Ghoul; Rasheetah; Alderon; Hazard

Rasheetah was the first to arrive down wind of the group. She could smell their scents and it angered her so. "Remember, keep the pups out of this." She growled in a low tone to the others. They were far away enough that not even Alderon's footsteps would have been a problem. With each step taken cautiously he followed behind the group.

Ghoul was the second up moving far enough to smell the group but they could not be seen nor heard. "The back up should wait here. Possibly in formation. Alderon stays here, The two tigers go slightly up in line so that they can signal one another." He said pointing out a few spots they could hide.

With a nod to them that they were on their own, Ghoul looked to his brothers and moved forward. Rasheetah just inches behind with a slinking motion. They were not to be heard, not to be smelt.

Nearing the clearing of the land, the cheetah and wolf paused, looking intently for their victums.

Hazard, as immature as he was, followed everyone's motions, the steps were taken softly, his breath was held low. But his childishness was appearant by his constant excited quivering. Every now and again he had to stop and lay down to calm himself. He would be the last out to attack by far. Choose that of which was left.

Snowy Owl, Artemisia, & Donte

With her mate and three other pack members out hunting, Snowy Owl was left to rest in the largest of the assembled cabins. While most of the windows in the particular dwelling were intact, the door had since long since fallen off, leaving a single enterance and exit space.

Sprawled out on the torn-up couch, the hybrid mother rested with her two offspring. Artemisia and Donte, not quite a month old yet. With Rue, Serach, and Mesa to guard the area until the others' return, Owl did not bother herself with keeping sentry.

Leopeson, Martimoor, Xuvan, Tuft, Rue, Shark, & Mesa

Rue had taken up her patrol to the very borders of the land. On her current route, she was only a few minutes from reaching the area where the Haunters had crossed into the land.

Shark stayed closer to the cabin where her alphess was sleeping. Having been a 'Ranch Pet' for most of her young life, the pitbull hybrid was quite adept at the art. Still, she was only one where the Haunters were many. After circling around the perimeter, she came back and sat down in front of the cabin's gaping door.

The one-legged falcon was perched on top of a tall wooden post, half of what once was a banner. Easily balancing on her solo limb, Mesa kept a vigil over the area. The only downside to her high vantage point was the thick foliage of summer that obscured her view. She could see the cabin and a good bit of land that surrounded it, but not much further.

Going into 'stalk' mode, Leopeson held himself low with ears splayed down. His feline shoulders pulsed up and down with his slick movements as he glided almost soundlessly over the ground. Far to his right was Martimoor, the longer-legged brother. Sweeping to the far left was Xuvan. And slightly behind the three was Little Tuft, constantly changing his gaze from Ghoul to the lions, mimicking their moves.

Suddenly, Leopeson paused, lashing his tail high once to alert the others. Little ears pointed forward, he stared ahead at a distant cabin. He could smell the presence of canines. After testing the wind to assure himself he was right, the young lion looked to his comrades.

Lyric .+. Ino

The two birds had been watching the progress by their own wills. Circling around the land, they spotted Rue about to cross the path that was to hint her to the Shadow Haunter's presence. Nodding to each other they quickly dove for the Lurker. Little beaks quickly swooped down and pecked at her face. Tiny claws scratched, but then they took off not wanting to be dog food. Staying low to the ground they looked back to see if the canine would follow. Hoping to distract her from her current path, they went in the opposite direction she was heading.

With the little disturbance to give the Haunters time, their next target was perched high above them. With every passing opening of the trees they could see the one-legged falcon. Mainly keeping in the shadows, they stalked around the bird, split up, then quickly brought themselves up. Weaving around each other, they circled the falcon. Tiny eyes watching the enemy intently. They said nothing, they just did their part as a 'distraction'.

Rasheetah; Ghoul; Hazard; Alderon

Rasheetah scented the air and was able to point out which house the wolf was in. She took no notice to the birds who were there to help. Instead she moved silently, her mind escaping the thought of Mesa. Keeping down wind she approached the cabin, but as luck would have it, the winds shifted bringing the enemy scent away and their scent toward the cabin.

Rasheetah could only smile, they would be found. Instead of stalking into the house she approached it with a raised crown. Finally revealing herself in the light of the only exit. Her feline grin exposing her teeth and fiery eyes. "Hello there." She hissed. Ghoul rounded and came in to the right side of the cheetah. Pale eyes glaring in at them but he said nothing. He kept his head down in defense. His smirk concealed by his exterior 'job like' look.

Hazard stayed outside of the cabin and kept an eye out. Looking around while the others began to gather near the human creation. His eyes caught the sight of Mesa and he winced. "We may be in trouble.." He whispered to the group. His only response from the cheetah and wolf was the slight backward perk of Ghoul's ears.

Alderon's nose flared as he smelt the approach of an unfamiliar scent. Blurred vision turned in the direction that it was coming from but he saw nothing. With one ear on the tigers he continued to stare at where Rue may appear.

Rue, Shark, & Mesa

Rue pawed at her face as the birds assaulted her, "Hey, lay off!" She growled in irritation, sending a few visious snaps there way. The ruse worked, for as the two flew off, the hybrid bounded after them. If she were a bit older, she would not have been bothered by such things, but that just wasn't the case.

Mesa hunched down and glared uneasily at the two circling above. She was use to such things, though she never got use to it. Stupid little birds that would dive bomb and harry her whenever they got the chance. Damned pests! But unlike Rue, Mesa wasn't so easily distracted. Shifting her attention from the birds, she spotted a parade of felines and a few canines headed towards the cabin. "Hey, woah! Intruders!" She called out frantically, diving from her perch as she swept low over the delapidated building, "Owl, Shark!"

Shark, having stepped momentarily inside the cabin, came rushing towards the door. Not only had she heard Mesa's cries, but she had caught wind of the felines. "Owl, wake up! Oh, shit..." The pit bull mix skidded to a hault in front of the door, where Rasheetah now stood. "Back off, cat!" The hybrid snarled, hair bristling along her back as she bore her teeth at the intruder.

Lyric .+. Ino

The birds continued their circle but as Mesa launched from her perch the two eagerly followed, now setting upon attack. As the falcon neared the ground Ino quickly took place just behind her head and began to peck at the enemy's skull. As she did so Lyric came up beside and began to claw her tiny feet to the falcons eyes. Though she fell back due to the speed.

Majikan/Enshalla

Majikan silently took his place, hidden from the battle for now. Enshalla hid in her place as well, ready to attack if needed. Majikan's eyes widened when he saw the enemies. Instinct told him to attack, but he held himself back.

Onslaught

Onslaught padded after the other, his shoulders rolling and muscles rippling as he powered up behind the group. His large black ears pricked and his icy yellow eyes darting to every movement. The smell of the Lurkers was strong here, but no sign of life could be detected. Yet.

Cackling sinisterly, the multi-tonal hybrid circled round to the other side of the cheetah, grinning in a psychotic manner. "She's not the one you have to worry about."

Rasheetah .+. Ghoul

Rasheetah smiled to the group, her eyes widening with a delightful hate. "Oh, but this is where we are suppose to be. Why would I want to 'back off'." She lifted her head, throat rumbling with a growl that soon erupted into a hiss. "We have orders, you have order's and now our orders must be fulfilled."

With that she quickly set up the pace to take down the enemy. Her jaws set for the pit bulls head and neck. Claws finding their way to tear out the skin from Shark's chest.

Ghoul closed around, "Don't let them escape." Ghoul growled to Hazard without even looking back to the pup. His paws pushed him forth and he rounded upon where Owl was, pouncing the canine with fire lit jaws.

Ankh, Mesa, Rue, & Shark

Just before being attacked, Shark sent up a desperate howl, calling for the nearby Silver Glades, as well as the main base of Lurkers. No sooner did the alarm sound off then she was hit by the big cat. Not about to cower away from the enemy when her alphess was in danger, the pit-mix dipped her broad pumpkin head down and to the side. She yelped as teeth struck against her skin, slicing through to the bone. And even more so when claws raked at her broad chest. Powerful jaws struck right back at the enemy, aiming to close down on the side of Rasheetah's bottom jaw.

His first priority would be to assess the damage done to Satan and the others, and set up a possible escort for him to go to the Woodland Farm. That had always been a livesaver for his pack after battles. However, priorities shifted quickly when he heard his niece's frantic call for help. Ebony hackles bristled up at once, as Ankh howled back in reply, re-doubling the efforts to call for allies. "Haunters!" Snarling like a mad thing, Ankh charged through the land, heading for the cabin.

Clued into the danger, Rue immediately dropped interest in finding those pesky birds. Like her uncle, she headed straight for the cabin.

Mesa wheeled high in the sky, before diving down closer to the cabin again. Fighting inside the dwelling wouldn't be so easy for her, especially if it were to be filled with felines. But she had to do something. With a fierce cry, the peregrine targeted Hazard, who looked much younger than the others. Single foot extended, she aimed to lash him across the top of his head...

Kalaber,Black Plaque,Gaara,Mohan

Kalaber had sensed something going on in the lurkers home and had comme running.He saw the cheetah.Back off HauntersHe growled as he bounded forward toward the group.

Black she too came forward and growled at the haunter.

Gaara:A siberian tiger too came forward.Back off cheetah and pathetic haunter!He growled.

Mohan:The white siberian tiger followed suite and got ready to attack if the haunters did not back off.

Snowy Owl, Artemisia, & Donte

Snowy Owl stood defensively on the couch, hunched over her two young pups. It was painfully clear to her that they were outnumbered at the moment, though she didn't realize just how badly. There were still Haunters lurking deeper in the woods.

When Ghoul came at her, Owl launched from the couch. With a mother's fury, she sent her raving fangs for his throat. She scarecly felt his own teeth tear across her cheek, leaving a blossom of red to grow in her snowy coat.

Artemisia and Donte, hardly a month old, huddled together in their makeshift den, staring wide-eyed at all the comotion.

Wasteland * Baphomet * Sequioa

Sequioa had met Baphomet only once, but calling in this favor was her packs only chance. The hybrid took one look around before sending up a call. They needed back up. More.

She launched herself into the fray, leaping for Onslaught but....She didn't make it there. A young male, a near replica of Camarin, slammed himself into her and sent her rolling side ways but she was up in a moment to look at the young Hostage. His eyes were a flaming green and gold, his tail lashing back and forth like a cats. A Low growl erupted from him, and to the black brute Sequioa shouted YOU SHALL BE THE FIRST TO DIE! He was unskilled as a fighter, and he had no chance against her. He took a step back, growling lower but that was all he managed before Sequioa was on top of him. He kept his head tucked, one thing he did know and snapped at her muzzle as she grabbed hold of his scruff. It was all he could do to bite back a yelp as her fangs tore into his ear, and he struggled to throw her off but the female was larger then he.

Baphomet raced in, all fluid muscle to be followed by a massive tiger, who slid between Mohan and Gaara. Well well. What do we have here? How are you, Rasheeta? The white tiger hissed. His coat was a shimmering white, and he looked as if ready to spring but he held back. He beat the cheetah in size, but she beat him in speed.

Baphomet

He took stock slowly of the situation, before he turned and ran towards the cabin. The massive male saw Ghoul, and with a roar of fury, he launched himself forward. He aimed for the males back, hoping to crush his spine. If Owl and him worked together, they could take him down easily.

Leopeson, Martimoor, Xuvan, Tuft, Rue, Shark, & Mesa

They were all eager for the taste of blood, and despite the sudden rally of enemies, the four brothers were not daunted in their task.

Leopeson joined his wolf brother in assaulting the fiery mother. He was far from full grown, but he had the distinct advantage of having claws and greater flexibility. The young lion aimed for the wolf's back end, trying to sink tooth and claw into muscle.

Martimoor, the largest of the group of lions, went for Basphomet. He wasn't as large as the wolf yet, but he was old enough to do serious damage. Narrowed eyes sized up his opponent before making a leap, trying to dig his fangs into the wolf's throat.

Xuvan charged for Sequoia as she took on Hostage. Rather than go for the throat, the muscley little lion went for her underbelly. Rushing in and flipping onto his back in cat-like fasion, he sent all his deadly claws up to rake at her underbelly.

Little Tuft, not wanting to engage a new enemy by himself, decided to join Martimoor. He went for the wolf's hind leg.

Kuro/Shiro

Kuro followed Kalaber to the Lost Valley, wondering what was going on. The black wolf growled when he saw the attackers. "Haunters!" He snorted, raising his hackles. He lifted his head and howled his next words, so everyone could here. "You have five seconds to get out of here or you'll wish you were never born!"

Shiro, a white wolfess, stepped beside her brother. She bared her flashing teeth, ready to fight.

When Martimoor went for Baphomet, the siblings went for Martimoor. Shiro ducked down and sprung up at his throat, while Kuro attempted to get a grip on his belly.

Calvin/Lily/Re'em/Jack/Tuari

Word of the attack was spreading fast, most of it from rumors and gossip. Lily just had to be there. Leaving Bob with the herd, the Gemsbok raced to the scene. Her eyes widened when she saw the severity of it. She had gathered up a small group before coming here. Among them was Tuari, a bird who participated in a rescue mission for his sister, who was held captive by the Haunters. Lily turned to the bird. "I will not make you fight, Tuari. Go find help." Baphomet, her ally, was fighting the attackers, so she saw fit to join him. "You all are freaks!" She screamed, rushing at Rasheetah, trying to gore the cat with her deadly horns.

Tuari nodded and took flight. Jack the African Wild Dog went straight for Little Tuft, growling savagely like a rabid animal. He chomped down where he saw her hind leg.

Calvin ran toward Ghoul at full speed. His horns were pointed down at the wolf.

Re'em, a large Arabian Oryx, rushed at Xuvan, aiming to trample him.

Rasheetah .+. Others

Ghoul growled as the mother went after his neck. Quickly tucking it before she could grab hold he moved down to grab her feet. However, his plan was quickly diverted as he felt the jaws of Baphomet sink into his back. Being the largest of his siblings, it would take more than just one or two bites to snap the cord, but being slightly smaller than his full height, he was not up to par with the power that was promised him.

Quickly he swung his head back, rolling over to get the vital cord away from the wolven jaws. His own jaws set to snap at his face as he curled to protect his belly. His jaws trying to lock onto that of his enemy. Not noticing his brothers come to help.

Rasheetah began to hear the gathering of angry voices outside and moved away from Shark with pinned ears, giving a last pissed off swipe across the canines face before their jaws could tangle. Moving back she spotted Wasteland speaking to her from between Kalabers two minions. Smiling darkly from under her bloody face, "Very well Wasteland, and yourself?" She gave off a snicker before she moved back and yowled loudly for the help of the allies. Cursing herself silently-they should have brought more.

Hazard was quickly thrown into confusion as all the others began to appear. Growling hatefully under himself he didn't notice Mesa's attack. The claws scrapped across his head, causing him to let up a loud shrill into the air. Lyric and Ino growled under closed beaks as they headed back to Mesa, pecking at the larger bird's eyes. When their attack ended; Ino quickly skirted off to report the news to the Ruins. She needed the help of a bird of prey as well as to inform the Haunters the plan had gone wrong.

After his assault, Hazard bit up at Mesa but turned his attention to the attacking Sequoia. He was ready to catch her when Hostage took the role. Growling he stood and went after Sequoia with his pack-mate. He wouldn't let the enemy take any lives from him, not now!

After the call of the cheetah, a thundering came through the woods and out came the most enraged Alderon. The rhino threw up his four foot horn and growled loudly. Moving slowly toward the group of bumbling canines he began to navigate for an enemy. Ears fastened to his face he sifted through until he found the group of gazelle moving toward the cabin. Before they got there he charge through and stood between them and his pack members. Throwing his large horn at them to knock them to the side.

Sacrifice .+. Others

The two faced would quickly came bounding in with many following her. Her first attack was lead upon the Gaara, which the rest quickly helped attempt to take down. Leaping high, Sacrifice tried to grab the back of the head or the back of his neck. Wither came up as Sacrifice attacked, she moved around and grabbed up at Gaara's throat. Shattered went for a back paw while Silver trace bit at his belly. Razor launched his attack at the Tiger's head.

Gaara

He growled but had moved intime to avoid sacrafice and wither but felt trace hit his side.He slashed out at all of them.

Kalaber:He saw his sister.He hated to do this but he must.He charged her aiming to tackle her and pin her.I don't want to do this wither. But you resideing with the evil group has forced me to!He snarled angerly.He was bigger then his sister but still.

