Post by Soul on Apr 21, 2020 4:06:06 GMT
This is a Co/op story
Between Myself and Fe the character are Mooncat/Rumble and Soul it the story about how they became friends.
Mooncat was finished bathing in the river, he was on the bank finishing getting dressed and lacing up his boots while his brother while his brother was up in the trees keeping watch as he sat on a mid height branch, keeping in sending range of his lil brother.
Soul had just return from her leasons with the rest of the unbonded youths ~Why they thought she need to learn about the bonding with the prides cubs~ was beyond her she thought as she slowly walked along the tall tree branches.
She was only half Catrider and unlike her peers she did not feel the pull to bond like the rest,She was in her own world as she walked she wished Egan was around the older elf now all there was to know.
Rumble watched his brother finish tieing his boot straps and start to strech. He turned his head to see someon coming near. He was startled a bit by this, and froze, watching, but on the sly, was snapping a thin twig in his fingers to fillhis palm while he was waiting for Mooncat to finish bathing and then dressing. He let the group of snapped twig bits fall over his brother. Then smiled. He silently glided down to Mooncat. ~
*No worries lil brother, a Maid comes this way.* He lock sent.
Mooncat huffed as he slaped the twigs from his hair and looked up. *Brother, you are mean...Wait, a Lass?! Mmm.....Who is it? a Cat Rider or human?* He lock sent back.
Rumble grinned, softly chuckling. *I am sure it is the half blooded one of our tribe, Soul. She is almost here. Go greet her.* He sent teasing his brother.
Mooncat skoffed and sigh, "Fine, lead the way, brother." He woftly whispered to Rumble.
Rumble thought a moment then shrugged. ~Sure, why not.~ He started to lead the way to Soul. fallowing the sound of her and scent of someone not of the two brothers, Rumble pulled back a fron and shoved his brother forwarn onto Soul's path.
Mooncat moaned...."AH! WHOA! Eh!" He muttered as he stumbled and started to stop himself from falling into Soul. "I a....Eh, Shade and cool breeze friend, what brough tyou over here?" He stumbled his words, blushing for no real reason than shyness. Rumble stode from the thick greens and from behind the fron and smiled. "What he said. Hello, Soul." Rumble said calmly as if nothing were odd about them running into her suddenly like they did.
Soul put her hand to her chest as a male almost fell into her,or rather under her feet stepping back she looked at him closely then at the other behind the first ~what's their names?~She thought her breathing going back to normal *Oh.....you almost spooked my hair whiter then it already is!!* She sent looking first at the blushing one then to the other Mooncat...She nodded in greeting to the first the looked up And........Rumble..She sent she was mostly a loner she did not converse with many outside of Egan, her mother and then Fleetfoot so she was a bit awkward right now *What are you......two doing?* She smiled taking her hand away from her chest.
Mooncat started to speak, but his brother tapped his shoulder as he bowed his head and shook it, as he stepped in front of Mooncat. "This wee kitty wants to get to know you better." He said, pausing as he looked over his shoulder and down at the other leaning to peer around the tall elf. "Hehe, he and I, both, I meant ta say." he he smiled, then stepped to the other side of Mooncat. He relaxed against a fallen slanted tree trunk and watched the other two.
Mooncat made a face of gruf at his tall older brother. Then he looked at Soul. looking at her hair, he smiled warmly to her, lookig at her eyes. "Well, I am glad we did not change a thing on your pretty head. Where were you headed anyhow? Anywhere fun or dangerous and fun?" He said stacking his on top of his head. His skin was still damp from the resent bath.
(In the thick jungle, a breeze is a simi rare thing. To air dry might take a while.)
Looking from one to the other she was at a loss for words *I........ummmmmmm.....I was with the youths training for the bonding trials....*She sent blushing a bit why had she told them that it was already hard enough being half *I was just heading for a walk to clear my head......*She put her hands on her hips.
Looking at Mooncat she frowned *Why are you wet..?.......never mind none of my business..*She now but was feeling very awkward.
Rumble smiled, litening to the two talking.
Mooncat smiled nodding. "Yep, I skipped out on that. I have a kitten in mind already, but it never minds me, just fallows me on hunts when it wants to. Not sure if that is bonding or not, I call it New sky. She is a nice cat friend, if not bond, but she only hunts with me, for some reason." He grinned proud of himself.
Rumble shook his head, folding his arms. I had a cat friend long ago, not since though. He was a good Lyger. Called him.....mmmm...What was it? Ah, Rillfinder was his name. Wow, have not thought of him in a while, rest in dreams my dear feline bond. He looked at Soul. If you would rather we leave you alone, we can.
mooncat nodded, looking over athis brother and then over to Soul. I agree. If you wish?
Soul looked at Rumble *No it's fine........I just don't see the point..........of me doing the trials.....it will be my fourth one..* She sent.
Looking at the brother she smiled *I gusse some company would be good.......I don't spend much time around others...
Soul looked around the smiled *Follow me....?!* She said moving to the tree and climbing up looking over her shoulder as she swag up in to the lower branches *I'll she you were I go to relax......* She disappeared into the branches
Mooncat watched, and fallowed. Rumble glided fallowing through the air and trees.
