darkSpyro

Quote: Waaksian

"What did he do?" Speckles blurted out. He gave a sudden flinch when he realized what he had said. "Um, never mind..."

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When Skaliscin received no answer, she slithered closer to the resting civet.
"Is-s-s everything alright?"

"No, nothing is alright! Where's Royal!? This is urgent!" Sybil replied in a hostile way. She didn't remember the bite, but nonetheless, she was still rude towards Skaliscin. She was so angry at the eagle that she was taking out her current anger at the poor snake...

Skaliscin's pupils narrowed. The civet obviously didn't want her around, and probably didn't want to hear a sincere apology, either. She regretted coming back to Sybil.
"How am I s-s-supposed to know?" she hissed contemptuously.

"Ugh, never mind. I'll find him myself." Sybil concluded, and headed to where Royal is usually seen. However, before leaving, she looked back at Skaliscin with resentful eyes, realizing how rude she just was towards her. She didn't say a word though, as she was still a little stressed for the situation, and continued her way...

UPDATE: Well people, it's finally finished. I did an artwork of the most recurring characters in this RP. I really hope you like it. I did my best to draw them. Any individual opinions in a PM.

OOC: Hey Felines, that pictures look great! Anyways, my character on here has sort of... vanished ...and is unlikely to return. I think we can pretty assume that I have left this RP. It was fun while it lasted, but my character quickly became obsolete and and I'm not going to just randomly return for no reason. My character wasn't all that important anyways and can be forgotten about. I've still been (more or less) keeping up and hope this RP continues to do well. That is all...

Ooc: my my my, the drawing's awesome!

Quote: redwes

OOC: Hey Felines, that pictures look great! Anyways, my character on here has sort of... vanished ...and is unlikely to return. I think we can pretty assume that I have left this RP. It was fun while it lasted, but my character quickly became obsolete and and I'm not going to just randomly return for no reason. My character wasn't all that important anyways and can be forgotten about. I've still been (more or less) keeping up and hope this RP continues to do well. That is all...

OOC: I am glad you and Stealthefrocks like it. But hey redwes, why do you want to leave. In the few RPs I have created, I always try never to leave behind a character. I always try to make new character blend with the story somehow. Sorry if I didn't make it
Oh well, if it is for something else why you are leaving, then I won't stop you. I do hope you had fun while you were here... and if you decide to stay after all, I will include your character in the drawing if you like

OOC: Although that is part of the reason, it's not just you. If I feel that I have nothing to post, I simply won't post. If my character vanishes as result, I tend to keep it that way. It's not your fault, but I feel that my character no longer fits in and thus I'm leaving this RP. I will only return if the story allows for it. For this to happen, there must to be a logical reason for my character's absence as well for his return. I refuse to just randomly return and act like nothing happened. I'm truly sorry, but that's just how I work. Also, it would only make sense for the drawing to include my character IF he were a recurring character. As of right now, I consider him vanished. With that said, I'll make my leave now and wish you the best of luck. It was simply too late in the story and I don't particularly like forcing a character into said story. I tried, but simply chose to cease posting. If I can return to this RP, I will. However, that is very unlikely at this point in time. Again... sorry and please don't blame yourself.

OOC: Well redwes, I understand perfectly. I have feel that way in other RPs, so I know what you mean. But feel welcome if ou ever decide to return, either with your character or a brand new one. Hope to see you soon
And glad you liked the picture Spyroconvexity. Liked your characters?


Near there, Sybil's recognizable voice was heard yelling in the distance. "ROYAL! ROYAL, WHERE THE HECK ARE YOU!? Sheesh, why do I always have to yell everytime something is urgent?" she complained...

OOC: Where do I view the picture?

OOC: Here you go Wyrstel.

OOC: Its awesome Felines. I just wish I could see it more clearly.

Royal thanks Rose, rubbing his head against hers.

"Thank Rose, you are a great friend, but I fear I will not be able to show my face to Sybil alone. Not After the evil I did.Would you accompany me, young one? It would help me greatly. I do however have good news. The mongoose have agreed to remain in the outback. They say that they are tired of the conflict and want to fight no more."

