Arabian Swindler

There was a lot of information to be had from Tish. Mercy was almost shocked at what the Zebra knew really. She had a fairly good memory of many rooms and hallways she was forced to clean and work on. She knew about the horses habits for having mainly female slaves, but also male soldier slaves and heavy workers. She knew about a number of Safe locations that he was so sure no slave would rat out on-- on threat of being tied to chain-and-ball to sink to the ocean floor while conscious. And even the information that the main players of those whole Slaver situations also had a couple other people. Some Bast cat male noble called Wousa in the Tidelands, and even Dejeen was in on the ring. The main instigator being Jubali, who mostly acted as a ‘go-between’ for them all as he apparently traveled a LOT. there… ‘spy master’ in a sense.(end)

Which would explain a lot on how the damn lion knew so much and planned ahead.

Mercy made sure to have all of this written, adding more information and data to be shared to the other's as the layout of Arbin place would help things to get inside. And knowing more about the other ‘players’ was a boon to be certain. Even knowing more on their history a bit give them a idea. Like with Doug being a low-tier noble to hide his illegal slave trade and funds the Skull crushers, as well as hire new ‘workers’.

Gouson being someone that worked with Maltar, a former military for the Kingdoms before his war crime went too high, now he raids far north and organized any Skull Crushers or any pirates to work for the Slaver empire.

Criff was a trapper with a large pack moving underground tunnel networks, used to move things discreetly from border to border, but got a deep operation in Equestria. but while it was highly risky, it give him plenty of pony wanted slaves.

And Arbin a tradesmen that rarely leave his estate, but go on business trips, mostly to measure each nation economics to maximum value-- and used trips to inform any of the main heads to the empire what expect through market wants.

While Wousa was a cat that has control of a lot of under-table deals with the pirates and actually feeds them info. But keeps up the appearance of a upstanding noble, getting the masses to eat out of his hand, while hiding his deals behind his back.

Mercy was sure that this zebra was a goldmine to Dejen. As it told them that there were a lot more to this and they know who their targets are. The issue would be handling each, and it would be difficult to deal with them. But Mercy was sure they would come up with something.

However, once Dejen was done talking to Tish and Red as he left with one of her drones to talk with Johari on what he learned? Mercy look to the two of them as she spoke. “Mind if I ask you a question of my own?” looking to them as she was glad Enola wasn’t here, the female already left to get herself some fresh food as she look to the two equines. “What exactly happened to Enola while being enslaved under Arbin?” (done)

Red’s features darkened, and Tish gave a sad glance away. Though she breathed in and spoke, “while I wouldn’t say it? I think it would be important to know.” And looked to Mercy to tell, “Enola was… lost when she was found. Arbin’s people tricked her and collard her. When she fought back? They decided to use a better Collar. One with magics that Shimmer Lake and some things that Jubali knew of. The metal construct being made to bend the victims mind and body to their wants.”

Mercy knew of that collar all too well. And it made her features darken to know that Enola had to wear it. The Zebra went on. “Once on, Arbin took her in as his… ‘pet’.” Saying it in such a sad tone. “Due to her exotic looks? He would often demean her as a common house animal, to do tricks or dance before his guests during parties.” Solemnly adding, “a few, like Shimmer, were especially cruel. I was one of the few slaves that did our best to comfort her during those months of imprisonment.” (End)

“I’m sorry to hear that.” sympathetically spoke Mercy as it would explain much on why Enola feared Arbin-- and despise him. To be forced to dance, do tricks, be like a animal? Mercy understood greatly. Maybe even more so if Shimmer was just as hated, as well as feared by Enola. And if Enola was a ‘pet’? Then it was likely she was bound up and muzzle to be ‘under control’. Maybe for long period of time by Shimmer or other's who were cruel to keep Enola bound up tight. (done)

Tish gave a small nod of thanks, but told, “but… due to her time there? It had.. Left it’s mark on her.” Flattening her ears. “I’ve done what I could during our time together. But it’s not all healed.”

“Only reason Tish is telling you is because of those issues.” Red agreed. “Enola can’t handle being tied up or any sort of binding-- she goes into panic attacks whenever she’s stuck or in tight spaces.” And made a face. “It can get pretty bad, bad enough she’ll sometimes start lashing out at everyone because she’s so panicked.” (end)

“Then we’re lucky that Enola suggested us to find you two in the Crystal Empire.” said Mercy with a small smile. “Maybe after this, we can direct you to a Ophenu temple? They can help someone like Enola with her pain.” Knowing that the Ophneu could help Enola, they did help Salou after all. She however asked. “Although something Enola said bothers me.” looking at them as she asked. “Enola mentions something about ‘needs’ that she has.” sensing that both were tense, even hesitant.

Mercy look to them as she told. “If you’re planning on staying with us-- or even if Enola might stay here for a longer period if things doesn’t work out? We have to know for our safety, because while we may let you all stay on our ship? We don't want to take any chances if something does happen and she does something.” (done)

Red gave Tish a look, one that Zebra was still hesitant to. When she opened her mouth, Red said in a hiss, “Tish.”

“They might need to know.” Tish said lowly back. “You recall all the times when we didn’t tell someone?” Making the unicorn twist her face up. “Most times it was the right choice. But other times it put lives in danger. We’re now on a ship full of people-- a town worth of people. We can’t risk it.”

And while Red sulked in place, Tish said, “I’m sorry it’s… not easy to talk about.” Shifting to tell, “if I tell you, would you promise not to kill her?”

“We’ll fight back if you try.” Red seemed to pipe up, but got a light slap to her shoulder from the Zebra mare. (end)

“Well considering what we had on our ship for the last few years, we might not try to kill her.” started Mercy as she told flatly. “But we will hold her down with magic if she killed someone.” (done)

Tish shifted to that and took a breath. Red still said something under her breath, trying to persuade Tish to keep her mouth shut. But the mare soon asked, “Have you seen the bounties for Enola?” Figuring to start from there. “Are you… aware of her more violent nature?” (End)

Thinking back, Mercy admit. “I read a bit-- but didn’t pay too much attention.” then frown. “But she was a bit savage like when she first woke up here, acting like a animal until we gave her fresh killed rabbit.” (done)

Nodding, Tish told, “Enola’s body requires the lifeblood of living things.” Something that made Mercy blink. “She can eat many things. Fruits. Some vegetables if prepared right. Meats. But blood is something she needs. That her body craves for and she can’t help it-- and any meat will do. Even that of… other people.”

Red gave a long sigh at Tish saying this, but soon told, “Enola dosn’t like doing it. She’ll hunt a rabbit or a bird or anything in the wild. But… if she can’t get her iota of blood she… get’s twitchy.”

“The longest time she’s gone without blood in her meal was a near month.” Told Tish. “but the longer she goes without it? The worse she becomes. Becoming frantic, bothered and less… stable.”

Giving a look, Red said, “Tish. she turns into a rampaging monster.” Going on to tell Mercy, “that’s how she escaped. Arbin started just using dry meat to feed her, and it wasn’t enough. The Collar kept her corralled past that ‘month’ of no blood, but it only got worse. She started getting more violent.”

Tish let out an anxious breath and said, “she loses her temperament after so long. And when prodded, she will retaliate like an animal. And when she caused a Guard that was trying to drag her back to her pen to bleed?” She grimaced. “The… the collar stopped working. Her instincts, her bloodlust… it completely overtook the Collars power. She went into a frenzy.” (end)

Scrunching her face, Mercy asked cautiously. “Did...she ate that guard?” (done)

Shaking her head, Tish told, “she drained him of all his blood.” And went on. “But.. by that point her mind was gone. She lashed and attacked everything in sight. Draining blood, killing both guests, slaves and tormentor. Nothing was safe.” And breathed out, “she almost killed me.. Before she calmed down. She didn’t recall much, but she recalled what she almost did to me.” And looked down. “It was… hard for her.”

