Cortinarri

The alpha-fae was very restless now, as she had been for a while. Aaka's last visit had bothered her a great deal. Aaka had many allies... too many. If they found her alone, she'd be dead for sure. Cortinarri howled out strongly, calling for her mate. She needed security.

Manov*Forbidden

Brute had left to talk with Dakota and Forbidden, both hadn't a pack right now but were inbetween more like. When the call from Cortinarri came to him, he turned and ran towards her, jumping over logs and bushs, then jumping out of the forest onto the soft terrain he ran harder towards her. The his orbs spotted her, he came to a halt almost slidding past her, he then troted back to her side and nuzzled her. "You called?" Manov question towards her.

Then from the bushs came a huffing Forbidden, his coat madded with mud and other substinces. He hadn't been here for awhile, but now that Manov needed him he was here.

Manov nodded towards Forbidden then looked back at Cortinarri. "I've seen the brute you accepted, but something aobut him dosen't seem right. I don't dought your judgement, but theres something about him..." He trailed off then motioned for Forbidden to come closer. "I'm sending Forbidden to follow him, to make sure he isnt about to turn against us." Orbs looked from one to another, then stayed on Cortinarri, waiting to hear what she had to say.

Cortinarri

She was greatly relieved to see Manov come running towards her. "Manov, I'm glad to see you." she said sincerely, then looked away for a moment, "Yes, I got a strange feeling about him as well. He's Aaka's sister, but says he wants her dead. I'm glad Forbidden is following him then; I also told him to stay near the pack as well, for I think our pack is loyal to us and will say anything suspiscious of him."

Cortinarri sighed then, gazing up at the filtered light through the canyopy before looking to Manov, "I don't fear Aaka, but I fear her retaliation. She has many allies... by the way she talked last time, it sounded as if she is out to get me." The last thing Cortinarri wanted was to sound helpless, but no wolf could stand up alone to an attack of many at once.

Manov*Forbidden

Forbidden turned and ran off as they began to speak, he was off to search for things that would be an advantage.

Manov nodded as she spoke. "Don't worry Cortinarri. Aaka will get whats comeing to her." He snarled slightly, not meaning to, but just speakin the name made him mad. "We made the mistake of trusting Aaka and bringing her into our home, this time we wont make the same mistake." Brute walked forth, then looked back at Cortinarri. "Her retaliation will be great. She has the ShadowLurkers, but they have already been threatened to be killed by some of my allies." Brute lifted his muzzle to the air and emitted a call for the pack. "It is time we get everyone to gather together and talk." He looked about. "The pups must be taken to safety." Orbs were suddenly targeting the trees, a noise had made him aggitated, he sauntered forth, growling, but then eased up when it was Forbidden. Forbidden came running threw, tripping on a tree root sticking out of the ground. "Manov.. Cortinarri.. they have.. a cougar.. Along with.. the one that.. took Nimar!" He spoke to them, trying to get his breath, once he got it he continued. "Aaka has joined Ice's 'pack' and there are others in it to, the shadow lurkers are planning their attack, just waiting for Aaka to tell them when. We need someone to go with them and gain their trust." He looked around them backa t them. "It is our only choice." Slowly he lowered himself to the ground, the rolled onto his side, still tired from running so fast.

Pirqua

Shortly after Cortinarri howled for her mate, Pirqua had found a new perch in the tree nearest to her. The falcon had choosen the highest, most narrow branch that would take her small weight. Once more, she took up preening her feathers and acting casually.

Night Flyer

Blade eagle flew in over the terrain, he was searching for Manov and Cortinarri, he had some news. Orbs peared down, but then the falcon got his attention, he knew non were aquanted with Manov. So he dove down at it wings open, his claws aimed to hit him.

Pirqua

Seeing the shadow go over her, she looked up and spotted the much large bird rocketing down at her. "Woah!" she cried out and dove instantly down from the branch she was on. Agility and speed, at least, were more on her side. The falcon served around to the opposite side of the tree and landed on a low branch, hunching down fearfully. Night Flyer would take longer to make suche a maneuver, and would have a harder time with such big wings.

Pirqua first assmed that the eagle saw her as prey, so she just tried to make herself not worth the effort.

Damon

Damon made his way to the, knowing he wasnt trusted. Good. He didnt trust her either. "Get the bird out of here. I know I saw it somewhere...." He KNEW he had seen the falcon. And that he didnt like it

Cortinarri

She listened closely to what they all had to say. One moment she was releived to have such support, and the next she was shocked to hear just what Aaka was doing. Did I cause all of this...? Surely not... she thought to herself in dismay, then responded to them, "Santori and Xia can spy on them. They shouldn't cary the pack scent anymore, but they are loyal... no, only Santori is loyal." she corrected herself. She had kicked Catalpa out of the pack, and Xia was Catalpa's good friend. "But who could we send to gain their trust?" she questioned.

