I wake up to find it was a bit hard to breath. I look to see that Lin'fæ was next to me, but had her arms wrapped around my neck a bit tightly and I noticed another's dress. I sat up to realize it was Lamba, so leaned over to shake.

"5 more minutes" Lamba said before turning away. At this point Lin'fæ finally let go and woke up.

"Morning" Lin'fæ said before kissing me on the cheek.

"Morning" I said before rubbing her head. Lin'fæ let out a purr, and her tails wagged happily.

"Oh we have an extra?" Lin'fæ noticed, and turned around.

"I don't know when she came in" I said.

"So cute" Lin'fæ said before leaning in.

"You sure that's a good idea?" I asked.

"It's fine. It will wake her up" Lin'fæ said before kissing Lamba on the lips. Lamba woke up with a start, and pushed herself off Lin'fæ.

"HIC" Lamba slipped out as she started to tear up.

"Was I too rough?" Lin'fæ asked.

Lamba bolted out of the room crying, and Lin'fæ placed her finger to her mouth. "So cute" she said before sucking it.

"Uh won't Akiko get mad?" I asked nervously.

"Nope. All girls are partially lesbian in Hirria clan as that's how we practice" Lin'fæ said.

"Uh what?" I replied in a bit of surprise.

"Yup, but works for the most part" Lin'fæ said before nuzzling my neck. "We have some time. Want to play? I'll let you lead this time."

"Uh not with Ri'væ next door" I replied.

"Even with this?" Lin'fæ said pulling a gagger from the stand next to the bed.

"Uh where did you get that?" I asked

"Hirria" Lin'fæ replied

"Still no" I said firmly.

Lin'fæ puffed up her cheeks, and said "There is a very cute girl in your face, but you are
declining a good moment with her. Why?"

"Not in the mood, but I know you're cute" I said.

"Fine we can play later" Lin'fæ said sadly

I pet her head. "I mainly don't want to play within reach of Asyilli. Ri'væ is reasonable at least" I said

"Oh right forgot. She disappeared after she punched you, and wasn't at dinner last night" Lin'fæ said.

"I locked her up" Hirria said from behind.

We both jumped, and nearly fell out of bed.

"Sorry I scared you" Hirria said after laughing.

"Everyone is waiting in the tea room" Hirria said.

"Oh sorry" we said as we quickly got back up. We walked back to the room to find a few had gone back to sleep. It was still night outside, so it was confusing everyone.

"Why did we have to wake so early?" A few asked angrily.

"Sorry. Wanted to get this done early to have as much time to prepare" Hirria said

"Prepare for what?" Akiko asked

"A firestorm" Hirria said before walking to the center of the room.

"A firestorm?" A few asked.

"Yup. The capitol will be set ablaze is what will happen" Hirria declared.

Everyone in the room shifted and was taken aback by what she said. That woke the people still sleeping, and they were confused about what was going on.

"Are we going to attack the capitol or what?" A few asked.

"We will attack, but not directly. We will use the underground as the source to plunge the place into a civil war state. The area is already ready to explode into violence at a drop of a hat. Isn't that right Maribelle?" Said Hirria

"Yes. We aren't allowed outside without a sword, and chain or plate mail. All who don't wear one is prosecuted as traitor to the state, and executed on site. Even state class mages are forced to do it. Only time you're allowed to take it off is in places to eat or your own house, but is rarely safe enough as people break into another's house on a regular basis" Maribelle said nearly in tears.

"So what is promoting this course of action?" Alice asked

"The chasers as Ri'væ and Tsumina call them" Hirria said

"Huh? You mean the shadow knights?" Another asked

"That's what you call then Claire, but for the sake of this meeting we are calling them chasers" Hirria said

"I normally don't take action like this, but I am getting really pissed at these chasers. I lost track of how many members I have had to kill with my own hands, so now I am going enact my own way of combat" Hirria continued. Everyone was on the edge of the their seat if they were sitting.

"That is by running away" Hirria finished. Everyone collapsed to the ground as they were not expecting that. "What?" Hirria asked

"We didn't think of you as so scared" Claire said.

"I'm not a fighter, so dislike direct combat. Also if I go into combat I will level the entire capital, and that will bring the queen out to fight me. She took out Dorothy with ease, so I would like to avoid combat. I'll spread rumors to start the fires of the civil war. Even if they are snuffed fast, but it will give enough time for us to flee to the other countries. I have sent word of this to everyone that hasn't made it here expecting an influx of sisters" Hirria said

"I hear the removal was an ambush, and wasn't won in a duel. Which means the queen isn't the rightful heir" Alice said

"So I guess I'm not the only one who shadows that talk" Hirria joked.

