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"Ok" She called to Malchediel. But Chandra was already running towards their parents at full pelt, she didn't like the distress she heard in Sengdroma's voice, nor did she like the fact that it was calling for Io. Especially since on a quick scan she had not seen her sister. Was Io somehow connected to whatever distress had suddenly spread over the land like a blanket of darkness? She only hoped not.

Chandra approached to hear the words "Fighters", "Kimi" and "Trail" and her heart fluttered with panic. She walked to her mothers side and rubbed herself against her seftly, she knew she probably shouldn't distract her but she needed the comfort of both her mother and the herd alpha. She had to believe that whatever was going on would turn out for the best. "Mummy..." she mummbled into Sengdroma's mane.

Maion had seen his youngest daughter and son approach but could not afford to let his attention waver from his mate. "Agreed." Swiftly he looked around at those that gathered from the urgent call of their alpha. Although she had requested he take their fighters he knew he would not be able to leave them unharmed. Rune and Renesme would leave to message Scythe of their arrival. Rune was strong, he would protect his mate. Hiashan and Tuli would join them, Haishan would likely wish to help him fight leaving Tuli to travel with her sister. Mal, although young was strong enough to fight beside him- plus something told him that even if he tried to stop the teen he would lose that fight, and there was no time to fight. Then there was Chandra's friends. Abloec, looked like a fighter but his companion Cael did not -though it may have been that he had not yet had a chance. Abloec would join him and Cael would join his mate. Both Io and Chandra had had training but he wished they would never have to use it. There was nothing to it, Scythe would protect those who travelled to his land. He was sure of that fact.

Looking around at the group he called, "Mal, Haishan, Abloec... follow me." He paused to look at his mate, he was pleased to know she could protect herself but hated the fact she may have to. He wanted to protect her -yet by going after Kimi he would be. "Io, Chandra, Tuli, Cael... go with Sengdroma. Protect each other." He walked towards to Sengdroma and nuzzled her neck softly, he would not show fear, not when it would spread like a wildfire of panic around him. "Do not stop for anyone my love."

And with that, Maion turned to face his destiny.

Haishan had not wanted to say more as he and Tuli had joined the rest of the herd, he simply watched and listened as the orders were swiftly barked. If he had not known they had never done this before he wouldn't have known by watching them. Organised and efficient. A plan already in movement. He looked at the mist coloured beauty beside him, she really was a wonderful creature. For her alone he would die without hesitation. He gave her a swift kiss, "Stay safe." And then he too turned to join Maion.

Once out of earshot of the others he asked, "So whats the plan old man?"

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Renesme had already started to fly towards Scythe and his herd lands when she saw flicker of blue below him. She recognised the wings and size, yet she had never before addressed him so boldly. "Scythe...?" She called, still not sure it was him or another. She brought herself to the ground in a swift movement and ran to catch up to him. "SCYTHE!" She called again to gain his attention.

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Kimi could see the herd splitting into groups, but she cared not. All she wanted was for Maion's blood to flow thick and steadily upon the ground until there was no more.

Changing direction she headed to the place that the scent of 'Nos lay thick and heavy. All male. All skinwalker. Changing back into her horse form she licked her lips and looked for him. "We must go now....the time to attack... now....." She felt giddy from the anticipation.

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Sofiel had not visited his two students in such a long time, he wondered how there children where -or if Sengdroma had not taken him back after her deeply felt betrayal. He was sure that was not the case, especially since he had recieved work of a new herd called the Miakoda -formed by an Angeni and his gentle looking mate. He agreed she looked gentle but she was anything but when pressed.

Yet as he approached he felt that something was wrong... the forest was too still.

"Skinwalker?" repeated Malchediel with a gasp. He had always had a fascination with kalonas... but skinwalkers were in a league of their own. He had never wanted to meet a skinwalker. He stood beside his father while his mother gathered his sisters away. He raised his head and thought of the fight to come. He was ready for it! Of course we was ready for it!

