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 Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 2:18 pm
(( This is an RP for Xigbar and Demyx. It's pretty much private, but if you want to join, feel free to ask. )) A black shape stood out against the green of the grass, tail flicking lightly, ears twitching. A lone yellow eye scanned the horizon before glacing over his shoulder at the smaller creature nearby.
Stupid little cheetah, why had it latched onto him, a leopard? Xigbar snorted, a cold stoic expression emphasised by the numerous scars etched into his body. This leopard was a fighter, a warrior who threw himself into combat and thrived on the exiliation therein.
So then why had that cub insisted on following him? This young, naive, and as yet still innocent creature, following one so hardened and battle scarred, it didn't make sense.
The leopard sighed quietly, well he guessed it wasn't so bad. It was nice to have company and the kid was kinda cute. He couldn't deny that there seemed to be a connection between them, maybe it was because they shared the same mark. Or maybe Xigbar was just kinder than he let on and he actually did like the cub.
"You coming? Or should I have dinner without you?"
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 2:37 pm
The oddly marked cheetah cub bounded up beside the larger leopard, striped tail flicking around behind him.
"I'm comin'! Wait up!!"
Stopping his bounding, the little one cringed slightly at the pain in his legs. When Xigbar had found him, or as Xigbar might say, the cub had latched to him, the wounds on Demyx's legs had been fresh. Now they were healing, but even so they would become scars, and at the moment they were still rather sore. Unlike the random assortment of scars that marked Xigbar's body, the ones on Demyx had seemed..deliberate. Like someone had to actually sit there and think what kind of mark they wanted to leave behind before making them. Odd...who would do that to a cub?
Demyx, sadly, could not say. Around the same time he had gotten the scars, he had also received a rather nasty bump on the head that had totally screwed with his memory. Oh well, who needed it? He had Xiggy to latch to! Only bad thing was he remembered the one who gave him scars as nothing more than a black form...a shadow that would forever haunt his dreams.
But hey, right now he wasn't dreaming! Right now he was beside Xiggy, the one he had adopted as his "papa" and they were about to get dinner. Life was great!
"So we're getting food papa?"
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 2:50 pm
The leopard shook his head, rolling one yellow eye at being called 'papa'. What was with that anyways? He was a leopard, Demyx was a cheetah, he was not anyone's papa.
"I am not your papa."
He snorted, tail flicking behind him, though it wasn't really a mean or angry sound. It was more of a 'fine...whatever...' sound. He'd soon learn that it was useless to convice Demyx otherwise, and eventually he would come to think it was cute. Doesn't mean who wouldn't give the cub a hard time about it though, that's just how he was. He was a tough guy, odd that Demyx could see beyond that to the kinder side of the scarred leopard.
His gaze again focused on the horizon, ears flicking at each sound as the midset of the hunter began to kick in as he watched the prey animals in the distance. He ducked his head in a slight nod.
"Yeah, you're hungry aren't you?"
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 3:07 pm
"You are too papa!"
Demyx gave his reply, a slight sniffling sound accompanying it.
"We have the same mark! You gotta be in my family!"
The cheetah cub stood beside the larger leopard, looking out towards the horizon with him.
"Uh huh, I'm hungry..."
Striped ears flattened back a moment before perking back up and flicking around much like Xigbar's. It was cute, the way he was trying to imitate Xigbar's every move. Leopard or not, the older creature was his role model, and somewhere in Demyx's mind sat the desire to make him proud.
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 3:17 pm
The leopard paused a moment, shooting a glance at the cub. He had yet to figure out a response to that comment, why did they both have that same mark anyways? He shook his head to clear that thought, best not to dwell on it. Besides there were more important things to focus on, like filling their stomachs.
"Right...fine..."
He lifted one paw, placing it on the cubs head and pushing him down into the grass as he sank into a crouch himself, his dark form disappearing into the hunter's crouch.
"Just stay out of sight."
The leopard stalked forward, tail flicking lightly behind him, ears twitching, his nose taking in the scents around him. His gaze had settled on a small gazelle, probably young, that was stragling behind it's herd. The perfect target, and it was more than enough for the two felines.
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 3:50 pm
The cub gave a squeak as he was shoved down, flattening himself as much against the ground as he possibly could.
"Kay!"
The smaller feline stalked forward, trying his best to keep up with Xigbar. But try as he might, the scarred one was more experienced and of course older, so he could cover the ground a lot faster than Demyx could. Soon enough the cub was left behind.
Alone, Demyx started to shake a bit. He didn't like being alone, that creepy black shadow thing could come back for him! Fidgeting around a bit, the cub suddenly stood up and looked across the grass.
"Papa? Where are you???"
