New skies, new home IC

[Katrina]

"Yum." Kate muttered looking the no longer squiggling bag of critters.

"Prince!" She called out. Her voice echoed up and down the cave. "I've got questions. And you're gonna answer them. First, were we forced into this? Were we abducted and forced to do this, or did we stupidly AGREE to this plan. Second, we're your baby makers right? Us ladies are supposed to bare your children for the sake of reproduction, or am I misunderstanding that part? Third, what do you know about this planet and the dangers we may face. Lastly, how do we get home and does it involve killing YOU? Because I'm all for it." She hadn't moved from her spot, but her voice carried daggers she wish she held in her hand. Suddenly something clicked.
She marched towards the prince, up until her face was an inch from his. She looked him dead in the eyes, unafraid of him. She spoke softly and seriously. More than anything, she enunciated the menacing tone she intended. "Where. Can I get. A sword."

[Kortaga]

Claria had been looking around trying to find anything else in the distance but to little avail. She stood there almost perplexed. ‘What did they expect us to terraform the planet?’ She figured they would eventually just need to leave the caves once they developed a better way to travel. It was at this point that she noticed that Nikko and Borris had come outside and seemed to be looking at the ground. They exchanged a few words which then resulted in them going back inside the caves and then setting up an elaborate trap of sorts. Well needless to say it did work. Though she was a bit mortified at the concept.

They captured a bunch of beetles which then lead to them capturing a bunch of plump lizards. He caught them in a bag and seemed quite happy with himself when he said dinner. He seemed…cute. Like a small boy who wanted praise for his efforts. Claria followed them inside to enter just in time to watch as Borris started smashing the bag against the walls. It was quite barbaric and it made her flinch but she knew that this was a stupid thing to do. She needed to shed this part of herself if she wanted to survive. If she wanted to be picked…

Another girl said yum looking at the bag and it got Claria thinking, ‘If we are were-dragons…are we not cannibals by eating lizards…?’ She felt like it was a really stupid question.

The other girl approached the prince like she was going to have a pleasant chat. Once she started speaking though it made Claria’s blood boil. She was not quite sure who had upset her though. Her questions were justified but Nikko was a part of this and also a part of them. He said he did not want to do it either though she felt he had more of a choice in it.

Claria looked around and noticed that people…while not revolting…were still bitter. Nikko and Borris were the only ones whom they could really vent against. She felt for both sides. While she knew that she herself would probably never attack Borris or Nikko she wondered about the others and if they did…whose side would she be on. Kate seemed like a leader…maybe this was her plan to draw Nikko’s attention? Her head was beginning to hurt.

[AxelVanDeriz]

A brow raised on Borris, whereas Nikkolai's eyes narrowed. Reaching around and gripping the young woman and hoisting her in the air like one would a small kitten by the scruff. It wouldn't hurt her, though, If anything, it showed he was much stronger than her, and provided a mild disciplinary action. If she required anything more strict, he would allow Borris to handle it. While holding her out as far as his arm could reach he spoke loudly and clearly, they were all younglings to him, for the month or so, nothing more than hatchlings. "Listen well, the lot of you. We're a family, whether you like it or not, a clan. we do not kill family members. Now, as for your other questions; there is no way off this planet, all we can do is follow the rules set to us, I assure you I am just as against it as the lot of you, but I choose to adapt, to survive... I suggest all of you do the same." the woman in his hand, who, likely, would have curled into a ball, or at least her limbs curled up like a kitten would, as was an instinctive reaction to the disciplinary action. He now looked the girl dead in the eye "Understood, miss? And until we find an iron mine and fire hot enough to do so, there is no swords available, if your plan is to bring me down, you'll need more metal than you can find in a dozen mines to even dent my hide." He now set the girl back on the ground on her ass. "I don't know if you were abducted or agreed, second, you're not just babymakers, everyone in the clan has other jobs to do as well. Hunting, gathering, building, domesticating. The lot of it. Thirdly, I don't know what dangers you'll face, but I know you can never be too cautious. lastly, as I just stated, there is no way off this planet. You kill me, you won't last more than maybe a week. face it, you need my guidance to survive. Now, do some soul searching or grow some maturity in your soul-fields. We need each other. that's all there is to it."

