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by **Doc 42** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:57 pm

Hmm handy that. Could you bring us there?

Website · by **Hopeflower** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:07 pm

Steeltalon slipped through the undergrowth, knowing the way easily. Clawfist and the others followed her cautiously. They didn't know they way, so it was up to Steeltalon to get them there safely. "It's this way," she hissed, noticing the deep slash mark she had made on a tree when she'd stayed here. Looking down, she spotted a hole just big enough for one raptor to fit into. She turned around "This is it. We'll have to go single file, but it'll be safer than staying out here all night. Come on."

Carefully, she slipped into the hole, muttering curses when she lost her footing. "It's a little steep, so watch your step," she called back up to Clawfist and the others. "The ground is sandy, so if you fall you won't get hurt." Steeltalon looked around, making sure they weren't uninvited guests. But the cave was unchanged since her last visit, even the bones from a comy she had killed here weren't moved. There were no alien scents, so she barked an all clear and waited for them to come down.

Slowly, one by one, they entered the cave. Clawfist actually looked impressed. "This would shelter our whole pack until we're sure it's safe," he growled. "Could it be used as a permanent home?"

Steeltalon blinked. "I don't know," she admitted. "I've never had to use it permanently." She offered to do the exploring and climbed out of the cave again.

I know I feel safe here, she thought. But the others might not, and if we can't guarantee our safety here, then we're as good as trapping ourselves in a vulnerable situation. And we need a water source close by.

The gurgling of a stream reached Steeltalon's ears, and she went to investigate it. Taking a mouthful of the clear water, she knew it was good to drink. She slashed a tree so Clawfist and the rest of the pack could find it easier. Wow, this place hold more surprises than I first thought. Why I didn't stake out a territory here, I have no clue.

Scenting the air, she smelled prey, but more importantly, no Spinos and Rexes lived here. That was good. Maybe they really could settle down here. But she had to get back and give her report. Racing through the trees, she felt more at home here than anywhere else she had tried to settle. She slipped into the cave again with a broad grin, dropping to the floor and looking around. Clawfist and the others were probably exploring the caves, and hed left Softfoot and Sandstorm behind as sentries. They turned when Steeltalon re-entered the cave.

"What did you find?" Softfoot asked. Steeltalon smiled.

"No predators, there's water and food nearby, and the trees are tall with low-growing branches. If we find ourselves trapped, we can go out one of the alternate exits to this cave and climb the trees. I think we can actually live here," she reported excitedly.

by **HorseGal** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 8:47 pm

SharpClaw went to watch her only hatchling while Blade and Exile went to speak with Crusher and the raptor called Fatalis. She figured it was a private matter, and that Blade and Exile would wish to speak to the tyrannosaur and other raptor alone. She wondered what could be going on while they were speaking. She would ask when they come back into the cave.

by **Doc 42** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:05 pm

Shadowleaf appeared in the main area with Steel talon, Soft foot and Sandstorm. She growled" We found three other entrances all but one of them is hard to spot from the outside. The others are makeing a small cover on the one in plain veiw. Im impressed the place is a lot bigger than I thought. Steeltalon told her abeout what she had found
Shadow leaf replied Good, a water source is a must, but I dont think we are predator free. We found Rex tracks, but they look as if the owner is in bad shape.

Website · by **Hopeflower** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:50 pm

"Really..." Steeltalon mused. "Well, we should probably wait for Clawfist to get back here, then decide what we'll do about the rex." She settled down, ready to wait out the night for Clawfist's return. Her red eyes were like fire in the rapidly growing darkness of the cave. her pupils grew bigger so she could see better. Steeltalon could just make out the form of Shadowleaf standing guard with Sandstorm. Softfoot was resting near the entrance to the cave, through which a faltering beam of light shone. "Clawfist had better hurry," Steeltalon remarked softly. "He needs to get back here before...before it's too dark to see the entrance, or he could fall through."

I remember now, Steeltalon thought grudgingly. I found these caves by falling into the entrance they're covering. Thankfully, there's even more sand there so I wasn't injured.

