A chunk of malachite sat in a place filled with cut and polished diamonds. The jagged green rock was different than the others, hiding when the diamonds rejected her. "You are ugly and vile!", the diamonds would cry, "Look at that hideous green color! You are not pure like us!" The diamonds' hardened exteriors cut into the malachite, scarring her. She was shunned and rebuked, her rough body cut deeply by the threatening diamonds.

And then one day, she managed to escape their torment. The broken stone now sat alone, away from the entitled diamonds. She finally was able to rest, though her mind was cluttered from their words and actions upon her. She began to tell herself that she was not wanted, unloved, ugly...

"Oh look at you!", another rock said nearby. The malachite did not realize that there was another there, a jagged chunk of amber. "What a beautiful stone you are!", the amber spoke.

"What? How could you say that? I'm a monster!", the malachite cried.

"Nonsense, who would ever say you were?", the amber asked.

"Well...the diamonds told me I was ugly and impure.", the malachite told him.

"You actually believe those diamonds? Listen, diamonds have been pressed so tough that they believe everything they say is true. They don't like any other stones and think that if you're not a diamond, you are imperfect or just wasted magma. The thing about diamonds is that they're never right - they don't accept anyone who isn't a diamond. In fact, they don't even accept who they really are.", the amber spoke.

"What do you mean by that?", the malachite asked him.

"Diamonds are merely hardened pencil lead.

For Kaoori...

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You came to see us, you came to howl with us
A lesson we both learned from our meeting
You may never have known, but you joined our pack
Thus a perfect spiritual bond we have together
Though our bodies have rested and sleep eternal
We are always by your side, watching over, guiding
So on the days you are burdened, afraid, or saddened
Remember we are with you, and you are with us
Now let out a howl for all the world to hear
And we will be howling just as loud and in unison
For a true bond, a true packmate, you are

For the ongoing Video Mate 'roleplay', Quad is going to have his dates on here so he can get to know the does interested in him better. I hope this is okay, sorry if it seems like I'm spamming the site but he's got four dates to do XD!!

While this will be a date with z.m123's Cay Lynn, anyone can stop by and observe, interact, whatever. Just try not to embarrass Quad...he gets a little gassy when he's nervous.

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Quad arrived near the Playground in the afternoon and set up a few things for his date with Cay Lynn. He prepared some hors d'oeuvres with pond water and brought some candles and potpourri for a romantic mood. He hoped everything would go well this afternoon.

He waited anxiously for his date to arrive...

For the ongoing Video Mate 'roleplay', Quad is going to have his dates on here so he can get to know the does interested in him better. I hope this is okay, sorry if it seems like I'm spamming the site but he's got four dates to do XD!!

While this will be a date with Chickenwhite's Valentine, anyone can stop by and observe, interact, whatever. Just try not to embarrass Quad...he gets a little gassy when he's nervous.

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Quad arrived in the afternoon with a few odds and ends for a romantic evening with Valentine. He set some candles on the old bridge and lit them, preparing some gourmet mushrooms and sweet flowers for a dinner. He set everything up, watching as the sunlight was already starting to fade in the afternoon.

Letting out a nervous sigh, he waited for Valentine to arrive.

Nearby but out of sight, Trunks, watched the date. "I've only got about two years left as a ghost...", he thought, "...but maybe I can make them count for someone special."

For the ongoing Video Mate 'roleplay', Quad is going to have his dates on here so he can get to know the does interested in him better. I hope this is okay, sorry if it seems like I'm spamming the site but he's got four dates to do XD!!

While this will be a date with Ryff's Stali, anyone can stop by and observe, interact, whatever. Just try not to embarrass Quad...he gets a little gassy when he's nervous.

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The blackbuck arrived at the Old Oak just past midday, a good time as there weren't any deer sleeping there. He set up a nice lunch of specialty mushrooms and pinecones with some pond water for his date with Stali. The ambient sound of the wind flowing through the Old Oak was pleasing to his ears, and he was glad that the weather was perfect for the date.

He awaited anxiously for his date to arrive...

For the ongoing Video Mate 'roleplay', Quad is going to have his dates on here so he can get to know the does interested in him better. I hope this is okay, sorry if it seems like I'm spamming the site but he's got four dates to do XD!!

While this will be a date with Trigger Mortis' Mama, anyone can stop by and observe, interact, whatever. Just try not to embarrass Quad...he gets a little gassy when he's nervous.

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The blackbuck antelope set up a romantic evening for his date. Set by the Pond, he gathered some candles and lit them around. He also prepared some mushroom and pinecone hors d'oeuvres with blueberry wine (that Chris gave him). The afternoon light was perfect for the mood he wanted for the date, and nearby dragonflies buzzed over the water, the flutter of their wings as well as the ebb and flow of the Pond giving a lovely ambiance to the area.

Quad awaited nervously for his date, and hoped everything would go okay.

Inspired by Quad sitting with his friends at the Ruins as well as my own experiences.

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The stars have mottled the sky. We can see them from here, through the old pillars and bricks of the Ruins. The Moon is full and bright in the distance, barely escaping the treetops in the distance.

Some of us have fallen asleep, dreaming their dreams without any cares in this Forest. Others are awake and alert tonight, staring into the blackness, worrying of any danger that comes near. I am staring up at the sky, my eyes on the stars. Thinking...dreaming about them. They flicker down on us like souls trapped above us all. Those who dream tonight take the stars for granted, while those who are wary of the danger at night underestimate the protection the heavens give us all. They also forget I am here with them, the light itself to drive away the dark.

I then move down to the Moon, my eyes adjusting to it's bright and glorious light. I can feel the night circle calling to me, I feel it's beautiful body pulling me toward it. If I was not bound to this land, to this Earth, I would be swept away to the Moon.

The lunar glow illuminates the land beautifully, and even the fireflies play nearby, their own lights a beacon for anyone who has lost their way in the dark. Rest your weary souls tonight, my friends. Dream your dreams. Let your bodies ease their burdens and pains. The land may be dark, but the light is never far away.

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Why does this make me think of Kaoori?

Writing for BigCrow for drawing Quad as a wolf. I tried to do something interesting with your character, so I hope this is okay.

Parts of this are graphic so be warned

Info on the Deadly Trio here

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"Don't go too far!", a mother doe called out to her two fawns - an older boy and a younger girl. The children were laughing and playing, running as fast as they could to tag each other. The doe kept on with her conversation among a few other adults. She did not keep her eye on the two...a fatal mistake.

The fawns disappeared over a hill, continuing their chase. They were young and naive, they didn't follow their mother's instruction as they were too caught up in the moment. The two stopped running, giggling and catching their breath. "Where are we?", the older of the two then asked. They looked around, unfamiliar with the area. "Mother? Mother!", the younger cried out.

No answer from the doe, though they would not expect the danger lurking nearby. "Oh little ones, I am your mother now.", they heard someone say.

The two turned their heads to see a suspicious doe approaching them. Her beady black eyes stared at the two, her mouth drooling in anticipation. "Who...who are you?", the older fawn asked.

She smiled back and said, "I am called Nekumbra, but you may call me Mother."

The two stumbled back, and were about to run when another creature blocked their path. She seemed to drop from the sky, landing before them, wings outstretched.