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 Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:36 pm
Tonight, against the shining night sky, light by the faint glow of the stars, Jo looked beautiful. In fact, more beautiful than usual, which was hard to pin down on a cheetah as beautiful as Jo. Not only did she look beautiful though, she felt it too. Tonight was the night, after weeks of training and discipline. After weeks of eating only the sweetest fruit, and drinking only the finest and clearest water, Jo would try her singing voice. It was one of them many things the cheetah strived in, and she knew it would bring her to the top. I mean, she was flawless to begin with, and with the voice and good looks added on, who wouldn't want to call themselves her fans? Jo cleared her through, and glanced up at the stars. So perfect, she pretty, just like herself. For a moment, Jo could have sworn she saw her own dazzling reflection in one. But now wasn't time for day dreaming. She cleared her throat once more, before closing her eyes tightly.
"Doe, ra, me, fa, so, la, teee,dooee! Do, tee, la, so, fa, me, raaa, dooee~! Excellent!" She squealed, completely thrilled with how much her already lovely voice had improved.
"Now, if I can hit those high notes just right, I'll be perfect! Doe, ra, me, fa, so, la, teee, Dooeee." Jo practically quivered with happiness. She had mastered the art of acting, the art of dancing, all that was left was singing, and that was now mastered too! Jo knew she was special from the moment she was born, knew she was destined to be famous. Even her full name said so, Jo'Maalum. Her mother would have been proud, she knew. 'Remember my name!' she had once told a friend who had simply laughed and called her odd. But now look what she had become!
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:42 am
The male lion lifted his head from where he was sleeping. His ears twitched as he heard something rather pretty. His tail twitched and he gazed over at his companions before standing and carefully stepping over Fubar. When the Hyena didn't stir he relaxed and looped off toward the sound.
It became clear to him that the noise he had heard was singing as he approached. His tail twitched as he saw the female who was singing. His violet eyes widened as he took in the amazing sight of the pink cheetah. He licked his paw and drew it across his mane, putting it back into place then held his head high. He had trouble admitting it but he had a fondness for singing himself. No sooner had she finished her scale then his light hearted voice floated up.
"Doe, ra, me fa, so, la, tee, doee!" He repeated then blushed and lowered his head, realizing he had revealed himself. "Oh uh... I'm... sorry I didn't mean to... interrupt..." He gave her a sheepish grin.
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:19 am
Jo was just about to finish up the night’s practice, when a lion approached. She could see him from the corner of her eye, but dare not say anything. It always made her feel soft, and happy when someone came to listen to her sing. She felt like a real movie star, of course, tonight was just a practice session. She only gave real concerts for very important people. VIP's you could say. Perhaps this lion was one? Her thoughts where struck as he too began to sing. Stealing her spotlight was he? The nerve! But Jo had to admit, he had an excellent singing voice.
"It's fine! You sing wonderfully. Besides, it's always nice to have someone around on practice nights. I get lonely by myself." She stood and walked over to the male, suddenly entranced by his green mane. In a sudden awkward move, she got so close to him in order to see the mane she could feel his breathing! Jo backed up quickly though, reminding herself of the educate training she had been taught. Small talk, now was time for small talk.
"I'm Jo, by the way. Sorry about me getting a little to close for comfort. Manes on male lions look so..." She searched for a word, "Stunning!" She announced, but bashfully backed away.
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:34 pm
(I sense a happy feet moment coming up XD)
Nyack blushed deeper when he was complimented. "Well thanks... I never thought I sang that good..." he started to ramble then caught himself. "Practice nights?" He questioned.
He backpedaled slightly when she started to get close to him, until he ended up sitting. He tried to be polite while not getting too close. "Uh I'm... I uh..." He gulped and relaxed once she pulled away, and nearly slumped down from relief. That was... odd. He'd never had a female that close before.
"N-Nyack... I'm Nyack..." He got out with a sheepish smile. He glanced up at her, violet eyes wide. "St-stunning? My mane...?" He touched it with a paw and broke out into a grin. "You really think so? I mean, I thought it was ugly because its green..." He hated his mane since the day it grew in. The rest of his family had red manes but he'd been laughed at for his 'grass stain mane'. "Well uh... you're stunning too!"
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:57 pm
(xDDD Soo true)
Jo grinned wildly, happy her compliment had some meaning to it's receiver. It wasn't often she gave compliment in the first place, but lion manes were just so beautiful and silky, one couldn't help but admire them. She smiled and took a step forward, her hips swaying back and forth to a rhythm only she could hear.