OOC: The pic is awesome! I love how you can barely see Speckles; he's just a little speck... -le.


Skaliscin took no notice of Sybil's glance backwards. She was already hurt. Greatly irked, she slithered up a nearby tree, climbing up its smooth bark. When she reached a desirable hight, the serpent coiled around a thin branch and pouted to herself.

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Speckles remained silent through the scenario between Royal and Rose. He felt awkward, like he didn't belong in the discussion.

Royal nods and walks beside Rose, but inside he is scared what Sybil will say to him.

Seeing the snake in a tree branch in the same tree as me. I call out to her.

"Hey Skaliscin why don't you come in her and curl up. I would love company and its much nicer in here," I say managing a weak smile due to the pain.

OOC: Wow, you guys seem to really like the drawing. I am very pleased
But you are right Wystrel, it is a little blurry. I will darken the lines and the names these days so that it can be more visible

Sybil was pacing in that same spot of trees where she was waiting for Royal to appear. After all that yelling, there was no way Royal couldn't have heard it.
And she knew fully well that she has been too rude and infuriated for the last couple of days due to the many situations going on, so she was trying to calm down at best...

chica followed royal, "im sure she will understand" she said form behind the small group

Skaliscin almost made a dirty remark, but decided against it. She wasn't like that anymore. Besides, the poor creature was hurting and needed the company of another. Without a word, she uncoiled and slithered into A.J.'s nest, curling up in the bedding comfortably.

OOC: He is in a nest, right?

Speckles had climbed up Rose's neck, hanging gently on her ear. Making a sideways glance at Royal, he whispered, "I thought you said it was better we didn't know."

OOC: Yes, its considered a nest.

Sensing that she is upset I ignore my pain and gently carry her over to where I will be resting. I rub my head against her and curl up beside her with a smile. Its nice to have some company while I recover.

Royal takes a nervous step toward Sybil and speaks.

"The mongoose will not be bothering us anymore. They have sworn to stay in the outback."

Rose's reply was confirmed by Royal's news, and Speckles nodded his head, even though the tiger couldn't see him.

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A shiver went down Skaliscin's spine at the close contact; totally natural for a antisocial creature such as herself. However, she refrained from hissing or escaping from AJ's side.

Quote: Spyroconvexity

"No what I said is what Royal did to the mongoose in the past." Rose said.

"Of course it's in the past! The mongoose is dead, right? And I am pretty sure the others would want revenge after what Royal did!" Sybil finally spoke, though her words were so full of stress and worry that it sounded different. She didn't have any idea of the little pact Royal and the mongooses did just a few minutes ago...

Speckles was startled by the civet's forceful reaction. This wasn't the same Sybil he met on the beach, when he launched himself on her face. This one was totally different: stressful, worrisome, and rather irritable.
As Rose come closer to rub against Sybil, the velvet worm crawled back down to the cub's torso, avoiding getting squished.

Sybil started digging with one paw, letting all her anger on the dirt. "THOSE MONGOOSES ARE PROBABLY... what did you say?" she asked, realizing what Rose just said. "The mongooses... want peace?" then she turned her head to see Royal. "And you believed them?" Sybil asked in a sarcastic way. Before founding the Haven, she tried to make peace with the mongooses, only to face betrayal at the end. There was no way Royal could have make it either... unless the mongooses were too afraid of him to contradict.

"i watched them at the end, the mongooses were with them" chica explained, "but i still find it hard to believe, royal did lay the bones of their companion in front of them"

"Well better reason to think the worst..." but after saying this, Sybil gave the matter a little thought. "Well, so maybe the mongooses want peace, but not because they are tired of fighting of because they are compassionate, it's because they are afraid of you Royal, nothing more." Sybil assured. Something she couldn't have done by herself Royal did it in one day, now it was all clear. The mongooses were terrified of him after what he has done.

"Alright guys, I really don't trust those mongooses, but if they really want peace, we will know. Let's give the matter some days, and we will see how everything turns out. In the meantime, let's not keep our guards down." Sybil concluded after a little pause, finally leaving all her stress and anger behind. She was returning to her usual self. Her worries, however, were still there somewhere...