Nodding along, Red told, “we had a lot of close calls because Enola didn’t like the fact she needed blood. It grossed her out. But every time she tried to go without it, she’d get fidgety and as soon as someone bled…” She made a worried face. “She’d loose it. Or… at least have a hard time controlling herself.”

“Once went two weeks without blood.” Tish began, “and when a bounty hunter bled after his head got cut from hitting the ground too hard? Enola lost it.” And breathed out, “we had to lock ourselves in a closet, because Enola was trying to attack us in her frenzy. She calmed down after draining them of blood and time to digest. But in those moments she… can’t control herself.”

“Now a days? She knows better and gets what she can from wild game.” Red continued. “But when she isn’t given blood for a couple weeks? She gets needy. And any blood will do.” And proceeded to tell, “in emergencies? Tish, Gabe, his pals or the group we were with, would let her get a drink from us-- but we had to be careful to get her off us before she made us die from blood loss.” (End)

“And since we’re on a ship, it might become a problem.” told mercy with a frown, as while it was disturbing to know about this? Even finding out that Enola apparently is a blood drinker? It somewhat assure her that she knew on this, and that Enola could control her self. Looking to them, she asked. “Does bloodpacks work just as well? Or does she need to get it ‘fresh’?” (done)

Letting out a breath of slight relive that Mercy wasn’t apparently getting up in arms about this? Tish said, “blood packs can work, but it’s not as effective as fresh blood.” And went on to tell, “as long as she gets some blood once a day, or at the very least, every other day? Then she should be fine. It’s when she goes without it for weeks it becomes a danger.”

Red then put in, “and try not spreading it or… poking her about it.” Scuffing the floor with a hoof to tell, “she still doesn't take it well. I think Tish and I have had who knows how many talks with her about being a ‘cannibalistic monster’. It… bugs her…”

Tish decided to tell, “she feels guilty for harming us, or innocent people whenever she loses control and becomes…” Mercy understood. It didn’t need to be said, really. Who wouldn’t feel guilty for becoming a wild animal with no sense of self or morals? (End)

Nodding slightly as she said. “I won’t tell much, only a few that will need to know.” then thought on Enola, as while they can make sure she gets ‘fed’, even if it was disturbing to know that Enola need actual blood-- it was a lot better than Serena who seem to be constantly hungry and eating anything or people. She wasn’t sure what was better, but at least Enola could somewhat control herself, which was a improvement.

Mercy thought over on it and recalled something as she asked. “You mentioned that you all had to ‘donate’ your blood when there wasn’t a mean for her to find a meal, right?” looking to them as she went further. “Who donated their blood the most out of everyone?” (done)

Red gave a shrug and told, “I don’t know. Tish offered a few times, but she was needed to treat any wounds or blood loss. She knew medicine better than the rest of us.” And went on to tell, “and I never joined in offering much because I was often needed to magically pry her off.” Then told, “Tish mostly decided who was fit to do it.”

To that, Tish rolled her eyes and told, “Gabe offered himself the most, but that was because he was reckless and too confident in the curse to save him from unintentional death.” Then shook her head. “I often had Horn provide, since he was the largest of our group, meaning he had more blood to give and less chance of suffering blood loss.”

Red quickly clearfield, “big minotaur guy.” (end)

Nodding as Mercy thought and soon asked curiously. “Alright, but did Enola showed any signs of ‘interest’ in Gabriel?” looking to them with a raise brow. (done)

“For the love of-- this again?” Red said in irritation while Tish only gave a very, very deep sigh. (end)

Raising a hoof, Mercy explain. “While I can guess other's brought it up with you all-- I actually felt something from Enola when she first spoke of him.” tapping the side of her head. “Emotionvore.” (done)

Giving a near tired look, Tish asked, “can you please not bring it up?” Taking a moment to explain, “it’s… complicated. And there has been enough drama as it’s been between her and Gabriel.”

“Drama my plot, those two have the most tense ‘teen love’ story that there ever was!” Red half ranted. “The whole group noticed after a while, but it’s just…” Making a frustrated look before signing out, “look, mixing a guy with horrible luck and nearly pessimistic about everything-- then mix in a girl that is mentally scared, terrified of what she’ll do to people close to her and a near traumatized after the crap she’s been through, and what do you get?” (end)

Mercy sighed as she said. “A trainwreck.” shaking her head as she asked. “I can only figure the two have some interest to the other, but are keeping away and ignoring it with their own reasons?” (done)

Tish gave a nod and wais sadly, “they do have a… attraction and even care for the other. They just.. Don’t know how to say it. And things had gotten complicated while they bonded.”

“Add in the fact they’re both dealing with personal issues, and it’s like you said. Trainwreck.” Red swiftly nodded. “I mean… I don’t know what she sees in him, really. But we can tell they want something out of it. But… Well, nothing’s going to go smoothly yet. Not with how messed up their lives are right now.” (End)

Nodding a bit in understanding, Mercy said. “I’ll leave it be for now,” then frown as she suggested. “But maybe after this? You do take Enola to a Ophenu temple, they can help her, maybe…” she wasn’t sure if the Ophenu could help Enola...but they could try. Maybe despite her being a wolf-bat thing, the Ophenu could….could…. she thought over something...and felt a odd sense of dejavu. Wait...this seem familiar. Strange powers? Check. Unique creature? Check. Odd and interesting personality? Check… looking to the two as she asked cautiously.

“How long has Enola been around in the Holds for?” (done)

Both gave looks, and oddly enough Red deflected with, “why do you ask?” a tingle of alter nervousness crawling both of their spines. (End)

“Five to six years since she suddenly show up, right?” asked Mercy in a tone of knowing. (done)

Tish rubbed her foreleg and said, “Perhaps… it has been quite some time since we first met.” which was inconsistent, seeing how clear and accurate Zebra's memory was. Meaning, she was covering for Enola’s past and not-so-terrestrial origin. (End)

Flatly looking at them, Mercy asked. “She’s a former human, isn’t she?” (done)

Both were quicke, too shocked that Mercy blurted it out. Red worked her mouth and said, “how do you know…” (end)

Smirking, Mercy said. “Because we met a lot of former humans showing up in the years.” then added. “And no, I’m not one.” (done)

While Tish’s mouth dropped open a little, Red nearly screamed out, “There’s MORE of them!?” (end)

“Mhm,” was all Mercy said. “We don’t know how many, but there’s more.” then remarked. “Still, now it explains alot about Enola.” rolling her eyes as she added. “I think Dejen may need a strong teapot once he hears this.” (done)

Red slumped and said, “and here I thought only Gabe and Enola were the only ones.” Making Mercy pause and look to Red. did the mare not realize that Vass was one? Did he never tell her? Actually, she had been around the Twins. Did she not catch on?

