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Post by lynx'' on Nov 5, 2008 9:34:13 GMT -5
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You could spill a thousand words and none would mean a thing. [/right] It had been a while since the last herd meeting. New band members, news to catch up on, more foals on the way. Everything was happening. I had almost forgiven Intrepid for getting to Einjeru before me, but I had to respect his wishes, Einjeru was not a slave in this land, she was loved, by atleast one. Shadrik and Emira, the other separate couple in Hollow Woods. I was glad my princes shad chosen the skewblad colt, rather than the buckskin coloured runt. And the new member, Anntho. Such a stunning witch she was, the spy for the herd,i had faith in her, she would prove herself to everyone here. And last of all, my long lost daughter. From the light mare, Mia; who had betrayed me after breeding, and ran off. How glad wasi when i ran into her, dieing, like the helpless runt she was, in the graveyard, with Nox greiving over her body. Frost covered the ground in most places, if it wasn't frost, it was either ice, mud or water. Even though the weather was warm, Hollow Woods had got it bad in most places, the thicket, and a few of the caves and shelters on higher grounds still held fresh running water and enough shrbs and herbs to feed the band easily. Some tree's were bare of brnchs, however, the evergreens still held dark green colour and low hanging branches. The sun hardly reached the ground, for the tree's had become so overgrown, they blocked out most sunlight, causing many plants, and other small creatures to die. Luckily, we were all fine, Shadrik had, if obeyed my command, killed the lead wolf, Cracken, for a punishment for advancing on Emira, hopefully this would scare them away. They were a nuesence, unlike the wolf pack further south who often warned me about intruders or tresspassers. That was the kind of creatures i needed, not scared to warn off trespassers, not afraid to seek me out to tell me these things i needed to know. As i made my way from the main clearin into the more sheltered thicket, which was now thick with branchs, forming arched walls and a roof, no frost, snow or ice reached the floor here. Just pines from the fall scattered the dusty floor, along with a few tough shrubs that hadn't withered with the weather. The thicket was big enough for the herd, just about. But in here, I was certain no outsiders could hear anything we planned or talked about. Stopping at the entrance to the thicket, i released a call for all members to meet here as soon as possible. The call would reach the outskirts of the land, which was where i had told Nox to wait until i called her, hopefully, she would come first, so no others would think her as an intruder. Snorting sharply; i began to pace, becoming impatient in such a short time, tassles fell over my skull, whipcord swayed lamely across my hindquarters, eyes kept wide and alert, harks pricked forward and twisted around to catch any signs of movement, other than my own. { Anntho to reply first with Nox, and Anntho if she wants, please xD [/size][/color]
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Post by `anntho on Nov 5, 2008 17:21:45 GMT -5
Nox:: Watch yourself.. Again my thoughts trailed back to my mothers lifeless body in the graveyard and a bitter sigh left me, but I quickly stifled it, having heard my Father's call. Should I go? Might as well, nothing better to do. Picking my way deeper into the land I flicked my kinked whipcord against my hocks lightly, once uprighted harks sliding backwards, crisp gaze slinking over what was around me, it was the same as the lands we had come through, except for the peaty, boggy ground. Should I really be doing this? Yes..I had nothing to turn back to, now did I? With my fate previously decided I quickened my pace and thundered along, tendons snapping furiously as I sped beside the unbrush, whipcord and tassels streaming behind me.
Now..Where was he? Ah, there he was. Slowing down my gear I kept at an even trot, tossing my muzzle once or twice towards him, oh how much did I look like my sire. My attitude was to match as well, or some would think. I was tempted to spit out a 'what' but I bit back the retort, no need to fight with him at this present moment when the rest of his herd was here to few it. My expression became placid and my pelt twinged as I came alongside him, facing the same way as him, after an upward glance.
[/size][/right] Anntho;; Hide and go sneak.. What could the brute want now? Calling a herd meeting like he had something important to say, when, he most likely didn't. Sometime, I think he just talks to hear himself sometimes. As I squelched towards him a bitter snort escaped my compressed diaphram, and so, to make my approach much more stealthy, I paused, before leaping away out of the bog and continuing on my way across much more soild ground, though it still gave way and silenced my steps. Gazing up my dark shaded eyes flickered from him, and then to the chestnut filly at his side, and with slight disbeleif I gave another small snort, though this time, it was one of amusement. What are you playing at? I spat slightly in a clearly amused voice as I gazed at the filly once I came closer to him and her, whipcord dashing over my haunches and forelock swaying into my gaze, one furry hark up, the other back.
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Post by lynx'' on Nov 6, 2008 7:20:53 GMT -5
c h a o s ; ;
You could spill a thousand words and none would mean a thing.
