Senka

She came back outside now. She called to Greyfell and her eyes were deadly. She couldn't beleive she had been betrayed by Nemu. I walked over to the group.If we're to take any herbivoirs it is best to wait till morning. They do not possess good eye site at night and it would be sucidle . She spoke trying her best to not get randomly angry at any of them. She started pacing making it obvious she was not happy. Being a mother even if she didn't really raise her kids she still felt her maternal instincts and Tyrant being stolen upset her.

Goliath came out of the water again he had a scratch on his head healing but it still bled. Plaque had gotten him. He knew he wouldn't be going but he had taken to being the one who listened to the plans for his family so they knew what was going on. Joey trunk rested over his tusks.

Cavan & Others

Cavan, Tersek, and Lion were among the first to pour out of the ancient temple to see what had happened. "What the hell is going on out here?" Eyes and ears lacking the strength that most canines possessed, the wolf's sense of smell was honed to a degree that he didn't miss the scent of the pups that led out across the water, or the odor of fear that hung in the air. So too could he smell the defectors from their pack, scents that made his fur bristle and a war howl escape his trembling jaws. "All able-bodied light Warriors, report to the front of the Temple!" As Captain of the Haunters, Cavan took his duties seriously in rallying their troops, fully prepared to hunt down the attackers and reclaim their stolen pups... and dish out some well deserved punishment to the defectors that dared attack the pack that saw them into this world.

Dual-colored eyes glistened in what little light reflected against them, Tersek's gaze was one to stop a heart cold. Easily larger and more powerful than the elder Cavan, and less disabled in sight and hearing, the brute had been constantly challenging the other for dominance, and didn't fail to test the Captain now. "We'll need our heavy warriors as well. Send everyone else to the Basement, and we'll head out- iiiike!" Cavan had never put up with Tersek's attempted advances on his authority before, and wouldn't let the wolfdog overstep his bounds now. A quick, slashing snap at the side of Tersek's face reminded the other of his place.

"Take out all of our warriors, and leave the rest to camp out in the basement? That's asking for a slaughter." Cavan next rounded on Tersek with words, forever being a more defense-minded wolf, rather than offense. He didn't like taking major risks without first securing himself and his home, "Go rally the rest of the Haunters, and let them know we've been attacked. Go!"

While Tersek growlingly slunk back inside, Cavan was left outside with Senka and those who were quickly filtering out in response to the chaos. "No, the herbivores can stay here and help guard. I want the mothers and cubs moved to Dima's temple - that has always been a fail proof plan for us." Indeed, it had saved them when the Lurkers had attacked. None of their enemies had made it past Dima's moat - not after Risen's own mother had been ripped right off the bank and dragged to her death beneath the waters by the largest snake anyone of them had ever seen. With reptiles like Breathless and the gators on their side, Cavan knew they were more than a force to be reckoned with. "We must do that first before anything else, especially if they are stupid enough to strike us again."

Pepper Pepper appeared out of the temple when she heard the commotion. At first she looked around confused, but then she walked toward the group gathering picking up some information. It wasn't too long before all her siblings, including Angel joined her. As usual Angel had her ragedy backpack of sharp arrows she made, along with her bow.

Anu, Nava, Togo, Phobos, Demos, and Mozambique sat behind Pepper in a clusture, waiting to hear what would happen. Nighteyes came wondering if he could be of any help as a strategist. Having a weak, vunerable back he couldn't be a warrior like his siblings. However he enjoyed being help to help and give out ideas.

Senka

Senka listened to each of their inputs. That sounds good but we must check with Greyfell before we head out. Has anyone seen him?She spoke and then spotted Cassanova. Cassanova will you please go find your fatherShe spoke and then looked in the direction she knew those scoundrels went.

Cassanova snorted but turned to find his father.

Goliath peeked his head out of the water as he listened. He knew he and his family would stick to this moat and would be the first round of defense while alot of the others would be at Dima's temple.

Cavan & Others

Cavan shook his ragged head once, "I haven't seen him tonight, and I don't think it would be wise for him to lead any attack during the night in any case." Of course, the wolf wasn't about to suggest anything of their leader, he was merely looking at it in a reasonable fashion, ",B>If he agrees, either you or I could lead an assault, or we can wait until dawn when the plant eaters will have better vision. Until he arrives, we need to protect or home here." Cavan turned to look at the creatures quickly pooling around them, awakened by the brief fight a few minutes ago. "Lion, Nighteyes, I want you both to help round up the Mothers and move them and the young ones to Dima's Temple."

