Creatures of the Night [Eri]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width, 300px,true][atrb=background,http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/5191/33923022.png]XX The Wings Of Freedom Sings [style=width:350px;height:350px;overflow: auto;font-family:calibri;font-size:11px;text-align:justify;line-height: 100%] ON HIGH ALERT , despite it being as late as it was Miumi’s faintly irrational paranoia kept rearing its ugly head, as Miumi’s own head craned backwards as he stared up at the window. It took him a moment but he realized if he needed to, he could easily get out if he allowed himself to mutate albeit it would not be as graceful and he would risk tearing his new clothing. A soft sign would escape from between his lips as he stared upwards and would slowly rise upwards, as he did so he allowed his hands to gingerly brush the seat of his pant despite the floor not being dusty or dirty; it was one of his quirks. Miumi could hear the sound of the water swishing around but he assumed the filter did it as when he had climbed in he had not seen anyone, but something also smelt a little fishy. Slowly he began to slide his hoodie off towards the right side then he heard it the undeniable side of someone breathing; as if they had just been doing some extensive exercise as well. His heart froze for a moment as slowly he began to turn his head, but ERIDAN’S outburst caused Miumi to jump backwards in fright. Unfortunately, the floor slickened by pool water that had spilled over and soon Miumi’s world quickly rearranged as when his foot connected it slid forward towards Eridan while the rest of his body fell towards the wall. Miumi’s head would smack against the wall with a resounding thud and his vision would blurr for a moment. When his head bounced forward, the hood would pull backwards revealing the cat like ears that had been adorned with a variety of piercings. Miumi’s vision had blurred slightly a mixture of his head smacking against the wall as well as the overhead lights, which were akin to floodlights after coming in from the darkness. Once Miumi’s vision had cleared his dichromatic eyes would lock onto the other while his hands had shot pulling his hood over his head in an attempt to cover his ears while he flinched backwards bringing his feet closer to himself. Miumi’s eyes lingered there and one could see that one was an icy blue, which was almost a ghostly white, which reminded one of a person whom was getting cataracts and going blind. The other was a deep chocolate brown that extruded warmth. It was only then did Miumi notice that the other’s teeth were jagged and pointy; in no way could they be human unless he had never visited a dentist. Oddly this seemed to cause Miumi to relax as he also noticed the other’s hand very briefly it had a webbing between it something that reminded Miumi of cartoons that had super heros. He would only smile so that meant that this boy, ERIDAN , was a mutant much like himself. Albeit he faintly off setting appearance slowly Miumi’s hands would reach upwards gently pulling the hood back down. In his fright and paranoia he had caused his ears to fallen downwards and when the hood was fully pulled back they would begin to rise upwards. After a moment, they would fully erected themselves and would begin to twitch as the blood flow within them was increased and as they moved his earrings would twist one towards the very base dangled. Miumi would only stare at the other briefly before the silence was shattered as Miumi’s voice cut through the air; within it held an almost aura of power, which was odd because of it’s quite and meek nature “ WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM!!” That was Miumi’s initial outburst; while it was brief and very open ended Miumi didn’t even let the other answer before Miumi’s voice once more filled the silence and drowned out the sounds of the pool. “ YOU SCARED ME…” Miumi took a few deep breaths as he would calm himself enough and slowly Miumi shifted his shoulder allowing his hoodie to fall off of his body and against the ground. MIumi would kick off his shoes as well as remove his jeans placing them by the window he would sit there in a pair of H & M blue and white pin-stripped underwear allowing his feet to gently touch the water. His first reflex was to flinch back because it was so cold but soon he would allow his legs to rest there. He hadn’t told the other he had nearly pissed his pants quite yet. To be honest Eridan wasn't that scary though, atleast not in comparison to what Miumi could become.