Don't mind Rumble if he glides by, he is an air floater. It is kind of you to share your secret place with us. Mooncat sent as he climbed close behind.
Rumble swiftly eashed through the trees and air with ease. Though he head the open send from his brother, he said nothing. Today is a good day. the weather is not too humid. I like days like this. The air is sweet smelling and the birds are calm and chatty
Soul looked over at Mooncat and smiled *my mother is always......saying I need to be more friendly........*She sent jumping to the next branch gracefully landing in a crouch *And as for the gliding......I don't mind........Egan told me....it is one of the funenst magic our kind can have.....* Looking up at Rumble she smiled her father's tribe had many who had that magic but unfortunately Soul had nothing magical about her the elders said she had extremely strong sending but that was only due to her lack of voice.
Standing she moved along the branches *I don't glide but I feel at home in the trees.........Iv climbed all the way up.....the stars are lovely up there.....*She giggled as they neared her spot.
Rumble and Mooncat stopped, looking ahead as they came inot the spot Soul was showing them. Mooncat hopped down from the trees to the ground like a ct landing on his feet then standing observing.
Rumble landed near by looking arounnd as Soul joined them. "Show us around. What do you do while you are here?" He asked in a soothing tone.
This part of the jungle was bright and colorful. Its canopy ,let through enough dancing beams of sunshine for a range of plants to take advantage of the fertile soils below.
Curving branches clung to every tree, and a potpourri of flowers, which were unique to this region, highlighted the otherwise dark forest grounds.
Small humming birds zipped from flower to flower they colors changing just right in a certain light,other small animals peeked their heads from all around.
A large moss covered rock stood in the middle of the clearing sit in a clear pool of water.
Soul at Rumble and Mooncat and sent * I come here and think.......*
Mooncat looked around, it all looked safe enough. Mooncan stepped forward looking all around and up through the opening far obove their heads inthe canopy. His eyes fell on Soul and then the water. He took his bow, quiver and boots off, then ran into the water, diving under the water and staying there a bit, looking around.
The taller elf stepped over to Soul placing fingers on her shoulder. "This is a nice place to go to think. No one woould think to bother you here." He said letting go to look around too. He paused at the water's edge as he looked up. He then turned looking across at Soul.
It is a really unique find. Not many places one can go to be deep in the green and still look up and see a vast patch of sky. Would you like me to glide you up there to see how the tree tops all look like a vast sea of green waves? It is quite a wonder from above as below." He offered the other.
Soul looked at Rumble and blushed *Oh......I ...* Looking up she watched the clouds *Is it ok can you carry my weight to.......I might be to heavy......* She looked over at Mooncat as he enjoyed the cool water then back up at Rumble her face becoming red again.
Looking down at the Maid, Rumble said noting for the moment, then seeing her face all red, he chuckled grinning. With an arm at her shoulders and under her legs, he lifted her up with ease. the wind was faster and stronger obove but the air was a bit cooler and more soothing. Birds were buisy flying and gliding at the treetops and swooping down again hidden.
THe sun was very bright, but in a moment, seemed less so. "Ah! It's been a while since I have travled this height. Simply amazing!" He looked at Soul and smiled holding her a bit closer to him to make sure she trusted he would never let her fall. "What all do you see, Soul?" He asked softly as he looks around.
Meanwhile, under the water, Mooncat was swimming,exploring and chasing some small fishies, bobbing his head up for a gasp of air before dipping back down under again. He loved the water. Exploring was his real hobby though. He stepped out of the pool of water squeezing his loin cloth to help it dry, but knew the rabbit fur was not likely to dry as fast as the pelt portion of the loin hide.
He shook his head and laid back on the rock in the center looking up with an arm over his brow to see better in the distance of the top of the opening. Sre enough, Rumble had swept Soul off her feet. He closed his eyes as he decided they would wake him up when they get tired.
Soul tightened her hold on Rumble and hid her face in his chest slowly she peeked from the corner of her eye and her eyes widened as she looked around the tree tops swaying with the wind *It's..........lovely......*She smiled looking around in aw.
Lefting her head she looked around fully ~Oh.....what I'd give to look at the stars like this..~ She turned her head looking at Rumble. ~Thank you..Rumble..~
He watched her, timid at first then really seeing the awe of the view from above. "Heheeh, my pleasure. I am going up a bit more then I will lend at the clearing again. I can't fly, only float and even that is taxing sometimes." He went up. Slowly rotated in mid air then glided back down fast like an eagle, face first into the moist air of the clearing again, paising a couple of meaters above the large rock, then softly glided to the stone to stand on it, setting Soul to her feet too. but holding her back for a moment till she had realized where she was and was safe.
Mooncat opened his eyes sensing the two near him and yawned with a strech. "You two love birds up in the trees, huh, Yawn...I see, well, I had a refreshing swim, explored under the water and then laid her napping. What all did you both do? hmm?" He teased.
Rumble slid his hand from her back. "I'll let Soul tell you. It was my treat for her after all."
