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Introduction:

The original role-play was by Sprinting_Husky, who has given me permission to re-create it, and take her characters.
The link: http://www.animationsource.org/board/fight-or-flight-semi-advanced-rp-accepting-t26460.html

The large mansion was huge and old, the wood was so rotten that it creaked under any weight. I could feel myself begging to get out. But I continued.

The furniture was covered in spider webs and dust, all the photos were torn apart, covered in a substance that I did not want to indentify. There were even some frames that had pictures missing. As I looked around, a sudden flashback ran before my eyes, and I saw this place, new and beautiful. However, as soon as it came it disappeared, leaving me to wonder if that really happened.

The visions were always confusing. One elder I had met while traveling told me that it could vary from my past to a silly dream. I was never too sure, but lately things had been too connected for it to be some sort of freaky coincidence.

I stared at the stairs, which were huge and elegant, spiraling upstairs. The steps were made of worn marble which could´ve cracked, and broke as soon as I put my weight on them. Curiosity pushed me to go and see the other floors. Even if I had only seen the (arge living room on the first floor.

As I pondered whether to climb or stay, my sensitive ears caught strange noises from another room on the first floor. Despite my own instincts, I bolted towards the room, slowing down as I reached an almost torn down door that amazingly was still on it's hinges. I opened the door, pushing it open slightly, and my eyes widened as I looked at what was behind it.

I'm pretty sure two screams echoed throughout the worn out house.


Plot:

Humans have always existed. It's a fact. But as the years continue, a new species begins to grow. They are closely related to humans, but there´s a difference. These creatures have the sharp instincts of animals.

They're all different, divided into clans. The Mamalit Clan consists of Feline, Canine, and Equine tribes. The Wavin Clan consists of Aves and Dragons, and Liqatil Clan of Predatory Fish, Whales, and Dolphins.

Humans are aware of the fact that they exist, but don´t enjoy them around, thinking that sooner or later they´ll try and overpower them, taking over their lands as their own due to territorial instincts. Angered, a war has started and now more and more of the Clan members are disappearing.

Rumors have started about an uprising battle in which the war will have ended and humans will have no choice but to live peacefully with the creatures, but there is a legend that says the the humans will prevail, and the Clans will have been made slaves, eventually growing extinct.

Meanwhile, six kids have all met each other. Turns out, they have similar pasts. Each one is an orphan that lives in some sort of abandoned place and has mixed memories about their past. They met in a deserted mansion that appears to have been a foster home. As they keep discovering more and more things, the danger increases, and everyone wonders what will become of them in the future.

Let's find out.


Clan Details and Abilities:

Each of them will have an animal characteristic or feature in human form depending on breed they are. How many depends on the person, it can range from 1 to 6. They have the ability of turning into their animal for a specific amount of time depending on their control, otherwise will go into a feral state of mind.

All of them in general have heightened senses that are more sensitive than the average humans', but some are more specific than others.

Feline:
Can jump high, have high reflexes, and sense of balance. They are very good acrobats. Have the ability to extend their nails, turning them into sharp claws, and will have fangs. And some may have a terrifying roar, depending on the breed.

Canine:
Have massive amounts of endurance, can howl to signal others, and can deafen others for a short amount of time. They can travel long distances without tiring.

Equine:
If willing, can speed up quickly, also slightly endurant, but mostly have massive amounts of strength to pull things by land. Their kick is very strong, one needs to be careful, as they are slightly jumpy.

Aves:
Like any of their clan, can fly high distances quickly, and have sharp vision that allows them to see details unknown to other clans. They can caw, crow, etc. and will be heard miles away. Their arms grow into wings, instead of appearing from the back, but they are feathery. Those who are flightless birds can only glide.

Dragons:
Can also fly, but not as fast. Though very endurant, these are well known for their strength, and can breath one element. Their arms grow into wings, instead of appearing from the back, but they are scaly, not feathered.

