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Post by Moo on Mar 18, 2014 17:31:01 GMT -5
The trip back was long. This was hard to take. On him, Luna, the clan. But it would be worst for Selene. She'd be distraught. The familiar came into view, as storm became unsafe to fly in. He checked back to make sure Luna was still there. She was flagging behind, but she was there. He was reminded of how similar the circumstances between Whip and her and he and Selene. The fact he and Whip of them were willing to give themselves for the ones they loved when it came down to it. He knew he couldn't be angry towards Luna, provided she had a good reason. It would break his heart as well as hers. He needed that extra bit of encouragement. Motivation to pull through and come out stronger. Without Selene, he wouldn't be here. He wasn't sure Whip would be the same person without Luna.
When Whip was carefully laid in his room, with herbs placed on his paw he thanked every one of them for their help, and asked everyone to leave the room to let him rest. He could tell the clan wanted answers, and he'd do his best to gently get them out of her. He doubt she'd much persuasion. All he saw was Luna, with an expression he saw on Selene's face as he woke up the first time. Moments before he died. He was glad he was able to accept what had happened to him and recall it without going into a relapse like Selene had. Whip needed her more than she realised. He left she and him alone for a moment, while he left to see Grinch and Felice. Luna did even know he'd left the room.
Felice was under Grinch's wing, worried sick. He'll be OK. He's got a broken paw, but he should be OK. Right now, he's unconscious. He needs Luna's company. I know that's what helped me when I was shot, and what made me stronger. It'll be the same deal with Whip I think. He gave his daughter a nuzzle, then gave Grinch a hug with his wing before heading back to Whip's room.
He was saw Luna leaving the room. She looked away from him and she was crying. It.. It was an accident.. We.. we wanted to spend some time together… So I showed him my favourite spot, up on the mountain.. sounds like she had the equivalent of the waterfall. It was a shame out was so far out of their border, as he remembered it was lovely up there but it was out of their jurisdiction for a reason. She continued, continuing to cry We lost track of time.. I panicked and rushed off… I went into the dive too fast and he.. he.. Her face broke his heart. It was one of defeat. He couldn't be angry at her. Whip wouldn't want that. He needed her by him. To help him come out stronger. Just tell me he’ll be okay... He knew what he had to say. To keep her strong. Luna, see this scar? On my right side? Colt lifted his wing, so the full extent of it could be seen. I went through something similar to what Whip did for you. Except... I took a shot from a Monstrous Nightmare. The full thing. To keep Selene, my love safe. He knew that this would shock her, but he had to carry on. Afterwards, I was in a worse shape than him. Selene was with me when I woke up the first time. Unfortunately... it was too early. My body couldn't cope with me being awake too soon. I died. He paused to let this set in. It was only because of her I pulled through. A night fury can go through days, if not weeks in extreme situations while it repairs itself. I learnt it was only down to if they wanted to be healed. Her voice, the fact she was with me the entire time gave me something to fight for. To live for. Whip needs that. If you want him to come back stronger, you need to be with him. To let him know you're there. It will be hard, just ask Selene. But it will be worth it. He nuzzled her, and used his wing to dry her tears, and he left her with him.
Hopefully Selene would be back soon. If not, he'd have to look for her. To let her know he'd be OK.
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Felice was with him, her face in his neck. It’s bad.. isn’t it? He saw Colt approaching them. He whispered to her so he wouldn't hear or notice I think we're about to find out. Grinch listened as Colt revealed that he had a broken paw, and that he was unconscious. He moved his wing so he could nuzzle Felice, then Colt hugged him with his wing before moving away. Felice, did you hear? He'll be OK. He's got a broken paw. But he'll be OK. He nuzzled her cheek, to let her know he was there for her. He laid down next to Felice, keeping his wing over her, and comfort her as best he could. This was going to be a long few weeks.
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Post by thenightandthefury on Mar 18, 2014 18:20:46 GMT -5
Luna’s heart was breaking, she didn’t know what to do.. Her love, her Whip, had nearly given his life for her.. And now here he lay, battered and beaten... because of her. She took a few long moments of watching him before she couldn’t take it and broke away, finding Colt. As she cried, telling him what had happened, he seemed sympathetic. Then he turned, showing her a scar, and telling her that he had been through something very similar.. That scar.. She had always thought he had gotten it in some epic battle against an enemy, not for love.. The story just about broke her heart, yet as she listened she knew there was truth to it. Whip needed her, and if there was any chance he could hear her comforting words, or feel his touch somehow… someway… Then she knew she had to be there for him. She knew it would break her heart, and it would be difficult to keep composure… But.. He would do the same for her, she just knew he would.. in the blink of an eye.. As she heard Colt’s words about dieing, she gulped.. But how was that possible? His next words sent shivers down her spine… The haunting words that if one fell into that dead state, and they lost hope, they could die..
His wing wiped her tears and he left, she stared into space for a long moment, before looking towards Whips cavern. Her paws led her slowly towards it, her heart thundered.. She wasn’t sure why she was so scared to be in there, but for some reason she was. Maybe it was the fear that he would die in her wings, or maybe that he would choose to die. As she came into the cavern, she tried to push as much of her fear aside, curling up and laying her paw over his shoulder, laying her head atop his. She was laying on her side, her belly against his.. Slowly, she leaned in, letting her maw touch his. Holding back tears, she whispered. You’ll be okay.. You.. You have to be…
Time passed and she refused to leave his side, save for food and water.. She gave as many words as comfort as she could, holding back as many tears as possible. It was almost as though she feared if he heard her crying he wouldn’t come back to her. On occasion Felice brought her part of her kills, just so she wouldn’t have to leave his side. One night, on a bad thunderstorm just like it had been the night they had crashed, she found she couldn’t hold back her tears any more. Burying her face into his neck, wrapping her paw around him, she let the tears shake her…
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Selene was on her way back, having found nothing. A group of night furies flew past at high speeds…. Although brief, she caught a glimpse of it; they were carrying her son.. her baby.. her Whip.. Luna seemed to fly after them.. A worry took over her as she wondered what was happening.. Upon arriving she pushed past the crowds, stopping to find Luna crying at Whips caverns. After she had left to see Colt, she walked over. What she saw sent horror through her.. Her son.. Laying limp in the cavern, bloody and beaten… Tears shaking her, she ran to her cavern where she curled up, letting the sobs shake her..
As weeks passed, she tried to keep strong, but it was hard. She couldn’t stand to look at Luna, despite knowing it wasn’t her fault. Part of her had to blame somebody, and for now her mind wouldn’t rest, and her heart wouldn’t forgive.. until her precious Whip woke, and she knew he was okay. Walking out to the clan grounds, she peered off into the mountain. She had heard that would once have been her gem.. Now it was a place of horror for her.. She felt a mind link form.. You found him there.. Didn’t you? She asked, without looking to see if Colt was nearby or not. Her eyes were empty, her emotions drained. All she had left was hurt and heart ache.
