*Hidden Nature* A Shapeshifting RP

[NickyKnack]

Zypher blinked out of his stupor. He looked around a bit. Then recalled what was going on. He looked to Anna facing off with Sahara. He'd never seen this side of her. The grip she had on his arm was ironclad. He realized it was that touch that had broke the hold of the hyena alpha.

Sahara slowly picked a still drugged Nashton up off her lap. She set him down on the sectional cushion and stood up. "I thought I made it clear, I was challenging you. But I guess we have a failure to communicate. " She said with a growl. Before she shifted to her hyena form. She hyena laughed with her excitement.

 

[StarrNico]

Starr looked to Avelon then dipped her head before leading Lucille over to the chairs so they could get settled with tea for each of them to drink. She took a sip before she started telling Lucille about the choices she could make if she wanted to. She tried to keep it simply to facts without adding influence to either choice to make it fair.
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(He will feel guilty?)

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"Gods and goddesses have been around since the beginning. They are not new, though some are much younger than others.".Jackie said, looking from one to the other of them. "Some you can pray to and they will help you."
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Skylar glanced to him and grinned, having added tennis balls to the order. She loved this, she could order and pay and have it put together and ready for pickup without having to go to the store herself unless she wanted to.
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Anna growled again, glancing to Zypher then shifting and facing off against the hyena.She hoped he would go and get Nashton at least so the others wouldn't try to gab the skunk. Right now, she had to focus on finding a weak spot to attack this insolent canine. Her ears were laid back in anger but her movements were precise as she started to circle the female, ready to attack.

 

[NickyKnack]

Jackdaw was waiting by the doors to the throne room. The Sylph gaurds had watched him curiously as he stood waiting. When he saw Spyro walking with Vatgkan, he stepped out into the center of the hallway. In effect, blocking their path.

Spyro frowned as he saw Obi-Wan Kenobi blocking the way. "What are you doing, Obi-Wan?" He asked confused.

Jackdaw took a deep breath, before dropping his glamor. At the Sylphs gasp of shock, Jackdaw reached his hand back and slapped Vatgkan hard across the jaw. "As a Prince of this castle, I evoke a rite fight!" He declared, as he was taken into custody by the two Sylphs behind him. It didn't matter. He'd formally challenged Vatgkan. He couldn't be sentenced until his challenge was appointed.

Vatgkan was shocked by the slap, but soon started laughing. "Thank you! You just bought me time and your death! " He yelled with elation.

Spyro still hadn't recovered. He'd been friends with an enemy of the throne.

 

[NickyKnack]

Lucille didn’t know what to say. She'd never been asked to decide something so important. "Princess Star, I feel I'm vastly out of my element. I mean he only snatched me the one time. He'd inflicted more terror on you. " She explained humbly.

Avalon dropped her tea cup with a gasp. She'd tuned into the mutual link of her Sylphs when she heard a commotion. Prince Jackdaw lived?! She heard Ender's voice ordering him held in the throne room. Then to her alone, 'My dearest love, I'll kill him personally. All you needed do is desire it.' Avalon blinked and shook her head. 'No, I wish to see him. I want to find out how he lived.' She told him. She looked to Star and Lucille. "I'm sorry, there has been a development. The sentencing is postponed. There is another urgent matter that needs my immediate attention. There seems to be a fey wolf still alive. The one that killed my father. You may come if you like." She replied breathlessly, as she stood up.
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(My bad, I thought shalt = won't/ He won't feel guilty. )
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Orson nodded and said, " Oh, my! You have some very powerful friends, Jackie." He then looked to Kristen and smiled. "Good thing we're on her good side." He said with mischief.

