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Rose stumbles into the clearing where Asher and the two other boys are, once she sees the other boys she growls, telling them to back away from Asher, as she claims him as one of hers. Her ally, her friend, her pack member. She will not tolerate others too close to him in her weakened state. Her mind finally clicks into place their names and their pack allegiance. ^Niko? Res? Of the Borealis Pack?^

Lila grins like the cheshire cat, "Hm, I believe, that she is my wolf which makes her punishment my decision," she says with deadly calm demeanor, "I believe that she deserves to be punished for disrespect and disobedience." Lila thinks of how to ensure that the entire blame of this mess and that of the past occurrence that Crimson mentioned fall upon Crimson herself. As Crimson begins her disrespectful response, she snaps her fingers and her pack leads the Crimson and her traitor friends back to the main pack house, Her house.

Every time Lila said punishment Crimson flinched. Lila's silence told Crimson she was plotting, that alone terrified Crimson knowing how cold-hearted and cruel she could be. Lila called a retreat to the main pack house, the Alpha's house, her father's house. She hated Lila and also feared because she knew what she could do. Knowing what was coming she gave control to Kitsune. Knowing that Kisune's mouth would focus Lila's anger on her and not her pack members.

Kitsune stretched in the front of Crimson's and her mind, the front was hers and it time for another round of 'kick the witch'. She smirked and spent the entire walk back 'smashing the bee's nest' as some would put it. By the time they reached the main pack house, which was rightfully Crimson's, Lila looked about ready to explode. She let the members of Crimson's group go free and unharmed and dragged Kitsune inside. As soon as the door was locked Lila completely lost her temper.

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Asher brightens when Rose comes into view. He goes to meet her halfway, only half surprised when Nikkie and Res let him by and more than disappointed when they followed him to Rose to greet her.
"Aye, that's our names." Nikkie says. It had taken him a moment to remember his name. He is so used to being called Nikkie, being called Niko was like a sudden slap back to the real world. Nikkie backs up obediently since he hadn't meant Asher any harm and didn't want to get in a fight. He had come to the human to ward him off and keep him far away, but if another wolf was going to do that, great.
"Rose! How are you? Hug?" Res hops up to her and offers her a hug.

Coco drags Jayden off, letting him drop when they were out of sigh of the Borealis wolves. "Now you can carry your own weight and take a nap. I'm not the best with advice or decisions when it comes to actions originating from grief, but you've got to let it go. It's been a few weeks, months even, and you have to learn that it's in the past and let it go."
Jayden takes what she says with a grain of salt. "I'm sorry I didn't follow your instructions."
"Uh-huh. Now go follow the ones I'm giving you now and then come back so I can deal with you. I've got a patrol to finish. You've got a nap to get to." Coco turns away from Jayden and motions for her wolves to follow her as they continue their duty.
Jayden waits for Coco and the patrol to leave his sight and hearing before he gets up and heads to the border. He has made up his mind to hunt down Crimson and finish her before the end of the day. He didn't need any rest, at least that's what he told himself as he keeps an ear, eye, and nose out for any sign of Borealis wolves as he begins his quest.

Rose half smiles at the two Borealis wolves. ^I'm alright. Give a second to change and then I will agree to a hug.^ Rose goes behind a tree and grabs a outfit to wear from a hidden stash and tosses it on. After she has changed she comes out from behind the tree and smiles, "Hiya, boys, how are you two?" She bows and extends her arms for a hug, "I'm, uh, not dead," she states, "It would be nice if you could keep that fact on the down-low. Only Crimson and her friends know. She sent me to keep on eye on the local trappers after Lila tried to kill me." "Like I warned you, the boy is with me and not to be harmed," she warns, "Do you two know anything about the skirmish between Crimson and Co. and some other wolves on Orenda Pack land? Caleb and Conner seemed pretty distressed. My wolf went to check it out but, Crimson sent us away... I think she may be a bit in over her head."

Crimson's little group head to their separate ways to the pack houses they live in. After Lila calls a hunt, Connor and Caleb head to check on Crimson, the rest stay in their spots within the houses, benched from the hunt and its harvest.

