Posts by Krieger H.

And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

Ignis probably couldn't have asked for a better friend. He gave her cheek one final lick before he moved to get off of her so she had the option of getting back up without him getting in the way and being a hindrance.

"You're my best friend too, and I'm always happy when I'm with you. You... you're all I've got left."

The statement was horribly true; his littermates were dead, Rhapsody was dead, and he had no idea where his mother was, nor who his father was. He had felt like he had been abandoned in the Volary Flights, and as a result it had never felt like a true home. However, he saw hope as he looked at Oli.

Smiling, he then looked up at the stars across the ceiling. He then noticed that some were clustered together in some spots and it reminded him of constellations.

"Hey, look, there's the constellation of Cory's wing!"

He remarked as he pointed at a group that looked vaguely like a dragon's wing.

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

"I love eating bugs! Nothing wrong with 'em, and these are juicy and crunchy! And big whoop if they have parasites, rabbits, deer and mice all do too! What's the difference?"

There was little doubt that they all had tapeworms among other parasitic organisms living within their bodies. Licking a stray leg from his lips he then pounced after a few more of the scurrying creatures.

"Whatever you don't catch in jars I'll eat instead! I was hungry anyway, heh!" 

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

The pup momentarily felt his ears heat up when she nuzzled him, though the fuzzy feeling was fleeting. His gaze followed her form as she moved to hop up onto the bed that would be his, and he angled his ears forward with interest as his attention was brought to the cookies that she had made. The dog hopped up to join her before he gave the treats a curious sniff.

"I've never had one of these before."

Ignis admitted before he picked one up into his mouth so he could have his first ever cookie treat. Needless to say but he wasn't disappointed and he let out a mighty loud noise of approval over the treat. The cookie was swiftly devoured in a frenzy and he licked the residual crumbs from his lips.

"That was amazing!"

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

It was almost fortunate that Ignis had been away from the room all morning, and of course out of Oli's way whilst she created and designed her dreamcatchers. Although he would have tried to help he probably would have been a clumsy mess, so the level of help he presented might have been a bit of a challenge. However, he had been putting himself to good use by catching stray cockroaches in the cafeteria. Ever since being evicted from the kitchen the little blighters had been cropping up all over the place, and sure enough a certain pup was ready and waiting to catch them.

What distracted him away from his work was Oli's call about gifts, and swift as lightning, he raced over to investigate whilst wearing his typical toothy grin. Not even Cory's presence seemed to dampen his mood, even though he still felt a twinge of unease because of the guy being a dragon. Bright crimson eyes locked upon Oli and her bountiful presentation of dreamcatchers.

"Oh boy! Oh boy! You're the best Oli! Can I have one? Please?"

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

Ignis wagged his tail as he felt the lick to the back of his ear and he felt the warm fuzzy feeling return. He did find it rather odd that only she was causing them, but he wasn't particularly complaining either. The feelings were good, despite being confusing. The word 'home' caused his grin to soften to a smile.

"I don't regret leaving the Volary Flights. I missed you whilst I was there, and... I'm glad you came to get me."

He might have eventually left on his own accord, but it meant a lot to him to know that she had been worried about him. So much so that she risked coming right into enemy territory just to get him.

"So, tell me more about the Exiles. What do people do here?"

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

Iggy's eyes widened as Oli presented him with a beautiful dreamcatcher that was certainly themed around him. The pup bounced up and down in a giddy fashion as he worked his energy off before accepting the gift from the other youth.

"I'm going to put this up above my bed right now! Thank you so much Oli! You're the bestest friend a guy could have!"

He squealed in delight before he aimed to lick her cheek. Picking up the dreamcatcher he then hurried off to their shared room so he could get it put up.

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

So the rumours were partly true then? The young male knew he shouldn't really be at all surprised considering what Warden and Rhapsody used to say, and of course those grisly remains being delivered to the Flights. He wouldn't soon forget the sight of the eye looking at him, or the box containing a limb. However, he did like the idea of there being loyalty within the Exiles. That was what he wanted more than anything, especially since he had felt like there had been no loyalty in the Flights.

Scoffing a few more cookies, he then hopped off his own bed and he headed over to join Oli upon her own after being invited to join her. He settled himself in and he laid his head down as he relaxed with her, savouring her presence as she spoke. He did feel somewhat anxious about what the future held for him, especially if he was ever expected to one day kill or hurt someone. But this was the road he had picked, he couldn't turn away now.

"I'm going to be a good and loyal Exiler."

He replied before his jaws parted in a long yawn as his weariness finally caught up to him. He hadn't slept since arriving and all the journey and excitement was finally leaving him worn out.

