Post by rhage on Mar 6, 2010 20:05:18 GMT -5
Unconcerned. Cocky. Arrogant. His movements were those personified and more as Jasper Monroe stalked through the shadows that danced on the roof. Tonight. Perhaps, he thought, with her guard down she would leave the bar. In silence he let himself relax. The blades at his boots were hidden, unlike the vicious looking sword that gleamed teasingly from between his shoulder blades when the stars struck it. He began to run, silently, leaping from the edge of the building and landing with a quiet whoosh of grass behind the building. Looking around, he took advantage of the party and the beginning of the weekend. Jasper easily ran towards the pride house... Princess wasn't his first target tonight.
He cared very little whether anyone saw him tonight. With the party still in full swing at Fangbangers, not many would look twice seeing a ninja jogging down the street. He actually smiled and waved at a couple as he passed them on the sidewalk. Damn strange town. His mind working at a furious pace, he was innately pleased that the Masters had these absurd parties. Loping behind the building, he easily scaled the sheer wall face. Seemed he had a thing for high vantage points. But then again... didn't all leopards?
Serenity Terasaur made it to the Pride House in record time, shoving the doors open then slamming them shut behind her as she made her way up the stairs to her own room. She'd take of the winning costume, tossing it haphazardly onto her bed, evoking a very irritated growl from Princess. She'd smile at the kitten, patting her head as she danced around the room happily, full of energy, donning a cropped tank, jean skirt, and sneakers. After dressing she would snatch her cell up from her boots, shoving it in her back pocket before heading to the bathroom. She'd fix her nearly gone makeup running a brush through her curls, making them straight once more...a fairly easy thing since she had naturally straight locks. Once she approved of her reflection she would move to her jewelry box, eyeing the silver throwing stars in deep thought...nah..she'd forgo them for one evening...she'd be fine. Moving to her twin's room, Seren would rummage around for a pair of jeans, her lab coat, a cami for underneath, and sneakers. She'd toss it all into a grocery bag along with a hair brush. With that done she'd skip down the stairs to the front door, slipping through it then spinning around to shut it, not locking it....they never seemed to for some odd reason.
Nikki faintly smiled as she headed into the door that locked immediately behind her as she carried her hat in her hand. She headed back through the catacombs to Aydryan and Hikaru's chambers. A change of clothes was definitely in order.
Jasper waited until the ditzy blonde had gone into the house. He listened carefully to her steps and smiled. Yeah. He just enjoyed the rush as he leapt from the roof of the pride house. Standing in the little alcove by the door... waiting... His grin was nothing less than feral when she stepped out with a bag looped across her arm. Oh this was too perfect. When she turned to shut the doors he let his energy brush across her, still hidden for a moment. Knowing she would look around... he waited until her head turned away before walking up to her. Jasper's hand clasped around her arm, his grip strong, and let a little more of his energy caress her, "You will walk silently. Smile politely should we pass anyone." He gave the orders in a crisp, vicious timbre, his low gravelly voice deeper than usual. He would lead her quickly through the residential area, cutting behind houses and leaping easily across the river, never releasing her arm or giving her the slightest moment to pause.
Serenity Terasaur stiffened as she felt a brush of foreign energy on her, her head whipping around inspecting the area...and then...she felt him. A low hiss and vicious snarl would escape her lips as she jerked slightly. Her white blue eyes narrowed as she heard his words, "You are lucky that I don't want to die in front of the Pride House...Rhage would never hear the end of it if I got blood on Gage's front lawn." She'd snicker slightly, finding a tiny bit of humor out of something that was really not funny at all..that was Serenity for you. As they walked her gaze would wander around the area for something or someone...anything to help...and of course...the place was utterly dead..go figure. She'd inhale a few times, committing his scent to memory in case he got away this night and she were still alive...a big IF that would be. Once they hopped the river easily, the feline would try to slip her right arm into her back pocket where her cell nestled, fingers trailing over the buttons knowing them all with her eyes closed until she hit the number six...her new speed dial number for Nikki. She'd press and hold the number down hoping to feel the buzzing signaling a successful call.
Jasper continued to drag Serenity along, his grip biting into her arm when he heard the ringing of a cell phone. "Bitch," he hissed. Leaning down close he whispered in her ear as the phone continued to ring, "You will tell whoever answers the phone that you are very sorry and dialed the wrong number." The words left unsaid were clear in his eyes. She would die where she stood if she failed to cooperate. Sure, it would alter his plans slightly... but then... if he reported her body the local cops would be too busy... it could work. Not bothering to stop, he did slow slightly so that to whoever answered the phone it would just appear as though the blonde were walking in the woods. The sounds of the city would fade and the sounds of the forest would become more clear.
Nikki had been sitting on Aydryan and Hikaru's couch brushing out her hair after tying her Native American beads and eagle feather into her hair again. Her cell phone was sitting on the table in front of her when it started to ring. She picked up her phone and this time she checked to see who was calling her. A smile spread across her lips as she saw it was Serenity. She set down her brush and answered her phone cheerfully. "Hello Serenity. This is a surprise. I thought you were busy helping your sister?"
Serenity Terasaur wrinkled her nose as the male drew closer...Jasper his name was...she had heard Nikki tell it to Hikaru the evening before as they left the bar. "Ever heard of a breath mint Jasper?" She smile sweetly as she heard his words, giving him a taste of the "bitch" he had labeled her to be. Rolling her eyes she would dig her hand into her back pocket, grumbling as she tugged her cell to her ear to carry out his orders, it wouldn't do to make him kill her...dead was so not in her plans right now. She'd paste a bright sunshiny smile on her face, making her voice into her normal cheery self as Nikki answered the call, "Oh! Nikki? I'm so sorry hun...I meant to call Rhage to ask if she wanted jeans or shorts to change into...your number on speed dial is right below hers so I must have hit the wrong one." She'd wait a heartbeat before considering what her next move would be if Nikki wanted to keep her on the phone..Jasper certainly wouldn't like that.
He just grinned at her catty bitching, but maintained his silence. When Princess's voice came up... both brows rose... too interesting. He had counted on her calling her pet wolf or the sister, or even the cops. Would make his job easier, he thought. His grasp on her arm lessened a minute fraction when she did cooperate and follow orders. Good kitty, he thought and continued walking. He had spent a good portion of his time out in this forest, high up in the canopy of the huge trees... He had the perfect spot in mind to take her.
Nikki: "Oh, it is quite all right. I hope everything is all right with your sister. You can call me later if you want to meet a place other than the bar. Have a good evening." She waited for her response before she hung up her phone and placed it on the table again.
