Namir & Namalt

The cougar had heard more and more of these 'King Hounds', and after some exploring, had come across the tracks in several different areas. Word also had it that these hounds were after wolves, which would have made Namir feel more at ease if he wasn't so concerned with Cortinarri. After more recent excursions, the cougar had discovered a few hunting parties, including humans and guns, near the terra.

He entered quietly but swiftly, with his daughter following just as silently at his heels. She was an adult now, and bore a nearly perfect mixture of her father's cougar blood and her mother's snow leopard blood.

"Cortinarri!" Namir roared out, his head held high and his eyes scything across the landscape in hopes of seeing her. Namalt stood near her father, looking for the crippled wolf as well.

Cortinarri

The wolfess had kept mainly to herself lately, scenting the humans on the wind as Namir had. She was very glad to hear his voice now, and howled a short reply to his roar. In little time, Cortinarri came bounding over the ground with that ever present limb nagging her crippled hind limb.

"Namir!" She barked as she drew near, then slowed and came to a stop before the cougar. Her eyes flashed to Namalt and lingered their a moment, looking over the strange build and the coat. "Hello to you... Namalt?" It had been a while since she saw the daughter. As she studied the strange feline, a very familiar scent came to her; but it was so faint. She wasn't sure if she had really smelt it or not... Manov?

Namir & Namalt

Namalt smiled, "Namalt it is. Nice to meet you again." The hybrid cat flicked her tail around her front paws, dipping her head down slightly to watch Cortinarri with silver-gold eyes.

Namir brought his head forward and rubbed it once against Cortinarri, "I haven't seen you for a while." He stood now and stretched out, flexing his claws into the soil, leaving little punctures in the earth. "How have you been doing? Getting enough food?" Now his eyes fell upon her hind limb, the one that had been crippled by Bullet.

Cortinarri

She peered around, half-expecting to see Manov appear at any moment. But, as she feared, it was only a phantom scent that had gotten her attention; just her imagination. "I've fed pretty well. I'm not that helpless, you know." Cortinarri replied, turning with a grin to Namir, baring her cruel fangs, "And how have you been doing? I'd certainly love to see the others again." It was Namalt that she looked upon now, with that strange but intruiging coat.

Manov

Orbs shined through as the sunlight hit them almost dead on, he listened to their little conversation. As he seen the dissapointment in Cortinarri he walked forward, just into sight, he stood and emitted a bark for her. His banner swayed slightly as it hung behind him

Hidden Betrayal

The small black female moved forth sadness penatrating through her small body. Her orbs only showed anger until one looked deeper inside of her. They would see hurt, confusion and fear. Everything in her life was falling apart. Tupit was dead. The Lurker's were trying to kill her. Tupit....Oh god Tupit. The small fatale stared hard at Manov for a moment then turned away. It was rude to stare. Mommy told her so. You have no mother. She left you remember? Everyone hates you for you are as your name says. Tears welled up in Hidden Betrayals orbs and spilled down her cheeks. She looked to the ground below and let them fall her small body shaking with the effort of holding everyting inside.

Ghost

Ghost walked up behind Betrayal, she look towards the small group, then down at the small one. She licked the top of her head. "Do not cry.." Sitting down she looked around, she senced something bad. There wasnt really a pack here anymore.. they didnt really have allies either. What if something really happened.. would they be safe?

Hidden Betrayal

She looked up to her 'mother' then away once more trying to hold all her emotions into one small body. Risen was after her blood. Tupit dead. Cavan calling her crazy. Lurkers trying to kill her. Aaka abandoning her. Ah now there was an ally. Although Aaka hated both Mitya and Cortinarri, she had given Betrayal to Ghost as a peace offering. A symbol of peace and yet here she was, not so peaceful and not so calm. Bitterness flashed in her eyes now and she said softly "What's it matter anymore? Tupits gone. You left and I had no one." She thought of the pig for a moment the shook her head. She had craved a wolf friend and now without one she had drawn herself to do dangerous acts of not bravery but suicide. She had taunted the Lurkers enough to have them want to kill her. She had saved little Hidden from her death. She had ventured into the den of the lurkers in search of Risen for one last battle and now here she stood today with eyes as cold as the winter snow and a soul as black as the reapers robe.

Cortinarri

Cortinarri spun around with her bright eyes lit up, recognizing his bark without hesitation. "Manov!" She yipped lightly, pausing only a moment before bounding forward. She nuzzled her lost mate and gave him a lick on the cheek, "Dare I ask where you've been all this time?" Cortinarri questioned with a raised eye, her voice only joking and not really seeking an answer for him. She was so wrapped up in seeing Manov again that she hardly noticed Ghost and Hidden Betrayal.

Namir & Namalt

Namir grinned, flashing his curved fangs as he saw Manov approach, "Good ta see ya again." The feline greeted with a nod of his skull. "It's almost like old times again, huh? You just missed Amber and Charcoal a few moons back."

Namalt listened quietly, not knowing anyone here besides Cortinarri and her father.

Ghost & Manov

Manov nuzzled with Cortinarri, and nodded to Narmir, he was about to speak when Ghost spoke up.
It doesnt matter where we have been, and I'm sorry for leaving, but we are here now, and thats what matters. No more leaveing you.. I promise. She nudged Hidden then look over to Namalt curiously.