The ACUITY Team

Joshua nodded in response to Muse. "Life finds away." He said, grinning as the Gator shot away. He didn't have to see him in the fog to realize he had found something, after the sounds of joy coming from the direction he had went. Following as fast as he could, he found him just as he ripped the bush away. Ducking below him, he checked the surrounding area for any others. It seemed he had taken the most berries along with the bush, but there were still some scattered about. Moving his hands quickly and deftly, he grabbed as many as he could, fitting them into his hat to carry them. Turning around, he followed Rufus back to the others.

As he walked, however, he looked down. He didn't recognize any of the berries he was carrying. Truthfully, he didn't have much to do with them growing up. Everything he ate had either already been cooked, or been stolen directly from travelers. He had never bothered to learn any names or effects. Hopefully they would do, though. He didn't want to go back only to find that they had been worthless. Something told him it wouldn't be good for him or Muse if Famear decided they weren't worth keeping around...

(Ooc: I hate to do this, but just skip me. OTL Just say he grabbed a branch that broke off the bush in his teeth and that on the branch there are berries. And afterwards he followed the others back.)

Famaer could only give a small smile as Rufus suddenly remembered the berry patch they'd first encountered, running back with another entire buch in his jaws. While he seemed particularly proud of himself, Famaer could see a bad habit forming. It looked like Rufus had no incling of reserve, that tearing down an entire berry bush only meant far less food in the future. Reorimanding him now would be a mistke though, as he trotted so triumphantly back to Adara's aid. No, Famaer could teach him later, when the gator wasn't so worked up over all the excitement.

He trotted along, following the gator as the others did as well. Cold eyes glanced over them, quickly determining that niether of them were really welcome anymore. While the blue canid had helped them not an hour before, he'd already shown his untrustworthy behavior, siding with the Shadow. He must be an agent for them, a spy to keep the door open for the Umbreon. 'Despicable...' He was now on the same base level as his dark cousin that followed, trotting along with his own collection of berries. They were likely poison anyway.

Upon reaching the den once more, Famaer looked to Kaiden, a calm smile on his face. "We found more," he assured, wanting to set the large canine at ease. "How are they doing?"

The bitter cold winds hammered down on the large Charizard as he forced himself onward through the unending blizzard that forever raged the route that led to the lake and Snowpoint City.
Kothar hadn't flown through these winds since he was last here in Sinnoh, back before the epidemic has risen, and the world was somewhat peaceful, and he was still with Dean and the others alive.
Kothar had been in Sinnoh for only a few days, and since getting here he kept finding himself flying north, as though what he seaked was up that way. But he knew little of if it was the lake or the city where he was going, though it didn't take very long before Kothar lost his flight and found himself crash landing in the deep snow.
He must have hit his head hard on impact, cause his head to ring before he blacked out.

He didn't know how long he had been out, though it had to have been awhile for he was covered with snow, only his tail remained unburied, his flame melting any snow that came close to it, it's immense heat was perfect for keeping it dry, though the the rest of him was covered, as well as wet from any snow that had melted from his body heat.
It was hard to tell how long he was out with the weather being so bad, but he knew he had to keep going, keep pushing on north, till he couldn't go on anymore.
He was cold, and his wings felt frozen, he shouldn't fly in this blizzard or risk tearing his wings to the point where he would not longer be able to fly at all, no, he would walk till the winds lifted up and he can fly safely.
"I hate the snow." He grumbled as he began to tread through the deep snow, sinking a little every now and then from walking on a deep or soft spot in the snow, and that just made him detest the frozen water even more.

Kothar was glade when the wind started to let up to the point where he could fly without any unwanted turbulence. As well as see in front of him once again.
He opened his wings, any frost that had managed to form on them soon crumbled and fell off as he flapped them and was soon airborne once again.
The black Charizard was nothing more then a black shadow on the night sky. his white tail flame being the only thing visible, as though it was flouting on it's own.
The wind was no longer blowing hard enough to knock him out of the sky or stop him from reaching his destination, which seemed to be the lake.

Kothar had been circling the lake for a few minutes now, hoping to find any sign of Dean or his remaining pokemon in the area, though he saw nothing, only the cold lake and the frosty forest.
He did though, catch what looked like movement below the underbrush of the forest near the lake. Curious, he began to follow. If they turned out to be undead, he would eradicate them, but if they turned out to be living, then perhaps they could be of help to him in his search for his friends.
He kept himself just above the treetops, out of sight thanks to his black scales, but not invisible because of his pure white flame, as well as his red eyes that seemed to reflect the light of the moon, giving them an almost glow like look.

