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Post by Coriolis on Mar 24, 2008 23:40:36 GMT
*He lay by the fire waiting patiently. The scent coming from that spice vial making him more than uneasy. To his delicate snout, it seemed the kind of snuff that would wrench your brains out backwards through the tailward exit. Although Coriolis was usually up for a challenge and an excuse to sample how another life was lived. Discretion was probably the better part of valour for this one.*
*His step-Sisters presence at the edge of the clearing never truly left the back of his mind. Yet again they were sat stationary in the middle of a well known landmark and whatever local yokels the days adventures had stirred up would likely be on their trail. His own senses moved out into the clearing and as far as could be reached into the trees beyond. There was no evidence of any movement whatsoever for more than a day. Not natural, not good. The gods creatures had a knack for avoiding trouble and the fact they'd stayed away from this little clearing and cave under the waterfall was another warning sign that things were still not right.*
*Staying Feline and just like Rhiannon, Coriolis quietly kept watch over the surroundings. Planning escape routes and "Next moves" in His mind if a pleasant nights sleep wasn't owed them.*
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Post by Midnight on Mar 28, 2008 22:58:34 GMT
*Rhiannon continued to move slowly from place to place, each trap being set as neatly yet to look as natural as possible. For a time it managed to keep her mind focused on something that was simple, a natural reaction due to the situation. Though she was beginning to wonder how they were always brought here when they found themselves in trouble.*
*As the cooking of the food progressed the smell in creased, and then she realised a potential error was made. She slowly rose from her crouched position and turned back looking towards the group and the fire. It perhaps was not so noticeable but the thin up rising smoke signal would be from any high ground or some one close by and the smell of food would attract any close by attention *
*She could see the movement of the three of thus in the case of her brother lack of though she knew even if he was still it was merely a appearance unless he fell for a cat nap. She could not see what was being said if anything though there appeared to be some sort of communication between the three humans.*
* A slight breeze washed over her a moment , brushing against her skin and blowing her hair gently to the side. It was then just as the breeze increased slightly she sensed and could smell the faint hint of others being near by.*
*Scents that did not belong to the three humans, she slowly started to turn around a moment then back to the four, trying to silently get their attention, trying to get them to put the fire out or at least that something was amiss....*
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Post by Coriolis on Mar 28, 2008 23:42:09 GMT
*The Tiger was only a few seconds behind Her. The mixture of faint scents on the breeze and the sudden feeling of surprise coming from Rhiannon was enough... [Snarling] Was wondering how long THAT would take...  *The cat fades and heads toward Rhiannon, the original 2-legged form of the Watcher reshaping itself as He goes. Being careful to step AROUND the laid traps, Coriolis was by Her side barely a moment later.* *Sighs* Here we go again. Y'Know the drill, lass. You lead them, I'll drive them... *Running quickly and as quietly as possible on the forest floor. The Watcher made off at a tangent to the young intruders as He started a wide arc to get behind them. Almost as if a Collie "Coming by". Back at the campfire, it would hopefully be a few minutes before anyone noticed that a side of Fish was missing. His burnt tongue was an annoyance but simply abandoning food often led to worse consequences...* |
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Post by Midnight on Mar 28, 2008 23:56:11 GMT
*She mutters quietly under her breath.*
Why do I have to do the leading.....
*She takes a deep breath as she starts to move off herself, disappearing from sight of the humans as she moves into the surroundings trees, this time she was making as much noise as possible with her feet any way, almost stomping on hardened , dry twigs, crispy leaves and through dying bushes. She begins to whistle quietly slowly moving as if she some how had no care in the world all of a sudden. Slowly moving closer to where the scents came from, it was not long before her targets came in sight, them already helping her along by coming towards her and the noise she makes. *
*She hears a quiet rumbling of whispers , and then the preparations of some kind, though she was unsure if they were some kinds of spells or merely some sort of pre agreed gibberish, either way her targets were now in sight , she looks almost surprised as ifnot expecting to see them there while the two hunters look at her, each taking in her appearance , from her blue eyes,black hair and build and smiling widely.*
We best be sure it be 'er ye know, won't get a brass button if she be the wrong lass.
