The Luna Phoenix

Graduation Party

The rest of the Pack had returned to the village by the time they returned, and most of them were surprised that Stacy was riding Alpha Alexander like he was a mount instead if walking when he stopped and she easily hopped down standing beside him as he shifted and was handed shorts by the Luna.

"Well this is certainly a surprise, care to explain?" she asked him as he smiled.

"Without her participation in the battle, our injuries would have been for worse than what they are. As it stands we have nome returning for medical care, and I can think of atleast 6 cases where that result would have been different without her intervention." Alex told his Mate as the warriors returned seemingly unscathed as they had already healed. Than they saw the injured Rogues, and knew their wounds were not created by a Wolf as one still sported the large bruise as his Wolf was trying to focus on his cracked skull.

"Still, how did she even get to the border so quickly with no Wolf?" Amanda asked as Jason stepped forward.

"She rode to the battlefield on my back Luna." he said bowing respectfully as she glared at him for several moments.

"My dear, it was an honor to witness what a determined individual could do for the Pack, even if she has no Wolf. It has already been decided that she will assist Benjamin with creating a training regimen that will be added to all if the Combat Classes. If those unable to assist in their Wolf form can do so as a armed Human, we will take advantage of that in any way we can." Alexander told her as he had already made that much of the decision as they walked back.

The doctor was shaking his head at 3 of them, knowing that no matter what he did he would be unable to save them before he slit their throats right there to put them out of their misery. That left a dozen of them in several States of needed medical attention, 9 of them with concussions so severe it would take atleast a week for them to recover. "Take the rest to the cells and ensure they remain awake for the next 12 hours. No torture, as it could cause their condition to deteriorate and perish before they are ready for questioning. Ms. Todd, what exactly was it that you used on them if I might ask?" Doctor Javros asked her.

Stacy pulled out her pair of rattan sticks that were made of metal and handed them to him. "Custom made 32 inch rattan sticks used in Human martial arts." she answered as she had become an expert in them. It was part of what made her so able to deal with Wolves as quickly as she could.

Dr. Javros hefted them and nodded as he handed them back to her. "How many hits?" he asked as she smiled.

"The ones who survived and were brought back here, 1. Those who suffered more than that were beyond your ability to heal." Stacy said as the rest of the Pack watched the warriors dragging the 3 dead Wolves that she was ultimately responsible for as well.

"She disabled all these?" Amanda asked as she looked at the ones being taken to the prison and the ones the doctor had killed.

"Actually there are 8 more that she killed Luna." Benjamin reported from the patrols that had counted the bodies before piling them and igniting the pyre that would turn them to ash. The cheer that went through the Pack that they had repelled such a large attack with barely am injury to speak of was deafening as Alpha Alexander raised his hands to quiet them.

"It is my understanding that as the threat is now ended, and future Alpha Tanner has conceded the final fight with Stacy, that we have a Graduation to perform for all the students who have earned it. In celebration of this, and the success in dealing with this attack, we will be having a party at the Pack House tonight for all who wish to attend!" he announced as they cheered again. "The graduation will commence in one hour, with the festivities tonight beginning at 1700." he said as the Pack disbursed to make preparations.

Stacy had planned on changing into her nicer clothes that she had, until the Luna ordered her to stay and follow her into the house as Tanner smiled and followed them in. Amanda took her upstairs to the Alpha floor, before leading her into the Luna Room that held all of her formal clothing.

"I assume because of your situation you do not have a nice dress?" She asked Stacy as she shut the door.

"No Luna, most of my clothing is second hand. None of my sisters would allow me any nice clothing even if my parents had allowed it." Stacy replied as the Luna walked into her walk-in closet and got a dress down that looked absolutely exquisite. It also looked like it was exactly her size.

"Do you know what your plans for the future are? After school of course, as I am told you already have a full scholarship to Supernatural University." Amanda said handing her the dress and slip and pointing to a spot she would be able to change with no one able to see anything.

