[IC] Camp Castaway

[The1Rolling1Boy]

Spirit was out like a light, her arms and legs were crossed as she slept with a sweet and innocent smile on the middle step on the middle cabin that led up to the door. Her and her brothers bags proped up her feet since she fell asleep sitting up. Her white silky hair off to one side over her right shoulder, it gently flowed whenever the breeze picked up. Same goes for her blue tennis skirt that she decided to wear that day with a white long sleeved collared shirt and blue corset. She softly hummed a random song that she remembers her mother singing to her and Mystery when they were younger.

"Mine has to be black and Navy Blue" Mystery said has he troted along with his new friends into the camp grounds and looked over in the direction of his sister where he saw her asleep. "Well isn't that just like her... She is such a little kid," He sighed, "Thats my twin sister over there on the steps of one of yoir cabins. If you would like we can go over there and meet her. I think she would be happy to meet you guys." He chuckled then looked away with a smile of fear and awkwardness thinking of what she may do when she wakes up, thankfully he plans on staying his fox for that. He looked up at Helena then at Ed waiting for their reply and noticed that Ed has white hair. Mystery's eyes widened at noticing this and quickly turned away before beginning to mentally panic, Shoot! What if when she wakes up, all she sees is Ed's white hair and thinks it's me and hugs him or worse. Slap him... I'm pretty sure hugging him would be way worse because of... The things... Dang I niw just noticed how weird my sister can be he thought his eyes flicking from Ed to Spirit to the ground to the sky.

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[LiegeLord]

*James would walk along with the group, though mostly to his own end currently as Neric nestles himself on his shoulder. Petting the Void's wing gently as he speaks the being softly, trying to keep their chat to a low key to avoid anyone else hearing* "Think everything is going alright? Just confused and trying to think on everything." *What with everything going on and suddenly everyone heading back to camp, understandable since Mystery's sister is alone there. Usually James wouldn't mind Neric heading off to someone, but if they were returning then it wouldn't matter much anyway if he sent him now or not. Looking around at everyone as his Void speaks up quietly*

"Everything will be fine James, just the usual chaos of the first day in anything. I mean same thing for going to a new school or joining a new club or whatnot. Just try to breath and calm down James." *James nodding as he looks ahead, Neric flapping his feathers a bit before calming down. He was still thinking on everything, Everyone knowing about Neric, Mystery now appearing and who knows who else and him thinking on Cecilia's blush after touching James's hand. Maybe she was just embarrassed that it happened, that she was petting where he was. That has to be it, though part of him was curious if it was something else. Only time will tell about the camp and everyone here*

[Mangrale]

As the group arrived and somewhat dispersed with the knowledge that lunch would be served, Cecilia looked to see Mystery, who was still in his fox form, guide Helena and Edmond to the middle cabin where a girl lay asleep; there was little mistaking that she was his sister. Cecilia decided that rushing up to say hello might not be the best thing. If the two newest arrivals wanted to, they could easily introduce themselves on their own terms instead of everyone gathering to them and potentially making them uncomfortable. Cecilia opted to walk by herself to a tree along the tree line several meters from the fire pit. The hike was delightful, but nerve wracking at the same time.

She believed a moment alone would do her good, so she leaned back against the trunk. She enjoyed company, but also knew the benefits of times like these to help her relax and reflect. Her time at camp would be the longest she'd be away from her father. He seemed fairly vague on what he would be doing while she was away. It was strange given how he's usually so open about everything. Well almost everything.

Cecilia looked down on her hand, wistfully remembering the incident earlier with James. It was definitely an accident. But did that really explain her reaction? She let out a long sigh and looked out throughout the camp. Now was not the time to be lying to herself. But even if she did have these feelings, she was at a loss on how to proceed. It was moments like these, that she most wished for her mother to be there, to tell her what she should do.

