Rogues and Pets vs. Dolls [closed/starting]

Skylar:

I watched as Everlee and Tess began skating around. God, she looked beautiful. I tried to catch her attention, but she kept... looking away. I tried to smile at her, she looked away. Is there something wrong with me? Maybe she's gained new feeling for someone else? Did she fixate her feelings to someone else? I notice Everlee turn around, and flash her a smile, only resulting in her looking away again.

I hate to say it, but this is pissing me off. I bow my head and shove my hands in my pocket. I should just give up, shouldn't I? I lift my head. No. What are you saying Skylar? You love her. Would you want to lose her? Nope. Definitely not. I run a hand through my hair and scratch my neck.

Elise:

I watched as Everlee and Skylar... walk distantly. I quicken my pace, so I'm now walking with Everlee. I cross my arms and look down.

"What did he do?" I asked. Everlee widens her eyes.

"What? Nothing!" she exclaims. Now I'm very confused.

"So, why are you avoiding him?" I asked her.

(Hope this is okay! If something's wrong, please PM me!)

Seena

"Thanks," I say to Reva. "That... that means alot to me." It's nice to have friends. If my 'friends', more like co-workers, back in the army could see me now, they'd call me weak for falling in love and making friends. I'm letting people into my heart. And that's not the best idea, but I don't care.

I'm quiet for a minute or two, my mind drifting back to Rayden and Reva kissing. "Reva? Can you answer me a question?"

"Anything," Reva says.

I wait, questioning whether or not I want to open my big mouth again with the chance of offending Reva. "Do you love my brother?"

Everlee

"Then why are you avoiding him?" Elise demands. I look away, unable to lie to her face.

"I'm not avoiding him," I mutter, obviously a lie. I used to be good at lying, but apparently I lost that skill.

"Don't lie to me," Elise says.

I sigh. "I... just have a few things to think about... that's all."

"Then you better think about them fast," Elise says, nodding over to Skylar.

I move my head slowly and look at Skylar. My heart stops when I see him, and I look away quickly.

I'm sorry, Skylar.

Reva

Seena's question caught me off guard. Did I love her brother? I was certainly attracted to him, and had a strong desire to know more about him. I wanted to learn everything about him, everything there was to know, but did that translate into love? Did I even know what love was?

Somehow, Darsor must have decided to allow me to understand my feelings on my own, because he had nothing to say. But I could feel him listening to my thoughts.

"I... I do not know." I admitted. "I don't think I even understand what love should feel like, but I do know that it is different from what I feel with Darsor. Your brother... I can't get enough. I want to be near him, to understand him, and to learn everything there is to know about him. I want to spend all of my time with him, learning his likes, dislikes, habits, and, well, everything. I don't know how else to describe it."

Seena

I smile. "I think that's love. I feel the same about Davnick." I check over my shoulder to make sure Davnick's still talking to Poca. "I want to know everything about him. I want him to stand beside me forever. It's only been a few days and I already can't imagine how I lived without him."

Reva thinks for a minute.

"Don't worry," I say. "If that's love, and you really love him, then there's nothing in the world that can stop you two from being together."

Except of course him... that was stupid to say.

Reva

Nothing could stop us from being together? Did I want us to be together? "That is how you feel about Davnick?"

"Yes."

It was impossible to ignore the way the two of them looked at eachother. It was clear the way they cared about eachother, the way they were always moving near eachother. They worked as a team constantly, without realizing it. One was always helping and complimenting the other with their actions. Was that love? I acted that way with Darsor, but surely that was different. I cared strongly for the pet, but I didn't feel the same for Darsor as i did Rayden. The feelings were on different planes alltogether.

"You really think that nothing can stop us from being together?" I asked softly. Something that powerful... Was terrifying. I had always lived with the thought that I was stronger than everyone else, because I was able to turn invisible. I was able to be set apart at all times. But something stronger than that unspoken advantage, it terrified me. "Seena... I don't know that I wish to face that."

Seena

I frown. "I guess that's a choice left up to you," I whisper. Needless to say, I feel stupid having this conversation. Davnick is the only person in the last eight years that I've alowed myself to fall in love with. And I'm giving wise advice. To tell the truth, Reva probably shouldn't listen to me. But I want her and Rayden to be happy, even if they aren't together.

"But, if Rayden loves you, you may not have a choice," I say will a smile. "I know he'd fight through heaven and hell for someone he loves. I'd bet money to say that he'd win the war for us if you asked him."

Reva shakes her head. "But he doesn't love me."

I shake my head as well. "You can't be certain of that. How many girls do you think he goes around kissing? I doubt it happens everyday, otherwise we wouldn't have found him on the streets. You're special, Reva. He wouldn't just kiss anyone and then leave."

Reva

"That is what makes me so uncertain as to what I want with him. He left. Clearly, kissing me was just a spur of the moment mistake, something he regrets. Why else would he apologise? You know him better than I, why did he do that? For half a second I thought that maybe, just maybe, someone could actually like me. Nobody ever has, and his attention was beyond flattering."

