|x| Wrong Again |x|

[Lilo]

|x| Zero |x|

|x| I'm a nightmare, a disaster
That's what they always said
I'm a lost cause, not a hero
But I'll make it on my own
I've gotta prove them wrong
It's me against the world |x|[/right]

My hips sank slowly as I scanned the area for any signs of life. My nose tried to pick up any scents of wildlife that could be close by but no one had been seen here for quite some time. I stayed alert looking for some sort of life that could be a danger towards me. Yet, I picked no slight hint of danger up. There were no wolves or cougars nearby from what I could tell. In fact, there wasn't anything around this area besides a few frogs and fish. I let my front paws slide from under me slowly as I sunk to my belly. I placed my head on my paws and stared at the swampy marsh idly.

I would look peacefully resting by the base of a tree to someone who was watching me at this exact moment in time. However, first appearances are always wrong. My mind was racing a mile per minute. Rumor had ditched me to deal with this world alone. My sister went off into the wild and left me to deal with this damn mess by myself. I understand her wandering off but she would have returned by now. I haven't seen her in days, now. She was most likely trying to prove something to herself or me. Either way, I wasn't enjoying this game.

Rumor left me a few days ago to venture on her own. I wasn't about to protest the idea of being left alone. I wasn't a big fan of the fact I was traveling with another dog even if we didn't talk much. I preferred to be on my own rather to be with someone else. So when Rumor went off, I didn't bother to follow behind. I kept her scent nearby as I traveled my own way. I practiced my hunting skills and locating prey in my time alone. When I returned to the area where Rumor left me, her scent was long gone. I tried to pick the scent back up until I wander mindlessly into this marshy area.

To be honest, I didn't care that Rumor left me to fend for myself. I was worried more about her safety than anything else. She was alone in a world where she knew nothing about. I had some sort of knowledge about what I was facing out here. However, Rumor never ventured off of the Bronx Clan land to understand what a loner's life was about. Rumor knew how to hunt and fight but what happens when she was attack by a pack of wolves or a gang of strays? Rumor didn't understand that part about being a loner. You needed to have an ally or you were better off dead.

I was worrying too much about something I shouldn't be worrying about. Rumor understood the island as much as she needed too. She would be fine out there on her own. I needed to start to worry about myself more than my siblings. We were almost a year old now. They didn't need me to look after them like they were pups. I should stop putting them in front of myself before it gets me killed.

Out of character - I'm sick of the old format I used before. So, I'm going to try something new. Also, yay! No muse = short crappy post.

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.xx. Rumor .xx.

.x. oooh...You set my soul alight
Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive .x.

I left the whining Edward in his little root den. I didn't even turn around or look over my shoulder to see if he had peeked his head out of the den. No. I didn't give one flying damn about the pup if he wanted to act like that and ignore what I said when I tried to make things right I wanted nothing to do with him. I couldn't stand anyone who turned words out of context or ignored them completely. Yeah ok, I'll admit I told the pup that I wanted to kill him pretyt much but I saved myself in the end by explaining how I felt. Doesn't that count for something?

It didn't take me long to find Zero. He was in the swamp lands of the Keola islands. The snow had finally stopped falling but it was obviously too cold for any normal wildlife that lived in these lands such as the frogs or toads. The water in the marsh didn't seem to freeze up too much only on the edges. I guess because it was moving down stream water. I walked over to the stream before going to Zero and drank some water. I was thristy. I guess I could've eaten the snow but it just itched my throat, was cold, and made e more thristy so cold water seemed better. I also grabbed a fish or two and gulped them down. It would be enough to fill me up for now.

I found Zero laying on the floor. If you asked me he looked like he was deep in thought. I probably heard me or got my scent by now. He might of been in thought but he was still alert and keen to what was going on around him. Good quality to have. You can live in your own little world yet still be alert with the outside world. You wouldn't have to worry about anything sneaking up on you atleast.

