Khala had flown ahead to warn Little Tuft and the others of the new captives, and to further ensure that no enemies had followed them. Tuini spoke to his pride as the Cavern fell into view, glancing briefly over his shoulder as he walked, "As Lyra said, we'll put them in separate caverns. To be guarded at all times. To offer some incentive to be cooperative, and because I'm just that nice - I will allow each of you to take a cub with you when you leave, as long as you bear more than one. Cause any hardship for us though, and you'll leave them all behind."

Senka was already running through scenerios in her mmind.An incentive? Your a sorry fool if you think i'd abandon my cubs, my cubs no matter who the father is will be haunters till they are adults and then and only then would I even allow them to choice to leave.She said. But think all you wantShe said but she wasn't phsyciall fighting right now.

Menace ears were back. She was like her mother but she was scared at the moment too scared to even voice it.

Nemu tail was flicking side to side but she remained silent.

Tuini chuckled again, coming to a full stop in front of Senka as he nodded to Lyra and the others to keep moving Nemu and Menace into the respective caverns. His focus returned to the angry she-cat who had remained defiant since her capture. "You seem to think you have a say in any of this, my dear Senka." The tips of his fangs were bared in a smirk, "Trust my word, you'll be going home with no cubs if you keep this attitude rolling. For their sake, temper that mouth of yours, and in four months you'll have your very one little ball of fluff to take back to the Haunters." Tuini turned with a step, swiveling back around to continue towards the cavern.

Behind Senka, Spotlit gave a dangerous rumble, urging her to start moving again and to follow Tuini to her new, temporary home.

Sprawled outside of the caverns, Little Tuft perked his head up when the others came into view. Though an adult male, Tuft's mane was sparse and almost completely lacking across the back of his neck, save for a small mohawk of longer fur. The lion stood, a little wobbly in his backend at first, before his found his footing and watched with curiosity as the females were herded forward.

Nearby him, Dusquei was sitting upright and watching the procession with a hard to read expression. Nearly double Tuft's size, the striped hybrid quickly looked away from her sister when she spotted her.

Autumn Sun remained lounging on her side, having never met these strangers that were being brought in.

Nemu smelt her sister and confusion briefly passes over her face when she looks away. Was her sister here willingly? Or was she a captive like them? She didn't speak however as she was escorted to a cavern.

Menace didn't like being seperated from her mom and aunt but she went willingly.

Senka was already formulating plans. These lions would pay for this and even ifi they only left with one of their cubs they'd be back in force and kidnap them plus any other cubs. This would be one acception Senka would make to her no cubnapping rules. That should please Velvet quiet well. She did stop talking but not because she was afraid of not leaving with even one cub. Oh and if she only had one cub she would forcibly take it with her whether he liked it or not. But she did not voice this.

Paranoia and plaque didn't make her go all the way in. She didn't seem like she was gonna run any how.

Lyra nipped at Nemu and when Nemu soon refused to enter the cavern and turned on her she made to pin the hybrid down sitting on her side with a paw on her face.Why so scared of a cavern?She was have being sarcastic half serious. Nemu hissed at her.I am not a fan of enclosed spacesShe snarled.

Blythe had lost her site in her left eye officially. She was laying by her mother as the new commers were ushered in.

Blake was stalking a rabbit near by.

Tuini stopped and let Spotlight finish herding Senka into her cavern, then stalked out to watch and ensure that the other two cats were secured. Menance didn't seem like too much of a concern to the male, but his rounded ears perked at the sounds of a scuffle and sudden hiss nearby. Jaunting towards the sound of the tussle, he quirked a brow at the sight of the white lioness pinning their third captive to the ground, just outside of her assigned cave. "Do we have a problem here?" He pressed while stepping forward, nodding approvingly to Lyra for being so quick to subdue Nemu.

Dusquei could not ignore the scene that played out nearby, despite her best efforts to remain aloof. Pushing off on her large paws, the hybrid stepped past her daughters and padded swiftly towards her twin sister. "Lyra, Tuini... please, let me handle her, okay?" She still hadn't made eye contact with Nemu, but there was concern evident in her voice.

Lyra kept her pinned.Boo hoo you'll liveShe growled. She eyed Dusquei as she came over.Oh? And how will you make sure she stays?She said but got off the much larger feline.

Nemu got up and hissed at them. Her fur raised. She looked at her sister confusion now evident.

Even though she was much larger than Lyra, Dusquei never challenged or so much as questioned the lioness' authority in the pride. She kept her head low, and only briefly met eye contact as she spoke softly to answer the white-coated feline, "She is my twin sister. " At this point, Dusquei finally looked to Nemu and held her gaze, an apologetic smile creasing her face.

Tuini frowned, not liking the empathetic way Dusquei was handling this situation. On the other hand, he knew the entire reason Dusquei was here was because of their father's desire to protect her and his brother Tuft, knowing that sooner or later they would have perished under Velvet's leadership. The lion huffed in irritation, but relented and addressed Lyra, "Eh, let be, sis. At least she'll keep Nemu occupied and out of our fur."

