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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 19, 2024 19:36:27 GMT -5
“Sure.” She turned to the others. “This is Sweetenedhoney. You can call her Sweet, Honey, or Sweetened.” She let her wings relax and she picked up a scroll from a nearby shelf and began reading it.
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~Queen of the roses dying~
[INACTIVE]
A rose whiters, forgotten to the Forums, in a year the rose blooms full of life and soul...
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Post by [INACTIVE] on Mar 19, 2024 20:03:53 GMT -5
(I wanna go into the hunting center soon so I can give Sweet a panic attack XD)
She went to the nearest window and curled up in the sun and passed out.
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 19, 2024 20:28:42 GMT -5
Darksmoke watched her walk away and pass out in the sun. She herself wasn't usually awake during the day and she felt exhausted. Although, I should probably get used to being awake in the daytime since that's when all my classes are... She looked up around her until she saw the highest ledge. Quickly browsing through the books until she found an interesting one, she picked it up and flew up to the ledge. Her wings were large for her slim size, and the insides were deep purple and black with white stars on the inside. Once she got to the small outcropping she laid down and let her tail and arm droop over the edge. When she felt comfortable, she began to drink in the words of the book. The title read, "A Body in the Woods, by Scarredmist"
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on Mar 19, 2024 20:39:58 GMT -5
"Aha!" Fatewatcher announced quietly, trying not to draw attention, "Leaf, ah yes, my favorite Leafwing author, my favorite author in fact- he has writen so many books! Hmm.. oh yes! Tales of the Scorching!! It's a whole seris! I think I'll do.. hmm, The Mountain Dragon I heard that was the one about the dragon who gathered the others because she lost her egg- Freedom was her daughter- oh, I should read After the Scorching: From Lizard to Freedom! that one's good too I've heard!" Fatewatcher finnally sat down to read her book.
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~Queen of the roses dying~
[INACTIVE]
A rose whiters, forgotten to the Forums, in a year the rose blooms full of life and soul...
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Post by [INACTIVE] on Mar 19, 2024 22:02:47 GMT -5
(TIME FOR AN ADORABLE SWEETSMOKE MOMENT)
Sweet shot up from a bad dream. She shook her head and saw Smoke sitting on a ledge. She flew up onto the ledge and rested her head on Smoke's tail. 'I don't really like a lot of dragons...' She said absent-mindedly.
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~Queen of the roses dying~
[INACTIVE]
A rose whiters, forgotten to the Forums, in a year the rose blooms full of life and soul...
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Post by [INACTIVE] on Mar 20, 2024 11:11:27 GMT -5
She picked up a random scroll from the nearest shelf. "The Corpse Forest , No author...' She picked up another scroll. 'The Flaming silk, The reviving leaf, The burning Hive, All by Lady Bloodworm... Huh, Lady- Oh." She put the scrolls away.
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on Mar 20, 2024 13:02:41 GMT -5
(Btw guys this is quite a few years prob about 250 since the founding of pantala
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~Queen of the roses dying~
[INACTIVE]
A rose whiters, forgotten to the Forums, in a year the rose blooms full of life and soul...
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Post by [INACTIVE] on Mar 20, 2024 13:21:17 GMT -5
(okay! I just think Sweetend has heard of Lady bloodworm before from her grandmother)
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on Mar 20, 2024 15:42:28 GMT -5
(alr!)
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 21, 2024 18:04:27 GMT -5
Darksmoke smiled at Sweet’s touch. She curled her tail around the other dragonlets snout for a moment and looked at her. “Do you tolerate me?” She said it in a gentle and teasing way, her smile growing at Sweet’s reaction.
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 21, 2024 18:06:54 GMT -5
((Imma work on drawing Darksmoke tonight ))
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~Queen of the roses dying~
[INACTIVE]
A rose whiters, forgotten to the Forums, in a year the rose blooms full of life and soul...
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Post by [INACTIVE] on Mar 21, 2024 18:31:44 GMT -5
She blushed slightly. 'Maybe.' She smiled.