Predatory Fish:
They are able to breathe underwater, and have a very strong bite, and their temper is fiery. Their sense of smell is very sensitive. They can turn their legs into tails and can ingest almost anything.

Whales:
Cannot breathe underwater, but are able to hold their breath for hours. These have the ability to sing at high frequencies, to the point of breaking glass, resembling a sonic boom. Can pull massive weights through water.

Dolphins:
Can hold their breath for a large amount of time, and are very sleek through water, so are the fastest of all marine creatures. They can chirp to signal others across large distances, and can blow explosive bubbles.


Rules:

- Try and keep it under PG, though PG-13 is the max.
-No God-modding.
-You can have three characters max. But one must be evil if that is going to be. Or neutral at least.
-No Mates. Crushes are allowed. Mates will be allowed until the seventh page, if we get that far.
-Do not change the storyline.
-No cussing, even censored. I do not consider 'crap' cussing though.
-If you are going to leave this RP, make something up for your character, like, he/she crossed over to the dark side and was killed or give it to someone with one character or something. But don´t make it rushed please.
-No killing without permission
-If your character died, feel free to make a new one. (As long as you respect the limit) But fill out the bio please.
- Try your best to not let this die. I´ll send a PM if someone hasn´t posted anything on one page.
- Try to type at least a paragraph with each post. ( Or four sentences as minimum)
- You cannot control another character without permission
- If you´re going to chat, PM. Or if you´re posting an OOC, make sure you have a post with it, to not waste space.
- Post Beasts on your bio.
- Turn off signatures.
- Do not post continuosly without giving other members a chance to post.
- No text talk
- There will be two warnings. On the third warning you will not be allowed to post again, and if you post you will be ignored.
- Have fun. Be creative and use your imagination!


Need to Know Things:

- This is a war themed RP, but give it a little humor to not make it so dramatic.
-You can create a new breed for your creature, but make sure that it's different. Doesn't have any powers or anything of the sort. Like a polka dot whale, or striped bat. Ex: Savannah Cat
-Those who are evil will preferably be humans. Unless you want to be a traitor themed villain and be a part of the creature.
-Not all humans are evil. But remember that you can only have an evil character and good character max.
- This is starting off where the 'two echoing screams' finished, so start there.
-If we are short of members, I will ask you to be either a good or bad character that is needed, like a baker that helps the orphans or something.
-If there is a fight, it will depend on the member if a hit is made. You cannot do something and say that you've won. Also, you can only avoid hits two times repeatingly.
Ex: He inhaled deeply and released a roaring fire that devoured everything in it's path. Had the boy been hit, he would then proceed to lash out with his enormous scaly tail. However, in the meantime, he waited to see what happened.
-This RP is going to be in third person. (Example: He plays around)
- If you're going to be a minor character, a bio won't be necesary.
- Try and make your character a different breed. We don't need the same species. Be unique!
-If you read this, put your username next to nickname.
-The six kids are between ages 11-15. No more, no less


Character Code:

Blue=Good
Red=Evil
Purple=Neutral


Characters:

Orphans:

Samara
Dessmonda
Sora
Zara
Benevolence
Kalandra

Other:

Zephyr
Matt
Fear
Monolithe

Clan Members:



Biography:

Name:
Nickname:
Age:
Gender:
Clan/Species:
History:
Description:
Characteristics:
Personality:
Good or Evil?
Extra:
Text Color:
Example Post:


My Characters:

