Senka

Senka had been almost to nemus territory when she had been attacked by Hades. The two fought and unlike mael when Hades tried to escape she went after him grabbed his throat and bit down. She had a gash on her mid section, was missing part of her left ear and had a gash down her right hind leg. She dragged his body and dropped it by Layra and Tuini. She let Nemu rush to her but nudged her back to glare at them. "Is this what you call making a treaty?" She snarled out. "You wanted an alliance Layra, I argued tooth and nail on your behalf with Terserk who'd rather have you all killed but I convinced him to it. But for what? For this piece of meat to try to kill me?"

Nemu saw senka looked to dusequie before rushing to senka.

Layra

Layra looked to tuini. "Senka nemu I swear we didn't have anything to do with this. We didn't even tell Hades we were coming here to meet with you" she said. No she was sad to see Hades dead but they had nothing to do with his actions

Tuini & Dusquei

A look of shock overtook Tuini's expression when he saw the lifeless form of Hades being dragged in by a bloodied Senka. His tail switched violently behind him and the muscles of his shoulders tensed. 'Damnit, Hades!' Sorrow for his lost pridemate mixed with feelings of frustration that he'd been so rash to make these two attacks without backup, and those emotions were worn openly in his expression as he shared a look with his sister. Though he was no fan of the alliances, Tuini supported Layra's explanation, responding darkly, "She tells the truth, Hades' actions were all his own. We knew nothing of his plans."

The soft sound of rustling grass could be heard as Dusquei jogged down a trail, moving hastily to catch up with her sister. Her pace slowed as she scented blood in the air, and she finally came to a stop beside Nemu. She too felt a punch of sadness at seeing Hades, a former pridemate of hers, laying dead on the ground in the center of the group. But unlike Tuini, she also felt concern for Senka, who carried several fresh wounds.

Nemu

She stayed close warryness now. But staying beside senka in case she needed help. Her ears were back. "Well he is dead now where he belongs" she said.

Senka listened to them only able to stand herself through will power. "Even so you think terserk will buy that?" She said leaning a tad on nemu. " Even if I was to tell you now that I accept the alliance the moment I go home and the others see me, I won't be able to quell Thier anger, Thier hate. It was hard enough to convince them this time" of course she had no intention of letting them have Hades body. "Of course I could always bring this body back and tell them he was rogue, because from the sounds of it he was will that quell Thier anger? I don't know. " The haunters we're divided because you had ones who supported her and others who supported terserk.

Laura listened forcing herself to remain calm. " I know what it looks like senka. We want this alliance with all our hearts but we know Hades actions making you double think it. Please don't let his actions throw the alliance away"

Nemu grew worried about senka as she felt the slight leaning

Tuini & Dusquei

A near inaudible rumble came from Tuini at Nemu's words, and he looked to her with eyes of venom. He didn't voice his feelings though, knowing he'd be just as satisfied if it had been Senka or some other Haunter taken down rather than his own Hades. When the lead Haunter finished speaking, and Layra had put her two cents in, Tuini parted his jaws and added his own view, "Whether this alliance works or not, I want to know what's in it for the Makucha. We were holding our own famously well, so what benefit do we derive from now being allies with the Haunters and the Soras?" The lion still wasn't sold on the whole alliance thing, feeling all his work at strengthening the pride was now be hindered by his sister's feelings for the old enemies.

Dusquei shifted uncomfortably, debating whether to speak up or hold her tongue. Reservations against the Haunters aside, she did long for peace between the groups, and for the sake of her family in the Makucha, wanted the bloodshed to end between all three parties. Finally, braving a voice, the ligeress spoke, "An alliance would ensure safety for everybody, at least among our three prides." That was her answer to Tuini before she looked to Senka, seeing how weak and close to collapse the old ligeress was, "For what it's worth, I could help escort you back to the Ruins, and vouch for what Layra and Tuini have said. I don't know that it'll change any minds, but it may help."

Senka

Even if senka didn't like the makucha she was to old to be fighting like this. Terserk wanted makucha dead. Her own eyes turn venomous toward Tuini. "You'd get to live that's what it does. And maybe in time if you proof to not be what risen was doing you'd earn my trust and the haunters defense if needed like any alliance" she growled after dusquei spoke. " The only chance the explanation will work is if we bring this mongrels body back with out them protesting it. " She growled. Oh yes she planned on taking Hades body back with her.

Nemus eyes narrowed at Tuini words. "Unlike you it seems atleast I care about my family enough to put my grudge aside. You make us enemies the makucha will fall so pick your words wisely Tuini" she growled.

Layra didn't have feelings for the haunters but she saw what senka meant they were following inr risens foot steps. "Tuini" she murmurs softly. "please calm down"

Tuini & Dusquei

He wanted nothing more than to close the distance between himself and Senka and rip the old cat's throat out, but such a move would be suicide while in Nemu's territory. Instead he settled for lashing his tail and keeping his icy stare on the Haunters lead. When Layra implored for calmness, Tuini still didn't break his gaze with Senka, but he did manage to temper his anger just enough to let rational thought take hold, "I propose a compromise then. If Hades body is what you think will convince the others, then you many have it. But you-" His fierce stare lingered on Senka before switch pointedly to Nemu, "-and you will stop trying to dictate what the Makucha do and how we live. We'll leave your prides alone so long as you don't mess with us, but everyone else is fair game. Live like rabbits here if you want, but the Makucha are true cats who kill to defend their land and show their strength, and I won't tolerate you and your moral drivel, trying to pacify our way of life."

Senka

Oh she saw it tuini wanted to attack and she dared him. Laura was the more sensible one. She let Nemu speak.

