Where They Go Death Follows [The 7, Private]

[Midnight]

((Such long posts you have…i feel…n00bish ^_^)

Midnight crept to the edge of the clearing, and stayed in the shadows. She thought the majority had it under control, as most had magic. So she was pretty much useless here.
She decided to hang back for now and provide support where needed. Some of them seemed to know each other, and apparently there was no lost love between them. The fire wall sent her reeling back behind a thick bush, for fear of being spotted. When it grew dimmer and died, she quietly looked again. Seeing Free on the ground was bittersweet. "Good, he got his dues." "I need to help him! He could have a broken neck!"
Sighing quietly, she sneaked over to where he was, and decided to get him out of there. Or try, at least.
If he keeps flailing around and doesn't let her drag him to saftey he'll just have to sit there and be an easy target for more pain. If he lets hee get him to saftey,
she will try to hold him down, so the flailing didn't hurt him any more. When he will cease to move, she will then look for a white flower that she rembered healed. Only the base, though. There was one by a stream and she darted over to get it. She almost killed herself biting the flower. Stopping with her mouth open and ready to bite, she carefully pulled the bulb up, and snipped off the end with the flower. Sunning back over to Free, she would then say, "Eat the bulb only. It'll lessen the pain." Taking up a position in front of him, she would watch the fight; still out of sight, though.
But that all depended if he wanted to be painless or not.

((…well after that i feel better. xD))

[Oki]

((sorry Midnight, I must have not specified enough. Free's neck isn't broken. He is immortal after all. However, I understand that Midnight doesn't know that, but you can't power play; meaning you can't move him and drag him away. And don't feel bad, I've had my fair share of being told I was power playing xD I would suggest fixing it so it's more correct. :3))

[Midnight]

((._. Oh. Ididnt realize that was pp. I will fixeth it!))

[Sanka]

Watching Free get flung around like a rag doll made Sanka wonder about his fighting capability. Either he really was just a horrible warrior or his immortality had caused him to take up more unconventional fighting methods that wouldn't really work for anyone unless they could take a few near death experiences in a fight.Whatever the reason he walked directly into a new white wolfs attack. The white wolf, who had emerged out of the chaos, was steaming as though his body was a furnace. His attacks were strong handling Ni like a puppet on invisible strings. Immortal or not Free definitely would feel that barrage of attacks for the next few days unless the herbal remedy May was trying to shove down his throat did something for that as well. Sanka himself had no idea what the bulb was or where she got it but it was made certain that the wolves among their ranks would be well cared for as long as she was around.

Suddenly there was a bright light. As he turned his head to locate the source of the light he was made aware that the light was accompanied by an intense heat, possibly because the light was a large fireball speeding towards Esras. Esras was also made aware of the fireballs existence although far more harshly so he probably wasn't able to take in the beauty if it all. Sanka traced the source of the fireball, via the trail of freshly heated air, to a young female with a thick, muscular build, and typical gray wolf coloration. Her dark gold eyes seemed to glow with anger as she stared down Esras, K-9's bared. She ordered the alphess to retreat and she did so, trying to bring her pack with her. Who was this new wolf? A tactical adviser perhaps?

Looking back to his own female opponent he began to wonder if the Voyani had any males among their ranks at all. Before he could ask her again what her name was they were separated by a large wall of fire close enough to sear his whiskers from the left side of his face. He winced at the unbearable heat, annoyed at the extent of this 'tactical adviser's' power.

And just like that, in a split second chaos had overwhelmed what little plan Sanka had left. Sadly due to his lack of inside information he couldn't find out the abilities of any Voyani member therefore little outbursts like these were unforseen but expected. In moments like these adaptation is the key to survival and Sanka wasn't ready to let his plan die. Snapping his head, as if panicking, he called out to May who was still struggling with the Immortal.[/size][/b][/font]

"Leave him be and get your tail in the air!"[/size][/b][/font] he shouted desperate to keep the Voyani from fleeing. Losing them in their own territory was a mistake he couldn't afford he needed her eyes looking down on the battlefield watching all escape routes.