Serenity Terasaur nearly let out a sigh as Nikki let her go so easily, partially of relief and partially of regret...she didn't want Nikki near this man again...and yet...she had the sinking feeling that she just might die tonight. Seren was a tiny bit vain enough to internally whine about the thought of dying while still being a virgin..damn it. Yeah..her mind worked in REALLY weird ways...but she was trying to keep herself calm..she -knew- that if she got worked up enough she would shift...and that would be bad. "That sounds great Nikki, I was gonna head back there after I dropped the clothes off to Tera...I'll see you in a bit." With that said she'd click off the phone, holding it in her palm like a lifeline as her gaze shifted around them as they walked, oddly wondering where he was taking her. " You know if you wanted a date you didn't have to resort to kidnapping...all you had to do was ask...well..I would have said no...but still..asking is much more polite." She'd snicker slightly...she was baiting him on purpose, stupid? Yes. Amusing? Hell Yes. A girl had to do something to keep her mind calm and her mouth from screaming like a banshee.
Jasper smiled and removed his sunglasses. His amber-chartreuse gaze grinned down at her, "Nice thought, but I bat for the other team," he snorted into manic laughter as he drug her into overgrown brush that covered a cave he had found earlier. He shoved her in front of him as the passage narrowed. She hadn't said a word about the sword at his back... either she was playing brave or she was honestly that dense, "So," he said, shoving forcefully at her back when the passage opened up into the wide space of the secret cave, "tell me how long you want to live tonight little lioness?" his feral eyes gleamed at her.
Serenity Terasaur rolled her eyes as he shoved her, snarling once...this pretty kitty didn't like to be told what to do...that much is evident. "Well obviously you would like men...tired of women rejecting you?" She'd make a soft tsk sound followed by an amused laugh. She'd walk where he pushed her though, white blue gaze widening at the pretty hidden cave he took her to...she had no idea that this cave was here...though she mentally logged it for later use...if she survived that is. When he shoved her with force she would nearly stumble, though she caught her balance and spun around facing him with her hands fisted, energy whirling around her. Eyes would narrow at him as he spoke, yeah she had seen the blade, and she hadn't cared, she was well aware that if she lived she wouldn't leave here scratch less....and she was resigned to that fact even oddly calm about it...she had been practicing alright. "I plan to live for many years still, mate, with or without children, then visit your sorry grave every year on this date to spit on it." She'd cross her arms over her chest, phone still held tightly in her palm, a very feral lioness grin on her pretty face.
Those strange orange and green eyes watched Serenity with an unnerving, unblinking stare. In all honesty, he cared very little at her answer. His plans for her were short-lived, and once her task was fulfilled, he had little use for her save a bit of enjoyment while he waited... or he could play some before too... A grin stole into his features when she finished speaking, turning his roughly handsome physique into something utterly charming as his hand crept behind his back to the hilt of the wicked sword. "So kind of you. I hadn't planned on leaving enough of you around to be placed in a grave to visit," he purred as his shields slammed to the ground. His overwhelming energy filled the small, beautiful cave as metal whistled as he advanced upon her, swinging the blade in a wide arc towards her middle.
Serenity Terasaur merely rolled her eyes at his answer, about to come back with something witty when hell...he swung that damn blade at her. She'd move her hands last minute, dropping the cell on the ground at her feet as the blade sliced into her tender skin on her belly. Ouch. She'd let out a loud hiss and a very feral sounding growl. She wasn't too angry..yet...but she was in some pain. The slice appeared horizontally on her belly, right over her belly button from hip to hip, blood welling up and dripping down her belly to stain her jean skirt in spots. She'd bite down upon her bottom lip as she faltered in her standing, eyes closing for a minute as she slumped to the ground in pain. She'd take the chance to lift her leg once she was fully sitting on the ground, kicking it upwards to hit his man junk. Yeah..cheap shot, but it was all she had at the moment.
Jasper snarled and went to his knees when her kick landed squarely. "Fucking bitch!" he hissed, seeing stars, but still maintaining his hold on the sword. He swung the metal in a wide arch around him, knowing she was still close and knowing he needed a moment to regain his focus. If the metal struck her legs and took her down that would just be a nice plus for him. She'd be down when he pulled the knives from his boots.
Serenity Terasaur had a moment of triumph, admiring her work as she lunged for her cell, snatching it up from the ground and hitting the recall button, hoping to get Nikki. "No honey you got it wrong...a bitch is a dog...I'm a cat...you need to go back to Kindergarten to learn your animals." She'd be on her side, legs and hips up, perfect for his next strike...the metal slicing into the outside of her thigh. She'd growl again, gripping the phone hard, though not hitting any buttons...even in immense pain she still wanted the call to get out to Nikki. As he tried to move to grab his knives, she'd lift her foot to kick his hand, trying to knock him off balance to gain some time.
Nikki had gone to sit by the underground water area. She smiled down into the water as she looked at the ripples. She blinked as her phone rang again. Slowly, she rose and drew her phone out of her pocket and answered. "Hello?"
Jasper smiled when her growl and the scent of fresh blood met his senses. "I know my animals, kitten," he purred, laughing righteously when the bones in his hand cracked instantaneously with her kick. The blade flew, and he used his other hand to rip the sword's sheath and throw it against the stones. He didn't need it hampering his movements. "Bad, bad kitten," his gravelly voice purred at her as dark black rosettes covered his forearms like gloves and dark furred hands reshaped into paws with wickedly elongated claws. He heard the phone ringing... and Princess's voice on the other line as he attacked, claws slashing at the side of her face and body.
Serenity Terasaur snarled as he called her kitten not once..but twice. "I'm not your fucking kitten." She'd blink, breathing through her nose in attempt to calm herself, her heart beating almost painfully in her chest...a few more minutes and she would surely shift....although that would probably be a good thing at this point. She heard Nikki's voice and her heart leap, "Nikki...Helppppppp.." The last word would be drawn into a deafening scream as he slashed his claws from in front of her ear to her chin, and down the curve of her side simultaneously. Her body convulsed on the ground in pain, blood running in rivulets from her multiple wounds. The best she could manage at this point was another fierce kick to his groin, aiming as best she could with her foot as her hand dropped the still on cell phone back to the ground, her left hand pulsating with pain as it was slid across the ground, aggravating the wound from last night's ritual.
Nikki leapt up off the stone as she gasped. "Serenity!" She listened to what was going on in the background. "Serenity!" When she did not get a reply she looked to her phone then she went back to shouting into it.
He cursed roundly as the lioness landed another kick to his groin, falling forward over her in nauseating pain. His claws would either sink into her between the shoulder blades and her lower back, or to either side of her. The sweet onion soup he had eaten for dinner that she had bitched about regarding his breath left him as he emptied the contents of his stomach on her back. He had a moment of clarity before he fell to hope that falling over her would give him an advantage as he struggled to see through the haze that covered his eyes now.
