Diamonds, Hearts, Spades and Aces *Wher Hatching*

[Wish]

Alright, so he was alone again it seemed. The brown wheret pawed the ground, his tail swishing back and forth. Well darn, now there wasn't anyone to make happy! Flopping onto the hot sands the wheret rolled around, itching his wings and back before staying in that position for a moment. Paws were outstretched into the air, his tail folded up against his belly so that it twitched against his nose. Eventually it made him sneeze.

Well, this was boring and what was a brown to do in such an event? Running around suddenly he went after his tail, certain that something would eventually come to mind. When it didn't, he decided to start investigating. He didn't head to the candidates however, but to the other eggs instead. Wasn't there a sibling of his that was out and about right now? Or...something like that. Nudging the egg that the dark purple tail had come from he gurgled and bounced back and forth. There was someone here, he did see it, he did, he did!

Nudging, then getting to his hind feet and pushing, the brown rolled the egg to where the opening was face up again and the little purple wiggled her way out. Freedom, finally! Sighing and catching her breath, the amethyst nuzzled her brother thankfully before looking around. Okay, what did she have here? White things, egg things, bonded things...okay so that last one was entirely not her problem. Looking around still she finally settled on the wher that had saved her.

He was bouncing around still, his wings splayed out to keep his balance and the act was...amusing most definitely. However, she didn't think it was quite right. If one were to cause laughter, they shouldn't degrade themselves as well. No, much better to make fun of someone else instead! Her eyes whirled with streaks of red as she nudged her brown brother toward the candidates, quickly on his heels. They would find someone together these two, and it wasn't going to be another female. No, she wouldn't do that, she needed a male handler like her brother!

Merlin'sMsk bored. Msk find fun, Msk cause fun, laugh at others! Laugh fun, laugh veeeery fun. Hmmr.....Msk think brother good for Merlin too. Merlin agree with Msk, not question. Msk lead, males follow, no ask why!

Following his sister's lead, the brown curled around Merlin's legs and flopped onto the sands with his hindlegs folded somewhat awkwardly beneath him.

Merlsk agree, Merlsk be best funster! Merlsk cause smiles yes? Merlsk like smiles!

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The Dark Sorceress Amethyst:
Name: Msk
Handler: Merlin
Mutation: None
Size: 3.4 feet
Hex Codes:
Body- 651081

Characteristics: Small in proportions, thicker tail, longer muzzle, tiny feet
Personality: Mysterious, talks in riddles, often gets side-tracked, likes to be in charge, flirty



The King's Jester Brown:
Name: Merlsk
Handler: Merlin
Mutation: None
Size: 5.6 feet
Hex Codes:
Body 1- 4e3823
Body 2- 9a7c50
Body 3- a97438

Characteristics: Larger hindquarters than front, oddly proportioned, often sits or walks funny
Personality: Slow, Ditzy, Clumsy, Jester-type, Kind-hearted, Doesn't focus easily

[Zirin]

Humph. Well Naomi didn't notice him there. That would just make it all the more fun when he impressed his new wher, though he was curious as to why she was here. Just a spectator? Or had she had the same idea as he did? He couldn't dwell on it for too long, as not one, but two whers started acting up. The brown he had had hopes for was.. flailing around like an idiot, and the weird little purple one also seemed to be ready to impress. Well, as far as he could recall the purple was female, so he definately didn't want that one.

The brown was his gender of choice... but this one seemed to be an idiot. He wanted a trainable wher, not a bumbling fool. Suffice to say, he was actually glad when both hobbled off to impress some guy a little ways off. He glanced back over the eggs. Ah! THERE was his egg. Or at least he thought it was his egg. Sitting down where he was, he decided to at least be comfortable while he waited.

[Akira]

Once Merlin had calmed himself down considerably he decided to take a look around. That’s when he realized that he no longer had any eggs sitting in front of him on his jacket. He started looking around him frantically. Oh no I’ve lost them! Even though he didn’t even know if he’d impress or not, he was figuring that he wouldn’t make a good handler if he couldn’t even keep track of two eggs! He felt a sinking feeling inside of his stomach when he couldn’t find the two eggs. His breathing quickened and he lost most of the color in his face. It really did look as though he had seen a ghost. He felt terrible, like everything he had eaten that night was dancing around in his gut while it did back flips. This was turning out to be just a great night alright. Everything was just going perfect.