Lion bobbed his head to acknowledge his Captain's words, then looked to the fellow Strategist, Nighteyes. Like Night, Lion was not the most powerful or agile, but the thick-ruffed canine had brains to guide him and did very in keeping his senses about him in chaotic situations. "There's quite a few new pups and cubs down there." He spoke quietly to Nighteyes as he moved back towards the Temple, heading for the Basement. "We'd better work quickly."

Senka

Senka listened and sighed. I just thought he should know whats going on. Cassanova you will let your father know as soon as he appears if we are already goneShe soon spoke when the zorse returned. She then turned to face those who would go with them. We have been betrayed! Nemu came here and lured some of our young out with the false hope of going for a night stroll. Some old defectors have taken them so now we go to retrieve and punish. We will kill any of them that gets in our way of the recovery. Do not hold back even if you know them or their family. As far as we are concerned they are traitors!

Frodo a Grizzly bear sat on his hind end ready to leave. Next to him was Ikkaku Son of Dulsca & Tango. He was Half Lion, Half Cougar. He had the body of a cougar but the head and mane of a lion. How ever he was only 200 pounds. He wasn't entirely happy that he would have to face his mother or any relatives but he would. His tail flicked.

Saw Tooth son of Chahaya and Adjatay was also present. The Male Liger stood at 38 inches and 890 lbs. He looked mostly like a lion except with so bold stripes that he had difficult time blending in with his backround. He also has a scarggy brown mane. He was rearing to go.

Radar son of Jigsaw & Senka who weighed five hundred pounds had the body of an amur leopard, thick fur, stripes on his legs and rossetts on his body was also ready. How dare is aunt still his younger sibling and the others.

Cavan & Others

"He will be informed, but we cannot afford to wait too long, or they will have more time to prepare for a counter attack." He wasn't fond of the idea of going out and attacking without Greyfell's knowledge, but he also knew that they needed to act fast if they hoped to get their offspring back. Until their equine leader showed up, it was Senka and Cavan's duty to organize the pack and keep things together. With those thoughts in mind, the scarred old wolf waited until Senka had spoken out to their gathered Warriors, then added a few words in himself, "The longer those cubs are with them, the harder it will be to get them back. They're young and impressionable right now, and we don't know what kind of dangers they are in." The wolf's single eye passed quickly over the members that were piling in to listen to their Second in Command and Captain, and then he lowered his voice and questioned Senka, "I think it's wisest if one of us stays here, while the other leads the assault, just in case any troubles arises. I can lead the assault if you want..." He knew that Nemu was close to Senka, and wasn't sure if the big cat would rather stay here, or whether she could handle attacking the new mother.

Tersek soon returned to the front of the Temple, having alerted everyone he came across. "Most of the Warriors are ready. What would you have us do?" Tersek was not about to be left behind on guard duty, and was ready to protest should either Senka or Cavan try to assign him to Dima's Temple.

Along with Tersek, a number of other Warriors were ready for the assault - Nevven, Tarquin, Unciatim, Ice, Warfell, Huerosan, Ratenshi, and Icepaw were all ready to head out with the assault team, while the rest of them were going to the inner temple to help guard the mothers and offspring.

Senka

Senka Loved Nemu sure but what she did hurt her worse. She would kill Nemu if she had to. I shall lead the attack party Cavan. I think it wise if you stay behind for now. We need a messanger bird to follow us to report back here to let you know if we need back up. If morning comes and we aren't back in any way send some of the herbivores though you or another canine or feline should go so they can trace are scent alot quicker an not get confused.She spoke to him. She couldn't just sit back. No she knew her own cub was at stake and she wanted to see this threw to the end. Her tail twitched.

Greyfell

Nobody stole the Haunters' young unless they wanted to get slaughtered. Nobody. And truthfully, Greyfell was fine with shamelessly killing an enemy. Stealing a child was the second-lowest thing anybody could do, second only to actually killing a child.

"Ready three fourths of the light warriors and one third of the heavy warriors." Greyfell snorted as he headed toward the group. "The rest will stay back with the guards. I will lead the attack. Senka, I ask you to stay here and take over temple duties in my absence. Cavan, you, as the captain of the warriors, will help me in the counterstrike. Does anybody have any objections?"