[Katrina]

Still on her ass, Kate looked up at the prince. She realized she was enjoying challenging him. She enjoyed being direct and strong and as damn difficult to the prince as she could be.
“Hypothetically speaking, PRINCE,” She enunciated the word in a condescending tone. “We are your people. We’re all you have. And everyone of us is expected to contribute. Maybe your next task should be to inspire the people and not drop them on their asses in submission. Also! I think I’d make a much better leader than you. So you and ass-kissing Borris can take this pathetic attempt at leadership and shove it! Cuz I am NOT worshipping you! If you ever think for a second that I’ll voluntarily get on my back and let you put a baby in me, you’re dead wrong. I don’t care how handsome you are!” Yep. She said it. She didn’t wholly intend to say it, but she said it. She told the handsome man she thought he was handsome. She hoped he would take more note of the offense that she meant behind it than the unintended compliment. She jumped to her feet and looked him in the eyes. “And I will make this promise. I’ll work with you for now, but someday, I don’t care when, someday, I will kill you.”

[Kortaga]

She must admit…she had not expected what had happened…

He picked up Kate almost effortlessly which for some reason had not surprised her. The gap was too huge in their power for now. When she thought about the for now part she wondered why she thought that. He lectured the group mentioning that his aim was to make them one. He also once again mentioned that he chosen an option to adapt and survive. She wondered what the bigger issue for him was. Perhaps his line was dying off?

He set the girl back onto the ground and answered all of her questions though there was a sort of standoff going on.

She really was quite amazed at the fact that Kate had lost no will what so ever. She was dangerous and Claria found herself attracted to her. She was not as good as Nikko but certainly not that far off in terms of fostering feelings in others. Something Claria felt herself lacking. She was looking at her own status and security not the entire groups.

She made a comment about how Nikko should inspire them and not drop them on the butts. Claria had a thought along the lines of, ‘maybe in a not so abrasive way.’

It was then that she mentioned that she would be a better leader. Claria felt the social landmine and it’s repercussions well into the core of her body. A million little scenarios popped into her mind. When the final line came out she could feel not Nikko’s intentions but she suspected Borris was the one who would act. A knight would never stand for such an affront.

Claria was racked with a decision she needed to make here. What would lower the tension…?

Claria clapped her hands as loud as she could. She tried to think of how in the heck the loud roar was made but without a clue she did the human thing. “Okay I think that we now know where everyone stands!” She walked forward and stepped forward. “I think it’s time we placed some decisions and I think she would be excellent to lead the hunters. She mentioned a sword which means she must have some ability with combat right. I think that would be a perfect fit.”

She looked towards the people and said, “I also think this is a great time for us to spread out stretch our legs and get all this pent up cage energy out. Let’s see who makes good athletes and whom might be more accustomed to other jobs like gathering and clothing and stuff!” She did not bother to look back at the three who were the center. The last thing they would need was a crowd watching all of this in case something took a more sour tone. Maybe this would cause them to separate she did not know.

She started to push some people and poke them. “Come on now outside, outside!” When she felt like she got a majority of people outside she felt the sun and the panic started to ease out of her chest.
“Alright lets stretch and get ready to move!” She was going to start stretching herself and then start to walk around and help those who might be unsure. She felt her body more so moving on it’s own with stretching. It must have been something she had done more regularly.

She looked back to everyone and said, “Good job everyone, now remember when you run around and stuff do not get too far. It’s still quite dangerous and un-scouted. If you see something do not get curious and die; come back to Nikko or Borris!”

She glanced back over at the cave where she left the group and silently said inside, ‘Please work it out.’ She heard herself say also, 'or just end it...' She looked around and then chuckled. "No idea where that came from but that would be bad." She ran over to help some other people stretch. Keep moving keep busy was where she wanted to be right now.

[AxelVanDeriz]

Borris stood in between Nikkolai and kate, a low, growling could be heard when the threat was made he then stated "And on that day, you'll go through me first. I will not allow such a threat be made to my prince." Nikkolai however, had other comments on his mind "Handsome, you say? Well, as lovely as you look, your personality and attitude need some adjusting, in other words, not quite my type. No worries, maybe a different man will be interested though." he then shrugged and walked away calmly. Borris still blocking her from getting to Nikkolai and would continue to do so. "Oh, and on this planet, I'm not much of a prince, just another, ordinary weredragon. One that just knows what to do, it would be wise to have me as the leader for a time before you challenge me for the position."

Something, however, well blended into the desert and occasional shrub, stalked the outdoor group at a distance. A hungry predator, a large cat of sorts, with razor sharp spines on it's black, a bladed tail and coloring to match the desert sand.

Nikkolai, who headed outside to observe the group, paused, sniffing the air. "Everyone... back inside!" he knew that, as technical hatchlings, they wouldn't be able to fend off a Razorback Lion, let alone a scout for a pride. His voice as he called them in had a slight fearful father's tone, when said father spots something dangerous and suspicious. "Borris!" He then called back into the cave when most everyone was back inside Borris came to his side in a matter of a few moments. "smell that?" Nikkolai asked as Borris sniffed as well. "A scout for a razorback pride..." "If it goes back to it's pride we'll have a whole damn swarm of them to fend off."

