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Deep golden pools traced the outside of this zoo as a well built bodice of a female sat in front of the locked gates looking into the deserted area. Her medium length fur was sleek and glossy, having the color of deep mochas and whites, telling you that indeed she was a breed of the Collies and a well mix of the Australian Shepard if you have ever seen one. She was beautiful actually...not needed an expert to give you information on such. Nova's mind was now being set on getting inside...but the question at the moment was....how? She was pretty good and figuring things out, as her intelligence was great and powerful...but sometimes her intelligence was to great causing her to get into some troublle...but even then that was ok. Lean bodice got up and shook itself feeling her fur plaster to her bodice was one thing she disliked. Walking along the outside of the gate before she found some sort of restrooms that smelt like past scent of a dog...or some rat...either way she was going to go take a look if perhaps there was any hope to get inside this off limit area. She stood at the door way peering into the dark bathroom before letting out a bark that echoed loudly back at her...stating that it was abandoned and nothing lurked inside. Good. This was then when she finally stepped inside but scurried out quickly when she heard a loud hiss; tail tucked in between her legs. Annoyed she sniffed at the entrance and saw a stupid damn cat curled in the far corner glaring at her. To make it clear...Nova disliked the little furry creatures & more this idiot who DARED scare her. Sad to say that she had killed many before, not even thinking about it twice she ran in barking louder then before, as the cat jumped up and sprinted into a medium sized hole that lingered in the back of the toilet room.

Cautiously Nova stopped her killing chase and flickered her triangles toward it. Hmm...maybe this was the way in? Or maybe a path to cat hell? Shrugging she stepped into the hole squeezing her bodice through only to be standing in a bigger room. Sunlight came in from some open doors, pouring into the windows and illuminated the large room. Gentle gaze blinked at what she saw hanging on the walls...looking like some plush pray or something like that. Once out of her daze she trotted outside of the door and looked around to see where this passage had thrown her out to, turning her crown to see the closed gates she once stood in front off on the far side. She wagged her tail a gentle smile curling onto her lips as she saw the cat flinch under some gate and look back at her. Causing her to feel anger she sprinted toward the gate jumping up causing the gate to rattle loudly, the cat hissing and darting away. Thats it...LEAVE! Your not wanted you bloody disgusting CREATURE! She howled at it as she watched it leave. She then flickered her ears to the sides, OH! & thank you for leading me in! she called after it as if it understood her. She snorted and some laughter, she turned away from the gate to this vast exploration terra she was now in. She flickered her tail high over her as she walked along the edge looking into some abandoned cages...seeing the bones of what looks like other animals that once lived. Walking into some sort of aquarium thing that caught her attention, which she will soon regrett. She leaped onto some rock and stared into a dirty tank of water blinking she saw a little fish swim by, as she fallowed it with her eyes when he came around and swam looking at her. Well hello Mr. Fishy...I am Crystal Nova...pleasure to-, she leaped back when a bigger fish came along and gulped the little fish down and swam away. Eyes blinked in horror as she stepped back and sat down on her hinds just shocked. ...That was beautiful alright... She whispered to herself looking around at the other tanks...a bit lonely...she was a kind soul...just looking for another to speak too thats all.

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Two paws hit the ground rhythmically, never taking a movement out of balance. Two eyes traced out a path which led to an unknown destination. A single tail swished back and forth like a pendulum. A light thud echoed across the terrain every time a paw hit the ground, and dirt and rocks were kick forward. The sun was high in the sky, illuminating the light apricot coat of the male. It was summer, so it was not hard to stay warm during this season. And being a collie mix Clark had a long and thick coat which worked against him to keep him warmer than needed. His salmon pink tongue hung from his jaw panting heavily. He trotted along the side of a dirt road, though no cars used it to this day. Since so few humans now resided in the city he did not worry about his safety. And after his history with humans he had lost all trust within them. Occasionally he peered backwards to make sure he was not being followed, and that a human car was not racing down the road. But every time he looked he found himself alone, and his heart pulsing faster for no reason. He was not naturally timid, but was not much of a rebel. He took his time and enjoyed the scenery to his sides. Twigs broke under the weight of his body and dirt was inhaled into his lungs. But this was the price of living on the streets, and freedom was much better than confinement.

Up ahead Clark caught site of something, another street going off to the side of this main road. Curious, the collie mix shifted his direction and followed it, finding himself in an abandoned parking lot. There were no cars, but a large gate beholding the entrance of an abandoned zoo. But whether it was in use or not was the real question. Quickly he moved forward, orbs locked on the main gate of the attraction. But when he finally reached it he found them to be locked shut, and the distance between the bars was too small for his torso to fit through. He growled softly to himself as she scratched the metal frame, hoping that some by miracle this would cause it to open. But faith did not work in his favor. He turned and began to leave the zoo, when he heard the sound of a voice from inside the territory. He turned his glance backwards to see a cat sprinting out of the zoo, passing Clark with ease and soon disappearing into the distance, its figure quickly blending in with the rest of the shadows. Then the sound of the voice returned, and it was then that Clark knew there was an alternate entrance into this place. And if someone else before him had managed to find it, then surely he would be able to do the same.

Two deep brown optic scanned the area, looking for how the first canine managed to get inside. He caught site of a pair of restrooms, with the faintest scent of another still lingering within them. He made his way towards them, nails clicking against the tiles once he made it inside. He paused, waiting to see if he could hear another. But only silence met his auds. He made his way forward once more, peering across the corner to see a line of stalls and sinks. But so far he had yet to find a clue as to how to enter the zoo. His eyes entered each of the stalls looking for a way out. And then he found a hole where a toilet should be, some fur lining the edges like it had been used before. He cautiously entered, taking small steps and keeping his head now. His nose flailed rapidly inhaling the scents of others. So this was how the first canine entered. He bent his limbs and stuck his head through the hole. A blinding light met his eyes, and he then knew he was in a gift shop, stuffed animals left for the taking and key chains still hanging from the display. He allowed the remainder of his body to enter through the hole and peered around for a few moments, before finally locating the main doorway left ajar where he could make his entrance into the main part of the zoo.

Cages were allined to either side, but no life was inside. Clark plodded forward, eyes shifting back and forth. Only bones were left in the empty habitats, some parts missing while others seemed to be used a shelter for others. Then up farther an aquarium, the glass stained with the filth of the creatures inside. A voice, then a splash broke the prolonged silence. Clark's auds perked upwards, his eyes traced the sound of the noise. Looking upwards he saw some kind of a border collie mix swallowing a small fish. She then blinked and sat back, whispering something to herself which could not be heard. Clark was not one to be shy around others, so walked up to the edge of the aquarium though at a lower altitude than the female. "Why hello there," he called up to her, placing his two front paws on the glassy surface. He smiled kindly to her, his eyes glowing with enthusiasm. He was careful to keep his lyrics calming so she would instantly know he meant her no harm. But just a glance in his eyes and this would be read clearly. "What is a lovely lady like yourself doing out here all alone? Surely you have a mate to fetch you a meal rather than having to fend for yourself?" He flashed a smile, wagged a tail, and then waited for her to reply.

