Redhawk Caldera Be like Elsa, let it go.

On cue, Elwood spoke his quiet, sensible words. Fin's anger sobered at his tone, leaving grief in its wake. The sound of her boys behind her made her turn and she gazed forlornly into the den. It was the very same den she had birthed and raised all of her children in. She knew she was getting old and that her body would soon force her to retire from baby-making, but she felt certain that she had one good year left in her. She wanted all of her children to be born and raised here. She wanted Peregrine's and Fox's grandchildren to be born and raised here. She was letting them down. She had let them all down.

Fin shook her head, turning back as Towhee continued. She spoke of days before they left, days. Not weeks, or a month. Just a few days was all she would have. She shook her head again, struggling against all of this and slowly smushing herself against Elwood as she always did when she needed to steady herself. There was so much in her mind in that moment, but she forced herself to focus on what Towhee had said about the important things going with them. Tywyll and Cinder. They were the important things. She could not wage a second war against Blackfeather and keep them safe. She could only run to keep them safe. She had to be a coward to keep them safe.

Fuck.

Fin said nothing to confirm for her family that she was onboard, not in words anyway. Towhee had requested that Elwood make the call for the pack, but she turned her own muzzle skyward and let loose the summons before her mate had the chance. It was all she could do to express her committment to the plan. A plan she hated and was pissed about. But that she would go with because she could see no other option for protecting her family. Not this time.

Come on in, pals! @Quixote @Colt @Eljay @Sebastian @Nevouku @Tegan @Fiadh @Lucca. Also @Raven @Ben @Tywyll @Cinder just for reference, unless you latter two wanna wriggle on out lol :)