*Hidden Nature* A Shapeshifting RP

[NickyKnack]

( I'm alright. We hit the road again in the morning, and I'm the driver from Oregon to Santa Clara now. Been a gruelling drive, especially being the able bodied one.)
Slygotha stood up straight and clapped her wings to get attention. She felt they had been out long enough, and wished for her wyrmlings to get some rest. She wanted them to start off towards home before the dawn started, since they wished to remain unseen by the locals. She pondered a territorial roar; they were oh so satisfying. " What say you, Reaper, that we claim this hunting ground as our own before we go? I see several trees that I could claw up over there. I realize there are not likely to be other dragons about, but there is the fun of claiming. And it is another opportunity to teach the wyrmlings about our ways."

( Wow! That's rough. Stay safe.)
Reaper gave a serpentine smile and laughed. "That sounds like a completely wonderful idea. It has been quite a while since we've done such a display. I lookforward to doing so now." He said happily. He then hummed to her tenderly, to show his love to her.

 

[NickyKnack]

"My burnt pizza deserved so much more than that! A proper funeral! A skunk that goes by the name of Nashton that APRICIATES it." She struggled not to laugh.
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Kristen sighed and nibbled on the last bit of the cookie,"I know I'm being paranoid... You don't quite understand. I don't want to feel weak anymore. I don't want all those people to have to risk their lives, guarding us. It bothers me."

"And a skunk by the name of Nashton would have appreciated it, had it been cooked properly. So, my dear, it's blood colored sauce is on you hands. Pizza killer!" Nashton said matter-of-factly. But grinned widely after a moment.
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"I can understand that. You're not accustomed to being hunted. I've been hunted most my life. The rest a captive. But I don't lament that last part, for I never would have met you otherwise. " Orson said thoughtfully. A radiant smile lifted his lips on one side.

 

[NickyKnack]

Aurienne followed, silently wondering what he meant. How were they drawing unwanted attention by simply talking?

It wasn't long before the reached a very tall building. He held the door open for Aurienne to enter first. "And we're here." He said grandly.

 

[Bantambird]

( Wow! That's rough. Stay safe.)
Reaper gave a serpentine smile and laughed. "That sounds like a completely wonderful idea. It has been quite a while since we've done such a display. I lookforward to doing so now." He said happily. He then hummed to her tenderly, to show his love to her.

Humming in her low voice, Slygotha grinned, her parting jaws dripping the thick green acid in a few hissing drops. Heaving her massive bulk , she propelled herself up towards an embankment marking the edge of the clearing. Grasping with both claws, she dug deep into the bark of a large and ancient tree, gouging out deep furrows on both sides. As she finished her marking, she let out a guttural roar that reverberated through the forested swamplands. Perking up, the wyrmlings felt the urge to join her territorial claim. Gugol climbed up and cocked her head nearby, then tentatively joined in.

 

[StarrNico]

When they reached the penthouse floor, Ackley pulled out the key when the doors opened and Ravek lead Danika out. She then fell in behind them.

Zypher was waiting for them at the apartment door. "Welcome back safe. I trust all went well." He said to Ravek. He then looked down to smile warmly at Danika. "Hello young one. I'm Zypher." He said gently.
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"Good, because I'll be back. " Xatia said as she forced herself to leave out the door Anna held open.
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"Now they sound very determined to live. I do so appreciate a match of intellect and skill." Ender admitted openly as he shifted into his great dragon form and caught up with Foneth.
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When Spyro came in last and closed the double doors behind him, he dipped his head to the queen as he moved through the gathered Sylphs to stand by her side in the traditional spot.

As the voices settled down into an expectant silence, Avalon addressed them. " As you may already know, Ender has unlocked the inner dragon and has achieved a full shift." As questions were asked simultaneously, Avalon held up her hand for silence. "I do not yet understand the circumstances as to how or why he has achieved this act. I chose instead to use it to expediate the full equality of all Sylphs. As Ender has proven, you are in fact two natured. We have persecuted are brothers for too long and I'll not abide it any further." Where she had expected celebration, there was utter silence. "Does this not please you?" She asked quietly.

Spyro spoke up at last to speak for them all, "They dare not hope to soon, my queen. For fear it will not come to pass and that would be worse."

Avalon rose from her throne and looked each and everyone in the eye to show the conviction of her next words. "I am the queen! My word is law. I do not speak untruths or deal in half measures. You will all be free and you will all be equal, by the powers of my bloodline, I vow this!"

