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Hakidonmuya found himself wandering around completely confused about what he was doing or where he was going. Everything just looked the same. Still he was excited to meet Heze, they had planned to meet and he was going to meet her... just as soon as he found the darn spot! "Kulaani miti hii isiyo ya kawaida. Jinsi milele mimi kupata njia yangu?" (Curse these unusual trees. How ever will I find my way?)

Heze was waiting, she had arrived at the spot that Haki had said to meet him at, the one where they had landed not the one they had met at. Though she was starting to wonder if he had ment the one they had met at. Maybe he was there waiting for her? She looked arounf herself again, deciding to give it a little more time before heading to the other spot to check.

He frowned, wondering what he was doing. When he noticed something.... at least he thought it looked familar. It took him a moment of turning, his clawed front feet digging into the ground. He was sure this was the spot... bu no Heze! He frowned. Maybe he was early, he looked to the sky, no... he was late. His ears drooped on the top of his head. She wasn't here. Had she left already? He couldn't believe how sad he felt at that notion.

Heze had started wandering towards where they met, thinkign that she must have been mistaken about the meeting place. A small frown on her face as she walks, feeling bad for having gotten mixed up.

In the mean time Sonnet was heading out on patrol, Christopher with him though he wasn't sure why he had been asked to owl sit, but the bird was with him and all the time it didn't take a chunk out of his rump he didn't mind the company.

Haki frowned, ok, maybe there was a chance he had messed up in telling her to meet him here? It was more than possible given the barrier that still loomed between them. Determination set in as he started to walk down the path he thought they had taken last time on their wanderings. Hidden in the feathers of his hair he had placed a small gift for her, he only hoped it would still be in one piece.

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Kimi clucked, her eyes trained for any sign of movement as he stomach growled and rumbled with hunger. It had been so long since she had last ate a decent meal, the rabbits and small creatures weren't enough for her any more. And on top of that her hatred for Maion and his bloody herd was pulsing like an angry beast within her.

She growled low, cursing her bad fortune. Worst still was that she was sure he stomach was starting to swell.... if only that was true! Then she could start her army again her brother, and end this war once and for all! She turned just in time to see a flash of dark blue move beyond the tree line. She licked her lips and moved towards it.

Heze had gotten to their original meeting spot and was looking around. Settling on the grass as she waited, still wearing the bracelt that Haki had made her, hoping that she hadn't missed him, or that something hadn't happened to him. Nibbling at her lip as she waits.

Kimi didn't waste time stalking her prey too much, she was far too hungry for that. Still there was one question she wanted an answer too... she knew better than most that this was Miakoda land, and as such anyone on here was a threat to her. Wings spread wide she leaped towards the strange looking beast, pausing only for a moment at the strangers clawed feet... like her? NO! No pelt. She shook her head, hissing softly. "Whattssssssssssss are youssssssssss doing heresssssssss?" She narrowed her eyes even as licked her lips and prepared to attack.

Haki froze for a moment, shock rippling through his body. The creature before him radiated evil intent, though he was having difficulty understanding the words. He hesitated, trying to decipher them so he could think. This beast, and that was all he could say to decribe her, wore a pelt of wings and had four pawed feet... very differnt from his own bird ones she looked more like a wolf ready to pounce.

He was new to these lands, hadn't seen one of her kind before, though a single word came to mind... the word that others had screamed at him. Skinwalker. And if he was right then Heze was in danger. He spread his wings, holding his head high. "I tell you nothing."

Heze was restless, she stood back up after a time and looked around. She was not sure why but she was worried about Haki. Se knew he wouldn't have not come, so she was sure something must be wrong as he had been in neither spot. Starting to walk only to stop and bite her lip some more. She wanted to go looking for him but had no idea where to go looking.

Sonnet was walking, keeping an eye and ear out for things, tohugh as he walked he started to notice that the forest was getting more quiet. Frowning he stopped and listened, he had never herd the forest like this and it boded ill. Picking up his pace he started to move away from the direction he could hear bird chatter in, ocasionally he found a small creature heading the other way. But he persisted in following this dred silence that had started to grow as he moved.

