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In the end, I made it. I struggled. I fought. I clawed for every ounce of progress, I strove for every single day of survival I managed to scrounge out of the harsh world I lived in.
...But it got easier and easier. I grew. I learned. Year after year, I honed my predatory skills, learned everything there was to know about my surroundings, the creatures that called it home, the predators, the prey...
I had sets of rules I lived by. Always have a backup plan. If I didn't, I simply avoided whatever situation was brewing. Always have an escape. Practice. Perfect.
I was eighteen or nineteen when things started to transition. I was no longer the one who had to be scared of everything, had to avoid confrontation and worry if I'd survive until the next day.
*I* was the thing to be scared of. I was the thing to fear, to avoid. Dragons. Tigers. Chimera. Everything in my environment learned to leave me alone, or face harsh consequences. I was no longer prey. I was a predator.
It was mostly by luck (or, in the tigress' case, misfortune) that I ran across the tiger-girl who'd hunted me so many years ago. She was older. More experienced, or so one would be led to believe. She clearly recognized me, a memory from a half-dozen years ago when she'd nearly made a meal of me.
I think she realized pretty quickly that I was no longer scared of her. Maybe it was my little confident smirk. Maybe it was my body language, half-crouched and ready to pounce on her.
Whatever the case, she knew she was no longer the predator...but the prey.
She turned to run.
I ran after her.
Years ago, she'd seemed so fast. Now? I was on her in the beat of a heart. The satisfaction I felt when I tackled her to the ground, crawling atop her back was almost palpable.
I remember her little shiver when I eased my tongue from between my lips, sliding it along the soft skin of her cheek and upwards across the furry tuft of her ear, sampling her flavor.
Mmm...delicious...
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Yaaay, newest page of Queen of Hearts! ^_^
I'm thinking of offering a little vote towards the end of this series where people will pick if we move on with the main story, or if there's ANOTHER little side story of 'Ryla's Vengeance' against the wolf pack. x3
Would love to hear what people would vote for here, before I make the straw poll!
Enjoy! ^_^
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Posted by YesImCanadian 8 years ago Report
Hmmm! Time for a little pay back. B)
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Oh yes...>:3 Payback in it's most pure form...!
Posted by YesImCanadian 8 years ago Report
Indeed. There is no better way.
Posted by martyr 8 years ago Report
Foxy revenge! >:D
I hear it's a dish best served cold, but I imagine you prefer it warm and squirming. X3
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Warm and Squirming is how all the dishes are best served! >:3
Posted by martyr 8 years ago Report
Also oh my, grownup Ryla! Lookin' sexy! O/////O
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Not...100% grown yet, but getting suuuuper close! x3
Posted by Mech__Warrior 8 years ago Report
Cold or raw, but the latter would be in this case.
Posted by DissociatedChaos 8 years ago Report
So very, very jealous of that tiger right now. <3 Maybe Ryla would like seconds to keep the tiger company while gurgling?
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
You'd bet she would! x3
Though, you need not worry...Idonea shall certainly have her chance...>:3
Posted by DissociatedChaos 8 years ago Report
Oh, I know~ And I'm eagerly awaiting that.
Nice, wonderful gurgles in a fox-belly~ <3
Posted by blobs65 8 years ago Report
Oh my what a twist to that! o3o Very nice I can't wait to see how this will turn out! x3
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Heee...x3 Next few pages will be fun ones!
Posted by blobs65 8 years ago Report
Now I can't wait even more! >.<
Posted by Shady_Knight 8 years ago Report
Jumping the gun a bit here, but my vote would be to not have that little side story, and my reasoning for that is that I believe that Ryla should not be able to take on an entire wolf pack by her lonesome. Unless all the wolves are really young or old and sickly, that should be impossible for her to do by herself.
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
No, not jumping the gun! I certainly asked to hear opinions on it! Aaaand...if she just went right in and assaulted them head on, you'd be right! But, that'd hardly make her a smart, sneaky fox, would it?! >:3
Posted by Shady_Knight 8 years ago Report
We haven't exactly seen Ryla being sneaky and smart, is the problem. Take this very page, for example. The sequence of panels we see conveys a very clear message: Ryla fought the tigress head on and won. No sneaking and getting the jump on her, no using tools or other strategy to get around the fact that tigers are much bigger and stronger than foxes, she just won in what we can assume was ultimately a contest of strength. That to me doesn't feel right. If the tigress was out of practice or old, then fair enough, but we don't really see that from just those panels.