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There was allot of time in the world that she primarily spent on her own. Sometimes enjoying it...but at times finding herself stranded in a world with no living. Like this very moment, witnessing a murder between two species she hardly even knew about. She sighed to herself, hearing the gentle noise she had made echo throughout the artificial cave and disappear further down the glass tunnel. Golden candles looked down into the curves of darkness, that had the dim light of the sun the dirty water from the glass tanks allowed to shine through. There was nobody else here, but herself and a few sick fish that found living in such water...only filtered by the rain it seemed since not a trace of human scent dwarfed by. Lean bodice got up to make a leave when she ran into a russet handsome figure that strolled down toward her. Body growing rather tense as she jumped up startled that his figure had made its appearance so quickly and just out of the blue. Did he too use the entrance she had? Well of coarse he would have...how else would he have gotten in? She swallowed the lump that gathered in her throat and smiled gentle at his last statement. Seeing that the brute kept his distance, she dipped her head in greeting respectfully. Not worrying about his stance just yet...as it did not seem threatening toward her in any way. Though it had been a while since Nova had been close to another canine that has not been in battle or defending her life...but you could tell that she was just one of those females who acted upon your actions.

Her flesh blushed under her fur. These being the moments in her life she was thankful to have such a coat that covered such aspects, even though she roasted within a thick pelt. She smiled softly at him, flickering her listeners back. Greetings...I was seeking for company...thinking that perhaps I would find another of my kind to speak to, besides cats. she told him, in a gentle rose kissed tone, a little velvet giggle added at the end of her vocals. & I think I found him. Nova added, offering him a beautiful soft smile and blinking her amazing star glittered gaze at him. She personally thought this male was attractive, but being attractive on the outside is different then being attractive on the inside. Think about that. Oh...and no. I hold no mate to my stance at the moment...dont think I ever will either, the vixen confessed looking off to the green trees that sways peacefully in the wanted warm breeze of the summer. Summer time was seemed longer then all the other seasons, but then again it was just another faze of the earth to live through. Her sleek sides rose often, when she nimbly opened her jaws just a bit of her pink tongue appearing from her mouth...but not even this took the elegance appearance of the Collie/Shepard mix. She ran her pink tongue along the side of her mouth and looked back at him. Yourself? Why are you so lonesome? Your certainty not bad looking. She spoke once more with a classic smile on her lips awaiting his actions.

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[»Kinetic™]

The female was startled when Clark made his grand entrance. Well, it was not so grand since he only spoke to her with a kind tone but at least now she was not alone. She was up high and he was down low, so neither one really felt threatened by the presence of the other. Not to mention neither seemed to have the looks of a killer. This female was attractive, that much could not be denied. Border collie looked like it ran in her pulsing veins, but perhaps another breed as well. Australian Shepherd perhaps? It was left unknown and Clark was not going to ask of it since it really did not factor into their encounter. He kept his smile, the sparkle in his eyes and his tail swishing back and forth. The glass felt cool underneath his pads, the rushing water moving back and forth. While all other life had died out these fish managed to survive swimming in their own grime and dirt, and were happy to know their presence was still felt within the boundaries of the zoo while every other creature had either died or managed to escape. This was just the front of the territory after all, and there was much more left to explore. Clark was in no rush however, since he did like to take his time with such things. And now that there was a bit of a road block in the way, he was going to pause at it until he felt the need to move onwards.

At first the female's muscles grew tense, her heart seeming to pulse faster within her chest. Her eyes moved downwards to the male below, and her throat made a movement as if she was swallowing something whole. She dipped her head as an in-verbal greeting, maybe because she could not speak, or she just was not sure of what to say. Either way Clark accepted it as a form of communication not arguing against the fact no words were shared yet. Then she spoke shortly afterwards, and Clark loved the way her lyrics rang in his eardrums. He smiled at her sarcastic remark, chuckling quietly though perhaps also loud enough for her to hear. Seeking company? So was he, so they were in the same boat with this. Her next words seemed to be almost seductive, even lighter than the ones before. This made Clark's tail wag only harder, his smile curling now from ear to ear. "Well then, we seem to be on the same page with this m'dear." She smiled the smile of a thousand angles on one face, which only made Clark blush. However, dogs were blessed with coats to hide their emotions such as these. But the glint in his eyes easily showed the emotions he was feeling, and there was no arguing against this female's outer beauty.

She had no mate. This was a fact surprising to Clark. He raised a single eyebrow, tail slowing its wag ever so slightly. "Never? Well I highly doubt someone as beautiful as yourself will stay alone forever. Some lucky guy will win your heart, and just a glance at you and his will be captured." He was not flirting per say, but rather trying to raise her spirits and doing so he was only making himself happier as well. Her eyes left his for a moment, studying everything else the territory had to offer for her. Clark then allowed his own eyes to stray from her wondrous cloak, looking at the fish in the tank which his paws were firmly pressed against. Oh how he wished to be higher up with the female. He searched for a way to get higher unless the female was to leap down from her high perch. But then her voice broke his thoughts, and his optics were quick to resume their resting position in her own sparking eyes. Again, he loved the sound of her voice and the tone of her lyrics. He smiled. It was nice to be noticed by such a beautiful female, and one who also shared such a kind attitude. He could tell she was a gentle being like himself from just a glance. Hard to believe this was the same female who chased cats out of zoos.

"I am not lonesome. At least, not anymore." Clark's lips hurt from smiling so much. Never had he had emotions such as these in his past. "I have just been wandering around the city I guess you could say, not really sure of where I am going, but then again so few actually have a target destination these days." He pushed off against the glass so his front paws were now back on the ground, and he lowered his hackles so he was now seated. He allowed his eyes to remain on the female, not once straying from her wondrous coat. "So this zoo looks pretty large at a glance." Then he looked right and left, eying the various paths which could be taken. After a few seconds he looked back up at the female. "Perhaps you would like to accompany me in seeing what this place has to offer." He chucked at the thought of his next sentence. "I promise not to let any cats get in our way." He wanted the female to join him, but what other would think otherwise? She was attractive, funny, kind... the whole package in one canine. And it was only a shame no one else had seen this yet and he was the first. But the real question was if this was to turn into something more serious along the way if it was to continue.