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Felice felt Grinch’s wings wrap around her as her father told her he would be okay. Relief went through her, but as days passed and still nothing changed she became worried. Mother seemed to be in an irritated mood lately, and when she wasn’t irritated she was sad. She’d never seen her like this; she had always been strong, always had a kind word for everyone, or a word of wisdom. But it seemed this had broken her.. Broken the mother she once knew. She worried about her, and one day as she dropped a kill off at Whips cavern she paused to watch her mother walk past her, seemingly in a daze. Frowning, she looked down. She headed into Grinch’s cavern, sighing.. Moms upset again.. She said quietly, resting her head on her paws. Its been too long Grinch.. why hasn’t he woken up yet? She asked, looking at him in despair. She just wanted Whip to be okay. Maybe when he was okay everyone would start acting normal again.
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Post by Moo on Mar 18, 2014 19:20:41 GMT -5
The clan seemed to accept that what had happened was an accident, and nothing more sinister than that. They could tell by her reaction, by the fact she was by his side every day, that she wanted him to be OK. It was similar to how Colt was accepted in, in that sense. That it relied on the reaction of an individual rather than the action of the time to know whether they were genuine, or whether they were something worse. It helped that Colt had been through the same thing, so that when he explained what was happening he could relate to the the harrowing experience. A lot of the clan were still here when they happened. And bring it home about how important it was for her to be with him. He knew that if Luna was by his side, he'd be OK. Selene knew that too, but this was hard for her. Nothing would console her if the worst came to pass. He doubt he'd be able to cope too.
The days rolled by, and every day Luna stood guard by him. Colt made sure to give her plenty of food and water, and to let her know if anything was going to happen far in advance, such as when the herbs were being replaced. He was struggling to keep it together, but he had to. He made sure to let his stress out privately, away from the others. Right now, there was a large patch of burnt grass from where he had fired bolts at it in frustration. The whole clan was down. They all wanted him to pull through. By now, Whip was recovering for nearly as long as he had. While it wasn't like the shot he took, his younger body was more vulnerable to damage. It looked like it was more than just his paw that had been hurt, though there wasn't anyway to prove it. Hopefully, any day now, he'd awaken. His paw had actually healed up quite well recently, so that was progress. Sometjing to give them hope.
Actually, he didn't think Selene noticed that. He looked for her to tell her that, just to keep her going. She needed to hang in there. He found her looking towards the mountain. As he formed a link, she'd already asked him something as he knew no-one else dared to ask her much without a damn good reason. You found him there.. Didn’t you? I found them there. He nuzzled her neck. It was tense. I don't know if you've noticed, but his paw is looking a lot better. It reminds of when I awoke the second time. When my body was ready to be awoken. Hopefully this instilled hope in her.
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Grinch was doing all he could to keep Felice strong. Happy. He wanted to be with Whip and say he was there as well, but that was something only Luna could do. He doubt he could do much to help him. Felice was watching Selene, her mum. His surrogate mum, slowly lose her composure as the days went on. He had listened to what Colt had said to Luna on the night he'd been brought back. She'd been through this once already. Now, she had to go through it again. At least she had Colt. That would help her immensely, to know that even if it looks bleak, there's still hope. And that they knew the signs of a recovery.
He wrapped his wings around her. He knew that during this she had revealed her feelings for him in public without realising. Or caring. He knew the clan were ignoring it, as they didn't want to put Felice under any more stress. It's been too long Grinch... He wanted to agree with her, as it was a long time. He still had hope though. He still had hope he'd pull through, and Felice needed this hope if she was to stay OK. It's been a long time. Still, there's always hope. Your dad went through the same thing, and he took a much worse hit than he did. He wrapped his wings around her, and cuddled her. He nuzzled her as tenderly as he could. To reassure her that everything would be OK.
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He could just hear a voice in a pitch black space. Even though he wasn't aware of what was happening, he found that voice comforting. Warm. A hope came with that voice. When the voice stopped, he began to feel cold again. Alone. Uncared for. All he could do was wait for that voice to give him that really nice feeling again. When it didn't come through for a while, he begun to feel tired and want to sleep, but just when this happened it came through again, waking him up a little more than the last. Every time this...this lovely voice came through, it turned slowly lit up the world around him. Over time, this dark world he had started off in was soon brilliantly white. The voice then stopped one time. And started again with it filled with something he didn't expect. Sadness. Like it was crying. This crying made the world around him morphed. It changed into a door. A door that was open. It was blindingly light, yet he was drawn to go through it.
The sound of thunder crackled in his ears. The sound of heavy rain was apparent. He remained motionless as he started to regain more of his senses. And a pain coursed through his paw. It wasn't unbearable, but it was there. As he started to come round, and his body awake from most of its repair, he felt something on him. It felt so familiar. It had irregular bumps, so it wasn't a night fury's skin, unless... it was... Luna's! He remembered her skin from when they were on the mountain. He felt her paw around him. It felt nice. Her head was in his neck. She was crying. Even though he couldn't really do much right now, he had to do something. Anything. He opened his eyes a little. It wasn't a struggle, and his eyes adjusted to the world again. It was dark. He saw a flash of light against the wall. Probably lightning. He turned his head, to see hers. The pain in his paw was there, but it if he kept it still it was something he could deal with. ...Luna? You OK? He smiled at her.
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Post by thenightandthefury on Mar 18, 2014 22:21:47 GMT -5
Selene’s silent figure gazed at the horizon.. The sun was just starting to set, and it looked like there would be rain tonight, if not within moments. Still, it did not instill her to move. As she felt a link and begged the question to Colt, she felt his tense answer.. Before he tried to give her hope.. She tried to smile, but it morphed into a frown within moments. Her gaze was still set firmly on the mountain until at last thunder clashed and a steady rain started… Finally, she turned and looked at Colt. What if he doesn’t.. She asked quietly, her silent fear finally arising into words. She had never voiced it to anyone else, for no one else could take it… She wasn’t even sure if Colt could take thinking about it, and yet her mind yearned for answers.. answers that she just couldn’t have. The nights events were shaky in her mind, somehow they had run off together, spent a romantic night and she had crashed… She had somehow taken him down with her… She was worried, for he had been out cold for so long.. nearly as long as Colt once had been. Finally, she came towards Colt, resting her face in his chest as she let herself cry.. Perhaps the rain was a perfect cloak, but she knew Colt would see right through it. At last she wrapped her wings around him, closing her eyes tightly as she could only hope for the best.. For this time she couldn’t control anything.. This time it wasn’t up to her to bring her loved one out of this…
Later that night, as a nightmare came through her, haunting her to the core. Her head shot up, she breathed heavily; it was a nightmare about Whip again, and what could happen to him in her mind. It seemed her mind was restless lately.. She lay awake a good while, trying to sleep.. A soft sound of crying met her ears, and she felt a tinge of pity for her.. For that Luna. She realized that she had been by his side all this time, trying her best to be as strong as possible despite her young age.. She was even younger then her and Colt had been when he had been through this. Sighing, she laid her head on her paws, and found forgiveness with her. In that moment, she knew that Luna wasn't to blame... Whatever the outcome, she would make amends with her in the morning.. Closing her eyes to rest, she nuzzled against Colt gently. It was then that a weak link came through. It was.. Whip! Despite her excitement, she tried her best to hush her tones. Colt, wake up.. It's Whip.. He's.. he's okay.. She said softly, a smile slowly forming as tears filled her eyes. A mere whisper came through her link, more to herself then to anybody.. He's okay..
