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Mira looked down at the little bundle of orange fur in her nest. Calypso was a rich orange, and Mira felt like she would be an able runner when she grew up. She reminded Mira of her home, the savannah. Mira turned towards the sound of Lupo coming back from his hunt.
‘Lupo, have you seen Ifi at all today?’ She asked. Ifi wasn’t the leader anymore, and he was getting quite senile, but she still thought he might want to see the second mixed tribe child that wasn’t born out of necessity. Lupo shook his head.
‘I haven’t. Come to think of it, I haven’t seen Neoki or Randi either. Maybe those three are finally getting along. He hasn’t really treated them like his children since Neoki became leader.’ Lupo went over and bumped noses with Calypso, to which she gave a delighted squeak. Mira frowned. Ifi was ancient, but also unapologetic, she doubted he would want to right past wrongs now. He wasn’t the type to do that. He hated the fact that Neoki, who was physically weak, was now the leader. Mira doubted if the rest of the tribe actually cared, but Ifi seemed to find it important. Calypso gave another squeak, and Mira shook her head. Now wasn’t the time to think of such things. She smiled at her family.
‘Well if you do see him, call him over anyway.’ Mira smiled. Lupo nodded and smiled back at her.
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Cane was shaking like a leaf. Every few seconds he considered dropping the flower he had in his mouth, and running, but somehow he managed to stay. Take deep breaths. He breathed in, and walked over to where Cheri was beside the stream. She was running her paw absentmindedly in the water.
‘Hello.’ Cane said. It’s not like he had anything better to say, but even that came out shaky. Well at least the flower muffled his voice slightly. Cheri yelped and jumped back, almost falling into the stream.
‘Don’t scare me like that! I almost fell in and drowned!’ She joked. She looked down at the flower in his mouth and a sly grin slid onto her face. ‘Who’s that for?’ She teased.
‘You.’ Cane felt like he was about to melt. ‘Can we be mates?’
Cheri’s eyes widened, but she grinned.
‘Sure.’ Cheri opened her mouth to say more, but a call from the tree stump interrupted her. It was Neoki, she was calling for a tribe meeting. Cane and Cheri swapped confused glances, but ran to the stump together.
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(A little earlier)
‘Wait here.’ Neoki said to Randi with all the confidence she didn’t feel. They were outside where Ifi usually slept. Neoki didn’t particularly like the father she never talked to, but he was clever enough, and maybe he could make sense of the situation. She walked in, and found he was sleeping. At the sound of her pawsteps, he stirred but kept his eyes closed.
‘Did you finish the job Deat? Took you long enough’ Ifi muttered. Neoki froze. What job? If Ifi found out she wasn’t Deat, she might never find out. Besides, she was all too suspicious of everyone after Deat had just tried to kill her. She quietly cleared her throat and did her best to make her voice sound deep and raspy.
‘Yeah. All done’ She didn’t say much. Less chance of being discovered. Right now, she was thanking all the spirits above, and all the Gods she didn’t really believe existed that Ifi was slightly hard of hearing. If he could hear well, she would have been found out immediately.
‘Hmm. Good. Now Randi will be leader. Never really liked him, but I liked that weak brat even less. You can go now, I won’t try and kill you again.’ Ifi said. That last part must have been a joke. Surely. Neoki knew in her heart that it wasn’t. Suddenly all the pieces of the puzzle slid together.
‘Father?’ She felt herself say weakly. Ifi’s eyes snapped open, but all he saw was Neoki’s eyes narrowing, and her running off. He got up to go after her, but Randi stopped him, snarling. Neoki jumped up onto the tree stump, and called for a tribe meeting.
Someone wanted her dead.
And it wasn’t Deat.
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(Now)
Most of the tribe was pretty close, so they all gathered within the minute. Randi was back beside her, and Ifi was nearby as well. His eyes were full of malice. Neoki called for silence, taking a deep breath.
