*Hidden Nature* A Shapeshifting RP

[StarrNico]

(I meant Angela )
Kristen smiled and twirled to him through their link. She was so happy with him even with everything going on. "Is it a compliment when it is the truth? " She asked softly then kissed his jaw.
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Aurora sighed then looked to Vaughn again. "I am sorry, but the hound is a threat to us. He is not acting as a normal hound should." She said then looked back to the hound, walking closer but stopping and locking at him curiosly. "Will you speak now?"
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Danika looked at her then grinned "We can stay or we can go, but if we stay I can show you the ocean in the morning. " She said happily, glad to not be alone. She was a herd creature after all.
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Starr smiled at him, twirling softly. "You have taught me so much since I came here. You have inspired me to learn and try for my happiness." She said and smiled. She hadn't heard any royals around her with bad things to say thankfully.

Sorcha watched him and the others quietly as she got some food to eat. She liked seeing his reaction to the food, knowing that it had been denied for so long made it feel like he should be allowed to indulge now...perhaps this was why they slept after such a spell, not the magic drain, but to sort your own emotions and thoughts back to normal?

Aaron smiled at her again and nodded. "My gestures to you are to show my love, perhaps that makes them bigger to you." He said with a twirl. "Just as your nearness and words call me closer to you."

 

[NickyKnack]

Castle watched with mounting trepidation as Spyro started his way. He'd noticed that Ender had cleverly detracted him from most of his brother's approach. Then when it was too late to avoid the advance, he simply turned and walked away to stand behind Avalon's chair. He sent a glare at Ender's smug smile. But inwardly, Castiel fought his cowardice by not fleeing. He instead straightened and looked Spyro in the eyes. He'd give him the opportunity to speak his mind and what ever else he felt necessary.

Spyro approached Castle carefully. He'd tensed at his brother's mental call to end this rift between their houses. He'd expressed his apprehension at bring up old hurts, but Ender implored that total peace was needed for it to last. So despite his mixed emotions, Spyro headed over to Castiel. He'd been struggling with this moment since their last meeting at the tree of life. He couldn't understand why it should be him to offer peace? "Because you are stronger." He heard Ender answer mentally. He sighed and countered, "It wasn't Castiel who had almost died trying to protect king Kaerft's bed chamber from an unforeseen threat. Experiencing the agony of both the betrayal of my close friend and my life's blood pooled upon the floor. I remember well, the look in Castiel's eyes as he stabbed me repeatedly and my impedance not being able to help my King while he was slaughtered!" "You must seek forgiveness for yourself, not for him. It will only consume you, now that he's back here. I've felt it weighing you down already." Ender spoke in his mind with concern before he left. Spyro shuddered at the memory of how very close to the fade he'd come that night. How his vision was so blurred, that he hadn't even recognized princess Sorcha when she'd come to save his life. So now, here they were, locked in each other's gazes, amid the levity of a celebration feast. When he stopped a short distance away, he wait for Castiel to say something, anything. But at the awkward silence, he spoke first. "Good to see you alive and well. Welcome back to Anstopfia." His voice lacked the meaning behind the words.

Castiel flinched as if he'd been struck. But cleared his throat to speak, " As I'm relieved to see you alive and well. I know I did not make that an easy feat, but a welcomed outcome I assure you. Much has changed since that dreadful night. I'd choose a side and it was in opposition of you." He replied huskily. He looked away first and scanned the gathering with glazed eyes, before he continued, " I know my words do nothing to heal the wrongs I have inflicted upon you. But I do want you to know without a doubt. I am humbly sorrowful for my actions." He blinked back the tears that threatened to fall, as he returned his gaze to Spyro's.

Spyro experienced a flash of anger and balled his fists to keep from violence of his own. He was perfectly capable of it in this moment. He shook with his fury.

Castiel read it all in Spyro's eyes and body language. He opened himself for the vengeance his old friend desired.