Cortinarri looked up at the birds again when Damon came. She snarled suddenly, "Yes, I recognize her! She was at the fight at the Canyon, remember? Either it's a funny coincidence, or she's allied to those Lurkers!" The alpha glared at the frightened falcon then turned to Manov suddenly, "Where are the young ones? Amber and Vevisca took Kanan and Namir somewhere... we should find them before our enemies do."

Manov*forbidden

Brute looked around for Keilo. "Il get the pups, you just wait here." He turned and ran off towards the pups, he sniffed the ground following their scents.

Forbidden looked at Manov as he ran, then back at Cortinarri. "Do you need me to do anything?" He looked towards her, awaiting an answer.

Keilo & Umay

Keilo had since joined the group, listening to what they spoke of. He nodded to Manov and waited behind as the alpha hunter went to retreive the others. The beta glanced from Damon to Forbidden, then Cortinarri. He would stay by their sides and protect his family.

Umay had lost track of her brother Kouji just before they and Charcoal were to go hunting. She had heard what was going on, and was understandilby worried. She stood near her father. Umay was a young adolescent; still small in size and strength, but not as helpless as a puppy.

Charcoal

Charcoal padded over listening to the conversation. He to was worried for his mother for he had noticed Aaka's hate for her. He notices Pirqua when the others spoke of her and then he watched Manov leave and padded over to his mother. "Mom do you think she'll attack the packlands full for or do something sneaky?" Charcoal asked Cortinni out of curiousity.

Damon

He listened intently and said slowly "Aaka doesnt even trust the shadow lurkers. She hardly even trusts Moon Spirit and were all siblings. And I do believe she would attack full force. She I do believe hates making things take longer. She prefers to get them over quickly and sufficently." he nodded and glared up at the bird. Where was an eagle when you needed one?

Cortinarri

She looked towards Damon and listened to him before speaking to Charcoal, "It seems a mass attack is her style." her eyes narrowed in anger, but not at her son, "She's to weak to attack me one on one, or too afriad. She always has been." the alpha states, recalling when Aaka brought her allies in, like Jake. She shook her head slightly and turned to Forbidden, "We need a place to hide the pups. Can you think of anything safe? The beta's pups will have to be there."

The alpha turned her eyes to Damon now, watching him closely. She was so on edge lately that she had deep suspiscion of him. She'd have to watch him during the battle; that's where he'd prove his loyalty to her pack.

Damon

His smirk deepened as he turned slightly and said thinking "The only safe plave I can think of isnt all that safe. Which is why I recomend it. Aaka wont look anywhere dangerous. She knows you want to keep the pups safe. I say the canyon. Or somewhere else fairly large."

Dakota

Bruja padded into the packlands, she new was Manov was going threw and was here to help. As she neared her maw opened to emit a call for the group. "Lo all." She said to them, her banner was down as her height was not her normal, she was lowering herself. "I'm here to help you with the pups. Mitya is still injured and we will take care of them if you need us two because we wont be taking part in this fight." She looked over to Keilo then back to Cortinari.

Cortinarri

Knowing Dakota, Mitya, and Manov knew each other fairly well, she didn't act any different to the wolfess when she entered. The alpha turned to Damon first, "You say the Canyon? Well, I do remember those Lurker pups hid there when we had that little fight with them. Yes, I think it is a good idea. Dakota, you and Mitya can take the pups to the Canyon then. If you run into any trouble, we can easily hear a howl from such a vantage point, so all should go well." Cortinarri thought a moment before continued to speak with Dakota, "What about that big white brute? Send him over to help us, unless he feels like pup-sitting with you two."

Damon

Damon cocked his head "Do you mean Legosa? Because it would be a great idea if he came. Aaka and Legosa arent exacyl friends. I saw a fight between them. Aaka came out with a torn shoulder and throat. Legosa the same. Kinda funny to see Aakas pain." he smiled remembering. Ah yes. Aaka in pain was good to watch.

Cortinarri

She studied Damon, trying to read the emotion he put into his words. They seemed geniunly true, but she had to be sure she didn't make the same mistake as she had with Aaka. Cortinarri had to be sure Damon wasn't going to be rebelious like his sister was, "Damon, go fetch Legosa please. And come straight back. That should rile her a good deal to see Legosa at battle." she smirked a bit, her confidence soaring now.

Damon

Damon nodded and could see the look on her face. He couldnt help but chuckle. Yeah Aaka was in for a big surprise