Merlin was wising he was anywhere else but there when he felt something inside of his head. He turned and looked down to see a purple wheret at his feet, licking a small cut on his shin that he hadn’t even known was there. He figured it must have happened when a nearby egg broke apart. But his mind couldn’t dwell on that thought for too long because yet another wher was talking to him. He gulped and felt his pulse quicken and the color return to his face with a red hot passion. There was a brown wheret curled around his legs licking another cut that was just above his left knee. Again he didn’t know how he got the cut, but he didn’t really pay attention to it either. He had two whers, a brown and an amethyst. Boy would his family be surprised when they found out that he had impressed not one but Two whers!

Merlin smiled and knelt down, placing one hand on Msk’s purple neck, and the other on Merlsk’s brown head. He didn’t know what to say, but the looks that his whers gave him told him that he didn’t have to say anything, especially since both were sending him feelings of hunger and itchiness. Come on you two, let’s go get some food in those empty bellies and then we’ll get some oil and clean of those hides. He smiled when Msk nodded her head and started walking off towards where the food was. Merlsk like Merlin's idea, Merlsk really itchy. Merlin couldn’t help but chuckle at his brown as the two of them set off after Msk. She really did seem like only one with any sense about her at that point. Especially since the two males that were following her seemed busy with laughing and goofing off as they walked.
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Naomi glanced out of the corner of her eye towards where she had seen Korvin. She hoped he hadn’t noticed her, but if he had he had made no move to acknowledge her. She didn’t know if this was a good or a bad thing. But she didn’t have much time to worry about it before she saw two whers impressing to one poor boy that looked like he was about ready to crawl out of his skin. He mustn’t have been a candidate then. She smiled softly as she remembered how she had felt when she had impressed Nask. She had had the time to become prepared for the experience, but from what she could see this new handler hadn’t had much more than a brief explanation of what a wher was before he decided to buy some eggs and try his luck at impressing. She shook her head at the kid as she thought of all the trials he now had to face.
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Amon raised his eyebrows when he saw Alessandra look away from him, but it was too dark for him to see her blush. So she was safe in that regard. He no doubt planned on asking her about why she had looked away from him once everything was done and said. But his mind was quickly distracted by the hatching of a scared gold wheret. He frowned when he saw the reaction the gold had to the girl she had hatched in front of. He shook his head and sighed, rubbing his temples as he hung his head. That kind of reaction to a candidate was never a good sign. But whether that meant the girl wasn’t going to impress or not wasn’t for him to say. Things changed all the time, which meant there was still a possibility that she would impress. But to what was the question.

Amonsk's Amon look! Amonsk’s excited chirp had Amon looking back towards where he had last seen Alessandra. But he couldn’t believe what he saw. Now we know. She was the one that the gold and impressed. He would never have imagined the young woman impressing a gold wher. He didn’t doubt her leadership skills, but she just didn’t seem like the type to lead an entire Wherhold. That thought made him wonder if she had realized what impressing that gold meant. But he wasn’t about to spoiler her special moment with the thoughts of what was to come after she graduated from Wherlinghood. He raised his hand and beckoned her towards him as he slowly made his way towards where the food was being kept for the newly impressed pairs, he wanted to have his own turn to congratulate her and her new life-partner.

[Jilli]

Alessandra was amazed at the feeling of safety she was getting from the Alessask as she curled around her legs. Leaning down she scratched her eyeridges experimentally and could swear it was the happiest feeling she'd ever felt. She had, of course heard about the links between dragons and their bondeds in her candidate classes, as well as from her brother and lene,but she had wondered if it would be the same for a wher and it's handler. Apparently it was because the feelings were soon changing to hunger and a sticky feeling. Her little gold looked up at her.

"Alessask's alessandra feed her now? Get clean?" She gave a rather hopeful little chirp that just melted andra's heart again and she smiled. She had caught Amon's beckoning her to follow toward the food and oil. "Of course Alessask. Come on and lets get you taken care of."

They made their way through the crowd. Alessa was suprised by how shy the little gold was. It was as if she hadnt realized quite yet that she was a queen. She had to be careful of how she stepped because the little wheret stuck as close to her as she could almost like a baby with a security blanket. She smiled at the comparison and within no time they were out of the crowd and standing behind Amon .

"Hey!" Okay, so not the most intelligent thing to say, but it was the only thing she could think of that didnt involve gushing about what had just happened. If there was anyone she didn't want to embarrass herself in front of, it was this man.