Making a quick decision he abandoned his previous female foe and sprinted to the part of the firewall that concealed the new white wolf that had savagely attacked Free. She, nor any one else she called kin, most likely couldn't have noticed the switch thanks to the flame wall that stood between them as he made his way to his new foe. The effort required to produce something so massive would have been great making the length of it's stay unpredictable but most likely very short. Hopefully Esras would take this chance to finish her off before she recovered.

Heavy paws pounded the ground throwing chunks of earth into the air as Sanka took giant strides closing the distance. Passing Free on his way to do battle Sanka noticed that he didn't look all too bad. His head, which should have been caved in or shattered, had stopped bleeding and his sides moving counted as evidence towards breathing. It seemed, so far, like he really couldn't die. But one thing was made clear today, Ni could still feel pain which was all the information Sanka needed on his immortality. Other than what exactly would happen his a limb or organ was entirely removed. All in due time.

Just as the wall of flames began evaporating, leaving nothing behind but scorched earth and hot air, Sanka was taking his final strides to his destination. Opting to go with the surprise attack and skip the introductions he took one final stride before thrusting his entire form into the air, lunging at his opponent paws outstretched and maw wide.

As his body emerged on the other side of what was left of the flames his teeth turned black, his shadow energy encasing them, ready to deal a savage strike. He looked for openings now that he could finally see his opponent and concluded that a bite to the back of the neck would be his best bet at landing an attack. If he was able to deliver his blow he would then use whatever strength he had to drag the beast down by the scruff of his neck leaving him belly up vitals exposed.
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[Relairah]

OoC: Sorry for my absence, guys, and the length before my response x.x

Sanka, I incorporated what we talked about in my post though if you'd rather I adjust it and let Sanka have the idea then just let me know and I'll change it.

iC:

It seemed refraining from magic wouldn't last long. Not long at all. Within moments, everything had spun in a wildly different direction with the arrival of others in the pack. It seemed they had met somewhat of a match - more than an anticipated. But this was far from over and this group of seven had far more up their paws.

San didn't lose his focus and he had to admit he was somewhat surprised at the opposition he met from the large butterfly-winged wolf. Suddenly, his entire body was burning hot, leaving the snow where his paws had been nothing but water. Upon a mere touch, he could leave burn scars on anyone. He leaped at Akuma, and the two met in combat once again.

Akuma growled sharply at the touch of the other, not expecting such a singe. He had suspected it, at the sight of the others' paw prints, but he backed away, eyes focused. Soon, wind began violently rippling his fur, flailing out behind him and as they met again, San would discover that his heat was being diverted, blown around Akuma's body, but not actually touching him. Also, he would suddenly feel a strange pull, as though trying to send him flying.

An aggressive growl erupted from San. Enough of this. No more playing around. It was clear this wolf was keeping him busy and he backed away, closing his eyes in concentration. He focused on the shadows emitted by the flame wall as well as the other wolves who were closer together nearby, fighting. Suddenly he vanished into his own shadow, emerging from the others.

Ichi might be surprised that San was suddenly by his side. but he was running with him, fur bristled, eyes alight. "Ichi, forgive me if I speak out of turn. Perhaps a tactic change is a good idea. Let us retreat toward the Giaku borders and draw this scum with us. If they think they are winning, we won't lose them." It would be spoken loud enough only for Ichi's ears... and of course with everyone distracted by their own combat, he assumed only Ichi would hear him.

Afterward, he backed off slightly, letting Ichi issue his own attack as it came, that is if he still did so. Clearly, they had the perfect setup for San's idea. Now all they to do was execute.

