creeping [darkness]

[[don't]fear[the]reaper]

i can't escape myself

The new moon shone its dark light over the waterfalls that had never been home to anyone. No one, that is, except for her.
She was a jet black she-cat, blending into the darkness of the night perfectly. All that betrayed her presence were her gleaming violet eyes, as cold as the waters of the river. She'd come here for solace, peace, silence, and had found none.

so many times i've lied

Eclipse had long since given up on others. She'd lived in the vicinity of her cousin and her family for a time, but the kits Violetlight had borne had served no purpose other than to plunge her deeper into her self-imposed darkness. It was the blackness into which she'd been born, and into the blackness she would always return, no matter what she did or said.

but there's still rage inside

It was a lovely blackness for Eclipse, composed of anger, hate, misery, rage, despair, and fear. Anyone else would've been repulsed by that deadliest of combinations, but Eclipse found it comforting. She needed the darkness, and it needed her. With it, Eclipse didn't have to feel anything, didn't have to be anything but a feline made of cold stone.

somebody get me through this nightmare

Occasionally, she found herself wishing for company, for someone to reach out and pull her out from the blackness. Now Eclipse found such wishes foolish, befitting a kit rather than an adult like herself. It was the darkness that had been her only friend all these months, since her mother had killed herself and her siblings had left her to foolishly try to find their father. She didn't need the falsehoods of friends or family; they would only hurt her later.

i can't control myself

Yes. There is nothing but darkness in this life, Eclipse found one half herself thinking bitterly. Another half, one that was drowned in that hated light, spoke up. There's more to that! There's friendship, and the sun! But Eclipse quickly squelched that voice, choosing to listen to the first. It was her guide, her friend.

And it was to the blackness she would always return. Always.

so what if you can see the darkest side of me?

Eclipse smiled thinly as she spotted a rodent scurrying to the safety of its burrow. Her eyes sparkled with something that screamed psychosis. It was an intruder on her silence, her solitude, her night of darkness. With scarcely a sound, she snuck up on the rodent and killed it.

Well, killed would be putting it mildly.

no one will ever change this animal i have become

Eclipse slaughtered the poor creature. Ripped it, shredded it until there was nothing left of the animal save a pool of blood and shreds and scraps of its body. Blood dripped from her maw and claws, and a mad light sparkled in her violet eyes. It was gone. The night was silent once more.

help me believe it's not the real me

Eclipse hadn't always been this mad, mind. Once, she'd been rather nice, if cold and distant. As time had gone on, she'd grown fond of the darkness and silence, pushed to her limits by the punishing visions of the past she'd always had, but once, she'd been better. Sane, even. Certainly not this blood-driven, madness-ridden denizen of the darkness.

But now she was beyond help. Now she was darkness, pure and simple. And how simple it was.

somebody help me tame this animal

[Shattered]

[This is the granddaughter of Raggedsoul? No kidding.]

[[don't]fear[the]reaper]

==i know. and i love her so very much.

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((Yikes. Are you looking for anyone in particular? I know she's all "I like being alone," but you can't really RP by yourself, can you?))

[[don't]fear[the]reaper]

==I'd like for someone she knows to show up. She'll act all fine and everything. She's a decent liar.

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<sub>((Hold on. -goes through list of characters- Wren... no... Baykit, no... Mintleaf, definitely not... that leaves Violetlight, who's in a thread, and Silverlight, who isn't. Silverlight it is. -cracks knuckles in preparation for a hopefully decent post-))

The young silver tabby drew in a deep breath, tasting the air. Not much exciting, just fox and prey. But Silverlight wasn't hungry, and the fox scent was stale. The wind shifted, bringing her the moist air of the Whispering Falls. Her ears pricked forward with interest and she looked around. Her parents didn't really want her to go near the falls, and she usually tried to stay out of trouble, but this time curiosity got the better of her.

Giving the air one last sniff to make sure she was alone, she started trotting towards the waterfall swiftly and silently. She could hear the roaring sound it made as the water pelted the sharp yet slippery rocks at the bottom. A refreshing wave of mist hit her face, and she inhaled deeply. Now the roaring had become even more loud. She was sure it would cover up any noise she made.

"Hellooooo!" she called to the waterfall, delighted at how her voice seemed to be sucked up. She considered what would happen if a cat fell over and shuddered. Nobody would be able to hear them cry out. She would have to be careful.

She called out a few more times--random nonsense--and smiled, her tail lashing playfully. She bet Icefire and Kitsune would like to see this. Now that she though about it, she hadn't seen them recently. She hoped they wouldn't get into another fight. She was immune to her sister's fire powers, but Icefire's... She didn't know, and wasn't about to find out.</sub>

[[don't]fear[the]reaper]

==oh joy. I'll reply in a moment.

why am i so uptight today?

