Derek Holesten

## Biography

Derek Holesten's story is one of trials, betrayal, and ultimate redemption. He was thrust into a world of responsibility at a young age when he took over his father's pack after a tragic poisoning incident orchestrated by their neighboring pack. This transition to alpha status was not without its challenges, as Derek had to prove himself to gain the respect of his pack members.

In his quest to assert his dominance, Derek often found himself embroiled in brawls with his own pack mates. It was his way of showing that he was the strongest, the leader that his pack needed to survive. However, the neighboring pack continued to push their boundaries, attempting to seize control of Derek's territory.

Determined to avoid a full-scale war, Derek tried to negotiate peace with the neighboring pack. Unfortunately, he fell victim to the cunning female alpha who led their rivals. She deceived him into signing a treaty, which turned out to be laced with a toxic substance. This toxin gradually began to erode Derek's sanity, causing him to experience hallucinations and hear voices that were not there. It also triggered a disturbing bloodlust within him.

Amidst this turmoil, Luna Marie emerged as a key figure in Derek's life. She was not only his best friend but also his lover, a beacon of reason and compassion in his increasingly chaotic world. Luna discovered the dark secret that had consumed Derek when she stumbled upon a basement where he had been feeding on young wolves.

In a moment of blind rage, Derek attacked Luna, a heinous act that finally made him confront the depths to which he had sunk. Realizing the danger he posed to his pack, his sister took charge and banished him until he could find a cure for his affliction.

For a decade, Derek wandered, desperately seeking a remedy for the toxin's effects, but true salvation remained elusive. It was during this time of despair that he encountered Death, the enigmatic and ancient force of the universe. Desperate for a way to reunite with Luna Marie, Derek struck a grim bargain with Death.

Luna Marie, the love of Derek's life, hailed from a different pack but had always been his one true love. Derek's departure from her life had been heart-wrenching, as he left her for dead in the wake of his descent into darkness. Fortunately, Luna was saved and nursed back to health by an unknown benefactor.

Derek's longing for Luna Marie reached its peak, and he beseeched Death to facilitate their reunion. The fateful night arrived on a full blue moon when Luna cried out for him, drawing Derek to her side. Their reunion was bittersweet, as Derek now served Death, ensuring that the balance of life and death was maintained.

Derek and Luna now reside together, their love rekindled, but their lives forever intertwined with the enigmatic figure of Death. Derek's journey from a fallen alpha to a guardian of the afterlife serves as a testament to the enduring power of love and the possibility of redemption, even in the face of the darkest of circumstances.

## POWERS AND ABILITIES:

#### Human form

Weapon- Short sword, dagger, Handgun, Fire and Shadow Manipulation, Summoning

#### Wolf Form

* Shift into wolf form stands 7Ft tall at the shoulder
* Shadow Ropes- Unhinge jaw letting free shadows that can turn into ropes binding to a person or thing. (can be broken over time or cut)
* Fire Wall- Can summon a wall of dark red flames
* Shadow Toxin- Can coat claws, weapons, or fangs in a toxin that makes the wounded dizzy and vomit
* Fire chain summon
* Heated claws