Name: Samara
Nickname: Sam
Age: 13 years old
Gender: Female
Clan/Species: Mamalit/Feline, Savannah Cat
History: Samara was always one of those invisible strays. Though she doesn't enjoy it, she steals food to be able to eat, though wishes to be able to repay those from whom she stole. Where she came from is unknown, and she often has visions of what could be her past, but is unsure.
Description: She wears old baggy pants, a dark green vest, a worn out beret, and boots. her hands are covered in fingerless gloves. Her eyes are a a bright amber, and she has tan skin and shoulder length dark brown hair.
Characteristics: A striped tail that is often tucked in her pants, slit eyes and unusual fangs.
Personality: Sam is a strong girl that is often independent. She enjoys people company, and can down to earth, but is more often mischievous, and her temper is something one should watch out for. She finds it annoying when others call her Samantha instead of Samara.
Good or Evil?: Neutral
Extra: She has light brown stripes under her eyes. (http://randomchi.deviantart.com/art/Wild-Cat-119389095
Example Post:
The small girl waited for her chance. Her stomach growled for something to eat, and her face twisted into a frown. She needed a good moment to strike, but was well aware that glowing eyes would be alarming to anyone that spotted them.
Unconciously, she licked her lips as she watched the butcher cutting the meat, preparing it for delivery. It wasn't long before he finished, and Samara jumped down from the ceiling beam she had waited. Extending her large sack, she quickly took different kinds of meat, and then ran away, making sure to hide any evidence of her being there.
As the girl prepared the fire in her campout, far away from the village, her eyes glowed with a satisfaction while beginning to cook the meat.


Name: Zephyr
Nickname: None
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Clan/Species: None, he is human
History: Zephyr always had a bad past with animal. They would always growl at him, or something of the sort, apparently intimidated by him. At school he was always bullied by those of the Creature Clans, and he grew to hate them too. But when a thief of the Dragon Clan robbed him and took his older sister's life, he vowed revenge and has become a military tyrant, taking the war to the next level. He's managed to trick the goverment to taking his side.
Description: He is large, with brown hair and blue eyes. He often wears military clothes, showing his position as general
Characteristics: None, he's completely human
Personality: Zephyr is often serious. He doesn't enjoy taking things lightly, and has a personal hate toward animals. He's very clever, a trickster and has a major role in the war. Zephyr however is dangerous. Able to use almost any type of weapon, he is very skilled in hand to hand combat, and is able to use the enemy's strong point against them.
Good or Evil?: Evil
Extra: He often carries a whip and/or gun with him. He has a strange whistle around his neck, held together by a small but strong chain.
Example Post:
Zephyr stared at the post before him with angry eyes. The raid had failed, and many soldiers walked around with limps and casts. His icy blue eyes narrowed as he stared at everyone before him, and most people felt intimidated by his glare.

" How could you fail in a raid against a small tribe!? Of Equines no less!!" The tyrannt angrily shouted.

" Sir, they managed to destroy the cannons. We had no choice but to retreat." A soldier answered.

" Equines are prey animals. What you did was announce your presence and allow them to hear you, giving them enough time to form a strategy." He answered in a frightingly calm tone.

" You should've divided in three groups. Two from the side and one from the back. That would've given you a chance to ambush them, and drive them to the camp where they would've been placed in cages, where they belong."

The soldier timidly nodded, and limped away before Zephyr could've done anything longer.

" You There!" The General pointed to a soldier who was in the middle of eating a sandwhich. He froze as he looked at the Tyrannt. " Take me to whoever is in charge."


Name: Dessmonda
Nickname: Dess
Age: 13
Gender: Female
Clan/Species: Wavin/Ave, Ferriginous Hawk
History: Her mom died after she was born, and her dad, when drunk, dumped her on the street. She was soon put in an orphanage, but she ran away when she was eleven. She met up with Samara after running away, and they became close friends, despite their differences.
Description: She has light blonde hair, and sky blue eyes. She is slim and small, with a few freckles across the bridge of her nose.
Characteristics: She stands with her arms spread apart at times, making her look rather bird-like. She has sharp vision and hearing, and small feathers on her wrists, causing her to wear cuff-like bracelets.
Personality: She is friendly, and extremly loyal. She has a normally good disposition, but like Sam, can get snappish. She is normally a peacemaker, and hates to hurt anyone. She can be brave, and is inredibly persistent, which can give her the appearance of being stubborn. Sometimes, she doesn't think thinsg through, but she has good advice, and is a good listener. She has a habit of staring off into space, and day-dreaming, but will easily return to reality when she hears her name.
Good or Evil?: Good
Extra: N/A
Text Color:



Those who joined before are free to post their old biographies, and will immediatly be accepted.
Have fun, and enjoy!

