*Hidden Nature* A Shapeshifting RP

[NickyKnack]

When they sat down, Aaran picked at his food,"Do generals just naturally hate me? Excluding you of course."
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Taylor grinned,"I'll be doing this to you when we're old and gray. Food will always be food, why shouldn't Taylor always be Taylor?"
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Tears welled up in Kristen's eyes. After all he had done for her, he assumed he was at fault. Now she felt really guilty about this. "Orson, after everything you know about me, my limits and weaknesses, what do you think about me? Maybe...compared to a shifter?" She wanted to look away but she didn't.

Enoch took a couple bits and chewed as he thought. When he swallowed, he said, " On most days, they are petty. Now you come in, out of nowhere with these amazing powers. Not to mention the fact that your not of fey decent. Then you add in king Racine showing you favor. That's a firestorm right there. But now you factor in the top female fey taking a shine to you..... Have you ever watched wolves son. Always, the new member starts at the bottom of the pack and works his way up. Well, fey are like them. We all have our places in this makeshift pack. But not you, you came in and got put right at the top. They left you alone because Racine decreed it. Elina was the last straw, so to speak. They all had in their minds, that one day, one of them would win her affections. With today's little show, they've just realized that's never going to happen. She publicly defended you. Something she has never done for anyone. Now do you understand the world of hurt you're in for. So get your game face on kid, you'll have to show them that you mean to fight them to earn your station, as well as to show them, you're wothy of the princess. Then you'll have their undying respect and loyalty."
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Nashton mimicked Orson's twirl. However it was done very badly. "Oh, I look forward to growing old and gray with you. Especially if food is involved." He said with much enthusiasm.
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Orson came over to her on the couch and knelt down in front of her. "After spending time in your body and not being able to shift, I realized something very profound. I realized how very strong and brave, you really are. Being a shifter didn't mean that I'm better then anyone, especially you. In fact, I could argue that it makes me weaker. When I couldn't shift, I almost panicked. I didn't know how to cope with being self reliant. You on the other hand, have always had to rely on just your mind, your skill and your fearless heart. Not some hideous animal that come out to fight the battles for you. I think the world of you, Kristen and I love you very much, with both my natures. Now please stop crying Kristen, love. For each tear hurts my heart." He said gently, as he took his thumb and wiped her cheek.

 

[StarrNico]

"Just try until you get it. You should probably hit it a few times before moving on." Bellatrix said. She wanted Danika to do her best, but even if she completed this perfectly today, they'd do it again tomorrow. Since if they worked very easy the first day they wouldn't make much progress the next, either. Bellatrix patiently waited for Danika to charge the figure again.

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"Do you have a religion?" Arya asked curiously. Rana was interesting, she was old and intelligent and the largest creature she had ever seen, larger than herself.

Danika nodded that she understood that then focused on the light creature again, charging it after a moment. This time she grazed it then had to jump back quickly when it changed direction right towards her. It had startled her and her instinct was to flee though she stopped herself from going too far.
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Rana shrugged and nodded "I do, or did, I haven't practiced much in the last few years." She said then smiled "Though it's not something that you can lose really. I believe in the all-mother, the one who created all living things on Earth."
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Qdoba hurried to lead Princess Star to the queen. As they walked down the corridor to the throne room, the two gaurd Sylphs opened the doors for them. They simultaneously bowed their heads, smacked chests with a clenched fist and snapped their heels together. That's when Falkirk and Ender, both looked over at the sound as the double doors opened. Falkirk stopped in mid sentence and stared at her in disbelief.

Avalon looked up at Star, curious as to what the commotion was. "Princess Star!!" She said with a smile. She then stood up and walked to her. "You are proving to be quite resourceful. It is good I gave you that moonstone. I was just telling Falkirk that we could track you with it. To not lose heart, that we would find you again and here you are. Well done, Princess!" She said pleased.
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Sergio sat by Jackie happily. She looked at these guardians with respect.

Nektar nodded and grinned widely. "Yes there is. In fact, I've never seen so much at the same time." He whispered softly.

