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Post by Cereah Grayson on Jul 12, 2021 19:30:53 GMT -5
It had been years since Cereah had left Forks to return to her beloved animal refuge on the outskirts of New Orleans. She had not known at the time if she would ever return to Forks since she had not had a very warm welcome the first time. In fact she had not be welcomed at all. She had be ignored by the Cullen's and had only attended on party that was hosted by Donna and it did not go very well at all. This was just a stop on her way back to New Orleans. She had been traveling for about a year now and was missing the refuge. She had left Forks feeling more lonely than she had when she arrived. Over the years though she had come to terms with the loss of her beloved family and had found the strength in her live on the refuge to go on. Now the refuge was being run by humans and she was able to step away and look for something else that she was missing. She was looking for someone to share her life with and was hoping that her friends Jaxyn and Kenna was still in the Forks area.
She stopped in the woods just outside of Forks to decide if she was going to try to find them or if she was just going to return to New Orleans. She knew that her friends in New Orleans would welcome her back but she did miss see her other friends and it had been such a long time. She find a spot just off the highway that she could park her Harley and camp for the night while she hunted and figured out her next move.
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Post by Claudius Galloway on Jul 13, 2021 11:01:57 GMT -5
Claude had been wandering around the forest exploring the woods like he always seemed to be doing these days. Blue was walling beside his left ankle like a little soldier. He had met a few new people during his time Forks but they were mostly shape shifters and he wanted to find more of his kind.
It had been a while since his last meal so he was just scouting put the population of deer in the area making sure it was sustainable to be only feeding of the vegetarian beast. It would be better to try to find a bear or a mountain lion but he had a respect for the large game. So he usually just left them alone. "Let's keep going Blue, a little bit more and I let you have a treat."
He had never told anyone but he had an ability. It was nothing fancy he could get sense when other vampire were around. It just a little picture of we was running into would opo into his head. He couldn’t see the future or read minds. He just got a snap shot of someone face. Enough to see who they were.
He bent down to pick of a shiny rock off the ground, looked like crystal. Claude like to collect things so he put the little green stone in his brown leather satchel.
As she did so a snapshot of a red haired beauty came across his mind. Everything about her appearance was interesting. She looked so young an unique. Something that Claude was himself. He scooped up Blue in her arms and ran towards the girl. He hide behind a tree to observe her in the distance. His golden yellow eyes following her in the distance.
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Post by Cereah Grayson on Jul 13, 2021 19:24:02 GMT -5
Cereah was tracking a deer getting ready to spring when she caught a glimpse of a golden eyes vampire watching her from behind a tree. Her ability to see her own future came in handy some times. She knew that within a few minutes the stranger would appear behind the tree to the left of her. She was sure by the color of his eyes that he was another vegetarian like her and wondered if he knew any of the the others of their kind in Forks. She was happy to see that at least one of her kind was around the area. She noticed how cute he was and that he seemed to like animals which was a plus for her as she loved all animals. She did not like having to feed off them but it was better than feeding off humans. She debated as to whether or not she should let him know that she knew he was there and finally decided that she needed to be brave if she was ever going to make any new friends. In her thick cajun accent she spoke in almost a whisper, "I know that you are there behind the tree. You do not have to hide, I have been looking for others of our kind." She finished off her deer and stood up, looking right at the tree. She knew how she looked dressed all in her riding leathers but she was not that concerned with the fact that she looked like the biker that she was.
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Post by Claudius Galloway on Jul 13, 2021 20:01:34 GMT -5
Claude could hear the young woman speaking in his direction and knew it would be better just to come out. He had been looking for others too, life can be fun alone but there were only so many conversations you could have with tiny blue chihuahua.
He stepped out with a wave in her direction walking over awkwardly because he felt odd for staring at her before. “HI I’m Claude. I like moonlit walks on the beach and pretending I’m an orangutan.” He thought this would always been funny way to introduce himself. It was too funny perhaps because he was making himself laugh. He was never really serious about much so even in greeting this stranger he did it in an odd manner.
