Race for Dominance (closed)

[DomG]

Running for dominance, it was a strange concept and different from any that Dominic had ever heard of. In the village that he had grown up in all one had to do to get what they wanted was claim it once there were an Alpha, and now he was the Alpha of this village. Things were it appeared not quite so simple in this new place, he might be an Alpha but he still needed to claim a mate, and to make things more challenging by the traditions of this place he had to catch her and force her to submit.

Defeating the former Alpha hadn't been easy, at twenty five the young wolf-man was in the prime of his life and the Alpha was nearly twice his age, slowly growing soft. But the older man had experience that had helped him deal with the advantages that Dominic had in speed and strength. Arriving in the village one of the first things that Dominic had done was challenge the Alpha for his position and after a grueling fight that had seen both of them bloodied and exhausted Dominic had succeeded in knocking his rival out. He had spared the older mans life though, knowing that he could use that small mercy as leverage later on, especially when one considered the mate that he had chosen...

The former Alpha's daughter, from what he had heard the young lady was very fast but that didn't matter. If he wanted to cement his position he needed to catch her and make her his mate, preferably impregnating her rather quickly. Once this was done there would be no challenges to his position, but he needed to cement his power soon because even though he had only been the Alpha for a few days he could hear rumors, whispers behind his back of would be rivals who would try to take the position he had just won. He was still hurting from his fight, bruised and sore but if he didn't make his power solid very soon he would face challenger after challenger, each one wearing him down a little more until he was killed... he had shown mercy but he doubted he would see any.

Now he stood in the center of the village, his once long black hair now cropped short, his blue eyes alight with excitement, and his tanned and tone body on display in the early afternoon sunlight, he was stripped to the waist, his body still showing a few of the bruises from his last fight and a bandage or two covering small cuts. Glancing over to his soon to be mate he grinned, ready to get started with this odd little ritual, if his understanding was correct she either had to admit defeat or he could take her by force... the later seemed like it would be more fun.

“Lets get this started.” He said, his voice revealing just how eager he was, his body tight and taunt like a wire... practically vibrating with excitement.

 

[Demorica]

Tiera had not see it coming, the male had challenged her father, which was not something anyone had expected, but to win seemed to worry everyone. She wondered if he could handle such a position, and then there was talk of a mate, every girl who was not taken was a candidate for being chosen, but her father had been spared and she knew that it meant either he was a very kind male, or he intended on using it as leverage over her, either way it seemed that it was just a matter of time before he would call for a mate to either submit or challenge him. What Tiera did not expect was him to do so quite so soon, not bothering to heal himself, but she knew why as she saw the other males wanting to rip him apart, now seeing he was weak and they could possibly take over, knowing at least a few of them had their eye on her like he did.

She had been called out of her home and to where they had the fight, she knew what this meant, he had spoken up and was making his choice. Knowing this would not go well she got dressed in a rather nice outfit one that any female had to wear when about to be mated with, a bikini type top, and a skirt that flowed down to her ankles but had slits up both sides to her hips, showing off her legs and leaving little to the imagination. Her long dark brunette hair flowed behind her down to her mid back and her crystal clear blue eyes looked at everyone around her, each of them whispering something as they walked by. Her father was there and seemed to be the most worried of them all, hugging her and telling her that she could try to outrun him, which was what she planned on doing. Her milky white skin seemed to glow brightly in the sunlight, while her snowy white ears and tail stood out from her dark hair and the dark blue outfit she wore, having a C must, and not a single bit of fat on her body. She was by far the most beautiful in the village and so there were many males hoping she would win so they could have a go at mating her.

Looking up to the new alpha she tensed, lowering her head in respect and moving her hair to the side, showing her neck, meaning she knew he was the alpha and would not challenge him on that, but she remained standing and her body tensed as she looked to the woods, hearing his words she nodded, “Fine, you know the rules, if I manage to make it on the other side of the river I do not have to submit to you, and if you do catch me I am forced to submit to you.” She said, her voice wavering slightly, but it was obvious since he had shown his strength after all and she could only hope her speed was enough to save her. At the howl of one of the elders she took off darting into the woods with great speed her hair whipping behind her, her feet pumping as fast as they could while her heart raced in her chest, not wanting to admit she was a little frightened of him especially since she was the one to tend to her father’s wounds earlier. She did not look back, knowing that would only slow her down and took the best route, but she was worried that he would catch her still, even after this race.