My pacing stopped as soon as the sound of rustled bushes and snapping twigs met my harks, the ravens above this dry famished part of the land stopped their hazardous callings and gazed beady eyed at the equine approching. Of course, i knew it would be Nox, she was alone, in an unknown land, waiting for my call, although; at a closer look, she seemed unhappy i had brought her forward. Dear is there something wrong? would you rather go back to the graveyard and mourn over your wretched mother than be here? I spat at her as she placed herself by my side. Snorting, i went to flash ivories at her, but the almost silent steps of another could be heard, those sly long reachings of Anntho.
Smirking as the negreo came into veiw, i glanced down at Nox, her first meeting with another herd member, and it was the bitch. Excellent. Raising my skull a little, i blinked, watching Anntho approch and spit out her words. Oh, nothing too important Anntho darling. Just a herd meeting, stay if you must But if you have other more important things to do, rather than listen to what your king has to say; be my guest, go. Of course, both of us knew i was joking, our attitude matched, she was spiteful, as i was, but what owuld the other herd members think of this?
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Post by unknown on Nov 6, 2008 15:37:38 GMT -5
Eris &
I dreamed. I dreamed of a sunny glade that I could run around all day long. But Lustra nuzzled me into the waking world. Daddy's calling. Come on! Get up! he kept saying. Over and over again. I rolled onto my legs and walked lazily. Yawning as I went. Lustra went on ahead of me, yet when I came to the meeting, he stood looking at his father. I pushed him along and sighed. Good Morning, Chaos. How be you? I asked, kindly looking at the two others. I dipped my head yet didn't speak. It would be rude to. Lustra ran across to Chaos and nuzzled into his side. Happy to see him, I guess. Yet, from a distance, it looked like Lustra was scared of him. I didn't know. I giggled at the colt and knickered him back.
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Post by nuzzer2 on Nov 7, 2008 0:27:55 GMT -5
; l a k i t a Sleek frame flowed through the bare trees in search of something, narrowed cat-like eyes scanned the nearby area for any signs of life - everything seemed to just disappear when I was around – perhaps they could sense my bad mood? I let out an annoyed snort before quickly jumping to the side – lowering my muzzle to the cold ground and let out a hiss at my youngest daughter, who had been trying to ambush me. “Lilith, you’ll have to do better next time, your father will not be pleased if you do not accomplish soon” I spoke out with a calm tone, while staring at the sabino filly, deep inside I was proud of her yes – but she was our big hope, our big success and failure was not accepted in this cold and harsh world. I watched as the youngster got to her feet and snarled at me, she was already a little bitch – and the young filly wasn’t even done growing yet! Soon a call rang out, interrupting our little conversation, and if it had been any other calling, I would probably have been even more pissed for intercepting our training. Quickly a nod was sent in the direction of my youngest, before taking off towards the spot Chaos had picked for his herd meeting. As the scene came into sight my eyes narrowed dangerously, near Chaos stood a grey mix of some kind – since when had we started to accept other breeds? Half-bloods were what came of it, and they wouldn’t be pure! Dark orbs narrowed even more as I approached with graceful steps, I didn’t make much of a show today, but the look I sent Chaos was a clear message to meet after this cozy, gathering, I shivered at the word. “I see you’ve brought back some new breeding material, Chaos dear?” I shifted my gaze to Eris and her youngest Lustra, sending them an acknowledging nod, before turning my crown back to watch Chaos and the other mare. ; e m i r a I was sweating as my light pillars carried me off towards my father’s call, it was the end of winter – and spring was approaching, meaning I could give birth at any point – not that anyone could miss that! I let out an annoyed snort as I felt the foal kick inside my belly, how on earth was it possible for it to kick me? Didn´t it have enough room? I already felt like my stomach had been increased to that of an elephant. I neared the others with slow steps – approaching my daddy first, nuzzling his soft mane. “Morning daddy, I’m sorry if I’m late” I spilled out with tender words – I adored my father, no matter what personality he had. Then I let my gaze slip to the others. I recognized Eris and her young colt and sent them a brilliant smile, then my dark orbs focused on the dark grey mare, who was she? I glanced quickly at my mother and saw her narrowed eyes – and I decided to not ask about it. Instead my baby sister was the one who held my gaze, she had grown – a lot! And I recognized the defiant look in her eyes and shivered, I was glad that my future was secured – the princess of Hollow Woods with the greatest mate ever! A soft smile spread on my lips as I thought of the skewbald stallion – but as I scanned the area with searching eyes, I didn’t find any trace of him. For a moment I closed my eyes and just relaxed – before laying down watching the others with interested eyes, my body was exhausted but my mind was lit and curious to watch and listen to this gathering.
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Post by `anntho on Nov 7, 2008 10:05:44 GMT -5
Anntho;; Hide and go sneak.. If only I had the freedom to just leave. But then again, I could most likely wonder off and he'd have hell trying to find me, I wasn't made negrego for nothing, now was I? At the thoughts my smirk became more expressed and I moved around to remain on the outer edges of the meeting, lurking to and fro like that of a predator, my dark gaze flickering between all of them. They were all arabian, even the newest filly. Now why would Chaos allow an austrian warmblood into an all arbaian herd? Was he trying to make cross breeding. Now I could understand why. In captivity austrian warmblood and arabian were crossed to create a good-looking, quick horse, but I doubt he knew that.