"So even if that is true. I rather not take any chances. If a fight does break out the place will be a barren wasteland at best" said Hirria.

"So what will we do?" Asked Akiko.

"Just use the truth about the chasers. The chasers are a split faction. The loyal shadow knights that defend the law from the shadow even again morality, and the chasers are a brainwashed group designed to chase a target till death or its capture. Right Tsumina? You experienced this multiple times running from your sisters" Hirria said looking back at Lin'fæ.

"Had to bring up old scars" Lin'fæ said sadly before breaking into tears. She collapsed to the ground, and I kneeled down to comfort her.

"Since you're not in the mood to talk. I say it in your place" Hirria said

"Go ahead. Talking about it is too painful" Lin'fæ said.

"It was roughly 25 years ago I believe before they became runners for 20 years. I lent them a farm outside of a small down. By them I mean Ri'væ and Tsumina as Rei only came down last week. They were tending to their crops when a small squad of chasers came nearby, and quickly turned their sight on Tsumina. Oh right I should talk about chaser armor compared to knight armor" Hirria said before bolting out of the room.

"Alice can you make us some tea, and some snacks. This might take a while" Akiko asked

"If you don't mind helping sure" Alice replied

They both left the room, and everyone calmed down. They chatted between each other what they should do, and where they plan to head. Eventually Lin'fæ calmed down, but wasn't her usual childish self. Her eyes were swollen, but also looked a bit dead.

"Sorry Rei. Didn't want you to see that side of me, but figured it was eventually going to come out" Lin'fæ said.

"It's okay. I'll listen, and try my best to help you" I said gently caressing Lin'fæ

"Thanks" Lin'fæ said.

Hirria returned just as the trolley rolled back into the room. Hirria was carrying a few books and had some armor with her.

"Okay I'll explain the armor difference which is very interesting. Typical shadow armor is runic by nature, and only enhances the strength and speed of the user to allow them seem like shadows. Chaser armor on the other hand is runic by where the runes will take the wielders aura, and use that to enhance the hunting of prey by being able to locate it. It has normal shadow armor enhancements as well, but the danger is primarily the hunt function" Hirria said

"What is aura?" I asked.

"Oh right never explained it to you. We have 2 states really: Normal and aura. Normal is when we suppress our aura to live a daily life without any issues. Aura is a state of heat you can say. The person true nature will be revealed, and they start lusting over a target till they are satisfied. Ki's and na's reveal their tails and ears for example when in heat. Most kibi's are unable to control themselves, and therefore always in aura. If one is always in aura it grows and grows till the person collapses and crumbles to ashes. Not a pretty end" Hirria replied

"So what happened all those years ago?" Claire asked

"Oh right. And it was 21 years ago as it was what forced them to run" Hirria said

"The chasers focused on Tsumina, and quickly closed the gap to knock her out. She was the strongest and wisest in the family as she was able to control her aura, but during this time she could switch forms on a whim and quickly. She switched and was able to kill the first person who lunged at her by kicking them in the chest. Bah I'll let this projector show you" Hirria said before opening a book. Hirria placed her hand on the page, and a circle appeared with a sphere above it where it had the stopped image of Lin'fæ kicking the chaser in the chest. Cracks where on the spot, and expanding.

"Ok at I'll continue this, but do pay attention" Hirria said.

The fight resumes with a much older looking Lin'fæ on her face is 3 red marks on side. Her ears are pointier, but has less tails.

"Shit they found us. Kill them, and we can run. Slash and burn" Ri'væ said

"Of course Vallin" Lin'fæ said.

Lin'fæ tore the dress to allow her to move more freely. Ri'væ slid her hands over both her arms, and they both glowed a ice blue for a bit before fading. The tallest, and what probably was the leader ordered the rest of the group to overwhelm. The troops pulled out their sword, and 3 went to each. Each person aimed their swing at at a different spot.
The swords that hit Ri'væ shattered upon impact when they hit her arms and legs while Lin'fæ easily leapt over the soldiers at the last second. One soldier planted his foot into the ground, and spun around to kick Lin'fæ as she was landing. The tails wrapped around the leg, and a loud snapping was heard. The tails pulled the person into Lin'fæ as she punched the person in the face. The faceguard broke, and the person face was smashed in.

"So my sisters eh? Figures" Lin'fæ said as she focused on the last two. The last two dropped their sword to go for a hand to hand combat, but their first jabs were caught. Lin'fæ threw a cross that connected to both soldiers heads, but the blow was light as all it did was make them back up for a few step. Lin'fæ took that chance to leap into the air, and give a drop kick on the right person. The person head got buried into the ground, and once Lin'fæ landed pivoted on her heel to kick the last person into the house.
Lin'fæ looked over to see that Vallin just finished the last person on her side as well.

