[cyrevan]

Username: BreezeParadox
Name: Ochre
Gender: Male
Shine:

It's a compass rose, a bit messy ouch.
If the black fill isn't allowed then you can just make it outlined like the other parts of the compass rose, I tried to stay true to the actual symbol.

[yeena]

Username: dave.
Name: niko
Gender: male
Shine: Flower

[【Ｗｉｌｄｆｉｒｅ】]

It looks like it’s based on a wolverine to me.

[rem sleep]

Username: Trollish
Name: Mel
Gender: Female
Shine: A spooky eye in the night-- a star for the 'pupil' to give hints a her quirky, out of the normal personality. Her shine is meant to be simple and boring, like the front she puts up.

[VoidRinkusu]

Username: VoidRinkusu
Name: Riddle
Gender: Male
Shine:

That "mask" you wear won't last forever.
Why don't you take it off?
Show us who you are.

[clouds-move-on]

ROUND TWO: RESULTS
Here's the next set! If your on the list, scroll down for the prompt!
If you included pink in the shine, please note it'll be changed to the eye color- the pink being there is my fault, it's the tongue color and I should have noted that.

rootgroves
Midnightkitkat
cocogerber13
chunkypeanutbutter
~Soul~

ROUND THREE

Your flashlight's now working pretty good. This kalon does look like a wolverine!
However, it's still dark, and you hear a noise in the woods... can you convince them to return to camp?

For this part you have 700 words and 2 art pieces to answer the above prompt! What was the noise, and how do you get the kamper to return to camp with you? Continue from where you left off earlier.

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You have until July 26th 5:00 PM EST.

[oriole]

Username: rootgroves
Name: Dajan
Gender: Male
How: (1st / calypso)


xxxxEarsplitting cracks reverberated through the air before a final, concluding whoomf. With his sensitive hearing, what sounded normal to Calypso must have been gunshots to Dajan. He flinched, as if having a blinding headache, clutching his head to his chest. His tail involuntarily curled itself underneath his legs. He trembled.



xxxx"Don't you see? They're here. I've outrun them for long enough but...oh please, not now," he pleaded, voice strained and cracking; he wasn't talking to Calypso, but to himself, "them", and perhaps fate. Beads of sweat rolled down his temple. When he flicked his tail, his shine glimmered in the flashlight's beam — a frail tree branch about to catch fire.

xxxxCalypso's eyes widened as a thought crossed her mind. The combination of the crackling noises, heaviness in the air, and spark of panic, couldn't help but raise the idea of wildfire. To Calypso's surprise, Dajan chuckled weakly, trying but failing to hide his alarm.

xxxx"Y'know, not a wildfire, considering the time," he said between jittery breaths, then added quietly, "They're trying to flush me out".

xxxxGreat, she had been thinking aloud again; it appeared that Dajan was on the same page regardless. It hurt her to see him in this state, but she could only do so much — after all, she had no idea how big of a threat the ominous "them" really were. Cogs turned in her mind as she tried to brainstorm an escape plan; he was in no state to think clearly. Suddenly, she remembered a conversation overheard during the night-hike.

xxxx"Hey, hey," she tried to calm him down, "There are plenty of basements — bunkers — at Kamp, all stocked with months' worth of food, supplies..." Calypso had no idea idea if anything she was saying was true, "for, uh, emergencies that might come up, like...tornadoes?" She reached out and grabbed his wrist impulsively. To her surprise, he didn't pull away, "Trust me, they're padlocked and all for maximum protection"

xxxxHe grimaced, and frantically glanced around, before pulling a crinkled, handmade map out of his coat pocket. He thrust it in her face. "Yeah, but I'm stuck out here. I've spent enough time out here to know that there are traps waiting for me all over." At first, a shudder ran down Calypso's spine as she scanned it — tripwires, nets, and cages were scattered over the old paper. Then, she looked closer.

xxxxThere was a scrawl next to where the Kamp entrance was, denoting a falling net. The more Calypso considered, the more it didn't line up — all Kampers had passed that exact area while signing up, they were bound to have set it off. Calypso's eyes widened as she made a realization that snapped her back to reality, and away from Dajan's fevered, paranoid thinking. There was no way there was a trap there. If that was true, then how many of the other markings on the map were false?

xxxxShe explained her reasoning to him, making sure to remain calm.

xxxx"See, that's where Roll Call was," as she pointed at the map, another realization dawned upon her, "and here! That's basically mess hall, everyone eats dinner there, someone would have noticed Them." She glanced at Dajan. His shoulders relaxed; he wiped the sweat from his brow. Several moments were spent in silence; he was deliberating. Around them, the air was still — no crackling to be heard, no noises besides the music of crickets, lone animals, and their held breaths.

xxxx"No way," he said, but didn't sound sure.

xxxx"Just think about it! Come with me, I'll prove it."

xxxx"No! You don't understand —"

xxxx "Hey, I passed the night hike, I know my way around here too! There's a safe path back that I

always use," she said, part bluffing, "anyways, there's no way you can hide forever. Worst case? You finally face Them, and conclude the situation once and for all. Then, you can live however you like, even if that means staying alone, in peace. You'll be able to enjoy the creek bubbling or birds singing without worrying if there's a darker cause. You don't have to be afraid anymore."

xxxxHe sniffed and rubbed his eyes — got some dust in them, he claimed.

xxxx"Fine. Let's go."







