The Stalkers at first eyed the group with a deep hunger in their cold black eyes, the clearing was quiet with the sounds of their growls as they spread themselves out in preparation for the attack upon what may be their meal of the day. Suddenly a loud crack of pistol fire sounded out, while it missed the larger Alpha who nimbly dodged the round by leaping to the side the bullet continued on and hit one of the stalkers behind it. The shot downed the Stalker with not even a yip as the bullet pierced it's skull and brain, causing an instant death to the pack-creature. Rip's Sniper Rifle held steady for the first shot which killed another Stalker which had started to charge after the first shot had been fired, the Stalker having leapt at Richard who hadn't fired his weapon as of yet before being blown back by the force of the high-powered Sniper Round going through it's chest.
The Stalker hit the ground near the edge of the clearing hard, tumbling for a second before rolling onto it's side, a low pitiful whine being let out before expiring. The next two shots however did not fare so well, the remaining Stalkers having caught on that the loud 'noises' meant the end of the pack and dodged the next two rounds with ease.
Seven Stalkers remained and closed in on the group as Ledanov's side-arm rung out in the crisp morning air, one round clipped a Stalker's leg, causing it to crash harshly into the dirt and tumbling for a moment before unsteadily getting back onto it's feet, it was now looking directly at Ledanov as if it knew it was his fault before it started to continue on towards him at a slower pace. The final rounds missed and the Alpha finally closed the distance, giving Richard a harsh bite on his weapons arm, shaking it's head rapidly from side to side as if trying to tear his arm clean off, two more Stalkers closed in on Rip's position, trying to avoid Ledanov and Jackson's weapons fire, this caused them to not quite reach her as they had to slow down so they could dodge the weapons-fire better.
Meanwhile three Stalkers closed in on Ledanov himself, trying to encircle the man so they could attack from all directions, if the man did not take swift action to deter them he could find himself encircled and having to fend from all sides and leave himself open to an attack from the Stalkers once his back was turned. The last wolf was running dead-speed towards Jackson in an almost reckless manner, not even bothering to dodge gunfire in it's quest for the man's throat.
