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Jan 20, 2019 22:46:38 GMT -5
Post by Elisabeth on Jan 20, 2019 22:46:38 GMT -5
It was only an hour.
Elisabeth hadn't meant to wander off into the woods. There! A city! She saw a bustling city and rubbed her eyes. She didn't know if it were a human village. At this point, she didn't care as long as she had a bed and a good meal. Her eyes were tired and if fell asleep here, then something would happen to her.
Elisabeth began to walk towards the city and as she got closer, she noticed them. Panic set in. They weren't human after all. She thought they were. Her exhaustion dissipated, replaced with adrenaline. Turning and running directly into the woods. Pumping and forcing her legs to run. Her eyes wide with fear.
Kratos (Guards) @silas
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Jan 20, 2019 22:50:04 GMT -5
Post by Elisabeth on Jan 20, 2019 22:50:04 GMT -5
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Jan 21, 2019 0:19:13 GMT -5
Post by Nikita on Jan 21, 2019 0:19:13 GMT -5
For so many decades, Sweden, and the U.S. were ruthlessly battling each other. The reason? None knows the reason. However, there was a time where there was a solid reason, but that cause dissipated as the war raged on, becoming a pointless fight. The Queen of Sweden's father had not even attempted to negotiate with its rivals. Though, Nikita, the ruler now was getting exhausted from the unnecessary bloodshed.
After her husband passed, and with the natives of Sweden angered at her single ruling. Nikita received a letter from the U.S. on a possible peace treaty. It would take days before she came out with a conclusion. Observing her people from her castle walls, even the joy of her children, had influenced to go forth.
At first, the Queen was skeptical, feeling it was a trap from the U.S, as they were prone to be very sly. eventually, she brushed the idea, producing a scheme if they did.
Nikita traveled over to Kratos' grounds by a water vessel, at a slow pace. She'd always loved the ocean and all it offers above and beneath. Her waters, however, were constantly cold, preventing for joyous swims. That's why she'd go to warm climates, to scuba dive, and swim.
When Nikita was a small distance from arriving in Central City, the human Elisabeth would almost crash into her. Until, one of her massive bodyguards grasped Elisabeth effortlessly, jerking her towards him. He lifted her up, drawing her frightful face close to his. "You raunchy creature! How dare you bolt in the Queen's path." He harshly growled.
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Jan 21, 2019 0:31:11 GMT -5
Post by Elisabeth on Jan 21, 2019 0:31:11 GMT -5
Elisabeth gave a little cry as she was jerked towards him. She didn't seem to hear him. She glanced down to see she was off the ground. The next thing she did was kick. It was all she could think to do. Kicking and then screaming in his face.
Elisabeth couldn't move her arms though. But kicking seemed to be the only solution she had. Unlike the human pets in Central City, Elisabeth didn't wear the typical collar or tags. She was actually a free human that just wandered into a place she didn't belong.
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Jan 21, 2019 0:50:57 GMT -5
Post by Nikita on Jan 21, 2019 0:50:57 GMT -5
In Sweden, their animals didn't all have collars, they possessed other tagging tools. Such as bracelets locks to their wrist, piercing in the ears, sometimes, but rarely necklaces. Each item is very hard to solve and release. Nikita prefers collars, however.
Elisabeth's harsh kicking at the strong armor on the gorilla bodyguard, only sunk the human in more trouble. The ape didn't like how feral she was becoming. "Ahg!" He snarled, grabbing her by the back of her shirt, hovering a few feet from him. He didn't like violent humans, and would 'deal' with them.
"Vicous beast! You're too feral to remain alive, put down in fact." He snorted, using his other fingers to draw out his weapon from the hold, then directed at Elisabeth's forehead. "What apes enjoy feral mutts like you? So I'm doing a favor for ape-kind." He coldly stated. His index finger brushed over to fire.
Nikita furrowed her brows, being puzzled as to why they had stopped on their way to Central City. Being very unaware of her gorilla bodyguard that had snatched up Elisabeth, and now threatening her life. Nikita at that moment was busy with her youngest attempting to get off her back. She heard the hollers too.
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Jan 21, 2019 1:05:58 GMT -5
Post by Elisabeth on Jan 21, 2019 1:05:58 GMT -5
Elisabeth's eyes were wide fear as some kind of weapon was directed at her forehead. She didn't know what the ape was talking about, but her hands were finally freed as the back of her shirt was gripped. Elisabeth was holding her breath and then clenched her eyes closed tightly.
Sweat poured from her forehead, but she couldn't hear anything when she clenched her eyes closed, so if the weapon went off, she wouldn't hear it nor feel the pain it would give. Then she pissed herself.