"I think I'm going to sleep now."

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

"Oli's right, it isn't childish at all. As they say; practice makes perfect, so it's important to train. Even I need training."

He couldn't exactly say that the Volary Flights had ever bothered giving him an ounce of combat training, and since the other kids never played with him he hadn't been given much of a chance to work on any battle moves or on his agility against another. Chasing insects hardly counted, but he was at least fit and naturally muscular. But natural assets would only get him so far.

The pup sat himself down and wagged his tail as he decided to watch them for the time being. He didn't wish to bombard poor Jimin with opponents. However, if someone else came along he would be free to train with them.

"I'll watch for now, maybe I'll learn a thing or two."

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

Ignis came to sit beside Oli, putting him near Rentarou and Eurydice as well. He listened to the announcements and he felt uneasy about the things being said. Branding? Pitting prisoners against each other? Bathing and drinking in blood?! What was going on? A soft whine escaped him as his ears folded back. He wasn't sure what to make of all of this, and he wasn't able to muster up that moment of joy for Oli's promotion. No, the rest of the news was weighing down upon him rather heavily. Was he really going to survive here?

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

The notion of fighting joiners still took some getting used to, and he felt fortunate that he had got into the Exiles before then. In fact, when he had been a former prisoner he felt fortunate to have been spared from the new gladiator fights. Ignis really had lucked out on his timing, but now things seemed grim. The pup came to stand beside Oli as he stared at Yuri, perhaps a little more intensely than what he had meant to. He couldn't help it, he just felt like... he had seen them before.

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

The young pup let slip a soft whine as his crimson hues fell across the sight of the Flighter. The smell of his former home clung to their pelt, but their face was unfamiliar. However, that didn't dampen his deep unease about all of this. Val had taken him out under vague details, and now he was learning the grim nature of this mission. He felt tricked in the worst way, and his dismay was evident in the way that he looked at Val and the captive, clearly longing for the panther to release the other hound.

"Val, that's another kid, let them go!"

Ignis tried to sound assertive as he stepped closer, but he was rewarded with a smack across the face that knocked him to the ground.

"Attack him! I grow weary of your constant whimpering!"

"I won't! I won't touch them!"

Ignis screamed back as he rose to his paws as he stared defiantly at the Firebrand. Once again he was struck to the ground with a yelp of pain.

"It's you or them! Blood will stain this grass today, but it's up to you to decide who bleeds!"

Again and again the panther struck the young Exiler until, at last, Ignis cried out those magic words that Val had been wanting to hear.

"I'll do it! I'll do it!"

Sniffling, the young dog picked himself up as he then locked his gaze upon the Flighter. He wished he could tell them that he was sorry, but as Val had said; it was them or him.

Drawing in a shaky breath, he then lunged forward and he aimed to sink his teeth into Adonys' cheek.

//Just to check what sort of injuries can Ignis deal?

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

//Sweet, thank you, and noted ^^

Ignis let out a half-hearted snarl as he bit and held onto the other's paw, shaking his head side to side with an evident lack of conviction. He didn't want to do this! He didn't want to injure Adonys, or anger his old home! Why did he let Val take him out here in the first place? He had been such an idiot!

"Oh for the love of-...! Tear him to bits! Don't tickle him! Bloody embarrassment of a pup you are."

The scathing words from the panther hit the pup and caused him to flinch as he automatically feared being struck again. Thankfully nothing came, but he could feel the Firebrand watching him with raw intensity that made his fur grow hot.

His crimson hues trailed over the features of the other as he tried to assess on where to strike in order to beat his opponent and to draw more blood. Releasing Adonys' paw, he then leapt back for a moment before he sprinted to the side where his black eye was, and from there he launched forward yet again and he aimed to ram the blunt curves of his horns into the side of the Flighter's neck. He would then try to land several bites to Adonys' shoulder and side in a flurry of desperation to leave behind a series of cuts.

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

Ignis pricked his ears up as he heard a voice inviting him to spar, and he promptly turned his head towards Lethal. He had been hoping to watch Oli and to cheer her on during her practice with Jimin, but he couldn't say no to the chance to burn off some energy and to get in some much needed practice himself. Grinning, he then got to his paws and made his way out into the hallway to join the wolfdog with his tail wagging excitedly.

"Yeah, I'll spar with ya. And don't say that, you might still beat me! Oh! I'm Ignis, in case you were wondering. Nice to meet ya!"

He couldn't recall being introduced to Lethal before, so now seemed like a good time to get to know them and to build on gathering friends.

