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Post by shizoo on Jan 21, 2015 20:01:24 GMT -5
The old leader sat quietly-alone for the moment. His mind trying to sort through the events of the last few days. He tried to keep his mind on the missing tribe members & his children, yet it kept straying to a beautiful white cat. He let out a soft sigh chiding himself a little. Victoria was young & beautiful, she likely belonged with a younger more virile tom, yet he still ached for her. Forcing his mind back to the troubles at hand, he wondered where Lady Jellylorum was, if his sons & daughter were all right. Keeping his face composed, he looked up at the sky where he saw just the edge of the moon, wondering what was in store for them now. .
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Post by ShirQuickpaw on Jan 21, 2015 20:13:28 GMT -5
Tantomile walked briskly towards the tire where she hoped to find her father, the leader, Old Deuteronomy. Both her and Tugger had returned to the junkyard after their adventure at the warehouse, with her half brother worse to wear. Stubbornly as he was known, he didn't go to the healer's den but went into his own without much of a farewell to his sister, leaving her to tell their leader of their return and what they had learned.
When she reached the tire she saw her father in contemplation upon it. Immediately a picture of the last ball ran through her mind, when Old Deuteronomy had reminded the tribe of the meaning of happiness. How different everything had been at that time. The magician had still been with them, as had been her twin. So often Tantomile had asked herself where and when Coricopat had gone wrong and how she could have prevented the changes. But she never found an answer, leaving her empty and puzzled.
On silent feet she approached her father and when she was in hearing range of her soft voice the greeted,
"Leader, we have returned and I have news."
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Post by shizoo on Jan 23, 2015 9:34:24 GMT -5
The large cat shifted & looked at his daughter observing all the signs of distress she wasn't saying. Then simply enveloped her in a hug as he had when she was a kitten & too reserved to express her feelings openly. He could see the turmoil most would not. It was in the way she held herself & the way her eyes were carefully neutral. His heart ached with dread, but his chest rumbled as he held her. His own face controlled & his eyes gentle. "Tell me little fluff. What has happened?"
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Post by ShirQuickpaw on Jan 23, 2015 16:31:30 GMT -5
Tantomile relaxed in her father's embrace a short while. Closing her eyes she could finally center her mind. She took a deep breath and gently separated from her father's embrace, but sat next to him, leaning against his frame, her face showing a hint of contentment.
"Tugger and I made it to the Unnamed One's lair and we could find the matron there in his paws. We were unable to take her with us as she Unnamed One already forced a bargain for her well being onto her. She has to stay until she has trained a healer for him. You know the lady Jellylorum. Once her word is given, she keeps it, regardless under which duress the word was forced from her."
Her voice in her usual unemotional matter of fact whisper till now, but then it turned darker.
"But the matron isn't the only one who is lost to us. The magician, Mistoffelees, he also sought refugee with him in the warehouse. His powers seem to be greater and out of his control. He fears for the safety of the tribe, so he ought help outside and the Unnamed One promised him such."
She sighed.
"His heart is still with us, but as the matron he is honor bound to remain in the warehouse for the nonce. He helped us escape the lair, especially since Tugger had been injured by ome of his assasines while we searched for the matron."
Now she stood straight before her father and leader.
"We were able to return, more or less as hale as possible. Tugger has sought the quiet of his den to heal and I came here to tell you."
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Post by shizoo on Jan 24, 2015 20:36:17 GMT -5
Deuteronomy's heart fell at his daughter's words."I see." He said softly. He felt every one of his years at the grim news. "Jellylorum & the mystic are in Macavity's paws?" He repeated, having a difficult time taking in the news. Strangely, he almost felt sorry for his wayward son. Lady Jellylorum, though a wonderful queen & healer, was a formidable being. This situation was likely not going to make her happy. He cocked an eyebrow as he looked at Tantomile. "How was the matron taking the situation?" he asked in his rumbling voice. "Jellylorum has a talent for punishing those who. . annoy her." The leader pointed out. His face carefully neutral, though his mouth quirked slightly. Then he sighed, "But this is grave news. Do you know why Quaxo did not come to us for help?" he asked. He wondered how Tugger was taking this-especially after some of the emotions he had observed between Quaxo & Tugger. "How badly was Tugger hurt?" he added, his eyes intent on hers.
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Post by ShirQuickpaw on Jan 25, 2015 13:19:37 GMT -5
Tantomile answered his various question in her usual quiet way.
"In face of situation, the lady Jellylorum was taking in reasonable well. She has decided to stand to her word and stay with the Unnamed One. As far as i could learn her word to stay in his service was the price for them let Plato leave, as wounded as he was. she wasn't in a good mood, but it seems she is safe for now."
She then looked down and in her voice something like defeat and shame colored her quiet voice.
"We failed the magician. His powers grew stronger than his control. We didn't notice until he left in fear of hurting anyone of the tribe which he still loves with a passion. He sought the Unnamed One's help because he feared for our safety while he tries to learn the control he needs. We failed him for not noticing his need and answering it on time."
She looked up again into her father's eyes.
"Your son was badly hurt, but the matron took good care of him before we had to flee the warehouse. A night's rest in the magician's quarters helped him to regain his strength for the trip home, but he will still be handicapped in the days to come. He will remain weak for a while. He and the magician have confirmed their bond to each other. Time will tell how that will influence their future."
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Post by Moonstruck on Mar 2, 2015 0:17:35 GMT -5
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Post by shizoo on Mar 4, 2015 18:27:23 GMT -5
Responding to the hurt in Tanto's eyes, her father quietly stroked her mane & listened to everything. He nodded rather sadly at her statement about Quaxo. He set his large finger under her chin gently. Then his chest rumbled with his comforting voice. "Little fluff, everyone makes their own choices, & you of all of us should understand that you are not responsible for another's path." He looked deeply into her eyes, his own wise & calm. "Little fluff, Quaxo made the choice he did out of love. Whether we feel it was the right choice or the wrong one doesn't matter. It was his choice to make & as the ones who love him, we need to accept & support him in this--even if we disagree." The large old cat did not add the silent thought about her twin Coricopat's similar path, which had caused her such pain. As he had when she was a kitten, he cuddled her into his soft ruff for comfort. "The lady, Jellylorum has her part to play as well. The Great Cat's ways are mysterious at times & can be hard to understand." He sighed, taking comfort from her presence in return. "this will be hard on both her & lady Jenny. They have not been separated since the lady Jelly arrived as a bewildered young queen. It will also be difficult on Tugger. I would not be surprised if he withdraws for a bit to nurse his wounds. Perhaps we should tell Jemima what is happening. She & Tugger are very close. If anyone can comfort him, it would be her. What do you think?" he asked her, for once feeling at a bit of a loss.
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Post by ShirQuickpaw on Mar 28, 2015 6:19:44 GMT -5
Tantomile submitted to her father's caress and sighed softly with the comfort it provided. It seemed that the task of letting Jennyanydots know about Jellylorum's current fate would fall to her as well. She nodded to her father's suggestion about Tugger and their youngest sister Jemina.
"I concur, leader. Young Jemina should be able to bring some comfort to your son."
Gently freeing herself from his embrace, she took a calm position opposite him again.
"I am unsure on how to proceed in the nearer future though. Currently it seems that the unnamed one has gained the upper hand in the constant struggle with the tribe."
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Post by X2 on Apr 30, 2015 14:56:27 GMT -5
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Post by Moonstruck on May 13, 2015 21:42:08 GMT -5
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