Rhea

A alabaster femme slowly pads her way through the damp earth beneath her. She knows exactly where she is, but is lost. Different aromas entering her nasals, overwhelming her. All different scents, that make up one... one pack. Being a loner since her pack abandoned her at five months of age. Yes she is aware that she is in the midst of a pack land, but what these lands are called she has not the slightest clue.
A smooth wind ruffles her pelt sending her scent out into the forest revealing that she is there. Soon, she thought, they will know that a stranger, a loner has come here. If there is luck with me, hopefully they are not aggressive and blood-thirsty, and immediately I will submit. But if they are....

Weighing her choices she lowered her haunches and awaited for the packs arrival. Their scents stirring through the air, seeming to arrive closer and closer. The scents growing stronger and stronger.

Rein

She moved slowly, the young female with her broken leg. August and his siter had straightened it out a week or so back, but it was still tender and healing. She was uneasy welcoming new members into the pack, with Saydin sending spies out everywhere but new members would be nice. She came forth, stopping before Rhea, the female of snowy white. And what, my dear, brings you the the silver Glades pack? We are peaceful beings, with many enemies and allies of strength. Of all the packs to wander into, you chose very wisely. I am Reincarnation, alphess of these lands. You have a choice to make. Stay here, and fight for what you believe in or walk away and into the jaws of evil. She was indeed a peaceful creature. However, the demon inside of her, the other half, she wasn't so nice, wasn't so quiet. And she wanted blood shed. Her family had been destroyed. Was Rein safe? No one knew.

Lyckos & Iphito

A new scent was in the air, a scent that held a banner that upheld a legacy. The legacy of the Shadow Lurkers was a long and glorious one, and it had survived to be one of the longest running packs in the valley. The alpha status had been passed down, and now lay with Lyckos after he had become mates with the previous alpha's daughter, Hydras. Then, with her supposed death, he had become the solo leader. Only, she wasn't dead at all, and was, in fact, very much alive.

He had been searching for her, sending his pack out on recon missions to try and find out where she was, but so far no information had turned up. So, he had turned his attention to more pressing matters. The ceasefire in the valley unnerved him, so he had decided to go and find allies, and it was this that brought him to Silver Glades. It had used to be the home of Aaka, the Lurkers' greatest ally, but when she had died, the land had faded, and the Lurkers had lost their greatest friend. Nevertheless, there were rumours of a new pack here, one that was swiftly growing, and so Lyckos had decided to return here, to see if a new friend could be found in the home of his old friend.

Lyckos, accompanied by his sister Iphito, stood at the borders. Lyckos let a single bark ring out, callnig for whomever lead the land to respond to their presence. There they would wait for the alpha.

Rein

Another booming bark caught her attention. More like, it caught Aaka's attention. The wolfess inside of Rein came to attention, her eyes catching fire. Go. It is Lyckos. Lyckos meant nothing to Rein, but to Aaka he meant everything. She was trying to build her life once more through Rein. An impossible task when the kind hearted female just would not fight. GO! The former alphess boomed. Rein shudered a bit on the inside. Come with me, I must see who else is calling at my border. She limped towards Lyckos and Iphito her tail held high and her head in alphess position. Upon the sight of him, Aaka went ecstatic. Home. Lyckos was HOME to her. May I help you? She asked softly. But it didn't take long. Aaka took control now, the monster taking over. Hello Lyckos. Her voice had lost the soft quality, the softness long gone to be replaced by the voice of Aaka. Icy cold and sinister, with the underlying fire beneath. What brings you to my neck of the woods? Oh dear... It was hard to make a deal with the devil, but what does someone do when the devil has an innocent side?

Rhea

Rhea lowered her snowy-white cranium into submission as Rien introduced herself. It was clear to Rhea that Rien was kind, but obvious that this fae would not tolerate trouble of any kind, and Rhea greatly admired her for this. Taking notice of Rien's slowly-healing wound, a expression of curiosity appeared across her face. Suddenly her attention to the wound was snapped as a swift breeze blew by sending a mixture of two scents into her nasal. Abruptly she turned her head to the source of the scent, before the male let aware of their presence, her yellow optics narrowed.

