Old thread, closed (Jungle of Destruction)

[genie]

(ooc: just so its know, he considers normal creatures as unnatural and the creatures in jungle and himself as being normal)

Haerana slowly walked along the jungle path, it was noisey... he would of prefer a little more peace and quite, but at least it showed there was no dangers around. It had been a month since he had left his group to come explore the none moutain top areas of this land. He had heard weak mutant creatures walked the land beyond this jungle in flat baran lands but he had no interest in such creatures... Things to weak to survive outside their weak enviroment were not worth knowing.

Coming up to a jungle water hole he waded into it and stretched out fully, all 4 arms stretching before relaxing down and cupping water to his mouth and taking sips, it was't like the moutain springs, but it would do. Suddenly he stopped, hearing noises approaching, he watched cautiously for what would appear.

[blaqk.noise]

Relisherin was walking out in the open. Usually he would be more careful, but at this moment he didn't feel that he was in any danger. He listened to the sounds of his paws stepping on dried leaves and cracking small twigs.

"It's been awhile since I was last able to walk out in the open like this, not worrying about being spotted. Life has been too exciting as of late, It's nice to finally relax a bit."

He continued to talk quietly to himself as he walked along. He didn't have anywhere in particular that he needed to go, he was just wondering around. His ear twitched as he heard sipping noise not too far away. He crept back into the trees in an attempt to take a look at whatever was there before it saw him. He pushed away some bushes and saw an odd looking creature, but he didn't think it was hostile. He ran back to where he had left off as quietly as he could. He walked towards the creature, and ignored him for the most part. He didn't want to look nervous or frightened, but kept himself on his toes in case it decided to attack.

[genie]

Haerana noticed a lion coming towards him, it did't seem particulary hostile... so he did't bother much with it, but kept a eye on it, only a fool did otherwise. The jungle birds were still singing so its likely the cat only wanted a drink... besides he'd heard cats did't like being in water and here he was bathing in it, so its not like there was much to worry over anyways.

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Tura raced through the lands weaving between trees as she tried to avoid Kiume and his parents. She was weak and now had two lives to protect not just her own. She burst through the trees and found herself near a watering hole a large creature was drinking and Tura felt threaten. She pinned her ears back and cowered between the trees. She could hear Kiume shouting her as he tried to find her. Tura longed to stop and relax but she didn't want to be with Kiume not after the news. She hadn't wanted a cub. Not yet, not whilst she was still a adolescent. Tura got to her paws and burst through the trees. She raced past the large creature not bothered about if he was hostile or not. Tura slowed as she past the creature then found a rundown cave. No-one would think to look for her in then, she would be safe to relax and be alone. "I'm sorry." She murmured to her torso. "Whatever you are I will keep you safe, I promise." Tura murmured again

[blaqk.noise]

Relisherin's ears twitched as he heard something running through the forest. A gold colored lioness ran out, and passed him, not saying anything. She ignored him and the creature in the water. She quickly ran into a cave and he lost sight of her. He was tempted to run in after her, but at the same time he didn't want to.

"It's none of your concern Relisherin. Don't get into anyone else's business." He kept thinking to himself as he continued along the path, "But what if she is in trouble? Ugh, if she were an adult I wouldn't go in, but she isn't. I have nothing to do anyway."

He was somewhat disappointed with himself, but thought it might not be such a bad idea. He walked into the cave and approached her. He looked stressed out and upset over something.

"Everything okay here?" he asked her

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(OOC: Writers block >.<)

"Everything okay here?" A voice asked, Tura's head snapped up as she heard this voice. Cautiously I padded over.
"Not really." She sighed, letting a lone tear trickle down her snout. "I have just been banished from my lands due to that stupid Prince Kiume. A teen and expecting his cubs. I hate it." She growled. She glanced up at the lion. "I'm sorry, I'm Tura. Who are you?" She asked in a vain attempt to calm down.

[blaqk.noise]

"I have just been banished from my lands due to that stupid Prince Kiume. A teen and expecting his cubs. I hate it."

"A teen and already expecting?" He thought to himself.

He could see why though, she wasn't too hard on the eyes.

"I'm sorry, I'm Tura. Who are you?"

Relisherin realized that he was staring at her.

"Oh, *ahem* I'm Relisherin. Is there anything I can do?"

