Word had reached her about strange happenings down in Auster. Seymour's constant scouting across the lands led to the discovery of weird things going on, similar to what was going on near home, only this didn't include the strange spires that erupted from the earth. Always curious and looking for trouble, Medusa made her way to Auster with haste, letting others know where she was going and knew very well that some of Insomnia was not far behind, especially now that she had found that she was pregnant. Erebos refused to leave her side during this time, but she didn't mind it one bit. She enjoyed all the time she got to spend with him, and even both Ripper and Grim followed her around like shadows to ensure her safety. It was strange to know she had...bodyguards...if she could call them that. She was so used to doing things on her own and handling matters on her own, but she didn't mind the company. It was nice to not have to take matters into her own paws all the damn time, and besides, it was a lot more fun and entertaining traveling with others! They reached the Auster beaches, dual-toned gaze immediately noticing the shift in the earth and the changes that had taken place compared to her last visit here. Further inland and away from the waters, there appeared to be winding channels that broke the surface of the earth. She surveyed the land, wondering what had caused this phenomenon...even the skies here were dark, but still carried the same red tint as it did back home. Not a single star visible, much less the moon. She hummed to herself in thought. What was causing all of this?

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he followed her, his dual toned pools scanning the earth and the ways it changed around him. he known it was something erebos would want, his wife to be protected at all costs. and that is exactly what atticus would do if he needed too. the ground turned to ice and snow, but it was much colder here than back home. giving a disapproved snort that his pregnant queen was out wandering. although the pack was only a call away if anything were to happen. others were gathered and digging as his eyes turned to medusa. words falling from his lips. "i have never witnessed anything like this before." it was simple and straight to the point, something atticus was always good at. never going around a question or statement that the brute felt the need to speak out. that's when movement caught his attention, the winds picking up to become louder and haunting than they were before. harks twist back tightly against his skull. "what the fuck is that sound, and what the hell is that?" he blurted as stomping a heavy paw upon the earth, the dirt scattering around. he looked to medusa and then to the earth.

"Speech!"

He followed mother like he was her literal shadow, Ripper just behind him as they made their way toward the Shimmering Shore. One of those Dunamis wolves followed along as well, and he was sure that a couple of the others weren't far behind. Eerie crimson gaze watched their surroundings, noting how the sky remained moonless, sunless, and starless under its crimson veil. Ears twitched as he listened to the ocean and breeze, the salty sea air making his coat feel weird and sticky.

He shook out his coat as he giggled, paws haphazardly moving across the ground as his thin frame seemed to float across the ground under the darkness. When they arrived, he noticed the winding channels, and he couldn't recall them being here during his lost Austerian travels. Head tilted far to the left as he studied them, noting how the ground seemed like it was shifting beneath their feet. One ear cocked as the Dunamis male spoke. His maw split into a grin as he moved past him. "Aww, he's not afraid, is he?" He cackled as noted Atticus' demeanor.

"Speech"

They were off to discover more of these strange things happening! He followed behind Medusa and Grim as they made their way to one of the beaches in Auster, and they had been joined by Atticus. The three Mortem wolves were not bothered in the least by what was going on, but he seemed frazzled. He cackled as Grim spoke, addressing the Dunamis male. "Must be afraid, hehehe..." He lumbered just a few feet past his mother, bi-colored eyes searching the area and noting the winding channels. The earth shifting beneath his feet. Ears twitched as he heard something underground. Or at least, he swore he did...curious, the Mortem yearling began to dig, wondering if maybe something was of interest within the ground beneath their feet. He hadn't gotten very far in his digging before the ground suddenly gave way beneath him. He had no time to react or make a sound before he landed with a thud on his side. It hadn't been a terrible fall, but he was winded nonetheless. Dazed and confused, he remained there until he could catch his breath again. "Ripper||"Menace"

The trio would join her, Atticus voicing concerns which had her tilting her head, listening for the things he heard. When Grim and Ripper pulled up to join, teasing Atticus for potentially being afraid, Medusa giggled but didn't comment. She knew very well her two boys were doing just that, teasing. And also that they were always the type to throw caution to the wind. She felt the ground shifting beneath her feet, and as Ripper started to dig, she too, got the idea to do the same thing! If there was something trapped beneath the earth, surely they'd find it, no? "Medusa wants to know what that sound i-" She was barely able to finish before the ground gave way beneath her feet and she fell through, though luckily, she managed to land on her feet in a very ungraceful stumble, wincing as her previously injured paw throbbed. Though Ripper wasn't so lucky. She hobbled to his side, checking him over before determining that he was fine. Welp, she wasn't expecting that! Looking around, she noticed there were tunnels...were these always here? Or was it the reason the ground had been shifting and making noise? Was something digging through? "Medusa wants to explore the tunnels! Do they go anywhere?" Only one way to find out, no? "Medusa"

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Atticus was there, watching and listening to everything around him. To say that Atticus was scared was a joke. Sure the large brute was highly cautious - especially with Medusa traveling and gathering information of what was going on as well. He turned to Grim and Ripper. Knowing they were just yearlings and had so much to learn about the world around them. "No, not scared." It was simply stated. Before he breathed. "I believe cautious is the word which is a way of me being able to see and listen a little better. Take in even the slightest shake or tremor." Although knowing they were only teasing, they needed to learn.

Before his eyes, he watched Ripper go down first, he paced around the top of the incline that now gave way to tunnels. A low growl. "And see, Ripper this is why one must pay attention to their surroundings. You have a lot to learn. Patience is always key, taking your time and surveying everything around you would be beneifical." Atticus stayed cool and collected, as his duo pigmented pools look down to Ripper. That's just when the ground also swallowed Medusa. He allowed a growl slip from his throat. Lowering his frame down into the tunnel's entrance he looked to the yearlings and then Medusa. He slid into the other side of a compact wall of dirt.

His frame moved towards the woman to make sure she wasn't badly injured and made his way towards the brothers. "We need to make sure that you are fine as well as your children." Sure, he was also in pain, but not a sprain would hold him back from protecting the heirs and the wraith. Not at all. He scanned the ground infront of him. "If we want to get out of here, we got to check it out I think. It isn't normal. Please - tread carefully." A glance was offered towards the boys and then Medusa. "Stay close..." He allowed his voice to trail off as he moved into the tunnels.

"Speech!"