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Felice had stayed near Grinch as much as possible, hardly thinking about keeping it private. The thought occurred to her suddenly as guards strode through the halls. A fear crept in her; had anyone caught on? Her link with Grinch gave her a slight relief, but the fresh fear was still there. As she finally was laying, saying it’s been too long.. He seemed sad.. She could read his emotions in his link as he gave her hope.. Although she knew he was trying his best to console her, he had his doubts.
She fell asleep, later awaking to the sound of a link.. It was faint, yet it was enough to wake her up.. Could it be Whi- No, it was just Luna, comforting him. She could sense her emotions, and hear the sound of her crying from her cavern. Her heart went out to her, and she cuddled against Grinch, sighing. Suddenly a new link started to form, and her head shot up.. A barely there, ever so faint voice was in the link.. But it was there.. It was a voice her heart knew in an instant. Whip. She whispered aloud, but knew she couldn't see him just yet. He would want time with Luna.. Turning over, with a smile spreading on her maw, she nuzzled against Grinch.. Hey, wake up.. Listen.. She said softly, waiting for him to catch the links and hear Whips voice. A smile was on her maw, a large, goofy smile as she waited for the realization to hit him that he had awoken.
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Luna had her paw around him, her head buried in his neck. As the sobs shook her, she didn’t realize that a new link was forming… Thunder clashed and she thought of the night again, how they had been so in love.. only for her to come crashing down, for him to save her.. And seeing his limp figure afterwards, scarred and bloody; the fear that he might be dead, or close to death.. The continuing fear as to why he wasn’t waking up.. It had been such a long time, she was beginning to wonder if there was something more.. Yet just as she closed her eyes tighter, she became aware of a link..
Opening her eyes, she saw him.. His eyes were.. opening.. Jaw agape, she moved her maw next to his, staring at him in disbelief for a moment.. As though if she were to blink he would be gone.. and then his tones came to her mind, and her tear stained face reached to his maw, pressing against his maw tenderly yet passionately as her eyes fell shut tightly. When she finally pulled back, she whispered.. Whip.. You’re.. You’re okay.. She looked at him, nuzzling him gently. Her wings wrapped around him as she held him tightly, though not too tight so as to aggravate his wounds. She was extra careful to avoid touching his injured paw, before moving in to press her maw against his tenderly, pulling back slowly.. As she gazed at him she whispered.. Whip. You're my hero.. I.. I love you..
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Post by Moo on Mar 19, 2014 14:28:31 GMT -5
All he could remember before waking up in his room was Luna. Falling. She fell into the back of him, and at the speed they were going one of them were going to get seriously hurt. He made sure she wasn't as her that hit that tree, paws in front to try and absorb some of the speed. That was probably why right now one was definitely broken; it had all kinds of leaves, foliage and herbs on it, and his chest felt on fire. To be fair, it seemed to help as it numbed the pain that he could feel was ready to pounce if he tried to move it in any form. Whip.. You’re.. You’re okay.. He saw move round, so her head was near his. She stayed clear of his stricken paw. Her soft maw pressed against maw. It reminded of him them being up in that mountain, together. Her link opened to him again. Whip. You're my hero.. I.. I love you.. Was he dead? This was amazing.
He was in heaven. Surely. This made the pain he felt in his paw and chest was worth it all. He lifted his head, and gave her a tender nuzzle. If he tried to do anything more, he'd have to use his paw. He'd have to wait a good while before he could use it again. Hopefully not too long. Luna... I love you to. It was all he could think of, his heart pounding. He wanted to be nearer to her, but he couldn't. Not in his state. He noticed he had a lot of scratch marks on his body as wings, though most of them had healed now. As he was on his side, he was able to lift one wing over some of her body. Her skin was familiar to him. He let himself enjoy her presence. He tried to take in a deep breath, and take it her scent. His chest lit up with a pain. He felt a cough coming on, and sent a barrage of pain to his chest. He started to cough, each one sending pain. She was probably worried that signalled a worse turn of events. When he recovered, he opened his link to her. Don't worry, I'm fine. He smiled at her. I tried to take a deep breath.
A thought came to him, and that seemed to take the pain out of his chest for a moment. Luna, do the others know I'm awake?
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After he'd said to Felice he'd pull through, she seemed to curl up by him and fall asleep. He followed suit, and he was asleep beside her as he had done during these last few weeks. His dream was not a pleasant one. It involved Luna, crying. Mournfully. How she revealed he had passed on just then. Colt and Selene were beside themselves in anguish, as were the rest of the clan. He saw Felice collapse next to him. And a feeling that things would never be right again. He broke from this nightmare, breathing heavily, sweat on his forehead. Felice hadn't been distributed by him. Perhaps that was a good thing. He closed his eyes to get some rest, though this time he willed himself not to dream.
Well, he had another dream of a more pleasant nature. It was he and Felice, together in that field enjoying being with each other. The Sun was out, and it was only them. Sadly, this dream was interrupted too. He felt a nuzzle, and knew who's it was. Hey, wake up.. Listen.. She sounded happy. But she'd be happy if... Hold up. That was Whip's link! It was quiet, but it was his! There was no second guessing that. He saw a look in Felice he hadn't seen for too long. A smile. A full, gummy smile! He didn't know what to do! This was incredible, and he did the first thing that came to his mind: He wrapped his wings around Felice and started to spin her around, pressing her against his chest in delight. He quickly stopped this though and pressed his maw into hers. He's OK! He's OK! Grinch gently tackled Felice, so they were side by side. He gave her a gummy smile like she did earlier. Life was good.
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He felt Selene nuzzle him. It's Whip.. He's.. he's okay.. Colt rose to his haunches, and his heart was filled with relief and joy. Selene was smiling. Something he thought he wouldn't see again. He could see her tears in her eyes, but not of sadness. Of relief. Of knowing Whip was going to be OK after all. He wrapped his wings around her, and wiped the tears away. He knew he had a dumbfounded look on his face while he was lost for words for this moment. Words weren't enough to describe the moment. He nuzzled Selene's maw. It wasn't tense and had a renewed softness. He opened a link to Selene. For the first time since Whip was lost, her link was warm and soft. He's OK! I think Luna will want a little time though. She deserves it after being by his side. We owe her his life. If she hadn't been with him... He felt tears run down his cheeks... But she had been. Thank the spirits for that.
