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Vere Alkaev has a minion!

Azure the Icei

Vere Alkaev
Legacy Name: Vere Alkaev

The Glacier Neela

Owner: Crevan

Age: 9 years, 5 months, 3 weeks

Born: November 2nd, 2014

Adopted: 9 years, 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Adopted: November 2nd, 2014

Nominate Pet for Spotlight

Statistics

• Level: 20
   
• Strength: 50
   
• Defense: 47
   
• Speed: 47
   
• Health: 47
   
• HP: 37/47
   
• Intelligence: 36
   
• Books Read: 36
• Food Eaten: 0
• Job: Junior Lifeguard

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Vere's Story

I feel so alone.

They are all gone… no one knows I’m alive.

I’m lost.

Vere could feel the snow weighing his legs down as it clung to the long, wavy hair around his hooves. The forest he was traveling in was nearly pure white as the snow stuck to the trees in a similar fashion. He used to love the winter when he was younger. His parents would play with him in the snow and laugh when his fragile legs would merely give in and cause him to topple over when the mounds of snow were too tall for him to navigate. He was nearly pure white himself and blended in with it quite well and they would tease him that they couldn’t find him in an attempt to make him panic that he was lost forever.

Now I am.

Now much taller than the snow and able to see everything around him, it still felt like he was trapped in one of those snow mounds, waiting for someone to pull him out and show him the way home.

It looked like it too. Icicles clung from branches and he knocked them off on purpose as he walked under them, lifting his head up just enough to touch the ice with his horn and drag it along the row. He liked the sound of the breaking ice. It made this desolate place more alive. The snow was relatively untouched - the only sign of other life was in the form of small birds leaving tiny prints as well as some smaller animals. His hooves left the biggest impact as he dragged his feet and his tail across the ground. He stopped for a moment every now and then to glance behind him and look at the trail he was making. It went on as far as he could see - his never ending journey.

I don’t even know where I’m going. He thought as he turned his head back forward and continued on his way. I wish I could love the snow again.

Vere stopped walking when he lifted his head to hit the icicles and nothing happened. He looked up at the branch, confused why it was already broken. It took that for him to notice that there were boot prints in the ground. Humans… out here? When it’s this cold out?

He froze in place when he noticed something… someone move. He stared at her. Yes… a human. She didn't seem harmful. She was just a girl as far as he could tell, though one small breeze his way alerted him to the fact that she wasn't just human. She’s a Hunter. He debated bolting. But then he figured she’d just shoot him if she wanted him enough. Standing still seemed silly too, though. It wasn't as though she wouldn't see him.

He startled and moved back a ways when she started approaching him. She stopped, realizing she was going to scare him off if she kept going. “It’s ok.” She said, not sure if he would really care what she said. Were unicorns animals? Or were they like her brother and mom - shifters with a complete ability to understand what was going on?

“Wh...what do you want?” He asked, ears flattened and head ducking low. He could kill her if he charged her, but he didn't want to do that either. He had never killed anything or anyone before and he certainly didn't want to start now, even if she was a Hunter.

“You can talk.” She said, not entirely surprised. So can mom and Roan when they are shifted. I guess he is more similar to them than regular shifters.

“Yes…” he said, eyeing her warily.

“I don’t want to hurt you, I promise.” She assured him. It annoyed her that she was part Hunter. She knew that was probably why he was so bothered by her. Or he just doesn't like humans at all. I've never heard of Unicorns actually being out there so they clearly like to remain hidden. “My name’s Azure.”

“Hello…” he said unsurely.

She smiled. “You don’t have a name?”

“Are you planning to capture me…? Or kill me?” He knew Hunters did often just kill his kind to take their horns. Why would she tell me that anyway. Then again, why wouldn't she just do it if she wanted to.

“No. Does it look like I can carry a big Unicorn around?” She said, walking toward him again.

He backed up. “You don’t need all of me.”

“I don’t want to take any of you. Honestly I was just out for a walk. I’m not an active Hunter.”

“You don’t have any weapons on you…?”

“Not a thing.” She said, digging in her pockets which made him lower his head more in anticipation. When she withdrew her hands to turn her pockets out and nothing fell out aside from some money and some other random things, he relaxed some.

She could still have it hidden elsewhere… but unless she likes playing with things before killing them, I should be ok.