Lyra finally moved off from Nemu.Fine but if she leaves you better be leaving with her cause ill kill you for itShe growled. As for the other two boys have it their yours for the takingShe snared.

Senka had gone to the back of the cave where there was some light from a medium sized hole in the roof. She sat down.

Menace went to a corner and just laid down.

Nemu locked eyes with her sister before looking away. her tail flicking in iritation.

Tuini stared hard at Dusquei and Nemu. Half-siblings or not, the harsh glare in his eyes reflected the same sentiments as Lyra, and he backed up her threat without a flinch, "Dad's not here anymore to protect you, remember. Besides, I'm not getting in Lyra's way when she's mad." He turned a glance to his alabaster sister, chuckling a little as he remarked on her ferocity. With his message asserted, the big cat turned away and sauntered out of the caverns. He had to decide now whether he was going to father cubs, or whether he'd let the other males.

Dusquei did not say anything back to her brother or sister when they leveled the threat on her. With Martimoor gone, she was at their mercy, and she knew it. And up until now, that had never been a problem - she enjoyed living out here, on the open plains, away from Vevelt's tyranny and the threat of assassination. With a heavy sigh, she settled down next to Nemu, "I'm sorry, sister." For a moment, she kept her eyes averted in shame. "I... I'm not in a position to save anyone, this time.

Nemu just sat down.The four of us could easily take them. Their mongrels who should be put out of their miseriesShe hissed.

lyra wandered off.

Hades laid down to watch.

Senka paced in her cavern. She had to think of ome way to get free. This would probably test Velvet loyalty as well.

Menace remained pressed in the back.

"I'm tired of all the fighting." Dusquei admitted, hating the thought of having to slay one sibling to save the other. She finally lifted her yellow eyes to meet Nemu's, the fight in them utterly gone, "Please just listen to them, sister. Do as they ask, and... and there'll be less violence."

Tuini allowed the twins to converse while his mind had turned to cubs. It didn't take him long to choose Menace as his partner, or to stand and call to the rest of the males lounging around the caverns. "It's time the Makucha saw a rise in numbers! Senka and Nemu are fair game to whoever wants them, but Menace is mine." Being one of smallest males in the pride, second only to Little Tuft, Tuini had to use his authority and leadership to prevent the bigger males from challenging his rights.

Little Tuft didn't bother getting up from where he was resting just outside of the cave. Disabled and lacking anything more than a scrap of a mane, he'd never caught the eye of any potential females, and certainly could out-compete any of his comrades here.

Spotlight, on the other paw, was immediately interested. The big male turned a curious look between his brother Hades and Blake, and then to the caverns where Nemu and Senka resided. He wasn't keen on squabbling with them over breeding rights to the captives, especially when he could court one of the other females in the pride, but he would take up the offer if one of them declined.

Nemu ears went back.Let them breed with me and keep my cubs? I think not, my cubs will be haunters we have always been hauntersSHe said. She eyed the males when Tuini spoke.

Senka remained where she was in her cavern.

Menace knew not of what awaited her.

Hades looks from Dusquei and then to the cavern. Ill take Nemu if no one else caresHe said.

Blake had no care.

"Life isn't so bad out here, Nemu." Dusquei suggested, "You could stay with us, and with your cubs - it's open space, no one challenges us, plenty of prey..." As she trailed off, the big cat realized the 'no challenging' aspect of Makucha was almost certainly over now. The Shadow Haunters would come for them for daring to abduct their members, especially one that was their leader. An ear twitched then and she side-glanced at Hades as he made his choice. "Please, Nemu, just consider it?"

As Tuini boldly stalked into Menace's cavern, Spotlight nodded to Hades, "In that case, if no one objects, I'll take Senka." As long as Blake gave no objections, the spotted brute made his way for the leader of the Shadow Haunters.

Nemu tail twitch.NO I am a haunter loyal to the bone to Senka not this misfit of inbreds. Maybe if they came looking nicely maybe then I could of considered it but what they are gonna do to us and to senka and Menace, i would never join such a group. You expect me to join them willingly give them cubs and watch them force Senka and Menace? You have lost your mindShe growled at her sister and then glared at Hades.

Menace had laid down till he came in . Her fur rose and she hisssed.

Senka hissed at spotlight.

Dusquei pinned her ears back, knowing that much of what Nemu said was true. She truly wanted to help her sister and get her out of here, but the fight was no longer with her. She turned her eyes away as Hades entered the chamber and slowly rose to her paws. There was a fleeting moment of indecision, where she entertained the thought of pouncing on Hades and giving Nemu time to try and run, but she knew her sister would be captured by the others waiting outside the caverns. Instead the big ligeress sighed, her tone regretful, "I'm sorry, Sis." With heavy steps, she padded out of the stone room, leaving Nemu to their cousin.

NEmu watched her sister. What had they done to her to make her so weak.