They soon came to a stop outside a cave where others seem to be resting, making them living. He was to far to hear anything they had been saying, but he landed in one of the trees close to them, his tail hanging below him, it's flame flickering in the slight wind from the flapping of his wings as he found a sturdy branch that could hold his weight.
Grabbing hold with both his feet and hand claws so he wouldn't fall as he watched them from the shadows to see what they would do next, forgetting he should be trying to stay hidden.
Though the sound of the snow falling out of the tree he landed on and the beat of his wings when he landed where all to noticeable. Though they could easily be to preoccupied to notice.

((Posting now as Sil skipped me. It's also great to be back on the team.))

Rufus, energized by his latest achievement, practically sprinted back to the den, hindered only by the thickening snow that continued to hinder his speed. However, his good spirits were unwavering. Constantly stumbling on the route to the cave, cold to the bone and fatigue constantly threatening to shut down his senses altogether, the gator seemed particularly spritely given his declining state of health.

He arrived at his destination just ahead of Famear, grinning wildly as he gave a triumphant bellow.
“BERRIES!” The childish voice bounced off the cave walls, creating an orchestra of jovial cries as the Feraligatr set the bush happily at Kaiden’s paws.

Head low, body close to the ground in a blatant act of submission, Rufus knew he was in the wrong. The Arcanine had snarled at him when they’d first met, threatened to kill him and with responsibility for Adara’s state resting on his broad shoulders, Rufus knew he had to redeem himself. They had to be friends.
“I do good?” He asked significantly quieter, eyes wide with a youthful hope as they followed between the Arcanine’s face and his offering. Clueless to the berries that hung precariously from the ravaged piece of foliage he’d presented, Rufus shuffled backwards, large form shivering slightly now that the cold had reached his numbed senses. Watching the fire-canine with a unintentional intensity, Rufus fell to a sitting position. Pushing his own troubles to the back of his mind, the reptile’s full attention was lost on poor Adara.

(( Skipping Seymour. Also Rufus is far too oblivious to have noticed Kothar, lol. xD ))

Holding back with Muse, Joshua let Famear and Rufus go on ahead. He didn't want to crowd them, and there was nothing more he could do inside than he could outside. Taking a post outside the den, with his back to the entrance, he could just hear Rufus's voice bouncing around the walls. Smiling he nodded to the Umbreon. "Better stay out here, pal." He said, flicking his head towards the cave. No need to piss off Famear any more than he already was. He still had no idea what the guy's problem was... Closing his eyes in exasperation, he threw his head back and chuckled a bit. When he opened them, however, something strange caught his eye.

Above him, just barely above the trees, he could make out a faint glowing white, flying on the cold night wind. He could make out nothing but what looked like a pale flame, and he could just barely see two glowing red eyes. Narrowing his own eyes, he took a ready stance just as the sound of loud wing-beats caught his ear. Whatever it was, it was landing. Flicking his wrist in the direction that the sounds were coming from, he tried to sense it using Aura. It was just barely out of range for him to see it clearly, but whatever it was, it was large. Hissing in warning to Muse, he pointed for him to come closer. No need to run into a fight quite yet.

Let's see... that was an... Oran bush I think... Muse squinted at the berries hanging off the branch he gripped tightly between his teeth, trying to think through the fog that was building up in his brain. He was exhausted. And freezing too; thanks snow. You made this so much easier.

Walking not quite so steadily, he followed Rufus and Famaer back to the cave, walking inside to set his branch down in front of the Arcanine with a weary smile and a wobble. "F-for your s-sister. A-and our friend." He gestured to the Sandslash with a nod of his head before sitting abruptly, wincing. "S-sorry... been outside t-too long... n-not feeling w-well..."

Words could not describe how grateful Muse was to have a roof of sorts over his head, so seeing Joshua beckon for him to come outside again made him moan quietly. But still, he all but owed the Lucario his life, what with the taller Pokemon having calmed down Rufus before the gator could kill him. Forcing a tired smile onto his features, he shakily made his way to his feet and limped outside to stand alongside the fighting type as he spoke: "Better stay out here, pal."

