but then sees the Wolf licking Patrick's face. Abraham stops, then starts laughing. Patrick on the other hand is not amused. The Wolf pads over to Abraham who welcomes the Wolf

**Quotes**

**Patrick:** "So...what is your plan exactly?"

**Abraham:** "I'm going to kick Michael's ass and take back my throne, but I need to train and get stronger"

**Patrick**: "Good plan, but we're near the City States now, and they aren't fond of us"

**Abraham:** "Well we didn't exactly have time to choose our destination since we were both running for our lives"

**Patrick:** "Accepted. You...got any money?"

**Abraham:** "Jesus christ is there anything you don't bitch about?"

**Patrick:** "I'm not bitching, speaking the truth. And highlighting that perhaps we need a better plan!"

**Patrick:** "I tried to talk him out of this, but he's quite...tenacious"

**Abraham:** "Thanks"

**Patrick:** "Not a compliment bud"

**Abraham:** "The Kitchen is closed folks...but the bar's still open"

**Abraham:** "I don't think Wolf girl is happy that you tried to serve her for dinner"

**Patrick:** "Thank you Wolf. That was just what I needed, slobbers over my face"

**Abraham:** "Oh leave her alone. She's just thanking us, right?"