View topic - Makoatl #19

My gallery · by **geotalon** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 8:22 am

WHAT IS A MAKOATL?

A Makoatl is a terrestrial shark-dragon hybrid recently discovered
off the coast of the greenland sea. They have the powerful tail
and jaws of a shark, with the body and (occasional) horns of a dragon.
They usually have manes, and are covered in thick coats of fur-
adapted to keeping out the cold in their native habitat.
They live on a diet of mainly meat and fish, and are known to be vicious
hunters! Despite this attitude toward their prey, however, they
are very protective and mothering to their offspring,
as well as to each other the majority of the time.

Something minty while I work on some features.
For now, a note!
- this baby will grow, more spots will be made

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My gallery · by **Peanutcat** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 8:26 am

Amg <333 Talon this one is a qt ;u;
~Possible reserve~

My gallery · by **Isa Novak** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 8:28 am

dropping out.

My gallery · by **Novi** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:35 pm

wip, doing this on notepad so none of y'all can see my form >:D

My gallery · by **siennacereal** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:46 pm

Live in the
Moment
Username:
Zombieluv<3
Name:
Chip
Meaning:
I thought it would
fit him, since he's
based off of mint
chocolate chip
ice cream. Also,
its just a super
cute name XD
Personality:
Chip is very hyper
active and loves
to play. He is very
sweet but can loose
his temper very easily.
Small Story:
/keep it a baby!!/
Future peek:
Art:

Reserve<3

My gallery · by **kibbleeCat** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:49 pm

Username:
Name:
Meaning:
Personality:
Small Story: /keep it a baby!!/
Future peek:
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Possible reserve c:

Flightrising · by **-TheBigBlueBear-** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:15 pm

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Could we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars?

I could really use a wish right now
Wish right now

wish right now

I'm praying that this stairway leads somewhere, like Heaven's door

And when you get there don't look down
Don't look down

Don't look down
- Airplanes; Travis Garland

Composer:

-Cole Stargazer-

Arranger:

Rondo

Description:

Well a Rondo is a musical term that is a musical form with a recurring leading theme, often found in the final movement of a sonata or concerto.

He reminds me of ice cream, and ice cream is usually at the end of a meal that has gone together. Ice cream is always just as good as the last time you had it, and the theme in a rondo is usually repeated and is always just as good as the first time if not better as time passes.

[Plus I like music and ice cream and they go together very well, so I figured I may as well tie in two of my favorite things together]

Nicknames:

Fugue and Canon
- Many people confuse a Fugue, Canon, and a Rondo as the same thing [and use them interchangeably (I am at fault for this)] So to mock Rondo they call him names that are like his and almost his but not exactly. This also represents how he is misunderstood as well as misinterpreted from the outside based on appearance rather than for substance.

More Information

Birthday - November 5
Astrological Sign - Scorpio [Oct. 24 - Nov. 22]
More Information Scorpio's are known to be head strong and passionate about everything they do. Their loyalty is almost to a fault at points and they would sacrifice everything for the people they care about; however, when betrayed Scorpios hold a grudge and like to get revenge.

If a person is born between November 3 - 12, the planetary ruler is Jupiter. Jupiter infuses in these people some the very nice characteristics in these people. Besides being the true blue Scorpio, additionally these people are also very intelligent and ambitious. And, given their supreme drive, their ambitions become a reality pretty soon. Artistic and romantic, they are loyal and dedicated to the fault, and their generosity makes them popular among their circle. Jupiter also bestows these natives with tremendous luck power, and that is how they keep forging ahead in their lives, despite hurdles.

Favorite Foods - Ice cream, fish. He eats just about everything though
Favorite Color - crystal blue [lightish pure blue] - The color water appears in the river, where water runs deep although the surface doesn't appear to move as much as the current pulls
Theme Song - Go The Distance - Hercules
Favorite Song - Canon in D - Neon Genesis Evangelion (Quartet)
[Off Topic - Neon Genesis Evangelion is an Anime that revolves around a boy who cannot tell if he is worth anything to anyone. In the end it comes down to determining which is better, to be one with everyone [Human Instrumentality (The Oversoul)] or to be an individual in a chaotic world] - For the same Reason as above Rondo isn't sure how he has importance in the scheme of things.
Hobbies: Reading, writing. He's always thirsty for knowledge. He also likes tinkering with small broken things and tries to fix them up and make them new. Playing the Piano.
Accessories: Rondo wears a silver chain necklace with the silver key that goes to the music box he owns from a child hood friend. He also occasionally wears a bandanna to keep his overly long hair out of his eyes. He doesn't frequently wear it as his normal attire though.