Mooncat scffed. "No need, I do NOT need to know the juicy details!" He he chuckled. "I'm sure it was all perfectly innocent and total misunderstanding on my part, yep, I am sure." He looked at the two, then got up. What do you do here exactly?" He asked Soul. Figuring he'd aut'to change the subject quick before they get kicked out of this paridise.
Soul blushed even brighter steping away from Rumble *Oh.......oh!!!......I no nothing like that...*She hid her face.
Walking away from the brothers she scoped up a small weasl looking animal hugging it to her chest she turned around facing them again *This is were I bring the animal's I find that are hurt.........this one I found along with three other he is only one that made it....* She held him up,Looking at the strangers in its home it sniffed the air.....the sqeeked.
The two brothers quirked a brow looking at her then each otehr and chickled. The two brothers stood watching Soul hop down and go gather something up inher hands holding it to her chest, not able to catch just yet what it was.
Rumble smiled. "That is very nic of you. Too bad the otehrs did not make it though. I hope they did not suffer. But, at least they had you looking after them, making things a bt better before leaving." He offered as his version of comfort.
Mooncat sat back down, one leg outstreched, the other bent up against his chest with his arms around the raised leg. "I like small animals, but when I help they tend to run away in fear. I don't get it. But I try to help when I can. I helped a Worm once. But they do not move fasst, so, it did not fuss too much." He saidraising a hand out to the fur ball wriggling a finger at it. Though he was clearly too far to be sniffed, unless the wind carried his scent.
Mooncat, being Mooncat, raised his head furrowing his brow as he started to question Soul about a thought of his. "Soul, did you ever take the animals to the healers of the tribe?"
Rumble looked from Soul, then as his brother spoke, looked upon Mooncat and then at the question, looked over to Soul. Mooncat was asking some good questions, but
Rumble knows not all life forms want to be saved. Some, like birds only know to retreat fast as possible if a large lumbering things coes too close. A worm would not have the mind to figure out how to do so since it can only go so fast to get away. HE said nothing to the matter though. He liked to watch Mooncat figure things out for himself only ever leading him in the right direction, but only that, the rest is always his choice.
He too, soon sat down beside his brother onthe big stone.
Putting the wriggling weasel down she thought about what Mooncat had asked yes when she was younger she had taken the animals to the healers,but after some time they refused to help teling her to let nature do it's work,as she got older she understood and started only helping a select few *When I was younger yes........but as I got older I understood that some.......could not be saved....*She looked down at the furball that was wrapped around her lag.
*My mother and the healers refuse to help.....so I only help those who are little.......a lost youngling here and there....most the animal's you see I raised myself..*She looked around smiling.
Putting her hands behind her back she looked up at the two on the rock *So why do you think me and your brother where hmmmmmmm......whats the word having a tumble.....is the one I've heard many times...* She had never been involved with male or female before it was unusual but it had never crossed her mind,So she had never bothered and the fact most did not even look at her that way, her friend Fleetfoot had a few partners and would tell her a thing or two.
Mooncat frowned. He hated to see a thing suffer. Even in hunting, honed his own skill to keep it from happening. He looked at the ground, then the fur ball at her foot then back to Soul. He did not like that part of life, but Free Will was our way and one day, he would need to accept that. Loosing his parents made him like this and Rumble knows it, but Mooncat never speaks of it.
"AH! Refuse??!! Why would they ever?!" He near silently mutteres with a face of shock and wide eyes. Mooncat looked at the places around them Soul had looked at and felt his heart warm. That is really good of you, ya know? He sent openly to her. There is no lie in a sending.
Mooncat blushed grinning and laughed. "Well....Maybe a tunmble. If I know him, he would not make moves so quick, but one day he might, watch that one. the Sly Minx"
He looked at his brother and then back to Soul. "No, I was just teasing him, not you."
"Hmm, well...." Rumble started. "I for one find you atrractive, if my brother thought I had been innocent. I was greatful...yes, tht you shared this paradise with us, however, I am interested in knowing you better, friend. I've seen you around. You were a shy youngling, but you have grown out of that stage enough to get noticed and I see you clearly and I too like what you have made here, a safe refuge for the lost ones and wounded. What is there to NOT admire, hmm, little Brother? Most of all, I love the way she blushes. It is so adorable." he said taking an apple out of his pouch to bite into. He then took out another tossing it over to Soul, hoping she would ctch it, but if not, he would figure he caught her off her guard or else, he was wrong and she is not finding him apealing at all.
Mooncat laughed. "Tell him he is a Troll, come on, Soul. He is being so obvious right now! Soul?"
Rumble shook his head. "Don't be a jerk!I am NOT a TROLL! You are a son of a human!"
Mooncat came back with "No Way!!! You can't say that about our Mother! What are you thinking?!!"
Soul blushed as she caught the apple barely his words making her eyes go wider,Looking at Rumble *Ummmmmm.....oh.....oh I'm glad I shared it....* She giggled at the brothers playful banter.
Taking a bite of the apple she sighed *Its very good.....* She looked up at the tree tops. Smiling.
Soul had never really paied attention to much she was always to busy with her animal's and trying to keep away from how defiant she felt *Hmmmmmm......Well I gusse I should thank you Rumble.....not many seem to notice me.......other then as the half Catrider......who can't speak.....* She smiled shyly at him and played with the pouch at her hip.
