Character dialogue

"Hey, wait, come back!" ~Harry

"Leave them." ~the Raven

*finally loosing his temper* "Shut up and sit down! I don't see why you always 'ave to be so nasty! You're just a keneetso hybrid 'oo don't know a werewolf from a punch and judy stand!" ~Harry

"Dear me, Hairy, you are getting--"

*Harry tackles the Raven, who goes down, taken completely by surprise. Harry sits on her, grabs her arms and pushes them down, crossed, onto the floor. As Harry is by far the heavier, the Raven's struggles don't do the slightest bit of good*

*panting but triumphant* "There! You're puny!" ~Harry

*wriggling* "And you're oh-so strong in body, but feeble in mind. Who now the greater power holds?" ~the Raven

"For the moment? Me." ~Harry

"Stultus? Isn't that "stupid"?" ~Kit

Oh, I know I have weaknesses, that's why I'm still alive. Exactly what they are, I don't know them all. I know if I'm decapitated I'm dead. That, and the right kind of magic. If the magic that is a part of me that heals me is interfered with, I can be killed. The details of how to interefere with it is a secret I will not reveal. Being hunted by those who believe in the hollywood version of the werewolf being the only kind is exactly a plus either. ~Conall

At the moment, Eramus, Conall's "pack", as it were, is just him and I. Though, that will change *Smiles at Conall*. ~Killesha

I suppose you could call me, Rishelle, and Marckas really good friends. Strange that they've absented themselves. ~Lyn

*Loudly clears throat*. Well, Fionnhagh, however you actually pronounce your name, I'm surprised you know. Ironic, isn't it? As far as I ever knew it just came from the fact that my mother's family tree goes to Scottland not too far back. ~Conall

And as to your comment, Eramus, part of the reason that we Canlu have few major psychological differences from humans is that, not only were they what we were made from, in a sense, but we were originaly created to be soldiers. Not much point in having an army who can't take and execute orders now is there? However, there are times in the "heat of the moment", as it were, that Canlu sometimes...use more instinctives and... primal responses. We are still carnivores after all. ~"Lycan"

Omnivores really, with a preference for meats. When did you decide to drop by Lycan? ~Conall

Just now. I thought to explain what we are, being an original myself. By the way, might your pack include me? ~"Lycan"

If you want to. I've yet to call it a pack though. ~Conall

It is. If you want to join, you have to remember that Conall is the leader. ~Killesha

I think I'll stay on my own a little whil longer then. No offense my friend. ~"Lycan"

I was wondering when the Raven would make someone snap. And, by the way, what the heck were you and what's his name speaking. The language sounds very familiar but I can't put a finger on it. ~Alex

*dangerously* "I hope that by 'what's his name' you did not mean me." ~Fal.

"Who? You? What's your name again?" ~the Raven

"I think Alex meant Eramus and Vetus. It's Latin, they was speaking, Alex. I don't know all of what they were saying." ~Kit

"Hah! No surprises there!" ~the Raven

"Something about stupid and through a voice? And mistakes and for the faithful future?" ~Kit

*snickers* "A faithful future?" ~the Raven

"Then let's see you do better!" ~Kit

"I don't pretend to have an education in the Classics. Excepting a certain playwright." ~the Raven

"He's not classical." ~Kit

"Then what, pray, is he? Gentlemen, I rest my case. Here, on your foot." ~the Raven

"Under my foot. Don't forget I'm still sitting on you." ~Harry

"How could I forget? It's like having an oliphaunt sitting on me." ~the Raven

Fionnlagh is - Can I tell them? -Decorus Lupus

I suppose. - Fionnlagh Lupus

Fionnlagh is actually Eramus's brother - real brother, even though we all look at the pack as family, neither of us bore our human parentage except... So, Conall that is the reasoning of Fionnhagh being able to reconize the meaning of your name. He was spawned overseas, and the only one of our kind that kept his true Human name. Now the question that toils with us - Who is older? - Decorus Lupus

Aye. It is true. But I'm afraid our dear Eramus will be... unavailable for the moment. His tongue needs to rest itself. If it pleases you all, speak to the vampire. 'Till then, I will pass on all that I and Decorus have heard, to Eramus. - Fionnlagh Lupus

Now I've seen a full fledged werewolf, a vampire, Alex technically makes a dragon, and an elf. All I have to see is a dwarf and I've seen it all. ~Conall

At least fantasy-wise. You still have the sci-fi stuff to see. ~Alex

Which, unless my future takes a drastic turn for the worse, I believe I will see. ~Conall

Isn't that supposed to be a plot twist? ~Alex

Not really. Like I said before, you gotta know what you're doing if you want to kill me. I expect to be around for a very long time. I should be in my prime for some time to come. ~Conall

Braggart. ~Alex

Oh, I'd love to see what the future holds for you. ~"Lycan"

Speaking of sci-fi, any representatives around here? ~Alex

I doubt it. I wonder why though. There's a lot that can still be done with it. Our writer has several scenarios. ~Conall

