Apple Blossom Teacup by vindhov

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Apple Blossom Teacup

Postby vindhov » Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:08 am

Judging is over.

This tree living Teacup Dragon hides it's colourfull body amongst the flowers in the thick foliage. The flowers on it's back help to fool predetors.
It is an excellent climber and flyer and use it's tail as a fifth limb when grabbing branches and climbing through the tops.


Based on this flower; http://m3.i.pbase.com/v3/62/235762/1/44 ... s_crop.jpg

This was really tough to judge. Everyone did great, but there can only be one owner.
I really fell in love with this little story and his unique personality. I could picture everything in front of me and it made me warm inside. Great job Drealof, take good care of him now!


Drealof wrote:
.:Username:.
Drealof

.:Dragons Name:.
Male

.:Gender:.
Cider- for obvious apple-related reasons ^^

.:Personality:.
Cider is a trickster. He is vain and arrogant. But, he has a good heart. Cider grew up being complemented constantly on his grace, beauty, and wit; this formed him into the kind of person who thinks very high of himself, and everything he does as well. However, although he does enjoy pranking others, outwitting them with his charms and knowledge (and wit, of course), he does have a good heart. Cider never intentionally harms people's feelings or physical selves. Cider's pranks are always in good fun, although he does occasionally cross the line. No, the issue with Cider is his vanity. He has lost many friends due to this, and sees this as a fault within himself. Cider quietly resents his naturally ingrained sense of worth; he blames this, rather than his lack of self control and censoring, for his lost friends. Ironically, this is why the problem of his vanity could never be fixed; he goes about it in a completely vain way! "Oh, it's not my fault! But that one side of me, I just can't control it!" Cider would say. Or, perhaps," But it isn't my fault for being so, quote on quote, vain! I was blessed with beauty and wit, raised with complements, and what? Now you tell me to be silent? I must share these gifts, or so many had called them before now," would be a more in character response.

.:Short story:.
The apple blossoms had started to fall by the time Cider crawled out from a knot in the tree. It was an hour before sunset, the golden rays already turning a dusty orange when the dragon emerged. He smiled to himself, prepared for his final flight of the day. It was like Cider to only venture from his tree during this time- the beautiful array of colors blended with him, shielding him from predator's view, if only momentarily. The small dragon stretched, taking in a gust of air, and started to walk. Cider padded down the large branch in front of him, moving at a carefree and quick pace, towards the end. His tail swished from side to side to help keep balance, not that the skilled and vain little dragon needed any help. He had reached the end, looked up at the setting sun, and jumped. It wasn't anything dramatic or terrifying, rather, a daily occurrence with still performed with the same sense of wonder. Although vain, Cider did appreciate the ability to fly; if anything, Cider looked at how skilled his flying was and added it to the list of great attributes he apparently possessed. He flapped his small wings, creating a steady uplift, and flew above the tree, far into the flaming sky. 'I have time,' Cider thought to himself when spotting a small fruit bush below him. Cider flew down at a leisurely pace, almost floating down it seemed, and landed on the grass. The bush was full of glistening red strawberries, the domesticated variety. Of course, Cider ate one on the spot. Cider would be lucky to find more strawberries like this anytime soon, thus Cider made a plan to carry two of the strawberries home. This is a feat destined for failure, such a small dragon could not fly properly with those giant strawberries! But, being the vain dragon he was, Cider thought himself strong enough to accomplish this. (Now, I will back track to the location of this strawberry bush- it was in front of a house) And so, the little dragon gathered his strength and plucked the two strawberries off of the bush. Cider took a labored breath and flapped, reaching remarkably good heights for a weighed down dragon. A sudden gust of wind took him off guard, not a problem if he wasn't carrying two strawberries half his size, and sent him spiraling down onto the house's porch. Here, a young woman was having a brew of her favorite tea(Strawberry Misaki) when the little dragon plopped into her tea-cup. He dropped the strawberries, one having plopped into the tea alongside Cider, the other having fallen into the young woman's lap, and popped his head up from inside the tea-cup's delicious waters. He looked straight at the girl, she looking straight at him, and smiled. She offered a finger, of which he kindly grabbed hold of, and lifted him out. This is the day Cider met the human, Drea.
(499 words)
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Re: Apple Blossom Teacup