She was still a virgin and so was worried about the pain of being mated with for her first time, having heard the painful howls of other females in the village who had been taken to their homes and mated, forced to even scream so the others could hear her, she simply hoped he would be kind enough to not humiliate her like that, knowing only the more cruel members ever did that to a female. The fear of what was going on was clear in her eyes now, and if he caught her he would be sure to see it in her lovely eyes.

 

[DomG]

The river, yes he had almost forgotten about that, if she could cross that river before he got her then she would be free of him and he wouldn't be able to claim this. For a moment he wondered what the policy about a challenging the same female a second time was but he brushed that from his mind, such an idea spoke of weakness and he wouldn't need a second attempt. He could catch the beautiful Tiera despite how he had already been told that he stood no chance, that she was not only the most beautiful but the fastest, that she knew the path better then any other. None of these things mattered to Dominic, his desire for her was too great driven by both her beauty and the power she would bring him. “The next time you see these people you will be mated to the Alpha.” HE managed to say just before the howl signaled the start and she took off.

And Dominic was just a few seconds behind her, she had been much quicker off the start then he was but he wouldn't let her get more of a lead then the few strides that she already had on him. A sliver of doubt began to worm into his mind when he saw her, his original plan had been to LET her get ahead of him for a bit and then to catch her, that way they would be out of sight of the village when he caught her. But now it seemed that he wouldn't need to give her any sort of advantage, she was as quick as the others had said, maybe faster and he was having to push himself to keep this pace with her.

Catching her wouldn't be easy, Dominic knew this now. His best hope would be that she winded herself out as the run progressed, that he would have the stamina to wear her down. Another idea did occur to him though as they moved further away from the village, if she looked back she would be slowed down, unable to run as quickly if she looked away from the chosen path. Maybe not the most honorable way to win but this wasn't a battle, honor hardly mattered when it came to this challenge, only the final result would be remembered.

Pushing himself a little harder he closed the distance, reaching out for her and managing to brush his fingers through her hair and across her back, catching hold of one of the strings holding her top in place and attempting to pull it loose. “Give up Tiera.” He taunted her, wondering if she would be able to feel his breath on her flesh. “If you submit to me I will be kind, I will be gentle.” He didn't want to hurt her but he did know that pain might be necessary to force her to accept her knew station, he wouldn't enjoy it but he would use it if he had too. “You must know that I am the best mate that you could ever get.”

 

[Demorica]

She ran, having done this before, remembering this path, she had been challenged and all the males had failed to claim her, but she had him to worry about this time, and she did not know him well enough to know if she could win. She knew not to look back and relied on her ears to tell her where he was, doubting herself for a moment, wondering if he would catch her or if he was playing with her. His words rang through her head, saying he would be her mate and she felt worried her eyes swelling up in her eyes slowly as she thought of what he might do, so much that she had to wipe her eyes and slowed her down by about half a second.

Feeling his hand move and touch her hair and back she panicked her legs still moving as he took a hold of her top and she could feel it about to come off, and so close to the river, “Others may believe that, but this challenge is to prove it to me, that you are better than the rest and have what it takes to be the Alpha and my Mate.” She growled over her shoulder, that small delay caught her off guard and her foot caught on a root making her fall and tumble to the ground, feet from the river, but now he was right there and she had little chance of getting away from him.

Looking up at him she bit her lip nervously, panting softly, clearly tired and worn out from the run, needing to catch her breath. She knew she had lost now, and had no choice but to accept him as her Mate, the fear clear in her eyes. “I… I submit… I know I can’t get away now and I don’t want to be forced for my first time… I know my place and accept it…” She muttered bringing her hand to her hair and pulling it away from her neck, showing it to him as a sign of submission and looked down to the ground nervously, uncertain of what he would do, “W-Will you… Will you please still be gentle taking me?” She asked softly, her voice wavering a little.