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Post by ✦⚝Stormscar⚝✦ on Mar 21, 2024 18:33:09 GMT -5
((I hv a section for pictures ))
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 21, 2024 18:35:44 GMT -5
Darksmoke grinned and moved over so her face was next to Sweet’s. Not too close, but just enough that when she whispered only Sweet could hear. “I tolerate you a lot, I’d like to have you know.”
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~Queen of the roses dying~
[INACTIVE]
A rose whiters, forgotten to the Forums, in a year the rose blooms full of life and soul...
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Post by [INACTIVE] on Mar 21, 2024 18:37:05 GMT -5
'Only tolerate?' She snickered. 'I can tell you moon after me.'
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 21, 2024 18:38:47 GMT -5
Darksmoke flicked her tongue out so it ever so slightly touched Sweet’s snout. “Yeah? I get the feeling that it’s mutual.” Her deep purple eyes glittered as she looked into Sweet’s face.
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~Queen of the roses dying~
[INACTIVE]
A rose whiters, forgotten to the Forums, in a year the rose blooms full of life and soul...
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Post by [INACTIVE] on Mar 21, 2024 18:39:54 GMT -5
She was silent. 'Who said it was mutual?' She said, barely a whisper.
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 21, 2024 18:41:51 GMT -5
(Uhh can’t tell if being romantic or teasing Darksmoke by saying how does she know that Sweet likes her back…)
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~Queen of the roses dying~
[INACTIVE]
A rose whiters, forgotten to the Forums, in a year the rose blooms full of life and soul...
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Post by [INACTIVE] on Mar 21, 2024 18:43:33 GMT -5
(Uhh can’t tell if being romantic or teasing Darksmoke by saying how does she know that Sweet likes her back…) (Both.)
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 21, 2024 18:44:06 GMT -5
(Ah ok)
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 21, 2024 18:47:43 GMT -5
Darksmoke moved her head back, suddenly unsure. What if she doesn’t like me and I’m just harassing her? She moved back and watched Sweet for a few seconds before returning to her book to think.
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~Queen of the roses dying~
[INACTIVE]
A rose whiters, forgotten to the Forums, in a year the rose blooms full of life and soul...
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Post by [INACTIVE] on Mar 21, 2024 18:52:07 GMT -5
(Yo wanna go to the hunting center? I wanna give Honey a panic attack!)
'Do you wanna go to the hunting center, or whatever it's called?' She said.
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 22, 2024 11:05:02 GMT -5
Darksmoke shrugged. "Sure. But..." She wasn't sure how to say it. "You... you don't really like other dragons right? And so just so you know, the place is probably going to be packed."
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~Queen of the roses dying~
[INACTIVE]
A rose whiters, forgotten to the Forums, in a year the rose blooms full of life and soul...
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Post by [INACTIVE] on Mar 22, 2024 13:04:41 GMT -5
'Ooo, yikes, maybe I should stop being scarred and just go on with it..'
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 22, 2024 13:07:44 GMT -5
"If you're planning on going I'll go with you I guess." She yawned and stretched her massive wings as she stood. "I wonder if it's live prey or just practice." She's probably going to have panic attack... I should go with her for emotional support.
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~Queen of the roses dying~
[INACTIVE]
A rose whiters, forgotten to the Forums, in a year the rose blooms full of life and soul...
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Post by [INACTIVE] on Mar 22, 2024 15:49:32 GMT -5
'I wonder if they have toads? They're my favorite!' She buzzed cheerfully.
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 22, 2024 16:06:12 GMT -5
"Toads?" Darksmoke looked with surprise at Sweet. "I've never tried one... the only prey I've had is goats and the occasional fish." She thought back to the time when her dad had taken her ice-fishing, and how he thought it would be funny to push her into the frigid water. I like cold but that was a whole different type of freezing... I didn't feel warm for days. She snapped back to reality as she flew from her ledge and over to the entrance of the hunting center. "Cmon!" She yelled up to Sweet who was still on the ledge.
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~Queen of the roses dying~
[INACTIVE]
A rose whiters, forgotten to the Forums, in a year the rose blooms full of life and soul...
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Post by [INACTIVE] on Mar 22, 2024 16:39:29 GMT -5
She snorted but flew after her. They landed outside the door and her wings buzzed slightly. (Hehe, almost time for the panic attack!)
