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Sybil walked silently, without questioning anything else. Cole was on the air, flying around to make sure everything was in order. Fortunately, he wasn't going to have any trouble with the vultures, since they usually roamed around further into the outback...

"This looks so... human structured." Sybil said as she noticed the complexity of the place. She then looked at the caracal with eyes half opened and clearly unamused.

"So... start explaining." Sybil said, without even giving a proper introduction to herself or her friends. A past Sybil would've greet her with glee, but all that has happened for the past years has had a toll on her. She just wanted the supposed blessing to be over with.

Sybil was starting to be even more disturbed on how much the caracal knew.
"How do you even know what dream I had last night?" Sybil said, when she realized the first thing she said.

"No no. Wait wait, before you answer that... did you say... working with the SNAKE!?" Sybil yelled, now even more startled. Was the python hunting her beloved little friends under Shadow's orders?

Sybil didn't want to imagine the horror it would be if Shadow managed to take control on such a dangerous predator like the python. What was more startling is how Shadow's influence managed to reach all the way to the outback, but then again, it could be because that caracal was a seer after all.
"Well this won't do. I ordered Shadow executed cause he won't leave us live in peace no matter how many chances I gave him. If I had only known that his spirit will still roam to torment us, I would've find another solution." Sybil said with regret, looking at Rose. The tiger seemed well rested, so Shadow probably only visited her last night, perhaps as revenge for his execution?

Crocux says "it makes sense with what Dad said. still I'm surprised he became so strong over such a short period of time. he was able to over power Rumble and that Rino has been dead for years and when he was alive it took many armed humans years just to take him down, that fact that he took down an older and easily stronger spirit is still startaling."

Sybil sighed at the disappointing news. Although she knew it was good to have Shadow being unable to destroy them, that wasn't enough.
"So you're saying that he won't be able to hurt us, but he will still torment us!?" Sybil asked, knowing that was just as bad. She wasn't looking forward to having the rest of her life being visited by Shadow every night.

"No! No more spirits please." Sybil said, not wanting to endanger anyone else. Guardian and his friends had enough as it was.

"Just tell me the supplies you need in order to make Shadow vanish completely and have him out of our lives once and for all." Sybil exclaimed, willing to do almost anything to get away from Shadow, not to mention that also to prevent him from possessing the python.

Sybil did exactly that... but then, she asked for a request.
"Can you do your... blessing to my friends here as well?" she asked, wanting to take advantage of the moment. She didn't want to think that Shadow would target other residents other than her and Rose. It would still be bad news if Shadow visited or possessed anyone dangerous, like for example, Crocux.

"...No." Sybil answered solemnly, doubting Shadow would attack any of the warblers. They were small after all, and he couldn't have a vendetta against each and every one of them. She would monitor the keas and Sayan though.

"Let's just begin. If this works, I will make sure I can bring more members for you to bless." Sybil finally said, as she and her friends got to their respective positions.

"You know... this kinda looks like witchcraft." Sybil muttered quietly to Rose, not liking what they were going through. But what else could be done? Shadow has managed to defeat Guardian and his powerful friends back in the dreamword, so she didn't even want to imagine what he could do to their minds and will. That caracal was the closest and fastest way to guarantee their safety.

Crocux stepped in as well. being a powerful croc he was surprised that Shadow didn't try to possess him but he was glad he didn't and didn't want Shadow to ever get the chance.

Sybil looked at Rose, them at Crocux, wondering what they were thinking right now. Crocux must've known about Shadow's threat already, being told by Guardian, or at least that what Sybil believed. One way or the other, she hoped that worked, cause they had enough Shadow fora lifetime. Even as the caracal did her work, Sybil was trying to prepare herself for the torment and taunting of Shadow. Even if he couldn't destroy her, she felt like he could still cause physical pain.

Now Sybil confirmed her initial unease. She was starting to regret ever coming there, but like she said before, she was desperate. She planted her paws on the ground, confident that she was going to be able to tolerate it. She had hopes for her companions as well, since they were all strong survivors of the harshest conditions of the world.

Sybil remained silent while the caracal worked. She was a stranger, yet she was letting him help. Cole was also being part of the group, even if he didn't believe he would need it. He didn't want his friends to be the only ones to suffer if that was going to be painful.

"Just like that? That was fast." Sybil said, relieved that the procedure was painless and quick. However, she knew that wasn't the end. She was going to have to deal with Shadow while she slept and possibly the python while she was awake. Even though it didn't seemed like it, she did noticed most of the warblers leaving, which she knew it was for the best. However, she would have to monitor those few that decided to stay behind just in case the snake was lying...

"Only this time, you come to the Haven yourself. This place is off limits to us and I don't want to visit it a second day." Sybil specified, not wanting to set foot on that darn place again. The only thing worse was the python's own residence.

"Of course. Everyone, help her out." Sybil said, as she made sure everybody was busy so that she could have some alone time with the caracal. She had a very important question, though she believed she already knew the answer.

"Listen... with this... with this that you did to us, you only guaranteed that Shadow won't be able to destroy us. But... he will still managed to cause pain, isn't he? Will he be able to trap us somehow?" Sybil asked, believing that if the caracal was the expert she claimed to be, she would know the answer.