As I came around to the other side and glanced down to the pregnate watermelon -- I mean mare, I could only keep myself from snickering. The poor girl was cut down in her prime, but that was none of my business, was it? Again I shook my forelock and ruffled my mane, whipcord splaying along my hocks and furry harks slightly up, but mostly back, a watchful, thoughful expression taking over my once spitful features, again I was content, I was left alone, just how I liked it.
[/size][/left] Nox:: Watch yourself.. At his spat words I glanced up to him and sneered, my ivories bared and harks flipping backwards, I was in no mood for his crap, but before I could answer him all the other memebers of his herd came forward, or so it seemed. As a colt came forward to my father I clicked my ivories together, no colt would touch my father, or I'd touch them. Only those of the female speices would be allowed to have physical contact with my sire - in my mind that was, besides why was the colt being so touchy? I thought he was supposed to be like Chaos - mean, nasty, hateful, snappy, a sawdust head.
Again I felt another gaze on me and it turned out to be that of the other herd members again and I flicked my kinked whipcord in a non-chalant manner, as if I didn't mind there inquiring stares, and I wouldn't let it bother me, because in all reality, I didn't care. This time a swollen mare came forward and I noticed the look she gave me, but I still let her nuzzle Chaos, as if I didn't even notice she was there. I was tempted to step right out and demand there names, but no, I wouldn't get on anybodies bad sides.
Turning away I retreated from Chaos, past the swollen mare, and I was almost past the mare daddy had called Anntho, until I felt the wench grab my tail and jerk me back into the gathering, almost bowling me other with her front legs. With a squeal of distest I tottled back to Chaos, glaring all the while at Anntho, and anybody else who moved, that wench had put me into a worse mood, and I would stand for nobody, I repeat nobody, putting me in my place.
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Post by lynx'' on Nov 7, 2008 11:53:54 GMT -5
c h a o s ; ;
You could spill a thousand words and none would mean a thing.
It wasn't a suprise, that the next ones to meet my eye were Eris, and our son, Lustra. As she came forward, i couldn't help but smile, such a loyal mare she was, although prehaps more on the neutral side; however, in her case, it didn't bother me. I stepped forward to her, sidling past my daughter, my whipcord thrashing at her to tell her to stay put. I bumped my muzzle gently with hers, smiled, then stepped back again, to nox's side. This was probly a side she had never seen before, soft, and gentle, well, if you could call it that. As my son perked up and stepped forward, i allowed him to come to my other side, he nuzzled gently at my shoulder, i twisted my head to touch his neck, then gently nipped at him. My skull snapping around to the left, to face Nox, as she snapped ivories together. "Problem?" I hissed. Yes, she would get it harsh, mostly because of her mother, the wench that had betrayed me, i had to take it out on someone, Nox, was the closest thing i had to bully. although she was a daughter of mine. I had never met her before, therefore it was difficult to treat her like the others. As Eris spoke, i nodded, and replied. "I am well, thankyou. And you? The colt is becoming fine, i see." Snorting, i became quiet, and stuidied the herd, sending an occasional look towards Anntho, i knew she would be unhappy about this, she liked to be left alone, without a fuss. And being part of a herd meeting, was exactly the oppisite.
Skull raised and harks twisted towards the darkness of the trees as more approching bodies could be heard, that sly step of my queen, dear Lakita, and the copied sly pace of Lilith. smirking, i stepped away from nox, past Eris and Anntho, who stood away from the others slightly; and went to greet her, pulling at her tassles, then stepping back to admire both her and our youngest daughter. I sent her a flashing smirk and snaked my neck towards her, latching stained ivories onto her crest, before pulling away. We must keep her evil, the way she was going was perfect, if we stopped our training now, it would be to waste. As Lakita spoke about Anntho, i looked over to the grey mare, who was lurking in the distance slightly, and then turned back to Lakita, replying in a musky tone. "Yes. Thats Anntho, the Negreo of Hollow Woods. Perfect for the job if i may say so myself. Stepping back and away, i returned to my place next to Nox, who shifted uneasily.
Harks then perked up again at the sound of more approching hooves. These heavy footed steps could be no other than Emira, my little angel, who was now heavily pregnant, for her first time, she was doing extremely well, and at such a young age too. I sent her a kind smile and at her words, i nodded. It's fine Emira, don't worry. How are you feeling? I asked, concerned.
Snapping my skull back to Nox as she darted forward to run off, i half reared, thumping forehooves down into the ground, hard. Harks snapped backward, jaw tightened and black eyes narrowed to slits.Stepping forward after her, i stopped abrunptly as Anntho latched onto her neck and pulled her back to the herd, smirking, i sent her a nod of thanks, flicked my fire cord and glared at Nox, who had returned to my side.