Personality

Dark Brown Spots - comforting, approachable, protective, safe haven, sense of belonging, materialistic
Mint Green - immaturity, youthfulness, inexperience, fresh start, and always open eyes to new perspectives
Silver Eye - Gentle and honorable, mature, dignified, respectable, and courteous

Rondo has always had a curious streak in him and continues to use his mind and already learned skills to become better in areas where he was imprecise. His a genius but never recognizes his talent and skills. Rondo is always out to learn more about the world and almost has a slight ignorance to his behavior and personality. He's quiet and appears to be aloof most of the time, and has found solace in being alone. Although seeming positive on the outside Rondo is known to hold grudges inwardly and lets his pessimism fester.

He likes to play around in nature as no one else interprets him correctly and mistakes him for mentally slow, but still he is playful just as a child is. Mint has a cool flavor and Rondo is treated as if he was bone chilling as a person. Despite how others see him, Rondo is gentle and kind to both other adults and children as well but no one sticks around to find out the truth.

Movement I: The Backstory

Listen, people KILL what they don't u n d e r s t a n d
All the legends die at the hands of lesser men
- Airplanes; Travis Garland

Rondo's parents were young when they had become lovers and soon enough they had become mates, forever entwined in each others future. Following their mate-ship Rondo was born. They loved Rondo with all their hearts and took the best care of him as possible. Every night they would read him book of fantasy and play soothing classical music in the background. Both his parents were shocked as soon enough he had picked up how to talk much faster than the average child did. Diving straight into the world Rondo was always wanting to know more and his parents could not sate his thirst for knowledge fast enough.

As Rondo began to run out of books, he sought knowledge else where in other hobbies. At first he tried art, but was unsuccessful. He continued to try and try until he was very good at anatomy and shading. He had found how to blend colors and paint masterpieces, but this was still not enough.

One day when Rondo's mother came home from the store she heard music coming from the back of the house. Following the sound she was amazed to find her son sitting at an old dusty grand piano that had long been forgotten playing the music of Mozart. In the time she had left, he had found the piano, tuned it, and began to play. From memory he had played the same song that his parents played every night as he went to sleep. This is how she knew she had picked the right name for him.

As Rondo's parents found they still could not Sate his appetite for knowledge, they made the decision to send him to school to learn more. On the first day Rondo had answered every question thrown at him without difficulty. As hard as the teacher tried, she could not find a question Rondo couldn't answer. Eventually she gave up and went back to teaching the class of children around her. That day he found that his intelligence was a turn off for his peers he was sorely disappointed.

Quickly he moved up the grades until he had reached a point and found that he was still a child, and he wanted to be like other children. So he had detached himself from responding to all the most difficult questions and began to intentionally answer them wrong. Despite his efforts the children his age and the adults around him began to question his integrity and eventually ostracized him thinking that he was a liar the entire time; that his skills and knowledge was all a hoax to make everyone else look like a fool.

From then on Rondo was treated poorly and ignored by most. He stayed home and played by himself out in the woods where no one would bother finding him and bothering him. Reading at home and continuing to play music he found himself engaged again but never shared his feelings as no one was around to listen. Finally one day he had gone out towards the peaks that overlooked the ocean and as he sat there a young girl approached him and sat with him. Finally they looked at each other and Rondo made the first move.

"My name is Rondo, what's yours?" he asked curiously.
"My name is Melody" she responded with a smile
"Melody, that's a pretty name...I like it" he spoke grinning with a smile he hadn't put on for a long time.

I have often dreamed of a far off place
Where a great warm welcome will be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer when they see my face
And a voice keeps saying this is where I'm meant to be
I will find my way, I can go the distance
I'll be there someday - If I can be strong
I know every mile will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere to feel like I belong
Go The Distance - Hercules

Movement II: Requiem [Small Story]

You told me that it wasn't personal.
I traded everything for this and now it's gone.
Where is this coming from?