I'll plainly admit that I'm not a very good writer and that I often make a lot of assumptions on top of being abrasive when reading stuff, so maybe I am seeing things where there are none, but for a character who is touted as smart and cunning, we don't really see Ryla do much of either.
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Sneakyness will be things to come! Aaaand, Ryla is...abnormally large for a fox! There's times to sneak and be agile, and there's times when it's not needed! This is one of them! You'll see plenty of her more sneaky side in moments to come!
Still, is good feedback! Will be something taken into account!
Posted by Mech__Warrior 8 years ago Report
Considering that the tigress decided to flee from Ryla rather than stand her ground kind of sends a strong message, even when she recognized the fox from years ago and knew it was the same one as before. The cat was older and more experienced, yet still chose to run. It may not say much about Ryla's cunning, but you don't necessarily need to be cunning or intelligent to intimidate others.
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Exactly! x3 <3
Posted by LazyLaz 8 years ago Report
Woot time for some revenge XD.
also Happy Halloween everyone
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Heck yes! >:3 Vore incoming!
And Happy Halloween! <3
Posted by SnipsChan 8 years ago Report
Yaaay a new page <333
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Yes! :D Also, Yay draggie!
Posted by Hijii 8 years ago Report
Ryla really matured, in both mind and appearance.
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Mm-hmm! Took her a while, but...she managed to survive long enough to! Now...the world is her oyster!...of course, she still has plenty to learn!
Posted by LunaraMoth 8 years ago Report
But then the moffs came...and then both sides nibbled a bit and then just floofed
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
ALL
THE
FLOOOOOOOOOF! >:3
Posted by neko1992 8 years ago Report
I say eat the wolfs but it will require a friend to help because like zombies you can be over ran no matter how good you are
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
This could be a thing! x3 We'll see!
Posted by neko1992 8 years ago Report
Well if it some how does it would be awesome but it most likly be based on chance or money sadly
Posted by replicated 8 years ago Report
Yeeessssssssssss, Tigress gets what she deserves for hurting the fox!
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Mm-hmm....x3 Yummy Tigress gets to get the tables turned!
Posted by Kasra 8 years ago Report
It's true what they say: revenge is sweet!
Main story or side story, huh? Well, "dish best served cold" would lean towards delaying the side story, but from a literary transition perspective it might be natural to move back to addressing the starting catalyst of the wolf pack. Plus, it wouldn't necessarily be terrible to break up the main plot with shorter sub-plots. I suppose it would really depend on just how smooth things go from prologue to chapter one, like, if it's a "the next day" sort of thing then the main plot would probably be better while if it's a "a few years later" deal there's no flow lost in side tracking for a bit.
In the end, though, it really depends on what story you feel like telling next. If I had to guess, you wouldn't have suggested it if you weren't already leaning towards telling of "Ryla's Vengeance."
Don't ask for my opinion. I over-analyze forever.
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Totally acceptable! :D I have ideas for each, and some of the main story is almost done! It's more.... well, who wants to see what? Sort of thing!
Thanks a ton for the opinion! ^_^
Posted by Kasra 8 years ago Report
I'd probably prefer the vengeance side story, but at the same time I'm not sure what the next chapter of the main story would entail for comparison!
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
BOTH will contain plenty of vore! One will just be centered around Ryla, and the other...various peoples! x3
Posted by Kasra 8 years ago Report
Ooh, but that makes it tricky again..! An expansion to Ryla's world or a conclusion to one particular storyline. Keep the spotlight on Ryla, or add more actors to the stage!
I still like the side story. After such a rough start of things, Ryla deserves a bit of fun by herself before she has to learn to share.
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
I will keep this in mind! :3
Posted by Kasra 8 years ago Report
In retrospect I feel silly for thinking in terms of writing structure when you already clearly have a better grasp of it than I do. So, sorry for the stupid semi-lecture.
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Noooo, it's always welcome! Might tell me things I don't know!:D
Posted by Kasra 8 years ago Report
Things like how the Battle of Texel involved the capture of a Dutch fleet by French cavalry, the only time in history that horsemen managed to capture ships?
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
....Yes! That! XD
Posted by CMvoreroom 8 years ago Report
Payback is a dish best served with your former predator on the ground while you savor the there taste before you send them on there way... if you know what I mean >:P
Great page once again Ryla X)
I can't wait to see what happens next, though I can only guess >:)
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
>:3 You likely guessed right!
Posted by Ridwanwolf 8 years ago Report
Ryla is a saddist.