‘Someone has made an attempt on my life.’ Immediately everyone burst into confused and worried murmurs. Suspicious eyes looked to Randi, as he was still covered in blood. ‘But it wasn’t Randi.’ She felt herself blurt out. Unprofessional, she knew, but she wasn’t going to let anyone think Randi had tried to hurt her. Neoki explained everything. How Deat attacked her. How Randi protected her. The scars they found on Deat, made by a creature. The things Ifi said. And finally, what she thought this all meant. ‘I think Ifi hurt Deat so bad, he could have died. He threatened Deat to do a task for him, or else he would leave him there.If Deat agreed to the deal, Ifi would tell him where the healing plant was. Deat had to agree, as he was new and didn’t know where the healing plant was. The deal was that Deat would kill me, for Ifi.’
The crowd went silent. It made sense. Heads slowly turned towards Ifi. Ifi knew he was done for. He couldn’t win, but maybe he could take someone down with him. Make Neoki pay.
‘Tell me, what is the penalty for murder?’ Ifi said, his voice dripping with fake sweetness.
‘Death.’ Neoki answered without hesitation. It was a crude law, but just, as it discouraged anyone from trying to do such a horrible thing. The tribe law had not been changed since Talian’s time, it was that old.
‘Then me and Randi shall have to die.’ Ifi said in mock sorrow.
‘Randi?! He’s innocent!’ Neoki’s face twisted into a scowl at Ifi’s words. It looked wrong on her too-young face.
‘Did you forget he killed Deat?’ Ifi hissed, his voice full of venom.
‘That was different! He-’ Neoki started saying, but Randi interrupted her.
‘Yeah! That was different! I was only protecting my sister!’ Randi snarled. There was rage in his eyes.
‘You could have protected her by restraining him. But you didn’t. You killed him. You -as well as I- are guilty!’ Ifi spat. Neoki’s head was spinning. That was different! She was trying to collect her thoughts when someone behind her interrupted the argument. It was Kendyll.
‘They both are guilty of murder and attempted murder. Circumstances don’t matter. The tribe law is clear.’ Kendyll said. Neoki cursed him. He always stuck so rigidly to the rules. She was sure that if it was his family, he wouldn’t act like this.
‘Randi is still young! Death is too harsh!’ She said desperately.
‘Actions have consequences.’ Kendyll said in monotone. The tribe seemed to be split. Some murmured their agreement, while others loudly disagreed. Neoki couldn’t let the tribe split, but she couldn’t let her brother die either. Everything was too loud, the arguing, the disagreeing. A thought came to Neoki’s head. It was not what she would wish for, ever, but it was better than death.
‘Randi is too young for death.’ She repeated. Her voice was trembling. ‘So instead of death…he should permanently leave the tribe.’ The rest of the tribe agreed. Death was too harsh. But all Neoki could see was the betrayal gleaming in her brother’s eyes.
‘I should be exiled too. My crime is as serious as his.’ Ifi leapt at his chance. Neoki glared at him.
‘Fine!’ She snapped. ‘Just go!’ Ifi took his chance, and ran. Ifi was old, it would be a miracle if he survived two days outside of camp. She tried to turn to Randi. Tried to explain to him that this was all she could do. But Randi looked as if he made up his mind.
‘I protected you! And now you're exiling me?! Well I'll make you pay! I'll make you all pay!’ Randi screamed, as he turned away, tears in his eyes. Neoki could only watch as Randi disappeared into the unknown. The crowd dispersed behind her. Someone patted her shoulder. She didn’t realise Fess was calling her name until the third time she said it. But Neoki didn’t turn to Fess. She kept staring, and she felt as cold and empty as the wilderness on this deadly isle.
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(Haha im not stupid anymore, Im typing the next update on google docs)
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On 6/20/2023 at 3:00 AM, Andromeda_ said:
"Taiga. After the landscape I was born in." She smiled softly. "I hope we can find a way out of here, somehow..."
'My names Kam. And I'm sure we will!' I try to smile and make taiga feel a bit better. I glance around the room and notice something I didn't see earlier. A small grate, probably a vent was in the corner, covered by multiple cages. If I manged to get out of this cage somehow, I could easily shapeshift and slip out of there. I point it out to taiga. I frown at my cage. I have to get out of here.
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(i just wrote an entire post. and it deleted ITSELF.
Im going to go dig my own grave rn bye.
