"Name's Snow Tail, Operative for Joy's Legions. The other pegasus is Star Dancer," replied the mercenary to the Stormwing trooper. "As to why were here… its a long story, but we're companions of the Alicorn out there. His name is Torrential Waters, the master of rains.
"As for a plan…" Tail gave a sardonic grin. She had inklings of a plan, but it was a bare outline. "Well, the first thing is to keep hidden. The second is to create a distraction, or at least create an opening in the perimeter as to allow Torrential a way out. Out and out fighting isn't going to get us anywhere. But with speed and stealth, we might be able to sneak up and take out those archers. But I don't know how strong those things are, but-"
In the meantime, Dancer looked at the battle between the Mare and the Alicorn. Both appeared to be waiting and ready to strike. It reminded her of her University days, watching two professors play a game of Chess. Unlike the high-speed professional games Dancers saw before, it was slow and thoughtful. The opponent's eyes locked, focused on each and every move and thought, waiting and preparing steps ahead.
Dancer was amazed at the speed of Torrential was able to dodge the… Rubber Chicken? This is going to be a weird battle, isn't it?, thought the pegasus. She then gulped when she saw that the archers were now searching the area. She ducked back down behind the cover, looked over to the soldiers, and gave a low hiss. Tail turned around to the Scholar, and Dancer pointed in the direction of the lake. Carefully looking over the log, Tail saw the archers moving away from the lake. And moving closer to their position.
Ducking back down, she whispered to Storm, "Well the two archers are looking for us. The trees should be enough cover to take out those ghouls. In my experience, aim for the head and throat. And if that doesn't keep them down, take out their backbone. Any questions?"