Velvet & Others

During the day, an old mule deer and one unfortunate mountain goat had been captured by the hunters and been brought back to the basin to feed the others. It was much needed food for the two pregnant felines in the group, and a good boost of energy for those that were going to participate in the raid tonight.

"Eveyone's attention, please." As darkness began to descend on the land, with only a sliver of paling yellow lingering on the horizon and little to no light making it into the dark basin, Velvet stood atop a high rock outcropping where she could be seen by the entire clan. "First and foremost, I would like to once again extend a warm welcome to our newest members." Even in the gathering darkness, the lioness' keen eyes could easily pick out Gargoyle and the others that had joined them earlier on. "Tonight is a very special night - tonight we make our first move against our enemies, with the help of Nemu. Because we are yet a small clan, all males will remain here and guard our three entrances in case of a counter-attack." The Oracle spoke of the three crevices in the rocks around the basin, the only way in and out of the area, unless you were a bird. The gaps in the rocks were small - too small to fit anything more than a large cat through, so it would be easily enough to have the entrances blocked by just a few of the males. "The cubs and adolescents will remain here with me and a number of females. Those that are joining Nemu are the following: Plague, Ginger, Yarrow, Hathalia, Dulsca, Yarra, Dusquei, and Aerial."

Velvet took a breath and went silent for a few seconds, and then went on, "Nemu will be entering the Haunters, who will hopefully suspect nothing amiss - I am hoping that they do not yet know that she has left them in favor of joining us. Once inside, she will encourage any youngster she can to follow her..." Just how she got the youngsters to follow her, and how she got them out without the rest of the Haunters knowing, Velvet left that up to Nemu. "...and as soon as they are past the moat, the support group will come forward and seize the youngsters, and you will retreat back here. Are there any questions?"

Nemu < Nemu eyes had opened when the meal had been brought in. She had eaten her share and then moved back to her twin. One ear was back and then the other on velvet. If she could help it she would do her best to not lure Senka's cubs out. She wanted to hurt her half sister as little as possible.

Plaque looked up a little iffy on leaving her cub but she knew Paranoia would keep an eye on her so she just sat up to get ready to leave.

Gargoyle listened calmly.

Bubonic snorted but said nothing.

Paranoia groomed her now sleeping neice.

Velvet & Others

The lioness allowed for a few moments to pass, and when no one spoke up with opposition or questions, she bobbed her head at the group and continued. "Very well, good luck." That was the signal for the raiding group to move out, while she now turned her attention at those were were staying behind to help guard their fortress. "Gargoyle, I need you, Martimoor, and Callholm at the main entrance." Her gaze landed briefly on the largest of the crevices, and the one that was the easiest to enter. With three big cats guarding it, there was no room for anyone to get in or out without first fighting through them. "Bubonic, you, Leopeson, and Rune will be guarding the second entrance. Shinnan, Igans, and Stranglethorn will take the third. For the rest of you, you will be ready to defend should we come under attack. The cubs are our priority; guard them well."

While her aunt was giving out orders, Dusquei brushed up beside Nemu and headed for the exit, "Don't worry Sister, you'll do good. The young ones that you do lure out... well, they'll have a much better future with us. We don't want them growing up to be our enemies." Because she saw the uncertainty in Nemu, Dusq tried to alleviate some of it with her words and reassurance. And following behind her, Dulsca and the others filed one by one out of the Basin, all heading for the Ruins.

As ordered, Callholm and the other males dispersed and headed towards their designated posts. Dune, who hadn't been given an entrance to guard, stayed back with Paranoia and the youngsters. If anyone got through their first line of defense, they'd have to deal with him next before they reached the pregnant mother or the youngsters.

Nemu

Nemu just listened to her sister but didn't respond as she slowly made her way out. Her mouth opened in a panting way. As they drew closer to the ruins she heard senka roar and knew she was looking for her so she sped up instinctivly.

Plaque stayed back as they approached the ruins.

Paranoia yawned nad laid down.

Gargoyle nodded standing up and moving to the entrance.

Bubonic grunted but moved forward toward the secoknd entrance.