Crimson drift in and out of conciseness throughout Lila's rampage. After Lila leaves for a hunt she goes to get cleaned up and dressed. After cleaning and wrapping her wounds, and dislodging most of the poison from her system, she goes to get dressed. She tosses on a simple outfit and sits on the trunk at the end of her bed. After sitting there for a minute, she moves to windowsill across the room and messes with her necklace, thinking of her younger siblings. Wishing she could have saved them from Lila's wrath years ago. Today was the seven year anniversary of their deaths at Lila's hands. Perhaps that was why she was so willing to give that wolf the truth of his sister's death. She knew how important it was to know the identity of their killer, the one who took your family from you. She did everything she could to save her remaining family members and her packmates. She knew part of her gave that information to draw the attention to her, away from her group.

Crimson was obviously lost in thought when Conner and Caleb entered her room. She didn't notice Caleb climb into her lap or Connor sit beside her. She didn't even notice her hand subconsciously begin to stroke Caleb's hair or the hidden onlooker. Conner leaned against her and Caleb buried his face into her neck, thankful she wasn't killed in the skirmish, Conner, unknowing to Caleb, thinking the same. Conner watched her in worry, wondering if he should snap her out of her mind to ask her if he could stitch up her lip. Caleb seemed oblivious to the blood dripping into his hair from the deep split in Crimson's lip.

Res hums cheerfully and leans against Nikkie while they wait for Rose to get changed. He bounces off Nikkie when Rose comes back from around the tree and gives her a big hug. "We're great! Nikkie's got a role as lead patrol now, finally. He's my boyfriend, as well, though you could probably tell and guessed it anyways. You've missed a bit. I've missed you." Nikkie gently pulls Res back before the hug got too long and awkward.
"I won't tell anyone that you're alive if you don't want me to. Nice to know you're alive, ok, and well. Question, though, if you don't mind. Why'd you bring a human, especially if he's a Trapper?" Res likes to talk, and this fact becomes obvious as he jumps in whenever Rose takes a pause in her speaking. Nikkie wraps his arms around Res and pulls him close, resting his head on Res'. Res takes the hint and lets Rose finish and give a few seconds pause to make sure she is finished before attempting to speak. While he waits as patiently as possible, Res takes out the hair tie in Nikkie's hair and bunches his hair at the front to turn Nikkie into a unicorn.
"From what I've gathered, Crimson and co. went on the Orenda's pack's side on accident. Hunting, I'm guessing since that's what they usually do this/that time of day." Nikkie says before letting Res take the spotlight.
"Not to be talking bad about anyone, or anything, but Lila's been a wicked witch for quite a while. By this point in time, it's hardly a surprise if..." Res trails off and bites his tongue, feeling guilty for not having tried anything to help Crimson before this. The truth is, he had tried, though he didn't give himself credit for it as it hadn't worked. Lila had scared him off. He could usually sense when things were off and so far, the causes of such had lead him to believe that the Luna isn't as sweet as she sometimes portrayed herself to be.
Asher sits quietly and lets the wolves talk, most of this going over his head. He did understand the shudder of fear that ran along Res' back and the way he glanced around when talking against obvious authority. Asher wishes he could help, but then wonders what wolf in its right mind would accept help from a human. A Trapper, no less.

Jayden hears the sound of the hunt being gathered and moves to avoid it. He is slowly making his way closer to the heart of the territory. Everywhere stank of the stench of the Borealis wolves, it is overwhelming, a constant reminder that he's not where he's supposed to be and he could get caught and killed at any time. His breathing is shallow, as if that will help keep him from being spotted. His ears lay down flat over his skull as his tail runs over a leaf and makes a noise. Jayden moves away from the spot quickly, but not quickly enough to draw any unnecessary attention to where he is. Where he was, it is fairly easy to tell, but where he is is a mystery as he slips closer and closer to the house of Crimson. He begins to let down his guard when he can't hear any big threats inside the house he pinpointed Crimson to be in.
Jayden's claws scratch against the floor as he follows his senses to where Crimson is. He examines the house as he goes to her, the sights not welcome the closer he drew to Crimson. The wish to kill began to disperse into a hatred for whoever is Crimson's caretaker. What responsible person hurt their wolf like this? Sure, he had just wanted someone to punish Crimson, but... had he really? He chuffs softly as he trots into the room Crimson, Caleb, and Conner are in.
'I have to get them out of here.' Jayden thinks to himself as he pads closer to the trio. His ears perk forward and his tail is held proudly as he tries to show he isn't a threat.