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Jan 21, 2019 1:29:45 GMT -5
Post by Nikita on Jan 21, 2019 1:29:45 GMT -5
It wasn't until the queen heard loud hollers that were cold threats. Kill a creature? Now, why? She shook her head, deciding to get involved. She grasped her daughter, placing her firmly on her back, then walked over. Her eyes popped at what she was witnessing. She couldn't allow that to happen, especially being on another country's turf.
"Yes, squirm like you weak creatures do when threatened. Pathetic really." He snorted viciously, no emotion lingering his tone. He was very unaware of the Queen becoming upset behind him. He was too occupied, being cruelly joyful towards the frightened human.
Nikita scurried over, whipping the gun skywards as he released the trigger. A loud bang reverberated throughout the dense jungle. A few birds scattered from the trees. "Titan!" She angrily called to. "Are you brainless? We're on another country's soil, and I want no issues here. We're not allies until an agreement is made." She angrily reminded.
Titan, her bodyguard froze, remaining his gun upwards. A worried grimace formed on his cold maw, though, was lightly shaken by Nikita's hollers. An intense sigh was released. "I'm sorry, your Highness. I was just protecting you."
Nikita bounced her eyes between the petrified human, then her brainless guard. "Release the creature, you've already frightened her to the brink of passing out." She ordered, as her daughter playfully swung around her neck. She sighed, gripping her child. "Now." She ordered, strolling away.
Titan grimaced deeper, firing a harsh glare at the human. "You're very lucky." he mouthed and released his grip on her shirt. He snorted. "Weak animals."
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Jan 21, 2019 1:40:18 GMT -5
Post by Elisabeth on Jan 21, 2019 1:40:18 GMT -5
Elisabeth waited with bated breath and then felt herself being let down. She opened her eyes. Then she wiped her head on her sleeved shirt. She signed "Thank you" quickly, despite witnessing the harsh glare. Elisabeth didn't know whether or not the other ape got her signing message or not. She didn't know whether or not to stick around or not.
She gave the one who held a gun to her, the most wonderful gesture of the middle finger.
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Jan 21, 2019 10:09:32 GMT -5
Post by Nikita on Jan 21, 2019 10:09:32 GMT -5
Nikita was observing to see if her crazed gorilla bodyguard, would obey her strict order. After he listened, releasing the human to the ground. Nikita caught her swift than you, right before she was about to turn away. She warmly smiled at the frightened creature. She was surely not going to have her silly bodyguards kill on another turf, especially an enemy.
"Go on, go return into the wilds where you belong." She suggested, more than an order. Her hand wavered, motioning Elisabeth to scurry back into the depths of the jungle. She swirled around, elegantly walking back to her protective zone, with the bodyguards mostly protecting her every direction. "Don't be fools here." She sternly commanded to the rest.
Titan didn't dare disobey the Queen's command. Even though, he could easily scamper off to be a traitor, wouldn't be the first time. His eyes hovered back over to the human that displayed a negative finger at him. Unfortunately, he wasn't aware of the meaning. His eyebrows shot upward, being uncertain.
"Crazy beasts." He uttered very quietly, strolling back into formation.
Once the guard returned, they started to move along to head to Central City.
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Jan 21, 2019 12:00:33 GMT -5
Post by Elisabeth on Jan 21, 2019 12:00:33 GMT -5
Elisabeth looked confused at her gesture of shooing and telling her to go back into the wilds. Clearly, not understanding. That's when she saw them heading into the city. She stood there, watching them move towards the city. The wilds were not the place for a deaf human. Maybe she should wait for them to come back...and then they'd take her along or not. She thought about following them at a distance, but then the bodyguards would harm her.
She turned to the wilds and thought about how dangerous it was. She lucked out once and if she made it to the orphanage- she'd be fine. But if not, she'd be lost. Then she turned around and followed the bodyguards at length, towards the city. She fared better with them than the jungle.
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Jan 21, 2019 17:42:55 GMT -5
Post by Nikita on Jan 21, 2019 17:42:55 GMT -5
Nikita was highly unaware of being followed by the human, nor anyone in the surroundings of the dense jungle. It's very stunning that humans knew around the thicket of the jungle. Some apes would ponder on how the two-legged 'animals' were able to have a great sense of direction. Not to mention the young Queen strolled through the massive jungle as if she knew her path.
As Nikita's youngest daughter continued to be silly, her mother eased her pace to situate the playful, young ape. Her older daughter remained to her mother's side, anxiously observing the new world around her. Her mother's arm surrounded her daughter in comfort, ensuring her it's alright.