Muse opened his mouth to beg a reason out of the Lucario. His body could not handle this weather anymore; he needed to rest inside for a while! For Giratina's sakes, his vision was starting to get blur- what the hell?

Something was... glowing. Something white was glowing above the treeline. Oh shit; he was so tired he was seeing things.

Well that's just dandy...

His thoughts trailed off listlessly, but a hiss from his companion brought some sense of awareness back to the Umbreon. Sleepily looking up at the Lucario, he watched as his friend lifted a paw to point at where the glowing white light was coming from.

Panicked, he searched Joshua's face for some kind of guidance. What were they to do? Seeing him taking a fighting stance, the Umbreon shivered even more violently. He couldn't fight at all in this state, and that was a fact...

Most of the pokemon gathered at the mouth of the cave hadn't notice the black Charizard as he sat in the tree, claws dug deep into it's branch's so he wouldn't fall.
He was out of ear shot, so he couldn't hear what any of them where saying, but he could tell that one of them was aware of his presence. The blue one with the black cape. The cape reminded Kothar of the black sweater that Dean wore, and still does if it hadn't been torn apart. He knew it was missing half of it's right sleeve, revealing the scars that the black Charizard had inflicted when he was still a Charmeleon.
He appeared to have warned his comrades, for now the Umbreon was aware of him, though the others where still blinded of his presence.

Kothar kept his red eyes on them, his white flame flickering in in as the wind swept through it. He was debating on it he should attempt to go and talk to them, or simply wait for them to come to him.
He hated waiting, but he knew better then to rush things. Things like this took time. He didn't know if they would attack him right away, or perhaps they saw him as the threat, wouldn't surprise him one bit if that’s what they thought.
He decided to keep his distance from them for now, and only approach them if they approached him first, or simply notice him. He knew they would probably notice him first though, as the Lucario and Umbreon already had.

Kaiden waited patiently as the others were still out hunting for food and berries. They probably would have been back sooner had they not needed to find healing berries for the two on his back, and that alone made the large hound feel guilty. He should be the one out hunting for his sister, or better yet he shouldn't have let her get hurt in the first place. He was supposed to protect her and he hadn't done that. He had allowed himself to get so caught up in the drama that Famaer seemed to drag out of everyone and his little sister had suffered for it. At least the elder Glaceon seemed genuinely remorseful for Adara's condition, and had set out to make it right again.

"We found more." Speak of the devil. Kaiden lifted his large head from the floor to turn towards Famaer, who was currently entering the cave. "How are they doing?" At least this time he had some good news. "Sandslash is warming up. And Adara is in high spirits despite her injuries." Kaiden was uncomfortable having to speak so much, usually relying on Adara to handle the social aspect of working in a group. It was odd having to be the one to explain things. "They are both resting now."

His ears twitched to a noise rushing towards the cave and his body tensed as Rufus came crashing through announcing he had found berries. But at once he seemed to realize that he would have been disturbing the two smaller creatures on the fire hounds back and quieted, dropping a ripped up berry bush and pushing it towards him timidly. Was he scared of him?“I do good?” He was... Guilt washed over Kaiden once more, and he offered a smile to the large reptile to try and get him to relax. "You did very good. Thank you Rufus."

Gently reaching over with one paw he pulled the berries towards him and looked back towards his two passengers. Adara was stirring once more so he tilted his head and nudged her slightly. "Berries, Adara," he whispered, bending down to pick up the bush and snap off a branch. The small Eevee let out a big yawn and winced when it pulled at her tender ribs, but she fought the pain and took the offered branch from her brother's mouth. "Thank you..." Kaiden shook his head and nodded towards the Feraligatr sitting patiently off to the side. "Thank Rufus," he told her. "He wouldn't rest until he got them for you." Her face lit up as she gave a big smile to her large friend. "Thank you Ruffie!"

Adara began happily munching on a few berries, feeling their effects quickly working on her sore body. Noticing a few other types of berries tangled into the bush she plucked them off and pushed them towards Seymour. "Here you go, See-see. These will help you." Adara couldn't stop smiling as she waited for the Sandslash to take his share, not willing to take no for an answer. Just because she was injured didn't mean she couldn't be a good host, and he was sharing her brother's warmth at the moment. It was nice being in a group.