Serenity Terasaur had another moment of elation at her solid kick, it lifted her hopes quite a bit...though she was losing a lot of blood and she was pissed. Her body would shake as she went to try and grab for the phone again calling out, "Nikki! I'm in a cave..." but that was all that she would be able to say as his claws dug into her chest, dragging downwards. Oh the fucking misery....and it was made worse because he THREW. UP. ON. HER. The smell hit her, rolling her stomach as she fought to not yak up her own lunch. His weight would hit her, knocking the breath out of her momentarily as her body began to spasm and twitch, preparing for her shift. Shifter good would explode from her body coating his entire front as her bones shifted and realigned themselves, muscles hardening as steel, her body struggling to crawl out from beneath him as it transformed, screams and growls ripping from her half formed muzzle. She'd wriggle enough to get half of her lioness body out from beneath him, turning her head to try and nip at the flesh on his shoulder.
Nikki gasped as she heard the sounds of fighting. She was running through the catacombs heading for an exit. Her mind on overdrive to simply save Serenity, not knowing who has her. She heard her yell out about being in a cave. She tried to think in the frenzy of thoughts in her mind. She did not know the forest but she did not think a cave would be close to town. She hurried out of the catacombs racing for the river. Using her levitation, she hovered over the surface of the water as quickly as she could. When she made it to dry land she would take off running again keeping the phone to her ear listening.
Jasper chuckled, the crazed sound echoing in the cave as Serenity pleaded to Nikki. He began to back away from her as soon as the lioness began her shift... he didn't want her dead yet... and he wanted to keep his claws intact thank-you-very-much. Quick as he was, she still managed to tear into his shoulder a bit as he backed away and tore his shirt off and wiped the goo from his face and hands... easy enough to keep it from his boots. He would just have to watch his step a little more carefully now, but leopards were agile enough. He wasn't worried about that. "Hello, Princess," he called out, knowing the phone hadn't disconnected, "your kitten friend won't last much longer," he sneered as he stalked towards Serenity again. Slightly disoriented, he figured he would have one prime opportunity to throw her into the stone sides that made up the cave... "Come alone," he instructed loudly enough for Nikki to still hear a moment before he used his shifter speed to make his attack.
Serenity Terasaur narrowed her feline slitted white blue gaze at him, a very loud and very fierce pissed off snarl erupting from her throat as she spun around to face him, crouching down into a pouncing stance, eyes trained on his neck, she was going to rip his fucking throat out. As he moved to attack her, his foot would hit a patch of her goo, sending him falling backwards. Perfect. She'd pounce, jaw open, claws extended meant for slicing into his chest, teeth aiming for the right side of his throat, if she hit her mark she would sink her teeth in deep, jerking her head to the side to rip his throat out.
Nikki had run past the very large tree in the forest when she skid to a stop. She gasped hearing Jasper's voice. He had her... She knew what he would do to her. With his words, she shut off her phone knowing she had to find where they were first before she could make her phone call. She ran as fast as she could through the forest trying to hear anything from the fight with her ears.
Jasper let out another series of curses as he fell back. Adrenaline pumped through him as her claws and teeth sunk into his flesh and his clawed hands jabbed into the lioness's neck as her head jerked to the side, kicking upward with his legs to kick her off of him even as he began his own shift. Fucking hell, he was still cursing in his mind as bones reshaped and muscle realigned. Even with leopards being smaller than lions... he would still have an advantage as his feline counterpart spun under her larger body and jumped away only to turn and face the bigger cat with a snarl.
Serenity Terasaur snarled as he tried to stab her neck and kick her off of him, though the blows just glanced off of her. She was royally pissed as he slid out from underneath her, damn tiny cats. She'd let out a very loud, very dominant sounding lion roar as she lowered herself into another pounce, pushing off of the ground, claws extended to hopefully rake down his face, puncturing his eyes.
Jasper gave an equally dominant, utterly pissed off scream... He agilely leapt to the side, spinning and leaping at her side with claws extended and mouth wide as he aimed for her neck. Deep in the body of the cat, he hoped her pain would delay her again...
Nikki Robbins froze as she heard the roar. She stopped for a moment before she started running again. She looked around for the entrance to a cave nearby. She looked around listening for the sounds of the fight. She heard the fights coming down from a space through the tall grass. Nikki slowly began to make her way through the grass. She hovered knowing it was about time to send out her own version of a distress call.
Ezeekial Jonstone jerked his head to the side, instantly on alert. "Sounds like our talk is going to have to wait Eric..." He started climbing the steep slope toward the roar he had heard.
Serenity Terasaur let out yet another very feral feline like scream as his teeth sank into her throat, ripping a good chunk out, claws in her side digging deep. There wasn't much she could do but pull away, the pain ripping another forest shaking scream from her as she turned, panting heavily, blood staining her nearly white tan fur as she snarled..she just didn't give up. She'd lunge for his face yet again, claws extended, aiming to gouge his eyes out..if she didn't get to kill the bastard she'd make him blind for life.
Eric frowned, following close behind, muttering "What the hell..."... He heard the roar as well..something very feline to its sound.
Ezeekial Jonstone shook his head, then his head slowly rotated, dropping his shields as he reached out through the trees and listened and watched for any sign.
Eric remained silent, he following Jared's lead. He crouched low, taking a few sniffs of the air in the off chance that some of whatever it was might have drifted their way, tough of course to no avail. He stood, looking to Jared.
The lean muscled leopard purred in satisfaction as a nice solid piece of flesh came away with him when he jerked back, not fazed by the blood on his claws. The large leopard took a moment to close his eyes and inhale deeply, relishing the scent of blood in the air. As her feral roar shook the cave, he opened his eyes and simply stood, crouched and waiting. He had thought the lioness would divert her claws and aim to push him back on his haunches, flipping him over... so he simply ducked his head. When her claws raked over his eye another furious, feral scream would tear from the leopard as blood covered one side of his field of vision. Jasper took the searing, blinding pain and used it just as he used the adrenaline coursing through his body. The eye was useless. But instead of letting the partial blindness delay him or pause his actions at all, the black rosettes on his fur shimmered under muscle as he launched his smaller body at her again. With their closeness, should his teeth land at her neck, momentum would knock her over and give him a small advantage.
Nikki Robbins slowly and silently walked along the hidden path. She looked around the corner and saw the fight. She stopped herself from gasping. She knew by the looks of it this was Jasper fighting with Serenity. Then did the best thing she knew how to do. she levitated off the ground as she rushed into the room screaming. About that same time, she forced the rest of her power into creating an earthquake. She hoped it would knock Jasper off balance as well as tell others that there was something going on.
Ezeekial Jonstone's head jerked toward the scream again and he quickly stepped out of his boots at the same time tossing his flannel to the ground and taking off at a run in the direction of the screams, hearing a second one he increased his speed, yanking the tank top from his torso and tossing it behind him as he ran, his energy trailing behind him and stretching ahead of him at the same time, searching for the source.
Eric followed suit, he pulling his own trench coat from his boy as he made his way down the path that Jared leg. As he ran , he kicked off his boots, cursing slightly as one caught and he hopped a few steps, getting it free. He released his own energy now, trying to locate it as well, snarling a bit as he felt his beast pushing to be freed from him. It sensed the fight... and it called out to it. He pulled his own shirt from his body as he followed behind.
