Lost and Found (open)

[tsuki]

The sky was lovely that day.The breeze was pulling, and the leaves were flying. She couldn't help but to follow. It was always calling, and when she felt it dance towards the gates she wanted to accompany it.

A young girl poked her head out from a narrow empty street. Her deep blue eyes stared in awe at the largeness. She had stumbled across a whole unseen mini city with in a city. Her eyes went wider following the stretch of the circle from left to right. She slowly slinked back into the ally she crept out from. The tiny girl had never been out this far. She had been walking for hours managing not to be sniffed out by the dogs; maybe they didn't even know she was gone yet. Now the girl stumbled upon quite an astonishing place with throngs of people and a most interesting peak far from where she hid.
Hesitantly, Tsuki allowed herself to edge back to the exit of the back street to see the point climbing skyward again. She couldn't comprehend how high it was. Did the strange structure grow like that? She wanted to get closer, but...it was so far away and the people. They were everywhere.
A slight breeze blew through her thick black hair and toward the towering monster in the center of the colossal city. She waited blankly for a moment or two before taking a few steps out of her whole. Almost immediately after she enter the spacious place she retreated. This happened four times before she actually was able to push herself onward. She was going to make it to the middle. Her prolonged gaits caused some people to stare. There was a short girl alone, looking very ill, and her hands clasped together over her chest, but most only glanced in annoyance as she was crossing directly in many's path and cutting them out of their thoughts. She did not allow her eyes to leave her curious destination. The closer she got the greater it appeared. She could see the intricate designs more clearly. The art was mesmerizing. Her blank eyes stared through her hair with a slight gleam of excitement, and then, crossing irritated drivers and crowds of strangers, she finally made it to the bowl.
The bowl was probably the second largest ring she had ever seen and it was full of water! It was a little pond. The slightest smile grew on her face and she lowered her eyelids, relaxing her tensed muscles. That...wasn't so bad, and the end was worth the venture. It was water, and after her everlasting wanderings she just realized how thirsty and hot she was in the summer sun. Her hand dipped into the liquid like a cup. When sipping failed to give her a sufficient amount she dipped her entire face in. Some people actually stopped now. She payed no heed to them, in fact she forgot they existed. Tsuki gulped away at the open water like a desert dog.
She pulled her head away with a splash when something shimmered under the water. Her eyes widened. Money... Tons of sparkling silver coins. She figured since it was just a body of water belonging only to the city and not to anyone else like money found on the ground that it must be acceptable to go in and take some for yourself. Will this brilliant thought in mind she sat on the edge and began to eagerly remove her black baby doll shoes and long white socks. With out even thinking about how there was probably a reason why no one else was in the water she jumped right feeling the sweet coolness on her hot little toes. There were so many things she could buy!

[Amaya Kanashimi]

Redemption awaits; my soul is at stake. Will I find a stairway to the skies in the end? ...

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— Amaya

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The entire city was crowded. Perhaps not exactly clogged by humane standards - but no one said the figure leisurely perambulating at the edge of the crowd was human. It was only assumed. Her human form was able to keep her disguised enough to blend in almost perfectly; if it weren't for her personality and atmosphere, perhaps no human would be cautious with her and risk her being inspected. But the fear she struck into humane hearts kept them from reporting her. Kept her safe. As her nearly silent footfalls guided her aimlessly past the crowd, her pace quick but not too much so, her striking silver gaze flickered to the occasional guard, completely disregarding those around her. This city had no purpose for her; she was only passing through, in case there were any leads to the nobles or the new descendant pack. But there were none.

However, she would find one of her own. Although nothing broke through her emotionless exterior, a flicker of hope sparked within. Familiarity. She knew that smell. How could she ever forget? The smell that signified finality in her past life; she could recall the lunar flowers and their maidens, the path to Paradise. But throughout her four years of life, she could barely recall any memories other than the fact that she had been destined to find Paradise. Certain things would be familiar that she knew she had not experienced in this life. But other than those small things, she barely remembered what she would consider an acceptable amount. She was confused as to who she was, and who she was to be.

But one thing was certain at the moment, and it was that this scent that drifted over her scent glands was beautiful. And the only thing with such a wondrous smell was a flower maiden. But what would a maiden be doing in the middle of the city?

Abruptly, protective instincts began to call out, begging to be heard. To keep the maiden safe. With a silent, small sigh, she allowed her footfalls to veer away from the crowd, inconspicuously following the scent. And soon, she came across a crowd, gathered around a fountain. Gathered around the scent of the flower. But that was only her sense of smell, she knew; they were all watching something peculiar. Someone that broke a sense of normality. She made her nearly unseen way to the center of the crowd; it had to be the flower maiden. And as she emerged, she was proven correct. Had she been a less cold person, her eyes would have widened - but she wasn't. As a matter of fact, it was as if the sight didn't even faze her. Even though it did.

