flower Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 oh yeah we doing it đșđ i cant think of an interesting beginning so weâre jumping in.  From left to right (there are more nichelings because this story doesnât necessarily start with them traveling to the island but i think this is still a good way to summarize whoâs who)  Noel - white furred male with poison fangs  Cumulus - brown furred nicheling with antennae  Hypnos - Mammoth footed nicheling with white spots  Ananaalis - Heat bodied female with black and tan fur.  Baska - red and brown furred female with black ram horns  Annette - Big eared green eyed female  Grizzly - Tan furred nicheling with a clawed paw  Ginger - water bodied kit with black eyes  Strawberry-Seed - Heat bodied kit with blue eyes  ~~~~~~  Anetteâs three sonâs take to the world, triumphantly discovering an old mossy stump covered in mushrooms. Grizzly looked at it in disgust  âGross.â He snorted.  Hypnos rolled his eyes at his older brother whoâs comment caused their youngest brother to shrink. âStop being so dreadful and let the not boring people enjoy our stumpâ  Cumulus, who had been picking at the soft rotten wood of the tree stump perked up and smiled at Hypnos.   Annette shivered, the bitter cold seeped through her thin fur. She got up from her spot underneath the strong branches of the oak tree and walked over to Ananaalis, hoping the leaderâs gift would help warm her up.  âHello Annette,â Ananaalis said, flashing her signature smile at her. âGetting cold?â  Annette nodded, sitting down next to the leader, sighing in relief. âNot anymore thanks to you. That sure is one hell of an abilityâ she said, referring to the odd spikes protruding from her pelt that generated warmth. she chuckled, causing Ananaalis to giggle.  Annette looked at the nicheling, laughing quietly with her eyes closed, fur fluffed up against the wind. She looked away as soon as she opened her eyes again. She wasnât sure why what she said was so funny.   Annette watched the Mewling baby in the nest. Ananaalis had decided she wanted to start a family so she chose to take Noel as a mate. Annette didnât have anything against him but she couldnât hide the glare on her face as she watched him stand there awkwardly, staring down at his daughter Pointsettia.  âStop glaring at people, it's creepy.â Grizzly muttered under his breath at his mother.  âI wasnât glaring. I got something in my eyesâ She lied lamely.  He just shrugged âWhatever you say.â  Their conversation and Ananaalisâ chatter were interrupted by quiet sneezing but the silence that followed after it was deafening. Everyone knew what it meant. A sickly child was almost certainly a death sentence in these cold conditions and without a means of healing. Annette though, a sense of dread pooling in her stomach. Her thoughts were cut off by a loud wail.  âNo! It canât be, please donât let it be so!â Ananaalis cried, burying her head in Noelâs fur. He awkwardly reached up to pat her back âcomfortingly,â his own face contorting into an expression of sadness.   2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flower Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 âAnanaalis may I talk to you for a moment?ââ Cumulus asked.  âOh.. yes of course. Noel, could you watch poinsettia for a moment?â She asked her mate, turning to smile gently at her daughter and make cooing noises at her.  Noel nodded, shuffling over to sit besides the small alert form of poinsettia who was sitting up in her nest with wide eyes and perked up ears.  âWhat was it that you had to say Cumulus?â  âI just wanted to say that the snow is supposed to get worse-â  A harsh cry was heard and a sickening crack followed it, the two whipped around to see a huge eagle easily picking up Poinsettia, taking her in its massive talons and flapping its wings to lift back up into the sky. Poinsettia wailed loudly and everyone stood frozen in shock except for Ananaalis who ran after the bird, leaping after it but coming up just short.  Noel recovered from his shock and dashed to the leaders side and opening his mouth to explain himself but he was cut off by her.  âYou idiot!â she screamed, shoving him to the ground. âYou were supposed to watch her! You were supposed to be protecting her!â she sobbed, lashing out at him blindly. Her claws dug into his ears and eye socket  Noel yelped in pain, rolling over to protect his face from being attacked. Ananaalis grabbed him, pulling him to his paws before shoving him away again.  He stumbled a few steps before turning to face her again. âWait I-â  âGet out of my sightâ The sheer hatred in her tone and eyes left no room for debate. He was now exiled.  Noel looked like he was going to cry but he hung his head, blood oozing from his injured eye, and scurried away.   âYou guys!â Ginger squealed, charging her siblings. âI heard from Grizzly that Baska is related to bears.â Her voice lowered at the mention of the vicious creatures  âGinger! stop spreading rumors, itâs mean.â Strawberry-seed huffed, sticking up her nose at her sister.  âUgh Berry, don't be such a stick in the mud just because youâre the leaderâs apprentice. Have you ever seen her show emotion? she probably doesnât care what we say anyways.â Seth laughed, rolling his eyes at his sister.  Ginger elbowed her. âLook! itâs herâ Strawberry-Seed looked up, seeing the tribeâs warrior staring at them, her expression one of indifference. Cumulus however, who she had previously been engaging in conversation with, looked furious.  âAre you two stupid? Youâre being awfully insensitive to the tribeâs only protector. Weâd be goners without her so shove off with your opinions!â he hissed, getting in Gingerâs face and turning to glare at Seth before leaving along with Baska who had a small smirk plastered on her face.   âWhat are you going to name her my Lady?â Strawberry-Seed asked, staring down at the baby who was almost painfully identical to Poinsettia. Fortunately, she seemed healthy.  âJuniper,â She said with a big smile.  âThatâs a lovely name.â  Ananaalis wrapped her tail around her newborn.  âI brought you some food- oh look at her!â Annette whispered, beaming at the kit. âSheâs as beautiful as her mother. Whatâs her name?â  âJuniper.â Strawberry-Seed answered automatically.  Annette narrowed her eyes at her. âYes.. Thank you Strawberry-Seed, you may go now.â She said, waving her paw dismissively. Strawberry-Seed nodded, lowering her head and scurrying away.  Annette turned back to Ananaalis who rolled her eyes. âWhy get rid of my apprentice?â  âBecause youâre exhausted and you need restâ Annette snorted, batting her shoulder affectionately. âNow SLEEP. Iâll watch the kid.â  Ananaalis begrudgingly gave in and laid down, curling up tighter next to Juniper. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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