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Post by praiseofblood on Dec 31, 2009 14:47:10 GMT -5
"Well done, Monsieur deCrei," came a call from one of the lavishly dressed hunters as they trotted after a white steed. The dogs ran ahead, barking, and the figure on the mare simply tossed luxurious blond hair.
Juniper looked back to his party, before swinging gracefully down from his steed to inspect the kill along with the visiting noble who he was supposed to be showing a good time. A dying doe stared up at him in fright, shot through her neck by his lords hunting party.
Juniper's nose twisted up in disgust before he turned to the Monsieur deCrei. The male was handsome enough, dark brown hair and green eyes, with strong aristocratic--if partly Spanish--features. "Pardon me, Monsieur. But I do not think my conscience nor my stomach can handle much more of this. I return to the Chateau. This...sport can be left to the dogs." he said, climbing back onto his horse and trotting off back towards his home. A couple members of his escort team jumped into action following behind their lord.
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Post by clementine on Dec 31, 2009 14:56:15 GMT -5
Amato had been watching the hunting party with interested, crouched down in his blank lepoard form and hidden in the trees. His ship was miles away, cloaked, so as to let him roam free. His A.I. had been heartily against it, but Amato couldn't help but explore this strange, backwater planet. He didn't have to be at the Sensaphorian embassy for another week or so and had decided to utilize that time wisely with a bit of exploring. That...and it would enrage his father.
Smiling to himself at the thought, the Zercan jumped from the trees and slunk through the grass, the bloody scent of the deer creature hitting his nose. Amato turned his head from this, watching as one of the human things broke away from the group on his Gramba...or thing that looked like a Gramba. Curious as ever, Amato followed this male, not knowing why. He stayed far enough away as to not scare, but still kept close, his huge, gracefully form barely a shadow against the ground.
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Post by praiseofblood on Dec 31, 2009 15:11:27 GMT -5
The pounding of hooves sounded behind him. "Wait, Monsieur." Baron deCrei called as he cantered after Juniper. "I did not mean to upset you. I was unaware that hunting did not appeal to your gentle nature." he said, looking at the beautiful blond.
Juniper spared the male a glance. "It is no fault of yours Monsieur Baron." he said, running a gloved hand through his bound hair.
"Ah but it is, Monsieur le Comte. How may I rectify this grave mistake?" the Baron asked, staring at the male like a love-sick puppy.
"You are my parent's guest, Monsieur Baron. Enjoy your time here and mind me not." Juni said, even as he smirked on the inside. Seems this summer would not be so boring after all.
"That is impossible, for you catch the eye at every chance." the Baron said, smiling as he was rewarded with a coy look.
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Post by clementine on Dec 31, 2009 15:46:35 GMT -5
Amato stopped when the humans did, listening intently to their strange words. One of the males...Mr. le Comte? had to have been one the loveliest males Amato had ever seen. The Zercan was immediately captivated and thoughts of whisking the handsome male flitted through his mind. What the hell?
His tail swished in agitation as the conversation continued and the Baron fellow flirted with Comte. A growl clung to the back of the cat's throat. He tried to stay quiet, he really did, but the way in which his mate looked at that other male made his blood boil. Gods, his mate.
Amato roared loudly, claiming his dominance as he sat up in the grass, looking about ready to kill the Baron human.
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Post by praiseofblood on Dec 31, 2009 15:58:43 GMT -5
The Baron and Juni both gasped, looking around as their escorts drew their swords. "What in the name of the Virgin was that?!" Juni asked, eyes darting about until all of their eyes landed on it. A large black cat just in the treeline; looking fiercesome and ready to kill.
The party's eyes all alighted in terror and Juni's horse backed away on it's own accord.
"What the hell is that?" asked the guard.
"It looks like a...panther." the Baron said, positioning himself slightly in front of Juniper and keeping a firm hold on his pistol.
"We best make haste away from these woods, Monsieur." Juniper offered, attempting to stay calm. There was something about the cat's gaze that was highly unsettling him. The Baron, equally stricken with fright, nodded, before turning his horse as Juniper turned his. The escorts made sure they got off alright, before following.