Now there was only Shadrik, however, his lateness was of no bother, for he had a task in hand, i blew out gently through my nares and gave Emira a promising look as i saw her searching out for him. Hopefully, the task i had set him was well underway, but i doughtly highly he had told Emira; she wasn't a fan of murders.
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Post by unknown on Nov 8, 2008 14:21:39 GMT -5
I smiled at the colt, as Lustra looked round the now quickly gathering horses. He noticed his sister and ran towards her, smiling. He stopped and reared up at her, urging her to play with him. I smiled and rolled my eyes. I be very well, thank you Chaos. I just stood watching the oncoming group. I smiled at Emira and looked at her belly. My, my, my! Emira! Look at you, your glowing dear! I said. I sounded so old, but I couldn't help it. She was. I looked towards Lustra, who seemed entranced by the filly. I looked round towards the mare who was introduced as Anntho. I dipped my head and went further so I could enjoy listening to the group whilst eating.
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Post by steph on Nov 8, 2008 19:31:29 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Lyric[/glow] She had been gone from Midnight Acres for nearly two seasons, and it felt good to once again be back in Hollow Woods. The fae had gone to visit places of her past, to see if she could find any of long lost foals. However all the herds that she had belonged to, well had been forced to belong to, had moved on.
Lyric had been back for a day or two now, and her darling Shadrik had not failed to seek her presence. He was her pride and joy, she couldn’t have asked for a better colt. Although she did wish that he showed his darker side once in a while, but Emira had captured is heart, and he was happy. Speaking of the filly, Lyric wondered how she was getting along with her pregnancy.
With the thought of a foal, Lyric’s mind traveled to Brydon. Her only spawn with Chaos and what a… well disappointment he had been. It hurt to say it but it was true. The skewbald mare had tried so hard to get through her heavy headed son, to make him realize that he had to come down to earth. But the young colt wanted nothing to do with her or Chaos for that matter. And Lyric felt that it was partly her fault. She was after all the one who spent the most time with the colt… had she made a mistake? Lyric had spent many days going over her actions but she couldn’t figure out what went wrong. Maybe that was why she had left Hollow Woods, she didn’t want to face Chaos? For after all the fae knew their son had ended up in Black Lake with Riku, out of all places.
The mare came to a sudden stop, and her brown orbs widened at the sight before her. Shadrik was standing over, a carcass of a freshly killed wolf. And there was no doubt in the fae’s mind that her son had killed Cracken. Immediately she became struck with worry. Trotting around her first son, she checked for injuries. There were some scraps and bruises and on big gash on his shoulder that would leave a nice scar. Seeing that he was fine Lyric became furious. Shadrik… what have you done? Chaos… However, she didn’t get to finish her sentence for the king had let forth a call. A herd meeting no doubt, and Shadrik had just killed the wolf. Talk about bad timing.
Shadrik quickly jumped in to explain, how the wolf had tried to attack Emria and Chaos had told him to kill it. The fae’s features, relaxed and an evil smirk plastered her maw. Had she not just said that she wished her son to be darker and now here he was standing over a kill. Talk about good timing.
Lyric stepped towards her son and nuzzled him motherly and then galloped off towards Chaos’s call. It only took a few minutes before the skewbald mare could see the herd, and its new members. Orbs took in the two new foals, and the yearling and a mare, who to her surprise was not an arabian. The mares step faulted slightly has she remembered what she looked like. Usually Lyrics coat was skewbald with white and chestnut now however it had dark patches of mud through it. Her travel had not been easy and her pelt showed that. What a nice first impression, she mused to herself. However, as soon as the thought entered her mind it left, what did she care? Oh that’s right she didn’t.
As Lyric entered the gathering she nodded to Lakita and Eris and then went to Chaos and lipped at his mane. It was just a short hello for right now she had well more important business to attend to. Emira was laying down a short distance away and congratulates where in order. She hoped that Chaos would understand, plus she was still reserved about Brydon, and she was afraid it showed in her actions. Lyric had never been the best at hiding things. Trotting away, the skewbald mare stopped at Emira’s side. Well Emira. It seems as though congratulations are in order. How are you feeling? [glow=blue,2,300]Shadrik[/glow] It was the early hours of the morning, darkness had come and gone and Hollow Woods was silent not a creature stirred except for the skewbald equine. The stallion’s movements where fluid and quick, he was trying to get away from Emira before she heard him leaving. It didn’t feel right hiding what he was doing but Shadrik knew that Emira would be furious with him if she knew what he was going to do. Being pregnant, Emmy had become slightly darker but Shadrik knew she would not approve of him killing Cracken, even if it was for the herds well being and on Chaos’s orders.