Pausing he looked around, stil lthe herdlands.... This was definately bad news, and he had no idea what he was about to face but he doubted it would be a cute fluffy bunny*

Heze unaware of the danger and trouble brewing pluked a feather from her wing, holding it in her teeth she reared up and attaked the bark of one of the trees, making a sratch that she could tuck the end of the feather into. Doing so, wanting to leave a sign that she had been here, hoping that it would make him pause long enough here for her to get to the other place and back again before he left. But she had to drop in and let her family see her first, not that she couldn't wander but she had been gone a while so it was best to show her face on the way to the other possible meeting point.

Hearing his daughters name on the stallions lips and seeing him attack Kimi told him whos side he was on. But it also put a brief thought of 'oh him' into his mind. Though that was soon gone, leaving him with a few seconds to decide how to help the strange stallion. Moving forward, needing to get Kimi off him, but also needing to do her enough harm to get her to leave. Lowering his head and aiming his horn for her rump. If he just charged her she would rip parts out of the stallion so he had to get her to let go. Lunging forward, trying to stab good and deep into the muscle of her rump with his horn. Hoping to make her lame and hurt her enough to get her off the other.

Kimi licked her lips, about to go in for another bite when... pain! PAIN! It struck her so hard that she screetched, the noise enough to shatter any unsuspecting eardrums. Instinct had her letting go and turning towards Sonnet, she snapped her beak. "Againsssss!" She said, not really asking a question but instead giving a statement. She stamped her paw into the ground, licking her lips once more and looking down at the stallion she had just taken a bit of... fine... she woul leave, at least she could pretty much rest assure he would die, and that would hurt Sonnet... perhaps he would come for her. She licked her lips, hissing and screetching at Sonnet once more before flying off to lick her wounds.

Haki lay on the ground struggling to breath. Everything seemed to fade in an out, merge together, dance, zoom in and out... yes... he was going to die, he was pretty sure of that. Still he forced himself to try and stand. "I thank...." He groaned, all but collasping to the ground once more. A moan escaped his lips and he felt dizzy. Would he never get to see Heze again? Was this really the end of everything?

Maion snapped to attention, "Drashi come with me. Crown, stay here and watch over everyone while we investigate." He didn't want to endanger more of his herd than he needed, "Keep this quiet, we don't want everyone scared." With that he and Drashi took off, looking for Sonnet, for Kimi... for anyone. What they found was Heze walking back towards the herdlands, unable to resist he landed and lingered long enough to ask, "Are you injured Heze? You should not wander too far... it is not safe." He said those words through gritted teeth, he had always done his best to make sure everyone could live freely and without fear, but Kimi seemed to be a near constant threat... plus on top of that he had noticed a Kalona hanging around, as if watching and waiting for an opportunity to strike. Maion would never do the first blow... but he would be sure to finish things!

Heze nods, glancing at Drashi before they both take off. "Be safe!" Carrying on walking when they were gone. Having been perfectly fine so she just went home like she said she would. She might be a little brash and some would say reckless but she was a good girl at heart.

Sonnet, glanced round to see the other two landing, nodding. "I'm fine, she didn't even try to hurt me..." Looking back to Haki, trying to keep him still. "Its ok, we'll help you." Looking at Maion, thinking that this was going to end up being one big mess... The herd rules were clear, and this was going to get all tangled up in those rules.

Maion looked to Sonnet, and found himself asking, "Did he attack first?" It was against an Angeni's nature to do so, but for the other breeds that didn't seem to be a problem, still he approached, if Sonnet was trying to save his life he surely wasn't a bad guy. And it was possible he only attacked first -if he had indeed done so- so that he could save himself from a skinwalker. They were fearsome creatures.... but still....

Lowering his head he examined the guys wounds, "Wow, he is a mess." Kimi had really had a good go. "Stay still." He commanded, lowering his horn and focusing all of his energy into the guy. Magic rippled and flowed, and it was at times like this he had to be thankful to the God Alignak for granting him extra power, sure he was still far more Angeni than unicorn, but he had noticed a slight increase in his healing ability too. Probably enough to save this guy though. Stopping before he wore himself out he lifted his head to the others, "I can keep him alive... but we need to get him back to a proper healer or he will die." He sighed, as his mind tried to figure out a plan. "Drashi, guard. Sonnet, do you think you can help him on to my back?" Maion could fly faster than the others now, so he woul be able to get the guy to a healer faster... but getting him on his back in the first place was the real challange.

