Warm day

1. Warm day

   #1

   Shila rested mutely on the branch of a towering oak, her tail flicking at the air below her lazily. Eyes of a deep emerald gazed towards the heavens, staring at the clouds as they drifted above. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, cast down onto this earth by that fiery orb above. One slender leg dangled off the branch she laid upon, swaying slowly in boredom. Muttering a silent word she yawned widely, elongated canines exposed in the opening of her maw. Auburn tresses weaved about her shoulders, clinging to her silken fur in the overwhelming heat.
   
   Sitting up quietly Shila swung both her legs over the side of the branch, kicking outwards much like a young child would when feeling impatient. Stretching out her arms she yawned again, lowering her gaze to the earth below. A soft smile played across her feline lips, innocent in its nature. Bracing her forepaws against the branch she pushed off quickly, dropping from her perch to the earth below. She landed with a muffled thud, kneeling onto her hunches to remain balanced properly.
   
   �Mn… lovely day…" She stated quietly, more to herself then anything else. Her words were mixed with a soft rumbling, easily noted as a purr which resounding from her. Turning around she gazed quietly about her, attempting to better learn about her current surroundings. Feline tail swept at the earth behind her, brushing against the ground in a wide sweeping motion. Placing a single paw upon her hip she continued to smiled silently, waiting for anyone to travel near.

2. Warm day

   #2

   Delta scanned the surrounding forest warily. Nothing seemed amiss, but experience had taught the ranger not to take anything for granted. She was uncomfortable out of her home woods, but it couldn't be helped. It still annoyed her to no end that she had been chased out of HER forest. She had sworn she'd get it back, and she would, but for the moment, she was in unknown territory.

3. Warm day

   #3

   “Hmmm… someone’s here...� Shila turned her head slightly to the side, flicking her cat-like ears to better listen to anything out of place in the woods. Grinning widely she turned towards the trunk of a nearby tree, lowering herself onto her hunches. Tail sweeping the earth behind her she leaned forwards, palms placed against the grass. With one nimble leap she landed on one of the tree’s lower branches, claws now extended and biting into the wood. Working her way higher Shila brought herself onto a perfect perch. Quietly she gazed down towards the ground, searching for the other being she could sense was near.
   
   “Come out, come out, wherever you are…� She crooned softly, a low, playful purr escaping her. Her tail flicked about below her, much like a cat would as it prepared to pounce. Tilting her head to the side, resembling a curious animal, she scanned the ground for any sign of life her eyes could catch.

4. Warm day

   #4

   Delta could hear something. There was someone else out in the woods. She made sure that she could get at the crossbow if need be, but she didn't do anything else. She WAS in someone else's territory after all. She kept walking, looking about for whoever it was.

5. Warm day

   #5

   The slightest movement was drawn sharply to her attention. Turning her attention to the source of this movement, laughing softly as she watched the being. Bounding off her branch she landed softly on a lower branch. Digging her claws deeply into the bark of her branch she muttered silently, watching the ranger contently. Flicking her tail behind her she leaned forwards on the branch, whisping quietly."Hello there..."

6. Warm day

   #6

   Delta jumped, then looked up. Of course. They had been hiding in the trees. She found herself looking into bright green eyes. She had never actually seen one of the cat people, though she had heard about them. It took her a moment to regain her equilibrium. "Hello. Uh... pardon the intrusion in your forest..." She wasn't sure if this forest was the cat's territory or not. But it couldn't hurt to assume as much.

7. Warm day

   #7

   Redwick had walked for very long now, and was tired. He was in unknown lands, and tough the peasants of the village not far from here had warned him to go into the forest, he had realised that it was the only way to get to the northern sea. Otherwise he would have to climb the tall mountains, and tough he was half-dwarf, he much preferred the forest.
   
   As he walked on, he saw a woman who was looking up at a...well, he wasn't sure what it was, but it pretty much of cat in it. Redwick had seen stranger things in his days. He decided to hide behind a nearby tree and see what was going on before he moved onwards...

8. Warm day

   #8

   She grinned quietly as she remained perched 'pon the branch, swinging her tail lazily below her. A soft laughter escaped her as she witnessed the ranger girl jump. Perking a single ear at the words 'your forest' were spoken Shila's expression took on a more curious look. "My forest? Dear girl, I own nothing here but my name."
   