Eclipse looked up at the water-muted sound of another feline, maw stained rust-red as the blood dried the fur into hard spikes. Her eyes narrowed coldly. There was another cat here, on her territory. This was a problem for the she-cat.

paranoia's all i got left

Paws moving swiftly and quickly, Eclipse ascended the narrow stone ramp that led up the cliffs that overlooked the waterfall. Intruders. Always intruders, she thought madly as she climbed up the smooth granite. No one disturbs me. No one can disturb the darkness and live to speak of it. Ears flattered along the contours of her skull, she glared madly at the younger cat silhouetted against the starry night sky.

i don't know what stressed me first

"Get out," she snarled, voice hard as flint and colder than the falls themselves. The jet-black she-cat took a step towards the other, claws sliding out of their sheathes with hardly a thought. Eclipse's feet were as red as her mouth, and the claws looked lethal even in the darkness. This intruder would have to die if she didn't leave soon.

or how the pressure was fed

Yes, kill the impudent whelp, whispered the cool voice in her head. It had advised Eclipse so many times, this darkly sinister voice. Eclipse loved it, needed it, and so listened to it before anything else. The little thing doesn't know who or what she's dealing with. It doesn't deserve to live, not if it's fool enough to play near this deadly place of the midnight hour. Eclipse smiled insanely as she nodded to herself. But she'd give the kit a moment to respond. It was only fair, after all.

but i know just what it feels like

Eclipse laughed for a moment, a harsh, wicked cry that suggested nothing mere about her psychosis. The voice couldn't be silenced, but why should it be, when it knew so much? "Go on, little kit," she taunted icily. "Run. This is my place."

to have a voice in the back of my head

==the poor silverlight has no idea what's she's gotten into.

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ooc -- can i reply toooooo dizzy? -puppydogeyesincluded- with .. hmm .. Mnemosyne or Kitsune?

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((Kitsune. Who's.. Mnemoblah?))

Silverlight jumped at the sound of another voice. It wasn't so much the sound that made made her jump, but its coldness. She shivered and took a step back, glancing down at the thorn-sharp claws that glinted in the soft starlight. She tore her eyes away from them, as thought maybe that would make them disappear.

It's okay, fire can't hurt me, her brain uselessly reminded her. Resistance to fire wouldn't help her if the black she-cat decided to use her claws. She hoped that they were only out for show, but something told her that they weren't. Maybe it was time for her to leave.

"Nobody owns anywhere," she spoke up boldly, noting pridefully that her voice hadn't shaken. She narrowed her eyes not in aggression, but to hide her fear.

[//The/Pendulum/Swings//]

ooc//Reply with Singedpride?

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((Haha, popular thread.))

[angels.to.demons]

ooc - well, not really that .. just that there's NO OTHER ACTIVE threads. -spiteful eyes-

Mnemosyne is my new kitty .. and if you don't like her name, fine. she's the Greek goddess of memory. -blink- i love her name, though .. it's .. unique, i guess you could say. xDD

i won't reply now .. later. i'm not in the 'Kitsune' mood, so i'll reply tomorrow. hopefully Diz will GET ON tomorrow. o.o;

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((The reason for its popularity is irrelevant. It's still popular.

As a rule of thumb, I'm not too fond of names I don't know how to pronounce, spell, or can't remember.))

[[don't]fear[the]reaper]

==As another pointer, it's the new moon in this thread; the only light is from the stars. I'm being consistent here, folks.


you're all by yourself but you're not alone

Eclipse laughed dryly. "'I don't own here'?" She echoed icily, taking a step towards Silverlight. "Let me give you a little history lesson, kit. The clans owned their territories; trespassing there meant certain death for those involved." Her purple eyes sparkled with malicious intent. "This is my territory. Get out or die."

you're wanted in now you're here

Go on, the voice in her head whispered gently. You warned the little idjit; now she's got to pay the price for intruding. Eclipse's black velvet head nodded once as she locked eyes with the younger cat, muscles tensed and ready to pounce. It was only right that this little sprig of a cat died for interrupting her evening. Death was the only payment she accepted.

driven by hate, consumed by fear

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<sub>((Starlight then. I don't remember these things.))

Silverlight backed away nervously. She didn't really want to get ripped to shreds, but she also didn't want to leave. She found herself wishing that her brother were there. He would give this cat a thorough pummeling, then walk away like it was nothing.

But he wasn't there. And she didn't have his ability. Maybe it was time for her to go. "Fine!" she spat, then turned and fled into the nearby bushes.

A thought struck her as she shoved her way through the branches. Maybe he was nearby. He would be able to hear her if she shouted for him.

Not giving herself time to look for flaws in her plan, she tipped her head back and let out an ear-splitting shriek. Only a deaf cat could have missed it. She allowed herself a small smile of satisfaction and glanced back at Eclipse. She wanted to see who would show up.</sub>