{Pretty Girl [Droja]

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I smirked and turned my head to the sound of rustling. I saw a filly run through and towards Intrepid. I smiled and stepped forward. Oh, how sweet! She came to you, Intrepid. I said, I lowered my head to her height and looked into her eyes. Hello, darling. Are you on your own? I asked, smiling still. I rose my head slowly and looked at Intrepid, to see his response. I couldn't tell if he was happy or saddened. I bit my lip and looked at his new mare. I scowled at her and turned my attention back to the filly.

[lynx'']

{ i n t r e p i d

I hear them calling king.

As Droja snarled her words at me, i let a sly chuckle escape my kissers, i spun my skull, jaws open as i attmepted to sink my fangs deep intoher flesh, pulling away. I smiled at her, licking at my maw.

Audits swivelled around at the sound of approching hooves, and as the scent of the intruder came to my nostrils. They pricked forward, "Phoenix! Wha-what are you doing here?!" I exclaimed, black optics wide with excitement and yet deep with concern. "Who sent you here? Do you know how dangerous that could of been?! My words were loud, yet caring, she was still, only a little girl. Anger rushed over me, had Riku kicked her out? Had Jaylia stopped nursing her? I looked at her, a slightly paniced look in my eye as she ducked under me, i couldn't help but smile. I dipped my skull to pull gently at her tufts of mane, before speaking to her, this time, in a quiet and calm voice. "Pheonix; this is your Auntie Eris, and my new friend, Droja." I explained, nudging her out from underneath me. "Don't worry, they won't hurt you, your safe here, More safe her than at Black Lake." I told ehr, again, pulling at her mane. It felt so good to at last have her to myself! To have her come find me, it ment she really did love me!

I turned to Droja, with a fierce, warning ook in my eye. I knew she would want to play with this filly, it was in her blood, like mine. But i wouldn't stand for anything to happen to my little angel, i couldn't. Everytime i saw her, thoughts flooded back to my mind, of Einjeru's body laid on the dusty ground in Black Lake, Phoenix talking to her, asif she was still alive...I frowned slightly, and shook my skull, trying to rid the sad thoughts from my mind

I turned to Eris as she spoke, and gave her a warm smile. nodding to her, i gently slid my fangs down Droja's side, all the time, watching my baby girl, could i make her grow up strong? Would she be scared to learn how to grow up to be powerful and wise?
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[Sohalia]

Droja

Sentinels lower to the graves at a sound of another talons hitting the rich black surface of the earth. Lanterns narrow as I zoned in on a tiny target. Then I shook my cerebrum while I watched the tiny youth dart toward Intrepid and then hide under him and gave me a wrinkle up nose look. I listen to the words that Eris spoke toward Intrepid, then I notice her glare toward me. This I couldn't help it. I just released a smile toward her. I wasn't even here for a full day and already had someone hating me. This was good news for me.

I felt the tingle of Intrepid yellow fangs in my chest. The red poison began to lurk out of my painted bodice and down my front right leg, like a tiny red river. Then I caught his words toward the tiny youth, called Phoenix. I listen to Intrepid words carefully then notice his warning in his eyes while his midnight lanterns cast into mind. I let out a slight snort toward him, as to say I'm not that much of a monster. To hurt little ones.

I notice how he told Phoenix that she was safe here. Indeed she was. I knew Intrepid wouldn't let nothing happen to her. I also knew that Eris hated me already, but I knew that she wasn't going to let anything happen to her as well. I wasn't that much of a monster as they thought I was. I thought the young filly had spunk. She came across the land to see her father. She didn't care what danger stood in her way. Then she found him and ran over toward him and gave me a wicked look toward me. I was older, stronger and wiser that she was. Indeed she didn't care, she had her father. How can I even think about wanting her blood. I didn't know this youth, but I would also not let nothing happen to her if it came down to it.

I felt Intrepid fangs then run down my rib cage. While I lashed my fangs at his long sliver tassels that hanged down his neck. Then my cerebrum lowers toward Phoenix level, while a smirk form upon my face. I began to let my words lurk out toward her.Indeed I'm Droja. Its nice to meet you Phoenix.Then I looked up toward Intrepid well I let out a smirk to him. Shes cute, really. I'm also not that much of a monster to walk around hurting the little ones. She has spunk and I like that. I released another snort toward him while I let my fangs lash out at his sentinels on top of his skull. If I was lucky maybe I could catch one in my deadly grip and make a new wound upon them.

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Auntie Eris. It had a funny ring to it. I lowered myself fully to the ground and nuzzled the filly. I smiled sweetly. Your father's right, dear. You should never venture across lands alone! I said, eyeing the mare who stood snorting at the Prince. I turned my attention to the way she had come and shook my head. Wolves roam these lands dear. You are very lucky. I sighed and stood up. What should I do? I turned to Intripid and rose my head slightly. Should I escprt her back to her home? Or call for Chaos? I said, nervously. Would he want her to leave? I doubted it, but it might help him.

