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Will sighed and rubbed his hand across his eyes. Yes, those had been his words. Words that were coming back to haunt him. She was right. God help him, but she was right. She'd done this based on his orders. It was his fault. He was the leader, everything was his fault. "Alright Bridget. You're right. Those were my orders. The deaths of those children are my responsibility, and I shall surely burn in hell for their deaths. Although...."

Will's eyes flashed with suspicion and anger. "I would very much like to know how you knew of things you were never told. You didn't join us until after that briefing if I recall correctly. Furthermore, explain to me how a trained soldier was threatened by UNARMED children. My orders about Lunite children were concerning those found on the battlefield as active combatants, not as non-combatants. Those who won't fight don't need to be killed. Do you honestly believe that you were in danger from those children?"

I learned of your briefing from my own personal sources.... I'm not government
if that is what you think.. But it is amazing the amount of info is out there if you know the right people.

Lycans are never helpless...they're stronger and faster than humans and even in human form have claw-like finger tips. An 8year old is a match for about any adult male...now multiply that number and the human is dead meat. Adolescents
are much more deadly as you should well know.

There was a mixed group of them in that chamber(all different ages) and the answer is yes.... If I had given them a chance they would have swarmed me and with thier numbers I would be dead now. You seem to see them as a human children... well they are not. They are a deadly predator species, just as vampires
and demons are, and Humans. So yes i considered them viable targets and dealt with the situation.

Battlefield? there is no designated 'battlefield' in this type of war. It's fought above and below the streets, in alleys, woodlands, estates and slums; etc.. And blood is spilled on both sides. YOU are the one that said the Lunites must be eradicated not I or any other hunter. You've called for a strike at thier last place of refuge with one mission to finish them off...if you wish to try and save the children there then say so; then reap the benefits when they are old enough they'll turn.

Will looked at Bridget sadly. God, why couldn't they see? Tokeru, Bridget... They were blinded by the noble goal of their speicies' survival. They were so blinded that they didn't see the truth presented right in front of their eyes. "So they're a predator species? Nothing but animals? Is Tyler an animal? Is Krii'Ouse an animal? Is Myythern an animal? You've talked to, eaten with, and fought beside honest to God lycans, but you can't see them as sentient beings with just as much intelligence as a human. Might I remind you that nearly thirty percent of all lycanthropes worldwide are humans who were infected, like Krii'Ouse. Lycanthropes aren't evil, Bridget. The members of the Lunites are, but because of what they choose to do, not because of what they are. Those children could have been rehabilitated and sent to live with one of the friendly tribes of lycans."

He rubbed his eyes tiredly. "More importantly, you have unknowingly compromised the security of this group. There are thirty of us, Bridget. There are well over SEVEN HUNDRED lycanthropes in New York City. How do you think we've managed to survive? Because we have strict peace accords, treaties, and in some cases loose alliances with most of the major tribes. We deal mostly with renegades like the Lunites, lycans so far beyond the lycans own morality that their kin decide that we're doing the rest of them a favor when we put those rogues down. If they find out that we slaughtered children, most of the tribes will declare a blood feud against us. Do you honestly think that we can survive something like that? If that day comes, if they find out, we'll have to hope that they will be satisifed with my death and my death alone. You called me naive, Bridget. Well here are the cold hard facts. In order to kill a dozen children, you may have very well sentenced over thirty men and women to die. From now on, unless they are armed or actively attacking you, you are not to kill any children. You are only to take means to protect yourself. If a situation like the Lunite children in that room occurs again, seal the room so they can't get out and radio for backup, act like a soldier, as a part of a unit, not some lone avenger. I hope my orders are clear."

He paused for a moment then looked in her eyes. "Just one thing to consider. If they were really such an immediate danger to you, then why weren't you injured worse than you were when you entered that room? The room was small and there were dozens of them. If they'd been a danger to you then at least one of them could have reached you before you killed them all. So if they were as dangerous as you say, then why didn't they take you down when you started killing them? Just a thought."

Will finally sighed in defeat. "Very well Bridget. I see that I can't convince you or earn your respect with this conversation. I won't stop you from acting upon what you feel is the proper course for yourself. I simply urge to to caution. If you alienate those who would be your allies, then you death is certain. And I don't want anymore of my people to die if they don't have to. You're dismissed."

Tokeru heard what happened and left the immortal radar on a bench with a note saying "for will."

He then followed bridgit.

Exit to wherever she went wich is apartments.

Will sighed in frustration as Myyth went over his injuries again. Damnit, why was everything falling apart like this? The Hunters could very well rip themselves to pieces over this. And there was nothing he could do.

"Yeah Myythern, I'll rest. And... if you never want to work with or even hear of the Hunters again after this, I understand."

Leaning back, he picked up a phone by his bedside. Quickly he punched in the number for his own office. "Hello? Ah, Len, good to catch you there. You've had a chance to review the file? Good. Listen, you need to attack and you need to attack immediately. Tomorrow is the start of the full moon. We need to finish this beofre that happens. Now get to it."

Hanging up, he closed his eyes and forced himself to relax. Before he fell asleep, a prayer went through his mind. Dear Lord in Heaven, protect and guide us. Grant us the strength to change what we can, the serenity to accept the things we can't, and the wisdom to tell the difference. Save us Lord. Save us from ourselves.

After returning from the residences. Tokeru went back to HQ.

"What no one gave the radar to will? damnit."

He picked up the radar and went to will's room. "Will look at this, i made it yesterday. It's an immortal detector. Or Imdar. get it?"