Cavan & Others

A deep, guttural howl rocked the Temple as Cavan called for Haunters to gather at his location, just outside the moat. The Captain's call was intense and urgent, and for good reason - he'd just learned that his sister had been killed. He didn't know the details, and prayed that Deadra's words were wrong. Regardless to whether they were or weren't, Cavan was taking a sizable squad to the Aspen Grove to find out what was going on.

Druid, Lion, Ahote, and Nauvi were amongst the first few canines to respond to Cavan's call. Erathi swooped down and perched on Cavan's back, and Thunder's Call lumbered in minutes later. As they and others began to gather, Cavan paced along the edge of moat, lost in his thoughts. This wasn't revenge for trying to kill Liseli, was it? Cortinarri wouldn't be that stupid, surely... and Starscream had no clue of his connection with Vestige's death. Or had that slipped, after the failed assassination of Liseli?

Senka

Senka was prowling the edges of the ruins. The second in command heard Cavan and could hear something within those vocals that troubled her so she moved quickly toward the wolf. What is the matter Cavan?SHe spoke as she came up to the gathering group.

Pepper

Pepper approached Cavan and Senka with the rest of her siblings as she wondered what was going on. It was obvious that they were still furious over the issue of their siblings children not being settled yet. It would do them all good to have a fight. They waited to hear what was going on.

Angel was with them as well.

Cavan & Others

Cavan stopped pacing when he saw the Haunter's second-in-command heading his way. He lifted his head and turned his scarred muzzle her way, and responded with a rumble after she questioned him, "Deadra has told me that Nachi may have been killed." Nachi was not exactly a member of the Shadow Haunters any more, but she was well known by most for her help in the pack during its start-up, and by Cavan's decree, she was an ally of theirs. "It's been five years since we last paid the Aspen Grove a visit, and I think it's high-time we do it again. I'm taking a group of Haunters their way now to sort this mess out, and to remind them of who we are, in case they forgot." Sarcasm and malice were thick in his angry voice. As he looked away from Senka, Cavan took note of the other Haunters that were now showing up, including Pepper and Angel. There was something about Pepper's demeanor that caught the Captain's attention... she looked to be in a mood that was almost as bad as his own. Whatever the cause of that, Cavan intended to find out after their assault on the Aspen Grove.

Senka

Senka listened to Cavan and tilted her head.I shall go with you but if it is proven true we shall not act on it right then there . We will need to come back and talk with Greyfell on the matter. Do you understand?She said. She spoke with a seriousness that she hadn't had to use in a long time. She knew Nachi was his sister and she knew that Cavan would probably want to attack the moment he found out the truth but she would make sure he did nothing that foolish.

Nicholas & Others

Nicholas had to admit, he wasn't exactly Officer of War material. Being partially deaf, he had trouble hearing some sounds, but to compensate, he enlisted Gavina, the gyrfalcon/peregrine falcon hybrid daughter of Dally and Kalina to act in place of his poor sense of hearing. Gavina was almost always on the wolf hybrid's back. As he approached the group, the falcon perched on his scruff and remained alert for her impaired friend.

Nicholas had secrets he would take to the grave with him. Years ago, he had a litter of five pups with White Feathers - something his father and his half-sisters Tainted and Predator would not approve of, considering the feud between Tahti line and the Black Plaque/Kalaber line. Three of them - Adonis, Aviva and Aurelia - had gone into hiding long ago. He had no idea what had become of the other two.
This secret, if exposed, would surely lead to conflict between the Haunters and their closest allies, the packs residing at Manahcob Downs. It would be in the best interest of the entire Valley to not let the cat out of the bag.

Luna Moth, the daughter of Lily and Greyfell, followed Nicholas to the source of the call. "Cavan?" The mild-mannered strategist did her best to maintain a calm demeanor, but the news of Nachi's death induced a particular sort of unease of her. There was a look of utter shock on her face. "Whatever you need, I will follow you. Blood is the price that must be paid, even if that blood is shed on both sides." She assumed her assigned role as a strategist, using careful planning and reasoning to work out what must be done. "I must say that first, it would be preferable to figure out who killed Nachi; who exactly did the deed, and they will experience the ultimate pain of justice."

Blood Moon, daughter of Blue Moon and Icepaw, as a diplomat, resorted mostly to working out a deal between warring packs. But in some cases, no amount of bargaining or reasoning would bring any sort of justice or closure to the Haunters. This was such a case, and this was a time for an outright attack. "Kill the dirty bastards." Her words were in the usual venomous tone that she had when she was angered beyond the point of rationality.

Ravenholm certainly wasn't somebody Aspen Grove would want launching an attack, and indeed many of the Haunters were careful around the mentally unstable, hallucinating, delusional, paranoid beast. Nobody could tell when he would snap. For the most part, he kept to himself. But when he came around, shit was about to get real.

Cavan & Others

The wolf's blood was boiling right now. He kept reminding himself that Deadra could have been given false information, and that Nachi was still alive. That's what he told himself anyway, and it was the only thing that allowed him to remain somewhat rational and composed when all he wanted to do was storm the Aspen Grove and finish off the reclusive pack. "I mean only to investigate the situation right now and determine what has happened." Came his reply to Senka's caution - and he meant it. Of course, if it turned out Nachi was dead... there was no telling how the old Caption would react at the packlands.

Luna Moth was the next one to speak to him. Cavan nodded to Greyfell's daughter in acknowledgement, "Your help is invaluable, Luna. Before anything, we will find out what happened, and go from there." A dark light came into his expression, tainting his good eye with a look of cold, calculating vengeance, "And if she was harmed by someone... they will pay. They will be made an example of." Perched on his back, Erathi ruffled her feathers and adjusted her wings in anxiousness for the coming action. She wasn't much of a hardline fighter, but as Gavina was an aid to Nicholas, Erathi's duty today was to be the eyes and ears for the Captain, for the old Captain.

Blood Moon's decisive opinion was met with agreeing murmurs and nods from the others around him, including Ahote and Druid, who had dropped into quiet discussion about the Aspen Grove. The only one who was hesitant about the matter was Lion, but the wolfdog held his tongue for now, preferring to wait until they reached the Aspen Grove before saying anything - like the others, he didn't know the full story, and he was cautious about jumping to reckless conclusions.

Cavan took a moment now to assess the group before him deciding that they had enough to confront the Aspen Grove. Before moving out however, he raised his muzzle once more and howled out, alerting Greyfell that they were leaving, and making a final call to any others who wished to join.

Senka

Senka watched him. She knew that he may or may not change that opinion once there if Nachi is proven dead. She would go to keep the peace during this meeting. But after if she was dead and no one could proof otherwise well they would return here and discuss a possible cause and then action for it. She nodded to Cavan.I know that is your intention Cavan and I'm glad your thinking rationally. She spoke calmlys and glanced at each of the others in the group.