A genuine, tired smile grew on Famaer's face as Kaiden reported good news on both fronts. At least something was going right. Even with the threat of the Shadow lurking in the doorway, and his emmisary beside him, Adara and a new comrade making their way back to health was always something to be grateful for. He nodded at Kaiden's words, stepping back for Rufus to give his offering to the large canine and his passengers. It was good that Rufus had come to understand that his outrage had been bad, and better still that he was making up for it. With time, Rufus would become a suitable good man.

However, the warm moment ended, the others lingering on the outside of the cave, muttering about something. No doubt conspiring the further contamination of the Innocents that dwelled there. Scoffing to himself, slowly making his way to them, he was nearly about to tell them to go and sleep in the fires of the Inferno where they belonged when he finally saw what had entrapped them so. A white flame, red eyes and wing beats.

A growl escaped him, and for once, it wasn't directly at the Shadow nearby. He stepped further out, turning back to the others -Rufus, specifically- his tail out to signal not to come near him. "Stay here," he ordered in a no-nonsense, hushed tone. "Stay quiet." Giving the umbreon a glare, as well as his compatriot, it was difficult to resist asking the Shadow if he'd summoned this beast himself. Still, he had others to care for. Knowing this was likely a trap set up by the other two, they underestimated his skills and the fact that they were in his element. The Shadow's feet were already looking fairly poor from the exposure. He was weakening, and it seemed he was now calling in reinforcements.

The coward.

Famaer strolled forward, confident that he would be able to overcome this trial. Besides, should he strike now, his true colors would be revealed and Famaer was quite certain that Rufus and Kaiden would dispatch the demons quickly. Then, they'd truly understand the dangers of their dark company. He paused in the snow, some feet away from the outsider. A midnight-stained charizard, he was truly a fearsome sight to behold. Famaer's eyes narrowed into a glare. The normal salmon-orange the species usually held was innocuous, marking them as a pure line, guarded by the fires of truth. This... thing... had been marked otherwise. His ebony scales glinting lightly in the dim glow from the moon, Famaer's eyes glanced to the bright light behind him. Only demons would cloak themselves with such deceit as a pure white flame. A scoff came from his throat. Like he could be duped by that pathetic of a ruse.

Still, his company wouldn't allow for anything but niceties, their histories and minds too clouded to permit them to see the demons for what they were. So, until they unmasked themselves, Famaer was powerless. "...What do you want?" he growled, his eyes never leaving the dragon.

"You did very good. Thank you Rufus."

The shot of joy that ran through the gator’s veins brought a sudden, broad grin to his face as he nodded his head eagerly, thankful of the praise. His tail wagging excitedly, the reptile rose from his submissive position to sit on his haunches, straining to peer into Kaiden’s mane for glimpse of the patients.

"Thank you Ruffie!"

The sight of Adara’s spritely grin and pleasant thank you evoked another joyous laugh from the simple Feraligatr. So giddy with his achievement, Rufus shuffled closer to the Arcanine, bulky head and wide eyes watching the Eevee happily munch on the berries. Almost paternal in his fond gaze over the female’s actions, the reptile’s attention eventually shifted over to her mane-mate, the Sandslash.
“Eat,” Rufus demanded, noticing the ground-type made no movement towards the berries. Whilst he’d attempted a tender, polite request, his word emerged as more of a threat. But fortunately, it did the trick. Seymour reached out for a berry; fear of the gator forcing him to claim a share of the food he didn’t deserve. Eying the Feraligatr nervously, a wavering smile on his slender face, he chewed on a random berry, relieved when Rufus nodded his head.
“Th-Thank you,” Seymour managed, smiling at Adara despite the injection of fear the Feraligatr’s appearance had caused. Her smile was stunning, contagious, as despite himself, the ground-type felt a genuine grin tugging at his lips. The movement was rare, a strange sensation that blossomed as he met her gaze once more.

"Stay here. Stay quiet."

Rufus drew his attention away from the cheery duo and to Famaer at his quiet utterance. Frowning, confused at the sudden shift in the Glaceon’s demeanour, the Feraligatr understood the commands and stood rigid aside Kaiden. Knowing that whatever had alarmed the canine so was serious, if not dangerous, the reptile emitted a quieted whine, desperate to know more. The tension was killing him, watching the ice-type leave the cave fearlessly in search of answers. Exchanging an uneasy look with the Arcanine, Rufus shifted on the spot to take up a more aggressive stance. As concerned as he was, he was intent on protecting his friends.