[Bellatora]

Bellatora had her eyes fixed on the egg before her. There were many and it seemed that not all of them Impressed to those that had bought them.. She sighed, tempted to sit. She suddenly wondered if she was meant for a wher or whers as she had hoped... or if she was just not going to Impress. Maybe she was etter off as a dragon candidate after all. She crossed her arms and stared with a hard green gaze.

Mai was smug still and it was getting to be rather annoying. The cocky little gold brat. Mai snorted at the emotions rolling off hers, but suddenly became sweet and almost motherly, rubbing against her cheek as if she was trying to comfort her for something she herself was glad hadn't happened. What a ridiculous flitter.

Bella rolled her eyes. But she couldn't' help but smile. It was nice to have someone around with you... even when they were annoying. And the little gold flitter was really quite the companion. And most definitely opinionated and varied in her moods, personality, and reactions. She was a beautiful little thing. Bella gently reached up and scratched her eyeridges. She was ignoring everything that was going on around her... except the eggs. The eggs were all she saw and all that mattered.

She took a breath and realized... she had started holding it. When had she done that? Faranth. She was no girl who was hopeful to Impress... she would Impress... but to what... she wasn't sure yet.

[Wish]

It was almost all at one that three of the remaining five eggs broke from their shells. On one end a pale and delicate blue trembled, his head lifting as he squinted against the light. He hissed at the nearby Green that had hatched as well and the Brown that had clambered from another egg across the way. Those two didn't appreciate how amazing he was, they didn't understand! Surveying the surrounding area the blue stretched out his wings, the thing membranes almost like glass in their translucence were it not for the milky color. Some might even call him white, but he was not.

On the other hand, the Green and Brown watched the Blue as he strutted around, the former shaking her head and gurgling softly. That wouldn't do, it just wouldn't do. No one was better than their Queen and Princes, and there was one other in here that was of importance too. She eyed the yet unhatched egg nearby, the massive size dwarfing her own shattered egg. The Green was a tiny helpless thing, but she was not to be messed with. Sure she wouldn't come back out and attack whoever tried to harm her, but she did have a guardian.

Almost lovingly the little Green nuzzled the Brown, crooning a sweet gurgle to the Sub-King which only made the male puff out his chest more. Yes, he had a job to do, one that was very important. Gently prodding her toward the candidates the Brown watched the audience with careful eyes, one wing extended over her little body protectively. No one would harm this little maiden if it was the last thing he did, it was a Prince's duty! No, more than that, it was a Knight's!

Eying a particular candidate, he nudged the Green toward the onlookers. The movement was unsuspected however by the little female that had been sniffing at the ground. Squealing, she jumped into the air and landed on Bellatora knocking her over. A concerned bark came from the Brown as he rushed to his charge's side and nosed her, licking her hide and some of the human's blood in the process.

Tora! Yes, Tora be Torask's partner. SisterGreen be protected, good Torask protect yes? Food now be, SisterGreen first. SisterGreen here, SisterGreen get name and Tora too.

The Green sniffed at the wound as well, flopped over on top of the poor girl. Keening softly she perched instead, licking the blood gently as her brother had instructed.

Yes, see now. Bellask'sBella here. Bellask and Torask be here forever. Bellask hungry now, BrotherBrown protect Ours and we feed together.

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The Wannabe Knight Brown:
Name: Torask
Handler: Bellatora *Tora*
Mutation: None
Size: 6 feet
Characteristics: Long and lanky body with longer tail and legs, finely built head *sort of built like a racehorse*
Personality: Heroic, Driven, Egotistical, Thinks he's a Knight in shining armor, Protective, Loyal



The Fair Maiden Green:
Name: Bellask
Handler: Bellatora *Bella*
Mutation: None
Size: 3.2 feet
Characteristics: Tiny, very tiny, short legs, short legs.
Personality: Shy, Soft-spoken, Worries often, Doesn't like crowds

[Zirin]

Korvin nodded in approval as not one, but three eggs broke shell within moments of eachother. The blue drew his attention; he knew it was a male, and it looked like he wasn't a big wuss, so he couldn't help but want it. The brown too, drew his interest. His eyes followed the hatchlings as they began making their way towards the gathered men and women.

It seemed the brown wasn't his either; both it and the green made their way to a nearby woman. Korvin was beginning to lose his patience. He just wanted to get his wher and go back to Kosk and the dogs. Was that too much to ask? He crossed his arms impatiently, glancing back at Naomi for the briefest of moments before returning his attention to the blue and the remaining eggs.

