The three nixis watched the two conversed quite impressed to say the least. It was not often young ones know the inter workings of magical energy. " That is quite possible... If enough of us who use a light type magic could hit it with great force all at once it might disperse, that would be safer than a seal" Blue suggested to the group looking to Tomen for his input on the matter " I agree that could work, but if the Rift is drawing energy from somewhere we would need to destroy that source first.." he said swishing his tail " I think 387 said something about the crystals possibly being the source of it.... its worth checking out " " Then I think the best place to start is the room Firefly took me to with the statues.. I have a feeling that is going to hold another puzzle altogether" Damion interjected The three paused looking at Tats and A for their opinion.

Tatsu & Ainsleigh

Everyone in the group was staring at them, soon Tatsu was looking at Ainsleigh and the others eyes' had apparently followed out of instinct.

"Well 'A,' you were in charge of this adventure, so it seems fitting you continue to be." Tatsu spoke out. "For what it's worth, I think their idea is a good one, but we are still missing Rose and Nina."

"I can't disagree Tats." Ainsleigh replied after a good pause. Let's check the entrance once more and leave a message or mark a path that those ryori should be able to follow."

About that time, their were soft paw steps coming from the direction of the entrance. Ainsleigh quickly looked at the cubs to see if it was a familiar sound to them; judging by their curiosity, probably not. Then looking at the others, silently signalled everyone to take cover.

Tatsu winged up until he could find a place to get purchase on the wall. Ainsleigh ducked behind a debris pile. ((OOC: At this point everyone can describe where they are hiding, but going to continue description since it should be obvious what is coming next.))

After a long wait, Rosepetal materialized out of the shadows of the waterfall entrance looking about.

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Ashleigh

Ashleigh quietly opened the door back into her new quarters. Basil was still very sound asleep, nestled in the comforter with his nostrils covered and inhaling essence of Ashleigh with each breath. She smiled, seeing him peacfully sleeping in their nest. She had left the room long enough for Basil to get a full nap in. So she quietly climbed back into the nest, opened the comforter and gently rolled him onto a shoulder before aligning herself with him and straddling his hips; her weight carrying him onto his back. It would only be a few moemnts before he would wake up and realized he is flat and virtually helpless. To insure it, she leaned down and kissed his muzzle several times to arouse him from sleep.

"You promised you would tell me the truth after you rersted." Ashleigh said to Basil. "So why don't you tell me who or what is so important that you disappear and return with those awful scratches and bruises?"

Tomen morphed a shadowy cloak to cover the three nixis and the cubs, but upon realizing who had entered He dropped it revealing the group " Well speak of the devil.." He said with a slight smirk. Blue smiled and couldn't help but swish her tail " Nice to have you join us Rose" She said but Damion kept quiet only dipping his head

"No problem," Rose replied, acknowledging Damion's quiet gesture. " Have you found them yet?"

" On second thought The Dungeon might have to wait.." She said hearing the Alarm and nodding to Tomen who shoot out on of the openings in the crumbling structure to get a birds eye view. " Blue, I'm not seeing anything wrong with the main structure, and there Doesn't seem to be a mass ground assault either......" He said feeling a bit confused as the noise pierced the air once again. "More than likely its just one individual possibly a pair...."The only thing coming to mind being the Vixen that attacked earlier that day.A' Its your call, we can go ahead with the rift, or see if we can help out with whatever caused the alarm

(Will add images later XP )

Ashleigh

Ashleigh did her best to be entice and desirable for her male. She even went out of her way to be fully accessible in anyway to Basil. She really did want to spend more QUALITY time with him in their nest and have an egg tomorrow morning to nurture and care for and show him that she could be the only female he would ever need in his life. She smiled at him while he was beginning to talk, then grimaced as Apollo's alarm sounded. "Arrrgh! So much for the moment." Ashleigh sighed. She stood up over him and reached out her claw to lift him up. She wasn't worried about Basil seeing her splendor; that moment was over. She pulled him up on his feet and took him with her out the door and toward the tavern to the entrance. Apollo was going to owe her and Basil big time for this interruption.


Ainsleigh & Tatsu

Ainsleigh wondered if this was a decoy by minion of Clockwork. But that was not a risk she was willing to take, knowing that her daughter was still there. "This dungeon isn't going anywhere." She sighed grudgingly. "Let's get back and protect our young." She ordered. "Tats, take Damion and fly back with Tomen and give them all the defense and support you bulls can until we get there." She hadn't forgotten about Blue's fear of heights. "Rosepetal and Nina, find whatever shadow bridge you can to get back there and reek havoc against whatever's distressing the guild." She smiled funny at Blue Jay, "As for you, time for us to have a little foot race." Tatsu smiled at the ability to finally have some action. "Let's go Damion, once outside I can have us airborne and sub-sonic in a blink." He told the nixi with assurance. He waited for Damion to run out with him so they could leave side by side and get into action.

Nina nodded and smiled. She looked at Rosepetal. "come on." Nina said. She searched for a shadow bridge. She was very through in her search. I

(Ooc: if you mean shadow bridge you mean bridge into the shadow realm correct?)