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Tura watched curiously as the lion continued to watch her. "Oh, *ahem* I'm Relisherin. Is there anything I can do?" The lion seemed polite enough. Tura sighed. "I'm afraid not. If you were to be found helping me you could be hurt." She explained concerned for his saftey. That was the old Tura, caring for others, not herself. She sighed then looked up to take Relisherin's appearence in. He looked kind of scary but Tura was used to it. "I think Kiume's gone. I'm going to go hunting, care to join me or do you want some meat brought back?" She asked curiously. Tura then went to leave the cave but waited at the mouth glancing around for any dangers.

[blaqk.noise]

"I'm afraid not. If you were to be found helping me you could be hurt."

Relisherin laughed hysterically at her words.

"Ha! I wouldn't count on it. I've lived out here for quite a while, I've faced and killed almost everything there is to kill. I've got little bit of a "handicap" you could say."

"I think Kiume's gone. I'm going to go hunting, care to join me or do you want some meat brought back?"

"I'll come," he answered quickly, "Who is this Kiume you speak of?"

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Tura padded out the cave, "Who is this Kiume you speak of?" Tura sighed softly.
"He's prince to a nearby pride, his parents betrothed him. We were already mates, and to prove we were together he wanted a cub from me. I argued a bit but gave up because I was tired from hunting, not long after I found out that I was pregnant and now I'm charge for treason, Kiume wanted me to stay but if I did the cubs would never live to see anything." She sighed again then perked up when she spotted a antelope heard grazing.

Tura stood along the outside of the herd scanning the grass. She then spotted the largest doe avoiding any males that could injure her and her cub badly she crept forward stealithily towards a large doe. She weaved towards her prey, belly low to the ground. Without warning she pounced on the doe and brought her down with ease. The does hind legs kicked out and caught me on the eye. Half blinded Tura sank her teeth into the female letting blood run freely. She let go of the doe and realised the rest were running around. She smiled to herself and dragged the doe away from the other antelope. She place a paw on it and waited silently for Relisherin.

[blaqk.noise]

The two of them arrived at a heard of antelope. He decided to offer to get one for her, seeing as she had to be more careful now.

"You stay here, I'll go ge--"

Before he finished, she crept towards a doe and pounced on it. He watched as the doe struggled and kicked her in the eye.

"Ouch, she'll feel that for a while."

He started to run towards the doe, just in case the kick loosened her grip. He wasn't going to let it get away. He saw the the doe had stopped struggling, and Tura stood there with a paw on it. He jogged the rest of the way to her.

"I could have gotten one if you wanted me to, you need to take extra care now." Relisherin stated "Hows the eye?"

[genie]

Haerana wondered what had happened to those two strange kitties... such silly creatures he thought, never had time to enjoy the pleasures of life, no time for the simple luxuries. He layed a while longer just stretching out and shut his eyes somewhat.

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"I could have gotten one if you wanted me to, you need to take extra care now."

With great difficulty Tura tried to stop rolling here eyes. "I'm fine."

"Hows the eye?" The lion asked. Tura blinked a couple of times. She could see perfectly out of thel eft but her right was red with a bit of blood. "It's fine thanks." She lied, with a small smile she teared a large bit of flesh off of the meat.

She was silent as she feasted. As she waited she panted, "I'm going to go get a drink," Tura murmured, standing up.

[Judas]

The pale red eyes had been watching the couple for quite some time, although not really picking up on names but rather smells and other facets about their beings. Even Vincent’s face twisted into a cringe as the female got kicked in the eye but despite this the doe’s fight had been in vain, he watched the couple enjoying their meal the thought whether or not he should ruin their moment raked through his skull. Yet then the female rose intent on heading for a drink attentively his gaze trailed her steps as he stealthily moved with her but stayed in lieu of the shadows. The vampire had taken into consideration that he was after all downwind yet you never knew what sixth senses these creatures could possess, his gaze trailed her form; she looked young a few years younger than himself had he still been a mortal.

Luckily for this girl Vincent wasn’t famished he had fed a few hours ago; a young lion had strayed too far from their mother’s side a fatal mistake. Although Vincent rarely ever preyed on the innocent and he hardly ever killed but accidents did occur and in that moment he had been desperate, in such times were the only time the true nature of what he was revealed itself. Vincent’s gaze never broke from the female he was patient watching her every move; always the quiet observer.

[blaqk.noise]

"I'm going to go get a drink"

"Alright," Relisherin replied.

He watched her as she walked away, "It's hard to believe that she is being accused of treason."

He knew that there would be people looking for her, so Relisherin looked around, making sure that no one was following her.

[genie]

Haerana was still relaxing when he thought he heard a noise approaching, was it the cats again? In unfamiliar territory one could never be entirely sure what was around the corner.

