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Post by Cat on Nov 20, 2008 17:09:57 GMT -7
I raised my head and blinked in shock as the girl named Subira. "You're from the School?" Immediately I went on red-alert. If she was being tracked...but on second thought, it really wouldn't be my problem. I didn't care at the moment if I was going to be captured or die...just as long as the Flock was safe.
"I'm Cat. I'm Leader of a Flock of seven others like you and I...but at the moment, I think I'm such a terrible Leader. I've caused too much damage to happen to them." A look of grief probably passed over my face; I knew I was a terrible Leader, and I had admitted it.
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Post by Rosepetal on Nov 20, 2008 17:16:29 GMT -7
Subira's face went completely blank. a weak leader of seven others... that could save Ruby! "Where is your flock", she asked. she didn't want to smile now... She would save her teeth as a surprize. "I have to save my sister. She is still trapped at the school."
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Post by Cat on Nov 20, 2008 18:42:02 GMT -7
"I don't where they are, honestly." I said with a grimace. "I sorta...left them. At first I was going to drag two of the seven back, but then I nearly got caught by Erasers. I had a mental break down and now I'm here." I sighed, knowing I had to help Subira. But what was it about this girl that...made me afraid...almost.
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Post by Rosepetal on Nov 21, 2008 6:57:09 GMT -7
Subira's eyes light up, but she quenched the flame immeadiately. "Give me a sense of their aura, and I'll find them." she offered. She shut her eyes tightly and hovered, concentrating. "I can sense several furious Ersers in the area, even a scientist. Its a girl and she's pretty mad..." Subira trailed off and her eyes popped open. she reconized that aura, it was the main scientist who was in charge of her and her sister. she decided not to say anything about that. Later she would go down there and rip Dr. Wheeler's head off, but that could wait. She shut her eyes again and said, "I can't really sense any others in a 2-mile radius. Do you have any idea where the might be? If we can get close enough, I can sense them."
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Post by Cat on Nov 21, 2008 7:29:21 GMT -7
I blinked at Subira. She was willing to help me? But I didn't want the help! I didn't want to be saved! So I told her. "Subira, I don't want to go back to my Flock. I think...they'd be better off with Rane as their Leader. I'll tell you what they look like, but I can't help you, other than that. When you find them, tell you 'Cat Sent You.' When they ask where I am, tell them you have no idea. I...I don't want to be found." I felt myself choke up and I nearly banged my head against the tree.
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Post by Rosepetal on Nov 21, 2008 10:27:30 GMT -7
Subira narrowed her eyes. "Really. Wouldn't you like to say good-bye?" She had to get the Flock to witness Cat's defeat, or she wouldn't be able to assume leadership. This Rane-person would, and she wouldn't have the chance to rescue her sister. "I'm sure you have younger ones in your group. how do you think they would feel if you just left?" She shrugged. "My sister is 10 years old, and I know she'd be devastated if i never came back." that's why I have to defeat you, Cat, Subira thought, I have to rescue my sister!
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Post by Rane on Nov 21, 2008 16:44:47 GMT -7
Rane blinked in shock as Cat snarled and then fell too toward the ground. Once he regained his composure he noticed what Cat must have, Mira and Lexi were gone. "So that's why he paired with her, guys keep going! I have to find Cat, Lexi, and Mira." He called as he followed the path that Cat had taken. Even though she was not visible her scent was fresh so it was not hard to find where she had landed. He narrowed his gaze on the mall where no doubt Lexi and Mira were inside. He would have to deal with them later, right now he had to track Cat down so he would have some to help him drag the two of them out. He landed and pulled his wings tightly against his back. Lifting his head a bit he sniffed the air and caught Cat's scent. He quickly began to follow it, he had also smelled Erasers and a scent that he had never caught before was in the same direction as Cat. He hoped she wasn't in any danger he would hurt any one that did her harm.
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Post by Cat on Nov 21, 2008 16:48:48 GMT -7
I stiffened as Rane's scent flooded my nose. Sighing, I looked back at Subira. "Rane is coming. After he comes, and I tell him I want to just leave (and hope I die in a hole somewhere), then I'll hand you over to him. He'll most likely be happy to help." Frowning, I turned to where Rane would enter the clearing.
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Post by Rosepetal on Nov 21, 2008 16:52:25 GMT -7
"Won't you at least introduce me to the rest of the Flock?" Subira asked sweetly. she wished Ruby was here. ruby could have made Cat much more enthusiactic.
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Post by Rane on Nov 21, 2008 17:02:37 GMT -7
Rane entered the clearing and let out a sigh of relief. It appeared that Cat was fine, and she had found someone else it looked like. "Cat, you scared me half to death." He scolded slightly as he came forward. "I'm sorry I didn't notice that Lexi and Mira were gone before you did." He apologized his grin turning sheepish. Then he looked over at Subira and his eyes narrowed again. "What are you doing all the way over here Cat, and who is that?" He asked he wanted to get closer but he kept his distance in case their was an ambush.
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Post by Cat on Nov 21, 2008 17:04:37 GMT -7
"This is Subira. She's like us. She needs to save her sister, Ruby. Would you please help her?" Okay, so I was sidestepping the mine. I didn't want to tell Rane I was leaving. But all good things, must come to an end, right? "Rane...you're in charge of the Flock. All I want to do is leave." I held my breath, waiting.
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Post by Rosepetal on Nov 21, 2008 17:04:59 GMT -7
Subira raised her head. I'm Subira, " she said. She stole a side-glance at Cat, before continuing. "I think i need your help."