Feeling that there was a god distance between where he was and where Emira slept. Shadrik slowed a little and didn’t pay too much attention to where he placed his pillars. He could feel eyes on him, and he knew that it was the wolves. Ever since he had driven them away from Emira they had been following him, keeping him on his toes. Which was part of the reason he had agreed so willingly to kill the alpha male, and he wanted to believe it was the whole reason. But, the truth was that a part of him desired to kill and fight to taste blood and to feel the rush of the unexpected. Shadrik was nearly four years old and he was already father bound, where most stallions his age where tweaking there battle skills and giving older stallions a ride. Half of Shadrik longed to be doing those things and the other half was happy with what he was doing and the blood thirsty side lost time and time again. The skewbald was happy with how his life was going hell he was thrilled and he wouldn’t change it for the world.
Coming back into the present Shadrik stopped and assessed his surroundings. He was in the middle of a small clearing. Maple trees surrounded him spring was nearing and they were starting to come out of hibernation. Brown leaves and pine cones where scattered along the floor, and the surface was flat with few rocks. The spot would be good for the battle, far enough away from Emira and the others, the sounds would be blocked by the trees and there were no bumps or rocks to trip over.
As if on cue a white wolf emerged from the shadows, teeth bared and jaws snapping. The stallions thorns laid flat and he pawed the ground in warning. Bring Cracken to me…tell him his time is up. With one last growl the bitch disappeared. Shadrik knew that Cracken would show, otherwise he wouldn’t have had his pack stalking him. However, he also knew that the alpha would not come into the clearing he would jump into it, teeth bared ready to fight, and sure enough that was what he did.
The fight lasted for about ten minutes, Cracken had been ready but Shadrik meet all, well almost all, of his lunges. At one point the wolf had dogged the stallions kick and latched on to his shoulder, and ripped it open. Shadrik had slammed the creature into a tree and then fulfilled his duty with a final blow. He now stood over Cracken’s lifeless body, breathing a little heavy but high on adrenaline.
With the sound of hoof beats, Shadrik was frozen to the spot with fear. He was hoping with everything that he had that Emira would not be coming through the clearing. He wasn’t going to hide this from her but he didn’t want her to have to see Cracken’s body or him bleeding he knew that she would flip. Shadrik’s luck paid off and he sighed both of relief and happiness has Lyric came into view.
As his mother circled him and then went into a rampage, Shadrik did everything he could to hold back his laughter. But then he thanked the world for giving him such a wonderful dam. A smirk played across his maw as he saw the horror increase on her face with Chaos’s call. Mum. Chaos won’t be mad. He told me to kill Cracken. He paused and then looked at her slyly, If you where around for more than a season you would know that. He teased as she nuzzled him. It was good to have her back. Everything was complete now; well almost all that was missing was the foal.
When Lyric walked off towards the meeting Shadrik went in the other direction. He was heading to the stream to wash off before going to see Emira….
Cantering along, Shadrik winced every time his left pillar came in contact with the earth. The wound was worse than he had anticipated. It had stopped bleeding when he washed it in the stream but it still looked nasty. Another wince came to Shadrik but it wasn’t of pain it was of fear, he knew Emira was going to be pissed. If only he had moved out of Cracken’s way quicker. Well it was too late to turn back, Cracken was dead and Shadrik was happy about it, he would just have to face Emmys rath, which now a day’s seemed similar to Lakita. The herd came into view and Shadrik stopped a few feet away calling on his strength, to face his mate. It was pathetic but she was hormonal and bitchy and dog only knew how she would react.
Getting a hold of him-self the brute trotted towards the others. Taking in the new faces and acknowledging the old. His gaze lingered on Chaos, letting him know that he had done his bidding. Passing in front of Lakita Shadrik gave her a deep nod. Coming to a walk Shadrik stopped between Eris and Emira. His position put his wound on the opposite side of Emira but he knew that she had already seen it, he was hopping it looked better from a distance. Lowering his head Shadrik nipped at Emmys mane. How are you feeling? Raising his head he shot his mother a warning look, he didn’t want her to relay any of the details of what she saw.
OOC: Wow... sorry for the long posts....i couldn't stop
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Post by nuzzer2 on Nov 11, 2008 16:36:33 GMT -5
you can skip me this round, I have no muse for emmy or lakita at the moment - might come all of the sudden though! Used it all on Ein + Asteria
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Post by steph on Nov 13, 2008 23:17:20 GMT -5
(OOC: This might give you more to reply too.... hehe) [shadow=black,left,300]Brydon[/shadow]
A Gallant King in Sunshine and in Shadow [/u] Skewbald pillars moved my masculine frame over the new growth in Midnight Acres this place was “home” but yet it was so strange and unfamiliar. Orbs took in every sight as I travled through the many areas, some that I had never before seen. Pink nares flared taking in all the new smells, they came especaily active as I travled through Zukura Brook and Dekra Falls. Audits siwvled and followed every sound untill I processed what could have made it. In my months of solitude and battle I had become one with my senses I riled on them for everything, and each one was strong. This attriubute I gained from my mother, she had given my all the tools that I needed and it didn’t take me long to master them. Now what had my… sorry… Choas givin me. Nothing.
