Veiled by a Song: PM to Join (Fox RP)

[Calypso Sky]

((We are back in business! And for those of you who don't know, Kitteh! will be replacing cookiethekitty. Also, I did have a time skip to the next morning, just so that things are a bit easier...))

Soul padded out of his den and jumped up on top of it, finding comfort in the smooth, worn wood of the tree stump. Yesterday had been a nightmare, and explaining to the leash the deaths of Kikiara and Sasha was heartbreaking for everyone. However, the leader did take comfort in knowing that their dreams weren't haunted by demons anymore, and that the Ruby Key in the Ancient Rock kept glowing a strong, unwavering red. It was a sign of hope.
Soul sighed, and looked up at the disappearing stars. The sun would soon rise, and with it, the foxes, but life would go on today as it always had, and Soul knew that he had to remain strong and optimistic for the leash. He closed his eyes as a warm breeze and sweet scent surrounded him. Oh Kinari... he thought, Help me... Slowly opening his green eyes once again. The food pile was filled with prey and various nuts and fruits. Nobody had had much of an appetite to eat last night, but the leader would make sure that everyone ate decently before going off on the assignments he had in mind for today.

Copper kicked and fought in his sleep, practicing the moves that he had learned from Ryuu. He knew that he would be the best warrior in the leash, and he would prove himself over again and again if he needed to. A sharp yelp awoke him, and Copper knew that he had awoken one of the other apprentices. Guiltily, he padded over to the far end of the fallen tree and curled up with his three tails over his nose, hoping that no one would suspect a thing.

Raven slept soundly and happily, feeling loved and warm among the other hunters and warriors. The deaths of Kikiara and Sasha had greatly spooked and saddened her, but a few warm words from Flare, her love, was all it took for Raven to be optimistic once again. The leash would go on, the least would survive.

[єναи]

Phantom was slumbering peacefully in the hawthorn bush den on the wet, mossy place he always slept on. He stirred slightly in his dreamless sleep, even though he wasn't having a nightmare. A yelp rang though his ears and he jumped awake. The black and yellow fox sighed in relief as he saw nothing to fear as he glanced quickly around the den, and settled back down on the ground. Phantom curled up with his fluffy tail flopped over his wet black nose. He opened his wide mouth and yawned deeply, closing his black eyes in the process. He was troubled by the death of his two leashmates, but was still able to relax. Thankful that he was not going to suffer from demonic nightmares, he slipped into a deep, deep dreamless sleep as the glossy sun began to rise slowly in the dawning daytime.

[Sidewind]

Flare's eyes fluttered open as a ray of sunshine touched his glossy fur. He was less stressed now that he had told Raven how he felt and that she loved him back. With a hint of excitment in his eyes for the coming day he tip toed over the other apprentices in the den. He was a little bit said that he didn't get to sleep beside Raven but all he had to do was train hard and then he would become a hunter and sleep in the hunters den. Looking outside he noticed no-one was awake. Flare stood at the entrance for a while watching for movement.

Jingle never slept. Nothing was really bothering her it just seemed like her eyes wouldn't stay shut. In the middle of the night she had awoken to sit under the light of the full moon and had fallen asleep close to the entrance to camp.

[єναи]

The bright rays of the morning sunshine spread out throughout the warriors' and hunters' hawthorn bush den, one single golden ray straying away from the rest and hitting Phantom's closed eyes, thus slowly waking him up from his peaceful sleep. The brown and yellow fox then fluttered his black shiny eyes to meet the morning light. The sunlight reflected off his wet nose, making it look glossy. He lifted his furry tail and set it behind his rear to get it off his nose. The fox let out a short yawn and breathed in the moist air, filled with the scents of the fresh day. Phantom lifted his head and stared out the entrance of the den, noticing Flare standing there, looking at something.

[Calypso Sky]

((Soul has been sitting on his stump the whole time, just saying ;D)

[єναи]

(Yeppers. I g2g take a shower.)