Hackle raised as a deep snarl emitted from within her throat. She would have been ready to attack if Rien had showed any sign of it, until she noticed Rien's eyes come to life as she caught site of the two, just over the border. Particularly the male. Rhea followed slightly behind her alpha as they approached the on-comers. Her bodice relaxed, though she still showed a display of ivories t'wards the two wolves. One male the other a female. Rhea's auds perked now as Rien spoke the male's name. She knows them... the apprehensive femme thought. Perhaps she should not feel much uneasiness t'wards the two. Rien had welcomed her with gratitude not with hatred. Only a slight part of the fae was seen behind Rien. Her ivories still showing she cocked her head to the side awaiting the couple's reply.

Lyckos & Iphito

The first thing Lyckos noticed when Reincarnation approached them was her appearance. She looked shockingly like Aaka; unnervingly so. The previous alphess looking almost identical to the new alphess? It was strange, but Lyckos could not judge. It wasn't like Aaka had come back from the dead, too, like Hydras.

Rein's approach made Iphito's head lower in respect of her rank, but aside from that there was no submission, for Lyckos was her alpha. Lyckos made no movements; a single nod, showing he was also an alpha, but that this was not his land. Rein's first question prompted a polite smile to grace the labradane's muzzle, and he was about to reply when suddenly she greeted him by name. "Hello Lyckos." The smile faded, replaced by a look of shock and confusion. That voice, it sounded like Aaka. No, this was too surreal, too strange. She looked and sounded like his old friend, but it could not possibly be her, for she was dead...and yet he had thought the same about Hydras, but she still lived.

"A-Aaka?" Lyckos said hesitantly, nervous and utterly confused. This couldn't be her, there was no way! Yet, he couldn't see any other explanation. She looked like Aaka, she sounded like Aaka, she knew him by name? But something was off. She seemed to change, between the wolfess that had first spoken, to this sudden being that was so like one of his greatest friends.

"Well, I - urm, I came to request an alliance between the Shadow Lurkers and your pack...?"

Then, Lyckos noticed Rhea, with her fangs on show. His eyes narrowed, a single fang flashed in responce: he was clearly unhappy with her aggressive display. Iphito, instead, smiled at Rhea, taking a small step forward, and letting her tail wag gently behind her, "Do not fear, friend, we are here peaceably. We are simply here for diplomatic reasons, not to harm you or your alpha." Iphito was well aware of her brother's attitude, and that sometimes his actionns could have the wrong effect, so she was beside him as his counter-force, to rectify any event which may have gone wrong. Her kind heart and level head made her valuable to Lyckos, whom had chosen Iphito to accompany him for that very reason - she would keep everything calm.

Reincarnation

Her smile was cold and brittle. Yes... I am here, but not here Lyckos. A reincarnated me, you could say. The monster was much more unnerving then the original Aaka, for now she had a younger body, and a clean slate. An Alliance once more between the Shadow Lurkers and the Silver Glades? I see why not. I'm sure pretty little Rein won't mind. She said softly. Aaka couldn't hold the body for long though, and Rein came free. It was easy to tell when Rein took control, for her eyes softened and her body position was more relaxed and easy. Calm yourselves. Both of you. she reprimanded. Her tail was held loosely now, calm and at ease. An alliance would be good right about now, but I warn you that we have a pack already against us... The sedge creek pack, apparently has declared war upon me and the toklat canyon herd whom I am allianced with as well. Moon Spirit was the last alphess there, the sister of Aaka. If Lyckos knew nothing of Saydin, this could cause some unease.

Rhea

Rhea tensed with ivories still displayed. Her optics narrow slits now observing the male. Her auds twitching as the two spoke. Her head shifted to the femme when she walked forward. Her voice with much kindness eased Rhea's tension. She let her body relaxed, though she still would show her fangs every now and then. Sitting upon her haunches, her tail slightly wagged. Turning her attention from the male to the femme she cocked her head to the side as she let her tongue loll out of her mouth, showing that she would no longer be apprehensive with them, but cautious would she always be.

As Rien spoke of a war that might be, Rhea turned her head to her alpha and finally speaking for the first time in all three's presence she asked, "How big is the Sedge Creek, and how skilled are they?"

