In her slumber, the child dreamt of many things. The figures of others walking through tunnels, beasts towering over others, laughter, suffering, and so much more. Everything twisted together in a random order and it left her feeling so dizzy in her own safe haven of a chrysalis. The world outside must be full of such wonder. For why else would she dream of such things? Opening her eyes, she could only see the darkness she was curled up in, knowing there was more to just this little space. The little one began to stretch out limbs, trying to break free from her safe home. She no longer needed to sleep, she needed to know if her dreams were really true. I have to see it for my own eyes. Her visions were no longer enough. Pushing harder now, wishing for this chance of a new beginning. As she pushing her paws against the gem walls, a slight crack was made. Almost there! She only needed to push a little harder now! From the outside, a large blue stone rocked in a bed of ferns; to the one to pass her by, they could easily tell this was the beginning to someones story. Her chrysalis was made of turquoise, a striking blue gem with darker blue veins. It was sure to stand out amongst the greenery on this spot in the tunnel. Back inside, the little one's eyes shot open. The feeling had washed over her once more, Who's there? In her gut, she knew someone had to be close by. ----- words thoughts! OOC: Open to those interested, but Disclaimer - she might know the name of your character from her dreams, knowing someone would come find her; but that is all. Call it woman's intuition or a natural gift.

Eridanus was a wonderful and green place with plenty of wonders of it's own, but... even such places become invariable. That is why young Atsila had wandered toward a tunnel he'd passed by several times. It grew cooler as he approached, slowly picking his way through the brush. It was good that he was paying attention, as he nearly stepped on a moving chrysalis. It was cracked. Atsila held a bit of solidarity for the gembound inside, the memory of hatching still fresh in his mind. He stroked the outer shell, cooing at the texture until he heard a voice from within. He blinked, then lifted his trunk and smacked the egg, trying to free the other sentient. "No worried, friend, I'll help!" With all the grace of an inebriated cat, he danced around the chrysalis, hoping to help in a way that wouldn't harm the one inside of it. He tapped on it more, a little more gently, hoping to crack it more to weaken the shell. It was too bad his stinky char couldn't help him, right now. ---- "Speech." Thoughts. OOC: @Cybil

The little maned wolf inside wiggled around, trying her best to break free. Despite sleeping in his egg for over a cycle, it suddenly dawned on her that there wasn't any room in here. Though, there was a pause in her movement as a voice called out to her from the outside. I knew someone was there! It never occurred to her that it was possible; but that was a good thing! It gave her hope for the future! With each tap from the outside, some of the shell would fall away and reveal the her little face to the outside world. Brighter then I thought . . Squinting a little bit, her eyes adjusting to the light. Soon, the figure before her would no longer be a blur. Giving a smile, his face looked so familiar. Oh, him. Thank you! Thank you so much, Atsila! She saw him in one of her dreams, funny that she would see him here too. Once out of the chrysalis, the young female would get to her feet; standing only about a foot up. Blue eyes were bright, her smile bold; the outside world was already enjoyable. ----- words thoughts! OOC: 8D

@Atsila

Little by little, red fur emerged from it's cocoon and his smile grew wider. Her pleasant words made him wiggle hid body and trunk happily, growing even more enthused when she knew what his name was! Much larger than Cybil, he kept in mind to be very gentle. He reached out to pet her, feeling the texture of fur for the second time ever... but this one felt different! It was longer, softer, redder. "You know me!" Head shook and trunk squirmed as if it were it's own mind. "What is your name, though?!" He dropped down to his front knees, chocolate eyes peering into her turquoise-lined pupils. They were pretty, as was that gem on her throat. He eyed it, then scooted so her could show her his shoulder. "Look! I've got one, too, but different!" He settled his butt down and sat up, looking like a big awkward dog with the way he positioned. ---- "Speech." Thoughts. OOC: @Cybil