My ways had not really changed since I left Hollow Woods, I was still the same equine. Although I had become much more well rounded I still had my big head, it was my fault. It was my duty to one up others and I had not yet failed. Well exluding Shadrik, but has far as I am consorned he was dead. It’s rather comical actualy, that I spite both my elder brothers when you would think I would want to learn from them. But the truth is they where and are pitiful. Interpid, the beloved pirnce is not has bad as Shadrik but still something about him just wasn’t dark enough for me. But, who knows maybe I will get to know him, I wouldn’t mind. Then there is Shadrik, the “fantastic”. Both my dam and sire doubted over the skewbald brute hell the whole herd did. And for the life of me I just couldn’t understand why. Who knows though maybe I would change. Or better yet maybe he had.
Ok so it looks like I had changed a lot now that I think about it. I was still dark to the core and loved the taste of crimson liquid but I wasn’t so narrow minded you couldn’t be out there in the real world. You had to think of every possibility for every step you took otherwise you could end up dead. Now Midnight Acres was not like that so maybe that now I was back my old attitude would return?
Passing on the outskirts of Black Lake, I found it odd to find Interpids scent. I knew that both he and Chaos dispised Riku. What had happned? I felt a small urge to go and find my half brother perhaps he was in trouble… the action left my thoughts as my wheels begain to turn. Ha if he words hurt let him be, it would show Chaos who the stronger son was. For I was still alive and in full health.
Extending my chestnut and white pillars, I came into an easy canter. My coat was dusty and my banner and whipcord tangled, but otherwise I was clean, well for an equine at least. As I neared Hollow Woods Chaos’s scent hit me like a cold bucket of ice water. I really didn’t like my father, ya maybe I should have given him more time, but why? It was his job to come to me. I wasn’t here for him though I was here for Lyric. I knew that I had hurt her with out saying good bye, and I knew that I had to return to let her know that I was ok. I also knew that both my sire and dam thought that I had been in Black Lake all this time but that terra was even worse then Hollow Woods.
I slowed down to a trot as the sweet scent of blood hit my nares. Auds pricked forward and excitement travled through my blood. I walked threw the cluster of trees and dissapontment took over has my orbs took in th scene. The carcass of a wolf lay on the ground, and I knew that it was the alpha of the pack that resided here. Clearly the wolves had been causing trouble. I took in a deep breath, and Shadriks scent hit me, surprise followed with the recognition. I would have never thought that my half brother would have the guts to kill. I admit my miss interptation but do not disregarded my hate.
Auds once again came alert as the “kings” call echoed through the terra. Well this was déjà vu. The last time, the only other time in fact, that I had entered Hollow Woods there had been a herd meeting. How would the others react to my presences? I was excited to find out. Rearing a called back to Chaos. Why not? In my opinion if you enter anothers terra unannounced you show fear of meeting them. And fear of others was not something I possessed. Limbs carried me inot a steady walk, there was no rush but I wasn’t proloning anything ethier. Just going at my own pace.
The scent of other equines travled with the wind. I picked out the ones I knew; Chaos, Lyric, Shadrik, Emira, Lakita, and Eris. The others where knew and those I stored to memory. I came into the herd meeting and stood near the dark gray mare. Her scent was one of the knew ones and by her position I knew she was a knew addition. I did not make any movments or aknowledge the other equines. I was excited to see what would heppen. Hell that the games begin….
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Post by lynx'' on Nov 14, 2008 4:22:30 GMT -5
{ c h a o s
You could spill a thousand words andf none would mean a thing.
I gave a quick nod and a smile in Eris's direction, her black figure making her look slightly 'haunting' like in the dusk, i was glad she was okay, for she held a special place in my heart, if i had one, that was. My black eyes followed Lustra as he pestered his siblings to play, and a dark chuckle escaped my lips. I trust you are growing well and getting into the evil habits of a dark, son? I questioned him. I knew he didn't like Intrepid too much, but our last conversation was sure to keep him wondering, although evil, he was a good teacher. Little was i to know he was changing at this very minute, into something less than satisfacury.
At the next entrance, i stepped forward, for it was no other than Lyric. I hadn't seen her in a while, and i nodded briefly to her, i would talk with her after the meeting, to find out the full story. Ah! Lyric, good to see you. Hope your well, after your travels. Of course, i wasn't bothered by her absence, for she had returned. But my comment was let her know i hadn't not notcied her absence. Followed by her, was Shadrik, and my eyes lit up a little, again, i stepped forward, after blowing into Lyrics nostrils in return for her kind welcome. Shadrik; i treust to believe the task has been dealt with, and judging by your state, i hope the fight went well, and you succeeded? I knew he would of most likely succeeded, but i wanted to hear it come from his mouth. My gaze shifted to Emira, i gave her a smile, but i was unsure of what she would think of the few wounds Shadrik had gained, during this secret killing.