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Post by clementine on Dec 31, 2009 16:38:58 GMT -5
Amato's big body quivered in anticipation and angry. That damn Baron was still hanging around. He was sure the cad would have run off screaming like the coward he was. But no. The human stuck around and searched to make Amato more livid. He didn't know what the human held in his hand as he roared again.
The male barely paused before he was running at the Baron, intent on ripping the bastards throat out...or at least give him a good scare at the very least.
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Post by praiseofblood on Dec 31, 2009 16:45:45 GMT -5
The escorts hollered as they saw the cat launch and Juniper gasped. "MONSIEUR!" he cried as they all saw the cat race towards them. The Baron looked around frantically, eyes widening in true terror at the sight before him. His horse reared, and the beast lopped him off his back before racing away.
The Baron hastily got to his feet, screaming as he attempted to run, praying to God for his life.
"Baron!" One of the guards hollered as they raced towards the scene to protect the Baron. There would be a fate worse than death waiting for them if they did not.
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Post by clementine on Dec 31, 2009 17:04:23 GMT -5
Oh gods, the man was running. Somewhere in the back of his mind, Amato had decided to just scare the human, but...the running! It was just too exciting and the beast inside roared triumphantly at the chase.
Catching the running human was no hard feet. He beat the guards by a mile, completely ignoring them as he pouncing on the Baron. Granted there were no claws or teeth involved. Amato just brought the human down with bulk. Gods that was fun. Father never let him chase things like this. Growling rather playfully now, Amato bounced a little on the screaming man.
Honestly, how could he think this human a threat to his mate? His anger abated for the moment, sure that the human's were as weak as they seemed.
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Post by praiseofblood on Dec 31, 2009 17:19:16 GMT -5
Juniper watched in horror as the panther pounced the Baron, who was still screaming in terror, the wind knocked out of him as the panther pounced him.
Juni debated if the male was worth it, but he didn't want to face his parents' wrath if he let the Baron be killed, besides, the man was a great benificiary to his family.
"Dear Baron!" He said, jumping from the horse.
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Post by clementine on Dec 31, 2009 17:31:37 GMT -5
Amato looked up at Juni, tail swishing as he continued to sit on the silly Baron. What was a Baron anyways? The panther cocked his head as he licked his jaws, playfully baring his teeth at his mate to show he wasn't going to hurt the stupid thing he sat on.
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Post by praiseofblood on Dec 31, 2009 17:40:04 GMT -5
Juniper blinked. Was the beast...playing with him? "Baron," Juniper offered, "I believe the beast is...toying with you." he said, shocked. "It would perhaps be best to stay still."
"Not a problem, I assure you. I believe that he is crushing my spine." the Baron tried an attempt at humor, wanting to seem manly to the beauty, even in the face of danger.
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Post by clementine on Dec 31, 2009 17:47:09 GMT -5
Oh, so this male thought to play warrior for his mate? Amato gave a warning growl to the Baron, nipping at the back of the humans neck to let him that he could kill him at any time. The Zercan soon tired of the puny Baron, hopping on the male and sauntering over to his mate.
Purring loudly, the panther rubbed his body against Juni's hip. He bumped his large head against his mate's hand, demanding to be stroked.
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Post by praiseofblood on Dec 31, 2009 18:00:56 GMT -5
Juniper blinked as the panther strutted over to him, body stilling in fear as it rubbed against him. He pet the thing hesitantly, what was wrong with this animal? What manner of beast was this, and why did it like him?
The Baron coughed and rolled over, sitting up and clutching his neck.
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Post by clementine on Dec 31, 2009 18:07:29 GMT -5
Amato was surely smitten, purring at his mate's gentle hand. Juni smelled so good and perfect. And even though he was human, Amato wasn't going to hold that against him. The male was prettier than any Zercan.
Happily he sat on Juni's feet, growling lowly when the Baron sat up.
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Post by praiseofblood on Dec 31, 2009 18:16:30 GMT -5
Juni blinked down at the formidible beast, purring in his hands like one of his mother's house cats.
The Baron was attempting to stand, but at the cat's growl, he quickly prostrated himself again, causing Jupiter to laugh a bit. "Come now dear Baron, I do not believe that this beast will hurt you. Perhaps he is someone's pet, a visitor to the Chateau?" he offered, his words giving the Baron hope.
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