Then the striped skinwalker tore into their midst.

Malchediel watched as the skinwalker transformed into a large feline right before his eyes. A compulsive shiver ran through him at the sight. It was the most unnatural thing he had ever seen and everything inside him rebelled against watching it. The skinwalker was staring with those lurid eyes at his father but Malchediel couldn't move a muscle.

Finding Scythe as quickly as she could Renemer took a deep breath, looking to her mate Rune for support before she turned her full attention on Scythe, speaking with determination. She would not -could not- let harm fall upon her herd. Not while she still had breath in her fragile bones and wings.

"Skinwalkers..... they are attacking them." She looked back the way she had come and thought she heard a scream. Surely she had just imagined it? Surely it was just her mind playing tricks on her. She hoped it was so.

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Chandra walked with the group, trying to keep to herself so not to disturb anyone or get in the way. She wouldn't be able to live with herself if one of her friends or family members died. No, they all meant too much to her for such things.

Yet as she walked she noticed Cael moving to the side of the group, he was planning to fight for them -a group he only knew a little about. Yet he was prepared to fight. That much was clear. How could she not be willing to do the same? Taking a deep breath she moved towards his side, hoping that he would not feel she was a liabilty or in the way. "Thank you." She said, her voice soft and innocent, she gave him a soft smile but due to her worry it didn't full reach her eyes. "I am sorry you got drawn into this." Was he in the wrong place at the wrong time? Or had fate sent him her way to help? Either way she was thankful that he didn't run away -that he was going to help.

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Kimi licked her lips as she walked out beside her new companion 'Nos. She licked her lips and filled the great wings of her pelt. Oh this was about to become interesting, she could almost feel the fire and anger bubbling within herself and 'Nos, both with their attention on the group before her. Both looking at Maion. His blood would spill for sure.

Unable to hold back any longer she leaped forward towards Maion. The claws of her paws ready to strick his throat. To rip. To tear. To see beautiful jewels of blood as they flowed freely to the ground.

"MINE" She hissed as she attacked.

The first dice number is to say if she hits or not. If she doesn't hit then the second number is voided. If you all want to use a dice system feel free to use your own version or steal mine.

First Dice:
1- Miss
2- Miss
3- Hit
4- Miss
5- Hit
6- Hit

Second Dice:
1- Minor damage
2- Scratch
3- Mainly evaded
4- Moderate damage
5- Scratch
6- minor damage

At this time I am not using major damage in the roll. =D

((The first dice number is to say if she hits or not. If she doesn't hit then the second number is voided. If you all want to use a dice system feel free to use your own version or steal mine.

First Dice:
1- Miss
2- Miss
3- Hit
4- Miss
5- Hit
6- Hit

Second Dice:
1- Minor damage
2- Scratch
3- Mainly evaded
4- Moderate damage
5- Scratch
6- minor damage

At this time I am not using major damage in the roll. =D))

Nos lunged forward at the angeni, this would be his answer. Did the angeni really thing that he would back down? That he was scared? He laughed inside his head. "There is no pride in running, Stallion" he growled as he passed by with a blow the the angeni's shoulder. "Your blood is mine, now..." he circled around the stallion, eyeing the other's in the group as they began to close around the two skinwalkers.

The two skinwalkers attacked Malchediel's father one after another. It was strange to watch and more than a little surreal. For much of Malchediel's life he had been wishing in boredom that something exciting would happen. He had wished for something dramatic where he could show his strength and courage. Was this really what he had wished for?

The white tiger skinwalker that attacked his father came so close to him that Mal could smell the feline odor oozing off of him. Mal's eyes rolled white but something else took over him in that moment. Without thinking of the results and what might happen to him he lunged forward, horn down and poised to strike and stab. Was it instinct that made him attack the skinwalker, or just panic?


((Ok! Mal is attacking Dardanos! Someone tell me if I'm doing this wrong!

