Her Timid Nature

[Wyndbain]

It was a bright summer day, one on which the flowers basked in glorious sunlight and birds called out across the cheery skies. Clouds spotted the sky in long wispy streaks, allowing the sun to reach it's light to just about where ever it desired. Even the thick canopy had difficulty keeping shadowy areas in which to keep cool in the summer warmth. The bubbling streams laughed as it flowed across the pebbles it had been smoothing out for as long as there was water flowing. No matter how much the sun would shine, this river kept it's cold, refreshing temperatures. This was the reason one such animal had chosen her choice resting spot amongst the shallows of the river bed. However, this wolfess of a strange variety was not to be seen lying atop the rocks, allowing the smaller fish in the shallow water to nibble at her fur as her disturbance had lifted up hidden moss and fungus.

Instead, her form could be seen running at a high speed along the shore, water spraying up like miniature geysers behind her paws and minnows scattering in fear of this larger being. As fast as she wanted to go, her speed was delayed by the smooth pebbles as they moved aside beneath her paws. Her white pelt was sleek with water, front talons digging into the rocks in an attempt to gain speed. Kyryuu, as this wolf hybrid was dubbed, turned her head breifly to the side, catching a glimpse of the large form that persued her. Wasting not a breath to even let loose a gasp at how much distance it had gained, she plunged onward, heart racing with both fatigue and fear.

She was used to being persued at times, for her wolfen appearance and dragon-like appendages caused for one of the two species to tease and chase her in childhood. This...this creature however, wasn't something she had expected to pop out from the bushes on such a peaceful day. There were some others like her in the pack of Shinkou and so she thought she had at last found peace, but other troubles obviously plagued these serene packlands.

The deep, screeching cry of the monster behind her brought Kyryuu back to the reality of the situation at hand. Why? Why was this beast chasing her? Why was it here to begin with?

A shadow from above caused her to panic, slowing in her speed for a breif second of hesitation. Large thing spines that appeared to be the demon's hand, came down and dug into the pebbles of the river bed with a grating sound and spraying clear water everywhere. Kyryuu let out a thin yelp when she felt the long fingers closing around her. Her wings streatched out in fear, pulling the flesh to it's extent when she tried to lift off. Her heart sunk deeper in her chest, having to remind herself that her wings had never been strong enough to ever lift her off the ground.

The spindly demon gave another shrieking cry from it's curved beak, large white orbs that were it's eyes pointed towards the prey it had cornered. Kyryuu let loose a fearful howl that was choked off as the demon pulled her closer along the ground, dragging with her more of the river's stones and moss. Kyryuu closed her pupilless eyes, believing that this was the end. She had no strength to escape nor even combat such a beast, something she had never concidered doing in her life. The time passed slowly, stone grating upon stone and rough skin as it toyed with her emotions, dragging out the moments purposefully to savor in the fear that eminated from the white wolfess it held within it's claw.

(First post in a series that will add to the mystery that is the demon scourge, related to another plot of mine, but doesn't need participation in to understand everything, know what I mean? n_n; )

[Relairah]

'Ah! A lovely summer day... perfect to just relax, enjoy myself, have some fun... hey maybe I should go fishing. Maybe not... who cares? Today is perfect.' A pleasant smile filled the face of the being whose mind spun these thoughts. Previously closed eyes opened, revealing pupiless eyes of bright golden and blue colors, the right eye being golden and the left being blue. The breeze that swept through the lands to make the day lovely and not too hot rippled through thick, velvety fur, white as snow, with swirls of golden and blue entwined. Steadily, four huge paws carried this form across the ground, black nose lifted toward the air taking in the scents deeply.

Yet, as he did so, something...off... was caught on the wind. He frowned slightly, looking ahead curiously. Something wasn't right... not just because there was danger to himself or change in the weather... it was something he hadn't ever sensed before. Round ears perked, listening for any signs that would give hint to this... well whatever it was. Fear, he sensed it as well. Golden sands began to swirl in a large crystal, resting upon the creature's soft chest, the gem beginning to glow a soft blue, growing more vibrant. Thick fur upon his long bushy neck and round body rippled as he began moving foward once more, swifter than his easy pace before. Muscles moved beneath strong thighs and shoulders, long sturdy legs carrying him easily over the ground. His neither long nor short tail, rather between thin and bushy hung lazily behind him.

He neared the stream in which all the events were unfolding, in which the wolfess was being attacked, no doubt, and where the source of this unearthly feeling was. He only slowed his pace slightly, but that was from startlement at the sight of the beings before him. Not in all his life had he seen such creatures! He had once, long ago, heard tales of creatures such as these... demons they had been called. But, despite the fearful tales he had been told, he had to help this wolfess... it would be cowardly of himself to simply run and leave her to her despair. And besides, he would never live with himself if he did.

