-->Winter Wonderland[Herd Meeting]

[Sohalia]

Noel

I moved my into the lands of Elixar Grove. I missed my home and now that I was back. But I wasn't the same. I was now a killer. A death eater working under Marvolo. But I guess its better working along with the darkness than being caught on the wrong sides. But how would my family take this. I didn't want to tell them and I wasn't going to tell them. But the more that it lurked in my mind. The more I thought that I should tell them. They had a right to know and I now was going to tell them. But I also had something else to talk to them about. I wasn't the same. I was more forward and bold. But I still had the same caring and love that I always held for my family. But with the war right around the corner it was time for me to cut down. I wanted to see what Taya and Eagle was making of there ranks. Was they doing fine and was they going to keep there ranks. Yep thats right. Now if you wanted a rank, you have got to work for it. The more harder you work. The more you move up in rank. That sounded fair to me. But how would they take this?

My russet limbs carries me upon my hill that was cover with the white blanket of snow like the rest of the world. I came to a halt while I looked over the land, looking for any signs of life. But none was made. I tossed my cerebrum while I open my mug and gave out a call through out the land, for everyone to come. I wasn't sure who would be the first to show themselves. But I thought it would be Shabha. But then again I could be wrong. My inky whip beat the sides of my frame while I waited for them to come and step forth so we could have a small meeting.

[azul.]

taya
- When you say, "Thank you,"
For some reason, my heart hurts a little.

So, watching and waiting did have a good reason. She'd lost count of the days that had passed since she perched herself up on the leader's hill, far away from the others, however many there were. She'd rightfully quit counting after Eagle's bearing appearance. Emerald orbs often peaked out at the land's front borders, with a good cause; she'd vanished, searching for her mother, only to find her injured from a recent beating. This wasn't what she wanted. Still, they'd reconciled, slightly, and though the thoughts of leaving her ailing mother haunted her, she did have a duty to resume; being Noel's queen, and actually doing her job. Soft inhales were the only sounds around her, tender crown staring out into the open, jaw tight, orbs serious. She'd been there for a while now, waiting for her king to return; and left wondering where he'd gone in the first place. Radars, tipped in a sleek layer of icy frost remained delicately pricked forward, listening for any absurd sounds, those that she didn't normally hear.

Steaming breath was suddenly exhaled when emeralds finally caught the sight of something. It was moving. Alarmed and finally alert, the spotted ess rose on long limbs and remained hidden, watching the beast move about the realm. Only when a drafty breeze floated to her, carrying the musky, abrupt odor of a stallion, her stallion. Whiskers aboard her mug twitched, nares widening, body striding forward, surprisingly nimble despite her situation, being near her own due date to deliver a small bundle. Steps were lofty and quiet, pace slow, up until she could confirm Noel's look upon his thick facade. He looked.. different. The change made the ess' molted crown rise in surprise, a questioning melody of voices carrying from her throat. "Noel." More of a statement than a question, actually, but you get the point. Limbs propelled her onwards, only slowing when she was right in front of the russet figure. Only then did she halt, remaining in front of her leader, a strange, awkward silence falling over her. "Noel, where have you been lately?" Voice lingered, wanting to add more words, but she refrained, falling back into a silent expression, facade straight, untelling.

[Nevaeh]

Shabha

As the tiny pony fae lucked in the shadows waiting for the bay stallion known as Noel to return from where ever he was. ivory auds pricked forward hearing his call. As she was about to show herself from where she was, this little purebred arabian fae dark chocolate orbs then caught sight off a spotted fae walking towards Noel, which in turn made her go back into the shadows. as Shabha was close enough to hear what was going, this old girl was keeping herself back in the shadows at waiting until she was comfortable, but with her belly showing that she was indeed carrying a foal as it was getting bigger and bigger.

From her hiding place she could see that Noel looked a bit different from the last time she saw him, but who was the spotted fae that made the short pony girl scared. I wonder who is she though? I haven’t seen her around here before, but why do I recognize the spotted coat? shaking her dished arabian crown which caused her whole little body to shaking, then her right foreleg then stood on a twig and it snapped and it made a noise that made her gave a little flinch at the noise she made. There goes the plan to sneak up, out the bag.

Muscles twitched underneath her light grey skin, pillars moved her forward towards the two horses in front of her. one of her chocolate black orbs knew and the other she did not know. As the old girl got closer, she kept herself quite and she did not saying at, unless she was spoken to.