Akuma had leaped toward Kashikoi upon seeing him back off, attempting to seize the opportunity. Only to find him suddenly vanish, his paws landing on nothing but melted snow. He looked up sharply, eyes scanning the area for his opponent. He wasn't getting away so easily. His eyes glimmered fiercely, lips peeled back, fangs glimmering, snarling. He looked around quickly, assessing the situation, gathering what he had missed during the fight. It seemed Darklight had arrived and had gained some ground for them. Others had arrived as well. He smirked to himself. It seemed they were making headway. Perhaps. Yet perhaps not as he saw suddenly the wolf he had been fighting running alongside a large black one. He frowned, eyes quickly finding Ea.

Darklight was telling her to retreat. That was probably a good idea, he thought to himself. But he couldn't just leave Darklight to fight this herself. Ea would never forgive herself if her sister was killed by these demons. And he knew it. Also, Ea was the Serra. In all truth, Akuma didn't quite yet completely understand how Ea and Darklight saw the whole rank setup of the pack and the duties each position held... specifically. He wondered if it was more that the Alphess protects her pack even if she must die defeating a threat? Or was it that the Alphess must survive to lead her pack and the warriors died defending her and the others? He thought it might be the latter...

In any case, he knew one thing was true. All of them were loyal to her and none of them could just run off and hide. He released a powerful snarl, with long strides covering the distance that had formed between them and soon stood by the white wolfess' form once more, just as she sent the barrage of icicles toward the demon which had attacked first.

One of them was down, even if he had been dragged off for help it was still a chance for success. With this momentum, thanks to Darklight and Koli suddenly coming, they had a chance. They could whoop these intruder hides. Or so he hoped.

"Ea, I must oppose Darklight's suggestion. We must ban together as one force against this evil and defeat it. The pack looks up to you for guidance and we can do this." He would then smile briefly, the wind rippling about his form. Whether she agreed or not was her choice. If she chose to find safety, that was her call. But he once more focused on his opponents. This time it was Kashikoi Kaen and Sanka and his eyes glowed as a twister began forming, the clouds piecing together out of the air and as it gained momentum, it swiftly neared both wolves, threatening to sweep them into its twirling vortex.

San stepped back slightly. He was not afraid, but he had not quite expected this as suddenly the big blue and purple wolf seemed to take some sort of command. Perhaps he was more in the pack than first anticipated? It didn't matter. He glanced at Ichi, giving a brief nod, waiting for confirmation about his idea. Certainly, this would work.

San avoided the tornado, watching as it swerved back around. Clearly, it was the butterfly-winged wolf who was controlling it. He hated that he really wasn't in a position to attack him while his attention was so held on his wind storm and take back control. No, he could teleport through the shadows and do so, but not yet. He waited for Sanka's command. That would determine everything.

[Moon_Song]

((OoC: Should I wait for Oki to post?))

[Oki]

The pain was quickly subsiding. It wasn't the pain that bothered him, but it caught him greatly off guard and it shocked even himself that he found out that he was able to get hurt and feel pain by another. It was a great surprise. Returning to normal, he rolled over to his side and shot up on all fours. Quick heavy breaths rolled in and out between his teeth, thirsting for blood and vengeance. Ears pointed forward, he looked around, feeling blood seep through is fur above his brow and flowing past his right eye. To his surprise however, Midnight was standing just in front of him, having a flower between her teeth. 'Lessen the pain?', but he didn't have any. She must've thought that he felt pain normally; she didn't fully understand his power and doubted anyone will. Free won't allow it in any case. "I don't need that. I'm immortal and don't feel pain", he looked over at the white wolf that dealt him the blow, "That bastard has some way of doing so though...", he grimaced. Turning back to Midnight, he scowled, "Help the others with that; I don't need it." Growling at himself and his attacker, he rushed off.

The fact was, Koli's attack on Free only lasted through contact. After that, Free's body began to return to normal. Koli's attacks only took away other's abilities and powers through physical contact that he makes with them; after, his opponent returns to normal. This is what Free just experienced.

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Standing with his head lowered, he stared at the one he just attacked then around at the others. Snapping his fangs at ones he made eye contact with, he laughed aloud, shrieking with amusement, "Challenge me!", he continued to laugh maniacally, "I thirst your blood, ones of true darkness!"

