Stray

The human population is plummeting. Every day thousands of humans everywhere are dying each day. Starvation, next to a deadly disease, is the leading cause of death, considering that the disease is caused by bacteria in all foods and people are starving themselves, obviously to afraid to eat. One man, however, a scientist, found that dogs are the only animals that didn't hold the bacteria in their systems, and thus, they were safe to eat. With this new found information, man has no longer hunted deer, mountain lions, wolves, but instead, his best friend. The dog.

That's what you are in this story book. A dog trying to get away from the humans. You have many food sources, like other animals, considering that animals only hold the bacteria rather than having it affect him. Now, you, as a stray dog, must stay away from man, who you once called friend, and live like your ancestors, the great wolves.

We'll start on August 30th, if we have enough characters. If not, we'll start on September 1st.

~~Rules~~

The regular YWS rules
---No god-modding
---No sex scenes (this is only rated R for possible language and promised gore)
---No killing another person's character
---Two dogs per person
---Killing humans is allowed!

~~Profile~~

Name:

Age:

Breed:

Personality:

Appearance:

History:

Opinion of what's happening: (Include your opinion on humans as well)

Other:

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Name: Sofie


Age: Two Years


Breed: Pomeranian


Personality: She's a pepper when she wants to be, a puppy when she wants to be, a mother when she wants to be. Sofie IS who she wants to be. When she wants to be it. She is really touchy about her size, and hates any type of injustice. She wants desperately to play with, literally, the big dogs, but sometimes she just can't.


Appearance: http://elnayle.deviantart.com/art/Pomeranian-45665426


History: Sofie had a great home with her owner, a teenage girl named Jennifer. Jennifer had raised Sofie since she was barely weaned, and Sofie loved Jennifer to death. When the bacteria began to arise, and once the humans started eating dogs, Jennifer chased Sofie away from her so that Sofie might have a chance to survive.


Opinion of what's happening: Sofie is horribly confused by all of this. She had never been mistreated in her life, so half the time she doesn't understand why humans are the enemy all of a sudden. She can't hate them, and wants nothing better than to go back to her old life.


Other: Up for love.

Name: Destroyer(Des)

Age: Three years old

Breed: White German Shepherd

Personality: Des still acts like a puppy when she's with Huey, the helpless pup she found only a few weeks ago. She loves to play with the young pup, but knows that with everything happening like it has been so far, she has to be more mature, which she can be, but she still finds it hard, considering she was never able to be a puppy. She doesn't trust many dogs that are around her size, considering she doesn't want to be killed and then leave Huey all alone.

Appearance: Destroyer

History: When she was born, the breeder that bred white German shepherds has sold her before she was even brought into the world. Well, he'd sold her four brothers and three of her sisters, just not her. When she and her siblings were born, one of her brothers died. The breeder, horrified that he didn't have any other males, sent her to the man that had wanted her brother, trying to scam him since her brothers cost more than she and her sister's did. Instead of being a kind man and taking Des to a shelter, or even giving her to someone else, the man dumped her out of the street. She was only four months old at the time. Luckily a stray female pit bull that had recently had a litter of her own took Des under her wing. When Des was one, the pit bull, Juanita, died of heart worm, long after her helpless pups had. Four weeks ago, while running from a group of starving humans, Des ran into a Australian shepherd pup, Huey. She took the young male in and has been watching over his for the passed four weeks.

Opinion of what's happening: She hates it, more that she once did now that she has Huey to look after. She fears for his safety. She tries to make life enjoyable for the young pup, but it's extremely hard with the horrid humans running around. And that's what she thinks of them. Humans are horrid to her. Absolutely horrid.

Other: Up for love I guess

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Name: Huey

Age: A puppy

Breed: Australian Shepherd

Personality: Huey is very loving and trusting of many other dogs, and knows it's a weak point in Destroyer's eyes. After only four weeks with the older dog, he sees her as a mother, even though they both know that's not true. He's very eccentric, but can be quiet is Destroyer tells him to be.