Steeltalon got up with a soft growl of, "I'm going to explore the other entrances. And hopefully find Clawfist before something else does."

She moved off farther into the caves. A shaft of light caught her attention, and she scampered up the ledges to get a better view. This was one of the well-hidden entrances. Sand was below it, meaning that if one of the raptors fell into it, they wouldn't get hurt. She jumped back down and moved through the caves, careful not to stray too far from the others. There was a weak beam of light that was rapidly diminsihing just up ahead, and Steeltalon could hear Clawfist growling orders to Darkfoot and Quicktooth. This must be the exposed entrance. She went looking for the third entrance. When she poked her head out of it, she let out a shriek of alarm. The Rex turned, and Steeltalon quickly ducked back into the hole, shivering and terrified. She had to warn Clawfist! She quickly wove her way back to the exposed entrance. "Clawfist!" she barked loudy, anxiously. "Get away from here and back to the main entrance! A Rex is coming, it's badly hurt! It's probably looking for an easy target! Get out of here!"

She ran back to Shadowleaf, Sandstorm and Softfoot and hissed, "A rex is coming too close to Clawfist, Darkfang and Quicktooth for my liking. Come on, if it comes to a fight, they'll need our help!" She tore out of the entrance desperately and raced to Clawfist. He had probably heard her warning and was barking out an alarm call. Steeltalon barked to him, and he turned. The three raptors ran toward her, just as the rex burst into the clearing. "Come on!" she spat angrily. Sandstorm was running toward her with Softfoot and Shadowleaf not far behind. The seven raptors quickly slipped into the cave, but Steeltalon lagged for a second, pausing to hiss menacingly at the Rex. It paused, uncertain, and Steeltalon dropped into the cave.

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(Doc 42, I hope you don't mind me controlling your characters. You weren't posting, and I was bored, so I got some adrenalin pumping through my veins. Again, I hope you don't mind.)
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by **Doc 42** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:25 am

(No prob)
Soft foot panting growled angrily at DarkFang " Dont ever do that to me again! DarkFang growled back smiling "How was I supposed to know a rex would show up ehh? well I'm ok now DarkGang was Softfoot's mate and after the oviraptor last year has been constantly worried for his safty.
The rest of the pack worried about each other aswell but didnt really metion it
Clawfist got his breath back and growled Thanks Steeltalon that was close, but I think ol rexy wont be much of a problem, its most likly going to go after the para corpse, helping us in the long run. Anyway, we got the entrance coverd pretty well. Shadow leaf and I will stand gaurd while the rest of you sleep, we will wake up replacements if neccsseray. Shadow Leaf walked down the caves while Clawfsit stood at a perch near the main entrance.
The rest of the pack laid down to get some rest. They needed it. So much had happened in so little time.

Website · by **Hopeflower** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 3:13 am

Steeltalon smiled slightly. "I don't think I can sleep after that," she panted. "I'll keep watch outside the cave. If anything's wrong, you'll hear me screech."

She was tired, but too anxious to sleep yet. That Rex had been badly injured, but young and asking for a fight. If she hadn't come along when she did, Clawfist and the others might be dead. She decided to scout the area, just in case the Rex decided to try and get in. But like Clawfist had suggested, the Rex was eating the Para carcass. It would soon smell the raptors, though, and might alert Crusher. The Rex was too big to fit into the cave, but he would probably look for entrances so he could attack them if they left. They could wind up dehydrated and starved if they weren't careful.

Soon though, sleep began to attack her, and she slipped back into the cave. She soon lay down in a soft patch of sand and closed her eyes. For the first time since her family was killed, Steeltalon was able to sleep peacefully.

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Light filtering into the caves woke her up. Steeltalon lifted her head slightly off the floor of the cave. A slight growl escaped her throat when a strange scent entered through the cave entrance. She looked up and nearly choked in surprise. An abnormally large Compy was staring her in the face. Startled, she lashed out lazily with one hand, catching the cmpy by surprise and throwing it to the floor of the cave. "Stupid Compies..." she muttered. Everyone else was still asleep, aside from Sandstorm who was just stretching and standing up. Clawfist was still on his perch, and Shadowleaf looked like she was coming back from patroling the caves. "I'm bored...guess I'll explore where that Rex was hiding. Maybe we can stake out a territory here." She climbed out of the cave with ease and scented the air carefully.