A women after my heart <3
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Yes...she is. XD
Posted by Ridwanwolf 8 years ago Report
Little do you know.
I myself maybe a masochist.....
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
....Clearly, this is why she needs to eat you! >:3
Posted by Ridwanwolf 8 years ago Report
But you know... The torture of watching her eat others instead of me.... Might be more interesting
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
It very well could be...x3
Plus, far more healthy!
Posted by Ridwanwolf 8 years ago Report
Possibly! I dunno how many calories I have!
Posted by Junogray 8 years ago Report
Pay back is above all else the most satisfying thing I can think of here... unless that means putting off this wonderful little scene here then I'd like to see more of this little game she wants to play with her
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Seems alot of people wanna see Ryla get her own special brand of Vengeance! Might end up happening at this rate...x3
Posted by Vale666 8 years ago Report
Ryla cant be the thing to fear! Just the little fluffy to Love , hug, Kiss and fluffle!!!
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Nooo! Is scary fluffy! x3 Like scaly noodle!
Posted by Pixel 8 years ago Report
Advanced Ryla hunting technique, be seductive and loveable, let the meals come to her, at a full sprint.
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Exactly! Can't say it's not totally a good way to do things! >:3
Or even lure them in with lovingness, only to NOMF!
Posted by Vale666 8 years ago Report
Youuuuuuuu!!!!! Youuuuuu sayyyy the N-Word!!!! *cry* I hateeeee you fluffy meatball Why you hurt me soooo much :(::::::
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
You know you love it! x3 <3
Posted by Vale666 8 years ago Report
Nuuuuuuu i hate this Word ! *nibble on the fluffy ears *
Posted by Randomnessisbae 8 years ago Report
Vengeance! Don't way but I kinda want to see that more than just the main story. Just feels right.
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Well, looks like an awful lot of people going for Vengeance...x3 Might be heading that way!
Posted by NiceGuy18 8 years ago Report
Please do. It would be great to see her try and avenge her family. That is my opinion but I am sure others share the same opinion.
Posted by Randomnessisbae 8 years ago Report
What do you mean "try"?
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Never know! x3
Posted by NiceGuy18 8 years ago Report
Everyone, just forget about what I wrote before
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
I meant, things don't always go Ryla's way...so, we'll see! :D
Posted by NiceGuy18 8 years ago Report
Oops
Posted by Pixel 8 years ago Report
Yay! Ryla full grown, now the pudge can properly enhance her form. I hope Tiger girl went to her butt, it could use a little more cushion back there in that second to last panel. >:3
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Mm-hmm! x3 The more she eats, the more she'll....'shape up'...gotta have a healthy diet for a lovely body, after all! x3
Posted by Pixel 8 years ago Report
*mutters about forgetting you can't edit your post* I'd love there to be another Ryla's Vengence, and if possible, could it be Ryla's first same size vore? The first time her mouth had to open wide enough for something her size (or bigger!).
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Hrrrrm...I'm not sure if I could really work in it being her FIRST, as..well, during her 'younger years', she's pretty incapable of taking on a whole wolfpack by herself!....However, that changes pretty quickly soon enough...>:3
Posted by Pixel 8 years ago Report
Well, maybe she could pick off a stray member of the wolf pack? I didn't mean to suggest taking on the whole pack in one sitting. Put those powers of finding weakness she learned to the test!
Though mainly, I'd just love to see how she goes from smaller prey, to something her size, for the first time. I mean that's got to be kind of daunting.
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Hrrrrrm....that's a good point. :3 Might call for another 2-3 page side story...
Posted by Liz 8 years ago Report
Vengeance is a dish best served cold but in this case a large squirming gut will do rather well ;)
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Looks like 'Vengeance' is going to be the way to go! x3 Be sure to vote when I stick up the strawpoll!
Posted by mousepad123 8 years ago Report
I say she should find a mate and then have revenge
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
A mate! Hrrrrm....x3
Posted by RedNastyFox 8 years ago Report
I wish to see the wolf pack being devoured by Ryla! :3
Posted by CassyInko 8 years ago Report
Looks like lotsa people do! Might be headed that direction! XD
Posted by voidrunner 7 years ago Report
I wouldn't make a good pred xD
Seeing the abject terror on that tiger girl's face, my whole mind is screaming to let her go... Could also be my love of tigers :3
Posted by CassyInko 7 years ago Report
Hahaha. XD Yes, the terror goes along with it....and hey, tigers are pretty awesome! x3 I can agree there!