Just a few paces from arriving at Central City, Nikita decided to give her loyal protectors, another order for them to follow. "Now, we're extremely close from entering the Capital. Now, we're enemies with the soil we're standing on. I advise you not to be foolish, especially in the President's palace." She didn't once slow to a stop."
Without a voice, the guards gave a solid nod, with their country's sign.
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Jan 21, 2019 17:55:00 GMT -5
Post by Elisabeth on Jan 21, 2019 17:55:00 GMT -5
Elisabeth continued to follow them, despite not being found out about yet. She was getting closer, not affected by the jungle at all. She not once fell or tripped on any of the jungle floor. So far, no one had noticed her trailing after them or following them.
She couldn't hear so she didn't know what was being said. Elisabeth kept walking until something crunched under her step. She continued to walk despite stepping on a stick. She clearly didn't hear the crack of the twig.
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Jan 21, 2019 18:45:58 GMT -5
Post by Nikita on Jan 21, 2019 18:45:58 GMT -5
A few of the patrols that were protecting the Queen, lifted their ears at the quiet crackle beneath Elisabeth's feet. It was a minor noise but to Elisabeth, it unknowingly alerted the few that hear it. They suddenly halted, even the others slowed down, even Nakita. Annoyed the Queen was as they were so near to Capital, and they paused once more.
Nikita intensely released a loud huff. "Why must we pause again? This is the third time." She informed her tone hunting annoyance. Her arm elevated, directing a finger at the city. "It's humid, we're so close to the city. Ignore what's out there and proceed." She stated.
The two patrols aimed their guns in the directions of where they looked. They both heard their loyal Queen, grimacing, they lightly descended their weapons. One turned his head, viewing Nikita's annoyed expression.
"Your Highness, we must protect you at all costs." He gently reminded Nikita of their duty to her. "Please, we're not knowledgeable of this massive land. " He brightly whispered to her, desperate eyes gazing over.
Nikita dropped her head, being aware of her loyal protectors of their duty. But being reminded? She despised that. Her handwaved. "Alright, alright go search, but scurry back."
The two bolted in the woods, and not being far from Elisabeth as she was tailing close. Both detected the harmless human, they out of instinct aimed their guns at the poor girl, once again.
"Halt!" One briefly called towards the deaf creature. Being in Elisabeth's path, there was no reason she could either react or read their mouths.
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Jan 21, 2019 19:38:28 GMT -5
Post by Elisabeth on Jan 21, 2019 19:38:28 GMT -5
Elisabeth stood there with a puzzled look on her face. She cocked her head at how their weapons were pointed at her. She didn't know what she did wrong? But she did read what they said and she signed quickly. "Safer with apes. Wild animals hunt humans who can't hear."
It was a rarity that a human would actually admit how much safer she would be with the apes. She wasn't a bad human. Then she signed. "I'm lost. I don't know where my village is nor where my home is. I took a walk and got lost in an hour." She was being honest, but they didn't seem to care as to why she was trailing them. She was lost and that was hard to admit. The problems were just beginning because they wouldn't really care. But she was being truthful in that.
She was staring into their two barrels, smelling an odor that was so unfamiliar. She looked at them and gestured to her mouth for something to eat in sign language.
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Jan 21, 2019 20:02:07 GMT -5
Post by Nikita on Jan 21, 2019 20:02:07 GMT -5
Each ape that threatened her with their guns, looked at each other, blankly. They weren't sure how to respond, after reading Elisabeth's hand motions that were her voice. Eventually, they returned their glare back onto the puzzled girl. They already discovered she was deaf by her visible actions. Despite being deaf, they reacted harshly.
One of the apes spoke Swedish to the other ape, a muted voice, "Vad ska vi göra?" He asked, slightly lowering his gun to the floor. "Denna varelse verkar vara felfri." He whispered over to his partner. After, he looked back at the girl, returning to direct the gun at her belly.
For a moment, the other guard swiftly gawked at him, listening to the other speak their tongue. He sighed, puckering his lips, very uncertain at this point. Keeping the peak of the weapon aimed, he responded to the other gorilla. "Jag är inte säker." He sighed, speedily glancing over to the human, to ensure she hadn't move. "Kan inte låta henne gå gratis. Jag menar att hon kan vara farlig." He frowned, dropping his aim on the gun to the ground. "Jag antar att vi kan ta med henne till drottningen?"
The other threatening ape deeply hesring the words of the pther protective. "Ja det kan vi" He answered, then strolled over to Elisabeth, stopping behind Elisabeth. "Alright human, go forth." He pushed the barrel into her back, signaling to move forward.
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