Closed [Bronze Wood] To Wake A Predator. [Fubuki]

[Vaspira]

35th of Spring 513 AV
Bronze Wood
Night Time



Vaspira toured the city some, still trying to gather information on her father. Supposedly he lived here, but no one seemed to know his name. Maybe he was dead, or maybe he was just a loner. Either way, it had been tiring, and the Black Leopard Kelvic wanted nothing more than to go back to the place she was currently calling her home. The Bronze Woods. It somewhat reminded Vaspira of the Spires. With all the vegetation, trees, thick foliage and random food bearing trees. Though there were odd creatures that traversed the woodland floors at night, creatures that Vaspira had never seen before, nor wanted to meet.

She made her way to the tree she marked with her claws, climbing up the tree to a limb that stretched out a little over the floor, and was big enough for her to lie her feline body on and stretch out. Syna was sinking down slowly, behind the hills, and the trees. Strands of glittering light weaved themselves through the trees, slowly fading, slowly leaving, until it was dark. Vaspira blinked her eyes, getting used to her nocturnal vision. The big feline stretched the muscles in her body, extracting her claws, and giving a growled yawn, resting her furry head on her paws. It was time to take a nap before she hunted for her supper.

The sounds of the forests made her sensitive ears twitch, as she listened to the song the Bronze Wood sings at night. Chirping of insects, flapping of wings, the murmurs of the leaves upon the ground, the harmonizing wave of the tree limbs in the wind, and of course the hoots and howls of different animals. It was like a lullaby to the nature revering Kelvic, and she began to drift, drifting, flying, in her own dream, soaring, floating, she finally was asleep. Sleeping soundly on her tree limb, above the ground, away from the dangers for now.

[Fubuki Kouri]

Fubuki Kouri "Hmhmhmhm~ ♥" Kouri was humming happily as she floated through the Bronze Woods for the ghost girl has her mind filled with thoughts about her master, the warrior and reimancer, Cyrus Blackfire Master said he wanted to practice his Magic earlier this day, I wonder what's he doing right now? Is he still practicing? the ghost girl pondered as the subject of magic still fascinated yet scared her at the same time, she remembered the last time she tried to use magic was when she's possessing Cyrus. Kouri shuddered at the thought, good thing her master wasn't hurt but it could have gone worse, far worse. Aaah, that's in the past, for now I want to relax~ The vast vegetation of Bronze Woods had always fascinated Kouri's undead mind, maybe because of the mysterious beauty and she could be far away from judging eyes that looked at her with fear and hate just because she's an undead. After venturing deep enough in the woods, Kouri wanted to do one of her favorite activities in the forest that is floating up to a tree and just gaze at the land and the sky. Hmmm.. this should be a good spot Kouri thought as she looked up a particular tree and started floating upwards. She didn't know nor realize that this tree was marked, a claw mark to be exact, symbolizing that this particular tree was the territory of another being. As Kouri landed on one of the tree branch, some owls and animals of the night were alerted to the unnatural being's presence, but this is usual for Kouri, she was used to being chastised, only a few people, like her master, genuinely liked her presence. Kouri then looked to her right and spotted a... Cat... is that.. a.. cat?!!! Kouri's memories about the slaughter on her family by the Myrian Tiger came to the surface as she gazed at the black large feline resting on the tree branch. It was the attack that made Kouri hated every cat and cat-shaped animals with every fibre of her being. "GRRRRRRRRR!!!" Kouri's ghostly voice echoed through the forest as her Soulmist shaped themselves into sharp tendrils and used it to grab the steel dagger, the one that her master gave to her 5 days ago. She raised the dagger, aiming to throw it to the black leopard's head.

[Vaspira]

Vaspira was enjoying her soft slumber, dreams of frolicking in a meadow of flowers, on a bright summer day, spotting a rabbit, and doing what predators did best, hunt the prey. While she dreamed, her large paws twitched, as she swatted at the rabbit in the dreamland she had travelled to during her sleep. Just as she was lunging for the rabbit, ready to strike for a kill, it growled. Why are you grow… Vaspira said in her dream, not able to finish her sentence, because that was when she felt an immense feeling of cold, and realized that the growl was an angry voice in the real world.

The feline Kelvic awoke with a start, slipping off the tree limb, and falling to the ground below. She quickly twisted her body to land on her feet, shifting instantly to her human form. There she stood, in the glory of her naked body, her fists raised ready to attack. She still felt that coldness, felt the presence of something or someone, the tension in the air was almost suffocating to her. ”Show yourself you petching coward! Vaspira growled out in her human form, jerking her head back and forth, searching the woods for the presence she felt was near. ”Show yourself so I can rip out your petching throat for disturbing my slumber!!” The Kelvic exclaimed once again, as she looked all around, still not seeing the thing that she knew was there.

Vaspira did not like her sleep to be interrupted, did not enjoy the fact that right before her kill, something had awoken her. No one woke her up from her peaceful rest, no one that did not have a death wish that is. Vaspira growled aloud at that thought, waiting for the coward to show themselves.