- 700/700

[~Soul~]

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Username: ~Soul~
Name: Kevin

Gender: Male

Previously In the Cave

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How

Sunni's heart sank a bit as she saw that her word had hit him hard. Kevin's ears had dropped and his tail wrapped around him as though to comfort him. She didn't mean to make him feel worst then he already had and the words she just spoke made it worst. She placed her flash light on a rock and leaned forward and place a hand on his shoulder. As she was doing so there was a load enough noise not only for Sunni she flinch but for Kevin he ducked. Sunni looked over her shoulder and saw the bushes in the forest sway. Sunni's ears dropped and she bit her lip, she franticly looked around and noticed the cave was rather big and could house a rather large and fluffy creature that might be looking to come home rather soon. She looked over at Kevin who now seems as though he was unlikely to move.



"Hey..." Sunni said softly and then went back to touch his shoulder. Kevin jumped a little from her touch and then Sunni could feel him relax. "You know this cave may not be the best place for us to be. What do you say, lets go back to Camp we could hang out, we can enjoy some of the activities thats being held." She said with a soft smile. "I can't..." Kevin whined and let his own ears dropped and him slinking from her touch. Sunni bit her lip to prevent herself from letting her sigh out. Sunni scooted a little closer and tucked her knees up agents her body. "Well we don't have to go on the canoes and we don't have to go catch bugs... but their is still plenty of things that we can do." She suggested and leaned over so she could see his face. Kevin looked at her from the corner of his eyes and mutter "Like what...Sleeping?"

"Whats wrong with sleeping!" Sunni said and through her hands in the air. After a moment she cleared her throat and shook her head "Thats not the point, we will argue about sleeping in later... Anywho you are forgetting about the cook outs and the spooky stories around the camp fire as we make S'mores!" she announce with enthusiasm and went out "There is also astronomy, or like star gazing and you can catch Fire flies like my sister Ahri and we could even do fireworks there is so much to do" Sunni went on this huge rant though Kevin's ears picked up at something wonderful "Did you mention...S'mores?" He seemed rather interested in this idea and Sunni smiled "I did, and you can make them how ever you want" She added and watched as he looked outside. "Three slices of Chocolate?" Kevin asked still unsure of the outside. "Why stop there? Make it four!" Sunni encouraged with a small laugh.

Kevin's weakness was chocolate, and it looks like it may be enough to pull him out of the cave. "But the light..." Kevin pointed out and what once down hearted. "Can we wait till its dark?" He asked. Sunni open her mouth and was about to agree till the noise made itself known once more. "I don't think we can..." Sunni said and dropped her shoulders. "If we stay would could be in trouble...How did you get here?" Sunni asked and looked back at the entice of the cave which looked like had plenty of light shining on it. "It was early and then I got stuck here when the sun rise came up..." Kevin said with a little whine, now wanting chocolate even more. "Ok ok...." Sunni reinsured him and tried to think of something... She took off her beanie and scratched her head when it was now looking at her straight on. "You can use my Beanie!" She exclaimed and placed the beanie on his head and the looked around even more. She was also wearing a flannel shirt over her camp tee and quickly took it off as well and placed it over his shoulder. "It may be light be it will do... with a smile and hand in hand, Kevin and Sunni made their way back.

( 700 / 700 )

[cocogerber13]

Username: cocogerber13
Name: Tikki
Gender: Male
How:
-First post-

”No, I will not go back with you.”
The fuzzy wolverine-resembling kalon declared at the offer, sticking up his nose as he did so. He was sitting down now, acting perfectly comfortable in the foggy darkness as he attempted to hide the flowers he had plucked behind his paws. Scorpio has already discovered how proud this kalon was before, especially after hearing the profuse denials and defensive excuses about why he was out there, but now ‘stubborn’ could be added to Tikki’s list of traits.

“Let me just bring this into perspective, okay? You are alone in a forest at night-without a light, I may add- and- no offense- you seem like a normal camper who is not all that familiar with this area.”

The brown-furred kalon bristled at the accusation, but was left a sputtering mess when he once again tried to defend himself. He knew the other kalon had a point. That... wasn’t exactly normal behaviour, and at the very least he might be questioned by some of the kamp councillors if he was found out there. Even with them Tikki didn’t want to admit his embarrassing hobby, yet-

“I’ll make it back on my own. I could probably beat you there, if I wanted. I’m just not sure if I wanna go just yet. Besides, I’m no scaredy-cat.”

He huffed and turned his head away this time, his flowers being pressed to his chest as he snatched them up and crossed his arms. Scorpio gave a near silent sigh and turned around, running his paw through his hair. The black and green kalon certainly had his stubborn moments but nothing as bad as this, and certainly not about something as dumb as this.

“Can you at least tell me why you want to be out here, then? It’s dark and you can be alone back at kamp, you know, and this is just a bunch of grass and trees.”

