Hmmmm, next chapter ideas, huh?  You are right, Jaku. There are a number of potential ideas.<br/><br/>My thoughts about the mercenaries are that Jaku continue towards the ocean. Arkain could recommend that it's not safe in this area and putting a large body of water between them plus it gives a new area to explore for a home but we will need to find a big enough boat. Perhaps with Kellus' furry help we can find a village with a large boat but are the people of the village trustworthy? Most yes and most can be rather tasty. Have some fun practicing hunting skills. But one villager will turn us in. We can escape in a large boat just in time. What we don't realize is that it's a set up and a Chimera fleet of ships hiding getting ready to capture us.<br/>Getting free? My thoughts are that when Arkain joins with Kellus to talk to Jaku he gets the feel of the extend of Kellus' power and wants more. Arkain was magic junkie but has it under control for years. He could ask for help from one of his elemental furries. But the power of Kellus' furries and the desire to protect his family is too much and he goes off the wagon and his ability to control air and water goes out of control threatening the villages on the shore line and possibly the ship, forcing the others to do something to stop him. Of course, this depends if Kellus also agrees.  Just a thought.<br/><br/>Thoughts on Jaku's world? I am not sure what to recommend. Jaku, you seem to have a clearer idea of what your world is like. I think Tasu still needs to have a growth spurt. I am in favor of starting Kellus' transformation.<br/><br/>Ooohh yea. Can't forget Tasu has not gone through his transformation and now that Suri and Arkain have shared a change. Suri has also absorbed some of his magical powers. Not sure which but my vore would be for the ones Arkain magic is the strongest. Water and air. She can already reform her prey. She could find out about them by accident when members of her family are threatened. Something like that.