Niyah listened quitely as Reva and Seena talked about their experiences with romance. She didn't know if they noticed her, but she couldn't help but overhear.
"I just don't know Seena," Reva murmured, her eyes seeming to grow wet. "I felt so confused. And then we kissed, and he pulled away like that..."
"Reva..."
"No. Seena, tell me how Davnick looks, how he speaks. How do men act, how do they react when they are in-love. I'm burning inside, Seena. And I can't take it any longer. I can't stand this weakness that he awakens within me."
Is that what love's like? she wondered. She found her eyes wandering back and to the left, where Alec walked silently alongside.
Niyah...
What?
I couldn't bare it if...
Eisen. Don't worry.
But how can I not. You are my other half, Niyah. Your pain is my own. Without you...
"Without pain, we could not feel happiness or love. They are two sides to the same coin, and without one you could never experience of appreciate the other." Seena and Reva stared. Then Reva smiled.
"Your right Niyah. I think the reason, I think. Well. What if Rayden pulled away because he was worried about Reva. About causing her pain."Seena said, meeting Reva's gaze. Then her eyes drifted to Davnick, who was striding along behind them with all the grace and power of a lion-despite his shockingly pink hair. A shy, private smile formed on her lips. "Maybe he just was afraid of hurting her and therefore himself. But how can we ever know if it's really meant to be if we don't try." Niyah continued to walk, dumbfounded.
She really needed to stop talking out-loud.
(Hope this is okay Bee. I tried to make Reva continue being angry and confused, but also realize that maybe that's how Rayden felt too.)
(Okay Vuzzy! It is edited! Hope this is better!)

(hey, Fading. Two quick things! First, Rayden is back at camp! Second, I think that would be something Seena would say, so I changed it. Tell me if that was wrong. )

Seena

"I like you," I say quietly. We walk silently for a few minutes. "Rayden would be an idiot if he didn't. From what I know about Rayden, he's far from an idiot. He would have to be blind if he didn't see you. You're amazing, Reva."

"Without pain, we could not feel happiness or love. They are two sides to the same coin, and without one you could never experience of appreciate the other." Niyah says, cutting in.

"Your right Niyah. I think the reason, I think. Well. What if Rayden pulled away because he was worried about Reva. About causing you pain." Reva gaze drifts off into the distance as I speak. "Maybe he just was afraid of hurting you and therefore himself. But how can we ever know if it's really meant to be if we don't try."

I walk quietly for a moment, thinking about Reva and Rayden.

(Okay that was pretty freakin' short, but Razzle wanted to post next. )

Davnick

I listen to Reva and Seena's conversation with interest. It's nice to confirm that Seena cares about me exactly the same way I care about her. Granted, I think I may be her first realtionship in a while, perhaps ever, and that isnt even close to the case for me. I blush thinking about my past love life, and can't even bring myself to consider it a love life. Seena has helped me realize that I really had no idea what love is. She was the person who taught me how to truly care for somebody, even if it isnt convienient or benificial.

Reva seems to be getting happier, but I can tell she didn't really buy Seena's definition of love. I decide to drop in my two cents.

"Maybe he just was afraid of hurting me and therefore himself. But how can we ever know if it's really meant to be if we don't try." She smiles, but I can tell the words are a little hollow.

"Hey there ladies, whatcha talking about?" The two turn to me with a glare and I get the distinct feeling I am interrupting something primal and feminine. I throw up my hands in defense. "Hey, don't shoot me out of the sky just yet! I am after all a guy, and I was thinking you may want a guys imput on this."

"Why would I want a mans input?" Reva snaps, with perhaps a little more venom than necessary. I roll my eyes.

"Two reasons. One: I have more relationship experience than both of you put together. Two: Rayden is also a guy. I know how guys think. And let me tell you, they usually aren't when they are kissing girls, espically ones they like."

The two give me a weighing look. Seena speeks first. "What do you mean, 'More relationship experience than the two of you put together?'" I freeze, but thankfully Reva comes to my rescue before I have to talk about the ghosts of girlfriends past.

"Fine. What do you have to say?" She asks critically.

I smile at her. "Well, you must understand. For a guy, a first kiss is partially a pre-meditated mental thing, and mostly a physical attraction thing. So, the fact that he kissed you means he thinks you are attractive physically." Reva nods, seemingly intrested in my disection of the male thought process. "But, the fact that he pulled away means that his brain was functioning at least a little, enough for him to regester exactly what he was doing."

Reva looks confused. "But doesn't that mean he doesn't find me attractive?"

"Not at all!" I assure her. "It's good, actually. He kissed you in the first place, which means he things you're cute. He stopped because he cares what you think of him. That also means he doesn't just want you for your body. He actually cares about you. He wants to protect you." Reva nods like what I said makes sense.

"Okay... I understand now." She says. "Hey... thanks Davnick." She says with a smile. She keeps walking and Seena pulls me aside.

"Hey, how do you know all of that?" She whispers.

