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Hankar sat in the nest, every fiber of her body wanting so badly to claw at her own stomach. Why her? Why nobody else? Why did she have to suffer? The footsteps of another creature snapped her out of her thoughts, and she looked up to see Voice. “Are you alright? You look a bit down.” “I look down..? Are you trying to mock me?” “No, not at all! I just wanted to make sure you were okay!” Hankar glared at him for a moment before curling up in the nest. “Yeah, I’m fine.” “Are you sure?” She turned her head and growled at him. “Of course I’m not okay! Everyone keeps looking at me weird because I’m going to have a rogue child! I didn’t want this, why do I have to be the problem?!” His ears went flat against his head, but he reached a paw out to one of hers. “You aren’t a problem… I won’t look at you weird if you don’t look at me weird.” … “Okay… But what if I’m not a good mom?..” “I can help! I might not be a good dad but I can try!” She looked down at his paw, then gave a small smile. “Thanks…” “No problem! If I can help then I will! That’s a promise.”

niche is on speedrun.com! https://www.speedrun.com/niche

My sister gave me this adorable little boy and sdiuhfihdjkg I love him so much Look at him and his beauty, there is no denying how hecking adorable he is.

haha SkyWing go brrr

my first post i don't remember if this was serious or not...........

Name: Spectrum Tribe: Rain/Night Gender/Pronouns: Female, She/Her and They/Them Appearance: (she has slightly more rainbow speckles scattered throughout her body.) Other Info: She can’t camouflage very well due to nightwing being the most dominant trait. Can you roll for both nightwing powers and animus

"Where is he?!" He could hear the panic in her voice, watching with wide eyes as she darted towards the soaked, tired nicheling. #@%*$ stood leaned against a tree, breathing heavily, head ducked, seeming...guilty. "#@%*$, WHERE IS HE?! WHERE IS HE?!" She flinched back a bit at the screaming, looking anywhere but the panicked female. "I'm sorry...he..." "HE WHAT?!" "We were cornered, he fell in the river-I...I couldn't save him. He drowned, I'm so sorry." "No...no no no no..." ^&$%* shook her head frantically, nearly collapsing on the ground as she fell into a crouch and closed her eyes tightly. "Please no...not him, please...he's all I have left, I can't-" ------------------------ "When did this happen?" She tried to keep the disdain out of her voice-really, she tried. It just didn't work. "Oh, um, not long ago. I've been pregnant for a while, didn't you notice?" Capst smiled politely, shifting the little furball to lay between her paws. She looked so...happy. Wildfire fought the urge to gag when she looked at the child. Her brother's child. "Well, no. I'm not usually looking at you." "Oh, I'm sorry...I uh, didn't mean-" "Whatever, shut up. I'm leaving." "Oh, okay..." Wildfire stormed away, leaving Capst to watch her leave, a million thoughts running through her head. "...hey." Capst snapped out of her thoughts, looking to the left to find Zaptide nervously scraping at the ground with his digging paw. "I uh, heard...congratulations. It's um, it's Pocky's right? Can I see it?" "Of course." Capst leaned back a bit, allowing room for Zaptide to come closer and look at the child. There was silence for a few moments, and for once Zaptide seemed...less closed off. He was more relaxed, and didn't seem so alert. "Striking resemblance." "I know, it's strange." ... "Hey um, have you seen Pocky? He hasn't come to visit yet, I'm starting to get worried." ------------ ANNNDD, THERE'S YOUR UPDATE This is literally the only screenshot I have for this playthrough, oops dytfuygihyiu WOAH, POCKY HAS A KID?? YEP CANT SAY IF HE'LL BE A VERY GOOD DAD THOUGH-

Sounds good to me! If this was paired with being able to adjust how many of each animal spawns at a time, my bearyena army would be unstoppable!

