"WAN: Wow, over 30 reviews! Thank you all of my dedicated readers! About
more raptor social behaviors: I am just using theories (duh) that I believe
are most like what their actual behaviors might have been. Later on in the
story, when Trapper and Moonmist have chicks, I will have a lot more of
this...
Moonmist: I should start a fan club, for ME!
Trapper: -...-
Moonmist: Yeah, I have a bunch of fans...
No! Stop it!
Moonmist: what? And stop staring at me like that Trapper- It's freaky! O_o
Shut up...on with the story...
Raptorsong ch. 9
The ominous creature continued forward, despite our threatening hisses at him. Moonmist turned her head towards me, fear pooling in her large eyes. She was petrified, as was I, but we had to get away. So we did the only thing we could do, we ran.
As I continued onward, I suddenly felt a sharp pain on my back. I fell down, and Moonmist shrieked in terror. But, I never hit the Earth. I attempted to open my tightly shut eyes, only to find that I was floating hundreds of feet above the ground. The thing was taking me somewhere, and I was trapped! I cried out to my lone mate, who was standing stock still on the catwalk. She was in shock because of what had just happened. "Moonmist," I cried, hoping that she could help me. She cocked her head, acknowledging me. "Help! Please!"
Moonmist just stared back at me, wanting to help, but unsure of how she could. Then, she was gone, running down the path. She would not fail me, I kept telling myself, though even I couldn't be certain. The wind rushed by me, and I nearly hit my head on a rock many a time, as the creature raced onward. Soon, I became light headed and dizzy. I shut my eyes, hoping that I would be alright.
Suddenly, I was back on the ground, but something was not right. I opened my eyes, and what I saw made my head spin. I was looking straight down, over a hundred feet! As I lay there, I felt something nipping at me. I turned my head and hissed, to find a young bird-ish creature pecking at my skin. I was his food! The animal ignored my threats, and was soon joined by a league of others. The snipped and bit me, until my body was covered in a mass of tiny holes. My own blood spilled over my scales, changing me to a dark red color. This was how I was going to die. To be eaten alive, and, if they did not succeed in killing me that was, I would certainly bleed to death! Soon, the sticky red liquid was in my eyes, as I felt a sharp tap on my skull. I closed them, trying to ignore the pain that my body was in. I continued to call out, helplessly, for Moonmist or someone else, but no answer came. I tied again. Nothing. I would just have to accept my fate and die here, in this alien place. It was a grim ending, I thought. Above all else, I wanted to see Moonmist. I wanted, no, needed to tell her that I loved her. She was my mate, the one whom I (and she) had chosen! It was cruel that I had to end like this. She would be heartbroken.
I tried to reopen my eyes, but the blood on my face would not allow me to. I shut them again, and waited for my ending. I was weak now, probably to weak to walk. A lone, mournful cry left my lips, hoarse and helpless. This time, there was an answer! I called again, this time a bit louder, a help call. It was returned by another raptor's voice- Moonmist. She had come. She told me to keep crying, so that she could find me, so I did. The next time, she answered, but another raptors voice also came, followed by another, and another. She had brought the whole pack! I cried out once more, and this time the answer was very close, and the tune familiar. The raptor-song had begun again! I was beginning to understand it more and more. The last time, we had been crying out, frightened. This time, it was for help and hope. Though it was still a mystery, I knew more now. As I heard the chiming of raptor-voices, I found a new strength within me. I shook the bird-creatures who had begun feasting on me away, and tried to stand up. They all flew away, startled, but my body fell once again to the ground. Soon, I could feel the other raptor's presence about me. Many were chasing the creatures away, but a few were helping me. I shrieked in pain as another's tongue ran across one of my wounds.
"Shh. It is alright. I brought help!" I heard Moonmist say, her voice teary. She was even more frightened than I was! I looked at her, with reassurance in my eyes. She gave a raptor-smile, and continued to nurse my cut skull. I would be alright.
