Camp

``Here we are\, just down this tunnel is the entrance`` Koi smiled back to the 4 of them as they moved the vines and padded inside the eerie tunnel. Just as Koi said\, when they reached the end of the tunnel they moved some more vines\, behind the vines sat a large bowl like area of land that had been carved out of the forest floor\, a large fallen tree sat at the end of the bowl\, and a few dens and areas were carved into the sides\, a large willow tree sat in the middle\, shading the place from the harsh summers sun.

``Place is like a tropical paradise`` King mumbled quietly to himself as he looked around in awe.

``Pirate`` A Low gruff voice called from near the big fallen free\, as the voice called they spotted a large multicolored tom padding over with a narrowed gaze\, their icy cold blue eyes piercing the strangers hearts\, Pirate turned to the tom as they stopped the group in their tracks staring past his clan mates to the barn cats\, ``Who the HELL are these 4?`` The tom spat slightly.

Pirate wiped his face with a -_- face before answering\, ``They need sanctuary for a day or two\, nothing more\, they mean no harm Moss'Stump sir`` Pirate explained leaving out some MAJOR details\, Finch smirked amuse by the use of 'Sir' from the tom\, he found It amusing.

``Are you mous-`` Moss started before getting interrupted by a cat clearing their throat behind him\, moss and the others turned to the new face\, Moss grumbling some noticing who the cat was.

``Relax Moss dear- I'm sure Pirate has good reasoning for bringing them here\, hes a smart cat after all`` The tom stated with a smile\, pirate dipped his head in thanks.

``Silent'Wing\, we have too much going on already- we cant allow them in`` Moss complained in defense\, they had a new problem on the rise\, not just the monsters.

``We'll let Gemini decide\, after all he is our leader\, if he says yes then they stay\, if he says no then they leave\, deal?`` Silent stated\, Moss nodded hesitantly in agreement\, ``If you'll all follow me`` Silent smiled before leading them off towards the broken tree\, bellow the tree sat a large den in the wall\, a large tom sat inside talking to another cat. Silent halted at the den and tapped his paw on the sandy floor\, the Larger cat inside glanced over giving a nod to his clan mate before rising to their paws\, ``Alex``\, Silent nodded to the cat as they walked past getting a nod in return. The tom that remained gestured for them all to come inside the den.

``I assume there's good reasoning for bringing strangers into my clan at a time as dire as this`` The tom spoke calmly and gaze a steady gaze to the 4 strangers.

``Gemini sir`` Pirate chirped from behind the group\, pushing his way to the front and dipping his head\, ``I am the one who decided it was best for them to come\, but they have good reasoning I assure you.

``Then explain`` Gemini's calm gaze landed on Finch assuming he\, being the largest\, was the leader of the strangers\, Koda's gaze flickered from one cat to another before clearing his throat.

``Finch here isn't a talker- nor a leader\, if you wouldn't mind sir ill explain to you our reasoning`` Koda glanced to Finch\, whose cold stare was focused on Gemini without a word or movement\, Gemini turned to Koda\, nodding then gesturing for them to continue with a paw\, ``We come from beyond the bridge\, the barn just a few miles away\, our guards reported seeing a monster just in the forest near us- we went out the next morning to check and we were attacked by 3 of the beasts`` Koda explained\, for the 2nd time today.

``Which 3`` Moss called from the entrance of the den where he'd parked his arse lazily in the doorway\, leaning against the wall.

``000\, Hades\, 059\, Yokai and 097\, Scorch`` King replied\, his tail swaying before coming to a halt on his front paws.

``Hades...`` Gemini mumbled\, quiet for a few moments as he stared at the floor before finally looking back up to the 4\, ``Ill call my clan\, and announce your stay`` Gemini rose to his paws ignoring Moss and Tokyo's groans and complains\, ``We aren't bad cats\, if good cats need help then we help`` Gemini added before exiting the den\, everyone following behind him.

Gemini jumped up onto the big tree followed by Moss and another large cat\, Silent sitting just bellow it gesturing for the 4 to sit down too\, a yowl echoed in the clan as Moss called them all for a meeting. The cats that littered the dens and outside region came over in unison\, Finch glanced over his shoulder watching all the cats closely\, scooting Leto closer with his tail. ``I don't like this one bit`` Finch mumbled agitated by the amount of cats\, the four cats eyes widening to see a kit bouncing along\, it had been moons since they'd seen a kitten\, kits were rare now a days\, too many evil cats for them to survive long\, not to mention the shortage of she's.

``Now your all gathered bellow the tree of Azteca\, I need to discuss some urgent business with you all\, I'm sure you've all noticed the arrival of 4 new cats today`` Gemini paused to gesture to the 4 before opening his maw to continue\, ``I've heard their story and it seems they're in need of sanctuary\, they will be staying here until its fit for them to leave`` Some mews of disapproval sounded from the clan\, Gemini narrowed his gaze to one cat as they shouted up\,

``What if they're spies!`` A cat called up to Gemini\, yowls of agreement arose as the cat sat back down. Gemini sighed to himself before silencing the crowd with a paw gesture to Moss\, Moss hissed to the camp and they all went silent allowing Gemini to speak once again.

``I believe these cats have good intentions only- If you trust me\, your leader\, then I assure you to give them a chance`` Gemini smiled down to the clan and was met with silence\, the clans complaining halted. Gemini turned to Silent'Wing\, ``Silent\, i would like to ask that you check over the cats thoroughly for any wounds or illness`` Silent nodded rising to his paws with a smile and a dip of the head to the 3 cats on the tree\, before gesturing for the 4 to follow him\, they rose to their paws and followed\, Leto following close beside Finch\, practically hiding under him as they walked\, the clans eyes on the 4 of them coldly and full of suspicion as they wandered into Silent's den.

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