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Almond "The ocean is really pretty, isn't it?" "...Almond, I can't see it." "Oh, right...it's still really pretty though!" "Mhm." ... "Um...are you okay? You've seemed a bit more withdrawn than usual, is it Honey? Did she say something?" "No, no, don't...don't talk about her like that." "Right, I'm sorry." ... "Hey Steel?" "Hm?" "What is that thing?" -------------------- It had started simple enough. Mud came back one day with a limp, explaining that a rogue nicheling had bit her. Nothing too serious, they treated it and moved on. But...she kept coughing in the night, almost choking on what seemed like nothing. She wheezed and at one point, it sounded like she was hyperventilating. Come morning, they found her stuck in some thorns, growling and snapping at anyone who dared get close. Her eyes were clouded. Honey said to just leave her, but...Almond couldn't do that. This was her sister. ... Mud went straight for Ebony. Things went downhill from there. -------------- "Steel!? Steel!?" She bolted through the crowd, jumping away from snapping jaws and desperately calling out for her friend. Her only friend. She refused to look at the slowly rising corpses of her family. "STEEL!?" She couldn't find him. Where-where was he? She could have sworn she caught a glimpse of yellow-grey fur, before something struck her and she found herself pinned to the ground. Mushroom-no, no, not Mushroom...not anymore-a monster loomed over her, eyes fogged over with death and jaws slavering. It's head ducked down, snapping dangerously close to Almond's throat as she desperately tried to shove it away. She looked frantically from left to right, searching for something, anything that could save her- "...Honey?" Honey was alive. She was alive, walking through the monsters without fear and sending them sprawling with a single blow to the head. "Honey! Honey, help!" The female looked her way, batting away another monster and slowly, almost casually, making her way over to Almond. Relief flooded through her-Honey was here to help. ... "Honey? Honey, please-get it off!" Honey merely stared, and Almond could have sworn she saw a small ghost of a smile on her face. She only time she'd ever seen her smile. "Hm...nope, I'm good. Hey, if you see my brother, can you tell him that I'm looking for him? Thanks." And with that, Honey left, vanishing into the grass. The monsters were getting back up now, all seemingly hearing Almond's struggle and heading towards her. In a last moment of desperation, Almond kicked as hard as she could into the monster's stomach, flipping it over into a patch of thorns. She cringed at the sound of fur and flesh tearing, quickly standing up and choking back a horrified sound at the sight of Mushroom...she couldn't believe she had just done that-Mushroom was innocent, what was wrong with her?- She didn't have time. They were coming. She bolted to the port, taking one last glance back at her old home. Something caught her eye on the ground. ... Was that wing membrane? Shaking her head, she hopped across the rocks, begging and praying that it wasn't a piece of Steel she saw back there. ------------ She'd never seen snow before. It was cold. So cold. But nice. She turned around. "Hey Steel, isn't it..." Nobody was there. ------------------------------ oH WOW, AN UPDATE????? KAT UPDATED??? HOLY- but uh yeah, sorry for not updating for a while-things happened I've got a proper chapter coming here in a bit, either tonight or tomorrow (and this one actually has a screenshot!) k bye (also i'm sorry Foxy I have no clue how to write half of your characters, forgive me sister)

All art I've drawn (that I have access to at this moment) 2017 2018 2019 2020

He is indeed trying.

He appreciates the pats

CH, CA, CD, PB

bump this is open

I like the definition OSP gave It's basically a character where the entire narrative focuses on them. The character is the centre of their own universe, "the axis around which the narrative spins". The only purpose of the story is to make the character look good. The story serves the character, not the other way around

Day 42, Sunny We are happy to announce that the first cub from generation 3 has grown up! #021, son of #013 and #017, has had his genes recorded this very morning. #021 "Rahs" Using warmth signatures, our drones have been able to gather data which shows clearly that #018 and #011 are currently nursing a viable cub. We were also able to take a picture of #014, #019 and their offspring. The cub has been identified as female and nicknamed "Drako". #012 has remained close to the stream and spent the day picking berries. #020 has stayed hidden away under an acorn tree, were we assume her to be cracking nuts.

Day 40, Sunny It is certain now that #013 and #017 are nursing a second cub. #018 left the nest for a short amount of time, shwoing signs of another pregnancy. The fate of her first cub remains unclear. #019 has given birth to a live cub. She and #014 have been observed carring for their young. The cub seems to be very animated. #020 and #012 have continued to ignore eachother.

Day 37, Sunny During the night #009 "Lurroduk" and #009 "Lurroduk",008 "Eve" have died. #006 "Lonta" is still alive, though we expect him to pass away soon as well. #014 and #019 are staying next to #006, caring for him and grieving with him. #011 and #018 have continued to hunt together. We have reason to belive #018 might be pregnant. #020 has settled in quick and has continued to dig up roots throughout the day. She appears to like #012. #013 and #017 have cleared out grass around #013's nest. We believe she is currently nursing a cub.

Day 36, Sunny #009 "Lurroduk", #006 "Lonta" and #008 "Eve" seem rather weak. They have spent the day huddled together, with #014 bringing them berries and #019 snuggling them and purring. #013 and #017 have stopped and #013 appears to be nesting. Our team is quite sure that she is pregnant. #011 and #018 are hunting together. They are both very affectionate towards the other. #012 "Lami" has been introduced to his mate #020. She seems to still be quite tired from the transport, ignoring #012. #020 "Ismiko" #020 has been given to us by @PincerClaw420

Floo and Akari wander on towards the back of the tree to find more nuts. Akari waits patiently as he gathers them.

Akari points him the way. She thinks he'd be a pain if he had to gather anymore grass.

Day 28, Sunny We are glad to announce that #011 has reached aulthood! His genes were taken and show far greater diversity that the earlier generation. He and his family have spent a relaxed afternoon together. #011 "Zul" Meanwhile, #008 appears to be pregnant once again, but hasn't nested yet. We assume she might feel like she still needs to protect her first cub, and will give birth once he has grown up. With our far more advanced drones we have now been able to take yet another picture of #004 and her family. Her younger cub, #014, has been dubbed "Anli" by our researchers. Since #004 is quite old as well, we do not expect her to have another cub.