Royal looks at Sybil and a wave of fear rolls over him. Though gathering his courage he prepares to tell her only what she needs to know. Sweat falls down his face as he thinks about the pact that he made with the mongoose. Would Sybil approve of it? Swallowing he speaks.

"It's true they want peace Sybil they wanted me to give you this, he reaches into his wings and pulls out a medium sized carved stone. They wanted to give you something of theirs to prove their sincerity. I cannot remain here any longer, I'm sorry."

With that he takes off into the air and lands on log covered in moss far in the distance. Tears fall down his cheeks as he gazes at the sea in silence.

Royal looks back at Rose with tears in his eyes but says nothing before returning to gazing out at the sea. After moments of silence he flies into his hole and falls asleep with tears still streaming down his cheeks. Jaerl however having no knowledge of what happened flies down beside Sybil. He is not concerned about her mood in fact he is willing to take anything from her.

Sybil was really enjoying the company of both Rose and Jaerl at the moment. It felt great having friends, and she was making them feel bad (looking at Rose). Even though she was much more calmer now, all that wasn't enough to vanish her worries. She gaze at the stone, surprised that the mongooses could carve something like that. Maybe they were being sincere, but she believed that it was because they were afraid not only of Royal, but also of the rest of the animals potentially harmful to them, like Chica and the elephants.

"Hey guys... I... am sorry for being rude these couple of days. It's just that too many things are happening..." she excused herself, realizing at last just how mean she has been to everybody lately. She will later apologize to Royal and Skaliscin as well (after gathering the courage). Her demeanor was just unacceptable on her behalf, especially since she is suppose to be the perfect host for those living in the Haven.

Jaerl walks beside Sybil keeping her company. He has no knowledge of what Royal did that made her so angry. Nor does he want to know. All he cares about is being with her. Being the comfort and support she needs wherever she goes.

Meanwhile in my nest I gently pick Skaliscin and place her a good distance from me as to make her feel less uncomfortable. Then I walk back to my place and collapse before falling asleep.

"sounds like me before coming here" Chica said to Sybil, and laid her head on rose. "everything is going to be just fine, trust me"

With everyone there giving her support, Sybil was finally relaxed, after almost two weeks of stress and worry. She still had that, but at a very little scale. She looked at Rose, her eyes apologizing for her foolish behavior.

Jaerl gently rubs his head against Sybil and lays a wing over her.

"I'm always here if you need someone to talk to," he says.

Sybil was grateful to everyone's care and concern, but she knew fully well that Jaerl was the one very serious about it. At that very moment, she wondered if he still felt that same, odd crush he revealed just a month ago...

"Well, actually I..." Speckles was about to say. He then changed his mind. "Yeah, I heard all about it!" the velvet worm lied. The praise, as small as it was, felt good; he didn't want it gone.
He continued to listen to the conversation, but the wheels in his head were still turning. Royal had to leave in order for the mongooses to remain in peace? Or was it that he didn't forgive himself for his past deeds, whatever they may be? He then remembered, with a shiver, the ear-piercing shriek of terror and pain that rang out not three hours ago.
Speckles jolted out of his thoughts when he heard Sybil apologize for her aggressive actions. "Oh, it's fine, really. This is a stressful job you decided to take." he replied with an almost uncharacteristic cheeriness.

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Skaliscin was already half-asleep when A.J. moved her to a position offering less physical contact with him. She curled up tighter, falling into a deeper rest. Even though her eyes remained open(if you discounted the transparent eyelids), dreams flashed by in her subconsciousness.

OOC: Actually, she didn't apologize yet. She was talking about doing it... unless Royal heard her conversation

OOC: Were you talking to me, Felines? I'm a bit confused by your response.

OOC Yes, yes I was...

"will" chica murmured, and looked at sybil and jaerl. draco lumbered by, and stopped next to chica. "did i miss something" he asked, and chica shrugged her shoulders

"Oh, Draco, thank goodness." Sybil exclaimed. She was actually quite happy to see him. "Listen, you live in the Outback, so you must be very aware of everything that is happening there. I need you to tell me anything you know about the mongooses. Have they been suspicious lately?" she asked, not so sure that she wanted to hear the answer...