Mohan:He lunged for razor aiming to bite down anywhere.

Frodo:the african elephant had just been wondering. He had a full pair of tusks. He saw alderon going for gazelle. He moved in front and let off a bulgle at him daring him to try.

Sacrifice .+. Others

Sacrifice felt herself miss and as the tiger went to attack Silver she launched up to grab the tiger's throat. Wither turned to attack once again but was quickly apprehended by her brother. Anger filled her eyes as he dared to touch her, and then to tell her that it was she who was on the wrong side. HAH! "HOW DARE YOU!" She snarled out, quickly lurching up and biting at her brother's face. "It is you who are on the evil side! Stop this nonsense and help us!"

Razor turned as Mohan rounded upon him. Growling angrily, he snapped at the enclosing male, his hind leg had been seized, but he would not give him a weak fight. Turning the wolf began to savagely bite at the face of the opponent. Trying to tear out his optics.

The later arrivals were the assassins. Halabex quickly found Mohan attempting to destroy the darker wolf. Moving forth the vulture like wolf leaped up and began to bite and tear at the white tigers back.

Tavern came in with a growl, moving toward Kalaber, she growled and took a big bite at his belly. Lifting her front paws to hold him in place while she attacked.

Last to tumble in was the all life loving dog, Darmus. He smiled and loped in with some sort of an awkward limp. He paused and looked to asses the damage being done. He decided on attacking Ankh. Moving toward the wolf he circled him with blazing eyes and a snicker that could make hell shrink back with concern. "Well well, mighty leader huh huh!? wana play? I wana play, LETS PLAY!" He growled out and charge forth, skidding to a halt then moving around snapping at Ankh's hind limb then bounding back. Running in a tight circle around the Lurker. Giving no other attack than the little nip on the feet.

Kalaber

He growled at his sister.He closed his eyes and snapped at her muzzle.Yah right, While sacrifice and other haunters kill mother and sister yah surehe growled.He then felt something come at him and bite him and whether or not he had gotten withers muzzle he turned and snapped at the one on him.His growling becomming deeper.

Black:She saw this and ran at the one who dared attached itself to her mate.

Gaara:Snarled angerly and shook his head trying to bite or scratch anyone.

Mohan growled but closed his eyes from teh attack.He then felt something on his back and snarled aiming to bite what ever was on there. He growled angerly at the two.

Lily and herd/War Song and pack/Majikan/Enshalla

Two tigers came out of the forest. Enshalla raced at Wasteland, growling furiously. When she got close enough, she pounced. Majikan went for Mohan with open jaws. He snapped them shut where he saw Mohan's throat.

Lily was carelessly thrown to the side by the rhino. She quickly picked herself up, a bit dazed, but continued to fight. She charged at the rhino, aiming to gore his side.

Tuari came back; and just in time, too. He led a black bear, a cougar, a javelina, a deer, and hopefully two others. War Song, the black bear, aimed to pummel Rasheetah over.

Phoenix hissed at the Shadow Haunter felines. "You are pathetic. You give cats a bad name." She snarled, then swiped at Sacrifice.

Saguaro chomped her tusks together. She was going into the battle zone and facing a real opponent - Razor. It seemed too much for a javelina to handle. But she was a tricky one. She opened her jaws, revealing her impressive tusks, and snapped at Razor's spine.

Seabird stood back. He would wait for his chance to attack a 'weakling.'

Fox

Fox followed Ankh to the unfamiliar territory. He was pleased that the Shadow Haunters were here, and he didn't even know them. They were attacking the Lost Valley Lurkers and that was all that mattered. This particular group had raided their ranch and nearly killed Fox's master. He looked around for Satan. Perhaps he wasn't here yet. He crouched in the bushes, waiting for the beast to show himself.

Lion, Tersek, & Others

Following shortly after Sacrifice were a large portion of the Haunters, sent out under Cavan's orders. Noticeably absent from the group were those of Lurker blood.

Lion was amazed by the sheer amount and diversity of fighters here, but couldn't let himself get overwhelmed by it. While 'his' group poured into the battle scene, Lion did his best to slink into the Cabin unnoticed. While Owl, Bashomet, and the Coalition were tangled up, the thick-scruffed hybrid rushed in for Donte, trying to nab the little pup...

Tersek, the largest of his litter, chose Kalaber's mate as his target. Snarling wickedly, the hybrid charged his 175 pound frame across the ground as he aimed to tackle the she-wolf and take her by the throat.

Martimoor relinquished his 'victim' when he saw two wolves coming from him. He sprung back from Kuro's initial bite, but Shiro caught him along the side of the neck. Yowling, the young lion coiled and drove his powerful hind legs at the wolf's chest, claws unsheathed.

Little Tuft was also forced to switch his attention, after he felt a searing pain in his leg. The smallest of the brothers, Tuft was also the least skilled in fighting. Kicking his leg frantically, he snapped at the dog's muzzle and claws at his side.

Xuvan didn't notice the oryx until he was nearly to late. Wide-eyed, the feline nearly did a flip as he made a hasty spring to avoid getting crushed by the deer's hooves. After gathering himself up, he launched for the creature's shoulder, trying to dig his claws into flesh and hold on.

Leope, the african lion, choose the largest possible enemy he could. Following him was Guntar, a siberian tiger, Callholm, a black leopard, and Thunder's call, a grizzly bear. Together, the four circled around Frodo. Leope made a mock charge for the elephant, but it was Callholm who sprung from behind, trying to land on the bull's flanks where he couldn't be reached by tusks. And while the leopard did this, Guntar sprung for a shoulder, while Thunder's Call swiped a massive paw at the elephant's hind leg.

Dulsca was not pleased to see her offspring getting attacked as they were. Although they were older, she still felt protective of them. With her daughters Black Claw and Velvet behind her, the lioness closed in on Jack. A paw was swiped at the wild dog, trying to throw him down. Claw and Velvet dove in, each trying to get a hold on the canine and rip him to shreds.

Mahala/Yareli/Night Eyes/Riverhawk/Sky Dancer

Mahala carried a small bow and a quiver of arrows with her as she followed her fellow Shadow Haunters. These arrows were in a limited supply, and she could not make more at the time. She would have to make do with what she had. She set the arrow, aimed at Kalaber, then fired.

Yareli followed her master faithfully. She looked over the area once, then went straight for Black Plaque. She aimed to close her jaws around her throat.

Riverhawk and Sky Dancer both rushed at Gaara. The females' hackles were raised, showing that they were not playing. "Alright kitty cat. You stand no chance against us so you'd better back down!" Sky Dancer growled in and almost commandeering way. Riverhawk struck out at the tiger.

Night Eyes snarled at Baphomet, then, without any signs to give it away, he snapped at the wolf's back.

Lily/Jack/Re'em/Calvin/Kuro/Shiro

Calvin was also forced to switch his attention when he noticed Re'em and Jack being counter-attacked. Jack didn't stand a chance. The Scimitar-Horned Oryx charged straight at Little Tuft, with his head down and horns pointed at the enemy in typical oryx fashion.

Lily stopped what she was doing as well when Dulsca came. A lion wouldn't be any match for her. Her kind easily gored the big cats. She ran towards the lioness, ducking her head down and thrusting it up at her belly, horns and all.

Re'em shook his head violently when Xuvan got a grip on his flesh. Without thinking, he quickly dropped to his side, hoping to crush the cat.

Jack dodged the cub's attacks, but not the mother's attacks. He was thrown to the side and backed away to recover.

Shiro yelped when Martimoor's claws dug into her, letting go of the cat. She backed away, but quickly rushed at him again, this time aiming for a hold on his gut. Kuro was furious. How dare this cat hurt his sister! He leapt at Martimoor, trying to grab the back of his neck.

Hydras & Pack

Of all his siblings, it was Ankh who was the smallest and lightest on his paws. At first, Dharmus's frantic pace cost the alpha a few painful bites to the hind legs, but he soon kept pace with the mad dog. "Damn you!" Ankh snarled in frustration, unable to reach his mate. Careful not to let his desperation foil his own efforts, Ankh timed his attack carefully, feining a spring to the front before dodging suddenly to the side a bit as he tried to one-up the quick chow and catch his lower leg.

It was Ankh's son who had heard the call back at the Alleys. In little time, the main body of the Lurkers had been assembled and arrived in due time to fight. Her narrowed eyes were set to find Risen, but she couldn't spot the alphess. With a disgusted snarl, she joined the fray anyway, though was ready to assault the Huanter's leader if she showed. For now, Hydras set her sights on Dharmus. While Ankh drove for a front leg, the Lurker Queen came from behind and tried to drive her fangs into the rump of the chow, wanting to dig into the thick muscles there and shred them with a few visious head-thrashes.

With all the confusion, it was hard to tell who was friend and who was foe. However, they did know that Kalaber and his mate were on their side. Hatch and Desmon teamed up as they rushed for human. Des aimed to latch onto the offending arm, while Hatch went for a leg.

Bullet went for Yareli, trying to tackle and seize the wolf by the throat.

Skeil, Aidan, Rue, Quaidah all teamed up as they headed for Guntar. They knew the big cats were not on their side, and that it would be easier to take one down if they all pitched in at once. Attacking as a group, the tried to tackled the big cat to the ground, while biting furiously at every bit of skin they could. Maul the cat to death.

Shark tumbled across the ground when she was hit, bleeding heavily from the lacerations. Determined not to give up, she dove right after Rasheetah, leaping for the cat's neck now.

Mesa pulled back into the sky, loosing a few feathers to the combinded attacks of her enemies. She wheeled high in the air, trying to get a survey of the situation. Just then, a dark shadow passed over, and she wheeled about in time to see Dally rocketting her way. She was three times his size, but he had the advantage of having twice as many claws. With terrible, ear-pericing screeches, brother and sister engaged in a dual.

Mahala/Yareli

Mahala screamed when her arm was caught. She dodged Hatch's attack, though. With her free hand, she pulled out a knife and struck out at Desmon, trying to get the weapon into his neck.

Yareli had a change of plans. She attacked when Bullet did, hoping to meet him in mid-attack and lock jaws.

Fanta & Family

Fanta was quick to lung into battle. "For Silverfur. I know you'd fight strongly for the pack." Fanta whispered, then went into mid-battle and flung herself violently at the wolf, Yareli. Fangs barred, orbs flickering with madness, she lunged at Yareli's side, hoping to take a bit of flesh out of the wolf and assist Bullet.

Patch was swift, he had got it from his father. Quick to assist his best friend, Desmon, he lunged at the human, foam dripping from his fangs, he was going for her free arm, this human had the weapon. Patch leapt back a pace, but took not another second to lung when she pulled out the knife, he would fight for his friend's life. Growling Patch sprung into the air, aiming directly for Mahala's wrist.

Arget, Suenga and Wind Feather twisted around in confusion. Who to attack? Cat? Wolves? Human? All too confusing! Arget was the one to copy her brother, she tore across the valley, running directly towards the human, with her fast speed she'd connect with the human and hopefully knock Mahala to her back.

Suenga called to Wind Feather, seeing Guntar. He dashed towards his fellow comrads, fangs barred, all the memories of fighting starving pups like him flushed into his mind. He remembered all the tatics, this would be practice...he thought. He would assist them in mauling the cat. Lunging forward he aimed for the rump, a vulnerable spot, very weak, sometimes. Guntar was going to be mauled to death, oh yes...he was. "For Father!" Suenga chanted before taking the final pace towards Guntar, teeth bared for his attack.

Feather was disoriented, follow Arget or Suenga? Feather spun around and closed her eyes, deciding to assist her older brother and Arget. Humans had killed her father. Now this human would pay for her father's death. Anger pumping threw her blood, Feather surged forward, her eyes following rushing Arget towards Mahala. Feather, with long strides, took towards the human, she would follow the same attack as Arget, barrel towards the human and knock Mahala to her feet.

Lyckos & Pack, Incalia, Onslaught, Litharaz & Krypt

Onslaught, spotting Sequioa leap for him at the last moment, braced himself for impact, but was saved by Hostage's foolish but brave error. He was about to attack Sequioa, when a black and tan mass threw itself for the enemy femme.

Incalia charged for Sequoia, and aimed to tackle her to the ground, then seize her neck. "Take on someone your own size, you filthy scamp!"

Onslaught, tugging Hostage to his paws, growled, "Next time, be careful on who you target, got it? Your no use to the coalition dead. Come on, Your sticking with me for now." Plunging into the fray, with Hostage hopefully behind him, Onslaught sought out a target. Ankh. Seeing that he was distracted by Darmus, Onslaught jumped up to land on his back and take hold of the back of his neck.

Krypt spotted Rue when she was running back to the cabin and chased her all the way there. Like a silent assassin, he pounced and aimed to clamp his jaws round her muzzle, and maim it.

Litharaz went for Kalaber, eyes wild and pumping. He charged for the wolf and aimed to duck down before launching his jaws sharply upwards for Kalaber's throat.

The next wave of Lurkers arrived, headed by the male alpha who was snarling. Lyckos stopped, trying to find a target amidst the chaos while his brother, Kalion, charged into the fray growling savegely. The labradane bounded for the cabin, where the main body of fighting seemed to be to find it mainly filled with Haunters. He aimed to body slam Ghoul to the ground to make him release his hold on Owl and then sever his windpipe.

Satan and Suki, after returning from the fight at Nicole's ranch, were on a high, and followed Ankh towards the cabin and Snowy Owl. Whilst he didn't get there, the pair wove throught the fighting creatures to the cabin. Satan, snapping wildly, chose Leopeson as a target and aimed for the back of his neck. Suki went for Little Tuft, going for the favoured throat hold.

Spotting her father amidst the chaos, Vitani also entered the cabin and took on Xuvan. Dipping down, she slid beneath him and aimed sharp bites at his underbelly, in an attempt to tear it apart.

Kuro, following his mate, went for Razor's hindquaters, aiming to break his lower spine and disable him for an advantage.

Lyckos finally chose Sacrifice, but he, too, would go after Risen, should she decide to show up. Letting a battle cry out to rally his pack and their allies, he fell silent as he charged for the opposing femme, aiming to tackle her to the ground and seize her throat. The large, powerful hybrid was a tremendous force to be reckoned with.

Kalaber

If risen showed up he would force himself free of anyones grasps. He had smelt Lith before he attacked and when he came for his throat he let his own fangs go down for anywhere now protecting his throat.His snarls vicious.

Mahala & Pack/Fox

Mahala was well aware of the other wolves. "You dirty pig!" She hissed, quickly raising her hand and pointing the knife at the oncoming Patch. If she was lucky, the wolf would have a knife down his throat.

Thankfully, because Mahala was leaning against a building, Arget and Suenga's attacks were unsuccessful. She did get some bruising on her elbows, though.

Yareli, however, was unprepared for Fanta's attack. She was knocked to her side. But she was a fighter. "For Doli. She would save us all." She shot back angrily, snapping savagely at Fanta's head.

Night Eyes, Riverhawk and Sky Dancer were forced to change their plans when their human friend was under attack. Night Eyes pounced at Patch, jaws wide open.

Riverhawk went for Desmon, trying to chomp down on his spine. Sky Dancer launched herself at Arget, trying to get a grip on the wolf.

Fox crouched in the bushes, his eyes on Satan. He was only a corgi, so was no match for the wolf. He didn't care. He heard others chanting their loved ones' names. Naturally, he did it too. "For Nicole!" He exclaimed, rushing at Satan and snapping wildly at his belly.

Litharaz

Kalaber's teeth sliced across Litharaz's face, but it didn't deter him from his assault. He now went for Kabaler's underbelly, being careful not to lave his hind end vulnerable by spinning round, so that if Kalaber were to try and bite him now, he would be met by a facefull of fangs. He aimed to slash at the brute underbelly and slice it open.

Kalaber

He growled and had spun around now to have his muzzle enveloped byt hose fangs intended for his belly. He growled and slashed at him with his claws and growled angerly.

Fanta & Family

Fanta flinched at Yareli's words. "My mate would've skinned you alive!" Fanta snapped, throwing all her weight to Yareli's side. Yareli was a fight, but Fanta had learned tatics being a pit dog. "I was a pit dog. I lost my mate to them. I won't loss anything to a mutt like you" Fanta felt Yareli's fangs dig into her skull, pulling back violently Fanta drew her long, wolf-like claws across Yareli's face. Anger had full control of her now.