[keydemon]

Shiko's ruby red eyes slowly fluttered open. The moon's pale, round shape reflected in them as she gazed up at the sky. As always, she was away quite early, eager to catch the morning dew and plants that only appeared in the morning. She picked up her white, ghostly body, feeling her bones creak. She was beginning to get old. Careful not to wake her young apprentice, Shiko reached for some herbs to soothe her stiff joints and gulped them down. Her delicate paws moved gingerly across the dusty ground. Peering out of her den, she saw Soul sitting upon the stump, her breath catching in her throat. He was never awake this early. Probably under stress... Deciding it was best to leave him to his thoughts, Shiko rustled around in her stores, taking inventory rather than collecting herbs. Soon, the sun stretched its warming rays over the horizon. Shiko turned and slunk out of her den. "Greetings, Young Soul." Shiko addressed her leader in her smooth, even tone.

Although Ryuu was aware that it was only a dream, it felt all too vivid. A huge demon loomed in front of him, poison dripping from its crooked jaws. Ryuu's heart burned with rage, his pearly fangs bared angrily. Demons can hurt you in dreams... Shiko's voice echoed in his head. He gulped, a new wave of worry washed over him. Leaping forward he faked the demon out and bit down onto its back leg. It screeched in pain and threw him off. He gasped, as the kick bruised his ribs and he was flung into blackness.
Thankfully, his eyes snapped open. He winced at the throbbing pain that burned through his ribs. He was coated in sticky sweat. Exhausted from his dreams, he decided it would be best to lay for a while while his body figured itself out.

Yuri's dreams were filled with multicolored butterflies flurrying around him in a dreamy tornado. Surprisingly his dreams were pleasant, despite the past events. Suddenly, a sharp kick hit him in the side, causing him to yelp loudly in pain. He sprang up and bared his teeth, thinking a demon must have broken into camp. Although, what he saw angered him even more. Copper. He didn't forgive the fox for the previous day. Flopping down again, he pinned his ears back in annoyance, closing his eyes once again.

[єναи]

( Bump x3 )

[Calypso Sky]

Soul jumped a bit when Shiko addressed him, the leader had been lost in his thoughts as the rest of the leash began to wake up. "Good morning Shiko," he nodded, dipping his head to his friend and adviser, "How are you feeling this morning?"
Soul's green eyes were bright as the sunlight began to creep into their clearing, patches of the scattered rays lighting up the place he called home.

Copper noticed how annoyed Yuki looked, but he chose not to say anything, deciding that if needed, he could apologize later. The warrior apprentice padded out of the den and into the clearing, stretching his worn muscles and hoping that he would be able to get more training done today. Deciding that it couldn't hurt to be social after the events that had happened recently, he padded over to Phantom and sat down next to him, realizing with a shock that he was growing faster than he thought. Already he was bigger and taller than the hunter, and he had to look down at him in order to speak. A smile played on his lips as he said, "Good morning Phantom! The day seems too nice for what happened yesterday, doesn't it?'

Raven rolled over in her sleep and opened her eyes a bit, squinting as she realized that the sun was shining directly in her face. Grumbling to herself, the black hunter forced herself up. She barely noticed Flare as she sleepily padded into the clearing and headed to the nursery, wanting to make sure that her friend Bluebelle, and her newborn cubs were doing well.

[єναи]

Phantom kept watching Flare, still slightly puzzled on what he was staring at outside. He was about to extend his paw and poke a shiny claw at his tail to get his attention until a fellow leashmate walked over with a friendly smile. Copper. Phantom smiled back in response. "Agreed." He replied, pricking his ears and remembering the death of the two leashmates. A deeply troubled and sad look came over his face, but disappeared quickly as it came as he lost the thought when an annoying buzzing sound appeared in his pointy ears. Forgetting about everything he lifted a paw and pawed his ears lightly, soon flicking away a disgusting big 'ol fly that was buzzing in his ears. After taking care of the insect with a flick of his furry tail, he turned back to the rather large yellow warrior for an answer.