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Post by Raikou on Jan 8, 2009 21:08:31 GMT -5
With a nervous grin, Kitanai followed, plopping down beside her and dangling his forelimbs over the edge as well. He stared blankly out at the forest until his curiosity got the better of him. His eyes trailed over to Miu beside him, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "Hey, Miu," he mumbled, trying to keep his mind preoccupied with something else. "Have you ever thought of running away?" The young male shrugged at his own question. "I have, once or twice. I never envisioned myself going far, but wouldn't it be so amazing to just be able to go whenever and wherever you please without anyone to hold you back?" Since she'd shared her secret place with him, he pressed himself to continue, rubbing his paws together insecurely. "The first time was when one of my foster mothers yelled at me when she found out she was carrying some jerk's pups. She took her fear and anger out on me, yelling about how I was just a burden to her and to everyone. Joumae took me aside after I ran out crying and told me how she wanted me there, and that that's the reason that she tried so hard to keep me alive. The other...was when Joumae was beaten because she took the blame for something I did. I wanted to run away so I wouldn't have to cause her anymore pain..." Then he shook his head, trying to shake those sad thoughts away. "But now I'm happy, and the only reason I'd ever want to run away now is to be alone for a while, know what I mean?"
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Post by Akane on Jan 9, 2009 7:42:55 GMT -5
Miu looked at him blankly for a moment. Compared to him, she had lived a very soft existence, "I... don't think I have thought of running away," she began, watching a leaf fall from the tree above and glide down over the edge of the rock, "I've always had this place to come to when I wanted to get away. I wouldn't dream of leaving my sister, either." She smiled. In truth, it was her sisters cocky attitude and zeal that made her life with the Koga fun and interesting.
Miu looked out over the forest again, "I bet it would feel great to run away through the trees and past those mountains though... to... to run as fast as you can for as long as you can." Her tail began to wag again, "I've always wanted to run until my legs give in. I wonder how far you could actually go?"
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Post by Raikou on Jan 9, 2009 7:49:20 GMT -5
Kitanai shrugged, grinning at her enthusiasm for the subject. "I dunno," he replied. "I've never done it before. But I bet that the both of us could make it to those mountains ages before any of those Igas! Just think of how nice the wind would feel, rushing through your fur like that." He shut his eyes at the thought of it. "If, like, years from now, when we're both...I dunno, older," he began to stammer, not so sure of where he was going with this. "Would you...you know...go with me if I ran off? Even if it was only for a few days? Akane-sensei and Kamui-sama would kill us, but would you ever get the opportunity ever again?"
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Post by Akane on Jan 10, 2009 17:59:18 GMT -5
On the one paw, Miu was extremely flattered that Kitanai would ask her to join him on such an adventure. But on the other, it would mean leaving her home, where she felt safe and protected. Her eyes saddened and her ears drooped backwards the more she thought about it, "Maybe," Miu replied half-heartedly, not giving a definite answer, "I don't know how I would feel by then. But, right now, I cannot possible think of doing such a thing. I just... couldn't leave my sister. Who knows, maybe the war could be over in our lifetime." Psh, yeah right.Looking up at him pleadingly, she hoped there was something that would keep him in the Koga territory, too, "Wouldn't you want to stay, for Joumae?"
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Post by Raikou on Jan 10, 2009 21:38:35 GMT -5
He found himself a little miffed she'd brought her up, yet Kitanai couldn't bring himself to be angry with Miu. "Eh, she'd understand," he scoffed, turning away so she wouldn't misread anything on his face. "Joumae's always been like an elder sister too me, but she let me do whatever I wanted whenever I wanted. She spoiled me, so I acted out to try and get her attention. She'd probably be happy if I ran away, you know?" He chuckled softly to himself. "Why would she want me around anyway if I'm such a stupid burden? Look where I've gotten her so far." See, that's why I was hoping she wouldn't bring it up! he thought mournfully, not daring to look back in Miu's direction. Now she probably thinks I'm this horribly depressing weirdo! He rolled his eyes. Joumae's probably laughing somewhere out there...