Rumble paused the argument on his end, seeing her happy, and he nodded with a smile, standing up he gave his long hair a toss and blushed making sure she could see.
So....Mooncat starts to recall highlights of seeing Soul at times and observing things he noticed in those times, though very brief and he never spoke to her b4. So, he noticed her skilled aim and range in Spear tossing/chucking, that she is not akin or willing to kill or harm as he has only observed from afar, her agility with blades and remarks that he is good with a blade too, but much more fondly he is of his bow and arrows. And then Rumble states before Mooncat,
That half of the secret...that they do this taunting each other to set the mood to a more cheerful one and not so sad or painful. But also, just as with her animals, that some do not want to be cheery or happy even at times, and they just sit with them if possible. He tells her that Mooncat hates that part of life, the unwanted seemingly better options. He never can understand it is just how things are like you (Soul) and I do. We may fight against it, but we also accept this is how things are, and we do all we can to still help. Lil brother likes that end of life. The happy bits." Oh, the other half is, the two brothers are very attracted to Soul,, but thing is, Rumble would love to fall for her, but if he can get her and Mooncat together, he'd be happy. Mooncat will be happy either way, but part of him is worked if the other two get together, he would suddenly be all alone. Something he is never prepared for. Though, that is just in his head.
Rumble has some idea but not how serious Mooncat thinks about that.
Mooncat stood up on the rock beside his brother then jumped down then flipped upside down walking on his hands. "Hehe, yeah, we are trouble for sure, and proudly so. And we did this for those reasons, and I do agree, you are pretty like Mother moon and a good person too like Mother Moon. Stick with us, we will cheer you up when you want us to and be by you, sticking with you when you don't want to be cheered up, but not wanting to be alone either....If that is okay with you?" He flipped back onto his feet, being mindful of the furball. and slapping the dirt from his hands, placed his fingers to her shoulder. **WE want to get to know you better, if you let us? Besides, we have been on the look out for a partner in mischief....and we decided, eh, you will do very nicely." He nudged her shoulder and chuckled. "Right Rumble?"
Rumble nodded. "Yep! You re one of us now, if you think you can handle being around us for as long as you can stand?" "What do you say?"
Soul looked from one to the next a soft giggle and a light blush they wanted to get to know her!? huh outside of Fleetfoot and Egan she had no close companions *Oh...well I will not say no to more friends.....*She stated finishing her apple bending she offered it to the furball who was wrapped around her lag.
Soul looked at Mooncat and smiled ~Would you like to hold him......he is very friendly..~ She asked picking up the slim creature and handing him over.Looking over at Rumble she winked *He sure is persuasive......when he sits his mind to something...?* She locksent to the older brother.
The two were very happy they took her up on the offer. Rumble hugged his brother and Mooncat did the same. The two smiled and grinned so big.
Mooncat let go of his brother and stepping closer looked at the wee thing and held out both hands to recieve the long bodyied fuzball. "Hehe, what do you call it? I have never seen one of these before." He said trying to remember how she help it, but then the thing cinda just cuddled up with him at his chest and neck. He giggled and laughed, "This is a quick and cuddly sort for sure."
Rumble smiled while watching. *Always, that one. Mooncat is relentless in that way. I think it to be one of his better traits, don't you?* He locksent back to her.
He stepped a bit closer to her to face his brother as the two watch Mooncat standing there with this bundle of fur in his hands at his chest. Mooncat started to hum a tune he liked and could remember sort of. hoping to sooth the furry thing.
"Cuddly Snake tail then! Hehee." Mooncat replied, sitting down in the sand. He petted it's back and behind it's ears as it seemed to be up aroud his neck for the comfort and warmth of Mooncat. Hearing the whistle, he smiled cheerfully looking over at Soul, as he kept humming the tune. You are good and pick up a tune quick. Nicely done. He open sent.
Rumble started tapping his toe on the ground and then clapping his hands softly too to not over power the tune of the other two and laughed. It had been a while since hearing music. He is only now realizing he missed it. ((Yes, Giant Sloths are amazing!))
Rumble sat off set between the two of them so not to block the sight line and block the sight to each other. **We have not seen one of those before. The tall red head said. We do not wander out of the tribe hunting grounds much. Is the animal here or some other place and trees?" He asked keeping mindful to not make his voice louder than the tune.
Soul stopped whistling and looked over at Rumble * She is probably sleeping still........she is old and harmless......She was a baby when I found her.....*She sent playing with her flute.
Rumble smiled. He relaxed his hands in his lap just listening. His eyes looking around now and then and at the two before him.
Mooncat kept humming the tune. He ws still not sure of the words but liked that Soul knew the tune too. And the wee one around his neck seemed to have been lulled asleep.
As Soul listened to Mooncat hum she put her flute to lips and slowly started playing her flute,Standing she slowly started to sway as she played.
Rumble felt the soothing tunes wash over him. He too swaysed to the melody. His hands onhis ankels as his legs were folded and crossed. (Indian style)
Mooncat kept petting the critter at his neck while humming the tune. He liked busic. It is so relaxing here, no wonder she chose it. He thought to himself, and told himself to remember to say something like that latr to Soul.