Postby m0chicakez » Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:25 am

Username:
    Cakeface
Dragons Name:
    Summer
Gender:
    Female
Personality:
Calm|Kindhearted|Creative|Adventurous|Nice|Curious
    This little Teacup is a very curious, kindhearted and nice little girl who loves adventures.
    Summer is one of few of her kind that isn't so shy as the others, and this has both good and bad side effects.
    She loves to make new friends and to explore, even if it's just in her little forest.
    She is always nice and kind towards others, but can still also be a little bit shy.
    Her friends often says that she is a little dragon with a big heart~

Short story starring this dragon (Maximum 500 words):
    Summer smög omkring i träden och såg sig omkring med nyfikna ögon.
    De rosa fjällen på hennes kropp lyste när några strimmor soljus träffade hennes hud, och hon njöt av värmen.
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Re: Apple Blossom Teacup

Postby Verdana » Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:30 am

She's too lovely. I just have to try.

Username:

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Dragon's Name:

Cecelia, which means 'one of the shining light' in French.

Gender:

Female

Personality:

Cecelia, or Cee, is a whimsical, light-hearted, warm-spirited little dragon. She loves to make new friends, and is always ready to invite another creature, be it a dragon, bird, insect or little mammal, up into the branches of her tree. She has a bright and inquisitive nature, and likes to stick her nose where it doesn't belong.
While she may act brave, she's not actually too keen on new and scary things, so when the going gets tough, Cee flees to her tree and huddles in its branches until the scary goes away.

Cee is a smiling, happy, optimistic little creature, who always looks for the best in a situation and welcomes a chance to laugh and play. She has a keen eye for beauty, and admires pretty, shiny or unusual-looking things. She has a good temper, and is rarely in a bad mood. She also tries hard to bring happiness to others, and is light-hearted, elegant and dainty. She can sometimes be a little bit vain, but she never means it unkindly.

Short story starring this dragon (Maximum 500 words):

It was shiny, it was glittery, and Cecelia wanted it in her tree.

Christmas had ended, and the Christmas tree had been dragged outside to die. However, one gleaming glass bauble had been overlooked, and it lay at the roots of Cecelia's tree, like a mysterious egg of some faraway creature. It looked just like one of her favourite red apples, Cecelia thought, only shinier, and it smelled cold and still.

She admired her reflection. She'd seen herself before, in dew and ponds, but this was motionless and clear, and for the first time, Cecelia saw her own beauty. She liked what she saw. She preened and fussed, terribly proud of her pretty eyes and the neat, delicate blossom scales on her neck and back. She knew the Hard Bubble would look marvellous in her tree.

But, how could she get it up there?

It wouldn't be pushed and it wouldn't be carried. Her soft paws slipped on the sleek-shiny surface, and rolling made it terribly dirty. She huffed and fussed, and inch by inch, flew it from branch to branch to branch, cuddling it to her belly, higher and higher -

"Mummy! Mummy, I found it! How did it get 'way up there?"

A child's voice made Cecelia's blossoms tremble. She bounced the bauble onto her tail, and clung to her tree, merging with a branch seamlessly. She felt a tickle as the Christmas ornament was slipped from her tail, and the child ran off, giggling and oblivious.

Cecelia mourned the loss of her toy all through the end of Winter. She moped and she sulked. She wouldn't play or visit her friends. She had found something beautiful, and losing it made the world seem dull and ugly. She didn't want to look upon the orchard without her pretty trinket.

One morning, Cecelia was awoken by a tickle on her nose. She snuffled and shifted, and a petal slipped down her face. She looked up in wonder. Her tree had erupted in pink, sweet-smelling blossoms, and every now and again a warm breath of wind would send petals spiralling through her world.

Cee remembered, then, the beauty of her orchard, and, jumping from tree to tree, forgot the glossy lure of her lost Christmas decoration.

Her world needed no ornaments, and in remembering that, she was happy.

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Re: Apple Blossom Teacup

Postby Galaxy❄ » Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:32 am

Username:
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Dragons Name:
Blossom Heart

Gender:
Female

Personality:
Blossom Heart is usually kind and responsible. She is respectful of everything that deserves respect. Though, Blossom Heart can easily hold a grudge for a long while. She often uses her pass time dancing to the rhythm of the living that only her kind can often hear. Blossom Heart loves helping others and resolving problems quickly. She HATES being accused of things she didn't do. She doesn't like bullies in the least bit.