[Wish]

The blue was still acting like a downright stick in the mud when he stumbled across a girl who had snuck down to the sands. Amusement flickered across his gaze as he narrowed his eyes at her, his head turning around to inspect the other candidates. Well now, perhaps this little thief in the night should be dragged out into the light, yes? Snickering to himself the pale creature darted into the shadows and grabbed hold of Dalia's sleeve, the girl crying out despite herself. She was dragged across the sands, the side of her body hitting the floor scrapping and drawing little pricks of blood.

Finally the blue dropped her, a triumphant growl coming from his jaws as he nudged her to her feet. Well, well, well he had a play thing! The largest egg left however took away from his spotlight, recieving a hiss from the smaller wheret. The aged bronze hide of the newest baby shone lightly in the firelight, his wings struggling to spread apart from his back despite the sticky egg goo. Yawning he surveyed those around him and hissed. Who were they to stand when they should crawl before him? He was a King, the mightiest here!

Darting forward he took a hold of Naomi and shook her, pushing her to the ground and scratching her legs. The smell however wasn't right, it wasn't nearly good enough. No, he needed someone like himself. Snapping his head around he seemed to put a smirk on his draconic mouth and stalked over to Korvin. The King stopped short, looking at the young man and then just as quickly as he had moved before, he stuck at his arm, biting the appendage none to gently, but still nothing bad enough to cause the loss of limb or finger. Well, not if the boy was smart enough to stay still.

Korvin'sKorvisk pay attention. Korvisk rule, others follow. Others weak, Korvisk strong. Korvisk be best, no weak partner. Understand, yes?

The blue watched the ongoing impression, a cold and detached look in his eye as he growled at his candidate to stay where she was. Oh yes, he had already chosen, he just had not told her yet. Instead he turned his head to the last egg to hatch, a little egg though not anywhere as small as Msk or Bellask's. It was still the home of a Green though, the wheret delicately blinking as she looked around. Instantly her eyes settled on the Bronze. How dare he try and harm others, violence was unessesary! Flicking her tail, because such a lady would never, ever hiss or snap, she sniffed at the air.

Blood. Her eyes followed her nose, finally settling on the wounded girl. Oh poor dear! Padding over the green nuzzled Naomi's side gently, her tongue lapping at the wound and then nuzzling her again.

Naosk make Naomi better. Naosk be here.

Her gentle voice made the blue snort and shake his head, the pale wheret rounding on his candidate and nipping at her arm.

All stupid, Dalisk say so, so must be.

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The Ruling Tyrant Bronze:
Name: Korvisk
Handler: Korvin
Mutation: None
Size: 5.7 feet
Hex Codes:
Body- 77883c

Characteristics: Bulky, short wings and tail, often lounges around or throws his weight around.
Personality: Arrogant, Tyrant, Manipulative, Doesn't think before acting, Likes to be in control, Headstrong



The Flower Child Green:
Name: Naosk
Handler: Naomi
Mutation: None
Size: 4 feet
Hex Codes:
Body- 8ed7a3
Markings- 1d502c

Characteristics: Always soft spoken, NEVER snaps or hisses, her mannerisms are quiet and gentle, typical Green's proportions
Personality: Pacifist, loves nature, Gentle, Gets distracted easily.



The Ice "Queen" Blue:
Name: Dalisk
Handler: Dalia
Mutation: None
Size: 4 feet
Hex Codes:
Body- acdbd1

Characteristics: Lanky, Delicate in appearance, Ultra thing wing-membranes *almost translucent*
Personality: Cold, Feminine in movement, Mistrusting, Quick to justify his actions

[Akira]

Naomi didn’t know what to think as she watched the blue hatchling. He didn’t seem interested in doing much, and she wondered who would get stuck with such a lazy looking wher. She shook her head and then turned back to the egg that was now sitting on the ground in front of her. She sighed as she waited for the shaking egg to hatch, it just seemed so peaceful though as it wasn’t shaking very fast. Which made her wonder if the wheret inside really wanted out or not. She couldn’t help but scream when she felt something take hold of her and shake her like a ragdoll. She fell to the ground and as soon as she felt the teeth of the bronze let go of her she whimpered softly as she slowly moved to look at the cuts on her leg. She was no longer aware of anything else that was going on around her as she inspected the damage to her leg.