Then again, no one caught on because no one knew what a human was and even then? It’s not like they gave that many hints. Besides being ‘odd’? It wasn’t like they were too out of place. Well, for the most part. (End)

Shaking her head, Mercy said. “Well they aren’t...although I’m surprise this Gabriel is a former human too.” then thought and asked. “Does he have any special or odd abilities? Being a unique creature? A odd and interesting personality and showed up out of nowhere?” (done)

Tish soon spoke, “well… he did say he had oddly large bad luck before the Bow was found… and he is Wolfkin, a very rare and exotic breed only on a far off island. And he is an… odd one…” Then asked, “is this some means to find… other humans?” (end)

“More like a checklist to confirm he’s a former human.” said Mercy with a roll of her eyes. “Its kinda hard to know who’s a former human or not, so its something to see if it match or not-- especially if they showed up out of nowhere.” then mentally checked it off as she said. “So he’s a former human.” then frown. “Who has bad luck….” shaking her head she muttered. “Am I glad I got the lucky version.” (done)

While Red made a face to this, Tish only sighed and debated on something. After a moment, Tish said, “to answer the last… yes. I met Enola roughly six or five years back, when she was brought in with that collar.” Mercys’ thoughts stopping to work that over. Did that mean that Enola was… put through crule slavery just after getting into this world? It made the Queen gramance. What a way to go after being sent to a new world. No wonder she was traumatized. (End)

what horrible luck. thought Mercy as she let out a sigh. “Well, seeing as we now know? Heres a question I want to ask.” looking to them both. “What are you three going to plan once we’re done hitting into Arbin place?” going on to tell. “While its likely we might not find him there? We are going to take everything-- and I do mean everything we can, even the slaves and help them out if we can. After that? We’re going to look over everything and go on a trail hunt.” (done)

The two mare’s looked to the ther, and soon Red turned to tell, “I know Celestia and Luna fairly personally. Being a noble gives me perks like that. We can take the slaves to them so they can be figured out.” Going on to say in thought. “And… well, if Enola will be safe? We’ll take her back to Equestria to let her finally have a life. If not…”

“We may stay with you.” Tish said. “Until Enola is safe? We can’t risk the chance of more harm. She has had a hard enough life, we want to free her from her past horrors and ghosts. She won’t heal otherwise.”

Huffing, Red said, “I’m sure when we go to let the slaves get sorted by the sisters? I can ask Princess Luna for an audience to meet her. Enola seems to be a fan, I’m sure it would make her day-- or night, to meet the Princess of the Moon.” (end)

Nodding, Mercy said. “We’ll let you use one of our Ketch to get to Canterlot.” she however told. “But the Mitego won’t get too close with our ship, mostly since it might not fit the dry docks.” (done)

Red rolled her eyes and told, “there’s a special Could-Docking station Canterlot uses from time to time. I’m sure if you let me send a letter ahead of time? They can prep one for use.” Telling on, “and honestly? If you do go about hunting these people down? You’re going to need the Princess’s consent.”

Tish nodded to that. “One is hiding under Equestria’s grounds. And they will not let you simply start digging on their land without reason. Their tolerance only stretches so far with visitors.” (End)

Well, look like I have to tell Dejen about this. thought Mercy as she let out a sigh as she told. “I’ll make sure Dejen come with to explain and show proof.” going on to think as she added. “I may ask Galdan to come with, since he’s been in contact with the two Princess’s more often than we have.” figuring to ask the old griffon to help keep Dejen guard-- mostly as extra insurance.

She did however tell. “Although I’m a bit cautious on letting Gabriel on our ship afterwords.” looking to them as she admit. “Its mostly due to his bad luck. Yes I know if we keep cautious of Murphy Law we might be fine...but bad luck can still come about.” (done)

“We’ll keep him away from all the important places.” Red assured. “Trust me, we’ve learned our lesson after the last three airship crashes.” (End)

“That doesn’t filled me with assurance.” told Mercy. (done)

Tish soon said, “would it assure you the five other’s after it went well?” Going on, “excluding the occasional accident like accidental foodfights or near-assassinations on ship?

“Badlucks bound to happen.” Red agreed, “but we’d rather put up with all the stupid bad luck, than a crashing ship. So, give us a break, we’re doing our best when handling a bad-luck magnet that’s cursed with more bad luck.” (End)

“Maybe Dejen good luck would negate Gabriel bad luck,” mused Mercy as she thought on it and while it wasn’t likely? She can imagine it might do something. But she did however look to the two and asked. “Why not after Arbin and dealing with the whole Equestria process, we go down to that island, send the Wolfkin there and just let him return the bow and come back after hes done?” (done)

“Do you know that there are those wanting to kill him?” Tish asked, “because the bow will only protect him-- up to the point of returning it. After that? It will not stop any potential kills the other locals will try on his person.” (end)

“I’m just saying, if he doesn’t want to have bad luck, we can just have him return the bow and let his group keep him safe when he heads back to the ship.” said Mercy. “I understand he may be killed, but its not like the entire island will try to kill him, right?” (done)

“Yes.” Both said at the same time. (end)

Mercy pause and asked. “Can you clarify what you just said? Because...it sound like you just said the entire landmass, the entire island itself with its vegetation, wildlife and anything between-- will try to kill him as well as the locals.” (done)

“Nope, you didn’t mishear.” Red told. “Every local Wolfkin tribe wants to kill him. Half the plants are big enough to grab and eat ponies whole. There are bugs big enough to take chunks out of you. There are even giant spiders roaming around.” The unicorn going on, “that place is untamed jungle that will swallow any idiot whole!” Then went on to tell, “it’s like the Everfree-- if the Everfree was allowed to go out of control!” (end)

Scrunching her face, Mercy recalled the Everfree was a untamed landscape full of dangerous wildlife. She recall in some history, that the Everfree had to be ‘tamed’ from very, very powerful amount of heros to keep it in check-- but whatever was burned or destroyed? Would grow back in a day or in the very same day.

And to hear a pony, called where the Wolfkins live as a ‘Everfree untamed’? That shows how a bad it was.

Furrowing her brows, Mercy asked in unease realization. “Gabriel actually wants to be cursed as long as it keeps him alive, he never wants to return the bow if it means he stays alive with his cursed bad luck.” (done)

Both gave nods. Red even told, “at one point? The idiot thought that keeping it to allow him to survive anything was the best idea in the world and didn’t want to go back because then he’s invincible--” then deadpanned. “Then after being put through fires, poison joke, poison ivy, spurs and who knows what else to cause rashes, irritated skin and stuff? He realised it can make him suffer in other ways than ‘near death’.”

Tish nodded. “Curse is self aware. Will find new ways to cause user to suffer. Only thing keeping him back is he will die if try. Thought about doing it anyways, but we stopped him and Enola…” Taking a moment to think. “Said some things. Now he won’t go unless he can come back.” (end)

“Then why don’t you two and Enola go with him to make sure he lives?” asked Mercy out of curiosity. (done)

“Because the idiot doesn't want to get us, or his pals in harm. That’s why.” Grumped Red. “He refuses to put any of us into that amount of danger. He’d sooner run off in the night and leave a note than risk us in that place.” (End)

“And you don’t want him to go alone, because you all know he’ll die the moment he return the bow with no chance of living.” said Mercy as she thought on it and said. “Hrmm….” thinking on it as she said. “I may have a idea on this...but I’m going to need to see if it actually works, because I may found a solution to this situation.” (done)

Red made a face, “how?” (end)

Looking to them, Mercy said. “Well...we know this girl.” recalling Farin aid and her runes. But she would need to get into contact with Farin. (done)

“And you think they can help?” curiously asked Tish. (End)

Thinking more and nodding, Mercy said. “She can. If she’s not busy and can make it? We might be able to get that Wolfkin to that island, return the bow-- and safely come back without having anyone by his side.” (done)

They looked to the other in thought, and Red soon said, “if you can find her and ask to do it as soon as possible? Please do.”

Tish nodded vigorously. “If we were to take him towards the Tomb the Bow belongs? Then the curse will lift more and more, knowing his intent to return it. The sooner we have him return it? The less likely of your ship coming to harm.” (end)

“After we’re done with Arbin? I’ll see if she’s around in Equestria.” assured Mercy. “That’s where she may likely be, if she’s not out doing something.” (done)

“We could always get Gabe to hang out near the engin room.” Red said.