Care to include the others here? ~Lyn

Well, as far as I know, none of us have siblings, so it's not as if I can swap stories about annoying brothers or sisters with Fionnahagh. Jeez, I don't even want to try pronouncing that. ~Alex

And I'd rather not talk about my early years either. ~Conall

Nor do I. I'll just say that it was not pretty. ~Killesha

Alright then, Vetus Res of Lamia Gens, I know you're not going to like this question, but I have to ask. What's it like being a vampire? I'd like to hear it from you before I fall back on the old stories. I'm a dragon of darkness myself, so I know all about extreme predufice. And by the way, Lamia has something to do with vampirism, right? I know I've sen the term used for something like a vampire before. Actually, it may have been a vampire. It's been a while. ~Alex

"You want sci-fi? Isn't fantasy enough?" ~Fal.

"I hate this part..." ~Kit


*the Character Vortex opens with a noise like the TARDIS, and all the Changers fall through*


"Hi, it's your friendly neighbourhood half-breed introducing everyone here. My name is the Raven, and I'll be your tour-guide for the day." ~the Raven

"What the - oh." ~Bear

"Couldn't have put it better myself, Bear." ~Leopard

"Who are all these people?" ~Falcon

"Introductions, I think some one said?" ~Horse

"Hi everyone! We're the Cabal of Changers, and our author's sci fi characters!" ~Dolphin

"Everyone. What a lot of everyone." ~Spider

"He me, it's getting crowded." ~the Raven

"Maybe we should leave..." ~Harry

"I'm not leaving! I'm needed for the intro." ~the Raven

"And...?" ~Horse

"Various fantasy creations - the Changers. The Changers - various fantasy creations." ~the Raven

*strained smile. Nods dumbly* -Vestus Res of Lamia Gens

He is not fluent in the Human tongue but I shall translate. Alex has prex notitia super vestri , Vetus Res. May EGO scisco? – FionnlaghLupus

Vos may. – Vestus Res of Lamia Gens

Vestri venia es plurimus exspectata. Could vos dico nos super Lamia? Amo nos , vestri gens has had suus nixor. Alex would amo scio illa nixor inter lamia. I have asked the Old Being to tell his struggles as a vampire. By his good graces, he appears that he will comply. – Fionnlagh Lupus

Alex Nostrum fabula of vae est similis ut totus werewolves , vel ut is locality , Canlu. Qui teneo nostri existance , universe es edoctus satis in recipero quod werewolves quod meus gens have spilled nostrum cruor eons abhinc. Ut ultum est veritas. Ut balanus , bellum inter totus Lupus's quod Lamia eram primoris recorded in 30 B.C. EGO teneo quoniam EGO wrote tabellae tamen vae , is distraho. Vox of os has voluptuosus kept history alive , sententia Lamia have a scelestus via of melodramatics.

Nos utor nusquam melior quam a bonus , cruentus stirring fabula. Iam , EGO vadum subsisto in profero quod refero question. Lamia es mancipium. Rediculed , venator ut ends of orbis terrarum , nostrum lifestyle est a difficilis unus. sol solis owns nos , quod nox noctis est nostrum savior. Nam , EGO can denique narro libenter , Plenus Cruoris partis vomica of Lamia. Nos amo mos ago in , ut totus of clementia has cado ut suum cupiditas , quod contemno. Totus werewolves mos have eventually deleo themselves ex existence in near posterus utpote suum incruentus craves pugna. They es prognatus proeliator quod lamia typically tantum pugna neco ut sub threat. Fortunate , Plenus Cruoris , res ut they partis lectulus vestigium of Lamia have nonnullus imperium super suum lustful vis , inter alius retineo. – Vestus Res of Lamia Gens

Clearly the Old Being is in high spirits this evening, and not the least taken aback by Alex’s question. The vampire – Hell – After I share the message, perhaps I can pry his real name from him to share. At any rate, the Old Being didn’t exactly answer your question, Alex. Instead, he indulged in mocking.

“Alex - Our tale of woe is similar to all werewolves, even to this locality, the Canlu. Those who know of our existence, generally are informed enough in accepting the fact that werewolves and my clan have spilled our blood eons ago. That much is truthful. To date, the war between all Lupus's and Vampires was first recorded in 30 B.C. I know because I wrote the document but alas, it dissolved. Word of mouth has delightfully kept the history alive, though Vampires have a wicked way of melodramatics. We enjoy nothing better than a good, bloody, stirring story.

Now, I shall cease on the delay and answer the question. Vampires are slaves. Ridiculed, hunted to the ends of the Earth, our lifestyle is a difficult one. The sun owns us, and the night is our savior. But now, I can finally say with pleasure, Full Bloods share the curse of Vampirism. We likely will live on, when all of humanity has fallen to their greed, and hatered. All werewolves will have eventually wiped themselves from existence in the near future since their bloodline craves battle. They are born warriors whereas vampires typically only fight to kill when under threat. Fortunately, Full Bloods, being that they share a small trace of Vampirism, have some control over their lustful nature, among other details.”