She snarled softly when she smelled fresh Rex scent. It was familiar...where had she smelled it before? Then she looked to the dead Para and saw Crusher aproaching. Deciding to report back to Clawfist immediately, she jumped back into the cave. "Clawfist," she growled. "Crusher is way too close to the caves for my liking. I doubt he has any intention of leaving. What should we do about him?" She watched Clawfist with intelligent red eyes, waiting for his answer...

by **The Kingpin** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 6:46 pm

Crusher had been tracking the scent for a while now, and had arrived at a dead Para. with alot of difficulty and circling arounf it, he managed to figure out where the scent was headed. it was nearly impossible to pick it out among all the other scents, the decomposing Para, the Scavengers that had come by, among other things, but he had managed to keep track of a particular difference in the scent of the raptors. they now had a mutant among them. Crusher continued, wondering how much further they may have gone...

Fatalis had left the cave Exile, Blade and their pack had made their home, and had gone through the trees to explore Crusher's territory. after a little bit of exploring, he came across Crusher's family, resting in a rather large ditch which was smooth all around, and all the way in, making it a perfect resting place for the family. Rampage was watching Razor jump around catching Dragonflies in the late afternoon sun wile she was told by Tornado about the past of Crusher's family. Razor was obviously enjoying himself, his chirps and growls as he caught one Dragonfly after another expressing his joy. Lightning was nuzzling Hunter while watching Rox try and nip at Razor's tail as he jumped around. Fatalis barked "Hunter!". Hunter looked in the direction of the bark, and growled "Who is it?". Fatalis jumped out of the trees, and landed on the ground a few feet from Hunter. "It's me, Fatalis". Hunter growled "Welcome to the nest, Fatalis. as you've probably guessed, this is my family. my Great Grandfather, Tornado, my mother, Rampage, my mate, Lightning, my brother Razor and my daughter Rox. have you seen my father though?". Fatalis nodded and hissed "He went to track down some raptors that have been an annoyance lately. apparently, they consider Exile and Blade's pack a rival and an invader on their territory, so Crusher's gone there to talk them into understanding that the territory belongs to him and they are his allies. if that doesn't work though, i dont know what he'll do". Hunter growled "Well, he doesn't like mutants very much, so if these raptors are even slightly mutated, he'll probably rip them to shreds. mutants are the reason his family was killed off. together, the Spinos would never have been able to kill them all, but when the Raptors managed to split the already frightened family up, they became easy targets for small packs of Spinos. so, put simply, the one thing you dont want to have messing around with my father, is a mutant raptor. he told me he had developed a strategy against them. he didn't tell me what it was though. he was too busy at the time, focusing on a bit of prey". after that, Fatalis looked at Tornado, and did what could be described as a bow of respect. Tornado growled "Dont do that Fatalis. i am a predator just like any other. i dont deserve any special treatment over any other member of my family". Fatalis hissed "Still, having the original Most Dominant predator of the island standing before me is an honour that demands my respect". Tornado growled "Well, my grandson, Crusher, is the most dominant now. he is far more dangerous than i am. if anyone deserves that kind of respect, it's him. he avenged his entire family for what the Spinos had done". Fatalis nodded, and watched Razor, who was still hopping around catching dragonflies. next thing he knew, Rox was charging at him. he smiled, and jumped. she stopped and looked around. he had disappeared. then, she felt something lan on her back. she shook around, and managed to shake it off. she looked at what it was, and it was Fatalis, smiling. she shook her head in confusion, and went back to biting away at Razor's tail...or atleast, trying to bite it. Fatalis smiled, and growled "She'll make quite a good fighter. no doubt inheriting it from you, Hunter". Hunter smiled in pride, and growled "Fatalis, are you hungry?". Fatalis hissed "Well, as a matter of fact, i am feeling a bit hungry". Hunter looked behind him at a dead Anky they had brought to the nest recently "We couldn't eat it by ourselves. most of us had had our fill anyway. there's plenty left, if your hungry". Fatalis nodded, and jumped up into the trees over the nest, and, in a couple of seconds, landed a few feet ahead of the area he had entered the trees from, right on top of the carcass. he started eating, while the family settled down to rest. Soon, he was finished eating, and decided to stay around, after asking Hunter if it was ok. he lay down near the edge, away from the family to make sure nobody accidentally rolled onto him while resting. Now it was Tornado's turn to stand watch...