Between Myself and Fe the character are Mooncat/Rumble and Soul it the story about how they became friends.
Mooncat was finished bathing in the river, he was on the bank finishing getting dressed and lacing up his boots while his brother while his brother was up in the trees keeping watch as he sat on a mid height branch, keeping in sending range of his lil brother.
Soul had just return from her leasons with the rest of the unbonded youths ~Why they thought she need to learn about the bonding with the prides cubs~ was beyond her she thought as she slowly walked along the tall tree branches.
She was only half Catrider and unlike her peers she did not feel the pull to bond like the rest,She was in her own world as she walked she wished Egan was around the older elf now all there was to know.
Rumble watched his brother finish tieing his boot straps and start to strech. He turned his head to see someon coming near. He was startled a bit by this, and froze, watching, but on the sly, was snapping a thin twig in his fingers to fillhis palm while he was waiting for Mooncat to finish bathing and then dressing. He let the group of snapped twig bits fall over his brother. Then smiled. He silently glided down to Mooncat. ~
*No worries lil brother, a Maid comes this way.* He lock sent.
Mooncat huffed as he slaped the twigs from his hair and looked up. *Brother, you are mean...Wait, a Lass?! Mmm.....Who is it? a Cat Rider or human?* He lock sent back.
Rumble grinned, softly chuckling. *I am sure it is the half blooded one of our tribe, Soul. She is almost here. Go greet her.* He sent teasing his brother.
Mooncat skoffed and sigh, "Fine, lead the way, brother." He woftly whispered to Rumble.
Rumble thought a moment then shrugged. ~Sure, why not.~ He started to lead the way to Soul. fallowing the sound of her and scent of someone not of the two brothers, Rumble pulled back a fron and shoved his brother forwarn onto Soul's path.
Mooncat moaned...."AH! WHOA! Eh!" He muttered as he stumbled and started to stop himself from falling into Soul. "I a....Eh, Shade and cool breeze friend, what brough tyou over here?" He stumbled his words, blushing for no real reason than shyness. Rumble stode from the thick greens and from behind the fron and smiled. "What he said. Hello, Soul." Rumble said calmly as if nothing were odd about them running into her suddenly like they did.
Soul put her hand to her chest as a male almost fell into her,or rather under her feet stepping back she looked at him closely then at the other behind the first ~what's their names?~She thought her breathing going back to normal *Oh.....you almost spooked my hair whiter then it already is!!* She sent looking first at the blushing one then to the other Mooncat...She nodded in greeting to the first the looked up And........Rumble..She sent she was mostly a loner she did not converse with many outside of Egan, her mother and then Fleetfoot so she was a bit awkward right now *What are you......two doing?* She smiled taking her hand away from her chest.
Mooncat started to speak, but his brother tapped his shoulder as he bowed his head and shook it, as he stepped in front of Mooncat. "This wee kitty wants to get to know you better." He said, pausing as he looked over his shoulder and down at the other leaning to peer around the tall elf. "Hehe, he and I, both, I meant ta say." he he smiled, then stepped to the other side of Mooncat. He relaxed against a fallen slanted tree trunk and watched the other two.
Mooncat made a face of gruf at his tall older brother. Then he looked at Soul. looking at her hair, he smiled warmly to her, lookig at her eyes. "Well, I am glad we did not change a thing on your pretty head. Where were you headed anyhow? Anywhere fun or dangerous and fun?" He said stacking his on top of his head. His skin was still damp from the resent bath.
(In the thick jungle, a breeze is a simi rare thing. To air dry might take a while.)
Looking from one to the other she was at a loss for words *I........ummmmmmm.....I was with the youths training for the bonding trials....*She sent blushing a bit why had she told them that it was already hard enough being half *I was just heading for a walk to clear my head......*She put her hands on her hips.
Looking at Mooncat she frowned *Why are you wet..?.......never mind none of my business..*She now but was feeling very awkward.
Rumble smiled, litening to the two talking.
Mooncat smiled nodding. "Yep, I skipped out on that. I have a kitten in mind already, but it never minds me, just fallows me on hunts when it wants to. Not sure if that is bonding or not, I call it New sky. She is a nice cat friend, if not bond, but she only hunts with me, for some reason." He grinned proud of himself.
Rumble shook his head, folding his arms. I had a cat friend long ago, not since though. He was a good Lyger. Called him.....mmmm...What was it? Ah, Rillfinder was his name. Wow, have not thought of him in a while, rest in dreams my dear feline bond. He looked at Soul. If you would rather we leave you alone, we can.
mooncat nodded, looking over athis brother and then over to Soul. I agree. If you wish?
Soul looked at Rumble *No it's fine........I just don't see the point..........of me doing the trials.....it will be my fourth one..* She sent.
Looking at the brother she smiled *I gusse some company would be good.......I don't spend much time around others...
Soul looked around the smiled *Follow me....?!* She said moving to the tree and climbing up looking over her shoulder as she swag up in to the lower branches *I'll she you were I go to relax......* She disappeared into the branches
Mooncat watched, and fallowed. Rumble glided fallowing through the air and trees.
