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| P-Meet the lion in vulture feathers; [Open to Pridelanders] | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 9 2011, 10:40 PM (625 Views) | |
| Vivu | Aug 9 2011, 10:40 PM Post #1 |
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The Buzzard Lion
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"Amazing. Simply amazing." those were the only words Vivu was capable of uttering when he gazed upon the pridelands. Never before had he seen such a place, not even in his dreams. The green lush grass, the wonder that was Pride Rock. 'So this is what the vultures constantly talked about', thought Vivu as he surveyed the land around him. He took the time to notice the grasslands before him, something that he had never seen before in the unforgiving desert. Vivu had never seen grass before, in fact he had never seen a tree before. What was commonplace to most pridelanders was a phenomenon to him. "What is this green soft talon jutting from the ground?" he thought aloud, brushing it with the back of his paw. Vivu's tail curved with curiosity as he slowly made his way through the seemingly endless row of grass. He couldn't help but keep his eyes fixated on the ground. His ears twitched as the noise of the grass grazed his hearing. It was a strange sensation, yet all the while, it felt good. The lanky cub tore his eyes from the ground to watch the members of his venue, who wore soaring through the skies above him. Vivu allowed a small smile to grace his maw, and bowed in approval, grateful for this opportunity. Vivu began to search the horizon for any wildlife, particularly lions. Throughout most of his life, vultures were the only creatures he had friendly interactions with. Was he nervous? Yes, but if he could take down a wildebeest at his age, surely he could escape should it come to that. Vivu let out a small breath, "...Griffon is gone, it's time for Vivu to be... Vivu..." he felt his stomach curl as the words came. Could he really be anything else? Could he really regain his lion half that he tried so hard to abandon? Vivu rested on his hind legs in the middle of the grass, cogitating on what could happen from here. |
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| Spiritsrain | Aug 10 2011, 12:07 AM Post #2 |
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There was a soft humming as something moved through the grasses, rustling them lightly.The vocalizations were obviously female and feline, as they had the rough edge of a purr at the end of some notes. The shaman of the Pridelands, Orrin, moved gracefully through the grasses, eyes and nose on the alert for any plants she could use in her healing and rituals. She sniffed about lightly, her pale coat contrasting well with the sunlight dancing on the grasses. She continued on her way, sniffing softly and humming, when suddenly she caught a whiff of a strange smell. She could scent lion on the air, as well as the rank, harsh scent of buzzards. Orrin twitched her ears. She assumed that a lion must've made a kill and the buzzards had come to claim it. But then, why had she not seen them circling? This piqued her curiosity, and so Orrin continued toward the smell, until it lead her to a young male lion.She blinked her blue eyes, tilting her head slightly."I've never seen you here."She said gently."Who are you? Where do you come from?" |
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| Vivu | Aug 10 2011, 12:44 AM Post #3 |
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The Buzzard Lion
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Vivu's acute sense of hearing picked up Orrin's humming. Instinctively, he turned towards her in a defensive position. But when he saw the source of the noise, he relaxed his body, yet still kept his guard up. As Orrin neared, Vivu could barely contain his anxiousness. But in the back of his mind, he hoped it that it wouldn't end like last time. The lioness didn't seem to wish him any ill will, always a good sign. The buzzard lion tilted his head and analyzed Orrin's features, his eyes never blinking as he measured her up. She would've put up quite the fight had they met in the desert, had she met Griffon. Vivu took a brief glance towards his fellow scavengers before addressing Orrin's questions. 'I am...' he hissed, catching himself before he continued. The lanky cub closed his eyes for a moment, inwardly admonishing himself for trying to communicate to a lion like a vulture. "I am... Vivu." He stated, his voice had a distinct rasp to it, the result of having to hiss and grunt with the vultures for so long. It was the first time in a while he had used his birth name in conversation. "I come from..." this was where it began to fall apart for Vivu. What could he say? I've been living in the desert, my family's dead, and I've been killing other animals for the vultures in exchange for my survival? That would paint him as a monster. And he was convinced that everyone knew of his exploits as the Griffon of the desert. With these thoughts racing in his mind, Vivu took a few paces towards the direction of the desert. Placing a paw out, he spoke up, "far ah-way" with awkward pronunciation. Unbeknownst to Vivu, the long rough repugnant gash on his back was in plain sight. |
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| Kita | Aug 10 2011, 01:06 AM Post #4 |