However, my gaze was shifted from my princess, as another call reached my orbs, it was familiar, yet distant, it was Brydon, my second son. I hadn't really talked to him, and a slight guilt spread across my features, but i soon straighterned up. Snorting sharply, i stepped forward and away from my spot as he came into veiw, i sent a qquick glance to Lyric, then Shadrik, no dout, his mother had missed him greatly, but i douted Shadrik would be happy by his return. My harks pricked forward a little, why he had grown strong, different. Much bigger, he held that presence about him Prehapos i had judged him wrongly. Evening, Brydon. what brings you back here? Of course, i had been worried, but i was confused whether he was back for good, or on a mission. He had, of course been in Black Lake with Riku; had the dappled sent him as a spy? at this thought, my eyes narrowed slightly and jaw tightened a little. On the other hand, prehaps he was here to make this up to his family, as i was willing to give him a second chance, if he was willing to return it.
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Watch yourself.
I was silent. Stood by my fathers side, gaze locked sternly on the newcomers. I glanced over at the young skewblad, who hurried over to the princess, obviously her mate. Snorting with discust, i returned my gaze to what seemd to be his mother, Lyric, as father called her. I stiffened as she came close and nuzzled my father, i took a step back, away from her and swivelled my harks back, ignoring the filthy look my father sent me. I lganced over at the dark grey mare, who lingered in the background, acting like a wolf like creature, asif stalking all of us, but it seemed only me that was bothered by her behaviour; it was obviously normal.
My harks swivelled forward at the sound of approching hooves, who else was there? As a young colt came into veiw, my eyes widened slightly, but before i had a chance to step forward, Father pushed infront of me, snorting in discust, i stood there and waited, keeping my eyes locked on the young colt. He looked strong, powerful, i guessed he was another son of Father, therefore, my half brother.
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Post by `anntho on Nov 14, 2008 17:18:22 GMT -5
Anntho;; Hide and go sneak.. Gazes left, gazes right. Why did they all seem to have to take a look at me? So I wasn't arabian, so I was more thoroughbred looking. So I was acting like a predator..At the thoughts my mind whirled and an amused expression crossed my face, and then it sunk as yet another spawn of Chaos came forward, but this time, he took up post beside me, and I was no where happy with it. Should I give the poor boy a warning? I probably should, but with the way Chaos was looking at him, I had a feeling he wouldn't mind if I snapped and went super bitch on this colt.
As I sidestepped seemingly closer to the colt, as if I enjoyed his company, suddenly my ivories bared and snapped at thin air, a mild warning, even though it was fallowed by my poll being shoved at Brydon's nape with a rough force, whipcord twirling around my haunches in an aggitated manner and heavy exhales of carbon spurting out of my narles, I was in a sink or swim mood, and at the time and place, I wasn't sinking. As my harks twisted back into my mane violently I again recollected myself and crowhopped back away from the colt, almost daring him to try and make a counter, I would meet him tooth and hoof, it was the way I was.
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Post by steph on Nov 15, 2008 0:09:22 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,300]Shadrik[/glow]
I watched with interest has the young mare besides Chaos gave my mother a reproachful look then realized she was giving it to all of us. Who was this filly and what did she have against us? The thought lingered in my mind and many different possibilities popped up. Who is the filly? I whispered in Em’s ear. However my tranquil state changed with the sound that echoed through out the land. I didn’t recognized the voice but when I looked over at Lyric I knew exactly who it was. Brydon my long lost half brother and as far as I as concerned he could have stayed lost.
The deed is done Chaos. I completed it this morning. He is in the east part of the terra near the narrow part of the river. Once again I looked at Emira. She hadn’t said anything since I arrived and I hoped that she wasn’t mad. She didn’t appear to be but yet again she was hormonal… so who knew?
I looked around the cluster of trees from one area to the next, wondering where the runt would show. I watched Brydon intently has he came through the east entrance, he clearly had seen Cracken’s body. I wondered what remark he would have. Something cocky I assumed he always seemed to have to one up everyone. Especially me. I chuckled as Lyric went over and snapped at the new arrival. Mom was very protective heck, I wouldn’t be surprised if she tried to defend me, and she was nasty when her instincts kicked in. But she did have a right to put the mare in her place after all Brydon was Chaos’s son. That bothered me about my brother that he had the chance to learn from Chaos to have that bond with him. I would kill for that.
[glow=red,2,300]Lyric[/glow]
The skewbald mare, shone with happiness has the call of another equine echoed through the lands. Of course being Brydon’s mother Lyric had not forgotten her son or anything about him for that matter but she knew that Chaos might have. Locking gaze with the brute she saw some hint of recognition, and she emitted a small sigh or relief and worry. Where had the colt been? She hoped with everything she had that it wasn’t Black Lake- even though she had a feeling it was- for Chaos would not want him here and Lyric wouldn’t blame him.
