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Post by //Cindy// l u n a on Jun 8, 2007 13:11:34 GMT -5
Shimmer's observant vision caught the kit's escape attempt. Her face suddenly changed dramatically, and she somehow was able to easily stand, as if her paw hadn't been injured at all. She neared the kit, talking in a taunting voice with the dangerous smile of a deadly rogue. "Kits, so easily fooled, aren't they? When your stupid Clan finds you, I'll have done more than kit-nap you. They'll find your little limp body. It'll be slightly bloody, perhaps, and my scent will surround it. Darkheart will know it was me. I kill often enough, it won't be a surprise. Let this be a lesson to you, you pathetic little scrap: Don't trust strangers." The second bit of the chase was coming, one of Shimmers favorite parts. Actually, all of the parts were equally enjoyable: the chase, which on occasion included the trickery stage as a subcategory; the fight, when there was a struggle, fur between the claws, which was particularly fun when you weren't even sure if you'd win; the kill, when the adrenaline drives your talons or fangs to that quick, final blow, the ending of a life.
Another halloween-cat joined among the ranks of onlookers. Shadow's perfectly black pelt and orbs were so dark that they almost stood out against the night, even less light-reflecting than the shadowy ground and sky. The moon gave his fur the occasional glimmer of brightness, and his black pools barely even had the shine that proved that he was living. Shadow knew that Shimmer would kill the poor thing if no one intervened. Shadow had nothing against killing. He was all for letting Shimmer do whatever she wanted to. But more importantly, he was going to do what he wanted to do, no exceptions. And right now, for some unknown reason, he wanted to save the little scrap. Shadow didn't really question himself, even now that he was doing something so unlike himself. But he waited. For the sake of the other watching felines, he would make his little show as dramatic as possible, attacking the treacherous silver and white Shimmer at the last second.
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Post by &&Ðяëāmÿ[ðòñò] on Jun 8, 2007 13:52:08 GMT -5
Deathfire could tell that Shadow was thinking of something. It could be seen in his eyes. At least, he thought so.
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Post by spirited on Jun 8, 2007 20:08:22 GMT -5
Vengance dropped his kit act the second Shimmer dropped her act. " Well then it is a good thing they never cared for me!" He growled at the treterous she-cat. His fur stood on end and he looked the closest to his real age's size that he ever had. It is a good thing I am not afraid to die! My life has been worse than anything death can possibly throw at me so I might as well go down with as much pride and dignity as possible The thoughts flashed feircelly through his mind as he bared his teeth at the loner. "You may kill me but I swear by Starclan if they are really there that I will Leave you with at least one wound be it a ripped ear or a scratch that will last no more than till sun-high I will not run from you!!" The growl deep in his throat sounded his real age and he sank his claws into the ground. "It's just too bad I couldn't have helped you kill the rouges that you have! Mabey then I'd have had my revenge before death." Vengeance felt tears in his eyes warm and stinging and he tried nothing to hide them. He let out a shudder at the memories running though his head. A tom's dying yowl, kits hissing at him, rats biting at his side. And so my life has passed by my eyes and I am ready to die! the thought echoed in his head as he pounced at the loner in front of him.
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Post by &&Ðяëāmÿ[ðòñò] on Jun 9, 2007 9:12:13 GMT -5
Deathfire flicked his ear. That kit was mad! Yet he would have made a very good warrior for Touslepelt.
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Post by //Cindy// l u n a on Jun 9, 2007 12:19:49 GMT -5
As he heard the word revenge, the word that was his life, Shadow became a black streak. He raced at Shimmer, taking her to the ground, and then backed up, the smile on his face taunting, halfway between a snarl and a grin. It was perfect, just how he had wanted it to happen. Maybe the other watching cats would find this even more entertaining than Shimmer's attack of a small cat.
Shimmer was knocked to the ground, but sprang right up again. She turned, facing Shadow, though she still watched Vengeance out of the corner of her eye. "Who are you, anyway? Oh, I know you. Shadow, correct? Have you gone soft, saving a kittypet?"
Shadow's response was accompanied by his advancing toward her. "No, I just like to cause trouble. Are you sad that you have to fight me instead of a helpless kitten? Afraid?"
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Post by spirited on Jun 9, 2007 12:29:53 GMT -5
Vengeance wasn't sure what to think of this cat having come. He could be helping me or he may just want to be my hunter he looked up at the dark cat Oh well I don't care for life any more anyways what is the point all it is is pain, hatred, and emotional termoil! I will just stand my ground. Or I can attack.... Making a quick desion he pounced at Shimmer's tail trying to sink his claws into it to give her the promised wound.