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Fire is Catching
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| Spiritsrain | Aug 10 2011, 01:08 AM Post #5 |
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Orrin listened intently as the young lion spoke to her, finding his voice strange down to the dialect. She had never heard of anything speaking in such a way as he was, at least not that she could understand. Her interested was piqued further when he gave no specific name for where he had come from."It is nice to meet you, Vivu."She told him, keeping her tone gentle and kind."I am Orrin, Shaman of the Pridelands." She looked the cub over, eyes taking in his scraggly appearance. She wanted to ask him why he smelled so strongly of vultures, but thought that to be rude and so remained quiet on the subject. It was then that she saw the gash on his back."You poor thing!"Orrin whispered, walking around him to take a better look."How did you get this? Please, let me see." |
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| Vivu | Aug 10 2011, 01:36 AM Post #6 |
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The Buzzard Lion
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It was then that Vivu turned his sight towards Kitara. A strange light gleamed in his eyes, that instinctive fighting nature in Vivu stirred. He noticed the build of the lioness, strong upper body with scrawny hind legs. In short, perfect sparring partner. However, he paused entertaining such thoughts when she asked him about his venue. Obviously they hadn't flown away. True, venues stayed together, but surely they realized how strange this looked. Nevertheless... Vivu didn't even look towards the sky, "They are my venue." he stated as if talking about his tail, and immediately bit his tongue. It was the truth, but he was trying to have a decent interaction with his own species. And to his knowledge, lions didn't form alliances with vultures. This would only lead to further questioning about his origins, about Griffon. When Orrin spoke of his scar, Vivu mentally cursed himself; how could he be so careless? It was at this point he decided that it was pointless trying to hide who he was. Hanging his head, Vivu let out a drawn out buzzard grunt, it was storytelling time. "You said you were a shaman..." he began, looking away from her, "sheur-ly you've heard the stories of 'The Griffon of the Desert', no?" it was then that he revealed his eyes, carrying a hint of guilt. A lioness was dead because of his actions, and he could assume who else would be after him. Granted, that was the only time someone sought him out in revenge, but what if it didn't end there? |
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| Kita | Aug 10 2011, 02:01 AM Post #7 |
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Fire is Catching
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| Spiritsrain | Aug 10 2011, 12:22 PM Post #8 |
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"You said you were a shaman...sheur-ly you've heard the stories of 'The Griffon of the Desert',no?" Again Orrin wondered about the cub's strange vocalizations, but did not want to ask, in fear of offending him. before she could answer the cub though, Kitara cut in. "So you're just following them, then? Looking for their food?But I still don't see any dead zebras. I haven't 'heard the stories of "the Griffon of the Desert'.Besides, you said your name is Vivu." Orrin turned her eyes to female cub."Kitara, please."She scolded lightly, knowing it was not really her place."Please do not interrupt." Her gaze returned to the newcomer."I have heard the tales, yes. But they are only that. Nothing more than a cub's bedtime story.I must ask why you ask such a question though." |
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| Vivu | Aug 10 2011, 01:45 PM Post #9 |
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The Buzzard Lion
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Vivu didn't know whether to feel proud or nervous. News of his deeds reached far indeed. Bedtime story? Vivu had to stop himself from scoffing at the thought. Nightmare was more apt. He had become a monster to cubs, that thing their parents told them would get them if they didn't behave. All that did was upset Vivu more, he hated falsehoods. He wouldn't attack without reason, the sick or the dying, anyone else was off-limits. I struck him that Kitara didn't seem to know what he meant by 'venue'. Vivu thought what it meant was obvious, but then again, Pridelanders. This meant he would have to start using the lions terminology, provided he could remember it. It took him a few moments to find the words he was looking for. Lions traveled in prides, they roared, and they had cubs instead of chicks. After a brief review, the buzzard lion decided it was time to answer. Vivu directed his attention towards Kitara, deciding he would answer her questions first, "I'm not following them..." Suddenly, the vultures lowered in altitude, "They... are following me." he lowered his head in a bow, "They are my, how do you seh, pry-de?" he knew he butchered that word, so he tried again, "Pride." Yes, that sounded right. Vivu made a sharp turn and began to stride, his eyes still focusing on the grass. It was still bizarre to him. For a moment, his gash was in plain sight to both of them. Vivu let out a foreign hiss before facing them once more. "I carry the scent of death. Is it not Ob-vious?" Vivu stated to Orrin, hoping that she could put the pieces together. He wondered how they would react? Would they fear him? Resent him? Or pity him? He didn't want to be the Griffon anymore. Too much pain... |
