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Post by LAD on Feb 9, 2015 18:48:40 GMT -5
Time skip, anyone? Blair, drifter, ashbaer, Splasher
Yasbi, Kardei, Deimus II
Yasbi smiled gently at the questions thrown her way and she basked in them as Kardei glanced at her, even barely keeping from chuckling at the fact that they all easily forgot about their argument seconds before. Life of a cub was so easy - and it was easy for her to forget about it too. The apologies were easily given as she nodded to them before she glanced back over her shoulder at them. "Home is where the heart is, my sweets. And the heart is always where family is. It's kind of far, and yes, there will be others. And yes, Jubilee, it is where I'm from." Her gaze turned back to the direction of her family and she looked at her little ones once more, a soft smile on her maw. "No, Kasumi. No scary tree-monsters." She couldn't help the gently chuckle. "Be careful going down the cliff-side. And if we want to be there before nightfall, we ought to go now." She gave an encouraging smile to those walking and started off, Kardei waiting for Erebus, Deimus, and Oliver to go first before he followed after them.
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Post by Blair on Feb 12, 2015 23:11:31 GMT -5
Yes, that would be great Lad! <3 Jubilee Her mouth turned up in a smile at her mother's statement- it had a rather nice ring to it. Home is where the heart is...and the heart is where family is. She wouldn't forget those words no matter what, and may even effect decisions she makes later on in life.
She started to dream up what the place could possible look like. A grassland? Was it always sunny and did it get sweltering hot? Or maybe it was cold and dry, like up a mountain. Her curiosity would only grow on the travel, that was sure. It is entirely possible that she may be disappointed, or be blown away by what she finds. Her heart beat a bit faster from the excitement welling inside of her.
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Post by ashbaer on Feb 13, 2015 22:16:02 GMT -5
Erebus
Lectures and scoldings were of the normal by now, the litter was a bunch of misfits, and as Erebus caught his mother's warning look, he knew his place quickly, looking down at his paws miserably. He hadn't done anything but no one would be left out of a scolding, not if his mother was the one lecturing. Like she said though, he held tight of his tongue, and would let the morning events go. Instead he perked up at the mention of home; wasn't this home?
Before he could question it, they were being ushered up, a path being revealed and his father quickly taking up the rear. Getting to his paws he bounded ahead as to not be trampled, he'd follow beside Deimus, feeling that whatever tension had arisen had now gone away so they could walk in peace. When his mother began to speech he shook his head, she was always saying something odd, home is where the heart is, and that meant family. Then why were they leaving, they were a family and home was back in that bush.
Casting a side ways look at Deimus, he wondered if his brother knew what she meant, he knew that family was important, but why did they have to travel because of it? Shaking the confusion away he focused on keeping up, if it was far, he would walk the whole way. "We'll make it before dark though right?" Brave enough to walk the journey, but not in the dark, something about being on a journey in the dark didn't sound pleasant.
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Post by LAD on Feb 18, 2015 11:31:08 GMT -5
Time skip is time skip - more love.
Yasbi, Kardei, Deimus II
Yasha, Jericho, Tyrell, Epiharm, Eros, Amai, Kane, Kurai
It was a long days' journey, but they would have made it. More than likely a few others ended up on their backs for the ride - Yasbi and Kardei had every intention of making it back by nightfall. Deimus had tried to studiously stay on the ground for as long as possible but ended up being picked up by Yasbi, to whom he gave no protest. He knew better when it came to mom. But still, they could all feel the tension in the air - the attempts Kardei gave to try and calm her were futile. But that didn't make him try any less.
Thus, here they were, walking across the border of Stygian once more, wary of the reactions they were to receive, and just a tad bit nervous.
It wasn't long until Jericho caught sight of them. "Yasbi?" His gaze squinted before he was abruptly on his paws. "Guys, it's Yasbi! And Kardei!" The little bundles of fur were still too far to be seen - but the worry had been there for quite sometime. Up and disappearing for at least four months and gotten to them. Yasha the most as she was quick to bound down from her place and rush to the center of Stygian where Jericho was still standing.
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Post by ashbaer on Feb 19, 2015 20:39:30 GMT -5
Erebus ● Hannibal ● Lysander ● Izyebel Erebus had been stubborn the whole way, anytime either parent would move to assist him, he would simply quicken the pace, dodging their jaws and shrugging off the weariness he was feeling. Though tired, the young male did his best to keep up, staying between both parents as the only cub now on the ground. Every so often he'd trip over some debris on the ground, his paws were heavy and a stern frown would wrinkle his face each time he stumbled, wishing he was just a bit stronger for this journey.
Up ahead, Hannibal was in the midst of entertaining Lysander, they were having a small training session, with Izyebel's watchful eyes close by. The dark male pounced around, light on his paws, batting at his son gently and every now and again he'd push himself over. Lysander was growing, and the more he did the more Hannibal felt it right to get his reflexes up.
