The duo set off towards the Firebite Fox's den, Embia guiding them swiftly. As they neared the den, they could hear the menacing growls of the wolf, echoing through the trees. The stench of the wolf, a pungent mixture of wet fur and fierce dominance, hung heavily in the air making JJael's stomach turn. They stopped just out of sight of the den. The wolf could sense their presence and was on guard at the enterance of the den. Ember, turning to JJael with a sly glint in her eyes, laid out the plan she formulated on their track over. "Now, my giant friend," she said, "I've got a plan. You distract the wolf and draw him away from the den. While he's focused on you, I'll sneak in from behind and catch him off guard with my fiery bite." JJael nodded, appreciating the fox's cunning tactics. "Sounds like a plan, Ember," he replied, "but be careful. That wolf won't go down easily." With Ember's plan in motion, JJael stepped into the wolf's line of sight and roared loudly, his figure imposing. The wolf snarled and charged at JJael, but the tiger's strength and agility allowed him to keep the wolf at bay. The wolf snapped at JJael, but the tiger just swung his massive paw causing the wolf to retreat a few steps. Meanwhile, Ember slipped into the den, her fiery tail held low as she approached the intruding wolf. Just as the wolf was about to pounce on JJael, Ember lunged forward with a mouthful of scorching flames. She sunk her fiery teeth into one of the wolf's hind legs. The wolf yelped in pain.

The wolf, now outnumbered and outmatched, retreated into the shadows, fleeing from the den. Ember emerged triumphantly, a smug grin on her face. "Looks like my den is mine once again," she said, her voice filled with satisfaction.

JJael approached the victorious fox, a playful glint in his eyes. "Well done, Ember," he praised teasingly. "You sure showed him." Embia bashfully hide her face behind her tail. " I must admit, your help proved invaluable. I believe now I owe you double." JJael smirked at his friend. "Indeed you do. Lets get going. Time is of the essence and I still need to find another to help." He started walking through a thicket of bushes, ready to return to Aejjia. Embia followed suit, asking curiously, "Who else will be joining us?"