Reincarnation

Her smile was bitter, and those bright monstrous eyes turned to Rhea. The pack is much larger then ours, full of a menagerie of creatures ranging from wolves, to horses to wild cats. And Saydin herself.... She isn't quite... Right. That was a horrible thing to say, considering Rein wasn't quite right herself, but having a possessed wolf was much better then having an insane one. At least Rein was predictable. Saydin was not. IT was hard to pinpoint Saydin's next move, for she was always changing from mood too mood. Saydin is a dark creature, hiding among shadows and living her life on the edge. She has a mate, but we don't think she actually loves him. More of a desperate move. Loneliness gets to someone after awhile. Never underestimate her, for she may be small but she is quick. She will kill the first chance she gets, even if you do nothing wrong. She killed the Toklat Canyon's most peaceful herd member. She had no reason to strike, she just did. And there is word that she also has Aydan's only daughter, Surrender, at her mercy. Saydin was a horrible creature indeed, and one that needed to be stopped.

Rhea

Rhea smirked a bit as Rien spoke of this deranged female. Those that knew Rhea knew that she had the reputation of an insane demon when it came to fighting. It was the blood lust the over took her and transformed her from a certain animal to a wolf. To a demon, which the others would say. At last she had some one whom which she could compete with. Indeed this evil wolf sounded insane, mad, crazy.... evil! She softly spoke to Rien, "We will beat her. She will not be in power much longer. I can assure you of that."

Lyckos & Iphito

So this really was Aaka. Normally this kind of information was difficult to digest and believe, but after the revelations about Hydras, Lyckos had a much more open mind, so when she confirmed that she was indeed Aaka, just in a *cough* reincarnated form, he accepted it without much thought. If anything, it actually made him happy! Aaka's return meant a great friend once more, and he knew he could rely on her as she could him, and it brought a peace to his heart in all the turmoil he was feeling. Lyckos smiled warmly, not withholding any emotion from his friend, but he couldn't help the spark of dark fire that lit in his eyes. With Aaka by his side, the unstoppable forces of the Lurkers and Silver Glades would be once more united, and become the top dogs (if you'll excuse the pun) of the valley once again.

Then, Reincarnation broke free once more, and Lyckos easily picked up on this. His eyes lost that frightening shimmer, and became calm, and softer for the femme that was Aaka's host, in a way. That was, until, there was a mention of Sedge Creek.

Oh no.

Lyckos' face fell, and he couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly. "I know of them. In fact, a friend of mine lives there." It was true, one of Lyckos' friends, that came around after Aaka's time, had taken to calling Sedge Creek as her home. That wolf was Karitania, Saydin's right hand girl. "Perhaps you know of her? Her name is Karitania." What should he do? Unite with Aaka (for Rein, as far as he was concerned, was Aaka) against Sedge Creek and Karitania, or refuse to take part? "Well, Rein, I heed your warning. If you are attacked, the Lurkers will come to you aid, as we did in times gone past, and we expect the same in return. However, I will not attack Karitania or her blood. The others of Sedge Creek are fair game, and I will not hesitate to attack them, but I will not attack my friend, as she will not attack me. As we are allies, I extend this protection to the Toklat Canyon Herd, and will send one of my pack to secure an alliance with them."

"Now, it is my turn to warn you that the Lurkers are not without our enemies. Currently, there seems to be a ceasefire between us and the Shadow Haunters, as well as their allies, but should this change, I will inform you immediately. Is there anything else I need to know?"

Aydan

Aydan grazing on the lands near raised her head at the mention of Toklat Canyon. Now she came forth her ears pricked.

"The Toklat Canyon Herd is here...We were drived out due to impossible numbers against us. We had no hope of surviving, so we came here calling upon our allie Rein. I am Aydan lead mare of the herd. I accept the alliance and Sedge Creek along with the now current Toklat Canyon are my enemies...I may be asking something impossible, but may I call upon your group aid now. Saydin has stolen my daughter, and I wish her back. Along with my group, Reins if she agrees, and yours we will be sure to get her back."

She knew they wouldn't expect a surprise attack now. They could even break Shena out as well. She gave a look to Rein that said this plainly.

Hero

The black zorse filly was injured. The whites of her eyes were showing as she frantically ran to the territory where Aydan was staying. "Saydin, she attack--" She paused, trying to catch her breath. She was putting on such a good show that even she half believed it. "Saydin attacked us. Me and my mom, we were there, and she tried to kill us! We were told we'd be safe here." She was gasping for air. "My mom - she's behind me."

Morganna

Morganna appeared as well. She had a few wounds on her body that smelled of Saydin.

"You are welcome to my herd. Jenneth and Sabrina will help you with your wounds. Their right over there." She spoke indicating the two full grown mares. Aydan will find out more about the mares once she was done with this alliance. She ignored the fact that the mother was the same breed as her or the slight resemblence.

