[Lady of the Night]

MONSTERS OF THE NIGHT
Chapter Two
Caries

This is the thread for the corrupted boar event at the Faerie Pools.

Information about what is happening in Gemini can be found - HERE
(so I don’t have to copy + paste the entire thing everytime)

Information about the chapter of this plot, as well as links to other threads can be found - HERE

[Rook]

Rook’s mom got killed by a boar so of COURSE I had to join this one. Also I have no idea if we’re allowed to “godmode” the boars LOL so if not, please let me know and I will amend :prayerhandsemoji:

The squeals had drawn Rook to the Faerie Pools, striking through the air even over the pouring rain and thunder, and she couldn’t believe what she was seeing: two boars, eyes pitch black as if they were scooped out, crashing into each other, one’s yellowed tusks scraping off bits of flesh and hair and spittle from the other, trapped endlessly in a brainless, violent dance.

She was drenched, and honestly a bit exhausted from the pursuit, and goddamned scared as hell, because never in her years of living Outside did she ever witness something like this – the sludge on the beach, sealife washing up dead and rotted, that stink – and she wondered, briefly, about surviving this, about going somewhere nicer and warmer and a few hundred miles away from Gemini and its black-goo-death bullshit.

She alerted them to her presence with a bark, and, turning their swollen heads to her, they charged. She charged as well, putting all her years of experience as a lone hunter to use, and slipped right under one of the boars’ front legs, letting her teeth tear a line under its armpit – it oozed black, because of course it did – and Rook scrambled away, the taste in her mouth foul and wretched.

The pig squealed indignantly, but it seems the gash did nothing to hinder its movement; even with a limp, it charged again, and Rook braced for impact as it slid its tusks under her belly and yeeted threw her over its back. She landed with a thud, the wind knocked right out of her, and blood – red, she noted with relief – trickled from her nose. Forcing herself back up on all fours, she leapt at the injured creature (idk what that second pig is doing LOL he’s like “you got this” to the other one) once more, her fangs finding purchase on its hairy snout, and with a pitbull’s grip, locked on and refused to let go. It tasted like shitty bacon. 

[Ahsoka]

A h s o k a

#C11B17 * profile

The whole of Gemini seemed to change overnight. One minute it was serene, and the next it turned into a dramatic Disney scene. Thunder boomed as lightning cracked overhead, a torrential rain battering the earth and its inhabitants. Not only that, but an eerie apparition seemed to take hold of the land. A foreign scent masked all others, as if holding the land in a vice grip and threatening to never let go. It was foul, so foul it made one want to retch in disgust.

However, for those who held an insurmountable amount of curiosity, it also beckoned.

Ahsoka's legs pumped hard as she drove herself toward the source of the revolting scent, wanting to catch a glimpse of...whatever was creating such a sickening presence. She had no idea what she was getting herself into, but she had to find out. What was the expression? Curiosity killed the cat? Well, thankfully she wasn't a cat.

And hopefully she wouldn't become one.

As the girl drew closer, she heard a commotion coming from the Faerie Pools. She veered toward the direction of the sounds, heart beating faster in anticipation, excitement, and fear. Ahsoka erred on the side of caution despite her reckless behavior, and slowed as she approached the foliage bordering the pools. Creeping among the underbrush, she peeked between the branches of a fern. What she saw made her rapidly blink her eyes and shake her head, thinking the rain dripping from her soaked fur was messing with her eyes.

But it wasn't.

The beasts in front of her were not apparations, but actual, physical beings.

She could see another female battling against one of the monstrous boars. How brave she must be to go up against two monsters by herself. Brave or foolish, but it was all a matter of perspective. Ahsoka winced as Rook's body was tossed by one of the tar pigs, but she got right back up and threw herself into the fray once more. Ahsoka's breathing increased in speed along with her heart rate. She wanted to throw herself into the fight and help the woman, but she was only a yearling. She had no fighting experience. What good would she do? Honestly, she'd only get in the way....

But she also couldn't leave the woman to die.

Taking a gulp of air, Ahsoka crept around to the other side, relieved that the calamity of the storm was there to mask out her movement through the brush. She shook in excitement and fear. Once she moved out into the open, there was no going back. She could still flee. There was still time to find help, have a more experienced wolf help the other female....

Ahsoka leaped from the ferns.

Glistening fangs aimed at the other boar's cheer squad, their mark hitting a hind-leg. The boar squealed, black ink spraying from it's mouth as it turned toward the yearling. It started bucking, easily dislodging the young girl and throwing her back. She landed with a thud onto the muddy soil. Her shoulder smarted from the impact, but there was no time to sit and dwell on it. She clambered back to her feet and faced the boar again.

Well, she got its attention....

She flicked back her sopping wet bangs that clung to her face as she thought about what to do next. To be honest, she hadn't thought this far ahead. Real smart, Ahsoka. Can't help much if you're dead. The girl didn't have time to think however as the boar charged, it's inky tusks down and aiming to pierce through her hide. She did the only thing she could think of, and dodged to the side. A forepaw slipped on the wet ground and she was sent tumbling across the soil. Using her momentum, she made purchase with her claws and rolled back up onto her feet. Without hesitation, she leaped forward again while the boar still had its back turned, and leaped onto its back. Her jaws clamped down on its inky neck, but it was the wrong side. Not much damage could be done from here.

Did this thing even have a trachea?

She was way out of her league here....

ooc: Same as LK. Let me know if godmoding the boars is okay or not and I will change it if necessary! <3