IC: The blood moon rises

[A Venomous Kiss]

"It's okay, I'm here for you." She whispered as she took a step closer. Feeling the placement of Sapphira's hand, she responded instinctively by overlapping it with her left hand. Glancing over her shoulder to reassure her dear friend with a smile, "Come on."

Allowing her hand to gently grip Sapphira's, she merely offered it to her to hold. She did not wish to offend her, so even if she didn't wish to do such things..there would be no quarrel on this end.

Moving back into the crowd, her lips pursed together heavily in focus. Her stomach grumbled to her, asking to be fed and she had started to think that maybe she should have taken the young rabbits life. But all in all, the essence of raw meat lingered in the air and as they traveled down the busy street..she started to move towards the humble kiosk.

[Sapphira]

Sapphira returned the smile that Keira offered as well as her hand. She took a deep breath looking around as they started off again. The people that had been staring now going on with their business. Like nothing had ever happen. Relieved not to be the center of attention she followed closely to Keira.

A soft rumble came from Keira's stomach about the same time as hers decided to pipe up. She chuckled glancing to Keira. "My thoughts exactly." Sapphira noticed the kiosk that drew Keiras attention but the vendor next to it was what caught hers. Loads of fresh fish laid piled on the cart. Ice packed snugly around the fish to keep them from spoiling.

Her tongue slipped from her mouth licking her lips as she eyed the savory treat. The raw meat that Keira sought out looked appetizing but the fish looked even better. She raised her free hand up to the top of her dress, retrieving a small coin purse. It wasn't much but there was enough to feed the two girls. "My treat." She said with a smile as she looked towards Keira. "The least I can do for my rescuer." Her hand still gripping Keira's as they approached the kiosk.

[A Venomous Kiss]

Hand in hand, they approached the dual vendors. The essence of lingering blood, fresh meat and icy fish seemed to be talking to the both of them. It was almost to the point where she had to force herself not to change into her wolven form. She wanted to become that theif in the night, causing distinct fear in these humans..

Her canines started to bare as her focus became fierce. Yet as they had come so close, she suddenly heard the sweet voice of Sapphira. It chimed like an Angel's ring in her ears, pulling her back to her sanity. Silver hues glistened as she glanced at Sapphira, smiling softly. For some reason, she felt a certain warmth in her heart as she looked at the young beauty. She didn't understand as to why she felt this kind of emotion..she just met her..

"Thank you.." She said finally,blushing a bit at being called her rescuer.  Still holding her hand she followed her feline friend..waiting for her to make the order. She was sure whatever Sapphira bought would be just fine to satisfy her belly.

[Sapphira]

The closer they had got the more she could see Keira leaning in towards the fresh cut meat. But she looked back as Sapphira spoke, she chuckled a bit. "Now that's a first, you blushing instead of me." She grinned and nudged her. She looked at the vendors pointing out the fresh fillet of tuna and one of the larger cuts of lean steak.

Both vendors wrapped the precious meats in paper before handing them to the young girls. Sapphira quickly counted out the proper amount into the hands of each vendor.
The smell of the two intertwined creating a very interesting aruoma. She looked at Keira. "Where to now?" The streets were being to get very busy at this point. And undoubtedly they would draw quite a bit of attention if they sat down to eat there raw meats.

Glancing around looking for a place where they could eat she slipped the coin purse back to its resting place. Her fingers wrapped around the fresh chuck of fish, only a thin piece of paper saving it from being devoured at the moment.

[A Venomous Kiss]

Taking hold of the neatly wrapped steak, the aroma of the meat caused her mouth to water. Oh yes, her hunger was nearly over bearing, it had been at least twenty four hours since she last put something in her stomach. Upon Sapphira's question, she began to look around to a safe haven for them to eat without making them look like a bunch of measley rats.

But to no prevail..

There seemed to be humans at every corner, conversating or just going about their daily chores. Having noticed a break between buildings, she lightly squeezed Sapphira's hand before moving towards the alley. "Over here," her footsteps hastened a bit, but not enough to where she would leave her dear friend behind.

Slipping into the shadow and to the back of the buildings, she then glanced towards Sapphira once again..obviously changing back into her wolven form. "We will not appear as odd in our animalistic forms..if we are seen that is."

Large snow-white paws were now placed on the brown paper that blanketed the fresh meat. Her elongated canines ripping at it to get to the goods, but after taking a bite she would look up to Sapphira, swallowing the piece of meat. "Please..eat your food. I will keep watch until you are finished.."

Triangular ears perked forward on her massive skull as she peeked around the corner. Luckily nobody had noticed them enter the alleyway and if there were anybody who strayed..they would find one enormous wolf at their feet.