Joshua's eyes narrowed at the way Famaer glared at him and Muse. Whatever the hell the guy had against them, he sure made it clear. Still, the aura readings he could gather from the creature had him worried. Focus as he might, the thing was still out of his range, for the most part. He could tell its size, at least. Thinking about the white flame, that also gave away something about its typing. Fire type... Boy, if that thing was on their side, he'd he helpful to have around...

Despite the rudeness of the fox, Joshua still had to warn him. "Famear." He called, as softly as he could manage. "Be careful. Whatever it is, it's big." Thinking for a second, glancing over the fox's body, he added, "and I think its a fire type." He believed Famaer was Ice type, which would make the matchup very dangerous for him. Turning his head, Joshua glanced at Rufus. They'd have a chance, at least, if the thing decided to attack.

Muse swallowed hard at the flickering flame and glowing red eyes. Glowing red eyes meant undead, but what confused him was the distinct lack of rot smell. If this were one of the monsters, he'd... well... smell like one.

Could be a survivor... which could be good or bad; not all survivors can be decent... His peripherals caught sight of the grouchy ice type and he grimaced. Case in point...

Famaer's demand was nonetheless a touch too harshly said in Muse's opinion, but he kept his comments to himself, instead speaking to the dragon.

"If you mean us no harm, one more to our group would be nice. Strength in numbers, right? And if you do mean us harm, we outnumber you, so maybe attacking us isn't such a good idea."

He was no longer concealed from the group, they knew he was here, they knew he was watching, so what would they do now with what they knew? Would they attack him, drive him off, or would they try to reason with him. His expression stayed the same as the ideas flowed through his mind.
He let his eyes drift over the pokemon in the group, taking in what they where. He already knew the Lucario, and the Umbreon that stood near the entrance, they where the first to notice him. Unfortunately, the others were concealed in the cave, and he hadn’t the time to see what the others of the group where before they disappeared into it.
He didn’t let this bother him though, it was only a matter of time before the others revealed themselves to him.

Just as he thought, one of the one’s that had gone into the cave came out, a Glaceon. It’s fox like form and head set where hard to miss in there species. The ice type evolution to Eevee. If it came to a fight, he would easily be able to take it on, but he still had to be careful, for he still didn’t know the types of the other cave pokemon. For all he knew, they could be easily concealing a water type.
It walked over to him stopping only a few feet away, giving the fire type a glare, as though he was looking at the black Charizard for what he really was, a demon. Kothar couldn’t help but grin at this, the thought that someone was looking at him as a demon and not just another pokemon with strange colours made him feel somewhat tingly inside, though the smirk was quickly gone as fast as it had come.
Kothar simply glared back at the Glaceon, a blank look on his dark face, and eyes unmoving as they continued to look over the other pokemon. All his focus was on this pokemon, he didn’t even hear the Umbreon that had called to him in the background. All his focus was on this ice type, and what it wanted.

“...What do you want?” It growled, clearly not wanting the fire type around. Kothar felt as though this ice types eyes were burning into him, as they refused to leave him. Was he worried he was going to do something, and that he needed to make sure he didn’t do it. The Glaceon seemed so tense, but so was everyone these days.
“If eye’s could kill, you would have killed my 100 times over.” Kothar said as he looked back into the eyes of the Glaceon. Though he knew that was probably not what the Glaceon wanted to hear. “As for what I want, that‘s my own business.” He added, eyes closing for a moment before opening again, still stuck on the other pokemon. Kothar decided it best he talked with it at ground level, so he opening his wings and slowly descending to the ground. He stood up strait, at his full height before lowering his body so that he could look at the Glaceon at the same level.

((Skip please, Kaiden is still in the den with the injured. He will come out if he thinks Fam needs help but right now he is more worried about his sister and doesn't want to get involved.))

(( I’m going to have to skip too. Sorry. :B ))

Joshua swallowed heavily when Famear reached the beast. Now that he could see it more clearly, he could see its shape with his own eyes, rather than just using aura. The thing was large. Very large. He could see now, in the last rememnants of light, its body wasn't completely black, but a dark blue along its stomach. Its eyes caught his attention the most. Red... Is it undead? Something that large as an undead... The thought caused Joshua to shiver. He didn't think the lot of them would be able to take it on, at least not without losing a few lives.

