Kanan

Recalling how their last encounter with humans went, Kanan hadn't gone with Nightcrawler to investigate the sound. But when the black wolf's howl rose in the air, Kanan shot off in his direction; despite the fact that Nightcrawler's message had been to stay away.

By the time he reached the scene, he could find no trace of his friend. The thick, burning stench of a human vehicle permeated the air, and he could see here and there where the tires had scuffed the ground. Alarmed, the blue-eyed wolf began to search about, following his friend's scent. To his dismay, Night's scent vanished into thin air after a certain point. And the scent of the human's jeep lingered. "He's been caught! Or worse..." Alarmed and worried, Kanan howled loudly for his alphas, unsure of what to do.

Nita

Nita bolted up to Kanan as she returned to the pack lands. She had been with Ageni who had wandered off for awhile. She followed the howl to Kanan and puased in her tracks. "What has happened?" Nita asked him worriedly.

Kanan

Despite his worry, he remembered to keep himself low in the presence of his alphess, "Nightcrawler; he went to investigate some humans..." Kanan paused, throwing a hopeful glance at the surroundings, but his friend was gone. "I was tracking his scent, then poof, dissapeared! I think he was captured..."

Nita

"Captured?" Nita barked her tail lashing behind her. "Where?" she asked worriedly.

Eytan

The gray alphen came pounding at the frantic note in Kanan's voice. Barely skidding to a halt in time to avoid colliding with his mate, he spoke softly, intently. What ails you, Kanan?

Kanan

His ears were back as he cricked his tail in distress, "It's Nightcrawler; I think he's been captured!" Kanan replied with concern, looking to Eytan, and then to Nita, "I'm not sure. There's the Wolf Center and the Labs, and I've heard rumor of another human settlement..." The wolf sighed and dipped his head further down. So many places, and none of them good.

Eytan

A low growl was emitted at Kanan's words, though it was not directed at the innocent young brute, but rather at the missing kidnappers. Finally his growl subsided, and he spoke. Nothing's to be gained by rushing around blindly. We must proceed according to system. We must split the adults among us into four groups. The first will search at the Wolf Center, the second at the Labs. The third will seek out this third human settlement. The last will follow the fumes of their vehicle to its destination. This way we cover all possibilities, including the possibility that he may be transferred to another vehicle along the way. He turned to Kanan. Kanan, your nose is much better than mine. Find a few warriors you trust to watch your back in case of trouble, and seek out the source of those fumes. Follow the fumes to their destination if you can. See if you can locate Nightcrawler. If he is there, find a way to let us know. DO NOT... do not attempt a rescue alone, unless you see that Nightcrawler is in immediate danger. Try not to be seen. The two-legs are dangerous. We must not give them reason to capture any more of us.

Then he turned to Nita. Would you like to head a group, m'dear? There was a soft concern in his eyes that told her that all she had to do was refuse, and she would be excused. Miakoda's death was all-too recent, and he knew it still pained her. Your choice, my love, he told her quietly, a deft snout placing a muzzle upon her cheek.

Nita

Nita turned as her mate came and gave direction. "I won't be joining you," she muttered in a low tone. "If I search I will search alone. I think I know just where to look. I've had more experience with such things as you know," she said her voice growing stronger looking to the endless skies emitting a deep sigh then padding off remembering Miakoda deeply.

Kanan

His mind wheeled about, trying to come up with those he could gather on his search team. His father, for one. And maybe an old ally of sorts... well, it was worth a shot. Besides, he was a bit hesitant to approach Jessie's mate; who was probably better off staying here with Jessie anyway. "Will do." Kanan took leave and headed out to muster some friends.

Eytan*Saxton*Joscelin*Aderyn*Ziarre

Eytan nodded, completely understanding his mate's decision. Watching her go, he lifted his dial and howled out, bringing four young warriors to him. Mo< Karai's now-adult brood came dashing in, the sensible Joscelin in the lead. Four sets of pads skidded to a halt, and Eytan quickly briefed them about the situation. Then, he began to give out instructions. Joscelin, you and Aderyn head toward the Labs. Stay under cover, out of sight. If you find Nightcrawler, let us know. Do not attempt a rescue alone unless he is in immediate danger. Ziarre, take Saxton with you and cover the Wolf Center. The same rules apply. Okay? All four nodded, and dashed away. Now he nodded grimly, and headed off to call in a few old debts. He would try to locate this third place of the humans'.