Naomi relaxed, very little, when she realized the scratches weren’t anything serious. She looked up when she felt something nuzzling her side, and watched as a little green started lapping at the wound on her leg. A soft smile appeared on her lips as she reached out and gently scratched Naosk’s head knobs. Thank you Naosk. Well she no longer had to wonder what was in that little egg she had bought from those people in the gather. She now had two whers to take care of, though she had to admit that she was more than elated that she wasn’t stuck with that evil bronze. Speaking of which, she started looking around for the bronze that had attacked her. Her eyes widened in shock when she saw that Korvin was the one to have impressed the mean hatchling. She shook her head at the two of them, not sure she wanted anything more to do with them.

Naomi stood slowly, more than a little irritated that the bronze had scratched open the same leg that she had busted that night in the forest. Come on Naosk, let’s get you some food. Her voice was soft as she spoke to her little female wher. Nask want see Naosk, Nask come? She sighed once more as her blue finally spoke. No Nask, once we are done here we will come back to the wherhold, I promise. She felt Nask’s snort at her words and she rolled her eyes. Naosk see Nask? The young woman looked down and nodded her head at her green’s words. Yes Naosk, once you are completely full and well cleaned we can go see Nask. She bent down a little and patted Naosk’s head gently and then continued to limp slightly as she led her new wher to where the food was being passed out.

[Zirin]

He watched the blue with interest. It was a good size, though the colouring was certainly not as dark as he would like. Well, he had managed with his bright white Kosk. He couldn't dwell on the blue for long, for another egg was hatching, and this one revealed a creature that Korvin was all too happy to stare at. A hide that could blend in with the forest at night, a bulky, poweful build... hopefully he would have a trainable personality. Yes, he would do. Well, if Korvin could draw his attention anyways.

The hunter's eyes narrowed as the bronze went after Naomi however. Shard it all, once again she had gotten the better of him! He watched as the wherlet attacked the woman, attempting to shred her legs. He was vicious... Naomi would have her hands full with that one... OH? What was this? The bronze turned away from her and stared right at him. As it stalked over to him, a cocky grin of sorts spread across the man's face. Yes, come to him. Bond to him!

It came as no shock that the wherlet attacked him, Korvin was ready for it. He winced as sharp teeth sunk into his arm, but otherwise he had a rather... powerhungry look to him. He let the bronze take as much blood as he needed and revelled in the sound of its powerful mind voice. He didn't even need to reply; the look in his eyes was all the bronze needed to know Korvin would be the right partner. Neither paid attention to the blue, or the green that had hatched at some point. However, as the bronze's stomach rumbled his eyes settled on Naosk. She would make a lovely snack wouldn't she?

"No." Korvin stood, grabbing the brute's snout and pointing it at the table with food, not saying another word before heading over there. Korvisk was not quite pleased with the prospect of following commands however. Green. Naosk. Korvisk demand Naosk's bring food. Naosk obey. Korvin looked back at the bronze, unsure as to how he felt about him. He was powerful yes, and his confidence would be an asset later on. However, he disliked the bronze's disinterest in listening to him.

Kosk meet Korvisk? Korvisk duel Kosk? The white's voice chipped into his mind from where she was still curled up in her den, waiting for Hers to return. Her interruption caused both Korvin and the bronze to stop what they were doing and listen, though Korvisk was merely interested in whether the white would be a hindrance to him or not. No Kosk, no duelin' this guy. He's half yer size already. Continuing to the table he stopped to give Naomi a condescending, yet oddly worried glance.

"Y'best see that doesn't get infected." He said, looking over the buckets after a glance at the pathetic little green thing that had attached itself to her. So... she had been here for the same reason as he was; to obtain another wher. He was curious as to whether Korvisk would continue demanding that Naosk serve him, or just come over to get the food himself.

[Akira]

Naomi paused and looked down at Naosk when the little green paused mid-step. Naosk not want bring Korvisk food. Naosk looked up at her rider with curious eyes as the woman knelt down and gently stroked her neck. It’s alright Naosk, you don’t have to. She knew very well what kind of power bronzes held over the lower colors, but she wasn’t sure if a wher as young as this one would be able to actually enforce that power on her own little green. She stood then, and limped the rest of the way to the food with her newest companion by her side. She thanked the person that handed her a bucket of food and then turned to limp away to somewhere where she could feed Naosk in peace when she spotted Korvin. She saw the condescension in the man’s expression, but she didn’t miss the worry that was there as well.

