Starfire flicked his ears before locking his legs in the standing position. He hoped she would be alright.
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The guard brought Ash to a small room before spreading a map in front of her. "Alright, we are here. These twin mountains we call Spirals of Doom as none of our dogs have come back from here. The whole mountain is what we call cursed. People usually don't come back if alone nor do they reach the other side. I would suggest going around the mountain range if you want to survive." The guard said, pointing out different places and paths.
(XD I can if you want but the map can be whatever as long as it has something to with a mountain range <3)

Ayesha follows the guard into the room, glancing at the map. She nods as she listens. "Hmm-" She swiftly makes up a random name for Starfire, just in case the hunters somehow knew Starfire's name. "Kuzon and I like to just wander, so we probably would have wandered straight into the Spirals." She shrugs,"Or maybe not." Her gaze scans the map, as another voice cuts in. "Your horse's name isn't Kuzon." Ayesha's head flashes up as she spins.

"Uh, what do you mean? I think I would know the name of my own horse." She couldn't see who was speaking,"Nor are you just a random traveler." Ayesha's eyes narrow,"And how would you know?" The voice continues,"Because no random traveler just waltz through here. Only a few know the trip here. And those are-" Ayesha didn't even hear the guy finish, she lets out a sharp whistle and darts towards the door. But before she could reach it, she was tackled.

(Alright, XD, also I hope this is a good twist. XD)

Starfire heard the sharp whistle and his head came instantly up. He pulled his head sharply, the reins coming off the fence. He brought his head back down, using the fence to take the halter off of him. Galloping to the building, he was stopped by two guards who had guns. He reared, letting out a sharp whinny before turning around sharply and kicking the two guards. They were mostly stunned and unconscious than hurt but didn't get in the way as Starfire bolted inside, immediately taking the form of a hell hound.

He could hear the barks of the hell hounds and joined in so that he wouldn't be found out. The group of dogs joined him before rounding a corner and he followed, hoping they would lead him to Ash. They came to a door before going into the room in single file, something they were trained to do. Starfire followed suit before seeing Ash on the floor, most likely tackled by the guard that was on top of her. He wanted to tackle the guy and push him off of her but knew there was no way they would both get out of there alive. He would have to wait for a chance to help her get out of here.

(XD it is perfect! Now for them to figure out the perfect escape plan >:3)

Ayesha whips her head back, blinding and briefly injuring the guard that had pinned her. Managing to throw the guard off balance, Ayesha shoves the man off and leaps to her feet. Spinning on the man who had revealed himself. Only for him to cock an eyebrow,"I wouldn't move. Or you'll find yourself dead at the paws of hellhounds." After a split second, Ayesha freezes, eyes narrowed. "Even if you do kill me, I'll never tell you anything." The man strolls closer until he was in Ayesha's face,"Where is the shifter?"

(Yuppp! XD)

Starfire forced himself not to move, not to even twitch. If he did, he would give himself away. Although, the dogs could still have itches and could scratch but only for a brief moment. An idea started to form in his mind, a crazy one but it might just work. He just needed a little more time to put it into motion. Come on Ash, keep him talking. Starfire thought, willing her as he figured out how to put his crazy plan into motion.

Ayesha snorts,"Like hell if I'll tell you." Then she felt a gun against her neck and the guard she had briefly defeated snaps. "You will." Ayesha laughs,"And if I don't? You'll kill me? You'll just do me a favor." The man before he exchanges a glance with the guard. The man speaks,"My name is Lucas. Do you understand that shifters are dangerous? And we are just trying to protect the world from them." Ayesha snaps,"No. Your just being heartless bastards." The guard pulls his gun away only to bring it down on top of Ayesha's head. She couldn't lie, that hurt, it stunned her and she collapses. Briefly, managing to shake the pain off and force herself back to her feet. Snarling.

"You can torture me if you want, but I won't tell you anything."

Starfire couldn't stand to watch Ash get hurt. He scratched his ear and whispered quickly in hound language, "Shifter. Guard. Shifter." The hounds immediately perked up as if someone had just said 'Squirrel'. All eyes, including Starfire's, pinned to the guard who didn't look over at them. The hound trainers on the other hand looked to be connecting the dots as if figuring out the guard was the shifter. Please work, please work, please work. Starfire thought in his head before finally figuring that was enough time of just staring.

He let out a growling bark and relaxed as the other hounds echoed his bark until all the dogs were barking at the guard. The trainers came to try to calm the dogs down but the hounds and Starfire simply shook them off. Starfire barked along with them but his eyes looked briefly over at Ash before he took a step forward towards the guard. The other dogs followed his lead, barking all along the way and their growls were concentrated on the guard with the gun.

Ayesha's gaze flashes sideways towards the hellhounds, and spark of a emotion flashes through her eyes, however it was gone quickly. Watching as the gun was turned on the hellhounds and the guards back up. Ayesha laughs, however the laugh fades as Lucas snaps,"The shifter is among the hounds! Find it!" Ayesha narrows her eyes launching herself at Lucas. Only for Lucas to draw a knife, grunting she manages to duck aside. Punching Lucas in the face. She was attempting to pin him down and wrench the knife away from him.

Starfire growled again before seeing Ash wrestle with the man who must be Lucas. In hound language, he said to the hounds, "Get the guard! He is the enemy!" The hounds surged forward at the guard and he wished he could laugh and watch but instead, he whirled around before leaping at the second guard. There were only two minus the three dog trainers thankfully. His fangs snapped around the surprised guards neck before the guard fell over, unconscious for the time being. Now to deal with the trainers who were wrestling their way towards him. He let out a piercing howl to the hounds, "Retreat! To the kennels!"

Usually hounds would only listen to their trainers but with the chaos they were in, they followed his orders. The hounds filtered out of the room and Starfire was left to face the three trainers. He shifted slightly so that he was smaller, making himself more agile to dodge any knives or nets thrown his way. He growled at the trainers, letting Ash take care of Lucas who seemed to be the head of this crazy program.

As the two wrestle, Lucas suddenly spoke. "You look familiar." Ayesha didn't even hesitate as she punches Lucas again,"I've never met you in my life." A evil grin flashes across Lucas' face,"What about Jacob? He mentioned you a lot." The words were a punch in the face and Ayesha hesitated for a split second. But a split second was all Lucas needed and soon Ayesha was pinned, knife held across Ayesha's neck. Lucas sneers,"Jacob says hello." Ayesha snaps,"Jacob can go rot and die."