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Lonely
Jun 20, 2007 9:27:36 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 20, 2007 9:27:36 GMT -5
The moon lit up the blue grass around the figure upon the hill. It was a brren spot, no tree's, no water, only grass. The darkness around the figure only helped to hide it's sad eyes. It was large in size..A two large, leathery black wings were extended fully, but motionless. The large muzzle, cat eyes..cat ears..A black Panther....The Omen..
The wind sent dozens of ripples down the black fur. On powerful stroke of the black wings, and the animal was in the air. It rose powerfully and quickly. After the creature had become no more than a black speck in a black sky, a bright flash echoed through the sky. Where the black cat was, a figure dressed in blue was now free falling to the ground.
Her arms were extended out, and her eyes were closed. her black and blue outfit clung to her body, her sword shaking with the wind at her side. Her short black hair waved gently, her large black wings waving with the force of the wind. Her skin was tan, and hr long black pantyhose only helped to shape her legs, ending up in heavy blue ankle boots.
She neared the ground as breakneck speed, but before she hit the ground, another bright flash of blue light grew around her, forcing out like an explosion from her body. When she light faed, a small figure stood in its place, looking upward at the sky. Another failed attempt to end her deadly life.
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Lonely
Jun 21, 2007 17:11:47 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 21, 2007 17:11:47 GMT -5
Fishing near the falls, the neko yawned softly, sitting atop a small boulder in the middle of the water. He fishing pole hadn't even moved for the past 15 or so minutes, so his attention was diverted to the flash in the sky, not too far away. An enemy..? Well, only one way to find out. Leaving his fishing pole behind, the neko jumped to shore and sped off into the woods. As nimble as any other creature, he easily weaved around and over trees even at his top speed. Jumping up, he grabbed onto a branch and propelled himself even higher before planting both feet on another branch and launching himself up into the air, clearing the tree tops without much effort.
Climbing up into the air, he scanned the area curiously. Another flash. This time, near the ground, in that clearing over there... Near the hill. Studying the lone figure, he raised a brow. Too far away to make out any particular features. But another neko, he could tell easily enough. Falling back down to the earth, he latched onto a branch and swung himself forward, keeping his momentum to help him travel faster. Kicking up a trail of grass and leaves, he skidded several feet to stop himself, warily pulling out his revolvers just incase.
There... Staring up at the figure on the hill, he paused. Alex wasn't sure who she was, or what she was, for that matter. A neko with wings..?
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Lonely
Jun 21, 2007 23:07:25 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 21, 2007 23:07:25 GMT -5
Hearing him behind her made her jump. Another bright flash, and the panther stood where she was, large doe eyes staring back at him. She was haunched down, her ears back, her eyes full of fear. Pushing her wings against he back, she took a few steps back.
He was stunning. His clothes made him look royal to her, and his light fur stood out in the darkness, as did the silver on his guns. A small whine slipped from her throat. Stepping back, her back paw anded on a small, slippery rock, causing her to fall two the ground. Looking up at him, she continued to move back.
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Lonely
Jun 21, 2007 23:58:02 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 21, 2007 23:58:02 GMT -5
At the flash, he jumped back, aiming his weapons at... a panther..? Blinking at the sight, he slowly put his guns away. Just what was this girl? Staring back at her with as much curiousity as she showed towards him, Alex started to relax his body. He winced as the large cat tripped, and raised a brow as she continued to back away again. "Wait." The neko was curious more then anything, and he tentatively stepped towards the panther, holding his hands up about chest level. "Easy now, don't want to trip again do you?"
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 0:04:49 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 22, 2007 0:04:49 GMT -5
True..She didn't want to trip..Her paw was killing her, but she wouldn't show it. Keeping her ears back, she stopped moving, but hissed as he neared her. Lashing out with her front paw, she growled. She didn't wan him too close..She didn't know him..
Clear blue eyes were still clouded with fear, not anger as she lashed out. Hissing, her large white fangs sparkled. He gave her no reason to trust him..He still held weapons on his body..He wouldn't touch her.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 0:12:08 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 22, 2007 0:12:08 GMT -5
Stopping as she hissed and tried to hit him, he chuckled softly. "Wary little thing you are." Assumming that she spoke english, he continued on. "My name's Alekzander. Call me Alex or Zanders, whatever you fancy." He had the whole night to himself, and so sat down where he was, studying her some more. "You're not from around here, are you? I've never seen you here before."
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 0:16:26 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 22, 2007 0:16:26 GMT -5
Remaining on her feet, her kept her eyes glue on his, and took a step back as he moved to sit. Raising a black brow, she moved like a snake around him, stopping here and there, jumping every time he moved. Folding the wings tighter on her back, she moved in front of him, a good bit away. Shaking her head no, she sat gently, scooting closer to the ground, finally laying her head down.
