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Jay's brows furrowed at the sight of the small usdia. "Come on, we must get out of this! There are none any further that can be helped!" She frowned upon saying these words. It seemed so heartless, but she'd be no more help dead. Quickly, she nosed at the usdia. "Come, now, we need to go! The smoke is too thick, we won't be able to breathe!" The unicorn was already heaving, coughing on the smoke and trying desperately to get fresh air. The only chance for either of them was to fall back and come back for any survivors. "You mustn't wait too much longer now!" She nudged the tiny creature more, trying to convince her of the utter urgency of the situation.

The leopard colored stallion was grateful that the other two had slowed, but he ran with all his might. He new the fire wasn't likely to spring up and engulf them but in a time like this, who really wanted to dillydally. "Oh it's back there all right." He flicked his burnt tail and pushed through the burning sensation in his muscles.

He watched as the stallion grew impatient but still doubled back to gather is his friend. Yip, he was in good hooves if something happened. But they made it sound like the lake. Oh there was the lake. He huffed out heavy breaths as they drew closer and a pink mare with hair clips called out to him.

"Th-there's a fire..." he heaved gulping in breath as he slowed to a stop. "It's heading this way. We're taking refuge in the lake." His gasping finally started to slow back into normal breathing.

The stallion hurled himself forward and when Ali came into view his pace slowed into a trot. He walked right into her form and nuzzled her. "I'm so happy you're safe." But when he pulled back to look at her he could tell she was worried for their kids. Sapphireia was out in that direction. And he knew that Ali would never forgive him, let alone herself if something happened to one of their foals.

Rotom exhaled and touched his nose to her cheek gently before looking up at the large blue and purple stallion with the blond mane. He had a small companion with him and that other brown Usdia seemed to be hanging around. "Hey you." He called over to the stallion. "Make sure she stays safe!" He called before he rushed off along the river to try and locate their daughter.

Neriah felt the nudges from the Uni and she couldn't help but look over her shoulder as she was scuttled along to make sure they weren't leaving anyone behind. "Easy there. I can move on my own." She shook her head as she took up her own pace. "Did you get a good look in the other direction? I was sent to grab anyone I could find." The purple mare was a Uni after all and based on what she had already said the full sized horse was there to help also.

The Lantern on her saddle flicked as the fire sucked away the air and caused it to flicker. But it was interpreted that she was gathering souls of those that have lost their life already. "I can't seek safety. I have a job to do. And your healing abilities would be very useful. We can skirt around the edges and help anyone we can find." But the question truly was, are you brave enough and selfless enough.

The stallion nearly groaned at the request of the odd looking Usdia. How, he thought, was he supposed to take charge of another life? Wasn't it bad enough that he had himself to look after? Then, there was that little pest of a fawn that had grown so attached to him. Grumbling, he nosed the tiny mare along. "We're not quite there, keep going." His words were stern and his voice was hoarse from rasping through the thick smoke. He rolled his eyes at the stallion who'd left them, wondering what kind of individual would leave somebody to a complete stranger. He did not know if she was his mate or daughter, and had zero connection to either of them. Why would he care to keep her safe? He had no bonds here! Rolling his eyes, he fulfilled the stallion's wishes anyway, nudging the mare toward the lake in an urgent manner. What had he become? What a pity, he used to be so good at being selfish.

It appeared as if Kaska's idea had paid off. She grinned as she saw the unicorn mare trying to boss everyone around, acting as if she owned the place. This was likely her in. She slowly made her way up to the mare, not engaging her, but only listening to her demands. The hybrid knew that if she waited long enough, she would find the information she needed. Quietly, she stood among the crowd, overhearing conversations and concerns, but staying tuned in on Dotty. It didn't take long for Adrastos to grab her attention, too, as she listened to the two converse about his family. There were several names that piqued her interest quite considerably. She grinned, moving closer, folding her wings tight to her body and hiding her fangs from view.

Adrastos rolled his eyes as almost immediately, he was called over by one of his least favorite of the herd members. Grunting, he made his way over to the unicorn mare. "Hey, Dot. Have you seen Midori? Or Niv or Phae? Anyone, really? Is everyone all right or are they out and about?" He knew better than to ask right off, because he was certain he was about to get his ear chewed about the massive horde of Soquili and the panic that was afoot, and he was sure she would call it 'just a little fire,' and say that they could 'find their own beach.' He sighed just at the thought, waiting impatiently for it to become a reality so he could dismiss her and ask his question again. Talking to Dotty was like talking to a rock sometimes.

Ali frowned when Rotom left and even more so when he asked this other larger stallion to care for her. She blinked a few times to get the shock out and then she huffed. She wasn't a helpless foal! She snorted as the stallion urged her forward and she grumbled under her breath. But she looked over her shoulder to see Rotom disappear as quickly as he arrived. "Please find out daughter safely..." She said softly.

But then she wiggled herself free from the pushy stallion. "That's quite enough sir. I can move on my own." She took up a trot and was joined by the other stallion. "Who are your companions?" She asked gently. "My name is Ali McIggins." It was easy for the larger stallion to outpace them and so she had to move into a gently gallop to trail behind him. He didn't seem as thrilled to be in charge of her as she was having him in charge of her.