Even as he wondered away, he was still thinking about Lidiya. He should have known she wasn't ready. But he still pondered of what that lean meant. But still, it was his fault. He wasn't thinking clearly, probably not even at all, and look where he is now. But he couldnt just leave her to fend for herself could he? She could be running straight into the other pack as he was thinking now. And he wouldn't know. No. Lidiya was stronger than that. And besides, they couldn't have caught up now, could they? Worry itched at him, like one of those itches you just couldn't scratch. She didn't want to see him, or be even near him. But he could still follow her right? That wasn't stalking of you were trying to protect them? Right?

Either way, he turned around and began back to the stream, his fish still lying in the center, reminding him of what he had just done. He sighed, but continued into the bushes where he had last seen Lidiya go. And of course, he picked up her scent immediately. And so he followed it, just until he had heard her scream. He had stopped dead in his tracks. They were here. He had no clue how many. But he wasn't going to let them lay a paw on her. He took off running, she was a ways away, as he had only barely picked up her howl. But he ran and ran, his skin where his wounds were tightening and untightening, causing only a little bit of pain. It wasn't long before he slowed into a trot, having picked up the scent of other wolves. He crouched down and trotted ahead, knowing that they wouldn't see him nor smell him. Then he saw them. That stupid alpha and five enforcers. Larger than the one that had guarded him, which he didn't like to think about. They were dragging her away, he gaze panicked, her body rigid. He held back a snarl, lowering more and trotting to the side of the group. Charging in now would be a death wish, but as long as Lidiya got away, he didn't care. He couldn't talk her way out of it could he? No. He would have to fight. Two enforcers were dragging her, while three guarded the alpha. Get the enforcers off of Lidiya, and she would be home free. At least her hoped. A large mountain rock loomed ahead. If he jumped up there and on the enforcers, he could easily get them both off. It was his only plan. As they rounded the boulder, Kodak sprinted and jumped onto the border, the only sound was his claws clicking on the solid rock. He leaped with all his might, targeting the enforcer closest to him. He leaped off the boulder and onto the first enforcer with such power that he was sure he had broken his spine, and the enforcer crumbled to the ground, he leaped off the first body and was met midair by the second enforcer. Kodak latched jaw on his opponents neck, his claws digging into his shoulders, as the Alpha had done to him. He threw the enforcer off of Lidiya, and released the enforcers neck long enough before yelling at Lidiya, "RUN!!". This of course, got the attention of the other wolves, meaning Kodak's chances were now slim to none of surviving. But as he latched in battle with the Grey Hill wolf, all he could think about was Lidiya, and how he hoped she would get away.

Kodak struggled against the enforcer, but luckily surprise had gone a long way, he slashed at his eyes and nose, his grip still around his throat, tightening it, as the Wolf struggled for air. Kodak than let him go, the enforcer being heavily injured, fleeing into the forest. He turned to Lidiya. Why couldn't she just run? Probably because she doesn't trust you anymore. He shook his head violently, trying to stay focused. If she wasn't going to be run, than she might as well fight with him. He then turned to Cooper. Revenge surging through him. "Why can't you just let us go?" He growled, taking a step towards the alpha. "After betraying my pack to help yours." He growled again, taking another step. He might as well know the truth. Kodak had warned Lidiya, saving their pack after all. If he was going to die, than he might as well give up his secret. The alpha's eyes had a silent flame in them, as his lip curled in anger. "What do you mean 'to help mine'?" He said, matching Kodak's step. "You have done nothing but steal one if my females." His eyes casted towards Lidiya, and Kodak growled and took another step once again. And enforcer growling at him as he did so. "Who do you think told Lidiya my pack was attacking? I did. I didn't think it was right. My brother always attacking you. Had I not told Lidiya, your pack would be dead." He snarled, taking one final step. Missing the fact that he had just told the enemy Alpha that he was the Prince of Eastern Mountain. But all Kodak was thinking was that hopefully he could talk Cooper out of another fight. Fresh wounds already causing Kodak pain.