Day 34: Watch for Wolves

Eveningsky had been dodging the cursed elves to her best. But it was only thanks to her tribemates and those handful of CotO elves that she managed to run out of the mess with the heavy bag in her arms. As she had cut the bad earlier, there wasn't much to hold on to and the cubs were eager to get out too. ::Stay still for me. Just for a moment longer.:: She tried to plead the cubs, but they would not hear. At least not all of them. The cubs were stressed and calling out, most probably to their mother. The sound was muffled though as the cubs still remained in the bag, thankfully. Eveningsky made it out safe. She then heard the cry of One-Edge for her bond. She looked over her shoulder and saw elves and wolves jump after the maiden. She would be fine. A wolf's head poked out of the bag and caught Eveningsky's attention. "Stay in." She mumbled as she pushed the head under the cover of the bag, while trying to maintain the moving bundle in her arms. She ran as directed by Greyspear, towards the tent for wounded.

Cloudshadow looked at Firecry with her eyes big and round. She was terrified. It was a nightmare. If she followed Firecry, she would have to leave her family, her brothers and sisters. She looked to her right, to her left, at the chaos around. What would happen to her tribe? There were bodies lying on the ground, some struggling to get untangled, some remaining still. She couldn't tell if all were alive or... ~But--**~ She started to say and turned back to Firecry. It didn't matter. She needed him. More than anyone else. The determination fell on her eyes and she set off to follow her lovemate. ~**I'm coming.**~

Compared to the survivors Morning-Glow and Evening-Fall had an advantage, being in full health. Neither had sustained any wounds. Evening-Fall was quick on his feet and Morning-Glow, well, he had trained more than one of the assailants. In common understanding, thanks to M-G's shared sending, they both set off after One-Edge. It was easy for them to catch up to the elfess and hold ranks on both of her sides. One-Edge fought off the elves keeping her from Softpaws, who could hardly stand. Softpaws bared its teeth, biting at anything approaching. But it could not keep all the elves away and kept on receiving additional wounds. One-Edge held on to her dagger, her other arm hanging useless on her side. The appearence of M-O and E-F created her opening. But an elf got through and kept her from reaching her bond directly. This one was skilled, and she was in bad condition. She fended the elf as much as she could, not allowing her mind to give up. 

Morning-Glow saw from the corner of his eye the struggle of the maiden, also recognizing her adversary. She would not win. He had wanted to avoid making any permanent damage on his tribemates but that moment he had to make a different choice. He changed the grip he had on his dagger, found an opening, and cut the elf's calf open, disabling the elf. The elf still tried to attach from ground, but Morning-Glow jumped over him. 

One-Edge knew she was there on a slim chance. She could see the blow coming but she was in no position to defend herself as she couldn't lift her arm for protection. But to her surprise M-O jumped inbetween and parred the blow. "Go!" Morning-Glow told the elfess. He didn't need to tell her twice. By then Stronglegs had arrived to Softpaws aid. The she-wolf's back legs gave in. One-Edge cried at seeing it and was right there and then. So were Dawngazer and Cloudbird. ::Come on girl. We'll get you out of here.:: ~**Stronglegs will need to carry her!**~ One-Edge sent to Dawngazer, including Cloudbird on it. The she-wolf tried to stand back up, but could not manage to find proper balance.


OOC: Fefe, at this point not everyone has fled yet, but the goal is for all to flee: survivors and those CotO that follow them. 

Cloudbird heaved a sigh of relief, levering herself onto Rockclimber's back, clinging to his fur. ~**Let's get out of here.**~ The wolf wheeled, flanking Stronglegs to help keep Softpaw steady and so Dawngazer could help keep Cloudbird on wolfback.

Morning-Glow and Evening-Fall provided cover for the elfesses and wolves. By now the number of the frenzied elves still fighting had decreased. There were only so many elves in their tribes. Many had been knotted down, wounded, some even killed.

With group effort the elfesses had managed to lift Softpaws on Stronglegs' back. One-Edge only had one hand to use, and she used it to balance Softpaws the best she could.


(Eveningsky, One-Edge, M-O, E-F, Cloudshadow to Wounded talk)

Silvereyes had gone back and offered to help with the cubs since she had when the leather pouches were made to carry them. but no worries, it can be a background fact like EQ often has in the art but do not say. I am ready for a wrap. Plus.not being noticed in the chaos is probable anyhow.