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Name: James Leo

Nicknames: Leon, Squall, and Good Lookin'. Normally by Athena.

Age: 23

Height: 5' 11''

Weight: 200 pounds

Personality: Looks and acts 'cool'. He can be a charmer and also is a ladies man. Aside from the 'tough guy' look he's a big teddy bear. And like a big brother to 'childish Athena'.

Likes: Rock and metal music, fish, working out, and kids.

Dislikes: Abusive people, jerks/a** holes, long periods of rain, seeing Athena cry, bad food, people who can't sing, and fake people.

History: He grew up as the oldest of three siblings. Of course both of his sisters were born when he was in middle school. But he always had a sister in Athena. Though they can act more like a couple some times. Through out twelve years of knowing Athena. They moved away from their home town after they graduated. Which was when he was nineteen.

For the past for years he's been working hard in a town of about 20,000 people. Well he and Athena live in a wooded area. The past year years he has not been able to find a good mate.

Name: Melanie Sturgis

Nicknames: Mel

Age: 19

Height: 4' 11''

Weight: 125

Personality: Mel is an imaginative dreamer. She tries to see art in everything, and is constantly found daydreaming. She knows how to fight and defend herself, but would prefer not to, and would just like to be left alone. She keeps away from boys, as the ones at her school are too immature for her to take seriously. She knows weres exist, but although she’s curious about them, and would like to ask questions, she’s too scared.

Likes: Art, quiet places, her room.

Dislikes: Loud people, most boys, people who can’t appreciate the beauty of art.

History: Mel has lived a pretty normal life. Normal in this world at least. She’s been told to stay away from weres, but like any teenager, she’s curious about them. At the age of six, her father made her take self defense classes in case she ever had to use them. She hasn’t yet, and is glad. She still lives with her mother, but it’s a distant relationship since they have little in common, and her father is never around. He was in the army, and was posted in another county. He still calls or writes once in a while. Around the same time, Mel met a boy unlike the others she met. This boy, or man at eighteen, was strong, mature, good looking, and a hunter. Mel was attracted to him, but too shy to talk to him. She suspects he likes her, but can’t find the strength to tell him.

Appearance:

James Leo

Sighing he walked with the setting sun. He was headed to the nearest book store for Athena. Muscles rippled under his tight t shirt. Not bothering to wear a jacket even with clouds hanging in the sky. His pants were not to baggy but enough he wore a belt for show. Ruffling his bronze gold tinted shoulder long hair. His gold like eyes flickered around at people whom was passing by.

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Athena Blackdawn

She worked in the stables still. Tossing hay with guys. Little bit of words were exchanged. After a few more moments of tossing hay she leaned against an empty stall and fanned her self with her hand. Milky skin stood out from under her long sleeve shirt. Well her legs were covered by jeans tucked into her cowgirls boots. Red hair with an orange tint was put into a waist long braid that was looped up by a few bobby pins. Dusting her hands off her boss told her to go home and rest. Nodding she walked to the 'parking lot' taking her time. Well her deep blue eyes flicker around. Sensing a storm was brewing some where.

James Leo

Finally got into the book store. The bell rang to signal people. Rolling his eyes he found the list she gave him in his pocket. Knowing Athena had been a romance sucker. He did know she gone through an abusive relationship or two with other were-man whom she dated. Of course the break ups resulted in broken bones for the men by James's hands.

Pushing the thoughts aside of his violent acts. He walked quietly and unnoticed by most. Though his presence had filled the area up a bit. Finding three books so far. All light romance before going to find some Manga romance novels. Glancing at the list he bumped into some one. "Sorry.", his voice was like how Cloud's from Final Fantasy was. Gentle and kind.



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Athena Blackdawn

Finally she got into her rinky dink car. Leaning in her seat with the door closed as her window was cracked. The run in with the were-hunter from a few nights ago almost got her killed. Now a scar ran under her breasts. It was paler then her skin. She had been trying to knock the man one his back when he slashed at her. Due to her injury she had to call James when she found her clothes. Only to pass out in an old shed out in the woods.

After he got her he took her home and tended to her. Lucky the few were-people in town normally could slip a few packets of blood. For possible emergency like this. Once her blood transfusion was done she had to call sick for her job for two days. Even James had forbid her shifting until the moon was about three fourths full. With him being around she did listen.