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Her eyes strayed for almost a moment before they went back to him. Sure to keep a submissive gaze with his just in case he got offended. Yes she was on higher ground and so it looked like she was speaking down on him. But that was not the case...as really there was nothing she really wanted to claim...unless of coarse he was in the package of being hers. She smiled at her thoughts before she listened to his sweet boomed melody, giggling lightly at the end of his sentence. He was rather sweet and kind to her. Unlike all of the other males she had ran into in her past. Flashes of fights she was thrown into for simply being a female and males wanting a need out of her. She blinked the thoughts of blood and pain away and looked back down at the male with the same gentle gaze...but behind that gaze laid many viewed stories...that if ever told it would harm your soul and make you bleed until you drown in your own blood. Her personality was hard to believe as such harm was caused to her since a very young age...but when your meant to be the opposite of what see, you are...and there is nobody in this world who can change that.

Her thoughts where broken when the male spoke to her once more...and these words only made her smile grow. She gracefully gathered her muscles as she lept down from her high stance down to the ground next to him. She looked at him and blinked before shaking her well groomed fur and sitting only a few inches away from him. She looked at him yet again taking in his facial features that where intact...and well to good to be true. She took in his smile...and simply stared at it...as never before has a male smiled at her in any way...but only smirked and sneered trying to get his way with her. But the only thing they earned was a good ass kicking and that was for sure a marked down fact. She smiled a little when she came back into that state of mind that told her to speak...as someone else had spoken to her. Perhaps one will. She admitted to him with this obvious look in her eyes that told you everything she thought.

She paced around for a while before she laughed at herself and looked down at her paws for a while. She looked back up at him with a mysterious look upon her golden gaze. So are you that guy that I have captured? She asked him in a teasing tone wagging her plume behind herself she gave him this little smirk that was able to make anyone embarrassed. She laughed a little before flickering her inky mocha auds around taking in the callings of the birds. She saw some flutter into the sky telling you that of coarse some idiot was around scaring them....or better...it was going to rain? She got out of that cloud and back to this male that spoke to her once more...and to tell you the truth she was actually happy he had came along and saved her from such boredem...he was going quiet of good job of entertaining the vix.

I have too, been roaming these lands...for a little longer then I would like too...but farther from this city is a damn cold world...I'm just glad I can be here without harm. She stated almost with a sad depressed tone. On her neck there was still a fresh wound that she had gotten from a fight she was in...not caused by her...but by others who simply had no use of words...the idiots. The ends of her brown fur where lightly matted with dried blood, but you could barly see it. She smiled at his other words...bravo male...nobody has ever seen this gal smile so much in a single day. Joining you sounds wonderful...as for the cat thing. Its a habbit...your free to join. She told him with a laugh as she got up her muscular careful bodice making its way closer to him. This was when she neared her snout to his, a gentle delicate licked being placed on his cheek as she stepped away. It was actually stunning to run into a male that actually spoke to her like a canine would to another canine. Stunning to see this female take such action!!! She smiled another beautiful smile toward him as she trotted away from the aquarium and onto one of the many paths that dazzled the place. Looking over her shoulder toward him she winked at him. I'm Crystal Nova...by the way. But you may call me Nova. She told him in a soft tone.

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The distance between the two canines remained great as neither moved from where they stood. Clark remained at the bottom of the aquarium looking up, and the female stood at the top of the aquarium looking down. But it was not long before the gap between them came to a close. The female standing at the top gathered some strength and then lunged off the ledge of the aquarium, soaring through the air before finally landing gracefully on the ground below next to Clark. His eyes never left her as she soared through the air, her coat blowing in the wind. After landing she shook her fur to clear it of any tangles, then turned and blinked a few times at Clark. He felt his cheeks turning warm and his heart skip a beat. She sat down next to him, leaving only inches away from their bodies. His eyes scanned her multi-colored coat. He was completely unaware that is smile was so large. His heart was racing after than it ever had. He had only known this female for what, a matter of minutes, and he was infatuated by her beauty. He curled his bushy tail to his side, allow it to wag like how a cat's would. The concrete beneath his pads was hot from the rays of the sun which shinned down from above. Where he sat there were no shadows and he was quickly growing hotter by the second from sitting in the summer sun.

Her voice rung like a bell across the open terrain, and Clark was quick to disperse his thoughts and pay attention to what the female was saying. She then rose form her seated position and seemed to pace back and forth while thinking, her nails clicked every time a paw hit the concrete below. Clark's eyes followed her figure as she moved back and forth, hoping that she would speak again so he could hear the music of her tone. Her glance shifted down to her paws, Clark doing the same to see what it was she was focused on. But the only thing on the ground was her own two feet. Then she spoke, and his orbs were quick to dart back upwards. He blushed harder and looked away. "I suppose one could say that..." he could not lie to her. He knew he had a little crush on her, but how could one not? She was drop-dead gorgeous, and he had fallen for her the moment he layed eyes upon her. He was not going to lie and say she was not attractive, and he only hoped he could be half as handsome as she was. He allowed his eyes to stray from hers for a moment trying to cool his cheeks, then looked back up with a small smile still on his lips. His two eyes were sparkling in the dim sunlight of the zoo, the reflection of the female shadowing his pupils.

Laughter could be heard from the female which was even better than the sound of her voice. Her eyes moved to look at the few birds lingering in the zoo, and Clark was quick to do the same. They were singing their usual song, chirping with one another in perfect harmony. And they were just lucky that the female had chased away the cat, or else they would easily lose one of their own. A cloud blocked the sun for a moment, casting a darn shadow upon the two dogs. Clark looked upwards to see a dark cloud gathering in the sky, which could easily bring rain. Some others were here and there, but they had yet to come together and completely cover the sky. It would be a while before it started to rain, so the two had some time before they would have to worry. He allowed his focus to leave the cloud and then go back to the female listening to her speak once more. He nodded and smiled, hearing that she too was just wandering and that she was trying to escape the cold and the harm. He was doing the same as well, and also looking for a pack he might like to join. He hated the path of being a loner since it was so lonesome and much harder to survive on your own. Some could do it but he was not one of them. There were five known packs in the city, so he was not sure which one he wold fit best in.

It was then that Clark noticed a wound on the shoulder of the female. It was old and mostly healed over, but mats of dried blood were still present. His pupils dilated as he wondered who could have caused such a thing, and how she managed to get away. He parted his jaws to speak, but then the female beat him to the punch. He smiled and stood up, wagging his tail quickly at the sound of knowing she would join him. "Perfect then! Together we shall free this zoo of all known cats." He grinned at their new little inside joke. She rose from her seated position and near him so now there was almost no distance between them. He could feel her heat radiating off her torso and soaking into his own body. Her tongue ran across his cheek and it felt like the kiss of an angle. He was unaware he could blush any harder but he did, hoping her tongue would never leave his side by the end of the lick. He closed his eyes for a moment being caught up in a thousand thoughts. But by the time he had opened them, the female had already trotted away and was on one of the main pathways of the zoo, turning back to look at him. He quickly scrambled to his feet and trotted over to her so he could be by her side once more.