At that, they flared their wings and surmounted a cry of elation.
(Sorry it took so long, I really had to think about this.

)
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"Ah, now see right there? You brought up a very important fact. One that I quite honestly have to say, kind of eluded me until now. The whole bird in the hand vs the two in the bush distracted me. How about I just torture her. Because, I'll be quite honest with you, I didn't have anyone. I just wanted to see what you'd do. Thank you for telling her to run. I doubted I'd ever get the two of you apart without it getting ugly. I should have thanked Gideon. Oh, but it's too late for that, isn't it?!" Markus said with humor. He turned to look at Pariah, "I'll let you do the honors, you do have a flair for the fae. But I do want her horn. It'll look nice on my trophy wall." He said with anticipation. Knowing the general would be no match for Pariah. She could reacquire her from him easy.

Danika looked up at Zypher as she sort of leaned against Ravek. "Everyone calls me Danika" She said softly in reply. She looked down then, her free hand idly brushing at some dirt on her dress.
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Anna nodded then smiled a little "I do wonder how he would react to this new poison quill thing I have now." She said privately as she looked to Xatia then at the door as it closed
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Foneth chuckled and looked to him "They are agile creatures, but not always smart. Some do fall off the cliffs or get themselves stuck where they cannot get down without falling to their deaths." She shrugged a little at that then looked ahead "They are some offshoot that came from Earth many centuries ago. Or so the story goes"
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Bardou smiled at the announcement, glad that the sylphs would be slaves no longer. Now to implement what she ordered and have these fae seen as equals.
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Shaylee shivered then growled low "Leave the child alone" She stated, showing her temper though she held herself as still as she could.She knew tehy were looking to make her angry, but she couldn't help the instinct to protect the child from them.

 

[chick-adee]

"My burnt pizza deserved so much more than that! A proper funeral! A skunk that goes by the name of Nashton that APRICIATES it." She struggled not to laugh.
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Kristen sighed and nibbled on the last bit of the cookie,"I know I'm being paranoid... You don't quite understand. I don't want to feel weak anymore. I don't want all those people to have to risk their lives, guarding us. It bothers me."

"And a skunk by the name of Nashton would have appreciated it, had it been cooked properly. So, my dear, it's blood colored sauce is on you hands. Pizza killer!" Nashton said matter-of-factly. But grinned widely after a moment.
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"I can understand that. You're not accustomed to being hunted. I've been hunted most my life. The rest a captive. But I don't lament that last part, for I never would have met you otherwise. " Orson said thoughtfully. A radiant smile lifted his lips on one side.

"Back again to the timer question. YOU should've woken me up. Why couldn't you go get the pizza and then said skunk wouldn't have to complain about said pizza. It would've been perfect if the skunk in question might have... I don't know... Done his job?" She laughed.
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Kristen flashed his a small loving smile but she was obviously still concerned,"What use are we with those...horrible collar things on? Oh shoot, I would get one too. If we get caught, that's it. That's the end. We get separated and spend the rest of our lives alone except for our handlers. I would have a handler! Talk about switched roles there..."
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Axel impatiently drummed his fingers on his desk. "Thomas? ETA?" Thomas checked his watch,"Only a couple minutes sir. He'll be here." Axel turned in his seat to face him,"Did you HEAR anyone ask for your opinion on the matter?" Thomas shook his head 'no' and quietly went back to work.

 

[NickyKnack]

Humming in her low voice, Slygotha grinned, her parting jaws dripping the thick green acid in a few hissing drops. Heaving her massive bulk , she propelled herself up towards an embankment marking the edge of the clearing. Grasping with both claws, she dug deep into the bark of a large and ancient tree, gouging out deep furrows on both sides. As she finished her marking, she let out a guttural roar that reverberated through the forested swamplands. Perking up, the wyrmlings felt the urge to join her territorial claim. Gugol climbed up and cocked her head nearby, then tentatively joined in.

Reaper had joined in the territorial claiming and adding his deep roar to that of his family's. It felt good to let his primal side out after being denied for so long. Valstrath's squeaky call was lost in louder tones of his parents, but he didn’t care. While Nevitha looked around startled for a moment, before she tipped back her head and call with everything she had. Razeth looked to both his parents in awe. Until he finally joined in when the urge became too strong.