Blade and Exile had gone into the cave. Blade barked "Packmembers! we have a rival pack of 6 raptors that consider us as rivals and threats, and thieves to their territory. to make sure we all stay safe, we're going to change the sentry system until we know for sure from Crusher or Fatalis that the raptors are either dead, or have been pursuaded that this is Crusher's territory and that we are his allies, and belong here. from now until then, half the pack stays up while the other half rests, and both halves swap places every few hours through the night, until the morning comes, and the whole pack has had a decent amount of rest. the last group to stand watch gets to stay in the cave while the other half hunts for food. understood?!". the Raptors started hissing and growling in slight annoyance, but in the end, they all agreed, knowing that it was for the safety of the pack, and they couldn't think of any better ideas. Exile noticed SharpClaw was looking at them questioningly. she went over and hissed "What is it, SharpClaw?". SharpClaw was being increasingly quiet lately, and Exile was worried about her. it wasn't like her to be so quiet...

by **Doc 42** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:06 pm

Clawfist called Shadow leaf carefull not to wake the others. He growled silently "I think the rex has found us, I can smell his scent coming from where we killed the para." She cursed and growled back," We have to get away from him, but Im worried about the others, esspeically Stelltalon, if he sees her were done for. You know his reputation with mutants. He hissed in reply "Yes I know, its odd that he would follow us, he seemed to just want to keep his territory to him self. But my main concern is his allies the raptors, if he asks them to attack us then there is nothing we can do. The rex will be easily avoidable, but the lone wolf combined the pack will slaughter us. I dont think we can return to the woods, not with them so near. I think we can only hope he doesnt drag them into a bloodwar with us. What do you think we should do?"
"Well I think we should inform thoses of us who are sleeping first."
Clawfist looked around startled " how long have you been awake!"
"Since you called Shadow leaf, now contray to my ussal startagys I think we should talk to the rex"
He looked back at her "Why? what would that accomplish? if hes willing to come to our territory and still pursue us further he obviously wants us dead or on the other side of the Island."
She winked and hissed "Yes but you saw his family. Thats his weakness, He knows, are should know that if he trys to kill us at least 4 of us will escape. We would take revenge on his family killing either his young or picking off his allys."
Clawfist grinned "for a seocond there I thought you were going to suggest a peaceful resoultion. But I like this talking idea. He will most likely get fustrated at us and charge. But its probobley less risky than attacking him. As for taking revenge on his allys, where would that get us?"
Soft foot replied with a devilish smile " beacuse he would blame him self fot their murders. He would come after us, and we would then kill his family."
Shadow Leaf growled in a mocking tone " Softfoot have you ever had a plan yet that DOESNT inculde massacuring innocents?"
She replied "No and I dont intend too."
Clawfist stepped in " alright Shadow leaf wake the others, Soft foot I want you to hide on the roof of the cave. go out through the back and mask your scent. I am trusting that he wont notice you?"
She sighed "Clawfist remember when we were small and the pack was still thriving? Did I ever get seen on our little raids?"
"No" he addmited. " but all the same DarkFang would skin me if anything happened. I wil get a lookout going and wait for the rex."
Shadow leaf went around to the sleeping raptors waking them and explaining the situation.

