[Kyar]

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Kyar - Prompt 2 - Siren - 259 words

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”It’s nothing.”

Siren shifted, the acidic taste creeping back to his tongue, inching its way upwards as his eyes pressed shut. The train rattled along the tracks, pinging it’s next station stop before shuddering to a halt. He looked down, fingers curling tightly around the pole as it started up again.

Deep breaths, Siren.

He was three stops away from her home—the apartment with a bright blue welcome mat. He hadn’t been this way in nearly a year.

”We’re just friends.”

I’d trusted you.

The motion of the train car was lulling and disorienting. No matter how often he took public transit, this ride, he knew, was going to feel different. Wrong.

Why should he go back? Why should he owe her anything? She hadn’t cheated on him. In the end, she’d done the right thing. She left him, and moved on.

But the thought of her drifting away, while she fell in love with her neighbor... the knot in his stomach intensified. Two stops away. He felt sick.

”It’s been a while. How are you?”

The train blared its horn, rocketing between streets. New passengers shuffled in, filling the space around him.

”I was hoping you could come help me pack some boxes. I’m moving out.”

DING DING DING.
He swallowed hard. Time to go.

One shaky foot at a time, Siren stepped onto the platform, around the train. Hands in his pockets, he trudged onward, eyes down.

”Sure, I’d be happy to. What are friends for?”

He stepped up and hit the door buzzer, one last time.

[NaCl]

Prompt #2
With Queen Ashanti

"You must choose between upholding your family's tradition of keeping the wall up or free your people! Where are your loyalties!?"
"With my people, destroy the wall"

[Graceymc96]

Day 2 - Incarse

A small group of kalons was gathered around a central figure. In the dimly lit room, beeps could be heard from monitors all around. Maps and papers plastered the walls, tacked up with scotch tape. A few pictures dotted the walls as well, some of buildings, some of streets, a couple of kalons. A security feed was being streamed on screens behind the group, silhouetting them to the kalon in the middle. Though he couldn’t make out their faces, he knew what their expressions were. His expression was one of anguish, this is the only world he had known for nearly ten years. He had grown with these people, cared for them and been taken care of by them. But in his heart, he could feel the tug of guilt. They had stolen so much, he could hardly bear to think of it. He needed to start over, he needed this new life.

“Lemme get this straight, Inc - you’re leaving us?”

The black Kalon hung his head. He looked around his “office’, the small corner of the room lit with the multiple computer screens that gave off an ethereal bluish glow. His desk was littered with seemingly meaningless trinkets, given to him by children. He remembered them fondly, giving him the strength to continue on with his explanation.

“Listen,” The black kalon Incarse said, a hard lump forming in his throat. “You know I love you guys.”

“Then you can’t just leave us like that!” A younger kalon wailed, tears welling up. Incarse sighed, He knew she would take it the hardest. “I thought you said you would always be loyal to us!”

“I have been, for the entire time I’ve been here. Now, I have other places for my loyalties to lie. You all know we can’t go on like this forever. I know this isn’t just a gang, it’s a family. I love all of you, I would die for any of you. You know that. But,” A single tear flowed down Incarse’s face, “I have to move on. Even though this is a family, it is still a gang and I can’t be connected with it any more. You know I have my own family now. I have a job, a real job that I almost didn't get because of gang associations. I’m married. I . . . “ he smiled, love in his eyes,” I have kids on the way, I found out this morning. I have to do what’s best for them.” Collectively, the small group of Kalons gasped. A small chorus broke out all clamoring to talk over the others. Suddenly, a voice spoke up above the rest.

“Go on, Inc. Do what’s best for them.” The young kalon said. Incarse smiled and laid his paw on her shoulder. He remembered being her age, lost, sucked into the nearly inescapable world of crime. He hoped that she would turn out alright, he would make sure of it.

“It’s not like I’ll disappear. You can come to me any time, any of you. My house is always open and you have my phone number. Just don’t rob me!” He smiled, winking at them. The kalons chuckled, sniffing and wiping away tears. “I understand that it seems like this is all that life is going to be from now on, but you’re wrong. Get out of the gang circle, try and move on. Try and start over. You’ll all do great, I promise.”

[deerbroken]

Day 2 - Vail and Bane



These two lost their kingdom in a great battle. They still hold their loyalty to their king and their home, and await his return to this day.

[_silentsiren_]

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_silentsiren_ | day 2 | prompt 02;;
tell about a time your kalon's loyalties were
tested, and how they resolved the situation
kalons;; anna & ryoma

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Anna was working late that night, and her mate was there to support her as usual.
Her heart was racing but when she was him all of the unease melted away. She
smiled and looked down, blushing a little. She was a actor, but her love for him
was never fake. She played her part and kept her eyes closed for most of the
performance, that was until she decided to admire her mate. When she noticed
that there was another woman by him. She was playing with his tie and he was..
playing along. She finished her song, storming off the stage. She was going to
kill that other woman and then Ryoma. She made sure she gussied herself up, if
that woman could flirt with him, she'd have to step up her game. She parked
herself in his lap, making sure her ring caught the light. She smiled and gave her
husband a kiss on the cheek and he smiled, making the other woman jealous. He
raised his hand and flashed the beautiful golden band, the two exchanging a look
that only could be described as "got 'em".