When the beast stood up, he could see its full height. A show of power, of course. Stiffening, Joshua watched for Famear's reaction. The sly fox likely wouldn't take kind to something like that. Eyes narrowing, he hoped that old fool wouldn't talk them all into a fight. If the thing wasn't undead, then there was no reason to fight it. He just hoped to Arceus Famear knew that.

(I don't like skipping but posting's not happening tonight. Skip me please. He's just silently watching to see what will happen.)

((As much as I hate to skip, I can't do anything till sil posts, so skip me as well.))

“If eyes could kill, you would have killed me 100 times over.” Famaer said nothing, his hard stare remaining the same as the dragon spoke. “As for what I want, that‘s my own business.” Fitting. Of course he wouldn't want to explain himself intruding on what he could only assume to be their territory now. Even if he actually gave an answer, Famaer doubted it would be truthful anyway.

Famaer's stare narrowed into a venomous glare, even as the Shadow addressed the dragon. "If you mean us no harm, one more to our group would be nice. Strength in numbers, right? And if you do mean us harm, we outnumber you, so maybe attacking us isn't such a good idea." Contemptuous little tripe. As if he honestly thought Famaer too dim to understand his and the dragon's relationship. The glaceon flicked a vicous snarl to the Shadow, a sign for it to shut its mouth. "You are not one of us, Shadow," he growled just loud enough for the Shadow to hear, hate saturating his voice. He then turned his attention back to the dragon.

"Impertinent Dragon," he growled. "You think you can merely walk into another's territory without reason or permission?" His composure did not falter, nor his voice. Nothing about him betrayed any sort of anxiety or fear... probably because they weren't there in the first place. Should the dragon attack, he'd simply be exposing himself as a fraud and then the others would finally see... Even if it cost his life, knowing that he'd finally opened others' eyes to the Truth would be enough to sacrifice his life a thousand times over. He took another step forward as the dragon lowered himself to look at Famaer on his own level, the ice fox's face mere inches from the dragon's smouldering snout. "I won't repeat myself. What do you want?"

Rufus emitted naught but the occasional whine of distress, very much akin to a frightful puppy as he strained to listen to Famaer’s words. His wide eyes were locked at the cave’s exit, the giant gator struggling to catch the alien sounds that escaped both his friend and what was a newcomer. He had no idea what they spoke of, but the Umbreon’s voice soon joined the mix, triggering an undeniable tone of aggression in the Glaceon he’d come to admire. Famaer was like a teacher, a father even as Rufus devotedly clung to his every command. Hearing the hostility on his tone only intensified the reptile’s concern.

Looking worriedly to Kaiden, Rufus tentatively crept closer to the entrance, the voices growing stronger with each heavy footfall. Sniffing the air, unable to catch a single whiff from a long-destroyed olfactory sense, the water-type soon peered almost childishly around the entrance. Only his bulky head visible, the remainder of his body hidden around the corner in fear of being called out for his curiosity, Rufus silently watched the scene unfold.

(( Sorry it's so short. Also, I'm skipping Seymour for this round. He’ll be up and about on my next post. ))

Joshua's eyes closed as he tried to listen to Famear. The fox was facing away from him, however, and he had trouble hearing the words. Letting out a perplexed hiss, he tried to quietly move closer. Movement out of the corner of his eye caught his attention, and he saw Rufus creeping closer to the speakers. Tiptoeing towards him, he stood behind the large gator. From here he could hear much clearer what both sides were saying, but what he heard made him shake his head angrily.

Famear's words made Joshua feel like he was being punched in the gut. The fool had no diplomacy or class whatsoever. If he pissed this dragon off... They could all die. His thoughts flashed to the little Eevee who the Arcanine took care of so dearly. Would this idiot get her killed as well? After all they had done to nurse her back to health? Joshua silently continued to rage at the fox, while crossing his fingers behind his back. If that dragon didn't attack, luck would certainly be in his favor today.

The Umbreon jumped slightly at a quiet but malicious sounding snarl from directly to his right; a low, threatening sound that made the vulpine's fur puff out in fear. The equally quiet words were no more comforting:"You are not one of us, Shadow."

It took a few moments for the cruel, hissed words to process, Muse's exhausted mind not taking well to the sudden hostility that was thrown in his face. He blinked slowly, regaining himself to find the unfriendly ice fox with his nose practically pressed up against the Charizard's.