 

[DomG]

With the river so close Dominic felt real doubt for the first time in this challenge began, he had managed to nearly remove her top but his grip on the string had slipped before it had completely off of her. Still she had slowed down a little bit, the only question was if that would be enough to let him actually get his hands on her before she crossed that river. It would be a close thing though, Dominic wouldn't give up before he had her, as the river drew closer he prepared himself for one final push to catch her.

That push was never needed though, as she glanced back to growl her response to his teasing she missed a single step and fell flat on her face, so close to what her destination had been, so close to beating him. Dominic was grateful for the mistake though, he was humble enough to know that blind luck was as important as any sort of skill or natural ability. Grinning a little bit he approached her as she bared her neck to him, he had just won. Pity that she had submitted to him verbally, a little bit of a challenge to force her to submit might have been a bit of fun, another challenge for him to face before he was truly in power.

Reaching down he took hold of her wrist and slowly lifted her to her feet, looking her in the eyes before leaning in and biting lightly on the side of her neck, a reminder of his position, accepting her submission. “This is hardly a place for what I have in mind for you.” He growled, unable to keep his voice level with the arousal that was coursing through him. “We will go back to my home and if you behave, if you continue to submit to me then I will be gentle with you, if you fight me then I will take what is rightfully mine anyway, do you understand?” He wasn't planning on making her scream for the village to hear, not in pain anyway... when she moaned his name in pleasure and everyone heard it then it would have the same effect as a cry of agony.

 

[Demorica]

Looking up at him she accepted his help up and was a little surprised he was being so kind, a nervous smile came to her lips as she got up only to feel him lean in and bite her neck, a soft moan coming from her lips and nodding slowly, “I hope you are an alpha or your word, but alright, I’ll follow you, not that I have much choice anyways.” She replied softly, and she could tell once he was close to her that he was clearly wanting her as soon as possible. She was glad he was not going to harm her there, and did not want her first time to be a form of him showing his dominance over her, knowing he was the alpha and her mate now and until death. She also hoped he did not intend on using her as an example and maybe actually want to be her mate for other reasons than her being the former alphas daughter, since she did have many other good qualities such as her speed, and how well she got along with the children and cared for them as one of her own.

She also was a wonderful dancer, and singer, when there were festivals she was one of the best dancers doing the many complex dances for appreciation, and with the new alpha she knew there would be a celebration, and she would have to dance for him, not only because she was his mate, but because it showed the submission of everyone to him through her. She sighed softly and looked up at the sky, “Tell me, what is your name, if you are to be my mate I would like to know.” She asked softly. “And what color dancer gown would you like to see me in for the festival?” She asked, knowing it would be up to him what color it was.

 

[DomG]

Her moan from his bite only made him more eager to get her alone in his home. His place wasn't anything amazing, temporary quarters until something better could be established for the new Alpha. From what had been said this new home would be ready for him within a day or so, a place fitting for the Alpha of the village. “Oh you always have a choice.” He told her with a small smile as he began to lead her back up the way that they had come from. “Of course there might only be one good option but you always have a choice.” He did intend to be an Alpha of his word though, not only because he was normally a man of his word in the first place but also because he knew that being beloved by the people was the easiest way to stay in power. “You could try to run and ignore the traditions of the village, but I would track you down and be significantly less gentle... the ending would be the same, you would just be in a great deal of pain when it did end.”

His name, and the celebration, he had been so excited about today that he had let some things slip his mind, in fact most people in the village probably didn't even know his name. And the celebration, well he hadn't even planned on having one thrown if he hadn't caught her. It would have felt hollow to celebrate his new power without a mate to show off to the assembled masses, and he didn't want a mate other then Tiera, as the Alpha he had to have claimed the very best... which Tiera was.

“My name is Dominic, I already know yours.” He said softly. “You can call me Dom if you like though, it seems more familiar that way. And as for the gown, I think that I would like either white or blue to match the color of your eyes... something that will highlight your beauty.” And of course help remind everyone there just what he had gained, show her off without humiliating her as best he could. "We are almost there though, you may want to tighten your top up again, it wouldn't do to have my mate arrive undressed."