Vetus Res may Alex percunctor vestri vox Lamia nomen? – Fionnlagh Lupus

Forsitan in vicis. Extraho operor non patesco Lamia cruor , neque nec a Plenus Cruor Eramus Lupus sic they es non akin. EGO have orator. - Vestus Res of Lamia Gens

He says in reference to the identity of his name, “ Perhaps in time. Dragons do not bare Vampirism blood, nor a Full Blooded Eramus Lupus so they are not akin. I have spoken. Apparently, that is all he will say – for now. Prophacy. How I wish that when mixing genes, the Old Being gave that much to us… - Fionnlagh - Lupus

Huuuhhhhh...? ~Alex

A little over your head? ~Conall

Shut it. I think I've sifted through the words enough to get what he said. Why can't people ever speak simply? ~Alex

Back in the day, I think that was simple. Still, I don't think your going to get much more out of him. ~Conall

Yeeaahh. Okay, let's see who the new arrivals are. The Changers huh? Interesting names you all have. I assume there's a reason you're all named after animals? ~Alex

I'm going to take a guess that it along similar lines as to why I call myself Lycan. There is likely some symbolism to it. ~"Lycan"

Maybe I should find where their story is written. Sounds like it could be interesting. So, Changers, I'm going to take wild guess here, but I'd say you use metamorphesis? If so, that would make...let's see... thirteen shapeshifters here. Right? ~Alex

Asks the college student. ~Conall

Hey! I've been busy fighting demons all right! I haven't exactly had a lot of time to study my book learning. ~Alex

Whatever you say. ~Conall

*Killesha smothers a laugh, Lycan doesn't bother*

Man, what's a guy gotta do around here to get some respect. Heck, even these complete strangers respect me to some degree. ~ALex.

That's cause they don't know you. ~Coanll

You just make it too easy some times Alex. Aren't you the one that's supposed to have a quick wit? ~Sharon

Not you too? I thought you were on my side? ~Alex

I am. Now with me here, all we need is a dwarf, a cyborg and perhaps an alien and we'll have one of everything. ~Sharon

*snickers* "Respect you, Allie?" ~the Raven

"These are the names we took when we joined the Cabal. Our true names are irrelevant." ~Horse

"The name signifies the creature we Change into." ~Falcon

"Isn't it obvious?" ~Bear

"There's six of us. Who're the other shapeshifters?" ~Dolphin

Well, there's me for starters. ~Alex

And me. ~Conall

Me as well. ~Killesha

I'd certainly qualify. ~"Lycan"

Then there's Eramus, Fionnahagh, Decorus, and I'm not sure about the vampire. That makes, *Thinks a moment* thirteen. See, I was right. Oh, and Sharon doesn't count, she's a special case. ~Alex

Congratulations on completing the first grade. ~Conall

Alex, I recommend you stay quiet a moment. You're giving them too many free shots. ~Sharon

*Glares a moment at Conall* Well, Changers, in case you haven't seen yet, there's a couple werewolves around. And then there's me. I'm a dragon of darkness. I'm just human right now because, well, I prefer to be like this, and I don't want to be towering over everyone. Doesn't really help conversations. Oh, and as to the whole changing thing, I figured as much, but I've been wrong before. ~Alex

That's likely understating it. But still, he has a point. The "obvious" answer is not always the right one. ~Conall

Don't push it wolf boy. ~Alex

Anytime lizard boy. ~Conall

Is he always like that? ~Sharon

When he's at ease and you give him an opening. What about Alex? ~Killesha

This in normal for him. He's hardly changed, despite the change. ~Sharon

Unfortunately. ~Conall

*Alex snarls at Conall, just slightly going into his half dragon form.*

Sorry, seems I misinterpreted that earlier. I guess that makes ten shapeshifters. ~Conall

Missed that too. Well, I was close enough. ~Alex

And Finnlagh, your secret is safe with us at least. Unless you betray us, you have nothing ot fear from us. ~Conall

And yes, that is a threat. ~Killesha

Not that I believe I'll ever need to make good on it. Still, I have to make my point. ~Conall

I'm glad you're more loose, Alex. ~Sharon

Yeah, well, my early life was a lot smoother than his. He's got the right to act like he does. ~Alex

Boy, ain't this just a lighthearted group here all of a sudden. Anyone here care to lighten the mood? Besides the Raven? ~"Lycan"

*snarls* How dare you threaten us, Killesha! Your Half Breed fellows have no say with our mindsets. Impudent fool. We, by my orders, turn our backs and not offer allegiance to your kind.

Hear, and do not negate this warning, Killesha. A Full Blooded werewolf is much stronger than two Half Breeds. How strong? We'll just say, one of us can overtake one of you, now, with the aid of Vampiric blood; it is best not to challenge me especially or my pack! We will be watching the Canlu with close eyes. The vampires, I'm sure, will agree to do so too. - Fionnlagh Lupus