Sierra burst down with a surge speed, racing behind.
"No!" Mari said firmly.
Onyx staggered back, but his front leg gave out. He tumbled to the ground, his lip curled in pain.
Jasper watched his best friend fall, and froze. He fell to his side as Aki hit him, then scrambled to get to his feet.
West jumped as he reached the base of the hill, then wove his way between the trees.
Aki towered over Jasper, snarling, foaming at the mouth. "Submit or leave!" He snarled.
Lupus stood beside Jasper, keeping his head lower than Aki's, but still threatening. A low growl, rumbling from his chest.