Birth. Life. Death. (chaos then all)

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L Y R I C

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Don't be afraid. I am never truly gone.
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This was it. I could feel the foal kicking inside me, and I knew that the time had come for me to go to the foaling grounds. I left Hollow Woods without interruption, I had been hiding out for the past month or so this pregnancy for some reason seemed to be draining all of my energy. It was a good sign though for I could feel the strength of the unborn foal inside me, the little one was always reminding me that it was there with sharp kicks. I was hoping for a filly this year, they seemed to be so much easier then colts and I was ready for a break. No don’t go thinking I didn’t love raising Shadrik and Brydon because I did but they grew up to be stallions and despite how you raise them colts always grow up to be bossy and hard headed brutes.

My skewbald frame moved in and odd pattern to the foaling grounds, for the foal shifted its weight causing me to sway one way or the other. This little demon wanted out now, but I was holding on I wanted to be in the safety of the foaling grounds, especially now with the tension of war. Once again I swayed from the foals thrashing; now I was starting to get aggravated. Clearly it had gotten its impatiens from Chaos. Snorting I gathered speed which was difficult do to the fact that I weighed as much as three elephants. But nevertheless I found my self a nice spot in the foaling grounds tucked away in a patch of thickly settled trees. I lowered to the coolness of the soft ground with a thud and a grunt. The cool dew dipped grass soothed my sweating frame. I groaned in pain and tried to make myself ready for the pain that I would be enduring.


A shrill scream escaped from my chestnut maw as pain ripped through my carcass. This was eructating. I rose onto my shaky limbs and paced for a few minutes until my legs gave way once again causing me to thump against the ground. I snorted hot air flowing from the tender insides of my nares. I felt my orbs water and blinked away the tears. I had given birth four times before this and the pain wasn’t even close to what I was feeling now. What was going on? I bobbed my head trying to distract myself from the pain, but nothing I attempted would work. Another high scream of pain rumbled threw ought my body as once again pain flew over me. It had been hours since I had steeped into this land and still there was no foal. I was beginning to get worried. Perhaps there was something wrong? No I would have known. Plus the way the foal was kicking showed that it was healthy and very much alive. ” That’s it Lyric. The foal is just bigger. Stop being so dramatic” My voice was husky and each word used up so much of my energy. But the reassuring worked.

I felt as if something was stabbing me and I tried to scream, but my throat was to sore, and all that came out was a feeble nicker. However relief quickly passed through me as I finally gave birth to the foal. I gathered up strength and stood over my new child. Tears filled my eyes, she was perfect. Yes she, I had gotten the filly that I had wanted. Her coat gleamed of chestnut and white holding both her fathers color and mine. Lowering my boa I licked away the residue on her dished face and peered into Chaos eyes. It seemed that she had yet another trait of her fathers, the distinguishing black color of his orbs. I went to step towards the filly has she looked up but I fell in front of her and once again pain ripped through me.

The pain had knocked my unconscious for a long time and me orbs flew open, as I herd a small voice call Mamma. Before me stood my daughter, her black orbs pricing my chocolate ones, and what I saw in them caused a shiver to run through me. I knew now what had caused me so much pain during the birth. I was scared but not for me for my daughter. I wouldn’t tell hr right now though, because I couldn’t I didn’t have the energy to speak. Rising to my shaky limbs I pushed the filly along we where going back to Hollow Woods and the travel would not be easy. Every step that I took caused me pain but I refused to let it show, I needed to protect Usha. I had chosen the name long before spring it meant demon princess and as soon as I looked into her ebony orbs I knew the name suited the pale colored filly. We walked side by side, she had not said a word and I was grateful I needed all my energy to get her back home and under the protection of Chaos. For I knew that this was the last act I would do in my life time. And I was happy that it was one to protect my daughter.