 

[NickyKnack]

Danika looked up at Zypher as she sort of leaned against Ravek. "Everyone calls me Danika" She said softly in reply. She looked down then, her free hand idly brushing at some dirt on her dress.
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Anna nodded then smiled a little "I do wonder how he would react to this new poison quill thing I have now." She said privately as she looked to Xatia then at the door as it closed
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Foneth chuckled and looked to him "They are agile creatures, but not always smart. Some do fall off the cliffs or get themselves stuck where they cannot get down without falling to their deaths." She shrugged a little at that then looked ahead "They are some offshoot that came from Earth many centuries ago. Or so the story goes"
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Bardou smiled at the announcement, glad that the sylphs would be slaves no longer. Now to implement what she ordered and have these fae seen as equals.
~~~

Shaylee shivered then growled low "Leave the child alone" She stated, showing her temper though she held herself as still as she could.She knew tehy were looking to make her angry, but she couldn't help the instinct to protect the child from them.

"Well, hello Danika." Zypher said pleasantly as he smiled. He looked to her hand as it brushed the dirt on her dress. He stated, "I just so happen to have a dress that would fit you perfectly that isn't dirty, if you'd like to change?" He asked gently.

Ravek looked to Danika as she leaned into him for reassurance. He was a silent strength, by letting her make her own decisions.
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"Oh, that is a befitting end for him. It has been a while since I'd see the death from a fae wolf's venom. " Xatia said with appreciation.
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Ender listened quietly as she explained about the goats. They truly sounds unique. For he'd never heard of such a creature before. "So is out tactic to get then to fall or ambush them?" He asked for clarification.
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Avalon smiled warmly at the gathering and looked to Bardou. "Where is princess Sorcha? Has she not returned from Ettence? " She asked him mentally. A bit alarmed by the sudden thought.
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Markus chuckled softly, "Finally, we achieved some measure of reaction. You have no say over what we do or don't. You're the prisoner here, in more then one way, I might add." He turned to Pariah, "Lock her up in her mind please. We have some business to take care of." Markus said absently, as he pull his jacket from the chair and started putting it on. It was a good thing they didn't have far to go with a portal. Just an elevator ride and they'd be there.

Pariah grinned widely and looked to Shaylee to do as he asked.

 

[NickyKnack]

"Back again to the timer question. YOU should've woken me up. Why couldn't you go get the pizza and then said skunk wouldn't have to complain about said pizza. It would've been perfect if the skunk in question might have... I don't know... Done his job?" She laughed.
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Kristen flashed his a small loving smile but she was obviously still concerned,"What use are we with those...horrible collar things on? Oh shoot, I would get one too. If we get caught, that's it. That's the end. We get separated and spend the rest of our lives alone except for our handlers. I would have a handler! Talk about switched roles there..."
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Axel impatiently drummed his fingers on his desk. "Thomas? ETA?" Thomas checked his watch,"Only a couple minutes sir. He'll be here." Axel turned in his seat to face him,"Did you HEAR anyone ask for your opinion on the matter?" Thomas shook his head 'no' and quietly went back to work.

"Aw, but I can tell you have already forgotten the most important factor. It was your night to cook. Not mine. And if memory serves me correctly, I actually cooked from scratch, yesterday's dinner. You should be glad I let you get away with a heat and eat type dinner. Oh, which you still managed to goof that up." Nashton said matter-of-factly. He added a wink for emphasis.
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"My second incarceration would not be very long without you by my side. I'd cease to thrive and would wither and die." Orson said honestly. Simple touch of the soul mate was required for the betterment of both. Especially in magical beings.
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(Impatient much? Markus is kinda busy rping with StarrNico's character. )

 

[chick-adee]

"Aw, but I can tell you have already forgotten the most important factor. It was your night to cook. Not mine. And if memory serves me correctly, I actually cooked from scratch, yesterday's dinner. You should be glad I let you get away with a heat and eat type dinner. Oh, which you still managed to goof that up." Nashton said matter-of-factly. He added a wink for emphasis.
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"My second incarceration would not be very long without you by my side. I'd cease to thrive and would wither and die." Orson said honestly. Simple touch of the soul mate was required for the betterment of both. Especially in magical beings.
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(Impatient much? Markus is kinda busy rping with StarrNico's character.

)

"Well you're actually a good cook! Me on the other hand... Without you I'd be living off of microwave meals and takeout." She laughed,"But you shouldn't have forgotten that I washed all of your dirty dishes from both cooking and eating. That merits me a little poke to wake me up, don't you think?" She winked in return.
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"Sound's like Markus' type of fun." Kristen muttered and shook her head,"Without you, I would do the same. We can't let that happen. I refuse to be trapped there ever again. I just couldn't handle it." She met his eyes,"Never leave me, Orson. Promise me that."