Nicholas and Luna Moth, two strategists, were ordered to get ready and follow Greyfell. Luna Moth was especially dear to Greyfell, being his daughter. She was not an expert warrior, which is why she and Nicholas would be in the back of the battle, only planning attacks and strategies. Luna Moth hated leaving her children behind, but it must be done. They had been prepared for their parents leaving, but it still saddened Luna Moth.

Corvus, the grown son of Luna Moth, father of Hero, followed his mother out. The heavy warrior was a fiery one, always ready for battle. "We should head out as soon as the sun rises." Corvus suggested to the leaders.

Luke and Krove, two light warriors, followed Greyfell out. There were many more soon to come; they were currently waiting in the temple for orders.

Senka

Senka stared at Greyfell. How the hell did he expect her to take command here while worrying about her child? Well she could do it. However she still agitated that she didn't get to go to deal out the punishement. Well don't touch Nemu then cause she is mine GreyfellShe spoke. She stared at him and then sighed and glared back at the temple. She hurt badly by Nemu betrayl and it showed greatly. Becareful greyfellShe spoke before turning to walk back across the bridge to make sure the mothers and cubs were all in dima's temple.

Greyfell

Greyfell sensed Senka's agitation, and he was quick to take action. Surely she knew that second in command simply meant she took over in the temple in his absence, right? "Excuse me, Senka, but it appears that you have forgotten your rank and role within the pack." He stated coolly, making sure not to sound demeaning in any way. "I will deal punishment to our enemies how I see fit."

Senka

Her ears went back and sighed. No greyfell i have not it just Nemu is my sister and she betrayed me.She spoke looking at him and then walking on.Do as you see fit, I won't let anything happen while your awayShe spoke as she leapt over a fallen log and continued on.

Cavan & Others

The battle-scarred wolf bowed his head down in recognition of Greyfell's authority, and kept his trap shut about the minor disagreement between their lead and their second in command. "I've called forth most of the Warriors already, and have sent a group to fetch the mothers and younglings from the Basement, to take shelter in Dima's Temple." To catch Greyfell up on what was going on, Cavan let him know what orders had already been dished out, in case the equine wanted to adjust anything. "I think most of the Warriors are ready to leave, whenever you are ready..." There he trailed off a little, and a second later, picked up after Corvus spoke, "I think it may be in your best interest, Greyfell, to listen to Corvus. You and the other plant-eaters may have a harder time until there is more light out. And if they have fled deeper into the mountains, the going will be rough."

Pepper

Pepper moved to where Greyfell was. The fea wasn't sure where he wanted her and her family to go. Respectfully dipping her head in greeting she spoke to her leader. "Sir Greyfell, where would you like us to go?" The us was referring to herself, Angel, and her siblings. Her siblings consisted of Anu, Nava, Togo, Phobos, Demos, and Mozambique. All stood waiting to hear what their job was. Stay and guard, or go and rescue the young?

Greyfell

Greyfell watched as Senka left, seeing the issue settle down. He didn't tolerate defiance in his group, even from the second in command. With her taking charge of the temple for now, Greyfell turned back to Cavan. "I agree with you and Corvus, Cavan. The Nuova Alba would have the upper hand if we attack them blindly in the night, with their felines and canines. We will leave as soon as the tip of the sun hits the sky and we have enough light to see." He glanced around at the gathering warriors. "Pepper." He said politely, nodding to her. "I would appreciate it if you and your friends would come along. You are well-seasoned warriors." A healer arrived from nearby. It was Mahala, the human girl. She didn't understand a word of what the animals were saying, but in her time with them, she learned to understand their body language, and in turn, some of them learned commands from her, like a dog. One thing she knew was that they were preparing for some sort of battle. With her daughter going, she definitely would tag along and provide medical attention to all who needed it from a safe distance. She had found some firearms - stolen them, actually - that she and Angel could use.
"I do believe we have enough forces to fight the Nuova Alba, but it might be a good idea to alert our allies and have them on guard as well." Luna Moth suggested to her father and Cavan. "That way, we can have more warriors ready if - or when - we need them."

Frodo, Ikkaku, Saw Tooth, and Radar

Frodo was quiet ready for this and was quiet eager to go as well. He waited.

Ikkaku knew his mother was part of this other group they were going against and was a bit hesitant. He really didn't want to watch his biological family go down but he was loyal to greyfell. His ears were back but he was ready.

Saw Tooth son Chayaya sat there just waiting.

Lastly Radar son of Senka and Jigsaw was eager to go.