   A fresh scent joined the air now, seeming human though it was joined with a diffrent blood. Shila turned her head in confusion, perking her ears to find the source of this scent, the other being which loomed in the forest now. A soft, rumbling growl escpaed her, silent yet still threatening in its nature. "Who's there?"

9. Warm day

   #9

   Bathazar moved quietly through the woods making sure not attract to much attention his target was here somewhere. Some warlock had gone and killed one of the Lord's cheifs now Bathazar was here to return the favor. Bathazar crept from tree to tree. At a small clearing he liad his trap, not more than a few minutes later. A medium sized blonda hair young man ran through the clearing. His target couldn't more than eighteen.
   
   The young man fell into the hole and and Bathazar sprung hjis trap...

10. Warm day

    #10

    Delta heard something, in the other direction from where the newcomer was. "What was that?" She spun around, trying to find the source of the sound. This was decidedly unnerving. She wondered if it might be time to pull her crossbow.

11. Warm day

    #11

    Shila was posed rigid on the branch, eyes searching restlessly for something in the wood. Muttering silently to herself she swung her legs over the side of the branch, throwing herself from the tree. Landing lightly on the earth she looked at Delta. Reaching up a furry paw she brushed an auburn strand of hair away from her face. "I believe someone is spying on us..." She stated coolly, returning her eyes to the trees around them.

12. Warm day

    #12

    The kid fell and was about to throw his energy ball, he almost let the kid go to the kid shot an arror at him. He let the energy ball loose and dusted the kid. He brushed the dirt on his pants and picked a piece of bone up and dropped it in his pocket as evidence.
    
    Black shadow flared around him as he phase shifted, then suddenly it failed. "Crap." Something was different about these woods, there was something kinda magical here. Well whatever it was he had to get his damn way out of here and report in.
    
    Bathazar reverted back to his human form and walked into the woods, something was stopping him from getting out of here. He was going to figure it out.

13. Warm day

    #13

    Redwick shrugged his shoulders. This...whatever it was...obviously had sense beyond any mere human. Oh well, what d'ya expect in a mysterious forest he tought to himself as he stepped out from behind the tree.
    
    "Ahoi there, cat-person-thingy, I'm just a travellin' half-dwarf who needs to get to the northern seas. I hope I haven't broken any ancient laws of the woods or anything..."
    
    He had done that before, in other forests, which his many scars painfully reminded him of.

14. Warm day

    #14

    Bathazar trudged through the dank forest and happened apon a odd gathering. A Cat-person, a halfdwarf and a human woman and him. All in one spot. "Well what a surprise." He said with a grin.

15. Warm day

    #15

    She let out a low, cool laugh as the hidden male stepped out from around the tree. “Ah, so the half-breed shows himself…� She stated coldly, glaring at the dwarf man whom had referred to her as a ‘cat-person-thingy’ Such a disrespectful tilted that had been given to her by a hybrid, let alone a dwarf hybrid. “I would rather you did not call me such a horrid thing,� She growled slightly “A Balam or cat-kin would suffice.� Shaking her head silently she turned her attention away from the crossbreed, instead fixing those emerald orbs on the new-comer.
    
    “And what would a demon be doing here?� She asked, resting her hand on her hip. Her feline ears flicked slightly while her tail swept the earth behind her.

16. Warm day

    #16

    "Ahh well someone at least is not completely blind. And then you know which demon i am. Now how come i can't get out of these woods?" His voice was firm and grave. "I am not here for pleasure cat, but business. Fortunately for you."
    
    He held a energy ball in his hand. The pale blue glow shone in the growing twilight. "I guess something must me drawing us here best to find out what it is."

17. Warm day

    #17

    "Ah, sorry then, Balam..."
    
    Redwick looked at the man who the Cat-kin had called a demon. The only demons Redwick had seen was big, horned, red-skinned monstorities with green glowing eyes and fire elementals as guards. But these were not his homelands, so he guessed that he would have to be prepared for anything...
    
    "Well, the most probable reason for me bein' drawn 'ere is probably 'cause something really bad is goin' to happen. I excell at bein' at the wrong place at the wrong time..."