Morganna nudged Hero in that direction. "I am Anna, thanks for your help." She spoke before going to the two mares. She groomed her daughter's wounds while Sabrina and Jenneth cleaned her's. They asked questions, but Anna was careful when she answerd each one.

Rein

Unease settled in the pit of her stomach. That is fine, Lyckos. One of our own will go after your friend, and her mate and pups as well. Then more horses were arriving, the stench of Saydin upon them. Rein's hackles raised involuntarily. Even Aaka didn't like this. She mumbled softly My territory is turning into a zoo house. She gave a polite nod to Lyckos, then to Iphito. I thank you both for coming. Then the young female made her way towards Anna and Hero.

You say Saydin attacked you? Her tone was flat, calm, even. It was definetly Saydin's trade mark, the scars under the belly the ripped open flesh. Enough to do damage, let the animal suffer. Was she sending a message, or was she out to kill? She asked softly. If Saydin was sending a message, then Rein had had enough. They would leave today, and not a moment sooner. Thats when another sound entered her ears and it had her swinging around to see Saydin, her stomach plump with pregnancy and an unharmed Surrender at her side.

Saydin's tone was flat, cold, and even, just as Rein's was. Aydan. Rein. I come here seeking a cease fire. At least for the moment. I even brought your precious daughter back. She nipped at Surrender's heels, sending her stumbling into the territory. The paint filly's eyes were cold, lifeless almost. But maybe that was just because she had shut herself down after everything she had been through. What had Saydin done to make the once sweet filly so cold and distant? My pack can not harm yours, not now. We will stick true to this. At least... Until things become better once more. There was something in the way she was talking, a little hitch in her breath as though she couldn't breath. Was Saydin... Sick? Or was this just an act? It was hard to tell with the female, but something did seem to be quite wrong. Aydan. I apologize for the kidnapping of your daughter. The death of your friend. She didn't mention Anna's wounds, or Hero's for that matter. She wasn't 'sorry' for that. She gave a dark glare to them both. And for the two that got away, I give you a bow. She dropped her head a bit, then turned and walked away without hearing whether or not there really was a ceasefire. She needed to be home. Now.

Rhea

Hackles raised as the equines approached she just listened and watched, ignoring their stench. Suddenly when the female wolf appeared Rhea bared her fangs, but stayed put behind Rein, awaiting for instructions of what should be done, after the female left.

Mesa & Link

Mesa had scarcely believed her eyes when she had spotted her former leader, resting so nonchalantly in a thicket near the lake. She had to fly by a second time to get a good look at the tri-colored female, and it wasn't until the hybrid had looked up that she saw the scarred old face and knew without a shadow of a doubt... it was Hydras. What was more unsettling to Mesa than this, was the fact that Hydras seemed to look right through her, as if not recognizing her falcon-friend, and without so much as a word, she had stood and slipped back into the dense vegetation along the shore and disappeared from sight.

After catching up with Ninaki and Bullet on their way to the Aegis Den, Mesa had been directed to the Silver Glades, where they said Lyckos had earlier set off in hopes of reestablishing old alliances. By the time she was darting low over the dense canopy of the Glades, her little, brown-tinged nephew was following suit. Both alighted on the branch of a low-growing catalpa tree, a few feet from where Lyckos was in meeting with Rein. After nudging Link and quietly reminding him to hold his tongue, Mesa waited for the best opportunity before she piped up, "Lyckos, Sir. I apologize for interrupting this meeting, but I have urgent news."

Bobbing his head a little, Link scurried sideways along the branch, blinking his giant eyes down at the canines blow them. In his young age, he didn't often get to be involved so much in the messenger-business, and especially something so big as this was.

Hero; Harcourt

Hero nodded nervously to Aydan, blood dripping down her black pelt. "Thanks..." She squeaked, following her 'mother' over to Sabrina. She slunk back, as if she was scared. This was a good show. Hero knew how to act.

Harcourt, a son of Dally and Kalina, swooped in and landed near Lyckos. She bowed and kept respectful distance from the Lurker King. This truly was a ceasefire between those loyal to Lyckos and those loyal to Greyfell. The small, black falcon hybrid began to speak. "Sir Lyckos, I am Harcourt, son of Dally and Kalina of Greyfell's New Army, and I have some news for you." He paused, noticing that Lyckos' messengers had arrived a bit before Harcourt did. "I do apologize. It seems that your loyal messengers have brought the same news." He stepped away, nodding to Mesa and Link.