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{ P H O E N I X }

Widened orbs observed as the show went on – who on earth were these equines? I knew they weren’t mommy, perhaps they were my dad’s family? I stretched my neck from underneath the duo colored stallion to stare at the creamy (sp?) mare who was the first to talk to me.

She didn’t say much – but I liked her already, so when my dad stepped backwards to put me at display I instinctively sought shelter at the older mare. I raised my bay crown to stare at her with dazzling sapphire orbs, I was about to ask about if we were family – but soon Intrepid introduced her as my aunt. “Oh, hello aunt Eris! I’m Phoenix” I answered in a happy tone – finally I had some other horses to talk with! Granddaddy and Grandmother were getting boring to talk with – I needed some fresh company, some life. I ignored my daddy for now and instead shifted my small crown to the other mare. Azure orbs widened immediately as I took in the blood that trickled down her painted frame and I yelped in surprise as my father and the mare bit at each other, was the mare bad? I pressed myself closer to the soothing presence of my aunt and wished I hadn’t come here – blood was a bad thing, you weren’t allowed to hurt others! My tiny auds flickered back to rest against my skull – a clear sign of my distress and confusion, why wasn’t mommy here? I missed her. Small crown raised towards the sky to stare at it as I silently wished ‘Mommy please come soon, I miss you’, I hadn’t quite caught the part that she was never coming back, in my mind she was only temporarily gone and would return soon.

The mere fact of mother coming back soon made my courage rise a little – and I stretched my neck to stare at my father again. “I left when Granddaddy Riku wasn’t looking – please don’t tell mommy I left without telling him?” I begged my father in a childish tone. My ears slowly pricked forward as I felt safer in the company of these equines – yet I didn’t dare to leave the creamy mares side just set, she was so motherly – so much like my own mother, perhaps they knew each other? I snapped my head to stare at my aunt. “Auntie – do you know my mother? She’s coming home soon you know!” I halfly questioned halfly informed in a happy tone - I wouldn’t mind having two mothers! I scanned the nearby territory for other foals and let out a sigh of sadness as I realized none were in sight. “Are there no other foals? Daddy?” I asked in a lost tone. [/size][/color]

[lynx'']

{ i n t r e p i d

I hear them calling king.

I ducked as Droja went to seize my audit, and let a sly chuckle escape my kissers, so she wouldn't hurt a young foal eh? Of course, i wouldn't hurt my own, but give me any of Riku's foals and i'd eat them. I let a smirk spread across my maw at the thought of it, then turned to Eris as she gently scolded Phoenix. I nodded at her, saying thankyou. When i stepped back, it seemed to frighten Phoenix and a small frown spread across my face. Lilith wasn't like this when she was born, neither was i...why was my baby so frightened? I snorted, and stepped towards her, lowering my maw to touch her soft muzzle "Phoenix, don't hide, come out, show everyone who you are. You must be proud and strong, like me." I told her, swallowing down a thick lump that had formed in my throat. She was an angel, not a devil. The thought hit me like a rock, she wasn't a dark, and never would be.

when she stared at me, my audits pricked forward to catch her words, but soon snapped back when i heard Riku's name, indeed, Phoenix was related to him, but i tried to push that thought from my mind. When she had finished her words, and i had taken them in, i closed my eyes, half of me was upset, upset that Phoenix thought her mother could hear us now, she thought she was coming back. Half of me was angry; sure, she was still young, and had yet to learn alot of things, but i wanted to tell her Einjeru wasn't coming back, but i only knew this would upset her. she would be upset either way, what would i do? I swung my skull to meet Eris's gaze in a panicked look. what would she do? I blinked, and glanced back down at my daughter, i sighed, and spoke. "N-no, Phoenix; I-I won't tell her.." I looked away from her, unable to stand the look i got from her bright eyes.

