[center]“I don't intentionally bring trouble.  God dammit, I hate this!” Kieran hissed back, dodging a wolf as it lunged forward. The kids had settled some but awoke when a howl pierced the silence, Kieran tensed and hissed when it was answered. The damn mutts were calling for backup, with a curl of his lips Kieran released a long breath. He had to thin clearly and manage to protect those he cared for. 

A blizzard seemed to be building around them, the winds felt harsher and didn't seem to stop. That might help them, Ryanair’s moving figure drew his attention. The blonde jumped and spun, Tyre safe in his arms as he kicks out and snaps the wolf's head to the side. Kieran opens his eyes and allowed a grin to spread across his features, he had a plan now. 

“Listen to me, I have an idea and I'll have to act as bait for it to work. Take the children and go to the mansion,  this storm will aid us. Clara I know you'd like nothing more then to chew me out but right now isn't the time. We human children we need to get warm, Christian can I ask for both of your help? We can divert the lot of them and send them on on a goose chase. The upcoming storm I'd in our favor, Ryanair go now.” His tone was firm and with a jerk he sent the wolf coming at hum away with a flick of his wrist. He handed the blonde a shivering Wythe and nudged him into action, Ryanair moved after securing his hold on the girl. 

Now it was time to get to business. With a roll of his neck, the elder allowed his form to shift before lunging forward. He couldn't tell how many wolves were following them and how many were still in tien, he just had to distract them. Grabbing the closest grey wolf by the scruff of its neck, he lurched into the forest. The wolf snapping at him as he dragged it, five other wolves of varying colors following behind them. Ryanair moved forward and kept the three kids close to him, his body was no better then the wind but they were huddled under his coat at least. 

He jumped over a wolf as it lunged for him, it's gold eyes glowing in the darkened area. He was down two arms but he kicked it away when it lunged forward once more. It feel with a crunch and a whine cut in half, the shifting of one of the kids drew his attention away. Isaac was peeking out from under his cloak, his eyes wide and confused. 

“Go to sleep and I'll explain we when reach the mansion.” He whispers and sighs in relief when Isaac nods and buries himself back under his cloak. He dodged another wolf and picked up his speed, his destination was through the forest and then to the East. 

He'd ignore the mutts and focus on getting the kids to warmth before they froze to death. Ryanair knew Kieran could take care of himself, he was oddly worried for Clara and Christian as well. Hopefully all of them would get through the night in one piece.[/center] 


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