18. Warm day

    #18

    "It's not any evil I know of, but I feel it to..." Bathazar said. There was a rustling in the blushes and a shadow fell across the group then passed.
    
    "Ok it might be something. By the way my name is Luke."

19. Warm day

    #19

    Delta listened to him. She had never met any demons, but she didn't really trust him. But there was no help for it. "I'm here because some wizard or some such thing chased me out of my home territory. For which he will pay later."

20. Warm day

    #20

    "Hrmm...well, whatever evil thing it is, I guess it would be better if we started movin'..."

21. Warm day

    #21

    She gazed silently at them while they seemed to forget her presence. Yawning widely Shila slipped down into a sitting position, crossing her legs contently and rested her palms in her lap. Flicking her tail behind her she watched them converse in utmost silence. Her ears twitched while she listened, taking in their words. Muttering a soft comment, quiet enough to remain unnoticed Shila sighed heavily. With a smile she fell backwards, creating a pillow with her arms while turning her eyes to the heavens. It would seem that Shila now took to ignoring them, the half-breed, human and demon.

22. Warm day

    #22

    Delta glanced over at the cat-kin, then shrugged mentally. From what she knew about cats, the only way to handle one that wanted to ignore you was to ignore it back, because you couldn't win with them.

23. Warm day

    #23

    Shila watched the sky mutely, seeming lost in thought while she stared into the heavens. Those emerald orbs of hers shone softly, glistening a deep green while she gazed upwards. Words left her lips, flowing through the air like a light breeze. The sky itself began to darken; much like a velvet blanket was being draped across it. Fresh words rippled out of this feline, their language that used by the followers of Bastet, children of the goddess. Bracing her palms against the earth Shila pushed herself upwards until she was sitting, auburn tresses flickering out behind her as if caught in the dance of the wind. The bright orbs turned towards the small group, staring not at them but through them.

24. Warm day

    #24

    The cat bugged Bathazar, it's ability to see through his other half. The demon half of him. Even though he was only half he still much more powerful than most of the lower tier pure demons. He was pure human oringinaly but he traveled the rode of the dark side, adventualy he was his powers formed as the evil part of him became coporial in his demon form. He wasnt a half breed but more of a hybrid. One of the bonuses to being a this was his ability to take damage and still live even in human form he could survive most magical attacks, and almost all physical. He was also a praticed swordsman before he found the power in the darkside.
    
    Bathazar disappated the energy ball in his hand and noticed the cat with glowing eyes. Something in him suspected her of having to do with whatever was drawing him and the rest here...

25. Warm day

    #25

    Redwick jumped impatiently from one feet to the other.
    
    "Well people, I ain't gonna stand around here. I'll continue my jorney to the north seas. If ya wanna come along, be my guest..."
    
    He took out an old, weaterbitten compass and looked wich way was north. Then he started walking that way.

26. Warm day

    #26

    Bathazar fell in beinhd the hafling.

27. Warm day

    #27

    Shila stood slowly, emerald eyes glinting darkly as she watched the half-dwarf begin to move away. Crossing her arms behind her back she fell into pace behind him, moving slowly to keep a far distance from the group while keeping them in sight. Her tail swept behind her, brushing against the rocks and twigs that littered the earth. She paid no heed to the growing darkness, much like night had fallen suddenly. Auburn tresses flickered out behind her, flowing as if caught in a light breeze.

28. Warm day

    #28

    Delta followed the others, but noted with narrowed eyes the sudden twilight. There were things she did not understand at work here, and that made her nervous.

29. Warm day

    #29

    Bathazar didn't like it all something very weird was going on. Bathazar reverted to demon form. His pupils dialated till his eyes were nothing but black, his hair pulled in and his skin faded to a black and red molten pattern. Almost immediately Bathazar's vision enhanced and he could sense the cat following them along with the woman.
    
    Bathazar felt something odd going on some one was pulling them together...

30. Warm day

    #30

    The feline grinned softly as she witnessed the demons “change� of skin. She could not help but grin for this night was working out perfectly. Glancing over at the woman silently Shila watched her for but a moment before returning the emerald orbs to the demon. Crouching slightly she darted forwards, a mere blur to most eyes in the swift cat-like motion, a skill she learned from her leopard kin. Stopping behind the demon, her paw shooting out, coming to rest on the molten-patterned shoulder. Leaning closer to him she came to whisper softly.
    