"You're out of daughters mother" Lin'fæ said

"Well I wasn't expecting you to put up much of a resistance, so I didn't bring that many. Though I regret that choice, but also I never really trained them" Lin'fæ mother said

"Figures" Lin'fæ said as she sighed.

Vallin rushed in with a sword drawn to try to end the fight. Lin'fæ mother drew her sword at the last possible second to parry the sword strike, and pushed Vallin off a good distance.

"Vallin" Lin'fæ said to Ri'væ.

"Pay attention" Lin'fæ mother said as she thrusted her sword into Lin'fæ stomach.

"Gah" Lin'fæ let out as she held the sword. Lin'fæ mother placed a boot on the chest of Lin'fæ and kicked off. Lin'fæ collapsed to the ground, and coughed up blood. Lin'fæ mother flicked the sword to clean any blood off.

A scream was heard, and it was Ri'væ charging. She threw a jab, but Lin'fæ mother dodged it to go for a sweep. Ri'væ used her other hand to use Lin'fæ mother shoulder as leverage to jump over it. A bit of frost was on the armor, but that quickly faded away.

"Tch" sneared Ri'væ as she realized that it was going to be ineffective. Lin'væ mother leaned down before lunging toward Ri'væ, but stopped before Lin'fæ foot slammed through the air in front of her. The ground cracked from the impact.

"Going for the kill without a moment of hesitation. Nasty" Lin'fæ mother said

"I have no reason to talk to you. You have been long dead to me since I been born"
Lin'fæ said as she pulled her leg out of the ground.

"Stay back Vallin. Your magick will have no use to her armor as her aura negates magick
effects as well" Lin'fæ said to Ri'væ

"Oh okay" said Ri'væ before she sat down.

"Guess it's discipline time" said Lin'fæ mother.

They both lunged at each other, and were blocking each other. Lin'fæ mother was moving very fast for someone wearing plate armor with almost no issues with movement. Each jab was blocked or dodged to go into a sweep or another jab. The tides turned fast when Lin'fæ mother got behind Lin'fæ, but forgot about the tailed as the tails grabbed her left. Lin'fæ took this time to slam her mother into the ground, and break the arm. Lin'fæ took off the helmet to see the dead eyes that were her mother's, so Lin'fæ took the helmet to beat the head. Ri'væ wanted to stop it, but couldn't think of a thing to say over the brutality that was unfolding in front of her face. Eventually the beatings stopped, but Lin'fæ started to laugh. It was very unnerving laughter as she dropped the bloody helmet, and turned over to Ri'væ. Ri'væ had a scared look on her face as she looked at Lin'fæ insane face, and Lin'fæ walked over to Ri'væ. Just as she got over to Ri'væ she collapsed to her knees and eventually fell all the way to ground.

"Tsumina you alright?" Ri'væ asked

"That takes so much out of me" Lin'fæ said

With that the image froze, but everyone quickly turned their eye's towards Lin'fæ. Most of them were eyes of fear as none was expecting that.

"If we got someone that strong in the group besides the elites. Then why aren't we using that to retake the capital?" Claire asked.

"As I said. I rather run, and gather strength that way. Not to mention I don't need the capital to be missing from the map due to a war that breaks out there between 2 super powers. Also the fact that Tsumina hasn't recovered to that level of strength yet since she has been holding in her urges" Hirria replied.

"Oh right. Ki's strength comes from their aura states, and how much built up energy they have stored within their body" said Alice

"And going with another girl doesn't restore it fast enough. Also I really don't want to fight unless I have to" Lin'fæ said

"So we doing this I guess" Maribelle said sadly.

"I wish I didn't have to, but it will be the best for the clan" Hirria said. "We leave as soon as your available."

"Okay" the room agreed nearly unanimously.

"I set it so Tsumina and Akiko family will live together for the time being at one of my manors to the south" Hirria said.

"Lucky" a few in the room said.

"Quiet. Annabelle and Maribelle you will head west of the capital to a ranch. There should be enough space there. Claire and Xie will also head south to Neun a waiter will be there for your arrival. She knows who you are, and won't be fooled by doppelgangers. Asyilli, Alice, Tilin, Betro, Wolla, and Una will head north west for the sea capital. I expect you all to behave and quickly get use to the life there" Hirria said

"Understood" everyone in the room said

Betro came over to sit down next to me and said "Sorry I can't do check up on you. Hopefully we will be able to later."