[SoulEater]

@The1Rolling1Boy@1Hawkeyes When he spoke he noticed that Mystery was a little jumpy, but he did agree to be his roommate. Edmond's eyes sparkled at his agreement. He really was excited that Mystery wanted to share a room with him, and he wondered if it'll just be him and Mystery. Helena, out of no were asked what their favorite color was. It seemed that she was trying to make conversation, so Edmond just went along with it. "Well, my favorite color has to be red. The reason for that is it's the color of my eyes. He actually has always liked the color of his eye, even though they were strange. Suddenly he spotted a girl with bunny ears laying down in front of the cabin he had picked. Mystery mentioned that she was his sister. Edmond then looked at the girl then back to Mystery. They both had white hair and were pretty slim. The girl looked like she was haveing a rather good sleep, but it looked quite unconvertable laying down on the step of the cabin. He then saw Mystery with a question in his eyes as he continued to look at Edmond and his sister. Edmon really didn't know why, so he just walked up to his sister who was sleeping peacefully."I'll move her into a bed so she doesn't catch a cold out here." He crouched down and put one arm around her head and the other around her legs. He picked her up with ease and held her bride style and looked down at her sleeping face.

[1Hawkeyes]

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"Black and navy blue," Helena repeated, smiling, "That's a pretty good color combination." When Edmond gave his favorite color, Helena nodded in agreement, "Yeah, red? That's my favorite color too." When he mentioned his eyes, Helena looked again. She could've sworn they were light brown, but looking back they were indeed red! "Wow..." she mumbled. Then Mystery pointed out his sister. She had a very innocent look to her, especially with the bunny ears still on her head. Edmond picked the girl up and began to being her into the cabin. It was then Helena realized all three of them looked like they could be related with their white hair and paler composure. At the moment, she felt a little singled out where appearance came in, mostly due to her darker features and much more tanned skin. "Maybe people with powers are lighter...?" she murmured to herself, then looked down to see an almost panicked Mystery. "What's wrong?"

[The1Rolling1Boy]

Spirit slowly woke up opening one eye and wrapped both of her arms around his neck. "Is it morning already?" She said has she looked up at him with a innocent and spaced out expression. She lightly giggled still half asleep.

Mystery watched silently has Ed picked her up with so much ease. "Good you woke her up during one of her good dreams," he mumbled to himself and let out a sigh of relief.
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Helena chuckled, seeing Spirit's calmness when she woke up. She definitely wouldn't have the same reaction waking up in a stranger's arms. "A good dream, huh?" Helena said, hearing Mystery's self-directed comment, "So it could've been a lot different with a bad dream, huh?"

[Vampy]

Valencia followed the others back to the camping side. Every one wad getting a long pretty well. They all where talking with one an other so she didn't felt like interrupting them to be able to join them. Instead she looked around the lake and saw a really nice looking tree. That has low hanging thick branches where you could easily get on and that will keep your weight. Valencia puts her empty lollipop in the trash can and walks over to the tree. It was a really easy tree to climb, in the tree she puts her back against the base of the tree on the branch were she sat on. Valencia opened it and let some coloured balls fly out in to the sky and began to make shapes with them above the lake.

[SoulEater]

@1Hawkeyes@The1Rolling1Boy Helena apparently was amazed at his eye color, which didn't happen often. Back at his school people were afraid of his red and light colored look so he rarely had any friends. He noted that Mystery and Spirit had white hair and pale completion like him, and that they could basically be marked as siblings if they tried hard anuf. But do they have any other powers besides shapshifting? "Can you guys do anything other than shapshifting? I mean like something with fire? Edmon asked as he began to open the door to the cabin with Spirit now over his shoulder a little bit. He managed to open the door when suddenly Spirti strached and layed her arms across his neck. Edmon's eyes widened at her groggy voice laced with a giggle as she said good morning. It seemed that she may have mistake him for her brother, because she looked comfortable letting a stranger hold her. " Ummm, good morning. Edmond layed her on a bed that was under his, and backed of. He Then shyly grinned at her while lifting his arms behind his head, were Spirits arms had been.

[The1Rolling1Boy]

Spirit giggles looking up still half asleep and yawns stretching. "What time is it?" She said with a sweet innocent smile and slowly sits up rubbing her eyes before she fully woke up and shrieks. She jumps cornering herself to a corner of the bed curled up hugging her knees. "Who are you and Where am I?! Where's Mystery????" She panicked looking around the room for her brother frantically but she stayed still not knowing what the stranger may do if she moved.

