Prey and Predator (read OOC)

[Nopeita]

OOC~ If you've noticed that this was posted today (though I first posted two days ago or something. :I) it's because I meant to press "Modify" when I accidentally clicked "Delete" and I thought the popup said "Do you want to Modify?" so I was like "Durrr! Yurps! :B"

Good thing I have this thread saved in Wordpad on my computer. xD

Sorry for my stupidity... Dx
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"It's beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart."



Stealth slowly approached the grazing doe. Stealth arose oh so quietly, hind legs ready to bolt out in action. Fore legs ready to claw at the victim. Jaws ready to kill the victim. The doe's head rose up from the tall grass. Ears listening for predators. The doe confirmed that there was no danger nearby. And resumed grazing. The predator licked their maw. Eyes glaring deviously at their new target. The feline's tail flicked eagerly. Ears perked. In a split second, the striped cat leaped, powerful hind legs launching the feline forward, after the doe. The doe didn't hesitate to start bounding away from the threat.

Small deer hooves ran through the tall grass, paws racing along side. Hearts pounding, heavy breathing. The predator was built in a magnificent way, spine forced the feline forward with every stride. Tail swerved in the air, keeping the cat's balance. The doe took sharp, intimidating turns. But the predator was made for sharp turns. Zipping after the doe. Low to the ground as they both ran. The doe made one mistake, another sharp turn, making the hind legs spring to the side. The feline quick pounced closer, but another spring of the doe's legs kicked the feline in the chest, this predator was fragile, luckily no damage was done. But the doe leaped to it's feet and frolicked off.

Fail. The feline failed to catch a meal. A meal the size of a doe... the predator sat down where the doe had squirmed on the ground. Panting. She was a good hunter, but maybe another attempt at a smaller, more younger deer would be more of an accomplishment. Or maybe even a rabbit. The feline was disappointed in her failure, but shrugged it off. The young predator was a cheetah, but not a regular cheetah. A striped one-- she was a king cheetah. King cheetahs are rare, they're like a white boxer dog, rare to find them. Her name was Haruna.

Haruna's tail slashed about the ground, her body relaxed. It was a short run. But Haruna felt exhausted. She wanted water, but where was it. If there was water nearby then she would have smelt it by now. Or maybe it was miles away and hard to get to. Haruna looked at her chest, there wasn't a whole lot of pain, but it's was sore. She sighed, she still sat.

Not knowing what to do next.

[Miki]

Onida

With each pawstep I took, I couldn't help but notice that it sunk in mud. My white paws were tainted brown now, and there was some mud even splattered on my belly from when I had jogged.

My normally snowy lands were melting, turning to slush. It was summer, yes, but we were north and it wasn't uncommon to wake up with a little frost on the ground. But the sun shone bright, unmercifully heating the atmosphere. The snow was gone, all left were puddles and an occassional mound of slush. The grass was as green as I'd ever seen, and our main stream was running strongly. Prey had fled to our lands for the water and lush greens. Life was strong here. Life was good.

Thinking of the abundance of life, it seemed almost ironic that a doe suddenly sprinted by, many tail-lengths ahead of me. It hadn't even seen me, but it's white tail was flagged, it was in danger. This puzzled me, so I didn't start after it, like I would've had it just been running along. Then my questions were answered, a cat was chasing it down. A cat was hunting. Hunting on my land. My eyes narrowed, my blue irises turning icy.

I couldn't decifer the species of cat it was going so fast, and for a second I wondered if it was a cheetah. The last time I had seen a cheetah was when I was still home in Africa. But the markings on the pelt of the cat were blurred, and I wouldn't be able to classify it until the cat stopped. But I couldn't let the cat finish it's hunt. That was my food it was stealing.

I growled to myself and began to run after the predator and prey. They zig-zagged like crazy, and I tried to follow, but my larger build wasn't meant to run like this. I gave up the zig-zag pattern and ran straight after them. The doe took a stumble, and I knew the kill was coming. But I'd be there to stop it from being eaten. It would be an easy meal for my pride.

I skidded to a hault however, as the cat moved in closer and suddenly the doe gave a kick, hitting the cat square in the chest. Ouch. I winced for the poor cat, but was glad the hunt was over. Even if I didn't get a free meal out of it there was still prey on my land. And still an unknown predator.

The cat was still now, and to my surprise I recognized it as a the build of a cheetah, but the markings confused me. They were spots, but they were longated, more oval shaped. Like stripes, but at the same time not. But as I looked at the face, I identified the signature cheetah tears.

I gave a chuff announcing my presence and then padded forward towards the cheetah. I eyed her over and relaxed by the fact that she looked exhausted. It wasn't I was worried she'd attack, I was much larger and stronger than she was.