[Fubuki Kouri]

Fubuki Kouri "huhuhu... hehehe... HAHAHAHAHA!! DIE, CA-!!.........w-what?" As Kouri watched the Black Leopard fell from the tree branch, Kouri was already ready to throw the dagger to the feline's head, one more cat to be rid of this world. Then... something unexpected, TRULY unexpected happened. Kouri was shocked, utterly shocked, as she watched the large cat turned into a... human. A human with golden tanned skin, striking blue eyes, waist-length hair as black as midnight itself completely contrasting Kouri's ethereal white, almost silver, hair, but what caught her the most was the woman's body, an adult body that Kouri knew she would never have... most likely for all eternity. "A-a-ah..." Kouri stuttered as she dropped the steel dagger, it fell onto the tree branch, piercing the wooden surface. She.. but.. she... aaaaah! She's... a Kelvic! Yes, she's one of those race that can turn into humans, just like Akilia, the wolf girl whom Kouri met at 10th of Spring in the very same forest. Curses! Aaaah! Why do some Kelvics must have a cat-shaped form?! Kouri damned that fact... Cats should be eradicated... Her hatred for cats was strong, very strong, for she and her family was slaughtered by a Myrian Tiger. ”Show yourself you petching coward!" ”Show yourself so I can rip out your petching throat for disturbing my slumber!!” The woman's voice was very intimidating, fierce, wild, yet beautiful and soft at the same time. Kouri was afraid, not because out of intimidation because she knew that no physical attacks can harm her as long as she didn't materialize herself, she was afraid because she felt guilty, she tried to kill a Kelvic for the gods' sake! "Ah.. u-uhm..." Kouri timidly spoke from atop the tree branch to the angry woman below. "I-I'm sorry..." and hoped for the best.

[Vaspira]

Vaspira turned around in a circle, the voice was strange. It had a strange tone and quality about it, sounding young, timid, yet as if it was just a faint whisper upon the gentle breeze that shifted through the trees. Even her sensitive ears could not pick up the full force of the voice, unless the person meant to sound so soft. The Kelvic frowned, scratching her head. She could not see anyone, Where is that voice coming from? The Kelvic asked herself, utterly confused.

Vaspira growled and crossed her arms over her naked breasts. ”Apology accepted. Be warned, never awaken a predator during their nap time.” The Kelvic’s words were not as growled and angry as before, this time she kept her words slightly calm, but they still held the annoyance that had begun to fester inside.

”Why are you still hiding, show yourself to me.” The Kelvic said, searching the foliage around her with her piercing gaze. This time her voice was casual, trying to not scare the person anymore. No longer did she want to rip the person's throat out or rip their face off, but was curious as to who they were, and why they were traveling the woods at night. Maybe it is another Kelvic? Vaspira thought to herself, she had yet to meet another of her race, besides the polar bars at Avanthal.

She did not hear anything, no heartbeat, no breathing, no footsteps of shifting of the body. She did not see anyone either, yet even though the voice was a faint whisper, it did not sound that far away. She knew she looked a mess, standing there completely nude for the forest to see with its lurking eyes, her hair in disarray from the slight fall, but she thought herself still approachable, even with the venomous words she yelled out into the night.

[Fubuki Kouri]

Fubuki Kouri ”Apology accepted. Be warned, never awaken a predator during their nap time.” .....Phew..... Kouri was relieved, like a child being let go of a punishment for the mischief she did. Sigh... I should be more careful next time... Kouri made a mental note to herself, next time she must made sure that the cat she wanted to hunt was indeed a real animal and NOT a Kelvic. ”Why are you still hiding, show yourself to me.” Uhm... Kouri was nervous at the statement and fidgeted with the ribbons tying her hair, her silvery white hair that was always looked like they're being submerged underwater, slowly rising and falling, swaying here and there. ...W-well, I did try to harm her... the least I can do is show some courtesy... Kouri decided that it would be best to show herself and not run away. Kouri focused herself and in an instant later, her form vanished from the tree branch and appeared at a few steps in front of the leopard Kelvic. Kouri then slowly lifted the hem of her dress, bowed slightly, and gave her introduction. "I..I'm Fubuki Kouri, please accept my sincerest apology... I... I thought... you were... a true animal..." Kouri stuttered with her words, not knowing how to convey her apology smoothly.

[Vaspira]

Vaspira waited, rather impatiently, for the scoundrel to show themselves. She looked around guessing where they were hiding, Behind that bush, behind the tree… lying down on the ground? She really wasn’t sure, it made her slightly frustrated that she could not find the person who woke her. Her keen sense of eyesight and hearing should of picked up where they were by now. But it seemed they made no movement, no sound at all. It slightly unnerved her to know that someone was out there, watching her, and she could not find out where they were.

