I am strange.
But why do you care?
I have all I need
without you standing there.

I've been called crazy
and I do need the laughs.
I've been labeled a freak
in this play that's been cast.

I do like these games
in which I'm the wild card.
Lock me up, if you wish,
but I'll hit you quite hard.

You see that I've had you
in my clutch all the while.
But why be so serious?
It's time for a smile!

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Man, I cranked these out at my aunt's! I had limited computer access, lol. Just a little something for myself.

OH LOLOL. I had to.
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I see my own reflection, and I think I'm rather odd,
but who am I to say that I'm unique?
I've seen madmen, ghouls, and dancers, and I think I'll start with this-
Princess is what I am, not a freak!

Now you've come to the conclusion that I 've not got a lot to say -
and maybe for a time, you were quite right.
But I've pulled myself together, and I'm sure that you can see,
I'm shouting to the heavens, "I'M ALRIGHT!"

And I've reached out to these strangers, come to lend a helping hand...
some took it, some rejected my good grace.
Now, I'm very proud to say that I've accepted my own self,
with help from those who've slowly gone to waste!

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I imagined this in a very singsong voice, actually. Kind of funny too. XD There you go, Sarie!

Her bounced around Quad, cackling evilly. "Can't tag me, mate!" The two-colored stag chuckled softly, his eyes upon her, his back against a pillar on the side of the Ruins. "I won't bother trying." He paused and sniffed the air. "But...I smell somebody coming who can."

Before the chocolate doe could react, the blur that was Pandemonium sent her tumbling to the ground. "Oi, you again?!", Her grunted. She disentangled her neck and stared into the eyeholes on Pan's mask. "Honestly, I think Tuna's gonna have to come out of hiding one day to rescue the rest of us from you!" She smiled good-naturedly. Pan grinned back. "What would you lumps do without me, eh? Sit around on your butts all day, collecting dust?" Scrambling upright, she crashed into the wall of the Ruins. "Finally found you guys, anyways. I wanted to ask Her something. Morning, Quaddypants."

"Got another crazy business scheme?"

"Course not. It's Thursday. I-"

A tremendous roar cut her off mid-sentence. The wiry doe glanced around, while Quad and Her exchanged looks. A huge doe, her body decaying and a skull atop her head, was bashing against the bars of the Cage. Ammy and Taiko were off some distance in front of her, chatting and ignoring her furious attempts to escape. Pan's expression changed to one of interest. She'd heard of the fabled Hunter, but had never seen her in person. Slowly, she stepped towards the cage. "Hun? You feeling a little off?"

A growl in response. The doe frowned. She didn't expect the doomed deer to understand her, but still, she was fascinated. A few paces off, Ammy noticed her approach, stood, and led Taiko over. "I wouldn't get too close," she murmured. "Poor thing. She's been stuck like that for years." Pan glanced over at them before her gaze returned to the ravaged creature. Taiko shivered. "She's not safe. Cursed to stay in there forever. If you let her out..."

Ehm.
I'll be leaving my aunt's house tomorrow, which means I can draw again in about two days. 8D I finished Lieka's birthday pic, but I'll be unable to scan it till I get home. TS is in the works, and I...really haven't started on anything else. Except Joker-style madness. Fun.
8DD
SPEAK TO ME, DEARIES.

Sunlight burned Aspen's eyes as she slowly awoke. It was heading towards noon now, with a warm breeze drifting through her little spot under the bridge. The magpie doe laid still for a moment, allowing the cool water to wash over her body. After a moment, she shifted, and discovered that she was not alone.

Pandemonium had changed. Her pelt was now the spotted Orca pattern, her antlers black and spiky, and the colorful peacock mask covering her face. The doe sighed in relief, saved from a brief moment of panic. She was back to normal; her change in appearance made it concrete. Gently, Aspen prodded her friend. "Pan?"

"Unh."

The older doe let out an enormous yawn and let her head fall from the bank into the water. After blowing a steady stream of bubbles, her eyes opened fully, and she raised her neck out of the river. "Didja have to wake me up? Had a crazy night." Aspen smiled faintly. "I saw the lightning. Kinda figured." With a quick heave of her legs, she was on her feet, and shook the water out of her pelt. Pan snorted as the droplets rained down on her. Staggering upright, she immediately careened into the side of the bridge. The magpie-pelted doe grinned, holding back laughter. Her friend's ataxia always served as a little pick-me-up. As Pandemonium righted herself, Aspen glanced around. "Come on. Let's go find Quad."

It didn't take long for the duo to reach the edge of the Pond - one on a straighter path then the other. The violet doe looked around for the familiar two-toned pelt and huge red antlers of the friendly stag. Instead, however, she spotted a huge, bone-white rack, and a swirling golden pelt. Her face paled. "Oh, no-"

"OI, MAGS!" Pan was already sprinting towards Magnet. Skidding to a halt in front of him, she lost her balance and toppled into the water. Nonplussed, she rolled on her back and grinned up at him. "I swear, I'm turning into a fish. So, where's Quad?"

