Silver Stone

Silver Stone walked along the shore of the lake. His hooves leaving dents in the soft wet sand. He watched the water wade in and out. His eyes moving along with it...

Sundown & Sideskill

"...wait, I smell something." The long-faced hybrid had been strolling along a small tributary with his brother when he caught the scent of horse. Muzzle lifted, Sundown sniffed carefully at the air, reading what he could about the stallion.

As far as build went, Sideskill was a bit bulkier than his brother, but with a 'softer' face and a coat that bordered closer to reddish than his brother's tawny yellow fur. "Is it an ally?"

"Does it matter? It's a horse, so it's free game." Sun rumbled quietly as he padded out from the timber, leading his brother along until the reached the timberline. And there, wading along the frigid water edge, was a stallion they had never seen before. "He doesn't look familiar..."

Silver Stone

Silver stone trotted down to a rocky out crop and stood on it. The cool air wafting off the water felt like heaven. The water splashed against his 'pedisal' as the tide began to come in. A soft neigh escaped his lips. He felt at peace here.

Sundown & Sideskill

It didn't take but a few moments of pondering before Sundown stepped out of hiding and strode brazenly out into the open. Sideskill was right behind him, moving in a stalking, low-body walk as he began to size up the stallion - so much for 'allies'. "A lone stallion, enjoying the winter scenery?" Sun commented mildly, circling around Silver Stone's side, but staying a good several meters back. Sundown was sure of his strength and speed, but he also knew that one neatly aimed blow from a horse's hoof could see him seriously injured.

Silver Stone

Silver stone looked at the cats. he had never seen any that size... "Can I help..." He paused "you..." His brown eyes shifting from one to another. Were thay dangeruse? He snorted "I think I should go..." He stared at the one who had spoken. He turned around and galloped down the beach. Some thing about those cats seemed wrong, very wrong.

Sundown & Sideskill

The twin brothers were eying up the lone horse in a manner that was not entirely friendly, and that look got a whole lot darker when Silver Stone showed signs of uncertainty. When he fled, Sideskill was the first to plunge forward, and was followed a second later by Sundown.

Putting on a burst of speed, the Sideskill tried to run up along side Silver Stone, baring his fangs as he spoke to the stallion, "What's the matter... something scare ya?" The lion hybrid gloated, his bright eyes twinkling with mischief.

Sundown was trying to keep up as he sprinting behind the fleeing horse. While his brother was attempting to distract Silver, Sundown lashed out at the horse's hind legs with his claws.

Silver Stone

Silver Stone was a pure bred thorough bred so when the two cats seemed to catch up he knew he wasn't doing his best to escape. Suddenly he recieved a lash to his left hind leg. He let out a high pitched wail. If he didn't move faster he would surely die. His heart beat faster and faster it felt like he was going to die from a heart attack instead of murder...

Sundown & Sideskill

For a short burst of speed, the lion hybrids managed to keep up with their prey, but eventually it would be Silver that won the endurance end of it, if he managed not to be brought down by the brothers. While Sundown aimed another swipe at the stallion's hind legs, Sidesill leaped at the horse with open fangs, trying to dig his claw into the creature's hide and slow him down...

Silver Stone

A sharp pain rose in his back he turned and saw a lion on it digging his fangs in. He cried out trying to get some ones attention. He tried to drag the large lion further and collapsed. 'I can't go on, not any more.' He thought. He lay on the ground waiting for the lions to finish him off...

Nuri and others.

Nuri had left the terra to get a break, but it hadn't worked out so well. She had some stallions following after her not to far away due to the fact that they we're trying to catch her eye. Soon though she heard another equine's cry for help. Immedietly she veered toward the sound followed by the others. Her eyes saw the two lions and the horse. A wicked grin came across her face. Leading the small group into a friendly little charge sounded like fun to her. Rearing she led her small group forward. One thing you might notice was this was a mare leading a group of all stallions. Yeah it just shows Nuri's nature our right huh?

Jasper, Akar, Issa, Bakari, and Mikhai were right behind Nuri all of them attepting to bear down upon the two felines. "Scum,"they taunted them with names just trying to get the rifled. They needed a good fight to add to their pelt of scratches and bites. These were no domestic tames stallions and mare comming down upon the two cats, and it was beyond clear in that category.

Lyckos & Others

With the arrival of his parents and sister to the valley, Lyckos had brought the Lurkers out for a hunt. Though it was mid-winter, the sun was out, and the fresh layer of snow from the previous night was thinning out. Lyckos' thin brindle coat didn't allow for much protection from the cold, but with little wind, and the promise of a hunt, he was not too worried about getting too cold.

Unfortunately for Silver Stone, it was not just Nuri and her herd that responded to his call. Lyckos was quick to pick up on the cry for help, and he immediately stopped dead in his tracks. Among those that followed him were Iphito, Kalion, Orelia, Taros, Taros Jr, Lyriani and Camden. "Pirqua!" called Lyckos, looking round for his trusted friend, "You and your family should scout the area for the fallen horse and for any dangers. This could be an easy meal if it's not an ally of ours." With the falcons in the sky, Lyckos now turned his attention to the gathered canines. "Anyone who does not wish to join in should stay here by the lake. I want everyone else to follow me."

