[Sunniedew]

Story POV: Cindy

We continued to walk from our old campsite in order to find a new one. I was tired and unmotivated since we lost all of our stuff to the mouse tsunami. All we had left were bananas and chewed up weapons. The only question that I had was; why didn't the mice eat the bananas? Was there something wrong with them? I half didn't care.

I took a banana from the bag that Andrew was carrying and started to peel it. When I was about to take a bite, I was interrupted by some strange singing that was close by. We all stopped in our tracks and listened. The singing was enticing, to say the least.

"Who is t-that?" Greg stuttered, shaking in his shoes. Andrew just shrugged and kept walking. He was obviously uninterested in the beautiful singing. "I don't know," I responded since Andrew didn't seem to care. "Do you wanna go check it out?"

Greg seemed to be conflicted. He looked like he wanted to go, but I could tell he didn't think it was a good idea. I thought it would be a fun little adventure, even if it may be dangerous. I glanced at Andrew, who didn't actually stop walking. He was walking in the other direction of the singing.

"Come on, Andrew, it'll be fun!" without waiting for an answer, I ran towards the singing. I heard Greg behind me, struggling to keep up with his tired legs. I looked at me and didn't see Andrew. Where did he go? I didn't really have time to look. We approached the singer and we were instantly impressed. She was a beautiful wolf with long hair and sparkly iridescent scales. She was singing in the middle of a puddle pool that was shimmering under the moonlight. I glanced over at Greg who was staring at the wolf with such wonder and... attraction... I felt slight jealousy in my stomach.

The wolf turned around and looked right at us. She saw us! She didn't do much though, and she just kept singing, but it sounded louder this time... and it seemed to be getting louder... and louder... it was starting to hurt my ears. Greg seemed to hear it getting louder as well since he began to wince at the sudden sound. Her singing continued to get louder, and it started to become unbearable. I tried to move to cover my ears but I couldn't move a muscle. I started to shake and grind my teeth together. Greg was shaking and I saw tears well up in his eyes. The singing just got louder and louder. I closed my eyes. She was going to make us turn deaf!

Before I could call for help, the sound stopped suddenly. The sudden silence felt so nice I can't describe. I've never felt relief like I did in that moment. I opened my eyes and saw that Andrew replaced the wolf with himself. The puddle pool turned into a gross mud puddle. He was covered in mud and scratches. He walked up to me and Greg and held out his hand. "Are you two alright?" he asked, helping me up. I nodded. It felt weird to hear normal speaking.

"WHO WAS THAT?" Greg wailed as he got to his feet. "WHY DID SHE DO THAT? DID YOU KNOW ABOUT HER?" Andrew just patted him softly on the head. "That's not important. Come on, I found another campsite." he started walking in the direction that we were originally headed.

Greg wasn't taking that for an answer. For the first time, he seemed actually mad. "What do you know that we don't?" he snapped as he followed Andrew. I walked behind them, and Andrew seemed to be ignoring Greg! Why was he ignoring him?

We kept walking until we got to the other campsite. The two guys were silent. I could feel the tension between them, and it was definitely real. "Andrew?" I tapped o his shoulder. "Who was that singing wolf?"

"It's better if you don't know," he responded. I didn't like that answer, but I figured it was the best I was going to get. I nodded and sat down next to him and started to peel another banana. "Will you ever tell us?"

Andrew just shrugged and laid down on his back. I sighed and took a bite. I stared at the stars and thought; What is he hiding?

[eltonn]

Fᴏʟʟᴏᴡ ᴛʜᴀᴛ sᴏᴜɴᴅ!

Gale woke up slowly. There was a small fire going in the center of their camp, and everything seemed pretty normal. Suddenly, Gale noticed that one of her companions was missing. The red female bolted upright, almost tripping over her paws in an attempt to reach her remaining friend. Gripping her paws on Adelaide's shoulders, Gale shook the blue female until she opened her eyes. "Adelaide, Mike's gone!!"

