----this is it----

[Patch]

They came to a halt at last and Arian nuzzled her.
Cinder, this is your new home, Lilac Woods. he announced.
I suppose you'd like to meet the rest of the herd, what I've got.

Arian let out a call for Renegade and for Bruna. His summon reached all over Lilac Woods, Arian's terra.
It looked magical, what with brush, water, and the softly flurry- covered trees.

It would soon be spring and the foal, Arian's and Rene's, would be born. That would be an interesting addition to Arian's very small family. And Cinderella was welcome in it.

Small furry mammals passed by, here and there. Cardinals hopped around. Lilac Woods was just the place to be.

[Lionheart]

So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh I will dance with Cinderella
I don't wanna miss even one song,
Cuz all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone

It was beautiful, like a dream. Cinder couldn't believe that she was with Arian, much less in a place like this. The idea that a stallion would ever want her had always seemed like a fairy-tale. Now, it was a reality. She rubbed her muzzle against his shoulder, jus tto make sure he was really there. He was.

She was trembling a bit when he mentioned the others. What if they didn't want her here? What would she do? Would Arian want to keep her if the others were opposed? Or would he tell her to leave, his love for the others overpowering whatever he felt for her?

She shook her crown, determined not to think of it at the moment. She had to believe he would care enough to fight for her. Besides, the beauty of the place was distracting her from her negativism. Little animals walked by, birds called out to one another, the trees waving in the sligth breeze. Cinder knew she could be happy here, hopefully forever...

[Nevaeh]

Renegade

The young crimson chestnut fae was sleeping peacefully after a doing a lot of exploring around her homeland. chestnut auds slowly flicked forward at the sound of her mate call. I wonder what he wants. slowly getting to her hooves while her muscles started to ach from carrying her own foal. Renegade started to slowly two beat towards her mate, Rene was a little worried, but she didn’t show that she was for Bruna. She will turn up. ice blue and dark chocolate colored brown orb then spotted her handsome mate from where she was, she then she another new horse, her chestnut auds pricked forward, looking at the new arrival. When she was close enough to Arian, she nudge him, then playfully nipped his mane.
Hello there. Rene was trying her best not to let her mood swings get in the way, but she was very unpredictable at the moment in time.

[/color]

[Patch]

Arian felt Renegade, now large and heavy with the weight of her foal within, nudge him and pull his dark gray locks. He heard her occasionally unpredictable lyrics.
He glanced at the two mares. Arian was relieved that Rene didn't try to put down Cinder outright. He was worried, though, about Bruna.
Shadows were already lengthening. Arian looked at theirs. The sun would set in about an hour. Soon, it would be time for them to turn in.
The gray stallion responded, Hello, Renegade. This is Cinderella, our new member of the herd. Cinder, this is Renegade, queen of Lilac Woods.
Bruna! he yelled out loudly. Where are you?

[`anntho]

Bruna;;

Watch your back chica::[/left][/color]

I had heard my father's called the first time, it was simply, I was enjoying my good fun with the birds, a hawk in all reality, she was a good natured beast, and I was thoroughly happy, and had decided against going to my father, besides, it wasn't like he got a new herd members that I would have to check out. Now was it? I guess I was wrong. As the shadows lengthened and the early night came upon the woods I heard him yell again, and this time, more of a demand.

Pivoting sharply, I tripped over my own legs, giving a squeal of defeat as my legs splayed out beside me, stupid legs. My long, floppy ears flipped backwards as I picked myself up, and glanced at my knee, it was scrapped and it was no bleeding freely, but I would not cry, never. Picking up my head proudly I pranced forward before the prance turning into a lope and then into a full speed gallop, my mane which had just started to tip over to one side wavering in the wind.

As I spotted my father and mother I pulled up to a slow stop, sketching along as my brakes weren't very good yet. Yes daddy? I murmured sweetly, and batted my eyes at him, I knew he could never stay mad at me, I had him wrapped around my hoof. A new scent struck me and I turned to the mare, marching up to her and thrusting my muzzle up to hers, my blue eyes - the right one having a chunk of green-ish hazel in the bottom corner - pinned to herself and keeping the gaze. And whoo aree youu. I stated, still keeping my gaze on her's and my alright backed ears twisting further into my small mane.

[/size][/left]

[Lionheart]

So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh I will dance with Cinderella
I don't wanna miss even one song,
Cuz all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone

At Arian's queen's appearance, Cinder lowered her head, nervous to meet her. Would she get angry and demand Cinder's immediate departure? Cinder longed to hide her face in Arian's thick mane, but shied from doing that because of the other mare. Arian introduced her as Renegade and the mare greeted her kindly, she thought. Arian said she should introduce herself and so she did.

Her voice soft and timid she said, " Hi, nice to meet you."
Not long after she uttered her greeting, a little form ran straight at them. Speaking to Arian, calling him daddy. This must be their daughter.

Suddenly the little one turned to her, and ran for her, thrusting her nose in Cinder's. Blue eyes gazed into chocolate, Cinder wasn't frightened, but she was uneasy. The little one spoke, demanding to know who Cinder was. Her ears were flat against her head, and Cinder's were also.

Backing up, Cinder sought distance, wanting to take refuge with her new stallion but unsure if it would be allowed. Instead she settled with hiding behind him, trembling slightly.

[Patch]

Arian saw that Bruna had her auds back. And Cinder had hers back also. He moved so that they could see Cinder, and nuzzled her encouragingly.

Oh, Bruna, the mare is now part of our herd. This is Cinderella. Cinderella, this is Bruna, Renegade's adopted daughter.

Arian glanced at each of them in turn. What would be Rene's reaction? And that of Bruna's?

It's late. he announced. Time to go to sleep.
Arian stroked the neck of his Rene and then bent down to nuzzle the little lively princess. He stroked the neck of his new found mare, Cinder, the shy one who was still worth something.