[Camaron]

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[redhorizon]

username: Bailey-Boo
kalon name: Katie
kalon gender: Female
why are they happy?:

I guess the time I felt happiest was my junior year of high school. It was reaching the end of my sophomore year, the summer air was just growing warmer, that I heard the good news. I had spent the entire year working and hoping and dreaming that I could do it, that I could be the next drum major. I had spent days out on the field, practicing fundamentals, playing through our pre-game music... I was ready. I had applied halfway through the year and watched as the votes started pouring in. Let me tell you, watching people vote for something you're running for... Now that is anxiety-inducing. Anyways, voting came and went, the votes were counted. The last day of school, the livespeaker crackled to life during my band class. The room was silent, as many had applied but they all knew only one of us could win. As the principal spoke, it seemed as though dust was falling from the ceiling, bringing life back into the old band room. Then I heard my name. I couldn't even process it over the loud applause. I numbly looked around, and then it hit me. I did it. I made it. I'm drum major... My dream. It's finally here.

On my way out of the classroom, my best friend, Maddison, ran up to me, screaming. "You did it Katie, you did it!!" she'd screeched, jumping up and down and hugging me. I'd done it, my dream had come true. On my way through the halls, people I didn't even recognize clapped me on the back, grinning, congratulating me. My friends glowed when they saw me, gushing about how much I deserved it. And me? I was grinning like a madman the entire day. My other friends, Oz and May, they're dating though I'm not supposed to know that, were so excited for me. Maddie and May threw a party that night, inviting everyone they could think of. Maddie's house was filled by the time I got there, and I had partied long into the night and into the wee hours of the morning.

The next morning I'd woken up on the couch at Maddie's house, surrounded by red solo cups and streamers scattered across the floor. Pizza crusts and cake crumbs littered the ground and there was a sticky spot where someone had spilled their rootbeer. The speaker was tipped over, the microphone dangling from a cord. Sunlight poured in through the window and as I sat up, it hit me once again. This was my party. My party. I stood up, stretching, and Maddie appeared from the kitchen, bringing the warm scent of bacon and maple syrup with her. "Morning, sleeping beauty!" she sang, gathering me in her arms for a sticky hug. I'd grinned, returning the hug. "Morning Mads." I'd said, glancing around the room, "quite the party you had." She chuckled, picking up a cup and flicking it across the room into the trashcan. "Yeah, it was pretty crazy." she commented, a mischievous grin written across her face. "Want some breakfast? I've got pancakes and bacon!" She chirped, dancing into the kitchen and making two plates full of sticky goodness.

After breakfast, Maddie had gotten to work cleaning up the house, situating me in front of the tv. She wouldn't let me help, so I happily sat in front of the tv as Jeopardy blasted through the speakers. After several hours of cleaning, Maddie had finally finished. We'd pulled out Cards Against Kalonity (Cards Against Humanity, I'm so sorry lmao) and played with May, who had just woken up, until 11:30, when I had to return home.

I had done it. I was a drum major. I had never been so happy, so proud, so... Excited. The next two years we're going to be great, and they definitely were.

That year was long and hard, but worth every second. I had long rehearsals, I learned all the new commands, I learned the different style of marching. I learned to lead. These guys had chosen me, I couldn't let them down.

Our first game, I was destroyed with anxiety. I was shaking like a leaf as we lined up to march in, my fists clenched. As we stood in our positions, I realized it was time. I blew the whistle and called loudly, "Mark time mark!" And we stepped off. I led them down onto the field and I marched to my position, listening as the band launched into the fight song. I marched off the field as though I had raised those guys as my own. Once off the field, I stood to the side to conduct.

That year's halftime show was my all time favorite. We played popular music from the radio, something the crowd seemed to enjoy. The band did amazing and all I could do was gush. It was a great year.

I have some wip art on the way!! <3

[ThatPinkThing]

username: ThatPinkThing
kalon name: Dawn

"Why are you so happy?"

"Why wouldn't I be?" Dawn's infectious smile doesn't answer the question, but it makes you less suspicious. You make a face implying you're still lost. Dawn rolls her eyes dramatically and gestures around the yard. "It's finally springtime," she announces with relief and satisfaction in her voice. "Everything will be big and tall and bright soon."