Name: Darius Ferlorn
Nickname:Aero
Age: 14
Gender: male
Clan/Species: Mamalit/Feline snow leopard
History: Darius' parents were killed in one of the first battles of the war he lived on his own ever since
Description:he wears black jeans and a white leather tank top that looks kinda like this along with a black trenchcoat (tank top:http://www.konasports.com/ProductImages/RMS-2/MA01484_White-White-250.jpg jeans:http://cdn2.overstock.com/images/products/P10789986.jpg trenchcoat:http://www.jlgleather.co.uk/images/111%20mens%20long%20black%20gothic%20trench%20buckled%20coat%201.jpg )
Characteristics: abnormally large tail(its 7feet long 0.o) and snow leopard ears
Personality:happy-go-lucky protective jokes a lot likes to scare people
Good or Evil? good
Extra: he wears his fathers gold chain and crosshttp://cdn1.ioffer.com/img/item/111/700/755/hVs82zKKGLh73j5.jpg and always has his mothers locket in his pockethttp://users.tinyonline.co.uk/gswithenbank/silloc.gif and he loves fish and he can run faster on all fours than on two legs but will only do so if he deems it necsisary
Text Color:
Example Post
Aero bolted running on all fours holding the salmon in his mouth after the man saw him. A large burly man followed him holding a knife and yelling a stream of curses at him, Aero wasnt deterred he just kept running intent on keeping the fish. Eventually Aero lost him in the twisting ally ways of the town he sat down and started to eat the fish. Then out of nowhere he hears a voice from each side of the alley and looks to see two teenage humans one of them with a baseball bat and the other with brass knuckles. He then did the only thing he could dropped his hard earned meal and jump onto a roof and run.

((so do they all meet in the mansion or in other places?))

((sorry about the late edit and *Beasts*))

Do you mind making you example post longer? And you need to re-read the rules...

As for your question, yes, most of them will meet in the mansion, but some can meet in other places, I guess. BUt eventually they will all know eachother,

I'll join, but I'm posting this so I don't lose the topic.

Alright. Thanks Paws.

Beasts

Name: Sora
Nickname: none
Age: 16
Gender: female
Clan/Species: Aves/Crane
History: A young member of her clan and one of the creatures seeking a peaceful solution and avoiding the war. She thinks humans and creatures can coexist, partly because she was raised by a human who had the same ideals as her. She is normally underestimated because of her 'nerdy' appearence but she can hold her own in a fight, having trained in Crane Kung Fu.
Description: Brown hair, sky blue eyes, glasses, likes to wear purple clothes.
Caracteristics: Intellgent, comicbook freak, Black Belt (if you're alright with that) in Crane Kung Fu.
Personality: Kindhearted, friendly, doesn't like to fight but will if she needs to, has a short fuse when people call her a nerd, she'll help other creatures so long as its not going to provok the war.
Good or Evil? Good
Extra: Her name means sky.
Example Post: Sora flew high above the Earth. She looked at her beutiful white wings, she loved them, they were what maded her a creature and she liked them. After getting closer to where she wanted to go, she landed behind a tree and her feathers disappeared into her arms. She set down and got an X-men comicbook out and started reading it. Some jock ran up and took it from her, calling her a nerd. She bit her lip. "What did you just call me?" she asked. He repeated himself several times. "Call me that one more time." she threatened. He did and she gave him several strikes to the chest then a jumping kick, knocking him out. She took her book back and looked up to see an old abandoned mansion...

Is Monolithe allowed in this one?

Yes, he is. Thanks for posting your characters.