Serenity Terasaur snarled in anger as she only managed to wound one eye, his left. She'd shake her head, trying to clear some of the haziness as she watched him launch himself at her. She'd quickly duck, Jasper missing his mark and sailing over her. She'd snarl as Nikki appeared, ignoring her for now, she was intent on Jasper. She'd spin around, facing the leopard, crouching and lunging at him, claws extended to dig into his back and face, teeth aiming to rip into his throat yet again.
Ezeekial Jonstone ran until he could see the waterfalls, stopping on the top of a small mound and looking around, crouched low in case something or someone came at him. Smallest target possible. He quickly pulled out his phone and called the Marshall, leaving a quick message on her phone should she not answer, and if she did he would state the same thing and hang up just as quickly. "I think I found your murderer... either that or it's one hell of a dominance battle Marshall. I will call you back when it's all over." Shoving his phone into his pocket again while he scanned and listened to his surroundings, feeling more than seeing Eric coming up behind him.
Eric made his way, moving to the area of ground below the mound upon which Jared stood, hearing the message as he's moved up. He stopped, hearing the sounds clearer, closer now, recognizing the cave in front of them. hell, it was where he'd been "staying" since his release. He looked up to Jared, waiting again for him to take the lead here.
Jasper growled as the lioness ducked. Damn it. He was almost praying she would kill him now... it would be a blessing compared to what would happen if he returned home to face Jared (Not Ezeekial, another one). That bastard would roast his nuts and pass them out as a warning to others that would dare fail him. The leopard screamed again, enraged as the lioness's teeth sunk into the sides of his neck. He used her grip to his advantage and rolled, dragging her with him. He would try to pin her body against the cave wall and use his front paws to shove at her neck and tear away from her, and his hind claws to dig into the soft flesh of her belly.
Isabella Bouvier turns her head to answer the man when her phone began to vibrate in her back pocket... she pulled it out and flipped it open and saw a new voicemail.. her brows furrowed together as she hit send and brought the phone up to her ear.. her whole body froze as she listened to the message Jared had left.. she quickly ended the call, then searched through her contacts and hit send when she dialed his number.. her heart was pounding with adrenaline thinking he better answer
Ezeekial Jonstone almost jumped and curse softly as he grabbed for his phone again, growling as it buzzed almost silently then yanked it out, answering it but not putting it to his ear "Not now Marshall.." and he hung up again, turning his phone off an shoving it into his pocket yet again. He looked to Eric as he scanned the area, the entrance to the cave so well hidden he barely saw it, and didn't know that it was a cave at all. "Damnit.. it's echoing from all around... can't point it till they get louder again..." he kept his voice low in case he could be overheard by anyone else besides Eric. Granted.. he could shift and hear a hell of a lot better but didn't want to unless he absolutely needed to.
Nikki Robbins frustration ran through her as her ability did not work. She moved farther in and focused as hard as she could. She needed an earthquake to knock Jasper off balance. She focused as she tried to unlock her power again.
Eric felt the ruble, frowning a bit as he pointed to the cave in front of them. Despite the trembling, he managed to speak, though still low enough not to be heard over the rumble, save of course for Jared. "It's a cave man!" He moved forward, carefully managing on the ground as it trembled, motioning for Jared to follow. The path would have few smaller rock topple into the way, he hopping over them as he went.
Ezeekial Jonstone watched Eric start to move toward the hollow and swore solidly, dashing after him on all fours over the trembling ground, leaping over the small rocks that tumbled as he tried to get past Eric in the narrow passageway.
Serenity Terasaur let out a feline scream of pain as she hit the rock wall with a loud thud, another scream erupting from her as she fell to the ground with a thud, sides heaving in pain. All she wanted was to kill this asshole then crawl somewhere to sleep...and hopefully get better. She'd force herself to stand, snarling, a bit wobbly but keeping her balance for the most part as she crouched, ready to lunge, claws extended and swiping to dig into the spot on his neck she had just tore out, wanting to claw the rest of his throat out and end this.....but she was tossed off balance as she lunged...the earthquake making her stumble as she fell into him, claws now redirected at the side of his front arms, clawing downward.
Jasper snarled when the lioness's claws raked down the side of his arms. He took that as a sign of weakness... despite the earthquake that knocked them both slightly off balance, and dismissed her. Turning from Serenity, Jasper whirled and leapt at Nikki with claws outstretched. He would seek to do the most damage with his claws at her chest and abdomen if his attack landed, his teeth snapping close towards her neck.
Ezeekial Jonstone saw the woman that Eric had left in his house and sped up going to all fours as he shifted, not caring about his pants tearing away as he sped past Eric toward the leopard and leapt with a snarl, his arms and claws outstretched to grab at the leopard and knock him out of the way, hoping that his claws did as much damage as possible in the rushed attack he had been forced to do.
Eric allowed Jared to charge past him, he honestly not knowing the "good" from the "bad" here. He moved into the cave, spotting Nikki, frowning a bit as he urged her away from the scene, watching on at the gory sight before him. He'd just get in the way, and likely get his nuts clawed at or the like. He saw who Jared charged at, now recognizing who he SHOULD have attacked.
Isabella Bouvier cursed under her breath when she heard the click on the phone.. she hit resend and brought the phone back up to her hear and heard " if you do not call me back.. I will arrest you on the grounds of withholding evidence or assisting in premeditated murder!!" clicked off the phone and grumble.. she needed to think fast... she flipped open her phone and dialed David.. she brought the phone to her ear and didn't even let him speak when he answered " I need a GPS tracking done on Ezeekial Jon stone asap .. call me back when you have the coordinates" she clicked off her phone, her hand gripping tightly around it.. as her mind raced with the options she could take..she needed to do something other than stand there..
Nikki Robbins looked over and screamed as Jasper jumped at her. She slowly started to fall back away from him. She fell onto her back as she clenched her eyes shut. She felt a rush of wind over her as she cringed. Slowly, she opened her eyes and saw a blur forcing Jasper away from her. She looked over and saw Eric. Slowly, she crawled back away from him before she looked over to the pair.
Serenity Terasaur snarled as Jasper turned and ran at Nikki, attacking her. She'd been about to pounce again when a wolf came running in, slamming into Jasper and knocking them into the water. She didn't wait to see who the wolf was, she didn't care at the moment. Serenity would charge to where they landed in the water, crouching low and pouncing at Jasper's back, claws extended, teeth bared as she aimed to rake her claws down his sides, teeth biting down onto his throat aiming to rip it out fully once and for all.