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so yeah next update is tommorow)
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(Currently writing the next update and there is the biggest summer storm out there right now so if I don't update you guys know what happened to me)
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On 6/18/2023 at 1:53 PM, Andromeda_ said:
"This wolf form is my original form. They caught me while I was disguised as a human, since sometimes I still have wolf-like attributes in other forms." They said.
'Ah. What's your name?' I say as I look around for any way out. The room seems to be locked tightly. My stomach turned as I though of what the woman said. Sold. Like I was some animal.
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(Nah ill just keep you guys in suspense until tommorow :P. lmao)
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(Debating whether or not I should do another update lol)
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(Short but actiony update lol)
Neoki felt her paws stepping in the soft moss. It had just rained, and Neoki liked it like that. Randi was beside her, much louder than she was. He could have easily walked faster than her, but he purposely kept himself behind. Neoki felt herself sigh. Her brother looked over at her, raising an eyebrow.
'Randi, why can't I run like you?' she didn't mean to ask the question, it just came out like that. Randi scrunched his face up, thinking.
'I don't know. Mum just said you were born like that. She said it meant you had a really big brain.' Neoki couldn't help but smile, even though she felt sad.
'I know, it's just... some days I wish I could run or hunt like you. I hate getting tired the moment I start doing anything. Even standing up hurts my legs sometimes.' She shuffled slightly.
'I could help with that.' A hoarse voice said from the bushes. Deat's grinning face appeared. Neoki stiffened, and Randi quickly stood in front of his sister. She pushed Randi gently aside anyway.
'How long have you been listening?' Neoki said stiffly. Deats smile only grew wider.
'Does it matter? I said I could help you.' Deat walked forward. Neoki always knew there was something off about him, about the way his smile didn't reach his eyes.
'No you can't. No one can. I've always been like this.' Her voice felt strange. She was trying to sound strong, but she didn't feel strong. Deat was still coming closer, too close for her own comfort.
Deat started speaking, but as soon as he was close enough, he lunged. Neoki yelped and managed to move just enough so that he didn't rip open her throat. He lunged again, snarling, but this time Randi jumped at him.
'Get off me you- ' Deat snarled, throwing Randi off. He put his back to Randi, thinking Randi was knocked out. But Randi got back up to his paws. Neoki was backing away. She couldn't run. They were too far away from camp. But Randi stalked behind Deat. He would never let anyone hurt her. He jumped at Deat, just as he was about to bring a claw down on Neoki. Randi snapped his neck, and knocked him to the ground. Deat lay still, his lifeless eyes unseeing.
Neoki shot forward and hugged Randi, as he buried his face in her fur. Strangely enough, he didn't feel bad that he killed Deat. Was that wrong? It didn't feel wrong to him at all. He was just protecting his sister. Neoki's voice snapped him out of his thoughts.
'Randi look.' Neoki pointed at some marks on Deats fur. They looked like fresh scars. She looked at them closer and realised they were caused by a creature, not a bearyena. She felt her stomach turn. Fess told her something about smelling Deat near a healing fruit a few days back. But who would try and hurt Deat? And why? The scars looked pretty deep. Whoever had gave him those, wanted to kill him. And how did this make him want to kill her? He had never hated her before. She glanced over at her brother. He was still covered in blood. Her paws felt weak as she realized what this meant. Randi killed someone who was part of the tribe. That meant he had to die as well, according to tribe rule. No. No, I won't let that happen. Neoki would rather die than watch her brother die because of him protecting her.
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This is great lol. Also just asking do you use like a random personality generator for this or no?
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6 hours ago, Andromeda_ said:
A wolf shapeshifter turned towards you, they had white fur with icy blue eyes. "Hello." They said. "I'm...sorry you're here."
'Thanks.' I said quietly, glad that they at least tried to comfort me. I glanced around the room and found no windows. My cage was big enough, so I changed back into my original form, black as night but with white glowing eyes. I had to sit in the cage but I didn't mind. At least I would be myself if they took me away.
'how did you get here?' I asked the wolf shapeshifter, not wanting to pry, I just wanted to talk to pass the time as I inspected the cage.
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I feel kinda stupid but I just realised it would be better if my home thread was in the general off topic section, could someone please move it back? (if not that's ok lol)
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1 hour ago, Andromeda_ said:
"Anyway, give me the shapeshifter. I'll put them with the other ten." The woman said. The man handed her the cage and she put you in a small room, surrounded by other cages full of shapeshifters...