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Post by Coriolis on Mar 29, 2008 0:21:11 GMT
[Under breath] That's it fellas. See the pretty Girl and chase after a piece of Her...  *Behind them and hidden from view, 2 Green Glints watched the 2 hunters and prepared for a little noise making of his own. He lowered his voice and put a gruffness in it that helped the sound bounce from tree to tree and in every direction.* The brass buttons are yours to keep. This one's MINE... *As the intruders spun around to the unexpected "rival". Coriolis had his mind shouting and screaming, willing Rhiannon to take the cue.* [thinking] Go... MOVE IT... |
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Post by Midnight on Mar 29, 2008 0:29:52 GMT
*Rhiannon sighed as the two instantly turned at the sound of the "unknown" voice. Well perhaps they would be a challenge yet, or may be not, either way this little area was certainly not big enough for a group hug let alone anything else and while they kept their gaze on Coriolis, she turned and with as much noise as possible ran in a different direction,leading them away from the group of humans , away from the far too small little bit of land clearing they were currently in and further into the trees, her foot steps loud and heavy while her breathing was over done.
*Under her breath.* Come on little ones, lets play a little game shall we....
*She herd a couple of curses as the men realised their mistake and she shakes her head slightly.*
Never take yours eyes of your prey....
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Post by Coriolis on Mar 29, 2008 0:57:55 GMT
*It's with a little chuckle as He watches the 3 of them go. He knew Rhiannon was going to be fine, it wasn't the first time they'd done this. Anyway, who was good enough to track down a black cat at night? Especially one that had no intention of being found.*
*It was time to get comfortable, 2 feet once again became 4 paws. Stubble and mane becoming whiskers and pelt.*
*He went for the trees, high in the canopy and with the perfect view of the 'chase' happening below. His speed above just as fast if not faster than those below.*
*Now it was just a case of following Rhiannons lead and nudging Her pursuers where the Watchers wanted them to go.*
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Post by Midnight on Mar 29, 2008 1:16:54 GMT
*She continued along her mental path, up hill, down hill,jumping over the small streams she came across, sometimes slowing her pace to keep herself in sight of the two hunters, though had come prepared they were a little over prepared in her opinion. The packs at their back probably carrying a weeks food and extra weaponry and then bedding she was sure. *
*Her legs slowly began to ache so once over the next hill she slowed down, she looked around and though she was some what lost in the wood she knew her way back but now was the time to encourage their pursuit a little more and perhaps let them rest a little. Her run slowed to a jog she looks back over her shoulder, they were coming as she expected though the smaller of the two was beginning to heavily pant his worry that they were doing all this for the wrong girl.*
But...what if..she ain't the..one..the...town...be lookin' for.....I don't...ant..to...go...lookin' like a ...fool ..
She got..to be the one, why would she run other wise....
She's scared perhaps?
*Rhiannons couldn't help but laugh at the latter , shaking her head slightly she turned around, and gave a small waves to them, her hand becoming shorter, darker and furrier as it changed into the paw, her nails becoming sharp claws and she lets out a growl....*
*The men stopped stared a moment in disbelief and seemed to approach her with more caution as if suddenly unsure of being ready for this hunt, but she quickly turns her paw back into a hand and gives another wave smiling almost friendly then turns and runs off again.*
*Given the answer they wanted and now not fearing they are about to be clawed they resume their hunt with enthusiasm.*
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Post by Coriolis on Mar 29, 2008 1:57:21 GMT
*Well... They were in no danger of being clawed by a Panther at least. Unfortunately, in their haste both men had forgotten about the OTHER player in this little chase through the trees.*
*He dropped down to ground level about 50 yards behind them, and roared...*
*The sudden racket so close behind made the hunters stop dead in their tracks for a split second before sprinting even harder into the inky blackness of the forest. Their pray almost forgotten in the headlong flight to get away from the apparent danger.*
[Thinking] C'mon Rhi, stay ahead, STAY AHEAD...
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Post by Midnight on Mar 29, 2008 2:05:26 GMT
*SHe hears the roar and shakes her head slightly as she hears the sudden increase in footsteps,speed and heavy breathing, thetaste of the air changing to have a taste of fear toit, as suddenly she was no longer prey but what they thought to be the hunted as well running to catch up with her , when they are almost at her side she suddenly turns anr runs into another direction , barrelling into one tosend them tumbling to the ground and down the hill they had reached, herself disappearing now into the shadows of the trees that followed them , quickly changing from human to animal, letting out a loud roar and reappearing as , one runs back to gather the fallen, dark blue sparkling eyes staring out from the lighter shadows as she lifts a paw,her claws fully extended and she leaves a deep scratch in the bark ofa tree in plain few, then crouching down as if to pounce....*
*They seem to pause like frightened animals a moment then the need to survive kicks in and they are a moment of seeming tangled limbs before cries of fear and worried steps are heard then slowly fade away intot he distance.*
*Her position now relaxed as the danger was gone...for now.*
Time to move on....
