Spoils of the Night - Printable Version

Sun cooed happily in the embrace of James' wings. It was a strange feeling having the feathers brush against his fur, though it was not an unwelcome feeling. In fact Sun thought he kind of liked the way being hugged like this felt. Though he could talk rather well now, he still sometimes opted to instead of speaking, make soft hoots and coos to express himself.

The little gibbon listened as long face daddy talked. Saying to call him something different because his name for him was a bit long. It was true he had picked quite a long name for his horse father. ”Okay, I’ll call you Renny then.” Sun agreed to the terms with a bright and warm smile.

The little gibbon cuddled close into Renny as he spoke. Renny agreed to take him with him the next time, this caused the little gibbon to let out several pleased hoots.Good he could protect Renny the next time anything happened to him. And he planned to learn how to fight. ”I helped, and taught Comet stuff, she helped me find a long good stick!” Sun commented cheerfully, him and his sister had gone to Eridanus in fact looking for his fighting stick. He was still learning how to get around with it, but it was going well.

Sun watched as Renny folded his wings and let them lay beside him. The feathers looked so pretty he couldn’t help but sit and admire them for a time. When Renny said he could touch his wings, the little gibbon let out a few soft hoots. The little gibbon scooted closer to Renny and reached out with a hand to gently brush the feather of the joint. ”So soft.” Sun admired happily.

@James
@Comet

James cooed softly and gently rested his lips atop Sun's head, rocking them back and forth comfortingly, "Oh? What is it for?"

He looked at Comet for a moment and softened, shuffling over to rest next to Ari, bringing Sun over before tugging Comet closer.

"Come on, come here," he beckoned, "We'll talk while we snuggle, okay?"

He admired the feather Comet brought and nudged the fruits he'd gotten closer to Sun, and the rabbit towards Ari and Comet. It had been an ordeal to get the stupid thing, and it's head was... unfortunately crushed, but he'd managed! He'd do anything for his family, after all. Even if it meant stealing a rabbit from the lesser that had stolen it from him. He'd chased it, the lesser had caught it, and then he'd chased the stupid thing up a tree to get it back. At least he hadn't killed it. That would have been awful.

With a yawn, James rested his head on Ari's shoulder, purring softly as he listened to the others speak. It was peaceful and comforting to be around his family again.

Comet pricked her ear, catching Aristotle's soft words. "For-- for helping me when I got hurt. And taking care of me." she had only recently realized that it was not easy to find others who actually cared about you.

She was happy that Aristotle approved of the feather she wanted. Being a hunter as good as him would be hard, but that was okay. She didn't want to only be a hunter. Comet wanted to be an adventurer too! Which, not to say she wasn't currently, but she could always do better at not getting herself hurt. Like she did today.

She felt the enveloping warmth of James, who brought them all closer together. It felt nice, just cuddling with her family. Her head bent down to take a sniff at the rabbit that the horse had brought. She noticed that its head had been crushed, and the pelt looked like it had been through... a lot. But that was okay, she knew that it couldn't be easy for him to catch that rabbit, as he was not suited for hunting things. But it was the effort that mattered. Comet leaned in closer, completely surrounding herself in her family's warmth.

@Aristotle

Aristotle admired the feather. His being a smaller decoration, of a rainbow spinner. He had spent hours observing the little birds and they had amazingly left him this small gift. He wore it with pride every day since he had received it. Though he wasn’t sure how Comet had acquired the feather, he was flattered that she wanted to be so much like him. It made him so happy he felt like his heart would burst, and a broad smile spread over his muzzle as he looked down at the girl. Sun and Comet had quickly become his pride and joy. He loved those two children so much it hurt. And James sweet darling James, he was the love of his life and he would do anything for him.

Aristotle listened to James and Sun’s conversation halfheartedly. Though he perked up when he heard mention of Sun and Comet going to find him a stick. ”Yeah I’m a little curious about that myself. He had told me he had wanted a stick but hadn’t explained why.” The lion mused aloud to add to the conversation to show that he was at least a little interested. But then he turned to Comet. ”So you helped him find that stick. I’m so glad you were by his side. I worry about him being out on his own.” Aristotle said to her gently. He often worried about how the little gibbon would get along on his own.

The lion looked down at the rabbit that James had brought home with him. It looked to be in pretty rough shape. The meat would still be good, but it was most likely bruised from the way the carcass looked. The lion leaned down and tore off a leg quickly crunching it down to bits and swallowing it. ”I’m so proud of you James. You really didn’t have to bring us the rabbit. But thank you.” Aristotle mused as he leaned in nuzzling James. Then suddenly he remembered Last Legs was outside waiting for him.

”I need to introduce someone!” Aristotle announced enthusiastically. ”Come on in Legs it’s okay now.” The lion called, not soon after what sounded like a dozen of Sun’s hands and feet shuffling over the ground. In through the door walked a semi-wooden structure perched atop dozens of legs of all shapes colors and sizes. The creature had no face or head to speak of and instead the entire thing tilted slightly looking as it came up behind Aristotle. It appeared as though the creature was peering around one side of Aristotle in order to see the three other gembound in front of him.”Everyone this is Last Legs, they’re my…” Aristotle paused for a moment trying to think of what word felt right in this circumstance. ”They’re my gift from the Collector.” The lion explained.