[Sohalia]

Noel

The land of Elixar Grove was cover with ice and snow. But it was all melting fast due to spring was right around the corner. Spring means foals will soon be running and playing in the meadows. Spring also meant a bigger chance of war with the darks. I couldn't understand them. But thats was nothing right now. I wanted to see my family. See how have they been.

Sentinels flickers forth while I heard the sounds of talons hitting upon the earth. It was my queen Taya stepping forth. My nares flares while I took in her scents. She has been gone herself. Maybe searching for the one she name as Ava? I wasn't sure. But I knew, that she knew that I had changed abit from her stating my name. Noel. I then watched her movements as she comes to a halt infront of me while I heard the words that she spoke toward me. She wanted to know where Ive been. Just like a women. I tossed my cerebrum while my russet limbs began to prance under my frame. I was glad to see her. I was about to open my mug, but my eardrums heard a twig snap under someones or something weight. My copper lanterns began to scans the land for the soul that cause it.

I then seen Shabha stepping forth. Once again she went into her afraid mode not talking. I gave out a welcome nicker for her. Then she came to a halt into the small circle we form. I then looked over to Taya. This is Shabha, Shabha this is Taya, the queen. I hope that it would make her feel better. I let my copper lanterns scans over Taya ghostly pelt with inky dapples on it. She was getting bigger with her foal. Indeed Shabha was too. I then started to think. Where was Eagle? I then let my voice speak out once more. Have any of you lady's seen Eagle?

I knew I should go ahead and tell them. Eagle can get catch up later. I then began to speak for both of them to hear.Taya, Shabha. I've been gone on a mission for Marvolo. I'm one of his followers. I took a slight breath while my copper lanterns moves to both of them. I'm a death eater. I watched for there actions which I hope that none bad ones was made. Will they stay or go? I wasn't sure. The only thing I can do is wait and heard the words they might throw at me.

[rayvencullen.]

EAGLE
YOU BETRAYED US!

Ow, Ow, OW! Screeched echoed through the woods, along with the occassional snap of twigs beneath her golden-coloured hooves; what had actually caused her screeches of pain is that the thorns on the nearby bushes had dug into her thick, round belly and drawn the sweet red liquid, running down in little streams to puddle at the ground. She'd been wandering for hours, not caring who she stumbled upon or what she stumbled into trouble wise, she was deep into thought about something only she knew about and wouldn't cease until she found the answer. But even now as her black splotched form wove through the trees and underbrush, a determined, angered, and saddened expression all painted her beautiful facade, and clouded over her gentle mocha coloured eyes, she seemed a shadow of her former self, lost in another world and never to return, but her approuch was made apparent; she let out a loud whicker to announce her arrival, look out world.

Her daunty form was in a brisk trot, and her nares and eyes were widened with anger and fear, still her facade was unreadable by the world but soon enough she turned towards them, pacing up the side of the leader's hill with her boa bowed threateningly, but at the sight of all her family gathered below her made her smile and rise her arch from it's resting place before barreling down the other side to reach them. When she did, however, she stood off a little ways and just gave them all looks that told them she'd be in a pissy mood for a while, but not a long time to worried about. Whips curled around her body and swatted at her painted flanks, how in the hell was she supposed to live through the foaling process!? It would be her first foal, and to be honest, she was extremely terrified.

And then his words, her king's own words: Marvolo, I'm a death eater. So bad she wanted to lunge at him and beat him to a bloody pulp, but with the others there it was easy to be ganged upon. So instead, she threw her crown backwards violently and let out a pained yell: What!? You're a follower of Marvolo!? What the hell Noel! You belong here with us, your family! Us mares holding your offspring, and you run off with Marvolo like some love-sick colt!? YOU BETRAYED US, NOEL. I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU! Her words seeped out from her mouth, never once did they falter but they did pause with the sharp intakes of breath due to the tears rising to her opticals. Another pained, but lower whicker escaped from her mug and she threw her head sideways, racing off into the mist of the winter morning, the day he'd betrayed them all.

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[azul.]

taya
- Bitter tears I always cried,
After a, "Good-bye," from you..

A deep inhale made the essa's chest swell, and her crown raised slowly, feeling rather.. upset. Obviously, seeing her mother mauled to the point of being without a limb to stand on. It didn't help much to have to leave her mother unattended, without a clue of what the attack was for. The memories of her normally well-put together mother being so.. so unkempt! It was infuriating, and if she hadn't boarded the band-wagon for bearing a foal - although she didn't blame Noel, or the poor unborn children - she would have gone out and hunted that stupid mutt down, shredding flesh from bone, just to get revenge. Some light she was, hm? Radars snapped forward randomly, seeing a pint-sized mare approach Noel, an instant moment of recollection rushing through her veins. Emerald orbs blinked, and studied the ess for a silent moment, quiet words carrying from her. Crown tipped slightly, and glints darted to Noel, then she continued. "You're from the Plains, aren't you?" A small chuckle was exhaled, but then flattened into a hard line, tight, and she spoke again. "Ava, my mother.. She talked about you and, uh, Amira?" Taya soon flashed the arabian mare a soft smile, and then tipped my crown towards Noel, his words flowing.