Lyckos & Iphito

With Aydan’s approach and conformation that this was the ally Rein had spoken of, Lyckos smiled when she accepted the alliance, but was far more formal with the horse than he was with the wolf, simply because Rein was Aaka, and Aaka was an old friend. Aydan, however, was someone Lyckos would have to learn to trust, but she seemed open and friendly, but strong enough to realise the world wasn’t all flowers and frills, so he was happy enough with her. However, when she asked for his immediate aid, Lyckos couldn’t help the cloud that came over his face. He was about to decline, knowing full well his pack was dispersed and unprepared for a fight with such little notice, and that his allies would take a good while to reach him, so it would not have been a very speedy process, but he did not need to disappoint her, as they were all distracted by the two equines that approached them, bloodied and hurt.

Saydin had attacked them? While the pair spoke to Rein and Aydan, Lyckos took the opportunity to calming take in the scent of Saydin, noting it to memory. Clearly, this Saydin was an unpredictable and vicious wolf, and Lyckos could not quite fathom what would drive Karitania to choose to live with her. Then, he realised. This scent smelled much like Diseased, Karitania’s mate. Plus, he had always known his friend did not quite have such morals as he did. Nevertheless, she had stood by him during his hard times, and the pair had a bond. He would not attack her or her kin, but he would attack the rest of her pack, including this Saydin.

Lyckos and Iphito were not offended by Rein’s dismissal. She had matters to take care of, so both nodded their farewells and were about to quietly take their leave. That was, until Saydin showed up. Lyckos and Iphito stood where they were, like two great guardian statues, watching their newest enemy with cold indifference as she returned a hostage and declared a ceasefire. Even the two Lurkers could tell something was wrong with the little black alphess, her tone of voice and body language hinted at something beyond the pains of pregnancy. Still, she was not his problem, so Lyckos calmly watched until she left, as if reaffirming his bond with his newest allies by remaining with them a backup. With Saydin gone, Lyckos nudged Iphito and then began to leave, walking together; a united front.

Mesa’s voice was easily picked up, and the Lurker alpha turned to spot the raptor on the tree with her nephew. Iphito remained where she was, as Lyckos stepped forward to receive the urgent news, but in his heart he knew what was coming. He had sent out most of the falcons for one job, and one job only, and he knew, as did Iphito, what news Mesa brought to him. Hydras.

Iphito took a step closer but off to the side, watching little Link skitter around on the branch. She smiled warmly, for the youngster was clearly excited at having been around to carry such important news. Quietly, she breathed out a shushing noise, a calming sound that would remind the younger raptor that he should relax and stop skittering. She knew he was excited, but getting on Lyckos’ nerves while he was expecting such important news was something she did not want to see him do.

The arrival of Harcourt attracted Lyckos’ attention, as did his need to tell of some news. It appeared, however, that he carried the same news as the Lurker birds did. Lyckos let a small smile grace his face, but it was formal. It wasn’t that he didn’t trust the other, but with such bad blood between the two groups, it was difficult for him to even be civil, which was understandable for both sides, and he would have expected nothing less from them. Still, the bird seemed happy enough in his presence, even so much as to call Mesa and Link his loyal followers. Lyckos looked from Harcourt to Mesa and Link, then back again. “There is no need to apologise. I thank you for coming to me, but I am sure my messengers can take it from here. My thanks again, Harcourt.” After dismissing the Haunter bird, whom had no doubt other duties to attend to, Lyckos turned back to Mesa, nodding his head for the news he had been wishing for for so long.

Rein

Aaka suddenly came to life once more, and taking Rein by surprise, she struck. She took control, took over and she turned from Aydan and the others. But first, she gave a breif pause at Rhea. When I come home, you and I are going to talk about a little... Promotion. Something about Rhea hit Aaka, made her like the angry female even more, and so she took off, following swiftly behind Lyckos. Where is she? Lyckos would know who she was talking about. And it was also easy to tell who was in control once more. There was a subtle difference between the way that Aaka and Reincarnation moved, talked and even breathed. Aaka oozed power and demanded respect. Rein had a quiet authority abotu her, but it could go unnoticed if one wasn't paying attention. Together, the two were unstoppable, the damnable female with her hot temper, and the quiet one with her diplomatic ways. IT was almost like having Moon Spirit and Aaka in the Same Body.