Arran eagerly sat next to Angela. She still was a little nervous around this may free shifters that hated humans that worked for Markus.
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Zypher rolled over and shook out his short fur. He too, shifted and said in agreement, "Absolutely nothing burns through the left over adrenaline like a brisk run. But then you top it off with a dirt bath...pure bliss. There is only one thing better at reminding you that you are still alive. " He said with happiness as he walked over to her "it's holding the one you love in your arms." He concluded.
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"Oh, I'm so glad you explained that to me." Luce said with gratitude.
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Bertram was honored to help in anyway. "I know a few good names, but they are kelpie names, not dragon ones. But you greatly honor me, Aurora. I hope I can be of some assistance. Ummm let's see....there is Saphira, Galzra and Jura. But you could just take the end of Estelle and call her Elle." He said with respect.
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Graydon had awoke after a while. He decided to go down and work on his flying. He really needed to master it, so that he could get supplies from the city.

Star smiled an dipped her head, reaching up to touch the moonstone "I had forgotten I had it, then when I saw it I remembered what you said about it bringing me back through the mirror to my room, but he is determined that he is to have me despite the challenge." She said then looked to Avalon again.
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Jackie looked around at the others as she fixed herself a plate then started eating her meal. She noticed Arran's nervousness and smiled over to her "Don't worry, you are safe here" She said reassuringly. After all, she was human as well, even though she had magic.

Angela chuckled and fixed herself a plate. "Well, it's here now, so we might as well enjoy it, right?"
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Anna smiled and went to him to hug him close "Mhm, you are right about that" She said happily then thought of something they had forgotten about "Zypher...did you leave a scrambler on? She asked and looked to him "Marcus likely tagged all of those shifters and the human" She said, remembering when she had had a tracker in her arm.
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Jason smiled and kissed her gently "To most of the world, his creations would be like making a dinosaur from fossils, interesting but ultimately useless"
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Aurora looked to the doppelganger and motioned to her "What would you like to be called, child?" She asked gently.

The two girls looked to eachother to discuss the choices for names. After a little discussion, they decided on Elle for the doppelganger.
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Kyra woke and stretched out, she left her room and looked around then went out to stand on a tree branch to watch him for a bit. After a little while, she would go hunting to bring in some food for them.

 

[NickyKnack]

Rio nodded, "Sure." Rio said and started walking back to the house. _____
Sirène nodded, "Okay." She said and looked at the many fish swimming around. She giggled a little at a small shark with many tiny fish under it's belly, following the shark as it swam.

Aurelius smiled in gratitude. "Thanks, I really enjoyed this walk. I must admit, it gave me time to hide from the others. For a little while, at lest. But I must face them now. Because it's all my fault. My choices caused those wolves their lives. I was trying to help and in doing so, I made it worse. I tried to keep Markus's monsters out." She whispered softly. ~~~ Keldwyn giggled, "Now that's the only way to travel." She stated.

 

[chick-adee]

When they sat down, Aaran picked at his food,"Do generals just naturally hate me? Excluding you of course."
~~~
Taylor grinned,"I'll be doing this to you when we're old and gray. Food will always be food, why shouldn't Taylor always be Taylor?"
~~~
Tears welled up in Kristen's eyes. After all he had done for her, he assumed he was at fault. Now she felt really guilty about this. "Orson, after everything you know about me, my limits and weaknesses, what do you think about me? Maybe...compared to a shifter?" She wanted to look away but she didn't.

Enoch took a couple bits and chewed as he thought. When he swallowed, he said, " On most days, they are petty. Now you come in, out of nowhere with these amazing powers. Not to mention the fact that your not if fey decent. Then you add in Racine showing you favor. That's a firestorm right there. But now you factor in the top female fey taking a shine to you..... Have you ever watched wolves son. Always, the new member starts at the bottom of the pack and work his way up. Well, fey are like them. We all have our places in this makeshift pack. But not you, you came in and got put right at the top. They left you alone because Racine decreed it. Elina was the last straw, so to speak. They all had in their minds, that one day, one of them would win her affections. With today's little show, they've just realized that's never going to happen. She publicly defended you. Something she has never done for anyone. Now do you understand the world of hurt your in for. Get your game face on, you have to show them that you mean to fight them for your station, as well as the princess. Then you'll have their undying respect and loyalty."
~~~
Nashton mimicked Orson's twirl. However it was done very badly. "Oh, I look forward to growing old and gray with you. Especially if food is involved." He said with much enthusiasm.
~~~
Orson came over to her on the couch and knelt down in front of her. "After spending time in your body and not being able to shift, I realized something very profound. I realized how very strong and brave, you really are. Being a shifter didn't mean that I'm better then anyone, especially you. In fact, I could argue that it makes me weaker. When I couldn't shift, I almost panicked. I didn't know how to cope with being self reliant. You on the other hand, have always had to rely on just your mind, your skill and your fearless heart. Not some hideous animal that come out to fight the battles for you. I think the world of you, Kristen and I love you very much, with both my natures. Now please stop crying Kristen, love. For each tear hurts my heart." He said gently, as he took his thumb and wiped her cheek.

