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Chi Sohma

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:48 pm


The Leaders of the Prides:
The Ash - Xibos , De Inom Träden ( Fae Pride )
GodMother - Emi, Kuroi'Nera ( Mafia Pride )


(3) Siblings:
Kairos - Oracle
Athena - Ambassador

Rigel - Branch of the Ash  
PostPosted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 4:09 pm


It was a few years that had come to pass that Athena found her brother, Kairos. She needed to find her brother but it didn't help that her other brother wanted to stay behind with the pride. At first, it was unsettling because she was to take a solid branch to be beside the Ash as a branch of the Ash, instead she refused to take the position and went to find her brother. Taking on an outpost of the Fae Pride and watched out for him. When she found him, it was when the pride's outpost was taken over by a heavy fire and she saw him standing beside a whole group of cheetahs and lion hybrids, from what she could gather and he asked her to come with him, and all those in the outpost could find refuge in his new pride, The 'Nera.

Some of the young perished, and some of the workers were trapped in the trees and died quickly... So she bowed her head and lead everyone to the 'Nera alongside her brother. They had so much to talk about, but within their talks, she asked another outpost to help house any of those that didn't want to call 'Nera their home. So yes- many were saved- but she didn't know that the pride had flourished. From the outpost that she was in, she was told that the main pride had been wiped out of the surface... abandoned the trees of their home.

It would never have occurred to her that the pride was well- and was hidden. Cut off from the outposts, the pride was ridden with curses and blessings from gods so many different ones that one of them was a god that was playing with them. Stuck playing games til finally they found their way out. Xibos, the Ash had lead them the way, and with the help of other branches of the pride til they came back to existence. It didn't make much sense but nothing did when the heavens were falling.

During this time, Athena was training Bahija to trade with the outpost that the 'Nera did help to fortify. To Athena, this was the last of her pride and she loved to come and visit... but what she really missed was the main stalk of her pride..

That was until Bahija came back with unsettling news.

The outpost will no longer be trading with the Kuroi'Nera. The training grounds for others to learn the craft our the Fae's specific fighting styles. The bark of strong trees that were used to make armor. Certain flowers that had healing properties would no longer be traded. As Bahija continued to explain to Athena all the different things that had happened on her recent visit to that outpost. All she could think of is something was a mist that they were not privy too.

Athena that night came to Kairos and sat with him for a good moment. "Is staying in this pride really what you want?"

Kairos looked at her and smiles. "Yes, I love that I could be anything, but right now- as an oracle. I matter. Something different than the De Inom Träden. The Ash wouldn't see me as an Oracle- but you seen me... come to your aid when I saw a vision. Do you think the Ash will see it the same way?'

"I am unsure. I can not speak for the Ash. I just know he is a dutiful, enigmatic leader but he doesn't see eye to eye on the council sometimes. I remember him vaguely... He was.."

"Your crush. Yea. Everyone knew." Kairos added.

Athena lifted herself and hissed at him. "Don't speak of him like that!"

"He is no longer my Ash. I had a godmother now that looks out for her own. No matter their rank. This is where I belong. Where my words count."

"Kairos... Don't."

"It's true.... and those of the trees. Most took pleasure in seeing one another fight houses and cut off branches when they see fit. I am not one to go easy on them..."

"Bahija told me that there is an Embargo act in place. Any trading or training of any kind giving to outsiders will be put to death. The outsider and the ones that trade or train them. Do you think it's the Ash?"

"If Bahija is saying that- she has photographic memory so I would listen to what she says."

"I'm going to the outpost."

"You would surely die- as you were the one whom opened a trading route for that outpost without the permission of the Ash. Am I right?"

"It was really to find you but ok." Rolling her eyes. "What I am asking is are you wanting to come with me? Maybe Rigel is there with them."

"Rigel? Out badluck younger brother? No way." Shrugging. "He would be dead for his connection with us."

"There has to be another way then."

"Well if I have any visions. I will let you know."
 

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 5:01 pm


Bahija was ready to go with Athena to the outpost. It wasn't just that one that was affected but it seemed anything to do the Kuroi'Nera- was put under the embargo and anyone found out violating this embargo- would be killed on site. Not excuses.

The wiseguy Bahija had entered the territory and Athena wasn't too far behind.

When they arrived- it was just them and one fighter, Segurue. He watched every detail and was taking notes on the behavior of the locals in the outpost and all the time he was sent here, it was the first time they looked skittish to even interact. This wasn't a good feeling. Looking at Athena.

"I would like to speak with the head of the outpost. I am Athena, and was raised with you all. So I ask you. Show me the head of the outpost... tell me what is going on."

There was a silence that made her feel uneasy.
"Bahija take a step back."

Bahija took a few steps backwards and beside Segurue.