Her name was Crystal Nova. Two words, three syllables but it was like the world's shortest poem. A poem which Clark had grown to love the moment he heard it. He smiled and nodded. "Nova it is then my lady," he told her, walking along by her side. "A beautiful name, for a beautiful young lady." His smile grew larger. "You may call me Clark if you wish," he allowed her to know, but she could call him anything she wanted and he would not argue against it. His eyes moved from side to side as the two walked along the pathway. Cages with only bones were to either side, no animals being present. And no cats either. "So tell me Nova," he began, eying the wound on her shoulder once more. He was still curious as to how she got such a thing. "How does such a nice lady such as yourself get such a large gash on her figure?" It must have been a long time ago that she got it, since it was almost done healing. Still, he wanted to kill anyone who dared to lay a paw on this female. His eyes were filled with curiosity as she waited to hear the story, nails clicking against the asphault. He longed to hear the softness of her voice once more.

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She listened to his calling with the grace of the world. Repeating its simple tone in her thinker a few times before she herself said it out loud. Clark. She whispered and nodded. Very well...understood. As I will call you exactly that and no other thing. She told him. Nova herself holding the respect of using canines callings instead of calling them brute or male. Which to her was clearly a disrespectful thing to do and was simply disgusting to her. Though, like many things in her past...she has been called every word in the dictionary. But little did she care on what others had to say to her. She knew well who she was...and everything just slid past her like butter on a knife. She wagged her tail softly toward him repeating again his name in her mind. Clark. The first male in record to treat her in such way and not have a feeling that he might be getting more out of her...shocking really.

In this world, Nova learning to ignore such things...like pain and sadness. Even though, every now and then she feels it...making her feel useless and defeated...but its not a popular thing in this female. As you will always see her with a stunning smile, crown rose up high. Teaching herself how not to let others see your weakness...or worse...you hurt. Inky mocha auds flickered toward the direction of the path. Checking if there was any form of life further on...but it was clear that everything here was dead- not counting the fish that is- and forgotten...left here to die and rot in there own domain they where used to calling home. Shivering at the thought she was distracted when he came along toward her side. She smiled softly at his comment about her name. Why thank you...your the first to ever say such. Nova told him with an honest tone. She nodded toward him and gave him a easy look into his eyes before walking along smoothly down the path.

Each pad made a silent sound as all four touched the ground. Expect when her black nails had there turn making a soft little chip sound on the concrete. Even though they file down when she runs and digs just for fun. She flickered her ears around again before she listened to his handsome voices...looking at him from the corner of her eye just admiring his beautiful bright fur that looked like fire when the sun hit it just right. Not only seeing the color of his pelt...but also his eyes wondering over to her side making her just look straight forward and turn her head to examine the empty cages with bones...and depree that had decade making everything seem the living just as dead. It was not that the fellow jazza was shy...but with him it was different. When Clark looked at her it felt a bit weird making her heart just tighten a little...scared at what he might see. No questions why...as there was nothing wrong with Nova right?

No not really...but behind that beautiful summon patterned coat...laid scars of pain and mistreat...would he care? Would it matter if she showed him each one? When he spoke to her she turned to make her gaze connect with his. Ready to answer anything he wanted to ask her....but what he asked her...she was not expecting as her ears flattened quickly to her head with embarrassment but rose up, just to cover up her stance. What she had feared he would see...he had seen. Now it was time to explain. She turned her crown to where he stared and saw the bloody maroon stain on her shoulder connecting to her neck as she got ready to tell him the story. But this time her beautiful golden blissed gaze did not link with his...but instead looked down at the ground rather coldly then kind. A fight.... She whispered to him almost soundlessly turning to look at him she continued. Between two males...I-I got away...but just have wounds to last me for awhile... She told him looking down at her gray splotched mitts. Would he leave her? She hopped not.

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His name was called, but not in a manner of calling Clark but rather of Nova contemplating whether or not she agreed with such a calling. It was short, only a single syllable while hers was three and two words. For a moment he held his breath, curious as to what her reaction would be. She did not give an opinion on the name, but merely nodded her skull and agreed that this was what she was to call him. He smiled, deciding that this must have meant she liked his name. And when she wagged her tail it only confirmed it further, so he was satisfied that this was appropriate. So he was to call her Nova and she was to call him Clark. This was good since now he actually had something to address her with. So the two canines walked side by side looking at the cages before them. They were both fortunate not to be one of these locked up animals, for most were dead. Only their bones were left, the rest of them decayed long ago. It was awful for the humans to just leave them like this, to die of starvation or disease or of other causes. These two lived on the streets, and each had a different story to tell. It was hard to tell who's was worse since neither had shared their tale. It was stored in the depths of their memory, perhaps never to be shared. But Clark was not one to be nosy and ask another of such manners. He was not fond of his own past, and was certain others felt the same way about their own.

Nova smiled when Clark told her he liked her name. Her smile only grew wider, and she thanked him for saying so and also added he was the first to tell her this. He cocked an eye brow wondering how she had gone her life without another telling her this. He loved her name, the way it rolled off his tongue so perfectly. His was so short and stubby, but hers was like a beautiful poem or song. "Oh now I find that hard to believe. Surely I am not the first to fall for your beauty. And if so I am just lucky that I was the first." He could feel his cheeks turning hotter and turned to look forwards trying to hide this, though failing miserably while doing so. He had already admitted it to himself many times, she was beautiful and her personality was even better. But he was shy when it came to such things so tried to keep it hidden as best as possible. So sparking a conversation seemed to be the best remedy to this conflict he was facing. So he turned the converstation to her injury on her shoulder blade. And though he had thought it was nothing too big, perhaps just an injury from a piece of barbed wire or an animal trying to escape her before she had it as a meal. But instead she turned away, almost embarrassed from him noticing it. He felt bad for bringing it up, but once the question was asked there was no taking it back.

Clark was patient, and waited while walking for her to tell him how she had received such a thing. Her ears were flattened against her skull, her eyes were refusing to make contact with his. He could tell this was a painful subject for her to speak of. Her voice was spoken so quiet, any other would not have caught the two words. But Clark did. It was a fight, and he instantly assumed it was female against female. Perhaps over food or a mate or something, since it would be much harder for a female to fight off a male. But he kept his glance on her, waiting to hear more details about the event. The next sentence only shocked him further. It was not against a female, but against two males. It was amazing that she had been able to fight them both off. And though she had suffered an injury, she must have won the battle. She was even tougher than he had imagined. Still, the bloody marking must have been painful at the time of receiving it, and must have still stung. He studied it up closer, noticing the fang marks around the healing scar. The blood around it was dried up so from a distance it could not be seen. Which explained how he had not at first noticed it. But then her eyes remained low and he knew he had to say something in order to make her feel better.