Rose growls at the thought of Crimson getting into to trouble with the Orenda Pack especially after her accidently killing a Orenda Pack member. If Lila caught her, Rose shivered in fear knowing what Lila was capable of. Her head snapped at a warning call from Caleb. She cocks her head to the side, "Again? What is it with Crimson and Co. getting into trouble today?," she growls. Hearing his warning of an Orenda intruder. Seriously! We cross, so they cross? Freaking Orenda wolves!! "I didn't bring the human," she responds knowing she can't help Crimson, she wouldn't let her, "His father dropped him off, I followed. To keep him out of trouble," she shifts from foot to foot. "He has yet to freak out or call his father so... I guess he is an ally..." she says nervously.

Conner heard claws scratching on the wood floors and perked his attention toward the door as they got closer. He felt Caleb's attention shift that way as well. He messaged Caleb only as the sound got to the top of the stairs ^You hear that?^ Caleb responded at the same time ^You feel that?^ ^What?/What?^ ^That sound/That anger^ They both shook their head.

Crimson felt the anger of the intruder and the anxiety of the boys beside her. Kitsune's attention rose from within their thoughts to the intruder as he entered the doorway. She growls as he enters the room. A clear warning to stay away from her packmates. She stands unsteadily and moves in front of Caleb and Conner as Conner stands in front of Caleb, despite their protests. She snarls, baring her teeth. When he shows no sign of attacking she tips her head slightly to the side in confusion, cringing slightly as the movement hurts and a new round of nausea starts. "Why do you pull your punches now, boy?" Kitsune asks. Her cold tone making it clear that the wolf is in control, not the human.

"So he followed you?" Res growls, not listening to anything after Rose said she hadn't brought the humans. He twitches as Caleb and Conner call for help and Azar urges him to let him go and aid them.
Asher scoots away from Res, smiling softly when Rose notes that he hasn't contacted his father yet, "I can't contact him since my phone has been left in my backpack in his car. Even if I had the opportunity to, I wouldn't call him. I'm thinking of cutting ties with him." Asher sighs, pulling his legs close to his chest and flinches away from Res as Azar takes over. The wolf looks like he doesn't trust Asher or his word, but the wolf doesn't make a move to attack.
^I am going to go help Crimson, Caleb, and Conner.^ Azar paces around Nikkie and Rose, growling quietly at Asher before he takes off, racing to the cry of distress. Nikkie hesitates, taking a few steps forward before falling back.
"Don't let him stay close. I don't want Res to be in danger. I'm going to go help him, er, them. I wish you guys luck and may the moon light the path before your paws... er, feet." Nikkie nods his farewell and races after Res, turning into a sleek black wolf.
"I'm sorry." Asher says to Rose, not sure why exactly he's apologizing.

Jayden takes a step back, his ears flicking back. 'That's a good question, Jayden, why do you hesitate and change now?' He glances behind him and then back to Kitsune and the two children. ^I am sorry for startling you, but I mean you no harm. I came to help? Get you away from here? It doesn't seem like you're treated properly and I-^ He trails off.
'I what, Jayden? What? Suddenly had a change of heart? Decided that you had compassion on someone? Made a possibly untrue judgment that they're being abused? What, Jayden? You what?' Jayden sat down as he thinks, his head tilting and ears flopping over as he tries to answer the question.

^Azar, stop! You won't reach them in time! We are to far away to help! Reserve your energy for retrieving them later.^ Rose smiles at Asher as she acknowledges his fear of Azar, "Azar won't hurt you. I won't let him." She sighs as Nikkie takes off as well. "You're fine Asher," she comforts him, "Let's move off Borealis Pack territory. I know an amazing cafe nearby, ish. It is about half a mile down the road. Are you hungry? Or tired? I can get us a room or rooms at the hotel in town... The owner owes a friend of mine a few favors and I'm allowed to call on the favors."