“Vere.” He said. “That’s my name.”

“You’re very pretty, Vere.” She smiled, walking over to him. He debated backing up again but decided to play nice, figuring it wouldn't hurt and would probably only help his chances of getting away.

“Thanks…” He said, tensing when she reached up to touch the hair on his chin.

“I didn't know Unicorns were real.” She said, wanting to touch his horn as well, though he had his head held up too high now for her to do so. Instead she ran her hand down his neck to rub him there. Her dad’s horses like that so she figured he might as well. It did make him relax, which made her lips form a small smile.

“Well… now you know.”

“Aren't you cold?” She said. His hair was somewhat thick, though at the same time she doubted it was all that helpful when it was so cold out.

“A little.”

“If you follow me I could get you a blanket or something… it looks like you've been walking for a long time.” She said, walking beside him as she ran her hand down his side, stopping at his stomach to look at his tail and feet. “I think it’d feel better if we got rid of some of those clumps off your feet and tail, too.”

“They aren't that bad.” He said. No way I’m letting you capture me that easily.

“They are.” She said, walking over to lean down and pick up his tail, shaking it to try to get some snow to fall out of the hair at the tip. It didn't do much good, though. “It’s really stuck, too.”

“It’s fine.” He insisted. “Why are you wandering around out here in the winter anyway?”

“Why are you?”

“I…” Have nowhere else to go. “I asked about you.”

“Needed some fresh air. I was actually horseback riding, but I needed a break and wanted to walk a little myself.”

“Ah.” he said, looking past her for the horse. “I don’t see one.”

“He’s a little farther off than this. Do you want to meet him?” She smiled. Maybe this will gain his trust. He seems interested in the horse at least.

“Well…” he said, thinking about it for a moment. Is it a trap? She seems innocent enough… “Ok.”

“Are you from around here, Vere?” She asked him as they walked back to her horse.

“I don’t think so.”

She laughed. “Don’t think so?”

“I don’t really know where I am.” He didn't want to admit that, but he couldn't really give her another answer.

“Ah. Do you travel a lot?”

“All the time.”

“Must be nice.”

“Sometimes.” It’s mostly just lonely.

They remained quiet after that for the remainder of the walk. Vere stayed behind her, keeping an eye on her and his surroundings, watching for any other Hunters to show up. When they got to her horse and nothing happened, though, he was starting to feel silly for being so suspicious of her. She’s just a girl. Probably a nice one.

“Well, this is him. He’s not the best horse we have, but he doesn't mind the cold.”

“How many do you have?”

“Quite a few. My dad really likes them.”

“Oh. You live with your family?”

“Yeah.” She said as she pet her horse. “They are… different.”

“Seems nice.”

“Sometimes.”

“Sure you don’t want a warm blanket to relax under for the night?” She asked as she got on her horse.

“I…” What could it hurt? “Maybe just for a little.”

“Good.” She smiled. “I promise we are harmless. My family might be strange but they wouldn't hurt you. And if you prefer I won’t even say you are there. My parents have been busy so I took over the barn duties, you can stay in there all you like for now and I doubt anyone would notice.”

“Ok.” He said. He was curious now, though that didn't stop the worrying any. As nice as she seemed, that didn't mean she was safe. But some place warm seemed really nice right then and the thought of it made the risk seem worth it. He would just have to stay on guard and keep his options in mind for escape plans. I could outrun her horse, or any Hunter I’m sure as long as they don’t have a trap set up for me. But I really don’t think she even knew I was out there. This was all chance.

He was impressed by the size of her home. And the looks of it. He always loved log homes and this one certainly wasn't lacking in charm. The barn looked just as nice. “Your dad must be a successful Hunter.”

“He is. But he only hunts bad things. He isn't one of those ones out for trophies.”

“Ah. Ok.” He said, keeping an eye on the house as Azure opened the barn. He couldn't see anyone from where he was standing, which made him feel a little better. They won’t see me either.

“Do you have a human form, Vere?” She asked as she opened the barn door and turned to look at him.

“Yes… but I don’t use it very much.”

“I’d love to see it. And I could get you some hot chocolate too. I bet you’re thirsty.”

“That does sound good.”

“Well, unless you plan to drink it as a horse you should shift back then.” She teased before leading her horse into the barn. Vere followed her as he debated shifting into his human form.