"You know, deer are different than the accostumed gazelle. They sometimes fight back. Watch for those hooves, a blow in the wrong spot could kill you." I paused, allowing a darker voice to come over, although I didn't sincerely mean the threat. "Hunting on someone else's territory could kill you, too."

Ooc//: It's okay! Good thing you had it saved![/size]

[Nopeita]

As the female sat on the grassy ground; she sighed. Her eyes watched the dor scurry and abound very swiftly. Haruna's ears perked-- her ears darted back. She heard steps, then a noise. Half her body turned around. Her eyes set upon a large male lion. But he was an odd lion, he was white... but Haruna hardly noticed... all her eyes saw was a male lion. Haruna instantly pounched back, she crouched, facing the lion. In Kenya, lions were sometimes known to kill cheetahs just for being close to them..

Haruna felt an ache in her heart, fear swarmed inside her. The male spoke, about the deer, then hunting in his territory. Haruna gasped slightly. He's going to kill me... she thought nervously. Lions... they scared her-- even just one. One cheetah is no match for a lion. Has her fear grew she spoke, "Please... please don't kill me," tears filled her eyes. Her eyes now very glossy looking. Her tail wrapped around her hind legs.

Silence was killing her, she spoke up again, "Are you; g-going to kill me?" Haruna held back the tears, her throat became sore. Her breath, heavy in fear. Why me? I didn't mean to come here...

[Zayden]

OCC//: Time to get a little crazy *Clears Throat* ZAYDEN!!! xD

Zayden "I'm not mad, I'm insane and I hear voices in my head but....hey.. who doesn't?" -Zayden

I step though the mud it doesn't bother me. I may have a white coat but I can clean it later. The another white coat Onida is it? "Hey you White Lion!" I brust out. This will be fun time to make some one mad. Bwhahaha! 'Hello darling let take this together' said the voice. "Ohay we will" I growled. Haha two on one! I creep up to the two felines. "Good day eh? And no one is going to kill anyone if I can help it. Their are other here around arn't there!" I growled to Onida. Hehehaha this is going to be very fun. 'Time show show them what your made of Zay Zay' Laughs the voices.

[Miki]

Onida

The cheetah's eyes began to well up, and I feared she was going to cry. But I had struck fear in her, my original intention. That, and now she'd think twice before hunting on my land.

I was about to soften up a little on her, tell her no, I wasn't going to kill her. But then a voice started shouting, causing me to tense up again. The number of cats wandering around my territory lately was still rising. Since when had everyone lost respect of pride borders? I growled under my breath, turning my massive head to see who was causing havoc now.

Another white lion was approaching and for a moment I was stunned. Why so many of us? First Ackacheta, the white cub, but now this full grown male? Logically thinking, I suppose it could make sense. White lions were probably wanted by Murder Apes, our chances of meeting one another here was much higher than in the expanses of land in Africa.

He was close now, and all he said made no sense. Like he was having another conversation, but not with anyone in sight. The Murder Apes could certainly mess someone up. Now the male was asking about others. What did he mean? My pride mates?

Glancing at the cheetah, I changed my mind about what to say to her. I'd rather have this crazy off my land right now. "Help me get rid of him, and I'll spare your life." I shot at the cheetah, not really caring if the lion heard.

"You, sir, need to leave. There are no others." I said, my voice firm and barely containing its anger.

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[Zayden]

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"What this you want to kick me off your territory and this cheetah to help you. Bwhahaha! Are you so helpless you can't beat me alone!" I growled. 'Darling if they attack you tear them apart' said the voices. "With pleaser" I answered the voices. "Now now now let not get feisty. You don't what to hurt because I know about you...Dio wouldn't want you too. I know too much" I laughed. I stalk around the cheetah and this foolish white lion. "You are a shame to our kind Onida. I am the true thing our kind needs to be great!" I growl. 'Tell him my beloved' laughed the voices. "Oh I will...I will" I laughed. My long claw slid out of my paws and my tail lashed. "Here Kitty Kitty....Come to daddy!" I growled.

[Nopeita]

Haruna still crouched in fron of the white male lion. They stared at each other, then a voice called out to them. Another white lion? Haruna saw him walking up. More fear rose up inside her, the first white lion called his friend to help kill her... at least that's what she thought. The second male lion walked over and spoke.. as if to someone invisible. He spoke to himself. Haruna's body tensed up.

The first lion looked over at the on talking to himself. Then back at Haruna. Haruna held very still, hardly moving. Her breath was silent. The male in front of her spoke to her, saying to help him... and he wouldn't kill her. "Yessir..." she whispered quietly. She stood up, and walked to the lions side, but she was still uneasy and wasn't that close. She kept her head down and her tail down.