“That’s none of your bus-eeeep!“

Tikki’s voice raised a couple of octaves when a sound arose from the forest- more specifically an echoed shriek. Scorpio was a bit surprise from the sound as well, and perked his ears as he looked for the source before quickly remembering a comment he had heard a few days ago. The Test of Courage was going on that night, and the shriek seemed to be coming from the area he had met up with that strange pair of kalons days before.

The smaller, quieter, but just as high-pitched squeak that apparently came from the other kalon was covered up quickly by Tikki plastering a clenched fist in front of his mouth- or at least that’s what Scorpio guessed when he looked back at him. Knowing the importance of this guy’s pride to him and noticing the terrified expression on his face, Scorpio figured this was no time to comment on it. Instead, he widened his own eyes and shakily looked around.

”H-huh, do you hear that..?”

He hissed in a hushed whisper.

Despite his efforts though, the other Kamper put on a straight face and mumbled,

”Tsk, it’s just the wind, obviously.”

His voice quivered but still he stayed, but Scorpio knew now that if he threw the act then Tikki would think the sound was just another kalon or prank sound effect, which... while technically not being wrong, would definitely loose any trust he might have for him.

”I... I guess you might be right, but I’m still not taking my chances. You stay safe out here though, okay?”

Scorpio whispered and then started off, flashlight in hand. The other kalon had just barely nodded to him in reply, though once Scorpio was a few steps away, he heard the quiet rustle of footsteps behind him. He didn’t even need to turn around the see that they belonged to Tikki, and he had to admit that the noise he was making was quieter than Scorpio expected him to make.

With a silent sigh of relief, he led the lost kalon back to the kamp.
(673/700 words)




(My art can be used by the winner if they wish!)

[Midnightkitkat]

Username: Midnightkitkat
Name: Terry
Gender: Male
Previously..

How
Terry didn't want to move but there was a kid out here.. in the middle of the woods. "Wait how did you even get out here??!" Jearking his head up the older kalon actually looked at the kid for the first time that night. He wasn't very young but still shouldn't be out here alone, and did his shirt mention a team or something? It was hard to make out in the darknesss. "I was with a hike, but I guess this wasn't the way they went." The kids ears were drooped as well hidden fear flashed across his face.
Getting up carfully Terry approached this kid and gently took their hand. He of course hasn't had any kids of his own but working with them was enough to spark a dad mode in his personality. "We'll how about we try to find them? Do you know which way you came from?" Nodding his head the kid pointed back into the trees and Terry sighed. At least it was a start.

Walking in a unkown, dark, and eerily silent forest would break anyones nerve and Terry wasn't exactly the most brave. "Soooo.. its a bit strage for me to keep calling you kid and I guess we might as well talk as we walk. I'm Terry."
"Avan.. It's nice to meetcha mister." The kids grip on his hand tightned slightly as he stepped a bit closer to Terry. "You okay?" concern laced his voice as he stopped to kneel down. Avan looked on the verg of tears "Oh it's okay. Shhhshh." Wrapping the kit in a hug the younger broke "What if I can't get back? I left my brother in the group and I was supposed to protect him! I'm a terrible hero! I can't even make it through a courage hike.." backing up enough Terry gave the kid a small frown "Now now. Your the one who found me. I could have been a big scary monster but just walked right up to me. I think thats pretty brave." Wiping some tears off the kids cheek it morphed into a smile "I'm sure your brother is okay and I bet he'll love to her the story of how you rescued me."
"Really?" Avan's voice quivered but the flood of tears had stopped. "Yep!" As Terry went to pat the kids head both of them froze as a sudden movement caught their attention. "Mr. Terry what was that?"
"I don't kn-" *CraSH, StomP, SnAP*
Grabbing Avan into a tight embrace they faced a few bushes ahead that seemed to emit a glow. "It's mothman he's gonna eat me!" Avan whispered in terror as Terry sat in confusion but equal fear. He had no clue what the kit was talking about but there was definitely something out there getting closer. Bracing for whatever planed to attack them he felt Avan hide his face


"TERRY?!"........."AVANYU?!"

The flashlight had momentarily blinded him but Terry knew one of those voices and it immediately made his heart stop. Blinking rapidly after the light was moved he was immediately assaulted by a very worried and very happy kalon. Letting go of Avan at the impact he felt his breath knocked out of him. The councilor with his attacker made their way to Avanyu and checked him over for any injuries "I'm okay Beni. I'm sorry I separated!"
Pushing himself out of the embrace Terry's face held a mixture of joy and confusion "What? Why? I thought th-" *Bonk* "Ow!"
"THAT WAS FOR SCARING EVERYBODY!"
Rubbing his head Terry started to apologize before he was pulled into a very quick kiss. The sound of Avan's disgust only heard and chuckled at by Beni.
"That was for scaring you.."
Terry was flustered beyond extream after her surprise and almost didn't catch he words "Scaring me?"
"We'll yeah.. I know how you can get and I didn't think back their. You ran off before I even realized what saying that could have done."
"Are you saying-?
"Yes you big doofus." Cupping his face in her hands their eyes met and Terry didn't believe he could get any happier.
(692/700)