Adelaide rubbed her eyes, pushing back her orange hair and blinking sleep out of her gaze. "Maybe he went to use the bathroom or something..." She murmured, leaning back with the intent to slip back into sleep.

Gale pulled Adelaide up, her voice speeding up in panic. "But what if he i-" An eerie song drifted into the two female's ears, causing their neck hair to spike up. "...what's that?" Gale whispered.

Adelaide looked wide awake now, her voice soft. "Please tell me that I was the only one who saw warnings plastered around town about sirens in the woods...?"

Gale shook her head, gulping. "Oh, gosh... It took Mike... Adelaide, it took Mike. We have to find Mike before it kills him."

The two hurriedly packed up their camp, kicking out the fire and racing carefully in the direction of the song. Eventually, they came to a small pool with a rock in the center, a creature sitting on it and facing the other direction. Adelaide's paws trembled as she drew her sword. "It's wearing his cloak! We're too late, it's killed him!" Gale wailed softly, but Adelaide pressed a paw to her mouth to shush her. The warrior began to circle around so she could face the beast, preparing herself for battle with what she assumed was a hideous monster.

That was not what she found at all. Adelaide doubled over in panicky laughter, and Gale froze. "What's so funny?" she whispered hurriedly.

The creature on the rock stopped singing and blinked, his dark blue hair falling into his eyes. "Oh, hello. I'm sorry if I woke you..." Mike chuckled. "I was just singing a morning song." He blinked, realizing that his two companions were battle ready. "Is something wrong?"

Gale almost choked on her giggles. "We thought you were a siren!"

"Quarter-siren," he responded confusedly. The only response he got was more laughter.

[Kyo]

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[NE0N-UMBR30N]

Prompt 7

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It was late as the group traveled through the forest and they all were very tired. Naomi could tell Addie was about to fall out any second and maybe now would be a great time for some sleep. Before she could speak however, all of their heads shot up at what sounded like singing. "Aw great, now I'm so sleepy I'm hearing things..." Addie muttered and rubbed her eyes.

"No I hear it too..." She frowned and looked around before turning to Castiel. "Cas?" He nodded to say he heard it too and the three looked around in confusion before hearing it again. It seemed to be coming from the direction of a small pond they had passed earlier. Without hesitation Castiel was suddenly walking towards the sound and the girls darted after him. "Whoa dude! Hang on!" Addie yipped as they followed him.

The trio came to a stop behind some bushes near the lake and knelt down beside them and looked out at the lake. At the side of it sat an elderly female Kalon. She had a little fox sleeping next to her and she seemed to be singing to it, most likely to help it fall asleep. Castiel smiled for a second before getting up and walking back the way they came. Addie and Naomi exchanged a confused glance and followed him.

Whatever the elderly Kalon was doing in the woods with the little fox wasn't their business, but all the same it was strange. Either way the three decided they had seen enough for the day and sat up camp, all of them snuggling close and falling asleep, but that was because of the lack of sleeping bags.... not any other reason of course not.

[wibeke]

Prompt 7

The mysterious woman sinks slowly back into the lake. I guess Junkrat wasn't a fan of her music...

[ωolfie]

p r o m p tx s e v e n
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Fᴏʟʟᴏᴡ ᴛʜᴀᴛ sᴏᴜɴᴅ!
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"illusions and delusion"

the three kalons continued to trek steadily through the forest. it had nearly finished raining quite heavily, though the large raindrops did not disturb their camp, for it was protected by a canopy of trees and leaves above them, taking the hit of the raindrops for them. the humidity level was high, the water dissolving into the air. staying inside their camp would be too exhausting, and why should they get the pleasure of sleeping and resting all day? they were on a quest, after all, so the three decided to take a stroll around the forest. they weren't searching for any thing specific, except for the earth crystal if they just so happen to stumble upon it, but judging from their last encounter, the party knew that this forest held more secrets than they thought.