I felt releved as the familiar scent of Hollow Woods became prominent in the air. It had taken the two of us a least an hour to get back home, when it should have only taken twenty minutes. Usha had kept silent and followed at my side every once and a while looking up at me. I think that she knew what was going on. And that knowledge brought tears to my eyes. I didn’t want her to think that this was her fault. I knew what that kind of guilt did to foals I had seen it in Snyper and I hoped that Usha’s conscious would be free of that guilt. For I knew that it would ruin her, and she already held so much in her. I saw it back at the foaling grounds when I locked into her orbs. You would have thought that she would have been scared but she wasn’t. Usha showed no sign of fear in her young eyes, just determination and pride. Her arora was already that of a dark and I knew that she would grow to be a hellion. She had given me the strength to get her to Hollow Woods. I leaned up against a old pine tree and looked down at the filly. ” I know you know what’s going on. None of this is your fault. I want you to understand that. I love you and would die for you at any seconed." I paused and slid slightly down the tree loosing my strength. "Usha. Your name means daemon princess. I want you to tell your father. Chaos. Thank you for everything. And your brother Shadrik to stay strong, your aunt Freya to choose her own path and Brydon your other brother to live on." I cleared my throat and winced at the pain. Tears fell from my eyes as I thought about my two sons. I knew that my death would cause them pain but I also knew that they where strong enough to live through it. Shadrik, was my baby my prince. My only spawn out of the only stallion I had ever loved. And I was thankful that he had found his own love. Brydon; my cocky boy, hard headed and dark to the bone. He was young and at times acted to old for his age but I had faith in him and knew that one day he would become a great king. Freya my only grandchild, she was already confused her parents had such different ways yet they where so alike. She didn’t know who to be like, which alliance to follow. And I could only hope that she choose what felt right for her. I slid further down the tree and onto the ground. "I love you Usha. Be strong."

I gathered my strength and let out a call for Chaos. He had been my savor so long ago and although this time I was past the point of saving I knew that Usha needed him. And I knew that he would be there for her just as he was there for me and Shadrik all those years ago. I sighed and tears filled my eyes as the images of my family flashed before my eyes. This was it my time had come. And I was gone.

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U S H A

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I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day. And tomorrow isn't looking good ethier.


I knew on the journey to my well home I guess, that my mother was dying. I was sad that I wouldn’t get to know her for I could tell that she possessed the same darkness as I. I didn’t speak as I walked next to her, for I could feel the pain that was coursing through her veins. Fear, was something I didn’t feel, I knew that she would get me to a safe place so why get all worked up?

As my mother slowed her pace I matched hers, my long limbs a little uneasy from the transition I stumbled but did not fall. Nares flared as I took in the scents of the other equines in this new terra. I assumed that this was my home and that these unknown equines where my family. Harks came forward as my name was spoken. I looked up at the skewbald mare and so the sadness and pain in her chocolate orbs. She was scared. But not scared of death scared for those she loved. I knew that this mare was a protector and that she was afraid of what would happen to her family when she left. Her words only supported my observation. Her vocals where barley audible but I absorbed every word and committed her sound to memory for I knew that this would be the only time I would here my mother speak. And I never wanted to forget the way she sounded. "I will tell them Mamma I promise." I felt sad and came to her side her warm body was becoming colder as she lost blood. But it stil provided me with comfort. I wanted to let her know that I was here for her and that she wouldn’t die alone. I moved back as she called for another, I assumed my father. I walked over to the beautiful mare and closed her eyes lids with my maw. I knew that she was fading and I didn’t want to see the look in her eyes as she died.

I watched as the fae breathed her last breath I nipped at her ear. "I love you to. I will make you proud." A tear rolled down my check and landed on her lifeless body. I took in a heavy breath and wated for my father to come.
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CHAOS

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You could spill a thousand words and none would mean a thing.

So there i was. Pacing around my realm, awaiting the return of both Lyric and Lakita, both who were to be bringing back my children. It was annoying, having them birth so late into the seaon, but of course, it couldn't be helped. Eris, my first amre had birthed early, bringing back such an excellent creature, by the name of Blizzard. I knew she would grow strong, and i just hoped my other two children that had yet to arrive would be just as dark and cunning as my newest addition.

As if on cue, a scream came to my perked audits, it was Lyric, but she was in trouble. With a slightly panicked look, i lunged forward into gallop; i knew my terrian well, therefore, i could take it at any pace. My pelt broke into a heavy sweat as i came closer, nostrils flared, i smelt another, a filyl, that must of meant she had birthed, but what was wrong with her? Had she been attacked on the way home?

As i careered into the small clearing, my blackened optics widened in fright and my pillars dug deep into the ground, causing skid marks as i came to a sudden halt. There she was, her skewbald frame lying on the ground, at first, i didn't loo kat the filly, but soon, when i realised she had gone, i glanced up and locked contact with her; motioning her to come to my side. I lowered my skull and gently nudged Lyric; a lump forming in my throat but i shook it away. I knew. "You did well Lyric, thankyou." was all i said, i was too confused to say anything else.

My saddened pools glanced over at my new daughter, again, i swallowed the big lump that had formed in my throat and i gave her a weak smile. "I am your father, king. Chaos." I told her, surely she would understand what had just happened, i wanted her to feel safe and protected, i would make sure she would grow strong and healthy. Just like her mother.

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word count:359
comments: ech, sorry i don't have much muse, your post was fabby! so sad to see lyric go *sniff*
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