Dove/Glider/Canis Rex

Dove ran back to the Aspen Grove Territory, hoping Eytan would follow.

Canis Rex was next. He was ready to fight.

"Dove! You're back!" Exclaimed Glider, running to her.

Dove ran to her father. She was suspicious now. He had been acting different. Not normal different. Weird different.

"Alright everyone! We brought help!" Canis Rex howled. "They are following."

Kekechoi

Heavily pregnant, and deeply ashamed of it, came Kekechoi. She had heard from another that Vestige was looking for packs that would ally themselves to theirs, and so here she was. She hesitated at the border for the briefest of moments, but came forth anyways. If he killed her, it would be a blessing. Her eyes fell upon Vestige, and as she heard his words she said softly You need a safe place to keep the pups. Somewhere they wouldn't think to look. There was a sharp pain in her stomach, and she carefully hid the grimace. There are many that they would fear. A tiger, by the name of Wasteland. He aided Betrayal, he will aid us if we move swiftly. Ghost Walker, Aunt Aaka's cougar friend. Hidden Shadows, the friesian stallion. A few wolves carefully placed around the terrain that can aid us. Another stabbing in her stomach. Soon, she'd go home soon and they could be born there. All these pups, they would be a big target. The Lurkers...Would....Bring theirs here as well. She closed her eyes at the pain, trying hard to push it away as she was so used to doing. There would be these five here, maybe six more from the Lurkers, one from the Silver Glades...And...Mine. She raised her mismatched eyes to Vestige's, the pain evident there. The pups were vicious's and it angered her beyond belief. How could this happen to her?

Eytan*Karai's Brood*Kianga

Eytan streamed into the den behind Dove, unafraid for Vestige knew him from before, not to mention that Liseli would speak for him. Behind him skidded Karai's four: Saxton, Joscelin, Aderyn, and Ziarre. They'd been all he could muster so quickly, but he was hoping more would show up later. Here I am. he announced, tail waving in a friendly way. Or... we are.

Kianga came dashing in uninvited, seeking Kekochoi. She had heard horrible, terrible things... and at least one thing was true: her friend was pregnant, and apparently ill with it. She hurried to her friend's side, a comforting nuzzle delivered along with a whine that clearly asked several things at once. What's wrong? What are you doing here? Can I help?

Dove/Glider/Canis Rex/Penguin and Family

Dove approached Eytan. "I'm sorry. I have neglected to introduce myself." She said. "I am Dove," She said, then gestured to Rex and Glider, "My father is Glider and the wolf is Canis Rex." She wagged her tail, for she was happy once more.

Canis Rex nodded. "You can just call me Rex, if you want."

Penguin, Luna and their pups, Kuro and Shiro followed. "We must find somebody to watch the pups." Said Luna.

Just then, Osprey jumped through the brush. Penguin stood in front of his mate and pups, but Osprey began to speak. "I am sorry. I was being greedy. Luna has a choice. She decides who she wants to be her mate."

Penguin walked closer to his brother. The same brother who had gotten them both and Luna banished from their old pack. Though he was sorry, and that was all that mattered. "I forgive you." Said Penguin.

Canis Rex watched Penguin and his family for a while, then turned to face Dove. "I'm ready to fight. How about you?"

Dove nodded. She was clearly anxious.

Absolute

Satan rouge seemed so confused at all the chaos that had been going down. His pate shook and he looked for his love, but saw her not in the crowded fear. How could Absolute's half sister be causing so much trouble for this pack. She took a pup and was promised three more. Absolute growled at the thought but he was not in charge and could make no demands. He wanted to attack now but it was better to rest.

Absolute was ready to fight as well. To defend the pack. He turned his dial to again look for Aylen. Toxin was a peace treaty, but if the pack attacked they would only be attacked back. Treaty or not the Shadow Haunters would save their hides over being openly slaughtered. What little trickery did Risen have up her sleeve, and why hadn't they attacked yet?

Dove/Glider/Canis Rex

Dove was getting more and more nervous by the second. She now knew her father was hiding something from her. She was easily irritated at this time. "And just who are you?..." She asked Absolute.

"Dove..." Said Glider, standing in front of her.

"Easy there, Love." The wolf said, eying the Saluki.

Vestige

Canis Rex and Dove's arrival brought a small feeling of hope back to the alpha. With his pack and allies by his side, he knew he would die for a cause, to protect those who deserved it.

Then a new smell entered his nose, but it didn't carry the banner of the Haunters. Still slightly edgy, Vestige turned to see Kekochoi and instanly relaxed. She was alone so far, and there was something about her that seemed to quell any suspitions he had. A smile spread on his face as he listened to her, so she was Aaka's neice. He nodded, knowing they needed somewhere safe to put the pups. Thank you, we shall go and find the 3 you spoke of. I hope I have you as a friend in this war. Do not fear, your pups will be protected. All of them will, do you know of somewhere they could go? Then her eyes met his and he noticed the pain they seemed to hold. His face clouded in concern but another wolfess seemed to know, so he left it with her. Eytan was next, along with some others. A friendly smile was directed to his fellow alpha. Greetings Eytan. I trust you are well? I'm glad I have you and your pack with us, I fear this will be a bloody battle. Then Dove's question to Absolute was caught in his ear. The alpha turned to face Dove and Canis Rex. This is Absolute, one of the pack. His mate is Aylen, over there. His muzzle was directed to the white wolfess that was Absolute's mate. Do not worry Dove. Everyone here is a friend.