I will do as I see fit. Just keep that Thing away from us until you can control him. Naomi couldn’t help but feel a little hate towards the little bronze, and it showed in her voice. Naosk watched Korvin with a curious gaze but she made no move to get closer to the man that was now bonded to the bronze that had demanded that she bring him food. Neither of them was really sure what to think or feel about either Korvin or his newest wher. But Naomi didn’t stick around long enough to hear Korvin’s response for she was soon leading Naosk well away from both the bronze and Korvin. The poor woman just needed time to get her jumbled thoughts in order before she could deal sensibly with the man that she had fallen in love with, and the wher that she believed needed a good beating.

[Zirin]

Korvin grumbled as she insulted him and walked away before he could give a proper retort. Ha! As if he wouldn't be able to control the bronze. She really had no faith in his abilities. If he had been able to control Boar then he doubted a wher that could understand him perfectly would be any trouble at all! Anyways, it wasn' like he had been in charge of the bronze when Korvisk attacked her... she was at fault for that one.
　
Korvisk growled deep in his throat as the green, his rightful servant ignored him. He should tear her throat out for such insolence. Even from her den, Kosk could feel Her's new bonded's thoughts, as she would be able to do for the rest of their lives. Thoughts weren't the only thing she had access to, through both korvin and Korvisk's eyes, she could see Nask's human and the bright wher was easily able to piece things together. Poor Nask's new friend! To be bullied already! That would simply NOT work for the white. She called out to Her partners, as well as Naomi and Naomi's. Korvisk bad! She reprimanded, which caused Korvin to cover his mouth to hide his chuckle. Korvisk duel Kosk. Kosk beat Korvisk, show who boss. Kosk protect Nask'sSister!
　
Korvin could tell, without a moment's hesitation, that Kosk was posing proudly in her den, stick sword in her mouth as she waited for the bronze to answer her challenge. Though he paid the white little mind, her voice had been enough to distract him from Naosk. With a final glance at Naomi, Korvin grabbed up a bucket of food and returned to the bronze. Korvisk lunged forward to dig into the bucket and received a swift kick from His. It wasn't enough to cause any harm, just enough to throw the already wobbly cearure off balance. Korvisk hungry! Korvisk's feed. He hissed as Korvin glared down at him, not at all put off by the creature's temper.
　
Reaching down, he grabbed the bronze snout in his hand again and forced the wher to look at him, a feat easier said than done as the wherlet was already rediculously bulky. It was, perhaps, due to the fact the Korvisk was tired and still not in complete control of his body that allowed Korvin to wrestle control. "Y'ain't gunna do that again ya brute. She's trouble enough withou' you harassin her." Korvisk hissed, but otherwise didn't argue. Korvin could feel he would still be trouble, but for now, hunger was winning. It was a small victory, but they would work on things later. He looked back at Naomi in a 'There, see! No problem' way.

[Aika]

As the rocking became more and more violent, Goblenn became more and more apprehensive. What was she going to do? Surely it wasn’t going to be too violent. . . Right? A loud, if juvenile, roar split the rocking silence, and the thief looked down at the egg in her lap. A large gap was in it, and she soon received egg shards to the face. Little scratches scattered across her cheek, wincing as the sharp shards slipped cruelly against her flesh. She felt the very alive and very livid wheret scramble out of her lap, kicking her in the stomach in the process. A loud backwards gasp was heard as the wind got knocked out of her lungs. She could only watch, stunned, as the bright sharding TOPAZ attempted to eat Phobi.

The Ebony, eyes threatening to pop out of their sockets they were so wide, screamed in fear and darted up His’ sleeve. Eyes whirling pastel yellows and vibrant oranges, he chattered crazily and screamed some more. Dear Faranth, that orange and red and yellow thing wants him DEAD! Oh, cruel fate! Why would you forsake him to this world of death and torture?! Shivering, he clawed his way onto Goblenn’s head, leaving more scratched and pinpricks on His’ scalp in his frenzied ascent.

She felt frozen, dead, as the vibrant monstrosity that was the angry Topaz stomped out of her grasp, and regard her with a critical eye. The girl was unfortunate to lock eyes with the beast as a plan hatched in her knobby head. What was going through this demon’s head? Was it planning to spill her blood across the sands? Would there be murder?! She could only watch in horror as the young girl pounced at her, and a loud scream echoed in the cavern as claw met muscle, ripping easily through.