"Well thanks! People have called my singing stunning, but never me. Your such a sweetie." She grinned and politely raised a paw, pushing a few sweet, round raspberries towards nyack.
"We singers have to keep our voices in shape, and berries do wonders to keep them smooth and on tune. Besides, they taste wonderful." Jo winked playfully, gathering a mouth full in her mouth, tilting her head up ever so slightly and swallowed. She lowered her head down again, her eyes shut tight.
"Laaaa, ehem. Dooe, rayy, mee, faa, soo, laaa, tee, doe! See?" Jo's eyes flew open, meeting with Nyacks for a fleeting moment.
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:51 pm
Nyack found himself rather... interested in the female anatomy of this cheetah. Never before had he considered a female attractive but it was hard not to with this one. He blushed at her comment and shied his eyes away. "Well... uhm thanks..."
He sniffed at the berries then took them in his paw. He'd never had anything but meat before. He nodded and turned scarlet when she winked before taking a bite of one nervously. His eyes lit up. They were good! The male finished the rest off and listened to her sing before clearing his throat slightly.
"That's so very pretty..." It came to him like inspiration. He wanted to sing! Maybe he could impress her. "I... I've been kinda writing a song... I mean its..not very good... Do you want to hear it?"
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:52 pm
Jo had just picked up the last of the raspberries when Nyack mentioned his song. The cheetah was thrilled, no one ever sang to her! This was quite the change, in a good way of course. Nyack was very handsome, so who wouldn't him to sing to them? She swallowed the berry whole and grinned, her eyes practically glowing.
"Shoot." Her smile was wide and she plopped herself down front and center in front of Nyack, her eyes glued to him. Anticipation welled up. What would the song be? Did he make up lots of songs? Would it be long? Would it be short? Would he let her sing along? Jo stopped in her questions, back tracking to the last one. No, that wasn't a good question. She hated when someone stole her spotlight, she wasn't going to steal his. Scratching it out, her rampage of questions continued as she waited for him to sing.
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Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:49 pm
The male took in deep breath when he received permission. "R-really?! Oh okay!"
He could do this! He closed his eyes and sat down, trying to forget she was there. That way he could relax. He puffed out his chest as he drew in a breath to begin. It was like the music was surrounding him and only he could hear. He wanted to bring the cheetah into it. Wanted her to feel the power of the song he'd written in his head.
"My gift is my song
And this one's for you..." He started, stumbling slightly as he tried to get ahold of himself. He softened his voice and smiled, opening his violet eyes. Just clam down and sing. Like you did when you were alone.
"And you can tell everybody
That this is your song....
It maybe quite simple
But now that it's done
Hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is now you're in the world..." He sang, standing up and looking off to keep from stumbling over the words.
He padded away from her. "Sat on the roof... and kicked off the moss..." He used his front paw to knock away some dirt. "Well some of the verses well
They got me quite cross
But the sun's been kind
While I wrote this song..." He turned to her with a grin. "It's for people like you that...keep it turned on!"
He moved looked away, embarrassed. "So excuse me for forgetting...
But these things I do..." He flickered is glance back at her with a shy smile and brushed against her. "You see I've forgotten
If they're green or they're blue
Anyway the thing is well I really mean...." He said blushing as he gazed ino her eyes. "Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen!" He brushed his muzzle against her and bounded away, sitting up and holding his paws up to the sky. "And you can tell everybody
This is your song
It may be quite simple
But now that it's done
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words..." He paused to gaze at her again, looking sincere.
"How wonderful life is now you're in the world...
I hope you don't mind!
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words...
How wonderful life is now you're in the world...!"
He panted, tail flickering back and forth in excitement as he stared at her. He didn't know what else to do but watch her reaction. He was thrilled that he'd finally got it out of his system.
His ears went back as he moved toward her again, abet shyly.
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:54 pm
Practically leaping out of her spot, Jo flailed madly.
"Brava!!! Brava!!!!" Her grin was genuine, and she raced around the lion in a circle. "You were totally on tune, and the song was so lovely. It was very romantic and sweet, I'm sure I haven’t been the only lady you sang that too?" Jo giggled, glancing slyly up at him. Suddenly, she remembered. Composure, posture, what was a young lady like herself doing jumping around like some lunatic? She imagined her mother, shaking her head and murmuring something about how a true star wouldn't act so foolishly. Shaping up quickly, Jo took her seat and ginned sweetly at Nyack.
"You have such a unique voice. I would do anything for a unique voice...mine is so generic, not one you remember like yours!" She strolled up to him in a casual manner squinting her eyes as if inspecting him.