As the chestnut stallion passed by and greeted Shadrik Lyric shot a glance at Emira and prayed she took the news well. Stress at the state she was in could only end badly. The mare wanted to run to Brydon when he came through the clearing. -He had grown so much and was big for his age. But, it wasn’t the only change in him Lyric could already tell that he had let go some of the air in his head and perhaps was willing o give Hollow Woods a seconded chance.- However, she figured it would be best to let Chaos talk to him first.
Chocolate brown orbs watched as the new mare lashed out at Brydon. The wench had made a bad move. The instinct to protect had kicked in, there was no way in hell Lyric was going to stand and watch the mutt reprimand her son when he had more right to be here than she did. Trotting forward Lyric pinned back her harks and snapped at the mare, barley missing her face. With a low nicker, Lyric continued on to her son it was her one and only warning, for both her sons and Emira to be left alone. Coming to a halt between the two brutes, Lyric gave Brydon a nudge and then stood quietly and listened to his words. Once again she was hoping, hoping that Chaos didn’t take her, well their sons words offensively. But it was true Chaos had not been too attentive to Brydon. Sure he had been busy but the skewbald yearling was the chestnuts only colt that season. So what had happened? And who’s fault was it that Brydon left? Did the Lyric blame Chaos? Would she ever admit it if she did?
[shadow=black,left,300]Brydon[/shadow]
A Gallant King in Sunshine and in Shadow [/u]
Harks turned towards the mare as I sensed her approach, I laid them back slightly in warning. I was not a passive horse I was aggressive like my sire. As the wench snapped her ivories in the air I arched my boa, my Arabian blood lines showing through. I figured that I would just rub it in, to make her see how different she was. And to think I was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt. Even as the gray pushed at my nape I stood still there was no way that I was backing down, it wasn’t who I was.
Orbs watched as the wench moved back to her spot but I paid no attention to her. She was not important to me. Turning at the sound of Chaos’s voice I realized how close he was I knew that he had approached but I didn’t anticipate his closeness. Looking over Chaos I could see that this past year had aged him, he still had that dominating air about him but he was no longer in his prime. Well the land that I had been in begin to bore me, Sioux Lands don’t know if you have heard of it. I stopped as I got a look at the change in the chestnuts features. I had expected this. No Chaos. I had tried out Black Lake. Stayed there for a few days and the brute… Riku is it?… never showed.
Seeing my mother out of my peripheral vision a small smile came with her presence. Has much as I hated relating myself to Shadrik I had noticed that he to smiled with our dams appearance. But she was an amazing equine. With out her I would have been alone in this world. I came back to see if I could be of assistance I paused and returned my mothers nudge with a soft nicker. To the herd I know how much mother likes it here. I was trying to make it clear to the stallion that I was not here for him. Chaos had not yet earned his importance in my life. Would he make an effort this time?
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Post by nuzzer2 on Nov 15, 2008 4:39:10 GMT -5
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I continued to rest my gaze upon the new mare, I didn’t like her attitude – much like my own, but more destructive. I watched her movements with a calculating gaze – what was she up to? I barely felt an itch on my side, before flickering my tail to the side – effectively killing a mosquito. I twisted my crown slightly to stare at Chaos, willing him to say something to this freak he had taken in. I stood tall beside him, my fiery red coat hadn’t dulled over the years, instead it was still beautiful and blood red, yes I was nearing the ten years of age – but did that make a queen old? Never! A movement at the corner of my vision instantly made me jerk my head towards it, and a fierce snarl slipped from my lips as the bitch dared to attack family. Quickly I set off on powerful hindquarters, landing just beside the annoying grey bitch. “Stand down mare! I will have no bloodshed at the herd meeting” I commanded in a dangerous tone – by now my auds were flat against my skull and my frame itching for her to go against me; that was the only way to take out my anger on her, no? I stood there watching the grey female, enjoying the easy winds which caressed my body while passing me, would Chaos interrupt before all hell broke out? Couldn’t he see this mare was pure ignorance and idiocy? She had attacked one of our finest colts! Brydon had so much potential and was so much higher ranked than her, what on earth had happened to the herd? I glanced quickly at Lyric and didn’t stop her when she snapped out for the grey mare, rule one; don’t touch foals of mare’s that is actually present. [/size] { e m i r a
I just watched everyone with a mute expression – as Shadrik returned to my side, my eyes went over his frame and a grim expression spread on my lips, before I sent my father an angry look. I felt the upset sneaking in on me, like a predator approaching its prey – Shadrik could have died! And then I and the little one would have been all alone! I stood up on shaky pillars as my frame shook with rage. “He could have died father! What of me and the little one then? Who did you send him to fight?” I snarled out in a tone much like my mother’s, until a sharp pain cut through my rage and I gasped in agony. I turned my head slightly to stare at Shadrik with blank eyes. “Uh.. I think it’s coming..” I whispered out, all rage and former thoughts forgotten as yet another pain shot through me. Quickly I turned 180 degrees and galloped off to find a quiet place to give birth to my son or daughter. [/size]
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