 

[NickyKnack]

Zypher stepped closer and and said softly, "I don't think Don was scared of it. It must carry a heavy weight to carry this marking." He lifted his hand to caress the tattoo like mark. He then leaned forward to press his lips to it at the base of he neck, just before it slipped beneath her hair. "Just as it must be rare to allow you three forms. By by you not knowing about it, it must be sacred and that makes it special. Just as you are special in this world. But being labeled that, is not always a good thing. That is why I believe Don was afraid for you. His baby girl's life had just became harder and he wouldn't be here to protect you." He whispered as he rubbed his lips acrossed the slightly raised flesh.

Orson made a soft animalistic sound, before he scooped Kristen up and wrapped her in his arms. He looked deeply into her eyes and said. "You are a temptress, my heart. You are constantly doing things to me that I've never experienced. Regardless of my mastery of my powers and inner animal. I'm fighting this urge to master you completely. To become one with you both body and soul." He explained in her in mind, as he kissed her fully. He knew this wasn't the time or place, but he just needed her taste to tame the beast she continually brought forth within him. Of course he'd been mindful enough to cast a glamor around them to generate a measure of privacy.
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Vaughan looked down ashamed of himself. He was destined to be alone. He slowly turned and walked back into the waves.

Haden snarled slightly at Aurora, before answering weakly, "I will speak, but every moment I waste, the pain stinging through my body intensifies greatly. I must do as my master asks to find my peace. Only then will it stop. I must kill the alphas."
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Aurelius smiled at the prospect of their trip to see the ocean. She decided instantly to stay. But felt a flare of guilt for abandoning everyone at the battlefield. But at a slight sound, she knew Degan had found them. "That sounds wonderful, I'd like to see the ocean. My guardian angel has caught up with us, so we'll both be safe." She said a moment before Degan came into view.
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Falkirk returned her smile and nodded. "You are far to kind. Thank you for thinking so." He replied honestly. He them grinned as Jackdaw and Dawn came into the room. He followed them with his gaze as he guided her to a seat and sat beside her. All seemed fine between them. So that was good news.
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Navar looked around the room and watched the royals. Amar was deep in conversation with her new kinsman. The evenings events had made him think about his former life. He hadn't thought of a way to tell Amar, that he was going back to earth to help his friends. He was a dog of war and wasn't one to sit around like a prized pet. He knew others were dying for a cause he was very close to. Besides, she was busy learning her heritage and all about her powers. While he was slowly suffocating here. Was this how all the fairy tales ends? He should be happy, but he wasn't. He'd come back when his friends were free, he reminded himself. But the important thing was she safe and far from Markus's reach here. In fact, he'd already spoken with queen Avalon and she'd granted him a pendant that would open the portal whenever he was ready to leave. But Avalon had implemented one steadfast stipulation, he was not go alone. He'd have his own royal gaurd. Which was quite fortunate. Since he'd grown fond of Jaeger. Maxton, however was a royal who wanted to see earth.
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Racine scented the hostility of Spyro. He turned his focus on the Sylphs. He spoke in Castiel's mind, " Come to me! Do not break the peace treaty! Just as I'll not tolerate your death. You swore your loyalty to me, now prove it." As Castiel obeyed, Racine watched Spyro closely, to insure he didn’t harm him as he walked away. With disaster diverted, he returned to his food and conversations.

Elina enjoyed Aaran's meaningful attention. "Oh, my. Your original assessment was right, you are getting good at this." She teased him playfully, as she leaned forward to kiss his cheek.

 

[StarrNico]

Anna tilted her head, smiling a little as he kissed her mark. "That is why I am hoping Angela will know the story behind this mark. It has never come up before that I know of."

Kristen returned the kiss, forgetting where they were for a moment. She wrapped her arms around the back of his neck to hold him close to her. "I want that too, but we have to get everyone home first."
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"I cannot allow you to kill the alphas." Aurora said then shook her head and reached over to pick him up. "I can try to save your life or I can end it, your choice, but if you live we will have to get rid of this compulsion."
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Danika looked to the entrance then waved to Degan. "Hello, are you going to stay tonight too?" She asked happily. "I don't think I have met an angel before."
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Star smiled, looking to the pair as they came in "I guess things went well with him and Lucille, I'm glad he woke Dawn back up." She said through their link. It was not something that needed to be overheard by others.
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Sorcha looked over to Navar, his energy was different than the others in the room, more waiting thsan celebrating. She wondered what was going on with him.
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Aaron smiled, turning his head a little to steal a kiss from her lips instead, purring a little. His tiger liked her as much as he did.