Nemu eyes narrowed "defending your land and family has never been my issue. A true cat defend it's family and territory and only kills for food and when unavoidable. The way your speaking only convince me more that you want what risen wants. But if you like that fine but if our or haunters allies ask us for help know we will help them so long as it's not on your land. If you attack our allies we won't abandon them"

Senka spoke then. "The haunters also control the golden rose canyon. And we have quite a few allies so be careful on who you attack on Thier turf or neutral turf because I will come to Thier aid" but for now she'd accept it. " But know that your putting the makucha name into trash because your acting like Risen"

Layra was nervous as she listened

Tuini & Dusquei

The big male huffed, focusing mostly on what Senka was saying. "Compare us all you want to that wolf, but we are leading our own path with the Makucha, while the rest of you slip closer to such pacifism that you might as well join the local deer." He made his view on the others clear, disgusted that the Haunters, Nemu, and even his own sister seemed to all be striving for the same thing and falling further from what he saw as the true and free life of a wild cat. "I don't care what others might think of the Makucha, their thoughts mean nothing to me. It's my own pride that I concern myself with, and I'll keep doing what is necessary to keep them strong."

Having fallen silent during all of this, Dusquei glanced between Nemu and Senka, ready to help if it was accepted, or to fall back and remain at Nemu's side. She still longed for her old family, but her sacrifice in leaving them meant that she could at least keep Nemu alive, and hopefully dissuade any attacks on the Makucha.

Senka

Senka body wanted to lie down the bleeding still had no stopped. IfI can convince them not to we will leave you alone as long as you leave us and our allies aloneShe growled.

Layra was silent her ears back Tuini was doing a bit better at talking so she was just quiet.

Nemu would refrain from hunting the Makucha as long the haunters would. The same goes for us leave us, the haunters and our allies alone and your group is safeShe said.

Tuini & Dusquei

"If he can't be convinced, it's no fur off my back. I'll kill any Haunter that tries a tooth or claw against me or my pride." Tuini retorted with no lack of venom, "For his sake, you'd best convince him of the alliance." He was ready to turn and leave, unhappy with the course of actions lately, but still grudgingly willing to take part in the alliance if it would keep his sister happy. As he was take a step to turn, an ear swiveled back to Nemu's words, and he paused long enough to respond, "One last thing, just so we're clear." His bold gaze narrowed, letting everyone know how serious his next words were, "I'll respect any so-called alliances you have with other cats, but no other animals. Wolves, deer, birds - those are all fair game if they are outside the Ruins or the Sora Asiatic."

Still standing beside Nemu, Dusquei glanced back to Senka as the big cat seemed to be struggling even more with her wounds. Again she debated on whether or not to speak, but finally slipped forward and whispered quietly, "Quilikahm is still in our lands. She may be able to look after your wounds before you go back?"

Nemu

She listened **then don't be shocked if they ask us for help and we show up** she retorted right back.

Senka snorted **you can't kill all haunters tuini so think wisely about your actions and nemu is correct I will Aide anyone I'm allies with that you attack if they call for help** she said her ear flicked. **That would be best I need to stem the bleeding** she spoke quietly back

Layra let him she just turned to follow tuini.

Tuini, Dusquei, & Quilikahm

Tuini's ego begged him to turn back around and confront Senka and defend the Makucha name that he was so proud of. But he held back. Perhaps partly because he was still healing from his recent fight, and his energy simply wasn't there yet, and partly because Layra was now following in heel with him. The lion grumbled under his breath and spoke to his sibling, "Let's just get out of here. The sooner we leave this festering swampland, they better."

An ear was still pitched towards Layra and Tuini as they brute spoke his final words and they took their leave. Her immediate focus was back on Senka though, and with a nod to her wishes, the ligress belted out a harsh roar, calling for Quilikahm.

Minutes later, the ebony muntjac came sprinting through the grass, glossy nose twitching, and wide, dark eyes roving over the Haunter who was in clear need of help. "Give me a moment." She instructed, without even having to ask why she was called for. She disappeared again, vanishing like a little shadow through the spring grasses as she set out to find what was needed to aid her old packmate.

Another few minutes went by before Quili returned, dragging with her a branch caked in various spiderwebs. Tugging globs of the sticky strands off, she began to smear these and bits of spongy moss to the most grievous of Senka's wounds, doing her best to staunch the flow of blood.

Nemu

Layra follows him keeping to his side

Once the two were gone Senkas legs gave out and she laid down panting." How is mael"

Nemu made sure senka didn't fall fast as she supposed her. "Mael is feeling much better and he's been moving around" she answered

Dusquei & Quilikahm

Using her dainty little nose, Quili smeared another glob of webbing and moss across a wound, tamping the mixture down into her fur to help keep it in place. As she continued about her work, the muntjac piped up in answer to Senka's question, "He has no sign of infection that I can see, and the wounds are healing well." Another glob was pressed into a gouge on Senka's leg, "He's well enough that I could stop visiting him and let his body take care of the rest of his healing. I think Senka will be more in need of my help, to keep an eye on these injuries."

Dusquei settled in nearby, watching the black deer do her work while listening to the conversation. Thoughts of the Makucha and alliance were still heavy on her mind, but she was content to let that sit for now, "Do you need an escort back, Senka? Or a day or two to rest in our lands before traveling?" She glanced at her sister as she asked this, seeking permission even though she was sure Nemu would be onboard for either option.

Nemu

Nemu would drag Hades body to the haunters. " Dusquei and quilt Andi will escort you. I will drag Hades body as he to heavy for you in your state"

Senka rested "as much as I pride myself on my strength I don't want to make the journey back alone as I still don't trust them" she said she would die if another attack. "Check one more time on maels sounds and inform him that Hades is dead" she would take that time to rest