Proceeding toward the maiden, she lowly but prominently cleared her throat. "I would advise you not to do that." Although her voice was low in volume, its strength was well-pronounced. And despite her rather harmless appearance, she held an atmosphere of something for more serious. Dangerous. And chances were, the little flower maiden would see straight past her disguise, unlike the people surrounding them. The concealed wolf could only pray that the maiden would not have a slip of the tongue and declare what she was aloud.

» STATUS: finished!
» TAGS: Tsuki!
» COUNT: 546 words!
» NOTES: ramble ramble ramble; so sorry, haha!

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[tsuki]

Thoroughly, the young girl observed the waters searching for more gleaming things, oblivious to the mumbling and whisperings of the humans behind her. She would pick them up and hold them to the sun. The silver and copper coins dazzled with the liquid gloss dripping down her arms. She waddled through the small waves heading further into the center. There was a gold one! Why would someone leave such beautiful things lying around untouched? Were the humans afraid of the water? She plucked it from the water and was finding the in the back of her mind she was worried about what she was doing.
That's when she chose to glance behind her. Everyone was starring. Her eyes widened and her whole body couldn't move. She was in the spotlight now and she didn't see away out. Or maybe not too many people really noticed, but even having three or four people staring at her made her nervous. cold blood caused a sweat and her breathe grew uneven. Being a little over dramatic, maybe, but like a cornered rabbit she started glancing around for any sort of quick escape.
"I would advise you not to do that," She looked to the owner of the voice and was over whelmed with relief and shock. In the midst of the many humans there was a beautiful sight. A small smile formed on the maidens face and she took a couple of steps closer. She had never seen anything like it before, but she knew exactly what it was. It looked soft and white like snow. The coins fell from her hands and back into the water.
"Hey come on! Get out of there!" A man cried breaking her trance of curiosity.
Tsuki glanced to him for a split second before running through the ripples towards the wolf. She climbed out and stared at the creature with miserable eyes. The canine reminded her of the dogs, but it of course was more elegant. She had a slight argument with herself in her head. She wanted to touch it, but then again she didn't. She wanted to say hello, but then again she didn't. She wanted to hug it, but then again she didn't. She instead stood there in awkward silence. After a couple of seconds her hand lifted slowly and reached out to touch its muzzle, but she stopped almost asking the wolf to come to her. She wasn't sure if it even wanted to be touched. I think your pretty, she thought simple mindedly.

[Amaya Kanashimi]

It wasn't too difficult to catch the look of terror that flickered over the young maiden's eyes as she glanced up from her foraging; had the alabaster huntress been in her true form, perhaps her ears would have twitched the slightest, easily catching the sound of the innocent girl's panicked breathing. It seemed that they would have to get out of this place soon. That was fine with her; the humans reeked, suffocating her sense of smell, even though it was still decent nonetheless in this polluted environment.

Then, shy and practically upset azures shifted in her direction, reacting to her statement. Not exactly late, but a tad delayed from the panic of the crowd's attention on her, although it had shrunken since the first moment she caught scent and sight of the young woman. People had left as quickly as they came; most of those who paused turned to leave, and those who had not never ceased their stride. Expressions quickly flitted onto the pale girl's exterior, placing her emotions out onto display; something the pallid fae herself could never exactly do. Even as she watched the maiden stumble over herself and heard the murmurs and movements of the humans surrounding her, the barrier against her emotions held strongly.

Her moonstones remained unwavering, even as a man yelled. The faintest flicker of annoyance shifted across her penetrating gaze, but the sensation of emotion was unbeknownst to her. Slowly, yet with a grace that seemed to cause any creepiness to dissipate, she turned her cranium, averting her stormy optics onto the obnoxiously loud man. Her eardrums stung from his minor explosion of foolishness. Under her stony gaze, he seemed to shrink in fear, despite his attempts at continuing to keep a strong front. A rather feeble attempt, at that. She cast him a cold shoulder, shifting the focus of her silvers onto the girl once more.

The young one had bolted from the fountain, thrashing over to her. Not exactly graceful, but the elegance of lunar flowers remained on the pleasant exterior. The only thing that repelled the alabaster canine was the curiosity; if it got out of hand, the maiden could blow her cover. Thus explaining why her body unconsciously tensed the faintest bit as the hand ascended toward her. Toward her muzzle. If the contact occurred, she doubted people would become too suspicious - but any bit of further confusion could bring in the officials. And they were trained to recognize a mentally challenged human from an animal. And a flower maiden. Thus, was the explanation as to why her muscles relaxed when the hand paused, catching the look of calling in those delicate sapphires.

A single flicker of thought crossed those entirely readable, exposed eyes, and the wolf nearly tilted her cranium. Not that she exactly felt the confusing sensation; she could only sense the cluster of thoughts her mind racked up. Although one thing was certain; she had never exactly been told that by a flower maiden. Before she reacted, however, there was a click in her mind; they were still by the fountain, in the middle of all the humans. That wasn't comfortable in the least now that she knew a flower maiden was right in front of her.

With a nearly questioning look, she gestured very slightly with her head, suggesting they get further away from any crowds.

» STATUS: finished!
» TAGS: Tsuki!
» COUNT: 569 words!
» NOTES: finally done, haha!

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