forum Haven: A Torch in the Night (may get heavy and violence is a possible occurrence)

Started November 22, 2019 by @Hybrid-Is-tired

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" Tiger? As in a actual tiger????"

Anna felt a new consciousness begin to wake and excitedly rushed from her bed, still in her pjs. She jerked her head a bit and Tempest's and Ember's door opened. She came in to each in turn and shook them awake "Rainbow's friend's waking up!" she told them and went back out to watch. Both founders got out of bed, Ember having the sense to pull on some clothes while Tempest rushed right out in a flash shirt and boxers.

Jake looked around , almost scared but then realized, why would rainbow have an actual tiger?

Mallory turned the corner and saw Jake and Rainbow. "Oh- hey guys." She smiled softly.

" oh hey mal. " Jake looked away, almost shy.

The founders arrived, Ember hissing to Tempest "go put on some pants! we-" then stopped when she saw the gem starting to change

"E-everything ok?" She asked crossing her arms.

Jake nodded, then looked down at the stone, then gripping at his pocket.

"You…you sure about that?" She asked glancing over to Rainbow. "Wait- what's happening?"

Jake looked over at rainbow and watched the glowing stone carefully.

A tall figure appeared around the gemstone, encased in light that hid its face. Rainbow smiled as it floated down and the silhouette faded to reveal the details of her friend. They had a lanky figure, long straight hair with umber and gold strips that fell below their waist, amber skin that was decorated with almost curling stripes of oak. Their clothing was simple at most; a tank top that easily allowed movement, and boxing shorts. They suddenly opened their golden eyes and yelped and quickly cowered into the corner as soon as their gaze landed on the group.

"Hey there, it's okay. You're friend here got you to a safe place. You're so lucky that Rainbow cares so much for you." Tempest said to what he assumed to be Tiger. His voice had not an ounce of magic in it, but still held a natural caring tone, like that that one person in the group that brought others together. "This is a safehaven." He explained, Anna peeking from behind Tempest, her eyes full of wonder at the new Gem.

Jake looked at the gem girl, then lets go of the grip on his pocket.

Rainbow went over to her and gave Tiger a hug, "It's okay, they're not going to hurt you, they're friends." She smiled.
"Are you sure?" The yellow Gem asked, looking to her, then to Tempest.
"Positive." Rainbow smiled, releasing Tiger and helping her up. "Everyone, meet Tiger's Eye." She said as her friend gripped onto her hand.

"Tempest Daniels." Temp said with a smile
"Ember Daniels." Em looked at the Gem and managed a thin smile
"And I'm Annabeth Williams." Anna chirped, her crimson eyes a pale almost pink shade

"Are you… natives?" Tiger asked softly, a slight tone of curiosity in her voice.

"We are…well most of us at least…Ember and I are hybrids." Tempest explained "We founded this place to keep others that are like all of us safe."

Rainbow's face went a little green when she looked at Tiger's reaction.
"You seem genuinely intelligent, I'm actually kind of shocked. Especially after what I was taught about humans." Tiger remarked, looking down at them.

Mallory wasn't sure what the heck was going on so she grabbed Jake's arm. "What the heck is happening?" She mumbled in his ear:

Ember huffed a bit at that response, while Tempest chuckled a bit "We're all different"

"And a lot of us aren't human." Anna added

“Oh, I-I’m sorry, I’ve n-never seen one before.” She managed to stutter out, looking away shamefully.

"It's okay miss." Anna said, getting closer to her with a smile

"Yeah you're new here you're fine." Tempest agreed

Jake tried shaking his arm away. " Tiger is awake…Rainbow's friend."