Kanan & Umay

The two scampered into the cadre, ruffled but unhurt from their brief battle. Kanan was charged with energy still, and paced about rapidly, "Wow, can you believe that? We would've torn him to peices! I bet he'll never dream of coming back here!" Kanan boasted, puffing out his chest and lifting his head high.

Umay was just as excited as her brother but didn't show nearly the enthusiasm he did. She sat camly and watched him, "We are lucky we weren't hurt, Kanan. Cougars are very strong and have sharp claws and dangerous bites." She turned to look back where they had come from, eager to see her parents and siblings again.

Namir

The young cougar dashed in and skidded to a halt near Kanan, nearly running right into the hyper young wolf. He turned back to make sure that Kouji and the others made it back safetly. "That was crazy; I never want to leave this pack!" he exclaimed after a moment. His scruff and tail were wounded, but it was nothing serious. Namir sat back on his haunches to lick at his tail, and then to clean the rest of his coat that was ruffled from his struggles.

Amber, Charcoal

Charcoal padded in after the others. He sat down and smled to the three glad that mess was over for now. He looked behind him wondering where the others were though he knew theyd be comeing soon.

Amber padded in shortly after. She looked to the three and noddded. She was glad no one had gotten hurt badly. She pads alittle distance off and sits by a tree.

Vevisca

The wolf sauntered, smiling towards the others that had made it back. He was worried about Ice's last comment, but thought the pack could handle a rouge cougar like him; if they stuck together. Vevisca padded over to Amber and sat down, "That was quite a scuffle!" he pointed out. "I wonder why Cortinarri called it off; we could've had him."

Keilo, Kanan, & Umay

The beta returned soon and looked back to be sure Vatoni had made it safetly as well. He padded over to a large fallen log and climbed on it. Keilo looked around and acted as a sort of sentry until the others arived.

Kanan still walked about, talking of the fight. "Next time, he's not getting off that easy! He'll be in a hundered pieces once we're finished, I'll bet you!"

Umay rolled her eyes and looked to Namir, "Why do you think Ice wanted to take you? Do cougars have packs like wolves do?"

Cortinarri

The alpha returned not too long after the others. As she approached the group, she gave a sly smile and held herself high in rank. "Aaka is to be attacked and killed if she enters our land. She has abandoned us, and will be regarded as a tresspasser from now on. As for Ice; it will be his death sentence if he enters our domain." The she-alpha looked around, wondering where Manov was. She hadn't really spoken with him for a long while. Cortinarri howled out loudly, calling for her mate.

Vatoni, Kiolana, Kouji

Kiolana and Kouji arrived with the others and Kiolana joined right in with her brother, "yeah! He want stand a chance!"

Kouji sighed and sat down next to Umay, "they are so....childish" he whispered.

Vatoni sat down below the log her mate was on and smiled when Cortinarri arrived. But, her smile faded when she listened to her alpha's orders. She understood that Aaka shouldn't have abandoned them, but she wasn't sure if killing her was necessary. But she kept her mouth shut; Cortinarri was in charge.

Amber, Charcoal

Amber smiled and nodded in agreement. "If he ever causes us trouble again he wont be so lucky." Amber said with a smile. She heared what her mother said and nodded. She then looked back to Vevisca. "So how have you been latley?" She asks.

Charcoal listens to his mother speak and ods. He looks round then glances at the pups for a moment hearing there conversation.

Manov

Brute had been lying in the underbrush when the call came to his auds, it was faint but still he heard it. Slowly he lifted himself up and walked forth towards the pack, and little skiddish of showing his maw. As he came upon them, his crania was lowered to the ground, he sat down a little bit away from the group, still he didn't look up at them.

Cortinarri

The she-alpha was relieved that her mate had responded, and quite understanding of his reactions. But she didn't know his thoughts of Ice yet. Leaving the pack to do as they wish, Cortinarri approached Manov. Her own maw and tail were held regally high, but not at all in a demeaning way towards him. "Ice stole Namir from us; we could have killed him after we caught him, but be got Namir and left him." She paused, hoping Manov might have an explination for Ice's actions. Then she went on, "He's been told that we'll attack if he enters our terrain. Aaka has been given the same sentence." Now the alphess sat back on her haunches, seeing what his response might be.

Thunder Storm

Thunder looked at everyone around her.

How come I couldnt go with you? Why did Aaka get sentenced away? She tried to help you once. Just like you tried to help her when you told her not to fight. So she didnt. You did.

She stopped talking for fear of going to far.

Cortinarri

Cortinarri had forgotten about Thunder Storm; well, not forgotten about her literally, but she hadn't stop to consider how she'd react to the sentencing of Aaka. Cortinarri took a deep breath, trying to keep her hot anger under control when dealing with a young one, "We didn't want you getting hurt. Cougars are far too dangerous to have young ones like yourself messing with." she pointed out patiently. Her voice held some irritance with her next response, yet she tried holding it back, "Alphas are to be respected, not told what to do or sassed with. Aaka went to far with critisizing me. I demanded respect and gave her plenty of warning, but she didn't heed it." She tried to explain, then returned her attention to Manov.

Keilo, Kanan, & Umay

Kanan prances his front feet, still excited about the recent events and encouraged by his sister joining in. "Just who does he think he is anyway? Messing with our pack and taking away our friends!" All of a sudden he stops and looks directly at Kiolana. His expression was a terribly mischeivous one, "I bet Amber and Vevisca might take us to see some cats if we ask! Like that time we went to Breve Ridges! This time we are old enough, I think."