“Red!” Tish repremanded.

“What?” Asked the mare, “you know as much as I that the sooner we can get that bow off of him? The better.” Going on to tell, “sure he can cause a huge distraction with his curse, but you know how much that can snowball. Do you want another Delsi incident?” Making Tish go completely silent. (End)

“A what?” asked Mercy in confusion. (done)

Turning Tish spoke, “Delsi is a town…”

“Was a town.” Corrected Red with a flat glare at the Zebra. Then looked to Mercy to tell, “it’s now burnt, chard, crattered and has a new mountain.” They said in a deadpan manner, “ontop of where the mayor's house used to be.” (end)

Taking a breath in, Mercy said. “You know you don’t have to use him as a threat to make us get the bow off of him.” looking at the two as she told. “But I don’t appreciate being threaten, we have to take priority on what's needed.” (done)

Standing straight, Red told, “well so do we.” Going on to tell, “sure we can ‘survive’ the curse while doing this job against Arbin. But you’re doing it while knowing a way to get the Bow to it’s place. And with Gabe’s luck? He might hear about it, and then the curse will act up.”

Going on to add, “even if he doesn't by some chance? All it takes is one random person to say ‘the words’, and bad things will happen.” the unicorn pressed on. “I’m not even kidding! If someone says those words within a few hundred feet of him-- maybe a mile away from him? The curse likes to trigger and do something!” (end)

“Well let me ask you something,” Mercy said as she stare straight at Red. “what if we just not bring the Wolfkin along and do the job without him? Or better yet, what if we do go and give the bow back and he return safely? What then? He can’t be a distraction and he might actually get killed when we do head to Arbin place.” (done)

“The curse only prevents his death, not ours.” Tish pointed out. “It is not uncommon for the bow to nearly kill or maim us, just to cause him duress and suffering.” Pausing Mercy. “You can go do the job without him, but in doing so? We risk more destruction happening wherever he is. It’s a hazard to everyone, not just to himself. And once the curse is lifted? He can be more effective.”

Red gave a stiff nod. “He might be full of bad choices and bad luck, but he’s prepared. He’s got flares, grappling hooks, blankets, some bombs, spare food, lot’s of coin, ten ladders, a bed, some weird tools, a cauldron, knives, twenty different frying pans--” (End)

Holding up a hoof, Mercy interrupted. “Wait.” staring at Red as she asked. “You’re saying he has all of this...where does he put it all? Theres no way he could carry all of that on him.” (done)

“Magic bag.” Red sighed. “He lugs around everything with him. And if it wasn’t for his bad luck or that curse? He would be the best thief in the world.” Saying in thought, “well… the best smuggler in the world. He’s not that sneaky, but he knows how to smuggle things around.”

Nodding, Tish agreed, “due to the bag, he can smuggle anything. From multiple items, large objects to even people.” (end)

“Wait, so he could...smuggle people in…” started Mercy as she realized it wasn’t just a magical bag to hold stuff in-- but if it had unlimited space, and could carry people? It would be perfect for Arbin place with all the slaves and people. Thinking this over, Mercy said. “Well, now that you given me this information about him being a smuggler…” thinking more as she said with a sigh. “I suppose I can persuade Dejen to make a stop to find Farin and see if we can get her aid on that trick, as well as pick up your friend too.” (done)

“Trust me, it’s the best thing to do.” Told Red. “unless you want us to show you how crazy things get if we say the ‘no-no’ words a lot.” Adding, “but not here. Again, we learned our lesson from the last three ships.” (end)

Snorting, Mercy added. “And you would have a very large bill, along with a very enraged Striped, head engineer, and dragon on the damages you made with uttering Murphy law.” (done)

“You do not know the half of it.” Red told. “You just don’t.” (end)

Shaking her head, Mercy sent a message. Have someone on the comms and see if Farin is available. Ask her if she can make a teleportation rune and let her know we need it for special task. She got a response as Mercy let out a breath, as he partially wonder if doing this first would help...but it might with that Wolfkin bag, if it can really hold anything? Then they might be able to take more than they hoped with ARbin place.

(done)

They had to stop to let a Ketch go and get Farin, the faun having been at Twilight’s again for some project, and was once more with them. She was a little unsure about this all, but came along with. Offering to at least help with the current situation and maybe a bit more after.

Then they flew to the Holds and let the three off to… ‘get Gabe’. They wern’t sure how they planned to do it, but Mercy figured to send a Drone down to watch. Basically, to just relay everything they saw. What proceeds… was utterly ridiculous. Even more seeing as the group took a tense and deep breath before starting.

“Here we are. Completely safe and sound.” Enola started. “In the middle of this nice and secure field. With absolutely no cursed wolfkin.”

Tish seemed to breath in and said, “It’s good luck that he isn’t here. There is no way things could go wrong. There’s not even a chance that he’ll suddenly come along to make things worse.”

Red seemed to brace and said nice, loude and clear. “Nothing could go wrong.” And punctuated. “Nothing. In. The. Least.”

While they waited, the drone wanted to make a face… and so did those on the ship at what Mercy was telling them. Though at that moment, Dejen noticed a speck… that became a ship-- wone that was on fire and smoking-- and by meer feet went flying past the nose of their ship.

While below, Red said, “huh… normally he shows up about now.” And chuckled, “some bad luck.”

Enola shook her head and said, “it is strange. But I’m actually relieved that nothing bads happened yet.” Then ficked an ear and looked back and up and said, “Teleport! Now, now, now!” Making the other’s turn and look-- before Red did as told. Warping them away as the ship crashed, jumped and hit the ground hard.

As they appeared a distance away, they watched the glass of the ship brek as a Wolfkin with a D-dog and a minotaur came jumping out-- before being chased by a group of very angry Monster hunters. The Changing sighing, “wow… that was close.” Only for Tish to shout too late to not say those words.

No sooner had they left his lips, the ship blew up. Red cast a shield, blocking the splinters and the burning parts that rained on them. While the Hunter’s weren’t as lucky. Being downed or smashed by debris-- while one large piece hit a tree, the old thing tilting and falling over.

With a mighty crash, the three running males had to jump over it-- only for the black Wolfkin to trip on something. He fell, tumbled and soon got back up. Not a moment later the thing he tripped on came loose from the tree… and a swarm of bees came rushing out. Some hunters, unfortunately, jumped through and into the now agitated swarm that both attacked them and chased the three.

Blinking owlishly, the Drone said, “wow… that is unlucky.” then chuckled, “but at least it can’t get worse.” and again, was too late to stop for the three females that all bunched up around him. Normmaly he wouldn’t mind being so close to the opposit sex-- but with them clamping his mouth and looking on in horror? He understood why. For in the next moment, the ship remains gave another thunderous blast. A rogue engine piece red-hot and spewing magical flames, went flying and tumbling through the air. It crashed on Red’s barrier, then rebounded to fly and hit some hunters. It corkscrewed through the air and spun about, nearly hitting Gabe’s little group a few times. Then crashed into the forest… that soon began to light on fire rather rapidly, as it turned out the forest was of evergreen trees… sparking a forest fire.

With a glare, Red said to the drone, “you and your big mouth.” And soon focused on her magic before letting down her barrier. “Enola?”

“Got it!” she spoke, taking wing and flying ver to Gabriel and calling, “Gabe!” getting his attention. “This way!” and glided over to Red. which he and his friends soon ran for. Going full speed and soon leaping for them-- before Red cast her spell. Teleporting them a short distance away and by the Ketch.

