Challenger

It was a relatively calm day. The skies were clear, the light, cool breeze rustled the tall grass, the birds were singing... But that's not the way Challenger saw it. It was just another day away from his home, away from those of his own kind. How was he going to survive out here on his own? He would surely be eaten by a pride of lions, if they had those here in this strange, new land.

He stood absolutely still, listening for any of the many creatures that would like to brave his horns and eat him.

Challenger

One must fall

Age: Three years under the sun

Gender: Male

Pedigree: Gemsbok

Looks: Light, dusty tan with a white underside and striking black streaks on his face, sides and legs. His menacing horns are long, dark, and pointed.

Personality: Quite bothered by the fact that he can't seem to find a suitable habitat and others of his own kind, he's usually in a rotten mood. Just don't get on his bad side and you'll be fine.

History: He was a calf when his herd was exterminated by a mix of predatory animals, famine and poachers. He was one of the lucky ones. He was taken to a wildlife refuge, later sent on a ship to a zoo, though through a series of events, found himself in the wild of a land he knew nothing about.

Home: None

Herdmates: None

Offspring: None

Star and othes.

Diamond was grazing with her small band of other gemsbok.Her tail flicked as she glanced up ever now and then looking for danger.She soon spotted Challenger and wondered what was going to happen.She didn't call out though unsure if it would be trouble or not.She kept her ears perked though as she waited.The five year old female gemsbok waited for something to happen.

Alley,Alex,Storm,Star, and Trixle looked up once they saw that Star was tensed and nervous.They followed her gaze, and watched.

Challenger

Challenger relaxed a bit when he saw the other Gemsboks. Female Gemsboks. For once, he smiled, happy to have them around.

He approached them with the confidence of an alpha. "Good day, ladies. I was unaware that there were other Gemsboks around, and I am pleased to see some as beautiful as you." He complimented in a gentlemanly way, swishing his tufted tail.

Diamond and others.

Diamond watched as the male gemsbok approached them.She noticed how they were approached too.Her ears perked at what he said, and then she loosened her tensed muscles.It seemed like he wasn't going to cause trouble.She was even pleased with his compliment."Good day.I'm Diamond, and these are Star,Alex,Storm,Alley, and Trixle,"she said pointing each one of the gemsbok out.In return they bowed their heads in hello.All of them belonged to no herd, and had no offspring so far.

starfoot.

The tawny child lay folded and cold just yards from the group. Her bones weak, her eyes tired, her mind weary. The small fawn could hear their voices flowing in and out of her ears - consciousness was also fading in and out.

Her mother had left her here more than twenty-four hours ago, chased off by a lion, she was not intending to return.

Starfoot is lukcy she has survived this long.

Her small voice, cracked and light, she bleated for anyone...whoever belonged to all the voices...And so she squealed a few more times before laying her head back into the dirt.

__HOME; nowhere
__MOTHER; none
__LOVER; none
__CHILDREN; none

Challenger

The bull gemsbok nodded. "It is good to meet you all. I am Challenger." He would have said more, but he heard the bleating of the calf. "Please excuse me for a moment."

He began searching for the calf, getting closer and closer until he saw Starfoot. He lowered his muzzle to her, then looked back at the females. "Come see this, please." He couldn't take care of a young gemsbok. But he was sure that one of his new friends could.

Diamond and others.

Diamond listened to what he said."Its nice to meet you Challenger,"she said when she heard the bleat.Silently she watched as Challenger called to her and the others.Ears perked she and the others went to where he was.

Star the eldest gemsbok in the group went over to the Starfoot.She would care for the young gemsbok.She tried to get the little one to stand up and nurse.

Diamond and the others just watched.

starfoot.

The voices faded in and out, the fawn's mind blurred and chaotic. The vibrations of the bull's heavy footfall traveled up her spine. Mocha eyes flickering open to find his broad face close to her own - she lept with a squeal, her legs spindly and weak, so inevitably she ended up falling in a knoted heap on the ground. She breathed rapidly, eyes wide with anxiety, fear, and confusion.

Starfoot was completely lost.

But soon she was soothed by the voice of a doe, a soft motherly melody soaking into the child's ears. She followed the sound, oblivious to the words. The doe's nose brushed the fawn's beige flesh, guiding her to nourishment.

Star's mind went blank whilst she nursed, warm liquid seeping into her starving stomach, she could feel the life slowly coming back into her body.