Mesa & Link

The slender branch they had perched on began to bob so much that Mesa was forced to spread a wing to the side in order to keep her balance, and employ a slightly more crude tactic in getting her niece to settle down; a sharp buffed of her wing that almost knocked him right off the branch all together. Link scurried further down the perch, sheepishly ducking his head as he glanced between Iphito and Mesa, "Erm, sorry!"

Withholding a sigh and an exasperated head shake, Mesa took up a more noble pose and dipped her masked face in a respectful display to Lyckos and Rein, "We have located Hydras, Sir." Part of her wanted to wince at hearing the hybrid's name come out of her mouth, both because she missed her so much, and because she knew how much more it would hurt Lyckos to hear it. "I've alerted those at the Den, and I believe Bullet is on his way now, with Black Feather. She was at the southeastern corner of Pike's Lake, in one of the thickets there." She said this all as quickly and formally as she could, whilst pretty well knowing that her next order would likely be to lead them to the location. The branch started to bob again as Link skittered across the surface, inching back towards Mesa.

Lyckos & Iphito

Aaka's approach would have flustered and spooked anyone else, what with her etheral, dangerous qualities, but Lyckos did not flinch when the white wolfess appeared at his side. She was practically family to him. He could tell she had taken hold of Rein once more, he could sense it, no matter how subtle. Her question as to the whereabouts of Hydras could not be answered by him, they both knew this, so they shared those painful moments waiting for Mesa to tell them what they both wanted to hear, even if the time between their questions and the raptors answer was only second; it still felt like an eternity.

Iphito had to supress a laugh at Link. If it had been any other situation she would have laughed, but this was a serious matter and a time when her brother was clearly in pain in a way she couldn't even imagine. She felt like an outsider almost. Here were Lyckos, Aaka and Mesa, joined by a combined love of Hydras, and this would only be her first encounter of the mother of her niece and nephews, the once-alpha of this great pack, the one Lyckos had come to love.

Lyckos outwardly made no movement at the confirmation that Hydras had been found. Inside, however, his heart wringed uncomfortably in his chest, and doubled in speed. He was equal parts pain and joy: he desperately wanted to see her, had been wishing something like this would happen ever since that moment that he watched her fall and saw the flames rush towards her, but her name opened a raw wound within him, and he almost felt cheated. If she had been alive all this time, then why hadn't she come back to him? Why had she been with Tumult?

He was so consumed by these thoughts he missed what Mesa next said, but luckily Iphito was there to listen. While Lyckos' head fell as he fixed his gaze on the ground and tried to gather his thoughts, Iphito brushed alongside her brother, and looked up to the falcons. Instead of Lyckos, it was she whom gave the orders to the raptors,

"Link, I think it would be best if only a few go to Hydras. We should not overwhelm her. Ask only that Ninaki, Pirqua, Skeil, Argolis, Camden and Lerna go to Pike's Lake, and Bullet is already on his way. I will come with you, as it is not my place to be there."

"Mesa, you should-"

Lyckos took a step forward, his eyes lifting to meet Mesa's, "Take me...us to her...please." Then he turned to Aaka, smiling weakly as an invitation to come along to see her best friend again.

Mesa & Link

The excitable raptor found some of his enthusiasm deflated when he was ordered back to the Den, but he was at least old enough to understand why he was being excluded from this outing. For one, he'd been hatched after Hydras' death, and had never met the former queen before. His tawny-brown shoulders drooped a little, yet Link still managed to pipe up in a timely response, "I guess you're right... Ooof!" Another buffet from Mesa's wing quickly corrected the youngster's response, "Um, be safe, and good luck with your search." A glance was drifted between his aunt and Iphito, before he bounced off the branch and swept upward into the air, heading for the Aegis Den.

Mesa waited only long enough for her young nephew and Iphito to start their way to the Alleys, then dropped down from the branch to deliver a small forewarning to her friend and leader, "It was without a doubt Hydras, but I want to warn you... something about her is... it's different. The way she looked through me..." The falcon gave her head a short little shake, as if physically dismissing what she was saying. "I'll scout a few hundred yards ahead to be sure it's safe." Getting back to logical talk, Mesa suggested this before she became airborn, and lead the two towards Pike's Lake.