    “Tell me demon, what do you fear?� Her feline grin played once more across her lips while she leaped back, prepared in case the demon attempted to attack in response. Her eyes glowed their dark emerald shade, beacons against the growing darkness.

31. Warm day

    #31

    Bathazar felt the cat rest its paw on his shoulder. He snatched the cat's paw and twisted it while he sild out infront of it. He rolled onto his stomach and was up in a flash, with an energy bolt brightly glowing.
    
    "Don't touch me cat." His voice has stern and Bathazar eyes radiated manevolence.

32. Warm day

    #32

    A fit of laughter escaped the feline, cutting sharply through the air like a knife. She leaped back, slipping her paw away from the demon's hand before he could take hold of it. Staring coolly at the demon, her grin remaining in place upon her muzzle. Her tail trailed behind her slowly, sweeping the earth clean. Those emerald orbs of hers darted quickly to the bolt of 'energy' this demon chose to arm himself with. The sight of it caused a fresh stream of laughter to be emitted by her.
    
    "Demon, you have not yet answered my question," Her eyes burned with that deep green glow, never leaving his eyes "What is it you fear?" She chuckled lightly now, a playful smile crossing her lips. Those auburn tresses never stopped in their wind dance, flickering in an unfelt breeze, swirling around her as if caught by a strange force.

33. Warm day

    #33

    "There is nothing to fear but fear its self, so i fear only fear."

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    #34

    Delta stared thoughtfully at the cat and the demon. She felt that she was missing somethng. She wasn't very familiar with the people acted, but this was setting off alarm bells in her head. She decided not to say anything for the moment. But she did drop to the back of the small procession.

35. Warm day

    #35

    She glared coldy at him now, placing her paws upon her hips in an impatient manner. Her eyes narrowed slightly until they were emerald slits, shimmering brightly in the darkness. "That isn't an answer, you are simply avoiding the question Demon. Now I will ask another, why are you here? For isn't that the question who's answer you seek?" She smiled silently, her attention fixed upon the demon as if neither human nor half-dwarf were there. Shila would soon take notice to them, however it was not yet their time. Her eyes glowed once more, staring deep into his eyes much like she was seeing his soul in them, his mind. She was toying with him now, indeed it was obvious.

36. Warm day

    #36

    Bathazar glared fiercely back at the cat, "You asked what i fear cat-kin. I told you. Now, why are you here? I already said i was here on business."
    
    The energy bolt in his hand blared dark blue and small bolts of electricity began to play across the area.

37. Warm day

    #37

    "As always, I am at the wrong place at the wrong time" Redwick muttered to himself and looked at the demon and the cat-kin. He put his hand on his sword just in case and decided to see how this would resolve. If it came to the worst, he always knew wich way was north and could run that way...

38. Warm day

    #38

    Shila gazed silently at the demon, the time passing grew long before she closed those bright emerald orbs against him. Shaking her head mutely she turned away, giving him nothing but her back. She heaved out a heavy sigh, once more opening her eyes to stare in to the twilight. The furs blanketing her flesh stood on end slightly as the demons anger grew and his 'energy' danced about them all. "I understand now. Demon, you are useless. Such a dull mind is of no help to me."
    
    Frowning she shifted her gaze to the half-dwarf, taking notice of him as he mumbled something to himself. A light hue of fresh amusment flickered upon the felines face as she stared, noting the tense emotions wafting of this hybrid. "My dear lad, you are in the right place... And time matters naught here..."

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    #39

    Bathazar was tempted to slay the cat where she stood. Bathazar darkened the energy bolt, "Careful with you tongue cat." Bathazar picked up a medium sized rock and stabbed it into a tree.
    
    "If this is what I ahve for company, I would rather be on my own thank you." About another ten feet away Bathazar repeated the motion, and so on. Bathazar tried plane shifting again, it failed and he coporialized at the same spot.
    
    "Damnt."
    
    Bathazar wondered off into the woods...

40. Warm day

    #40

    Redwick looked at Shila angrily. His grip on the sword hardened.
    
    "Stay out of me head, cat-kin. I'm just goin' trough this forest, and I don't want to end up in any trouble..."

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