She never spoke in this form. Gently moving her tail, she crawled a bit closer to him, still wary of every move, freezing every time he moved a muscle.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 0:24:39 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 22, 2007 0:24:39 GMT -5
Hm... sort of like taming a wild animal, he thought... Trying to keep his movements as slow and as deliberate as he could, Alex tried to stay still for her. "Curious, are you? I'm just a neko, nothing special, really. No high rank, or prestigious family to back me up, just plain ol Alex." Letting her move about as she pleased, he waited patiently for her to at least respond.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 0:28:44 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 22, 2007 0:28:44 GMT -5
Taking the fact he was being still for her, she loosened up a little bit, but fear still captured her eyes. Perking one ear up as he spoke..She calmed a bit further. His voice was young..kind. Moving closer to him, she stuck her neck out, taking in his scent. Rising a bit form the ground she crept closer to him. Jumping back, her ears fell back. Spooked. A small rabbit ran by quickly, terrified of the black beast. Lowering her head, she took a few steps back from him. Once again, engulfedin blue light, she changed.
The neko that stood in the panthers place, looked at him gently, her eyes still filled with fear as she dared not move.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 0:59:44 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 22, 2007 0:59:44 GMT -5
Simply staring at the creature as it cautiously made its way towards him, he sweat dropped as a rabbit scampered off on the side, scaring her. Watching her get closer again, he tensed and stood up at the flash of light, but soon recognized the pattern with her changing. Needless to say, he thought her outfit was a little...'unique,' but he kept that thought to himself.
"..Are you alright..? I saw something fall over here, I wasn't sure what it was."
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 1:13:22 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 22, 2007 1:13:22 GMT -5
At first, she was silent. Seating herself a good bit away from him, she sighed tenderly. "It was me." She said softly, her voice barely a whisper, but it was kind, and gentle. Her tail swished gently behind her nervously as she eyes his guns..He wasn't what she was used to at all..But he had taken the time to see her..To talk to her.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 1:25:52 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 22, 2007 1:25:52 GMT -5
"You..?" Well, since she did have wings, it was possible for her to get that high he supposed... Sitting down when she did, he raised a brow. Just what was she looking at..? Following her gaze, he blinked. "Oh.." Slowly, he unlatched his belt and set it on the side. So she was a peaceful person..? Interesting.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 1:30:51 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 22, 2007 1:30:51 GMT -5
Her eyes slowly crept from his guns to his face. Rising, she walked to him, and settled in front of him. Gentle hands touched his face as she scrunched her eyes turning his face this way and that. "Your not?' She asked, letting him go. She was growing more comfortable now that he had removed his guns. "Your name?" she asked him gently.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 1:42:19 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 22, 2007 1:42:19 GMT -5
Raising a brow as she came closer, he said nothing as she tilted his head this way and that. "Unfortunately... Not all of us can be saints in this world... Fighting, although unwelcomed, will always be a constant in this world. My name's Alekzander, a pleasure to meet you." He wasn't sure what she was looking for on his face, but allowed her to inspect him none the less.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 1:47:05 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 22, 2007 1:47:05 GMT -5
"I am far from a saint." she said gently, looking at the ground. Alex..She liked the sound of that. Rising, she began to move away from him. He had hit a soft spot with his remark. Besides..He was already doomed..Dammit..She only wished she were a saint..
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 2:05:17 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 22, 2007 2:05:17 GMT -5
His eyebrows raised as she started to move away again. "But that doesn't mean that you're a bad person by will, and that's what matters..." Leaning back on his hands, he smiled lightly at her. "There's a saying... It's our imperfections that make us perfect... You may not be a saint, but that doesn't mean you're not a good person."
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 2:08:28 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 22, 2007 2:08:28 GMT -5
She stopped, and looked over her shoulder at him. "You don't know that. " Turning around, she faced him gently. Turning back around, she sat down gently, looking up at the stars. How many more people must die before someone can take her..away from the pains...Sighing, she covered her face.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 2:19:41 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 22, 2007 2:19:41 GMT -5
"You feel compassion..." Staring at her, he kept his light smile. "That, is how I know you're a good person. Even if you've done horrible things in the past, you regret them. And that is why I believe you're a good person." He didn't know what she had done, but she seemed to be pretty tough on herself about it.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 2:21:57 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 22, 2007 2:21:57 GMT -5
"Compassion.." she said gently. That was a word she hadn't heard in a long time. Rolling onto her stomach, she places her chin on her hands, looking at the grass between them. "I'm Ashina." she said softly. "The omen." Let's see what he thought of her after that.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 2:37:39 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 22, 2007 2:37:39 GMT -5
"Ashina..." Repeating the name for his own benefit, he smiled. "Nice name. And so you're the fabled Omen, are you? A shame... You're a nice person, after all. And if you're worried about me killing over, don't. I'm not a very superstitious person. I don't believe in fate. It's just an excuse to not live your life the way you want to."
