Just Another Day

[ctbsenior09]

Coshaun

The start of this day was no different from another other. Night's darkness began to fade as the rays of early morning began to wash over the land. Creatures stirred; some took flight in the air while others moved silently through the land.
'Just stay still,' the creature told himself, feeling his ears twitch just slightly upon his skull. All he could hear for now was the gentle running of water that gingerly moved around his form and the soft cries of those that were soaring high above.
Finally, there was a small splash. An eye of a light sapphire hue and one of both jade and sapphire focused on the small disturbance in the river. 'Come on, just a little closer.' After that thought, a small noise escaped from his stomach. The creature lowered its skull just slightly as if it were going to give in.
Lips parted just slightly as the sun struck the river, revealing silver scales of the creature the lurked near his form. Patience was wearing thin and hunger was starting to get the best of him.
'No.' He shut his eyes tightly as he fought the urge to try and catch the fish now. 'I can manage just a moment longer.'
Scales brushed up against fur, causing him to glance down. A smile sought its way onto his features before he plunged his muzzle into the water, teeth grasping firm hold onto his prey. It struggled and flailed which only caused the brute to bite down harder, breaking through its covering and allowing the creature to taste blood.
After pulling himself out of the river, the beast made his way over toward a large pine tree. Settling himself at the base of its trunk, he tore into his meal gleefully. As he gave his stomach a brief meal, he found himself glancing around the land. 'Am I the only one here? Or is there another one wandering the lands like myself?'

[Hitoban no Fokkusu]

I ducked as the brute glanced upward from his meal of fish. It didn't look particularly appetizing-after all, how would one manage around all those scales? They would merely get stuck in my teeth and cause me horrible discomfort. I was not watching this brute for the fish, no, but for the pure fun of it. Perhaps he was linked somehow with Hitoban? The thought of the name stirred a dark force within him, and it was quieted by a single beam of light within his soul. The dynamics of Rasputin and Phoebus constantly amazed me. How could two such opposites live with each other in the confines of my soul? Obviously they weren't without argument. Often the turmoil within myself led my emotions to pinch and twist, seizing me in a fit of uncontrollable sobbing and howling. Their fighting really was no good for my health.

But back to my target. It has been far too long for me to kill Hitoban. Mother will be displeased. A sudden, heart-stopping thought crossed my mind: what if Mother comes after her herself? This has never happened before, of course, but I've never been gone so long. It is hard to get to the vixen-she is surrounded by friends and family, most unlike all my other targets. They were easy enough to isolate...this one will be different.

That's why I'm here now, instead of stalking the minx herself. I want to see who isn't close to her-who I can control. If I have help, the task before me will be easier than doing it alone. The stirring within me reminded me quickly that I am never really alone. Phoebus would always be holding me back, while Rasputin will always be pushing me on. This wolf is young, but that makes him a better target. He is easily malleable this way. He seems to be a happy-go-lucky kind of guy, though, and that doesn't fit well in my plan. I suppose I'll have to lie again...If only Mother knew how I detest lying.

Well, now's as good a time as any... I crept back into the trees, straightened, put a happy face on, and barreled through the brush. I stopped, an innocent, shocked look on my face, when I saw the wolf. I smiled, tilting my head to the side. Hi there! I'm Ryuunosuke, but you can call me Ryuu. What's your name? Oh dear...I may not enjoy this lying, but I am superbly good at it. If he sees through me, it will be a miracle of Lena herself. My lopsided grin put off no vibes save "be my friend?" as I stood, waiting for his answer.