Parduseros & Draciverde

[rainingdarkness]

Okay, I'll edit that in. C:
And thanks for the link! I'll add that to the front page.

[Desmond]

:3

Not a problem; I've used that site several times, and I've given the link to Wendigo for TAN as well. It's come in real handy for a lot of people.

[Tiikeria]

skfjdfkj! I saw this cub, and died. MUCH LOVE.

Parduseros wanted:
What will you name it?: Moyo (Heart, courage, feeling in Swahili)
Link to character thread: Vox Tigrem, my char site.
Personality: Shy and quiet, but smart, strong and brave when needed. He's very loyal to his friends and family, and is willing to fight for them, no matter the circumstances.
500 word min, 1500 word max story OR a drawing that depicts their personality(You may also do both.):
Story: Wish Right Now

We weren't expecting the words "Our Lord is dead." to come from the scouts' mouths. The rising gasps from the large group of us assembled sounded like a light wind rustling through the plains grasses. I barely remember looking around at the assembled Parduseros as they took in the news. Our Lord, who governed all Parduseros throughout the land, was the last casualty of this war that I expected. He always seemed so strong, the few times I ran into him. But, now, we were mourning his death. All because an egotistical leopard wanted the ultimate power of Kingship.

Quietly I sighed, as I sat on a small hill, looking up at the stars that had always intrigued me. Ever since I was cub, I had been naming the stars that twinkled above me. My mother had always told me to wish on them, and maybe they would come true. And I really needed a wish right now.

"Moyo?" a voice startled be from my thoughts. I turned to see another male, one that I had always gotten along with, despite territorial differences.

"Vumbi," I greeted, going back to staring at the stars. Vumbi sat beside me, mirroring my pose. We sat in companionable silence for a while, both of us deep in thought. Finally, I broke the silence.

"Do you ever think of when you were a cub? Before all this fighting started? When we just had to worry about when our mothers were going to come back with food?"

"I do. I also think of the time when my mate and cubs were still by my side," he replied evenly, smiling despite the topic.

Silently, I glanced at the skull that hung from his neck, before going back to my star watching.

"How could this have happened? I mean, what happened between then and now?"

"Greed happened, Moyo. The Leopard Lord wants power, no matter the cost, even if it's lives. Creatures are dying. Leopards, Parduseros, Cheetahs and Wolves are all dying because of him. But, we won't let him win. Everyone's fighting for their right to live, Moyo."

'But, will we win?' I wondered. Looking up at the stars, I thought of a story my mother once told me, about a Tiger, described as being as dark as the night, with stripes that glowed like the stars, who was supposed to one day save us all. Where was that Tiger, now? Was he or she fighting for their lives? Or did they even exist?

"Food for your thoughts?" Vumbi said quietly, watching me.

"I was just thinking of the cub legend. The one about the Tiger Savior."

"Ah, that's a great story...or is it a story?"

I looked at him, confused, silently asking for explanation.

"I heard from a Ziond that their Lord left the herd for a while. But, get this, he was in the company of a winged wolf pup, and a Tiger. This Tiger was as black as night, and her stripes glowed a shining silver."

"Like the stars," I murmured, processing what this new information meant. Was there hope?

"Like the stars," Vumbi repeated, standing up, "I'm going to go rest. Even if this Tiger is the one that is going to save the world, she's going to need all the help she can get, and I plan on being there. Goodnight, Moyo."

"Night, Vumbi..." I muttered, focusing on the stars. For the first time since the war started, I wished. I wished for luck for the Tiger. I wished for safety for my kind. But, most of all, I wished for hope.

After all, we could all use a wish right now.

Credits: Vumbi belongs to -3B-. He was used with permission.

Drawing:

Credits: Lyrics (c) B.O.B.'s Airplanes Part 2 | Grunge Texture (c) euphoricdesire-stock | Star Brushes (c) Sunira

The words on there are "It seems like yesterday/it was just a dream/but those days are gone/and just memories" and "I could really use a wish right now" both lines in Airplanes Part 2 by B.O.B.

