The cold air nipped at Rivers face as he raced forward with his army. The chilling air felt great against his skin as his Mimi danced from tree to tree, its padded feet gingerly landing on a trunk or branch before immediately leaping off towards the next. A slight grin was plastered on his face as he looked back at his men [color=aqua]"Too slow there! Gotta move faster if you want to beat me."[/color] he laughed at them as he turned around, only to be faced with a branch into his chest. Jets of water shot out of his hands and he attempted to stabilize himself back on his mount. The sound of distant laughter could be heard from those behind him. River poured, gripping the fur and pulling himself closer to the beast as he scanned ahead. The opening was near but there was something glistening past the tree line. He immediately halted his mimi, as the creatures claws effortlessly hooked around the branch, swinging them both upside down while its tail wrapped around the branch. The others began to follow suit, 'archers' began to climb into the trees, conjuring bows at the ready and looking for any sign of movement. 

 River pressed his finger against a pearl earing he wore and spoke into it. [Color=aqua]"I spotted something up ahead, remain here while I go to investigate it, archers circle around me and remain hidden in the foliage of the trees."[/color] His mimi prowled slowly through the trees, making an effort to eliminate all sound. It glided from tree to tree, shadow to shadow, like a silent stalker. Finally River was able to make out the soldier bearing the flag of his comrades. [Color=aqua]"Stay hidden and dont attack, their friendly...but I dont want them to spot us just yet."[/color] His mimi moved up to the tree nearest the soldier when suddenly it dropped down. Its tail wrapping the branch so it hung and River lay there upside down yelling [color=aqua]"Bah! Did I get you?"[/color] The soldier jumped back a bit at the sight and then realised it was Embassador Fontaine of the False Kingdom. [Color=aqua]"You really shouldnt be out here in the open you know? Could've been attacked, ambushed, or mauled by a Mimi Leopard."[/color] River quickly signaled for his troops to approach while the guard waited for them.

The walk there was fairly uneventful with the exception of the riders occasionally asking why they couldnt simply fly there instead of walking. As soon as the trek was over River turned to a small Lalafell wearing soft pink armor, a massive pink great sword,and a devilish grin. [Color=aqua]"Tataru, take the troops and my Mimi to their stables. I have to go see who runs this place so that we may be briefed of the situation."[/color] Rivers childlike voice matched his stature and made it difficult for some to take him seriously. He turned to the soldier and asked him to point in the direction of their captain, waddling off towards it in Hope's to find them.