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Post by FunkyFoxx on Mar 22, 2024 21:14:21 GMT -5
Now that they had all dispersed, Echo knew exactly what sort've book she had to look for. One about amimus's. Pool had never educated her on anything about animus's, other than that it could drive a dragon insane if they used it too much- she shivered. what if she were close to insanity? Her mother had used her powers, so much, for bad things... Her eyes clouded as she remembered a particularly bad memory
TW: Blood, death, abuse
START OF FLASHBACK
"Hello, young dragon. You're EchoPool, right?" A smiling mudwing with dark-brown scales looked down at her. He looked so cool and looked to be around 7 or 8. EchoPool had been drawing when the three dragons arrived at their den entrance. They'd been looking for her!
"Yes, that's me!" She gave an excited bounce. "Are you here to be my friend? Mother never lets me have friends..." The MudWing and RainWing exchanged glances. The RainWing looked a bit uneasy, and EchoPool frowned, "What's wrong? Why do you seem sad?" The RainWing quickly looked at her, and smiled,
"Nothing is wrong, we just have a few questions about your mother. Then we can play, and do whatever you want to do, okay?" She asked. EchoPool nodded excitedly. No dragon EVER came to her cave to play with her! These dragons seemed nice, even the quiet SandWing!
The SandWing shifted awkwardly. He spoke,
"Shouldn't we introduce ourselves? My name is Thornscrub, and this is Muddy and Apricot," Thornscrub told her. Muddy, the MudWing, smiled again, while Apricot cleared her throat,
"Does your mother ever let you explore? Go outside, do your own thing?" She asked softly, her eyes soothing. EchoPool wondered if this dragon was a mother: although she was very different from her own mother, she was very kind and understanding. EchoPool shook her head,
"Nope!" She said, "I mostly have to stay in my den- I'm lucky to have found my sketchbook! Without it, I'd be sooooo bored!" She dramatically fell to the ground. Muddy nodded,
"Does she-
A snarl cut off the MudWing. EchoPool turned around to see her mother walking out, looking annoyed. "Echo, what are these dragons doing here?" she demanded, "I told you to never let dragons in the den! Or, are they you're friends?" Her tone was angry
"Oh, hey mother! Look at these kind dragons! They've promised to play with me after I answer some questions," she beamed at her mother, desperately hoping that her mother would smile back at her. But instead, she growled. EchoPool lowered her gaze.
Muddy stood protectively infront of EchoPool, flaring his wings over her. "Pool," he rose his snout, eyes narrowing. "According to our queens, you've been stealing treasures from our kingdoms, " he took a step closer, "and we have reason to suspect you've got your dragonet involved,
Pool narrowed her eyes, "alright, I do. But so what? Its fair game," she flicked her talon. "Its not my fault your soilders couldn't defend their treasures well,"
"We have reason to believe you have an animus," Apricot spoke up, her kind voice replaced with coldness. She stared at Pool, "I saw your dragonet with young dragonet Peacock," she told her. "She used magic, and I have reason to suspect you've been using those powers to steal treasury,"
Pool turned to glare at Echopool, eyes narrowed to slits. Although she didn't say anything, Echopool knew she was furious. She turned to look back at Apricot and the others. "You've mistaken," she replied, "I may be a thief, but I'm not a monster! I'd never use my daughter like that. Right, Echo?" she gave a threatening glare
Echo looked down at her talons. "right," she replied. "We draw, we fly and we make blueberry paintings together," she recited the words she'd been taught.
"You don't have to lie to us, you're safe," Muddy smiled down at her, resting his wing on his shoulder. "We'll get you out of here, and you'll be able to do all of that stuff, real,"
Thornscrub cleared his throat, and spoke up. "Thats right. Pool, you're under-arrest, due to thievery, abuse of power, and mistreatment of a dragonet. She'll be coming with us,"
Pool broke into a fit of laughter, her eyes glittering. A grin crossed her face, and she stared at them. "You made a big mistake, coming here," she whispered. "did you forget I have an animus on my side?"
Muddy froze. "what do you mean?" He demanded.
