Razor sharp claws responded to the embedded jaws finding purchase along the salt and pepper woman's ribs. The sting cause Moonshadow to release her hold. A growl of frustration left her now empty maw as mercury orbs locked with yellow green. The moment was broken with a creamy flash as Stella came flying down on to the lynx, grabbing hold at the base of its nape. The new distraction was enough to cause the feline to make a fatal mistake. The cat reared its head in response to the new assault leaving the opening Moon needed. The elderly woman lunged with such power and accuracy that an on looker wouldn't think she was as old as she was. Her salt and pepper jaws met their mark, gripping the windpipe of the lynx easily. Without a moment of hesitation the large cove wolf ended the threat. One last yowl rang out amongst them before the cat's body went limp. With one final growl, the Eastfall grandmother made sure the threat was gone before dropping it. Three of her grandbabies were threatened and needed checking. She started with Stella who was the closest "Are ya alright love?" She asked breathlessly. Once she made sure the pale yearling she made her way to the two youngest.
He called for their mother, and Magg wished dearly that @Aquene would appear and finally grant her relief in one fell swoop. 'Instantaneous" continued to prove unattainable instead.
The cacophony of killing fell away, and her tears ebbed with it. Hiccupping, she dared to peer over her shoulder with her one good eye, and saw their grandmother. Magg gave another sob.
"G-gramma..."
She'd try to dismiss any concerns for her own well-being, barely aware of the torn ear amid everything else. A hurried assurance was made before turning to check upon Magg and Matos, sniffing first one then the other from nose to tail to see what their condition was after the fray. Magg had had the worst of it, sobbing, scratched and bloody, and would certainly need to be brought back to her mother, @Aquene for care. Stella's heart lurched as she licked gently at one of the scratches, but the thought it wasn't as bad as it could have been was some small relief.
And Moonshadow, how had she fared?
She hadn't seen the scratches in her dark fur, yet. Golden eyes would flicker to the dark Eastfall once more as her pulse slowed, Stella's adrenaline fading as she caught her breath. Admiration for the surety of the woman's strength, and the help she had brought. Stella's head would dip in a low nod of respect.
"Everyone's safe?" the exhalation came as much to assure herself as to comfort her siblings. Right now, the Vuesain girl just wanted to go home.
His grandmother's and older notsister voices and concerns sounded far at first before coming into focus. Tearing his gaze away he first looked to the Eastfall matriarch before landing on Stella. A slow nod was given as Magg called out for their grandmother. Like Stella the young boy just wanted to go home. He wanted to curl up next to his mother but knew she would need to attend to Magg. So, after all was over, he was unsure how he was going to process things. Right now? He felt far far away...
Her ribs stung but it was pushed from the forefront of her mind as she moved to eliminate the mangy feline. Finally, her teeth made their purchase and claimed their prize. The lynx fell limp and landed with a thud, something that didnt faze the seasoned woman but didnt realize was the first experience with a violent death for her youngest grandchildren. Searching Stella over Moon noticed the tear in the yearling's ear and made a note to have Aquene look at it as well. Once she felt that her ear was Stella's only injury she turned to the pups. It was a sight that truly broke her heart and continued to fuel her anger. Both tawny and ebony fur was soaked in blood as Magg curled tightly into Matos. The true extent of the injuries werent known until the mousy girl turned her head away from her brother. Air was sucked in sharply as claw marks appeared across half her face covering one eye. A flash of her beloved's face made its way into her mind. The small girl already took after her grandfather and now? Even more so.
Mercury orbs moved from her granddaughter to her grandson whose gaze seemed far off even as he answered the cream furred Vuesain. Still in protective mode Moonshadow moved towards their hurdled forms. "Lets go loves, we need to find yer mother." She moved to gently pull them apart and guide them towards the medical den. Looking back to Stella she added, "Yer ear needs a lookin' at too." Surely the matron would also need her injury assessed but only after the children were looked after. They were and would always be the priority.
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