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Post by &&Ðяëāmÿ[ðòñò] on Jun 9, 2007 12:46:19 GMT -5
Deathfire raced out of the bushes and stood infront of Vengance. He was only a kit. He hissed at Shimmer, protecting the kit at the same time. Well at least trying to.
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Post by spirited on Jun 9, 2007 12:54:51 GMT -5
Vengeance was enraged now. Why are they all trying to keep me from even a little fighting! I can do enough damage! Then it would be all over too! Then common scence hit him like a wave of solid fear and darkness. Oh so you want to die? There may be nothing after death and if you die and there is a starclan would they even want you? A voice in his head made him see scence like the suns bright light on his face. They are trying to help you don't get angry at them! self shamed he hid behind the newest cat to have appeared. But I promise myself I will never hide like this again as soon as this is over I will fight for myself from now on or along side those who want to help. In his self hatred he found he had scratched his own paw. The blood falling from it looked like red flowerpetals pooling at his paw. Well I will have a scar from this! he thought as he saw that his paw was slashed deep. But it will not be a wound given by an enemy so it can not be one I can be proud of.
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Post by &&Ðяëāmÿ[ðòñò] on Jun 9, 2007 13:06:37 GMT -5
Deathfire looked back at the kit, noticing the blood. He brushed the blood with his tail, trying to get rid of it. Then he turned his red eyes back to Shimmer. He wouldnt let her kill this kit.
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Post by //Cindy// l u n a on Jun 9, 2007 16:58:30 GMT -5
Shimmer's mouth opened, showing deadly fangs. She braced herself and then pushed back with strong hind legs, her front claws ready to take the impact of hitting Shadow's sturdy form.
The black tom didn't meet the attack. Instead, he sidestepped, moving away from the pebbly ground he was standing on and toward moist dirt, more solid and firm.
Shimmer barely had time to react. She twisted around and aimed for Shadow's side with sharp blows,
which Shadow returned. He wasn't really into it though; he didn't feel like fighting. The word 'revenge' had sparked something deeper inside him, and he wanted to find out who this kit was, and what revenge was wanted.
Shimmer saw that the other's full heart wasn't into it, and she darted forward, her head ready to bite. Her aim was perfect.
Shadow tried to dodge away, but Shimmer's fangs met their mark. Shadow easily ignored the pain in his flank and whacked Shimmer's head, now fixed in place, with a heavy forepaw, claws extended.
Shimmer pulled herself out of the way, but not in time. The hit landed on her head, and she was knocked away. She stepped back,
and Shadow hissed, "Come, kit. I can help you with your revenge." He turned and walked swiftly off, wondering if the small cat would follow him.
OOC: That post was really fun to make
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Post by &&Ðяëāmÿ[ðòñò] on Jun 9, 2007 17:12:01 GMT -5
Deathfire didn't care if the kit wanted to go or not. He picked Vengance up by the scruff of his neck and ran after Shadow.
OOC: Hope you dont mind Spirited.
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Post by //Cindy// l u n a on Jun 9, 2007 17:35:29 GMT -5
Shadow turned. He snarled slightly at Deathfire, just to make sure the other cat knew that Shadow didn't particularly want to be on friendly terms with anyone at the moment. but would tolerate for the kit's sake.
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Post by &&Ðяëāmÿ[ðòñò] on Jun 9, 2007 19:29:48 GMT -5
Deathfire returned the snarl through the fur of the kit., letting him know that he didnt care right now. Deathfire put the kit down. 'Want to be around anyone or not, I. Dont. Care. Got it? I'll follow you as if you were a leader. You are very strong, being able to take down Shimmer like that.' he meowed, his red eyes looked to the side, incase Shimmer was in pursuit of them.
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Post by spirited on Jun 9, 2007 22:28:40 GMT -5
Vengeance felt a hatred inside of him at Deatfire. " Well I wouldn't want to be your leader eigther! You pick me up and carry me like a kit! For starclan's sake I am an Apprentice! If you try to carry one more time I'll take your ear off!! Even if you rescued me I will not tolerate being treated like a weak kit!" Vengeance hissed out the words with a snarl and padded after the dark tom not looking back to see how Deathfire would react he held his tail high in the air and walked swiftly to show how unkit like he really was. I wonder if this cat really means what he said about helping me to get my revenge! Vengeance thought hopefully. Mouse-brained rouges gave me a name that will fit me when I take them out! He thought his fur pricking up at the thought of sinking his teeth into those who had killed his father so ruthlessly and of those whom had beaten him so scenceless as a kit.
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Post by &&Ðяëāmÿ[ðòñò] on Jun 10, 2007 12:56:07 GMT -5
'Hmp. Then next time, move a bit faster. If you would have stood their anylonger, Shimmer would have had you. I've seen her tak out an oponent before. You wouldnt want that. No cat would.' Deathfire hissed.
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