then all of a sudden, a sickeningly sweet voice filled the air, and eventually, their minds. it was a beautiful singing, coming from the east of the forest. it was harmonious and elegant, yet it still had a sharp, rough undertone to it. kyrou's ears perked up alertly, his head whipping around in search for where it came from. "do you guys hear that... voice?" he asked them. he was drawn to this voice- it was mysterious, yet oddly charming. "yeah... that's not from one of us, right? should we go check it out?" asked cain. "i think we might have to... who knows what we'll find!" the once faint voice grew louder gradually with every step they took, until they finally found the source. "it's right here, you guys ready?" shelbie whispered to the two males. they nodded. they emerged from the thick green bushes, and the sight ahead of them stunned the three kalons for different reasons.

the sweet singing was as angelic as ever, with various different types of birds singing and chirping along. there was a large circular pool with water as pure as can be. the liquid was a breathtaking, fresh radiant blue color as little fishes of all kinds with colorful scales swam through the pool happily. and then there was the belle of the ball. right in the center of the majestic pool was a large rock, with a merkalon laying right on top of it, playing a golden harp. she had long golden hair that shimmered in the sunlight, flowing in the wind. atleast- that was what it looked like for kyrou.

cain and shelbie saw a whole new picture. when they took a step in, the whole atmosphere changed. a dark, intimidating shadow fell over the pool, threatening to trap them in the darkness forever. the pool was filthy, gross, and looked toxic and poisonous. it was a disgusting green-black shade. imstead of normal fish in the waters, it was inhabited by mutated animals, it looked like. deformed octopuses and horrifying fish sat in the pool motionless, almost like they were lifeless. crows sat perched on the branches, their steady gaze sweeping over the pool. and in the middle, there was a rock... with a merkalon sitting on top of it. needless to say, she was horrifying. black goo was dripping from her scales, old seaweed was scattered along her body, her hair was filthy and greasy, and her eyes was pitch black. her singing however, was as sweet as they first heard it, but now they could identify the harsh and forceful undertone of her voice more clearly now than ever.

"let's get out of here, quick!" cain urged. kyrou sent him a look as if he was an alien. "what do you mean? this place is beautiful! i think we should go talk to her," kyrou said excitedly. shelbie flinched. cain and shelbie didn't only think kyrou was crazy because he thought this place was 'beautiful', but it was also because he was usually one to approach things logically, why was he so excited now?

the merkalon stared right at kyrou with a seductive glance. "you there! why don't you come on in?" she said, her eyes glittering in the sun. kyrou blinked. something in his mind said 'yes! do it!' but he didn't know why. what was this sorcery controlling his mind? he wanted to run, but he couldn't. every time he thought of a plan, it would fall out of his mind like grains of sand.

shelbie shook her head. "nope, nope. sorry old hag, but he's not going with you!" she said, grabbing kyrou's hand. kyrou released his hand from shelbie's grip. "no- i want to go! don't worry guys, everything's alright!" he assured them. cain and shelbie looked at each other and exchanged terrified glances.

the merkalon looked extremely offended by the remark, but regained her composure. "don't listen to them, kyrou. follow me... come closer..." she said, her voice soft and soothing. once her sentence reached his ears, he found himself subconsciously walking towards the pool. cain took action. he ran towards kyrou, gripping his hand and forcefully pulled him back, away from the pool before he could ever fall inside. the merkalon looked angered by this. kyrou shook his head, resurfacing from the spell he was under momentarily. "i... i don-" kyrou started, but shelbie shushed him. "i'm sorry bud, but this is for your own good." and with that sentence, she knocked him out cold with a punch.

the merkalon let out an ear-piercing screech. "l-look at what you've done! are you trying to separate me and kyrou!?" she cried at them. it looked like she was trying to get off the rock and jump into the water, but some sort of invisible chains held her back. "you'll kill him!" cain yelled. "let's go now, help me carry his body!" the merkalon's eyes widened. "w-wait, come back! i was so close to being free! you... you... you wretched kids!!" the merkalon screamed, but her voice was all a blur when cain and shelbie carried kyrou's body to safety.