Mystery turned back into a human knowing his sister would want to see him like this, "Not that we know of, I don't really remember parents so I can't really say if we do or not... But one time I remember my dad setting one of his books on fire in the living room..." He shrugged and followed close behind Ed and stood by the doorway when he sets her down. He quickly runs to her when she shrieks and pulls her into a tight hug, "Hey, I'm right here. No one is here to hurt you... I'm right here, Your right here. We are together"

[Mangrale]

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Discontent to just stand around doing next to nothing, Cecilia thought now would be a good time to practice drawing; it was a fair way to pass the time and, although it was an "on and off" hobby, she was feeling rather inspired by her new friends as well as the delightful natural sights she had witnessed. On her way to her cabin to gather her personal drawing kit, a small part of her worried that one of her reasons for her current spontaneous interest in drawing was to procrastinate in light of something she should actually be doing. With perhaps less energy in her stride, she continued, stopping dead at the terrible scream emanating from the cabin which she earlier saw Mystery lead Helena and Edmond, his sleeping sister formerly at its steps. Cecilia certainly wasn't in the habit of sticking her nose where it didn't belong, as it were. But it appeared evident, by the way she frantically rushed over to the shriek's source, she considered this instance an exception. "What's wrong!? Wha...!?" Distress powering her up the steps, she hectically came as far as the doorway to find Mystery embracing his sister, Helena and Edmond also in the room. Cecilia was confused to say the least, feeling like she was interrupting something.

[LiegeLord]

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*James and Neric would be mostly off on their own, Neric snuggled quietly on his shoulder. James petting his wing as they looked out across the woods, waiting really for what to happen next. Even Neric was curious about what the counselors had in mind for what to happen at the camp* "James I know you really want to go swimming, but do you think they may have competitions?" *Neric would ask as one of his eyes looks to James, waiting for his answer. James thinking on as he nods* "Ya I think they will, but I don't think you can participate. You'll make it very unfair-"

*Stopping as he and Neric hear the girl's scream in the camp, his skin going pale as he looks at Neric. The little Void shaking and growling softly* "Neric calm down, I think it's small that happened! Neric!" *Quickly looking at the Void who flew off his shoulder quickly, cursing a bit under his breath as he follows the Void who changes from the bird to a pure black cloud. He would continually call out to the dark being, though it seems Neric is in another state of mind as it's cloud gets bigger. Soon reaching a rather large size, not quite a cabin size but it was close as it only pulls out it's crocodile head and arms. The rest of it's body is pure dark cloud and in his eyes he is having a flashback himself and he doesn't look happy about the scream, James scared about this now as he rushes to the Void who is forming by the cabin* "Neric calm down!"

[1Hawkeyes]

The sudden scream from Spirit made Helena jump. It was cool seeing Mystery transform back into a human and sweet to see him protect and embrace his sister. "I guess she thought you were him," Helena said in a hushed tone to Edmond. Then, she heard Cecilia fly up the stairs. The girl looked awfully confused, so Helena did her best to fill her in. "Spirit got scared waking up with strangers so close and without her brother, that's all." It was probably more complicated than that, apparently since she tended to sleep walk and have night terrors.

James's shouts made Helena peak her head out of the cabin, where a dark mass of clouds was forming. "Oh my..." she murmured as the crocodile began to form. She had to think quick, what animal could she turn into that could hurt a shadow? It was hard to tell, but her adrenaline was too high. Quickly, Helena began to morph. She dropped to all fours, the hairs on her arms growing thicker until they became orange and black fur. Her back legs transformed into powerful cat legs, whereas only one of her arms transformed. The girl turned tiger lacked a tail and had one cat and one human ear. Only some of her teeth transformed into fangs and her Brown hair stayed on top of her head. Overall, the transformation was one of her better. The tiger let out a half roar, half shout and unsheathed her claws, unsure how to defend her new friends.

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[Mangrale]

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Cecilia gave a sigh of relief, her eyes closing before opening to better appreciate the tender moment between the two siblings. She never had a brother or sister growing up, so she was a little less quick to excuse herself. She nodded appreciatively to Helena, believing her own inside voice wasn't what it could be at the moment and didn't want to disturb the mysterious brother and sister. Cecilia was still concerned. What could have happened to Spirit to have provoked a reaction like this for simply not having her brother there. This just wasn't a thing that came naturally... Was it? Not thinking it appropriate to inquire about the matter at the moment, Cecilia deemed the matter closed, and after giving Helena a final contented look, she turned to immediately hear James shouting at Neric, the upsetting pleas accompanied by an ever growing, foreboding gloom just outside.

