Tik toc tik toc (DEATH MATCH)

He'd been thinking about them lately. Sonticus. Since losing his home and purpose with Hellstrom, his mind had wandered to the first time he'd encountered Arian in the North. He had been amongst them once, a part of their pack. They hadn't been exactly what he wanted... but they were a close-knit, loyal bunch. Should he go to them? He had been debating it for some time now, while his wounds from the siege scarred over. He hadn't seen anyone from Hellstrom since their defeat, and he just didn't know what to do anymore.

Then he heard the call. He stopped in his tracks, recognizing Arian's voice instantly as she called for Sin, deadly intent within her voice. Surprise and interest sparked within him. He had to see. Rushing off for the battlefield, his powerful limbs carrying him swiftly, he was there in what felt like no time. He saw the wolves gathered, and was surprised by the mix. Some were strangers, but others he recognized. Avalon had come, but her scent was different - was she no longer a part of Sonticus? He'd been out of the loop for some time now, and hadn't caught up on pack news yet. As his silver eyes cast around, he saw familiar faces from Abaven and Imperium, wolves he'd seen take down his packmates. He glared at them each in turn, lips curling as hatred for them seethed through him. What were they doing here? His claws dug into the ground, wanting to take a chunk out of them himself, but he knew the odds were against him. He wasn't willing to die here today. Then he noticed the male from Donostrea that had helped ease the tension at the avian estuary when he and his injured ex-packmates sought refuge. Even the boy who'd healed them was here.

Within seconds the tension in the air finally snapped, and the fighting erupted. Enigma was threatening Lillianna, looking for a taste of revenge for the grievous wounds he had suffered. Arian was lunging for Sin. She looked less capable than ever, with just two good legs to support her own body weight. Why was she trying to take on Sin in a one on one fight to the death? Perhaps it was what she wanted. It must be, as she had called him here. Xephyris wasn't sure how he felt about all of this. He hadn't intended to witness a death today, much less of someone who he'd been considering seeking out again. As always, he remained quietly on the sidelines, though his blood was boiling from all that was going on, wishing he could do something more than just watch.