I walked over to Zero and sat on my romp. My tail limped to the ground, unfolded and lied there. I wiped all thoughts of Edward off my mind for now. I would deal with it later when I was more alone, probably in my sleep. I found it the best time to resolve my problems and come up with solutions. It was peaceful and no intruptions. Although, I was a very light sleeper and I wasn't sure how I would sleep during the night alone and not int he clan lands. I would have to be alert and make sure I didn't drift off into a deep sleep.

"Well, I found a cougar over on the North beach." I smirked at him. Thinking back when I met Edward the cougar that quietly lurked in the fog of the beach that tried to sneak up on me but failed too. Even hidden behind the rank smell of dead bodies and salty water I still detected him. Of course I did only challenge him inorder to protect the pup but I still had a triumph. I won the challenge against the cougar and with no mark on me. Of course he didn't put up much of a fight. He backed away easily. Pathetic.

[Lilo]

|x| Zero |x|

|x| I'm a nightmare, a disaster
That's what they always said
I'm a lost cause, not a hero
But I'll make it on my own
I've gotta prove them wrong
It's me against the world |x|[/right]

A scent hit my nose as I didn't move any inch. The scent was of Layla and Craze's blood which only meant it could be one dog - Rumor. I listen to her pad into the area as nothing changed. She went to the water's side and gulped a few drinks down. My crystal blue eyes just followed her movements as she came over towards me. I rose up so that I would be sitting next to Rumor ready to leave and continue this madness.

My ears just listened to Rumor tell me about a cougar on the North Beach. That wasn't an odd statement. Cougars were everywhere on this island. In fact, there were cougars in the Bronx Clan land. Cougars didn't just stick to one part of these islands. I have yet to have a chance to observe a cougar. If I was able to observe a cougar hunting styles, I could do two things with that information. I could learn how to defeat the cougar if it decided to attack me and I could put their techniques for my own use. "And what did you learn from that experience?" I asked Rumor. There was so much to learn for the both of us. Any little event could be a learning experience.

I was the 'thinker' of my litter. I was the one who was always trying to figure things out and learn as much as I could. So, I wanted to understand what Rumor had learn from her experience. I could sit for hours, even days, on end and just be in thought about the world around me. Maybe it wasn't the best trait to have compared to being a fighter or a hunter. Though, I didn't mind planning out every single little detail as most dogs did. I didn't want to risk my life at such a young age. I wanted to learn as much as I could and then pass the information down to the next generation. It was the only way we could survive on this island together.

The strays has a reputation to turn on each other when times got hard. I heard the rumors about Crimson versus the strays. The dogs should have stuck together but instead the Bronx Clan joined him. Then, when the strays came to the island, it was every stray and every clan for itself. Instead of sticking together and help each other out, thousands of strays died before the first winter. It was a horrible reality about the strays. We needed to learn to stick together when times got tough. Yet, we did the exact opposite.

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.xx. Rumor .xx.

.x. oooh...You set my soul alight
Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive .x.

What have a learned from my experience facing a cougar? Hmm..It sent me back into thought. I went back into the moment I faced the cougar. I examined as much details as I could remember. I was talking to the pup....I paused and like gave this weird little quiet gag noise at the thought of him. Even when I tried to get him off my mind it still came back. However, I did mention the cougar and the only reason I found the cougar was because of Edward.

Anyway, I was talking to the pup and the scent of the cougar was completely hidden and then the pup yelled 'watch out!' I turned my head and saw the big cat stalking us. I got into a fighting position and the cougar charged at me and pounced and I jumped out of the way but as I jumped my back paw was able to reach in for a kick on his face leaving a red scratch. It wasn't much but atleast it showed the cougar I wasn't giving up without a fight.

I remembered the cougar's movements. They were quiet, graceful. He knew what he was doing and he much of done it before. I doubted it would've been the first dog he wanted for lunch and he probably succeded all the other times leaving him with this confidence. I was carefully surveying the cougar's personality in my mind. I had an awesome memory and could call back every detail of something and my attitude towards carefully examining faces I could remember alot more than you would've thought. Which could be a good thing or a bad thing.