Alright, so Xigbar had told him to stay low. But but but..he was alone! He didn't like that! He had to find a way to find Xiggy!
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 4:07 pm
The leopard had been stalking forward, unseen, drawing closer to his unknowing prey. He had thought, or at least hoped that the cheetah would have the sense to stay where he was, to wait for him to return with his prey. Alas, he was mistakene.
Xigbar crouched, his tail flicking behind him like a snake about to strike, his muscles coiled like springs. He was so close, another moment... And then it all fell apart, the cub showed himself, and if that wasn't enough, he called out too.
The prey immediately alerted to the presence of the predator, quickly scattered, charging away from the leopard. Xigbar cursed under his breath and instinctively sprang, chasing after his target. But it was too late, he had lost the advantage and it escaped his grasp.
Now standing at his full height, tail flicking behind him he muttered as he slunk toward the cheetah cub. Great...now he'd have to wait for the herd to settle and try again, or look for something else. He sighed in exasperation.
"I told you to stay out of sight."
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 4:22 pm
Demyx immediately dashed forward, the small cub rubbing up against Xigbar's legs.
"You did...but then I couldn't see you or find you and I was scared..."
The cheetah crawled underneath Xigbar, standing between the larger creature's front legs.
"Don't leave me papa...ever....please?"
Greenish eyes tilted upwards, staring up at Xigbar's yellow eye.
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 4:43 pm
The leopard sighed and shook his head, his expression softening. Try as he might, he just couldn't be mad at the cub.
"I'm not going to leave you."
He lifted a paw and set it on the cub's head in a reassuring gesture. He sure as hell wasn't papa, but he supposed they were a family, at least he wasn't going to leave the cub, he couldn't do that. Despite how easy it would have been to just walk away, he wasn't that heartless and there was a certain kinship he felt to the small cheetah.
"But I can't get food for us if scare all the prey off."
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 5:41 pm
Demyx let out a squeak as the paw fell on his head, the cub grinning up at him happily.
"Yay!"
Xigbar saying he wouldn't leave was possibly the best thing the young cub had ever heard. It brought a sense of comfort... The scarred one was probably still wondering why the cub continued to follow him, but honestly to Demyx it just felt...right.
"I'm sorry...I didn't mean to! I just got scared..."
The more nervous the poor thing got, the faster he spoke. If his nervousness continued to grow, it wouldn't be long before his words would melt together and he'd be near impossible to understand.
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 6:16 pm
"Alright, settle down, we'll just find something else to eat."
Oi! The cub was as skiddish as a gazelle, and if Xigbar didn't get him to calm down there would be no hunting tonight. He was hungry, and he knew Demyx was too. Well...he guessed they could a little longer if it meant keeping his young friend happy.
"You don't need to be scared, I'll always come back for you, and nothing is going to hurt you so long as I'm around. Okay?"
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 6:36 pm
"O-okay...."
The cub rubbed against Xigbar's legs, purring slightly.
"I'll try harder this time...I promise!"
The cub tilted his head back, grinning up at Xiggy. He certainly would try his best. Anything to show the older leopard that he could be a useful member of any group.
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 7:04 pm
Xigbar fought the urge to push the cub away, he liked Demyx n all, cared for him, odd as it was the cub was his family. But the snuggling was pushing his limit. He was a rough and tough kind of guy, not a soft teddy bear. I mean come on, he had an image to maintain here. His tail flicked and he flashed a nervous grin, had he not been so dark he might have turned red.
"Yeah, okay" cut that out...
Truth was he probably didn't mind, it was just so foreign to him, to be around another, to be cared for and to care in turn. Still there was something about it that was vaguely familuar, like a memory long forgotten.
He might have continued that train of thought, had the rumble in his stomach not reminded him that he was hungry. Right...time to try this again.
His ears flicked, gaze scanning the herds.
"Stay down this time."
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 7:17 pm
"Okay! I will!"
Demyx crouched down in the grass, intent on staying put until Xigbar returned for him. The leopard DID promise he'd always come back...so what was the harm in staying here?
"I'll stay right here and wait papa, I promise!"
The cub nodded to himself before flashing a rather dorky looking grin at the older leopard. His tail flicked around behind him a moment before also falling still.
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 7:36 pm
"Good, and stay quiet."
The leopard sank into a hunter's crouch once again, tail flicking behind him as he disappeared into the grass. He would have to be extra careful this time, after his first failed attempt the herds were on guard and it would be harder to catch them off guard.
His ears flicked, nose twitching as he tracked his prey, gaze again settling on his target. The young were foolish, and once again a small gazelle had strayed to the edge of the herd, open for the strike.
He coiled, his body compacted like a spring, prepared for the pounce. Please...let that cub stay silent...
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