Cadeon laughed at his comments and said, "I feel ya! X2 on that. " He looked to Jackie with a whole new appreciation of the witch.
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Ericsson stilled at her words. "But Rosie, I'm the one who wanted the picnic. So the blame is as mush as mine. Had I knew my limitations better, I'd have never asked for such a reckless thing." He justified to her.
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Jaxon grew curious of what Skylar was doing. He inched a little closer to get a better view. "I don't understand. How do you get them out of there without breaking the glass?" He asked as he tapped on the screen.
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Zypher jumped to action. Understanding Anna's nonverbal command. He rushed to scoop Nashton up off the couch and took him a safe distance away. He watched silently as the females sized up eachother. He looked to Sahara's sisters. They had bloodlust in their eyes. Anna had to watch them too. Hyenas never fought one on one. Zypher looked around for a safe place to put Nashton. He settled him in an empty cabinet in the kitchen. Should they shift, he'd be able to shift also.

Sahara took stock of the female wolf. Her long delicate legs were not going to be much good aginst her thick stout ones. Just as she knew her hyena jaws could easily crushed bones and eat the marrow. This was doing to be easy. Even her sisters thought so, for they hadn't even shifted yet.

 

[NickyKnack]

Aurelius smiled happily up at Degan, even as she struggled to stop sobbing. "I've lost your vision. I'm blinded to you now and forever. " She explained worriedly.

Degan smiled affectionately down at her. "Why, is that a bad thing? At least you won't see my death and have the burden of keeping is a secret from me." He said, not completely understanding it's significance. He tisked softly as he saw more tear flee from the corners of her eyes. "What's this all about?" He asked with concern.

Aurelius stilled at his tender gesture, as his large thumbs gingerly wiped away her tears from her cheeks. Her eyes sought his and locked. She swallowed in an attempt to find her voice, when she was sure she could speak, she said, "I've loved you since I could remember. "

Degan nodded slightly, " I know that. That was never a secret. But our mutual friend helped me to realize something very profound. And it wasn't until I left you, in an attempt to force you to find another to love, that I realized something else about me. l'm really not that selfless. " He whispered as he closed the distance between them and kissed her passionately. He tightened his arms to draw her even closer to himself. He then angled her head back, to better plunder her mouth. As he straightened, taking her with him, her feet left the ground. He idly began to spin around in slow circles. When he eventually set her down again, Aurelius was breathless and panting softly. "Now that, my tender heart, is not a chaste kiss." He said with appreciation of her reddened lips and dewy expression.

Aurelius smiled as she brought her fingers to her tingling lips. He loved her! Was all she could think of in that moment.

Degan shook his head at her reaction. He then took her hand to walk with her back to the penthouse and the others.

 

[StarrNico]

Star smiled at Lucille and shook her head "But he did take you, so you can have a say in this." She said then looked to Avalon at her gasp, standing also. "I will come" She said, wondering if this was Dawn's friend that she had helped before. She was surprised he had shown himself like that, but then again, with the princes back in this realm it would be his chance to clear his name finally.
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(Shan't=will not, shalt= second person shall (will do) had to look up definitions to be sure of that, lol. it's alright, I just had to be sure what you meant)
Kyra smiled at Graydon again "You have nothing to feel guilty for" She assured him gently then chuckled as the butterflies came in to fly around them in a colorful horde before they left through another window.
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Kristen laughed softly and nodded, looking to Jackie then back to Orson. "Yes, we are very lucky." She said happily. "I am glad that one came to help Ember and Rana" She said, having heard the names before.

Jackie smiled and went back to watching the water as Ember and Rana left the park area to pick up Bertram and come back to the cabin. She had closed her eyes to send a message that Orson and Garth were here and safe so the three wouldn't worry.
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Rosie looked to him then reached up to smooth the worry lines on his forehead "You asked, but I could have denied it." She said softly "I am the one that is supposed to be looking out for your best interests despite my feelings" She said then frowned and looked down "Or because of them."
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Skylar chuckled and shook her head "These on the screen are just pictures, I order them here then they get delivered or I ask for them to hold them for a pickup at the store. They can't come out of the phone." She explained to both of them. "It's still pretty new, but I would not be surprised if they don't make a way to teleport stuff soon"
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Anna focused on the lead female. She was used to challenges being one on one, as it was with the wolves. Help from others outside the two combatants was frowned upon and forfeited that one's chances of winning, she wasn't aware that the sisters would jump in if they felt their leader was losing.A pack battle was a different thing, that would involve whoever was there in the fight. She focused on the leader, the belly would be the most vulnerable, like most creatures, but she would have to watch that jaw. Sahara had more physical power, but she had speed, endurance and being a smaller target. Not that she had much choice right now, this fight would happen and she had to win it.