What time is it for you guys?
1 am here, oi. Jokums kept me awake. =.= -clubs-

The next morning was sunny and cheerful, reflecting the thoughts of the Forest's inhabitants. A few fawns were playing amongst the flowers, a quiet doe watching them. And two older creatures were sharing the last night's events.

Emiva was still shaken, but Barwick gave her a friendly nuzzle. "Go on, it's okay. She's like that, you know." The doe swallowed and spoke up again. "She was laughing like...like some kind of maniac...I thought she was gonna drown herself this time!" She quivered visibly now. Barwick bit his lip in concern, but before he could comfort her, Fenqua bounced over. "Hey, guys! Whatcha talkin' about?"

"Pandemonium had another one of her nights." The brown stag's face had a hint of seriousness, but he shook it off with a cheerful snort. "She's getting more and more reckless every day now!" Blatantly dismissive of the fact that the subject in question was a raving lunatic, he smiled at the female. "Now, who wants to go get some pinecones to eat, huh?" He rubbed Emiva on the shoulder. "Don't worry. She'll be alright." The shaky doe nodded, gaining control, and the trio set off towards the pond.

At the edge of the trees, an elderly stag could be seen picking his way towards the water as well. His spotted black and white coat was fading, but well-kept, and the poppies in his antlers fresh from the earth around the Ruins. His face hidden behind a long, intricate mask, Aeros smiled as he spotted the Queen of Darkness sipping up the clear pondwater. As he called out a hello, Lieka raised her face and looked at him, her violet head of hair dripping wet. "Oh, good morning, Storyteller!", she called. The stag smiled. "Been at work yet, or are you busy terrorizing fawns?"

The doe glared at him in mock indignation. "Oh, come on! You know I don't bother with that until after lunch." She turned back to nibble some of the pondweed, then stopped, her expression thoughtful. "You heard about last night?"

Okay, I'll compile all of this stuff together so it's easier to read.

PARTS
Part 1 - Finished
Part 2 - Finished
Part 3 - Finished
Part 4 - Finished
Part 5 - Finished!
Part 6 - Finished!

ILLUSTRATIONS

I don't need an illustrator, but I'd like one! XD If you want to draw some stuff for these, let me know. I might do one person per part so I can get multiple people in, or something like that.

Part 1 - Celtic
Part 2 - Swiftkill
Part 5 - Lieka
Part 6 - Skokey

She was having one of those days again.
It was dark in the Forest, warm and muggy, with rain sprinkling down. Lightning was crackling down like a flickering candle. It was always the lightning that set her off. Tonight, she'd come up with an even better stunt then usual. One of the old willow trees had been struck by lightning and had fallen into the Pond. It had taken time, but by now she was balancing eloquently atop the highest bow as it sank into the Pond, laughing madly.



From the edge, Pandemonium could see a doe and a fawn watching her progress. She recognized the older one - Emiva. A friend to her friends, on her good days. The little fawn looked absolutely terrified. Maybe he thought she'd be rounded up one the tree had gone under completely. She snorted derisively at the thought, giggling even harder. As if.

They'd blame the lightning strike. They always did. They said it was what had set her off, made her lose her mind. And maybe it had. Her crazed eyes roved around, searching for nothing in particular under her grinning mask. At any rate, she'd changed as soon as the charge had whipped through her body. According to her friends, she was worse, but she felt better then ever.

Emiva cast one nervous look at her before ushering the fawn away. She knew enough not to talk to the Mistress of Chaos in this stage. Everyone did. Cackling wildly, Pandemonium hopped to another branch as the tree sunk lower. Maybe she wasn't killing anyone, but it was enough to give her a good laugh.

And that was all she needed.

~

Wasn't sure if this was a prologue or a chapter, so I'm doing this in parts. XD This is it until the weekend's over. Enjoy!

Stol'd from Sarie, lols. I COULDN'T RESIST.

Last Updated: 7/29/08

ART

Requests: Nope, sorry. XD
Commissions: Open. =3 Contact me for info.
Trades: OPEN 8DDD

Trades:
1. Marona - Nameless (navy & white pelt, Beluga mask, doe antlers) picto
2.
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Gift Art To Do List:

Anything Special?:
Pics of all of my deer, plus some doodles. Non-TEF wise...some fanfic illustrations. :3 And some art for a friend. OH OH OH and you guys will be seeing more of Mr. J sooner or later. XDDD

To share:

1. Lieka's birthday pic.
2. Sketches. Mostly TEF, with some other crap thrown in.

WRITING

To Write:
1. Fanfics for a friend. Propably a Joker one, maybe some deer ones. I dunno.

To Share:
1. Chapter 1 of pirate fanfic, soon as the illustrations are done.
2. Poems.