Unnatural

[LT Sandpaw]

OOC: Actually the rat threatening Canny got killed Sven is just some random mercenary that survived, so he got mad when threatened and attacked.

[Dannflower Reguba]

       Saurrel continued on passively, "I wouldn't call them anything more than acquaintances quite yet, but as far as hiding goes, that's out of the question. The beasts below would find them, they're trained to do this, running is the best option." It was at this moment that he realized that the commotion had died down already. The black squirrel stopped abruptly, turning to look back at them, "Perhaps this'll be easier than I thought, but giving up so easily doesn't seem like them." He turned briefly, "Thank you for the offer though, it's much appreciated." He slowly and cautiously crept into hearing range, ready to fly through the trees should the need arise, still harboring resentment just in case.

[Unimaginative]

"A mercenary army an' a couple 'o young beasts causing trouble. That's all." Said Rangi lazily, not moving from his position against the tree.

[Faiyloe]

OOC: Sandpaws good. Everything checks out.

BIC: Alarie ran threw the trees at least five beasts on her tail and another four in front of her closing in.

"Sling beasts shoot her down! You 6 go after those two" Archel ordered then he saw Eric returning empty pawed. "Report!"

[Lady Ashenwyte]

"Mercenaries huh? So, who do you serve?" asked Bane while Ayashe sat down and made some tea.

[Unimaginative]

"As of right now, we are working for the Royal Family," The massive otter smiled halfheartedly. "Currently they have us trackin' down as many o' the magic creatures we can find."
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Canny panted as he and Patrick went through the forest.

"D'you know where Alaire went?" He asked Patrick as they listened for the rest of the group.

"No." Came Patrick's solemn response.

"D'you know where the soldiers are?"

"No."

"Should we hide?" asked Canny nervously, looking around. "They could be right behind us, for all we know."

"That might be a good idea." Agreed Patrick, pulling Canny towards some bushes. They rustled loudly as the two settled in.

OOC: Perhaps the soldiers or Alarie here the bushes rustling and check them?

[Faiyloe]

Several sling stones flew past Alarie one hit her wrist and another hit her hip she fell from the tree and landed knocking the wind out of herself, guards on all three sides. She stumbled up weakly gasping like a beached fish. She only made it three paces before her feet where knocked out from under her by a spear handle the but hitting her hard on the back as she went down then everything went black.

Patrick listened intently for pursuit but heard none. that did not mean that there was none, just that they had gotten very quiet.

"My family's farm is not to far off if we can make it there we can hide in the barn," Patrick said in a low voice so it would not travel.     

OOC: I don't think anyone would be close enough to hear Canny and Patrick aside from Saurrel. The soldiers who where chasing you called of and went back to regroup.

[Lady Ashenwyte]

"Magical beasts?" Bane's eyes widened as he realised that the rumours that he had heard about the purge of magical beasts was true. "Oh well, I'll get you some tea." Bane walked over to Ayashe who was out of the guards' hearing range and "They are hunting for beasts with magic like you. You'd better not show them your powers." he whispered "Now, get some tea for us." he said aloud and took a pot of tea and some cakes to the guards.

[Izeroth]

OOC: To prevent confusion, the yelling is the sound of Arron fighting the guards.

"We lost the squirrel," Erich said. "However, I have a plan of action. First, we should go to the hill country, where I suspect the magic-users will have fled. I have several friends among the hill-folk, and I've no doubt that I could gather much information on the whereabouts of our enemies. Secondly, we should send some soldiers back to the Palace to gather reinforcements."

The sound of yelling could be heard faintly in the distance.

"Thirdly, we should find out what in the name of Vulpez is causing that sound."

[Faiyloe]

"Good, Take your men down and investigate, Clin, sinkeye, take this one back to the castle to be processed, Tell them I want her alive for now, she may know where her friends have gone. Sanjay Take 6 of the men and start surcharging the farms in this aria. The rest of you stay with me," Archel said wiping more blood from his nose. Inspecting the red stain it made on his white fur. 

[LT Sandpaw]

Sven stabbed downward thrusting the capture spear into the throat of the unconscious weasel. This action was repeated on the second, the third had died already from its burns however he thrust the spear though its throat all the same.
"What are you doing?" Arron gasped in shock as Sven dragged the dead weasels into the bushes.

"Cleaning up yer mess." The rat replied coldly, "I want no witnesses, now what happened an why were these creatures threatening me an you?"

"I found you under a burned tree branch and carried you here, then these weasels came around and accused me of attacking you, an I suppose you know the rest." Arron told him still staring confused at his paws.

The rat grunted covering the blood with dirt and dust. "Well I don't know about yer but I jus killed two royal guards and I'm in the company o' one of the fable magic beasts so I'm leaving. An if I was you I would leave too." Sven said simply throwing the spear into the bushes with the bodies he marched porously down the road. Stumbling he came to a halt leaning heavily against a tree holding his head.

"Your still hurt let me help you." Arron offered reaching forward Sven snarled slapping Arron's paws away.

"Don't touch me with those paws, I don't wanna end up like your other friend!" He yelled glaring ferociously at Arron.

"Don't worry their not burning anymore I don't think." Arron said hastily helping the rat stand and scoping up his pack. Together they walked away from the sight heading towards the city.

[Izeroth]

 Erich arrived at the scene moments after the screaming ended. At first, there appeared to be nobeast there, but then he spotted a shrew and a rat.

"Halt!" Erich yelled. "Throw away your arms at once!"

[LT Sandpaw]

Both Arron and Sven froze, turning they faced the ermine.

"Don't say anything I will handle this." Sven whispered to Arron before approaching the ermine. "Sir we have no weapons as you can see, but thank goodness you arrived, we were just set upon by bandits.
" He pointed too the ruined path where he had conveniently destroyed any tracks.

"Your brave soldiers tried to stop them but they died in the attempt." This time he pointed into the bushes where he had just thrown the soldiers.

"They were about to turn on us again when they heard you coming sir and fled." He pointed in the opposite direction that they were traveling.

OOC: Its alright if Erich sees straight though that lie, however Sven is a convincing liar. Your choice...

[Unimaginative]

"Alright. Lead the way." Said Canny. He and Patrick stood up and slowly headed towards Patrick's farm.

[Izeroth]

 Erich narrowed his eyes. "Even so, you will still have to come with me."

Just then, one of Erich's soldiers called out. "Sir, one of the corpses has burnt ears!"

Not waiting for the rat and the shrew to react, Erich drew his saber. "Arrest them!" He yelled.