. . .In the E N D this is ONLY a m e l o d y . . .

In Fear and Faith; Heavy Lies the Crown

That night he walked through the tall grass under the bright full moon. This was his favorite spot, the tall grass was up to his sides and he walked along in the middle of the grass field. Stopping at an oddly shaped rock he stopped and shoved the large boulder off and started to dig. Soon enough he had discerned a small cardboard box out in the dirt.

He pulled a small blue train engine car out of the box . The engine car was battered and the dark blue paint was chipping off in various places but Rondo was still very content with the item. Flipping over the lid to the engine, he smiled pulling off a silver key from around his neck and gently pushed it into the hole at the back of the engine car. Twisting slowly he released the key to turn at its own rate and smiled watching the the cylinder as it slowly rotated playing the same melody over and over again.

The melody of Beethoven's 'Ode To Joy' played over and over and Rondo just laid down watching the music box as the melody slowed and eventually came to a stop. Again he turned the key and listened to the song some more as he dug through the box finding a small golden necklace at the bottom with a small heart shaped locket attached. Opening the locket he found a picture of another makoatl about the same age as himself, maybe 3 or four in the picture.

The night was warm and two small children sat playing ball in the moonlight. One was a girl the age of five, and the other was a boy about the same age as the girl. The laughed and continued to pass the ball back and forth before the girl stopped the ball and smiled gently at the boy.

"Rondo, I have something for you." she said softly before nudging a small box towards him. Opening the box he found a small gold locket. Opening it he found a picture of the two of them grinning and laughing together. Rondo laughed and jumped on the girl hugging her tightly.

"It's perfect! Thank you so much Melody" he said as the two romped around before parting ways as the dawn started to rear its head over the horizon.

The next night Melody came and ran towards Rondo, tears flooding down from her face.
"Rondo, Rondo! My parents are forcing me to move away, away from you. They say you're a freak and that I'm too good to be with someone like you". Tears started to flow from both the children's eyes. Melody turned away and started to trudge slowly away from their favorite spot and Rondo followed. The two of them made it to their favorite park and Melody dug into the dirt around the swings, one of their favorite shared activities, and pulled out a small train engine car.

"This is my last gift to you; you're my best friend even if no one else gets it. You’re smart, but that doesn’t make you better, it just makes you special, and I think you’re perfect the way you are, I hope people come to understand. “she said taking the small key from around her neck and placing it around Rondo's neck. “You'll find the secret where this key goes. You're smart enough, just remember the two of us and you'll know exactly where the key belongs. Now, I have to say 'Adieu'" she said crying and running away before Rondo even had the chance to say a thing.

For days he cried at the same spot where they had always played together. He finally noticed the small hole at the back of the engine car and stuck the key in finding it was a perfect match. Turning the key, the song they had always sung together started to play. The same repeated tune, the exact same tune would play over and over and Rondo cried
Only one person had ever stopped for him, and she had gone away.

Quickly looking around he gently placed the box at the bottom of the hole and then piled the excess dirt back on top covering the hole and pushed the large rock over his hiding space before walking back towards the society that had shunned him for being who he was.

It starts with pain, Followed by hate
Fueled by the endless questions, No one can answer
A stain,Covers your heart
Tears you apart just like a sleeping cancer

...An innocent child with a thorn in his heart...

-World So Cold; 12 Stones

Movement III: Allegro [The Finale]

"If you hold F A S T and stand S T R O N G you'll discover who you a r e
If you listen to the WORLD at night you can hear the t w i n k l i n g - s t a r s

☆"Keep fighting For that thing, For all the things. All of them."☆

If you use LOVE to guide your heart you are b o u n d to go F A R
You have the power to change the W O R L D being u n i q u e l y who you A R E"
Snowdrop; ElectroKaplosion

After Melody had been forced to leave Rondo was then completely ostracized by the town. He found that his intelligence and standing with the towns people had repercussions on his family. That’s when he decided he had to leave in order to restore their dignity. So he packed up his most important belongings, a notebook, a pencil, and a couple of his favorite books. In the middle of the night he walked out of his home and never turned back

Living in the woods Rondo had used rocks and sticks to keep himself alive. He started by making small camp fires at night to keep himself warm. And as spring rolled around he was prepared, he hunted for fish in the near-by river. He picked berries from the bushes around him, and he survived. Tiring of his setting he learned to how to make shift a shelter by using the large leaves and the fallen branches to create a roof for over his head.