After a long while, I was ready to move on, that is, with the help of Moonmist. She had saved my life I realized. I now owed her more than I could ever give. I told her that, and she replied, "Just being with you is a gift enough." I felt more loved than ever before when she said that. The alpha male and female, Cleo and Killer, also looked at me differently. They were astonished that I had survived long enough for help to come. We continued onward, in the direction of home. We would continue or chase tomorrow.
Raptorsong ch. 9
The ominous creature continued forward, despite our threatening hisses at him. Moonmist turned her head towards me, fear pooling in her large eyes. She was petrified, as was I, but we had to get away. So we did the only thing we could do, we ran.
As I continued onward, I suddenly felt a sharp pain on my back. I fell down, and Moonmist shrieked in terror. But, I never hit the Earth. I attempted to open my tightly shut eyes, only to find that I was floating hundreds of feet above the ground. The thing was taking me somewhere, and I was trapped! I cried out to my lone mate, who was standing stock still on the catwalk. She was in shock because of what had just happened. "Moonmist," I cried, hoping that she could help me. She cocked her head, acknowledging me. "Help! Please!"
Moonmist just stared back at me, wanting to help, but unsure of how she could. Then, she was gone, running down the path. She would not fail me, I kept telling myself, though even I couldn't be certain. The wind rushed by me, and I nearly hit my head on a rock many a time, as the creature raced onward. Soon, I became light headed and dizzy. I shut my eyes, hoping that I would be alright.
Suddenly, I was back on the ground, but something was not right. I opened my eyes, and what I saw made my head spin. I was looking straight down, over a hundred feet! As I lay there, I felt something nipping at me. I turned my head and hissed, to find a young bird-ish creature pecking at my skin. I was his food! The animal ignored my threats, and was soon joined by a league of others. The snipped and bit me, until my body was covered in a mass of tiny holes. My own blood spilled over my scales, changing me to a dark red color. This was how I was going to die. To be eaten alive, and, if they did not succeed in killing me that was, I would certainly bleed to death! Soon, the sticky red liquid was in my eyes, as I felt a sharp tap on my skull. I closed them, trying to ignore the pain that my body was in. I continued to call out, helplessly, for Moonmist or someone else, but no answer came. I tied again. Nothing. I would just have to accept my fate and die here, in this alien place. It was a grim ending, I thought. Above all else, I wanted to see Moonmist. I wanted, no, needed to tell her that I loved her. She was my mate, the one whom I (and she) had chosen! It was cruel that I had to end like this. She would be heartbroken.
I tried to reopen my eyes, but the blood on my face would not allow me to. I shut them again, and waited for my ending. I was weak now, probably to weak to walk. A lone, mournful cry left my lips, hoarse and helpless. This time, there was an answer! I called again, this time a bit louder, a help call. It was returned by another raptor's voice- Moonmist. She had come. She told me to keep crying, so that she could find me, so I did. The next time, she answered, but another raptors voice also came, followed by another, and another. She had brought the whole pack! I cried out once more, and this time the answer was very close, and the tune familiar. The raptor-song had begun again! I was beginning to understand it more and more. The last time, we had been crying out, frightened. This time, it was for help and hope. Though it was still a mystery, I knew more now. As I heard the chiming of raptor-voices, I found a new strength within me. I shook the bird-creatures who had begun feasting on me away, and tried to stand up. They all flew away, startled, but my body fell once again to the ground. Soon, I could feel the other raptor's presence about me. Many were chasing the creatures away, but a few were helping me. I shrieked in pain as another's tongue ran across one of my wounds.
"Shh. It is alright. I brought help!" I heard Moonmist say, her voice teary. She was even more frightened than I was! I looked at her, with reassurance in my eyes. She gave a raptor-smile, and continued to nurse my cut skull. I would be alright.
After a long while, I was ready to move on, that is, with the help of Moonmist. She had saved my life I realized. I now owed her more than I could ever give. I told her that, and she replied, "Just being with you is a gift enough." I felt more loved than ever before when she said that. The alpha male and female, Cleo and Killer, also looked at me differently. They were astonished that I had survived long enough for help to come. We continued onward, in the direction of home. We would continue or chase tomorrow.