He was in a crouch when Jericho's shout drew his attention over to his half brother, and then to the two approaching in the distance. The moment his attention was drawn else where Lysander took his chance, lunging forward and immediately biting down on Hannibal's muzzle. The yowl that followed was that of a startled cat, the fur on his back bristling with shock and a burst of laughter erupted from Izyebel.
"Okay okay! You win!" Hannibal shouting standing so his son would let go, plopping down on his rump with a triumphant grin. The father couldn't help but grin back before leaning down to nuzzle the boy, nudging him in the direction of Izyebel. "Go to your mother."
It didn't take much urging, Lysander bounded over to the gray female, leaping onto her back with as much energy as any young cub could muster. With Lysander taken care of Hannibal padded up to join both Yasha and Jericho where it seemed they were going to wait for Yasbi and Kardei to make their way to them.
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Post by drifter on Feb 19, 2015 20:53:58 GMT -5
Oliver Neko Kain
It had not taken very long before Oliver was looking between his parents with pleading eyes. If neither had gotten the hint then the heavy sighing and light whining of complaint would start until someone deemed fit to either pick him up or pause to let him ride. And from where ever he had ended up Oliver was now asleep, completely oblivious to their arrival.
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Post by Blair on Feb 19, 2015 23:49:21 GMT -5
Curse
Jubilee
Jubilee kept herself awake during the whole trip- she didn't want to miss a single thing. The young cub watched as the scenery gradually changed, just as the sun gradually rose higher and higher into the sky. It was all very exciting to her. Expectedly, Oliver was the first to give up and Jubilee later rolled her eyes at her sleeping brother. How can he fall asleep so easily?! She raged internally, but soon let it go- there was just no use.
She almost snickered later on when Deimus got snatched up by their mother, but somehow she managed not to. She continued to be amazed by Erebus as he dodged both of their parents. She also started to admire Erebus's determination, unless he was just stubborn. Jubilee would much rather think of it as determination, it made her see Erebus in a better light too.
Curse had been lazing in the grass before ultimately deciding she should go on patrol. She hopped up just in time to hear Jericho yelling something. Thinking it may be danger, she hastened her movement and didn't bother to shake off the bits of grass stuck in her fur here and there. Though, she started to slow to a stop when she recognized the returned Neko. I will welcome them back another time, She thought with a smile. On to that patrol now. She shook the grass away before heading off.
Jubilee somewhat tucked herself into her father's mane at the sudden voice. She observed the male closely, then watched as another started over to them. "Is that the family Mama was talking about?" Jubilee whispered to her father, slightly nervous. She glanced back at Oliver and gave him a light nudge with her leg to wake him. This was definitely not the time to be asleep.
curse cameo she will be back though and sorry i kinda sorta pretty much picked where ollie ended up lol
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Post by LAD on Feb 21, 2015 23:10:48 GMT -5
Yasbi, Kardei, Deimus II
Yasha, Jericho, Tyrell, Epiharm, Eros, Amai, Kane, Kurai
Yasbi and Kardei both shared a look as they were spotted. It was too easy not to spot them, but... For some reason Yasbi wished now they waited until night, snucked in, and dealt with this in the morning with fewer members. But at last, Deimus II was put down, his squirming finally too much for Yasbi and he shook himself head to toe before moving next to his brother, giving him a baleful look. The fact that he'd been captured had alerted Erebus to keep an eye out and Deimus hated that. The others remained on their back and Kardei couldn't help but suppress a snort as Jubilee came to life upon his back - kicking at Oliver. But their steady walk didn't pause, didn't hesitate. And they stopped five feet away from the group that was waiting to greet them. Yasbi opened her mouth, closed it, opened again and gave a small laugh.
The way Yasha and Jericho both were looking at them... It was unnerving. "Hi." It was all Yasbi could offer. They knew how it looked, them returning with a bunch of cubs - that were especially now visible now that they were this close. But it seemed her mother and brother were currently incapable of speech. And with each silent moment, Yasbi grew more wary, more nervous, neither of them could speak and she could barely speak herself. Kardei was still too silent to speak - his gaze upon his brother, curiously awaiting what would happen now.
Ifailokay? Splasher: tagging you just so you know this has moved to being back on homelands ♥
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Post by ashbaer on Feb 22, 2015 21:13:42 GMT -5
Erebus ● Hannibal ● Lysander ● Izyebel As his brother was placed back on the ground Erebus kept his face blank, he would not criticize or boast about his triumph of avoiding capture, and having had walked the whole way. Instead he bumped his head to Deimus' shoulder in a silent 'It's ok', Erebus would never think less of any of his siblings for having been carried. With crooked grin he looked up at their parents and the others that were coming closer.