Patch felt the human's blade across his black and white face, he closed his mouth in time but he had the hugest gash across his face, just milimeters from his blue eyes. "Human scum!" Patch cried, collasping to the ground, shaking for a brief moment, before forcing himself to his paws. He hadn't expected Night Eyes attack. Crying out, attempting to twist around, his jaws went for Night Eyes's leg, he wouldn't go down to soon.

Arget gave a happy pant, but little had she known that the building was a interference. Stupid me. Its like the pit walls... Arget twisted, her fangs going for the human's legs, but was cut short by Sky Dancer, she dodged Sky Dancer's attack, launching herself at her, teeth bared, eyes flickering madly.

Feather knew her siblings where under attack, but she was going for Mahala still, aiming her attack at the human's weak abdomine (or whatever you call the stomach/chest area, I can't spell). With Desmon and Patch keeping her at bay for a swift second, she could get a good shot.

Mahala & Pack/Majikan/Enshalla

Yareli snarled at Fanta. "Oh boohoo go cry somewhere else. I lost my family to fools like you who have forgotten how to love." She hissed, lunging again, but this time for Fanta's throat.

Night Eyes stepped back to dodge the attack, then jumped over Patch. He quickly launched his head at the wolf's abdomen.

Sky Dancer attacked when Arget did, trying to lock jaws with her.

Mahala dropped to the ground before Feather could rip out her guts. Then, out of nowhere, she struck the knife up where she saw Feather's throat, then slashed it at Desmon and Hatch.

Litharaz and Satan

Litharaz's jaws began to crush Kalaber's muzzle. He intended now to break it, or at least the bottom jaw, so that Kabaler would not be able to bite, or eat. Claws raked across his face a chest, but luckily they didn't hurt too much, but they did draw blood.

Satan snarled as Fox grabbed his hind leg. Whirling round, he aimed to grab the back of the Corgi's neck and break it.

Fox/Majikan

Majikan stopped what he was doing to aid the human. The blue tiger rushed at Feather, aiming to grab her in his jaws.

Fox was furious. "YOU COULD HAVE KILLED MY MASTER!" He exclaimed, dodging Satan's attack and then snapping at his abdomen.

Glider/Canis Rex/Kiku

Three canines moved through the bushes silently. They paused in a thicket of bushes and looked over the situation. "It's worse than I thought." Glider whispered. Canis Rex nodded. "Let's wait for Vestige and the others." The wolf said, then looked down at his son, Kiku. "You should know that there are creatures here that could kill us both. If I don't make it out, take care of your mother and siblings." The pup nodded, eyes wide. They stayed low and quiet, trying not to make their presence known.

Hydras & Pack

Before he could get a hold on Darmus' leg, a flash of movement caught the eyes of the wiley hybrid. Twirling about and ducking, he pulled his neck free of a deadly grip. Still, Onslaught's teeth caught flesh and fur, making Ankh yelp at the sudden pain. Knowing his greatest asset of speed was now compromised, he twisted about as best as he could and made a snap at the other's paw. If he got ahold, he'd bite down savagely in an attempt to break and mangle the bones there.

Whilest Yareli was contending with Fanta, Bullet stole his chance to circle about. Then he rushed on, sweeping his jaws low as he aimed to take a hold of the enemy's hind limb. Rather than bite and crush, Bullet attempted to tear through the ligaments and dissable that particular limb.

Patch had saved him from a gruesome wound when the human first struck out with her knife. Now the blade was being turned against his friends, so he struck out on their behalf. Hardly thinking about it, Des plunged up and let the blade dash against his skull, cutting a deep furror from the corner of his brow, all the way back to the base of the opposite ear. Driven by an overwhelming desire to protect his family, Desmon fought past the pain and opened his furious jaws to try and seize the human's arm. If he got it, he'd do his best to not let go.

Hatch dashed about in a nimble fashion that his father often used. Never staying in one place for long. Rather that try to break bones or shred muscles, the hybrid took on a different approach. He snapped here and there, mainly towards her arms and legs. Trying to draw blood and send her into shock.

Before Rue had a chance to reach Guntar, something came up along her side. As she whirled around to meet the unknown, jaws clamped around her muzzle. Startled by the suddeness of it all, the pit-hybrid began to thrash wildly and claw at the other's head and face, trying to break free of the dangerous hold.

Nightcrawler

Having heard the alarm from Jagged, Nightcrawler came to aid his allies. However, he was not at all prepared for what he saw. The ebon wolf slowed to a hault as he neared the battle scene, unable to tell enemy from foe. Just who should he attack, and who should he defend?

Growling softly, his striking yellow orbs sifted through the mass of bodies as he tried to locate a true and trusted friend.

Dulsca & Others

While the others were occupide with new assaults, Black Claw was left open to continue her assault on Jack. The young lioness tried to hook her front claws into his face and pull him down, while snapping at the back of his neck.

Dulsca had lived in her homeland long enough to know the dangers of such creatures. Though they may be prey animals, they were as dangerous as any lion. With a stiffled growl, the mother stopped her attack on the dog and scrambled out of Lily's way. Ears flattened back and fangs bared, the lioness rushed in a quick half-circle and tried to leap at the oryx's haunches.

Before he could ever make the leap at the elephant, several sets of teeth found there way to his flesh. Giving a mighty roar, the siberian tiger lashed out madly with tooth and claw, snaping and biting blindlt at his assailants.

Unlike his mother, Tuft had never dealt with Oryx before. Ears planed back, he growled and hunched down, tail lashing furiously as Calvin charged him. But the oryx didn't stop. And by the time Tuft came to realize that Calvin wasn't going to be put-off by his threats, it was all too late. The young cat sprang up and to the side, but not before the horns peirced into his abdomen. With a yowling cry, the young lion somehow managed to kick himself free of the horns and fall to the ground. Pain enveloped his midsection, where blood began to seep steadly from the two punctures. Finding himself unable to stand, Little Tuft yowled and fumbled helpless on the ground.

Martimoor hunched down, sending a claw-filled hind paw to meet the mouth of Shiro. But he couldn't evade to attacks at once, and the back of his neck was taken. Fortunately for the lion, he had the advantage of being highly flexible. While he sent a powerful kick at one wolf, he angled his head around and tried to seize the narrow chest of Kiro. With his long canines, Martimoor tried to crunch down between the ribs and puncture a lung.

Xuvan held on tight, until he realized what Re'em was up too. Where Tuft was slow, Xuvan was not. Just before he would have been crushed, the nimble cat sprung free of the oryx. But just as quickly, he plunged in again to take advantage of the situation. Claws and teeth went straight for the throat.

Like her sister, no one had targeted the little lioness for attack either. As Jack was recovering himself, she pounced for him, trying to sink her teeth into his belly.

Kanan & Others

It was like dominos falling. The Lurkers had called upon their closest allies, and the greatest enemies of the Haunters. As Pirqua alerted the Aspen Grove, the howl had gone up and an informant reached the Ochotona Mountains. From there, the blue-eyed wolf Kanan rallied up with Nightcrawler. Where Kanan went, his aging father joined in, though he was past his prime now. And following along was the young Fyre, descendant of the great human-slayer, Black Fyre.

With the calls of Night and Kanan, their best friend was sommoned from the far midwest pack, the Sedge Creek. Jais. The three had long since helped each other out in times of conflic, though this would be more than anything they had faced before. More than that however, he was brother of Cavan, and the one responsible for the tattered face of the sour brute.

From the southeast, another close friend had responded. Kivo. Not only was he friends of Nightcrawler, but he was brother to Tahirah, who was mates with Aidan, and thus uncle of several young Lurkers.

Where Jais went, his feline comrades were not far behind. Best friends since 2004, snow leopard siblings Auna and Snowden were more than willing to follow Jais into war. Along with them came their niece, Namalt. And so did nephew Xxalt and his mate Lassoma, who were under the rule of Baphomet. Noticeable absent from the roster were Tolacca, Namir, Adulthi, and Sivinith. The former two were in cahoots with Cortinarri, who held allegience to both Lurker and Haunter alike. She didn't dare show her face her, and neither did the two cats. While Adulthi was busy intigrating into a new pack of her own, Sivinith wanted nothing to do with war. Jais may be her friend, but she wasn't going to fight in what she saw as a pointless fued.

Spurred under the rule of Baphomet came a large section of the Ancient Guardians. Most noticeably was Legend, who was a mirror image of his father, Nhosh.

Feather-Paw and Ravanok, lynx siblings, followed suite. Their ties in the whole war were the least sound, aside from the fact that they were part of the Ancient Guardians. In distant times, they had been allies of the Aspen Grove pack, but their friends Shika had disappeared, as well as the aged Aquila.

Pepper joined the crowed of Guardians, though her impact would not be the greatest.

Ventisshou had arrived twined around the tineless antlers of Legend, much the same way she had once ridden within the antlers of the late Solange. For two years, she had been in alliance with the Almuit Rune Herd, so their imprisonment and slaughter was reason enough for her to come, as well as the fact that she had been recruited to the Guardiances a few months past.

When the Ochotona pack was swept into battle, Niavo was as well. Fyre was his nephew, and the Sedge Creek was part of his alliance. If they went to war, he was obliged to as well. And if the allies of the Lurkers were coming in, he would have to defend his good ally, Aaka.

With Aaka due to have pups soon, Legosa was in surprisingly good morale. The edge seemed to chip from his hot temper, though his arrogance was as formidable as ever. Still, though he felt no way obliged to answer the call of his allies, Legosa joined the battle for the fun of it. Noticeably absent from this roster were Sweetclover and Taiser, who were still recovering after a truamatic human shootout that left one of their pups dead, and another missing. Also not responding was Phelan, who was too timid for 'war'. And of course, Atticus, who thought he had better things to do than take part in some war.

Fanta & Family

Fanta saw it coming, turning and bit, and instead of her throat being torn she let her shoulder take the bullet, agony seering threw her body. "Forgotten to love? Well if your so cold-hearted, how about you think about our families. You are the reason we lost many pack members." Fanta growled, wrenching her shoulder free, lunging at Yareli's throat now. "Let anger be the victor!"
Feather cried out, the knife was painful. It jousted into her throat, blood pouring out from the wound. Feather collasped, momentum pushed her to her paws, but the world swirled like a mass of muck in a lake, her eyes glazed. "I will not die." Feather mumbled, though no one could really make out the words. Suddenly pain engulfed her again, Majikan had her in his jaws. That damn cat. Feather attempted to get free. No avail. His teeth seered into her body, snapping any bone they could. Light withered away from her eyes, she could see her father somewhere, he beckoned her. "Father. Silverfur." Feather mumbled. Welcome, daughter. Feather felt a unborn dismay over come her body, she could no longer feel the pain, even though Majikan was still killing her. "Am I...dying?" Feather whispered. Silverfur nodded. Feather shook her head in disbelief, whinning. Come, daughter. There is nothing any creature or spirit can do to stop this. Now you will join me and your ancestors in the stars. We shall watch over you brothers and sisters, you mother too. Come. As much as Feather didn't want to leave, save someone from death. Her paws took a few steps, Silverfur's ashen body beside hers. Together, father and daughter, they walked towards the heavens. A pack of wolves, hybrids and dogs greeted her warmly. Welcome Wind Feather.. Wind Feather was dead...
Patch watched his sisters death, only momentarily until he saw Night Eyes attack. Letting Night Eyes strike him, Patch lunged towards Patch's throat, anger boiling hotly in his blood. "Your kind killed my sister! I will now kill you in return!" Patch cried.
Arget felt Sky Dancer's jaws among hers, skull crashing into his. Crying out, she heard Feather's death, though wasn't able to watch her sister die. Locking jaws, Arget used her legs to push out and, hopefully, surprise Sky Dancer, because he seemed so focused with lockiong jaws. Oh Feather, oh father, give me strength! I wish to fight for the sake of Shadow Lurkers! Get vengence for you, Feather! Give me strength! Arget prayed silently. A unknown strength ran threw her blood, either it was her family's spirits or just her, she was ready to fight.

Guntar & Others

As several sets of fangs began to dig into him, Guntar roared in agony and lashed out with his front claws. His first swing was directed at Skeil, while his fangs lashed for Suenga. If he got a hold of her, he'd give the wolf a good thrash.

After doing what damage they could to the elphant, the Haunters set their sights on the new arrivals. Callholm was the first to depart from the elephant as he sized up the new advance. Along with him, Leope and Thunder's Call shouldered up with the leopard. Joining them, late to battle, was the black bear Misqueet. Monarda and Tersek joined in as well, as the grizzled wolf-mix gave up his assault on Black Plague.

The african lion stepped forward after a glance to his comrades. After belting out a defiant roar, he charged forward at full speed, with the rest of his brigade following suit. Leope's target was Snowden, who he aimed to full-out tackle and seize by the throat.

Thunder's Call made a point to avoid Jais, the white wolf whom he had once been sworn to protect. If it came down to it, the grizzly would not harm the brother of Cavan. This didn't mean he had a problem with all of the wolf's allies, however. With a roar of his own, the bear rocketed across the ground, swinging a deadly paw at Ravanok...

Misqueet set his eyes on Tahirah. Rushing across the ground much like his grizzly counterpart, the black bear mimicked the other's attack and aimed to strike the pit to the ground with a swipe of his massive paw...

Tersek choose the blue-eyed wolf as his victim. Grinning smugly, the massive hybrid moved quickly towards the other, head low and jaws parted. Much like the bears, Tersek was going to use his weight and strength to an advantage. Plowing towards Kanan, he tried to catch the wolf's lower leg in his jaws...

Monarda tried to keep herself concealed at first as she jogged behind the wave of Haunters. As the group merged towards the others, the brown-coated wolf dodged between bodies, moving quickly an agily until she spotted Serach. Without a growl or snarl to annouce her advance, the wolf sprung violently at the pit mix, trying to tackle her to the ground and snap at her underbelly.

Vestige, Jagged, Satan & Onslaught

Satan cursed under his breath as his attack missed and he found his abdomen under seige. Fox's fangs clipped his underbelly, causing it to bleed, but luckily he didn't catch hold. Wincing at the pain, Satan whirled round to shunt Fox into the ground and seize the back of his neck.

Onslaught, spitting out the fur and flesh he had in his jaws, was too late to save his paw. It was caught between Ankh's fangs, and was crushed. Snarling, more in agony than anything else, he drove for the back of the hybrid's neck.

Vestige had responded to the call of Hydras but coming, with his pack and allies. His son, Jagged, came up behind him, as they padded towards Canis Rex and the others.

Jagged split off from his father to bark quietly at Nightcrawler and the others for their attention. He wanted for those that hadn't been noticed to follow him, so that when they charged, they would do so in force, and make their enemies tremble.

Vestige, yipping to alert his pack of his presence, slipped up next to them and waited for the oppertune moment to strike.

Soledad, Tora & Shiroi, Ater

The two tigers slunk to where Vestige stood, silent and watching as they observed the scent of blood and death was heavy in the air.

Soledad had arrived farther from the pack than he soon realized he should have. There was a wide space between him and the wolves he wished to stick with. He began to hurry over to them, but something rammed into him, sending him flying into a tree. He felt a couple of his ribs snap; sending lighting strikes of pain through him every time her breathed.

The force that had hit him appeared in the form of a huge black wolf. The Haunter was about as big as they got, and his blood thirsty mind knew it could be a big advantage. The brute towered over the crippled wolf's body, his fangs barred in a viscious snarl.

Soledad snarl back, he could scent the smell of enemy wolves on this black wolf, and with a forced energy, he scent himself up and lunged at the wolf's untucked throat. It was Ater's turn to yowl in pain as Soledad's fangs found their mark. The Haunter jerked himself backwards, causing four big gashes to be formed where Soledad's canines had gotten a loose hold. They were not fatal, but blood gushed from them. Ater snarled fiercly and narrowed his eyes at the wolf before him.

Larka

She bounded up alongside Vestige, her tail tucked slightly between her haunches as she stared at the carnage. She promised she would fight for her allies, so fight she would. Her golden orbs implored Vestige, awaiting a command so she could at least make herself useful.

Lily/Mahala/Bamboo/Jack

Lily's strength was better than her speed, unlike most smaller antelopes. The Gemsbok turned to face the cat, but not quickly enough. "Stupid cat!" She spat as Dulca's teeth went into her rump. She quickly pulled herself away and turned towards the cat. "Bring it, kitty!" She hissed, lowering her horns.