First Dice:
1- Miss
2- Miss
3- Hit
4- Miss
5- Hit
6- Hit

Second Dice:
1- Minor damage
2- Scratch
3- Mainly evaded
4- Moderate damage
5- Scratch
6- minor damage

At this time I am not using major damage in the roll. =D))

Maion cried out in rage, it was clear that Kimi was behind this... and she had convienced this male that Maion was the target. Curse her.... for putting his family in danger he would never forgive her, though he had to admit he was utterly confused why Kimi had gone to a male, when she hunted in a pair it was always her sister she went to -she despised males, seeing them only as a way to reproduce to strengthen her race. A race that Maion hated... and this incident was doing nothing to sooth that hatred.

Maion managed to dodge the cats attack as he flung himself toward him, getting yet another scratch he would have to explain to Sengdroma when he joined her again later.... she was going to kill him, of that he was sure. "My blood is my own!" He roared as Maion watched his two allies -one his own son, flesh and blood- seemed to do no damage to the cat as it stalked around them. Taunting them. Maion closed his eyes, focusing on the situation and using his quick mind to come up with an attack. Two skinwalkers, four fighters... not impossible. Mal had Angeni blood so would still have an advantage over the skinwalkers, the others seemed to have strength and he only hoped it would be enough to ensure victory. If anything happened to his son or his friends... well... blood would flow, and his so called sister would find herself utterly banished from his sight forever if not dead.

After a moment he looked to Haishan and Kimi, barking his orders in a strong sturdy voice, he would not show fear or weakness, after all if he did they where all dead. "Watch that ******** b***h like a hawk," a pun perhaps but most definatly needed. "If she dares to move kick her to the ground. She has a hatred of males." It wasn't often that he spoke of Kimi's fears but now was not the time to be a brother. Now was the time to be a protector.

And with that he looked to his son and their newest companion Abloec in turn, "Attack together." He tried to commute with his eyes the words he could not say due to the need for them to be a surpise... they needed that, that and a hell of a lot of luck! Taking a deep breath. Seeing everything in almost slow motion. He found his mark and raised his front legs high, flapping his four mighty wings suddently which forced him forward on his hind legs that he promptly brought down upon his enermy. The cat... would not last long if Maion had his way. Getting this over with quickly would be to their advantage, after all Skinwalkers often liked to play with their prey first, and right now they where definatly prey.

First Dice:
1- Miss
2- Miss
3- Hit
4- Miss
5- Hit
6- Hit

Second Dice:
1- Attack slams down on Nos's shoulders and pins him in place.
2- Hits hard but is unable to hold him still.
3- Mainly evaded.
4- Hit is clumsy but manages to pin Nos. Unfortunitly doesn't cause much pain or damage.
5- Hits hard and pins Nos.
6- Nos moves and so the hit on hits one of his sides, injuring his front leg.

Haishan Fai nodded to Maion, turning his full attention to the evil creature before him. "I will knock you flat on your arse, be you a girl or not. So stay put if you know what is good for you." He flashed his teeth, prepared to bite her if needed. He shifted his possition, preparing to move in any direction in a split seconds notice. The muscles flexed under his skin, it had been a while she had seen battle, ever since he had met his beautiful mate he had had no need for such things. Perhaps it was a mistake not to continue his training, he would be sure to take it up once again when this was all over. After all he had full faith in Maion's strength, he wouldn't even question his commands or the information provided.

After all, Maion was now related to him. His mate was the sister of Tulli, and therefore he had Haishan's dedication in this affair. After all if anything happened to Maion or Mal it would destroy Sengdroma and in turn Tulli... something he would NOT allow to happen on his watch.

Kimi hissed and growled at the male that dared to try and control her, but she knew that while his attention was on her there was one less person to watch Maion. His blood would run, she knew Nos could do, he was strong enough.... strong enough for her to feel the need to mate with him, together their genes would create strong babies. Babies that would take over this pathetic world. For now she would stay put, she was in no danger as long she didn't move -after all Maion never said to kill her. Not yet anyways, she was sure that would change... licking her lips she spoke in an aggressive hiss, "What makes you think you control me? Pathetic little creature?" Delay. Delay. That was all she wanted.