Orelia moved off to sit by the lake. Not wanting to leave her on her own, Lyriani also left the main pack to sit with her grandmother. Lyckos took off after the falcons, using his senses to pick out the equine, or should that be equines. As he neared the fallen horse he was quick to pick up further horses, and the smell of lion in the air. Blood was also a strong smell, and Lyckos was put on alert. He glanced up to make sure the falcons were on lookout, then began walking towards the horse herd. He was quick to spot that the lions were Guardians, so his allegiance was quickly set against the horses. "What's going on here?" his deep, authoritive voice was directed to the cats, but his eyes remained on the horses who seemed aggressive towards his allies.

Perhaps this hunt wouldn't be as easy as he first thought.

Ninaki & Others

"We're on it." The sharp, windy voice of Pirqua's sounded back to Lyckos, before she, Black Feather, and Moonshadow veered out of the sparse winter canopy and higher into the sky. Their scouting job was made all the easier when they found the fight out on the beach, where their sharp vision wasn't hindered by the branches and conifer trees of the forest. Pirqua was quick to send her mate winging in a wide circle around the fight, keeping a vigilance for any surprise attacks, while Moonshadow circled higher in the sky to back up her father's task. The mother falcon herself spared a few swift passes before she was gliding a few meters above the fight, ready to relay messages between her brood and the canines.

Sideskill held on as the horse went down, embedding claw and fang into Silver Stone and hanging on for dear life until the stallion came to a stop. A second later, Sundown was pouncing for the horse's neck, but had stopped at the last second when Nuri and her heard arrived. "You'll think 'scum', when I'm through with ya!" The tawny yellow hybrid roared back, aiming savage paw swipes at the horses that dared to get close to him, while his brother continued to hold Silver Stone down.

"Ah, Lyckos! ...right?" While Sundown was busy trying to fend off the newly arrived herd of Nuri's, it was Sideskill that made a reply to the Lurker's king, "Just a bit of a hunt. Care to join in?"

"The horses don't smell familiar." Ninaki's cool voice drifted up from beside Lyckos, as the beta joined his leader. Behind and around him where sixteen other hybrids and dogs, from Skeil to Argolis, to Desmon and his brood. The younger of the group stood back a ways, with Lerna and Pistol helping to keep an eye on them.

Lyckos & Others

Lyckos was, at first, slightly dubious about joining in the attack on the horse herd. The equines were clearly outnumbered, but they were large creatures that could cause some serious damage with their hooves. However, he was hungry, and the larger the animal, the more meat to go around, and the reassurance from Ninaki that these horses were not allies made the offer from the cat even more tempting. "Lurkers! Surround them!" Lyckos barked, shifting into an aggressive stance. Camden, Kalion and both Taros' began to fan out around the horses. "I want a pair of you on each horse, at least! Watch out for the hooves, and adults are to help out the younger ones; I don't want any serious injuries! Now, pick your targets, and engage!"

Lyckos immediately sought out Nuri, spotting that she was the leader of the group. He had a need to prove himself to his newly arrived family, so plunged into battle, leader to leader. His large size was a bonus, so he used his size to run at Nuri's side, and try and leap up to snap at her throat. Whether successful or not, he made sure to land quickly and dance away to avoid those dangerous hooves.

Camden was straight into the fighting, running past Sundown to face off with Jasper, "Let's dance, pretty horsey!" he taunted, making mock rushes to allow his fellow packmates an oppertunity to strike while he was distracting the horse.

Taros Jr., being young and not too skilled in hunting, wasted no time in following his cousin. However, unlike Camden, he had no stratedgy to his attack, and merely rushed for Akar's face, trying to leap up and bite at whatever he could. Kalion, noticing his son's brash actions, rushed to help, using his large size to jump at Akar's side, and cause him great pain in bites to draw his attention from Taros Jr.

Taros, being much more wise than the grandson that was named after him, took his time in joining the fray. Eventually, he singled out Issa, and tried to bowl into her front legs, aiming to seize one in his jaws and thrash it around to break it.

Nuri

Nuri was a experienced leader, and so didn't show fear when more wolves arrived to help the two lions finish the job. A smirk merely crossed her face as she summoned this up. "Hey boys. Ready for a hell of a ride,"she said laughing loudly. When the lead wolf gave commands Nuri simply lead her group in a charge. This way it would be hard to single them out, and take them down one at a time. So when Lyckos went for Nuri's side Jasper rushed forward to knock the wolf away sending a hoof in his direction. However when Camden came racing for him he did a about turn to kick a rear hoof strait at the wolf. "Waltz or tango,"he asked the wolf with a sneer. As Taros Jr. came up Akar looked the young wolf over before making to lightly bump the younger wolf away, and moving over to Kalion with Mikhai to either shove the wolf away or force him to move with a rough hoof. Issa a STALLION didn't see Taros so one of his legs was grabbed, but Bakari another stallion rushed forward to either stampede the wolf to the ground or scare him away. Nuri's charge was leading strait to the tiger that was holding the stallion down. This was mostly a hit and run deal. Nuri being the only mare on this run might be thought to be the weakest, but she was actually the strongest one out of all these stallions with her.