[Dakota]

~ posting for Tura ~

The golden furred lioness pushed herself up off the ground, stood for a moment and stretched a little , shook herself and moved graciously over to where the water lapped at the edge, hoping to quench her thirst now her tummy was full once more.

Her pink tongue poked out from between her lips and touched the water once feeling its coolness and then she started lapping, feeling the fluid run down into her throat, where it was needed the most.
Pausing half way through, she bought her head up glancing around, something had sent a shiver down her backbone, but for now she couldn't see anything that was out of place.
Her eyes moved onto the lion standing there almost on guard, he was a sight to behold with his scraggly unwashed black mane, in contrast with the different colours of his body, she wasn't sure which it was that made him almost a beacon, the mane or his blood red eyes.
For now, she needed a friend, till she decided what she was going to do, hopefully she had breathing space from Kiume and his followers, but that lion standing there, looked exactly what she would call a friend.

[Judas]

The vampire kept his gaze on the female; more over his expression was blank not betraying his thoughts about these mortals. Then he made his move, leaving the confines of the shadows and stepping out into the light of the sun, the warm rays didn’t hurt him as it usually does. This was the closest thing he had to mortality though the price was steep often it cost a life. His pale red eyes could almost make people assume he was an albino but his pale brown mane and pale sandy tan fur discredited this assumption.

“Greetings.” He spoke, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips he was sure the creatures would notice something off about him. He didn’t want to hurt them but it was rare he received a hospitality from those that knew or suspected his true identity, most of the time he was subject to suspicion Vincent didn’t blame them, his kind had a reputation for deceit.

[blaqk.noise]

Relisherin was feeling slightly thirsty, so he decided to walk over to where Tura was and take a drink. After a few gulps of water he sat back up, and looked around again. He knew too well that creatures here liked to sneak up on you. after a quick scan of the area he found nothing. he took one of his dreds and stared at it for a second. He liked his mane like this, it made him unique. He hadn't seen any other lions with manes like his, so he guessed he was the first to do it.
He took another look around and saw a very pale lion coming towards them. He got up and stood beside Tura.

"Is this the guy you were talking about before, or do you not know this one?" Relisherin asked her, whispering in her ear.

“Greetings"

He guessed that it wasn't, otherwise he would have said more than that. Relisherin noticed that there was something off about this new lion, he had a suspicion as to what he was, but didn't know for sure.

"Yes, hello... I don't mean to sound rude or anything... but, are you a vampire by any chance?"

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"Greetings." A voice behind Tura said, she turned to face the newcomer. As she opened her mouth to speak Relisherin beat her to it. "Yes, hello... I don't mean to sound rude or anything... but, are you a vampire by any chance?" He asked. Tura glanced between the two curiously. "Um... Even if you are a vampire you don't seem to have a bad aura about you. I'm Tura and this is Relisherin." She said her voice soft.

[genie]

Haerana watched as these cat came to drink, they did not seem to see him he observed. Standing up, he was a impressively sight, immensely strong and towering. He understood he might be intimidating to some and stopped about 10 foot away from them but still in the water.
"Good day" he said politely because he wasn't sure what else to say.

[Judas]

A brow inched on Vincent’s face as the pale red eyes scanned the male which was the first to reply to his greeting. Perhaps it was as obvious as he had predicted or this male had experience with his kin which made him able to spot his identity that quickly. All lions had fangs, some were born pale, and others had pale red eyes but even so these traits alone didn’t make a vampire. “You are not rude for recognizing me for what I am; it is what you will do with the information which might be considered rude.” When you knew someone was a vampire most creatures would’ve left, an otherwise polite conversation would turn into one of frightened anxiety or aggression usually from the mortals themselves.

He then turned to the female which had been spying on until now, a gentle smile curved onto his face as she claimed that despite his affliction his aura wasn’t a bad one. If he intended to do them harm he wouldn’t have revealed himself to them like he did, no he would’ve waited patiently in the shadows waiting for fall of night and for his selected prey to fall asleep. “Pleasure, Miss Tura.” He responded hearing her introduce herself and her companion, “I am Vincent.” His gaze snapped towards the sound of a third voice that spoke up, seeing the form of a large male. Even if he might look intimidating Vincent was not impressed despite the fact that the vampire himself wasn’t even half the size of this male. “Any particular reason you’re interested in my curse?” his gaze soon drifted back to Relisherin, a bit curious to why this mortal had asked him in such an inquiring manner.