From the porch, Cecilia gasped as she jerked her head over her shoulder to spectate in horror as Helena partially transmogrified into a vicious tiger. Cecilia began to back away from her, away from the cabin, as though she were seeing a monster, a primal instinct inside her convincing her that unless she did something quickly, she would surely die. She regained enough of her senses to know that Helena had complete control of her own actions. But that still meant that she was possibly intending to fight Neric. "Wait! Helena please! It's Neric...!"she earnestly appealed, realizing that since she couldn't advocate aggressive action, she would have to spearhead another recourse.

Cecilia sprinted to James, narrowly preventing herself from tripping in the process. "James!... James!... What's happening!?" she called to him, the worry on her face clearly evident.

[1Hawkeyes]

Helena watched Cecilia back away from her in what looked like horror. It wasn't the first time someone had, so the sadness she felt wasn't too bad. Cecilia then seemed to realize something and yelled the shadow was Neric. Helena was fully aware of this, who else had shadow powers? But Neric didn't seem to friendly at the moment, especially since he was even ignoring James. I can't fight a shadow, she thought, unable to speak as a tiger, but maybe I can hold him off. Helena hopes her dear didn't show on her face. She was terrified of what could happen and was pretty scared of what Neric was transforming into. It was like the Neric from before was completely gone.

[LiegeLord]

@Mangrale@1Hawkeyes

*He would ignore Cecilia as she cried out, hoping she would understand. Quickly bobbing and weaving through the place, faster then he usually is, trying to get to Helena. He remembers all too well this situation before as he rushes to get infront of Helena, he didn't think she would last against a Void. Not much can and besides he would be the one getting hurt, not Neric. Holding out his right hand to the Void and shouting out*

"Neric calm yourself! No one is hurt and surely no one is in danger!" *Neric would slow his approach towards the cabin, watching James and Helena. Mostly Helena who was trying to get in his way* "Helena... for the sake of everyone in the Cabin, who was the girl that scream and tell us both that she is ok. Please?" *James not keeping his eyes off Neric, if someone was actually in danger then Neric would see James getting in the way as well. Which wouldn't be a good situation, the Void approaching and looking angry at James for getting in the way. James standing his ground regardless against his Void*

[1Hawkeyes]

@LiegeLord

Helena watched Neric get closer and closer, shaking a little bit. There was no way to fight a shadow, but could the shadow fight her? James began to yell at her to explain the situation. Helena couldn't do that if she didn't transform back into a human. As fast as she could, Helena morphed back into a human, though her right arm was still a tiger's. "Neric, Spirit was just scared! No one is hurt!" It was amazing to see James stand his ground against Neric. Hopefully he would listen.

[LiegeLord]

@1Hawkeyes

*Neric would look at James and Helena, his eyes narrowing at her as James talked normally to Helena* "Something from the not too far past is still traumatizing him, her scream set him off." *Him trying to think of what else to say, but Neric slamming both of his arms into the ground would get his attention back. Neric didn't seem keen on attacking anyone but he didn't seem fully convinced, his eyes set on Helena. His claws on his hands digging easily into the ground as he speaks up, his head not moving* "Are you telling me the truth little one?" *He seems calmer now,but he isn't reverting from this form just yet it seems*

[The1Rolling1Boy]

Spirit looked up at her brother "I wanna go outside" She said then cawled out of his arm and off the bed. She stands up and straightens out her skirt before walking out and jumping from step to step. Once she gets to the bottom and stops to stare at the gaint black cloud thing infront of her

Mystery followed close behind his sister and freezes when he sees this big black cloud thing in front of him and his sister. He quickly turns into his fox and hides behind his sister shaking out of fear.

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[1Hawkeyes]

@LiegeLord

Helena transformed her arm back to normal and looked up at Neric. He was frightening, but he didn't have a reason to hurt her or anyone else. "Yes, I have no reason to lie to you, Neric," Helena said. She wasn't too scared anymore, like she summoned a greater bravery from someone else. "No one got hurt, just startled."