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Post by The Hive on Aug 2, 2009 13:35:48 GMT -6
Her snow white fur wasn't the best camouflage for this environment, but to the man she was tracking, she might as well have not existed at all. Trashcans and dumpsters were her cover. This creature hunted with all the skill and tact of a leopardess. Patience, cunning, wit... all of these were in her power. Then, she took the final step. She crept in to an alley, hid behind a dumpster, and let out a wail, as if she were a kitten in pain.
The man came to help, as she had predicted he would. She let out another wail, then, just as soon as he was in her grasp, she was upon him. He didn't even have a chance to scream. In a matter of seconds, his trachea had been ripped out, leaving his neck a bloody mess. The female hive licked the ruby-red liquid off of her own maw, savoring in its flavor. The queen had missed hunting.
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Post by Artemis and Chase on Aug 2, 2009 13:47:08 GMT -6
Chase was wandering alone again. He hated it, and yet, it wasn't so bad. He debated with sneaking into the lab again, but didn't think that would be the best idea. That William guy hated him.
He then heard a wail, and rushed to see. Just in time to see Precious licking blood off of her maw. He smiled as best a dingo could. He quietly walked up. "Sneak out again?" he teased.
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Post by The Hive on Aug 2, 2009 13:55:03 GMT -6
Precious turned and growled, ears perked in anger. The bloodlust was still on her. Then she saw who it was. Her ears lowered in relaxation, and her lips curled into a smile. The female Hive chuckled warmly.
"Chase," she greeted. "It's nice to see you again." A purr formed in her chest. "I didn't sneak out. William's been letting me explore."
The queen glanced over at her meal for a moment, but she didn't want to be rude and eat while he was there. She settled for just laying beside the corpse in a lazy position, one front leg placed over the other.
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Post by Artemis and Chase on Aug 2, 2009 18:45:53 GMT -6
"Good to hear," Chase commented. Hearing her purring and chuckling made him happy. "It's nice to see you too." He lay down across from her, noticing how she looked at the body. "You can eat if you want. I don't mind. I ate already."
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Post by The Hive on Aug 2, 2009 19:10:49 GMT -6
The queen grinned, then turned her head and ripped off a chunk of arm meat from her kill. She turned back, chewing thoughtfully. After a moment, she swallowed and spoke.
"So, what brings you around here?" Precious asked. "Is your friend with his girl again?" She tilted her head to the side in honest curiosity.
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Post by Artemis and Chase on Aug 2, 2009 19:19:42 GMT -6
Chase smiled as she ate, and nodded. "Yeah...he's with her again. I'm here cause I heard the wail, and thought it was desert." He laughed. "But, spending time with you beats eating some small animal."
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Post by The Hive on Aug 2, 2009 19:35:08 GMT -6
Precious laughed. "I was wailing to lure in my prey," she said. "This man was sympathetic to animals, it seems." She took another bite.
"I'm sorry you two don't spend as much time together as you used to." The queen frowned, looking him over. She had missed him, and she was glad she could see him again. But she couldn't help but feel partially responsible for his relationship with his friend deteriorating... if William hadn't brought him into the lab, maybe Artemis would have never met Evelyn.
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Post by Artemis and Chase on Aug 2, 2009 19:55:44 GMT -6
"It's okay. I mean, it is now. It was pretty terrible before we became friends. But, now I have someone to spend time with when he's out with her." He scooted a little closer, yet still respecting her space while she ate.
"Though, I"m pretty sure that William guy doesn't like me." He laughed.
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Post by The Hive on Aug 2, 2009 20:11:16 GMT -6
The queen chuckled, eating her fill. She scooted closer to Chase, purring.
"Though, I'm pretty sure that William guy doesn't like me."
Precious laughed with him. "'Dislike' would be an understatement," she said, twitching her left ear. "I can't see why. I suppose William doesn't have any feeling other then hate for those who aren't Hive." The female Hive frowned, letting out a sigh. "I wish he would give you a chance, though..."
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Post by Artemis and Chase on Aug 2, 2009 20:21:14 GMT -6
Chase scooted closer as well, chuckling as she purred. "Ah. Well, Arty, and me...feel that way about humans. But that's just because before we met, our packs had both been ruthlessly wiped out by them for no reason."
He snuggled her a little. "It's okay. As long as he doesn't try to fry me again." He laughed, his blue eyes twinkling.
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Post by The Hive on Aug 2, 2009 20:46:49 GMT -6
"That's terrible... about your pack," she murmured, frowning. Her ocean blue eyes shimmered sadly.
"It's okay. As long as he doesn't try to fry me again."
The queen slipped her head under Chase's chin, snuggling him. The purr in her chest grew. "So long as I'm around..." she said, "...he won't lay a finger on you." Precious grinned, laying her head down gently on his front paws.
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Post by Artemis and Chase on Aug 2, 2009 20:54:40 GMT -6
Chase snuggled back. "It's okay. This was hundreds of years ago," he said softly. "Thanks, Precious. That means a lot to me." He lay his head on Precious' when she lay hers on his paws.
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Post by The Hive on Aug 2, 2009 21:04:04 GMT -6
Her eyes rolled shut, and the expression on her face became peaceful. "I mean it," she said. "I don't like to see you hurt. It makes me feel hurt, too." The queen let out a long, contented sigh.
"Wait... hundreds of years?" She chuckled. "How old are you, Chase?"
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Post by Artemis and Chase on Aug 2, 2009 21:20:49 GMT -6
Chase closed his eyes, sighing happily. "You know, I'm glad I got taken to the lab that day," he whispered.
"How old are you, Chase?"
"Um...about five-hundred...ish...."
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Post by The Hive on Aug 2, 2009 21:52:07 GMT -6
"Oh..." The queen frowned, but left her head where it was. She felt a hint of uncomfort building in her stomach.
"I'm... I'm only five..." she murmured, letting out another sigh. She wondered briefly if he would decide to leave when she said this.
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