Realizing he still had a hold of blue he placed the little jerk on the ground. The dog started automatically barking at to join in with Claude's laugher. Settling down he reached his hand into his bag and threw treat at the beast to shut it up.“ What I should have said was, Hi I’m Claudius, super cool vampire. Just doing stuff.” He smiled and front bowed, not knowing properly greet her. He never judged a vampires age by its look but this one was so young. She was small in stature compared to him she was almost child like. His golden eyes fell on her and it gave him some reassurance they had more in common.
Wiping his hands on his dark denim jeans he wanted to make sure they were clean if she wanted to shake it.
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Post by Cereah Grayson on Jul 13, 2021 20:17:13 GMT -5
Reah watched as Claude walked up and greeted her. It was definitely not what she was expecting. This guy was crazy and that was saying a lot for her considering she was from New Orleans and all the craziness that goes on there. She was not sure how to respond to him or his bow. She tilted her head to the side and studied him, finally she decided that he was just nervous. "Bonjour, Claude, Je suis Cereah mais tu peux m'appeler Reah." She took off her glove and extended her hand. Then she realized that she was not speaking english. "I apologize, Hello Claude, I am Cereah but your may call me Reah." she said as she waited for him to shake her hand. "I just got back to Forks, I have been gone for several years now and I don't know if anyone is still around here. I was looking for friends of mine, Jaxyn and Kenna." She wondered if he knew them.
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Post by Claudius Galloway on Jul 14, 2021 8:23:08 GMT -5
Claude took Creah hand into his, she seemed so proper he took the opportunity to lift her hand to hit lips and give it a kiss. He was not sure why he did this but it seemed the right way to greet this dainty creature. He let go of her hand softly and refocused on Blue. He was getting annoyed as he was barking and yapping wanting ttention . He put the little monster in a stay and he sat nicely at his feet. “ Sorry about him, he just excited to see you.”Blue didn’t really like people since Claude had took him on as a pet. This little guy loved vampires though he’d get excited everyone he met one.
Besides Claude, Donna had been the only vampire the duo had seen around. He felt bad not being able to help direct her to her friends. It was like a town that was once known for a higher population of vampires had now dwindled to a select few. “Sorry, I haven’t run into anyone with those names. I had a run in with some members of the local wolf pack and maybe one vampire. I’m sure there are more around her I just haven’t had the chance to meet anyone.”
Claude was more into just stumbling into people and asking questions later. He was just in the woods to explore. If someone was to describe him he was like a male tomb raider out trying to find new discoveries, new people and creatures alike. His most recent quest to find Bigfoot turned out to be a bust. He was adventurous and willing to help Reah search for her friends if she liked “ I wouldn’t mind keeping you company if you want some help searching" Claude was alone a lot her didn't mind spending some time making a new friend.
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Post by Cereah Grayson on Jul 14, 2021 21:21:47 GMT -5
Reah still was not sure what to think of Claude, he seemed like a goof ball but at the same time was being very proper with her. She was not used to the formality. While she was technically a Southern Belle from South Louisiana she has spent the last decade with her vampire family that were wild bikers and lived off the land in the woods. The last several years she had been alone after her family was killed. She had even thought about trying to turn someone but had never met anyone that would fit the Grayson Ideal to be turned. She was a little sad when Claude said that he didn't know Jaxyn and Kenna but she would keep looking. She wondered if Donna was still around the area, hopefully she would know what happened to them. "I would love the company, while I am in town. I haven't had anyone to talk with in a long time. As for your little friend he does not bother me at all. I would introduce him to a couple of my tigers if he would like. I am sure they would have a field day with the little guy." Reah laughed to herself picturing this little chihuahua playing with the tigers at the refuge. She knew that they were just big babies and would not hurt him. "I am considering heading into town later to find a place to stay, if you like you can ride back with me. I have my Harley parked just off the main road." She wondered how Claude would react to her riding a motorcycle considering he was being all proper with her but then again she was dressed all in biker leather.
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Post by Claudius Galloway on Jul 15, 2021 7:00:52 GMT -5
Claude was taking to wonder if he was being to formal. When around vampires it was always had to do. Depending on age greeting were always he often how he try to determine an age. This girl was hard to place, though her face was soft and porcelain in nature. He could tell by the lack of lines on her face she was turned young,being turned before her face could even form wrinkles. It would be hard to age her, she could be one hundred or so should be 20 Claude would ask. Age really didn't matter for them anymore.