[roelian]

day 2 - prompt 2 - genji
katzuvo - lunar prompts

Genji had been taught the ways of tranquility, had studied how to handle himself in these types of situations. But this was new, was testing his emotions, his resolve.
But to be betrayed by his own flesh and blood was new. Or, well, mostly new. Okay, it wasn't new but it still hurt. His own son, turning against the teachings of the ancient monks, going out on his own. Being brought home by police officers after partaking in some particularly dangerous (and illegal) activities.

Genji couldn't say be hadn't behaved similarly as a child, but he was sure he'd taught his children well enough that they wouldn't follow similar paths. But even beyond that was the fear that he'd done a bad job as a parent, that his previous mentor as well as his mate would be disappointed in him, as well as their son.

The ninja could only thank the officers as he led his son inside. As much as he was pained by the break of trust with his child, letting Okazaki go out alone, he was disappointed with himself. He felt as if he'd betrayed himself, betrayed his mate his mentor, and especially his own son for not being able to teach him the right ways of life, for allowing him too much freedom.

"Son, you-"

"I'm sorry Dad."

Genji was not one to generally accept being interrupted. It was something they'd work on. But for now, things didn't seem so bad. Okazaki was learning, and it made the flame of hope grow just a bit brighter. Maybe he wasn't a bad father, and maybe Okazaki wasn't a bad kid.

Okazaki is a perfect child who has never done anything wrong ever shh

[ThatPinkThing]

Day 2: tested loyalties. // ThatPinkThing // anthro Astrid Altair and her mate, Junemusic's Rex

"I understand you want to defend yourself, but fighting now will only make things worse. We have to be logical about this, Rex." Astrid explained as she pushed her mate out the back door of her healer's shop. The bigger kalon grumbled, and Astrid gave him a pleading look. "Trust me, Rex." Though hesitant, Rex agreed to Astrid's plan for now and snuck off through the kingdom's back alleys.

The pounding on the front door came again, and Astrid turned sharply, taking a deep breath as she went to greet the guards. "Open up, Altair, we're just doing routine rounds." A rough voice said. Astrid opened the door, gesturing the guards in.

"Of course. How can I help you?"

"People said they've seen you treat a big guy. Long ears, axe wielder. It's our duty to inform you he's a criminal wanted by the royal family. And as a healer, doing good for the kingdom, it's your duty to hand over information about dangerous people. So, have you seen him recently?"

"No," Astrid lied easily, shaking her head and maintaining a calm but concerned façade. "I doubt he'd come back to the heart of the kingdom just for my healing, but if he does, I'll alert you." She said seriously. The guards nodded, and Astrid showed them back out. Once the door was shut, she quietly thanked her long-gone mentor for training in staying calm.

Rex was still an outlaw. But he'd told her he was falsely accused, and she trusted him. Astrid chose justice over law, and she prayed that this time she had made the right decision.

[Neon sparks]

Henry & Ferris | day 2| Prompt 2

henry had been working in the basement alone for days, he hadn't come out even to eat most of the time. ferris was getting worried about him coming downstairs only to be yelled at before he could get fully into the basement. the two ended up arguing over henrys health, upsetting ferris into storming off. henry was starting to believe he couldn't trust his little assistant anymore. he stayed at work for almost another day before finally stopping, feeling bad about yelling at ferris. he headed upstairs and after a talk with him the two managed to make up, and to henrys discomfort ferris hugged him. it was still hard for henry to let ferris help work. almost causing another argument. ferris tried to keep henry fed at least. it was the least he could do for him. it took them a while before ferris was allowed to help finally.

[Softballpup12]

moving to kalon storage

[fuiuki]

Prompt 2: Tested loyalty
Featuring: Carmel, during her early 20's.
Featuring: Ramona, same period of time.

"This Saturday? As in, this this Saturday?"

"Yes, as in this this Saturday. You'll be able to make it, won't you?"

Carmel's face was frozen in realisation. Her aunt Ramona's birthday was this Saturday. The very same Saturday as the party she had planned to go to for weeks. She had promised the host, her friend August, to be there. She had a room reserved for herself in August's house, special food for her allergies, drinks and snacks just for her, because her friend knew she could be counted on to come if she said she would come. When she promised to be there, she held that promise. Her aunt wanted to have a nice day out with her niece to celebrate her birthday, but Carmel had promised August... She couldn't just break that promise.

But... family is the most important thing in her life to her, and she was especially close to her aunt. She really didn't want to let Ramona down... This was truly a dilemma. Sure, she could easily call August and tell him that she wouldn't be coming because a family matter came up, but he had gone through so much trouble to make the party awesome for her, and she knew Ramona wouldn't get mad if she said she had something else planned already. She would be disappointed however... and Carmel hated making her aunt disappointed.

Her aunt... or her promise to her friend?

Her aunt was waiting for an answer on the phone still.

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"Carmel! So glad you could make it! I was worried there for a second when you told me about your aunt!"

August's greetings were always cheery and heartfelt, and tonight was no different. Carmel was greeted by a big hug and an equally big smile. She hugged him back before replying.

"Of course, I can't go back on a promise, can I?" she said with a playful flick of her head. She turned around to face the doorway as she entered, and the figure behind her spoke up:

"Ah, a pleasure to meet you August! I'm Ramona, thank you for letting me join your party tonight. Any opportunity to spend time with my niece is bound to be full of fun!" Ramona said as she extended a paw in greeting.