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| Kita | Aug 11 2011, 12:06 AM Post #10 |
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Fire is Catching
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| Spiritsrain | Aug 11 2011, 09:45 PM Post #11 |
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"Yes, it's quite 'ob-vious'.If you smell so bad, then just go down to the river. You know, those wet things they don't have out there in that desert you love? Stop smelling so funny and maybe they'll stop stalking you. It's easy." Orrin's head instantly snapped to look at Kitara, eyes flashing with irritation."Kitara! Do not speak to a guest like that! If you want to speak that way, then do it away from others."She felt deeply embarrassed by the cub who, until now had behaved decently under her eye. Her blue eyes then returned to Vivu."I'm sorry."She apologized."And I do believe Kitara has something to say to you as well."She said, shoving her forward gently with her paw. "She has a little trouble remembering her manners." |
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| Vivu | Aug 11 2011, 10:17 PM Post #12 |
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The Buzzard Lion
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Now, Vivu was offended. Could anyone possibly be this dense? It seemed pretty obvious to him, that he was the Griffon of the Desert. Vivu’s focus shifted entirely on Kitara, ignoring Orrin for a moment. 'Idiot…' Vivu mouthed in the vulture dialect. He had to restrain himself from unsheathing his claws. That would only make him more enemies, even worse, ones that knew his face. It was at this point, Tai landed on Vivu’s back, perching on the side of his jagged scar. Though Tai’s eyes were nearly unreadable to the lions, it was clear that he did not appreciate what they were putting Vivu through. Vivu was a part of the venue, and venue’s stick together. Since his birth, Vivu was seldom mocked. He has been scorned, threatened, and even attacked. The last animal who had mocked him was the wildebeest, and he paid with his life. Tai did not want Vivu to make any more enemies than he already had. So he uttered in the lion’s ear, “Control your temperament." Easier said than done. "I'm sorry. And I do believe Kitara has something to say to you as well. She has a little trouble remembering her manners" Vivu gave a firm nod of agreement, as Orrin pushed Kitara forward. As he waited for Kitara's not even halfhearted apology, Vivu could tell that the two of them were going to go head-to-head sooner or later. That suited Vivu fine, someone to help keep his fighting skills sharp. |
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| Kita | Aug 11 2011, 10:46 PM Post #13 |
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Fire is Catching
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| Embyr_Somm | Aug 11 2011, 11:05 PM Post #14 |
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Agent, not a Gent
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4 - Adult creatures 3 - Baby critters 2 - Adolescents and an 'Embyr' in a pear tree >D | |
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| Vivu | Aug 12 2011, 12:12 AM Post #15 |
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The Buzzard Lion
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Monotone and completely dishonest apology, just as Vivu had expected; how charming. The buzzard lion would've replied with apology accepted, but he feared he would probably butcher it, so instead... "received." he knew that this was only the beginning of Vivu vs. Kitara. At least he wouldn't be bored in the Pridelands. The idea of having someone to feud with seemed kind of amusing. Annoying, but amusing all the same. If anything, Vivu could learn the art of sarcasm from Kitara... Tai took off from Vivu's back, making his way back to the sky with the other vultures. Tai just wanted to get a good look at the lioness who was disrespecting him, Vivu and the other vultures. They could hear what she was saying too. They were used to blatant misconceptions and disrespect, but with Vivu around, they felt that now they could actually have someone speak for them. So those who antagonize with Vivu, risk incurring the wrath of the vultures. Vivu stared at the new lioness in curiosity. She had a strange aura about her, but then again, Vivu wouldn't know what qualified as a strange aura when dealing with lions. Now just what part did she play in all of this? The predominantly brown lioness seemingly came out of nowhere. Vivu recalled what Orrin was saying about him being a cub's scary story. Perhaps she was attracted here by the buzzards in the sky? He could tell that she was clearly troubled by all of this. Provided she wasn't like Kitara, Tai's actions would've pretty much confirmed him to be the Griffon. Despite this, all he could do was look at her with those orange eyes of his. He didn't know what to say. What could he say? |
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