Pain lanced up her leg, blood pouring freely from the wound. It hurt yes, but it wasn’t as deep as she had thought it was going to be. Breath coming in short gasps, she tried to pull away her leg from the Topaz, but that proved to be fruitless. With every little movement brought on more pain. Goblenn screwed her eyes shut, distracting herself from the pain with thoughts away from her current situation. She squeezed them tighter when she felt something warm and slick lap up the blood from the wound. She didn’t give it much thought, thinking it was Phobi trying to clean it.

She couldn’t have been more wrong.

Goblesk'sGoblenn must watch Goblesk! Goblesk not tolerate less. Goblesk'sGoblenn understand?. . .GET FROM GOBLESK'SGOBLENN PUNY SHADOW! FEAR GOBLESK, ALL FEAR GOBLESK, ALL LOVE GOBLESK, GOBLESK IS RED QUEEN! Does all understand now? Good, food must be. The grating mindvoice of the Topaz snapped her eyes wide open. The thief-turned-wherling stared with absolute horror into the crimson eyes of her new wheret, feeling none of the promised joy and love that was supposed to be felt. No, all she felt was rage, apprehension, and terror. She shook her head in disbelief. “No. . . No no no no no no this can’t be real! This must be a dream. A painful, horrible, nightmare. . .” she tried to assure herself, but it was to no avail. Her new bond was as real as the burning pain in her leg, as real as her frantic heartbeat, as real as the inky blot that lay shivering atop her head. Goblesk didn’t take to kindly to the thought of being a figment of Goblenn’s imagination.

How DARE Goblesk’sGoblenn think Goblesk fake?! GOBLESK REAL. RED QUEEN REAL. GOBLESK’SGOBLENN KNOW REAL!

[/color] she screeched, aiming to clamp down on the bleeding wound and rip the flesh with it. A sudden shove from Goblenn stopped her, and left her staring, aghast at what Hers just did. I never said you weren’t. . . Goblesk. I-I’ll serve you, just. . . Don’t hurt Phobi or me anymore. If I die, what will that leave you? Goblesk thought about this, but only snorted. Good. Goblesk’sGoblenn finally understand. Now BRING FOOD.[/color]

The last part of the Topaz’s smug comment was directed at a bystander, who merely squeaked and fled for a bucket of meat. He was quick to return, pail brimming with juicy wherry meat. He didn’t linger, for Goblesk snarled at him once he set it down, and made quick time showing himself out of the Hatching Sands. Starting to shake lightly from blood loss, Goblenn began to feed her wher the chunks of meat. Goblesk devoured them quickly, barely caring when she nips at the young woman’s fingers in the process.

It was going to be tough for Goblenn to adapt. But she would do it. She had faith in herself, even if she didn’t notice it. She would grow with Goblesk, and someday they would do great things. For now, she was left to carefully feed her ravenous wheret and call meekly for a healer brave enough to tend to her leg.[/center][/size]

[Bellatora]

Bellatora had been watching them... but that didn't mean that she was rpepared for what happened next. THe little green was cute... sweet and shy... and the brown was definitely something else. She found herself intrigued by him... but while she watched him, she did not notice as the female jumped right into her, although she had noticed the brown nudge her... but the next thing Bellatora knew there was a green barelling her over... and the brown coming to her side, concerned. She felt it first as he bonded to her and she gasped in surprise. She hadn't expected that... And thn.. he told the green to too! Torask was her brown... and Bellask her green. She felt her head spinning. SHe had to take care of two whers! that was more than she had honestly expected, though she had bought Torask's egg. And the little gold's... but the gold wasn't meant for her... but it seemed that Toraks was.

She gasped at the pain as she moved and gently scratched Bellask's eyeridges. SisterGreen first, though. SisterGreen always first. The brown's insistence brought a smile to Bellatora's face. They were something else. One was shy and uncertain with a big brave brown brother to protect her. "Alright... food for both of you," she said, ignoring a chittering and upset Mai who was nipped at by Torask as she tried to bother Bellask. Chittering little one quiet! Leave SisterGreen alone!

LittleOne noisy, BrotherBrown... Bellask not like... The little green trotted to catch up with Bellatora, hiding behind her from both Mai and the crowd. Bellatora frowned. "Mai! Get over here!" The gold was less than happy with the order...