Calvin, seeing that Tuft probably wasn't a threat anymore, decided to help his sister. He quietly walked up behind Dulsca and thrust his horns up, trying to gore her abdomen.

Re'em scrambled to his feet and jumped out of the way of Xuvan. "Don't mess with us." He snorted, standing a short distance away and waiting for the cat's next move.

Desmon's attack was successful. Mahala screamed in pain, trying to send the knife into Des' eye. Hatch was successful as well. Blood was drawn and the girl fell to the ground, nearly unconscious.

"I didn't touch your mangy family. Why would I want to?! You're all full of mites." Yareli shot back, leaping out of the way. Then she snapped savagely at Fanta's throat.

Night Eyes laughed. "I'd like to see you try, puppy!" He barked, ducking at just the right time. He then lunged up and attempted to get a hold on Patch's throat.

Riverhawk continued to attack Desmon, launching herself at him, hoping that she could knock the enemy off of Mahala.

Unexpectedly, Sky Dancer let go and snapped at Arget's face, trying to take out an eye.
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Right on time, Bamboo and her herd came in. The giraffe paused in the trees and waited for the right moment.

Papyrus stuck next to her tall friend.

Chinue had other plans. She would go straight onto the battlefield. Seeing that her friend Jack was under attack, the snake silently slithered to Black Claw and struck at the cat's hind leg, trying to kill the cat with her powerful venom.
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Jack Jumped out of the way and tried to not give Chinue's presence away. After recuperating for a while, the dog leapt at the cats, snapping his jaws shut where he saw Black Claw's face.

Rasheetah .+. Sacrifice .+. Ghoul .+. Razor .+. Darmus

Rasheetah had been occupied with taunting the enemy cat when the sound of heavy paws presented in her ears. Quickly she moved to the side and out of the way. But Sharks attack had caught her by surprise. As she caught the glimpse of the foe coming at her, she ducked and felt her head become consumed by the canines jaws. Growling fiercely she yanked up. Feeling the burning sensation of her left ear detach. Tears filled her eyes as the pain pulsed from her head. Turning viciously upon shark with her claws. Swiping blindly at the dog's face, no longer letting her head get near to the creature.

Sacrifice had been busy trying to abort her location in the cabin when she felt the swipe of pheonix across her face. She yelped in pain and backed off. Face bleeding with three perpendicular lines. The scratch had grazed over her eyelid, making the orb painful to open. This didn't hinder her hearing, however, and the paws of Lyckos soon made her pivot and throw out a kick towards his head. Trying to keep him away and growling. She backed off a little then rounded and began to charge at his feet and chest. Aiming to break bones.

Razor snarled and whirled around, "A PIG!?" His growls erupted in a laugh as he jumped up and over to avoid Saguaro. Growling he turned and began to nip at her hind end, though he knew not to get to cocky. Being well unaware of Kuro coming, her felt his rump begin to tear, growling hotly he turned and began a flash of fangs in the face of Kuro.

Darmus continued his strange formation, as the wolf dove at his foot he jumped up and out of the way, but right into the jaws of the Lurker Alpha. Crying her quickly spun and began to bite at her shoulder and neck. Trying to get her off of him.

Ghoul growled as he heard more and more enter the battle scene. A flash came across the corner of his eye and he let go of owl to dodge Kalion. He paused a moment, growling at the other then flashing his fangs. "Wrong move." He snarled. Leaping toward Kalion with his paws outstretched. Trying to rake canine claws across the canine then tear at his face with fangs.

Halabex .+. Tavern .+. Wither .+. Alderon

Halabex growled in agrivation as the group grew more and more. His sights began to look around to find one that he could take down with some ease. He spotted Ater with Soledad and took off towards that wolf. While the enemy made the attack on the ally, Halabex leaped up and opened his fangs for the lower spine of the wolf. Biting where he could and thrashing if possible.

Tavern growled out as she saw her buffoon pack mate being assaulted by the Alpha Lurker. As Hydras thrashed with her hold, the akita female took with a swift pace to ram the wolf from the side. Trying to break her grip on the chow.

Wither noticed the absence of her brothers attacks and began to search for a new rival. She spotted the group that started headed toward Guntar and quickly picked out Skiel as an opponent. Racing to the group she plowed her body toward the dog. Trying to knock her over and shock her for a moment to catch her by the throat on the rebound.

The rhino grunted angrily as the creatures evaded his attacks. Then felt the pricks of the creature enter his side. With a painful cry he pulled forward in hopes of dragging the creature behind him. Then began to stomp his heavy foot at where he thought she would be. Hoping to crush her and kill her quickly.

Shattered .+. Silver Trace .+. Hazard .+. Iota

Shattered growled and left the cat, aiming for her next victim. Vestige, as he came into the land. She quickly bolted at him and began to lash at his face and chest. Single orb glaring dangerously.

Silver Trace also parted with the tiger then moved around to find the oryx attacking Little Tuft. She moved around and quickly sprang an attack on the back of the oryx. Hoping to distract her while the other Coalition member snuck up and aimed to tear out her throat.

Iota entered the lands, surprisingly not astounded by the sheer number of rivals in the land. While others set out to help themselves. Iota spotted the human in need and quickly headed over to the group. Her attack was set on Patch, trying to catch the canine in the abdomen.

Risen .+. Tyrant .+. Vicious

Risen had finally destroyed Flak, the brute who had held her back at the temple. His words pissed her off, "Children huh?" But there was no time to discipline the coyote mother, instead she had to back up the rest of her pack.

Finally the mess came into view and she slowed at the sight. "Fuck..." She cursed to herself. They were outnumbered by a great deal. Moving forward she kept in the shadows, wondering who to pick on first. She wasn't known to fight one on one and win, she decide to choose one that was already being taken down.... Hydras.

Risen moved in the shadows until she was close enough to the alpha before she jolted from the brush and targeted the alpha's neck. Throwing her full weight against the larger foe she hoped to knock her balance off a little.

Not far behind the Haunter Alpha did Tyrant and Vicious follow. They stayed concealed with their eyes upon the smaller fea. Ready to attack those who would attack her, for they knew many wanted her dead.

Absolute .+. Fallen

The young silk wolf followed far behind his group. Uneasy about the thought of war, he had to help and knew he would. Coming in quickly he looked for a mark and spotted the large Incalia. Moving in with the sun gleaming off his back, he headed toward her with open jaws. His bite was to her back legs to injure and distract her.

Fallen entered in the scene as well, her age noticeable by the white hairs that began to grow around her snout. Moving in she looked for her own enemy and found Fox attempting to attack Satan. It didn't seem like a fair fight for the corgi but it would be one less enemy to worry about.

Moving up she circled around and dashed for the hind end of the dog. Hoping to break or sever a leg.

Kalaber

Damn you guys got far...

he growled though he only ended up with a gastly wound on the bottom and top of his jaw. Forn owforcing himself away painfully he snarled and then his eyes caught sight of risen he and he snarled.He watched her intended target.. If they could take risen down then they could get rid of the haunter.He then bolted hoping that mohan would step in litharaz's way. He headed straight for risen

Mohan watching kalaber he new what needed to be done so he quickly moved to block the other canine from going after him.He noticed that lith had some of kal's blood and skin on his muzzle and he let out a hiss and slashed at him.

gaara on the other hand was still trying to throw the wolf on his back off.

Canis Rex/Kiku

Rex growled when he saw Risen. He hated her with a passion. Forget plans. He would go straight for the leader. Kill her, and the army would surely fall apart. He leapt out of the bushes and launched himself at Risen, snarling viciously. "Die filth!" He hissed, snapping at her throat.

Kiku's eyes widened. "Dad!" He cried, jumping out of his hiding place. He didn't realize that he had just blown their cover.

Hydras & Pack

Aidan shifted his bite, letting his fangs fall randomly into Guntar's flesh. The blue-eyed Lurker stiffled a yelp when a series of claws dashed against the side of his face, the force of the blow knocking him briefly to the ground. But with so many to contend with, Aidan was able to spring up and drive for the cat again, his jaws now going straight for the gullet.

Bloodied teeth were revealed in an arrogant smirk by Ankh, just as he was releasing his successful hold on Onslaught's paw. If not for the previous bites to his leg, the swift hybrid would have dodged aside the other's next attack. Unfortunately for him, the wounded leg refused to respond with it's full speed and agility, causing Ankh to fumble at a critical moment. Stumbling in his attempt to spring back, Onslaught found his hold on the back of Ankh's neck. The Lurker's saving grace was his dense ruff, which had saved him three years back when he was in a similar situation. The extra fur allowed just enough buffer to keep Onslaught's fangs from hitting his spine. Still, the hold was good and more than a little painful. Yelping, Ankh began to thrash about wildly, sending his keen fangs for Onslaught's other foot.

While Yareli was contending with Fanta, Bullet attempted to catch her along the side of the throat and rip through her vital bloodways.

Desmon scrambled back as Mahala went down, narrowly escaping the slashing blade. He didn't, however, escape Riverhawk. Before he rightly knew what hit him, the young Lurker went sprawling across the ground with a grunt. Wide-eyed, the hybrid scrambled to his feet and launched himself right back at his assailant, ready to gnash jaws.

Huddled in their makeshift 'den', Donte and Artemesia were far too young to do anything in the battle. While their mother faught, little Donte was easily seized by Lion. Whimpering, he curled up into a ball.

Later than the others, Equiss eventually made it to the battle. And like the others, she was at a loss for who to attack; until she spotted Patch. Her thrill at seeing her best friend was squelched when she saw a wolf lunging for his throat. "Patch!" The Lurker howled out, sprinting her fastest across the ground as she aimed to tackle Night Eyes away from Patch, while snapping madly at his face and muzzle.

Hatch gave the fallen human a few more snaps, attempting to finish her off. Then he turned to asses the damage elsewhere. It didn't take long for him to pick a new target. Risen. It seemed the Haunter alphess was like a magnet, drawing enemies to her. As others began to close in, Hatch darted across the ground and rushed in to bite down on her vulnerable abdomen.

At first, Hydras refused to let go of Darmus. A large hybrid, she thrashed her head mercilously from side to side, trying to force her crushing jaws and kniving fangs through his flesh and cause as much damage as she could. During this, she felt hot pain well up along her shoulder where the chow's mad teeth gorged her own flesh, but it was a price she was willing to pay. Hydras continued this until a new assailant arrived. Darmus was wrenched uncerimoniously from her jaws as Tavern collided with her. Gasping as the wind was knocked from her lungs, Hydras rolled swiftly to her feet, just in time to see Risen rushing her way. The Lurker alpha instantly brought her tail up and expanded her royal ruff, though she wasn't cocky enough to raise her head. Instead, she met the other's attack jaw to jaw.

Quaidah caught claws along his side, dragging him to the ground at one point. Another swing of the paw had his right ear shredded into two flaps. Fighting against the bright pain, he fought as viciously as his father. While Aidan went for the throat, Quaidah went for one of the front paws, attempting to render the limb helpless by digging his fangs into the wrist and crush the little bones and nerves there.

One of the younger Lurkers, Scaria had little experience in fighting. The only 'combat' she saw was the mock fights she played in with Hatch and Desmon. Still, fighting was in her blood, and she took on the challenge as bravely as the others. Not recognizing Risen as the chief enemy, Scaria blundered her way through the ruckus until she came across Des and Nighthawk. Growling savagely, the young hybrid charged at the other canine as she tried to sink her fangs into his tail. Not a deadly attack, but if she got a hold, she'd do her best to detach the fifth limb and cause Nighthawk excruciating pain.

Serach was focused mainly on Guntar, and didn't notice Monarda until it was too late. With a cry, she was bowled over on the ground, paws flailing. Before she could get up, the wolf had sunk fangs into her side. Red-hot pain flared in the hybrid's gut, and she struck blindly at the other, clawing and tearing at whatever flesh she could reach. Mo< Much like Serach, Skeil was focused on Guntar. Mauling away at the tiger's hind leg, the pit bull felt something heavy collide with her, sending her a short distance across the ground. Unlike Serach, however, Skeil was a seasoned fighter and reacted to the blow by tucking her vulnerable throat. Her own mate had died four years ago in a similar fasion, and she didn't want to share his fate. Still, Wither's fangs found their way to Skeil's flesh, landing along the side of her face. A sharp, shrill snarl was released from the pit as she reared up on her hind legs and forced her mass towards Wither with a sudden burst of energy. She tried to use this sudden movement to throw the wolf off her balance and break free of the hold.

Tahti/Kane

Tahti thought it was time that Kane learned to fight like a Haunter. He was terrible at it, she thought. She prowled through the bushes, looking for a way to help her pack. She would take the punishment later. She glanced back at the black wolf and narrowed her eye. "Are you ready to be a soldier? Good." She growled. She looked at the battlefield and growled. It looked like the Haunters were outnumbered. "Watch and learn." Seeing Incalia under attack, Tahti crept out of the bushes and launched herself at Absolute, trying to grab hold of his flesh.

Cavan & Others

With the pups safely at the Temple, and the defected Lurkers standing guard with the reptiles, Cavan headed to battle himself. Entering the melee was as invigorating as it was unnerving. Limited hear and one bad eye made it exceedingly hard to noticing would-be attackers. His sense of smell, as acute as it was, did little for him when the odors were meshed together so. It would be the subtle tell of vibrations that would alert the Haunter beta to attacks, for the soft ground of summer was perfect for relaying the impact of a running animal.

Picking his way through the fighting, Cavan growled ominously to himself. It was clear that they were outnumbered today, with all the allies that were present. If anything though, it would only go to teach the Huanters more about their enemies. Putting that to the back of his mind, Cavan continued to make his way through the scene until he came upon Risen. "Hatch!" The wolf barked out, trying to catch the Lurker off guard by using his name. Seeing only 'red', Cavan dismissed the early memories of Hatch, back when he was part of the Lurker's pack. Instead, he saw only an enemy, trying to kill Risen. And so Cavan ran across the ground with a low-held head, jaws parting just before swinging up to try and seize the other's throat.

Black Claw pounced after Jack, not about to let the dog get away. So focused on her attack, she didn't notice the silent approach of Chinue until it was too late. With a yowling cry, the young lioness sprang straight up before falling on her side. Searing pain bolted down her leg, stemming from the bite. Deadly claws were struck for the snake's head, before Jack caught her off guard this time. The lion yowled a second time and focused her claws on the dog's face and neck, trying to shred his skin.

Velvet, like her sister, continued her assault on Jack. Long canines struck for the dog's back, aiming to snap his spine.

Not about to take the antelope head-on, Dulsca lashed her tail behind her and took a step back. It was then that she heard the rush of hooves, and turned to see another 'prey' animal running for her. Once more, the lion mother sprung up and to the side, but not fast enough to avoid harm this time. The tips of Calvin's horns gored her hind leg, ripping through flesh and muscle before she fell down. Scrambling out of oryx's way, Dulsca hunched down and flattened her ears back, tail lashing once more. Her leg throbbed, and she knew she wouldn't be as quick now, but she couldn't let on how bad the injury was.

Not wasting a second, Lion bolted from the cabin with Donte bouncing in his jaws. With the arrival of so many enemies, he didn't think the Huanters stood a chance in open warfare like this. As soon as the Lurker allies got themselves organized... all hell would break loose for the Haunters. If worse came to worse though, they always had their fallback of Dima's Temple. And not only that, they had yet another captive. While the others fought, Lion rushed the 'prize' back to the Temple.

Xuvan & Little Tuft

Rumbling with his fangs bared, Xuvan stepped back from the imposing creature. "I'll put you in your place soon enough." The young lion threatened, trying to frighten the larger beast. And while he contended with Re'em, a Lurker stole her chance to attack. Luckily for Xuvan, his crouched position made it hard for the wolf to nab his stomach. Still, her fangs bit deep into flesh and muscle. With a wild cry, Xuvan flipped onto his side. While this further exposed his stomach, it unleashed all four of his deadly paws. They struck out simultaneously at Vitani's body, claws aiming to strike quick and deep where ever they might fall. His teeth were turned instantly for her neck.

Little Tuft still lay on the ground, realing from the wound he took to the gut. The pain was crippling, and blood was seeping at an alarming rate from the two punctures. Unable to get up, Suki easily caught hold of the young lion's throat. With a choked yowl, Tuft kicked and clawed frantically at his attacker...