Jasper let a feral scream of rage and pain as Ezeekial's claws pierced his lungs. They rolled in the water, courtesy of the momentum from Ezeekial's attack. When they stopped... Jasper was on top of the partially shifted wolf. Hugged together as they appeared to be, Jasper's claws could barely graze the wolf's pelt even if he were to attempt to move. The lioness landing on him was it... Jasper Monroe didn't even have time to think he had been right in his earlier prediction... tonight was it... And Jasper was dead. His body began to contort and reform, taking on its original form in death.
He cared very little whether anyone saw him tonight. With the party still in full swing at Fangbangers, not many would look twice seeing a ninja jogging down the street. He actually smiled and waved at a couple as he passed them on the sidewalk. Damn strange town. His mind working at a furious pace, he was innately pleased that the Masters had these absurd parties. Loping behind the building, he easily scaled the sheer wall face. Seemed he had a thing for high vantage points. But then again... didn't all leopards?
Serenity Terasaur made it to the Pride House in record time, shoving the doors open then slamming them shut behind her as she made her way up the stairs to her own room. She'd take of the winning costume, tossing it haphazardly onto her bed, evoking a very irritated growl from Princess. She'd smile at the kitten, patting her head as she danced around the room happily, full of energy, donning a cropped tank, jean skirt, and sneakers. After dressing she would snatch her cell up from her boots, shoving it in her back pocket before heading to the bathroom. She'd fix her nearly gone makeup running a brush through her curls, making them straight once more...a fairly easy thing since she had naturally straight locks. Once she approved of her reflection she would move to her jewelry box, eyeing the silver throwing stars in deep thought...nah..she'd forgo them for one evening...she'd be fine. Moving to her twin's room, Seren would rummage around for a pair of jeans, her lab coat, a cami for underneath, and sneakers. She'd toss it all into a grocery bag along with a hair brush. With that done she'd skip down the stairs to the front door, slipping through it then spinning around to shut it, not locking it....they never seemed to for some odd reason.
Nikki faintly smiled as she headed into the door that locked immediately behind her as she carried her hat in her hand. She headed back through the catacombs to Aydryan and Hikaru's chambers. A change of clothes was definitely in order.
Jasper waited until the ditzy blonde had gone into the house. He listened carefully to her steps and smiled. Yeah. He just enjoyed the rush as he leapt from the roof of the pride house. Standing in the little alcove by the door... waiting... His grin was nothing less than feral when she stepped out with a bag looped across her arm. Oh this was too perfect. When she turned to shut the doors he let his energy brush across her, still hidden for a moment. Knowing she would look around... he waited until her head turned away before walking up to her. Jasper's hand clasped around her arm, his grip strong, and let a little more of his energy caress her, "You will walk silently. Smile politely should we pass anyone." He gave the orders in a crisp, vicious timbre, his low gravelly voice deeper than usual. He would lead her quickly through the residential area, cutting behind houses and leaping easily across the river, never releasing her arm or giving her the slightest moment to pause.
Serenity Terasaur stiffened as she felt a brush of foreign energy on her, her head whipping around inspecting the area...and then...she felt him. A low hiss and vicious snarl would escape her lips as she jerked slightly. Her white blue eyes narrowed as she heard his words, "You are lucky that I don't want to die in front of the Pride House...Rhage would never hear the end of it if I got blood on Gage's front lawn." She'd snicker slightly, finding a tiny bit of humor out of something that was really not funny at all..that was Serenity for you. As they walked her gaze would wander around the area for something or someone...anything to help...and of course...the place was utterly dead..go figure. She'd inhale a few times, committing his scent to memory in case he got away this night and she were still alive...a big IF that would be. Once they hopped the river easily, the feline would try to slip her right arm into her back pocket where her cell nestled, fingers trailing over the buttons knowing them all with her eyes closed until she hit the number six...her new speed dial number for Nikki. She'd press and hold the number down hoping to feel the buzzing signaling a successful call.
Jasper continued to drag Serenity along, his grip biting into her arm when he heard the ringing of a cell phone. "Bitch," he hissed. Leaning down close he whispered in her ear as the phone continued to ring, "You will tell whoever answers the phone that you are very sorry and dialed the wrong number." The words left unsaid were clear in his eyes. She would die where she stood if she failed to cooperate. Sure, it would alter his plans slightly... but then... if he reported her body the local cops would be too busy... it could work. Not bothering to stop, he did slow slightly so that to whoever answered the phone it would just appear as though the blonde were walking in the woods. The sounds of the city would fade and the sounds of the forest would become more clear.
Nikki had been sitting on Aydryan and Hikaru's couch brushing out her hair after tying her Native American beads and eagle feather into her hair again. Her cell phone was sitting on the table in front of her when it started to ring. She picked up her phone and this time she checked to see who was calling her. A smile spread across her lips as she saw it was Serenity. She set down her brush and answered her phone cheerfully. "Hello Serenity. This is a surprise. I thought you were busy helping your sister?"
Serenity Terasaur wrinkled her nose as the male drew closer...Jasper his name was...she had heard Nikki tell it to Hikaru the evening before as they left the bar. "Ever heard of a breath mint Jasper?" She smile sweetly as she heard his words, giving him a taste of the "bitch" he had labeled her to be. Rolling her eyes she would dig her hand into her back pocket, grumbling as she tugged her cell to her ear to carry out his orders, it wouldn't do to make him kill her...dead was so not in her plans right now. She'd paste a bright sunshiny smile on her face, making her voice into her normal cheery self as Nikki answered the call, "Oh! Nikki? I'm so sorry hun...I meant to call Rhage to ask if she wanted jeans or shorts to change into...your number on speed dial is right below hers so I must have hit the wrong one." She'd wait a heartbeat before considering what her next move would be if Nikki wanted to keep her on the phone..Jasper certainly wouldn't like that.
He just grinned at her catty bitching, but maintained his silence. When Princess's voice came up... both brows rose... too interesting. He had counted on her calling her pet wolf or the sister, or even the cops. Would make his job easier, he thought. His grasp on her arm lessened a minute fraction when she did cooperate and follow orders. Good kitty, he thought and continued walking. He had spent a good portion of his time out in this forest, high up in the canopy of the huge trees... He had the perfect spot in mind to take her.
Nikki: "Oh, it is quite all right. I hope everything is all right with your sister. You can call me later if you want to meet a place other than the bar. Have a good evening." She waited for her response before she hung up her phone and placed it on the table again.
Serenity Terasaur nearly let out a sigh as Nikki let her go so easily, partially of relief and partially of regret...she didn't want Nikki near this man again...and yet...she had the sinking feeling that she just might die tonight. Seren was a tiny bit vain enough to internally whine about the thought of dying while still being a virgin..damn it. Yeah..her mind worked in REALLY weird ways...but she was trying to keep herself calm..she -knew- that if she got worked up enough she would shift...and that would be bad. "That sounds great Nikki, I was gonna head back there after I dropped the clothes off to Tera...I'll see you in a bit." With that said she'd click off the phone, holding it in her palm like a lifeline as her gaze shifted around them as they walked, oddly wondering where he was taking her. " You know if you wanted a date you didn't have to resort to kidnapping...all you had to do was ask...well..I would have said no...but still..asking is much more polite." She'd snicker slightly...she was baiting him on purpose, stupid? Yes. Amusing? Hell Yes. A girl had to do something to keep her mind calm and her mouth from screaming like a banshee.