Appearance: Huey

History: When Huey was born, he was the runt. At two months, his owner got tired of bottle feeding him and he struggled to live on his mother's milk. When he was three months old, his owner weaned him and dropped him off in an ally way, where Destroyer found him.

Opinion of what's happening: He's not quite sure of what is really going on. He just listens to Destroyer and steers clear of humans. He only looks for food in what Destroyer considers 'safe' places.

Other: Up for puppy love

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*What degree of consciousness should the dogs have? Like fleeting thoughts, intellectual knowledge, human-like or what?*

Name: Chiquita

Gender: Female

Age: 2

Breed: Newfoundland

Personality: Defiant, bold, and vicious, a born leader who epitomises the term "loyal." Not quick to trust, but very quick to suspicion. She can be cruel sometimes but mostly her morose behaviour stems from bitterness towards the humans that first loved her and then attempted to kill her.

Appearance:

History: Chiquita was bred as a competitive and show dog, a way to raise extra money. She was protected and never allowed outside or by herself anywhere. She was like gold to her family, but was more a material object to them than a pet. Still, she misses them and their protective and safe atmosphere.

Opinion of what's happening: She hates it. Absolutely loathes it. She's plagued by bitterness. She thinks that she mistook herself as important and this only happened to show that the farther you rise, the farther you have to fall.

Other: Being a Newfoundland, she is an excellent swimmer. Up for love.

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Name: Mirage


Age: 4


Breed: German Shepherd/Wolf mix


Personality: Independent, defiant, would rather slink around in the shadows than make her presence known. She definetely has a "I work alone" attidute, except when it comes to her brother. She's very suspicious and wary to the point of almost being paranoid. She works hard to maintain a mask and thinks that showing emotion is a sign of weakness. She's icy and distant, but all she wants is to be trusted, even though she can't trust other people.


Appearance: http://www.winds.org/nekomi/willow_portrait_bw_sm.jpg


History: Mirage and her brother, Bane, were both bred by a backyard breeder. A young couple bought them because of their striking looks, but didn't realize just how challenging wolf hybrids are. After chewing up the owners' dining room table and attacking their Persian cat, Fluffykins, Bane and Mirage were banished to a backyard kennel. When the bacteria hit, her owners died and Mirage and Bane dug out of the kennel and escaped.


Opinion of what's happening: Mirage loves the freedom of being able to roam. She doesn't hate the humans, but she has no wish to be put back in a tiny kennel ever again.


Other:



Name: Bane


Age: 4


Breed: German Shepherd/Wolf mix


Personality: Adventurous, bold, brave, loves corndogs and danger. He's reckless and rash, and would probably be dead by now if his sister, Mirage, hadn't been able to talk him out of his dumber plans. He loves a good fight and he's very loyal, but he has a darker side and loves scaring the crap out of other dogs. He's menancing and threatening and can be incredibly rude, but this probably has more to do with the fact that he hates who he is than the fact that he's a bad person. I mean dog. Bad dog. Whatever. He also cannot stand puppies.


Appearance: http://www.wolfsanctuary.net/99-gen-pho ... /lab02.jpg


History: Same as Mirage's, except he was also responsible for eating 100 cookies his owner made for a Christmas party at work.


Opinion of what's happening: He thinks it's all just one grand adventure. He would love the chance to fight the humans, along with anything else that looks at him the wrong way.


Other:

Forever Threnody wrote:*What degree of consciousness should the dogs have? Like fleeting thoughts, intellectual knowledge, human-like or what?*

Human-like I suppose. They're aware of what's going on, have their own thoughts and opinions, and can communicate like a human, just in their own language. Think of the consciousness that the cats of Erin Hunter's Warrior's have. The dogs have the same one.(Horrible comparison I'm aware but it's all I could think of)

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**This is great. ^^ Can you base it off your pet dog?***

Profile(s):

