♬ The rays of dawn glistened in ethereal beams through the trees. Their warmth kissed her chilled skin. Her slender fingers ran through his hair as he carried her through the forest. The sound of flowing water passed through her ears. A calming tune it made as her ear pressed against his chest. His heart beating in rhythm with her own. "Pluto..." Her voice called for him. She wrapped her arms around his neck, her breath flowing in soft waves against his coat. He felt a strange sense of humanity rush over him as he continued to step forward into this mystical place. Everything seemed too perfect. As if they had been in a dream the entire time. His head began to throb as images passed by his vision with great speed. There was a woman. A young girl. Her eyes a beautiful and deep shade of pink. The silver locks that framed her slender face. Her soft, porcelain skin that reflected the rays of the sun like a mirror. Her radiance felt blinding. He wanted to reach for her but she was out of his grasp. Multiple emotions he had felt before came to the surface of his mind; more intense than before. His love for her. The loyalty in his heart. A single tear fell from his eye, falling onto the soft grass. It was a tear he never knew he could shed. His mind was more aware. Something had returned to him. A reality he never knew existed. "Di... ana..." Her name formed from this throat at a single thought. His ears bent back at the sound of his own voice. It held a tone that was deep and flowed similar to a gentle puff of smoke. The sound felt disembodied. It began to echo in his head as his mind raced with thoughts he never once had before. His body shivered in anxiousness. He wanted to run... to rest. Her grasp felt weaker and then non existant all so suddenly. She had felt warmer than before. His nose picked up on the scent of sickness as he took a deep breath into his lungs. He lowered his body down to the ground and her body slowly slipped off of him. She coughed a few times into his stomach as she cradled herself against him. He let out a low whine, pushing his muzzle into her embrace. It was only now he remembered that she felt ill. But that was a few days ago since they had been travelling. She trusted him and his simple mind had forgotten. Yet this time, those memories did not fleet from his conscious. For the first time, he knew how to help her. He remembered what she needed and what she liked. She touched her forehead to his own and he felt her energy rush throughout his body. It was familiar to him but it was new. He was able to hold onto those feelings as he was more connected to her than ever. There was an understanding. He wondered if she had heard him call out to her. His jaws opened slightly, his breath gentle against her flesh. "Diana," he spoke. It was clearer yet gentle enough not to startle her. He felt her flinch at the sound of his voice but he knew she was not afraid. "I... don't know..." She hushed him with a soft tone, stroking the top of his head with her hand. "I know," she said, her facial expression tensed, "I feel it too. We'll figure it out later... but... I need to... sleep." Her voice trailed off as her body steadily felt heavier on him. She was sleeping before he could say a word to her. He nudged her off of his head, laying her on her usual spot against is stomach. His body curled around her as he drifted off into dreams as well. ✦ word count: 645 / 1500 | pluto: b to a ✦ |
- beast:
Name: Pluto
Tier: A
Type: Normal | Legend
Species: Lunar Canine
Appearance: Pluto is a special breed of canine that was bred by Minerva Corvus and is exclusive to the hierarchy of the Corvus Clan. It has a voluminous white coat with a large grey mane, long ears and tail. They have red sclera with a blue iris and get their name from the crescent moon shaped mark on their heads. As a full grown male, he is a final height of 5 meters tall on all fours and 10 meters tall standing on his hind legs.
Beast Traits:
Trait Name: Synthetic Humanity
Trait Tier: Ω-Tier
Trait Requirement: Legend Beast
Trait Description: Due to extensive breeding, and genetic manipulation, and experimentation by Minerva Corvus, Pluto has awoken his innate ability to assume a human form, albeit temporarily. Tapping into a genetic predisposition to the rukh, as well as an Alma Torran bloodline, Pluto changes his physical appearance to match that of a 6'7" human male, slim in stature, with pale skin, white hair, and crimson eyes. The body is clothed in furs and articles reminiscent of his canine appearance, while the crescent moon on his forehead now appears as a tattoo upon his chest.
Trait Effect: Pluto may briefly assume a human form, gaining the following effects:- Pluto's base damage is reduced by one tier, representing a slightly weaker physiology.
- Pluto retains all of his traits.
- Pluto can fluently communicate in human language.
- Pluto can use any ability he has registered so long as his physiology allows it.
- Synthetic Humanity must be activated by an external catalyst. Pluto's master must make contact with the beast and pay 40 magoi to activate the transformation.
- Synthetic Humanity lasts for 3 posts, and has a 5 post cooldown.
Trait Name: Acidic Maw
Trait Tier: A
Trait Requirement: Lunar Canine
Trait Description: Over time through breeding, this species has developed an acidic saliva. The acid has similar properties to sulfuric acid. However, their bodies are covered in special enzymes that neutralize the acid so they do not harm themselves.
Trait Effect: Allows the beast to register acid based abilities for his mouthd and grants immunity to the specific acid used. Any ability made using this trait will deal an additional A tier damage in the form of severe acid burns.
Trait Name: Damage Resistance
Trait Tier: A
Trait Requirement: Lunar Canine
Trait Description: Over time through training and experience, this beast has become more resistant to cuts and stabs due to it's rough hide.
Trait Effect: This beast is able to resist up to B tier slashing and piercing damage from basic attacks and abilities.
Trait Name: Necrotic Claws
Trait Tier: B
Trait Requirement: Lunar Canine
Trait Description: Over time through breeding, full grown members of this species have developed an ability to secrete a toxin through their claws that has the properties of necrosis.
Trait Effect: Allows the beast to register toxin based abilities for his claws and grants immunity to the specific toxin used. Any ability made using this trait will deal an additional B tier damage in the form of rapid decay.
Trait Name: Apex Predator
Trait Tier: B
Trait Requirement: Lunar Canine
Trait Description: Through sheer genes, size, and good training they can move faster than most mounts and beasts.
Trait Effect: The beast can now move like a blur across short distances and move fast enough to run along walls.
Trait Name: Basic Speech
Trait Tier: D
Trait Requirement: Lunar Canine
Trait Description: Due to his sudden transformation and the after effects of manipulation from life magic, the beast has gained the ability to speak.
Trait Effect: The beast can now speak using simple words and basic sentences.- Pluto's base damage is reduced by one tier, representing a slightly weaker physiology.