It didn't take long before there was a separation of the trees only to find the dark pelt with starry body coming out of the darkness and on to the scene. His branches included... Rigel. Athena's other brother. Rigel was once a firecracker and one whom always got in to trouble but now to see him in the flesh, and older. Well it gave Athena a swelling of pride. Then she looked and immediately she bowed.

Bahija watched with Segurue who didn't bow and immediately Athena scolded them. Then the two followed suit.

"Athena..." The Ash's voice was held in such a high regard that even uttering her name, she felt the weight of her name on his lips.

"I have taken in your younger brother."

"I am gracious to you- The Ash. For my brother looks quite well in your care."

"Is that so? Is that the reason you traded our outpost and began to give outsiders our knowledge..."

"My Ash-"

"The Ash."

"The Ash, please. I had to make a call, and I saved if not most of our outpost because of the help of the Kuroi'Nera and the brother I found, Kairos."

"Kairos... is a fugative, ran from his responsibilities, just like you have. Lady Athena. Of such a well known bloodline, I am compelled to explain to you the severity of your crimes against the pride."
 
PostPosted: Thu Feb 09, 2023 8:25 pm


"It was of my Mercy that your brother did not carry the weight of the crimes Kairos nor You have created, he would have died shortly after you left if I had known sooner. It was of my mercy that he is breathing... not yours."

Athena looked down and kept her head down, with her ears back in shame.

"You have given the outsiders our skills... our resources.. for what... to find your brother?"

"The outpost was overrun with fire- and it burned many- as the outpost lead, I had to evacuate and I heard that the mainland had spread disease! I didn't know there was another way."

"There was another way. You wait til you had a leaf come to relieve you. If you wanted to leave, that was you- don't speak for the rest... you long since lost your words. They are whispers in ignored winds."

Athena shook her head and then rose herself. He didn't want to acknowledge her leadership but Emi did.

"The Embargo that you have set forth will only hurt this outpost. As per the pride I represent, they want to continue receiving certain elements, now that the outpost has been reclaimed, we should speak about terms of continued harmony between the prides."

"Continued harmony of the pride? More like starting of a war. The pride you speak for has actively taken what makes our pride have to hide. The way of our hides, and now you want harmony?"

"I have made my decision as acting leader of the outpost to take the help of the 'nera in exchange for their trades, and their protection. This outpost has guards and circulating trades for it to prosper because of my decision. Some of those that are alive here, were trained by the 'nera so they too can protect themselves. It has been over a year The Ash and the reason we lasted the year was because of the help of my current pride. The Kuroi'Nera so before you continue. Note that there is no act of war again the De Inom Träden. We are allies. Without any sign of our homelands. We prospered."

It was then between her finding the next words before a small gazelle hoped up gracefully- its pelt was beautiful... And Athena felt it somewhat familiar.

It went on its tips of their hooves and spoke in to the Ash's ear, and just like that the Ash's anger subsided. For now. She didn't quite know if he even heard her correctly. Or what the gazelle said. All she knew was once it was done speaking- it stood beside him with confidence.

"You cannot sleep the night on these outpost grounds. But I will take you in at daybreak tomorrow. We will discuss this then." As he turned around and left- and was replaced by two cheetah guards with acting bird familiars.

Although it left her at a loss, she couldn't do anything but wait. Turning around, Bahija came to her frontally. So did Segurue to follow suit.

"What he said would be open to war." - S

"I know I know-" - A

"I don't believe this outpost would not make it past a war." - B

"What would you have me do then. Fight the Ash!? It is our pride's leader- out King~!" - A

"Your king just declared war." - S

"Segurue, you are not an Ambassador nor a wiseguy. Let us figure out what to do. I'm sure Athena can mend this." - B

"Oh the faith you have in me, young one." - A, She sighed almost in defeat. "Any hunting on their lands, even gathering at the moment will be an act of war. So let us skip this meal til tomorrow."

"Out of the question." - S

"She has a point. We should listen to her." - B

"If I am the one to be fighting the outpost til you both run back to the pride for reinforcements, then I need all my strength." - S

"The Ash would not do something that hasty. Although I'm not sure if he would make a spectacle of us neither." - A

"I would think that the familiar has some pull- maybe get it alone and speak with it?" - B

"How would you suppose we do that not that we no longer have access to the pride, let alone a member that supposedly saved our hides tonight." - A

"Stealth. Segurue is the left paw of the GodMother. The right paw of the future GodMother, so wouldn't that make him one of the best?" - B

"If he is caught- they will out number us and kill us and display our bodies. The Fae are not a welcoming bunch and although they are one with the trees- they would not hesitate to kill us to protect themselves and their secrets." - A

"Do we know any of their secrets? Really? Because I was not briefed of any oddities in the outpost." - B

"Of course I didn't give my prides secrets away!" - Athena growled and hissed.

"We should be saving our strength then.. let's find shelter." - Segurue suggested and circled around them so he was the last one to leave, and Athena began trotting away with Bahija to await tomorrow's daybreak...
 

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