A rock cut into the bottom of his foot but Julius didn’t care. He didn’t even feel it. Over his own thundering heart he could hear the pounding of footsteps behind him. He bent his head and pumped his arms faster. He had to get away. His foot landed in a puddle and splashed cold water up his legs. He barely winced.
Gotta get away. Gotta get away! The mantra kept replaying over and over in his head. He lifted his head to look around. Some place to hid. Find some place to hid, his mind screamed at him. Alley?
No! All those horror movies that he shouldn’t have saw replayed in his mind. People in alleys never came out alive. Empty building?
Maybe…maybe? A quick glance over his shoulder showed him that Onyx and Ramirez were slowing down.
Maybe!
Not bothering to look before he crossed the street he raced across and dodging around on the uneven ground yanked open the garage door before slamming it back down.
The noise vibrate in the empty room and the only sound was his heavy breathing and the sounds of rats scurrying away. He stood there, trying to quiet his breathing, trying to stifle the tears, for what seemed like forever. Finally some of the tension eased from his small body and he looked around. It wasn’t as dark as he first thought. There was a fire blazing in a garbage can that suddenly reminded him he was nearly naked and cold to the bone.
“I’m not going to cry! Not gonna cry,” he whispered to himself as he worked his way to the garbage can. “I got away didn’t I? They didn’t think I was gonna get away!” A small, victorious smile curved his lips before he started to shake.
Reaching the fire he put his hands out and stared into the flames. As the fire warmed his body all the aching started. He scowled then winced as the cut on his forehead pulled. Ramirez had gotten him on the ground and then proceeded to kick and punch at him until Gemini had instructed him to remove his clothes before he got blood on them. He and Onyx had done just that and while they were admiring his shirt, something about Armani, Julius had laid there trying to catch his breath. Then, before they could grab him again, he bounded up and took off at a run. He had looked over his shoulder to see if they were following him, they were, but a savage thrill had went through him to see that Ramirez had a bloody nose and Onyx was running with a limp. He hadn’t just laid there and taken it.
Finally getting warm he looked around for somewhere to sit before using a crate. He stared off into space.
“Now what I am supposed to do? I don’t have any money, no clothes…” He eyed the clothing folded neatly in the corner then shook his head. “Too big,” he grumbled.
“Now what am I supposed to do?” he repeated pounding a fist on the crate.
“I don’t even know where uncle Duncaine is! I don’t even know where I am. Crap! Now what am I supposed to do?” he asked the empty room in a wobbly whisper. He sniffed once, twice and then quickly wiped at his face and nose with his arm.
A door slamming open startled him so badly that he fell off the crate.
“What the hell are you doing here?” asked an elderly man in a shrill voice.
“This is my place. Mine! Mine! Where you trying to steal my clothes? You little bastard! This is all mine! Get out! Get out! GET OUT!!!”
Scrambling up Julius didn’t even think before he did what his mom told him not to do. What he wasn’t supposed to be able to do. It was easy, it was effortless and no one would believe the crazy old man anyway.
His paw prints were washed away by the rain as he raced down the street.
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awesome, looks like you spent like AGES to get those shots right! but your labour paid off, it looks really great!
Poor little Julius, i hope he meets some less crazy people soon.
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 21st, 2009 at 5:15 PM
Hey thanks Dolly_riot! Ummm…I think I spent about an hour just taking photos. The rest was spent making all the rest of the cast in CAS. So about four hours tops with this update…which is really longer than I usually spend on it!
I like posing with kids those. Their faces are great! 
I hope he does too! I haven’t gotten that far with him yet!
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Aww, he’s an adorable puppy with his tongue stuck out! Poor boy, even with a total jerk for a father he still lived much like Siddhartha until now. He actually had a LOT of luck there. And he’s taking it very good, it’s nice to see he got his mother’s courage!
Btw., I’m still waiting impatiently for Alana’s reaction and the makeovers, lol!