While she woozily tettered, Tish and Enola helped her on the Ketch, and told the three males, “get on, now!” And gland up to see some falling trees, most of which were on fire. “Go, go, go,go,go!”

The Drone shook off his daze, got the ketch started and took off. And once flying upwards, heading to the ship, noticed the large forest fire in progress. As they went to the Innovation, landing inside and getting off, did they hear Farin in the cargo bay.

“He’s definitely cursed.” everyone on the Ketch now looking to the Faun that eyed the Wolfkin, along with Dejen, Johari, Mercy and even Yushu.

“He’s beyond cursed.” agreed Dejen with a scowl as he look to Mercy. “Why are we letting him on the ship again?”

Mercy took a breath as she told. “Because if we helped him remove that curse? He could be very valuable in smuggling stuff for us with his ‘magical bag’.” she however frown as she admit. “but...I didn’t expect something like that to...be witness.” seeing over the forest fire growing. (done)

Enola soon said, “just make sure you don’t say ‘the words’, and things will be fine.” Then felt her eyes widen. As not a moment later, the Ketch made an odd creaking sound and rather abruptly, had one side of it’s landing gear break. The whole group on it, went tumbling and falling out of the Ketch. Enola saying, “sorry, ow~” (End)

Groaning, the Wolfkin said. “Enola, while I’m glad to see you again…” grumbling a bit as he slowly got up as he rub his head. “Can it wait? Those Hunters weren’t exactly nice in holding me in their ship.” the crew look over Gabriela s he looked alot different from Jordan. Having a white under belly, purple markings showing all over his face as he look a lot more leaner compare to the more buff Jordan.

Gabriel pause as he look to the other's and grouch. “Oh no, don’t tell me you’re here because the Isles want a piece of me too.”

“I think they might, you did cause that one-,” started the diamond dog as he got up and shift his chain like collar.

“Shut it Grinder,” snorted the minotaur getting up as he wince. “I’m getting old for this shit.”

Gabriel laugh as he told. “You’re only fifty!”

“Yeah, getting old.” snorted the minotaur as Horn glance over as he said. “Still…” looking to Enola as he asked. “Why did you brought us on this ship Enola? Last I check you were going with Red and Tish to Equestria.”

Gabriel frown as he glance to the three females friends as he added. “Yeah…” looking a bit concern. “What happened?” Mercy could feel the concern, and the slight hint of love of seeing Enola again-- but it was buried deep underneath the Wolfkin.(done)

While they all got up, Enola said, “well… things… didn’t go right.” And sighed out, “but I’ll make it quick.” Standing up and while each got up, she told, “we’re going to attack Arbin.” The Wolfkin’s ears perked and turned to her. Even as he turned to face her. “He’s still hunting me, and until he and even his friends are dealt with? I’m not really safe.” And motioned a wing to Dejen. “Dejen wants him for another reason. But we came to get you to get rid of that bow.”

Farin decided to step up and tell, “I was told you needed a safe way off the Island that the bow has to go to.” Making sure she had his attention. “Dejen asked for my help, and I can give you something to get off the island as soon as the Bow is put back.” (end)

Gabriel stare at Farin as he drop to his knees and let out a joyous scream. “FINALLY!” putting his hands on his face as he covered his face. “Finally, no more bullshit, no more curses-- no more bad luck! I’m going to be free! Free at last!”

While looks were given, Horn explained. “Gabriel been having the...worst of it since we’ve been in the Holds.”

“Yeah, like being chased by Monster Hunters cuz his markings look like ‘demon marked’,” started Grinder. “Or being chased out of towns constantly, or being attacked by demons, imps, more Monster Hunters, cat-people, fox people, that dragoness, more Monster Hunters, Pirates, slavers, More Monster Hunters, more cat people, more fox people, more Monster Hunters.”

“You’re bringing up Monster Hunters alot than most.” commented Mercy as Grinder nod.

“Yeah, only cuz boss here get chase by them the most, and if its not them? Then its the common stuff we get chase by or tumble with land.”

Dejen stare as he slowly shook his head as he said to Mercy. “We should let Port and Debt get to the island.” then glance to Gabriel as he asked. “You know where it is?”

Rubbing his face off and getting up, Gabriel nodded. “Yeah… Big island just south of Death Mountain.” snorting a bit. “You can’t miss it, its got big storms surrounding it and large mountains surrounding all sides. Near impossible to get in or out of it.”

“So how are you going to get in?” asked Mercy.

“There’s a small river to get in, very hard to find.” answer Gabriel as he admit. “Although they may have closed it up after last time, they weren’t really happy with outsiders coming in.” and grumbling a bit. “And Daring Do added in.” Dejen and Mercy stare at him, as while Mercy wonder if that last part was made up, Dejen shook his head as he was surprise that pegasus writer went that down south. (done)

To that extent, Farin said, “well, we should be able to fly over it all and I can enchant some container with fether-fall magic so you can just drop down.” Getting a long look from the Wolfkin. “If your curse dosn’t let you die or be dissabled? It helps ensure you’ll land safely.”

“Isn’t that still dangerous?” asked Enola in concern.

“If it makes you feel better? I can add more runic luck charms around it, increase the chances of things to go a bit more smoothly.” told Farin rather simply. (end)

“You sure that’s gonna work?” asked Grinder with a frown. “Boss got big bad luck-- might make it worse.” (done)

“Good luck.” Farin told, “I said nothing about ‘soft landing’. For all we know, the Cuse will take that good luck to enhance the chances of him surviving. That dosn’t mean he won’t leave unscathed and maybe a bit bruised up.” She further defined.

Tish blinked a bit owlishly and said to Gabe, “it would… explain why my luck potions never seem to work right for you. If the curse does what she says and… alters it to just aid in making sure you survive more easily…” (end)

Sighing, Gabriel nod as he said. “And causes all that stuff to happen.” he however finally noticed Yushu as he shouted. “Oh god not again!” quickly hiding behind Horn.

Mercy glance from Yushu and to the hiding Wolfkin as Mercy asked to Horn. “did something happened with him and a Kitsune?”

Horn snorted as he told. “Grinder wasn’t kidding about some Kitsunes trying to assassinate Gabriel here, a few managed to get close enough if it wasn’t for the bow keeping him alive.” (done)

Yushu raised a brow and gave Gabe a somewhat unimpressed glare. One she took off her face and breathed deeply to tell, “I am a priestess, not a kunoichi assassin. I heal, not kill.” Going on to tell, “unless were demonic spawn? You have no fear-- no reason to fear.”

Johari pitched in with, “and she will be the one that will be half-responsible for healing any of your injuries.”

“Please, allow me.” Tish spoke up. “I’m been his medical healer for years. I know what to look out for.” Then added while looking at him. “Though, I may need time with him. He no doubt needs another back adjustment.” (end)

“More than that,” snorted Horn as Gabriel cautiously move out of Horn side as he glance to Yushu and sighed out.

“Sorry about that but…” he raise a hand to his purple markings. “Whenever anyone see these? Their first reaction is trying to kill me and shouting ‘demon marked’.”

Dejen stare at Gabriel and his markings as he admit. “You know, they do sorta look like demon markings at a glance.” (done)

Farin rolled her eyes to that. “At glance, sure. But to mistake them completely?” Giving Gabe’s face a look over. “I mean, I can understand the mistake at first glance. But honestly? Anyone given enough time would easily notice they aren't demon markings. They’re too smooth and follow a broken pattern, and also lack proper runic textography.”

Yushu made a face and glanced to ask, “how would you know?”