"You're really looking forward to getting your garden back."

"Of course I am. I put a lot of work into this place." Dawn nods once, curtly, and gazes around her yard. Many of the bushes are showing speckles of color again, even though the morning frosts have only recently stopped. Supports for vines are all uniformly painted white, with cute picket fences and disguised chickenwire protecting them from hungry critters. A water feature bubbles faintly, and you know that you'll end up at the source if you follow the pebble pathway that winds through the garden. You've been here a few times, as Dawn likes to open her garden and show off all her hard work.

"When will the flowers be blooming?" you ask, a little eager to see this place at its peak again.

"Soon," Dawn replies, not really answering your question. "But when they do, you'll be the first to know," she assures you as she grabs her basket of pruning supplies, shaping tools, and plant food. "I won't be a great host for now, I'm afraid," she tells you through her full jaws, "I've got some plants to spruce up."

"I understand. And Dawn?"

"Mmm?" the Kalon peers over her shoulder as she trots off.

"Happy spring."

The pleased smile she gives you and the farewell flick of her tail leaves you feeling a little more cheerful than when you first arrived.

[Grian]

username: 
.ss.
kalon name: 
Tess
why are they happy?
Tess smiled and sat down to think. She had no clue as of why she was so happy all of the time. She guessed it was because of her optimistic petsonality. Or of how grateful she was to have supportive friends who helped her out with being mute. Perhaps it was because her garden was very healthy this year.

Wip

[sanitizarium]

username: daves
kalon name: laila
why are they happy? wip

[diana,]

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[zakuro.]

mark !!

-andy
-super cute pianist
-transgal

[ghostie,]

username: novaturient
kalon name: cassie
why are they happy?
cassie is happy because it's fall! she just loves the season, with her favourite part being channeling her inner child and making leaf piles to jump in. she loves the colder sweater weather, the hot chocolate and coffee season, the pretty fall leaves, pumpkins and halloween! she always has so much artsy fall decor in her house, and she goes full "basic" fall spirit. the only thing she actually doesn't like about fall in pumpkin flavoured stuff. like PSL's and pumpkin pie. She loves apple pie though, and goes apple picking every year!
She also loves going for long walks in the nearby parks and forests, because of all the pretty leaves. cassie loves the sounds of leave's crunching under her paws, and the smell of fall.

[SilentMelody]

username: silentmelody || kalon name: carmen || gender: transfemale

why are they happy?: after so many years, they've finally come to terms with their gender and sexuality; carmen is a lesbian transfemale. for the longest time ever, she's struggled with finding out who she is and who she loves, but now she feels as free as she is. now that she feels enough confidence, she wants to earn enough money to get surgery and start hormones so she can transition. on top of that, carmen joined a local lgbtq+ club and came out to them, as well as the friends she made there. not only did she make some friends, but she finds herself falling in love with a lovely bisexual girl that seems to be taking a liking to carmen. she's very well liked in the group,and they often call her the most beautiful, which she denies anyways, always saying "this is a place of equality, and i'll be treated just as equally as you."

before she came out as a woman, she often did things to get rid of the pain, such as drinking too much and loving people who hurt her. carmen never even realized she was hurting herself doing this -- it was just her way of coping with dysphoria, which she didn't understand at that point.

but now she's understanding of herself and others. carmen is still a member of that club to this day and helps others while they transition just as she is. she's in the final stages of her transitioning, and she can't wait until she's fully considered a woman by society.

[darn]

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username: emotions.
kalon name: Jules xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
why are they happy?:
"The eyes are an important part of every ones life. But some aren't so lucky as to be able to see.
And yet we are endlessly bullied for what we can't help losing,but yet what we lack in sight we often gain in other ways.
The flowers never could feel more beautiful or smell so heavenly,nor could the soft breeze sound so pretty.
Or the laugh of a close friend. It's so wonderful. Even if we can't see what goes on around us we can still hear and feel what's going on. And sometimes that's the best part,wouldn't you for one day like to forget your worries? Sit down and have enhanced sense and be guided the way to a soft patch of flowers?
To lay down in them,and smell them. To imagine what is there in your paw,as they hug your body and fur in their soft petals?
I do."