Nightcrawler, Kanan, & Others

"So... who do we attack?" Auna whispered, crouching beside her brother. But before Snowden could respond, Jais was nudging them, "Fall back a little, guys. C'mon." He urged in a hushed voice, falling Nightcrawler back towards Jagged and the others.

As the group of allies fell back into hiding, a group of Haunters under Leope's charge came tearing after them. "Hold shi-" Snowden began to exclaim, whirling around in time to see Leope lunging for him. Ears pressed against the back of his head, he tried to spring to the side, but wasn't quick enough. The lion's powerful jaws wrapped around his throat, his strength throwing Snow to the ground. The leopard's eyes went wide as he resorted to kicking and clawing at the enemy, in an attempt to break free.

"Snowden!" Auna called out in alarm, rushing to her brother's aid as she leapt at the African lion. With his throat so heavily guarded by the main, Auna snapped her jaws at his face instead, trying to gore his eyes.

Ravanok and Feather-Paw faced the oncoming Haunters next. The siblings split to either side of the grizzly when he attacked, but Rave hadn't dealt with the creatures before. With hardly a sound, he was batted mid-leap by Thunder's paw and slammed into the ground. Feather, coming up along the side, tried to leap upon the bear's shoulder, where she'd work her fangs and claw in.

Tahirah dodged Misqueet's swing by a hair's breath. Plunging low and fast, she tried to get a hold on his muzzle.

Kanan bristled and reared up when Tersek attacked, but wasn't prepared for the other's sheer strength. Teeth clamped down onto his leg, but the wolf managed to pull a bleeding limb free before it was broken. Countering, he snapped for the other's chest.

Keilo targeted Tersek without hesitation. While Kanan went for the chest, Keilo went for a classic throat-hold.

Nightcrawler narrowed his eyes and snarled in a rare show of frustration. Now that their ranks were being enganged, he rushed out to find a target of his own. Sights set on Thunder's Call, Nightcrawler came around the opposite side of the grizzly and sprung up. He tried to get a grip on the bear's forearm.

While his best friend went for Thunder, Kivo decided to aid his sister. As she went for Misqueet's muzzle, Kivo came around and mimicked Night's attack as he tried to seize the black bear's foreleg and hold it down.

Lassoma and Xxalt followed suite in the pitbulls attacks. The big cats struck at Misqueet as well, each going for the shoulders of the creature in an attempt to weigh him down.

Namalt held back for a moment, before joining her brother in the bear assault. While he and his mate went for a shoulder each, Namalt went for the paw opposite of Kivo's.

Fyre and Niavo, uncle and nephew, paired up as they targeted Leope. Wanting to avoid the deadly front claws, the two went for the cat's hindquarters.

Gavan

In his father's place, Gavan came to fight the battle. Eytan's eyes were leaving him, and he'd have been more a liability than a help now. So Gavan darted in and instantly leapt for Leope's back. He was small enough in body that, if his attack landed, he could hop on top of Leope's back and keep most of himself out of the way while savaging the cat from above.

Risen; Tyrant; Prisoner; Darmus; Tavern; Wither; Absolute

Risen growled as Hydras met her fang to fang, then she caught the sound of the others coming at her. She growled knowing there was to be back up. Instead of backing down as the rest came at her she continued to give Hydras a fang fight. Snapping wildly to drive both of their gums to blood.

Wither continued to dance with Skiel as the pit bull tried to throw her off. Yanking back and biting harder to promise her mouth a piece of skin, she eventually let the dog free only to regroup and charge her again, this time aiming for her front legs. Keeping her neck tucked.

Absolute yelped as Tahti grabbed his side. He had been fully concentrated on the larger dog that he paid no mind to such a small coyote. Turning quickly he began to let a flurry of attack reign upon the tiny canine. Trying to tear apart her face and throat.

As Hydras' attention was turned to Risen, Tavern quickly sprawled upon the alpha's back and began to tear at the flesh, hoping to injure her greatly. Darmus smiled wickedly and aimed for the alpha's guts. Pushing his weight against her to knock her off her balance.

As Cavan went for Hatch, a black figure burst from the shadows. As Rex neared Risen, Tyrant came plundering through. Throwing his shoulder forward he set all his weight to completely knock the lighter dog over and hopefully flying.

More came as back up now, Prisoner came racing in with heavy hooves and a snorting snout. She aimed at Kalaber, knowing Tyrant was not allowed to touch him, Prisoner had no second thought of taking him out. She came up aimed to knock him over with her front legs, then stomp on him with her hind hooves.

Glider/Canis Rex/Kiku

Rex was unprepared for Tyrant's attack. He was knocked to the ground. The 170 pound wolf got up, dazed, and snapped savagely at Tyrant's face. "You're a dirty, cold-hearted snake. Are you really going to take an innocent father away from his family? Are you going to widow a poor mother?" He taunted, baring his fangs.

Kiku growled at Tyrant. "You touch my dad and I'll kill you. I'm not bluffing." He warned, raised his hackles in defense.

Glider launched out of the forest, rushing at Tyrant. The Saluki had the advantage of speed. He slid under the wolf and snapped up at his abdomen.

Kalaber

He snarled as he heard hooves and spotted the mare before she could strike. He would not die tonight!

White Feathers:She knew she should of listeend to her father but the fact that he was going into battle didn't sit still with her. She actually brushed right past the hiding Tyrant and saw the mare and ran at her and then jumped hoping to get on to the mares back.

Kalaber:Growled angerly and then continued ontowards risen. He refused to fight anyone but risen! When he got close he lunged directly for her side.

Patch & Suenga

Suenga yelped as Guntar's fangs clenched into his flesh, giving a fateful howl. Thrashing, Suenga lunged for the cat's throat, maybe he could stop the cat's attack.

Patch smiled at Equiss, his heart fluttered for a moment. "Equiss" Patch whispered, then he focused on Night Eyes, lunging viciously to get himself out of the wolf's grip and also to attack the brute.

Fanta & Family

Fanta snarled. "Shut up and fight like a wolf. Actions speak louder then words, my friend." Fanta snapped at Yareli. She had moved just correctly, taking a harsh blow to her face from Yareli, blood pouring from the skin near her ears. Growling Fanta launched herself forward, body weak but still burning. "Eat this." Fanta lunged at Yareli's throat.

Patch's heart fluttered when he saw Equiss. Twisting Patch used his legs to block Night Eye's attack. Then Patch lunged forward, maybe with Equiss barreling over and his 'fake' attack, Night Eyes would be focused on Patch more then Equiss. And Equiss's blow would take some out of him.

Arget flinched, pain seering threw her mind. Her left eye was throbbing, it had been brutally stabbed. Arget fell to the ground, but her strength brought her back up, disoriented though. Agony stabbed in her mind like Mahala's knife. She opened her good eye, despite the pain. Silverfur and Feather's voices chanting in her mind. Her eyes focused on the downed human, her lips curled. Unexpectedly Arget lunged at the fallen down human, for the neck. This could be the human's final blow, and maybe Arget's...

Suenga cried out, agony rushing threw it body as Guntar's fangs met his shoulder, tearing all the skin. "You bastard!" Suenga cried, lunging for the cat's face.

Prisoner; Tyrant; Iota; Vicious

A snort escaped the angered Prisoner as Kalaber dodged her attack and a new set of fangs presented in her back. Knowing that canines had no claws made the task simple; she threw herself into a fit of wild bucking to get the creature to part from her. Legs struck high and her body snapped with a natural grace as she spun around to fling White Feathers from her torso. After the canines fall would she attempt to run her over and crush her skull. Her attention was no longer on Kalaber.

However another in the shadows saw the young wolf escape from the horse. Vicious growled to himself, not wanting to interfere with family, but Crucified was not his particular favorite of all his kids. Although his oldest son, Crucified had dishonored Vicious in every way possible. He felt it justice to stand up to his grandson.

With a wild burst the one eyed creature escaped from the safety of the forest and headed right for Kalaber. Swinging around to get in front of the boy and set apart his jaws to lavish on the young ones forehead. Tearing where he could to keep Kalaber away from Risen.

180 pounds of muscle rippled as the smaller wolf took his plunge. Growling darkly to the other as he spoke. "And you are to orphan much more. And you claim to have such pride..." The pain of Glider quickly presented and Tyrant snarled hotly at the feel. Leaping up from the dogs bite he aimed his hind claws for the older dogs eyes. Hoping to blind him in his little attack.

Iota gave up on Patch and started going after Arget. Trying to keep the human alive for she knew the others would be of little help without the human. As Arget went for Mahala's tender neck, Iota launched herself at Arget's own throat in attempts to rip it out. If not she would simply grab where she could and keep Arget from completing her final blow.

Arget

Arget hadn't seen the bird, but her senses drove her to the ground, just in front of the human. Arget ducked, the bird's talons digging into her back, yelping Arget twisted, the bird's talons let loose of her flesh. "Bird scum!" Arget snapped, her mind dizzying her. Finally Arget decided to do her final blow, the bird couldn't possibly kill her...right? It was just a bird. The human lay just in front of her. Arget growled meniacingly. Finally launched her fangs at the human's throat, anger abidding her. This is for Feather! Arget thought.

Mahala & Pack/Tahti/Kane/Glider/Kiku/Canis Rex

Mahala scrambled out of the way just in time. Once she was safe, she picked up a rock and threw it at Arget.

Yareli laughed. "I won't shut up until you shut up, vile serpent!" She shot back, casually stepping out of the way of Fanta and Bullet. She needed to get Mahala out of here, but first she had to take care of Fanta. Growling, she snapped at the wofess' throat, hoping to end her life quickly.

When Desmon attacked, so did Riverhawk. She launched herself at the male, hoping to keep him away from the human.

Things did not go how Patch wanted them to. He was focused on Equiss, and quickly scrambled out of the way of the female. Then he threw himself at Equiss, trying to knock her over.

Sky Dancer had a duty to protect Mahala. She rushed at Arget, snapping at her throat.

Tahti was small and weak, but that didn't stop her from defending her pack. She fought even as Absolute ripped her flesh. "Kuihtua saastaisuus!" She howled, fighting the pain. Showing no fear, she snapped at the larger canine's face.

Kane saw his chance. While Absolute was distracted with Tahti, he crept around to the other side of the wolf and lunged at his abdomen. "She says 'die filth.'

Before Glider could react, he was blind in his right eye. It had been gouged out by Tyrant's teeth. "You fool!" He cried, launching his jaws at the wolf's face.

Rex launched himself at the larger wolf as well, trying to snap his jaws shut around his throat.

Kiku yelped. "Don't touch my grandpa either!" He howled furiously, rushing at Tyrant and snapping at his legs.

Kalaber

He snarled as he soon felt jaws apon his left side of his face.He reared up and snarled menicingly. He had never met his grandfather but somethin about this wolf told him that they were related.His fangs snatch at him and his claws go for his chest.How dare he interfer with his true target!Now he was even more angry then before.

White Feathers held on as long as possible and when finally she was thrown she hoped to bring some of prisoner's flesh with her. but whether or not that happened she was forced to regain her posture quickly or she would be killed so she moved out of the way just in time.She snarled and ran at her falsly stopped and then ran around her just out of striking range.

Tyrant; Prisoner; Iota; Vicious

Tyrant growled as the saluki went after him then the three teamed up. "Hah, well you don't seem to play fair huh?!" He barked to them. Fangs were brought up to give the eldest one a fair fang fight when the other to plundered in. He spotted Rex before he could hit and tucked in his neck. Letting Gliders fangs rake across his face. Then the chomp on his hind legs sent his fumbling for balance. "fuck." Was his simple curse as he thrashed his head to the side and leaped up to get away from their grasps. His free hind foot gave a sharp kick at Kiku to drive him off his leg while his fangs sought out to blind Rex and back him off. With legs and feet entwined with the others, he forced his shoulder at Glider. Trying to bowl all three of them down at once with the strange move.

Prisoner felt the burning sensation of flesh ripping from her back but with how strong she was, one little wolf would do little to tear her apart from the back alone. She bolted at the wolf. Trying to step on the creature as she gave a false attack. Prisoner gave no false moves, instead, with every fake or true move Feather gave, Prisoner complied with rearing up and striking at the wolf. Or rounding her and shooting out her hind legs to crush a bone or two.

Iota growled as the wolf pushed her off. She may have been smaller than her wolf cousins, but she still had wolf in her and would bug off so easily. She watched as both human and canine alike attacked Arget. While they had her attention Iota ran on the underside of the wolf to tear out her organs.

"Don't play with me boy!" Growled the grand sire as his youth tried to take him down. Instead as the wolf tried to scratch him, he reared up with a tucked neck then bolted down with open jaws. Trying to catch the scruff of Kalaber.

Kalaber

Unable to fight him off.The male had succsfully grabed his scruff. His jaw already severly injured.He lost this fight but he wouldn't allow anyone to kill him of course.He knew the lurkers wouldn't loose this fight.His tail tucked and he just lied there growling but nothing more.

Feather:She let out a defening cry as the mares hooves hit her side and she was sent flying.She landed on the ground and then tried to stand.But fell back down.Papa i'm sorry I triedCame her whimpering words as she landed alittle ways from her father.

Vicious

Not one to let his own blood die off he stood over Kalaber growling. "If you want to live you must run. Both you and your daughter, that mare will make sure both of you are killed." He growled silently looking at the oncoming mare. Risen would have his head for this.

Kalaber

he growled but nodded. He could no longer help the lurkers though his mate and tigers were still helping.

white:She now staggered to her feet as the mare came at her and just ran for it.

Glider/Kiku/Canis Rex

Glider jumped out of the way just in time, breathing heavily. "Rex! He's stronger than all three of us put together. This is a suicide mission!" He shouted. Rex was knocked over by Tyrant. "That's a sacrifice I'm willing to make." The wolf replied breathlessly, pulling Kiku out of the way before he could be injured. "Go! Get away!" He commanded. The pup, with tears in his eyes, ran to his grandfather and watched as Rex continued to fight.

Rex, nearly unconscious, fought viciously for his life. He shot his jaws up at Tyrant's throat.

Hydras & Pack

Not about to let wolf mother die, Bullet again took aim at Yareli. Hoping to catch her before she reached Fanta, he attempted to catch her hind leg and crush the bones between his powerful jaws.

With his focus no longer on the human, Desmon had his full attention on Riverhawk. When the male rushed to tackle him, Desmon skirted to the side before swinging his muzzle to the side, trying to catch the other's front leg in his jaws and trip him. Rather than trying to break the bones if he got a hold, Desmon would try to shred through the muscles and skin.

Not expecting the sudden turn around by her enemy, Equiss was thrown roughly to the ground by Night Eyes. Snarling in surprise, the little hybrid kicked out at the other's stomach, trying to knock the wind out of him and distract him for Patch.

Hearing his name, Hatch stopped abruptly before he was to reach Risen. Though he knew Cavan was an enemy, seeing the old pack mate rush towards him caught him by surprise. And just when Cavan's intent dawned on him, the black hybrid jumped frantically to the side, but not quick enough. The wolf had him by the throat. With a gasping yelp, Hatch clawed at the other's face and chest, struggling to get free.

As Hydras continued to engage in the fang battle with Risen, she couldn't hope to deflect all of her attackers. To turn her jaws from Risen would open her vunerable throat to the enemy's fangs. Just as she was attempting to out muscle the smaller wolf alpha, Tavern had her back. And being it summer, there wasn't as much lush fur to protect her from the assault. At the same time, Darmus struck from below, seizing a painful hold on her underside. Hydras used her hindpaws to try and kick the chow away, all the while snapping feverishly at Risen.

Arriving with Larka, Honthale was dismayed to find that a battle had started without him. He gave the wolfess an appologetic look before dashing into the fray. Larger than either Hatch or Desmon, the black hybrid was easily the most skilled of his brothers. As he bounded through the mass of bodies, his eyes picked up on his aunt as she was being savaged by three attackers. See that Hydras wouldn't be able to hold out much longer against the triple assault, Honthale bulldozed his large frame towards Tavern. While she tore at his aunt's back, Honthale leapt full-force, trying to tackle her to the ground and clamp his jaws over her spine.

Scaria turned her attention back to Hydras now. Like her cousin, she could see that the alphess wouldn't last much longer if her three attackers were stopped. While Hydras and Risen were gnashing fangs, little Scaria dove for Risen's tail, ready to slice through flesh and bone and severe the limb, as she had tried unsuccesfully against Riverhawk.

