//omg everything happening right now is so intense, it's great. this is also really rushed since I have a swim meet in 20 minutes. I'll see you all in a lil bit.
Shadow That Dances at Night
The sweet scent of the forest, entangled with salt and sand mixtures, filled his nostrils. It conflicted with the soothing presence of Talon, but nonetheless, a purr erupted from his maw when he saw his mate in the distance. It was a wonderful thing in his mind -- the fact Talon and her got along so well. They had practically been best friends for the past few days, even though Little was a new addition to the tribe. Shadow found himself attracted to Little's unbreakable loyalty, intelligence, and overall personality upon his first introduction with her. Shadow was naturally a manipulative flirt, but somehow he had fallen far enough to be caught within Little's love-dove world. He enjoyed her intuitive input on situations, and she was a decent strategist. Intelligence meant power, and that was an attractive quality in his mind. Shadow reached forward to meet her nuzzle willingly, taking in her earthy scent. He was about to speak when Talon filled in for him, and the irritable edge to her tone made him slightly uncomfortable. The two were great friends from his perspective, so he had not a clue as to why Talon might be upset with Little. Little had seemed fairly happy-go-lucky as of recent, unless they had a fight earlier.
"Wait! What is going on?" Shadow made a lame attempt to call Talon back after the stun of her words settled in. He took a few steps after her before turning his attention finally to Little. "Did something happen between you two? I was out getting some fresh air. We talked for a while about everything that happened today. Are you two, you know . . ." fighting? He could see no reason that would lead to their disagreement.
Tags: Talon and Little
Eye of the Eerie Tempest
Tempest nearly jumped out of his pelt when he heard the familiar voice drifting on the wind. He looked around frantically, wondering if his aching thoughts were already beginning to get to him. A familiar scent reached his partially opened maw, gaped in confusion as Spirit came into view. He did not know how to respond at first to her explanation. Is she a mirage? Am I dreaming? The tom took a moment to collect his bearings, but as soon as he was ready to answer -- "I love you." The words caught him off guard, yet they were the last piece to the puzzle. The three significant words, when put together, had been the answer he had been searching to say from the beginning. Spirit broke his barriers, and while he did not know how to show it, he could definitelly feel its effect. Instead of responding right away, he pushed himself forward to bury his face into the soft fur along her neck and chest. It was an answer in itself; furthermore, he finally looked up, meeting her gaze with a similar intensity, and echoed her statement in return,"I love you too, Spirit." Everything was falling into place.
Tags: Spirit
Stream Where Small Fish Swim
"Why are you spying on Shadow?" she whispered under her breath in a stern manner, gesturing with the tip of her tail towards the three cats in the distance. "If they caught us, we would both be in trouble. Why are you putting yourself at risk?" Stream was agitated with the failure to consider the consequences of Minnow's decision. The tribe could not afford to lose any more members after the death of Moon and the exiles.
Tags: Minnow