 

[NickyKnack]

Zypher nodded slightly as he moved the collar of her shirt to cover it up better. When he straightened once again he lifted her chin up gently, " One thing I'm curious about, is if you have a choice of when you shift into that form. You were really quite remarkable." He murmured before he kissed her tenderly.

Orson closed his eyes to gain control. When he opened them, they glowed a vibrant blue and green, as he panted slightly. After a long moment, they faded back to normal. He then took a deep breath and exhale slowly. "I contained him this time. But next time I make no such promises." He said with rueful smile.
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Haden grunted as Aurora picked him up. He was weak and in too much pain to fight her. "Please make the pain stop." He said piteously.

Aeval dismantled the sand wall and looked to Aurora for instructions.
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Degan chuckled lightly and stepped inside the cave. "I see Aurelius has been exaggerating a bit about me. Trust me, I'm far from an angel." He glanced around curiously as he stated, " I suppose we can stay the night. They were finishing up the clean up when I left to find you." He then stretched out on the floor and leaned his back aginst the cave wall by the entrance.

Aurelius giggled at the fact that he lounged like a lion even in his human form. She then explained to Danika, "It's just an expression to explain a protector. But Degan does have angel like wings."
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Falkirk smiled happily at Star and spoke through their bound, "he pointed with his chin. "Princess Lucille is practically beaming with her love match." He then shared in their mutual friend's happiness.

Racine noticed Sorcha's look to Navar. He was alarmed at first, but didn't detect familiarity between the two. But he did wonder if she was promised to anyone. He shook out of such thoughts, for he had no right to ask. But to his shame, the words came out. Though they were almost a whisper, "Are you intended, princess Sorcha? "

Elina laughed softly as Aaran stole a kiss. But she didn't mind a bit and she wasn't sorry in the lest. She moaned softly as her lips met his own. She savored the lingering flavor of his last sampling. "Mmm, sweet as passion fruit." She spoke softly as she pulled away a bit. Her eyes automatically going to his lips with a hunger for more, before she met his gaze. She subconsciously nibbled her own lip while she did so.

 

[NickyKnack]

Spyro stood there while Castiel walked away. He'd received a strong warning from his brother to take extreme caution. Part because Racine had been watching them, but mostly because Ender hadn't expected such a violent reaction. Neither he Spyro. It came on him all of a sudden. He felt a hand at his elbow and a feminine voice. He looked to see Qdoba there beside him.

She glanced to Ender with disposal, before guiding Spyro away. "You have much to work through and this is not the place." She said quietly to him.

Spyro was perfectly fine with her assistance. He seemed unable to move by himself anyway. "Thank you, Qdoba. I didn't want to do it. Ender made me." He said child like.

Qdoba smiled knowingly and said, "You brother sometimes forgets that you are not him. There is no shame in feeling emotions. It's when you lock them away, you have problems. Why don't you keep me company for awhile, how does that sound?"

Spyro looked to her and gave her a small smile in answer. He was thankful for her escape from his past.

"Good, because I'm going to need all the help I can get with these dishes. " She teased him playfully. She hung onto him as he tried to turn back. "Oh, no you don't. You already agreed. " She said with a chuckle.

Spyro sighed softly and mumbled petulantly, "I didn't agree to anything." But shot a smile her way to show he was playing.

 

[StarrNico]

"I must, I only showed my wolf during this fight." Anna said, bringing her hands up to cup his jaw then kissed him. She shrugged after and met his eyes. "It is something to test, nut for now, let's go home."
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Kristen shivered and smiled up at him. "Then we best hurry and get everyone home for the night." She said with a grin.
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Aurora frowned at the hound then dipped her head a little. "So be it." She said softly. She would do as he asked, stopping the pain for the hound. She would take the body beneath the waves so he couldn't return
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Danika giggled and looked from one to the other. She was enjoying having others around despite how tired she was now. "That is nice, I don't know what angel wings look like anyway, but I bet they are pretty."
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Starr giggled and looked from one pair to the other happily. She was glad they were finding love so easily. It was wonderful to see others finding happiness and love.
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Sorcha looked to him at the whispered words. She blushed and shook her head. "I was once, but that was my parent's match and he died in the war. " she answered quietly then looked down at her plate shyly.
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Aaron chuckled softly and twirled to her, reaching over to caress her cheek with one hand. He would be happy to kiss her again and again, but he knew she had worried about others judgement of them.