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Tura listened to the vampire closely. "It's a pleasure Vincent." Tura replied courtiously. She then heard another voice and she turned to see a large creature. She fell back slightly and tripped over Vincents paws she landed with a thud before standing up and looking at the large creature. "Good day." He said. Tura whimpered but forced herself to reply. "H-hello." She whimpered pulling back some more. "Who are you and what are you?" She asked

[blaqk.noise]

Relisherin listened as they exchanged names. Then Vincent turned back to him.

“Any particular reason you’re interested in my curse?”

"I just had a suspicion. I've worked with vampires a lot before, they are a very interesting group, and not all of them consider it a curse like you do."

Before he could continue, another creature showed up.

"Another one?" Relisherin thought to himself, "how many more are going to come?"

Looking up at it, he quickly realized that it was the creature he had seen before.

"Good day"

Relisherin watched as Tura fell back, quickly got up, and studdered a hello. He wasn't intimidated by this one like she was, and he didn't think he had any bad intentions, so there wasn't anything to be afraid of.

"Good day to you as well." He replied.

[Judas]

This one had worked with his kind, what kind of work exactly Vincent wasn’t interested in knowing. Some of his kind kept so called cattle, or slaves some had tokens also called blood donors, which more than often were lovers as well; others like Vincent hunted for their prey. Those that didn’t call it a curse were in Vincent’s mind the less trusting of vampires they had accepted their affliction and embraced what they were showing little compassion for the mortals that made up their food considering them to be just that, food.

No Vincent acknowledged that his affliction was a curse and he didn’t relish in the necessary evil he was forced to perpetrate every few nights. As Tura tripped over his paws however Vincent moved to help her up noticing her whimpered words, she seemed a timid girl almost frightened by something or someone, perhaps she even had a scarred past, in the way carried herself it was clear to him. But he wouldn’t bring it up as perhaps the girl might not want people to know if it indeed was true.

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As Vincent helped her up she murmured a quick "Thank you." Instinctively she protected her stomachand pinned her ears back. "I think I'll go see if Kiume's pride is still searching for me." She murmured. Quickly, she turned and ran into the trees. Tura sniffed the air and trotted through the trees. She poked her head through some trees and came across a large space. Slowly and cautiously she padded into the opening and scanned the area. It was vaguely familiar but how or why she didn't know.

[blaqk.noise]

Relisherin didn't know what to say. He looked at the two new ones that had just shown up. He wanted to start a conversation with them, but didn't know where to start. He sat there waiting for one of them to start the conversation instead.

"I think I'll go see if Kiume's pride is still searching for me."

Relisherin didn't know whether to go with her, or to stay. He didn't want her somehow getting caught, nor did he think Tura would want someone following her all the time. After a few moments of contemplation, he decided to stay. He didn't want to seem rude by just running off and leaving these two behind.
He continued to sit there, waiting for one of them to say something.

[Judas]

Vincent watched the girl walk off, darting his gaze between the two males left. “It was a pleasure.” He spoke coolly rising to his paws from his brief seating position. With a bow of courtesy the vampire turned on his heel heading back into the shadows of the forest disappearing from sight. The interests and machinations of this little group held little interest to him, decides Vincent had a long journey ahead of him and couldn’t afford to tarry after all he had cover as much ground as he could until the effects of the leonine blood faded thusly confining him to nocturnal travel once more. He had to get out this jungle his destination was a far off land far to the north were the land turned white in winter; he had only heard the odd tale and it being mentioned in obscure legends but the vampire was keen to see this place of towering white-capped peaks, and vast forests for himself.

((Vincent is out.))

[blaqk.noise]

“It was a pleasure.”

Vincent then bowed and walked off.

Relisherin didn't know why he would show himself and then leave right away.

He decided to go and check on Tura. He considered her under his protection for now. He didn't think that she was incapable of defending herself, but there is more than one person after her. He figured she could use all the help she could get right now.

He looked up at the creature left with him.

"Come with me if you want to, I'm going to find Tura."

[genie]

Haerana watched as the female cat ran off before he could even reply to her and he gave a little sniff of his armpits and then shrugged. It could't of been him that made her run off?

Then one of the party decided to go off - vampire.. whatever that was... he had called him, well it did't mean much to him. Then the other cat mentioned about coming with him to find the other one, he shrugged internally, it was't like he had anything better to do. Wading out of the water completely, the full extent of his height was clear on land. But rather than stay on two legs he leaned over so he was on all paws and he followed after Relisherin.