"Oh right forgot Betro is a doctor assigned to Tsumina family. You head south with Tsumina and take care of both families. Akiko and Lin don't have a doctor, so I expect you to take care of them" Hirria said

"Wait who took care of them before?" Betro asked

"Dellir, but I had to kill her" Hirria said sadly.

"Oh" said Beatro looking down.

"I have provisions, and supplies ready for everyone heading south at the door. Only Tsumina family is to take as they leave today as they are the only ones leaving south. The rest is expected to return home to pack as much necessary stuff before scorching. I will allow up to an entire wagon to carry everything per person" Hirria said.

"What about the rest of us?" Wolla asked.

"I have rest points along each route. The main spot for both the north and west travelers is the hall of the undead. They are willing to listen to me, and hold supplies for my family. If you show the family emblem you will get it otherwise they might only let you stay for the night, so don't worry about being embarrassed to show it" said Hirria

"Emblem? I haven't heard of one" Lin'fæ said.

"I'll give it to you later, but Betro show them" Hirria said.

Betro opened her miko outfit, and pulled down the sash around her breasts to show a hourglass wrapped in thorns that actually spread out from there to her upper left arm.

"Wow, so big. Almost as big as the one I gave Rei" Lin'fæ said.

"Ah right. You ki's mark targets" Hirria said.

"So now that this is done. Can we start going?" Akiko asked.

"Yup. I was going to suggest after eating, but I am sure a few of you want to get going immediately as you have a lot to pack up. I did already pack for you travel provisions, so it won't last you that long. It is enough to make it back to your house, and you will have your own supplies from there to the rest point" Hirria said

"And if any of us gets caught?" Una asked

"Shilla or I will end you on sight" Hirria replied coldly.

The room nodded in agreement, but they knew they couldn't disagree. Even Hirria wasn't happy about it, but she knows it has to happen. Everyone stood up and quickly shuffled out of the room to go with their pairings. Each met at the stable that was designated to them.

"Lamba you are to go with Tsumina. We will try take a few of your favorite toys, so be kind to them" Said Lin

"But I don't want to be her. She kissed me, and stuck her tongue in my mouth. That's only something two lovers should do" complained Lamba on the verge of crying.
Akiko and Lin chuckled before laughing. "Our entire clan is lesbian by nature. It's how we practice before choosing a male. We even experiment to find what we enjoy as well if we can use magick to be a futanari" Akiko said

"Why didn't you say anything?" Lamba

"Well I didn't have anyone nearby and often enough of to have you practice on, but now we have Tsumina and Rei for you practice on" Akiko said

"Don't I get a say?" I asked

"Yea, but the only part you don't is the practice part as you will be her male partner till she finds one" Akiko said

"And if I accidentally give her a kid?" I asked

"We just reverse it with Hirria" Akiko said coldly

"Now let's go. Oh right Ri'væ will be coming with us to help us move, so see you at the house" Akiko said before walking to her wagon with Lin and Ri'væ.

"So how use to you Lamba are you to walking?" Lin'fæ asked

"Wait we are walking? Don't you have a wagon?" Lamba asked

"Just use mine. Also you probably don't even know where it is, so you will starve to death
before you get there" Betro said as her wagon pulled up.

"Okay" we said as we climbed on. It was a bit cramped as we squeezed through crates of supplies and books.

"Sorry its tight back there. Normally don't have anyone, so I pack my typical stuff. I'll try to be gentle on the ride, but it will be at least 5 days before we can get to the manor" Betro said

"So we waiting for the rest?" I asked

"Yup. We leave in a line, and then scatter to the different area's we live in. Each route is a a family secret that we don't even tell each other" teased Betro.

"Okay" I replied finally finding a decent spot next to a few crates.

After a bit of time we started to move, and pick up speed. The road was bumpy, but it wasn't too bad. I looked out the front to see the trees flying by, and soon Lin'fæ finally crawls onto me. I notice her tails, and extra ears were not there this time.

"I guess there was some sort of magick at the house that forced my true form out" Lin'fæ said.

"Probably" I said

"It was Asyilli magick. She uses her mist to nullify magick that aren't known in the family" Lamba said

"You guys can take a nap. I keep us going for as long as possible" Betro said next to me

"Wait if you are here then who is driving?" I asked

"Me" Betro said before laying down to reveal another Betro.

"Magick is far stranger than I am actually use to reading in books. Normally its all offensives or basic" I said

"Well it has uses beyond that. Especially if you put your mind into it to stretch it to its limits" Betro said

"Well sleep tight" Lin'fæ said before laying her chest onto me.

I sigh before closing my eyes. I hear shuffling, and then Lamba came over to sit in my lap.

"Only for this trip" Lamba said. I chuckle a bit, and then quickly fall asleep.