heartbreak

It was Aydan's fault. That damn mare didn't know her place, and let her mind get full of stupid thoughts. Now Heartbreak was suppose to die, all because of Aydan. So the Monogolian horse had charged here to Sedge Creek. If they wanted her dead, Heartbreak would die. She came to the edge and called out, "I am Heartbreak, and you want me dead. So come and kill me, then." Heartbreak just wanted to get it over with.

Nightshade

Nightshade met the horse at the territory edge. Her father and his mate were away, so she watched over the pack. "I do not want you dead. Perhaps Saydin does, but I do not know what for." The black coywolf said with a vague intensity that could make even her father's spine tingle. "I, however, see potential in you. You turned away from Aydan, did you not? You left her. That makes you one of us. I will do all I can to protect you from Saydin, but if you wish for your life to end, I will not stop you." She paused, sitting down in the snow. "But I believe you may be able to help us."

heartbreak

Heartbreak watched Nightshade, a smirk hidden in her face. She wasn't going to blow her chances with Nightshade, or anyone. "I'd rather live. But if I'm forever condemned to death, I'd rather for it to be sooner than let the suffering settle in of that I'm wanted dead," Heartbreak replied calmly to Nightshade. She looked at the coywolf, a bit fearful, but she stood her ground. "And, yes, I did turn against Aydan. She was foolish for what she did, and she deserves whatever you give her."

Nightshade

Nightshade smiled. It wasn't exactly a happy smile, though. It was a dark, sinister smile she inherited from her great-grandparents, Tahti and Vicious. Her cheery eyes, though, showed that she meant no harm. "If I die trying to defend you, so be it. You have left Aydan, and that makes you innocent." She stated with a nod. "My father should be back shortly. We will discuss plans with him, deciding whether to kill Aydan or make her beg for forgiveness...or both. We would be very grateful if you could help us in any way. If you wish to stay out of it, we will not hold it against you. You are my friend now, and you are safe here." She smiled more calmly now. "By the way, I am Nightshade, daughter of Kahvi and Honey."

heartbreak;; ruffienne

Heartbreak nodded.

Ruffienne had come here soon after she'd left South of Heaven. She trotted up, bowing to Nightshade. "Is Kahvi around?" Ruffienne asked, glancing about. She had news and some important infortmation.

Kahvi

Kahvi had left South of Heaven, looking a bit annoyed with Aydan. She didn't even acknowledge that she murdered Kahvi's children. She just shoved it back in his face.

He entered the territory, nodding a greeting to Heartbreak. Then he turned to the Dark Queen. "Yes, Lady Ruffienne?"

SayDIN

Her entire body was trembling with rage, but she moved swiftly back into her dark terra. She snarled at any who dared come near, her tail raised high and her eyes dark with hatred. Her own sister, betray HER?! Oh, she was going to kill her all right. And her worthless son while she was at it.

Razorblade limped behind his mother, his tongue lolling and breath heaving. His ear was in tatters, and blood was dripping into his eye. Saydin was not pleased indeed.

Ruffienne

Ruffienne lowered her head, looking at Kahvi. "Grave news, Kahvi. I no longer control South of Heaven, I left willingly. My herd was not about to fight," Ruffienne began, her voice cold. "That, and more...personal reasons. I am Prairie Falls, who think of Aydan as a friend...but I can change there minds. My first thing is to proclaim them neutral....except for an enemy with my brother."

Ruffienne winced, thinking of her brother Tyrror. He was never going to let Ruffienne live it down. He was probably enjoying all the sufferage Ruffienne was going threw, especially since he wasn't causing it. "There is one thing, though, that I will tell you. Soulbane is reasiding in the western territory of Prairie Falls. I know no soul at Prairie Falls that wishes to defend him if you come to kill him." She dipped her head. Looking at Saydin and Razorblade, she smiled.

"When you are going to kill Aydan, please tell me. I made her a promise...."