Shark, as bold and powerful as she was, was no match against the cheetah. She was downed again, her face badly lacerated and covered in blood. The Lurker backed off a few paces, blinking her eyes and shaking her head as she tried to see through the crimson that burned her orbs. Outside, she could hear the frenzied cries and fighting of her family, and she was compelled to try again. Launching herself forward on sturdy hind limbs, Shark tried to force herself past the deadly claws of the big cat, and reach the tender throat.

Skeil wasn't one for leaping around and dancing about nimbly like Ankh or the others. She was built for strength and endurance. When Wither went for her front legs, the pit bull didn't try to dodge away at all; rather, she welcomed the attack and took the sacrifice. As Wither bit down on her right front limb, Skeil seized her opportunity to swoop her broad, blunt muzzle down and try to close over the wolf's neck.

Aminita arrived with the Aspen Grove, wary and slinking. She knew that participating in this war would not upgrade her exiled status from the Lurkers, but she hoped it might warrant a visit with her daughter in the future. It didn't take long for the mother to spot her daughter, rushing for Risen. Struggling to shake off her fear, the shepherd-looking hybrid sprinted over the ground and headed for Risen as well, ready to aid Scaria and spend what brief time with her that she could. While Scaria went for the tail, Aminita set her sights on Risen's chest. Turning her head to the side, she tried to drive her fangs into the ribs and puncture a lung.

Cavan & Others

A chilling growl reverberated in the brute's throat as he squeezed his jaws shut without a second thoat. As he did this, he thrashed his dail from side to side, trying to end Hatch's life as quickly as he could.

Though fatally poisoned, Black Claw continued to assault Jack, for the little time she had left.

Guntar was wild with fury and panic. Fangs seemed to be set in him from everywhere. He continued to lash out and attack, but he was being overwhelmed and torn apart. No sooner did he knock one wolf away, then another struck him. Then teeth were burrowed in his face, peircing through an eye. A horrified, agonized cry was sent up, and the tiger brought both claws up and tried to shred into Suenga's body. At the same time, teeth clutched at his throat. A deadly wound was opened, from which the tiger's blood began to quickly drain. Mixed with the multitude of other bites, the tiger's life quickly ebbed away.

Leope was in much the same dire straights as Guntar. But while he had a hold on Snowden, he bit down with all his strength, trying to drive his long canines into the other cat's windpipe and life viens. Pain tore into his back and haunches, as well as his face. The lion roared out, dropping Snowden as he lashed and snapped at Auna, before whirling around to take a swing at Fyre and Niavo. Blood began to trail quickly down his tawny fur.

Callholm left Frodo and headed for the lion. Muscles coiled, the black leopard took a calculated leap at Gaven, trying to tackle the wolf from his friend's back.

Misqueet was in for a world of hurt as creatures seemed to attach to him from every which way. The black bear was pulled to the ground under their weight, his muzzle brought down by Tahirah's hold. Giving a muffled growl, he tried to swing at her, but his paws were pinned.

Kanan took the punishment to the chest, snarling sharply as fangs scored into his flesh. But he put up with the abuse and turned his attention to the father. With a wicked snarl, he ducked his head and turned to the side, letting Keilo's fangs fall into his shoulder. In the same movement, Tersek shoved upwards, trying to throw the wolf off balance and seize his throat.

Thunder's Call felt the searing pain of fangs tear into his flesh. Bringing his heavy muzzle around, he tried to catch Feather's by the side of the head and crush it.

Kanan & Others

Auna yowled as claws raked across her side and her head, forcing her to retreat for a moment and regather herself. Then she sprung right back at the lion, swinging her claws wildly at his face.

Snowden gave a gurgled cry as he was flung down. The world was suddenly hazing and uncertain, and a frightening darkness began to close around him. His energy was fleeting, and his breath struggled.

Feather released her hold and dropped down, just before Thunder could take her head. And as she was dropping, a daring paw was swiped out at his muzzle, trying to leave a set of deep furrows across his nose. Springing lightly to the side, the lynx dashed around and jumped for his back. She attempted to drive her fangs in the back of his head.

Fyre yelped as a paws slammed against his side, sending him tumbling across the ground. But he was up moments later, shaking off the daze and the stinging pain left by the claws. Once again, he set his fangs for the lion's haunches.

Jais stepped forward with an ominous snarl playing on his muzzle. "Cavan!" He barked out, eyes lighting up on his grizzle brother.

"Dad!" Kanan yipped in warning as he felt Tersek heave and shift suddenly upwards. Lunging upwards himself, Kanan tried to catch Tersek's throat.

Keilo could get his weary body to react in time to the younger hybrid's counter. Before he could pull away from the shoulder bite, teeth were set into his throat. A startled gasp escaped the old wolf as he instantly set his own teeth for the side of Tersek's head.

When Misqueet went down, Kivo released his hold and went directly for the throat, trying to find the life vein and severe it.

Namalt, Xxalt, Lassoma, and Tahirah held on tightly, trying to hold down the black bear as Kivo attempted to finish him off.

Just like Fyre, Niavo was driven back by a powerful paw. His face was laid open along the cheek, but it wasn't going to stop him. With a defiant snarl, the hybrid was right back on the cat, savaging away at his hind quarters.

Nightcrawler dug in deeper, pulling his legs up and letting his full weight ride on his jaws. He knew he couldn't pull the massive bear down, but he hoped to cause him as much agony and damage as possible to afford Feather a better chance at the back.

Legend got in on the act now. "Prisoner..." He called out, his voice loud but a little uncertain. His head was head low and angled, so that his sword-like antlers were directed forward. Yet... the mare had been his friend, and he was having a hard time justifying an attack on her.

Ventisshou, the timber rattler, made her way cautiously forward. It would be so easy to get stepped on in the ruckus, but if someone did happen to step on her, it would be the last move they ever made. Energized by the heat of the day, the large, black pit viper worked her way across the ground as she tried to sort friend from foe.

Risen .+. others

With gums and muzzle now dripping with blood, Risen continued her fang assault. Even knowing Hydras was the larger, she wouldn't give up her fight. She listened as the akita and chow assisted her, then felt the shocking pain of something clamping onto her tail. With a growling whine she spun around to tear at the face of Scaria. Moving away from Hydras to keep out of biting range as she switched her target.

Tavern continued her attack until she felt fangs lash across her back and a large body collide with her. Stumbling off her opponent she caught herself and turned to face Honthale. "dear lord..." She growled as she felt flesh tear away from her back. It would be the first scar to her collection that was not human made. Her thick exterior provided some protection from her spine snapping instantly. Instead she spun around, kicking at him as he bit. Then she launched herself at his throat.

Darmus barely felt the claw of Hydras, his internal functions where shifting into complete fight mode, which meant he physically went numb... not always a good thing, but he liked it. As Risen darted for Scaria He let go of her guts and aimed for the back of her neck. Front paws extended to delay her face from reaching something more vital.

Vicious had done his part with ridding the battle of Kalaber, though he would claim that the wolf ran off in fear. He wasn't going to let Risen know he let him get away. Instead he turned back to watch both his son being torn apart by three assailants and his daughter; who had one, and another coming. He seized the moment and raced toward Aminita, trying to bowl her out of the way before she could reach Risen. Biting her face, neck and fore limbs.

Prisoner watched as the spawn of Kalaber ran away, making an attempt to go after her, she watched the three who attacked Tyrant. With a snort she pointed out Glider, who was the only one not facing her, and charged him, trying to tumble him over and step on his skull. Then kicked out toward Rex with her hind hooves. Trying desperately not the kick her ally.

Alderon .+. others

Alderon diverted from his attack to help others now. Blood pooling from his side he stamped toward the unconscious Snowden. Taking aim with his large from foot he stomped on the wolfs head and chest. Trying to end the life.

After the simple attack he moved toward Fyre. Swinging his large horn to the creature in hopes to knock him down and cause pain enough to keep him on the ground long enough to smash.

Rasheetah continued her attack on Shark. Her paws trying to tear the dog to blindness and shock so that she could finish her off and help her other cat comrades.

As Wither grabbed Skiels paw, she crunched down to break the limb. Then felt fangs along the back of her neck. Growling dangerously the femme lifted her head and popped up on her hind feet. Keeping the paw in her mouth then pushing forward. Hoping to knock the dog over and to release the hold on her neck.

After her parade on the dog and wolf, Prisoner looked up to Legend. The same uncertainty flared across her emotions. She wouldn't attack him, not now. Instead, she moved on toward Feather. As the canine leapt into the air. Prisoner jumped and pawed at her. Trying to knock her down and into hopefully into a small daze.

Glider/Kiku/Canis Rex

Glider looked up at Prisoner with wide eyes. He leapt out of the way just as the horse flew by.

Rex didn't see the horse soon enough. With a frightened yelp, he went to the ground. "You touch my son and I'll kill you..." He sighed, knowing that he was at the end of his life.

Kiku howled mournfully. "Dad!" He cried, then looked up at Prisoner. "I'll rip you to pieces!" The hybrid barked, rushing at the horse and snapping at her legs, trying to make her fall.

Tyrant .+. Prisoner

Feeling the dog bite at her heals made her kick at him frantically to drive him off. Then continued her assault on Feather.

Tyrant paused for a moment. Growling at Glider to stay back then moved to Rex and bit down on his throat so that he wouldn't have to die as slowly.

Glider/Kiku/Canis Rex

Rex looked at Glider one last time. "It was meant to be." He said, gasping for breath. He glanced over to his son, trying to speak. "K...Kiku. Bye, Kiku. Tell your mom I love her." Having said his goodbyes, he went limp.

Kiku looked back at his father when he heard his voice. He saw the light leave his eyes. And with a sudden burst of fury, he rushed at Tyrant. "You stupid jerk! I will kill you and rip your guts out! I'll do it!" He cried, tears filling his eyes. "You killed my dad! You're a dirty murderer! I hope you rot! I hope the vultures pick your guts out! I hope lightning strikes you and you DIE!" He launched himself at the wolf, but was stopped by Glider.

"Come. It is time to go home." Glider said, picking up the struggling pup. He walked away, toward his home.

Black Tip,Gaara,Mohan

She growled and went for tyrant.Aiming anywhere

Mohan he charged for Vicious quickly.

Gaara:Not knowing what happened to ones attacking him now raced towards risen.

Tyrant

He watched in silence as Rex said his fairwells. Then watched with a blank expression as the pup came at him. He said nothing, moved not an inch. He listened to the words of the boy and took them in. Then watched with peace as the two left and lived on.

It was about that point that he heard Black Tip racing at him. His lips pulled up into a growl as the she wolf collided with him and savagely bit at his shoulder and chest. "Stop it!" He said loudly and sternly. "I am not to fight you..." He did not bite or counter attack, nor defend himself from the she-wolf. Instead he let her tear at him.

Black

She stopped and growled.Then stop fighting against the lurkers!And leave this place!She growled she bared her fangs at him. It was so tempting to kill him but did not.

Tyrant

He growled to her, fangs slightly bared but not in offense. "I cannot leave, it is my duty to protect my family. And obviously they are the ones who are losing!" He snarled then rose to his feet. His side now gashed with wounds. "You wouldn't understand." He turned and began to walked toward Aminita.

Black

She growled.I do understand i have family too you knowShe growled and ran to cut him off.I will not let you participate, Maybe if the pathetic haunters loose maybe they'll learn somethin new and if not then don't that stink!She snarled baring her fangs at him.

Tyrant

His look softened a bit. "I am not to harm your family. In fact, I am to protect it. But the Lurkers are not of my blood, The Haunters are. I wont stand to watch them just be slaughtered." He growled somewhat. Moving his limbs to step around her.

Black

She growled.Its the haunters fault for stepping on this land. Kal and me are allied with the lurkers not the haunters!don't make me attack you till you can't fightShe growled following his movements to block him.

Bleackfeather/Kiku

The wolfess and her nephew entered the terra, with Kiku in the lead. The pup looked at Tyrant. "That's the guy."

Blackfeather raised her hackles and approached Tyrant. "You're gonna pay." She growled, striking at him with her jaws.

Kiku growled. "Go Blackfeather! Make him beg for mercy!" He cheered

Black

She growled and just watched black feather.She wouldn't allow anyone to kill tyrant he was a good thing to have around when youwant protection but maybe this wolf could injure him enough to make him retreat.

Tyrant

His bleeding sides made him flinch for a moment as the wolfess talked to him. "The only one I am protecting here, now, is my sister!" he growled, then about faced into the fangs of Blackfeather. With a surprised yelp he backed away. "He had it coming to him. And I didn't deal the finishing blow, just a mercy kill." He snarled. "He was going to die anyways, why let him suffer and drown in his own blood!?" Legs moved back. Jaws parting to take on the new arrival. Snapping wildly at her face as a counter attack to anything she threw at him.

Blackfeather/Kiku

Blackfeather narrowed her eyes. "You're a heartless monster. Do you think he wanted to die?!?! NO! YOU MURDERED HIM!" She shot back, dodging down and lunging up at his throat.

Kiku bared his teeth, charging Tyrant and snapping at his abdomen.

Black

She growled at him.Well then tell her to leave now!She growled and she lowered her head.

Tyrant

He snarled as the wolf tried to dodge and grab his throat. Trying to dodge, his movements where somewhat more slow because of the length of battle. She successfully missed his throat but was able to apprehend his muzzle. With a whine he pulled back growling dangerously. A flash went through his eyes and he lunged forward onto Black, trying to trip her over herself. Multitasking to tell Black tip "You think she'll listen!?"

Black Plaque

She growled.Well if she doesn't then its her fault she dies! and most of her pack dies!She growled angerly. She would only step in when he was too weak to fight.

Blackfeather/Kiku/Penny

Feather moved out of the way. "You're lucky that my father isn't here. You'd be begging for mercy!" She hissed, circling around him with raised hackles.

Penny and her four daughters entered the terra. The mother bird instructed the chicks to stay in the forest while she spoke to the fighting wolves. She approached the two, remembering the time that Tyrant saved her. She kept her eyes on Blackfeather. "You are not to harm him." Penny said sternly.

Blackfeather growled at the bird. "And why should I listen to you?" She asked.

Penny stared straight into the wolfess' eyes. "You should listen to me because I know that this male is just as kind as you or me or anyone else. If you hurt him, you will regret it." She replied. Blackfeather snarled, but the bird's words made her think. Perhaps it was a misunderstanding. Rex did have a way of getting into trouble. "So be it." She said, nodding to Tyrant. "I will not harm you."

Kiku growled. "But we can still kill the other Haunters, right?" He asked. "Not today." Was Feather's somewhat distant reply as she left the terra, with Kiku following.

Penny bowed to Tyrant. "I hope I have not caused any trouble here." She said politely.

Black

She glared at the b ird.tyrant just leave now! Its risen's fault that your family is dieing! She corrupted your neices and they are against their own damn brother! How can you even stick up for an evil wench like risen! I don't care if she is your sister. Now back down or I will make it so you have to!She growled.

Penny/Akilina/Camila/Kaija/Laine

Penny motioned to her children. "It is safe. You may come out now." She called. The four females ran to their mother. Penny nodded in agreement. "The wolfess is right, I'm afraid. You are to kind to be a Haunter. Your sister has corrupted you and turned you into something you're not." She stated, shifting her weight. The pain in her mangled legs never really did go away.

Akilina, the smallest chick, looked up at Tyrant. "You must be the good Haunter that my mom told me about. She said that you saved her." She said in a friendly way.

Tyrant

The black wolf shifted all of his weight onto a good limb and looked at the bird and the wolf who decided to have a casual conversation in the middle of this chaotic war.... "I am not here to dictate my families choices. I am merely here to protect them. What they are and what they do is not of my concern. I am not one of them, just a simple ally to help them in their times of need. In return they shelter and feed me." Crimson orbs looked up to the larger bird. "I am not the only good Haunter. There are many, true the majority of them are cold hearted. Their goal is all the same; they want to be recognized. They don't want to be the simple drop of dew on a large oak tree. They want to be apart of that tree that the world acknowledges..." He lowered his head.

Ninaki & Black Feather

The lean, brown-grizzled hybrid was not at all daunted by the sheer number of fighters here. It was the most he had ever seen in one time, but it was hard to get anything to really affect the Lurker beta. Except to see his family in danger.

