Desmon & Pups

Desmon charged into the room, with the pups and adolescents close at his heels. "Come on, as fast as you can!" He urged, charging up the flight of stairs to the second story. Rushing into one of the back rooms, he stood next to a large vent. This is were his brothers and cousins had taken refuge when Torture and others attacked them when they were pups. "Get in there, you'll be safe." He commanded, nudging the pups from Aidan's litter. They were still small enough to squeeze inside. But the adolescents wouldn't be able to fit. "I need the rest of you to guard the door. Don't let anyone in... I will be back as soon as I can."

Kensai, Karma, Caraway, Kambode Jr., and Oake all crowded into the vent, hunkered down and cramped in the metal confinement. But, at least they were safe.

Argolis, Lerna, Pistol, Dianthia, and Narsinia all crowded up next to the door.

As Desmon bolted back down the stairs and out of the room, he failed to notice Skeil resting under the steps. With her were three young pups.

Camden and Quake

Trying to take in everything, the brother joined the other adolesents outside the door.

Camden began to pace, slowly at first but as his temper flared, a low growl set about his throat. "We should do something. We should go help."

Quake glanced to his brother, "What, we won't exactly be the best help, Cam."

Camden whirled round, fangs bared. "The Haunters are out, they're fighting out parents, and they've taken Aurinka. We've got to something!"

Quake glanced to the others, still unsure.

"Look, we're getting older, it's time we showed the valley that the Lurkers aren't pushovers. I-I'm going to go and help."

Quake sent his jaws for his brother's tail as Camden began to leave, pulling him back. "You can't go on your own!"

"Come with me then; all of you. Or at least a few of us should go, Desmon can't take on the Haunter's left at the Ruins by himself!"