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width, 300px,true][atrb=background,http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/5191/33923022.png]XX The Wings Of Freedom Sings [style=width:350px;height:350px;overflow: auto;font-family:calibri;font-size:11px;text-align:justify;line-height: 100%] AN AWKWARD SILENCE , after Miumi’s initial verbal outbreak he had quickly grown quiet, perhaps because of embarrassment or because the rush of adrenalin that had given him his courage had faded away. Miumi’s head twisted away from the other when they sighed allowing his gaze to transfix upon the filter watched the couple bubbles that it made, but when he focused on it his mind subsequently toned the other out. Fortunately, Miumi’s hypersensitive ears quickly alerted him to the fact that the other was talking so Miumi atleast turned his head in ERIDAN’S direction, but didn’t make direct eye contact this time choosing to stare slightly past him at the water rippling from his movements. The distinct sound of the droplets rolling from his hands and falling upon the calm surface with its melodic plip plot would cause Miumi’s focus to draw closer at that time. For the first time Miumi took in the features of the other; a creature of the night often knew its prey quite well. ERIDAN had a mop of oddly crimson and red hair some of it appeared to be an almost rust like color to Miumi, which contrasted heavily with his odd eyes, which were an off-shade of indigo being more purple then blue. Miumi’s hands clenched at the other’s name for him; while it was quite accurate since within Miumi was the DNA of a SMILODON FATALIS , which was believe to be the ancestor of modern day cats. He took note of the smirk that had spread across the other’s face and couldn’t but smile bringing his pale hand up to his lips. One’s attention may have been gravitated towards Miumi’s black lacquered nails, which contrasted heavily against both his alabaster skin and his salmon colored lips. An oddly sharp canine would peak out from behind the lip of the mask revealing Miumi’s more feral like nature, but this wasn’t done to display it but because had to bite his lips and cause himself some pain to stifle the urge to laugh. It was not that the other was funny but his statement of little kitty, because easily Miumi could turn into a beast that could rival a bear in size and not to mention had fangs that’ could probably measure up some daggers. The other might have the displeasure of finding out the monster that lay dormant within the darker recesses of his mind. Why was Miumi out so late? It was a good question, but one could easily answer it with boredrom but there was always something more to that, at night he could be free and release his beast. Unfortunately, within the confines of the poolroom, it would be difficult and albeit awkward, which caused his eyes to shift towards the window he had entered from with a sense of longing. He soon realized that an awkward silence now existed because of his mind wondering and he slowly gave a faint cough as he cleared his throat before he spoke. Miumi’s voice when he wasn’t yelling however was soft, effeminate and held an almost pixie like quality. “ I couldn’t sleep. You? “ Miumi watched silently as the other sunk back into the water and Miumi’s hands covered his mouth as he attempted not to gag, not because of the way the other smelled or anything like that but watching the other’s gills move was quite unnerving. They were just moving like flaps of skin after you accidently cut yourself and it just bothered Miumi. It appeared atleast the other’s attention was more on having fun swimming as they began to swim back and forth while humming dismissing most of what Miumi had said, while Miumi would allow his legs to slowly sink in the shallower end of the pool as he scotched closer and closer to the water. It was at that point the other had rolled his eyes and came closer and pulled himself from the water and it was that point Miumi realized that fishy smell that lingered in the air was indeed ERIDAN . Miumi watched soundlessly as the other climbed out that, the other’s feet had turned into something the reminded him of scuba gear as the feet were mimicking an animal’s flippers. He also took notice t the fins that had lined the back of his shins, which were a deep violent color much darker then smoky quartz and amethyst. They were also on the his arms starting the middle of his forearms and spread all the way up to his elbows. Oddly, it only served to remind MIumi of movies he had watched so it didn’t really seem to disturb him nearly as much as it should nor did some of the skin discolorations the other had. Unfortunately, ERIDAN didn’t realize how socially awkward Miumi was as when he extended his still webbed hand towards Miumi, he didn’t exactly grasp it at first waited a moment. He starred at is and tried to arrange his hand to clasp the other but with the webbing it made it difficult so Miumi folded his hand around the other’s upper half of his hand and clamped down. He gave a quick shake before he imagined that it felt slimey so Miumi leaned forward and soon found him submerging himself in the water. His ears palstered themselves shot so that the water couldn’t’ flood them and as he was within the water his lean body spiraled. One could see Miumi’s body move underneath the surface of the water choosing to remain on his back his eyes opening to stare up at the lights, which were distorted; causing a rainbow to explode before his eyes. He oddly relaxed a soft smile spreading across his face which revealed Miumi’s very point canines fully; they were slightly larger then normal but nothing freakish. His lungs began to burn and Miumi would come up to the surface letting out a gasp. Miumi did realize he had forgotten to introduce himself. He’s allowe some water to slide from his mouth as he would speak once more “Miumi Harou Despite living in American for quite some time Miumi still held a faintest bit of an accent but his annunciation itself was quite good.