[Sapphira]

Sapphira still looking around as she felt Keira squeeze her hand when she found a place for them to hide. She quickly followed, her stomach growling louder by the second. Almost to the point were humans passing by would have had no problem hearing the rumbling.

The scent of the fish teasing her senses. her eyes fluttering close as she blindly followed Keira. It had been so long since she had fresh fish. Living off mice and small animals. It was enough to keep her alive but not satisfied.

With her eyes closed she lightly ran into Keira as she stopped her opening snapping herself out of her little daydream. She grinned as Keira shifted down following suite behind her. The fish dropping to the ground as her body shed her human form. Briefly glancing up at Keira she nodded before her paws were tearing the fish from the wrapping.

She had already filled her mouth with the tender fish when she heard Keira speak again. She finished the bite in the mouth before answering. "No do not wait for me." She could hear her stomach just as loudly as her own. "If someone does round the corner, you really think they would dare venture farther after seeing you. Most of the humans here are women and children they wouldn't dare take you on. If so then they are foolish." Even thru her feline form a half grin could be seen on her face.

She leaned her head down and nudged the cut of meat closer to Keira. "Eat." A soft but steady purr emanating from her throat as she smiled at her.

[A Venomous Kiss]

Listening to Sapphira, her platinum hues fell on the shifted slab. With her ears rolling like sonar's, she raised her paw and placed it on the steak. Enormous then clamped the meat, tearing at it with massive force. Every now and again she shook her head, emitting a deep rustling growl. It was all in a day's eating session.

It didn't take long for her to devour her meal and as her head rose, her black tongue ran across her lips to purge her lips of the access blood. Hearing some nearbye noises, she once again took a glance around the corner only a see a pair of older males rummaging through the dumpster.

It didn't look like they were of any harm..just scavenging like any other creature looking to survive in this world. A low growl was released showing her disapproval, taking a glance to Sapphira she spoke again. There are humans down the way..I do not know if they mean any harm. Perhaps it is about time that we move on.

[Sapphira]

Once Keira went back to eating so did she, the fish vanishing rather quickly. She sat there licking her paw running it over the muzzle, cleaning. As she was cleaning up after her meal she heard Keira growl, her paw freezing on her nose. She looked up at her, pushing with her hind legs she was beside Keira in a matter of seconds.

"There are humans down the way..I do not know if they mean any harm. Perhaps it is about time that we move on." Keira said as Sapphira ducked between her legs looking at the men. Even thou she was larger than most house cats, her head barely touched Keira's chest.

She looked up at her nodding her head. "Yeah I think your right." Her voice muffled by her purr. She slid out from under Keira and took a few steps back into the alley out of sight. "Where do you want to go thou?" She asked as she shifted. The snow white pellet that blanketed her body vanished, giving way to her soft fare skin.



(Sorry if I end up double posting here and there, my comp seems to hate me at the moment.)

[A Venomous Kiss]

Even as Sapphira stepped back and away, her fierce gaze never left the homeless duo. Her body was rather tense and muscles seemed frozen in time. Then her dear friend spoke and she shifted into reserve, sneaking back a couple feet before turning her head to look at her feline companion as she reformed onto two legs.

I'm not sure. Shape shifting back into her human form, she once again stood a decent height from the ground. Taking a look around, she motioned for Sapphira to follow her as she motioned down towards the next alleyway. "I suppose we should go out there? Or do you wish to go back to the forest?" Her hues glittered passively as she glanced at Sapphira in the corner of her eye.

[Sapphira]

Sapphira nodded and fell in behind Keira as they made their way thru the alley. "I suppose we should go out there? Or do you wish to go back to the forest?" Keira said. Sapphira looked up at the setting sun before looking to Keira. "Well it is getting late, I don't know about you but I would feel safer in the comfort of the forest." She said as her hands run along her arms, a cool breeze nipping at her skin.

"There was  a small cave just to the south of town. I found it the other day when I was out exploring. There's also a waterfall by the cave as well." The streets were starting to clear, a different crowd replacing the old. Instead of mothers and children, men roaring about their days work sloshing their ale filled mugs roamed the streets.

Thankfully none of them had noticed them, the shadows of the alley hiding them. One of her hands dropped to her side tracing along the raised pattern along the hem of her dress. She stood close to Keira her eyes glued to the closest set of drunken fools that pasted them. Her voice nothing more than a soft whisper. "It is up to you, but where ever we go we might want to hurry."