Vicious was twice his size, but Ninaki didn't let that stop him. When the one-eyed brute when for his exiled daughter, Ninaki headed straight for him. But rather than assault the massive wolf fang to fang, Ninaki adopted the same tactics used by his son, Ankh. Like a hornet, he circled and dove, snapping and slashing his fangs randomly at the larger canine.

Black Feather arrived as well, leaving his mate to watch over their new brood. Nearby, he could see Dally and Mesa duking it out, but he wasn't going to interfere with that. Instead, the peregrine falcon swooped low over the congregation, crying out in a loud voice, "Attack Risen! Kill her!" He shrilled, flying a tight circle a few yards above the wolven alphess.

Hydras & Pack

With Guntar dead, Aidan instantly dropped his hold and sprung away in search of a new target. Tall ears perked up as he heard the falcon's cry over the tumult of other sounds in the battle. "Risen!" The hybrid hissed out before plunging forward, weaving through the masses as he honed in on Black Feather's display. Where his sister had been stopped, Aidan hoped to reach the infamous wolfess. While she busied herself with Scaria, Aidan lunged head-on at Risen, attempting to tackle her to the ground and rip at whatever flesh his jaws might find.

Poorly skilled in fighting, Aminita was easily tackled to the ground, kicking up a slough of trampled plants in her wake. Yelping pitifully, the hybrid cowered and tucked her face down as Vicious ripped at her muzzle and legs. When the pain grew sharp enough, the ex-Lurker offered a few defensive snaps of her own, though it has hardly an effort.

Hatch kicked all the more frantically at Cavan, but his neck couldn't withstand the force being applied to it. A sputtering cry escaped him as he was thrashed to and fro, before he voice was swallowed up by a liquid gurgle. Blood invaded his throat and lungs, as little bubbles of air escaped from his mouth and nose. The hybrid heaved and tried to cough, but his airways were invaded by the crimson liquid, sufficiently drowning him. It took less than a minute before all signs of life vanished from the Lurker.

Though he fought for the Lurkers, part of him wanted to impress Larka, whom he hoped to woe as his future mate. Grinning arrogantly as he felt the warm blood in his mouth, Honthale scrambled back from Tavern's initial kicks. "Fiesty." He commented, just before the canine made her counter attack. To this, Honthale rushed forward at the same time, though dipped his head so that she caught the side of his neck instead. Bristling at the hot pain that lit into his flesh, Honthale sent his bloodied fangs for her shoulder, trying to dig in deep and hit the vital bloodways and nerves that lay there.

By the time the others were drawn off of her, Hydras was a bloody mess, quite litterally. But now, at least, she had only one other to contend with. As she turned to tear into Darmus, her previously wounded shoulder caused her to faulter. With great surprise, the alphess felt herself nearly collapse, but managed to catch herself at the last second. This error allowed the chow to make his switch from her gut to her neck. Hydras twisted about as quickly as she could to make up for her mistake, but his fangs still latched into her, sinking deep into muscle and dangerously close to her spine. Howling out at the new source of agony, the tri-colored hybrid bit savagely at the chow's side, attempting to crack or break his ribs.

Also dropping his hold on the dead Guntar, Quiadah took a quick survey of the scene as he tried to find a new victim. That's when he spotted Skeil and Wither going at it. Already being right next to the fighting pair, the pitbull-hybrid came around from behind Wither and snapped for her spine.

Scaria, much like her mother, seemed to freeze up when Risen whirled around to meet her. Attacking the wolf's hindquarters had been easy enough, but it was much more intimidating to fight face-to-face. Before she knew what to do, Risen had ripped her fangs across Scaria's snowy face, drawing furrows of red into the white fur. Unlike Aminita, this sudden hurt made Scaria furious; a trait no doubt passed on by her father, Legosa. With a wild snarl, she began to fight back with quick-snapping jaws, attempting to grasp the other's muzzle between her own jaws.

Serach was bowled back by Monarda, her underbelly briefly exposed. Before the pit-mix could right herself, the wolf closed down on her gut. A horrible wave of pain shot through her, causing Serach to cry out. She began to kick at Monarda's muzzle, and bite randomly and fiercely at her head.

Shark's attempts were again unsuccesful as she was forced back by the wicked claws of the cat. By this point, her face was horribly shredded, so that there was no square inch of fur that wasn't gored or touched by blood. A strange faintness crept into the pitbull-hybrid, that seemed to make her head thrum and her senses dull. Quite suddenly, Shark felt herself collapse on the ground as a wave of nausea hit her stomach. Her hearing dimmed and her eyes saw a dance of bright lights. Her skin felt like it was tingling, and her paws grew numb. All in a matter of seconds, the blood began to recede from her extremities as her body delved into shock.

Being a pitbull, Skeil was a champion at holding on and not letting go. The agony in her limb was nearly blinding, and she shuddered at the distinct 'crunch' that was heard. But she refused to let go. Even as Wither bowled her over, Skeil held on and ground her teeth in as deeply as she could, snarling madly all the while.

Cavan & Others

Standing coldly over Hatch's body, Cavan managed to pick up on his brother's voice through the chaos. "Where's your 'loving' pack, brother?" He taunted, stepping forward with his eye locked onto Jais. The swarming bodies around him were completely ignored at this point as he concentrated on the white wolf, "Dark Star? Tri-Tundra? How does it feel Jais... how does it feel to not have them around when you need them the most?" He jeered, trying to dig under his brother's flesh.

Leope reared up, swinging his larger paws at the snow leopard when she came at him for a second round. But he couldn't handle the two at his backside. With a savage lash at Auna, he whirled around again and drove his fangs for Niavo's spine.

Misqueet was absolutely helpless at this point, weighed down and mauled by the big cats and the two canines. He tried to rise up and snap at them, but he simply couldn't. The bear was utterly helpless to stop Kivo's teeth from driving straight into his jugular and spilling out all of his precious blood. The bear struggled and fought, thrashing for several minutes, but as the time ticked by, his efforts waned drastically. And before five minutes had counted down, he was completely still.

Monarda relished in her hold. She couldn't say that it was pleasant having her muzzle and face torn into, but she knew her hold on Serach was much sweeter. So she grinded her teeth and and twisted her head, trying to do as much damage to the organs as she could. And then she thrashed her head from side to side, literally trying to to disembowl the canine.

Tersek knew as well that his hold was right on que. Like the others, he was willing to spare damage to himself while he tried to end the life of the older wolf. As he crunched down on Keilo's throat, Tersek quickly brought a foreleg up, offering it to Kanan's raving fangs, rather than have his throat seized.

The roars of Thunder's Call echoed loudly, and testified to the burning pain that tore into his back. The lynx was undeniably quicker than him, especially when he had a wolf attatched to his arm. Shaking his massive body in an attempt to throw Feather off of him, Thunder turned on Nightcrawler now. Using his opposite paw, he took a deadly swipe at the wolf.

The coalition continued their assault on their targeted victims.

Snowy Owl

The mother whirled on Leopeson, biting for his head and neck. Red sprouted from several punctures and lacerations along her haunches, but she was in a motherly fury at the moment. She was so caught up in killing the threats that she didn't realize one of her pups had been snatched by Lion.

Kanan & Others

Once again, Auna was sent to the ground, this time with her shoulder torn open to the bone. For a moment she lay stunned on the ground before regaining her senses. Then she was up again, limping sorely on the bleeding limb. Taking more time, she waited and watched as Leope turned to assault Niavo. And then she sprung, trying to land on his back and claw the hell out of him.

Kneading her claws into the bear's hide, Feather-Paw began to work on the back of Thunder's head in wolverine fasion. Gnawing at the flesh and trying to grate her fangs against bone.

Just the sight of Alderon made Fyre freeze with awe and fear. The red-eyed hybrid, distracted from his attack on Leope, found himself leaping at the wrong moment. The front of the rhino's horn caught his hind legs as he was in mid-leap, sending the hybrid twirling to the ground. Staggering dazed to his paws, Fyre again couldn't move quick enough to avoid injury. One of Alderon's massive legs struck Fyre's side, sending him skittering across the ground once more. It felt like the wind had been knocked out of him, and he could hardly draw breath in. But self-preservation was spurring enough to force Fyre back to his paws to avoid getting hit a third time. Weezing and coughing with pain-wracked ribs, the spawn of Black Fyre scrambled around the other side of Leope before collapsing on the ground.

Jais steadied himself against the words, not letting his brother see just how much they really hurt him. "And you would know so much about that, Cavan." He turned the pointed question back on his brother, raising a knowing eye, "Don't blame me because you picked the wrong side... twice." While he looked calm and collected on the outside, Jais was having a hard time keeping his cool amidst the comotion that surrounded him. Cavan may be use to it, but Jais was not.

Kanan clenched down on the offered limb, ready to break it and move on to the throat to tear the beast's life out.

For Keilo, it was too little, too late. In one simple bite, his throat was crushed in, and his vitals severed. The old wolf was dead almost instantly, dropping as dead weight against the jaws of Tersek.

With Misqueet down, Kivo and Tahirah headed for Alderon. The pit-bull siblings circled around the mamoth beast, sizing him up. By the looks of the tank-like animal, they could pretty safely tell that he wouldn't be the most agile creature. But for safety's sake, they'd stay away from the nasty looking horn. Tahirah poised her attack for Alderon's tail. While she didn't expect to slow the creature down at all with this, she hoped to cause him enough pain to distract him for the others.

Kivo was a bit more daring with his assault. Unable to find a likely hold on the tough hide, the dog made a leap for Alderon's ear. If he caught on, he'd curl his body and let his entire weight hand from it.

Namalt had the benefit of claws to aid her. The cougar/snow leopard hybrid waited until the pit bulls made their attack. And then she leapt at the rhino's opposite side, trying to get onto his back and find a grip with her claws. If she succeeded in this, she'd begin to gnaw into his back.

Lassoma and Xxalt paired off and headed for a different target. The two big cats sought out Rasheetah, where she was fighting Shark near the cabin. Lassoma, the she-cougar, circled around the smaller feline, tail lashing violently. Her mate, the cougar-leopard mix, made a full out charge. Just as large as his cougar father, Xxalt aimed to tackle the cheetah to the ground. At this time, Lassoma made her assault. She drove for the back of Rasheetah's neck.

"Vent! Over here!" Cried Pepper as she hovered directly over Risen, and below the circling Black Feather. The little kestrel, doubting her fighting skills against such large adversaries, used herself as a billboard instead and guided the serpant to the target.

Ventisshou had a hard time seeing the kestrel with her low vantage point and the cluster of other animals, but Black Feather's spiraling form made it easier. Moving quickly and doing her best to avoid the others, the timber rattlesnake moved in towards Risen. So this is the one? Ventisshou mused to herself as she came closer to the small wolfess. Trying to line up her attack, the viper struck out at one of Risen's hind legs, trying to sink her fangs into the flesh and deliver a full dose of deadly venom.

Legosa had taken his time moving through the battle, not pausing to check on his daughter or past allies. Half of the 'allies' here would probably love to see him dead, and truth was, he would be more than happy to see them dead. But wishing to keep Aaka happy, Legosa put aside his numerous quarrels and focused at the task on hand. Saving Aaka's good friend, Hydras. The white brute finally picked out the bloodied alphess as she contended with an insane chow chow. "Getting beat by a dog. So sad." He sighed out in the most bored tone he could manage. "Alright mutt, the fun's over." Legosa commented, his tone gruffing up as he prepared for battle. Swinging his long-muzzled head low, Legosa feinged a rush at Darmus, before dodging suddenly to the side and trying to hook his teeth into the chow's side and flip him over.

Legend narrowed his eyes, snorting in frustration. Common sense told him to just charge and impale the horse. She was the enemy! "Damn you!" He hissed under his breath as his emotions overthrew him. He simply couldn't do it. Turning away from Prisoner, the stag looked for a different target, and soon found one in Alderon. Head lowered, the red deer made his charge, aiming to drive his tineless anters straight into the belly of the beast.

Niavo dodged away again, before Leope's fangs could hit him. Leaving Auna to deal with the lion, the hybrid headed for Callholm. In an effort to help out Gavan, Niavo jumped for the leopard and snapped at his neck.

Having fought countless bears in his time, Nightcrawler knew just when to let go. He had gotten broken ribs once when a bear paw smashed into his side, and he wasn't too keen on having that happen again. Dancing lightly away, Nightcrawler began to circle around Thunder's Call, barking and yipping insecently to aggrivate the bear, all while staying just out of his reach. And if the bear turned his attention back on Feather, Night would dash in for a bite.

black

she growled angerly.I don't care if you do not leave then i will have no choice but to force you to leave!She snarled lowering her head and reading herself.

Snowden

The snow leopard was in a hazy world of pain, with his breath whistling in and out of a puncture made in his windpipe. He could pick out the ferocious snarl of his sister, and the roar of the lion that had crippled him. But amid the thrumming bodies, he failed to notice Alderon's approach, despite the creature's healthy size. Unable to pick himself up off the ground, the big cat was no match against the crushing limbs of the rhino. Snowden's body flinched violently at first, before settling down completely as a death rattle escaped his mangled and throat and crushed lungs. Auna's brother was dead.

Fanta & Family

Fanta felt Yareli's teeth connect with her neck, yelping she used her front legs to propel the fae off her. She saw Bullet, he would be her last hope..or she'll end up with Silverfur and Feather. At least I'll be with someone I love. But my poor Patch, Arget and Suenga

Arget snarled, the pain ceased for a moment as the rock pelted her side, she struck out at Mahala's stomach, she was ready to rip the human's guts out...now it would be easier since her arms were bloody, and she could easily die of bleeding to death.

Patch cried out, anger over taking him. "Get away from her!" Patch snarled, lunging at Night Eye's throat.

Mahala & Pack

Yareli growled angrily and snapped at Fanta's belly, trying to rip away at the flesh.

Mahala rolled onto her belly, using the quiver on her back as a shield. She was in trouble now.

Sky dancer charged at Arget, aiming to barrel her over. "Leave my human ALONE!" She screamed.

Night Eyes was unsuccessful in evading Patch's attack. He lifted himself off the ground and used his front legs to try to push the wolf away.

Bullet & Others

Not about to let wolf mother die, Bullet again took aim at Yareli. Hoping to catch her before she reached Fanta, he attempted to catch her hind leg and crush the bones between his powerful jaws.

With his focus no longer on the human, Desmon had his full attention on Riverhawk. When the male rushed to tackle him, Desmon skirted to the side before swinging his muzzle to the side, trying to catch the other's front leg in his jaws and trip him. Rather than trying to break the bones if he got a hold, Desmon would try to shred through the muscles and skin.

Not expecting the sudden turn around by her enemy, Equiss was thrown roughly to the ground by Night Eyes. Snarling in surprise, the little hybrid kicked out at the other's stomach, trying to knock the wind out of him and distract him for Patch.

Yareli/Riverhawk/Night Eyes/Majikan/Enshalla

Yareli yelped in pain when her bones were broken by Bullet. She spun around and growled at the male. "You will die now!" She hissed, snapping at his face.

Majikan, in an attempt to help his allies, charged Fanta at full speed. He opened his deadly jaws and struck out at the wolf, hoping to end her life quickly and without pain.

Riverhawk limberly leapt over Desmon, evading his attack. From behind, she tried to chomp her jaws down on his hind legs.

Enshalla stormed towards Equiss, lunging at her from behind, trying to break the canine's spine.

Risen .+. Others

As Scaria turned and began a violent counter attack, Risen continued her own and backed a little. Then felt the vibrations of the large cat coming at her. As Gaara lept Risen quickly evaded to the side, snarling angrily. With her attention based on Gaara, Aidan was able to tackle her to the ground and rip a good portion from her shoulder. Howling in both rage and pain the Haunter alpha quickly picked herself and continued to back away. It was then that she heard the slithering in the grass and spotted the viper coming at her. "Oh hell no!" She openly yelped, leaping back and running around. Trying to find a new target... It was then she saw the massive number of those that were losing from her side. She paused for a moment, Could they win? There was so many against them, and yet, the Haunters held their power in strength.

She spotted Gunter dead on the ground and growled. There was more dead on the other side.

Tavern growled and thrashed at Honthale as he continued his rage, then she felt his fangs begin to dig into her shoulder. "Bastard!" She snarled out.

Having lost his target, Halabex quickly looked for another opponent and spotted Tavern being assulted. Growling he charged from behind Honthale and lept upon the brutes back, trying to grab his neck and thrashing to snap his neck.