Floo thinks back to his last memories of Lula when he says, 'Nunu, we've traveled very far together but I'm afraid my time is...' 'I know.' Says Nunu. 'You know?' 'Of course I know. That green fur isn't immune from grays.' Floo looks at his fur, 'Is too.' He thinks before looking back at Nunu. 'I just want you be ok when I'm gone. You'll have Akari, but even she's not too far behind.' 'I don't think you should worry about me. I known this was coming for a long time. Plus I won't have to loose you alone, I'll have Akari. But right now, I think you should be more focused on yourself.' Floo feels his worries loosen. He didn't know Nunu could be so wise. Probably wiser than the Floo himself. He thought Nunu would be just like him when Lula passed. But now when he looks at him, he doesn't see that kid alone in the snowy hills. He sees a grown nicheling ready to take on the world.

'Hey Floo. Hows it going?' 'Can I talk to you? It's about Nunu.' 'Sure but.. we should probably do it somewhere more private.' She looks suspisionlly into the grasses where that bear thingy is "hiding". 'We can both smell you, you big loaf!' She yells at it. As they walk away the big loaf thinks to itself, 'Sillies, no you can't.' Whatever floats your boat, Big Loaf.

More rain, but thankfully no threats. This good because our trio is very squishy and would not last very long in a fight.

As it currently seems like most offspring is male, we would like to incourage zoos as well as other organisations to consider having some of their females join our project. However, as we are careful to not overcrowd the island, we may remove some of our own individuals from there and instead put them in zoos.

Day 26, Sunny The cub of #008 and #006 is alive after all! Number #012, now called "Lami" by researchers, spent the day close to his father, picking berries. Both #004 and #009 care for a nest each, leading us to believe that they may have two young cubs in their care. #007 shows his offspring how to hunt and fish. His oldest, #010, has grown into an adult, and one of our drones has been succesfully decoded his genome, as well as taking a picture of him and his parents. #010 "Tuku"

Boom. Meat pile

Day 21, Sunny #003 is barely leaving her nest. She appears to be nursing. #007 is keeping busy by clearing out the surrounding area. #006 and #008 appear more affectionate, perhaps pair-bonding has begun. #004 is seen moving north, towards P4.

The Nicheling Preservation Programme is very happy to announce that as of today two new nichelings have joined the population. Both #003 "Niim" and #006 "Lonta" have been acquainted with their potential partners! We would like to introduce them to you as well: #007 "Elrosti", Partner of #003 #008 "Eve", Partner of #006 #008 has been given to us by @alex602h

Day 17, Sunny #003 is attempting to hunt. #004 has stopped movement and is currently clearing out grass next to a nest, seemingly preparing for a possible mate. #001 and #002 are showing increased signs of age, and it is estimated they may not live through the night.

All awake in the morning. Nunu asks if he can go hunting for the day. He's very eager to put his new found skills to the test. Floo and Akari agree. They decide they'll head over towards the big tree. From what they can see, it looks as though it would make quite the campsite.

Floo sniffs again. 'Hmmm... only a few berry bushes.' Oh never mind.

Early in the morning, Nunu and Akari are up hunting again. Piece of cake. Nunu's really a natural.

But suddenly he hears a squeak in the grasses. He closes his eyes and sniffs. Rabbils! A whole herd of the things! Maybe today won't be so boring after all. He picks his kill out from the herd. With stealth and caution he closes in. Now it's only a question of strength.

Akari goes down to the beach to check on Floo. He's been very distance since they met. 'You ok, green bean?' 'Me? Oh yes I'm great! I've been sitting here gathering nuts all day!' 'Hmmm.. ok. Just tell me if you need anything. I'll be in the water. It's bath time!' But little does Floo know that Akari is one of those nichelings who knows when somethings up. She's seen alot out there so of course she's not gonna be clueless.

Since their hostess alreay ate most of their food, the boys start gathering all the food they can. They love wandering but it'll be nice to take a break and munch of tons of food. Floo goes to gather the coconuts. Still, thoses doubtful thoughts from earlier follow him.

AH FINALLY. SUN. And just like yesterday, they continue on their jounry. This time however, Floo is held back by a thought. And what makes it so terrible is that he's been trying to avoid it for awhile. He doesn't do much deep thinking about life and death, but it seems now that he's older he thinks about it almost constantly. 'What if I don't live my life to the fullest?' He wonderers. 'What if I never found my turn passion in life?' And of course, he doesn't tell any of this to Nunu because his worst fear is about what Nunu will do once he's gone?

Floo is quite impress in the little man's ablities. This island has toughend him up quite a bit.

Having no where else to go, Floo plops himself into the water. Maybe after being in the blue jungle's strange climate for this long has caused his fur to get stinky. Nunu follows after. He, like Floo, doesn't know quite what's going on with the bug mafia. He doesn't wanna get involed either. Those bugs are scary.

The custom I made of my cat Jenny Pic of actual cat