Caleb hides behind Connor as Conner moves to stand beside Kitsune. Conner calls the rest of their group that are in the nearby pack houses. Caleb talks to the Orenda wolf ^Why, are you here? Are you alone? Can you help us? Truly?^ Conner snaps at Caleb ^Hush, if Lila hears Crim is dead! You know she won't let Lila touch us.^

Kitsune watches the Orenda wolf in interest, he seems confused, even by his own actions... He is an interesting specimen of the Orenda Pack for sure. But is he an ally or a foe... ^Boys, quit bickering.^ She then informs the others to look for more intruders, when they report no signs of others, she frowns in confusion. ^You came alone. Unfollowed by your own. Why? Did you come to finish what you started? To kill me? I will warn you, unlike my human counterpart, I will not pull my strikes.^ When the others finish circling the Alpha House, she warns them to stay back until he makes up his mind.

The others of her group shuffle uncertainly as they receive the order to stay back and wait for further instructions. They dislike the order but know better then to resist, for Crimson would pay the price for their behavior.

Kitsune watches the Orenda wolf ^You may wish to leave if you want your scent to fade before the Luna returns... She will not treat you kindly if she finds out you were here. *she mentally smirks* She may just pin your hide to the Orenda/Borealis Packs' Territory Border^ Kitsune does not approve of Lila's ways in any way. But knows what kind of fear her ways can inspire.

Asher hums a little laugh. Today, so far, had been quite strange for having just started. "I... don't think I am tired. Shocked? Out of my element? Confused beyond belief? Yes. I can agree to those points. Hungry? Tired? That has yet to catch up with me once the novelty of this fades. The given events have revealed themself to be rather numbing." He is talking in a way he never does, another point that goes to prove he is feeling out of it. "If you want to go to the cafe, by all means, lead the way." He stands, albeit clumsily, and motions for Rose to take the lead. Asher is ready to follow or walk beside her, whichever ends up happening.

The first step is another shock, he twists his ankle again, and he slows the descent with a sudden stumble and crashes himself into a tree, hitting it shoulder first. "I'm fine!" Asher yelps as he reels backwards. "Sorry for being so clumsy." He's sounding more normal at least.


^We did originally here to kill one of you, yes, but I find that we can't bring ourself to do that right now. Why? No clue. We are alone, as you have noted, though I am sure my sister is watching over me. With guardian angels, I don't feel we are ever truly alone, so to answer your second question, pup, I suppose not.^ Jayden gives the wolf equivalent of a smile as he continues. ^We can help you, I believe. We can offer food, shelter, a safe place. Even a friend. I bet you and Kalib will get along swell!^ Jayden's tail wags slightly at the mention of his cousin. His tail stops moving just as quickly as it started as he remembers where he is and what situation he is in.

He backs off slightly, moving back from the Borealis wolves in front of him and sensing those surrounding the area. If push came to shove, he would most likely give himself up since he didn't really want to hurt anyone right now. He'd try to leave without any violence, just a simple 'toodles' and he'd be off. First, he had to make sure of their decision to come

^So... You're choice. I will be leaving now, if you want to come, you may. If not, may the moon light the path before your paws. I do not wish you any ill will. Apologies for interrupting your reverie. Or whatever you were up to before I barged in. Good day.^ Jayden acts strangely formal while he starts to back away once more, stumbling slightly when he irritates his injured side. He shakes out his fur and chides himself, telling himself to suck it up as he pauses just long enough to become positive of the Borealis wolves' decision and/or desire.

Rose smiles at Asher, "Your fine," she chuckles at his adorable clumsiness. She helps him stand up normally and slings his arm around her shoulders, supporting him. "I think we should at least get off the Pack territory. But, I definitely think we should head to town. So you can rest your ankle somewhere safer and get some food in your system. I should also make sure you didn't mess up your shoulder, humans do tend to be more fragile then wolves." she obviously still trying to process the events of the day and plan the best path forward. She begins to lead him back toward her motorbike.

Kitsune frowns in thought, sensing that the hunters are their way back, even though it will take them some time more to reach the pack houses. ^If, if we did choose to leave, would your pack honor your offers?^ _{^Go pack what little you have, I think we may have a new battle plan against the Luna. Dean, can you pack the boys things? They are with me...^} ^Your injured, was that our fault?^ *she cocks her head to the side in confusion, not remembering harming his side in their tussle earlier* ^We will follow if your pack will hold their end of your offers...^

Dean takes off for the Hunters' Pack house and quickly pack what little he and the twins own into a small backpack. After he finished he darts off to find Mia, Shadow, and Nazar. Then they head back to the Alpha Pack House.