"Anyone who fights such a fine young lady is only a coward," he told her, shifting his eyes from her shoulder to her. Then Clark leaned in closer and placed his muzzle under her chin. Then ever so gently he pushed it back upwards so she was not looking down at her paws but upwards at him. Then he pulled away and smiled. "And I am sure if they ever come back, I will never let them lay a paw on you again." His eyes were full of sensitivity, his tone soft and his lyrics kind and gentle. This was his specialty: making others feel better about themselves. He was usually the one his friends went to when they needed support or just someone to talk to. He was a good listener, patient, and somehow always could find the right words to say. And he could only hope he was helping this female's situation. He leaned in closer once more and returned the kiss he had received before they had started their walk. Her fur was even softer than he had thought. "You just call me, and I will come running." And he meant it. He was not much of a fighter, but he would defend his friends when they needed him. Her body seemed to have many more scars from his, so he knew she was a fighter and capable of defending herself. But it never hurt to have some backup.

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No, no he was not the first male to ever fall for her beauty. As dozen others came before him. But...that didn't really matter. As none where important to her...and none at ALL where worth her precious time. She didn't have time to mate...or to love each one passionately. Partly to do with the fact they never let her even breath her name out before they wanted sex and what not. It was stupid and she hated this...being the reason why she never liked to be around males. Unless of coarse they where ones who respected her and treated her well. Which so far where none on her history- but she changed that pretty smoothly. Like always everyone never expected her to have such actions when something was done wrong. But...you rarely could expect anything from Nova...as she was a book with no ending...her personality only being a short part of this mystic tale. But this tale was only read by the ones who actually mattered...and who she bothered to show what she really was about...and trust me...there is nobody out there to gain such position in her heart.

But maybe Clark might find his way in there...but that was just a 50 out of 200 chance. She looked over at him and smiled. No your not. But you might just be one who matters. She told him with a smile and flickered her tail over her. She forgot about her wounds quickly. Unlike, some of the other days she blamed herself for getting such...for not being strong enough to defend herself. But like everyone thinks...being a female is not easy. Running the risk of getting raped or more tamed. Flickering her honey toned towers she listened on to his words and smiled grimly. Anyone who chooses to fight me...wishes to beat me. But they will never bring me down, she corrected him in almost a pushed tone. She looked at him and blinked her determined eyes at him before looking away to the scenery again. She was taught to never give up...and to fight even when times seemed like they could not move on...but from those hard teachings only a few things remained in her mind...those being...never give up.

She felt his touch under her neck and tensed, awaiting a bite but he only pushed her crown up to rise it once more. Nova smiled a bit at him giving him a loving look before turning away. He was just so nice...so perfect. But all of this may only last for a few more hours then poof into the nothingness of the world. Rather not get her hopes up. She dared to smile again at his presence but not looking again. To timid to have him see what she thought about him in her expressive golden pools. I'm sure they wont dare creep closer with a bark of yours. Nova complimented even though she never heard the male bark. She still thought he was handsome. Perfect at that. She smiled again at herself and her stupid shyness. She was never this way! It was new and strange for her to feel like this. She shook her fur and turned to look at him when he licked her cheek. A rush of hot sensation starting at the tip of her ebony nose and traveling down to the tip of her tail. Nova turned away before looking back at him with a tawny gaze...wanting to ask him why he did that...but didnt....because she loved it. She giggled at the feeling and nuzzled her well shaped crown into the side of his neck pinning her ears back to tuck it under his neck and lick him...taking in his masculine scent. So far...you seem like the perfect one I have been waiting for...and its amazing. She whispered to him giving his orange toward a lick before laughing and sprinting forward into a tiger en closer she leaped the rocks and stood at the top picking her way down the other side.

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[»Kinetic™]

Being just a collie there was nothing too special about Clark. There were many varieties of collies, but his specifics were unknown even to him. He was born a stray, taken from his lifestyle and then thrown back into the wild. He had had a taste of the life of a house pet and the struggles of surviving on the streets. But after experiencing both it only made him appreciate the life he had now. Of freedom and excitement and thrill. He never knew what was going to happen next. Sometimes this was good and sometimes it was bad, but either way he was always ready to try something new. And so when he saw this female he was not sure what she was like. Would she act as if he did not exist? Would she turn her nose up at him like so many others did and just leave him? Or would she speak with him and allow some kind of a bond to develop? Risks were apart of like and this time when Clark took one, the results were instant. He was not one to regret when something bad happened to him. He took it as a learning experience unlike most who tried to forget it ever happened. And he knew this female's past was harsh and not a fairy tale ending like so many story books. And neither was his. But here they were, their paths intertwining and so far things going well between them. But there was only one problem to this little encounter. Clark was starting to fall for her, and he did not want to leave her side when the time came to do so.

The collie blushed when he heard he was not the first to fall for her charms. This did not come as a surprise, but he still felt a bit embarrassed as doing so. But her next lyrics made his auds perk upwards and his eyes fill with something... perhaps hope would be the best word to describe it. He mattered to her, something that did not happen often to him. This made his smile return and his tail flicker back and forth creating a slight draft from behind. "Well I feel honored to be recognized by such a fine young lady," he told her, dipping his head to show respect and smiling while doing so. Then deep brown optics traced her shoulder to find the wound still lingering on the flesh. She was strong willed and even physically could not be taken over. But he could tell this fight was a nasty one and a topic which should be skipped over as soon as possible. He knew even before she said so that she could not be taken down, and even if Clark tried (which he would never do in a thousand lifetimes) he would not be successful. This was not a guess, but a well stated fact. "I am glad to know that despite their actions they were unable to bring the princes down." He forced his eyes to look away to make the environment less tense and to allow a new topic to be brought up. He too had scars under his long pelt, but those were not to be revealed voluntarily.

When lifting her cranium into the air Clark felt Nova hesitate. It must have been a reflex seeing as both knew he would never hurt such a beautiful female. But she turned away after a moment of having eye contact. Though the male was not offended, knowing that both were sharing the same feelings towards one another. She kept her pools low while speaking, and her words almost made Clark laugh. He was not toughest in the least, but when defending someone he cared about, then he would be known for getting tough. "Oh I am sure it is not my bark which would scare them off, but a burning passion towards the one I care to defend." And he was referring to her. She avoided eye contact turning her head further away, and Clark only smiled at her timidness. When he licked her cheek both could feel the sparks between them and the smallest giggle which escaped her through only made Clark feel even better inside. It was like a song with no lyrics, but with only the soothing melody. She whispered something in his ears, and it only made his heart skip a beat. So what he had thought was true. The connection between them was felt by both, and he was not the only one to fall for someone that day. At first no words were spoken by him. He did not know what to say, thinking that anything he spoke of would only make him sound like a fool. He played different phrases in his head, trying to pick out the right one.