 

[Demorica]

She followed him listening, giving a soft sigh as she shook her head, “No, I am not going to be a coward and run from my own people, I follow the rules just like the others, and you spared my father, had you killed him I might have left since I would have had little left to stay for, but you were kind enough not to kill him, thank you, he is all I have left, and he will be glad to see that I will be well taken care of by a strong and worthy mate.” She said, blushing as she said that word ‘mate’ she had not gotten use to calling him that yet and the thought of it make her snowy skin blush even more. She had to admit he was a very good looking male now that it was no longer a race or a fight and he was officially her mate, she took a look at him for the first time to see what a good looking male he was, but she did not look long, knowing it was rude to stare and she did not want to seem like some teen with a crush.

Bringing a hand to her top she untied the top and retied it tighter and brushed herself off from the fall, not wanting to look hurt or dirty. Already she could hear the soft chatter of the others in the village wondering what had happened, she had not howled in triumph, pain, fear, and neither did he, so they did not know what to expect, many of the young males her age were hoping she had gotten away and maybe they could have a shot at the new alpha, and her. Their thoughts would soon be crushed as soon as they saw the two, a look of defeat on her face, but she sucked it up and knew she could not go back or leave, she was his, and now she did not seem to mind too much. “Alright, I have a dress that I am sure you will like.” She said softly, knowing she had a dress that was white at the top and tied around the neck then flowed down over her body, changing to a light soft blue then a darker blue at the bottom, but it was ruffled and much like a gypsy dancers dress.

 

[DomG]

She interpreted his not killing of her father as a sign of kindness, such a simple mistake to make but a massively incorrect assessment of why he had done it. There were multiple reasons but to ensure her loyalty to him was among them, he had suspected that if he killed her father she wouldn't be as willing to stay with him once he won the right to be her mate or she might have even left before he had recovered enough to challenge her. “I had no reason to kill your father.” He said softly as they drew close enough to the village for him to hear the people there. “I am not so cruel as to kill just to show that I am dominant, I had won and that was clear to everyone watching... killing your father would have set the wrong tone and only served to build up resentment against me from those who cared about him.”

The village was in sight now as were the people who stood waiting for them to arrive, it was time for him to show everyone that she belonged to him now. “I hope you don't mind this.” He whispered as he quickly scooped her up in his arms, carrying her like a groom would carry his bride across the thresh hold of their home. Now he was seeing the faces of those who would consider themselves his rivals for her affection and for his position as alpha but he met their jealous gazes with a smirk and held each and every one of their eyes until they looked to the ground, a signal that they had accepted his position. Even her father was in the assembled crowds but Dominic didn't know if what he saw in the former alphas eyes was disappointment or pride or any number of other emotions... there seemed to be conflict there. “You belong to me now.” He whispered, knowing that everyone would be able to hear him as he approached the small house that was his until his new home was prepared. “And I intend to enjoy what is mine.” With his foot he pushed the door open and carried her into the darkness.

 

[Demorica]

Shrugging her shoulders she sighed, “Well he is all I have, so thank you for not killing him.” She said bluntly. The moment he picked her up a soft whimper came from her as she looked up at him, a little angry that he had done that, and she avoided everyone’s eyes, clearly not showing her emotions about being his mate, but when her father stood near and looked at her she looked up at him, seeing he was a little worried, but as she gave him a weak smile that she was alright, but she was not sure for how long since she had not been mated with. He gave her a slight nod before looking to him, the look on his face was clear as though giving a silent request ‘take care of her and keep her safe’ because he knew she was more beautiful than the rest and by far the best in the village, as well as hoping he would keep her safe and protected.