Short story starring this dragon:
I'll have to finish this later. :L I really want her. She's beautiful.
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Re: Apple Blossom Teacup

Postby littlelies » Mon Feb 11, 2013 3:05 am

Username:
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Dragons Name:
Violet ( because of her brilliant violet eyes)
Gender:
Female
Personality:
Smart and quick witted. Looks on the bright side and loves to play.
Short story starring this dragon (Maximum 500 words):
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Re: Apple Blossom Teacup

Postby Jean. » Mon Feb 11, 2013 3:57 am

Username: Tori!(:

Dragons Name: Aleya

Gender: Female

Personality: She's a very strong willed girl and doesn't like when anyone tries to push her around too much. She's loyal to those she hold's closest and most dear to her in her life. She's very loving to those she knows she can trust. SHe's protective of those she hold's dear and will gladly defend them with her life.

Short story starring this dragon (Maximum 500 words): Born to a loving family that protected and cared for her. She was born a caring girl and loved to be their for her friends. She was raised by parents that were sweet on everyone they met. She loved to be with her parents whenever she could. When she needed any advice, she would always ask her mom what she thinks before making a decision. She was always there helping her friends when they needed help as well. She grew into a very confident girl and very strong minded. She loved helping others and being there to help anyone that needed help. She moved out from her parents home but still keeps in contact with them while looking for her a mate. She hasn't found one yet but she is still trying to find one.
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Re: Apple Blossom Teacup

Postby Flowerdust » Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:12 am

Username:
    Flowerdust
Dragons Name:
    Ayana.... Means " beautiful blossom"
Gender:
    Female
Personality:
    Wip

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    Wip^^
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Re: Apple Blossom Teacup

Postby ToastingCinnamon » Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:28 am

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Re: Apple Blossom Teacup

Postby walk. » Mon Feb 11, 2013 5:12 am

Username:

Walk This Way. It has always been the same, I've never changed it since I joined in late 2010. I guess I just felt too loyal to it. It's always stayed exactly the same.

Dragons Name:

Orchard. Not Orchid, the flower. But Orchard where Apple's grow. For short, he is known as Orchie or Ork.

Gender:

Male. Some might say it is a feminine design, but I think it can also be male.

Personality:

Orchard is a rather clumsy fellow. He is never trusted to do anything important, because it always goes wrong. He is determined to proove himself, so he attemps to do crazy things, like carry a teacup by himself, which either ends up in the cup getting smashed, or himself being flattened. But Orchard always means well, he would never do anything to hurt somebody on purpose. But the thing is, all the things he does, that are meant to be good, always turn out bad, which makes little Orchard sad bless him. He is usually a quirky, bubbly character, but sometimes, people get so exhasperated at him, he never means to do anything wrong, but he just never does anything right. But his friends love his character, despite how annoying it can be. He is loved by all he knows.

Short story starring this dragon (Maximum 500 words):

"Orchard! Get up! It's your big day!" a groan came from the small chipped floral teacup that stood in the hollow tree. A tiny head appeared out of the tea cup and sniffed around before spreading it's feathered wings and slowly hovering up above it's nest. It looked around before shooting out of the hole in the tree. Orchard sniffed around the flowers in his field and sighed happily. It was his big day today, the day he helped move all the new tea cups into the tree! He scented the air, a small curling tongue flickering out of his mouth before speeding down into the hollow. It was jam packed with clean tea cups, ready to be slept in. Orchard lashed his tail, before rapping it around the handle. With a huge amount of effort, Orchard flapped his small, feathered wings and letting out a desperate grunt, he gradually lifted the teacup off the ground! He had done it! But, of course, something was bound to go wrong, and Orchard felt the pretty plaid teacup slip from his grip and fall to the ground. "Fudgecakes!"cried Orchard as the teacup shattered into tiny shards. Well, that was just an ordinary day and Orchard had just got used to the harsh critism he earnt whenever anything went wrong, and his friends had learnt that... Well, maybe Orchard wasn't quite cut out to shift such delicate objects anyway.
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Re: Apple Blossom Teacup

Postby Melonbread » Mon Feb 11, 2013 5:32 am

Reserve ^.^
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