Jasper smiled and removed his sunglasses. His amber-chartreuse gaze grinned down at her, "Nice thought, but I bat for the other team," he snorted into manic laughter as he drug her into overgrown brush that covered a cave he had found earlier. He shoved her in front of him as the passage narrowed. She hadn't said a word about the sword at his back... either she was playing brave or she was honestly that dense, "So," he said, shoving forcefully at her back when the passage opened up into the wide space of the secret cave, "tell me how long you want to live tonight little lioness?" his feral eyes gleamed at her.
Serenity Terasaur rolled her eyes as he shoved her, snarling once...this pretty kitty didn't like to be told what to do...that much is evident. "Well obviously you would like men...tired of women rejecting you?" She'd make a soft tsk sound followed by an amused laugh. She'd walk where he pushed her though, white blue gaze widening at the pretty hidden cave he took her to...she had no idea that this cave was here...though she mentally logged it for later use...if she survived that is. When he shoved her with force she would nearly stumble, though she caught her balance and spun around facing him with her hands fisted, energy whirling around her. Eyes would narrow at him as he spoke, yeah she had seen the blade, and she hadn't cared, she was well aware that if she lived she wouldn't leave here scratch less....and she was resigned to that fact even oddly calm about it...she had been practicing alright. "I plan to live for many years still, mate, with or without children, then visit your sorry grave every year on this date to spit on it." She'd cross her arms over her chest, phone still held tightly in her palm, a very feral lioness grin on her pretty face.
Those strange orange and green eyes watched Serenity with an unnerving, unblinking stare. In all honesty, he cared very little at her answer. His plans for her were short-lived, and once her task was fulfilled, he had little use for her save a bit of enjoyment while he waited... or he could play some before too... A grin stole into his features when she finished speaking, turning his roughly handsome physique into something utterly charming as his hand crept behind his back to the hilt of the wicked sword. "So kind of you. I hadn't planned on leaving enough of you around to be placed in a grave to visit," he purred as his shields slammed to the ground. His overwhelming energy filled the small, beautiful cave as metal whistled as he advanced upon her, swinging the blade in a wide arc towards her middle.
Serenity Terasaur merely rolled her eyes at his answer, about to come back with something witty when hell...he swung that damn blade at her. She'd move her hands last minute, dropping the cell on the ground at her feet as the blade sliced into her tender skin on her belly. Ouch. She'd let out a loud hiss and a very feral sounding growl. She wasn't too angry..yet...but she was in some pain. The slice appeared horizontally on her belly, right over her belly button from hip to hip, blood welling up and dripping down her belly to stain her jean skirt in spots. She'd bite down upon her bottom lip as she faltered in her standing, eyes closing for a minute as she slumped to the ground in pain. She'd take the chance to lift her leg once she was fully sitting on the ground, kicking it upwards to hit his man junk. Yeah..cheap shot, but it was all she had at the moment.
Jasper snarled and went to his knees when her kick landed squarely. "Fucking bitch!" he hissed, seeing stars, but still maintaining his hold on the sword. He swung the metal in a wide arch around him, knowing she was still close and knowing he needed a moment to regain his focus. If the metal struck her legs and took her down that would just be a nice plus for him. She'd be down when he pulled the knives from his boots.
Serenity Terasaur had a moment of triumph, admiring her work as she lunged for her cell, snatching it up from the ground and hitting the recall button, hoping to get Nikki. "No honey you got it wrong...a bitch is a dog...I'm a cat...you need to go back to Kindergarten to learn your animals." She'd be on her side, legs and hips up, perfect for his next strike...the metal slicing into the outside of her thigh. She'd growl again, gripping the phone hard, though not hitting any buttons...even in immense pain she still wanted the call to get out to Nikki. As he tried to move to grab his knives, she'd lift her foot to kick his hand, trying to knock him off balance to gain some time.
Nikki had gone to sit by the underground water area. She smiled down into the water as she looked at the ripples. She blinked as her phone rang again. Slowly, she rose and drew her phone out of her pocket and answered. "Hello?"
Jasper smiled when her growl and the scent of fresh blood met his senses. "I know my animals, kitten," he purred, laughing righteously when the bones in his hand cracked instantaneously with her kick. The blade flew, and he used his other hand to rip the sword's sheath and throw it against the stones. He didn't need it hampering his movements. "Bad, bad kitten," his gravelly voice purred at her as dark black rosettes covered his forearms like gloves and dark furred hands reshaped into paws with wickedly elongated claws. He heard the phone ringing... and Princess's voice on the other line as he attacked, claws slashing at the side of her face and body.
Serenity Terasaur snarled as he called her kitten not once..but twice. "I'm not your fucking kitten." She'd blink, breathing through her nose in attempt to calm herself, her heart beating almost painfully in her chest...a few more minutes and she would surely shift....although that would probably be a good thing at this point. She heard Nikki's voice and her heart leap, "Nikki...Helppppppp.." The last word would be drawn into a deafening scream as he slashed his claws from in front of her ear to her chin, and down the curve of her side simultaneously. Her body convulsed on the ground in pain, blood running in rivulets from her multiple wounds. The best she could manage at this point was another fierce kick to his groin, aiming as best she could with her foot as her hand dropped the still on cell phone back to the ground, her left hand pulsating with pain as it was slid across the ground, aggravating the wound from last night's ritual.
Nikki leapt up off the stone as she gasped. "Serenity!" She listened to what was going on in the background. "Serenity!" When she did not get a reply she looked to her phone then she went back to shouting into it.
He cursed roundly as the lioness landed another kick to his groin, falling forward over her in nauseating pain. His claws would either sink into her between the shoulder blades and her lower back, or to either side of her. The sweet onion soup he had eaten for dinner that she had bitched about regarding his breath left him as he emptied the contents of his stomach on her back. He had a moment of clarity before he fell to hope that falling over her would give him an advantage as he struggled to see through the haze that covered his eyes now.
Serenity Terasaur had another moment of elation at her solid kick, it lifted her hopes quite a bit...though she was losing a lot of blood and she was pissed. Her body would shake as she went to try and grab for the phone again calling out, "Nikki! I'm in a cave..." but that was all that she would be able to say as his claws dug into her chest, dragging downwards. Oh the fucking misery....and it was made worse because he THREW. UP. ON. HER. The smell hit her, rolling her stomach as she fought to not yak up her own lunch. His weight would hit her, knocking the breath out of her momentarily as her body began to spasm and twitch, preparing for her shift. Shifter good would explode from her body coating his entire front as her bones shifted and realigned themselves, muscles hardening as steel, her body struggling to crawl out from beneath him as it transformed, screams and growls ripping from her half formed muzzle. She'd wriggle enough to get half of her lioness body out from beneath him, turning her head to try and nip at the flesh on his shoulder.
