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Lydia and Ashigaera moved swiftly through the forest, their movement graceful especially for Ashigaera, they moved along the path they started to see signs of blood, and wasn’t long before they found the place where Kalani was saved at and started looking around, not finding much in the way of anything other than the mess “over here” Ashigaera shouted, Lidia looked in her direction and walked over to where she was finding a somewhat intact body and both sighing in relief that they weren’t wearing anything that was related to the current state of affair, though the hunters did find themselves in an unfortunate place which put them in the sights of a bear and horses. Lidia looked at Ashigaera and sighed “well that’s one less thing to worry about, what do you think?” Ashigaera nodded though her eyes were somewhat on the ground and walked over to where the biggest paws appeared and looked seeing smaller one’s as well, pointing in a particular direction “she came in from the south east it seems, her trail leads that way” Lidia looked at where the tail went and sighed “well that’s a start at least, come on let’s get back before we are missed” Ashigaera nodded and followed after Lidia as they walked back.

As they returned to the castle the sound of gunfire caught their attention which had them standing there a moment to identify the direction of the shot, when more came they darted in that direction. As they ran, the shots started to get louder and louder until they could see the flashes. Lidia looked at Ashigaera both were already thinking the same thing as Ashigaera’s crystals glowed. The Soldiers fired at Griz with desperation they were panicked that they weren’t putting the massive bear down, more they already had casualties. They were starting the get their act together when spikes of ice out of the ground at them most of them being impaled, the survivors scattered as they tried to stay out of reach of the bear. Lidia came out of nowhere her sword drawn as she cut deep into the chest of one soldier, Ashigaera having formed a pair of daggers caught another one by surprise when she slipped through his legs cutting both of them at the knee forcing him to his knees, Ashigaera spun around throwing one of the daggers which hit him in the back killing him immediately, soon after disappearing.

Lidia and Ashigaera moved swiftly trying to box the soldier’s in as Griz moved on them, when something unexpected occurred, a throwing knife flew towards Lidia and barely having a chance to parry it out of the way. A woman nonchalantly walked towards them and simply spoke up in a clear voice “everyone leave I’ll handle this” the soldiers heard her and simply scattered as they took off. Lien kept walking her eyes were hollow almost like she wasn’t herself she approached the foe with a calmness that bordered on deathly calm, her eyes were fixed on her prey as she drew both of her swords and rushed forward towards Lidia who barely had time to block the attack as both blades sparked on hers Ashigaera stepped back staying well out of the way a moment as her crystals glowed once again preparing to attack the first opening she got, but the opening wasn’t coming and it was quickly becoming apparent that Lidia was being overwhelmed her attacks hitting air as she attempted to strike and missing the foe before her moving quickly and only slightly being able to block every strike from both swords that came at her, she was dancing a dance of blades and admittedly she wasn’t even sure how this fight was going to end without help knowing that Ashigaera was waiting for an opening but struggling to give it to her.


Voss nodded as he listened to Morrigan and just smiled at her words and nodded “no problem, it’s quite alright, I did pick up on your scent and the issue you were having, sounds like an imbalance, neither side of you is willing to work as one. Being a hybrid admittedly wasn’t easy to adjust to but then again, I had help adjusting to a life as a hybrid.” Voss continued to sit there watching her as he continued “but don’t let that get to you to much, just need the right teacher to help you balance the two half’s which will eventually allow you to control a lot of your own strength as a hybrid and whatever benefits you’ve picked up as a result of having demon blood in you” Voss had to wonder just how bad her problems were and whether or not he could help or not.

Griz saddled one of the larger mares then passed the reigns over to Veresia before doing the same with Kana for himself. He got up in the saddle and waited for the demon to do the same. He simply started leading the way for the rest of the herd, occasionally turning to look at the herd of mares behind them to make sure that they didn't stray from the Path.

Finally, he looked at Veresia for a moment then looked back at the Path ahead of them, "It's a Cleansing... They'll take down everyone on this island and raze everything here to the ground. They'll probably even send in a special priest to salt the ground. I've seen it before," he explained to her, already able to see the pattern as it was unfolding.

He'd seen it before. He'd helped with the funeral pyres. Then he'd... Well... There was a reason that his family was sending the horses here... And he had a feeling that the rest of the bears were coming as well... He had a feeling that he knew what was coming...

He rubbed at his stomach a bit and winced when his hand moved over one of the slices he'd gotten from the conditioned female and frowned as he considered her for a moment, "And it may not be just the ones on this island... There may be others that they're planning on Cleansing... I could be wrong, but somehow I don't think I am..." he said very softly, considering it for another moment before shaking his head and checking the herd behind them again.

He looked like a natural as he rode Kana, as if the stallion had been made for him. In all honesty, Pops had actually bred the stallion for the size and intelligence to run this herd and to carry Griz. It had been on purpose, though Griz was never told that.

Add to the look the long leather coat he always wore and he certainly looked like a total badass as he turned back to look at the pathway ahead of them.

"To be honest with you... I don't generally trust Demons... I've been attacked, I've had my family attacked... Not all demons are good, after all... I know there are good and bad everywhere. I know that. But you guys can do damage that others can't. Last time.... I think it's why Pops sent me here... But last time... Last time they took down the school while the kids were in it..." he told her part of it, but wasn't sure about telling her the rest just yet.

He finally took in a deep breath, frowning when the cuts pulled in the process. He was feeling grumpier... He needed to eat again...

"But to prevent another massacre like that... I'll even work with some of you... Just don't panic if I have some adverse reactions... Especially if one of you gets aggressive with me..." he offered, hoping that she wouldn't have an adverse reaction to what he had to say.

Of course, seeing his bear form might help with aggression issues, but one never really knew in the end...

Griz did pause when they came across Ashigaera and considered her for a moment before turning to look at the herd and calling out to one near the back, "Salla! Come give the little one a ride. She'll bring you back to the castle when she's done!" he called out, one of the mares peeling off to stand next to Ashigaera.

He looked down at the fae with a shrug of one shoulder, "That should be better than walking. Certainly faster," he commented, "Salla will take care of you and we'll see you sooner that way. And hopefully that healer of yours has gotten herself out of trouble and can check on me later," he added as he started the horses moving again, not really giving her a chance to reply.

As they moved past and headed on down the pathway, he looked at Veresia again briefly, "We did send the 'remains' of our attackers back tot he demon realm after each attack. No idea what the king did with them, but we did get the 'suggestion' to come here after the last one. And I was sent a blade. No idea what it meant, but it is a durable piece," he told her, revealing that Lareth had given him a blade just like the one Sebastet had offered her. Of course, Lareth hadn't told him what it meant, but he'd given it to the bear after the last attack...

Griz rubbed at his belly again and wondered if he could get a meal sent to his room again. The last one had been adequate enough... But he needed to eat and rest a bit more to heal those slices a bit more, maybe finish healing the worst bullet wounds. He was starting to feel really grumpy again...

Thankfully, the end of the Path was in sight, along with the castle on the hill. He really did want to settle for a little bit...

Griz considered the offer as they started towards the castle but had to give a heavy sigh, "Thanks for the offer, but that isn't enough for this... I really need a large meal this time. I'm either going to have to hunt for it or hope that they have something large enough for my bear in the cold cellar," he explained to her, knowing that he didn't have much choice on it.

Thankfully, the courtyard loomed up ahead, so he was saved from speaking much further.