Johari passively told, “we know three different Demon Marked.” Getting her to sharply turn and look at her. “One of them is an adopted daughter to our former Seer aid, Asha. Another is a former tool to a Demon Lady planning to use her to be a god slayer. And the last was an alternate reality version of the god slayer, but three years older and much more skilled and was free from the start of the Demoness’s grasp.”

There was a moment of silence, and Red said, “what?” (End)

Rubbing his forehead, Dejen told. “We had a crazy last year, Red. it helped us with alot of things like taking out Maltar-- but it was utterly crazy by our standards.” (done)

Enola was slow to shake her head, trying to wrap her head around this. Though Farin soon told, “if you plan to stay on this ship? Expect that sort of crazy.” going on to tell while placing a hand on the brim of her nose, “I have to put up with insanity like that too, but my brand of crazy is for a whole different reason.” (End)

“Don’t ask,” told Dejen to Grinder who was about to speak up. “Unless you want to start question reality and start drinking? Don’t ask.” he then look to the three guys as he said. “Anyway, we’ll be heading to that island, it’ll take about at least a week trip.” he then told flatly. “Don’t go anywhere without your friends escorting you.”

“That’s rude.” snorted Horn. “It sound like you,”

“We just saw what happen.” interrupted Dejen. “Do you really think I want that to happen to my ship?” (done)

Rolling her eyes, Farin said, “Dejen, the curse functions on resistance. Before it was full blast to force him to return it. Now that we’re going to be sending him that way and he’s complying? The curse doesn't have a reason to keep punishing him. Like Tish told me? It’s a sentient type of Curse. Unless you decide to turn around mid-flight? Then you’ll have to worry. But since we’re going to it’s destination, it won’t act up nearly as much.”

“Still avoid saying the ‘no-no’ words though.” Enola spoke up. “Just in case.” (End)

Rubbing his forehead as he said. “Fair enough Farin-- but I rather not just assume things will,”

“Don’t say it!” quickly said all six of the former group said as one, with dread on their faces as Dejen paused.

Gabriel clear his throat as he said. “Uh, sorry, but...like Red said? Better to avoid saying certain words or phrases.”

“Yeah...just in case.” agreed Horn as Dejen heavily sighed out.

“And already I have a headache.” muttered Dejen as he took in a deep breath and slowly let it out. “Alright. Okay. So I’m going back to the bridge, you guys catch up-- and we’ll be heading to the Island post haste.” already turning as he said. “See you all later!” already walking off as Mercy rolled her eyes as she look to Yushu, as the queen figure Dejen would need another batch of tea being made. She could already feel the slow build up of his annoyance and stress kicking in.

“I think Dejen will need some tea for the entire week, eh Yushu?” commented Mercy.

Yushu gave a sigh and nodded. Turning on heel and walking after Dejen. No doubt to try and help relax him a little and get some tea. While she went to do that, Johari took a moment to look them over and ask, “so… you mentioned something about an issue with the Isles?” Brow lifting up. (End)

Gabriel stiff as he said. “Oh it wasn’t anything important.”

Grinder turn to asked. “But wasn’t it when you accidentally crashed into the eastern cornerstone- ,”

“Shut up!” told Gabriel as he clamped Grinder's mouth. (done)

“Oh no, do tell.” Johari said in a semi amused tone. “Because I happen to have connections to someone important in the Isles.” Going on to add, “and depending on what happened? I might be able to inform them that it was all one big accident because a fool got themselves cursed. Probably lower your natority from ‘threat’ to ‘village idiot’.” (end)

“I’m not sure if I should be happen or insulted.” admitted Gabriel as Horn sighed.

“Well, after we crashed, the local Hyenas didn’t like that, especially less the spotted.” then glance to Gabriel as he told. “And considering most of the ‘greeting party’ that surrounded us were females?” snorting out as he shook his head. “I think you know what happen next.” (done)

Johari hummed to this and said, “well, I have good news and bad news.” Informing the three, “the good news is that the other cornerstones can be persuaded to wave off your incident as a fool that did not realize what the curse would do to him.” then told, “the bad news is that hyena’s hold grudges for a long time. So there will be no amount of words or persuasion to stop them from doing whatever they see as ‘appropriate’ to you if you ever come within sight.” (End)

Sighing as he shook his head and let go of Grinder mouth, Gabriel said. “Fantastic.” saying it with a large amount of sarcasm.

Mercy raise a brow as she said. “I’m surprised you could even charm Spotted, what did they decided to do, try to fight over you?”

“Nope, they decided to try to take him as a mate.” told Grinder with a grin. “They actually carried him and half push the other to hold him!” Gabriel facepalm as Mercy could feel the embarrassment/shame from the Wolfkin, like he wasn’t even proud of that moment. She felt Enola mildly bothered and irritated that happened to the Wolfkin. Grinder laugh as he told. “And that wasn’t the end of it, we actually had to keep up when they-,”

“Okay thats enough Grinder!” quickly told Gabriel as he closed Grinder mouth again, panick flaring up in Gabriel. “No need for them to know more!” But Mercy could feel a rise of panic in him, what exactly happened to make him this antsy? (Done)

Tish gave a worried look and soon told, “you were lucky if that’s all they did.” Then gave a glance from him, to Grinder and even to Enola that flicked her tail a bit. Sighing, she told, “maybe we can talk later, I should look at your back.”

Johari was curious, but decided that it was better not to push right now. So she said, “it’s for the best. We have nearly two full weeks of talking and waiting. So there’s no reason to dally on old issue.” And turned away. “I can show you a room you can work on him, Tish.” (end)

“Hehe, great! Wonderful!” said Gabriel as he gave a glare to Grinder to not speak a word on what happen as he let go as he said the three females. “Its nice to see you guys again, its been way too long!” then rub his neck as he added. “And I’ll admit, I think I went into alot more of a mess than usual, Tish.” (done)

Sighing, the Zebra only tortted ahead and followed Johari. The three going off to no doubt deal with his back issue. Though as soon as they were far enough from what she could hear, Enola looked to Grinder and asked, “what happened?” Her tone sounding a little pensive, if not forceful. (End)

Horn frown as he said. “You really don’t want to know.” Mercy glance as his emotions were a bit on the unease side, whether from the memory on what happen, or with Enola finding out what happened. (done)

“I think I do.” Enola told back. “You all dug in my life, I think it’s fair I know what’s going on in his.”

Farin made a face and asked, “maybe take it someplace private then?” Reminding them where they were. She let out a breath and said, “I don’t know what the whole dynamic is between you six, but I think you need to do it in private.” And looked to Mercy saying, “do you mind showing them someplace? I’m still new to the whole layout you all made since I was last on.” (end)

Mercy nodded as she motioned a hoof to lead Enola, Horn, Grinder and Red as she they were walking. She could feel the uneasiness swelling in Horn as something clearly happened. Grinder was trying to be calm, although there was a bit of amusement in him as Red was uncertain and Enola was more worried than anything. As they were walking through the halls, Grinder spoke up. “You see,”

Horn quickly slap Grinder mouth as the minotaur told. “We aren’t in private, Grinder.” giving a glance to Mercy as he look back to the diamond dog. “Lets wait until we’re in a room to talk it out.” exhaustion kicked in as he added. “Because that really messed things up.” Mercy was slightly curious, but she figure to allow them the privacy they needed. As she moved toward a room as she open it.

“This is one of the storage rooms, you can use it to catch up a bit.” then told. “I’ll be out here waiting, as you do need someone to help guide you to the guest rooms.”