The hot flames that Darklight emitted began to extinguish. Koli didn't pay much mind to it. Although, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a blackness; one that looked much like the one he just attacked, though, no markings. The one was flying straight at him. "Oh?", he grinned. Knowing full well what was going on, he stood perfectly still. The black one had his fangs bared, but were shrouded in a blackness. No matter, it would have no effects on him. Watching him get closer, his body tensed up as the black blood coursing through his veins hardened.

As soon as Sanka would have tried to bite down on his neck, he would find it to be as hard as a rock and probably hurt his jaws by trying to bite down. Koli would then laugh at Sanka's futile attempt then follow up with a reverse headbutt to the side of his bottom jaw. Remember, his blood hardens upon impact.

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The battle persisted and everyone seemed to have their own opponents. Then he remembered that he wanted to fight the Alphess alone. Looking over, he realized that he couldn't, but figured he could get a piece of the fight. Heading straight over, but before he got there, a tornado began to form. Stopping, he shielded himself from it, eyes squinting. He had an idea, but it would cost him a great deal of his mana. Impulsively deciding, he sat down and clapped his front paws together, keeping his demon eye focused on the twister. His right eye closed, the demon eye glowed and projected off his eye. With the high winds, it was hard to stay still and he struggled. Locking onto the tornado, he then found an object a distance away from the battle; a tree. Ready, he charged enough and shouted, "Independent Cube...", at the vocalization, a large seal with ancient looking runes appeared under the tornado and himself, magenta in color, "...Room!" Following, a large semi transparent cube of the same color surfaced from the ground, encasing the tornado. Runes glowed over the surface, telling Free it was ready. Keeping focus, his paws that clapped together before, outstretched and then quickly crossed like an "X". That instant, the tornado would then have disappeared, then reappeared outside of the cube in the place he found that tree from earlier. Trading spots, the tree existed where the tornado was and where the tree was, the tornado exists.

The cube and seals dispersing, Free's eye ceased to glow and it returned to normal. Gasping and hunching over, he felt his power drain for the moment. However, he looked up and grinned at the others where the tornado was. Essentially, his technique was that of substitution and it was helpful if he needed to move someone quickly or to mess with others.

[Midnight]

((I'm confused. Can he feel pain or not???))

[Oki]

((No, no xD. Sorry, Free cant feel pain originally because of his immortal curse given by the devil himself a while back to his ancestors. The thing is, Koli's abilities allow him to temporarily take away abilities of his opponents by physical contact. Meaning, when he bit down on Free, Køli sucked away Free's immortality and made him an ordinary wolf. This is why he felt pain (for the first time) and was shocked to experience such. However, as soon as Køli let go, Free's immortality returned to him as if nothing happened. This is how Koli's ability works. I'm trying not to confuse anyone and I'm trying to explain as clearly as I can; do I need to clarify more because I can. Just tell me x3))

[Sanka]

Once again Sanka was shocked as San appeared next to him, his power proving itself useful in many ways. He would have to ask San to teach him to move through shadows as he does; he took a mental note of that. He listened to what San said immediately taking what he said into consideration. His plans so far had been well thought out and rational therefore there was no reason to question the what he was saying now. It was obvious the Voyani were gaining strength here although only one seemed to notice, standing his ground, San dropped back to deal with him.

Sanka was already too late into his own attack to change course so he decided to figure it out after he had dealt with the screaming psychopath on the other side of the flames. He continued on with the plan of attack he had initiated all the while thinking of ways to switch to San's idea. As he launched himself at his opponent he noticed she stood still, awaiting the impact. Normally Sanka would divert his attack seeing through the cheap trick but any counter this maniac threw at him would only serve to his advantage, giving him a reason to scurry off with his tail between his legs.

