Kahvi; War Song; Sasha

Kahvi was in the lead. War Song and Sasha followed. These were three alphas, allies of the South of Heaven herd. Kahvi seemed either confused or annoyed. Even he didn't know how he felt.

The three packs - Sedge Creek, Sonnet Forest and Oak Prairie - had heard about Ruffiene's recent alliance with White Feathers, an enemy of Kahvi, War Song and Sasha. Needless to say, they felt somewhat betrayed. The issue would seem very important that the alphas were coming themselves, as they could have easily sent messenger birds.

Kahvi spoke up. "Ruffiene, I wish to speak to you." He called out. His voice wasn't angry, annoyed, frustrated or anything. It was just blank and emotionless.

Coral

Coral herd the call. Raising her head from grazing she went to answer the call. She came up to the three leaders her head and tail in subordient poster. "Ruffienne is not here at the moment. I could send someone to fetch her though if you like,"she said voice soft. Being very young at only barely 4 she wasn't so sure around strangers yet.

Kahvi

Kahvi gazed at the mare with bone-chilling yellow eyes that hearkened back to his grandfather, Vicious, the one-eyed phantom. "Yes, that would be appreciated if you did." He said simply, his voice icy and dull. His eyes gleamed slightly, as if hinting at unknown intentions.

Coral

Coral bowed her head. "Excuse me for a moment than,"she said. With that she turned trotting over to where Melody was grazing a bit off. She spoke to the other equine quickly, but in unhearable voices. Melody glanced to Kahvi and them curiosly before she trotted off. Coral returned to Kahvi and the two others with him. "It might be awhile before she gets here i'm afraid. She had gone off on her own. However i could call Caleo the lead stallion here, or you could wait for her return if you don't mind the wait,"she giving the others their choices in a soft voice. Kahvi scared her, but she did try not to show it.

Nightlinger

Nightlinger was one of the few to know about Ruffienne's foal. When seeing Kahvi, she flushed with fear. The black mare stood from her position, approaching. Ruffienne had hailed all power to Nightlinger before her departure, and Nightlinger knew it was time to use it. "I am Nightlinger, daughter of Caleo and Ruffienne. My mother has left for now, but she has bestowed all her power to me. What is you wish, Sir Kahvi, Lady Sasha, and Sir War Song?" Nightlinger stated and questioned, her voice smooth and wistful. If anything upsetted these animals, the creatures that Ruffienne had wished for alliances before her time of great torture, Nightlinger would be quick to correct it. That included shoving poor, old White Feathers aside.

Caleo

Caleo moved up to stand beside his daughter.Speak and we will listenHe spoke. He had a feeling he knew why but let them speak it.

Kahvi

Kahvi bowed to Nightlinger, accepting the offer to speak to her instead of Ruffienne. She seemed like the kind of horse who would listen. "I understand that your pack has accepted the alliance of White Feathers, one of our greatest enemies. See, this wolf and her family has wronged us, killed our packmates and herdmates, then turned against us once they had nearly gained our trust. Surely you can see why this is unacceptable. White Feathers is a bad wolf, and we do not wish to be associated with her or her pack." He seemed to be offering a choice - drop White Feathers or drop Kahvi, War Song, Sasha, and their entire armies.

Sasha had visible battlescars. Not from the kin of Kalaber themselves, but from the wars they caused even before they turned against their own allies. She had lost all dear to her because of the children of Crucified. And the same went for War Song - scars littered his body.

Caleo

He sighed and closed his eyes.He would let his daughter make the final choice but he still would speak.You are most likely just basing all this off her father, That is wrong to do. do not blame the spawn of one for the others doing. They may be blood but doesn't mean they help each other. I knew White Feathers had left her fathers pack along time ago cause she didn't want a part in the war. Why make her our enemy when she is against a common enemy like the shadow haunters?He questioned. He would not let his herd break off ties from white feathers just cause others blamed her for her fathers wrong doings.

Kahvi

Kahvi growled at the foolish, ignorant stallion. "How dim are you these days, Caleo? Is it not clear enough for you that White Feathers' pack themselves - not only her father - has killed much of my family, including pups?" He snarled. "I wish only to speak to Nightlinger since she is less ignorant than you. In fact, I think I'd like to converse in private with your daughter." Could Caleo really believe that White Feathers herself had not caused more pain to Kahvi, Sasha and War Song than nearly any other wolf combined? How idiotic, Kahvi thought.

Caleo

He snorted.You are the dim witted one Kahvi , Do not be talking to me on my lands this way. White feathers i know hasn't killed a sole her self. And if you cannot talk to me then you cannot talkto my daughter, I am sorry if this ends the alliance but right now i think the major problem in this valley are the Haunters not White Feathers. I am not Ignorant you self righteous male, You can choose to stay our allies or not, But this conversation is over. I won't let you call me shit on my own land in front of my own daughter, So now i suggest you leaveHe spoke his head arched.

Nightlinger

Nightlinger snorted, pawing the ground and nickering at her father. "Silence, father. Let me handle these matters," Nightlinger nickered, her voice stern. Never before had she commanded her father to do something. She turned her focus back to Kahvi, thinking. "If I call my shots to be on White Feather's side, I would be asking for punishment by your three armies, and any allies you can call upon. If I stay with you, do you offer me protection by any pissed off former ally?" Nightlinger seemed to already choose, knowing it was wisest to keep three allies and loose one, then throw three away and request for their punishment. Nightlinger stepped in front of Caleo, her long forelock falling in her eyes. "Do not allow my father to drive you just yet. Please, come speak to me in a more private area, if you wish to talk to me about this White Feathers. I know nothing of her, and I wish to be enlightened on what I should expect on telling her I break out alliance." Nightlinger wasn't about to let her father start a conflict.