When she spoke to Eris, i scowled, and stepped forward, swallowing, i closed my optics again, hiding the fustration i held in them. Slowly, i opened them, staring deeply into Phoenix's eyes. "Phoenix, listen to me. Your mother is dead. she isn't coming back, ever. Sweetheart, you must move on. Please try, for daddy, hmm?" It pained me to speak such words to my only daughter, but i knew the longer i kept it from her, the more upset she would become. when she spoke to me, i smiled. "No, Phoenix, they are all out; fighting." I said, simply. I knew she would be shocked at my words, but she must learn the ways of surviving. When Eris spoke to me, i frowned. "No, Eris, she can stay here now, she is old enough to be weaned; would you act as her mother? Please. She needs someone like you to bring her up." I pleaded, but not in a begging tone, glancing back to Droja, and then down to my angel.
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I nodded and looked down at the filly. So small, and innocent. I smiled and sighed. erm...Yes, I knew your mother. She was so polite and beautiful. Just like you. I lied. I didn't know the poor filly's mother, and now I'd have to babysit this filly. I looked up at Intrepid and could instantly tell he was thinking about Einjeru. Hey, how would you like to meet one of your relatives, hmm? He's your cousin, and my son. He'd love to meet you! I said, raising my head to call for the colt. I heard his reply and soon saw his black carcass on the horizon. He took his time approaching us. I smiled and knickered to him. Come quickly, dear. I shouted. As he got closer, I lowered my head. Phoenix, meet Lustra. He'll be like your big brother. Lustra smiled and took in the sight of the filly. She's a beautiful filly. Hello, bunny.

[Sohalia]

Droja

The more that I set back and listen the move that I learn. So Intrepid had a love that had passed on in hell. This youth was the only only blood that they both made. Indeed I thought that it was kind of sad, seeing how this filly didn't have her real mother, but just maybe Eris would take her under her wing and raised her as her own. But I wasn't showing the sad thought that lurked in my brain cells. I just stood not making a sound.

I notice how young Phoenix hide under Eris soft under belly while she looked at the dark red poison lurking down my limbs, while it now darken to black as it caked and dried upon my flesh. I let out a slight smirk toward the youth while I notice her sentinels lower to there graves. Then she began to speak, her words sounded with worry and sadness. My sentinels raise forward while I just listen once more between the three of them. Then I heard Intrepid's words toward young Phoenix. Indeed she had to be told and it was better with her father telling her, besides someone who shouldn't. Because then the thoughts would lurk in her mind why didn't my father tell me. But was she going to stay here and live or was she going to go back home to Black Lake. I doubt that he would send her home. But it wasn't my place to bring it up.

My lanterns drifted toward Intrepid while I began to think he must been through alot in his time, found his first love and lost her, but then again I didn't know the hole story. Indeed I could understand for the reason of not telling me, this stuff took time. I was new to him and he didn't even know anything about myself yet. When he wanted me to know about his story, he would tell me.

Then sounds of another's talons upon the earth made me turn my cerebrum toward the other soul known as Lustra. My hazel lanterns narrows in on the other youth while I watched him with a soft glare, as to listen to what he had to say. So this soul was Eris son was it now.

There I stood, my lanterns drifting to all four, my chestnut whip beated my sides, while I just listen and learn, sucking in everything like a sponge. I didn't need to speak, not right now, because knowing me I would say something smart mouth and thats something that Intrepid didn't need right now, so I put a muzzle on myself. Atleast he did find a true dark mare, that was willing to fight every demon in hell, but still had enough respect for him to know when to keep her mouth shut.

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{ PHOENIX }

Auds raised as the conversation went along, but I didn’t follow it to every detail – I was so happy with just being side by side with my daddy. I reached up and nipped happily at Eris’ mane to let her know of my happiness. Yet soon the mood shifted and I felt my eyes fill up with liquid as daddy told me of mommy never coming back, but instead of screaming and yelling – I just lowered my head in defeat at the thought of it. She really wasn’t coming back? But daddy loved her! My small frame shook violently at the crème mare’s side – but other than that no words were uttered. Until. Suddenly the winds shifted and a breeze flew past me and caught my nostrils – bringing the sweet scent of pregnancy to my attention; immediately my gaze shifted to the mare called Droja and her position so close to my father – had he? Eyes widened as a cold feeling spread through my entire bodice. “You lied! Monster! You never loved mommy! I’ll kill you!” I screeched out as I charged at the duo colored stallion. “You said I was your baby – and now you’re having a baby with her!” I spat out in a shrill tone as I stared at the mare in question with hateful eyes – she would pay for this! Stealing my daddy! I snarled and bared my teeth at the pair, but jumped off at the last second and instead turned 180 degrees and galloped back towards the lake – swearing that one day revenge would be mine. I turned around at a good distance and yelled “I hate you Intrepid – you’re a liar and a killer, Riku is my true father!” There was no more love in my eyes or sweet tones, instead there was a burning anger and a ground shaking hate. [/size][/color]

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My ears slipped back and I stared down at the filly. I looked across at Lustra, who stood watching the scene with confused eyes. I looked at Intrepid and then back to Phoenix. Phoenix. Leave your father alone for now. Come back to me and speak with us. I shall show you around and where you shall stay. How does that sound? I tried to sound eager and I smiled warmly. I looked at the mare Intrepid was 'involved' with. I shook my head and heard Lustra skuttle on his heals. I turned my head and saw him, staring at the filly still. I snorted and looked back to Phoenix.