"She's.." Words faded off when the subject of the matter was spotted. Emeralds glanced towards the splotched mare, her mood sour and, well, pissed. My look was amused, as if to say 'welcome to hell.' Surely, she had the matching mood that Taya was having, so it made the bond that Taya saw in Eagle some what stronger. Orbs then trailed to the ground, lifting when they landed on Noel's talons. Gaze rose to meet the stud's orbs, angered. He was different; maybe that's why she was so upset. The words that rolled out of the king's words brought no emotion to her steady opticals. Mission, Marvolo, follower. Radars began to tip backwards. Noel's supposed to stay here, and follow us! Sure, that was a little selfish, but the three of use, soon to have double, would be needing Noel! And he had left! Optics slipped back again to Eagle, scowl resuming over her facade, then she returned her orbs to Noel.

The next words would have been better left unspoken. "I'm a death eater." Mind flashed back; "Black said that it was a death eater? He believed that he knows who did it." Orbs dropped slightly, trying to reserve what little bit of calm she had left in her swollen body, but her temper struck a match when Eagle's screams were emitted into the freezing air. She glanced back at the spotted ess, eyes flaming, but of course, not at the mare. She only had her honest opinion, although a little harsh. When emerald glints spotted the mare bolting, heart longed to follow out of pure malice, but she didn't. Instead, Taya turned to face Noel, facade distorted in a degree of ugly hate. "What brought you to do that?" Spiteful words were barely inaudible, trembling with anger. Taya took a moment to inhale deeply until her barrel began to hurt from the exertion, and then she glanced towards Shabha, almost apologetic for her rant. "Noel. My mother was attacked by a fucking 'death eater.' I'm hoping, I'm really hoping, that this wasn't something that you participated in!" Words were hot and breathy, and she continued. "Why would you even go do that stupid shit, while we're all here, waiting for you to come back!" Limbs edged away, but she still lingered, just from the old flame that said that she had loved Noel. Had, being the key word.

[Nevaeh]

Shabha
Do I Run or Stay?

As the little grey Arabian fae listened to what the stallion called Noel was saying towards her. turning her ivory crown towards the spotted fae who Noel had named Taya, hearing the name Ava it sent this little purebred Arabian fae into a daydream.

Seeing her little grey body with bones and her ribs poking out of her darker grey skin at that time, along with a golden princess her beautiful daughter Amira was there as well. Then she then saw the spotted fae she remembered that day meeting Ava, and it is wasn’t for Ava and Amira Shabha would not be here today. coming out of her little daydream, just in time to hear Eagle, and then see her run off.

Hearing Taya’s words, it made her flinch a little bit at the words she had used, because she had not heard them in a very long time, shaking her little crown, her chocolate brown orbs switch between Noel and Taya. Shabha could not believe what she heard was true, plus she somehow still loves Noel. Little grey pony did not know what to do or to say for that matter, on one hoof she wanted to run on another she did not know what to do.

While her crown lowered down, while she kept holding what she was truly feeling back, the most noticeable emotion you could tell from this little fae was that she was confused. If Shabha was not carrying a foal she might of run, but something was holding this little old gal here. Out of nowhere her blackish greyish colored maw opened and her vocals came out,

So, what you said to me was a lie, I told you about my past and you lie to me like all other stallions. You said you wouldn’t Noel. How could you do it Noel? You said you wouldn’t break it and have broken the trust I had in you. Shabha then let her tear run down the side of her crown, while she let them fall onto the grass, she then stepped back a little way, but was still there waiting.

I think I’ll stay this time.