Claude was not an ordinary vampire he just enjoyed what life and thrown his was life chose him to be changed into a vampire and for him to live eternally. The age he was turned was just a number, but his maturity didn’t match. He could pass as 35 but his sense of adventure made him ageless and he often just seen as the odd guy. He would often come up with outlandish ideas for travel or conspiracies that he wanted to solve just yo keep himself busy. Living forever could get boring Claude never wanted jus to let the days pass.
Reah didn’t mind Blue which help depending on the vampire a dog like him would be a easy little snack.Claude would never let that happen Blue had made his last few years more enjoyable. For a while it was just him traveling around the world alone, no companions to join him on his journey. He was a nomad never staying in one place to long. He came across other vampires evey once and a while but it was never good for for Claude so he always parted ways soon after.
"Tigers?"She had tigers that was shock who in thier right mind would want a tiger it be hard to travel with them. she said Blue could play with them. That would be very amusing to see but the risk was to great. Claudestarted looking around the tree line trying to find a black and orange creature peaking out from behind a tree somewhere. He felt like a idiot when realizing the tigers where probably kept somewhere and not just walking about it the forest.
“Tigers are awesome!Id play with them. Blue not so much he’s all I got. where do you keep them?” Claude had a soft spot for his companion. He dog may have been trash to the human but he was his little treasure.
The shock of his offer being accepted and she had a motorcycle, that was sweet. He should have know because normally people didn't wear this much leather unless they rode a motorcycle. She would stand out in a town like Forks eveyone there seemed bland ."So your one of those bad ass vampires, who rides a motorcycle. Of course I join you. I’m all in for an adventure.”
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Post by Cereah Grayson on Jul 15, 2021 18:15:22 GMT -5
Reah laughed to herself at the way Claude asked about the tigers comment and then looked around to see if he could see them. Who in their right mind would travel with loose tigers. "They are kept in New Orleans at the Wildlife Refuge that I own. We have a breeding program there to try to bring them back off the Endangered Species List. Don't worry they are all big babies. I have raised each of them from birth." She said as she began to move through the woods to her Harley. "As for being a bad ass, not really, I just find that my bike is a better from of travel and faster than a car. My father liked them more than me. So what is with all the formality? I mean I get that I was raised a Southern Belle and I am sure that my accent gives that away but do I really look like a proper Lady to you?" She asked as she gestured to her leather and eyed him with a smirk. She still needed to figure out where she was going to stay while she was in Forks if she could not find any of her friends that she left here when she returned to New Orleans. As she reached the bike she looked back to him, "Do you know how to ride a bike? Do you want to drive?" Normally she never let anyone drive but she knew how men where about riding behind a girl.
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Post by Claudius Galloway on Jul 15, 2021 19:56:28 GMT -5
Claude was slowly getting to known this young woman, she was from New Orleans and had a tiger sanctuary back home. They whole idea of that seemed like amazing think for a vampire to do. Tigers couldn’t hurt them so there was no chance she get her arm or leg ripped off by one. “Well to creature like us tigers are nothing more then over grown kittens I guess. You think I could ride one?”
She dated herself by saying her Father liked motorcycles she was probably not one hundred years old after all. Her accent was incredibly confusing. She started walking toward her motorcycle and Claude stopped. “I actually have never ridden a motorcycle , yet alone drove on. I know it weird for like adventurous dude like me.” he smirked and picked up Blue shoving g him in his bag. He was lying about not driving a motorcycle before.
He just thought it might be funny looking for a guy as big as him to be holding onto a such a little thing for dear life. He would add in a few fake screams to add to the experience . This was going to be amazing
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Post by Cloud Crestfall on Jul 15, 2021 20:11:43 GMT -5
Every little thing within eyesight magnified. Every sound in his ears amplified. Warm breaths exhaled through his nose, damp and misty in the evening. It was leading him to a clearing where the scent of a small dog was, among what else seemed to smell dead.