After carefully going through my thoughts I found what I wanted to say to Zero. "His moves were rather graceful. He knew what he was doing. He was quiet and he picked a perfect spot to stalk up on his prey. The north beach, god forget about it your nose was burning from the horrid smell of the high salt water and rotting carcasses you couldn't smell him coming until he was literally five feet in front of you." I said. "Although he backed off after he first pounce at me when I manged to get out of the way and some how kicked him in the face with my back leg and left a major mark across his face." I smirked and let out alittle laugh. I found it kind of funny, not sure why.

The thoughts of Edward hit me again. Why were we on a subject that had to involve him? Gah. I couldn't say anything though I mean Zero had no idea what I would be talking about then and would look at me like I was crazy. I got caught up in my thoughts that I didn't even realize what came out of my mouth. "Don't bother saving someone because then they whine up getting so attached to you within two seconds and think that you are their world and then when you tell them not to befriend you they get all pissy and act like the world just ended." I said sarcasticly with a growl between my teeth. I realized what had come out of my head and Zero probably thought I was insane now or something.

[kiska Hoona]

[xX]Edward[Xx]

My whole body quivered and throbbed with anxiety, and mostly, utter exhaustion. I sighed when I realized Rumor had joined with another dog. He looked of similiar stature of Rumor. They spoke back and fourth, a bit to silent for my virgin ears to pick up. At this point, I wasnt afraid of approaching them, it wouldnt be too long until I died of starvation, dehydration, hypothermia, or got killed by another dog. Maybe all 4. If Rumor and her partner in crime, so to speak, decided to show me her "dark side" she spoke of, who cares, I planned on dying soon anyways.

I yawned briskly and waddled up to them, my legs burning beneath me. My eyes darted between them as I slunk through the shadows, trying the whole, "suprise attack" thing. I figured I failed. I tumbled out of the shadows, my head low and my eyebrows set high above my eyes as I got closer to the male. They were definietly siblings. That much I knew.

Rumor, I said, and bowed my head as a greeting. I slunk into my haunches awkwardly.

My name is Edward, I am a friend of Rumor's. I said sarcastically. The greeting was obviously directed at the male, and an accompanying grin tagged along behind my remark.

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[Lilo]

|x| Zero |x|

|x| I'm a nightmare, a disaster
That's what they always said
I'm a lost cause, not a hero
But I'll make it on my own
I've gotta prove them wrong
It's me against the world |x|[/right]

Rumor started to think about what had happen early that day with the cougar. She was trying to remember every important detail knowing that I would ask more questions if I didn't give it served to me the first time. Rumor started to talk about the cougar as I listened in. I was still alert to my surroundings though. Sure, I was back with Rumor who was another hand in fighting, but I rather have to choice if I wanted to fight or not. So, if a predator came near, I could easily choose to go my own way or stand and fight. Rumor most likely would fight because he has more of Layla's blood in her than she cares to admit.

Rumor started going on how the cougars were graceful, quick, and smart. I already knew that much about cougars. I listened without emotion though. She was taking the time to answer my question then I should take the time to listen to her explain. Cougars where brilliant creatures that understood the odds against them. If there was a huge risk of getting injured, they wouldn't take the risk. Cougars attacked when the favors where in their hands. It was purely brilliant.

In the North Beach was impossible to rely on your nose? That would be a really bad weakness for a hound. In fact, it affected all dogs who went into the North Beach. If we couldn't use our nose to find danger, we would have to rely on our eyes and ears which is fine for dogs who had good eyes scent and hearing. Though, it left some hounds at a large disadvantage. That could be a useful piece of information to remember.

A scent hit my nose as I slowly turned to the direction it was coming from. It was only one dog so it wouldn't be much of a fight. My tail shot up as my ears pressed against my head. I curled my lips up exposing my white canines. A growl escape my throat as I starred into the darkness waiting for the scent to appear. Rumor was talking about something but I didn't bother to listen. I was paying more attention to what would be coming from the direction I was facing then what Rumor was mumbling.