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 2:41:28 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 22, 2007 2:41:28 GMT -5
"I'm not fate, I'm reality." She said gently, a small, teeny, tiny, little, itty bitty smile curved her lips when he said her name. He was kind. Slowly, the fear in her eyes began to change to a light trust. "thank you though."" She said kindly to him. She was glad he hadn't tried to run her through like so many before him.. Or just gotten up and left.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 3:05:54 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 22, 2007 3:05:54 GMT -5
Alex nodded. "We'll all meet our end sooner or later, but I can't die just yet. There are still things I have to do. And the fear of death won't keep me from my goals, or my friends." He thought of Lord Akira, and the rest of his close few. "And you're welcome, Ashina. Just because you have to walk in the shadows, doesn't mean that you have to walk alone, you know."
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 3:10:20 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 22, 2007 3:10:20 GMT -5
She looked at him. "Who's going to walk with death?" She said silently, her voice no more than a mere whisper on the wind. Soft wind blew through her dark hair as she rose. Standing, she covered her arms, shivering from the cold she suffered from daily. Looking up at the stars, she sighed. When..when would they claim her, retrieve her from the cursed life she was the soul heir to lead? Why must she live the life of a cursed woman, if she was never cursed?
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 3:17:13 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 22, 2007 3:17:13 GMT -5
Silently, he made his way to her and removed his coat before draping it across her shoulders. "You'd be suprised how open minded some people are, Ashina. Especially those who have been around death for quite some time." He wasn't proud of that last statement, but he felt deep sympathy for her. He had always thought that the 'Omen' was just a tale to get kids to behave. "Instead of dwelling on the past and mourning, why not look to the future with a smile? See what you can do."
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 3:20:09 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 22, 2007 3:20:09 GMT -5
Pulling his coat tightly around her, she smiled gently. "Thanks." She said softly, turning her gaze back to the stars. "Th future..Who's going to die tomorrow.." She said softly. His coat swallowed her small frame. Smiling lightly at the thought, she did, however, feel warm inside. The heat from his body still clung to the coat, warming her gently. "So whats the deal with you? We know why I'm surrounded by death, why are you?"
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 3:30:05 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 22, 2007 3:30:05 GMT -5
"Don't mention it." Standing beside her, he placed his hands in his pockets, staring up at the sky as well. "To be honest, there's only one way to make sure you got a home to go to at the end of the day... And that's to fight for it. Some one has to protect the homeland, and I'll admit, it's a job I'm not too enthusiastic about, but someone has to do it, you know?" That was one reason why he was comfortable around her. They both had a job they didn't like doing, and a role they didn't like serving.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 3:37:21 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 22, 2007 3:37:21 GMT -5
She nodded. "It's great you have a home to go back to." She said gently. Looking up at him, she smiled, and looked back to the stars. "Have you ever wondered..What it would be like to have the stars whisk you away..To be one of them..Care free..Shining lights for those who are lost..Always inviting..Never dooming.." She asked him gently, keeping her gaze on the sky above her as she felt the moons rays slip over her face.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 3:41:24 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 22, 2007 3:41:24 GMT -5
He smiled, folding his arms across his chest and giving her a light shrug. "It would be nice for a change... I have to agree with you on that one, Ashina..." It was odd. He had always thought the Omen to be a morbid sort of person. But, he was fine with Ashina. He never could really relate to others very well.
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 3:44:59 GMT -5
Post by bynx on Jun 22, 2007 3:44:59 GMT -5
She shrugged. "I'm not what you thought, am I?' She said gently, a single gigle slipping from her throat. "I'm not what everyone thinks..but no one cares..No one takes the time to stop and think..They aren't like you.." She was growing used to him, and the fear had almost vanished from her eyes..but that small sparkle would always be there..It never left..
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Lonely
Jun 22, 2007 3:48:53 GMT -5
Post by Tado on Jun 22, 2007 3:48:53 GMT -5
He chuckled a little nervously, tilting his head to the side. "It's that obvious is it..? My apologies... And it is a pity that others don't take the time to get to know you. You're a pretty nice person." Flashing a smile at her, he nodded. "You should come visit every once in a while. Duty gets a little lonely from time to time."
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