The monarch-pelted doe gave Her a swift kick, sending her tumbling into the Pond. She was on Aeros in an instant, knocking him to the ground and pressing her hoof into his windpipe. 'You just hadta ruin my game, didn't you?" He knew she was grinning underneath the mask, but he remained noble. "You can't do this. You're killing innocent deer. How can this be fun to you?" She snorted. "The thrill, old man! I need something to do! And this is great." She put more pressure on her hoof. Aeros could feel his skin weakening. He looked up at her. "It is for you. But not for the rest of us. As soon as the rain clears, you'll see what you've done, and you'll be ashamed."

"And maybe I'll never go back." She pushed even harder; a bead of blood appeared on the grass. "Maybe I'll stick like this. It's what this place needs - a little shaking up!" She laughed, a sickening, eerie, bubbly sound. "Come on. It's time for a change."

"Not a change like this!" He wouldn't hurt her, couldn't, he couldn't harm one of his own...

She glanced at the river, where the water was running red. "Ooh, good! More victims." Blood spilled even more freely from his neck now. "Why don't you join 'em?"

A single heave of his back legs caught her in the stomach and sent her flying into the water. Aeros laid back against the grass, in shock, cold, and exhausted. A ruby necklace was traced around his spotted pelt. The last thing he saw was Her emerging from the Pond before he tumbled into darkness.

~

Aeros awoke to Tunafish laying next to him. He blinked and coughed, forcing himself to lie still despite the questions clouding his mind. Miss Tuna noticed his efforts and turned her head to look at him. "You're awake." Her eyes were tearstained under her mask. "The storm's over. Everyone's waiting for you." She stood and shook herself. "Loop and I patched you up. You should be alright."

The weather was changing.

Dark clouds were streaking across the sky, the wind whistling through the trees as it picked up. Squeegie could taste the coming rain in the could air as he moved silently through the forest. Most of the others had taken shelter, but a few were still out. And then there was Pan.

She had disappeared at the first sign of the storm. Squeegie sighed at the thought, but was distracted by two deer near the Playground. Calling a greeting, he trotted towards them.

It was Judegement, and a nameless stag. Both looked grave. Squeegie frowned and cokced his head as he reached them. "What's the matter?" The nameless stag shook himself to warm up and adressed the newcomer seriously. "The Hunter's gone from her cage. She disappeared as soon as the fog rolled in. And deer are going missing." Judgement snorted in barely-controlled rage at the words. Squeegie flattened his ears. "Are you sure it's-"

"Pretty sure." Loop trotted up to them, tiny drops of rain making her feathers glisten. "Look. I've had a talk with Walter and the others. We've gotta find Pan and deal with her. She's gone too far." Squeegie nodded somberly. Rain was coming down here now - shimmering, now, but soon to be pouring. "Who's going to go looking?" Judegement raised his head proudly, as did the nameless. Loop nodded. The zombie stag shrugged. "I'll come too. We're gonna have to get the Hunter too, you know."

Loop snorted derisively. "Before she sends anyone else to meet the Gods."

~

Aeros and Her stood together under the huge willow. The rain pounded their backs, but neither were paying it any heed. Rather, they were bellowing across the lake at a terrified fawn.

8.7.08

Aeros
Feels: Proud
Is somewhere near: The Pond
Is currently: reciting Lore to himself
Is in the Forest? No
Is: A wise stag
Is dressed in: Orca pelt, Poppied antlers, Long mask

Loop
Feels: Inquisitive
Is somewhere near: Inside, anywhere
Is currently: Looking for friends
Is in the Forest? No
Is: A lovestruck doe
Is dressed in: Peacock feathers, Real Deer mask, and Kirin pelt

Tuna
Feels: Bored
Is somewhere near: The Crying Idol
Is currently: Waiting loyally for Her.
Is in the Forest? No
Is: A strange doe
Is dressed in: Peacock feathers, Long mask, Doe pelt

Pandemonium
Feels: Alive
Is somewhere near: The Cage
Is Currently: Laughing
Is in the Forest? No
Is: A crazy girlfawn
Is dressed in: Nothing

Had to squeeze this out before I started scanning. I needed a break from TS. =.=
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Delicate.
Such a pretty word.
But as for some,
it's never heard.