'Hello?' I called out, feeling scared and alone. The cages were all different sizes.
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(wait this is pretty fun lol)
I feel sad when I was just thinking of going out with my family and work in a while ago but you have to be honest I think you are not in a while ago but you have to
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I absolutely love it when I get more info on this one is the best for you to do the same time as well
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4 minutes ago, Modiano Urania said:
BirbMonstwo
Mofuanl hranka
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Also I just saw that this has 3k views like wghat I don't understandf???? eksjbskspmsnskk???
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Let me just say I really like this playthrough and it's characters! You write very well, I love how descriptive it is!
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5 hours ago, cedarwhisperplaysniche said:
Wow I really like this play through! I connect with neoki, because I was always the small one in my family. Anyways, hope you update it soon!
Thanks! (Neoki is actually one of my faves lmao) And I was planning on updating tommorow because I had a pretty busy day today lol. My update schedule is usually every second day.
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On 6/16/2023 at 12:06 PM, Andromeda_ said:
"Ugh. You're trying to stall." The man grumbled. "Well, it's too late now. Your little tactics won't work."
He was right, the electric shocks the cage gave me did nothing to wound me. I'd still be able to shapeshift. The man walked into a room where a lady wearing a suit sat.
'This is the last shapeshifter we caught?' the woman said. The man nodded. 'Pity we only caught ten of them. Very good at hiding, they are.'
I finally get to courage to say something. 'what are you going to do to me?'
'Shapeshifters are either sold to the highest bidder, you make very exotic pets, or like the rest of the magical creatures, you're used for potions.' she said coldly. The fear I felt showed on my face, and she grinned at it.
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14 hours ago, Andromeda_ said:
The man narrowed his eyes. "What type of injury?"
My mind frantically scrambled for an excuse, and the man realised I was just making things up. He laughed and threw me in a larger cage, and started taking the larger cage out of the room. Where was he taking me?
'Let's see what you can really do. I hope you're one of the good ones, the boss will have to promote me then!' the man seemed to be talking to himself more than anything else. I looked around. The hall was made of stone, but there were charms and the like everywhere. Iron on doors to stop faeries, it was awful. Shapeshifters didn't really have a charm or anything that stopped then, but this cage seemed to be enough.
Suddenly I panicked, and threw myself at the cage wall. It stung me, almost burned, but maybe if I was hurt then they wouldn't make me do anything...
'What the heck are you doing!?' the man said as he saw what I was doing.
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50 minutes ago, Andromeda_ said:
"Oh dear..." The jackalope said. "They have extra security for shapeshifters, so that they can't just transform and slide through the bars..." They said sadly. "But I'm sure there's another way out!"
"I hope so-' I start saying, but the man who caught me earlier barged into the room.
"You look healed enough." He snarled, and grabbed the cage.
"Wait! Im still hurt!" I try to lie but Ive never been good at that.
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Cabi was picking berries again. The tribe was safe, but hers was a pretty boring existence. It wasn't that she didn't like it here, it's just that adventure was more her thing. There was little of that here. Cabi grimaced slightly. Well, Deat provided a bit of excitement. In the bad way. No one really liked him, but he hadn't done anything wrong yet, so they couldn't exactly kick him out. Before Cabi could pick the last berry, she heard commotion. She walked carefully towards it, but realised it was King's and Fess' voices, so she bounded the rest of the way.
'Oh gods! Is it that hard for you to lie down?!' Fess said angrily, but there was worry in her voice. She firmly pressed a paw to King's head, and pushed him down onto a nest that he was standing in.
'I told you, I'm fine!' he said back, but the usual laziness was gone out of his voice. His voice sounded slurred and unclear. Fess ignored him.
'Stay here. I'll find it.' she said determinedly, slowly taking her paw away from King, as if they had done this before and King had tried to get up.
'You can't see, Fess.' King said, a bit more worry in his tone. 'You'll be all alone outside the tribe territory.'
'But I can smell, genius. And I'll be quick.' she reassured him. Cabi decided it was time to offer help.