"What is your problem!?" Muse lowered his body a bit further to the ground, still frightened but beginning to lose his temper. "I haven't done anything to you, or to your group! Why do you keep acting like I must be looking for trouble? I just want shelter, some company, and hopefully some info regarding where my human is!" His tail bristled up like a bottlebrush. "I don't get it; why do you already seem to hate me?"

Kothar looked up, it seemed there little conversation was attracting an audience. He grinned as he lifted his head to look at them. He was able to make out a Feraligator peering around the edge of the cave, and it seemed the Glaceon wasn’t too fond of it’s dark half, the Umbreon, referring to it as a shadow.
The Umbreon yelled something back, but he cared little to hear what it was, such an interesting group, so much tention was in the air between the eeveelutions. The Glaceon didn’t seem to happy with the company, and he didn’t look happy to see the Charizard either, though, it could simply be from his colouration, how different it was from normal charizards with there orange scales and red flames, how he would have wished to have been born normal.
Though he wished this, he was also someone what happy he was born different, keep down he felt happy, though he would have been happy if he was just a normal shiny, at least they where black as night.

"Impertinent Dragon," the Glaceon growled. It seemed he was talking to the Charizard once again, calling him a dragon. Dragon’s where noble creatures, revered by all as something great, he wasn’t noble, far from it, he was nothing more then a demon, a demon that somehow made it’s way to earth. "You think you can merely walk into another's territory without reason or permission? I won't repeat myself. What do you want?"
Persistent. The Glaceon was definitely Persistent, not taking his answer, demanding to know why he was here. What a nosy little fox. Was his reasons for being really that desired by the ice type, he could crush it’s scull between his jaws and melt his meat from his bones till they glistened white, and yet he was demanding him for his reasons of being here? He couldn’t help but smile. He liked this fox.

"Your nosy, and persistent." He began, a slight smile showing on his face as he gazed at the Glaceon through narrowed eyes. "All right, I‘m looking for someone. A human, he has red eyes and white hair, you seen a human like that?" He added, though with a description like that, it wouldn’t serprise him if he though he was lying. He would give more detail of course, but he didn’t know if Dean was wearing the same thing as when he saw him last. That old black jacket could have finally given and now he was running around wearing something different.
He had been talking with them, and yet he didn’t even know there names. "My name is Kothar, mind enlightening me with yours, Fox?" He asked again, not even sure if he would get a name.

"What is your problem!?" the Shadow cried, obviously not liking the fact that Famaer wouldn't fall for its lies. "I haven't done anything to you, or to your group! Why do you keep acting like I must be looking for trouble? I just want shelter, some company, and hopefully some info regarding where my human is!" The Shadow's tail bristled, his angry words earning the old glaceon's gaze. "I don't get it; why do you already seem to hate me?"

"Because you are a demon, Shadow, and I do not fraternize with your kind." Famaer's words were soft, but laced with more hate than the umbreon could ever had hoped to convey. His lip curled in a snarl, his body ready for a fight. He would not let these demons win, not when he had Innocents to protect. His eyes turned back to the Dragon, the creature finally finding the voice to speak.

"You're nosy, and persistent." Famaer's gaze narrowed, spotting the subtle smirk playing at the dragon's lips. He was amused? "All right, I‘m looking for someone. A human; he has red eyes and white hair, you seen a human like that?" Famaer snorted, standing straight once more, glaring at the blackend creature. Such a creature fit with such a terrible-sounding human. A familiar, perhaps, wandering for its master. He had not seen such a human-- he would have put it down if he did. However, as Famaer's thoughts were lost in his own bigotry, the dragon's voice brought him back. "My name is Kothar, mind enlightening me with yours, Fox?"

It certainly sounded like some witch's beast, the unfamiliar syllables rolling over Famaer's mind before he dismissed it as a devil's tongue. "...No," he began, looking the dragon over. "...I have not seen your human. You may leave." His eyes went to the Shadow, the bristling, furious imp, then turned to go back to the others. They still needed his help, and if the demons made the mistake of attacking, he knew the others would be there to help him. His precious sheep, his flock, he knew they would aid him in time of need, just as he would do for them. He walked with confidence back to the den, silently daring the Shadows behind him to start the inevitable battle.

((I haven't rp'd as him in so long, his racism just came out in chunks XD))