The other male was stalking around, and talking to someone. This male was foolish. Haruna wwas a pretty good fighter and the male lion was probably 10x better than Haruna. And this lion could get some deep scars with two attacking him. Why was he going to attack a male that had a pride? That made him more foolish.

[Ilyich]

She stepped quietly. The snow was gone, its slushie debries lay scattered to and frow. Her paws had long sence gone numb lumbering through the slush, so be it. The numbness could match her heart. Tawny form slinking in its usual bored trot, the leopard wandered silently. Nothing seemed to be happening in these the northern lands. Zonta was quiet. Or at least the Zonta she had visited was quiet. Spotted pelt at end in its accustom ungroomed state, Ilyich lifted her head in sudden suprise. Scent, she could smell someone new. Why?

Onida's words reached her ears as she hurried forward. Attempting to make as little noise as possable, the huntress stepped carefuly. Ginger eyes locked in confusion on the sight before her. Onida stood, confronting another white lion. A cheetah stood hunched by his side. The hting looked terrified, the lion looked agressive. Onida just looked annoyed. What was happening? Circaling she caught the outside lion's words. 'Here kitty kitty. Ocme to daddy'. Hmm how interesting. In another situation seh would have just jumped him. Scars are good, they ment you lived, but she had a feeling Onida would snap at her.

Growling softly, the leopard slunk up to her alpha's side. She didn't say a word, she simply stared. Her face was blank, emotionless. ILyich only watched the mad animal stumbling about befor her. It cried odd things, its mouth flying open and snapping shut. But she didn't care, she simply watched. Emotionless and waiting. If Onida gave her a signal then she would be able to get her drug, be able to spill her blood. If not then she would continue to watch, her dead eyes staring.

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[Miki]

Onida

He's not right in the head. I realized with a sickening dread. He was ill in the brain, and those were the worst cases to face. This chaotic male could be deadly, and threaten the livelihood of my pride. I snarled as the male went on, talking non-stop, but none of his sentences coming together to make sense. He was erratic. He was mentioning Dio one second, but beckoning me to fight the next. I stood my ground, tail lashing, waiting for the male to move on. I wouldn't attack, but if he started on me I would defend myself.

There was warmth at my side and with a quick, sideways glance I saw Ilyich, ready to fight. I swelled with pride, my newest member was quick to defend her pride. And with a look glimpse at the cheetah, I knew if she proved herself, I'd invite her to join Zonta. We could always use more members, especially with Akando and Ende prides threateningly close to attacking.

Grasping my mind on what the lion had said, I tried to think of something reasonable to say to him. Nothing that would irk him. Dio, our peaceful god...

"I know Dio doesn't want me to hurt you. And I won't place my pride in danger, if you think you're so strong. Dio wouldn't want that either." That was a start, and I don't think it would take much to get this cat talking.

[Zayden]

"I am not dumb here none can take me on It will always be 2 on 1 Bwhahaha" I growled. I study them 'Darling hit the cheetah on the side and she will fall into Onida. It will be a two in one hit.' I think a little more "Oh yes that will work my circle gets wider and as I come to the side on the cheetah I run at full speed and leap trying to bowl over the cheetah and lion.

[Nopeita]

Haruna's eyes never left the 'insane' lions eyes. Her began to speak... again. Haruna found it extremely odd-- that one would talk to themself as if having a conversation. Haruna's gaze intensified and became a glare. Eyes narrowed. Never leaving his eyes. Her tail lashed about anxiously. This male was actually quite creepy in Haruna's eyes.

The female cheetah noticed he started.. stalking, and she knew he was going to pounce. He leaped. Haruna, being a cheetah, she had quick reflexes. She didn't hesitate. Haruna lunged forward. Leaving Onida behind. "Sir!" she piped, glancing behind her. She zipped around and snarled at the attacker. She hissed fiercely. "Get away you idiot!"

Haruna's tail slashed about as she tried to get his attention. Ears darting back, wrinkled snout, and non-stop hissing. She bared her teeth. She hoped that once she got the male's attention then the pride leader or the leopard could help her, cause she wasn't much of a fighter.

[Zayden]

(I has returned!!! My skills are better for writing now)

"Get away? Who are you to tell me to get away! I can tear you to pieces with easy" Zayden growled, then he crouched and jumped straight over the cheetah "You are the slowest cheetah I have ever seen! Shame to your kind! As is Onida!" he spat an stared at the white lion 'Let your anger flow darling use it to your advantage'.
"Oh I will" snarled Zayden. The breeze blow across the plain as Zayden, heaving his shoulders, aimed a vicious swipe at the cheetah.

[Nopeita]

OOC - I believe this is a dead thread. >.>
It's been dead for a while. -___-

[Zayden]

OCC: it is cause I have been gone for so long sorry, but we can still continue it.