[rainingdarkness]

C: I'm really glad you like it! I'm actually pretty attached to all the new ones, haha. The bobtailed one especially has grown on me.

[Desmond]

I've been eyeing that bobtail, too. xD I may refrain this week, but if he's not adopted out, then he's fair game for me. >:P

[rainingdarkness]

X3 They do tend to stay up for a few weeks at a time, so you should be set.

[Tiikeria]

C: I'm really glad you like it! I'm actually pretty attached to all the new ones, haha. The bobtailed one especially has grown on me.

I love all three, but that cub just...clicked with me. I saw him, and I knew I had to try and adopt him. ^.^ Now I just have to plan a great story for him...:3

[rainingdarkness]

^^ Well, good luck!

[Dia.]

that cub and the bobtailed one really caught my eye... I usually scoll down fairly quick... but they made me go -screeeccchhhh back up- (best i could do to immitate lol)

[Lirrie]

Parduseros wanted: Male, Desert parduseros - Bobtailed
What will you name it?: Sheacara
Link to character thread (so I can see how well you take care of your other characters): viewtopic.php?f=10&t=179515&hilit=+lirrie you can also find this in my signature (ps some of my characters are getting art as we speak XD)

Personality: Sheacara is a real ladies man but he does know when to stop and smell the roses. He has had a bad past and most of his family is gone but he remains on of the toughest males. He has yet to be beaten in the mating fight that take place during mating season but he does have his share of battle wounds. His left horn at the very end is chipped from where he got caught in a battle and their horns locked (you will learn more about this in the story). He has loved and lost love but he remains one of the happiest looking Parduseros.

Likes: He loves to fight, he loves the ladies, running and at mating sesone he likes to gther jewels in his fur instead of feathers.

Dislike: Other male Parduseros who arn't family in his territory and others hurting his family or kits.


Theme Song: Blessid Union of Souls - Brother My Brother

500 word min, 1500 word max story OR a drawing that depicts their personality(You may also do both.):

I trotted onto the field of battle ready to take on this male for the right to mate. We stared each other down, both our coats sparkling from the jewels we had scattered in them. We both wanted the same female which meant we would have to battle it out and whoever lost would loose breeding rights with her. We snarled at each other showing off our aggressiveness and strength. When that didn't scare him of we both charged our heads down horns ready to take the impact.

The impact jarred us both and we staggered back getting ready to raw the other again. He rammed me before I was ready making me stumble a bit then he bit into my shoulder taking first blood. I roared in pain and shook him off. He tried to surprise ram me again but this time I was ready and took him by surprise. My horns hit his sternum and he grunted in pain. Then he was on the defense now and I was winning the battle, he tripped and I took the opprotunity to get my own bite in making him roar once again in pain.

We backed away from each other ready to ram again, this time though something unexpected happened. Our horns got locked together and when that happens its a pain in the tail to get unstuck. We both struggled against each others horns, trying our best to get free. In the process of doing so I accidentally chipped one of my horns and to this day it is a reminder of that day.

The female had long left us by the time we got untangled and we had both lost our chance to mate and the will to fight. He staggered away to mend is broken ego among other thing he had broken that day, I layed down and licked the bloody sholder from where my rival had bit me. If I didn't clean it soon to disinfect it it would get infected and I would not only risk loosing my leg but my life as well. Finally clean of the blood, dust and debris the wound felt and looked much better but I knew I would be walking with a limp for awhile.

This would also put me out of commission for the rest of mating season which meant I wouldn't further my line this time. I moaned in disappointment the got up gingerly and limped back to my jewel encrusted cave. My shoulder was hurting badly by the time I got there so I just collapsed on my pallet of straw, hurting to much to go on. I must have fainted because when I came to it was morning and my shoulder was stiffer then a board.