Website · by **Hopeflower** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:07 pm

Steeltalon stood up in surprise and listened wide-eyed to Clawfist. "What the hell?" she spat. "That rex is as pesky as a pack of Compies. You're sure it's Crusher that I saw yesterday? Great, just great. Oh, this is just perfect. He already hates mutants, which would include me. * it all! I'll hide deep in the caves while you go with Softfoot's plan." She started to move off along a route the rest of the pack had not explored yet. She glanced back and added, "He won't be able to catch my scent if you're wondering. I'll be fine. And that means you'll all be fine hopefully. Just try to talk to him...and if that doesn't work, shelter in here. I thought this might happen and brought in enough kills to last a few weeks. And while exploring, I found a small stream underground. You might find these things useful."

by **Doc 42** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 1:16 am

Sandstorm growled anneoyed at missing his sleep. " we already found the stream and it doesnt look drinkable. probobley ash in it somewhere or else its full of human trash. Oh and I wouldnt go down that tunnel alone, some thing could still be living here or if you get injured you wont be able to call us.
Quick tooth Im too tired you go with her" Quicktooth groaned and reluctantly followed Steeltalon.
Clawfist thought: hmmm so the rex is called Crusher. his train of thoughts was interupted when a smell reached him. It was rex and it wasnt too far away.

by **The Kingpin** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 4:03 am

Crusher felt he was closing in on the Raptors. the scent just kept getting thicker and thicker. he started keeping a sharper eye out for movement, as well as concentrating on the scent as much as possible, to help pin point the place the raptors were hiding at...

by **Doc 42** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:14 am

Clawfist hissed towards Sandstorm "Get up you lazy...... " His voice trailed away is the rex came into his vision. "Sanstorm your coming eith me!" Sandstorm looked back at him and groaned "Why not Soft foot shes a way better liar than me. Clawfsit hissed at him anneoyed. "She is also the 2nd in command and his risking herself as a distraction if things go wrong. Sandstorm Groaned again and jumped up with Clawfist. They exited the cave together. The sun was rising in the distance. Sandstorm Barked out "Hello, Brother Rex!" Clawfist reveled himself and barked "What brings on as mighty as your self here?"

by **The Kingpin** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:31 am

Crusher looked at the raptor, and growled "I am in no way any mightier than any other predator on this island. it's fate that made me what i am". he then took in the scents of the raptors properly, before growling "I have come here because you and your pack is apparently considering the raptor pack in my territory as rivals. I have had enough of fights, feuds and blood wars. I am not in the mood for another one to start. So, for your pack's sake and that of the pack in my territory, and me and my family, Don't even think about crossing the pack, or attempting to take that forest from me. it has been mine for the last 8 years, and belonged to my father 20 years ago, the gap between them being the time that Thrasher had taken it from my family. I dont intend to let anyone take it from me again". Crusher could smell the other raptors. one of them stood out though. it was very faint, but he could still smell it...

by **Doc 42** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:48 am

Clawfsit and Sandstorm looked at each other and burst out laughing Rex, you actually think we would attack a pack that is what? 30 strong? and If you are talking about the forest we have lived in for 16 years I do not plan on leaveing. We do not consider your allies or your self to be rivals, but threats. Threats that need to be investigated. So we investigated them and we found them to be not threats, execpet you of course. But before you think of us as a small band of raptors that could be kicked out of your territory without blinking an eye.. Ask what your lone wolf ally what happens when someone enters our territory, or when someone from within starts a bloodwar. If you as so much display hostility we may have to retaliate.

by **The Kingpin** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:37 pm

Crusher growled "Keep in mind. my allies are all over the place. very little goes on with you that doesn't get back to me eventually. Now, I am simply saying that No one wants a feud, blood war, fight or any other form of hostility. you can stay in the forest, as long as you keep away from me, my family and my allies. I'm well aware of your hostility and aggressiveness towards others. im also aware of your cruelty. keep both away from my family and allies, and i wont do anything against you. BUT, if i find you are disrupting the lives of my family or allies in any way, such as hunting prey when it isn't needed, chasing my allies and family off of kills for yourselves or attacking them, you will be forced out without any chance of redeeming yourselves or being allowed back in, regardless of your actions. I dont consider any small predator a threat at the start, unless they have given me previous reasons to believe so. you did that when you surrounded the Lone Wolf. Now, you'll simply have to accept the concequences". he considered these Raptors foolish and childish now that he had seen how they reacted to facts that he knew were true. they were attempting to lie to him...