Aaran put his game face on,"Okay, I can at least try. So I'm competing against many lovesick generals with much more skill and experience than me. Yippee."
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Taylor blushed with a smile and tried to twirl back but she failed too. "Food and you forever? That sounds amazing. He he, should we live in the city, woods, or in between?" She laughed.
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Kristen sobbed one last time,"I don't deserve you. I'm just scared someday you'll figure it out." She put her hand on top of his and smiled through her tears,"These are good tears now so you don't have to worry."

 

[Americano Blue]

Jackdaw frowned at Dawn's statement. "Now that I have never been called. That is brave to call me that." He explained as he smirked at her with humor.
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When she cried out, that fast Degan shifted and charged forward looked for her attacker. His wings wide, his teeth showing and his claws out.
(What is it, what is it?!

)
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(Oh, okay. That's alright. Forget I said anything.

)
They just glanced up at him, to content to move much.

Dawn rolled her eyes. "Well, I guess I'm brave then." she teased.
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Zia looked over at him. "Whoa, whoa. I'm alright. I just cut my hand on...whatever this is..." She knelt down and grabbed what seemed to be a handle on the object. With a few mighty tugs, she pulled it free. She didn't know what it was, but if she did, she would have been amazed by the detail work on it for it was in fact a sword.
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Dust walked back over and sat down. "I enjoy this. No alpha over me, no threat of death."

 

[Garjzla]

Danika nodded that she understood that then focused on the light creature again, charging it after a moment. This time she grazed it then had to jump back quickly when it changed direction right towards her. It had startled her and her instinct was to flee though she stopped herself from going too far.
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Rana shrugged and nodded "I do, or did, I haven't practiced much in the last few years." She said then smiled "Though it's not something that you can lose really. I believe in the all-mother, the one who created all living things on Earth."

"Just remember this, you are ten times stronger than a human, you don't need to fear them if they have no weapons." Bellatrix said encouragingly. She wanted to remove Danika's instincts of fleeing, unicorns had all of this strength and they fled, making humans see unicorns as no threat so they'll invade their territory and capture them. "Try again, and this time try your best to remove all fear of humans." She instructed and waited again.

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"That's very interesting." Arya said.
"I'll stop bothering you, now. I interrupted your eating, which was rude of me." Arya said and she went to a nearby spot that had lots of loose dirt and sun. She laid down and relaxed, closing her eyes contentedly.

 

[Garjzla]

Aurelius smiled in gratitude. "Thanks, I really enjoyed this walk. I must admit, it gave me time to hide from the others. For a little while, at lest. But I must face them now. Because it's all my fault. My choices caused those wolves their lives. I was trying to help and in doing so, I made it worse. I tried to keep Markus's monsters out." She whispered softly.
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Keldwyn giggled, "Now that's the only way to travel." She stated.

"It's not your fault. Besides, the wolves must've known what they were getting into, they were prepared to fight, and they fought. None of it is your fault, you are the innocent that was used cruelly by the guilty." Rio told her. He truly believed it wasn't at all her fault, Marcus took her as a baby and brainwashed her, it was his fault.

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Sirène smiled and nodded, "They're probably lucky the shark can't reach his belly. I wonder why they always surround the shark, sharks do eat fish even if it's not very often." She said.

 

[NickyKnack]

Danika nodded that she understood that then focused on the light creature again, charging it after a moment. This time she grazed it then had to jump back quickly when it changed direction right towards her. It had startled her and her instinct was to flee though she stopped herself from going too far.
~~~

Rana shrugged and nodded "I do, or did, I haven't practiced much in the last few years." She said then smiled "Though it's not something that you can lose really. I believe in the all-mother, the one who created all living things on Earth."
~~~

Star smiled an dipped her head, reaching up to touch the moonstone "I had forgotten I had it, then when I saw it I remembered what you said about it bringing me back through the mirror to my room, but he is determined that he is to have me despite the challenge." She said then looked to Avalon again. 
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Jackie looked around at the others as she fixed herself a plate then started eating her meal. She noticed Arran's nervousness and smiled over to her "Don't worry, you are safe here" She said reassuringly. After all, she was human as well, even though she had magic.