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Post by thenightandthefury on Mar 19, 2014 21:00:10 GMT -5
Luna wrapped her wings around him, closing her eyes.. As her maw met his she smiled, holding it as long as she could.. She couldn’t believe it; he was here.. he was okay.. She laid her head next to his, gazing into his eyes. He began to show signs of pain, and she nuzzled him tenderly, trying to soothe him. Instinct told her there would likely be pain for a while, and that couldn’t be helped.. She could only comfort him. As she pressed her forehead against his, she smiled, gazing into his eyes…
She saw the same fondness she had seen since she had first known him... Something about him seemed so familiar, but she couldn’t place it. Somehow, gazing into his eyes.. it felt like she had known him all her life. But that was nonsense, they had only just met a short while ago.. and fallen for each other, falling helplessly in love. It was this undying emotion, but the more she grew closer to him, the more it seemed she had known him all her life. It didn’t make sense…
And then a memory flooded her, like a wave through her mind… She was a cub again, being beaten.. She could feel the hunger for not only food, but love.. A hunger for someone, anyone, to care.. The much bigger dragon tore into her for hours, until she finally managed to get away.. Running as fast as she could through the forest, new scents were all around her.. And then she saw them.. night furies.. A happy family, laughing.. Showing something she had never seen before; caring for one another, a certain playfulness… love… And then as she cowered, hoping her clan wouldn’t find her, or that these rogues wouldn’t send her back, she saw him.. A young male, looking around himself, before he spotted her.. She met his eyes for a brief moment, before bolting..
Snapping out of it, she stared at him… It.. It can’t be… She whispered hoarsely to herself. She looked at him… Perhaps now wasn’t the time to tell him they had met when they were younger.. She would tell him later, when he was stronger.
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Selene was awake when she heard Colt waking.. Smiling at him, she nuzzled against him. For once everything was okay. At his words, she nodded. I know. She said softly. As much as I want to see him, I can only imagine the only one he wants to see right now is that girl.. She looked towards the cavern, smiling a little. As her love continued to talk, telling her how she owed that girl their sons life, she sighed. I realize that now..
She curled up, wondering how she could make it up to her. Then she had a thought.. This female, this Luna, she didn’t have a clan. And if she did, it certainly wasn’t one that cared for her. Perhaps even her own family had abandoned her somehow, for when she came here she seemed so afraid and on such the defensive, like she had nobody. Yet, as she had spent time with her son, Whip, she had changed somehow.. She had shown the entire clan a much gentler, much more sincere self that, maybe, just maybe, had been there all along.. waiting for some nurturing soul to bring it out of her and let it blossom. Looking to Colt, she said softly.. Colt.. she certainly has proven herself.. What if.. What if we offer her a home here?
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Luna listened as Grinch awoke, felt his link form, at first he didn’t seem to realize why she was so happy, and she waited for him to pick up on Whips link.. When he did, she felt his emotions and shock through her link.. As he took her in his embrace, rolling her with his maw pressing to hers, she pressed herself against him, her paws holding him tightly as her wings held him close. Tumbling around the cavern in a passionate embrace, she purred her delight. Realizing something, she pulled back.. Grinch.. She said softly.. That’s the first time you kissed me.. She said softly, smiling, a blush forming on her cheeks. It was true, all other times she had kissed him first or induced the kiss, this was the first time he had taken her into an embrace and kissed her.. and honestly, it felt brilliant. It felt like her world had opened up a little further, and life was that much sweeter.
Gazing into his eyes a moment, she wrapped her paw around his neck, to bring him closer to her, as she moved her maw closer to his.. Just before their lips met she paused, just to savor the feelings that were coursing through her veins as her eyes moved to his maw, before closing the distance between them and letting her maw press against his in a passionate embrace. She could feel herself falling even more for him, her feelings growing deeper and deeper... It felt sweet as sugar, and at the same time like life was taking her on a wild ride, the ride of falling in love. She wished moments like these would never end.
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Post by Moo on Mar 20, 2014 16:14:21 GMT -5
By the time Whip had recovered from his coughing fit, he saw Luna was thinking about something, but what he wasn't sure of. He noticed that she looked tired. Really tired, and rather weak herself right now. Was he by her side for the whole time he'd been out? His chest felt on fire, but slowly that fire was being put out. It helped that she was near him. Her presence alone seemed to make all the difference. She seemed to snap out of it realising something, but what he didn't know why. He was sure he heard her say something, but he was still very weak and couldn't hear it in her link. He needed rest. He shifted his head so it was by her side, and drifted off into a dream, happy. As much as he wanted too, he was too weak to form a link with Luna and say good night.
When he re-awoke, the Sun was up. Naturally, he tried to get up. And just as quickly his paw had other ideas. A jolt of searing pain came from it, making him wince. He glanced at his paw. It wasn't a mess exactly, but it still look battered and bruised. And swollen. It really had taken a nasty impact. He sighed, with that fire from his chest a lot less intense. Luna would be up soon, hopefully. If she wasn't up and about already. He still didn't know how long he'd been out for so when he next saw her, he'd ask. Actually... where was mum and dad? Felice and Grinch? Anyone else for that matter? It had just occurred to him that they hadn't seen him yet. Unless they did while he was asleep. He heard someone moving outside, but wasn't sure who.
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He saw Selene curl up, thinking of something. He was about to join her, when her eyes lit up. With an idea. Colt.. she certainly has proven herself.. What if.. What if we offer her a home here? He grinned at Selene. Quietly, he opened his link to Selene's. That's a brilliant idea! He nuzzled her cheek, and curled up beside her. We'll wait until she's left Whip. She'd want their time uninterpreted, it's the least she deserves after being by him for so long. Then, we'll ask her. He couldn't wait to tell her the good news. He knew she couldn't either. But they'd have to. A flash of lightning reminded him of the weather outside, though he didn't care one iota.
After what seemed like an age, he heard someone leave Whip's room. It had to have been Luna. Hey, Selene. Wake up, she's left his room. Time to tell her the goods news. He licked her cheek, hoping that would make her stir. He couldn't wait, and he knew he had a smile on his face. He rose, and waited for Selene to get up before he left the room. He looked in Whip's room as he passed. He seemed to have a smile on his face. He had to resist the strong, strong urge to wake him and talk to him. He needed the rest, and Luna probably realised that. But she knew he was safe now. She knew he'd be there in the morning. He waited for Selene before knocking on the the wall with his tail by her room's entrance...
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He still didn't know what had come over him to move Felice around like that, but it felt right. She didn't seemed to mind as she'd purred in a gentle tone as he'd wrapped his wings her round and kissed her. Her cheeks were pink as she revealed that that was the first time he'd kissed her, rather than her kiss him. He could feel his cheeks heat up. She wrapped her wings around him, and she did she kissed him. If hadn't been blushing before, he was now. Yep. He was in love. And boy, was it something. Felice was her old self again after what seemed an eternity.
She had her wings around him still, and it felt wonderful. Absolutely magical. He couldn't move his body at all, as otherwise it would make her let go. Instead, he gently pressed his maw into hers again. He had a desire just to be with Felice like this forever. He was sure he heard someone begin to stir. From Whip's direction. Felice. I think Luna's getting up, though I think she and a few others know that we enjoy each others company now. He nuzzled her, and waited for her reaction as to whether she was ready to show her love in public yet, or whether she still needed time. He didn't mind either way.