“Thanks, miss.” said Horn with a nod, entering in with Grinder being dragged in. both Enola and Red follow with as the door closed. (Done)

As soon as the door clicked, Enola again said, “alright, talk.” Seeming a bit stern. Tail flicking all about behind her. She wasn’t going to let this slide after the group had dogged her over the details on her life. (End)

Horn sighed heavily as he settle on a box as he asked. “Remember how he tend to be ‘charming’ whenever he tries to get out of situations of people killing him? And how his ‘luck’ tend to change things up?” looking to Enola as he told. “Well, you can imagine they were entice by him.”

“Then when they were about to fight over him to be the ‘main mate’, one of the hyenas said, ‘hey we can bring him to the capital and let our leader decide’.” said Grinder as he lower his smile as he added. “They...said the no-no words after that.” (done)

Breathing in, Enola iterated once more. “What. Happened?” And Red gave her a worried look, not sure how to take the female’s tone. (end)

“Well,” started Grinder as he said. “They decided to carry him to the city and we followed after, first they started to kiss him, then nip at him, then they decided to toss him around, we couldn’t see what they were doing as we were left behind and were running.”

“But we did manage to get to the city,” heaved out Horn. “and after trying to bribe-- or at the very least get in without a fight? We managed to find out where Gabriel was sent,” shaking his head. “He was sent with the scouting party, being of ten Hyenas as we heard him shouting out for help.”

“Apparently from what he told to us that the leader told to the ten Hyenas that he should’ve been tossed out, but there was arguments and the leader decided that if they all stop screaming at the other and wanted him as the,” went on Horn as he quoted his fingers. “‘sole male’? Then they all got to test his ‘endurance’.” although Horn grimace as Grinder snorted.

“Turns out Hyenas are cousins to gnolls, and females got fake dicks on them.” (done)

“And?” Red actually backed a little at the tone Enola had now. It was not quite there, but it almost sounded as if she had growled it out. And from how her eyes had slitted a bit? It had put the mare on edge.

So cautiously, Red asked, “Enola, maybe you should--”

“What happened?” Enola next to snapped out and over Red’s own words. Both males suddenly had an odd feeling in the pit of their stomachs. The way Enola hunched, the way her tail flicked, the manner her eyes had slited and even how her hackles raised. It was as if she was in her blood-thirst like state, but all the same not. (End)

The two glance to the other as Horn was considering on not going on, and Grinder felt he shouldn’t say anything as Horn slowly said. “Maybe you should...calm down Enola.” trying to have her relax first before he told on.

“What.” Enola punctuated while a step forward, talons clanking loudly on the floor. “Happened?” The clear sensation of danger going off in each of their senses. And none knew why Enola was getting so aggravated. (end)

A dry gulp came down Horn, as the old minotaur slowly took a breath and slowly breath it out as he said. “We...found out about after a month.” quickly going on to explain. “We tried to enter in and break him out...but the Spotted were very good at defending or guarding. We got thrown in the dungeons for trespassing. We managed to break out when some pirates attacked the capital, we searched all over for him….” then trailed off as he said.

“But…” looking down as he said. “We found him...in a room in the barracks, naked, on a bed…” a grimace shown as he wasn’t sure if he should go on, for his safety or to not set off Enola. (done)

When he peeked up he saw her shaking in what looked to be outright fury. “They… What!?” Nearly snapping her jaws his way, “WHAT DID THEY DO!?” And gave an irritated gowl when her tail was magicly pulled on. Just as abruptly, Red teleported by the two.

By the time Enola turned, Red gritted her teeth and cast the spell again--

And Mercy jumped when they apperend by her. The mare shouted while rubbing her head in pain, magic sparking. “Brace the door, brace the door!” And when the two males did? Did the door jerk with a heavy thump. Mercy able to hear a number of ghostly howls and snarls on the other side. Enola muffling something in rage.

Red asked, “Mercy!” going on to tell, “if there’s other doors, close them! Close them now!” Flinching as the door was slammed again. “I don’t know what’s gotten into Enola, but she is pissed off, off the deep end pissed!” (End)

“I can tell!” said the changeling, sending messages for any doors in the storage area to be locked immediately as she look to question to the two males. “What did you do two to piss her off?” feeling worried in the span of time, to tensely bothered and now she was hyper protective and greatly agitated. “From what she’s feeling is utterly protective and agitated!”

“We,” grunting a bit as Horn held the door. “Were telling what happen, but we,” using his strength to hold the female back from the other side of the door. “Weren’t sure if we should’ve told now!”

“Almost like the time Tish almost raped by that one guy.” added Grinder as there was another bang. “But worse,” frowning as he told. “Cuz that exactly what happen to boss but waaay worser.” there was a very intense howl of rage on the other side, as Horn groan as Enola heard them.

Mercy frown as she felt a raw primal HATE and FURY from Enola. Red was now trying to help brace the door form how hard the next bash was, nearly knocking them all over. Mercy horn glow to use her magic to help brace the door as she nearly shouted. “What?!” looking to Grinder as she was lost on what was going on. (done)

Red did her best to hold the door, even and it got slammed again. “I want to agree, what--” then stopped to consider-- only to refocus on the current issue of holding the door closed. “Do you have anything to help lock this door before she breaks out!?” A slight panick there. And Mercy could almost tell why. Enola was much stronger than she looked from how the door flext from each hit. (End)

“Yes,” said Mercy as she told. “Command order, Lock and hold!” there was a beep as there was a loud click, and bars came down to help support on both sides of the door as Mercy was thankful that voice-commands were installed for quick situations to lock the doors, or put everything on lockdown just in case. (doen)

They backed away and when the door was slammed? It didn’t budge or flex. They heard another howling cry that sounded like an out-of-tune melody before there was more crashing and things being hit. While they all took slow breathes, Red turned to Grinder and said, “he got raped?!” And went on while looking at the door, “I mean, Enola reacted badly when Tish was nearly forced but… but she never got that violent!” Going on in confusion, “she only gets like this when she can’t feed!” (end)

Mercy frown as she was at a lost, and asked. “I’m going to need some context here.”

“Basically Spotted took boss for a month to test endurance, got gang-rape multiple times with females with fake dicks, couldn’t escape an,” started Grinder before there was a loud crash as they quickly look to the door in a tense as they saw the door was still intact as Grinder slowly said. “And took more than virginity.”

“Okay shut up now.” hissed Horn. “we don’t need her to hear on what else they did,”

“Like when we found out they went in his ass,” started Grinder as Mercy magically shut him up as she gave him a deep glare to shut his mouth. (done)

Though it was too late, there was more howls and almost near banshee screams from the room and more crashing and even clangs. Red flattened her ears and said, “Geeze, I knew that she had a thing for him, but this is taking it too far!” And while Mercy wanted to agree to the ‘thing’ both had for the other? There was no way small and tender feelings would call for such a major and violent reaction. (end)

“Please tell me that’s everything!” hissed Mercy as she look to Horn, although his emotions and expression told her that there was a lot more unsaid, as he frown heavily as he shook his head. His emotions were filled with pain and a disturbance in him as if saying more would make him revolt in sickness. (done)

While that was bothersome? Mercy had to focus on the current issue. Which was a very, very, very agitated female that was throwing the biggest hissyfit possible. Though she wasn’t sure if ‘hissy fit’ was the right term. It was like Enola had reverted to her animal-state and wanted out badly to attack or maul something.

Red even flinched when the door was slammed again, though thankfully it didn’t budge. But the sound of scraping scratches and the sound of a wailing ghostly howl made the hairs on their backs rise. Mercy even took a step back when the door vibrated for a moment before Enola seemed to try attacking some other exit. (End)

She quickly message in the Swarmmind. Children, have all the doors been shut and lock in the storage area?