Angela chuckled and fixed herself a plate. "Well, it's here now, so we might as well enjoy it, right?"
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Anna smiled and went to him to hug him close "Mhm, you are right about that" She said happily then thought of something they had forgotten about "Zypher...did you leave a scrambler on? She asked and looked to him "Marcus likely tagged all of those shifters and the human" She said, remembering when she had had a tracker in her arm.
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Jason smiled and kissed her gently "To most of the world, his creations would be like making a dinosaur from fossils, interesting but ultimately useless" 
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Aurora looked to the doppelganger  and motioned to her "What would you like to be called, child?" She asked gently. 


The two girls looked to eachother to discuss the choices for names. After a little discussion, they decided on Elle for the doppelganger. 
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Kyra woke and stretched out, she left her room and looked around then went out to stand on a tree branch to watch him for a bit. After a little while, she would go hunting to bring in some food for them.

"My dear, we are beyond the challenge now. He has committed high treason. It is exile or a mandatory death sentence. But unfortunately you will be under heavy guard until he is apprehended. That cannot be helped. So you'll also have Enders' brother guarding you." She motioned her hand and another Sylph stepped forward. "This is Spyro."

Spyro flared his wings and bowed in the customary way, "Princess Star."

Falkirk came over and looked at Star with great relief. "I'm so glad you escaped him. I feared I'd never see you again. " He said with great emotion.
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Arran turned her attention to Jackie. At her words, she nodded politely and said, to her and the assemble group, "Thank you, for your help and hospitality." She then started getting her some food. But couldn't help but to look at Nektar.

Nektar grinned, " Very true. " He said as he took a spoon full. As he savored it, he closed his eyes in pure bliss.

Arran laughed at his antics. "Aurelius has ruined you with that stuff. " She teased him.

But Nektar just opened his eyes and smiled at her, while saying, " I care not."
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Zypher nodded, " But of course, there is one in the van going strong...." But he frowned, as it occurred to him, that they no longer had the van. It was still in that tunnel entrance to Menagerie. Not to mention, all their scrambles that they had brought, was in it. He looked at Anna alarmed. "We're in deep trouble, if Jackie's warding on her property doesn't block the chip transmissions." He said with concern. But then thought, " Maybe you father has some that are on. If not, We'll need to get them in the void until we get some. " He stated hopefully.
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Luce laughed at his description. "Hey! I saw that movie!" She said with a giggle.
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Bertram watched them decide and nodded approval of their choice. He'd hoped they would chose that one. That way Elle could keep part of her name. They were more like twins the anything else. He was relieved that she wouldn't be cast off. "Wonderful choice. " He said gently.
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Graydon as getting a bit better. But he still needed a lot of work. He looked over and saw Kyra. "Hello roommate! How are you doing? " He asked politely.

 

[NickyKnack]

Aaran put his game face on,"Okay, I can at least try. So I'm competing against many lovesick generals with much more skill and experience than me. Yippee."
~~~
Taylor blushed with a smile and tried to twirl back but she failed too. "Food and you forever? That sounds amazing. He he, should we live in the city, woods, or in between?" She laughed.
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Kristen sobbed one last time,"I don't deserve you. I'm just scared someday you'll figure it out." She put her hand on top of his and smiled through her tears,"These are good tears now so you don't have to worry."

Enoch nodded in thought and said, "Yep! Pretty much. That's the gest of the situation." He then chuckled softly. He genuinely liked Aaran. The kid had a good temperament. Not to mention a great personality.
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Nashton grinned at her failed attempt at twirling. "Well not forever, but for the rest of my life. Location optional, as long as I have you by my side." He said lovingly.
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"No, it is the other way around. It is I, who doesn't deserve you." He said with respect as he leaned in and brushed a kiss on her lips.

 

[NickyKnack]

Dawn rolled her eyes. "Well, I guess I'm brave then." she teased.

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Zia looked over at him. "Whoa, whoa. I'm alright. I just cut my hand on...whatever this is..." She knelt down and grabbed what seemed to be a handle on the object. With a few mighty tugs, she pulled it free. She didn't know what it was, but if she did, she would have been amazed by the detail work on it for it was in fact a sword.
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Dust walked back over and sat down. "I enjoy this. No alpha over me, no threat of death."

Jackdaw stood up taller and said in a dramatic voice, "In deed you are. You are poking a fey....'you know what', with the cute word."
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Degan shifted back to human and said in an amazed voice, "Did you just find Excalibur?!"
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Aeval lifted her head to look at Dust. "Threat of death? What on earth do you mean?" She asked curiously.