Cloud leapt over a fallen tree trunk and padded to a slow, his oversized paws trampling everything in its path as he made his way behind some tightly grown plants. His fur was giving him away in the greenery and he hid, clambering up a sloped stump and onto a tall, majestic oak. A skilled hunter would have felt an excitement seeing the large predator. Slumping forward, he was crouched, a long thick tail swinging down as he narrowed his feline eyes and made an ear splitting growl; pitched and screaming of danger.
He realized the two figures with the dog were not human, they were the cold ones. His heart began to race as he feared Feather was coming up behind unaware, having chased him through the forest. Regretting his actions as they had been camping for the first time somewhere beyond the boundary of Forks and the edge of LaPush as Natasha had helped plan. He had overstepped with his speed; his friends were after him too, and he wanted to believe they were enough against these two. Their pupils were golden and he hoped with bated breath that they would be easy to handle, being ‘vegetarian’ in his book; he was poised to pounce, out of reach and at the advantage, guarded.
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Post by Feather Crestfall on Jul 16, 2021 8:54:52 GMT -5
Feather paws silently patted the ground she moved silently behind her brother. He was a bit quicker then her she had her tricks to keep up when need. The wind blew the fur around her face bringing in the scent of rotting meat left out in the sun to long. It must be a vampire. She slowly creeped up behind the trees trying to get a closer look on what was going here in the woods. Taking every step slowly not letting a twig fallen leaves to make a noise, she tried to circle around the two trying to get a better vantage point.
They say curiosity killed the cat, it might have harmed her of she didn’t hear Cloud screech out. She automatically stopped in her tracks not knowing what to do. Tash hand mentioned it would never be good to approach vampire alone her alone not know how to properly defend herself. She was curious to see their eyes. Red meant bad, golden meant you uses you judgment. Wanting to ask her brother what they should do next, she sent a though his way. "Clo.. what do we do?"
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Post by Catcher Reeves on Jul 16, 2021 18:23:10 GMT -5
The shrieking roar of a mountain lion echoed and Catcher knew it was Cloud. He couldn’t tell what had happened but he was already running. They were messing around at the border when Cloud had just suddenly turned and bounded away, jumping swiftly and disappearing past the forbidden line that divided the races. Without hesitating he had run around, yelling for him but getting no response before he decided to just hunt Cloud. The scent was like a neon trail only he could see and his pupils constricted, senses tunneling into focus.
They had been setting up camp and things were going fine until they took a break. Catcher wasn’t even surprised anymore; he anticipated it was about time something happened but as he had walked in Cloud’s direction, he froze when Feather phased in an alchemical blast and she was another cougar flashing past him after her brother. That was when he took off after them as fast as he could, not wanting to shift. He was a loud stepping human, making his way between bramble and he knew both the siblings could hear him.
Catcher could smell the dog and an unfamiliar scent of death, mixed with one he recognized. His vision expanded as he was surprised; it was Claude and his manic Chihuahua. Calling out, he didn’t bother to look up and try to spot anything; knowing Cloud was probably in a tree again being cautious and threatening to crush him. ”Stop fucking screaming, Cloud.” Dusting his pants, he frowned and realized he only ever cussed this much with this guy, trying hard to listen for Feather’s presence but receiving nothing; she was stealth.
It had taken him a little while after his friends to arrive on scene by two feet but it was to his relief.”Claude… my friends are somewhere here.” He pushed into the clearing and sighed, holding a hand up in the same manner of greeting as he had done the first time they met. ”It’s just me…” Ronaldo. Catcher didn’t finish the sentence because Claude never stopped calling him Ronaldo from the moment he laid eyes on him; and he didn’t mind it. He liked to be all characters people called him, as long as he didn’t have to face himself and he was sure the vampire could sense his arrival if he had been paying attention.
That was when he looked to the other and his frown deepened in confusion before he just blankly watched the leather clad vampiress. Again, her outfit was very out of place in the woods and he didn’t know if he had walked in on some intimate moment for Claude. Like most vampires, she was one of the most beautiful women he had ever seen and he pursed his lips in awkward revelation. ”I’ll leave you to it… Just don't freak out when you see a mountain lion.” He said nothing to her and patted Claude on the back, scanning around the area as he walked a few paces away attempting to find Cloud or Feather in the shadows; it was like playing where’s waldo in the middle of someone’s date.
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