Heron Lake Plateau Let's give this bad boy a test run.

She didn't manage to impact anyone, which was probably for the best (mostly for her skull). Towhee couldn't hear the cries for retreat, but when she lifted her head, she saw Screech and his two cohorts making a run for it. She liked to think her charge had something to do with it, though she couldn't be sure. She stood there, breathing heavily, battling with herself: chase them or just let them go? (Trying to kill them was a fool's errand, of course.)

In the end, she couldn't deny her protective instincts. She was a mercenary, for crying out loud, and a master guardian in particular. She must defend their (incredibly controversial) claim. A quick glance told her that everyone was okay, so the Alpha took off after the fleeing wolves to make sure they left the territory and stayed out.

I think this will be my last post, personally, and this can serve as the final round. I'll keep the thread up for another week either way. :)