Dove/Glider/Canis Rex

Dove relaxed after Vestige told her who Absolute was. "Sorry. I'm Dove." She said, looking at Absolute.

"See, Dove? Nobody here is going to eat you or anything." Teased Canis Rex.

Glider was waiting for the right moment to tell Dove the truth. After the war. That was when he would tell her that her mother was dead.

Eytan*Karai's Brood*Taini

Seeing her new friend's discomfort, Taini overcame her earlier fear and came forward to lean against Absolute, nuzzling his side, which was as high as she could reach.

Eytan nodded and smiled at Vestige, albeit grimly. And what battle is not bloody, friend? At least there is a good cause for it? These with me are the children of Karai, about whom you may have heard. She is the valley's fosterer.

The four nodded and bowed.

Absolute

The brute nodded his glowing pate. Unusually hollow shafts lighting his fur even in the gloomiest of moods. "As introduced, I am Absoulute, Son of Insecure..." He paused and hesitated then decided. "My father shall remain unnamed, I hate him so, and he is not apart of me." He smiled as much as possible, Vicious' name bouncing around his head. He had never seen the wolf personally, but he heard tale of how hidious he looked.

A gentle nudge once again pulled him from his thoughts. His rescueer for a second time, his little friend Taini. With a gleam he leaned down and gave a friendly lick on the pups head. Then turned dark brown orbs to the rest of the pack. Blood, it was the way of life. He knew it would be apart of his, it was fate, destiny, there was no avoiding it.

Moonpaw

Moonpaw, still in a bit of a daze, yelled. Where's Camarin?! Did he leave me?! Where is he?! She got up uneasily and stumbled over to Vestige. Moonpaw had never been good with dealing with tragedies and now the largest one she'd ever had was killing her. Moonpaw looked straight into Vestige's eye and struck, for what she hoped was a cheek. She blamed him for everything now, Camarin gone missing, the pack's state, and her injuries. She struck again and again, not really aiming, just getting out her frustration.

Kekechoi

Her smile was faint as her friend arrived. She leaned heavily upon her, and said softly so that only she could hear It...Hurts. She whispered softly. She turned those eyes back to Vestige and said softly Depends. You need someone who they think is an enemy. The Lurker den is no good, my aunts, they might figure it out. We need...Somewhe...Somewhere they would never think. Closing her eyes again, she thought of and dismissed many places, when suddenly it hit her. The Prarie. Its open, inviting. Theres many places we can hide the pups there. She halted once more, blinked back the pain and tears that were trying to gather. Kianga and I, we need to head back to the packlands before our parents worry. If you will please excuse us. Without waiting for a word from anyone, she turned her eyes to her friend. We need to hurry. With that she trotted as fast as she could to the Sedge Creek Den.

Kianga

Kianga nuzzled her friend in comfort, knowing that there was nothing she could do to help the pain, standing strong and letting Keko lean on her. But as soon as her friend began to trot away, she gave an apologetic nod and began to trot alongside her, to catch her should she fall. She would get an explanation when they were someplace safe.

Eytan

Unlike most of the wolves here, Eytan was uninjured, in the peak of physical condition, and easily able to deal with the pressures around him. So when Moonpaw moved forward to slash at Vestige, he stepped in the way, taking the little nips and blows with nary a flinch before gently and firmly pushing his nose into her chest to send her back, voice soft, smooth, and firm to convince as he did so. I saw a male I do not know heading this way as we dashed in. Perhaps that is the one you seek, lady. You are tired, wounded, and upset. Many of the wolves here are. All of you need rest.

Moonpaw

Moonpaw looked up to the wolf, eyes wide in surprise. Where is he? Is he okay? What color is the wolf's pelt? Can you take me to him? She stood and waited for him to take her to, what she hoped, was Camarin.

Eytan

Eytan smiled softly at her, replying in a kind and persuasive voice. The lighting was too poor for me to see the color of the wolf's pelt. The wolf headed in this direction, and then turned about to head away. But, from what I could see... quite unharmed. However, I do not know where he went. That was the truth. It might have been Camarin... or it might not have. He did not know for sure, any more than he knew the wolf's destination.

Moonpaw

Moonpaw hung her head in sadness. The brute did not know where Camarin was and neither did she. Unless....he was at Tall Grass Prarie giving away Toxin. She lifted her head and looked at the casts. He paws felt stronger so, she could go. Moonpaw muttered a goodbye to everyone and headed off to the Tall Grass Prarie.

Absolute

He had seen no wolf and bore no injures either. He had been with the pups when the alpha headed out.

Absolute was quite confused and laid down looking from one wolf to the next. Wondering what had really happened, a fight obviously, but what more. Dark orbs followed after Moonpaw until she was out of sight. He drew in a breath and let it release. Shutting his eyes to listen more intently.