Durandel, Summanus, Mydnyte, and Fang
Funny, how life has a way of doing things that you wouldn't expect. The last time he left these mountains was underneath the orders of the Alpha to help establish peace and now another Alpha has labeled him a traitor to their war efforts. He was a citizen, a hero, and a friend and now he'd be lucky to step foot into any Vulcan settlement without being fired upon. He wasn't looking forward to what he and the others were about to face. From his times on the Council he has heard much about Prometheus and his band of guerrilla fighters. Besides being talked up as some icon of the people, he sounded like he was some type of military genius. He managed to invade the heart of Ausi territory and strike a mighty blow.
Now, in what seemed like no time at all he is the Alpha of the Tenneth Pack! There must be something to this wolf and Durandel actually felt intimidated...would they be able to beat him? They managed to defeat Rashid even though he gave them all the slip. This time there's a whole Pack backing him up! What could they do against such odds? Durandel looked around at his company and while some he has confidence in, others he is uncertain of. He stared for a while at poor Nova, one of the Wolves he has the most confidence in seems to be dying just at the slopes. This, of course, was no problem for the Canicus, heck his people can live inside volcanoes. This bit of heat is like a fair weathered day for him. He could see that the Vulcans are already affecting some of them and he knew it will only get worse. As for Nova he wondered how well he will he fare for the rest of their climb? And what a climb it will be.
It's obvious that they will not be able to tread on any established roads or paths, they are most likely being watched. Durandel has done as best he can to guide them away from all the beaten paths but their road will take them on a rigorous and dangerous climb. They will have to trek though miles of rocky and heated ground with not even an animal trail to take. It will be uneven, vertical surfaces to which they will have to dig their claws into that heated soil just to stay afoot. Durandel wished they could take another path that would be easier and safer but where?
Fang looked to Nova as the Ausi did his best to continue the conversation they were having. Poor wolf, he looked like he was about to keel over from the heat and he could agree. This damnable heat was starting to get to him and he couldn't help but feel the want to leave now before he gets cooked!
"I hope this whole overthrowing-a-tyrant thing is a quick job."
"Oh, so that's what we're doing?"
"So a tyrant is being a tyrant. Why should we care?"
"So an army of the Tenneths elite plus Prometheus and his guard. Whats everyone's plans for dinner? I know a wonderful place down by the lake."
Fang looked over to Blue with an raised ear. "Why? Because he's a danger to the world and those around him. You were there at the meeting right? You know who we suspect he's in league with, and if it's true, then he's being more than just a tyrant." Fang then looked over to Nova and chuckled. "One could only wish." He then looked to Vesta, "After this, I'm sure I'd be up for anything that isn't going to get me killed."
Summanus didn't appear to be as bothered with the heat as Nova, or the others that weren't a Canicus or a Tenneth. He's felt great heat before, especially when a Borak attempts to channel a bolt of lightning. The intense heat that comes down from the sky will set ablaze to most anything. The only problem is that even though the heat is intense, it's quick too, a Borak will not have to withstand it for long. But this, this protracted exposure to heat is becoming quite the bother but Summanus isn't the type to complain or even show his discomfort. He's done missions for Tenneth employers in these mountains before. It's best to distract your mind on others things besides the heat.
Summanus, was lucky to have that much. His mind was often fixed on Blue, he watched her to see what she might do. He could see the change in her demeanor, the way she acts with the others, it was not the same Blue he saw on that gorge. That Blue was cold and calculating, he knows that she's putting on some kind of act. But why? Why does she hide her true self? Is she some sort of spy or assassin? If she was an assassin how come she has yet to kill any of them? Unless we are not her target but still why travel with us? Wouldn't be more prudent to be walking amongst your target's inner circle? She could be a spy, it would explain her behavior and why she remains. She must be gathering information on everyone, but then, it begs the question, who does she work for?
Summanus's train of thought was derailed when Mydnyte suddenly appeared from out of a nearby shadow. "Everyone quick, we have to hide! A Tenneth patrol is coming this way!" He spoke in a hurried but hushed tone. "Fang, help me create a shadow that can conceal us all!" Mydnyte ordered. "Right!" Fang responded as the two Kamarians worked to create the Cloak of Darkness, a barrier of shadows that obscures the vision of those who are not within it's confines. Soon the two made a stable cloak and asked the others to simply walk on it.