The Sound of Drums (open)

[tigerlilly]

The village was silent as Tiger Lilly stepped out of her home. The air was cool and moist and the sky was still dark. It was early…too early for anyone else to be awake. Not even the hunters had stirred from their sleep. This was always her favorite time of day. She never had to worry about her father’s lectures, making clothes, or any other hard work that she supposedly had to learn. It was a perfect time for her to sneak out of the village for a little fun, and she always made sure to make it back before anyone noticed her absence.

After tying her blade to her ankle, she grabbed her satchel and headed into the woods. Today she decided to stay in the forest instead of going around the cove or the lagoon. She didn’t want to run the risk of getting captured again by the pirates, if that happened she was sure her father would find a way to keep her in the village for good.

Once she was deep enough in the forest she found a nice tree and started climbing. She wanted to climb as high as she could so she could get a good view of the sunrise…but as she started to climb she heard movement below her. She wasn’t alone in the forest. At first she thought maybe it was a deer but then realized the sound made were coming from someone else. Not wanting to be found, she held very still, hoping whoever it was would just pass her by.

[ginger]

I CALL MY BABY LOLLIPOP
TELL YOU WHY, HER KISS IS
SWEETER THAN AN APPLE PIE.

Exploring the unknown was perhaps a hobby better attributed to Fast-flying fairies or Scouting fairies, not to mention the more rebellious and brave of heart. So it came as a surprise, even to herself, when Ginger began fluttering over the Indians Camp. The petite little cooking fairy was known for her shyness and anxiety, as well as her sweet smile and sugar-coated heart. Still, flying out of Pixie Hollow was not something the young one did very often.

In truth, it wasn't the adventure itself that Ginger craved, nor the thrill of breaking the rules. No. Ginger had simply flown here for one thing: the smells. Yes, the Indian Camp was always brimming with the sweet aromas of fire and freshly cute herbs which they used for medicinal purposes. And the pink-haired little cook just couldn't resist the place because of this. As strange as it was to be drawn to a place because its scent, that was just Ginger all over.

Not wanting to be caught, as she landed and grew to human size, she sneaked her way into the forest to hide amongst the tree's around her, hoping they would hide her brightly coloured hair from sight of any passing Indian who didn't want a fairy trespasser on their lands. But as she hear rustling above her, she gasped loudly, fearing she was going to get caught. "W- who's there?"

[/color] she squeaked.

-----[/size][/font][/blockquote][/blockquote][/blockquote]Lyrics to: Lollipop
by The Chordettes.
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[tigerlilly]

When Tiger Lilly finally got a view of the person she relaxed a little bit. It wasn’t anyone who was going to get her into trouble. At least she didn’t think that they could get her into trouble. She never knew about people in the woods these days. “You do know these lands are not safe for traveler’s right.” She said as she dropped down from the tree, landing in front of the pink haired girl. “Fairy’s do not come here very often.”

She studied the girl closely, wondering how she should handle this situation. For one thing she could cause a little trouble and act like the girl was in terrible trouble for trespassing. Sure that would be fun but she was sure she could think of something even more fun to do with her. “Don’t worry, you are not in trouble. Honestly I am probably the one who is in trouble, I am not really supposed to leave the village.” She said with a smile, “I am Princess Tiger Lilly, who are you? Why did you come to my Village?” she wondered if maybe she was asking to many questions but decided not to worry about it till she got her answers.