Hannibal, like everyone else, was just staring for the time being, blinking at the tiny faces, taking count and note of all the characteristics. After a moment longer of silence he let out a bark of laughter, shaking his head trying to seal it back up, he hadn't meant to but a thought crossed his mind that was just to good to pass up.
"Congratulations Yasha, you're a grandmother times five," he said without a care that she might castrate him in front of them all. Looking at Kardei he held in a fit of laughter. "Deimus cursed us, he must have, can't resist the Neko fem-"
Before he could finished sharp teeth bit down on his tail, a shiver ran up his spine followed with unforgettable pain, a shocked yelp left his maw and as he turned to look he expected to see Lysander, but instead found Izyebel. Her eyes were bright and deadly, almost a perfect match to her mother's, it was obvious she heard and didn't appreciate it. Little Lysander stood behind her rear leg looking mortified.
"Is that how you speak to family?" She hissed after releasing his tail, Hannibal flicked it away and glared at her though words were lack at her morphed personality; when did she start being so violent?
To Yasbi, Izyebel's face softened as she too took in all the faces, noting the twins on the ground curiously. It seemed twins were starting to be a common gene in the family. She stepped up next to Yasha, brushing along her side to nudge her mother into forming words. Lysander followed suit, his eyes stuck to the cubs, finally more boys!
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Post by LAD on Feb 24, 2015 16:56:22 GMT -5
Yasbi, Kardei, Deimus II
Yasha, Jericho, Tyrell, Epiharm, Eros, Amai, Kane, Kurai
For all it was worth, Yasha remained silent for all of five seconds before her paw raised to cuff Hannibal sharply over the ear. Or she would have had Hannibal not kept speaking and Izyebel cut him off with a sharp bite to his tail. Approval flitted in her gaze as she looked upon her daughter before she cast a steal look upon Hannibal. Because while he'd been speaking and sharing a look with Kardei, Yasbi had actually withdrawn into herself, her ears laying flat against her skull and an unconscious step back had been taken, as if to flee all over again. Her daughter was scared. Izyebel had been too, but she couldn't imagine Yasbi still be terrified to face them. Not with that much fear in her gaze. That was not the daughter she raised - even Izy had not looked so distraught.
When Izy brushed against her, it seemed to snap her out of it and she took a small, careful step forward, allowing a smile to cross her maw. "Yasbi, come here. Show us your children." Yasha's words were soft for once, a tender smile crossing her maw as she looked upon the seven of them - five cubs and the two adults. Jericho still remained quiet, uncertain of how to react to the way his sister was acting. It was odd. Extremely so.
Kardei had remained silent, a wise choice considering the words he'd wanted to speak in return to Hannibal's joking ways, but still, even he was surprised by Yasbi's unwillingness. His head lowered, yellow eyes gleaming curiously as he gently nudged Yasbi with his shoulder. It seemed the action alone snapped her out of it as she looked up at Kardei - but her fear didn't go away. She stepped forward then, nudging her little ones before her. It was for them that she was terrified and the closer they would get to Yasha - the more she would know her mother knew. "On Kardei's back is Oliver and Jubilee," She pointed them each out, gently touching both with her nose. "On mine is Kasumi." Her neck curved to face her sleeping boy before her gaze flickered down to her twin boys. "And then Erebus," Here she paused, swallowing hard, her nerves on end, "And Deimus II." And as if sensing his mother's fear, Deimus II felt himself puff up, his eyes narrowing into a sharp glare - he could hear it in his mother's voice. She was scared. Mother was scared of anything. But they were scaring her. He remained in this stance as surely they would take their time to look over them all.
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Post by Blair on Feb 24, 2015 17:37:49 GMT -5
Jubilee
She poked her head out from her father's mane to stare at the unknown male. Who was Yasha? Who was he? Jubilee had a feeling that the male was about to say something rude and was glad that another female turned him off. Well, at least she was spared from the very last bit of his sentence. From the discussion, she gathered that everyone around them is family. Her family.
Suddenly she didn't just have brothers, a mother, and a father; now she had aunts, uncles, cousins, even a grandmother! She remained silent, however, a bit too shy to say anything. Not to mention her mother's hesitation had her worried. She started to retreat back into her father's mane, it was comfier there anyways.
Jubilee really didn't know what to make of her mother, she had never seen her act in such a way. It wasn't until father brushed up against mother that she seemed to calm down. She didn't know, but she had been holding in her breath and finally released it in a sigh.
The young femme propped up when her name was called, a bit more confident now. Then it was there again, the hesitation- or was if fear? She glanced down at the twins when her mother paused over Deimus' name. It really did sound like she was afraid, but Jubilee couldn't fathom why.