Sapphira had never had to fight a day in her life but as she looked at the possible threat she imagined what it would be like to fight. Her finger moving faster over the design as her thoughts raced. Her nails razor sharp sliced thru the delicate cloth and into her flesh. She gasped at the sudden onset of pain. Looking down to see a small trail of blood running down her leg.

[Lord Validrir]

Lord Tiberius Validrir, vassel of the light god Talingue, and Paladin god of valor over the realm of Calgoa. This was his name and title, yet for all of his greatness and his very active role in the ruling of his land, some of the smaller settlements tended to drift into iniquity. And so he came to this village, personally to inspire good into the hearts of these people. he and an escort of his archangels landed in the middle of the town, quite the spectacle. He with his great wings of golden light and the angels in their shining armor. As he landed the wings fell into a golden dust and vanished, his angels simply folding their's back. He stood at 6'4 with his broad shoulders draped in his dark blue robes. His handsome face was smooth and unblemished, his golden hair brushed back. He had a short goate that was well trimmed and cared for, and his eyes were of the very deepest blue and held a kindess that cannot be described by mere words. Lord Validrir had come here in the night so that he may observe the people before making his presence known out right.

[A Venomous Kiss]

Her moonlit hues illuminated as the rounded star began to rise in the evening sky. Had the day gone by that quickly? She asked herself. Her acute hearing picked up on the men who were now getting off work, the essence of liquor was littered on their breath like a dump on a hot summer day. Curling her upper lip into a sneer, she then took a small glance back to Sapphira. Swiftly noticing the blood trickling down her knee, she turned to face her with a look of concern on her face. They had to get out of here.

“I think it would be better if we stayed in our animalistic forms. We can move quicker..” She nodded slightly before shape-shifting back into her wolven form. Her snow-kissed pelt shown bright against the dying daylight and her triangular ears stayed alert with constant movement. Come along, Sapphira. We must not waste any time. If anybody comes near us, let me handle it. Just keep going..I will follow. With her hackles rising a bit on her shoulders, she put her head low and began to make her way down the alley. It was unfortunate that this was their only way to go, but she was optimistic that they would not be stopped.

We are to go to the cave. Please..pace yourself..but be quick. Don’t look back.She glanced at her once more, waiting for an understanding.

[Sapphira]

Sapphira looked up at Keira her hand placed over the cut on her leg. She briefly nodded before her attention was drawn back to the commotion that was closing in on them. She stumbled back a few feet before she shifted down. Fear beginning to replace her curiosity. Turning swiftly she ran to Keira's side her heart starting to race

Some of the men stumbled drunkly down the same alley where they retreated. One seeing the two animals sent a bottle flying thru the air towards them. It landed behind Sapphira shattering at her feet, startling her. It sent Sapphira herself flying thru the air, the hair on her back standing on end. "Just keep going..I will follow." Keira's words rang out in her mind.

Sapphira pushed her legs as hard as she could, running. Before long she realized that she no longer knew where she was. She skidded to a halt as she rounded another corner. Her heart pounding so hard that it felt like it would jump from her chest at any moment. She peered around the corner looking for Keira, hoping she was okay. She had ran so far that she could no longer hear the drunken crowd.

She slowly crept out of the alley staying close to the ground. But no matter how hard she tried to stay hidden it was fairly difficult. Her snow white pelt standing out like a sore thumb in the darkness. In the center of town she saw a group of men, quite a bit larger than most she had seen here. And even thou they didn't seem as threating as te others she still kept her distance.

"Keira where are you?" She called out in her mind

[A Venomous Kiss]

The shattered glass rang like chimes in her ears. Startling her as well, she sprung back a bit in a small hop..her silver hues falling on the disorderly men. Curling her upper lip, she flashed her fangs and emitted a growl in a mild warning. The men, as intoxicated they had become, were still not drunk enough to play cat and mouse with an overgrown, pissed off lupine.

Once she saw them start to back away, which only took seconds..she bolted off following the unique scent trail Sapphira left behind. Her longer strides carried her a greater distance and her stamina was not as weakened..maybe because she didn't have to work so hard.

With the fading crowd dying off into the distance, it didn't take long for her to swing around the corner almost running right into Sapphira. I'm here. Are you alright? She thought about picking her up to carry her like a mother to a cub just to save Sapphira's energy but she decided against it for obvious reasons. Halting at her side, she spoke again. We have to keep moving. Do you know where the cave is from here?

[Lord Validrir]

"Move to the county hall." Validrir instructed the angels who went without question. One by one they vanished into the large domed structure which sat just off the city center. Raising his head he looked of into the night he senced a strange presence in the town, one with which he was not familiar. Setting off through the buildings he followed the sent of the odd power.