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Keida part 1: Flora

"Fire!" Seth yelled. The explosions of the cannons rocked his body, but he stood strong, his scarred eye half closed with weakness. From birth, Seth was selected for the "Pilot" Project. The project selected young Arid with outstanding abilities, and were trained for combat. They were the envy of many Arid, in the kingdom of Keida. Arid were Wolf, or Tiger like in appearance. All of their tails however were bushy like a wolf's. Seth had sandy coloured fur, with fuzzy ears with black tips. His "nom de guerre" or, a warname, given appropriately to every Arid according to a feat or actions that they had accomplished.
Seth, was named "Voyeur" according to his way to sway the female Arid. His brother Tyrian, took the name "Brick" Named after his incredible ability to take many hits before weakening.

Tyrian had jet black fur, with orange/red outlines, almost like flames. Tyrian was married to a beautiful Arid tiger, named Laura. A battle had commenced on the outskirts of Keida. THe battle quickly grew towards Keida, and then the Arid empire was engulfed as well.

Jon rushed up the rocky stairs towards the wall. He reached the top finding Seth patiently watching the battle from up-top. "Seth. THe left flank has broken through the lines. Casualties, 3." "Good." Seth said, turning to him. "Go join the right flank. Tell Brandon, and Jeremy to support the main fight in the center. I will enforce the left flank." Seth finished. "Yes sir." Jon finished. Jon began to work his way down the stiars, but after two steps down, he heard a ki-yi, or a battle cry, he turned around and witnessed Seth jump off the wall unsheathing his sword as he fell.

There was a huge thump and a cloud of dust as Seth hit the ground. His cloth bands around his feet, protected him from rocks and such spray of pebbles as he just created. Seth looked about at the wolves, the tigers, and the foxes. The foxes were such enemies to the Arid. Seth finished looked about, and then swiftly ran towards the left flank.

Jon, Brandon and Jeremy were all kids included in the pilot project. Seth being the youngest, was the last to be picked, yet became the captain of the guard, while the others still didn't fall far behind... Brandon reached through his pocket bag, and pulled out what looked like a throwing knife. He flipped his fingers, and then the knive fanned out to three. He tossed one, two and then three, and then there were three thumps and three splats of blood. He unsheathed his sword as a fox ran up to him, and thenbrought it down onto the fox. Jeremy stared down three different foxes. They were circling about him, thinking their numbers would win the battle. Little did they know he was a pilot.

"Go!" Seth yelled, as he stabbed a fox through the heart. blood soaked his white bands around his feet, as well as his sword. A cannon sshot shook the battlefield, as it landed on one of the enroaching foxes. Tyrian, Seth's brother, spun around, in a 360, pulled out his crossbow and shot a fox. THe fox fell to the ground. Then, a sort of gibberish, or language was heard. THe foxes were retreating.

There were whoops of excitement and joy as the foxes ran back. But then one turned around, and gave Seth the finger before running. "You will pay for what you have done to us...." It hissed. Seth felt anger welling inside of him. He chased after it.

It ran about, frantically instantly regretting what it had said. It hopped over the hedge, frantically just to become surrounded by rocky outcrops. It was trapped. I slew it before turning around satisfied. I cracked my knuckles and continued back when I heard whimpering coming not far away. I turned to where the whimpering was coming from. I toom three deep sniffs. Not Arid. Scared. Female.I sheathed my sword and proceeded to the location.

The tiger tucked her tail between her two legs, wearing a green sweater. She hugged her tail and legs tight as she heard Seth's ever close footsteps. She was tucked between two trees, out of sight. Seth, however had a good nose. He followed his nose behind the two trees and then found a beautiful tiger, aboout his age, hugging her legs and tail, her yellow eyes full of fear. "Please don't hurt me..." The tiger pleaded. Her brown pants covered all that could of been revealed, leaving two ornage striped feet below. She held one paw back, supporting her body, and tears began to well up in her eyes. "Please..." She continued. Seth was in awe, and surprised at the beauty, and the desperation of this Tiger. He wondered what a beautiful thing like this was doing out here... Especially with out a mate protecting her...

"Relax. I'm not going to hurt you..." "That's what the last person that tried to kill me said..." She replied, sniffling again. "What had you done that upset them that much?" I asked. "Nothing... My family, along with my fionce, were killed in the process... Us tribe members are abused quite alot by the foxes... But this time they killed all of my members..." She sobbed again. I put my hand out forwards, leaning. "Here-" She immediately looked up, and fell back with a squeak of surprise. "Please!" She cried again. "I'm not going to hurt you! I'm helping you up..." She didn't reply to me, just grabbed my hand. I felt her soft, and warm enbrace in my hand. I pulled her up. "Isn't that better?" I asked. Now, I had a chance to examine her face. She was beautiful... Glorious brown locks, bright yellow eyes, with ornage and black to compliment it... "Thank you..." She said to Seth, hugging him, and resting her chin on his shoulder, closing her eyes.

"My name's Seth..." Seth smiled. "Okay Seth!" THe Tiger exclaimed excitedly. Whatever fear had engulfed this flower, had disappeared. This was the Tiger's real personality. "Mine's Flora!" She exclaimed nuzzling Seth's shoulder with her head. Seth jumped to his right. "Whoa..." Seth gasped, flashing her an odd glance. She had a confused and concerned look in her face. "What? It was just... A friendly nuzzle..." She said sadly. "Sorry... Just not used to people like you..." "What do you mean!? "People like you?" Flora asked angrily. I put my two paws up in surprise. "Whoa! I didn't mean anything malicious! I just meant I haven't seen any tribe members before!" Her ears immediately dropped and tears welled to her eyes. "You mean I just got angry at you for nothing?" She asked, her voice trembling. A tear slipped down her nose. She was crying!? What was this!? "I take it you're sensitive?" Seth asked. She nodded.

"You're not angry at me?" Flora asked. "No? WHy would I be? You haven't done anything wrong?" Her eyes exploded into happiness. A huge msiel spread across her face. She leapt onto Seth, her legs straddled over his waist. Good thing he had pants. "This is gonna be a long walk home..." Seth thought to himself.