"Not all of us are lucky." She joked, nudging Nyack with her head.
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:20 pm
Nyack put his ears back as he sat back and lifted up a paw nervously. "Well uh thanks but..." The skin under his fur was a bright red due to her compliments. "You-you're the only lady I've ever sang to..." He murmured lowering his head slightly. He was so embarrassed.
He relaxed slightly when she did and shyly looked at her. "That's not true... I ... I think your voice is the most pretty voice I've ever heard..." He commented getting flustered as she approached him.
Not all of us are lucky.... "That's not true... Everyone's lucky somehow... I don't got a pride but I have a group called at Taction and I'm really lucky cause they don't mind the color of my mane and they don't mind I'm not very uh... smart."
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:07 pm
She smiled, and gazed up at him a bit confused.
"You know, I was nearly certain a fellow like yourself would have a lovely lady to sing such a beautiful song to. Oh I envy her." Jo joked, again, wondering if she was really kidding. Jo had kids of her own, but they were growing fast and love seemed out of the question for an up and coming star. Oh, what she wouldn't give to have a companion at her side. There was, of course, the father of the cubs but he gave Jo little comfort and it was a mistake relationship overall.
"You really are a sweetie, you know." She whispered, blushing red. Never had she met someone who complimented her like that, and with such sincerity.
"That’s awful! Of course you're smart! You're also a gentleman, how could anyone say something like that?" Jo's mouth hung open and her eyes stared up at Nyacks, pleading him to tell her more. Her face relaxed for a moment, and a quick smile graced her mouth.
"You're right, I'm lucky because I met you." She gave him another nudge with her head, and the concern re-entered her eyes.
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Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 8:21 am
"Well I hope to FIND a lady to sing to someday..." He answered, looking a might sad for a few seconds. He really did want to find a female companion. He was full of devotion and only wanted to devote himself to someone. He spent his time doing what Taban told him but it just didn't always fit what he was looking for.
"Th-Thanks..." He murmured ducking his head again. She was making him so embarrassed.
He blinked at her confused for a second. "Huh? Well I mean... I'm smart sometimes... but there's a whole bunch of animals that are smarter then me. Like Taban! He's got to be the smartest person I know! Oh and Xuco! He's got a harness from man! They've been everywhere!" It was obvious he had a ton respect for them. His violet eyes landed back on her. "Its my father who told me that..."
He blushed deeply again. He seemed hesitant before he nudged her back. "See? Everyone's lucky..." He whispered to her, a smile lighting his eyes.
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Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:02 pm
"Well I wish you luck on that quest, dear. But such a kind person like yourself should find himself an equal in no time." She nodded encouragingly, flashing a dazzling smile. She had often wondered about the whole, "soul mate" ordeal. Or if it really even existed. Obviously, the father of her cubs had not been hers, but maybe somewhere out there?
"Well, I don't much like the fact anyone call you stupid..." Jo snorted, shaking her head. Such rudeness needed to be corrected. Manners were essential in any social starlight like herself, but ever ordinary folks needed them as well. Shaking her head to clear her thoughts, she glanced back up at Nyack and grinned.
"You're very easy to talk to, Nyack." She admitted, lifting a delicate paw and drawing her tongue over it. It wasn't often Jo mingled with the common people, but perhaps she would make an exception for this possible VIP?
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:20 am
"You think so? I sure hope so..." He responded with a kind smile. Somewhere they could be a lioness just for him. Someone to care for him.
His ears went back. "I'm sure father didn't mean it but it doesn't matter. Taban's teaching me to be smart. He'll help me get a really great lion." He said proudly. He obviously thought very highly of the cheetah.
"I am? I mean thank you... I like talking... Especially to people as nice as you." He glanced away, shaking his head. "I... I can't stay much longer..." He muttered a bit nervously. "My pride..." He glanced off toward the horizon.
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:56 pm
(Maybe one last post to finish it up? <3)
"Of course I think so, and I'm not usually wrong." She noted with a smile. Some people had it so easy. He was so kind and genuine, he would have no trouble finding a second half. But Jo...she didn't know where to start looking. She had so many flaws -all of which she didn't like to admit- who would want her?
She shrugged lightly. Not knowing who most of the people of which he spoke of were, she didn't want to say anything that might offend Nyack.
"Thank you, I'm not usually this nice though. You got lucky." She teased, chuckling to herself.
"I see. We are all needed somewhere. Well, I enjoyed talking to you. Perhaps we will meet again?" She asked hopefully, standing from her spoke and turning to leave.
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