He continued his attack chomping down on what he expected to be soft, warm flesh but instead was as hard as rock; a good trick, one Sanka could imitate, he took a mental note. Sanka did what most wolves would do, release, turn, and reengage, although he did all this in just a few moments moving fluidly as though he were dancing. In reality it was just years of executing the same maneuver that caused his muscles to preform the feat before his brain told them to that allowed him to move so fluidly and quickly. His opponent laughed, obviously happy with his plans success, by this time Sanka was once again in the air this time deliberately leaving himself open, if his opponents counter seemed too dangerous he would simply dodge and try again. Luckily Koli only set up a head butt, his head meeting Sanka squarely in the jaw. Sanka, who threw himself into the position did expect some pain, but the head butt propelled him backwards breaking his jaw. He hadn't taken into account Koli's rock hard blood, this minor miscalculation would cost him serious pain.

Sanka did his best to stand, spitting out blood and stumbling on his way. He looked into his foes eyes doing his best to imitate true fear. He had a hard time doing so since facial expressions/emotions were always something that escaped his grasp. Before giving Koli a chance to asses his face he bolted off towards San using the large tornado as cover. But about halfway to his goal Ni sealed of the violent vortex and replaced it with a tree. The full act took some time as it must have taken an extreme amount of energy to seal off something so large and the act of moving something through space wasn't easy, even with small objects.

Sankas last strides would have to be made in the open, he sped onwards. As he ran a nearby shadow left it's position to become a brace for his lower jaw, holding it in place since the bones could not. He tried his best to lock eyes with San, letting him know, if hadn't noticed already, that they would once again be going with his plan. He threw his head back in as he inhaled air letting out a long sorrowfull not, that, as all his other howls did, split itself into separate notes and tones that harmonized sounding as if he himself were a small pack. The howl was meant meant for all to hear and had a clear message, "Retreat!!"

He hoped the whole act, from being hit with the headbutt all the way to his frantic howl, wasn't too obvious. He was counting on it all working to separate the fighters from the runners, then they could be dealt with easily.[/size][/b][/font]

[Moon_Song]

Two on one was just unfair. A few icicles pierced his shoulder, but no where else. Still the pain was unpleasant. Esras snarled at the two little females in front of him. Luckily, the ice quickly melted from his heated blood and all that was left was shinny red stains on his matte black hide.


If anyone in earshot thought Esras' growl was menacing, then Darklight's was more so. Years of hatred boiled to the surface. She was seething, her blood pounding in her ears and burning her from the inside. "Ea! Let me handle him! Help the others!"


Ea was shocked, and she hesitated. Why would her sister be so angry. She knew, somehow, that this was not a fight to run from. "I will not leave you, Darklight." Instead she threw another barrage at him, hoping to find purchase.

When Akuma address her, she nodded and said. "I never planned to fully retreat, Akuma. This is my home, my pack, and I will never leave them." She snarled at the approaching wolves, at the fighting around her, at the fact that she had let her pack get attacked. She spoke with strength and conviction, "We will fight, and we will win. If you want peace, prepare for war."

The monster tried to lunge as she spoke to Akuma, but she speared him, bringing him to the ground and biting for the soft flesh of his neck.

He had seen an opening for the tiny little girl, but had been thwarted by the grey one. She was stronger than she looked, and she already looked strong. She had been abke to pin him for a few moments, but he was bigger than her, and he was able to throw her off, sending her toward a tree.

"Darklight!" Ea called as her sister when flying towards a tree. A quick movement sent a stream of water to cushion her sisters impact, which seemed to work. Her sister did not hit hard, it was more akin to the force of falling too hard into a chair. Unfortunately, that left her open.

Darklight was dazed, but as she drifted down from her sisters safety net of water, she watched in horror as that damned demon tackled Ea, pinning her and going for her throat. Darklight spewed a huge fireball at his a record speed, again singeing his fure, but not doing any major damage. Darklight rushed to her sister's aide.

He was again thwarted from his attack by the female, this time though he smelled the burned fur in his face. Luckily there wasn't too much damage, but it still didn't fee; good. It was then that Esras heard the call to retreat. He glared at the two females. He did not want to leave this battle undone. In fact, he was unused to doing anything by the command of others, but he knew the retreat was fake, so he jumped above them and flew off toward the fleeing Sanka.

