A voodoo dog. An idea I wanted to see come to 'life'.
Name: Mbaruku(blessed), Lyapo(many trials)
Gender: Male
Personality: Skittish. Obedient but, when pushed to far, can be a rebel. Strong when it comes to fighting. Persistent.
Story:
I woke up in a dark, musty room. My leg, side, and tail stung horridly. I tried walking but, was jerked to a stop by shackles around my ankles. I heard maniacal laughter coming from my left. A lantern was seen, followed by a witch-like lady. Her long gray hair stood up on end and her eyes glowed like magic. She floated toward me as I cowered into a corner. The light from the lantern immersed me, causing me to squint. The witch drew out a pin from behind her back. It was sharp and menacing between her long fingernails. Adrenaline rushed through me. I jerked on the chains holding me. I felt them dig into my skin, but pain was at the back of my mind. The right shackle snapped completely off. I pulled harder; the witch moved closer.
Finally, the left shackle's chain broke. I skittered on the concrete floor and ran to my freedom. Behind me, the witch filled with anger and began throwing daggers at me. I swerved but one caught me on my front left leg, leaving a deep gash. I kept running, not looking back. I emerged into daylight and ran until I reached a small town.
That is where I am now. I am doing enough to keep me alive. The town is hard to me. Me being different has left me an outcast among the other lone dogs. I have gotten into fights and lost part of an ear in doing so. Luckily, I received a magic charm from an old homeless lady I met in an alley. She seemed to like me. Before she passed away, she placed this charm around my neck. She said it was voodoo and it was to protect the wearer from an oncoming attack and ensuring a win over the enemy. I am just looking for a place to fit in..anywhere that will treat me..as me....
Hope you like it =3
Story and design © Sme