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Post by Akane on Jan 13, 2009 9:50:02 GMT -5
Miu's brow furrowed, silly male, she thought, burden indeed. "Don't be so daft," she giggled, almost mockingly, but made up for it by leaning in and gently nuzzling his neck, "I bet you made Joumae's life that bit more interesting; she loves running around after you, really, otherwise she wouldn't do it, hm?" Miu hoped that would cheer him up a bit, but found herself closing her eyes and suddenly feeling tired; Kitanai was surprisingly quite warm.
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Post by Raikou on Jan 14, 2009 9:01:56 GMT -5
Shrugging, Kitanai let out a short laugh. "I guess," he replied, smiling. He noticed with a frown that she was looking rather tired. Kitanai didn't mean to, but he couldn't stop himself from yawning. "Sorry," he mumbled, flashing a toothy grin.
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Post by Akane on Jan 14, 2009 15:55:11 GMT -5
Miu smiled sleepily, "It's alright," she stretched her front legs and yawned herself, "I guess we should be going back sooner rather than later. We have to get you back before Akane notices, anyway."
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Post by Raikou on Jan 16, 2009 13:38:09 GMT -5
Kitanai sighed, knowing it was over. "Yeah, right, Akane," he mumbled, standing and echoing her stretch. He yawned, flashing a mouthful full of sharp teeth. "Let's go back before he decides to skin me!" I wonder if she still thinks I was kidding, he thought, cocking his head, when I said I wanted to run away... He shrugged. Oh well.
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Post by Akane on Jan 19, 2009 18:55:33 GMT -5
"Akane wouldn't be able to skin you sucessfully," she began to laugh, "he makes ever such a mess of his victims!" She stuck her tongue out and stood up, "Anyway, we can take our time walking back - I doubt Akane will even be back until early morning. He doesn't sleep in the house, I know that much." Miu brushed past Kitanai and made a start on getting back through the walls of vegetation they had come through, but she paused at the first hurdle. In truth, she didn't really want to leave just yet - Kitanai made good company, though she wouldn't openly admit it. I hope we can come here again.
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Post by Raikou on Jan 21, 2009 9:01:02 GMT -5
Kitanai smiled and trotted after her willingly. It's not so bad, he thought. It's not like this place is going anywhere. We can come back, right? A firefly fluttered by his nose and he grinned, looking up to see the sky dappled with their golden balls. One landed daintily on his nose. The little male tried to stay still, but he sneezed and it soared off. "Hey, look at them all!" he chuckled, rearing up on his hind legs. "Miu, look!"
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Post by Akane on Jan 21, 2009 13:25:31 GMT -5
Miu heard him sneeze and turned around, and upon seeing all the fireflies she gasped and began wagging her tail, "There's so many!" She reared up on her hind legs and snapped at them. On her second attempt she actually caught one in her mouth by accident and sat down hastily, not wanting to swallow or do anything. Worried that she had killed it, she opened her mouth slowly and was relieved when she saw the glowing ball bimble away from her tongue. "Phew!" She sighed, then started to laugh in order to conceal her bashfulness.
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Post by Raikou on Jan 22, 2009 10:38:24 GMT -5
A circle of fireflies started hovering around Kitanai's neck. "Hah, look at me!" he chuckled. "I'm a lion!" His roar came out as rather pathetic, but he was laughing too hard to care. "This is so much fun!" He soared through the air after another firefly. This is probably the best night of my life, the young male thought.
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Post by Akane on Jan 22, 2009 15:15:39 GMT -5
Miu was in fits of laughter after Kitanai's roar to the point where she could hardly stand. She couldn't remember the last time she laughed this hard, "Some King of the forest!" She barked happily and leaped to join Kitanai in the air. Firefly chasing by moonlight... it did seem rather romantic.
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Post by Raikou on Jan 23, 2009 18:49:30 GMT -5
Kitanai was about to grab at a firefly when he remembered Miu's earlier experience. Instead, he chased them along the ground until he noticed suddenly that the cliff which felt like it had been so far away seemed to loom closer to him. He skidded to a halt just in time before he ran right over it. The fireflies, however, kept flying, drifting past him in a flurry of yellow orbs. Whistling, he bushed on a sheepish grin. "That was close, huh?" He swung his head forward and frowned as he saw the fireflies fluttering on their way. "Sometimes I wish I could fly," Kitanai muttered. "Would be nice, don't you think?"
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