Romance is in the air...this is probably the most beautiful and scenic place in Blossom Forest. For the athletic and determined to come with their mates, for time away from pups. Only adults may come here; some of the ledges are too far apart for teens or pups to cross and some too high to scale.
Don't underestimate me.... {Stormy Horizon} IP: 69.108.106.149 Posted on December 6, 2011 at 11:33:49 PM by Coyote
As my gentle pads skid against the stone ground, I wonder to myself why I decided to come here. While Rainbow Cliff was certainly beautiful it occurred to me half way up, why the hell am I doing this. My small size a clear disadvantage in completing the goal I had set for myself. If a wolf much larger then me couldn't make it to the top then what chance did the runt sized me have. If I didn't fall to my death certainly some large predator up here would mistake me for a coyote, which as much as I looked like one I was not. But being stubborn at times led me to my position now, near death. What other sensible creature my height and stature would try to scale a cliff, not one I have ever heard of. But alas, upon all my better judgement, here I was. Trotting next to the shear cliff, almost asking to slip to my demise. And if the pressure wasn't getting to me the screeching hawks did. It seemed even they couldn't turn up the opportunity to taunt me. Yet another thing running against me. So I wonder, will things ever work my way?
The blinding suns rays pierce down upon my coat. Easily they break through my silver and black top coat to expose a rusty hued under coat. To add to the humiliation a large draft of wind easily picks up my downy fur exposing the red hue further. My lean limbs and body curve with the path, trying to stay close to the center. Inky audits, which take up a good portion of my crown, swivel like radars. If you didn't already assume me being a coyote then you sure as hell would now. But hey I guess Iv come to get used to it some. But that doesn't make my journey any less easy in any way possible. Only taking my mind from more important things, like watching where i'm going.
That's when it all hit me. I freeze in utmost horror, the tips of my paws hanging over the edge. One more careless step and my coyote body would be hurdling who knows how many thousands of feet. Thats certainly one way to stop the taunting, but not how I had planned it. A massive sigh is realesed from my chest. Its not everyday you almost fall off a cliff. Gently I squeeze my paws, feeling the edge of the cliff gently pushing against my pad. Small grains of sand scratch easily upon my soft pads. Golden brown hued orbs shoot behind me, my body turning quickly away. Inky audits swivel back catching the sounds of the small pebbles I turned up falling. Jagged claws scratch the ground uneasily as a inky tipped tail lashes back and forth with stress. To think that could have been me. But even with that thought glued to my mind I gently begin to pad away, my journey continued. I can't stand there contemplating the events all day I have to keep moving. Hopefully this time i'm less likely to die up here now.
Muscles rip with every ascending step. Gold orbs glued to the trail, not wanting a replay of earlier. I allow my audits to swivel curiously, who knows what sounds could be coming from here. The stone below warmed from the suns rays, making for an enjoyable journey for my pads anyway. Every now and then I can't help but look to the skies and wonder what beauty lie up there unseen to us. My only chances of ever flying would most likely be if I were carried away from this cliff by an eagle. A small amused chuckle escapes me at my humor. I amuse myself sometimes. But not enough to distract me again, oh no not this time. I was ready and paying attention for the next jump I had to make. Golden orbs calculating the force and distance I needed to make the jump successfully. Swiftly my small frame turns looking like I was leaving from defeat. But just like that I turned round sprinting. My paws touched the edge and my muscles ripped as I sprung myself through the air. Time seemingly slowing in this one event. Legs outstretched ready to slam into the stone floor. But as quickly as I smiled it disappeared with more horror, I had miscalculated. My front torso slammed into the edge, small rocks piercing my skin. I scrambled to cling to something, jagged claws scrapping the stone. My hind legs viciously scrambled trying to find a good rock to cling to, large sized rocks falling with a crash. Horror consuming my golden orbs, how could this happen again? What ever I had in mind I couldn't afford to think at that point, all I had to do was survive.
Instinct took over me. I slammed my paws into small openings stabilizing my frame. So there I was, clinging to the edge of a cliff. I could feel the adrenalin pulsing through my veins. Something took over me and I found my legs actually scaling the cliff. I couldn't believe the strength I had in my little body, but sure enough I was climbing back up the wall. The climb was wobbly but it was unbelievable. In 10 minutes I had saved my own life and scaled the edge. My body shaking as I stood recovering from the trauma. I don't care what anyone would say, I did it. That single feat had taken me where I never thought possible. I had officially made it to the top of Rainbow Cliff.
Golden orbs look over the landscape in awe. Everything was perfect up here. The view of Blossom was breathe taking at the least. As my small frame pads around I see why the place got its name. Over hanging lies a double rainbow, the vibrant colors sure to grab anyone's attention. I can't help but stop and stare right at the edge. My salmon tongue flops from my expanded jaws, my deep breathes creating small clouds.Quietly I flop down on the edge, my mission accomplished. Probably the smallest creature to ever make it to the top of this ledge, alive. Large eagles land near me, chirping warnings at me. Near by lie a hidden nest with 3 chicks, which I have no intentions of stealing. A snarl rains free from my maw, ivory daggers visible. I give the message I don't want there chicks and they seem to get it. Quickly they hop to the nest protectively, still thinking I might try something.I let loose a chuckle at their actions, how could I be a threat to them. Their talons could easily rip through my body.
I have no idea where or how my life began. All memory of the past is completely gone. Every face I knew and loved are now gone. After waking up alone in Blossom's thick forest I had realized then and there I remembered nothing, my mind was completely empty. Only one thing came back to me, my name. I wish it hadn't come back for apparently my mother named me for what I looked like, a coyote. What sensible person would name me Coyote? Well what was I to say I have no idea what happened. It pains me not being able to remember the past, but maybe one day it will all come back to me. I guess I want it back, that is if its good.
All though the beauty had made me content in the beginning, I was growing increasingly bored. It was peaceful and relaxing, but slow and boring. Company is needed to contain my ever growing boredom. I can't help but yawn, exposing fang for the world to see. The cold forcing me to curl into a ball, but I still wish for company, maybe of the female kind? I can't deny my attraction to the ladies, but right now I would even take another male. But I prefer female.