Sasha

The Small Mule Deer walked carefully to the land of her predators. Penny said she would be here, and she hasn't returned yet. "Penny?..." She said softly. She jumped when she saw a group of Haunters. "Hello? Is the Alpha here? Is there a bird by the name of Penny here? Can my friend come home?" She felt ridiculous asking her enemies so many questions, but she had to save Penny.

Toxin

She heard the call of another, and suddenly she broke from the ranks. Hold on tight. She said to Penny. Then she bolted, and ran as quick as her limbs would carry her to the Mule Deer. Softly, so that only Penny and Sasha would hear she hissed Get out of here! They'll kill you! She hoped Penny was still on, she'd ran quite fast even for her small body. But she didn't want to see another be killed because of her foolishness.

Sasha/Penny

Sasha's eyes widened when she saw Penny on the canine's back. "Penny!" She whispered. "Are you okay?" She looked at Toxin. "That's a risk I'm willing to take. I don't want to see my best friend die because I was too much of a coward to take her away."

"My legs are broken...But other than that I'm okay. Some of the kinder Haunters saved me." Penny replied. "But Toxin is right. You must leave. Go before you die."

"Stop that, Penny!" Snapped Sasha, still using a quiet voice. "I came to save you, so I'm going to save you!"

"If you can carry me away before Risen sees, be my guest. But you have no chance. They may very well let me go when I'm well enough." The bird sighed.

Sasha stomped her hoof. "Then I'll stay here until then!" She raised her head high in a dominant manner.

Risen .+. Tyrant

Risen turned around with a snarl on her face. The Assassins quickly assuming their positions to keep the deer out of the temple and just at the "doorway". Halabex snarled from under an unliftable head. "Back off deer."

Darmus spun around to meet Toxin. The psychotic dog smiled greatly and snapped at the pups front paws to make her back up. "Naughty naughty little girl." Tavern moved around and bit at Darmus, shoving him to take the other side of Halabex. It was then the large akita stood over the pup. "You are half blind to think the deer's cries would go un answered. She is still a hostage and no doubt will spy on the Haunters once again." She looked to the bird, unable to take a chance.

Risen quickly pinned an eye on Tyrant. If they bird escaped it would be his hide. Tyrant sighed and walked up to the deer. "L-let her stay a moments longer, her life is my r-responsibility. Let her heal, we have a healer that will keep aid to her until she is done. I will release her then." He gave an eye to the bird. "So long as she swears never to reveal what she has seen here. The information puts dozens of lives at risk, but you couldn't care even if you tried." He turned back to the deer. Waiting for her responce.

Risen said nothing just watched, "Resume your orders." She announced, waiting until everyone was in line. There would be one more job after this for the warriors.

Toxin

Something flickered in her eyes as Darmus began his snapping at her, then suddenly the little hybrid snapped back, just a quick flash of fangs aimed for his face and muzzle. Unknowing as to if she hit him or not, she quickly backed away a good distance, Penny still upon her back. Don't even speak to me. She said, her voice for all of the assassins.

Incalia

Incalia watched Bandit change course and stand with the Strategists. In a way, she was confused, yet suddenly felt proud. She had raised two strong pups, Ghoul and Onslaught, but also an extremely clever son, Bandit. With a small smile, Incalia nodded to her son, letting him know she accepted his desition.

Sasha/Penny/Aurinka

Sasha nodded. "That is fine, thank you." She said, forcing a smile. "W-When do you think she will be better?"

Penny agreed. "I will not leak your secrets." Her words were the truth, for she had learned her lesson. It was a painful one, too.

Aurinka saw the deer and approached her. "Um...Excuse me?" She said shyly. "Have you seen a coyote mom and her coywolf puppy?"

Sasha nodded. "They are at my old herd. The pup, I'm afraid, looks to be in danger. I saw them as I passed. They are yelling, and the pup is standing near a cliff on the lake bank."

Aurinka drooped her head. "Okay...Thank you." She said, walking away into her corner again.

Bandit

Bandit easily saw how his mother had accepted his choice, and wagged his tail once. If Incalia was fine with that, forget what Ghoul and Onslaught thought, right? He glanced at the others, then to the deer and Penny.

Tahti/Aurinka/Liekki

Aurinka jumped when she heard voices near the entrance of the Temple. She walked closer, expecting another intruder. But she was surprised to see Tahti and Liekki.

"Are you going to try that again, Liekki?" Asked Tahti.

The pup shook his head, then ran to his sisters.

"You missed it! Risen gave us jobs! I'm a Healer, and Iota's a Warrior, and Mom, you're a Converter, and Liekki's a Warrior too!" Exclaimed Aurinka, jumping up and down. She then explained what each one does as best as she could.

Liekki jumped and wagged his tail. He had the job he always wanted - he was a Warrior. But better yet, he was a Warrior alongside his sister! He ran to where Iota was standing and yipped. "This is great! We get to kick butt!"

Tahti

Without a word, Tahti walked out of the Temple with one thing on her mind - gaining allies.