Post by LAD on Nov 24, 2014 17:57:58 GMT -5
Orpheus Donovan, Ali Donovan, DarkMoon Donovan, DarkStar Donovan, Darian Crimson, Darius Crimson, Devyn Naral Donovan Kain, Flame II Ephriam Donovan, Iris Da'ei Xemvoi, London Faire-Donovan, Lorelei Donovan, Malluce Fune Donovan, Saku Donovan, Samara Kairia Donovan-Mamoranek, Shaw Donovan, Shinku Knight Crimson, Neraine Caliver-Iden, Vespera Dakasa-Donovan, Vitanali Zidek-Kain, Finn Crimson-Caliver, Ebony Caliver-Helios, Kenya Sulliveri, Leonardo Faire-Donovan, Zoria Crimson-Xemvoi.
The trip was long, tiring, exhausting. Orpheus had dried scratches on his pelt from when Vitanali lashed out at him - but she fared no better. He wouldn't tolerate the disobedience that his grand niece gave - even if it was odd to think of her as such. Still, when she had lashed at him, lost her mind for that split moment in time, he could not hold back from asserting the fact he is still their leader. He is King of Meurtrier. Perhaps he'd been a tad harsher than necessary - but there was no other way to get his point across.
Vitanali kept her distance from Orpheus because of this. That and she couldn't imagine being close to him after the way she'd lashed out. It was uncalled of her but revenge was and still is the only thing on her mind. She wanted nothing else but to tear Kimiko's throat out and was absolutely enraged that Orpheus had given up on continuing their search for them. Neraine trailed not far from Vitanali, her eyes on the sour feline and making sure the other 'ess made no other attempt to lose whatever dignity she had left. The Caliver had to admit, she wasn't happy with Vitanali - first dragging her out there based on their friendship and then making a fool of herself. But Neraine couldn't deny that Orpheus' quick responses to her were surprising. Surprising and quick witted.
He'd told them that no one was going to continue to go after her - not without a sound lead. Told them that if any of them tried to leave right here and now, they would not be welcomed back and they had the option to either come back to Meurtrier without a fight, or lose membership. He told them he wouldn't tolerate disobedience. They were all things Neraine herself probably would have said. Dark eyes flashed briefly before the little 'ess brushed the thoughts away. She wished nothing more than to simply return back to Vespera's side and no more.
Regardless, they returned to Meurtrier - the entire group - empty-pawed, tired, and perhaps agitated in some cases. And relieved in others. Orpheus had half a mind to speak to Shinku and Project later. Shinku had not had the chance to report on his absence back on D'animaux lands and Orpheus felt the need to reassure Project that at a later date, they would attempt to get his children back. Ison needed thanking as well. For accompanying them. He also needed to speak with Daemon and Odysseia as soon as possible for several things. Zalui and Circa too. It was time to set things into motion. And they would have war on their paws soon, there was no doubt about it...
Orpheus just couldn't believe how soon peace would end because of one spoiled brat...
A roar escaped his maw as soon as the patrol crossed the border, his pace having picked up. A calling for the pride as he made his way to the throne. Announcing their return home.
...And it pissed him off like no other.