Ea got to her feet in time to see Darklight was ok, and that the demon was hurt. Before she could do anything, a cry came out from one of the other wolves. It sounded funny to her, but when Esras jumped and flew, she knew it was a retreat call. She smelled something fishy about the whole thing. She rose her voice so everyone in her pack could hear her. "Voyani stay with me! I repeat stay here and Gather!" She had a bad feeling in her stomach about their retreat. It didn't feel right, and if she was right, it was a trap.

"Get back here, damn you!" Darklight shouted angrily as she saw him fly off. She had to admit, she was very surprised when Ea called for everyone to stay, and she felt she couldn't. "Ea, you have no idea who that monster is! You can't let him get away!" She didn't want to tell her yet, not till he was dead. She did not want to see the same hate that burned in her heart to cloud her dear sisters face, but her own desire to kill would not let her stay still.

Ea looked at her sister, confused. Who exactly as this demon? That knowledge would have to wait. The safety of the pack was on the line, and she had to keep them safe. Knowing that, and her gut feeling about the retreat, she looked her sister straight in the eye and said "I know not what it is he did, but right now we need to focus on the pack and getting these invaders out."

[Relairah]

San ran easily alongside Ichi, the flame having vanished from his paws and no longer charring the snow beneath his paws. For now. Now was just getting the fools to follow... perhaps that might be a little more troublesome than anticipated. He had been so certain in their heated anger they would follow - hellbent on purging the earth of those who dared disturb their peaceful pack-lands. Well... San wasn't so wrong.

Akuma nodded firmly when Ea said she had no intention of retreating, of fighting and winning. That was exactly how he felt. He wanted to whoop these other wolves' butts! But then suddenly the call for the retreat came and Ea was calling for the Voyani to stay back. He couldn't say he agreed with her decision. What was she thinking? They must conquer!

He glanced at Darklight, who seemed to be thinking along his own thoughts. He felt in a slightly awkward position, between his Serra and her sister. But he stepped slightly and voiced his thoughts. "I agree with Darklight. We need to seize this opportunity now and kill them. If we wait, our strength may wane as our bodies grow weary from rest. We need to finish them off once and for all while they are weakened." Of course, some part of Akuma wasn't thinking on the side of a trap. Full out male, in battle, hellbent on victory.

Aha! A dispute? A smirk came to Kash's lips and even a low chuckle. Well, perhaps not exactly what had been planned, but confusion among allies was never good. Well ironically, suddenly San felt a sharp pain through his brain and it quickly flowed like an electrical current through his body. He stopped mid-step, a brief painful expression passing on his face though gone in an instant. Suddenly, everything about him changed.. at least in demeanor, expression. His eyes grew a dead, cold appearance and he turned his head sharply, lowering his head, fangs bared, the low rumbling growl escaping him sharply.

He had suddenly turned on Free! He sprang forward with ease and speed, suddenly upon his new opponent, attempting to land a wound on his shoulder, face, or neck, whichever he got to first. That is, if Free didn't successfully avoid the attack.

Akuma glanced toward the retreating group, just in time to see the fiery wolf he had been fighting earlier turning on one of their own. Well this was an interesting turn. He glanced toward the Voyani Pack once again. "Look! Now is definitely our chance. While one has turned on the others!"

[Oki]

The snow under his paws was melting quickly, Koli's body heat was at searing temperatures from the super speeds of his heart rate and blood pressure. Any moisture on his body evaporated almost instantly whenever it made contact, causing his body to emit tendrils of steam. Luckily for his thick coat of white fur, or else everyone would see that his skin would be a shiny dark red as his blood rose very close to the surface. It would even be hot to the touch.