Nikki gasped as she heard the sounds of fighting. She was running through the catacombs heading for an exit. Her mind on overdrive to simply save Serenity, not knowing who has her. She heard her yell out about being in a cave. She tried to think in the frenzy of thoughts in her mind. She did not know the forest but she did not think a cave would be close to town. She hurried out of the catacombs racing for the river. Using her levitation, she hovered over the surface of the water as quickly as she could. When she made it to dry land she would take off running again keeping the phone to her ear listening.
Jasper chuckled, the crazed sound echoing in the cave as Serenity pleaded to Nikki. He began to back away from her as soon as the lioness began her shift... he didn't want her dead yet... and he wanted to keep his claws intact thank-you-very-much. Quick as he was, she still managed to tear into his shoulder a bit as he backed away and tore his shirt off and wiped the goo from his face and hands... easy enough to keep it from his boots. He would just have to watch his step a little more carefully now, but leopards were agile enough. He wasn't worried about that. "Hello, Princess," he called out, knowing the phone hadn't disconnected, "your kitten friend won't last much longer," he sneered as he stalked towards Serenity again. Slightly disoriented, he figured he would have one prime opportunity to throw her into the stone sides that made up the cave... "Come alone," he instructed loudly enough for Nikki to still hear a moment before he used his shifter speed to make his attack.
Serenity Terasaur narrowed her feline slitted white blue gaze at him, a very loud and very fierce pissed off snarl erupting from her throat as she spun around to face him, crouching down into a pouncing stance, eyes trained on his neck, she was going to rip his fucking throat out. As he moved to attack her, his foot would hit a patch of her goo, sending him falling backwards. Perfect. She'd pounce, jaw open, claws extended meant for slicing into his chest, teeth aiming for the right side of his throat, if she hit her mark she would sink her teeth in deep, jerking her head to the side to rip his throat out.
Nikki had run past the very large tree in the forest when she skid to a stop. She gasped hearing Jasper's voice. He had her... She knew what he would do to her. With his words, she shut off her phone knowing she had to find where they were first before she could make her phone call. She ran as fast as she could through the forest trying to hear anything from the fight with her ears.
Jasper let out another series of curses as he fell back. Adrenaline pumped through him as her claws and teeth sunk into his flesh and his clawed hands jabbed into the lioness's neck as her head jerked to the side, kicking upward with his legs to kick her off of him even as he began his own shift. Fucking hell, he was still cursing in his mind as bones reshaped and muscle realigned. Even with leopards being smaller than lions... he would still have an advantage as his feline counterpart spun under her larger body and jumped away only to turn and face the bigger cat with a snarl.
Serenity Terasaur snarled as he tried to stab her neck and kick her off of him, though the blows just glanced off of her. She was royally pissed as he slid out from underneath her, damn tiny cats. She'd let out a very loud, very dominant sounding lion roar as she lowered herself into another pounce, pushing off of the ground, claws extended to hopefully rake down his face, puncturing his eyes.
Jasper gave an equally dominant, utterly pissed off scream... He agilely leapt to the side, spinning and leaping at her side with claws extended and mouth wide as he aimed for her neck. Deep in the body of the cat, he hoped her pain would delay her again...
Nikki Robbins froze as she heard the roar. She stopped for a moment before she started running again. She looked around for the entrance to a cave nearby. She looked around listening for the sounds of the fight. She heard the fights coming down from a space through the tall grass. Nikki slowly began to make her way through the grass. She hovered knowing it was about time to send out her own version of a distress call.
Ezeekial Jonstone jerked his head to the side, instantly on alert. "Sounds like our talk is going to have to wait Eric..." He started climbing the steep slope toward the roar he had heard.
Serenity Terasaur let out yet another very feral feline like scream as his teeth sank into her throat, ripping a good chunk out, claws in her side digging deep. There wasn't much she could do but pull away, the pain ripping another forest shaking scream from her as she turned, panting heavily, blood staining her nearly white tan fur as she snarled..she just didn't give up. She'd lunge for his face yet again, claws extended, aiming to gouge his eyes out..if she didn't get to kill the bastard she'd make him blind for life.
Eric frowned, following close behind, muttering "What the hell..."... He heard the roar as well..something very feline to its sound.
Ezeekial Jonstone shook his head, then his head slowly rotated, dropping his shields as he reached out through the trees and listened and watched for any sign.
Eric remained silent, he following Jared's lead. He crouched low, taking a few sniffs of the air in the off chance that some of whatever it was might have drifted their way, tough of course to no avail. He stood, looking to Jared.
The lean muscled leopard purred in satisfaction as a nice solid piece of flesh came away with him when he jerked back, not fazed by the blood on his claws. The large leopard took a moment to close his eyes and inhale deeply, relishing the scent of blood in the air. As her feral roar shook the cave, he opened his eyes and simply stood, crouched and waiting. He had thought the lioness would divert her claws and aim to push him back on his haunches, flipping him over... so he simply ducked his head. When her claws raked over his eye another furious, feral scream would tear from the leopard as blood covered one side of his field of vision. Jasper took the searing, blinding pain and used it just as he used the adrenaline coursing through his body. The eye was useless. But instead of letting the partial blindness delay him or pause his actions at all, the black rosettes on his fur shimmered under muscle as he launched his smaller body at her again. With their closeness, should his teeth land at her neck, momentum would knock her over and give him a small advantage.
Nikki Robbins slowly and silently walked along the hidden path. She looked around the corner and saw the fight. She stopped herself from gasping. She knew by the looks of it this was Jasper fighting with Serenity. Then did the best thing she knew how to do. she levitated off the ground as she rushed into the room screaming. About that same time, she forced the rest of her power into creating an earthquake. She hoped it would knock Jasper off balance as well as tell others that there was something going on.
Ezeekial Jonstone's head jerked toward the scream again and he quickly stepped out of his boots at the same time tossing his flannel to the ground and taking off at a run in the direction of the screams, hearing a second one he increased his speed, yanking the tank top from his torso and tossing it behind him as he ran, his energy trailing behind him and stretching ahead of him at the same time, searching for the source.
Eric followed suit, he pulling his own trench coat from his boy as he made his way down the path that Jared leg. As he ran , he kicked off his boots, cursing slightly as one caught and he hopped a few steps, getting it free. He released his own energy now, trying to locate it as well, snarling a bit as he felt his beast pushing to be freed from him. It sensed the fight... and it called out to it. He pulled his own shirt from his body as he followed behind.