[Sohalia]

Noel

After I spoke my words toward my family I could tell that there moods changed toward me. I lower my cerebrum toward the half melted snow under me. I was really to take whatever they throw at me. They was my weakness. I let my copper lanterns moves to Eagle, my second in command. I could tell that she wanted to jump on me. Then she threw her words at me. But the ones that hurt the worst was YOU BETRAYED US, NOEL. I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU! Then she moved off into the distance. I hated that she had to go off thinking that I betrayed her. I really didn't. Then I looked toward Taya, my queen. I was hoping that she would somewhat understand where I was coming from. But I knew that she wouldn't. Her own mother had got attack by one of us. I lower my cerebrum toward the earth once more while I heard the words that she spoke toward me. Her words struck me even harder. But she didn't run away like Eagle did. She just backed up. Atleast she wanted to here my side of the story. Then I looked toward Shabha. I could tell that she was confused with what was going on as well. I could blame her. Then I heard her words. Indeed I felt like I have let them down. But she was like Taya and was going to stand there and hear me out. This gave me a little hope.

I rose my cerebrum from the earth while I looked at them both. I couldn't help it. I let a tear roll down my cheek as well. I didn't want them to be mad and leave. Not like this. But they was grown and could make there own choices like Eagle. I took a breath while I began to tell them my story, my past that they didn't know about. I cant help it. I watch Marvolo kill my father when I was 6 months. He told me if I didn't do this....... I took a breath I couldn't let them know if I didn't do this, Marvolo would come kill them and me. I began to speak once more. Lets just say there will be a price to pay if I didn't do this. No Taya. I didn't have nothing to do with Ava. That was Malfoy. I'm sorry. I'm still the same. I cant help this. Its something that has to be done. This doesn't mean I change the way how I feel for yall. I still love you both with all my heart. I wouldn't do nothing to hurt one of you. Please trust me on this.

I once more lower my cerebrum, my heart broken in half. I felt like they wouldn't understand. I let another tear roll down my cheek while I looked at them both. I felt like a tiny helpless ant that couldn't defend myself. They was my weakness, the only ones that could make me go down to this level that I'm at now. Then I began to speak once more. I wouldn't try to do nothing to break yalls heart. I took a deep breath while I felt like I shallow my pride. Who you either hear this from me or someone else? I thought I was doing right by telling you. I let my slender limbs backs my bodice a few steps. I let out a slight sigh while I began to wait for the words that would be throw at me next.

[azul.]

taya
- The magic, will always live on,
Though this was our last good-bye.

Fuming optics narrowed, flickering with an animalistic urge to attack Noel.. maybe this was the venting for everything that Monte did. When his russet crown lowered, in a submissive stature, radars snapped back against the spotted essa's crown, boa reaching out, ivorns snapping out at her king's poll, lashing squeal rising from deep within her throat. Limbs stomped her turf beneath muscled stilts, and she drew back, swollen barrel vibrating with anger. Jaw locked tight, only softening when Shabha's words were heard through clamped radars. They gently pointed skywards, dished crown twisting towards the dappled mare. It was understandable to be hurt. She'd once had Caeser, and Monte, now Noel. The spotted ess could only nod her tiara and sympathize the steel tinted mare. Taya probably would be too, but she was past the depression point in this conversation. She was full out pissed.

"I can't help it.." Her king's start made the molted queen drop her emerald orbs to the lush turf beneath her limbs. "Yes, you could have, Noel. You could have done something about it." Oh, shame shame, he lost his father. Sarcasm dripped in her laced lyrics. While it was sad that Noel lost his father at a young age, didn't Taya as well? Did she go working for the devil? Absolutely not. Optics narrowed, and she glared at the russet demon, vocals shaking, emitting into the open, strangely quiet. "Is the price that you'd have to pay worse than the price you're paying now, losing us, and all of your offspring?" She exclaimed, tresses swinging across her clean boa, whipcord flicked in the cool breeze. Radars shook, lifting forward at the mention of her mother's name. Fuming attitude chilled slightly, stiff neck rolling on tight joints. "You aren't the same Noel! You won't be the same!" Vocals whipped out, voice lingering towards the edge of tears, trembling slightly. This was just what she needed now. Optics clamped shut with authority, and then opened, and she was staring at Noel.

"I'd rather it hadn't happened in the first place Noel." She explained quietly, limbs shifting, pushing the essa's swollen stature backwards, optics dropping to the turf beneath her. Chest rose in a deep inhale, then her lryics carried out again, softer. "You already did, whether you knew it or not. Makes me regret coming here." She mumbled, keeping her voice quiet. Radars drooped slightly, optics traveling to Shabha's frame, limbs sneaking closer to the aged, wiser counterpart. Once near enough, Taya reached out and rested her maw on the essa's light withers, soft sigh reaching her lips, rising into the chilled air.

; ew, it's done.