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

Ignis jumped back after a moment and he rubbed at his nose after it got caught out during the frenzied struggle. Surely he had done enough by now to appease the Firebrand, so he cast his gaze towards Val in the thin hope of being given the chance to stop. However, the look he was given in return sent a shiver right down his spine. No, clearly the panther didn't think that he had done enough. The pup swallowed down the lump that was growing in his throat as he returned his gaze towards Adonys. With a snarled scream he sprang into the air before he aimed to land hard upon the dog's ribs with the hopes of leaving them bruised and the boy winded.

"Now that's the spirit! Go on, draw more blood and roll yourself in it! You won't be allowed home to your dear little Oli until you're bathed in blood, your personal trophy!"

Val called forth as he continued to goad Ignis as he tried to inspire him to see this to the end. The boy needed to cast aside his sense of old loyalties, and he needed to prove that he would one day be a worthy Exiler. Cory needed and wanted fighters, and that was exactly what Val was going to deliver. If he had to take more kids out for runs like this then he would.

Ignis choked back a whine as he stood over the other dog before he lowered his head as he aimed to drag the tips of his horns up along the other's side as he tried to leave large seeping wounds that he could push himself against as he aimed to smother himself in Adonys' blood. It was uncomfortable, horrid... primal.

"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry."

He apologised as a whisper as he tried to avoid letting Val overhear him.

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

Coated in blood, Ignis retreated slowly from Adonys, and once more he turned to look at Val. This time it seemed that it had been enough to appease the Firebrand. The pup swallowed thickly as he tried to puff out his chest as he tried to feel some pride in his accomplishment, even despite longing to wash the blood from his fur and the sin from his body.

"I... I think he's had enough."

He remarked whilst his ears folded back as he feared the idea of Val pushing for more. Fortunately that wasn't the case.

"Yes. We can leave the bird-brain runt alone now. You did very well, Ignis, turning on your former home. I reckon we can make a cold-blooded killer out of you yet. I'll dump the mutt back at the border then we can leave before the others turn up."

Val explained with a nod of approval. The panther nudged his shades back up the length of his nose as he wandered over to Adonys so he could aim to take him by the scruff roughly before attempting to return him to the border itself. Once that was done the pair of Exiler would take their leave from the scene, leaving behind their victim and their scents.

//I'll open this up now. Thanks again for this ^^

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

The pup looked absolutely haunted over what he had just done, and he felt sick to the stomach as he was reminded constantly about the sticky, cold blood that matted his dark fur. He could still taste Adonys upon his tongue and he honestly felt bathed in nothing but sin. Ignis longed to run and hide, to find somewhere quiet so he could scrub the blood from his body. The young male stifled the sniffle that longed to escape him as he sat himself down in the heart of the cafeteria since he knew Val longed to show him off. It made him feel like he was Val's trophy, that this was all about the Firebrand more than anything else.

"Sure... celebrate. Yay."

He muttered flatly as he folded his ears back with a low sigh. This was his life now, and he hated it.

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

A snorted giggle briefly escaped the hound before things seemed to fly into action as his opponent disappeared from his view during his lapse in concentration. The distraction cost him dearly as Lethal gained an immediate upper hand over him, drawing a snarled yelp of surprise from Ignis. However, he was not without his instincts, and the first that sprang to mind was to toss his head back with force as he attempted to smack Lethal's face with the back curve of his horns before rolling his entire body into the other boy's frame in an attempt to knock him off-balance.

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And the People Cheered

" Come On Thunder Child "

Ignis S.A.J.H.P.

THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTNING -- Tags

The young pup's eyes widened with utter surprise when he was embraced by Oli, and he found himself bathed in her warmth and scent, and those tingly feelings returned and swelled within his chest. Closing his eyes he then aimed to push his nose into her pelt as he tried to lose himself completely within her comforting presence. A soft whine rolled from him before he breathed in deeply, drinking in her scent and drawing strength from it.

"Let's go, Oli. I need to get cleaned up, and I don't want to give Val the chance to show me off more."

Val looked utterly offended by the reactions that he was getting. He was doing this for the benefit of the Exiles! Clearly the softness problem ran deep, and this would not do. The pimp scoffed at the kids before he ultimately turned his focus towards Jimin as he decided to lock his anger on him in particular. Setting the wine bottle down he then moved to stroll up to the hellhound as he tried to bring an imposing presence over the Deputy.

"It doesn't matter about what he wants. It's about the survival of this group, and showing loyalty, something he managed to do by attacking his birth clan. You're soft, Jimmy-babe, too soft. He proved himself as being one of us today, but he sure as fuck wasn't one of us before now. Too many here have mixed loyalties, and it's time it was weeded out. I did this for the sake of all of us, I suggest you fucking thank me."

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