by **Doc 42** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:21 pm

Clawfist was stung at the rexs comments he snarled" If that stupid lone wolf had listened we would of avoided this. We wanted his word that he wouldnt tell you of us. That way everybody would be fine and happy now but instead we are here with you threating to expand over our territory. If your are here to bully us into leaveing I am afraid you wont get anywhere. We have spent 10 years ridding that forest of predators. From Cacharcas amd allos to oviraptors. We wont be thrown off our work. We spotted your allies at the plains. Obviosly we were worried at the sight of such a large pack not to far away from our territory, so we made sure they were safe which they were. You are simiply aggrovating us for now obvious reason." He could see Crsuhers eyes flicking around. He had probobley caught Soft foots scent or worse he had smelled Steeltalon.

by **The Kingpin** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 4:46 pm

Crusher growled "I stand by my words. what is in my territory is what has belonged to me for years, and belonged to my family before that. i will not tolerate any predator attempt to take it from me. i dont care how many raptors come out of the other forests on the island to attempt to take what's in my territory. what's there, is mine, and will remain mine. i have enough territory. the only possible "threat" would come from my children, who prefer the other side of my territory, where the plains are. regardless of whether the Lone Wolf tod me or not, i already knew you were inside my territory. you underestimate a Rex's sense of smell. i knew you were there long before you heard me returning". Crusher looked scanned the area quickly, trying to see whether there was another predator around. he could definately smell a third raptor close by. he didn't really care. he growled "And that forest you'r intending to retake, as i said before, is already in my territory. im not threatening to spread my territory over it. it's actually part of my territory to begin with it. part of it is, at least. it has a small area spreading outside my territory, but the majority belongs to me and has belonged to my father before me. i wont take the last part of it, which is outside of my territory. but, i will not let you have the rest of the forest all to yourselves. it spreds through my nest. therefore, it spreads through the heart of my territory. what's mine remains mine. what isn't, you can have". Crusher's eyes had been slowly changing colour. now, instead of being turqoise, they had become yellowish green. he was getting annoyed by the hostility the raptors were showing...

Website · by **Hopeflower** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:55 pm

Steeltalon looked behind her and saw Quicktooth. Amusement flickered across her face. "So they sent you to watch me," she growled. "Well, I don't need it. Remember, I lived in these caves once. I know them better than the rest of you. That stream bleeds from the main river and might have silt in it, but as long as you don't swallow any of the silt you'll be fine drinking it. Quicktooth, the others may need you and there's nothing dangerous in these caves. If I get injured I'll drag myself back there. I'll be fine. Go back to them, if the Rex attacks they may need you to help defend the caves. And if I can get back in time, I might help you depending on the situation. The Rex might listen to me." She paused before adding, "The Lone Wolf has told him of me. He knows I am of no danger to him." She snarled slightly before growling, "But he needs to understand I will defend this territory with my life if I have to." She padded further into the tunnel and out an exit only she knew about.

by **Doc 42** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 8:27 pm

Quick tooth didnt belive her, but she didnt care she walked back the way she came.
Sandstrom barked "Brother rex you are confused, youe forest that you are trying to keep us from is not even connected to our territory. Ours is at the other side of the plains."
Clawfsit continued " About your family, if your sons or son trys to take a territory of his own in our wood he will be killed. Do we have an understanding? We will not tolerate large predators anywhere near us, unless proven to be not hostile. You must understand we cannot afford mercy or mistakes. Beacuse just one of either could get us killed. Now do you insist on kicking us out of our own forest or would you just go home, and if you claim this forest is also your territory and youur fathers territory for blah blah blah blah, how come you never patrol it?" He needed to rap up the argument quickly, the rex was getting visibly anneoyed.

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