Haki found himself feeling strange, warmer almost.... and a little better. But with that came the recognition that he was being touched. His whole body shivered at the idea. "Usiguse. Tafadhali. Usiguse mimi." (Don't touch. Please. Don't touch me) He repeated it, again and again, even as he was aware they couldn't understand him.

Crown saw Heze return and wandered towards her, trying to act 'normal' even as he found himself worrying. "Welcome back." He said, his eyes taking a moment to scan behind her, unable to resist he leaned closer to her and whispered; "You didn't see Kimi did you? Shhhh!"

Heze glanced back at Crown and offers a worried smile. "Tell me what?" Pretending she doesn't know anything as she carries on walking away, she wouldn't say a word.

Sonnet took a little work but he managed to get Haki onto Maion's back, not looking at Drashi as he takes off. Trying to be as careful as he could to get Haki onto Maions back, the black stallion being so much bigger than him, it was like being a teenager all over again. "Hows that?" Asking finally wanting to be sure that Haki was in a good place on his back, feeling bad about moving him so much.

Haki winced and yelped, but let them do it. Think Heze, think Heze... he reminded himself, still it was not comfortable being touched so much... especially since these stallions were complete strangers, and it was more than possible that they would kill him rather than help him. You could never be sure... not that Haki was in much possition to do anything. His side felt very damp, but he didn't dare look.

Drashi landed in the herd lands not long after, calling for those he needed. "Auva, Zaniah, Carlisle....." He hesitated a little before saying the next name, only having overheard part of the conversation but he wasn't sure Heze would really want to see her friend in that state... yet at the same time he was pretty sure she would hate him if he didn't include her... so, reluctantly he added; "Heze. Come quickly. Emergency." Drashi gave orders to the others, requesting food, large leaves to use as blankets, medicines and anything general they might need. Anything more specific could be assigned and gathered later. Baby steps, he told himself. Keeping a calm head. In many ways Drashi felt detached, something that seemed to be happening more and more with his interaction among the herd... how could he change that? He didn't know any more.

Maion nodded to Sonnet, "It's fine." He stood slowly, oing his best not to jolt the poor stallion more. "Let's go. Faster the better." The guy weight more than he had expected and he wasn't sure he would actually make it to air let alone fly home. That left one option... running. Wasting no time he set off. One two three. One two three. Again and again he kept up his relentless pace.

Haki found himself bouncing, and with each jolt his consciousness seemed to slip in an out. Hurt. It hurt so much.

Heze came running at the first shout, so she was almost skidding to a stop when Drashi got her her name, his hesitation in calling her making her feel a cold stab of fear. Ending up not able to stop so she altered it to trotting around drashi to slow herself down rather than skid into him. Looking at him, her fae worried, wondering why he hadn't alled her mother too, arlisle being added made it obvious someone was hurt. Looking at Drashi whe she had finally stopped.

Sonnet followed behind Maion, looking around, keeping an eye out for Kimi or other dangers. He didn't know how long it would take at this pace to get back, but having seen how badly he had been hurt it would need to be soon because running like this wouldn't be doing any good.

Carlisle didn't have a clue why he had been called, but he had grabbed his satchel with his things in out of habit as he started towards where Drashi had caleld from.

Auva walked along side her mother, silent as always, her long hair flowing behind her as she looked with a little fear and awe at Drashi... he fascinated her, but at the same time he was so 'cold' towards those around him that she often feared getting noticed by him, let alone getting her name called first for anything. She had to wonder if she had done something wrong, especially since her sisters had been called too. Yet, the moment Carlisle was called she realised it couldn't be beacuse of that, simply because she had done something wrong. Silently she watched and listened. Organised choas reined all around her.

Chandra walked straight up to her brother, "Drashi, what's wrong?" The concern on her face was clear. Why had her daughters been summoned? She was sure Drashi wouldn't have called them for anything dangerous... right?