Of course my Queen! assured one, there was a loud bang as the changeling let out a scream. Gah! Too strong, too strong! What is up with her?! question another one. Her emotions are so high in rage and hatred she feels like a rabid animal! Another one assured. We got the doors sealed, theres no way she could get through! Its not like she could just ram through.

I don’t know, she’s hitting hard! concerned said another.

Eh, whats the worse that can happen? (done)

Then there was that ghostly off melody howl. Red flinched a bit and even Grinder held his hands to his ears. And when Mercy looked to the door? Saw vibrating rather violently. Red watched with slowly widening eyes and said, “Oh celestia, I forgot she could do that!” (end)

“Red, Red what is she doing!” demanded Mercy in slight panic and unease as her horn glowed.

“Oh shit.” told Horn as he began moving back. “Move!” there was a spark from the mechanical parts, the bars were shaking and getting oddly loose and the door itself was shaking all the more. When it ends, the door gets taken right off it’s hinges and slams on the wall. Enola panting and look about in a frantic manner-- before Red magics her down.

Red fights to hold her still, Mercy horn glowed as to help Red as she told in the Swarm mind. Get Susumu down here with the sedatives, NOW! (done)

She watched Horn leap and flip on top of the female, holding her down and bear-hugging her. All the while, Enola thrashed and began to snap and bite all about. Gringer waited before jumping in and getting a hold of her head and jaws, keeping them closed the best he could. She thrashed again and Grinder pulled his hands back, else to lose fingers.

Then Enola opens her jaws and let out that off-tuned howl. All of them flinched and while Red lost focus? Mercy tried to keep it, her head racking with pain from the noise. Grinder howled and held his head, while Horn grunted and shouted, trying to keep his arms around her. By the time she stopped, her jaws were magiced closed and Red gritted her teeth, horn sparking and her magic feeling overtaxed. Grinder one more joining, though his head spun from the pain. (end)

“Calm down Enola!” shouted Horn, trying to keep his grip as his head hurt, Grinder whine from the pain but tried to keep the female down.

Mercy grit her teeth and was trying to focus on using her magic to hold Enola down as she heard a buzz of wings, and turn to see a changeling leading Susumu to them. Once the doctor focus on Enola? He rushed ahead as he ordered. “Get off.” the two look at him as if he was crazy, Susumu raise his hands, glowing energy on his fingertips as he ordered. “Get. Off.” (done)

“You don't want to do that.” Red warned. “Seriously, use something else to put her out!” (End)

“Susumu, just use the sedatives, now!” ordered Mercy as Susumu snort, but the glow energy on his fingertips disappeared, as he took out a needle. Taking off the protective tip, he moved the needle into Enola neck, his hand gripping the back of Enola neck as he gently push the needle in. putting it in the correct area, he push the sedative in fully.

Once he was done, he carefully pull it out, moving to take out a disinfectant wipe to clean the area for no infections. Moving back as Enola kept thrashing and moving in her state. It took a few minutes for it to go through the female body, but as it was talking hold? It was making Enola relax, slowly stop her movement and slowly go to sleep as she settled. (done)

As they slowly let go, Red next to crumpled and put her hooves on her horn saying, “oooohh my head…” Tenderly feeling it and flinching, “no magic for me for a day…” (end)

“Please come with me.” spoke Susumu to Red, “Will give you something for headache from using too much magic.” Horn move to carefully carry Enola as Grinder peak in.

“Wow, she made a mess in here!” seeing the scratch floor, the door way broken and everything a mess in the storage room.

Mercy let out a exhausted breath, knowing Rah-Rah or Dejen would be miffed at the damages. She however frown and turn to Red as she asked. “Whats going ot happen once she wakes up?” (done)

While she worked on standing up, Red said, “I’m not sure… I know from her ‘normal’ frenzies? She has a hard time remembering anything.” Then went on, “but this? Well, if it’s like the time that happened to Tish? She… might remember.” And gramanced. “She’s going to feel horrible once she gets her head straight and realizes what she did.” Going on to tell, “she accidentally bit a couple of us and felt pretty bad about it. No one got hurt but…” She looked at the door. “Well… she could never takes her ‘rampages’ that well. She hates losing control.” (end)

“But seriously, why she went cray-cray now?” spoke up Grinder as he rub his ears. “We know she sorta like him-- but she freaked out like someone took mate and defiled them!”

“Thats...a horrible way of saying it.” told Horn.

But Grinder thrust his hands out to the damaged of the door. “What else call this?!” (done)

Red made a face and said, “I… really hate to agree with Grinder on this, but…” She made a face and went on, “but he… might have a point.” Going on to say to Horn, “remember all the times she lost control because of some… primal instinct for whatever reason? Whenever she got hungry, or is she trapped, or whenever someone bothered the group? Tish always said it was like some… primal instinct or reaction with how she would suddenly snap.” (end)

Frowning, Horn glance to Enola to stare at her, before snorting as he said. “But it doesn’t make sense. Why would she be that protective of him like that? They aren’t together, why would her instincts go off?”

While Mercy was thinking, wondering about this. It was so odd, so...bizzare to her. As she was trying to think...her mind thought back to Katty for some odd reason. Katty and Herbal. She recalled Katty decided to try for Herbal, focusing on him and went to great lengths. Sure she was simple in seeing things...but so were animals. And it made Mercy recall Enola showing her ‘animal’ instinct as she acts out.

She knew Thestrals, like Herbal was the same in that regard, whenever Katty was near Herbal? He would get protective of her, it was in his instincts.

Granted it wasn’t as extreme as Enola.

But...but she thought on it like a Shiftling, or close to it. As they tend to feel whats the most easiest or what seem like common sense-- and even thestrals, to a extent react according to instinct and let reasoning only be used when needed….

She was feeling a connection to these things now. Primal creatures...don’t really care for ‘laws’ or ‘rules’ or even ‘reasoning’. If they have a chosen mate? Then that's their mate. They want that particular mate? They will fight for that mate, thestrals fight for that mate they want.

And...she realized something. Enola get aggressive when she was denied her need to feed. Get aggressive when cornered or contained...got aggressive when her friends were in danger-- when her ‘Pack’ got in danger. Her eyes widened in realization as Mercy spoke. “I get it.”

Getting attention as Susumu was checking over Red and was assured she was fine, and was looking over the other two males. “What is it?” asked Horn as Mercy took a breath and said.

“Enola...she lost it when Gabriel was…” glancing down to the female as she said. “Was raped...her friend, her ‘Pack’ was attacked...her ‘possible mate’ was taken.” then look to Red as she asked. “Red, think about it. You know about thestrals, right? You know how instinctual or even protective when their mates or possible mates they want are in danger, right? Didn’t what happen was similar to what a thestral would do when their ‘Pack’ mate gets hurt or is hurt?” (done)

Red flicked her eyes about that, and said, “I mean… sure, I’ve met a thestral or two…” Then motioned to the mess. “But how can that be anywhere near the same!?” (end)

“Think for a moment. Think on a thestral protective instinct, think on when reasoning is tossed out. When they see, or even find out when their mate are hurt?” then soon told. “Now, amplify it. Enola see Gabriel as a friend, someone she trusts? That make him part of the ‘Pack’ and she has a thing for him, right? Now think about it. Think about what just happen, Red.” (done)

She did, and Red was starting to make a face to it. After a moment she told while rubbing her head, “I’m… I need something for my head.” And followed the fox to get that cure before her head hurt anymore. (end)

Horn frown as he said. “I think I need a drink.” then look to Mercy as he asked. “Know where we can place Enola?” Mercy nodded as she let them follow her, as she was considering talking to Enola...and maybe figure out if this was going to be good or bad for the next weeks for their trip to that island.