For one small fawn,
it's her very being -
a porcelain doll
is what you're seeing.

Dashing through the bright, white flowers,
sheltering in cold rain showers...
this glassy creature's small and sweet,
but her body's simply,
terribly,
weak.

...Not that it matters since I've been able to acess the internet everywhere.
I'M HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOME 8DDDD I can play the Forest again! And heap luff upon everyone! And things! I'm leaving next weekend but I don't care because I'm home now.
...Marona, that trade that is taking forever? It's coming. Yes. D: I have some things to scan too. And some sad news - I've decided I won't keep Silken and Trance, for the simple reason that I'll never use them. :C I just don't have the mental capacity. Sorry, guys.

8D I'm in a hotel again! XD We're heading home, but this place has nice interwebs so I'm gonna go Iscribble and things.
...Nobody cares. D:

I'm gonna be heading home tomorrow. We'll be going for two days, and I'm not sure if the hotel room has interwebs. o.0 Hopefully I'll be able to talk to you guys tomorrow. Back to NC, away!

Name: Aeros
Age: Older adult
Gender: Stag
Picto: Here!
How to Rember it: It looks like a...tree or something.
Set: Orca pelt, Long mask, poppied antlers
Personality: Aeros is calm, quiet, and extremely wise. He's gentler and kind, blatantly refusing to fight and doing his best to prevent others from doing so. More intelligent then most deer, he prefers to wander around the Forest and observe its beauty. He does like hanging out with other deer, but usually only a few at a time. XD He'll play with fawns, but being old, he gets tired VERY easily. He LOVES to tell stories. He kind of feels like he's too old for a doe, so he's sweet to everyone. u.u When he thinks about having a mate, he gets kind of sad, actually.
Mate: None...he thinks his time has passed.
Friends: Plenty!
Other:
-If he gets excited while talking to you, he's telling a story. 8D He specializes in legend and lore.
-Being older, he tires quickly. After a period of excessive running or whatever, he'll lay down for a bit to regain energy.
- He'll NEVER get mad at you. Ever. XD He's way too patient.
-Aeros has kind of adopted the other deer of mine. XD Even Pan, though she's an outcast.
Songs: Never Ending Story - Within Temptation
Pics: Storyteller
Text color: This color red

Name: Loop
Age: Young Adult
Gender: Doe
Picto: Here!
How to Rember it: I dunno...reminds me of a jewel.
Set: Kirin pelt, Peacock feathers, Real Deer mask

Feel free to steal. :3

Call me: Fayne
I feel: Tired and muddled.
I am currently: At the desktop, preparing to draw and scan and write.
I am residing in: Kill Devil Hills, NC
What's on my plate? Nothing. :C
Anything special planned today? So much scanning. D: And drawing and catching up.
Notes: Leaving later today to go to my best friend's house. :DDD

Written at 1:30 in the morning, oi. If this makes no sense, I'm sorry.
Red = Aeros
Orange = Pan
Green = Loop
Blue = Tuna

Ah, love. Something reserved for only the young at heart. I am not strong, as I one was, nor am I as attracted to the beautiful does that haunt this Forest. It brings me pride to watch the young grow and blossom. But, I believe that I am too old for this thing called Love. No one will have me, anyways.

HAHAHA. What a laugh. Love? As if. Love's for weaklings - it's a bad joke. Single is power! -cackles-

...Sorry about that. o.0

Hmm...I dunno. I've been alone for so long, it's kind of alien to FEEL loved for me. I understand relationships a lot better then other people, though. But to have someone...I guess it would be one of the greatest things that ever happened to me. ^^

Where do I start!? I was careless back then, but I think I've got it down now...love is great! It'd sure be nice to have someone, I guess, but it's okay when you've got enough to go around. XD

My deers' take on love. XD Silken and Trance not included.