Drashi looked a little surprised at seeing Chandra, "I didn't realise you were here, we could use your help also. Will you direct the girls?" He knew before she asked, simply from her look, that she wanted details. In a whispered voice he spoke so only Chandra could hear; "Kimi has attacked someone, Maion and Sonnet bringing him in. I need you to help heal him." He knew his sister was only really good with pain, but perhaps that would be needed too.

Chandra's brow furrowed at that, but she understood what her brother way saying. Situation critical. She turned to her daughters, "Ok my lovelies," Kissing each on the forehead before lingering on Heze, she seemed worried and it made Chandra wonder if she feared something... "Are you ok?" He asked her softly.

Maion could see a group gathered before him, just a little further. "Hold on," He called up to his precious cargo, even as he did his best to keep as still and steady as possible as he moved, but the jolting was inevitable. He looked over at Sonnet, concern clearly furrowed on his brows. They could make it... right?

Haki wriggled, he felt strange... and with each moment that passed he became more and more aware of the fact he was being touched, he didn't like it, wasn't used to it... and coupled with the throbbing in head and side he wasn't having a lot of fun right now. He breathing was still laboured, and even as he felt some strange power coursing through his body and the pain lessening considerably he couldn't get over the touch issue. "Usiguse.... Don't... touch..." He started panting from the effort, his world threatening to spin him into darkness once more.

Crown watched in concern, everyone able seemed to be knelt down next to the mess of what was clearly once a whole body, their horns touching... it was an almost magical scene.... but one that terrified him at the same time. Before his eyes he could literally see the wounds knitting themselves back together; but before much headway could be got it seemed the creature was struggling. "Shall we restrain it?" Crown asked, turning to Drashi for advice.

Drashi shook his head, not really answering Crown's question but pitying the guy and his obvious pain. "No," He finally spoke to Crown, "We should give the healers plenty of room. Let us keep the others busy and away from here. They do not need to see this." He commented.

Maion felt heavy and old. Unable to do much else having giving it his all he sluggishly stood and moved away, only to nearly collapse to the floor. Unable to do much else he sat down. Healing had always taken it out of him, left him vunderable.... but Sonnet's words rang in his ears, this stallion had something to do with Heze... therefore Maion would do all he could to say him.

Chandra wasn't far behind her father, and as the creature started thrashing as if in some kind of pain she couldn't predict she was forced to conceed defeat. What was she supposed to do? She didn't want to bring him more pain... yet that seemed to be the case, perhaps she was only good with labour pains? Perhaps these wounds were simply far to servere... either way there was no more she could do. And while she gave in rather relunctantly she hoped there was some other way she could help. Her eyes fell towards Heze... her strong daughter, she seemed to be giving it all she had... this stallion meant something to her, everything, if Chandra had to hazard a guess... surely there was something they could do for him? Turning to Carlisle she asked, "Is he in pain?" At least that was what she thought until she heard him speak, first in a language she couldn't understand and then the words... 'don't touch', at least that was what it sounded like. "Everyone... leave him for a moment." Concern furrowed her brow, was that the problem? That they touched him? She looked to her daughter Heze for confirmation before settling her gaze on her mate.

Auva pulled back so fast at her mothers command that it was almost as if she fear being burnt. What was wrong? She didn't know, she had been concentrating so hard she hadn't heart the strange creature speak. Her head snapped to her mother... at least until she saw her mother look to Heze. Copying Auva's eyes found her sisters, seeking the answer to her unspoken question.

Sonnet looked at his mate and gave her a smile, he didn't like her to be sad. "Shhh north star, don't fret, he will understand, his way is just different thats all." Getting to unsteady hooves and moving to Chan, wrapping a wing around her and giving her a nuzzle, his head easing up a little.

Carlisle looking around to se if anyone had gotten him berries and water like he asked.

Heze rested her head down, facing Haki. "Haki, let us help you, please let us help you... I don't want to watch you die... Please?"

Haki heard more words, but still couldn't focus too well, he did manage to open his eyes...and saw n angel before him. Heze. He couldn't help but smile at her. She was speaking... she seemed sad... he didn't know what she wanted but he nodded his head softly all the same. He didn't want her sad.... Pain roared through him and unable to stop it he let out a very bird like scretch.