Sybil already knew the plants in question were rare, but she didn't care. It was time to be rid of Shadow once and for all.
"I already said it. Just tell me what these plants are. If we can't find them on this island or at Hunted island, then I will simply have to send a few warblers and keas to retrieve them in whatever part of the world they can be found. I just know they will agree." Sybil assured, knowing how loyal the birds were to her, and since it was to get Shadow out of their lives, the more they were going to accept helping.

OOC: Ok. That's acceptable.

"That's a name I've never heard before. Do you even know where to find them?" Sybil asked, hoping that if the caracal has used the plant before, them she at least must know where to find them.

"Never seen a flower like that before. The top of the snowy mountain where the polar bear Thunder lives is rumored to be volcanic, but I doubt any plant lives there with all the snow." Sybil thought, and Hunted island didn't have any volcanoes, so that was a no go. As Sybil feared, they will have to search for the plant elsewhere.

"It may take days to find it. I will gather information from the warblers. Most of them have travelled around the world, so they must know something." Sybil commented, having faith in her little friends, especially Peepers. He was the warbler who travelled the most distance back when Sybil first established the Haven until old age got the better of him.

Crocux helped out with the heavy stuff being big and strong.

Sayan, meanwhile, hunted lunch for himself and awaited the return of his mate.

In other parts of the island, the large python was keeping his distance... at least for now.

Peepers was near Sayan, resting on a tree branch and missing the days he was his neighbor. He was unaware where Sybil or Rose were at the moment, but he didn't worry at all about that.

After a while, Sybil decided it was time to leave.
"Alright guys. Time to head home. You Crystal, you come with me and Rose." Sybil instructed, praising Rose's idea of giving the blessing to Sayan as well. He was very likely to be targeted as well, being as close to Rose as he was.

As they walked, Sybil was aware that many would ask questions about these newcomers. She hoped they'd just assume they are just other animals looking for sanctuary. Since the warblers had a lot of things on their minds, Sybil decided to postpone the new meeting until tomorrow. They had the right to know about Shadow and everything that has happened.

"I know." Sybil commented, as they headed deeper into the forest. Fortunately, with many warblers moving away, there was less possibilities for one of them to appear and question what was going on, since she wasn't in the mood to explain herself yet.

As the group passed through the Haven border, they could hear two small voices a ways off, masked by the raggedy underbrush.

"Coral, you can't just coil around animals you don't know! Especially when one of them is a possible enemy! You don't know what he would have done."
"Dad, he only eats birds, why would he want to eat me? Besides, I wouldn't make a good meal for him at all. He's huge!"
"I know that, but we can't just trust people to act by rationality alone! Don't you remember us telling you about that wolverine attack long ago? His intent was to murder, not just to eat! We were terrified for your lives, and we had to--"
"I wasn't going to go up to him if he was like that, Dad! He was really friendly--"
"Please don't interrupt me, Coral! You can't take people at face value like that! You have to be cautious!"


Meanwhile, Skaliscin took it upon herself to visit AJ. It had been a while since they'd last spoken. She was hoping that he was there, so she wouldn't have to interact with Sholeh. She had nothing against the mongoose personally, though, other than her abrasive temperament. The serpent didn't even think herself was that bad.

Sybil heard whispers, and thinking it could be a warbler spying, she rushed the group.
"You go on ahead guys. I'll catch up." she said, as she investigated the source of the noise. She didn't want anyone to make a scandal of their visit to the outback.

Sholeh was cooped up in the tree, doing nothing in particular. She has spent the last days just being lazy, since she found the Haven extremely boring, not to mention that AJ always brought her food, so there really was no need for her to hunt. It was an easy, yet boring life. She would have visited the beach if it wasn't for the tremendous scare she went through when the orcas played with her for the first time. She has watched from a distance to see the Haven residents get thrashed around, but ever since the python situation, nobody has come to shore for more than a week.

AJ: I am in fact at home. Currently, I am curled up awake, within my nest. My deep, dark midnight blue eyes sparkle in the light as I stand up and embrace Skaliscin as she enters.

"Skaliscin, I'm so happy to see you. How are things? How are the little ones doing," I ask eagerly.

Meanwhile Sunflame busies himself making sure that him and Whirlpool have a full medicinal inventory. If anything is lacking, he and Whirlpool would go out, gather what they needed and make it up. The male serval was best friends with the wombat, Whirlpool.

Jhen was back to his normal self, often seen playing with a younger orca. Still whenever he was alone, something always chewed at his troubled mind. Was he an orphan, or did one of his parents survive? He could only speculate and hope.

While Whirlpool was checking his inventory along with Sunflame, he received a surprise visit from Barloc's wife, Kali.
"Hey you two. Whirlpool, may I come in?" she asked, with the wombat inviting her in. Barloc never visits Whirlpool now, since he now lives with a predator, and his disdain towards them was something that was probably never going to change.

"Hey boys. The playground is a success. But that's not the only news. Many of the warblers from the Haven suddenly arrived here to stay. Barloc is speaking to them right now. I haven't visit the Haven in a long time, but something big must be happening." Kali expressed, regretting keeping herself outdated on the Haven activities. Her daughter and nephew were going to visit them, but they were having so much fun on the new playground, they kept postponing the date.

In the orca community, things were tense. Although most of them have gotten use to not seeing the Haven residents to play again, Cairo was incredibly furious. He, along with the rest of the pod, saw many of the warblers migrating to Hunted island, and when Cairo asked one of the warblers what the heck was going on, he finally knew about the python, and Sybil's mysterious last visit. He was angry that she didn't trust him enough to receive such grave news like that.