Jax packs his things and then goes to protect Skylar as she packs. After that they head to the Alpha Pack House. Naven meets then after packing his things from the Guards' Pack House and some first aid supplies from the shed, that he broke into.

In the Orenda Pack territory, Nola Cross has just gotten back for a small hunt on her own. She drops the four rabbits she caught at the tanners, to be stripped of their hides before being sent to the kitchen. She then goes to shift into human form and change into a casual outfit. She smiles at passerbys and hangs out in the shade of a tree.

Kitsune knows that this territory was once Crimson's father's pack territory. But they do not have the strength to retake it, at least not yet. The others of her group have return and she looks toward the Orenda wolf and sighs ^We will go with you... Including us three, ten, maybe, twelve of us will require refuge. Lila is not a caring Luna. The other members of the pack either prefer her ways or won't dare betray her.^

@@ 12 is if Nikkie and Res join them... Your choice...

Asher lets her lead the way as he thanks her for her help. He didn't know the way himself, so letting someone else who knows the area lead is the best plan. For the longest time, he tried his best to keep his weight off Rose and on his own feet, not wanting to have her do more than she already is, but over time, he did come to lean more on her.

^If they don't hold our offer, we can figure something out and pull a few strings - I tend to be good at doing that sort of thing and one of my cousin's hate me for it. I can hunt just fine, if that becomes a problem. They'd be foolish to try and harm you guys in our house - and if a couple of our friends agree with me, they'd be hard pressed not to accept a few more wolves.^ Jayden dips his head in thought. It is a lot he's asking these wolves to give up with a possibility of not having a sure answer. He thinks he does, feeling they would be safe with him because he wouldn't allow otherwise. Jayden believed Mark and Kalib would instantly hop on the idea and accept the new wolves. Mark agreeing will be a big help. Jayden's planning on Mark agreeing, confident that he will, so he isn't too worried about anything getting in his way.

^My injury is not your fault, rather Jezz's fault. She never liked me.^ Jayden brushes it off. He holds his breath as his side cramps painfully, though he tells himself to push through it and forces himself to keep moving as he heads to the exit. ^However many of your friends need to come, may come. Let's go before your pack returns from hunting, as you said before.^ He fairly leaps out of the Alpha's Pack House and bolts back to his territory, but he slows himself down to keep the Borealis wolves' pace.

Azar pounces on Jayden when he gets out of the house, growling. His hackles are raised and his claws already digging into Jayden's fur. ^Intruder, you better not have hurt anyone.^ Nikkie pulls Azar off Jayden and apolgozes for his boyfriend, knowing that everyone is alive and counted for.

Jayden gets to his paws and shakes out his fur once more. ^So are you the last two to make a possible twelve that want to come?^

^Perhaps. I go where Res goes. I stay where he stays.^ Nikkie sits back and lets Res make the call. Nikkie wanted to go, but at the same time, he didn't dare. Not everyone could run off without the Luna going crazy.

^We'll be staying. I don't want to risk anything. I don't trust you, sorry. I don't want to disappoint our Luna, either, so I have to get rid of you.^ Azar hops to his paws and lunges at Jayden to stall him long enough for the Luna to come and deal with the Orenda wolf. Nikkie gets in the way before Azar could touch Jayden. There's a silence and heated discussion between the two but Azar backs off and Nikkie dips his head in thanks.

^May the moon light the path before your paws.^ Nikkie wags his tail slightly at the escaping group before turning his attention back to Azar. Jayden bows his head in thanks and starts back to the border.

Kalib is up and ready for the day, her blazing red hair done in a simple french braid that's already coming out and dressed in a casual outfit since her schedule is free for the day. She eagerly bounced up to Jax, having yet to ask her to play a game with her. "Hi Nola!" Kalib had made it their responsibility to know all the pack member's names, so whether knowing her name is normal or not to others, it's a common thing coming from Kalib. "Wanna play something? I've got a deck of cards if we want to play Go Fish, though, if you're like Jayden, you'll actually want to go fish." Kalib's voice is actually soft and shy despite her out going attitude. She chuckles at her joke. Kalib isn't sitting down yet, ready for Nola to shoo her away like the other wolves usually do.