Chandra looked at her mate, her eyes slightly watery but she understood what he was saying... it was just hard for her to understand. Taking comfort in his warm as he approached she happily held him up until he felt less dizzy. "Ok.... " She said softly so only he could hear, "....I just want to do more."

Crown had gone running the moment Carlisle had asked for berries and water. He used one of his sister, Eden's, inventions to carry the water, and had already added the berries to the box since he had no other way to carry them seperately. HUffing and puffing he placed them by Carlisle. "So-rr-y I--was--slow." He said a little out of breath having run full force to get them. He went to move towards Drashi again only to dsicover he was talking with Maion.

Maion nodded at Drashi's request, as always his son was so practical and attentive to details. "I agree." He said, "We should get everyone who isn't essential away." He stood, a little wobbly at first but the rest had done him good. "I ask you to look after the mares Drashi, take Crown with you." When Maion said 'mares' he didn't exclusively mean just the females... there were certain males after all who were rarely without their mate when they came this close to the heart of the herd -Orion for example- but Maion wouldn't pull them apart. No, he was seeking normality... just away from this point.

Drashi nodded at his father before setting off to find the group he would watch.

Auva sat still, letting the world ignore her for a moment... was she meant to continue? Or get up an walk away? She wasn't sure and so she simply sat still as she waited. Her eyes watched as one of the creatures claws seemed to flex and relax, as if it was an involuntery action. What was he? Auva didn't know... but since Heze obviously knew him she didn't feel too scared by his presence.

Sonnet nodded and left with his mate, not having gotten to where she had with her reasoning, but then he was not a healer. But he would go with her because she had asked him.

Carlisle sighed, the stallion was too weak and in too much pain to drink without help, looking at Heze his expression apologetic. "He might not take the medicine from someone else... you will need to feed it to him... it will make your mouth numb and wont taste as nice as some things but he needs to drink it." Leaning closer he whispered exactly what he wanted her to do.

Heze listened to Carlisle and blushed but she nodded and looked to Haki. "Haki I'm sorry.... I'll help you drink to take the pain away.... I'm sorry.... Theres nothing you have done wrong, trust me..." Hoping he doesn't condem her for this she takes a mouthful of the not so nice tasting medicine. Placing her lips to his mouth she carefully tried to make a small gap in his lips with her own, just enough to let the fluid trickle through.

Eden was not far from the drama, havign been checking one of her alarms when Drashi called her. Wandering over to him she tilted her head, lookign at him expectantly.

Haki had closed his eyes by this point. So it was rather a surprise when something soft touched his lips. It made him jump, even as he opened his eyes to see Heze there... was she kissing him? A goodbye kiss perhaps? He had heard of the tradition since coming to this land but never expected to recieve one... his first kiss... at least that had been what his mind had thought, a moment later he felt the slight proping of Heze's tongue that was swiftly replaced by.... liquid? Understanding rang midly in his mind... the medicine, she was trying to help him. He appreciated it, he did.... but his mind was roaring in alarm.

Chandra smiled at her mate, thankful for his trust. "I hope he doesn't die." She said when they were finally alone.... "I think it will kill Heze." She hoped she was wrong, but the look in her daughters eyes, the determination that she would exchange her own life for his... it was love; even if Heze hadn't realised it yet. "She loves him Sonnet." She said, the words slipping from her mouth faster than she could catch them.

Auva carried on healing, no one had told her to stop so she assumed it was safe to. Everytime he moved though she feared she would stab him with her horn... but dared not stop. HEAL! The commande sent a jolt through her body, and she felt more magic flowing down her horn than she had ever, it was only a short blast, and was swiftly returned to her normal unimpressive rate.... but wow... was that her potential? Was it possible she was stronger in unicorn blood than angeni? A particular line up of genetic material that made her unique to her siblings. Just keep healing... just keep healing she chanted in her head.

Drashi looked in Eden's direction, having caught her scent before seeing her. "It seems you are already doing so.... but I have a request." He said in all seriousiness, his role as second in charge of the Protectors obvious at that moment. "Could you check the alarms for me, but don't go alone. Take Orion or Crown with you. Or both." He hoped that alone would indiciate how serious he was.