That's when the lone Lion made it's move, attacking from the side Nikkolai was on at a frightening speed... but Nikkolai was quicker to shift. Both Him and Borris stepping back so the lion zoomed right past them. Borris shifted first followed by Nikkolai Borris Was a medium sized serpentine creature covered in fur and great angelic wings, however, Nikkolai was a huge, undead looking, almost demonic beast.

Borris distracted the cat beast, jumping about, drawing it's attention and angry hunger while Nikkolai's chest started glowing a bright purple. Suddenly Nikkolai's voice, amplified by his much larger size, rang out from the black demon beast "Borris, Now!" Borris fanned his wings and jumped back a great deal after stunning the beast momentarily. Nikkolai then opened his mouth and a swath of bright purple flame blasted from his mouth, frying and killing the great cat after only a few seconds. The great black beast, Nikkolai, then turned to look at the ones at the mouth of the cave. Most of whom looked shocked, or terrified. "Everyone alright? all accounted for?"

Borris' size definitely supported his role as Nikkolai's Knight, the smaller size made him quicker, and more agile than his... much larger charge. Though, except for lacking in speed and agility, or as much as Borris had, it seemed otherwise Nikkolai could handle himself fairly well.

[kowai]

Leon took comfort in observing, blending into the background, becoming one with the fearful, confused group of strangers. He had taken his place, sat cross-legged on the cave floor, rummaging through his pack and carefully studying his surroundings. His mind raced with a thousand different thoughts, ideas, questions, and fears - but his face remained stoic in the midst of the chaos. Strangely enough his greatest fear was not of the fact that he was now a draconic creature, or that he was just an experiment, or that he was on some strange, barren planet. His greatest fear was that he had no idea who he was or what he had been before this. All that he could remember was his name. And that bothered him.

He observed in mild amusement as one of the females threatened Nikkolai and he felt somehow proud of her anger and strength, though he did not know her and had not even caught her name (was it... Kate?) In his pack he had scanned through the survival manual provided to each of them and now was standing, holding in one fist a few seeds and in the other a gallon of water. Though he admired the one female, he knew her actions would prove fruitless. All that could be done was accept the situation. And survive. Easier said than done, probably, but he was willing to try. Thus his goal now was to plant some seeds. He just needed to request one of the females give him a shovel. He was planning to go outside and ask the other female (Claria, right?) for hers. She, too, was admirable, as she attempted to ease the tension that had risen between Nikkolai and the angry girl. He liked that. She was the perfect one to ask.

Leon's plans were cut short, however, as the group that Claria had escorted outside were quickly drawn back into the cave and Nikkolai and Borris transformed, revealing their dragon forms, and swiftly destroyed the great cat that had stalked them. Leon's eyes flashed with fear as he gazed upon Nikkolai. He was humongous and he looked as though he had just dragged his huge, serpentine body out of a grave. He was like the walking dead. An undead dragon. The other, Borris, in comparison looked nearly angelic. It was like Heaven and Hell, angel and demon, good and evil. Leon blinked, the horror fading from his eyes and stoic expression once again returning. But fear still pulsed through his veins; he felt his heart hammering furiously against his chest.

The shocked silence was like a thick blanket over all of them. Leon's words cut through it like a knife, "Are there more of them?" His first words. His first question. "I need to plant these." He said, words matter-of-fact as he lifted his hands to show the two dragons the gallon of water and seeds he carried. "And, uh, when will we be able to do... that?" He asked, pointing at them, referring to their transformation, "Feelin' pretty helpless right now, boss."

[Kortaga]

Everything seemed to be going better. People were moving and not thinking and she knew at least for her that the exercise put her more at ease. Allowed her to really vent things out. It was not until she heard Nikko scream for everyone to get back inside that her heart nearly skipped a beat. Everyone looked around only for a moment before realizing and running back. Claria felt responsible and waited to make sure everyone on the outskirts were back before she herself made it back.

She thought she may have caught sight of what had worried Nikko but she was unsure. As she was coming back to the cave that voice came back into her mind. ‘You could fight it you know, you are stronger than you think. Just go for it, at worst you can get saved by one of those strapping young men and at best you save the people over them? Sounds like a good plan to me…?’ She did not even hesitate to run. Wherever these stupid thoughts were coming from she felt plenty able to ignore it.

Once she was safely inside she watched as the two of them launched out of the caves and made their way towards their opponent. She was so scared it was like something outside of reality. Nikko had become some ghastly abomination and Borris became a lizard of light…the beast did not hope to stand a chance. Her heart was beating much too fast. She closed her eyes after a moment and heard the voice again, ‘We are the same as them why not shift ourselves, all we needed was a push right?’ She felt tears start to come off of her. This was just plain stupid. She used her left hand to wipe them away and only just then noticed her right.