Don't mind Rumble if he glides by, he is an air floater. It is kind of you to share your secret place with us. Mooncat sent as he climbed close behind.
Rumble swiftly eashed through the trees and air with ease. Though he head the open send from his brother, he said nothing. Today is a good day. the weather is not too humid. I like days like this. The air is sweet smelling and the birds are calm and chatty
Soul looked over at Mooncat and smiled *my mother is always......saying I need to be more friendly........*She sent jumping to the next branch gracefully landing in a crouch *And as for the gliding......I don't mind........Egan told me....it is one of the funenst magic our kind can have.....* Looking up at Rumble she smiled her father's tribe had many who had that magic but unfortunately Soul had nothing magical about her the elders said she had extremely strong sending but that was only due to her lack of voice.
Standing she moved along the branches *I don't glide but I feel at home in the trees.........Iv climbed all the way up.....the stars are lovely up there.....*She giggled as they neared her spot.
Rumble and Mooncat stopped, looking ahead as they came inot the spot Soul was showing them. Mooncat hopped down from the trees to the ground like a ct landing on his feet then standing observing.
Rumble landed near by looking arounnd as Soul joined them. "Show us around. What do you do while you are here?" He asked in a soothing tone.
This part of the jungle was bright and colorful. Its canopy ,let through enough dancing beams of sunshine for a range of plants to take advantage of the fertile soils below.
Curving branches clung to every tree, and a potpourri of flowers, which were unique to this region, highlighted the otherwise dark forest grounds.
Small humming birds zipped from flower to flower they colors changing just right in a certain light,other small animals peeked their heads from all around.
A large moss covered rock stood in the middle of the clearing sit in a clear pool of water.
Soul at Rumble and Mooncat and sent * I come here and think.......*
Mooncat looked around, it all looked safe enough. Mooncan stepped forward looking all around and up through the opening far obove their heads inthe canopy. His eyes fell on Soul and then the water. He took his bow, quiver and boots off, then ran into the water, diving under the water and staying there a bit, looking around.
The taller elf stepped over to Soul placing fingers on her shoulder. "This is a nice place to go to think. No one woould think to bother you here." He said letting go to look around too. He paused at the water's edge as he looked up. He then turned looking across at Soul.
It is a really unique find. Not many places one can go to be deep in the green and still look up and see a vast patch of sky. Would you like me to glide you up there to see how the tree tops all look like a vast sea of green waves? It is quite a wonder from above as below." He offered the other.
Soul looked at Rumble and blushed *Oh......I ...* Looking up she watched the clouds *Is it ok can you carry my weight to.......I might be to heavy......* She looked over at Mooncat as he enjoyed the cool water then back up at Rumble her face becoming red again.
Looking down at the Maid, Rumble said noting for the moment, then seeing her face all red, he chuckled grinning. With an arm at her shoulders and under her legs, he lifted her up with ease. the wind was faster and stronger obove but the air was a bit cooler and more soothing. Birds were buisy flying and gliding at the treetops and swooping down again hidden.
THe sun was very bright, but in a moment, seemed less so. "Ah! It's been a while since I have travled this height. Simply amazing!" He looked at Soul and smiled holding her a bit closer to him to make sure she trusted he would never let her fall. "What all do you see, Soul?" He asked softly as he looks around.
Meanwhile, under the water, Mooncat was swimming,exploring and chasing some small fishies, bobbing his head up for a gasp of air before dipping back down under again. He loved the water. Exploring was his real hobby though. He stepped out of the pool of water squeezing his loin cloth to help it dry, but knew the rabbit fur was not likely to dry as fast as the pelt portion of the loin hide.
He shook his head and laid back on the rock in the center looking up with an arm over his brow to see better in the distance of the top of the opening. Sre enough, Rumble had swept Soul off her feet. He closed his eyes as he decided they would wake him up when they get tired.
Soul tightened her hold on Rumble and hid her face in his chest slowly she peeked from the corner of her eye and her eyes widened as she looked around the tree tops swaying with the wind *It's..........lovely......*She smiled looking around in aw.
Lefting her head she looked around fully ~Oh.....what I'd give to look at the stars like this..~ She turned her head looking at Rumble. ~Thank you..Rumble..~
He watched her, timid at first then really seeing the awe of the view from above. "Heheeh, my pleasure. I am going up a bit more then I will lend at the clearing again. I can't fly, only float and even that is taxing sometimes." He went up. Slowly rotated in mid air then glided back down fast like an eagle, face first into the moist air of the clearing again, paising a couple of meaters above the large rock, then softly glided to the stone to stand on it, setting Soul to her feet too. but holding her back for a moment till she had realized where she was and was safe.
Mooncat opened his eyes sensing the two near him and yawned with a strech. "You two love birds up in the trees, huh, Yawn...I see, well, I had a refreshing swim, explored under the water and then laid her napping. What all did you both do? hmm?" He teased.
Rumble slid his hand from her back. "I'll let Soul tell you. It was my treat for her after all."
Mooncat scffed. "No need, I do NOT need to know the juicy details!" He he chuckled. "I'm sure it was all perfectly innocent and total misunderstanding on my part, yep, I am sure." He looked at the two, then got up. What do you do here exactly?" He asked Soul. Figuring he'd aut'to change the subject quick before they get kicked out of this paridise.