A pup exited the shadows as I relax. He quickly spoke telling me who he was. "Rumor has a boyfriend? A pathetic excuse for a boyfriend but a boyfriend." I teased as I looked over at Rumor. I couldn't hide the smirk firmly planted on my face. Rumor was friends with a little puppy? How pathetic. She was becoming more and more like Layla every single day.

[Spot]

.xx. Rumor .xx.

.x. oooh...You set my soul alight
Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive .x.

I watched Zero's expression change as I talked. He was taking in my information with no expression and then his expression turned to show there was form of danger near by. I snifed the air and stood on all furs. My tail went high over my back and a growled escaped my throat from the scent. I knew who it was.

The pup came out like he was apart of our meeting. I growled again as he introduced himself as my friend. I didn't even look at Edward. My face snapped towards Zero who sarcastically threw out a remark of the pathetic pup being my boyfriend. I gave another growl through my white canines. "Shut up, bastard." I spit out through my teeth.

I wasn't in a joking mood and this pup here wasn't anything to ease me into one. The annoyance built up in my eyes. This stupid pup followed me. I knew he would but I only had wished he didn't. I didn't want him here. I didn't want him near me. I wanted him gone, away from me. What the fuck. WHy was he even here? He didn't even want to be near me when he was in that den. I left him there. Left him there for good. I knew the fate he faced in that den. He was going die of starvation or some cause like that.

I came to Zero and I felt better and back to normal and now this stupid pup comes back. I didn't need Zero to throw insults or smart ass remarks at me for something he didn't know anything about. However, that is rather hypocritical since I would do the same thing but still I didn't need his smart ass mouthing things now. I wanted to escape to my mind and stay there and leave my body here useless.

I turned to face Edward this time. My eyes grew stern and fireced, as they usually were. Another growl escaped from my annoyed throat. "What the fuck do you want?" I didn't have patience for pups, even if I felt sorry for this pup. If he gotten to a point where he annoyed me I would kill him, without a thought. He was just digging his own grave, that was for sure.

[kiska Hoona]

[xX]Edward[Xx]

Whoah, lean back, Rumor,

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I chuckled as Rumor's eyes grew thick with fury. She was clearly beyond pissed at my show-up. I wasnt going to go down without some action. I was bored of this life, of depression, fear, spending every waking moment anticipating my future. Now I was here, waiting for two dogs 12 times my size to tear me to shreads and devour my peices. I chuckled once more.

Rumor, did you honestly expect, that if you saved me, grew on me, then left me, that I would just wait in that hole, for my body to rot? I think not. I dont plan on surviving much longer, nor do I plan on dying without some kind of recognition. I will be remembered. Maybe, when you kill me, it will only be for a few days, weeks, who knows. I just know, when you kill me, or him I nodded towards the other dog.you will remember me as that little, helpless pup who you saved, then killed. You wasted your time, Rumor.

A smirk pulled at my maw. This was the end for me, I guess you could say. I just had to be patient.[/center][/size]

[Lilo]

|x| Zero |x|

|x| I'm a nightmare, a disaster
That's what they always said
I'm a lost cause, not a hero
But I'll make it on my own
I've gotta prove them wrong
It's me against the world |x|[/right]

My eyes drifted over to Rumor as she told me to shut up. She wasn't serious, was she? If she was, she was one hell of a hypocrite. She would be making fun of me if I was in this position. Then again, I wasn't stupid enough to put myself into this position either. So, I don't think she would have the chance to be a bitch to me. Maybe it wasn't hypocritical of her because I wouldn't put myself into such a bad position. If I did put myself into this position, then I would want someone to make fun of me until I learned my lesson. I wasn't Rumor though. I should watch my mouth around her. She was a mini Layla. Though, I wouldn't say it out loud for anything in the world.