I’m slower then, more vulnerable… but I can also shift fast and get out of there, it’ll only add a slight delay. And perhaps if she sees I’m human she’d be less inclined to do anything to me anyway. Plus it hides my horn which is what they always want.

He shifted to his human form, though he forgot just how long it had been since he had used it. He hadn't been in a town or done anything human for quite some time. He didn't have money, for one thing. For another he hadn't found anything to like about humans. They kept to themselves and he couldn't really do much without their currency.

Azure turned to look at him. He looked normal enough, if not a bit unkempt. His light blonde hair was long and wavy, his green eyes bright and alert. His clothes were perhaps the most obvious sign that he didn't have much or use his human form very much - they were old and a bit worn out. He probably just has those clothes all the time for whenever he does need to shift back. I should get him some more, or at least something new to wear so he can have something different for a change.

“You should be human more often.” She smiled.

“I don’t really have a reason to… it’s much easier to get by as a unicorn.”

“Eating plants all day?” She laughed. “I bet you’d like some real food, too.”

“Yeah, it’d be nice.” He admitted softly. “Why are you being so nice to me? You don’t even know me.”

“You seemed as lost as I feel.” She said before she left to go to the house. Vere wandered around the barn while she was gone, studying each of the horses, trying to imagine which one was the star. That Hunter is really strange. My parents always taught me that they all wanted us dead or to at least take our horns from us. They’d think I’m an idiot right now. Then again, they haven’t seen me in years anyway… maybe I shouldn't be so concerned with what they had said.

“Hot chocolate is done,” Azure said, startling him. She couldn't help but smile. “You are a jumpy thing, aren't you?”

“Just not used to having anyone around.” He said, taking the mug from her. He inhaled the aroma of it, letting the warm, moist air heat his face. It was so normal of a thing, but so foreign to him at the same time.

“You can come and relax,” she said, sitting on the ground with her mug and grabbing one of the blankets she had brought out to wrap herself up in it. “I won’t let anything get you.”

“You were the thing I was afraid of, remember?” He said, sitting next to her anyway and grabbing a blanket as well. He realized just how cold he was in comparison to that cup of hot chocolate in his hands and realized this was probably a good idea anyway. If something terrible doesn't happen to me I’m going to end up freezing myself anyway.

“But you’re not anymore.”

“No, not anymore.”

“I’ll steal you some of our dinner in a little while, for now hot chocolate will have to do.”

“It’s nice.” He said. He smiled for the first time. “Thank you.”

“Thank you.” She said. For giving me someone to feel needed by. “You can come here whenever you’d like, Vere. I will gladly get you some hot chocolate and food whenever you need. Or anything else you need.”

“No… really, thank you.” He said. “I haven’t had anyone to talk to… in years.”

“I haven’t really felt very needed or a part of this family in years.” She said. “So you’re the first exciting thing to happen in a while.”

“A dirty, half frozen unicorn is the most exciting thing in years, huh?” He said half jokingly.

“It is.”

“This is the nicest thing to happen to me in years, so I think we are even.” This is the most at home I've felt in a long time.

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Cozy Snowman Beanbag

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Glittery Sparkles Unicorn Plushie

Carnival Unicorn Plushie

Carved Unicorn Horn

Magical Horned Snowball

Glacier Neela Beanbag

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Special Snowflake

Snowy Village Skating Pond

Ice Blue Giant Bow

Frost Berry Bunch

Snow Trinket

Icy Shimmerdust

Frosted Down Feather

Ice Rose

Dowsing Pendulum

Ice Beanbag

Frozen Rose Key

Packing Snow

Counting Snowflakes

Frosty Crystal Vial

Floofsum

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Snowman Trinket

Snow Matter

Sparkly Bauble

Glacial Crystal Totem

Snow Powder

Frozen Matter

Winter Stories

Big Book of Snowballs

Paper Snowflakes: The Ultimate Guide

Snow Book

Book of Cold

Snowflake Matter

Winter Solstice

Bluimun

Baby Polar Bear

Snowflake Luminaire Rock

White Unicorn Plushie

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Giant Silver Bauble

Icicle Necklace

Icicle Bracelets

Icicle Belt

Winter Forest Snow Globe

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Blue Unicorn Plushie

My Little Dusk Hikei

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Decadent Cinnamon Latte

Snowy Sunrise Snow Globe

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