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width, 300px,true][atrb=background,http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/5191/33923022.png]XX The Wings Of Freedom Sings [style=width:350px;height:350px;overflow: auto;font-family:calibri;font-size:11px;text-align:justify;line-height: 100%] ESCAPING A HARASH REALITY , perhaps that was the real reason Miumi had snuck out in the midst of night, because normal people those whom weren’t viewed as outcasts weren’t as active, or perhaps it was because he could be true to what he really was. Miumi’s gaze slid back towards ERIDAN for a moment lingering as he took notice of the other’s unique anatomical changes, which all reminded him of a fish, while in a way he was envious of having such easily controlled abilities, at the same time he felt bad for the other. He had noticed that when they were out of the water the features weren’t as prominent which could of meant that he required the water for them to activate. Luckily, Miumi had at least the most minute of control over his power as long as he remained calm, but the moment he panicked was when instinct over road his own thoughts. In essence the bond between Miumi’s and his more feral was one of a master and domesticated tool, but that left the question of whom was truly in charge? A furrow of Miumi’s own brows as he had swam towards the shallow edge of the pool. He allowed his feet to touch down and he would stand there for a moment arching his back in a way that caused a series of pops. After the resounding noise faded Miumi took notice of the other’s distant nature and Miumi would slowly submerge himself in the water swimming towards the other waiting until they emerged allowing his arms to gently coil around the other’s waists. Miumi’s grip was lax for a moment before it tightened pulling the other close and much to Miumi’s shock the other still felt warm; despite his fishy appearance. Miumi would listen briefly to the melody played by the other’s heart and the arithmetic breathing. Miumi would allow himself to detach and slowly swam to the shallow end where he reached under the water slowly pulling down his underwear and laying them on the edge. Miumi stood there his hands covering his more private regions while he spoke in a slightly embarrassed tone; the fluster on his cheeks and avoiding direct eye contact seemed to be proof of that. Miumi seemed to be advising the other as well as attempting to cheer him up as Miumi kind of did notice how the other seemed sad by his facial expressions; even if they were only minute things. “This is my true power, please don’t get scared and scream After Miumi spoke he would hunch forward his face twisting and the faintest look of pain could be visibly seen upon his face. Once his hands rested upon the edge of the pool one could hear the sound of the bones cracking as joints were unhinged and removed and his fingers began to grow in length curling. Slowly his black lacquered nails began to thicken giving them an oddly tumorous appearance until they reshaped themselves into large claws that easily were the size of pocketknives blades. His arms began to shorten themselves but the skin began to rapidly expand discololoring itself at the sudden change of pressure. Quickly his fingers rearranged themselves and the pads of his finger were covered in a soft sublle flesh. Miumi’s head would turn towards the other as it began to morph his nose flattened out and his teeth had begun to grow becoming almost sword like in appearance. His eyes sunk back slightly and his face was covered in an oddly fine fur that was just above the surface of the water. His back had long since elongated and arched as one could see the sickening transformation as the spaces between between the discs in creased. A new bone appeared to form as a tail began to hang between his legs now which were beginning to morph becoming lined with muscle. Now the creature that stood before ERIDAN was the true Miumi. A quick pump of his legs would propel him from the water easily. Upon landing one could notice the near absence of sound aside from the water cascading from his fur. Miumi’s eyes would widen and became slitted much like a cat as he focused to remain in control Miumi would lay near the side of the pool looking at the other. Miumi’s fur had soon turned fully block but chocolakte brown patches erupted randomly. Miumi couldn’t speak yet in this form but looked at the other.

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width, 300px,true][atrb=background,http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/5191/33923022.png]XX The Wings Of Freedom Sings [style=width:350px;height:350px;overflow: auto;font-family:calibri;font-size:11px;text-align:justify;line-height: 100%] DOMESTICATE AND TRAINED , despite the feral appearance as long as Miumi focused hard enough he was able to suppress the hunter and wild instincts of the beast he had transformed into; except the beast refused to grow silent as it purred seductively in Miumi’s ears to give into instinct, but only so it could be free. His thoughts were running rampart, but the question that lingered was which was his own and which belonged to the beasts. He replayed the last few minutes silently within his head as he recalled the other’s heart beating faster when Miumi had pulled him into that hug and the warmth the other extruded. Of course, Miumi’s mind drifted towards thoughts of how that brief moment when he was sharring the other’s warmth had brought him happiness; that warmth was proof that despite their strange appearances and powers they were still undeniable human beings. Perhaps that was why normal people were afraid of them because they were different but didn’t realize it was only because of their powers; which didn’t protect them from the harshness of the reality that had suddenly been thrust upon them. It didn’t make it easier for some of them who already had issues like mental problems and drug usage, while Miumi’s powers he viewed more so as blessing. He still hear the other’s rather fishy puns as he seemed to have been curious to why Miumi was stripping so suddenly and the other’s remarks had only served to embarrass Miumi further, as if taking off his clothing so he could transform and standing naked in front of someone he barely knew wasn’t bad