But Clark did not even have the chance to think for long before the feeling of a warm tongue crossed his cheek then the sound of paws acing across the concrete. He blinked only in time to see Nova galloping away towards an old tiger exhibit. He only laughed and bent his limbs so he was in a playful bow. "Oh it's on now!" He called out after her before quickly sprinting after her, keeping his eyes on her multicolored coat. She climbed up rocks with ease as if it were nothing, landing gracefully each time. His tongue rolled out of the side of his mouth as he began to pant heavily trying to keep up with her. Then once at the top she was already making her way down the other side. The bones of the old tiger could be spotted resting against the side of one of the stones, probably killed off from starvation. It was just a good thing he was no longer alive. Liquid pools then found the female, and Clark bounced down the rocks closing the gap between them. "Better watch out I'm gaining!" he yelled to her, with only meters between them. Them when they were close to the bottom he leaped off a high perch and soared closer to her, in hopes of tackling her to the ground. If he was luck he would be able to pin her down and stop her from running. If not he would land in the rocks and she could easily escape. Now it was time which would tell what path fate would choose.

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Lean body was in mid leap when he came striking down toward her graceful swift body. She laughed as she landed in the dirt with a silent swoop. A dark cloud of dust picking up around them as he pinned her down. You could rightfully tell that the dirt had not been stepped on for a matter of days...or even up to years. She twitched from under him but made no attempt to revers the pin nor get him off of her body. Simply wagging her banner under his body, she looked up into his amber pools with her gentle honey kissed ones. There was no telling what she felt...nor what she thought at this very moment...but it was a gaze that was simply lost in the moment, one that was living right now...and wished never to see this connective time to end. She smiled up at him as never before had a male ever done this to her...neither spoke to her like he had...or even looked at her like he does. What would happen if the untamed Crystal Nova was tamed after all? That her heart is actually feeling something for this very male she looked at right now?

These thoughts ran swiftly in her mind. Would he love her back? What if he lives feelings that are false, only to break her heart in the end? She had seen it happen before in her life...and like them she did not want to end. A bitch with 8 pups, living in this harsh world who turned its back to everyone...everyone but one. To have to put up with the restless nights, in fear that a male would come over and kill them all...only to have the pleasure in breeding her once more to fall into the same retinue. She shivered under the pressure her mind had pulled her into, returning into the game she was playing. She looked up into the rojo male who's bodice made contact with hers...but she did not see a male that would do such to her...but only one who would give her the key to his heart...and only to her. She blinked her amazing hazel gaze at him, and even then that gentle smile never dared leave her lips. She pulled her pretty maned head forward letting her pink licker escape behind her leather black kissers, to gently lap up at his lips and nose. Yes...I'll say you got me... she whispered to him. A timid smile forming on her lips...but everything about her told her....give me more.

But there was a secret...and well the secret was...she didn't no what more was. She had no limit to what her body pleaded but rightfully knew where to stop. Nova little knew that this male felt the same for her or more that she could possibly imagine. Her mind in gutter on what he wanted as many males wished to be in his very spot right now. Slowly letting her head rest back down on the ground she simply looked at him waiting for his reaction. Not knowing how he would react to such affection expressed at once, her eyes held seductiveness and love. But this all vanished when she shook her head as a fly landed on her ear and looked up at the bones that laid only a few feet away. Laying on her back, she looked back up at him and giggled using her back legs and her front to push him off of her. This being when she rolled over to all fours and got up shaking the dirt off of her well groomed coat. The shaking starting from the tip of her nose all the way to her tail as she jumped forward a little bit, trotting over to Clark once more but stopping half way and wondering over to the pile of bones.

She took a sniff at the white decade bones...concluding that yes...they once held meat on them since it was scent able on what was left...and where it was placed. But she could also tell that what ever this animal was...had a miserable death. Causing her to back away from the bones and live them there...in peace and not to disturb them. She sighed with grief sorry that such animal had to die in such way. Before looking back at Clark, each time she looked back at him wanting to have his touch...or his delicate scent close to her charcoal sniffer. She sighed when she looked at him...lost in his attractive looks for awhile before she snapped back, noticing what she was doing. Are you FOOLISH!? Keep your feelings to yourself Nova...you know there will be nobody out there who will care for you as you care about them. She thought. Once more thinking about the pain she had been through when she help others...turning on her and threating to kill her...when she was the guardian who promised them heaven if it was possible to purchase.

That now being the reason why now, such a beautiful female has her cold side...and her seriousness. Its called learning on what your surroundings give you. She giving them love...and all they did was take...and take...and take. Never caring on how much they took...but taking it anyway. When it was time to return what they have taken...they responded with violence and hate...and so Nova learned. Never to give without receiving. Sure she was your sweetheart...if she liked you...but if she didn't then you by sure know. But even then there are times when she tried to be giving, and open...like right now. Taking in Clark as her new friend...but how long would this last before one of them was forced to leave? She didn't really want to think about such at the moment...but just wonder on how long this romance fence would last...and if he was capable to catch on. Longing to feel more for him...but in fear to get her heart torn in two for ever thinking there could be such thing as love in this world...for regretting about falling for him...but the true question was...Was she?

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[»Kinetic™]

For a mere second Clark remained suspended in the air, his red coat glowing in the light of the sun. He slowly grew closer and closer to Nova. Unlike what most would think this was not an attack, but merely a game between two friends. Would he be quick enough to pin her down, or would he be the one to be tricked? Either way he was a good sport and was not one to hold a grudge against things. But he was successful in pinning her down, kicking up a cloud of dust around them as he landed. He did not remain a strong grip on her, since he did not want to anger her and was not one to cross boundaries neither were comfortable with. Her tail swished back and forth freely, only collecting more dust to the ever growing cloud which hovered around them for a few moments before settling down once more. She smiled up at him, and he returned it with a smile of his own down on her. Her honey-colored eyes were sparking under the rays of the sun above. He had no idea how anyone could harm anyone like her, and assuming she was weak was a mistake on their part. A light breeze kicked up, brushing against their two coats and kicking up the soil around them. The rocks lay only feet away from them, and the bones of the tiger leaning on one of the boulders. It was a strange site for anyone to wander across. And who knew anyone could find such a strange place amusing?