Beasts. Same for Fear, is he allowed again?

Name: Zara
(tromacom)Nickname: Um, her name is pretty short
Age: 13
Gender: Female
Clan/Species: Wavin/Dragon, specific breed: Cloud Dragon
History: Zara doesn't like to talk about her past, she doesn't usually talk to people in general, she has a few scars which she doesn't reveal how they were obtained, sometimes her past comes to her in dreams, and she wakes up sweating and screaming
Description: A pale almost grey skin tone, and she has strange deep blue eyes with a rim of gold around her pupil, she has long shoulder length golden brown hair and she usually wears a black cap with the semi circle bit half broken off. She wears beige jean like trousers and a plain red top. She wears a heart shaped opalite necklace, it looks like this http://www.mindbodyspiritdirect.co.uk/p ... MBS180.jpg but on a gold chain.
Characteristics: Two short horns that are the same color as her hair, which is why she wears the hat, she has a 'skin condition' which is actually her scales, she has them down her spine along with slightly longer spines which have the same skin running between them as on here http://www.bettsiv.com/gif/greydrg.gif
Personality: Keeps herself to herself and never likes strangers, isn't very trusting and can get very snappy if people annoy her, she does have a gentler side which she hardly ever shows except to those really close to her, she loves animals and sleeping, mostly in the sunshine, and also always talks about feeling trapped and wanting to be free
Good or Evil?: Neutral but I suppose it depends on how this goes
Extra: None I think, apart from the fact that her scales are silver, oh and she breathes fire like any normal self respecting dragon
Example Post: Zara stared out at the city below her. Its grey stone buildings and colorful markets like a strange map, where nothing grew apart from the most vibrant of flowers. Below her were several stalls topped with colored cloth, from beneath the yellow one she could smell bananas and other fruits, and from the green one was fish. Licking her lips slowly she jumped off the edge of the building, her arms spread out like wings, and landed heavily in the orange striped fabric of the stall next door to the green one. She jumped off of the stall quickly, merging into the crowd so as not to seem suspicious. She walked round to the front of the fish stall, everyone was shoving money at the owner who was in return shoving fish at the customers. Zara stepped behind a large sunburnt man and reached around him towards some of the cheaper fish. Her fingers grasped to fin of the fish and she was just pulling it towards her when a sharp pain erupted at the tips of her fingers. She looked up to see a young boy digging a small knife into her finger. Zara didn't yelp, she just stared in pain at the boy, and with one smooth motion she pulled her finger out from under the knife blade and span round, the fish dangling from her bleeding fingers. She expected the cry of 'stop thief', but it never came. She turned to look back at the stall and saw the boy just standing there, staring at her solemnly. Slowly, Zara allowed herself to drift away with the flow of the crowd, and away from that strange boy.

Yes, he is.

I would ask for an example, but I've bene in a few role-plays with you. So, accepted. ^^

I could still give you an example if you want...?

This looks like fun

"Beasts"

Name: Kalandra

(bonjure989)Nickname: Kala

Age: 14

Gender: Female

Clan/Species: Feline

History: Kalandra never remembered her family, who she was or where she came from. Only the occasional fleeting glimpse of what she once was remained, and she found it difficult to remember what happened. She was found swaddled in a blanket which was tied together with an amulet with a beautiful stone, which she later learned was a sapphire, on the orphanage steps. Luckily, the people who found her were good, honest people, and kept the amulet safe until she was of age. Unfortunately, they were fired and their replacements were nasty kinds of people who hated Kala due to their prejudice against the different races. She was given money the night her caretaker Mrs. Pim left, and went out and bought a whole bunch of things she needed: some garbage bags to make a simple shelter, the book "Eragon" (not being able to bear stealing it from the used book collection at the orphanage), a small leather backpack, a pocket knife, a lighter and some food. She roughed it on her own from then on, finding it difficult, but managing somewhat. By the time she had paid out for her necessities, she had around a thousand dollars left.