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Post by thenightandthefury on Mar 20, 2014 23:46:32 GMT -5
Luna lay with her wings wrapped around him, watching him as he seemed to gaze at her, and she realized he appeared weak. As she watched him, she noticed he seemed to almost want to say something, but soon she realized he had fallen asleep. Licking his maw, she whispered, Sleep well. Before curling up and falling asleep next to him. It was early morning when she realized the sun was up. She knew that everyone would want to see him, so it was time for her to let Whip have his time with his family. Quietly, she nuzzled against him before heading off to her cavern.
Laying down, she found herself falling asleep.. And just as a sweet dream came to her she heard a noise that made her look up. Standing in her doorway was Colt. She froze, unsure of what he was going to do.. In her old clan there had been punishment after punishment, especially when someone got injured on her account. Yet.. he seemed.. happy.. Tilting her head, she looked to him.. Hi.. She said quietly. She nodded to Whips cavern. He’s awake.. Should be just getting up. You should be with him, not in here.. She said softly, still confused as to why he had come to see her.. Wouldn’t he much rather be with his son, rather then with the one who nearly cost him his life?
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Smiling, Selene nuzzled against him as he told her the idea was brilliant. It only took her a few moments before she fell into a deep sleep. Sweet dreams ran through her for once, and when she awoke she noticed Colt was wandering off. Although she hadn’t caught his words, she saw his tail disappear around the corner, heading towards Luna’s cavern.. Smiling, she rested her head back on her paws. She knew what he was up to. And she was proud of him.
After a moment she rose, walking to Whips cavern. She paused at the doorway, gazing in at him with soft eyes before walking in, sitting beside him. Hey.. How are you feeling? She asked softly, before reaching down and giving him a motherly nuzzle. She looked at him, then back to Luna’s cavern.. Should she let on that she knew about them? Perhaps not. Instead, she smiled at him. Luna sure was worried about you. That girl really cares for you. She said softly, giving him a gentle lick before heading off for a morning meal.
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Felice lay with Grinch wrapping her in his strong wings, it felt so good.. so right.. Here, wrapped up in his embrace. This was it, this was love.. It had to be. She felt so safe right there. As time passed, she just lay in his embrace, until his soft link met her mind, and she looked at him, slightly worried a moment. He wanted to tell others about them. Biting her lower lip, she looked at the cavern door. But.. what if.. what if they reject the idea of.. of us? She asked, tliting her head with concern.
Thinking it over a long moment, she finally sighed. We can’t keep it hidden forever. She said softly, then nuzzled him. We’ll tell them after Whips better. She said softly, then wrapped him in her wings, letting her maw enclose against his. I love you.. She whispered softly.
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Post by Moo on Mar 21, 2014 7:02:31 GMT -5
As he turned to corner into Luna's room, he saw a puzzled look, though that was understandable. She greeted him with a tired link. Morning Luna. Hope you've slept well. Last night, after Whip awoke Selene had a thought. A thought about how to repay for bringing Whip around, which I thought was fantastic. He paused for a moment, thinking about how to phrase the next sentence. I think you'll like this idea too. We'd like you to be a part of our clan. As a member, not a slave. He moved into her room and nuzzled her as a father would his daughter. He knew he had a smile on his face. He was about to leave her room, when he thought of something. He opened his link with Luna again, and used a hushed tone. Oh, and Luna. I know you have feelings for Whip. You can be with him, don't worry. You stood by him for these last few weeks as Selene did when I was shot. I know you'll be good for him. He gave her a quick smile before leaving the room.
As he left the room, he saw Grinch and Felice curled in one another embrace, though it was hard to see if you weren't close to their room. That too put a smile on his face, as it had been coming though until now they didn't show it in public. He decided to leave the two love birds to it and at last see Whip He heard Selene was in his room, talking to him with her soft link. He entered his room and saw Selene with a smile on her face. He could sense the relief from her that Whip was OK and now she could see that herself. It seemed like she had just finished as she was leaving as he lay down by his son. Opening a link with Selene and Whip, he said he'd told Luna the good news.
When she left the room, he closed his link so it was only he and Whip. I get the feeling mum's asked you if you're alright already, huh? He nuzzled his son, and he smiled at him. Hey, you know I said I told Luna the good news? I think you'll love what it was about. He paused for a moment. I've invited her into our clan! What do you think of that?
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It turned what he had heard was mum. She looked at him for a second before coming into his room she nuzzled his side. She asked him how he felt. He was happy to see mum, and he knew she was relieved to see him. She was probably worried sick about him. Yeah, not too bad. Paw is still sore. Mum was at angle where he couldn't try and reciprocate the earlier nuzzle, so he tried to give her a smile. From mum's angle, all she would have seen was the top of his head. He could see her smile at him. It felt good to see her.
He could hear someone else coming towards his room? Luna? Dad? Pulling his head round towards the entrance again, it seemed like this got mum's attention as well. She got up and began to leave the room when dad walked in. As dad lay down next to him, he opened a link with Selene. And him. He said he'd told Luna the good news. What news? Hopefully he'd tell him what it was. I get the feeling mum's asked you if you're alright already, huh? He chuckled as he nuzzled him. He really knew mum well. Hey, you know I said I told Luna the good news? I think you'll love what it was about. Well, at least he was about to find out. He never said something like this and not mean it. I've invited her into our clan! What do you think of that? He whipped his head up to meet dad's eyes. He couldn't believe it! YES! His eyes lit up and he gave a gummy smile to dad. The pain in his paw fell away for a few moments. The news was that good!
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He could tell Felice was apprehensive still about going public. She still had her doubts about others accepting it, probably because of how it appeared they were brother and sister. The rest of the clan would have known that they weren't long before now. But.. what if.. what if they reject the idea of.. of us? He doubt they would. If there were signs of that, it would have shown when Felice had unintentionally shown it while Whip was out, which had been quite frequently. His fear of that had fallen away when she tackled him after that race. She mulled it over, then sighed. She relinquished that they'd have to say it sooner or later. She decided that she'd reveal it after Whip was better. Her maw pressed against his again. I love you.. Those words were softer than honey.
He could hear someone leave Luna's room, though he wasn't sure who. If they looked their way, then he and Felice would be seen together. It was Colt. Felice probably hadn't seen him. Or maybe she accepted this as well, but Colt seemed to look their way, then look away. With a smile on his face. He had to have seen. Maybe he'd already known? He decided against telling Felice this little revelation, and instead tightened his wings around her soft body. This really is amazing, huh? He nuzzled her maw.