[lynx'']

INTREPID

I hear them calling king.

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I sensed Droja watching me. I felt her peircing look cast upon me, but i couldn't look at her. I couldn't face her now. Not now, not when my whole life was falling apart. My harks fell back, not in a threat, but because i couldn't hold them up. Seeing the look on my angels face grow to utter sadness as i told her about Einjeru, her beloved mother. But i had done the right thing, yes? I was taught never to lie, and i never would; so keeping such a big secret from my daughter would only hurt her more the longer she was in the darkness. I took a step towards her soon after i had spoke, my tones soft and natural towards her. "Phoenix, baby i'm so sorry, but it's the trusth, i would never lie to you, i want the best darling." But as i extended my neck out to touch her, it soon shot back into a bolt upright tensed statue, as did my entire frame.

Shock was one way to discribe it. Her words, her evil words! where had she learnt all of this?! As she charged at me, i ducked my head, her tiny body gave a gentle thump as it collided with my own frame; my harks were back in shock and dismayle. "Phoenix! What the hell? Of course i loved your mom! I could never love anyone more, not ever!" I stated, my tone slightly angry, but still soft towards my girl. At these words, i looked obver at Droja with firey eyes, telling her silently that i wasn't in this 'relationship' to find love. I was in it to fight, to win and to rule over the losers. My panicked gaze soon shifted back to Phoenix when she continued to howl out words. "Angel you are my baby! you know that, Riku is the lier, he has filled you up with this hate; he wants you to go against me, and its worked Phoenix! he's driven you away from your own father! I am no killer, nor a lier. Don't do this angel; you cannot survive without us all!" I set off to charge after her, but only ran for a little while; before i stopped, i was dead; my skull sunk into the ground, audits spilled to the sides, i shut my eyes tight and raised my head; slamming it into the nearest tree trunk in anger. I opened my optics, would she come back? I stared in the direction of her exit, hoping, preying that she would return.
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[Sohalia]

Droja

I watched the small foal know as Phoenix, how she lower her small skull toward the earth as tears began to flood her eyes. Then my cerebrum raised my sentinels raises to heard what the young youth said. So she knew about me carrying a baby of my own. I listen to her words and actions. Indeed she was hurt she felt betrayed. Which I thought was normal. I heard her curl cold words toward her father. Then I notice her look upon me. She could hate me I could care less. I read her eyes while she was telling me that she would see me again and I would pay for this. I let a smirk upon my mug. I couldn't think this filly threating to battle me, now or ever, the demons inside me chuckled while they felt the same rush of excitement that I felt. I began to side dance, my skull tossing into the air. She couldn't ruin her fathers life because she wanted to be the only one in it. He had to move on sooner or later. I wasn't his new love, I knew better. I didn't believe in love.

My hazel lanterns then turns to the mare called Eris and her son Lustra. The young brute seem very confused as he stood watching her. Then I notice how Eris try to take the place of peace maker and to make everything okay. You couldn't make this okay in hundred years to come. All what you can do is live with it. Then I notice how she looked at me and shook here skull. Was she blaming me for this. My painted bodice tense while my painted mug open toward her. What? My tone was normal. I wanted to know why she shook her skull at me. What went through her mind. This wasn't my fault and I wasn't going to take the blame for it. This really wasn't no one fault, but most likely this mare Eris would blame me for this. Which we will soon find out.

Then my hazel lanterns looks toward Intrepid. My sentinels still rose upon my skull while I listen to his words while he tryed to get his little angel back. If he wanted her back, I felt like the only way how Phoenix would likely come back to him, was to make him choose between me or her. But that would be unfair. But then again that was just me. Then after his words, Phoenix! What the hell? Of course i loved your mom! I could never love anyone more, not ever! I let out a threating snort toward him. Not because his words, but the glare he gave me with fire in his midnight lanterns. I knew what he was telling me, we was just friends, fighting pals. This I already knew. I let my mug open toward him to let him know I knew what he meant by his words. I don't believe in love. Love was for fools, or so I thought. Then I notice how he took off his talons digging into the earth, how he came to a halt while his slammed his skull into the trunk of a tree. I thought to myself, good one dumbass. My hazel lanterns looks upwards toward the top of the tree, while some fall leafs began to twirl toward the earth.

During all this I still stood. I didn't see the point in moving, besides the side dance that I just did. I wasn't going to beg her to come back. Phoenix was old enough to make her own choices, but I hope that they was wise, because I knew that we was going to be battling with Black Lake soon. I wouldn't want young Phoenix to be caught in the middle now, would I. I lower my cerebrum toward the earth while I still watched Intrepid. He was weak with his cerebrum hanging, it seemed like all the fire just gone out of him.