((Oops... nearly forgot about my 'none battle' characters XD Sorry!!))

Chandra listened to Cael softly, his words instantly reminding her of the adventure they had shared when she had been much younger, she forgot about how scared she was, about the tears but could remember in perfect detail how she felt to be playing and travelling back to her family with him. He had been the perfect knight. And here he was, saving her yet again. "Maybe we can have an adventure another time?" She said, smiling softly and tilting her head softly, she was trying so hard not to be scared, not to show her fear. Especially since Io was also afraid.

She looked around at the little group that had been told to flee her home. Flee..... that was the last thing she had ever expected to do. Recieving the welcomed heat of Cael and licked his cheek softly before turning to her sister and nuzzling her softly, "Don't worry Io. We are safe. Daddy won't lett anything harm us. Plus we are with Mummy and my knight." She licked her sister affectionatly. "Try to smile." She smiled herself, although it didn't quite reach her eyes.

Chandra really hoped her words where true. She looked to the sky and for a moment prayed. Prayed they would all be ok, that Mal and her father would be fine, that all those who fought with them where also unharmed. She felt this calling she couldn't resist.... she wanted to help them, to heal any injuries and tend to them. But that was silly... wasn't it?

Renemes nodded at Scythes order, she was tired and her little wings ached and hurt but she wouldn't give up. It was her family who was in need of her help. She could not let them down. "Come on Rune." She smiled to her mate and then started flying again, she wasn't able to get much above the ground so instead started to run at full pelt.

Although it seemed like the journey took forever in reality she reached Scythe's lands quickly. Sweat laced her brow as she called out as loudly as her delicate little voice allowed, it was already feeling hoarse and harsh. "Hayagriva! Hayagriva! HAYAGRIVA!!" She panted heavily. "Hayagriva, Scythe.... Miakoda.... danger.... go... NOW!"

The orders of his father were enough to snap Malchediel. Though Mal could hardly say that he had a harmonious relationship with his father on a day to day basis, something about Maion's lack of panic gave Mal strength. If his father was still fighting strongly and bravely then he could too! The white tiger skinwalker had been pinned down by a surprise attack from Sofiel. Mal could see the skinwalker struggling around and knew that he didn't have much time. He needed to act quickly!

Mal didn't exactly want to bring his head into close biting distance so he bounded toward the thrashing back of the skinwalker. Hopefully he wouldn't be within range of teeth and claws there. Rearing up with a whinny, Mal turned his head down toward the skinwalker with his horn pointed downward. Perhaps the healing horn of the unicorns could have a different effect on one so evil.

First Dice:
1- Miss
2- Miss
3- Hit
4- Miss
5- Hit
6- Hit

Second Dice:
1- Minor damage
2- Scratch
3- Mainly evaded
4- Moderate damage
5- Scratch
6- minor damage



Hayagriva was enjoying a calm night. The stars above twinkled beautifully and he was enjoying them with one of his many relatives. Nirvana, the half-angeni, stood beside him and smiled up at the stars with his red eyes twinkling. "Aren't they beautiful?" mused Nirvana. "Sometimes I think that-"

What Nirvana thought Haya would never learn. He cut off his friend in mid-sentence and his ears pricked up and turned to the sky. What was that? Some part of his mind had picked up on something. Someone calling his name?

It was clearer now. His name was being shouted at him down from above and more along with it. Scythe... Miakoda... danger? He saw the source of the voice now. It was the strange angeni that remained with the Miakoda herd. "Tell me about it as I run!" He bellowed to the flying mare as loudly as he could. Then he was off, without so much of a word of farewell to Nirvana. Hayagriva charged off into the night to the herd where his father had gone to just earlier. Scythe was a father to him, and Haya wasn't about to let him go into battle alone!