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 21st, 2009 at 5:19 PM
LOL!! I tried to catch a more series puppy face but…puppies just aren’t serious are they?
Alright…I admit I had to look up Siddhartha and yeah…that’s pretty much on point with Julius. He’s never had to want for anything but still…yeah know…he has Ethan for a dad! 
Oh yeah! Plus I think it’s still some of Ethan’s teaching in his head. Ya know…about boys not crying and all that. But he does have Dom’s courage. He just doesn’t know it yet!
LOL!!! Hahaha! I know! But I had to do Julius first. Next prompt! Promise!
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Poor Julius, that batman backpack was the least of his worries. Good for him fighting back, he has obviously been saving that up for some time. He makes such a cute little puppy
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 21st, 2009 at 5:20 PM
LOL! It’s all in the mind set right? He’s still stuck on the book bag! And yeah…he was so not going to lay there and take it. He has a lot of anger he needs to get out. Guess that helped huh? Haha! He doesn’t doesn’t he? Cute as a button!
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Great update… All I kept thinking while reading it was: come ooon when is he going to phase
!!! Oh well… I guess my thought were right lol!!! He’s such a cute puppyyy 
!!! Can’t wait for the next update (and as meralgia said Alanas reaction 
lol) !!
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 21st, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Thanks Maria! LOL!! Actually kids aren’t supposed to change until about fifteen or sixteen…at least that’s been the standard age. With the refugees in the forest I think they pushed their kids to change just in case they had to run ya know? So that’s why Dom wanted to keep it away from Ethan. She didn’t want him pressuring Julius anymore than he already does. She wants him to have some sort of childhood.
You two are a trip! Next update!
And it won’t be pretty…seriously!
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Awww… puppy! Poor Julius. He’s a lucky boy, though, at least so far, considering all the horrible people he could have run into.
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 21st, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Yeah he is. Anything could have happened to him. Anything could STILL happen to him. I don’t know yet!
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Aww, poor little guy. But he does make the cutest puppy. What a rude awakening for him. I had no idea he was THAT sheltered. I’m glad he got a few punches in. What he lost in the way of a backpack and clothing, he will definitely make up in courage.
Shots were fantastic!
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 21st, 2009 at 10:15 PM
LOL! Isn’t he the cutest? I have no idea where he’s running to though! Should be interesting to see what happens next! Yeah…he’s really sheltered. Ethan doesn’t want anyone getting to his heir. He knows there are those out there that would mess with his son to get to him. He doesn’t even realize how courageous he’s been.
Thanks Gayl!
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Holy crap, Phoenix! Poor, sweet, delicate little Julius! I hope he finds safety fast!
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 21st, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Hahahaha! Why do you make him sound as if he’s about 80? I have an idea(just formed actually)…I don’t know how safe it’ll be though.
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Penelope Reply:
May 21st, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Well you know, children and the elderly are very similar when you think about it. They can’t really fend for themselves. They’re a little feeble-brained. They’re short. Highly susceptible to disease. Diapers. Day care. Need I say more?
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:16 AM
Nope! I worked in a nursing home for a few years so I know how it goes!
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Poor Julius, he lost his favourite batman pack! D: It didn’t occur to me that he should just change and run away, that would have been faster, eh? Plus he can bite with sharper teeth then. >
He doesn’t seem very street-smart though, especially not when he’s been cooped up at home all his life.
Hope he finds someone trustworthy soon!
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:27 AM
Yeah…that’s what really upset him! LOL! Kids, I tell you! His mom drilled it into his head not to do it. But by the time the old man was yelling at him Julius was just exhausted, beat up and had enough! Poor guy!
No, he’s not street smart at all!! Not at all! But he’s a smart kid…I think he’s learned a lot in such a short time.
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Awww, Julius
I know I’m being very unoriginal, but… poor little guy
Hopefully he either finds Caine and Co. or his mom finds him soon…
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:28 AM
LOL Van! There’s really not much else to say is there! Poor little fella! He’s so confused right about now! Yeah…I think I know where I’m going to go with this!
