Isla Sorna Stories RPG

[C S]

Aircrest nodded to Hellfire and barked "Good luck. Also, dont die. This random chat here better not be the last we have, damn it!" He gave his Deinonychus friend a smirk before turning to the scent of the creek and trotting off

[Hopeflower]

Selena fell into step behind her mate, troubled at the news of humans.

[The Kingpin]

"Pah. as if i'd let this place kill me" barked back Hellfire as he left...

[C S]

"You think he'll be alright?" Hazel growled as she moved up to Aircrest's side, her worry evident in her tone. Aircrest shrugged. "He's skilled and smart enough, but that doesnt make it a sure thing. After all, he did get captured to begin with" He looked to Hazel, who's eyes were locked on him in a state of bewilderment. "Your awfully...calm about this" She growled. "I could be scared, angry, nervous or what ever emotion we're capable of. Doesnt really affect the matter much, does it? All I know is that, if need be, he'd fight to the death, and that he would never die without putting up a fight" Aircrest replied before focussing on the scent of water and frgrant flowers, protecting Selena and Hazel becoming his top priority

[Hopeflower]

Selena hummed thoughtfully. "True. And it doesn't seem he's the type to blindly rush into things or jump to conclusions," she growled.

[C S]

"I really hope you two are right..." Hazel growled, forcing a smile. Aircrest made a rumble in his throat in reponse, not really knowing what else to say to that. No one could predict the future. To believe that Hellfire was sure to return unharmed was foolish at best. Life alone taught the green raptor to be rooted in the present and accept the reality of any situation. Something he had problems doing until the day before.

[The Kingpin]

Meanwhile, back on the island...


a sickening crunch was heard as as the carcha fell to the ground, it's ribs shattered in a single powerful blow by the Giga, the massive predator putting a foot on it's neck, the Carcha trying to struggle free, but not being able to raise it's foot to kick out of sheer pain. "You really think i'm so stupid as to believe a lie like that?" snarled the Giga furiously as it pressed down, the Carcha's movements growing more frantic, before a sickening popping crack was heard, the creature falling limp, a rattling hiss coming from the Giga as he turned away, jets of vapour coming from it's nostrils as it left. the Carcha had been stealing his share of the kills in the western border territory for several weeks. they shared the job of securing the territory for Nightshade, and in return, they were allowed one large herbivore each a week. considering this was the Rex who had utterly annihilated Crusher and all his allies, that was overwhelming generosity. generosity that he was under no obligation to give. the Black Rex could quite easily have killed them and taken solitary rule of the territory, or even the island, unopposed, now that his only rival was gone. but recently, he had been missing his share of the kills. the Giga had gone to the Rex asking about it, and it was revealed the Carcha had been taking more than his fair share for the services given to him. in a rage the Giga charged back to the territory. and now, the Carcha lay dead for stealing his share of the food. or at least....that's what the Giga thought. Nightshade watched from the darkness of his cavernous home, his mate Mirage and his son, Talos at his sides, his piercing blood red eyes watching silently, his ears hearing the sudden silence of the distant fight in satisfaction, the predator pleased with the outcome of his little trick. the Carcha was starting to get confident in the power it was being given, and Nightshade felt there was more to his actions than was immediately visible. being a master of such actions himself, he could read each and every predator pledging it's 'loyalty' to him like a book. his solution was to tell the Carcha in private that he could have the Giga's share, telling him that the Giga had been acting behind his back and couldn't be trusted to be spoken to about matters such as this. the Carcha followed the Rex's words, believing that he had gained the Rex's trust, and refused to tell the Giga anything, wanting to enjoy what he had before he went forward and attempted to betray the Rex. the Giga, oblivious, watched as his share of food lessened. and through that, the Rex turned on the Carcha, exposing him as a thief stealing from the Giga, thus eliminating the threat without so much as lifting a claw. Life had been looking up for the Rex...and with no chance of ever seeing his brother again...chances were his future would be a long, prosperous one. the gullible fools that surrounded him had no idea that he had orchestrated Crusher's family's death, or the destruction of the Spinosaurs, or the distabilisation of Crusher's trust in his family through Razor. none had any idea he was the malevolent, manipulative mastermind that he was. as far as they were conscerned...he was the one who brought THE Crusher to his knees, and ruled just as the former Rex had, though more generous to those around him...at least...that's how it seemed. the fact of the matter was that Crusher's allies had one thing that none of Nightshade's followers would ever have: the safety of knowing that should any of them ever be attacked, Crusher himself would come to their aid...but with none of Crusher's allies left, nobody would ever know that...

[C S]

Not too long later, Aircrest pushed through the line of plants that formed a leafy wall between the three raptors and the creek. A small stream flowed downhill into the creek with a serene trickling over smooth stone. Bright red pettles stretched out from yellow centers, growing amongst the bushes and creating a pleasant scent. From here, he could tell the rough direction of the fallen tree he was laying on via landmarks he he made during his trip. "Well, what do you think?" He barked as he looked back to Selena and Hazel

[Hopeflower]

Selena looked around. "Looks good," she growled. "Almost too good to be true. You're sure nothing else has already staked a claim here?"

[C S]

"I didnt smell a boarder mark, so if something did, its not doing a good job making it known" Aircrest growled, before sniffing the air a few times. "I dont smell anything else near, though" Hazel, who was by a bush smelling the flowers growled "You found this place and just walked off? Its great!"

[Hopeflower]

"I agree," Selena growled, relaxing a bit. "It is beautiful here."

[C S]

"Glad you feel better" Aircrest growled to Selena, relieved that she seemed to calm down. Hazel laid down by the bush, enjoying the aroma

[The Kingpin]

"Ah...so i see you've finally found what you've been searching for, Aircrest" hissed a voice in the trees, The Elder eying the trio below interestedly, making sure to keep moving so he wouldn't be detected, the shadows concealing the Raptor...

[C S]

"What a coincidence" Aircrest growled, again, not suprised at the voice. "I ran into Hellfire again not too long ago and now you, Ripper" He added. "How have you been?" He asked. Hazel cocked her head and growled to her brother "So thats who taught you after you left the pack?"

[Hopeflower]

"We meet again," Selena growled, directing her words at the elder raptor though she kept her gaze facing forward.

[The Kingpin]

"Hm...interesting" hissed Ripper as he glanced down at the trio, before leaping from the trees, landing softly a few feet behind Aircrest. "I gather the humans are here?" he hissed with a smirk...

[C S]

"Yes. Hellfire left to go looking for you...and you are here...irony" Aircrest growled, turning to look at the elder raptor. "This'll make a funny story if I find him again. Assuming he's alive, that is" He added, running the flat side of his clawed hand down the side of his snout.

[The Kingpin]

"He went right past me" hissed Ripper with a smirk. "As have you. repeatedly" he added as he walked over to the creek, taking a few mouthfuls of water, the various rings and the silvery chain around his neck glinting dully...

[C S]

"Those are some weird bugs on you" Hazel growled, cocking her head. "Do they feel...weird?" She asked, examining the strange raptor, not sure what he was. He looked like a mutant, but he was completely level headed. "Wait, you let him charge off into the unknown!?" Aircrest hissed

[Hopeflower]

The ghost of a grin flickered across Selena's lips. "Funny the way things work out sometimes," she growled. The unnatural glitter of the rings on Ripper's quills and the chain around his neck caught her eye. Curious, she turned her head for a better look.