"Hello!" She piped up, cheerful and all smiles. Maybe Jubilee could cheer her mother up by being cherful? She didn't want to see her mother- or her father- like this. She would never want to see them sad, either. So, Jubilee did what she thought would work: smile, smile, and smile some more. Exude happiness and maybe, just maybe, things would be happier.
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Post by drifter on Feb 24, 2015 20:35:02 GMT -5
Oliver
His head slowly rose toward his sister and he gave her a rather nasty look for interrupting his sleep. But it didn't take long for his eyes to flick passed her and notice unfamiliar faces. Oliver stared, open mouthed for a moment before he tried to stand up. He had meant to go forward off his father's back but gravity had other plans. His rump started sliding him backwards. His tiny claws dug into Kardei's fur, too small and weak to break through to the skin. It slowed his decent but inevitably he fell to the ground with a light thump. It didn't hurt much, but it was a tad stunning. The plump cub remained sitting where he had landed but his attention rested on the new adults. It took two attempts for the little ham to rise to his paws once he decided on that course of action. From there he made his way under his father, coming to stand half way out from between his forelegs. Little Oliver had to do a double take between Yasha and Yasbi. Because for a split moment he thought he was looking at mother when it was really his grandmother. Then he got highly confused. The male that was bit on the tail mentioned Deimus and a curse. Deimus as in his brother Deimus? He looked over at his puffed up brother curiously. Was Deimus able to curse others? His brows furrowed at the thought and caused his forehead to wrinkle up. That was just plain crazy!
After a few more moments he finally started to move forward. He planted himself in front of Yasha, his expression somewhat expectant. To what he expected was hard to tell, though his family behind him could probably pull out a good guess.
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Post by ashbaer on Feb 24, 2015 22:12:43 GMT -5
Erebus ● Hannibal ● Lysander ● Izyebel Erebus glanced up at his mother as they were named one by one, nudged a little closer, he growling in disapproval before he looked up at the others, his duel eyes a blazed as a frown set firmly on his small face. Like everyone else, he was quick to tune in on the family tension, Deimus being the closest, he joined his twin in with his own hackles raised, tail tapping at the ground.
The new aunt raised a brow at the little ones on the ground, they didn't seemed to thrilled with the situation, Yasbi didn't seem too happy either. She wondered if she had looked that terrified coming back home with the cubs? Izyebel wouldn't ask, not here, she would let her mother do any questioning first. Instead she warmed her face with a smile, just as Jubilee peeped up with a sweet hello, the soft plop to the ground brought her pink flecked eyes to Oliver. And as he was on the ground she could see just how round he was, it sort of reminded her of Teival, hopefully Oliver would be lucky enough to grow out of the pudge stage just like his uncle.
"Hello little ones, I'm Izyebel and that furball is Lysander," she greeted not really sure how to cut the tension, she did look over at her son who was standing next to his father with wide eyes still.
Hannibal had been looking between the twins on the ground, they looked ready to attack ankles, it was a bit unnerving, the eyes didn't help either. Instead he looked up at his brother and Yasbi. "I apologize for my outburst, you had us a little worried I'll admit, but you're back now."
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Post by Splasher on Mar 6, 2015 10:22:55 GMT -5
Kasumi pretty much fell asleep once the trip started to feel too long for his cubby attention span, completely unaware of what was now happening around him and what he had possibly missed on the trip. Still the little cub stayed snuggled up between his mother's shoulders but the sound of voices all around started to make Kasumi come out of his deep slumber though it wasn't till he heard Jubilee spoke out that he lifted his head with a sleepy gaze as he looked around them. He blink a bit confused and shocked all at the same time, why wasn't he woken up sooner! Kasumi quickly scrambled to get to the ground along with his other siblings who seemed to be in a huff about who knows what. Flopping to the ground Kasumi nearly tripped over his own paws as he tried to get his footing his golden gaze flicked from his parents to all the new faces around them, the young cub scrunched up his nose feeling the tension from his mother and his brother's were showing it as well.
Kasumi wasn't at all phased by all these new large creatures, the grey cub padded up past his fluffed out brothers with a bit of a skip to his step. Kasumi stood tall or well as tall as the cub could as he looked up at all the large beasts. "I thought you said there wasn't any tree monsters." Kasumi huffed playfully. Of course he knew these weren't trees but they felt just as tall to him. His yellow eye scanned the group stopping another cub that was somewhat bigger then him and his siblings, a playful grin formed over his maw as he weaved around the many legs to sneak up behind this new cub hopefully not to be seen by him. Introductions can be done later right now Kasumi was full of energy after that long snooze and was ready to play and the older cub looked like a good target. Kasumi ducked down behind Izyebel's front paws not caring at this point if Lysander spotted him or not, with a playful growl Kasumi lunged at Lysander aiming to grab an ear.
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