enough. The other seemed confused by his request and seemed concerned as Miumi began to endure the strange change that took over his body, but had also found the time to make another fishy pun which caused Miumi to grimance inwardly. When the other had grown close Miumi had felt his eyes upon him and perhaps that was what had stirred him into motion and as the other came closer to Miumi whom remained poised at the pool’s edge allowing himself to lay down. He could feel the other’s fishy hands running against his slightly matted and moist fur and his maw would twist slowly revealing more of his sharp teeth unbeknownst to the other this was Miumi’s attempt to smile. A low rumbling almost purr like sound could be heard resonating from his chest. Although it sounded like the hum of a sports car more than content purr. Unfortunately, at this point Miumi lacked the ability to alter his vocal cords to that of a human to be able to respond to the other’s statement of he was a smilodon. He would nod his head though while his tail would flick back and forth in a bemused fashion. In this state Miumi took notice more carefully of the other’s sharp teeth, obviously this man was related to a predator of some sort. Miumi’s gaze lingered upon the other as he spoke complementing the SMILODON , unfortunately he over looked the fact that many of them were also deformed due to pushing their body past it’s limit and causing multiple fractures that never completely healed. That was something that Miumi was wary as once he had found out what he was he of course looked it up, not just out of curiousity but part of it was out of fear. Once’s the other’s hand had been parted from his body. Miumi slowly leaned forward close to the other’s face as he shrugged and began to complain about his power. Miumi allowed his tongue to extend past his teeth and ran along the side of the other’s face and up to his hair probably causing it to stick up at weird angles. He also then attentively began to lick at his paws; atleast he was a clean cat. Alas, however Miumi began to slowly forcefully regress to human as his limit over the power had been reached but as he began to transform he would lunge into the water, so as to not allow the other to see his naked body. Miumi’s body disappeared into the deeper end and as the transformation occurred MIumi’s mouth hung open one could see the oxygen pouring out of him. He hadn’t perhaps thought that one through as well as he had initially thought. However, at least it was a quick transformation, which only lasted thirty seconds to a minute at max, which caused him to move his now humanoid legs quickly to break the surface and fill his lungs with the much needed air that they burned for. He would cough a few times and offered a somewhat cheeky smile despite the couple tears that slide down the side of his face. However he hadn’t fully regressed as the ears remained. Miumi however did begin to feel the effects that he was hungry but hoped that the sound of the pool’s filtering and his gasps would cover the low crumble of his stomach as he worked his way back over to where his underwear were laying and sunk down in the water as he slowly pulled them back on. “It’s not as glamorous as it looks, the beast wants free as well, if I don’t focus I could become a wild animal It was an unfortunate truth.

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width, 300px,true][atrb=background,http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/5191/33923022.png]XX The Wings Of Freedom Sings [style=width:350px;height:350px;overflow: auto;font-family:calibri;font-size:11px;text-align:justify;line-height: 100%] WHISPERS OF INSANITY , often plagued Miumi’s mind after his transformations into the beast, whispers which were trying to make him surrender into his instincts and give it control. His reluctance to do it however stemmed from the fear of what could possibly happen as his mind drifted back to when his power’s had awoken; despite no one being hurt it was still a scary and vaguely traumatic experience. His thoughts were disrupted as he smiled inwardly to himself as the other’s reaction to him licking him and the fact the other referred to him as a friend. Perhaps it was odd that such a trivial thing brought him such joy, but most of his life, he had stood on the outside looking in; always because of being a loner because, he was afraid of being hurt. He oddly felt glad that was he was still dripping water and his bangs clung to his face as the other couldn’t see the singular tear that had slid along the right side of his cheek. It would reach the edge of his chin where it lingered for a moment before it fell off and he only smiled; sometimes crying wasn’t because one was sad. Oddly, despite ERIDAN’S reassuring words towards Miumi they were silently dismissed because part of Miumi doubted that he could understand Miumi’s situation exactly. Miumi’s gaze shifted away from the other briefly, as he would disappear under the water once more. His eyes remained closed as he allowed his body relaxed and began to arch upwards. It was only a matter of seconds in reality but it felt like an eternity for the young mutant, as his world seemed to grow calm. He would quickly swim upwards breaking surface just as the other began to speak, albeit it was faintly muffled Miumi’s ears would twitch in an attempt to get in some water that had slid into his furry ears. He would crane his head to the left tapping his own skull gently and repeated it for the right side. A curt nod from Miumi seemed to show he agreed with the fact they should leave soon but unfortunately, Miumi didn’t know how they were going to get out. He could probably utilize parkour or something along those lines or use his gymnast training but it’d probably just be easier to lift ERIDAN up and go from there. A brief pause at the mention of the academy was noticeable and Miumi slowly turned a perplexed look upon his face, which seemed to signify that he was clueless. He allowed his shoulders to shrug and would allow his head to crane faintly to the right. “ Academy, I didn’t realize the high school had a dorm. “ Appanretly, Miumi had just recently moved in or he was pretty dense. He would allow his head to crane to the side before he asked the question on his mind. [blockqupte] “ Soo um how do we get out ?