From all the work Rondo did his body began to become stronger and better built. Soon he had the strength to break down medium sized trees and used them to build himself a house. Years passed and Rondo was situated in the woods with his books and his food, but that never seemed to be enough. So he would watch over the towns people quietly from the outskirts trying to learn about them, trying to understand why they were so cold to what they didn’t understand.

Eventually chaos had begun to strike, famine was spreading and the summer had left everything bone dry. That was the day that the thunderstorm struck and everything changed for Rondo.

“The school is burning!” one of the many terrified adults screamed as the building was quickly being consumed in flames. The fire had started small but quickly grew as it consumed the dry wood of the old school building. The flames grew higher and higher and soon the children were all trapped in by the flames that licked at their feet. All the adults were panicked but could do nothing to stop the flames.

Suddenly a dark shape jumped over the crowds and smashed into the burning wall creating an opening for himself. Darting through the flames he would pick up a child and put them on his back. Soon enough he had pulled five children out of the flames. Turning to look at the building he heard the empty cries of one more small child and darted through the entrance. Scouring around in the flames he finally found the crying child trapped under a large pile of books. He moved the books as fast as he could and picked up the child in his maw, carrying him gently despite his powerful muscles.

As he turned to the exit the beams from the rafters came crashing down across the doorway rendering it completely useless. Quickly he turned his attention to a wall he knew would be weak. He took a running start before flinging his body towards the bookshelf that stood against the wall breaking it down as he leapt out of the flames.

Not even a minute after he had gotten out and put the child on the ground, the building collapsed and the flames grew. The children regarded their singed hero and gathered around him and as the adults turned to look the found mint green coat and dark spots that they had always hated.

Rondo was there playing with the children and checking each of them over. That was the moment when the towns people realized their folly in sending Rondo away and in turn threw a feast that night for his heroic deeds. His peers apologized for their treatment of him and asked if there was a way to repay the debt of what they had done but Rondo didn’t want anything in return.

“I didn’t come here to get sympathy from you, I came here to help the children that will be the future when you have all passed and gone away. I wanted them to live not knowing what you had done. The children deserve better than people like you who are so ignorant of the damage you cause” he said softly, his silver eye gleaming as he displayed himself as completely composed and with honor.

The towns folks were ashamed and knew Rondo was right. So they welcomed him back and asked for his forgiveness. Rondo looked down at the people who had hurt him and everything he did but he took their modest apology and forgave them. People found then that he was gentle, kind, and that he truly was the genius that they never believed in.

From then on Rondo was considered an honored member of the town and was respected and treated like an elder. He played with the children and helped all the towns people when they were in need. He was considered honorable, gentle, and he was a safe haven for the children in town. Despite his new status Rondo never changed his ways of living. He’s still living out in the woods eating fish and always seeking more knowledge.

Art:

Banner Image

At Peace

All Grown Up in the Shade

The Music Box [Not cropped version]

Final Resolutions [All Grown Up]

Breaking Inhibitions [All Grown Up]

Looking back

Head Shot

Dream Big

In the End This is Only a Melody

The Steam Engine Music Box

All Grown Up Headshot

Music and Ice Cream are Good for the Soul

My gallery · by **Doodles** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:16 pm

; U ; Lovely ! <3

My gallery · by **Bittertiffany** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:06 pm

Username:
Hello, my username is Lyra❤Heartstrings, but you can just call me Lyra if you would like. I honestly don't care about what you call me, as long as its not offensive.
Name:
Chocolate mint, a type of mint that tasted a bit like, we'll chocolate!
Meaning:
Chocolate is
Personality:
Small Story: /keep it a baby!!/

Future peek:
As a teen, mint will look like this.

Art:

My gallery · by **IzzyBee** » Sat Sep 07, 2013 1:36 am

Dropping out,sorry

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