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Poor Julius but he showed a lot of courage and even more compassion. Loved the ending and the shots are, as usual, fabulous!
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:29 AM
He did. He’s gotten the best qualities from his mom. Haha! Thanks Beth! I had fun doing these shots. I love working with Sim kids! They’re so animated.
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Where is this kid, Sin City? LOL! Love the whole grungy, urban look, great shots as always, and Julius is a feisty little sucker, giving back as good as he got. Love that he had no idea about Armani, LOL, nice touch! Hope uncle/cousin Caine finds him soon! Great update!
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 25th, 2009 at 12:15 AM
One of these days I’m going to have to take a pic of that ‘hood. I have it set up where there’s the “nice” neighborhood but then there’s an almost indistinguishable line crossing over into the “bad” neighborhood. I pulled that from my days of living in Jersey!
Thanks Karen. Yes, he is! I think Dom instilled that in him. LOL! Yeah, I didn’t want him to come off as a spoiled brat. He’s not really! Just sheltered.
Thanks for reading and commenting!
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whi i caught up! it is now, euhm…03.46 oh boy, i should really learn to pace myself! lol! now i can’t wait for an update! lol. i can’t wait to see Caine and Lana’s enw looks. and dear Julius. i’m so happy he won’t grow up like his dad! he is teribly cute, but then all puppies are ^^ i just hope someone good finds him before someone bad finds him… now i need sleep,lol. love the story and shots !!
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 26th, 2009 at 3:15 AM
LOL! I can’t believe you read this all in one day! Haha! I’m working on the next update! Have half of it shot. Just have to get in game and shoot the rest.
Nope, Julius won’t grow up like his dad…at least I don’t think he will. He has too kind of a heart!
Thanks so much QG! It was a great compliment you reading this all the way through in one sitting!
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Poor little Julius! He really is sheltered, isn’t he?
Loved the Batman bookbag bit, that was really cute! And man what mean peoples! He’s probably going to be terrified of Caine now. 
And the old man, LOL!
That last shot was too cute! LOL, no one will believe the old man anyway. Ha ha, he’s right though!
Great update, if a bit sad for the little tyke.
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PhoenixFG Reply:
May 30th, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Yes, he is. He just didn’t realize it until now. I got the Batman bookbag thing from my little bro. He can be anal retentive about the wrong things!
More than likely. Although after seeing his dad and mom he might think any Lycan is better than his dad!
Thanks Emily!!
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Poor Julius, I feel so very sorry for him
he had been living in a golden cage and went out just to find out that live out there is worst than inside his cage…. oh well, that’s how this world is…
Poor Julious!!! that last picture is adorable!!! I believe Julius has the potential to be like Caine or even surpass Caine!!!!
Kudos for him, he is a beautiful child with a great heart!!!!
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PhoenixFG Reply:
July 7th, 2009 at 11:40 PM
I do too Sandy! I can’t believe that I put him through this! It makes me sad! He has. He doesn’t know what’s going on outside the house and now that’s he out he’s even more scared. And that sure is how the world works…
He is. He’s a sweetheart. I think he’d make either a great alpha or a poor one. Great because he’d want to be the opposite of his dad. Poor because he wants to be the opposite of his dad. It’s a two sided coin ya know? He could grow to be strong or become a push over.
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AWW! How freaking adorable is Julius in his puppy form?! OMG, I know I’m supposed to be all angry–but puppy! Cute!
But poor Julius. He is really sheltered, he has no idea what’s out there waiting. What the hell is he gonna do now? Yikes.
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PhoenixFG Reply:
January 3rd, 2010 at 1:15 AM
PUPPY!! You always have to awww at puppies!
Yeah, he’s clueless. He’s completely sheltered and doesn’t know what’s out there. Just waiting to snatch him up. Poor fella!
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