Her white tipped tail wiggled softly behind her as he knelt down to get a closer look at her. They both did seem to be very different from one another. Then again, she was a maned wolf and he . . well that was something she wasn't completely sure of just yet. The word seem to avoid her. I do, you found me in my dreams as well, just like now. Nodding a matter-of-factly, I'm Cybil, ohhh and your gem is very pretty. Eyes glued to it as he laid down next to her. She crawled a little bit on his shoulder, gazing into the gem; softly touching it with her nose. So pretty. For a moment, her vision became blurry and the pup was no longer sitting in the tunnel with the Atsila. No, but she was seeing Atsila crawl out of his own shell. And someone else was there . . a boar? No, something else. Then she was back, gazing back into the red gem. Ohhh, it was like a dream! Cybil cooed softly, I like yours too. Scooting back down with all four paws on the ground, taking the time to look around her. The female was sure she saw a place like this before . . no, there was more green in her dream. Strange, maybe in her dream, places merged together? We should be friends, makes sense since you found me yes? Why else would she dream of him? She needed to recognize her friends so the pup was sure to pick the right one. Making a mental note to not be friends with the boar gem, she had a bad feeling about them. Even if she only saw a short glimpse of the other. ----- words thoughts! OOC: c:

@Atsila

Big brown eyes observed the little pup, heart full of curious enthusiasm. Silence fell between them as she performed hindsight on his gem, unbeknownst to him. When she finally moved again and said she had a mutual like for his power source, he trumpeted happily. His trunk began to touch at her fur again, trying to be as gentle as possible (which was actually very gentle). "Friends? Yes, we can be friends!" Atsila nodded dramatically, ears and trunk flopping. Everything about him screamed his innocence as a newborn with no awareness of the world or what was to come of it, despite his awkward first encounter with Boar. With a big grunt and huff, he pulled himself up to his feet again and looked toward Eridanus, then back to the long-legged canine. A smile pulled at the corners of his mouth. "Cybil, when I woke up, I was able to make a smoke cloud. Can you make smoke clouds?" ---- "Speech." Thoughts. OOC: imsosorry @Cybil

The maned wolf pup shook her head, No, but I see things . . . Tailed wagging lightly, Like day dreams, but making smoke sounds awesome. It did indeed, something he could show to others. Stretched her legs a little more, she hopped to her feet and went back over to inspect the gem shell the young female had crawled from. Seeing it from the outside, it appeared even smaller then before. With a friend under her belt, it was feeling like a great start to her beginning. Turning back, she smiled to the elephant; Do you think I can see smoke? Planting her bum down on the ground in front of him, watching intently. She was sure she had never seen smoke in her dreams, so this was the perfect timing to see it now! ----- words thoughts! OOC: short sorry

@Atsila

See things? He blinked as she clarified a little, still confused by what it meant to really see things, but not with his eyes. The whole concern of it evaporated with the mention of his smoke, though, a large smile forming on his face as he nodded eagerly. He wasn't sure how he did it last time, but surely he could do it again! Atsila tensed up his muscles and tried to just... make it appear. All he achieved was... well, a fart. He startled himself a bit, then blushed, feeling a little embarrassed. He cleared his throat, trying again by simply imagining the smoke as it had felt and came last time. Parts of his skin seemed to flare up with heat, becoming charred before smoke began to pour off of his back. It was rank smell, as he remembered Boar seemed deterred by it. He fanned his ears gently, attempt to redirect the smell and smoke so Cybil might not become so put off. ---- "Speech." Thoughts. OOC: @Cybil

She stared in awe, waiting to see such a thing, curious to what smoke looked like and was not disappointed. There was a notable heat radiating off of the elephant, but not enough to bother the pup just yet. Ears were held up high, soon to see how this bull's magic worked. She first noted the scent, it caused her nose to curl up but was naturally a polite being and nothing would be said to him. All that mattered was now he seemed to sizzle and smoulder before her. Such a fantastic ability! Good for the cold! You are gifted, for sure. Nodding quickly as she stood up, giving a playful bounce . . to only stumble back. Luckily she caught herself, but the little female was a tad clumsy. Those long stilt legs were to blame. Alas. ----- words thoughts! OOC:

@Atsila

The smoldering of his flesh tapered off and he smiled widely at her and tossed his trunk about, giving a playful little trumpet. He felt pleasure rush through him at her compliment, feeling much better about his gift of Char. The young male pranced in place, then spun around before falling backward onto his butt with a large boom. He giggled, wiggling in place. ---- "Speech." Thoughts. OOC: omg I am sorry it's short and boring @Cybil