Darmus continued his dance, biting further more at her neck and neck bone. As she turned to bite at his ribs, he made sure his paws were to meet her fangs. Proping himself onto his two hind legs, his front legs counter attacked Hydras' assaulting jaws.

Noting her poor fighting skills Vicious smiled savagly then began to mess with Aminita's mind. Faking a few gut and ear bites he tried to open up her neck. Then tried for a quick attack on her throat and wind pipe.

His ears picked up on the sound of Mohan now, as he continued for his hold, if he got it he would thrash violently. Then felt the impact of the tiger and the claws that came with it. He couldn't help but yelp and send himself forward to rid himself of the creature. His sides quickly goring themselves open.

Then came Ninaki, the males fangs set on Vicious' hind end, but the large beast swirled around and tried to keep up with his opponent. Snapping at the male as he made his own attack and kicking at him when he was able to get out of his fangs range.

Alderon snorted as he found himself surrounded by new attackers. And they his him like flies. As Tahirah went for his tail he quickly threw himself into reverse, Tucking his tail and hoping to trample the dogs tail and pull her off and squish her. As Kivo grabbed onto his ear he lowered his head and pawed madly at the ribs and guts of the creature. When Namalt landed upon his back he arched up and roared out then began a wild move of spinning quickly in circling quickly to get the creature off and smash the other two.

In to aid, Lyric flew at the cats head and began peaking at the cats nose, She was soon aided by Ino. The two berry eating birds continued to peck and pester the cat to make her lose her balance.

Wither began to roll a bit on the ground, feeling that the pitbull would not let go, she tried to get the dog onto her back then lean up and began to tear at her gut. It was then she felt fangs dig into her back and around her spin. Instantly her back arched, moving the vital nerve stem deeper into her body and away from Quiadah's fangs. With her hind legs she tried to kick the brute away.

Seeing Shark enter her shocked state, The cat quickly pounced upon the dog and bit at her neck, thrashing so she could end the creatures life. Being still in the Cabin, Rasheetah saw the shadows of both Lassoma and Xxalt before they reached her voulnerable neck, after her final assult on the dog she about faced and backed into a corner of the cabing. Hissing and quickly outslashing with both paws to keep the two hybrids away from her. Her claws quickly setting out for their eyes to blind them or blur their vision enough to let her free herself from the human made containment.

Prisoner snorted and spotted Fyre collapse on the ground after being attacked by the rhino. She smiled and quickly went after him. Without pausing, she lept into the air and aimed to land on his face or chest. Trying to finish him off quickly like Alderon did with Snowden.

Tyrant

The brute growled as she further got into his way. "I'm not going to hurt you, now pick a different target. I have to help them." He growled with a hint of whine in the back of his throat. Quickly he turned and headed toward Ninaki, Trying to tackle the brute to the ground and away from his father.

Iota

As the human rolled away, Iota leaped in front of Arget and quickly began to chomp down on her face and throat.

Dulsca & Others

Black Claw and Velvet continued their assault on Jack, until the vemon finally drew one sister out of the battle. Her bitten hind limb had swollen drastically, the pain that throbbed through it was excruciating. Yowling weakly, the young lion found her mobility slipping away, and her lungs seizing up. Each breath grew harder and harder to take in.

Leopeson, with his ears back and fangs fully bared, plowed straight in at Snowy Owl. He went straight for the throat.

Before Callholm could assess his damage to Gavan, if any, something connected with the back of his neck. Just as teeth were peircing through his skin, the leopard twisted to his side and prepared to roll over and mash the daring hybrid beneath him.

Cavan laughed, also hiding the sting that his brother's words created, "Wrong sides? Not from where I stand. It's all about perspectives, brother. And correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it you, Jais, who has no family? Answer that, and then talk to me about 'wrong sides'." The wolf retorted, stepping forward now at a slow but determined pace. Muscles rippled under his sleek, light summer coat, tensing as he prepared to spring at his brother. But just before he did, Risen's voice caught his attention. Cavan hesitated, his mind seething with contradiction before he spat venomously at his brother, "This isn't over!"

Damn him! The wolf hissed in his mind, having no fear as he turned his back to Jais. He knew the white wolf too well, and knew Jais would never strike him blindly. Risen, where are you? Son-of-a-bitch! They have a rattler! Not in the best of moods, Cavan's mind was abuzz with foulness as tried desperately with his hindered senses to locate the smaller wolfess. He very nearly stepped on Ventisshou as he hurried through the ranks, but somehow caught sight of her just in time. Not about to mess with the reptile, he pressed on until he finally saw her and the tiger. Still untouched by the battle, Cavan picked up his pace and leapt full-force at Gaara. Deadly jaws sought out a hold on the back of the cat's neck.

Leope relented to a hissing yowl when Auna hit him for the third time. Pain and fatigue ravaged his senses now, and his fur was tainted with his own blood. But so long as the rest of the pack was fighting, he would too, for as long as he could hold out. The lion bit for Auna's upper foreleg, trying to break and mangle the limb.

A broken front leg was the price that Tersek paid for Keilo's death, but his victory was still greatly relished. His two-toned eyes blazed with agony, but there was a wild and bloody smirk on his face as he turned his fangs onto the son, slashing madly at the other wolf's nose and muzzle.

Thunder's Call reared up, swinging savagely at Nightcrawler, but he wasn't quick enough to catch the wolf. The pain at the back of his head was blinding now, and he could feel the sticky warmth of his own blood blending into his coarse fur. If this went on for much longer, Feather would peirce the back of his skull. Being unable to reach her with his paws or muzzle, the grizzly resorted to throwing himself to the ground and rolling over.

Black Plaque

She snarled and lunged for him as he lunged for the other.

Gaara:growled but then he felt it slip away.He paced and then ran after her

mohan:he growled and went again

Jack/Bamboo/Chinue

Jack yelped, desperately trying to get away. "Chinue! Get the other one too!" He cried. Bamboo looked at the dog, then at the snake. "No. I will take care of the lion. You kill the leader." She whispered, quiet enough so only Chinue would hear.

The fierce snake nodded and turned, slithering toward Risen. She would have to take the wolf by surprise if she wanted this to work. She silently crept up behind her and struck out.

Bamboo charged at Velvet, trying to trample the cub. "LEAVE MY FRIEND ALONE!" She snapped.

Risen .+. Tyrant .+. Vicious

Risen, Being alert that the rattler would come at her again, kept her eyes on the ground. She spotted both Chinue and Gaara coming at her at the same time. Gaara was able to sing his claws into her hind end and his jaws into her back She yelped out and pulled away, tearing off a good portion of her hind quarters in the process. The pain seized her, causing her to squint as tears of pain welled up, then she had to be reminded of Chinue. "Fuck..." She whined, limping away to keep herself from being struck by the snake. "Fall back! Fall back!" She howled out, Keeping up her footing so that neither poisonous creature would catch her. Then turned and limped back to Dima's temple with her back and hind quarters gored as well as her shoulder and muzzle.

Tyrant, easily predicting Black's move, dodge her and continued to free Vicious from Ninaki's hold, now to make sure his father could retreat and leave the fight.

Vicious growled as the brute stung at him, then watched as the tiger once again took aim. Qiuvering snarls of anger erupted as he heard his daughters commands. He now had to look for a way out of this mess.

Dulsca & Others

Callholm rolled back onto his paws now, with his roll either forcing Niavo to let go, or breaking the grip after rolling on top of him. He would have rounded back on the hybrid, but Risen's call told him otherwise. The big cat took off across the ground, pausing once when he came to the struggling Little Tuft. Taking the young lion by the scruff, Call struggled to drag him back towards the temple.

Cursing again under his breath, Cavan broke off his attack on Gaara. He followed after Risen.

Hissing at Lily, Dulsca backed away from the creature, limping badly on her gored hindlimb. As Callholm took off with Tuft, she took hold of Black Claw and began to drag the wounded daughter to the Temple.

Despite his battered state, Leope wasn't too keen on letting Auna go, but he knew it'd be suicide to linger and fight with her. Thrashing his dail one last time, he released his hold and bounded after the others.

Likewise, Leopeson did want damage he could to Snowy Owl before hightailing it. Unfortunately, he found Rasheetah and the two big cats blocking the door. After a moment's hesitation, he sprung for a side window. With a splintering crash, he busted through the panes and glass and dashed after the others.

Turning their tails on the oryx, Xuvan and Martimoor followed their brother and the others as well.

Hoping to have fatally wounded her enemy, Monarda fell back after releasing Serach.

Happy with his own kill, Tersek disengaged with Kanan. Despite his boosted ego, the massive hybrid was forced to limp on three legs, one of which was badly mauled.

Like Callholm, Thunder's Call would have smashed the lynx if she didn't let go. With a last swipe at Night, he lumbered after the others.

Velvet wasn't foolish enough to stand in the way of a charging... well, what ever the heck Bamboo was. A giraffe? Oh well, she'd ask her mother about that later. What ever the long-necked creature was, she didn't want to find herself under those hooves. With a last swipe at the wild dog, Velvet followed her pack.

Tahti/Kane/Majikan/Enshalla/Mahala & Pack

Tahti growled under her breath when Risen gave the command to fall back. "This isn't over." She hissed at Absolute before following the others, with Kane close behind.

Majikan and Enshalla circled around Mahala, trying to keep the enemies away. "Dogs - pick her up." Majikan ordered. Riverhawk dodged away from Desmon and gently grabbed the human girl's shoulder in her jaws. Sky Dancer grabbed the other shoulder. They began to drag Mahala away.

Night Eyes finally wriggled free of Patch's grasp and followed Mahala and the others.

Yareli painfully pulled her leg away from Bullet and limped after her pack.

The tigers growled at their enemies, then ran back to Dima's Temple.

Tyrants and others

Tavern growled and tried to yank herself free from Honthale. Halabex offered to help free his second in command.

Darmus was to blind to see the others retreat and continued his assult on Hydras, It was until Halabex roared out to the deranged mutt. "Get out of here idiot!" But the command fell on deaf ears as the chow continued to tear at the alphas neck.

Rasheetah back up a little, then heard the call of Risen and the crash of the window. "That's my que, Tah tah darlings." With that she bolted up through the window and raced to the temple with the rest.

Alderon continued his circled path to rid himself and destroy the trio. Then his free ear caught the sound of Risen and he popped up on his hind legs to pivot and raced off toward the temple at full speed.

Wither was only slightly able to hear Risen's calls over her overly powerful growling. Stumbling she tried to free herself from both Quiadahs fangs on her back and Skiel's on her neck. She was able to make it to her legs but fumbled and fell back to the ground. Snarling angerly in pain. "Let go!" She roared

Prisoner snorted after her attack and heard the alpha call. She bolted forward then heard Wither and raced around. Running at Skiel to crush in her skull and free Wither from the deadly hold.

Ghoul and others

Ghoul growled at his foe and then backed off as well. Leaping away and bolting to the temple.

Lyric and Ino both evaded from attacks and took off.

Silver Trace, Shattered, Villain, and sacrifice high tailed and left.

Lily/Calvin/Re'em/War Song & Pack

Lily snorted as the Haunters Fled. "Follow them!" She ordered, running after them herself. Calvin and Re'em followed.

War Song chased them as well. "Don't let them get away!" He roared. Phoenix, Saguaro and Seabird were not far behind.

Incalia & Others

Incalia, blood-lust pulsing through her and adding to her crazed frenzy, was reluctant to retreat, but finally did so, cursing her enemies all the way. She was closely followed by her son, Onslaught and Litharaz.
After them went Krypt, who had spotted his father seconds before. Snarling in rage, he charged after the others.

Vestige found it difficult to concentrate, for within seconds the group he had led here dispursed and chaos broke loose. He couldn't keep up with everything, and when he wanted to help one pack-mate or ally, another was being savaged elsewhere. Amidst the confusion, the battle seemd to draw to a semi-close as the Haunters began to retreat. Bellowing a cry of triumph, though he participated nothing, Vestige called to his pack to give chase. Jagged followed his father, as the pair charged after the fleeing Shadow Haunters.

Lyckos, bloodied but otherwise unscathed, ran straight for his mate as Risen called her army back to the ruins. The hybrid spotted her, still standing, but definately injured. Dashing forward, now blind to anything else around him, he slipped up next to her to brace the side with her wounded shoulder. He whimpered gently, nuzzling her, and licking the back of her neck. Then, getting over the momentary burst of emotions, he grinned. "We've done it, They're retreating! Good for nothing waste's of flesh."

Lyckos howled, calling the Lurkers together, to decide whether they should return to the alley's to rest, or if the injuries were not too bad, tear the Haunters to shreads in their own terratory. "We've got them on the run, Hydras. Should we give chase?"

Kalion, Satan, Vitani, Suki and Kuro gathered round Hydras and Lyckos, ready to launch a counter attack on the Haunters.

Min/Jack

Jack was still on the ground, wounded severely. He opened his eyes to see a blurry image of the Haunters leaving and peace returning to the area. He looked around for any danger. Everything looked relatively safe. So he stood up, confused, and began walking around.

Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice. "Jack?" Min called, desperately looking for her friend. Jack looked off in the distance and saw the gerenuk. "We have to go after them. The Haunters - they've retreated." Was all he said before racing after the army. Min sighed and followed. When Jack fought, he didn't back down. Ever.

Hydras & Others

Despite the fire that seemd to burn over her wounds, Hydras remained standing and alert. She had lingered a moment as she watched the enemies flee, but was snapped back to attention by the caress of her mate's tounge. "We are victorious." She growled in agreement, a note of triumph ringing in her voice. A quick glance around the battlefield revealed four Lurkers unmoving, quickly killing the joy of their win. Four was a heavy loss, but they couldn't afford to grieve just yet. Supressing her own rising emotions, Hydras rallied her strength and howled, "After them! Kill the scum!"

Aidan watched as he aunt charged forward, heading after the retreating Haunters despite a heavy limp in her gait. The blue-eyed nephew hesitated though, as his sorrowful gaze found that two of his offspring had not survived the fight. Likewise, a grieving Ankh found that not only had he lost a son to death, but another was missing. Captured.

Skeil was all too familiar with the feeling of loss, though it never got easier to deal with. Still, she knew what had to be done; there was plenty of time later for grieving. "After the Haunters! We will make them pay!" The pit-bull bayed out, backing up the cry of Hydras as she tried to help pursuade the others to follow.

With Hydras and Skeil moving out, the others were drawn after like magnents. Penning up their emotions and grief to unleash on the enemies. As one, they headed for the Ruins.

Fanta & Family

Fanta felt the impact of Majikan, it pulled her away from Yareli. Yelping, she felt blood seep from her side. "DAMN YOU!" But it was the Haunters retreating, and the fact that Majikan seeked a different target, Fanta was spared.

Arget snarled. But she let the wolf stop her. "Oh, look. The parties ending? Better go run off to your friends." Arget snapped.

Suenga, wounded severely by -unknown- attacks, rose and stood as the remaining Haunters left. "It's no over." Suenga whispered. He looked around, horrified to see Feather's dead body. Suenga hung his head low, but then howled in mourn.

Patch, whom was standing beside Equiss, watched the remaining wolves retreat. Patch turned to Equiss, his blue eyes dancing. "Equiss...you saved my life." Patch whispered. "If you didn't come, I would be dead."

Tyrant

Tyrant continued to help his father try and escape, finally he was charged through and entered the forest, panting. Tyrant tried to comfort the wolf father, but his ears perked at the sound of the Lurkers and their allies following them. "No!" He turned around, crimson eyes desprately searching for his mother. "Shit." "Tyrant..." Vicious tried to stall his injured son, but Tyrant was already off, limping toward the temple to save his mother.

Lyckos & Others

Lyckos grinned, and as his mate and his pack pushed forwards, he did too. He was followed by Kalion, his brother, and the others.

Fanta & Others

Fanta, too weak to follow howled. "Leave me here! I'm too weak to fight. I'll manage my way to the Alleys!" Fanta nodded.

Suenga, pain stabbing his heart for his lost sister, slowly followed, marching beside his comrads. "Let's do this for Feather." Suenga whispered to the half-blind Arget, whom had managed to gain control. Long battle... Arget nimbly nodded. "For Feather."

Patch was last to follow, looking at his mother how growled for him to go. Patch looked at Equiss. "I want to fight next to you."