[Sohalia]

Noel

I watched Taya with her actions toward me. Did I step back or give into to her actions? No I stood my ground, not moving on inch. My copper lanterns glares at her while I lower my cerebrum toward the earth. I was becoming pissed myself. I mean it could be worst I didn't have to tell them. I could have let this go on with them not knowing, but me being as kind as I am wanted them to know. I didn't want to hide this from them. I didn't want to hide nothing from my family. But it seem like I was better off just keeping my mouth shut.

Then everything began to calm down as she then begin to spit her words at me like I was a useless piece of flesh. Ohh so she thought I could help this? She was died wrong, there was nothing I could do about this. This was something that had meant life or death and she thought I could have had a handle on it. Oh no my queen was wrong. I couldn't help this. Then her next words hit me. I still didn't say a word while I kept control over myself. I began to think once more. If she only knew the price I would have to pay if I didn't do this. Then her next words hit me. I began to speak toward her, my voice was firm. Indeed Taya your right on that one. It made me stronger. But you still don't see my trying to attack you. I'm still caring and loving like I have always been. Then I watched how her lids slammed shut over her lanterns while she study the darkness that it gave her. But her next words was more calm and soft. Then I began to speak once more toward her, my tones went softer with hers. Do you think that I wanted this to happen. If you do, you are wrong. Then I heard the next words that she spoke toward me. Then I began to speak once more toward her. Well if you regret it so much princess, why are you still here?

Indeed I knew that could be my last words toward her. But she had to wake up and see my side of it. It wasn't all about her, nor Eagle in this case how she ran off. I was becoming pissed and right now I didn't care if they left or not. If she couldn't take her place as a queen and trying to work things out then she can be replace. The choice was hers. She can stop acting like a little child and we, together could work this out. Indeed I knew that she was about to give birth with my children. But somethings life is tough love.

My russet frame began to tense. I knew that she might snap at any second as she was like a ticking time bomb. But I was too. Together snapping at the same time would make this light place like ground zero. I began to paw the earth softly while I began to speak once more, my tones where firm. What are you going to do Taya? Are you going to stay and together we could work things out or are you going to leave? The choice is yours to make. Indeed it would hurt me if she left, but if she wanted to I wouldn't stand in her way.

[azul.]

taya
- The flavor of life.

Oh dear, this wasn't what Ava wanted for her daughter. She could see it now; Ava would hardly be proud of her daughter, screaming at this bastard for things her father once did. That must have been what sparked her anger, what made her act on such vile amounts of hatred. Emeralds lifted, expecting to catch the sight of Noel's downcast gaze, surprised when his glare bore into hers. Flashbacks of Monte's accusing orbs lifted her body, forcing it backwards, away from Noel, crown rising towards the sky. Nares widened, rosy tinted insides showing as she inhaled deeply, feeling her grasp on the situation begin to slip through her icy fingers. No longer was she in control, anger ebbing away from her tense bod. Radars slipped back underneath her tresses, optics slipping away from Noel's angered statue; tears formed at the corner of her eyes, limbs digging into the cool soil beneath her enlarged form. She remained livid, in her own world as Noel began to speak, his voice resembling Monte's in that strange way. She inhaled with a shallow echo, words bubbling to her throat. "I know, but just the thought you you killing another mare, just because someone told you to do it! It's scary, Noel.." There, she'd admitted it. Optics closed tightly, crown lowering slightly, waiting for the beast to continue his tight words.

When he continued, you could visibly see a gentle sigh run through the essa’s body. Granted, if Noel hadn’t of continued, maybe she would have been willing to work this predicament out. ”Princess..” Emerald disappeared under a film of clouds, thoughts carrying her away, to the prior years. Was that some new sort of insult? Perhaps Monte started it. He’d always called her a princess, up until the day that had been quite awkward, when she’d left the Valley. That was the day that she’d been so interested with the outside world. Ava had fallen ill, somber thoughts further regressing. Monte just.. stared at her, and she could only assume that after she left, he did too, leaving their large herd to fend for themselves. The bastard.. Optics opened slightly, staring at the russet masculine, matching glances. ”Well.. I was here, because you promised me that you wouldn’t let anyone get me.” She began, words mumbled past whistled lips. Everything fell silent for a few moments, and then the spotted female continued, shifting her oblong stature on thick limbs. ”I don’t, in any sense of mind, think you are right for this. But, I am willing to stay.” As if methodically refusing her sense of mind, talons struck the earth, starting forward. It was about time that she was due. Maybe the time spent at the foaling grounds would do me some good. Livid mood began to slip from the essa’s large form as she continued away, flat walk becoming a jog, then a ground shaking run that lasted for minutes, until she disappeared from view.

; done?