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Post by thenightandthefury on Mar 21, 2014 10:51:05 GMT -5
At first, when Luna became aware of another dragon at her cavern, it almost made her want to pull out her teeth. Yet upon seeing who it was, she calmed, and became more puzzled. Why was he here.. Why wasn’t he with Whip? She could sense Selene talking to Whip, and looked to him, trying to make him see common sense. You should really go see your son, not here with me… I’m the one who nearly killed him… Luna looked at her leader as he entered her room, talking to her about how he had intentions to repay her… If she wasn’t puzzled before, she was now, as her jaw slackened a little in disbelief. She quickly shut it, looking down. No, I don’t need repayment I-
But he had mentioned something.. being a part of their clan.. and.. his next words nearly stopped her heart. Not.. as a slave.. She would be free, a free member of a real clan.. A clan that loved her; this was almost too good to be true. She smiled as he nuzzled her. Then he said that he knew about her and Whip and he.. he approved.. Her jaw was still agape, incoherent for words for a moment.. Yet as he turned to leave she sprung up and said. Yes! She bowed her head Yes sir.. She looked back up at him, her pupils for once large.. I’d like to stay.. as a member of your clan.
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Selene smiled warmly as her son tried to brush off all that he had gone through. So much like his father, she thought as she gazed down at him. She saw a glimpse of a smile, but his head was turned so it was hard to see for certain. She nuzzled against him. Get some rest… She said softly, before getting up to leave.. Yet a link opened with her, and she smiled. It was Colt, and he had just informed them that he had relayed the good news to Luna. Walking out of the caverns, she chanced a glance back to Whip with a smile, before heading out, stopping just outside his cavern, just out of sight and barely in their links..
She listened as her love told her son about their choice to let Luna stay.. What happened next could only be sheer joy expressed through Whips link, as he seemed to scream with delight his approval… Giggling softly, she walked off. Just as she was outside their links she whispered to herself.. Ah, young love..
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Felice was wrapped in his embrace, and as she had planted her maw against his an overwhelming feeling to confess her love came to her.. And so she did.. She gazed at him fondly, anticipating if he would reciprocate her confession.. Yet.. Silence… She felt her heart sink, not noticing as he looked away at the cavern entrance before looking back to her. She finally looked up at him at his words..
He was talking about how brilliant it was.. She attempted a smile, but it faded, as she looked down. She’d told him how she felt and.. nothing.. Did he not love her? Were his feelings not the same, or not as strong… She gently squirmed from under him, walking a few paces off and bowing her head.. Yeah.. she whispered, trying to keep a happy tone, yet obviously failing.. Brilliant..
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Post by Moo on Mar 21, 2014 12:31:29 GMT -5
This was amazing. Truly, truly amazing. He was with the love of his life. The smile he saw had gone, and she could feel her trying to move away, he loosened his grip so she could. Was it something he did? Said? She'd backed off a little now, with her head bowed away. Her link was quiet. Brilliant.. She tried to keep it a happy tone, but sounded hurt. He rolled onto his paws. He couldn't understand what he'd done. No, she was fine when he spun her round. No, she was fine when they were in an embrace. It was after he'd looked away when he saw Colt, but he hadn't done anything then. It was after she said she loved him... it had to be. But he hadn't done anything.
He had to say something though. She was hurt with him, but he didn't what he did nor why she was hurt. He said the first thing that came to his mind. I...I... I don't know what I've done wrong. But I'm sorry for it. He looked away in shame, and left the room quickly. He needed some time to think about what he did just then and figure it out. He must have done something, but what? He decided to head round to the edge of the forest to think. Away from anyone else.He felt tears in his eyes. He had to have done something. He couldn't stand the thought of her being hurt with him. Hopefully he'd be able to figure it out.
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He knew Whip would be ecstatic at the news. It really warmed his heart to see his son happy. His stomach growled ravenously. He hadn't eaten anything for a good while. Anything meaningful anyway. He'd been worried for his son while he was out and food was the last thing he had had on his mind. I need to get something to eat. The clan doesn't know your up yet, if you suddenly see your room packed, you'll know they just found out. I suspect they'd also want to know what will happen with Luna. You're the first to know the good news. He carefully wrapped his wing round his his body as a hug, avoiding any remaining wounds, then left the room.
Time to get some deer. Maybe a whole deer. He recalled how Luna had eaten most of that deer he'd left for them. He'd probably beat her record with room for seconds!
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He couldn't believe it! Luna was part of the clan! He felt his dad's wing carefully wrap around him, as a hug. It felt good to be alive. He heard dad's stomach growl. It was loud, kinda like a roar. He must be starving. Colt had left the room, and he swore he could hear him mutter something eating a deer. Whip chuckled at that thought. Thing is, he probably could. His chest was a lot better than it had been before had fallen asleep. It was sore, but he could breath in deeply without coughing and hacking. Amazing what a night's sleep can make. His paw didn't throb either if he left it still. He didn't attempt to move it. Probably for the best. Well, he may as well have a small nap if no-one was going to see him. It seemed like Grinch and Felice didn't know he was awake yet, as they hadn't seen them. They probably would later along with the rest of the clan. He felt himself drift off into a light nap.
When he awoke, there were a lot of links around his room. Dad probably told them he'd woken up. It was rather funny; most of the clan were trying to look into his room without appearing conspicuous, such as flying in circles looking towards his room, or pretending to do something outside, that had a view into it. It was like being a celebrity! He wished Tessa were here though. She was still alive though. If she was remembered. And not forgotten. The clan didn't dare enter his room. Not yet. They were probably ordered not to as otherwise there would be 20 night fury's crowded around him. And yet, he could hear one approach his room...
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Post by thenightandthefury on Mar 21, 2014 13:04:35 GMT -5
Felice chanced a glance up at him just as he appeared shocked, and confused.. She didn’t know why he had that expression and looked away. Silent for a moment, she heard his apology, his hurt tones, and looked up at him, Grinch I- but he was gone, running out of the room. She quickly turned, running after him till she reached the cavern entrance, to see him disappearing into the distance, but she only caught a glimpse before he disappeared. Looking around herself, she was in a daze of shock for a moment, before common sense kicked in and she ran towards where she had last seen him. Looking around desperately to see if she could see him, she found she couldn’t..
He was no longer within eyesight, and there was no link present. Biting her lip, tears filled her eyes. As hurt as she was that he hadn’t reciprocated her love for him, she knew he was hurting.. For whatever reason, he was hurting, and she had to do something. She couldn’t stand to see that expression on his face just before he had ran off. Blinking, she looked back around herself, when finally a brief scent caught her nostrils.. Following it, she traveled on foot, trying to find him.. Time seemed to pass, and she realized she was not near familiar grounds, the scent fading.. A gentle rain started, and before long it poured down, the scent disappearing with it. Reclining on her haunches, she blinked hard against the rain, fighting tears.. After a moment of looking around, she realized.. she had no clue where she was, and no scent as to which way was home.. She was lost..
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Selene came out and found that there was no need for a hunt, or at least not right now. The clan had plenty of food, for there had been an extra good haul a day ago or so. As she went to the feeding area, she realized how hungry she was. She ate quickly, and as she was finishing she realized someone was nearby. Figuring it was Colt, she smiled. Rains coming.. She said softly. Just then she noticed a figure disappearing into the forest.. Was that.. Grinch… She said softly, puzzled. She looked around, and saw Felice darting after him moments later.