Pulling her keys out her hand shook a bit. One thing she hated was fear. It was almost worse then possibly falling in love. At least to her. Starting up her car she popped a CD into her CD player. Soon Curvy Girls by Jolly Rogers started to play. This had made her happy about her human form. 'Ample bosom and child baring hips' is what she had with an hour glass figure. Of course she was not skinny but had a tad bit of a 'pudge' of a stomach. It was not wash board abs but good enough for her. Soon she started to drive home. Trying to forget of the hunter who had not seen her human skin, yet.

James Leo

He looked down at Melanie and nodded. And smiled kindly,"It's okay.", he said. Then glanced down at the list. Seeing Monkey High as a Manga. "Uh, could you help me find this Manga?", he asked. Pointing to 'Monkey High' which was written in curves chicken scratch. Manga to him was not source of reading. He would prefer to watch Dragon Ball Z or even Thunder Cats even if it was not from the Japanese media.

"I'm getting it for my sister. She's a sucker for books.", he glanced at the list. Well following Mel' a couple of steps behind her. "Like she's waiting on the Mortal Instruments or it was Infernal Devices books. Trust me she's a fan of Cassandra Clare.", he said then chuckled. "She's the book worm who tries to make me a book worm.", he was still chuckling.



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Athena Blackdawn

Was finally at her and James's ranch styled house. They had an up kept barn. That was used for shifting in winter time. And well working out in either forms. Turning her car off she got inside quickly. Once the house door was closed behind her. She sat on the entrance bench. Taking her brown cowgirl boots off. She padded into the kitchen.

Unable to find any food to her liking. Pouting she gone and looked for something to do around the house. Walking by a calender she glanced. Stopping and backing up at a couple of steps. Taking a low cut finger nail she dragged it to the date. Seeing tonight was the full moon. She smiled a bit weakly. May be she would shift in the barn for safety for a while. Going back to the living room she sat on a velvet couch. Only to turn the TV on.

James Leo

He smiled at her,"Thanks. Do you think you can help me find rest of these?", he used a kind voice again. Naming off a few more books. If one wise they would now of the genres they were. "I'm not the best at tracking books down.", he rubbed back of his head with his free hand. And if this was an anime he would be sweat dropping.

Even his nervous smile could some how swoon women still. This young woman seemed very cute in her own way. Kind of like a doll to make sure you had to be careful with. So petite, he had thought. To some he looked like a 'Greek God' as Athena would say. Of course both of them drew in the opposite gender a lot. And every few times drew in the same gender.



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Athena Blackdawn

Getting up she got up and showered. Wrapping a towel around her once she was done her thick hair clung to her shoulders. Going to her room she found clothes. Hoping to have a top to hide her new scar. Sitting on her bed she remembered. The were-hunter ran after her after cutting her. Some how she lost him and called James. Who did shift and run out since it was less then a mile away from their house.

Shaking her head she got up and sighed. Looking through her clothes. Her legs bared a few faint scars from over the years. From jumping fences with pants getting caught or being stabbed, in either form. Finding knee high socks she put those on. With her under wear and bra. Getting a black flowing skirt on that gone to her knees. Well being shirtless she dried her hair with the towel. Only to blow dry it. Putting straightener on she was soon curling her hair. Which roughly hit her hips. Once she was done she put some light red lip stick on. Now being ready for the night.

She put a black camisoul on then a navy blue blouse. Putting her calf high boots. Finding her wallet she put it in a small jean purse. Soon she was driving to the town festival. Well humming to some 90s bands like Backstreet Boys and N sync.

James Leo

He thought her question over and shrugged,"I don't know really. I'm normally not one to go into social affairs. But if my sister goes I may go.", he said honestly. Balancing the books in his hand with ease. Well looking at the list. Once he had all the books. Smiling down at her,"Thank you for your help Miss...", still talking with a gentle voice. That seemed to purr now.



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Athena Blackdawn

Finally pulling into the festival parking lot. She smiled pushing nerves away. Turning her car off she got out. Which made people stop and look. Going to the front booth she got her 'bracelet' and walked around. It seemed soon as she got there.

A band of were-men well bachelors came up to her. Five of them surrounded her. Calling her 'hot' and other things. Blushing a bit she hugged all of the guys. When one grabbed her butt she caught his hand. Only to swat it and shake a finger at him. "Oh no you don't.", her voice was cool. Now she walked away from them. Well they pouted but they knew not to test their luck with her. Finding her way to a burger stand she ordered one with a large side of fries and a large tea.