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Post by Cat on Nov 21, 2008 18:50:17 GMT -7
I stared at Subira and Rane. I was waiting for what he said. Would be angry? Would he understand why I wanted to leave? Lord, who knows. If he kicked my butt, I would totally understand. Believe me; I was an idiot, but death seemed so tempting at the moment.
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Post by Rane on Nov 22, 2008 16:50:16 GMT -7
Rane was shocked this much was evident on his face. 'Cat wants to leave us?' The thought kept rolling it's self over and over inside his head. Finally he found his voice and walked closer to cat, Subira didn't even register to him at the moment. "Cat, whats wrong with you!" He shouted at her as his shock turned into anger. "You are the only reason this flock is together and now you want to leave us because of self pity?" He growled as he advanced upon the two. His hands were clenched at his sides and the knuckles were white from the force he was putting on them. He would have liked nothing better than to slap her, but he had told himself long ago he would never hurt a member of the Flock. "You may think that you have caused us grief and trouble but you are the only reason we are alive!" He growled coming to a stop in front of Cat.
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Post by Cat on Nov 22, 2008 17:42:01 GMT -7
I blinked in shock. Dang, he was angry. Maybe it was now time to try to tell him...tell him what I felt. I felt such anger at my weakness, and I felt such a ache for Rane and the Flock. Tell him my secret. "Rane...trust me...if there was some other way..." I lightly hopped down from the branch and stood only a few feet away. "I have to leave. For the safety of the Flock...if only you knew...That every moment they spent with me...you were in danger. I'm not the ultimate Wolf Eraser. I am a mistake. A mistake that tries to act perfect. One day...I'll turn against you in my true form...what will you do then, Rane? Will you be able to kill me?" I asked. There, the truth was out. And I could only hope, again, he understood...I had never told anyone that. Why do it now, I didn't know...
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Post by Rosepetal on Nov 23, 2008 20:01:17 GMT -7
Subira stared at Cat, insulted. "Let me get this straight. You think you're a horrible leader, and that just because you're part wolf, you're a danger to every one in the flock, and you're going to leave them without even a goodbye and abandon yourself." Subira was mad now. how dare Cat think such a thing! She was meant to be the newest Eraser, the most powerful thing they could come up with, and had she ever killed someone who hadn't hurt her first? her own dear sister was part dog, and you hardly find a sweeter girl. She couldn't repress a growl. "Listen Cat, I challenge you for leadership of the flock, since you seem to think that the DNA grafted into us has such a huge impact on our personalities, how can i trust that you'll actually help rescue my sister? Since your nature is so dangerous?"
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Post by Cat on Nov 23, 2008 21:15:27 GMT -7
I stared in shock at Subira. Immediately something snapped and I crouched with a feral snarl. I could feel anger flash through me, and I knew I had to stay calm. Or else... "You don't understand!" I snapped roughly. "My true form is not a wolf...not exactly." My eyes glanced around; I felt panic creep up my spine. Just thinking about my hideous true form...the look of horror in the Scientist's eyes when I ripped the throat out of one of their colleagues...The pain of them injecting a lethal injection to 'put me down'...the savageness of my true wolf form as I killed twenty scientists in minutes. I was a monster. A monster best left dead and untouched... "If you challenege me, then I'll accept it, and I'll beat you! If you truly think I have the strength, then I'll show you why I am leader!" My eyes were glazed over with fury. As an after-thought, I added; "Rane; stay out of our fight. Only step in if...need be." A touch of grief lit my face up for a moment before it was gone. *Here's what Cat's true form is: fc29.deviantart.com/fs23/f/2008/018/b/5/The_Jager_Wolf_by_Novawuff.jpgThis time imagine it a little less...evil and bloodthirsty. *
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Post by Rane on Nov 25, 2008 14:21:31 GMT -7
"Cat...are you sure?" Rane asked staring at Subira. He had no idea what Cat meant by her being worse than an Eraser but he had an idea that he was going to find out. Gritting his teeth he stepped back from them and crossed his arms. If Cat wanted him to stay put of it he would. After all being the second in command ment he had to listen to her.
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Post by Cat on Nov 25, 2008 17:15:18 GMT -7
I moved my eyes in Rane's direction. Oh, Rane... I thought miserably. He was the only member of the Flock that I cared so much for. He was the only one that kept me centered and kept me grounded. I could see that I'd hurt him, and most likely lost his trust. Alright then, time to get it back by defeating Subira and proving to both of them that I was a strong Leader, who cared for her Flock. I had doubted myself only moments ago, but now I was back in full swing. I would die to protect the Flock!
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Post by Rosepetal on Nov 29, 2008 11:18:57 GMT -7
I don't want to hurt you, Cat." Subira looked sad for a moment, saying, "But my sister is the only thing... I have to rescue her. What would you do if you escaped, and your youngest didn't? Or Rane over there? And you were all alone..." Subira looked overwhelmed, the tears flooding her eyes. She wiped them away with a furry paw, and dropped to the ground. her raven wings shrunk, and withered away. She smiled at Cat, showing her vicious teeth. The smile turned into a snarl as Subira's face turned cat-like, and the lioness in her took over. She dropped to all fours, claws growing out of her paws. Her tail whipped back and forth, and her eyes glowed gold. She sat on her hauches and purred. she was huge, powerful beyond what anything should be. A purring voice escaped her packed mouth. "Cat, this is a ground fight. Come down, and face the lion's fury." the purr turned into a snarl, and Subira leapt up. She sighed, and took a battle stance, waiting for Cat to face her.
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