Having successfully alerted Aidan's Family as well as Equiss, Pirqua took it upon herself to alert the Aspen Grove Pack as well. Landing boldly in an open area, the peregrine falcon called out loudly in hopes of attracting the pack's attention. The Lurkers were at war.

Dove's head shot up when she heard the call. "What is wrong, bird? Is there trouble?" She asked. She was a caring dog, always thinking of others. Glider, the protective one, came up beside his daughter and watched Pirqua carefully. Rex, the cocky one, was on the other side on the female.

He smiled as the new tigers agreed to join the hunt. "Well then, Let us..." A call rang out across Aspen Grove, and Vestige's eyes narrowed, the smile fading. "Come, we have been summoned. Follow me, everyone."

Vestige, with Jagged close on his heels, quickly responded to the call, to find Pirqua with Dove, Glider and Rex. Offering a polite smile, but nothing more, Vestige spoke in a business-like manner. "What is it?"

The falcon sent her dark, sharp eyes from one canine to the next, before fixating them on Vestige. "The Lurkers are at war with the Haunters. We are fighting at Lost Valley." She exclaimed in a 'professional' sounding tone, reserving any emotion. Ever since her son was killled here, and her daughter maimed by a pack member, she was not so forgiving about this particular group of wolves.

Frowning, his face hardened and his eyes began to burn in silent fury. "So my fears have come true...I shall gather my pack and come to your aid."

He turned, lifting his head high as he bellowed a howl that would reach all corners of Aspen Grove. It said "We are at war. Go to Lost Valley and slay the Shadow Haunters and all that side with them!"

He sent Jagged to rally the allied packs, and began to run to Lost Valley.

Canis Rex and Glider began to race to Lost Valley. Dove's eyes widened as she gathered up her pups. "Silence! Sin!" She howled. "Please come here. Kiku and Mikomi too."

Silence looked at her brother fearfully. "L-Let's do what she says..." She whimpered, then ran to her mother.

"I can fight." Kiku barked. "I want to go with dad." Dove shook her head. "No. You are young."
"It's time I learn how to defend my pack. Let me go." Kiku stated
Dove closed her eyes. "Very well. You may go."
Kiku yipped and ran after his father and grandfather.
Mikomi sat next to her mother and younger siblings. "I'll stay and help take care of the children."

Liseli felt a tremor pass through her again, with a tone of resignation that spoke volumes without her ever saying a word. Not again. But she raised her head, planting a determined look on her face, howling for her own children. As Altan and Kimama arrived, they were immediately divided up into duties. Altan was to fight, Kimama to stay and guard pups.

The mates padded forth, both were ready to fight for thier new home, but there were pups who needed looking after. "Stay with the pups, love; I'll go out and fight to protect our new home." The tan male known as Soledad said, nuzzeling his beloved mate fiercly. Without waiting for a reply, he set off to the battle grounds.

Lunar looked after her mate as he slowly seemed to slip away from her. Her pups squirmed by her side, sensing the saddness from their mother. "Mommy, where is Daddy going?" Dogo peeped up, her blue eyes staring up at her black mother. "To protect us all." She whispered back. She sat down rigidly, like a stone, and would not move until her mate came home safely.

The two tigers were silently onlookers when the bird came and delivered the news. When their new leader told the pack to go and fight, they were more than willing to obey. Both set off, side by side, to the battle grounds.