Umay nodded to her brother, "You're right. They should act more their age." she looked over as her brother spoke in an excited tone to Kiolana. But he had lowered his voice to a whisper so Umay couldn't hear what he was saying. She looked to Kouji, "They always seem to get into trouble; I wonder what they're planning now."

Keilo listened to the different conversations. He didn't hear what Kanan had said, and didn't notice how excited he had gotten. He turned to his mate with a smile on his mug, "I'm glad that's over. It's bothering how Ice acted... I really hope he doesn't come here. I'd hate to think he'd try to hurt one of our young." the smile faded slightly as he spoke this.

Vevisca

"I've been pretty good. How about you?" he asked, then glanced towards Kanan a moment. He swore he just heard the youngster speak his name... naw, didn't he? Oh well. Vevisca turned focus back on Amber and thumped his tail against the ground in a friendly gesture.

Manov

Brute nodded slightly as he listened to Cortinarri speak, should he tell her the faults in the sentence she gave Aaka? Maybe. He finally looked up at them, hen Thunder had been crying out. "The decision was good, but I fear it will come back to haunt you.. us." He said to them all, but mostly to Cortinarri. His claws dug into the ground as he sat there. Ice was one like Cortinarri and Aaka mixed, he was ruthless and would do as he wish, he couldn't care about the consiquences.

Amber, Charcoal

Amber nods and wags her tail as well. "Ive been good..." She then overheared Kanan speaking to Kilona. She glanced to Vevisca wondering if he had heared the pups. "Hey they want us to take them to Breve Ridges. What do you say?" She askes Vevisca while looking towards Kanan and Kilona.

Charcoal listend to the surrounding conversations but didnt say anything.

Vatoni, Kiolana, Kouji

Kiolana grinned at her brother and whispered back, "yeah, lets go! It'll be fun!" She said, trying to keep her voice down so that the other's couldn't here her.

Kouji shook his head, "I don't know what there up to but this time, I'm not going to try an stop them" he said with a sigh. His siblings had to learn responsability, and he wasn't going to help them anymore.

Vatoni nodded at what her mate said, she hadn't heard Kanan and Lana's plan eather. "I hope he doesn't come back" she said with a sigh, "it would be terrible if he hurt one of our pups, or you" she said with a small smile at her mate.

Vevisca

He grins as he stands up, "Sounds like fun to me! Maybe Namir will come with us as well." Vevisca points out, looking around for the young feline.

Amber

Amber nodded to Vevisca. She padded over to Kanan and Kiolana. "Sure we'll take you two to Breve Ridges." She whispers then looks around for Namir. "Wanna come with Vevisca, Kiolana, Kanan and myself to Breve Ridges?" She whispered to him.

Namir

His eyes brightened and he stood up, "Sure! Exploring will be fun." he replied in a light tone, trying to hide his voice from the others who might not want them going to the Breve Ridges.

Cortinarri

She sighed lightly, looking away for a moment, "She was too unruly and rebellious against me. I had no other choice." That was her response, trying to justify her actions. Now she looked back to Manov, "We've got more allies than she'll ever hope to have. I don't fear her or Ice. Namir will grown quick enough and be a safeguard for us all. And..." she looked back to Keilo, "Where is that little friend of yours... the wolverine? He can be deployed as a scout since no one knows he is a friend of our pack."

Keilo, Kanan, & Umay

Kanan wagged his tail quickly, "Let's go! And this time we can explore for a long time, right?" he questioned, looking from Amber to Vevisca.

Umay nodded to her brother, "Yep, you're right. Let them learn their own lesson." she stood and stretched, then shook her fur. "We can have fun and be safe and responsible." she pointed out.

Keilo was about to reply to his mate when Cortinarri spoke up. "I'm not sure where he is. I can go look for him if you wish; he should be around somewhere."

Amber, Charcoal

Amber nodded. "Of course Kanan." She then looked to Vevisca, then the two pups, then Namir. "Ok lets go. This should be fun." She padded off to Breve Ridges at t steady pace so that the pups and Namir could keep up. She looked back to Vevisca once then conitinued walking.

Charcoal had overheared. he didnt think it was a very wise idea, especially after Ice kidnapped Namir. He didnt think it was a good idea for the pups to be around big cats either but wouldent say anything. He didnt want to spoil their fun. He padded over to Kouji and Umay. He looked to the two. "Wanna go on a hunt or explore at Tall Grass Prarie? That is if its ok with your parents." He said. He knew pups usually go a thrill out of hunting or exploring.

Keilo, Kanan, & Umay

Kanan followed excitedly after Amber. "We can find something cool to brind back and show off to the others!" he whispered to Kiolana.

Umay looked up thoughtfully at Charcoal with an obvious light of eagerness shining in them, "Either one sounds fun! I'll go ask!" she bounded over to her parents and glanced from one to the other. Her father was busy talking to Cortinarri, so Umay spoke to her mother, "Is it alright if Charcoal took Kouji and I hunting? Or exploring?"

Vevisca

He follows Amber, almost as eager as Kanan is about exploring. But being a young adult, he was more collective with his emotions and acted more calm. Still, he flashed a grinning smile at the youngster and his sister.

Namir

He bounded after the others. He put the recent abduction and attack out of mind for the moment to enjoy the freedom his pack earned for him.