"Muddy," she spoke, "what will little Dripstone think when you don't return?" she turned to look at Apricot, "what will your students think when Ms.Apricot fails to show on the day of their promised fieldtrip?" Finally, she looked at Thornscrub. "At least no one will miss you," she stuided her talons, and then stared directly at Echo.
She carefully wrapped her talons around a spiked, green plant that grew in a pot. It wrapped around her talons, and she closed her eyes, starting to mutter under her breath.
Suddenly, a fierce pain exploded in Echopools chest and talons. 'No! Not again!' The next moment, when EchoPool tried to move her talons, she couldn't. She was out of control. An un-controlled growl came from her throat, and EchoPool felt herself push up onto Muddy, snarling violently. No! She didn't want to hurt these dragons!
Muddy backed away, looking startled. EchoPool wanted to scream at him to run, but she couldn't do anything. All she could do was watch: watch as she attacked her new friends. Her body forced herself forwards, attacking Muddy. Talons tore into weak scales. That's when EchoPool heard herself speak
"With this spell, I enchant my talons to tear through any scale until these dragons are dead," she spoke. EchoPool wanted to claw at her own muzzle and chest: just so she wouldn't kill these dragons. She wanted to cry and scream and run, but she couldn't
Killing those dragons told a very long time. First Apricot was down, then ThornScrub. Her talons now held Muddy down, who was thrashing, trying to get away from the deadly dragonet. EchoPool wanted to tell him, so bad, that it WASN'T her... but, he'd be dead in a moment.
She forced her eyes shut as her talons tore through his neck scales. The light faded from Muddy's eyes. Her shoulders untensed, and suddenly, she was in control of her own body again. She sagged to the ground, staring at the blood soaking her talons.
"No!" She wailed, "No! Muddy, Apricot, ThornScrub, wake up!" She shook Muddy's shoulder, shaking violently. They had to wake up, they had to! EchoPool felt as if a dragon had thrown her down a cliff and left her to drown, all alone. "WAKE UP! Please! I'm sorry!" She started to sob. Mother shook her head,
"It's your fault they're gone, dear daughter. If you had only followed my rules of no friends- they'd be alive. But they aren't your friends anymore. They must hate you," Her mother circled around her, putting a talon underneath EchoPool's jaw and lifting you up, "A monster of a dragon, a murderer... who can't even make friends... How evil," she flicked her tail, "I never knew I'd have such a monster for a daughter..." she walked away
END OF FLASHBACK
She screwed her eyes shut- she hated that memory. Soon after that, that had become a regular routine- disposing of any dragons who tried to confront Pool for the charges of thievery and murder. *what would my friends think of me if they knew?*
They'd think she were a monster.
She realized her talons were shaking, and she were moments away from having a panic attack. She slowly breathed in- that is not what she needed now, no. Everyone would notice, and she'd have to tell the truth. What if a dragonet here was the dragonet of a dragon she'd been forced to kill? Or the sibling, parent, friend?
She breathed in again, and managed to keep herself calm- she had used that a lot while living with her mother. After that, she clusmily took to the air, and headed over to the shelfs to look for any books about animus magic.
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Post by Ravenshadow on Mar 22, 2024 21:23:07 GMT -5
When Darksmoke was about to enter the hunting den, she had a sudden inclination to look for Echopool and Fatewatcher to tell them where they were going. “Just a second.” She said to Sweet before turning around and bounding towards Echo. Her light mood was interrupted by the terrified expression on Echo’s face. Her eyes widened as she ran towards her. Gently she asked, “Are you ok?” She gently let her talon touch Echo and felt a flood of pain and fear enter her mind. (One of her powers is like a connection to dragonlets, instead of telling the future.) Her face became stout and she looked into Echo’s face. “Ok, I need you to calm down. Look at me. Yes like that. Take a deep breath with me ok?” Carefully she guided Echo away from the bustle of dragons and towards a quieter part of the library. “Sit.” She said in a commanding tone. When Echo was sat, she came closer and looked deep into Echo’s eyes. “You’re safe now from whatever vision you were having. I need you to take a few breaths before you pass out. I don’t care if you don’t want to tell me what it was about, but you need to calm down.”
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