'Sorry for interrupting, I couldn't help but overhear you guys talking. Maybe I could help you find what you're looking for?' Cabi said with a grin. Both King and Fess looked relieved.
'Yes please. If you could. I am looking for a healing fruit, because this idiot ate who knows what, and now he's sick.' the teasing tone that Fess and King usually had with each other was gone. Fess was obviously very worried for him.
'I'm fine...' King mumbled again, but Fess just arranges the nest he was lying on so he would be comfortable. Fess turned around and set out for outside the territory, with Cabi on her heels.
'When I was still a wanderer I found a healing fruit nearby, follow me!' Cabi smiled.
'I think-' Fess started to say, but cut herself off. She cleared her throat and spoke quickly. 'Of course. Lead the way.' Fess was still obviously unaccustomed to taking orders, instead of giving them, but she was getting better at it.
The smell of the fruit interrupted both their thoughts.
'Found it!' Fess smiled and rushed forward. Her smile turned to a frown quickly. 'Do you smell that?'
Cabi sniffed the air for a moment, and noticed it too. It was an old scent, but it smelled like.... Deat? What would he be doing here?
'The fruits still here. He must have taken it and it grew back. But why would he want it?' Cabi mused. Fess picked the fruit, and turned to walk back home.
'I don't know. Maybe he was sick. But then again, it's Deat.' Fess shuffled slightly. 'I'm sure he was just sick, but I can't help but be worried.'
'I'm sure it's fine.' Cabi said. They both shook it off by the time they reached home. Fess strode over to King. She gave the fruit to him, and he ate it.
'You look better but you still need some rest. I'll be off!' Cabi smiled. Fess smiled as well, in Cabis direction.
'Thanks Cabi.' Fess said. King muttered his thanks as well before he fell asleep. Fess sarcastically rolled her eyes at him, but she looked happy that he was unhurt. As Cabi walked back to the bush she couldn't help but wonder about Deat.
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Mira sighed as a Dodomingo, yet again, stole her nest. This was the third time this week. She batted at it, but all it did was make it scream and nest itself further in.
'Having trouble?' a familiar voice said from behind her. Lupo sat down beside her, an easy grin on his face.
'It's not like this happens rarely.' Mira said drily, gesturing at the nest.
Lupo tried to chase the dodomingo away as well, but he also failed.
'You can borrow my nest if you like?' he said eventually. Mira smiled at him. She wasn't getting any younger and she decided it was time to tell him.
'Lupo, I was wondering if you could be my mate?' she asked calmly. Lupo's fur almost turned red, but he smiled.
'Sure Mira.'
The two of them walked together down to the tree, away from the dodomingo screeching.
(ultra sidecharacters get married yay)
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Cheri breathed in, and out. She had dealt with feeling guilty for the past few days, and decided it was time to talk. She spotted Cane sitting by the ocean, idly picking at grass.
'Hey.' she said. He jumped slightly, but recognised her voice.
'Hey.' he replied dully. He didn't seem angry now. Cheri wanted to say something more, but couldn't hold back. She just wanted to get straight to the point.
'So, about me telling you about your mom, Haran, I didn't mea-' Cane quickly cut her off.
'It's fine. Really. Turns out Lupo knew, but wouldn't tell me and King because he didn't want to ruin any memories we had of her. King was pretty mad, but I guess I understand. I was mad at you at first, but thanks for telling me.' Cane finally looked up at her. He was genuinely sad. Cheri went and sat down beside him.
'You're welcome, but I should have been.... More careful about the way I said it. Sorry.' Cheri said quietly. Cane nodded, looking back out to sea. Cheri continued softly. 'Sometimes creatures we care about can be kind to us, because they love us, and since you love them back, you can't see all the bad things they've done. Life isn't black and white. No one is just bad and just good. Some creatures can be cruel and kind, and depending on the creature you talk to, they could be amazing or they could be disgusting.'
'You're right.' Cane murmured. 'I'm glad I know now at least' Cane gave a weak smile.
'Don't get yourself bogged down. Focus on the now.' Cheri smiled, and Canes smile became more genuine. Cheri got up and stood there for a few moments longer before walking off, leaving Cane so he could think.
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(damn, that was pretty heavy
here, have an apple to cheer you up :D)