Soul blushed even brighter steping away from Rumble *Oh.......oh!!!......I no nothing like that...*She hid her face.
Walking away from the brothers she scoped up a small weasl looking animal hugging it to her chest she turned around facing them again *This is were I bring the animal's I find that are hurt.........this one I found along with three other he is only one that made it....* She held him up,Looking at the strangers in its home it sniffed the air.....the sqeeked.
The two brothers quirked a brow looking at her then each otehr and chickled. The two brothers stood watching Soul hop down and go gather something up inher hands holding it to her chest, not able to catch just yet what it was.
Rumble smiled. "That is very nic of you. Too bad the otehrs did not make it though. I hope they did not suffer. But, at least they had you looking after them, making things a bt better before leaving." He offered as his version of comfort.
Mooncat sat back down, one leg outstreched, the other bent up against his chest with his arms around the raised leg. "I like small animals, but when I help they tend to run away in fear. I don't get it. But I try to help when I can. I helped a Worm once. But they do not move fasst, so, it did not fuss too much." He saidraising a hand out to the fur ball wriggling a finger at it. Though he was clearly too far to be sniffed, unless the wind carried his scent.
Mooncat, being Mooncat, raised his head furrowing his brow as he started to question Soul about a thought of his. "Soul, did you ever take the animals to the healers of the tribe?"
Rumble looked from Soul, then as his brother spoke, looked upon Mooncat and then at the question, looked over to Soul. Mooncat was asking some good questions, but
Rumble knows not all life forms want to be saved. Some, like birds only know to retreat fast as possible if a large lumbering things coes too close. A worm would not have the mind to figure out how to do so since it can only go so fast to get away. HE said nothing to the matter though. He liked to watch Mooncat figure things out for himself only ever leading him in the right direction, but only that, the rest is always his choice.
He too, soon sat down beside his brother onthe big stone.
Putting the wriggling weasel down she thought about what Mooncat had asked yes when she was younger she had taken the animals to the healers,but after some time they refused to help teling her to let nature do it's work,as she got older she understood and started only helping a select few *When I was younger yes........but as I got older I understood that some.......could not be saved....*She looked down at the furball that was wrapped around her lag.
*My mother and the healers refuse to help.....so I only help those who are little.......a lost youngling here and there....most the animal's you see I raised myself..*She looked around smiling.
Putting her hands behind her back she looked up at the two on the rock *So why do you think me and your brother where hmmmmmmm......whats the word having a tumble.....is the one I've heard many times...* She had never been involved with male or female before it was unusual but it had never crossed her mind,So she had never bothered and the fact most did not even look at her that way, her friend Fleetfoot had a few partners and would tell her a thing or two.
Mooncat frowned. He hated to see a thing suffer. Even in hunting, honed his own skill to keep it from happening. He looked at the ground, then the fur ball at her foot then back to Soul. He did not like that part of life, but Free Will was our way and one day, he would need to accept that. Loosing his parents made him like this and Rumble knows it, but Mooncat never speaks of it.
"AH! Refuse??!! Why would they ever?!" He near silently mutteres with a face of shock and wide eyes. Mooncat looked at the places around them Soul had looked at and felt his heart warm. That is really good of you, ya know? He sent openly to her. There is no lie in a sending.
Mooncat blushed grinning and laughed. "Well....Maybe a tunmble. If I know him, he would not make moves so quick, but one day he might, watch that one. the Sly Minx"
He looked at his brother and then back to Soul. "No, I was just teasing him, not you."
"Hmm, well...." Rumble started. "I for one find you atrractive, if my brother thought I had been innocent. I was greatful...yes, tht you shared this paradise with us, however, I am interested in knowing you better, friend. I've seen you around. You were a shy youngling, but you have grown out of that stage enough to get noticed and I see you clearly and I too like what you have made here, a safe refuge for the lost ones and wounded. What is there to NOT admire, hmm, little Brother? Most of all, I love the way she blushes. It is so adorable." he said taking an apple out of his pouch to bite into. He then took out another tossing it over to Soul, hoping she would ctch it, but if not, he would figure he caught her off her guard or else, he was wrong and she is not finding him apealing at all.
Mooncat laughed. "Tell him he is a Troll, come on, Soul. He is being so obvious right now! Soul?"
Rumble shook his head. "Don't be a jerk!I am NOT a TROLL! You are a son of a human!"
Mooncat came back with "No Way!!! You can't say that about our Mother! What are you thinking?!!"
Soul blushed as she caught the apple barely his words making her eyes go wider,Looking at Rumble *Ummmmmm.....oh.....oh I'm glad I shared it....* She giggled at the brothers playful banter.
Taking a bite of the apple she sighed *Its very good.....* She looked up at the tree tops. Smiling.
Soul had never really paied attention to much she was always to busy with her animal's and trying to keep away from how defiant she felt *Hmmmmmm......Well I gusse I should thank you Rumble.....not many seem to notice me.......other then as the half Catrider......who can't speak.....* She smiled shyly at him and played with the pouch at her hip.
