becca

*hopping of the counter with her food bowl she carried over by the fire and laid down. finishing her food. she needed some fun so she walked over to the humans couch and hopped up. something strange lay there. the clicker for the tv. stepping on it accidentally and hitting the power button. the tv turned on. perking up her ears a bit she started to watch a show about wolf behaviors on animal planet. they lived in packs like her brothers and sisters sort of did. she noticed the tail they had and looked at hers. it looked so much like theirs. laying her head down just as commercials came she watched one for purina dog chow and ignored the others. the show came back and continued about the wolves.*

Ivy

She finished her food and padded over to Becca, "What are you doing?" she asks, looking at the TV...

becca

watching something on that box about wolves they say. *she starts to wag her tail.* its interesting and it could help us about the problems we have with wolves.

Ivy

She nodded and watched....

Shimmer

She stands up slowly and then walks into the living room and lays down on a soft blanket that was on the floor which was large enough to fit a few. She falls to sleep for it was late. She didn’t know that the masters might find out about what happened in the alleys the next day. She yawns drifting off into a nice sleep.

Ivy

She stopped watching the tv and went over to Shimmer, laying down next to her she went to sleep...

becca

*turning off the tv she fell asleep on the couch*

Martha, Rollin, Abigale, Timber, & Elsa

Night soon fell. While the dogs were normally kept outside, Martha and Mark decided to let them stay inside this time because of how brave they had fought. Although some sheep and cattle had been lost in the past few months, they didn't loose nearly as many as they would have if only the collies were there.

It was early in the morning when Rollin woke up, hearing arguing. Martha and Mark were standing out on the porch, arguing fiercely with two men. The dogs couldn't know it, but Shimmer, Timber, Rollin, and Abigale were considered vicious animals and a danger to the public because they had been seen with Black Fyre, a wanted wolf. They saw them attack and kill the man. Now, the rest of the dogs at the ranch would be considered dangerous. Martha and Mark continued fighting with words with these two men.

The fur along Abigale's back rose. She couldn't understand the words, but she knew the tone of their voice was harsh and threatening. She stood beside Martha and growled at the strangers. Rollin stood warily behind his mate, ready to defend his masters if these two strangers did anything threatening.

becca

*walking over to the door after hoping off the couch. her bandage now caked with dried blood. she whined at the strangers. what did they want. if it was about anything to do with her siblings she would protect them no matter what.*

Ivy

She padded next to Abigale, her fur bristled on her back...

Shimmer

She woke up to the arguing and stood slowly for her legs still had the dried gores on them that Martha had put. She limps over and pushes the door open. She stops beside Abigale and Ivy. She doesn’t snarl but watches. Even though she was injured shed also help fight if these humans tried to hurt Martha or Mark. She hadn’t seen John lately. Shed also protect her siblings and Abigale and Rollin. She wonders what the humans wanted and then realized this must be about the alleys. She looks to Abigale. "I think they might be arguing about the alleys. Its not are fault that the man locked me and Timber up for no reason."

Martha, Mark, Rollin, Abigale, Timber, Elsa

Abigale glanced to Shimmer before turning her fierce eyes back to the men, "I think you are right about what they are fighting about." by now, Abigale had heard her name spoken by Martha. She also heard the name of Rollin, Shimmer, and then Becca, Ivy, Elsa, and Cronus. A few other words like 'wolf' were mentioned, which Abigale knew.

One of the men took a step forward, as if he was going to enter the house. Mark stepped quickly in front of him with his stern face and harsh eyes glaring down at the man, "These dogs work solely to protect our livestock, and we'd 'ave lost all of our cattle and sheep by now without them. If they ever attacked anyone..." Mark was cut off by some equally harsh sounding words. Narrowing his eyes, he continued, "Like I said, if they attacked anyone, which is very unlikely, someone had to have attacked them first..." Again, he was interrupted by some fierce words from some man, and again, he continued, "You can't expect them to just..." He was interrupted a third time by the man, and by now, the arguing was getting out of hand and tempers were rising. With a flustered face, Mark spoke some quick words and turned to go inside. Martha followed after him. Mark stopped and turned to the canines, then gave a whistle to call them to follow him back inside the house.

Abigale turned and followed Martha. Rollin glanced at the men then promptly followed after his masters.

Ivy

She ran after Martha and Mark, her fur still bristled a little..

becca

*snarling as she passed the door. if those men came back they were in for trouble. following everyone else she let her fur calm down.*

Shimmer

She bared her teeth at the men and then followed Martha and Mark. Shed try and comfort them perhaps. She padded over to Martha and Mark and barked sitting down while looking and then she padded beside Martha as to ask if everything would be ok.

Martha, Mark, Abigale, Rollin

Martha looked as though she was about to cry, but she didn't. She reached out a hand and patted Shimmer's head while talking sympathetically to her. Mark looked flustered and ready to explode, but he stayed calm and quiet. They weren't about to let anyone take their pets, but it would be hard to keep them all safe. After all, the ranch covered a large area, and their pets could be snatched up without their knowing.

Abigale tilted her head to the side, studying Martha's face. Being a collie, she was sensitive to her owner's feelings, and distressed to see them this upset. The collie padded over to the lady and pawed at her leg. Martha smiled a bit, and pet the collie's head as well. Abigale thumped her brushy tail against the ground and licked her master's hand.

Rollin paced across the floor, worried suddenly. Where were Cronus, Stallis, and Mesena? He couldn't explain it, but he had a bad feeling...

Elsa nudged her slender muzzle at Mark's hand until he began to pet her. In response, she wagged her tail. Timber's fur was risen over his back, and he paced as well. He also had a bad feeling.

Ivy

She didn't like the way her master's looked so sad. Padding over to Mark she stood up on her back legs and looked up at him, her tail wagging...

Shimmer

She had a bad feeling and even though she was injured she wanted to go find Stallis, Menesa, and Cronus. She looked to Ivy and Timber and whispered a suggestion to go follow their scent and bring them to the house.

Ivy

She looked a shimmer and nodded..

Shimmer

She sensed trouble at the cow pasture. it would have to wait. She ran off. "Ivy Timber lets go help. The cattle are in trouble." She yips and runs off.

Ivy

She nodded and rushed out with shimmer...

Mark, Martha, John, & Collies

Mark and Martha both sprang up and tried to stop their pets from leaving. Mark called sternly after Timber, Shimmer, and Ivy to stop. Abigale almost made it out the door, but Mark caught her by the scruff and held her back. They didn't know what was going on in the Cow Pasture, but they were still afraid those men would be out to capture the pets. To make sure Ivy, Shimmer, and Timber were alright, Mark sent John out to retrieve him.

Mark, Martha, Abigale, & Rollin

The sound of a riffle shot told Mark and Martha that there was trouble. Their son certainly wouldn't be shooting his gun off anywhere near people, or in any of the pastures for that matter; unless there were preditors there. Martha opened the door and let Rollin and Abigale out. They collies had heard the howl from Shimmer.

Fearing the worst, Mark quickly but on his boots and coat, then ran his fastest to the barn. Rollin and Abigale headed for the Cow Pasture.