I shrug. "I don't. But it makes sense, doesn't it?" Her jaw drops.

"Are you telling me you just made all of that up?!" She asks, agahst.

"Pretty much." I say. "I mean, I put some of my own opinions and experience in there, but I pretty much made up the rest." Seena shakes her head.

"Unbelievable. It's scary what a good lier you are." I smile at her. She catchs my look and glares, much to my surprize. "Now, about your other relationships."

I wave that away before it can get nasty. "Just little childish crushes. Really. I've never actually loved anybody..." I fade off, putting emphasis on my next words. "Untill I met you." I say. She smiles, and strokes my face.

"I love you too." She says, and my heart burns exaclty like the last time she said that. Such a comforting burn. I lean in and kiss her softly, but don't linger. I pull back and we smile at one another for a moment. "Pink hair and all." She adds.

I'm confused. "What? What do you mean pink hair? I don't have...?" Shearas words return to me. Pocas vomit will give you a horrible rash and pink hair! Up to this point I had been able to ignore the itching burn all over my skin, but the hair... I'd completely forgotten. My jaw goes slack.

"I need a mirror!" I shout, panicing. Seena is laughing at me.

"What, you didn't know? I said something earlier about it."

"I thought you meant it was dirty!! I didn't think.... EVERLEE!" I shout, letting go of Seena's hand and running to the front of our group. "I'll be right back!" I shout to Seena as I run away. "Everlee!" She turns to me.

"What's up cotton-candy head?" She asks with a grin. I moan.

"Did somebody say cotton candy- oh." Tess says looking at my hair. She snorts and keeps walking.

"Please, make me a mirror out of water? Please!?" I plead. She smirks.

"So you can see you pretty pink locks?" I growl at her and she laughs.

"Alright, alright! Give me a second pretty boy." As I hear Skylar's nickname turned on me, I feel my face turn bright red. "Hey, now your face matches your hair!" Everlee exclaims, handing me a sheet of reflective ice and laughing. I snatch it and look into it. I see the brightest shade of pink I've ever seen in my life.

The mirror shatters on the ground and I scream.

"POOOOOOOOOCAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!"

(Blondie, this is supposed to be funny, he really isn't mad at Poca. =P )

Jared:

i laugh out loud at Davnick's reaction. What a dummy! Didn't he ever look down while Tess and Everlee were ice skating?
Amy whispers something about how I'm one to talk, but I ignore her and stare ahead of me at Elise talking to Everlee. i wonder why she isn't taling to me?
maybe because you're an idiot. Amy says jokingly. I roll my eyes mentally and wal faster. Amy pulls off the trail to get something to eat.
Gosh, you're worse than Tess!
At least i don't eat candy. Amy shoots back. i pat my jacket, making sure the candy's still there. It is.
Keep an eye on that. We don't want another smack in the face, do we?
I laugh loudly and everybody gives me funny looks.
trust me, I do NOT need that again.

Next post please!

Reva

I had never thought to ask a male opinion on my confusions. Mostly because Darsor's opinion was completely useless in this case, he was already predisposed to dislike Rayden, but nontheless. Who could have guessed that Davnick's opinion would actually help? I was willing to forgive Rayden for him pushing me away, but he should still apologise. I would.

You actually believe Davnick? He could be lying! Darsor exclaimed.

And he could also be right.

Or you could stay angry at the fire rogue.

I tuned out his complaints. Then froze as I heard something. A rushing sound... Duh! The river! I laughed in excitement, the cold water would feel nice on a warm day like this one, I decided as I ran forward, dropping my pack in a clearing nearby. I missed bathing consistently, that was the only part of my old life I missed. I didn't even stop to take off my tunic and old black breeches before jumping into the cold water. As I expected the water was freezing! But I still luxuriated in it. It was so clean, while I was... Filthy. I set about changing that.

(Hope it's ok! Lemme know if it isn't and I'll gladly edit)

Could I have the next post after Shadow?

The moment Reva went into the water, everyone went bezerk. Well, the guys did at least. They ran forward into the water like a bunch of apes. Thats the only thing she could compare it to. They just tossed off their shirts and splash!- into the water. The girls on the other hand, were not so wild. Despite Tess of course. She just tossed off her pants and went into the water with only her top on. Well, Niyah hoped it was more than her top. But she wasn't exactly in a position to check.
"Ummmm...guys. There are, well guys..." Seena stared, wide eyed at Davnick, obviously unable to ull her eyes away.
"Seena.."
"What? Oh. Um. Undressing. Well. Everlee!"
Everlee glanced over, nervously biting her lip.
"What is it?"
"How are we supposed to bathe in peace when there are, well, members of the opposite sex only a few feet away?" Seena's eyes wandered back to Davnick. Niyah burst into laughter.
"What?" Seena demanded.
"Oh, nothing. Everlee?" Their leader stood still as a statue, poised before the one question even she could not solve.
Men.
(haha, sorry. I was trying to keep it light hearted and playful, and I know I kind of skipped ahead a tad bit. Hope no one minds, and I will edit!)