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The go-ahead came after a few evacuation parties left the meeting area. Where Algol did not have a bird of his own, the demon had Noh deliver to him one of hers to help him keep near others, but, for all intents and porpuses, Algol had a second mission from Primitus, and it had been made explicit by his mother's god-lover that he, and his party, gathered any whom may be in the opath of their Hellgate's fire as they moved, meaning they needed to be swift, and Mara's skill was absolutely vital, the bird already airborn at the first opportunity. A smart avian, Algol supposed, but one he preferred stay at his mistress' side. No, that honor had been to Itzal, the young raven that seemed to always with that chil..... And watching. Unsettling bird, but a smart one.

Still, Mara seemed attentive above, leaving Algol to observe below, looking over his small band of demons and sador and... A Nat. Well, at least, for it's bloodthirsty nature it was being polite enough to help, but perhaps because the Demons were allowing him his children to help keep calm, and Mauji seemed content to climb for a middling vantage point.... Both to mind his children, and to mind the path ahead.

The group was going to be thurough, if Algol had his way, and the lion moved, before watching for signs of rogues.

A dark lioness made her way into view of the encroaching party deftly, her glimmering dark pelt with shining wing markings and face identifying her easily as Accendo nox Nictus, the jewelry of her father at her neck as she spied the demon band, and swiftly moved to Algol, frowning as she was trailed by an older white and brown female, and two males -- one dark, one middling, the female frowning.

"There's demons crawling. I see visions of fire and dead broken eggs, and Miira can't be still. What is happening?"

Algol was swift to reply, shifting to herd ther small grouping into his own.

"The Hellgate is to turn on the land and everyone must flee -- pride or rogue. Stay a while, and we can lead you to safety. We will protect you -- I make my oath."

Shado'a had led a very solitary life up until now. Certainly, he would occasionally cross paths with other felines, or even a wild dog or a hyena, but he never really had much reason to keep company with any of them - they came into his life and left again without ever making much of an impact. It was lonely, living this way... terribly so, but it was what he knew, and he made do with it.

So, given his life had been mostly solitary, when he saw a large group gathering together, he couldn't help but be curious. That it was on the heels of the rumbling and other strange things made it all the more concerning. So the dark leopard moved quietly in the direction of the gathering, listening to whatever information he could pick up. He wasn't exactly ready to approach them directly, but surely a group moved with a purpose, and that purpose was worth finding out.

Suzu was incredibly grateful that Mauji was here. Even though he was a Nat, the worst possible thing one could be, she had memories of him (faint, but there) from before the demons had taken them, and she loved him. He was her father - how could she not? And so she kept close to him as she moved with the rest of the group, her mind stilling a little with the knowledge that he was here.

... Perhaps it was a bad thing, to depend so much on his presence. In fact, it probably was - but some part of Suzu had never quite gotten past being very small and very scared, and it was that part of her that found his presence comforting, despite being a leopardess grown and in a position in life where she did not actually need his strength. And now, with the Hellgate going up, she needed that reassurance more than ever. And - and besides, he was behaving! He was being good, and maybe he'd even be of some help!

(More help than she could be, probably, since she couldn't seem to quite stop shaking...)

Laana was irritated. There hadn't been anyone worth fighting around in some time, she hadn't seen her beautiful Lillith in ages - those so-called 'demons' took her away, treated her cruelly, not at all as the wonderful being she was - and now the very land seemed to be angry, rumbling beneath her paws and sending vibrations running all through her. No, she really was far from happy.

But - oh, that group. Some of those were from the pride that had taken her lady! They seemed to be speaking peacefully enough with each other (ugh), and... was that something a rescue? An escort? Laana found herself sucking in a breath, a thought catching and holding in her mind that here, at last, was a way to gain easier access to Lillith - she did not have to join this stupid pride full of beasts, she didn't think, but she would be able to be near her, and perhaps gain a few more willing ears.

"....Excuse me," she said, stepping forward and approaching the group. There was no point in playing meek and submissive - she was a terrible actress, and her scars gave the lie to that anyway, too many of them from battles hard-won - but she could feign politeness, feign respect, and reasonably well, too. "How far must we go? Can you truly assure the safety of everyone?"

They wouldn't dare leave her Lillith behind to die to whatever was going on - it might be more practical, given how little they valued her - but they seem far too sentimental for such things. So - no, Lillith was fine. And with any luck, Laaana would be able to see her soon.

Maoz stayed close to Suzu, uncertain of how much help she would truly be, but wanting nothing more than to help. She cautiously moved over to Harribitxi once she knew Mauji was sticking with Suzu and nosed him. "What the Seasa means is that that..." She motioned towards the smoking volcano on the horizon. "Has been upset by all that is going on and since it is ours, we should make sure others don't suffer for it." She frowned. "Are...are you related to Badhron P-Primitus? You remind me of him."

Rilma had been out in the rogue lands on her way to visit her mother in the Aegnor'hini, curious how she and their family there was faring. She had not expected to find the pride moving en masse, and another group of them making nice with rogues that didn't bare their blood. She frowned, making her way over in time to hear the explanation. "The hellgate is going? Huh...good thing Father's home is far from here." The oasis would be safe, thank the stars.

Ficha had joined the rescue party, steady paws keeping her closer to the back of the group, but her eyes sharp. She joined Noh by Vanya a moment, wanting to make sure her former pridemate was okay before moving over to Andara. "All are welcome to join us in fleeing, as has been said. Whether you stay with us or separate when we are safe enough is up to you."

Shado'a flinched back from the bird's presence on top of him, ears pinning to his skull. "Was curious," he admitted, the words coming with some difficulty. It had been so long since he'd had anyone to talk with, and there wasn't much point to stay in practice. "...Not used to groups." Not used to others in general, really, but it was clear he'd better not present himself as a threat, especially since he really didn't mean any harm.

He noticed the other leopards looking his way, but wasn't sure how to respond. Lifting his head, he drew out of hiding, but deliberately gave the cautious-looking male space. He wasn't here to woo anyone, and the pale female seemed frightened of him, besides. Instead, he just edged the rest of the way out of hiding and took a seat neat the group, shaking himself to try and dislodge the bird but otherwise content to remain silent and observe the goings-on.

Suzu smiled a little when Maoz left, relieved that the other sador seemed to be doing okay, even if Suzu herself still felt less-than-confident. If Maoz could handle this and help others out a little, than she could, too!

She glanced at the dark male Mauji had pointed out, smile slipping from her features as she tilted her head in curiosity. "He doesn't look that bad," she said, looking to her father uncertainly. "Confused, maybe lost? Is he going to be a problem?"

Maybe... maybe she should try to approach someone? But who? (Not the male leopard, with the way Mauji was watching him. She didn't want to get the nat in any trouble, and if he got too protective he might do something dumb...)

It took everything Laana had not to recoil in immediate disgust. How dare this fool imply her Lillith was a monster! She was a thousand, no, ten-thousand times better than this awful excuse for a lion! If she could, she'd caw this fool of a male's face off right now - but she couldn't, so she kept her claws to herself and considered her options.

This male was clearly a flirt, which meant... Perhaps she could use this to her own (and Lillith's) benefit, after all. "Then your aid is most welcome," she said, dipping her head invitingly and offering the male a smile. "It speaks well of your strength that you are able and willing to do such a thing for complete strangers."