Rumor's question towards the pup was even harsher than she was to me. "Jeeze. That is no way to talk to the love you of your life, sis. Stop acting like fucking Layla. It is starting to get annoying as fuck. We left to get away from her not for you to start being her." I mumbled through my teeth. I didn't realize what I just said before it was all out. I didn't mean to let the last part out. It slipped out just a little. I wanted Rumor to know that she was annoying the hell out of me. Then again, I didn't want to piss off my only ally out here.

Rumor wasn't much of an ally though. I mean, I loved to disappear and do my own thing as much as she did. Rumor didn't take anytime to consider that we needed to stick together. We were worthless without each other to look watch the other person's back. Plus, I was the one who was alert and careful. If anything, Rumor was going to get us killed. She should have ran from the cougar instead of fighting it. The odds were against her. Maybe she should study the behavior of cougars and take a lesson from them.

Rumor was turning more and more into Layla with every passing second. She was stubborn, moody, and thinking that she could control the whole world. Rumor was also rude and thought she could control what others say and do. It was annoying to be with someone who was so overbearing but I didn't get to choose who I left with. I had a choose to go with Rumor or stay in my hellhole. I went to save myself some pain. Yet, I was just giving myself more pain by doing this.

The pup started to speak with only made my blood boil. "Kid, do us all a fucking favor and shut the hell up." I growled in respond to him. The pup was bothering me. I was about to rip this thing from limb by limb.

[kiska Hoona]

[xX]Edward[Xx]

I shot a quick glance to the male. Was I talking to him, no. Did I give a shit about him or his current emotion, no. Did I want to do that fat bastard a favour? Most definietly Not! My eyes shifted back to Rumor. She had yet to respond, of course. I didnt know if this males whole act was supposed to intimidate me, because it wasnt. I wasnt afraid at this point. Tear me limb from limb, go ahead. I could care less.

No.

that was all I said.


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.xx. Rumor .xx.

.x. oooh...You set my soul alight
Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive .x.

I slowly began to come around. I realized even though I was pissed beyond belief, I didn't need to attack this way. I was over reacting, I guess. I still stayed alert and ready as I always did. I knew the pup couldn't do anything to me but it was just out of habit to never let my guard down. Last time I was with this pup and a cougar came at us. I think I have good reason to not let my guard down.

I controlled my anger like any other time. I had control over my actions and emotions. I wasn't sure why that all just slipped like that. It made me mad at myself but I got over it quickly. I was young and still learning. I had alot to learn and I was very opened to those possiblities.

I listened to Edward's words. Pure bull shit. That was all I thought. I don't remember anyone. I get over things quickly and move on with my life. If I killed Edward he wouldn't be remembered for shit. I would kill him and that would be it, he was gone, forever and I didn't give one damn. I never grew close to someone. I knew it was only a matter of time before they lost me or I lost them. Everything dies or gets lost at one point. So why bother putting me or someone else through the pain and grieving of a lost loved one. No, I had better things to worry about then if someone actually cared if I died or if I cared that someone died. To be honest, I really did not care if someone remembered me when I died. I like I would be perfectly fine dying without anyone knowing. I wasn't big on the whole attention, spotlight thing even if I wasn't around to see it.

I didn't have anything to reply to, to Edward. I had nothing. I wanted him gone so why should I talk to him? Besides my attention was quickly turned to Zero again. I was acting like Layla?! That made me beyond pissed. I felt my body heat up. Never was I do to be compared to Layla. I was nothing like her and made sure of it. The only connection I had to her was the same as Zero's, our blood. I held in my anger though. I held it in as much as I could. Zero would just want me to explode. I knew he would so I wouldn't give in to what he would want.

"And to think I thought you were the one person who wouldn't make that connection." I snorted. I didn't really say it loudly but I said it calmly. I had to get away before I lost control of my actions. I turned around headed into the bushes and out of the swamp. If Zero was going to make assumptions that I was just like Layla I wouldn't hang around with him. He could say good by to our ally ship. I won't give a damn about him like I did with everyone else. I didn't need anyone. I would get over this, this time but if he started doing it again I was gone.