She noticed she had clung to one of the guys who had also been watching. She had not even noticed she did it. Must have been out of fear. He had dark hair and beautiful eyes, probably the prettiest she had ever seen on a young man. She actually thought they even had similar features…maybe they were partially the same human subspecies to some degree. She shook her head and blushed, “Sorry I did mean to cling to you.” She pushed out her chest to look strong which might take the opposite meaning considering her lack of under garment.

The man next to her spoke asking if there were more of those things, that he really needed to start planting, and finally if they were going to be able to do that. In her mind she heard the voice say yes and she squinted in anger again. This was really getting annoying.

“I for one would like to learn as well. We can’t hope to survive if you two stay up twenty-four seven to protect us.”

She nodded matter of factly and hoped everyone forgot that she was the one who put all of them in this situation. She thought, ‘Sorry Nikkolai for endangering everyone.’ She felt ashamed but she did not have to admit it. At least only admit it to whom she saw as the leader.

[Lumi]

It wasn't lost on her to stay within the confines of what you were comfortable with and to Alaura that was staying in the cave. She chose not to pick a spot or "room," there was too much confusion and tensions were undoubtedly high. So she stayed back watching and listening, acclimating herself to the sudden shift in knowledge. Right now Nikkolas and Borris knew most everything there was to know about surviving and living as a were-dragon, so if there was something they could teach then she would listen. This was foreign territory and the more skill she could gain the better. From her observatios of her cave mates Claria and Kate stood out the most. One seemed to make herself known, which was a good thing, but Alaura felt that maybe there was a...better way of going about it. Maybe not declare your master plan so early on? However with the other she was still a tad indecisive maybe a little submissive, but she could feel that she wanted to lead.

There were pros and there were cons, but the both of them seemed to be making strides in the optimal direction. With her observations done the brunette sat down towards the back of the cave to sort through her pack, but she was more eager to read the survival manuals. Alaura was only able to get through half of it, when there seemed to be a commotion from in front of the cave. Closing the manual and stashing it back in her pack, she made her way back to the mouth of the cave and almost instantly she paused. From where she stood she could see clearly what was going on and it was terrifying.

All she knew was relatively human. What Nikkolai and Borris are seem improbable, like they shouldn't exist. And the creature they fought? What even was that?! Alaura could feel herself shaking, her eyes wide with fear. If there was one, then there's no telling how many more there were. What if the one they just killed was important? What if the rest of them came? What if the dead body attracted something worse?! We're they even safe here cooped up in some cave that may or may not have multiple breaches? Her panic was started to spread throughout her body like a wildfire- quick and burning through all rational thought. And the more she panicked the harder it became to breath.

She clenched her fists and hugged herself, trying to remain calm and not draw attention to herself. The panic was starting to become deafening and all she could hear was the rapid pounding of her heart and....sparks? Distancing herself further from the group Alaura retreated back to where she had left her belongings and took them and herself a bit further than everyone dared to venture into the cave. Hiding behind a cave wall she sat down and focused on her breathing, trying to slow it down. Having a panic attack would not bode well for her, at least not in front of everyone- creating mass hysteria would not be a very beneficial thing for the welfare of the group.

Closing her eyes and taking a few deep breaths seemed to help calm her nerves. What she just witnessed was probably going to be a daily part of her life, so the best thing to do was to comprehend it. 'Okay so I'm no longer human, I guess I can accept that, since I don't remember much. Nikkolai is a prince from wherever and a dragon on top of that. Let's not forget Borris and his newfound friendship with the ship's floor.' Alaura couldn't help but laugh softly at that, replaying the recent memory in her head. 'We are all stuck on an uncultivated planet with dangerous beasts, but it will get better as we all turn into dragons.... ' She gave a huff and shook her head, things were not favorable and she still feels as if she were dreaming, but she felt she had a somewhat better grasp of their current situation.

Heaving a sigh the brunette took out her survival manual and began reading where she left off. If she was going to get used to living this way then she was going to commit this manual to memory to make things easier.

(Hey all so sorry for not posting and keeping up or in contact. Work has been kicking my butt and I have yet to get acclaimatted to working my new job. I hope this post doesn't seem to rush, I really just wanted to get Alaura all caught up with everyone.)

[Katrina]

Kate had watched the one sided battle from the edge of the cave. She was admittedly fascinated. And alarmed. Was that what they were all becoming?
Kate pointed at Leon. “PRINCE! I agree! When will we be able to do that?”