Perhaps the tales made these... demon creatures... seem worse than they were in reallity, nonetheless, his fears existed. Still, he brushed them aside and quickened his pace once again. He lifted his long, thick maw to the skies, blue and golden eyes closing slightly as he released a strong howl into the air. He hoped it would draw the demons' attention away from the wolfess in trouble. The howl grew stronger before diminishing, not one of those howls in which a wolf gently calls to the moon or a loved one, but a strong one. 'I hope that draws their attention toward me... maybe then she can at least run... if not attack. I don't care, just as long as something is done about these... things...'

[Wyndbain]

The talon stopped, stones water and wolfess haulting as well with the howl that had erupted from, in this demon's view, a new possible entertainment. Despite the male's intentions, this creature had no thoughts of allowing his prey to escape from a simple distraction.

Kyryuu on the other hand, was not reassured by his arrival. In fact, it seemed that she had taken no notice of the other wolf's entrance, frozen with terror and shaking within the claw of the beast whom held her. The slender demon, narrowed it's orbs and showed it's fangs in a smile of delight, either that or it was just showing off it's fangs. Looking over to the male who had entered the situation, the demon made a dramatic show of releasing Kyryuu, stones flinging into the nearby river as it lifted it's claws. Kyryuu however, did not move, frozen to the spot with her tail tucked and her head down, eyes shut as tightly as she could clench them and shivering all the time. The demon opened it's beak, issuing forth a grunting roar as though to challenge him, eyes glaring as if he were saying, Try anything.

[Relairah]

'C'mon... run! Please don't just stand there! There's no time...' Thoughts raced through his mind, part of him telling himself not to let his mind get clouded through. His golden and blue eyes gazed ahead at the female, a silent prayer in his heart that she would come to her senses. And, he noticed that his howl hadn't done as much as he had expected, or at least hoped for. 'Oh well... better than them completely ignoring it... right? or maybe not...' He continued to move foward, though not at any sort of rushing, high-and-mighty speed. Paws simply moved along at a steady trot sort of speed. His body was crouched slightly, eyes watching the demon... and the wolfess... constantly.

'Okay, now you've got his attention... now what?...' A frown formed itself upon his white lips. He knew already that talking wouldn't get anywhere, especially with this situation. He moved steadily closer, watching the demon steadily, yet also paying attention to Kyryuu. He suddenly burst foward rapidly, once he was in fair close attacking range, his paws beating the earth below him roughly, a small dust cloud rising up from his churning paws, flying out behind him. He in truth had no idea of how to defeat this demon. He wasn't sure if anything he did physically, clawing, biting, hitting, would do any damage at all. Perhaps the demon could only be defeated by elemental terms. He would learn the answer to this question in his mind soon enough.

A few feet away from the demon, he leapt slightly, releasing a low growl. As he came down, he would slash violently at the demon with his claws, swirving instantaneaously in hopes of bringing his tail in contact with the other strongly. There was no turning back now, he had gotten himself into a battle, and he would have to get himself out as well. The only thing he hoped was that he wouldn't accidentally cause a wound to come upon the wolfess, he wasn't sure what her reaction would be if he did. 'Remember, always keep your nerve and calm... don't get nervous. Don't get angry. If he says anything, don't let it get to you... focus, keep your head clear. Don't be clouded by frustration. Don't over-estimate your enemy, but worse, never ever underestimate your enemy... remember...'

[Wyndbain]

(Maybe? xD I never knew you had responded.... ;>> Musta missed it... oopsies.. ; I shall think of a response now then. xD )

[Wyndbain]

She didn't want to move or run for fear of drawing its attention to her again. Though she knew, that it knew, she was still there. Despite this, she remained motionless, eyes shut tight and paws positioned atop her head as though she could sheild herself from this madness from such a simple, childish action. A sudden fierce roar caused her to whimper and open her eyes. Curiosity always had been her downfall at times and it was no exception in this situation.

The demon had taken the male's attack and it was at this point she noticed the other's arrival. She hadn't taken note that anyone else was here, for her mind had blocked out all sences when she had been caught in the demon's claws. It was now though, that she felt some shimmer of hope in escaping this situation, her ears lifting and eyes sparkling with hope as she fought against the building fear and moved as quickly as she could away from her previous position.

It was unfortunate for her, that the demon would not allow his newfound prey nor his earlier form of entertainment to escape so easily. A whip-like tail had suddenly come down and blocked her path, brining up a shower of water and stones as the surprise pulled a yelp from the female. He pulled his tail in and caught Kyryuu in the legs, wrapping the more flexible tip around a hind leg and holding on tight while she struggled to get loose.

With one of his creatures of prey was currently constrained he was able to turn his full attention, with the acception of his tail, onto the male who had dared to challenge him at a crucial point in his play.

[Relairah]

'Oh snap... what now? She's caught... and we're both sort of in a pickle. If only we had more than just the two of us... and its obvious she's not interested in doing a lot of fighting. Damn demon...' He stepped back slightly, to give himself some room, and bit his lip.

OoC: Crap gotta go... will finish soon x.x