[=10]Yea... I'm not in the best mood today... hope you all find this interesting anyways (wish I was a better writer XC)

Scratch, Cut, Turn the Page, and Start Over

Shivering hands were laid upon an old musty book in an attic. It was dusty and warm up there due the strangely placed chimney that went through the archaic roof made with many hardened clay plates. Inside there were spiders and other small crawly things. It was a place for the flies to feast off each other’s dead flesh, and the spiders’ for gathering their kill. White fluffs surrounded this person’s thick black leather boots, adding to the room’s warmth. But despite its quietness and the hot air, the hands were still cold, shuddering as if something had startled them enough to move.

These were young girl’s hands, charred up and a bit small, stubby around her tiny finger tips. Upon them there were beautiful blue nails, scratching at the books rough brown surface. They sparkled as the small ray of sun coming through the window hit them, but she didn’t see beauty. All she saw were yellowed slabs of white stained plastic jabbing into gray cracked skin. Though she thought this was the truth, her clouded eyes still stared in disgust.

This girl’s hair was strictly taken care of, washed and wonderful. Each hair was silky and smooth leading to a full head of soft blonde beauty. It matched her pale skin, white like a ghost’s against the highlighted straightened strings. No, this certainly won’t do, she thought, opening the book to a clear laminated page. It was shiny and stiff, the rim silver and the page her reflection.

Her heart stopped for the second she saw it, hideous. She looked, her finger brushing the page with its beautiful tip she saw as horrifically terrifying. Dust covered her face on the image in front of her that shook every time she shifted. No matter how many times her body maneuvered, her stomach turned and her heart ached at her appearance.

It all started with an idea. In June 2008 I began to write the first story of Quad, Divine Intervention. I never expected the tales would continue for five years, and that I would introduce so many characters including creatures from my childhood. It may be surprising to some that Iugulare and Anirapio were the same character in a story I wanted to write in my childhood - it was a male alien infection in the shape of a dragon, and he was simply called "The Infection". With the help of so many of you, I introduced Iugulare, Anirapio, Nekumbra, and Noctuis to the series.

I could not have written any of these stories if it wasn't for you. All of you. The interest in the series inspired me to keep writing, and all the help coming up with my characters was incredible.

The series has come a long way. And I will admit, I haven't been in the Forest as much as I used to be. I continued writing these stories never thinking they would end, though I did write the final Revelation stories to say "This is what ultimately happens in the end."

But I'm afraid that the saying is true, all good things must come to an end. I will admit I have slowly started to move on, doing other things with my free time, and looking into my future career. I know that once I start working, I probably will not have any time for this place. It does not mean I won't stop by and say hello, but as far as my writings...I don't know if I'll have the time to write any more stories.

Unless I decide to include any more short stories, Fall From Grace - The Beginning of the End will be the last story in the series that leads into the Revelation stories.

I wanted to make a chronological list of Quad's life, his journey through life, his struggles, and the battle against darkness and infection.

Now that schools out, I'll probably play Tatter alot more often now, so for any upcoming aquaintances or friends i make, her are what my actions represent.

*Sad/bowed head: "Sorry!" or sign of sadness. ~ *Laugh: laughing or "just kidding"
*Taunt: "Hey stop!" or "come on!" ~ *Hoof tap: "follow me." or "stay/sit here."
*Bow: a greeting or goodbye. ~ *Amazement: Shock/amazement
*Head tilt: "Why/what?" ~ *Fight stance: "Back off" or "stay away."
*Rearing: defensive. ~ * Fear: "That's not nice." or "You hurt me!"
*Rearing and fightstance: "playfight!"
* Hooftap a sleeping deer||mushroom tree/circle||pine tree: "Let's cast magic."
*Shake head yes/no: confirming an answer or "dislike/like"
*Head tilt and yes and no: "You want this/you'll help me?"

---Some have more than one meaning, so it will go according to context.

Starting with Zash.

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So I'm alive haha. Geez, it feels like its been forever since I've been on here. Kinda tempted to start drawing deer again lD
But yea, so I'm kinda back-ish for now, we'll see to what extent I suppose. And if you guys want, I can post a few of my non tef art stuff to show you how my art has been going if you're interested since I've been improving a lot, especially on humans/humanoids