@James
@Comet

Sun hummed happily as he settled into the warmth that was Renny’s embrace. It was warm and safe, and happy here. He felt as if he could stay there forever. It was nice just like it had been when he was in his chrysalis. The little gibbon let out a soft sigh and smiled at Renny’s question. ”For fighting and walking!” The little gibbon replied proudly to Renny. He was going to learn to fight, and to help protect everyone. He wasn’t going to let anyone get hurt ever again. As Renny shuffled them around the little gibbon perched on one of Renny’s front legs so he was easier to move. His little feet had already started to harden and grow callused from climbing and walking, this showing as he gently gripped onto the leg with his toes.

Sun hooted with interest as he looked at the beautiful feather that sun brought out and showed to Daddy. How had she gotten that? It was so big and pretty. She wanted it attached to her ear like daddy had. He smiled and perked up. ”I need some hair or strip of leather but I can put it on!” Sun boasted happily. He had been practicing doing things like this while they were away. Sun looked at Renny and smiled.”Can I have some of your mane Renny?” Sun asked knowing that Renny’s mane was very strong and didn’t break easily. If he braided several together he could make a string of sorts.

As Renny snuggled them all in together Sun sighed again happily leaning back against Renny’s chest. Then it came daddy’s turn to announce and show something. He called for someone to come into the house, and soon he heard what sounded like many of him shuffling across the ground. Then the strange creature appeared through the doorway and hid behind Daddy as best it could. It was indeed strange and Sun couldn’t help but sit up straight to get a better look at the creature around Daddy.

@James
@Comet

James fluffed up his feathers and flushed, "Ah... you're welcome. I wanted to bring a gift to say sorry for being away for so long- I had to steal the stupid thing from a Kyte that had snatched it right from under my nose. Stupid thing dragged it into a tree and I had to fly after it."

He shook his head and nosed Sun gently, "Oh? Well, I'll bet you and Comet will be quite the pair some day, able to defend each other from harm."

His head shot up when Ari brought in the newcomer, wondering if it was yet another child-

His eyes widened and he stared at it.

"... When you meant you were getting a cart," he said, dragging his eyes up to Ari, "I never imagined that you'd somehow acquire another child. That is also a cart."

He was in disbelief, honestly.

Comet waited for Aristotle to take a chunk of the rabbit before tearing off a leg for herself. Not really for the meat, but for the bone. She enjoyed gnawing on bones, especially when there was a conversation.

She pricked her ear when she heard that the lion had brought something. What would it be? And since it didn't look like he was getting up to get it that would mean it was alive! But some parts of it just didn't make sense. He called it 'legs'. What was that supposed to mean? But when she saw what came out, she understood why. It looked like a chunk of wood with countless legs underneath it that it used to move around. No wonder it was called 'legs'. Was it a creature though? There was no gem to be seen on it. "Hello?" Comet greeted it, she wondered if it could speak.

@Aristotle

Aristotle smiled letting out a joyous little purr at James flushing and fluffing. He was so cute when he got embarrassed.At least Aristotle thought so, and that's what counted. The lion leaned forward listening to James speak about the ordeal he had gone through in order to get the rabbit. A soft chuckle left the lion as he gently licked James’ cheek. ”Seems like you had quite the ordeal.” The lion commented gently. ”Though I really do appreciate the snack.” The lion finished and sat back with a purr.

Aristotle glanced behind him feeling Legs sidle up behind him shyly. He hadn’t meant to bring home another child of sorts from the Collector but his reward had ended up, having a life and will of its own. He wasn’t against it, it was just a little strange to say the least. Aristotle shot James a sheepish grin. ”I didn’t the Collector would give me a living creature, but I suppose Legs is part of the family now.” The lion supposed that he could have left Last Legs with its former master, but then those lives he needlessly sacrificed would have been for nothing. In the least for the loss of life he would welcome Legs.

Aristotle moved to the side to fully reveal the creature known as Last Legs. Who shyly dipped its front at Comet in greeting.

@James
@Comet

Sun let out a soft giggle as Renny nuzzled his belly, Renny’s breath tickling the flesh under his thick golden pelt. ”I’m proud of you Renny, you hunted good.” Sun commented running his hand gently down the side of Renny’s neck several times just feeling the soft hair under his hands. It was so warm and if you ran your hand the other way you could feel the warmer skin beneath. He enjoyed petting all of his family. They all felt different and he liked the way each and every one of them felt to him.

Sun sat up straight and made fist thumping against his chest as he puffed up. ”I’ll always protect Comet. She’s my little sister.” Sun said the last part with a proud and loving tone. An adoring look fell upon her. The little gibbon would truly do anything that Comet would ask of him without ever asking for anything in return. He absolutely adored his little sister.

Sun watched Daddy and Comet take pieces of the rabbit. Daddy easily crunched his bones and all to nothing and swallowed them. Comet however he watched her daintily pull the meat from the bone. She seemed more interested in getting to the bone really than actually eating the meat from what he picked up.

Sun monkeyed up to the new friend on all fours. He reached out gently running his hand along the wood. ”Hello Last Legs, I’m Sun-Wukong.” The little gibbon introduced himself happily to the strange new family member.

@James
@Comet