Then out of nowhere a slight breeze seemed to carry a few small strands of her hair, and a small girl with silver hair appeared right in front of her. The Nude Huntress jumped back, her hands out as if they were claws on the tips of her fingers, and a wild look in her eyes. Ready to attack, until she realized that the person before her was a young girl, a young girl that was hard to see. Her hair flowed around hair, as if the wind blew it about, but there was no wind strong enough to make it happen. Her silver hair caught the streams of moonlight, making it and her body seem to glow.

”W..what the petch are you!? Vaspira exclaimed, her eyes wide and roaming up and down the girls length, wondering what this thing before her was. Sure Vaspira knew there were strange things in this world, she was a Black Leopard that could turn into a human after all, but this was weird. The girl’s voice was faint, a whisper on the wind. Her body was transparent, barely visible, as if it wasn’t there unless you looked really closely. She did not think the girl wanted to cause her harm, well not anymore at least. She seemed kind enough, and apologized, thinking her a true animal. Which Vaspira was a true animal, in a sense.

The Kelvic shook her head and sighed, ”Apology accepted little one.” Vaspira said softly, still confused as to what this girl was. 0r how it was even possible for her to be what she was. The Kelvic did not really understand such things, and it bothered her that she did not know.

[Fubuki Kouri]

Fubuki Kouri ”Apology accepted little one.” Kouri was truly relieved to hear it. "Ehehehe~" She then giggled and beamed the woman a smile. "Thank you, uhmm... Madame". She then noticed the uneasiness that was clearly radiating from the woman in front of her, the woman's eyes examined her from her ethereal head to toe. "U-uhmmm..." Kouri fidgeted with her ribbons and looked downwards, nervous. A-ah! S-she... said.. what am I... hmm... I get it! She just doesn't understand me... w-well, I can't blame her... I didn't understand her race either at first... Kouri remembered her first few encounters with a Kelvic while she was journeying with her parents, a long time ago. "W-well... uhm... I'm a... ghost... some people called me... 'undead', 'little ghost missy', and... 'abomination'..." Kouri made a forlorn expression as she looked to the ground, her undead heart aching from the insults and accusations she often endure. "But it's okay... Master Cyrus loved me for what I am, ehehe~" She cheered herself at the thought for even in this cold world, there's someone who loved her like a father to his daughter. "Well... uhm... like I said, I'm a ghost... uuuh, like uhm... I can... float, walk through walls, pick up things with my uhm... black tendril-thingy, and uuh.. go inside people..." She scratched her own ethereal hair, seemed to be not founding any good explanations. I just hope she won't hate me...

[Vaspira]

The giggle of the little translucent girl was eery. It made a chill run down the Kelvics spin, and she shuttered slightly, but placed a smile on her face. At least the thing was happy, so it wasn’t evil, at least Vaspira hoped she wasn’t anyways.

The little girl went to answer her question, a little shyly at first. Maybe she too was confused as to what she was exactly. Her explanation of being a ghost made her frown. SO.. she is like… a dead girl that was somewhat alive… The Kelvic thought, with a bemused expression on her face. She nodded her head as the explanation went on further. Though the name she spoke made her raise a brow. She has a master.. like a bond mate. Vaspira thought, a bright smile on her face.

”Ah.. I see. Well it is a pleasure to meet you…?” Vaspira said with a question, if the girl had told her, her name, she had missed it. ”I am Vaspira.” The Kelvic said, still examining the young girl with her ribbons and silver hair. She was a strange girl, but still she was pretty. The Kelvic could not help but wonder how she came to be dead at such a young age, but that seemed like too much of a touchy subject to bring up. So instead she kept quiet, kept a smile on her face.

[Fubuki Kouri]

Fubuki Kouri As Kouri explained about her race, she noticed the woman gave a bright smile. Phew.. Ehehehe~ Kouri was relieved and happy at the same time, not only the woman forgave her, but she didn't hate her as well. Not many people can be this friendly with a ghost. ”Ah.. I see. Well it is a pleasure to meet you…? I am Vaspira." Kouri was more than willing to get to know the Kelvic leopard better "U-uhm... nice to meet you, Madame Vaspira. Ehehehe~ And uuuh... I told you my name... " Oh! Perhaps she didn't heard it, w-well, she was kinda shocked a few moments ago "Ehem... my name is Fubuki Kouri, Madame Vaspira, a pleasure to know you" Kouri repeated her introduction, complete with lifting the hem of her dress and bowing, her behavior was influenced by her mother teaching in how to act like a proper lady. "So..." Kouri slowly floated to the woman, and sat on the ground near her, then she proceeded to play with her hair ribbon "Uhm... Milady, uhm... if it's not rude... I have some questions about your uhm... race... s-so you see, my friend, a wolf Kelvic girl named Akilia, mentioned something about a... uhmmm... 'bondmate'. From what I know from the books I read and what father told me, a bondmate is like uuuh... a life-long friend or lover? I-I'm not sure yet..." Hauu... I hope I asked her right... Kouri was planning to get to know Vaspira better and satiating her curiosity about the Kelvics at the same time, it's like killing two birds with one stone.