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"so you're telling me i was in a spell?" kyrou said quietly. the two kalons nodded. "basically. you saw everything like it was an oasis paradise, and what it really was- what we saw- was a toxic wasteland." kyrou winced. "i understand now. she was a merkalon that was cursed- probably a sorcerer's or wizard's doing. she was locked on that little rock you saw forever- that is, unless she got a mortal kalon to help free her," kyrou explained. shelbie hummed in acknowledgement. "and that was you." kyrou nodded. "and if i helped her, she would be free." "going off killing people and possibly you, i assume?" kyrou sighed. "that's correct."

they all shuddered at the thought.

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[Izuku]

prompt 7

A sweet lullaby filled the forest, and soon woke Sherry from her sleep. The kal glaced towards her traveling partner, Pocky, who was fast asleep and seemed not to mind the noice. Sherry sighed and cramped herself out of the comfort of her sleeping bag, and stood silently for a moment to figure out where the singing was coming from.
"The lake." she mumbled and started to make her way towards the source of the song. She remembered seeing the clear-watered lake earlier, but hadn't put too much tought into investigating it.
Few dozen trees and bushes later Sherry started to hear the lake's quiet waves under the singing, and what she soon witnessed was something amusing.
Moonlight from the clear sky illuminated the area, and the stars were mirrored on the water. Everything had this otherwordly feeling to it, and in the middle of the lake, was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen - a shiny furred kalon, with antlers and a shiny aura surrounding her. Sherry must have gasped out loud, since the singer had suddenly stopped singing and turned around startled from the intrusion.

[lucas.]

[ 𝑅𝐻𝐸𝒜 - 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒽𝑒𝒶𝓁𝑒𝓇 ] - [ 𝐿𝐼-𝒲𝐸𝐼 - 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓇𝒶𝓃𝑔𝑒𝓇 ] - [ 452/150 words ]

Rhea and Li-Wei made their way through the forest, basically as slowly as they have ever went. They enjoyed talking to each other about random topics that would pop up into the girl's head and the odd things she'd say at times. "So, did you know that many blueberry-flavored processed foods do not contain any real blueberries? Fun fact, am I right?" She chuckled at herself, since she knew all these random facts about berries and plants. She enjoyed sharing them with others.

"Cool, I guess-" Li-Wei cut himself off when he suddenly heard random singing throughout the forest. "Is that just me, or..? Do you hear singing too?" He asked Rhea and she nodded her head slowly. It's not like he was going to complain, whoever was singing was pretty good after all, however he was starting to get a headache for some reason, so it began to annoy him. "That's so irritating! We have to find out where it's coming from so I can stop it."

"What if it's a trap?" The girl kalon gasped and leaped backwards. "Remember what you said earlier? Anything.. anything can be a trap! Maybe they're trying to lure us in to kill us, Li! Come on, we don't want to die." However, he did not listen and continued to march forward to where the sound was going. She followed him, hesitantly. She was becoming really worried, but she knew if anything tried to attack them, Li would be there to save her. And thank god he was.

The singing got violently closer and they noticed there was a lake, and right in the middle of the lake was something, they couldn't quite tell what it was, on a rock. "Hey, could'ya stop singing?" Li-Wei tried to ask nicely and the being twisted around awfully quick so they could see what it looked like. He.. wasn't quite sure what it was, but they looked terrifying. They were covered in a hood and you couldn't even see its face, so for all he knew, it could be a kalon. Or a monster. "What.. what even are you?"

"That's none of your business!" The mysterious figure hissed at the two kalons, which made Rhea whimper and back away in fear. "What are you two even doing here? Get out! Out! Far away! You don't belong here!" Their voice was getting deeper and deeper the more they spoke, it seemed like. "You have three seconds."

"I'm not a child!" Li-Wei called out and Rhea was already running away from the figure as Li stood there until they reached two and he started to run away, screaming after his friend. "Maybe I am! Oh gosh, please don't kill us!"

[arcticlights]

Day 7 Prompt
Tʜᴇ Sɪʀᴇɴ



Is ɪᴛ ᴀ ᴛʀᴀᴘ? Wʜᴏ ᴋɴᴏᴡs.

[NightFlame22]

Is it possible to know where you’re going in a place with no paths?