I got up and walked out to the small pond that was by my cave and waded in which seemed to help a little with the stiffness. Soon I was able to wade with ease though my shoulder still hurt and my pride was a bit broken as well. I knew that next year I would have another chance to fight for my right to mate and I would take that chance. This time I wouldn't loose.

The Next Year

I smacked my horns into the side of my cave, making sure to catch all the crystal fragments, It jarred my old injury from last mating season bringing back the memories. I had chipped one of my horns in that fight and I was hoping it wouldn't effect my performance this season but it seemed it might. I caught all the crystals I could in my fur then trotted out of my cave.

The suns heat warmed my fur as I stare up at it feeling the power in my muscles. This season I knew would be a good one because I was feeling particularly powerful. I scented the air, I could smell a female nearby, and a male. Maybe this year I would finally get the chance to mate. I went looking at a pace that was fast yet wasn't a run, and finnally found the male and female in a oasis; the male was clearly trying to impress her but not doing a good job of it from her reaction.

When I got closer I could see it was my brother, now believe me I love my brother but we were not always on the best of terms and I really wanted this female myself. I gave him a challenging roar which to him must have been a surprise but then he returned it full force. We studied each other for only a moment because we already knew the others strengths and weaknesses by heart.

Then we charged, I moved to prevent a full on charge because of my still weakened horn and caught his horns with my unweakened one which caused me to fall back quite a bit. It also cause his attention to take notice of the weakness and I knew he would use it to his advantage. He pushed against my horns in a way that made me have to use both or be pushed down. When he did that I used both jolting my weakened horn with pain; I staggered back away from him shaking my head in pain.

He took his chance and ramed me, sending me staggering again. I bit into his nose this time and let go almost immediatlly. He roared in pain shaking his head repediatlly. He backed away seeming disoriented from my bite then looked at me like he didn't know if he should continue fighting or not. He looked at the female then seem to decide to continue fighting was worth it.

He charged head on and I had three options to make: to dodge, jump over him or meet him in charge and try to toss him on his side when we locked horns. I decided the last would be the best option and I turn to meet his charge locking horns with him. I twisted my head and sent him toppling over with the force of the twist. Then I went for his neck being sure to keep my stomach away from. At this angle I could break his neck or crush his air pipe if I wanted to. He continued to struggle for a few moment the went limp in defeat.

Once he did I let him up and we bowed to each other for a good fight and he left off to try to win another female. I had won mine this day but had it not been my brother I don't know if I would have.


Oneshot: Even in Death (Song by Evanesence)

Shiayania's Pov

I fought with all I had my pelt was splattered with blood, mine and hers. Both of us were panting as if we had run a race and neither of us had much energy left. One of us were going to die and I was determined it would not be me, with the last of me strenght i ripped into her throat tearing it out. I had won but at what cost?

I got a little ways away from the scene before colapssing; everything was going dark and I couldn't see anymore. I though back to my mate Sheacara and relized that I would never see him again. "Even in death Sheacara... even in death our love will go on." Then I died.

Sheacara's Piont Of View

I sudden felt the breath crash out of me when I saw the body laying a little ways away. I had smelled blood and came to investigate not knowing the tragedy that had occurred. My mate lay dead in front of me. Torn up by another Parduseros. She had walked away from the battle though which meant the other was dead. That however would not bring her back and I took a little time to mourn her passing. Then I dug her grave and pushed her into it, knowing that I would love her long after she was burried but I would have to move on.

Tears streamed down my face as I though of the times we had had together. I had won her heart when I defeated my brother for her hand, and she had won mine the first time I looked her in the eyes. We had reared our cubs together then I had left so she could go about her normal life. We decided to be life mates and thus grew closer together. We had only had three seasons together but those three seasons would forever be ingrained in my mind.

Now though I would again have to fight for the right to mate hoping that I was still strong as I used to be. Either that or I would have to fight the urge which I knew I could not do. My line had to carry on, wether it was with her or another female.