Rumble paused the argument on his end, seeing her happy, and he nodded with a smile, standing up he gave his long hair a toss and blushed making sure she could see.
So....Mooncat starts to recall highlights of seeing Soul at times and observing things he noticed in those times, though very brief and he never spoke to her b4. So, he noticed her skilled aim and range in Spear tossing/chucking, that she is not akin or willing to kill or harm as he has only observed from afar, her agility with blades and remarks that he is good with a blade too, but much more fondly he is of his bow and arrows. And then Rumble states before Mooncat,
That half of the secret...that they do this taunting each other to set the mood to a more cheerful one and not so sad or painful. But also, just as with her animals, that some do not want to be cheery or happy even at times, and they just sit with them if possible. He tells her that Mooncat hates that part of life, the unwanted seemingly better options. He never can understand it is just how things are like you (Soul) and I do. We may fight against it, but we also accept this is how things are, and we do all we can to still help. Lil brother likes that end of life. The happy bits." Oh, the other half is, the two brothers are very attracted to Soul,, but thing is, Rumble would love to fall for her, but if he can get her and Mooncat together, he'd be happy. Mooncat will be happy either way, but part of him is worked if the other two get together, he would suddenly be all alone. Something he is never prepared for. Though, that is just in his head.
Rumble has some idea but not how serious Mooncat thinks about that.
Mooncat stood up on the rock beside his brother then jumped down then flipped upside down walking on his hands. "Hehe, yeah, we are trouble for sure, and proudly so. And we did this for those reasons, and I do agree, you are pretty like Mother moon and a good person too like Mother Moon. Stick with us, we will cheer you up when you want us to and be by you, sticking with you when you don't want to be cheered up, but not wanting to be alone either....If that is okay with you?" He flipped back onto his feet, being mindful of the furball. and slapping the dirt from his hands, placed his fingers to her shoulder. **WE want to get to know you better, if you let us? Besides, we have been on the look out for a partner in mischief....and we decided, eh, you will do very nicely." He nudged her shoulder and chuckled. "Right Rumble?"
Rumble nodded. "Yep! You re one of us now, if you think you can handle being around us for as long as you can stand?" "What do you say?"
Soul looked from one to the next a soft giggle and a light blush they wanted to get to know her!? huh outside of Fleetfoot and Egan she had no close companions *Oh...well I will not say no to more friends.....*She stated finishing her apple bending she offered it to the furball who was wrapped around her lag.
Soul looked at Mooncat and smiled ~Would you like to hold him......he is very friendly..~ She asked picking up the slim creature and handing him over.Looking over at Rumble she winked *He sure is persuasive......when he sits his mind to something...?* She locksent to the older brother.
The two were very happy they took her up on the offer. Rumble hugged his brother and Mooncat did the same. The two smiled and grinned so big.
Mooncat let go of his brother and stepping closer looked at the wee thing and held out both hands to recieve the long bodyied fuzball. "Hehe, what do you call it? I have never seen one of these before." He said trying to remember how she help it, but then the thing cinda just cuddled up with him at his chest and neck. He giggled and laughed, "This is a quick and cuddly sort for sure."
Rumble smiled while watching. *Always, that one. Mooncat is relentless in that way. I think it to be one of his better traits, don't you?* He locksent back to her.
He stepped a bit closer to her to face his brother as the two watch Mooncat standing there with this bundle of fur in his hands at his chest. Mooncat started to hum a tune he liked and could remember sort of. hoping to sooth the furry thing.
"Cuddly Snake tail then! Hehee." Mooncat replied, sitting down in the sand. He petted it's back and behind it's ears as it seemed to be up aroud his neck for the comfort and warmth of Mooncat. Hearing the whistle, he smiled cheerfully looking over at Soul, as he kept humming the tune. You are good and pick up a tune quick. Nicely done. He open sent.
Rumble started tapping his toe on the ground and then clapping his hands softly too to not over power the tune of the other two and laughed. It had been a while since hearing music. He is only now realizing he missed it. ((Yes, Giant Sloths are amazing!))
Rumble sat off set between the two of them so not to block the sight line and block the sight to each other. **We have not seen one of those before. The tall red head said. We do not wander out of the tribe hunting grounds much. Is the animal here or some other place and trees?" He asked keeping mindful to not make his voice louder than the tune.
Soul stopped whistling and looked over at Rumble * She is probably sleeping still........she is old and harmless......She was a baby when I found her.....*She sent playing with her flute.
Rumble smiled. He relaxed his hands in his lap just listening. His eyes looking around now and then and at the two before him.
Mooncat kept humming the tune. He ws still not sure of the words but liked that Soul knew the tune too. And the wee one around his neck seemed to have been lulled asleep.
As Soul listened to Mooncat hum she put her flute to lips and slowly started playing her flute,Standing she slowly started to sway as she played.
Rumble felt the soothing tunes wash over him. He too swaysed to the melody. His hands onhis ankels as his legs were folded and crossed. (Indian style)
Mooncat kept petting the critter at his neck while humming the tune. He liked busic. It is so relaxing here, no wonder she chose it. He thought to himself, and told himself to remember to say something like that latr to Soul.