Nightcrawler

After Blind had led him away with a plan to infiltrate the pack of Fyre's relative, Night simply failed to find the sister of Black Fyre, or that other brute who was with her. He searched long and hard, but they had vanished. Before he could breath a sigh of relief, it occured to him that there was a much larger threat than that of the Napoleanic Pack. Risen's empire was spreading like wildfire, and had already seeped into the lands once occupied by horses.

Further investigation revealed that the Valley's equine population had fallen to almost nothing. He found only two herds, one of which had only one stallion, and the other with just three horses. Risen's pack had laid claim to eleven lands, one including the realm of the Ruins. Worse yet, one pack was led by felines, and another by other bears.

With his evaluation finished, Nightcrawler finally returned to his home land. He could smell newcomers on the wind, along with pups. Such a thing would usually make him happy, but now he was a bit fearful. His searching had led him to discover that Shadow Haunters stole pups. With an urgent ring in his voice, the ebon wolf lifted his head to the heavens and gave a call for his alphas.

Eytan

The alpha male came dashing to Nighty's urgent call. It seemed like so many need his personal touch recently. He skidded to a halt, panting just a touch, barely coming to a stop before beginning to speak. What is it Nightcrawler?

Suddenly, a second cry shattered the heavens, and he flinched his eyes closed reflexively. Disaster had hit his long-time friend Liseli yet again. Her twin had been killed, her mate had betrayed her, and now pups had been stolen from her small pack. He kept his eyes closed for a few moments, breathing rhythmically as he rode years of memories, pain, and despair all in an instant. Finally, he opened them again, his face composed, but with a tired look that said 'what else can go wrong?'. His voice was soft and weary as he turned back to Night. What's happened, my friend?

Nightcrawler

For a moment, Night almost didn't want to tell Eytan the news- he could sense that his alpha must be greatly burdened as it was, and the last thing he wished to do was to add more anxiety on his leader. But the news was important, and he knew it must be said sooner or later.

"I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I feel it is urgent that you hear this. Blind had suggested I inflitrate a potenially dangerous new pack led by Carnage to assess their threat to us. Fortunately, the pack was never formed and I believe Carnage has left the Valley. Unfortunatley..." Bright eyes looked away for a moment as he gathered up the vital points of what he needed to say, "There is a much more dire threat in the Valley. There is now a pack known as the Shadow Haunters, who have spread to nearly a dozen packlands already, and who's intentions appear to be for complete domination and tyrannical control of everyone. And by everyone... I mean not only wolves, but all creatures in the Valley. They already have big cats and bears in their packs, and I've heard they are stealing pups."

Eytan

He nodded silently, eyes traveling far away, lost in thought. Finally, he spoke aloud again, voice soft. Yes, that howl was my old friend Liseli. Two of her pups are missing, and several of the other members of her pack have lost pups as well. Karai calls to tell me her original homelands are under attack by those who wish to oust the alphen there, and Darkeyes that his son has kidnapped his daughter and dragged her away. And he sighed, shaking his head.

At long last, he raised his eyes again, and spoke. Very well. Set all pack members on the alert. Have all mothers keep their pups close, and stray ne'er to far from the cove den. Keep the pups there. Not many outside our lands know of the cove den. If we have need of allies, I have many debts i can call in. I do not fear harm for our pack members, only for the pups. If anything happens, we will be ready.

Blind

She heard her dear friends call and stood, moving quickly through the thick brush. As she came forth, she gave the same sweet smile even though pain was beating at her arthretic bones. Her milky whites were on a tree, directly center of the two males. In her soft voice she said Nightcrawler, you must seek this other of Carnages. He is still out there, even if Carnage is not. I hear that he has family here in the Valley, so he will not go far. You need to find him, Night or Eytan. Convince him that the others are against him. That we wish to help him. He won't be easy to convince.....I know his kind. Her knowledge of the Valley was great, and she had ears everywhere. How she knew Disturbed was still in the area would be forever a secret, but it would help the others. Anything to help the others....

Eytan

He turned to see the blind female, glad to see her doing well after Storm Warning's vicious attack. He listened to her council, for with her age had come wisdom, and he had learned it was always worthwile to listen. When she was finished, he nodded, though she could not see it, and spoke. Perhaps... And he paused, and started again. I am little confused in all this. Perhaps you should explain to me what is going on with Carnage, that I might better assist everyone. He did not like to make decisions with no information, especially when it seemed that the lives and hearts of so many were hanging in the balance. He wanted to make sure of everything before he made a move.