"I have not decided ma'am, as the world is a monstrously big place from what I am told." she replied as she changed making Amanda laugh at her response. "However I suppose that would depend on how you punish my family for what I am about to tell you." she said as Amanda saw her pulling the slip on.

"What is it that you think would deserve punishment?"

"My mother is assisting my sister in brewing a potion that will replicate the Mate Bond between her and Tanner in the Hope's he will accept her over his contract marriage. Although my father is not part of that deceit, it is my understanding he has been selling information about our security to the Rogues for many years. Please understand that because of my position before today, I was unable to reveal these things until now." she said firmly before she heard anda growl at what she had been told.

"Sorry dear, that was not aimed at you as I fully believe what you are telling me. I know how difficult it can be to turn against ones family, especially if they have been ordered to keep the secret." Amanda said as Stacy walked out in the dress and looked absolutely stunning in it. "That looks as amazing on you as I thought it would when I bought it. As far as your family goes, I assure you we will get to the bottom of it, and they will pay far more dearly than they ever expected." Luna Amanda assured her as she lead the way to the vanity to do her hair.

Stacy was actually enjoying the night at the Pack House party that everyone was invited too, enjoying life for the first time knowing there was absolutely nothing her family could do to ruin her mood. However her mood changed quickly when her oldest sister happened to get there midway through the party as she was dancing with one of the boys from her class as nearly everyone watched.

At first her sister didn't recognize her, especially as everyone was calling her Stacy now, until one of the girls mentioned in passing to Emilia that her sister was a great dancer.

"Which sister, none of them are here." Emilia said as she got a drink from the punch bowl as the girl pointed to her.

"Priscilla may have changed her name, but she is still a pris in my book." Megan said with am evil smile knowing how her sister would view it as Emilia went straight onto the dance floor and grabbed her by the hair thinking she had the upper hand.

"Who the hell gave you permiss-" she was saying when she felt a punch to her kidney that sent her flying in pain as she was forced to let go of the braid.

"Oh you really should have talked to your father before messing with me bitch." Stacy said as Emilia stood up glaring at her sister.

"What makes you think it would make any difference tramp? I am so glad I have a reason to beat your ass now." Emilia said as everyone cleared an area for them as Stacy smiled. "It doesn't matter what you call yourself, you will always be little miss Pris to me." she yelled before running at her sister to have the wind knocked out of her from a single punch as she collapsed on the floor again.

"Stop this instant." Alpha Alexander said as Stacy put her fists down and bowed to him.

"Alpha, I demand you discipline her now on my father's behalf. She is forbidden from being out of the house this late at night." Emilia gasped as she struggled to catch her breath from the force of the punch from her sister.

"Oh one of you will be disciplined for what has occurred here tonight, but it will not be her. I heard her warn you that you should really speak to your father before trying to walk away, and you attacked her for a second time." Alexander sardinas Emilia finally got up.

"What difference would it make sir? She is in violation of his rules, and as Alpha it is your responsibility to ensure his wishes are fulfilled as much as yours." Emilia said repeating Wolf law.

"Except for the fact that I provided her with special permission, and she severed all familial ties to your father and his wife and children less than 12 hours ago. Something your father would have warned you about had you bothered to go to your home prior to coming to this party." Alexander said as Emilia's face paled for the first time as she realized the trouble she was in. "So that makes you guilty of attacking another Pack member without provocation, and subject to the discipline that I believe is necessary to keep order within this Pack. 10 lashes in the public square and a ban from all Pack functions for 6 months should ensure that you never repeat these actions. Place her in custody, her lashes will be performed at noon tomorrow. The entire Matthews family is ordered to attend and watch, with special seats in the front row to ensure the message is received by all of them." Alexander said as two of the warriors grabbed her by the arms and drug the stunned woman out of the house and to the cells where the Rogues were still recovering from their wounds.