For a moment both canines were lost in thought, Nova thinking of things which would never be known to Clark, and the male just thinking about life itself. He could not remember the last time he had had fun like this before, living life free like all strays were supposed to do. He was not timid per say, and not anti-social either. But after what he had been through he found it harder to survive. And surely Nova felt the same. And it was even harder when you had to do it al alone. Part of the reason why he wanted to join a pack, but was unsure of which one would best suit him. Soon enough he broke out of this thoughts, looking back into the eyes of the female under him. He thought it would probably be best to let her go, seeing as she might be getting uncomfortable being on her back for so long. She whispered something in his ear, and at first he was not sure of what she had spoken since he had just broke out of his thoughts. Then when he recalled what her lyrics had been his smile only grew wider. "So what do I win?" he asked, part sarcastically, part serious. Before there had been no prize to win but he decided to throw that in there, see how she reacted. His own tail swished back and forth, keeping a steady rhythm. For whatever reason he was finding it difficult to remove his eyes from her own.

Slowly Nova's head descended downwards, though their eyes not leaving one another's. Her cloak caught the sunlight in the perfect way, and her multicolored coat almost looked like she was an angle who had just fallen from heaven. Or at least, in the eyes of this male it did. Clark was about to speak again, when an intruder entered the area. A small sly landed on her ear, and Nova was quick to shake it away. Clark's own eyes followed its movements, following it zig zag through the sky. He was quick to snap his jaws in the air, catching the small creature in an instant. His intentions were not to kill it, but to catch it in the center of his mouth where it would not die but its annoying buzzing sound would be hushed. He felt Nova kick upwards so she would be freed, then watched her as she rolled onto her side and rose off the ground and into the air. She shook her coat dislodging any dust and dirt it may have collected while she was on the ground. For a moment Clark was about to speak when he felt the pesky fly moving across his tongue. He parted his jaws and the creature was freed, pausing for a moment before leaving the male's mouth and slowly flying through the air and away from where the two canines were. So I guess it was true when they said Clark would "never even hurt a fly".

Clark turned his head to see what Nova was up too, watching her as she sniffed the remains of the diciest tiger. It must have died many years ago, perhaps even decades. No flesh remained, and the bones looked well worn down. It was almost as if his last moments were unbearable, and he could not even support himself any longer so he resorted to using the rock to help his weakened limbs. The thought sent a shudder down Clark's spine, and his head to shake to clear it of such horrid thoughts. She also turned to look away from teh creature as they both thought of the same thing. And neither of the two wanted to die the same way this creature had to go. She sighed, and Clark cocked his head in a confused manner. What was it to cause her to sigh such a deep breath? He did not ask the question, but instead took a few steps closer to close the gap between them. He left only a foot away from them, before lowering his hackles so he was seated, though his eyes were still on the coat of the female. He was not sure of what to say, or what to do. So he allowed his optics to stray away from her and observe the caged in area around them. It was strange how they had found a way in while this creature had not been able to escape, and had to die a slow death waiting for a miracle to save him. Clark's smile faded slightly, thinking these awful thoughts once more.

Turning his attention away from the tiger Clark rose from the ground, tail swishing back and forth once more slowly. He stepped closer to Nova smiling, brushing his muzzle against her cheek before continuing forward. The area around them was large for the tiger who once lived here to explore. There was a cave made from fake rocks to protect from the sun, a grassy hill which led up to the class, and mountain of rocks which they had just hiked up. He turned his dial to look over at Nova, his tail quickening its wag after looking in her deep honey pools. "So how about we go and see what else this place as to offer?" His orbs moved a few inches to see the dead tiger sending yet another shudder down his spine. It still managed to haunt him even if he took his eyes off it. "Perhaps a place without a skeleton giving me the creeps," he joked trying to get his point across. He moved his paws forward, one after the other on the soft soil. Blades of grass brushed against his paws and oozed through his toes. He paused and allowed the wind to brush against his cloak and to inhale the sweet scent of freedom. Then once more turned to see sweet Nova behind him with the same sweet smile on her face. "You coming?" he asked, already knowing the answer before the words passed his lips.

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When he touched her, it was then when she pulled from her little trance she was absorbed in. She turned her gentle eyes on him as he trotted off farther into the area in which the tiger was kept. Unlike many other cannines...or alike...she had seen death ever since she was a tiny little pup who had just opened her eyes. Its awful really...being surrounded by such world...but she grew to be fine...or thats what everyone thinks. Many stating that the Collie mix was never going to be normal...like all female would turn out to be...but simply a screw up who the world created to suffer and to die rotted in a kennel by humans. Which was clearly wrong. She had seen humans only once...and the only thing they did was feed her some kibble stuff...she ran away in fear of getting touched...and well has been wild ever since. Nobody ever trying to tame her...all expect one bloody male....

She shuttered at the thought as the scent of that exact male filled her nostrils sending chills of fright up her spine, she hurried quickly after Clark. There was nothing in this world that she feared...nor anything that might cause her to feel fear...but this male hurt her brutally...and so even the sound of his name made her panic highly. He was far dead now...but the bloody bastard had damaged something dear to Nova...and well...she simply forgave but never forgot. She sprinted until she was directly beside Clark....close enough to scent his unique scent so close that it was suffocating. She looked over her shoulder to where the tiger lay...awful memories...awful moments. Yes...I agree, she whispered in shallow almost shaky tones. Clearing her throat to get the lump dislodged she shook her entire bodice again, as if she had plunged into a huge pool of water.

Pushing the thought of that male far in the back of her mind, she walked almost with a little elegant hop in her step...close to Clark almost as if she was being careful on not to get lost in the over grown grass. Happiness cashed on her tail soon, as she leaped over the grass disappearing suddenly in the tall terrain. You could hear her paws hitting the grass to once more take off into the air in great quick leaps further on ahead. The stopping before returning quickly to be at Clark's side again, coming around him she flattered all the grass with her swishing tail. Her banner swayed behind her softly as she halted in front of him, her rump in the air and her front half down on in a laying position...it was clearly a form of telling Clark...lets...play, is what most would take it as.

Nova knowing that perhaps Clark would play with her. After all he already stunning as he is....this would just make things better. Her salmon pink tongue gently rolled outside of her mouth as she yipped a playful bark at him before turning around and sprint away again. She was out of sight again...and well far once more. But slowed her pace once she was out of the grass and on fresh dirt. She walked along the dirt looking down at the paw steps of the tiger...that where engraved on here forever...looking behind herself she saw her tiny paw prints compared to the massive tigers. She saw glass...much like the aquarium she was at. Walking toward it she looked through the dirty glass to see like some type of cave. Crazy....she pawed at the glass wanting to get past it..hearing her claws make a ting ting when they made contact. Hm. Strange. She said to herself before trotting away to some tree. Leaping on top of it she sat on the highest limb that could hold her up...seeing Clark off in the distance. Hey!!! Come ONN!!! Lets play, she barked wagging her tail.