Silver Stone

Silver Stone Lay on the ground motionless. He wasn't ready to die but no one ever is right? He smiled and accepted that fact that it was about over for him. He looked at the lion. Silvers pools staring right into his the sad sight would make a full "grown man" cry. He lifted his head and struggled once more before layng it back on the soft sand. Suddenly a comotion broke out. Groups of animals came. He lifted his head with what ever streangth he had left and watched as the horses, Wolves, Hawks and Lions all faught around him. Suddenly the lion hybred holding him down flew off. He looked up and saw the mare above him. There wasn't a thank you not yet.... Once he was on his feet he turned to the mare "Thank you..." He smiled and turned to the fight. He was going to help. He galloped into the fight and started to attack the wolves. He reared up and attemped to hit the wolf in front of him.

Lotus & Others

Lotus followed her father into battle. Grey, Kajastava, Halo, Vertigo, Omaha, Apocalypse and Blindside followed, while the outlaw Bear stayed behind under the watch of the Ancient Guardians. Havik followed too, as well as Susi. They figured the best way to get their mind off of their mother and sister's death was to join the hunt.

Lotus ran alongside her father, about to lunge for Nuri when Jasper came to the lead horse's aid. Lotus stood her ground while Jasper charged, leaping up and snapping at his throat when he passed. She hoped she could distract him from Lyckos and Camden.

Grey and Havik went for Nuri, with Grey going for the throat and Havik going for the belly.

Apocalypse, a deaf son of Lyckos, ran with Halo toward Silver Stone. Apocalypse leapt up and snapped at his face, while Halo went for a leg.

Sundown & Sideskill

Here and there, a shadow flittered over the group, streaking over the ground as one of the falcons swooped low over the fight. Despite all the commotion breaking loose below them, the raptors were keeping a sharp lookout for any approaching enemies or allies, and would alert their pack the moment any new creatures might show up - be they friend or foe.

Even without the aid of the Shadow Lurkers, the boisterous lion brothers would have continued to fight the horses, just for the sake of getting into a scuffle. Thankfully, the odds were shifted back into their favor, and now the 'game' that they had been playing turned into a serious hunt. Sideskill held Silver Stone down for as long as he could manage before being forced to leap away to avoid Nuri's charge. Ears laced back against his skull, the darkly colored hybrid rumbled his annoyance at the mare as he skirted around her charge. And as Grey and the others took their hits at Nuri, Sideskill doubled back and pounced at her, trying to land on her hindquarters and drag her down before she might be able to kick back at him.

Sundown was joined by a Argolis and Bullet, all of whom turned their fangs on Bakari. Like his brother, Sun tried to leap onto the stallion, hoping to use his emmense weight to either slow down or fell the horse.

Pistol and Lerna formed a small group with the young Katabana, Orchilla, and Montrone, leading the three siblings after Mikhai. "Watch the hind legs! Use speed and agility - Montrone, not so close!" Lerna barked out as she circled around their targeted prey, trying to isolate Mikhai from the group and make him an easier item to take down. Pistol made swift, vicious lunges at the horse's face and sensative muzzle, while the three adolescent canines darted to and fro, nipping at the stallion's sides and legs.

Stormpaw and Skeil were after Akar. The pit bull made a daring move, leaping up to try and sink her teeth into the stallion's muzzle and to hang on for dear life. Stormpaw yapped and barked madly, trying to rile the horse up as she made quick little jabs towards him, gnashing her teeth at his front legs and shoulders.

Ninaki was partnered with Rataska and Argolis, the three of whom were singling out Jasper as best as they could. The largest of the trio, Argolis tried to spring up and latch onto the stallion's shoulder, while Ninaki and Rataska harried the horse with nips to his flanks and neck, trying to keep him occupied.

Silver Stone

Silver Stone was attacked once more and fled down the side of lake. He was frantic now. His body carried slobber from the attackers. The feeling was any thing but pleasant. He roared down to a cliff and started up. He looked back to watch his saviors. Had he just abandoned them? He felt shame full. Deep down her knew he couldn't help. It would result in his life. And they had a strong herd. He faced forward. He had to go before he was attacked again. His hooves thundered across the beautiful rolling grasses of the fields above the shore. His scarred body didn't belong here not any more....

Nuri & others.

Nuri and the others were enjoying the little fun.

Grey and Havik attack against Nuri had felled when she reared missing Grey's attack while Havik's attack missed when Issa came from the side attepting to hit the wolf with his hoof. Than he continued on to help the others. Than when the other lion came up from behind Nuri had bucked her back hooves going for the lion before retreating quite a distance. "Retreat,"she called waiting for her small group to come togather.

Jasper, Bakari, Mikhai, and Akar we're all fighting togather side by side as if they've done it for years. Making sure not to be seperated so they could fight togather like brothers. So when some of the wolves and one tiger came to fight they we're able to keep them off. Thus when they heard Nuri's call they quickly backed up to join her not turning their backs on the predators.

Once all togather the equines fled at gallops blood dripping to leave a trail.....