shake it off}

[(--Z E P H Y r!]

zephyr !

Silence.
Silence... It was wonderful, but dreadful rolled into one. I could just sit here forever, looking up into the sky. How could people do it though? Sit in silence that is. Silence is so... silent, so quiet. It was eerie. I was really starting to not like it. In silence, it allows you to reflect on everything thats happened so far, recollect your memories and organize them. Trully, it wasnt something I wanted to do, for my memories were still drenched in thoughts of past love, and past loss.

He stared at me, his face broken in agony. He didnt just glance, with a scowl, no. He looked at me, really looked. He couldnt stop, his face twisting with tears and fear, and sorrow. I moved away, towards Kayne, he would love me more. I just knew it. How could Serendipity love me now? After what I did?

I looked away from the sky, choking back tears, and feeling that ball gather in my throat, unabling me to breath correctly. I hated silence. It made everything come back, made you remember. I had nothing to remember but nightmares. No... no... take it back. I had something better, I had Kayne now, and he would love me, no, he did love me.

He dropped the fawn at my paws, and sat back with ease, handsome and sexy. Blood covered him, staining his pure white coat. I stepped over the fawn to him, and nuzzled him.

But in the middle of my concious dream, his voice shook me all over. Let Zephyr decide, it is her decision. Another tear jerking memory. He had a scowl on his face, disgusted with Kayne, with the way he found me. I could only shake it away, and look back into the night sky, searching for some kind of pain reliever, but there was none.

[ran]

My nails clicked on the cement ground. click. click. click. click. Silence was heavy around me, so that it was almost a fog or a mist. The fur on my back bristled as I padded along slowly. It seemed that no one was in this desolate, silent area. No one but me. This reminded me of my loneliness. Would I ever find someone? A friend or a mate, it didnt amtter. All I wanted was a companion. Memories swirled like mist in my head.

My side hurt like fire where the boot made contact with my fragile pup body. Whimpering I cowered, trying to make myself a smaller target. Wanting this evil human to leave me alone. To forget about me. He kicked me again with one of his unusally long back legs attatched to a boot. The boot, though, could come off if he so wished. As could his pelts, except for the long patch of fur on his head. Humans confused me very much. I couldnt breathe, this kick was stronger than the others. And then I slid into the blissful darkness I grew to love.

I formed a whine in my throat but couldnt bring myself to break the silence just so my suffering could be heard. My puphood days werent so long ago, only a few months. Six to be exact. The memories were still fresh in my mind.

It was then that I came across another dog. Tail and head lowered respectfully I approached her as silently as was permitted. Are you ok? I asked softly, sensing distress.

[(--Z E P H Y r!]

zephyr !

The wind shifted oddly, as a strange smell entered my mind. I turned my head to look, and the cutest dalmation came into view. Not like attractive, but she was almost like a puppy, without being a puppy. She was adorable, and I awed at once. She bowed before me in a dog like manner, and I smirked. She asked me if I was ok, and I nodded, standing to face her.

Im fine. I am Zephyr, how about you? I asked her, bowing my head back to her. I eyed her over, taking in those little spots, and the way she stood before me, finally I smiled again. Its kind of nice to see a nice stray. Not that I hadnt met my share of kind street mutts, but it was a change to see one who was a female, and more recessive.

[ran]

Sensing that this dog, Zephyr, wouldnt do me any harm I stood up straight, allowing my tail to wag. Im Ran. I introduced myself, excited to finally see another dog. Yes, it is nice to see another stray. I agreed whole-heartedly. It had been too long sicne I set eyes on another dog, a friendly-looking one at that.

Unable to stop it, my tail began to wag harder and I dropped the front half of my body down, raising my butt in the air. Lets play! I invited her, letting my pink tongue hang out of my mouth. It had been even longer since I'd played with anyone...the last dog being my dead brother. Dont think of that! Just concentrate on Zephyr and our game...if she'll play with me.