*She thinks to her brother.*
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Post by Coriolis on Mar 29, 2008 2:25:19 GMT
It's been time to move on ever since we got here. Maybe this will be enough for the resident 'experts' to realise this?
*The White Tiger appears out of the gloom to watch the 'skilled hunters' run like scared children deeper into the forest and in the wrong direction for home.*
Let's get back and see if any of that food is left. This run's given me an appetite.
*He turns and slowly pads back the way they came. It wouldn't be long before others came after them. The forest wasn't safe...*
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Post by Midnight on Mar 29, 2008 14:44:14 GMT
*She slowly followed in his wake, remaining in panther form for a long while, listening to the woods around them, breathing in deep from time to time to keep track of any new scents that may come.*
*She knew her brother was right but she was unsure the others would be any more willing to move than they were before , she knew each had a way of dealing with any one that came by and she knew she would not like some of their ways.*
*As she returned back to the "safety" of the group before within sight range she slowly changed back into her human form. Her hair falling about her face and shoulders in a tangled mess, she stretches her fingers out slightly easing the slight tension in them. She took her time in rejoining the group properly taking the long way around as she checks on the traps she had set earlier making sure they had been disturbed by the earlier antics of the two Watchers and the hunters.*
*She knew more would come now, plenty more if coin was on the offer , or making a name for one self. News had travelled fast, faster than she would of liked but that is how it happened now was the time to get away, if only the others would see that.*
*She looks up to the darkened sky and decides whether they would or not they would have no choice she would make sure of it some how.*
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Post by Lady Mercury on Mar 31, 2008 12:48:00 GMT
*Lady Mercury had watched the group, noting with amusement Leytan's moral tone of voice, and then looked up slightly as both Midnight and Coriolis slipped away from the group. She lay on her back as she looked up at the sky, waiting for them to return, when they did so, she propped herself up on her elbow and looked languidly at Midnight*
"Is something wrong? You and your brother both seem preoccupied by something..." Lady Mercury's voice tails off as she looks at Midnight,
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Post by Vyrrian Wren on Mar 31, 2008 17:57:29 GMT
By now, the food was cooked and they had begun to tuck in, Wren eating his portion carefully with a silver knife and fork he no doubt carried around with him for occasions such as these.
'I wondered where you two had scurried off to. Am I to assume that blood curdling roar we just heard was yours?'
He beckoned towards the food, inviting them to get stuck in.
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Post by Coriolis on Mar 31, 2008 21:56:52 GMT
*Coriolis jumped in to answer Lady Mercury's question even though it wasn't actually aimed at him...* Oh, We've not been up to much. Just helping Rhiannon with Her usual duty:- Clearing up other peoples messes... *The Tiger stamped down on the edge of the stone hot plate with a claw. The entire stone flipping over and launching the other half of his "Stolen" fish neatly between teeth. It didn't linger for very long though before a "SNAP!" followed by a "GULP!" sealed its fate.* [Aside to Wren, only momentarily acknowledging his presence] Not bad, Chef. I'll need to look you up in the book next time I'm hungry. *He turned back toward Leytan and Lady M, more than a hint of impatient sarcasm in his voice...* I dare say this little camping trip has been much fun for you two but don't forget that every blade in a 30 mile radius wants your heads mounted over the fireplace. So far you've made a lousy fugitive Mr "Ice Killer". Spending a day around a busy market town in full public view so everyone knows where you've ended up then camping in one of the best known meeting places of the entire godsdamned forest! *His head turned to Wren. The Watchers voice mangled by the feline throat almost into an enraged yowl...* That little opera you heard between the trees was the first of many hunting parties trying to track you down. We've sent them packing for now but there'll be others. Normally, I wouldn't care for the scrapes you travellers get yourselves into but this little caper involves family. It's time you tender paws put yer feet back into your boots and we get away from this place... NOW! |
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