 

[NickyKnack]

Lucille stood up also. She was equally shocked at the news, how had he managed to hide for so long. She thought to herself. "I'll also come, my queen. After all, he was to be my intended."

Avalon gave Star and Lucille a grateful look. "Thank you, Princesses. " She said softly as she headed towards the door that Ender was holding open. His expression was clear resolve.

Falkirk had no idea what was going on. But he knew to stay out of the way. After the queen headed down the hallway, he fell in with the princesses. "What's going on. Ender has his executioners face on. Is it decided, is Prince Vatgkan to be executed?" He asked Star quietly.
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Jackdaw waited on the stone floor on his knees. The two gaurds held his shoulders with a bruising grip, while their weapons were pressed aginst his throat. He was keenly aware of that fact, every time he swallowed. For the sharp edges dancing dangerously close to his jugular. His eyes actively searched for the queen's appearance. He hoped she gave him a chance to speak. He had to appeal to her mercy, without sparking her vengeance. He hands twined in his restraints with nervous energy.
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(Lol, yeah I looked it up also. Thanks for catching that. )
Graydon sighed dramatically as he watched the butterflies come inside. "There goes the neighborhood! Them with their little mouths on their feet, they'll be landing and tasting everything. Not to mention wiping slobber everywhere. There's just isn't enough kleenex some days." He got a look of horror. "Wait! You have slobber hands! " He said teasingly.
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Orson nodded agreement, then took Kristen in his arms. "Now, let's get some quality time, before the next misfortune happens." He said as he peaked a kiss on her nose.

Cadeon smiled softly at the two. But he never removed his eyes from watching his lady love returning home.
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Aeval and her sisters watched them leave taking Bertram with them. She looked around her deciding where to search for Aurora next. She was ready to take the blue dragoness offer of teaching her the dragon ways. She wanted to learn the dragon magic as well. Dust was good company to her. But he'd told her to take her time. It's like he seemed he understand, that she had to be with her kind before it was too late. Him being the last if his kind only drove that point home. She took to the air to begin her quest.
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Ericsson was hypersensitive to her every word. At her admission, he dared envision a world where they were more then just friends. With a renewed hope, he captured her hand as she stroked his forehead. He placed a kiss in her palm. "My best interest are your feelings. What a quandary you face." He said unapologetically.
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"Fascinating." Jaxon stated astonished.

While Bob was not so easily impressed. "Is phone toy?" He asked curiously tapping the back with his closed beak, before resting his head on top to get a better look at Skylar. "If no, Skylar needs play. Me to....and Jaxon!" He explained matter-of-factly.
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Sahara waited until she had the best position in the room. Mainly with Anna's back towards two adjoining walls. To ensure she couldn't retreat. She paused only a second, before she lunged in a full frontal attack of gnashing teeth and snapping jaws.

Zypher started at the suddenness of the attack.

 

[StarrNico]

"That has been put on hold momentarily. A fey wolf has revealed himself." Starr sid then to herself "I hope Dawn is alright with this." She didn't want her friend hurt by this.
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Kyra laughrd again, holding her hand up then looking at him. " Hm, no kleenex? Well, I guess I could use your shirt then?" She asked teasingly and started to try to get him with that hand.
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Kristen smiled and kissed him then shook her head. "You said you would talk with Jackie" She reminded him "We can disappear after."

Jackie sighed and glanced around at the others, glad to have them safe and at home.
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Aurora was still with the wolves, at the same house Jason and his pack were atm planning their next move to save Don, even with some fighters sent to secure the city.
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Rosie blushed again then kissed him gently. "Yes, quite the quandry. I think we can work something out though, don't you? "
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"No, the phone is not a toy, those will be brought here by another wolf." Skylar said and put it away so she could hold Bob "So, what will we play until it gets here?"
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Anna growled, jumping to the side then attacking. She had to try to cause as much damage as possible and wear out her opponent, so she went for the belly, snapping at it then jumping back into the room.