Description: Kalandra is an Abysnissian cat, and as a result, has rather prominent golden colored cat ears, bright turquoise cat eyes with golden flecks and a long thin tail that she tries to keep hidden. Her hair is a dark blonde like the darkest flecks on her tail, and is arranged somewhat messily around her face, which manages to somewhat hide her ears, but does nothing to hide her eyes. Her markings are http://pawscore.com/images/abyssinian-cat-02.jpg She wears an old faded pair jeans, baggy enough to hide her tail, and a simple t-shirt with a medium cut, that used to be white, but is now a somewhat faded, subdued gray with many stains, despite her attempts to wash it. On her eyes she wears dark tinted sunglasses, even on the coldest of days. Her money is kept in a small pouch mounted on a belt hidden inside her shirt. Her skin is pale with golden tones, and her lips are full. She always carries a small leather backpack that carries what she needs to start from scratch if her forest hideout is invaded or otherwise destroyed: a knife, a lighter, a garbage bag tent, her favorite book (Eragon) and a change of clothes.

Characteristics: Unusually sharp canines, luminous cat eyes, large cat ears and retractable claws.

Personality: Very cautious, and doesn't make friends very often, tends to shy away from others. Has a fear of being betrayed, and serious trust issues, and doesn't open up very easily, but when she does, an extremely loyal friend, the kind of person who would die to protect her trusted ones. Getting into this personal of a relationship with her however is difficult. Tough and capricious, she shields her emotions from the outside world and doesn't take offense easily.

Good or Evil? Good

Extra: Nothing really.

Text Color: Has been used for the whole post

Example Post: Her ears twitched, and she hoped that no one had noticed. Her eyes were downcast behind her dark shades, which didn't entirely hide their luminosity if one were to look closely. Luckily, the marketplace was teeming with eager shoppers, and no one noticed the bulge in the back of the odd figure's baggy jeans, the fact that her hair was unusually poofy and that though it was a cold winter day, she wore sunglasses. Doing her best to meld with the crowd, Kala walked in what she hoped was a casual stride, occasionally glancing at passerby. She disliked the crowd that hid her so well, and longed for her hideout back in the forest. Reaching the booth, she stopped, and passed the large chicken across the counter. The shopkeeper looked curious as to why a teen was buying food, and so much at that, but simply raised an eyebrow and said nothing. Kala smiled, being careful not to reveal her unusually sharp canines. This was the kind of man she did business with. She would definitely return. People who minded their own businesses were high in her books.

"That'll be 15 dollars please." She passed the money across the counter, painfully aware that it was running out, and soon she would have to start stealing. After a year of buying food, 1000 dollars would only last so long, even at fifteen dollars a week. Luckily, she was perfecting her hunting skills, and was unlucky less and less. Perhaps by the time her remaining 300 dollars was gone, she would be able to hunt, and not have to resort to becoming a common thief. As she was handed the meat, she noticed, much to her disgust, that flies buzzed around it, and she impatiently swatted them with her hand, both surprised and annoyed considering the weather. As she left, she noticed odd stares coming her way, and she realized that she had unsheathed her claws.

"Time to go." she muttered under her breath, and she tried to silently leave the marketplace, given the circumstances. When she was far enough away, she headed out at a sprint, which while it wasn't overly fast, did the job and got her out of an unpleasant situation. As she spotted the forest in the distance, she gave a sigh of relief, and put a bit more effort into her sprint, breathing in deeply as she inhaled the sweet scent of pines and cedar trees.

"The forest is my cathedral." she murmured, not overly sure where she had gleamed that information, probably from some book or other. She collapsed into her bed of pines in camp, and fell asleep to a crackling fire that she had lit to keep warm.

Nice bio, bonjure, you just forgot one thing. Read the Rules again. ^^

And Paws, it's fine, you don't have too.

*Smacks forehead and goes off to change bio*