Sighing, she said softly, I suppose we best leave this between them.. She said softly, adding, It’d do more harm then good to try and go after them.. By the looks of it this is something they’ll need to sort out themselves. She looked to Colt, nuzzling against him. Her children were slowly learning that with love came heartache.
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Luna was out and about, and one of the first to get a meal. She ate in her usual ravenous way, before heading back to the caverns. But something was different.. The clan was crowding the entrance, several pushing and shoving to get in and only a few to get out. Tilting her head, she came forward, having to push and shove her way through until she reached Whips cavern. Many links were in her head, and she blinked hard, listening for Whips. She walked into his cavern, wrapping her wings around him and over her head.
The result was surprising, for as she did so all of the links were cut off, save for hers and Whips. Sighing with relief, she said softly, Hey there.. I see you’re doing better. She said softly, nuzzling against him. She giggled, You’re quite the celebrity now.
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Post by Moo on Mar 21, 2014 14:25:05 GMT -5
It was funny to see everyone light up at the mention of Whip. As per usual, they'd all been tucking into their food. He knew they'd would all stop they were doing and try to catch a look at him. Before he had done though, he made sure to announce that that Luna was officially part of the clan. While they were cold to her when Whip was lifted back, the fact she was with him the whole time did change their minds about her, slowly but surely that it was an accident and that she hadn't meant for anything to happen. They weren't particularly surprised as she'd been here for a few weeks now, but still got celebratory roars.
Only he, Selene and two guards were left in the room now. The rest had gone in a maelstrom of movement and flight towards Whip's room, everyone trying to get that edge over the other see him first. It made him laugh. That was the good thing about being the leader, you got to see or know something before everyone else. Now, about that deer...
That. Was. Good. Really good. He hadn't felt this full for a good while. He caught Selene looking towards the forest. Something had her attention. Now it had his. He saw Felice run into the forest, like she was worried about something. He raised his wings to follow suit, but Selene's link stopped him. I suppose we best leave this between them... By the looks of it this is something they’ll need to sort out themselves. He lowered his wings, slowly. So, they'd had their first falling out. Love was really something. Take the good with the bad. True love pulled through though in the end. Always. He knew they'd be OK. But... with Colt, if Tessa hadn't been overhead when he took that shot... I'd rather they didn't get lost. If Tessa hadn't been watching over us when... well, I'd feel safer if I were overhead. In case. I'll hang back, A good distance back so they won't know I'm there. But I need to know. I can't chance anything happening.
Being a father wasn't what it was cracked up to be sometimes. He raised his wings, and took to the skies. He had their scents, but there was a storm rolling in. As much as he wanted to, he couldn't interfere. But he could make sure they got back safe. Unharmed.
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He could hear Felice sprint after him. He needed to figure this out. Alone. He did a few dummy runs, to try and throw her off his trail. He stopped behind a rock, and she ran past, into the forest. Hopefully, she wouldn't go too far in. He calmed himself and begun to re-trace those moments. He just... he needed to know what he did. So he wouldn't do it again. It was around when Colt was leaving Luna's room. He must have been there for at least 10 minutes curled up and wrapped in his thoughts. She said she loved him. It must have been after that. But... no. He didn't do anything different. Wait. Unless... it dawned on him. He said that it was brilliant. But, but... was it because he didn't say he loved her? Maybe. His heart broke for a moment as this struck him. He'd figured it out. While he'd been distracted with looking at Colt seeing them together, he hadn't realised that that was what she wanted him to say and instead he said something that, without her seeing her dad there would appear like he didn't care for her the same way. He had to find her. To tell her he loved her too.
He spent at least half an hour between taking to the skies and landing again, just trying to pick up her scent. It had started to rain lightly, though if he was out here for another half hour it may get a lot worse. Worries crept into his mind. Had she run away? Where was she? Why couldn't he find her? He saw the silhouette of a night fury behind him. It was too big to be Felice though. A fight or flight instinct took over, and he dived toward the ground. He levelled off a few inches or so above it, before letting himself drop to the floor.
Another silhouette. It had begun to rain in earnest reducing visibility, and all he could see was this night fury on its haunches with its back to him. The wind blew towards him, and the scent became obvious. It was Felice! He rushed forward. Felice! Felice! I figured it out! I love you too! He didn't care about the weather right now. He was with her. They'd be OK.
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Whip knew who that dragon was. Luna. He had a feeling only she and his family could enter his room. Being a celebrity did have a downside right now. Noise. Lots of it. Whip was talk of the clan right now, and all he could hear was noise, noise more noise. It was draining. Luna had quickly walked into his room, and covered his body and her head with her wings. It seemed to shut up that damned noise. Lovely. He could tell she was relieved about that too. Hey there.. I see you’re doing better. He felt her nuzzle his nose. She began to giggle as she said that he was a celebrity. His heart fluttered. He just wanted to be with her.
He wanted to stand up. To be by her side, rather than her having to come down to him. He knew he couldn't though. It was a lot less swollen than it was last night, though it was probably wise not to push it. He'd rather not have to experience pain like that again. He did move his other front paw to hers though, as a way hug her. Her skin felt as soft as it had done up in the mountain. He raised his head to nuzzle her maw. Well, a celebrity always has the girl of his dreams, huh?
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Post by thenightandthefury on Mar 21, 2014 15:03:35 GMT -5
Selene nuzzled against him, she could sense his realization and worry. Honestly, she was worried too. But she knew sometimes things were best left between them. Perhaps this was one of them; after all, Felice and Grinch still were preferring to keep their relationship private, and if their father found them in a fight about their feelings, it might do more harm then good. Perhaps not physically, but emotionally. Colt.. Just be careful.. She said, but he didn’t seem to hear her. He was already taking off to the skies. Shaking her head, she watched him as the rain started. He could definitely protect them from physical danger, but her mind was more worried about what would happen if they figured out he knew; particularly Felice.
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Felice had been running after him, mind racing. As she had been going she had the eerie feeling she was being followed. She thought she caught glimpses of her stalker, and he seemed huge, much bigger then Grinch was. Her teeth came out and she growled, but the sound was lost in the thunder. Before she could get too aggressive, the figure disappeared. Suddenly a figure came towards her rapidly, her teeth still out a roar thundered out of the form of a terrified scream. Breathing heavily, she blinked, realizing it was Grinch. Her horror faded, her teeth retracting.. Grinch! She breathed happily, nuzzling against him. Oh my god, I’m so glad you’re here.. I..
But before she could say much more he had said it.. He loved her.. She smiled, nuzzling against him, before she became aware of another watching her. Having no clue that the stalker was no threat and was really her father, her instincts took over and her teeth pulled out, she lunged into the shadows, thinking for sure their lives were in danger. It was only when she felt a figure beneath her paws and looked down with a snarl before she blinked, quickly backing up and off of him. D-Dad..? She asked, looking around herself. She looked back to Grinch.. What are you.. What are you doing out here? Did you.. Did you follow us? She looked at Grinch, then to her father. The realization hit her. He knew; he knew about them! And in her mind, he was stalking them, watching them.. What if he had just found out, or what if he had known all along.. What if this wasn’t the first time he had gone and watched them together? You knew.. You knew this whole time.. She questioned, still thinking he was watching them, and in her mind questions raced.. But she had just attacked her father, but it hadn’t been her fault.. He had been stalking them, almost like a predator.. She had felt like she had been hunted, hunted and found out about. It felt like her world was crashing around her. Looking at Grinch, she mouthed an apology.. Before.. She ran off, horrified, tears in her eyes.