Looking back towards where the back of his head made contact with the black wolf's lower jaw, Koli already saw him fleeing from the fight. Snapping his jaws out at him, he was already too far away for Koli to get a lock on to use Fluus Nox. Vision getting slightly hazy, he snapped his eyes shut and grimaced at the pain coarsing through him; a side effect of the black blood. Subsiding shortly, Koli realized he was the only one out in the open while the rest were gathered together. Though hardly paying any mind to that, he just wanted to destroy the ones that were giving off this ebbing aura of darkness. Head pounding, his eyes opened abruptly and looked around at the sound of the frantic howl. His pupils constricted and more black cracks shown themselves on his scelera. Then suddenly, all the others were retreating the battlefield. Infuriated, Koli wouldn't allow this.

Power starting slowly flow back into his form. It almost seemed his attack was too late as Ichi called the retreat as planned. "It's too soon!", Free growled. With the twister gone, the howl that he gave off seemed to disrupt everything and his comrades began to fall back. Angered that he couldn't stay and fight longer, thus breaking up the fight, Free turned. Looking back on the others, he reluctantly followed along. The trees began to become more dense and he waited for the signal to attack once more.

Observing for said signal, he looked for all of his allies in this battle. Ichi...Yon...Go...Then when he saw San, the large black male was barreling straight for him. Confused, it was almost too late when Free realized that Kash was coming for him. Stopping in time to get in a blocking stance, Free took the blow on his left shoulder. Not injured, or at least not for long at all, his rooted stance broke and was pushed back a meter or so. A long skid line formed in the snow when they both stopped. Demon eye glaring up at the larger-than-him male, Free snarled and spoke through his teeth, "What do you think you're doing, San!? We're still in retreat...Ichi didn't give the order to attack yet! And I am your comrade!" Then he attempted to head-butt him with the side of his own. Cocking his head to the side, Ni swung it to San's left cheek, quite hard, hoping to knock the large male off of him and some sense into him. Free didn't have to worry about recoil and put all of his strength into getting San off.

Bolting off in the direction where the enemies were headed, Koli was deaf to the orders of the Serra and others. Deadly impulse drove him and he was catching up fast with the others, steam wisping past his body. Then a sharp pang impaled his chest and he quickly fell to the snow, skidding to a stop. Wincing, he moved to get up as his lower chest got really hot. Moving upwards, Koli heaved and gasped. Reeling over, he threw up mouthful of blood. Though not red like everyone elses, it was jet black, shining like thick crude oil. Coughing up another mouthful, it pooled in front of his forepaws and splattered on his forelimbs. Chin dribbling with this viscous liquid, it streamed out of his nose as well. Looking up, Koli disregarded his loss of blood and slowly stood back onto all fours. His power began to surge.

Dark, black mist began to materialize out of his form and fell to the ground quickly. Now flowing out of him, it started to race towards the enemies that fled into the developing forest. Like a torrent of water released from its floodgates, it blanketed the snow and surrounded the trees. Surging forward, it began to pass the others even. Ultimately taking advantage of the pair that had began their duel with each other and everyone else that would stop because of that, Koli vocalized his attack, "Luminane!" The void-like mist that had covered a wide area of ground between himself and beyond his enemies, started to suck all the objects into it, much of that like a black hole. Though, it disregarded the wolves and only took in the evergreens that surrounded them. They sank in like a tar pit claiming its prey, though much quicker and soon they faded from existence. When they were completely gone, the black mist dispersed and wisped away. Having cleared a good amount of the forest away, probably around 50-60 trees, it left the enemies vulnerable.

Not done yet, the darkness rose out of Koli's back and ballooned above him and began to form into a twisting column. Grunting, Koli made it twist faster until the trees from before released from the dark mist. Instead of being whole, they were broken up into pieces and flew out at the attacking group as a rain of large debris, some pieces large enough to smash a wolf to a pancake. Quickly exhausting his supply, Koli's darkness subsided and a small cloud connected to him floated above while the dark mist licked at his legs like a black fire. His body shook from the intense internal heat and the intense external cold, the effects of his mode taking its toll. Mustering a twisted grin, he began to laugh deliriously. "I'm not done with you yet!", Koli called out to his enemies, who had most likely successfully dodged his attack anyways.

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