Hearing his whisper she glared up at him seeming to be hurt once she was in his home she struggled out of his arms, “I am not a piece of property, I am claimed by you, as your mate, a mate as in life long partner, not pet, slave, or anything else, I am your mate, I am yours but I an not trophy or material possession.” She said, biting her lip a little, feeling she was a little upset at the moment, but calmed down quickly, “I will let you enjoy what is yours, but I am not just a piece of meat for you, I am a living being and I am not just some toy for you.” She said, clearly her emotions were getting the better of her. “I told you I would cooperate and I will, I will give myself to you, but there is no need to prove anything to them, me, or yourself. I am yours, I know that, and I will be for as long as you live.” She added softly, looking up at him with those soft, kind eyes.

 

[DomG]

Like most others of their kind Dominic could see very well in the dark and after a moment his eyes adjusted, seeing through what little light trickled through the small windows once he shut the door. The home he currently had wasn't much, mostly an open space for cooking and eating, only two other rooms existed, one for sleeping and the other for bathing. His proper home would be completed soon, larger and befitting someone of his status with plenty of space for the children he soon intended to have his mate bear for him, but first he had to explain something to his mate because it seemed there was a little bit of a cultural difference between the people of the different villages.

“You misunderstand what I meant.” He whispered as he carried her into his sleeping chambers and lay her on the large soft bed, to soft for his taste but it would do for the time being. “My people are very much like yours, one must claim a worthy mate and prove their own worth... our way of proving worth is a little bit different, it involves defeating any other suitors in battle... but in the end the result is the same.” Reaching out he brushed a hand through her hair, leaning in and moving his lips over her neck gently and letting his teeth graze her. “When I say you belong to me it is an example of the differences between us, you do belong to me...” Carefully he took one of her hands and placed it over his heart. “And at the same time I belong to you, I will enjoy what is mine and you will enjoy what is yours, I am sorry if I embarrassed you a little bit with my display but that is just a part of who I am, possessive and strong.” HE smiled and backed away from her, looking over her with a hungry smile. “Now why don't you undress yourself for me, or would you rather we bathe together before we mate?”

 

[Demorica]

Being moved to the bed made her a little nervous, feeling him lay her down she listened to his words nodding slowly, blushing a little, “I am sorry… I over reacted… I just know your pack and mine are different and I do not know what you are use to… I understand you would need to do as far as suitors, but here it is different, once claimed most males will not go after a female unless he is really stupid, or believe they are in love… but I doubt many will challenge you for me now, and if they did I know each one and once you have had time to rest and heal they will be no threat at all.” She said softly, relaxing the best she could on his bed.

Her blush only became deeper as he brought his lips to her neck, and out of instinct she leaned her head to the side a little for him, smirking a bit. Feeling his chest against her hand she let it remain there for a moment nodding, “I understand now, and I was a little embarrassed, but I kind of understand, and it will take time to get use to. But you go not have to prove or display how strong you are, I already know, my father is not an easy person to beat, so the fact you did is a sign of that.” She said, feeling a little upset, but she knew her father was fine. Sitting up she smiled, her ears twitching a little while her tail swayed from side to side, “I would like a bath, after that tumble, I sprained something and am a little dirty, so if you want you can undress me?” She offered, getting up and moving closer to him, showing her offer was true and she would allow it if he wanted to get a better look at her up close.

 

[DomG]

Good it seemed they were understanding each other a bit better now, his pack was different from hers in some unexpected ways and doubtless there would be a bit of friction between them when those differences came to a head... but they could work through them just like they had right now. “Oh I think I know better then most how tough your father is.” Dominic pointed out with a small laugh as he rubbed a bruise on his right side, it didn't look all that large but that blow had nearly cracked his ribs. “And if anyone is foolish enough to challenge me for you then they will soon learn that I am not always a very merciful man.” Showing her father mercy had a a purpose but to spare a challenger to his own power likely wouldn't have a similar purpose to it.

The offer to undress her did catch his attention and as she moved closer he reached out behind her to undo her top and letting it fall away before also unbinding her skirt. As it fell away a smile spread across his face, more then a little bit pleased by what he saw. “I think that we could both you a bath.” He agreed with her. “I am more then slightly sweaty and covered in dirt, shall we bathe each other, a way to prepare our selves for what is to come... so that we can get to know each other bodies before...” He let it drag off and reached down to let his pants fall away with the flicking open of a simple button.