Kahvi

Kahvi glanced between the two horses, listening to Caleo basically get told to shut up. He knew the stallion didn't stand a chance. When Nightlinger addressed Kahvi again, he replied calmly, "Yes, Nightlinger. I offer all the protection I am capable of giving against White Feathers. She and her pack has caused my family much pain; it would be unwise of me to stand back and let her unleash her childish anger on you, my close ally." The white coywolf stated. "I will fight by your side whenever you need me."

"As will I." Sasha added politely and meekly. She herself was nearly defenseless against most enemies, but the stags in her herd were fierce fighters. Not many foes wanted to see antlers charging toward them.

War Song looked at Sasha and nodded. "You have my protection as well, Nightlinger." The bear rumbled.

Kahvi smiled and bowed to the mare. "Thank you, Nightlinger. I will tell you all that I know." He then waited for Nightlinger to show him a place where they could converse in private.

Caleo

He glared slightly as his daughter.Don't tell me to be quiet daughter,He glared at Kahvi.You will not tell lies to my daughter, White Feathers her self hasn't killed a flea so if you tell her otherwise then your liers. He spoke before moving off with his head held high.

Caleo

HE turned his head.Also, Only a couple of her pack has done harm to anyone but haunters so Nightlinger think wisely before you even think of breaking her alliance, For in the future we may need her help against the haunters... If we are not allied to her she'll let us fall and we can't blame her, These three hold grudges on the whole pack for one or twos doingsHe spoke and then moved off.His tail flicked as he went to look after his herd.

Sasha

Sasha looked at Caleo and stomped her hoof. "Your foolish words will go unheard, Caleo, for nobody wants to listen to a stallion who clearly has no respect for anybody besides a murderous hypocrite." The mule deer stated, flicking her ears angrily. "Nightlinger is the current leader. Let her do her job, you childish hinny. I will be sure that Lady Ruffienne hears of your actions here. Surely the Good Leader would not tolerate this insolence." She knew all too well of what White Feathers and her pack had done. White Feathers, in Sasha's eyes, was a worse wolf than Risen. If a wolf's pack can't be trusted, the leader is obviously a poor leader and should be trusted no more than her unruly pack.

Caleo

She snorted.I know what she's done and not done Sasha, Ruffienne is my mate and Nightlinger is the mare leader till my mate gets back I am still lead stallion! How dare you insult me on my own turf and Nightlinger i am ashamed your letting them insult me for speaking the truth!He spoke quiet insulted that his own daughter refused to defend him! His tail tossed to the side. and he moved away ignoring any other words said completely.

Nightlinger

Nightlinger snorted, her ears pinned back. "Truth or not, I will not put this herd in danger," Nightlinger argued. She turned back to Sasha and the others, "I will let it be known to White Feathers that we do not accept her alliance any longer. I shall send Bahz out. Thank you for informing me about such matters." Nightlinger's eyes glanced at her father, her eyes narrowed. Her father had spoken against her, and insulted everyone, three important alliances. Whether White Feathers had a big pack, Sasha, Kahvi and War Song had large packs, and many allies. Nightlinger knew it was a risky but worthy chance. "I will see you to the boarders, if you wish."

Kahvi

Sasha bowed to the mare. "I'm glad you've made that choice, Lady Nightlinger. I stand by my promise to fight for you when you need it." The mule deer hind said calmly.

Kahvi didn't think Caleo's argument would stand a chance. Kahvi figured that if Caleo made the choices, South of Heaven would go down the drain. Good thing he didn't make the choices. "Thank you. I have much to tell you, and I'm sure your herd will benefit from this knowledge." He then waited for Nightlinger to lead the way to the meeting place.

.Nightlinger

Nightlinger nodded, leading Kahvi and the others away. "Tell me more about White Feathers. I know only vague information, but I must get more if I plan to lead my warriors against her," Nightlinger questioned, her dark pelt shining under the dying sunlight. "I'm sure there are many against her, word is her family had caused too much peril.

Kahvi

Kahvi nodded to Nightlinger, following her. "First of all, she is a bigot. She doesn't like anybody besides those of her own blood. She shuns those she doesn't agree with because they are, quote, 'too much like Haunters.'" There was disgust in his voice as he spoke, but he continued. "There was also this one time, quite recently, that White Feathers tried to send away some pups in her pack - her sister's pups, I believe, or maybe they were hers - because they didn't agree with the war. She said that if they leave, they die. Thankfully, my cousin's daughter's son was there - unfortunately, he is related to White Feathers - and he offered a home to the pups." He paused, thinking. "By the way, if you'd ever like to think about an alliance with him and his pack, I can send word to him. But when White Feathers--" He couldn't finish his words, though, because Lune, a messenger for the Rebels and their allies, showed up and bowed to Kahvi and Nightlinger. "Greetings, sir Kahvi and Lady Nightlinger." The owl said. It was clear that he brought bad news. "I'm sorry to say this, Kahvi, but..." He could barely even go on. It was hard. "Your mother and sister have been killed by White Feathers. I am truly sorry for your loss, my liege."

Kahvi looked up at the bird and listened as he spoke. He growled savagely, but not at anybody here. "There you have it, Lady Nightlinger. White Feathers' worst crime has been committed. She killed an ailing mother and a young pup. This means war with Heaven's Avengers." He was choking back tears at the thought of his mother and sister's death.