Serenity Terasaur snarled in anger as she only managed to wound one eye, his left. She'd shake her head, trying to clear some of the haziness as she watched him launch himself at her. She'd quickly duck, Jasper missing his mark and sailing over her. She'd snarl as Nikki appeared, ignoring her for now, she was intent on Jasper. She'd spin around, facing the leopard, crouching and lunging at him, claws extended to dig into his back and face, teeth aiming to rip into his throat yet again.
Ezeekial Jonstone ran until he could see the waterfalls, stopping on the top of a small mound and looking around, crouched low in case something or someone came at him. Smallest target possible. He quickly pulled out his phone and called the Marshall, leaving a quick message on her phone should she not answer, and if she did he would state the same thing and hang up just as quickly. "I think I found your murderer... either that or it's one hell of a dominance battle Marshall. I will call you back when it's all over." Shoving his phone into his pocket again while he scanned and listened to his surroundings, feeling more than seeing Eric coming up behind him.
Eric made his way, moving to the area of ground below the mound upon which Jared stood, hearing the message as he's moved up. He stopped, hearing the sounds clearer, closer now, recognizing the cave in front of them. hell, it was where he'd been "staying" since his release. He looked up to Jared, waiting again for him to take the lead here.
Jasper growled as the lioness ducked. Damn it. He was almost praying she would kill him now... it would be a blessing compared to what would happen if he returned home to face Jared (Not Ezeekial, another one). That bastard would roast his nuts and pass them out as a warning to others that would dare fail him. The leopard screamed again, enraged as the lioness's teeth sunk into the sides of his neck. He used her grip to his advantage and rolled, dragging her with him. He would try to pin her body against the cave wall and use his front paws to shove at her neck and tear away from her, and his hind claws to dig into the soft flesh of her belly.
Isabella Bouvier turns her head to answer the man when her phone began to vibrate in her back pocket... she pulled it out and flipped it open and saw a new voicemail.. her brows furrowed together as she hit send and brought the phone up to her ear.. her whole body froze as she listened to the message Jared had left.. she quickly ended the call, then searched through her contacts and hit send when she dialed his number.. her heart was pounding with adrenaline thinking he better answer
Ezeekial Jonstone almost jumped and curse softly as he grabbed for his phone again, growling as it buzzed almost silently then yanked it out, answering it but not putting it to his ear "Not now Marshall.." and he hung up again, turning his phone off an shoving it into his pocket yet again. He looked to Eric as he scanned the area, the entrance to the cave so well hidden he barely saw it, and didn't know that it was a cave at all. "Damnit.. it's echoing from all around... can't point it till they get louder again..." he kept his voice low in case he could be overheard by anyone else besides Eric. Granted.. he could shift and hear a hell of a lot better but didn't want to unless he absolutely needed to.
Nikki Robbins frustration ran through her as her ability did not work. She moved farther in and focused as hard as she could. She needed an earthquake to knock Jasper off balance. She focused as she tried to unlock her power again.
Eric felt the ruble, frowning a bit as he pointed to the cave in front of them. Despite the trembling, he managed to speak, though still low enough not to be heard over the rumble, save of course for Jared. "It's a cave man!" He moved forward, carefully managing on the ground as it trembled, motioning for Jared to follow. The path would have few smaller rock topple into the way, he hopping over them as he went.
Ezeekial Jonstone watched Eric start to move toward the hollow and swore solidly, dashing after him on all fours over the trembling ground, leaping over the small rocks that tumbled as he tried to get past Eric in the narrow passageway.
Serenity Terasaur let out a feline scream of pain as she hit the rock wall with a loud thud, another scream erupting from her as she fell to the ground with a thud, sides heaving in pain. All she wanted was to kill this asshole then crawl somewhere to sleep...and hopefully get better. She'd force herself to stand, snarling, a bit wobbly but keeping her balance for the most part as she crouched, ready to lunge, claws extended and swiping to dig into the spot on his neck she had just tore out, wanting to claw the rest of his throat out and end this.....but she was tossed off balance as she lunged...the earthquake making her stumble as she fell into him, claws now redirected at the side of his front arms, clawing downward.
Jasper snarled when the lioness's claws raked down the side of his arms. He took that as a sign of weakness... despite the earthquake that knocked them both slightly off balance, and dismissed her. Turning from Serenity, Jasper whirled and leapt at Nikki with claws outstretched. He would seek to do the most damage with his claws at her chest and abdomen if his attack landed, his teeth snapping close towards her neck.
Ezeekial Jonstone saw the woman that Eric had left in his house and sped up going to all fours as he shifted, not caring about his pants tearing away as he sped past Eric toward the leopard and leapt with a snarl, his arms and claws outstretched to grab at the leopard and knock him out of the way, hoping that his claws did as much damage as possible in the rushed attack he had been forced to do.
Eric allowed Jared to charge past him, he honestly not knowing the "good" from the "bad" here. He moved into the cave, spotting Nikki, frowning a bit as he urged her away from the scene, watching on at the gory sight before him. He'd just get in the way, and likely get his nuts clawed at or the like. He saw who Jared charged at, now recognizing who he SHOULD have attacked.
Isabella Bouvier cursed under her breath when she heard the click on the phone.. she hit resend and brought the phone back up to her hear and heard " if you do not call me back.. I will arrest you on the grounds of withholding evidence or assisting in premeditated murder!!" clicked off the phone and grumble.. she needed to think fast... she flipped open her phone and dialed David.. she brought the phone to her ear and didn't even let him speak when he answered " I need a GPS tracking done on Ezeekial Jon stone asap .. call me back when you have the coordinates" she clicked off her phone, her hand gripping tightly around it.. as her mind raced with the options she could take..she needed to do something other than stand there..
Nikki Robbins looked over and screamed as Jasper jumped at her. She slowly started to fall back away from him. She fell onto her back as she clenched her eyes shut. She felt a rush of wind over her as she cringed. Slowly, she opened her eyes and saw a blur forcing Jasper away from her. She looked over and saw Eric. Slowly, she crawled back away from him before she looked over to the pair.
Serenity Terasaur snarled as Jasper turned and ran at Nikki, attacking her. She'd been about to pounce again when a wolf came running in, slamming into Jasper and knocking them into the water. She didn't wait to see who the wolf was, she didn't care at the moment. Serenity would charge to where they landed in the water, crouching low and pouncing at Jasper's back, claws extended, teeth bared as she aimed to rake her claws down his sides, teeth biting down onto his throat aiming to rip it out fully once and for all.
Jasper let a feral scream of rage and pain as Ezeekial's claws pierced his lungs. They rolled in the water, courtesy of the momentum from Ezeekial's attack. When they stopped... Jasper was on top of the partially shifted wolf. Hugged together as they appeared to be, Jasper's claws could barely graze the wolf's pelt even if he were to attempt to move. The lioness landing on him was it... Jasper Monroe didn't even have time to think he had been right in his earlier prediction... tonight was it... And Jasper was dead. His body began to contort and reform, taking on its original form in death.