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Luna felt his wings around her, and as he seemed to laugh off being a celebrity she smiled, before realizing that her leader had flown off in a hurry. She saw Selene coming in looking worried. Wonder what all that’s about.. She said quietly, concern to her tones. She heard talk about it suddenly. It was about.. Grinch.. and Felice.. About having seen them cuddling, before they had run off.. Some of the links were more understanding, some laughed at the idea of it, while others mocked it or even poked fun at it. She watched as Selene went to her cavern.
Blinking, she looked to Whip.. Aren’t Grinch and Felice.. related? She asked, puzzled. That was some sort of sick love cycle, if all this was true. They were littermates, and had been spending this time loving on each other.. like.. like they were a. a couple? It didn’t make sense to her, and a disgusted expression was on her features as she looked back to Whip. That’s.. That’s.. odd.. She finally said quietly, then looked to Whip.. What? She asked, feeling as though there was something wrong, or something he hadn’t told her.. Little did she know Grinch really wasn’t his brother.
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Post by Moo on Mar 21, 2014 17:49:19 GMT -5
He was in the air for a good while. He could still smell both their scents. Something caught his attention. He saw the figure of a night fury, much larger than Grinch or Felice. It was quite far into the forest, and he would have let it go another time. But, Selene had noticed recently there had been a night fury that seemed to skirt the edges of their border. He couldn't let this night fury get away. If it was genuinely lost, or was trying to save itself a few minutes it would have to explain itself to him. The storm had begun to roll in now, making it hard to track him.
There was a clearance below him. And... Felice was there, on her haunches. No, he had to stay away. That night fury though began to circle that same clearing. If it dived for her, it would be dead. It dived. He the thought of firing a plasma bolt at it was strong, but dove behind the clearing. He followed suit, landing opposite of where it landed. If it exposed itself, this would be the best place to hit it. He knew Felice would probably see him, but he had no choice. If he moved, they could be in a bad situation. He saw Grinch and Felice. They appeared to make up for their row.
He saw the eyes of that night fury, but he couldn't take the shot. They were in the way. He had to move to get that angle. As he did, Felice picked up his movement, and she ran towards him and lunged. He felt her teeth sink into his leg, though he was able to take focus off the pain thanks to the adrenaline surging through him. He still winced, gritting his teeth. He had to take out that night fury. She'd quickly realised who'd she lunged for, and retracted her teeth. He saw the confusion in her eyes. That he'd been watching them, though it was unintentional. That night fury burst out of the foliage, toward Grinch! He barked an order to him. Grinch, get down! Now! Flying out of cover, he took a shot at it. He didn't care where it hit him as long as it did. The shot sailed over Grinch's head and slammed into its wing, the force of it rolling him over. It roared in pain. He wasn't able to run towards it as Felice had crippled his leg. Instead, he fired another shot toward it, hoping to kill it dead. It skimmed his stomach, though it mostly missed.
As he hobbled toward the stricken beast, he realised who this beast was. The scars were all too familiar. And that one over his eye. This was the one had vowed to kill if he saw him again. He felt that old anger resurface and bubble. Rage clouded his mind. Colt was larger than him too now. All he could do was squirm. That wing was done for. He wasn't going anywhere, and it seemed the shot that skimmed him had taken the fight out of him. He barked an order at Grinch. Get the guards! Now! He didn't look toward him, assuming he would do as he said. Eyes only slits, ears pulled back Colt growled Tell me whelp, why shouldn't I finish you off? Like I promised all that time ago? After your 'advance' on my wife? He gave a menacing smirk, to hide the fact the pain in his leg was worsening. That adrenaline he had was gone.
He opened a link. The beast looked straight at his face, eye to eye. I have some... information, you may be interested in. He coughed, and he saw the pain that caused. It involves Luna. Spare me... and I'll elaborate. The spy passed out. He saw the wound she'd left on him and winced as the rain washed landed on it. He'd have to say he did it, else by law of the clan he'd have to banish Felice. -----
He'd made her jump, as she turned towards him ready to strike, teeth out. She roared at him, stopping him in his tracks. Thankfully, she quickly realised who she was looking at, and he saw her teeth retract. Grinch! As the rain poured down, he'd never been as happy to hear her voice as he had now. She nuzzled him. They both needed to be with each other right now. Oh my god, I’m so glad you’re here.. I.. She seemed to snap back into her fighting state, and ran to lunge at something.
She got a good hit, but he recoiled in shock as to who she just attacked, and she did as well. Colt. His eyes were focused on him. Ready to attack. Grinch! Get down! He ducked as low as he could as he fired a bolt just where his head had been. It hit something just behind him. Grinch squirmed out the way as Colt took another shot at it. He hadn't looked behind himself but he knew it was a dragon, judging by the roar that followed the shot. With his stricken paw, Colt limped toward the thing he'd aimed at. He was a good distance away, and now he dared to look. This dragon was big. Not quite as big as Colt, but much bigger than Grinch. He'd noticed something; Felice was.. gone. Grinch began to breath in deeply, trying to find her scent. Colt yelled at him to bring guards. Grinch obeyed, and took flight. But, he had to find Felice first.
He flew off and began to track her scent. He was panicking a little now; if he was too slow, then Colt could get hurt. If he didn't find Felice, then he might never see her again. Felice came first. After a minute, he thought he found her scent. Past the rocks, streams and damp ground below, he could beign to track her. Her scent was getting stronger, little by little. In the air he could get a bearing as to where the cove was, but that had to wait. Felice was his priority. He dived down, below the tree canopy to where her scent was strongest. Felice! Calm down! It's me, Grinch! We need to get to get to the cove fast!
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He saw the confusion in Luna's eyes as the whole thing about Grinch and Felice being with each other began to come forward. She wasn't there when it was revealed that Grinch wasn't a brother. Not by blood. He felt sorry for them right now, as they'd be thought of as something heinous until it was explained. On the night you met us, I learnt that Grinch was found as a toddler, by himself. There had been some sort of row between mum and Felice after she learnt that. He only found seconds before then as well. You saw the scratches she left. He was taken in as family, though we didn't know that. Not until then. Dad'll probably explain it to the clan. Actually... where was he?
As time passed, he saw saw two guards fly off into the forest. Odd. The storm was in full effect, but he saw dad and those two guards carrying someone. He begun to worry. Was Felice? No, it couldn't be. The shape was far too big for it to be her. Actually... he had never seen that body before. It had marks, all over him. Like scars. He was laid out, and dragged to the prison by two guards and he didn't put up a fight. He wondered what just happened. And whether he should be worried. He had a concerned look on face as he thought this over.
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