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The male turned his dial, eyes focusing in on the female he had just called. It did not even take a minute before his orbs were located on her multicolored coat, his smile strong as he looked upon her beauty. For a moment, just a moment, she did not move but appeared to be lost in thought. Did she not want to come along with him? His hopes started to fade, melting off his pelt and soaking into the soil at his feet. He should have not casted his hopes so high. Then the sound of paws coming closer were heard before he registered the fact that Nova was sprinting after him, and his weakened smile regained its luster and his tail swished rhythmically from side to side. He knew she would not defy him. Then she caught up with him, making it to his side and leaving only mere inches between their bodies. She turned her head to look over her shoulder at the remains of the dead tiger. It was quite a sight, one that neither of the two wanted to focus on. And she was quick to agree it was better to leave the tiger to rest in peace, even if its death was not the best way to go. Now that he was fully gone he should not be disturbed by two canines intruding in its habitat. Clark did not turn his own head back but instead tried to erase the image from within his memory banks. After all, there were better things to focus his attention on.

Every step Nova took was filled with confidence and pride bubbling from her wondrous personality. Next to her presence, how could one not help but smile? Then she leaped ahead of him and faded into the tall grass which surrounded them. Clark raised his skull trying to find her in the tall grass, but his limbs were not tall enough to overlook the blades. He could hear her foot prints galloping, then slowly fading the further she got. For a brief second he was alone, before the steps grew louder and closer. His smile was quick to return with her smiling face pouncing only inches away from where he was walking. The long grass parted when she entered, swaying back and forth with the movement of her tail. She rose her hackles and lowered her front half, tail wagging in the air and an expression which was begging for a play parter. He mimicked her pose, lowering his own torso lower and bending his limbs which were slowly building up energy. He did not speak, for no words were needed. Dogs had their own way of communication which could not be deciphered by the minds of any other creature. Their body language was stronger than any lyrics which could pass their lips, their expressions worth more than any spoken sentence. So a conversation passed when no lips were moved, each one telling the other they were ready to play and both were waiting to see who would be the first to make a move.

A pink tongue appeared from parted lips, belonging to the beautiful female standing before the collie. She allowed a playful bark to sound from her maw, then within the blink of an eye took off in the opposite direction disappearing into the tall grass. Clark only laughed and took off after her, using the saved up energy to guide him through the long blades and follow the sound of her steps. She was too quick for him, and made it back onto the soil before he was even halfway through the grass. He heard her steps slow down, then the sound of nails clicking against glass met his auds. He was quick to follow the sound which guided him out of the grass he had been lost in. He leaped out of the grass, barking playfully in hopes of seeing Nova on the other side but instead was met with only open air. He listed his head slightly, cocking it to the side wondering where she had gone. Then her voice rang like a bell through silence. Two deep brown optics scanned the terrain until he saw her lurking up in a tree. He smiled, wagged his tail and took off towards the tree on the other side of the exhibit. He passed the bones of the tiger without even casting a glance over them, since he was too focused on reaching Nova before she could escape from his site once more and hide somewhere where he would never find her again. Just the thought sent a shudder down his spine.

Wind ripped across his orange cloak, his tongue slowly slipping out to the side of his jaws and panting in the breeze. Paws met the ground and soon took off in leaps as he slowly grew closer to the tree. Then after racing the short distance he made it to the bottom, looking up at Nova who was on one of the highest branches. He chucked before speaking. "Hey that's no fair!" he told her while placing his two front paws on the trunk of the tree. He wagged his tail before pushing his weight off the bark and taking a few steps back slowly, not once taking his eyes off of Nova. Then once there was some distance between them he started sprinting towards the tree, before leaping about three feet from the base and propelling himself into the open skies. He stretched his two front paws forwards, hoping to grab onto the limb and pull himself up. His two front paws wrapped around the limb as he swung back and forth until his momentum was lost. Then with all his strength he attempted to pull himself up, though losing his footing and siding only further down so he was dangling from the high height. He smiled weakly over at Nova. "Heh... little help?" he asked, hoping she would save him before he fell backwards and landed onto the cold ground below.

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..::Come lets talk::...

Fluffy banner wagged gently as he came up to the tree and stood on his hind limbs just to try to get to to her. She watched with amusement as for a second she felt like the damn cat she never caught because it was to high in the limbs to fetch. Ha..HA! Now she was like one of this miserable furry things, and he was her. Odd to think about it no? She wagged her tail some more as she watched him back away...but tilted her head. Was he going away forever? She wanted to call out and say waite...but waited to see what will happen next. When he turned around she smiled happily again, once more the little flickering going back and forth...she watched him as he leaped but only half of his bod gripping the mystic bark of the tree she sat on. She watched him for only a brief moment, realizing that of coarse he had no where else to go but down if she didn't help him. Turning to look into his gaze she giggled a little bit as paws where placed perfectly in there place. Just so she wouldn't lose her balance you no? She lowered her head toward his maned head and carefully pulled her fangs into the base of his scruff...like a mother would do to her pup.

Pulling his weight upward, she gave him that boost he needed to get next to him. Smirking at her deed she felt pretty proud about herself. Twitching one of her honey conned towers she looked back at him and licked a little smudge of dirt off his coat. There. All better. Except...i hope your better at getting down then you are on getting up. She said with a little laugh. She wagged her tail as she leaned over and nipped at his ears playfully chewing on it before loosing her balance and showing Clark to catch it again. She laughed at her action and walked down the base of the large branch. She oohed and aahhhed at the pretty pink flowers they gave off...until she found out...that beyond that branch and chunk of land? There was a fall...a LARGE one. One that kept the tiger in...just on this piece. Tilting her head she leaped off the branch and peered over the side...some dirty water at the bottom of the fall. Sick. Nothing here was clean. Poor thing. No wonder it died. Unless one day...very very long ago...this place was beautiful...but it all lost its shine when they all left...and let all the animals rot in there flesh....the bastards. She turned away from the edge to trot back to where Clark was at the branch...now being the opposite. She on the ground and Clark on the branch. She blinked her hazel gaze at him and smiled a flirt smile. Myyy...how knew elevation could make a male so handsome, she woofed to him wagging her intermixed tail behind herself.

Yes, she had a interest for Clark...not wanting to lie on this. But her intelligence and curiousity...distracted her some times...and well it was visible. She licked her lips as she admired his handsome face...one that she by sure wont see again, when she leaves. She sighed at the thought of leaving. Leave? Oh but why? The reason being...nobody stays for ever....and so much was a fact. She blinked at him again and smiled. Teaching herself not to ruin her time...by something that may happen in the future. Enough- not even in the future! What if he stays...or she stays? Foolish...but it was that little hope that made her happy. Nova wagged her tail again. Her tummy slightly growling...where there anything here to each beside cat and bones? She wondered on that for a while before getting up. Hungry? She asked Clark. It was rude to eat on your own...well for Nova it was.

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