Cinna repeated the question in her head over and over as she trudged along, her body and mind both growing weary of the emerald labyrinth she was forced to travel through. Her vision was flooded with green everywhere she looked, and all the trees and ferns appeared identical to her. As far as she knew, she could be headed straight back to the village. She had lost all sense of direction, all sense of distance, all sense of time. She could be stuck here for eternity, never finding the earth crystal no matter which way she turned. It was enough to drive a kalon insane.

Which is why she had to wonder if the voice she heard was real or not. “What… is that? I swear I could hear someone singing… Am I going nuts?” Cinna glanced around, trying to pinpoint where the song came from. The voice was melodic and ethereal; it seemed to be calling her nearer. She took one slow step forward, then another, suddenly feeling a strong desire to find the source. “I feel like… whoever it is… they can help…” Her strides grew faster and longer as she desperately needed to find the singer.

Cinna couldn’t tell how far she’d been running, between the allure of the song and her desperation to find it, every second spent away felt like hours. And yet, as she came across a small clearing, she realized it hadn’t been more than a minute. She looked around, standing in awe of what she had found. In the middle of a clearing was a pool of water so clear it was like glass. The sun shone through a break in the trees, causing the whole area to glow and sparkle. A lone figure sat on the bank of the water, singing the song that had brought Cinna to this place. To call her beautiful would be an understatement. The water rolled off her silky, mint green fur in a glittering cascade as she lifted her forelegs out of the pool. Her hair was the same blue as the sky, and the way it spread in the water made it seem as though it was dissolving right before Cinna’s eyes. It took all of Cinna’s strength not to stare, and even that was not enough. She simply could not turn away from the stunning figure before her.

As the stranger met Cinna’s eyes, she turned her singing into a gentle hum, the melody still beckoning her to come closer. Feeling as though her movements were not her own, Cinna removed her pack and waded into the pool, her paws just barely submerged. The other kalon continued to hum, gliding effortlessly over to Cinna and gently stroking her brown hair. Her touch was gentle, and yet… Cinna felt something was off. But she was too entranced to care…

“That’s right… come to me, little one~” The stranger spoke in a voice just as lovely as she sang, light, melodic, and airy. “You have travelled far, I can tell. Why don’t you wash away your worries in my little paradise~?” She swam backwards a bit, and Cinna followed, the water now up to her chest. For as clear as the pool was, it hid the true depth of the water; it could easily be ten feet deep for all Cinna knew. “Yes, that’s it~ Come closer~” She cooed softly, a paw now stroking her captive’s cheek. Cinna couldn’t turn away, lost in the sapphire blue eyes of the stranger. “Mm… what a pretty little pet you are~ You’re so cute, I could just eat you up~” She grinned, revealing a mouth full of pointed teeth. “Indeed~ But that would be rude of me, now wouldn’t it? After all, we haven’t even been properly introduced. My name is Althasia~ What is yours, little pet~?” She leaned in close, cupping Cinna’s face gently in her paws and giving her a slow, gentle kiss. Cinna’s heart was pounding in her chest, but she couldn’t tell if it was from fear or ecstasy. “Cinna, hmm~? You smell as sweet as a bun~” Cinna closed her eyes as she received another kiss, her face fully flushed from the encounter. When she opened them again, she saw that Althasia was wearing a curious expression. “Oh~? But you’re no ordinary traveller… You’re here on a quest! A very important one at that~” She smiled and stroked Cinna’s hair again. “But my poor little pet has lost her way… I suppose I could help her out…~” She purred and gave Cinna a soft peck on the forehead. Cinna’s mind was suddenly open to the path ahead, every twist and turn etched deep into her memory. “There…~ Now go, little one~ I wish to see this darkness gone as much as you~” She turned Cinna around and nudged her forward.

Cinna felt the enchantment fall away as she walked out of the pond. She looked back over her shoulder to say goodbye, but Althasia had disappeared entirely. A heavy sigh escaped her as she went on her way, the kiss from before still lingering on her lips.

It was time she found the earth crystal.

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