 

[Garjzla]

(Happy 4th of July, guys!

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[NickyKnack]

"Then let's get moving. I haven't seen Aurora or Aeval come back, so we'll have to bum a ride from your brother or our gate keepers could give us a hand." He said absently as he looked around for Kristen and Orson.
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Orson smiled back at Kristen with pure need in his eyes. "Oh, my thoughts exactly, my heart." He replied huskily. He then dropped the glamor and looked around innocently. But he growledlowly in her mind, as he headed over to the others.
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Haden protested weakly, "No, not death. He has a binding spell on me as well. When I die, I go back to my cage in Menagerie. There is no escape that way for me. I'll be punished and sent out again. " He made himself visible to look up into her eyes so she would know he was telling the truth. He struggled to hold it, but couldn't for very long.
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Aurelius saw that Danika was past exhausted. She encouraged, "Come now, it's time for bed. We'll both keep you safe while you sleep."

Degan smiled softly and nodded agreement, but added, " I'll show you my wings in the morning and maybe take you for a fly."
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Falkirk returned to nibbling on his salad. While he left his mind wide open for Star to explore his memories, if she wanted to.
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Racine felt terrible for being relieved that she was a free female. But he showed nothing externally. He watched silently as Sorcha looked down to her plate. He whispered a simple spell that would ensure only she heard his next words. "Oh, I'm truly sorry for you loss. Please accept my condolences on his and your behalf. I came very close to marriage once, but it was forced on my part. She wanted something and I agreed to help her, for a cost. She agreed to wed me. At that time, she was of fey decent and that was all I wanted. But I saw what love could be, and that shallow arrangement wasn't enough anymore. " He replied in hushed tones as he looked in Elina and Aaran's direction briefly, before looking back to Sorcha. "I want to experience true love. I want to bring bare myself to another and unquestionably know that individual loves me for who I am, not what I can do for them." He smiled ironically as he chuckled softly, "Who would have thought the dark king was a helpless romantic."
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Elina mimicked his gesture with her own hand on his jaw. She leaned in and purred softly to him.

 

[StarrNico]

Anna nodded and glanced around then raised an eyebrow when Orson and Kristen simply reappeared nearby. She shook her head and walked over to the pair then smiled "Do you think you can open a portal to our home?" She asked kindly.

Kristen watched Orson then blinked and glanced around. She wanted to get everyone home so they could be alone together finally. She blushed and looked away from the others, embarrassed to think like that, especially after all that had happened.
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Aurora stopped and looked into his eyes then sighed and nodded "Then sleep, sleep until I can get that spell and free you from his hold.Unreachable to all but me, invisible to those who mean you harm. Sleep and be free from pain" The waves crashed against the shore, circling her then him and taking him to the water. The salt washed off of him, all but a rune that stayed on his back and would hold him in stasis until she returned. Once he was gone, Aurora tried to stand, only to stumble.
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Danika smiled at Auralius then motioned to the entrance "But no one can come in here, it is safe." She said before standing and shifting to her unicorn form. It was much more comfortable to sleep in her natural form. She looked at the two then turned to go to her nest bed to lay down.
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Sorcha glanced up to him again then nodded "It was an arrangement, I had no feelings for him, I had not even met him at that time, but thank you for that." She said then followed his gaze when he spoke of finding real love. She smiled a little at the sight then glanced to Starr and Falkirk "Love is a funny thing, it goes where it will, even when you think you have none. For me it went to my studies and my queen, where my heart will lead me next, I do not know"
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That simple move let him know that she didn't care about being watched anymore and that made his heart soar even higher. He purred as he kissed her again, wanting her to know exactly how he felt about her.