Name: Brandy
Age: two and a half. (in the storybook)
Gender: Female
Breed: German Shepherd
Personality: Fun and bubbly. A little sarcastic and will always answer back. She loves to play fight and gets on with other dogs really well. Used to be perfect around humans - before they tried to eat her. She's active, but once she's asleep then it takes a bit to wake her up. She can often get a bit grumpy and growly when she's tired, but is very loyal. Although she seems to always have selective hearing. Sometimes quite resourceful. Needs company.
Appearance: Bad quality, but you get the idea. Size: small.
History: Brandy was a happy dog living with a happy family. Until the bacteria struck. In only a few months, she was the last one left. Then, when it was discovered that only dogs could be eaten, the next door neighbours - the ones who owned her brother Zeus (by sheer, startling coincidence) - tried to catch her. So they could fatten her up, like they were trying to do with Zeus. Brandy got out of the house, her brother escaped with her, and they ran. Months later they found themselves in some huge city and decided they would live off scraps. Then a group of Sweepers - humans who went around the city, searching for dogs - found them, and Brandy and Zeus got split up. Both are convinced the other is dead.
Opinion of what's happening: Bandy is devastated. She loved family life and all the stakes that came with it. She often wishes she'd wake up only to find it was all some nightmare. But, alas, that never happens. She tries to take it all in her stride, but the "loss" of Zeus has affected her badly.
She doesn't hate the humans. She understands they just need to survive, and she only wishes there were some other way. Brandy is more scared of them than angry at them.
Other: Up for love. Chupatoasta - could she meet up with Destroyer and Huey sometime?

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Name: Zeus

Age: Two and a half (in this story book)
Breed: German Shepherd
Personality: He is very angry and biter, and will attack ay human he sees - if he can get away with it. He may be furious, but he is not stupid. Zeus is tough and resourceful. He likes to hunt, especially rabbits as he enjoys the chase. He likes to feel in control too, and will not enter a scene unless he knows what's exactly going on. Cautious and conscientious, he makes sure he has a good idea of what's going on before he leaps into things. Will defend those he loves to the death. So pretty loyal. He won't talk about gushy emotions, but when asked could explain his anguish and fury over what has taken place.
Appearance: He'll do as a stand in.
History: Same as Brandy's. But he refused to eat what his owners gave him.
Opinion of what's happening: Zeus is very bitter over what's happened. He thought his owners loved him, yet they descended upon him with knives and forks.
Other: Up for love! If you can stand his moodiness and pessimistic view on life.

That okay?

**So. Many. German. Shepherds! :O Everyone that already posted their dog, your profiles are okay, but no more German Shepherds, German shepherd mixes, or any version of German Shepherd... We've got... five dogs already with German Shepherd in them or full-blooded, so please, no more! :{ And Emma, I don't mind if they meet up! **

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**Okay guys, it's the thirtieth! Hopefully everyone has their profiles up, and if you don't please do before you post! Anyone else that once to join can, I'm just starting since it is August 30th**

~Destroyer~

"There it is! Stop it!" A man's voice filled the air around the panting dog. Her white coat was black with dirt and soot, and she was bleeding heavily from her left shoulder. The men behind her cocked their guns and aimed. Destroyer squeezed through a crumbled storm drain with ease, dropped the three feet, and shot down the gutter.

When she emerged out of another storm drain on the other side of town, she was nose to nose with a small pup. The puppy wagged his tail excitedly, a dead rat hanging from his jaws. Destroyer sighed and pulled her hind legs onto the ledge, shaking her wet coat out with a huff.

"Look what I caught Des!" The puppy dropped the rat on the ground, nosing it once.

"Good job Huey," Destroyer smiled, wincing when she put pressure on her left front leg.

"Do you want any?" Huey eyed the rat hungrily, flicking his tongue over his jaws.

"No, you go ahead, I'll find something." She sat down with a smile while Huey dug into the rat ravishingly. A growl suddenly sounded behind the white German shepherd, and she spun around, keen eyes studying the dark alley behind her.

*sorry, gotta go*

A shaggy dog stood at the head of the alley, his black coat almost completely hidden in the shadows of the alley. His yellow eyes were challenging and bold.

"You left a trail of blood," the black dog said, silently moving closer.

"What?" Destroyer asked.

The dog sat, neatly curling his tail around his paws. "I said, you left a trail of blood. That's just shabby. You might as well have strapped a flashing sign to your back that said 'Free Food.'"