 

[NickyKnack]

Falkirk's eyes widened in surprise. But said nothing more. He offered his arm to Star as a proper escort, as they walked.

Lucille stole glances at Princess Star and Prince Falkirk. She was happy for them. But she'd never seen this side of Falkirk. He'd always been one to hide away in his chambers engrossed in his art and music. A self-imposed outcast. She was drawn from her reflection as they reached the private entrance to the throne room. She quickly explained to Star that they would follow the queen out and stand to the left of her throne. Part of the special privilege of being personally invited by the queen. While Ender alway stood to the right.

Avalon paused a moment, before stepping into view of the open archway. Her subjects had already been assembled for Prince Vatgkan's sentencing. So the throne room was full to capacity.She looked not to them, but looked straight ahead to her throne. She walked leisurely to her throne and sat down smoothing the folds of her velvet gown while she waited for her entourage to take their places.

Jackdaw looked to Avelon with pleading eyes. For he'd just realized the gravity of his decision. He looked to the entourage, surprised to see Star and Lucille. Two of the reasons he was doing this. One to fulfill a blood debt and the other to clear his name.
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Graydon jumped out of reach. "Eww! I think you need to keep it. They did give it to you. You wouldn't want to offend them. " He said as he tried to stay a second ahead of Kyra. Laughing at their game.
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Orson sighed softly and smiled ruefully at Kristen. " Alright, hold that thought and don't get any ideas. I have a feeling we are going to have to reveal our little secret to Jackie. So you're not off the hook either." He said in her mind.

Cadeon saw that Ember was safe and went out on the porch to await her return. Also to give Jackie and Orson privacy.
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Aeval didn't know where she was going. She'd remembered the directions scribbled at the bottom of the letter the wolf had gave her if she was interested.
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"Well I've never been a quitter and I never run from a challenge. So, yes. I think we can make things work just fine. " Ericsson replied with absolute certainty. He then smiled a crooked smile. "I think I'm going to need some more mouth to mouth, nurse. I'm feeling a little lightheaded. " He said slyly.
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Bob giggled happily as Skylar picked him up. He glanced around for inspiration. "Umm, me good hide seek. You play? " He asked politely.
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Sahara had almost had Anna by the base of her neck. But she was to fast. But she knew her strategy, disemboweling. So she openly offered her a clear shot at her belly. Like a spider waiting for a fly to get within reach. Hyenas were similar to pitbulls, once they got your neck, it was all over. Her pack would enjoy feasting on wolf. Nothing went to waste and should Anna's pack not want to conform to a new alpha, they'd eat them as well.

 

[StarrNico]

Star nodded and followed the instructions to stand to Avalon's left once they were inside. She kept her hold on Falkirk 's hand even as she looked to Jackdaw and gave him a small smile. She would be on his side at least.
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Kyra laughed and followed him, enjoying the made up game. "Oh, but you said there were no more kleenex, so I gotta use you. "
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Kristen smiled then frowned a little. "Are you certain? " She asked softly then looked to Jackie before nodding. "If anyone should know, it should be her."

Jackie looked to them when they were alone then to her tattoo. "Do you want to come out for this?" She asked gently.
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Ember and Rana landed on the lawn, shifting when they could. Ember smiled and went to Cadeon to hug him. She had missed him but was glad he was safe and unharmed.
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The directions would lead her to the house that Aurora and the others were still at. The dragon came outside, feeling something coming.
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Rosie blushed and smiled at him then kissed him. She loved him so much and was glad they were safe and together again.
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"Alright, but we have to stay in the house, and if we call that we give up, everyone has to come out of hiding. That's the rules." Skylar said, not wanting anything to get them truly lost.
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Anna knew when she was given a fake opening. She didn't take the bait, circling her to attack not her belly, but biting her tail instead. She knew that would hurt and it would keep her away from those jaws.