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Andrae

Veni, vidi, vici.

Andrae trotted through the marshes. He stopped midway, and called out loudly to whoever lived here. It was evident that there were other equines here. The loner colt could smell it. His palomino coat was golden as the sun when it, that bright, hidden for the moment celestial object would come out. And the stripe that ran down his face was a ray. He was unmistakably an Arabian. Yes, one of those of the exalted race. Andrae had reason to be proud of himself. The yearling colt flicked his ears expectantly, knowing that at any moment he would be tested.

[Sohalia]

Sohalia

The snow and ice was melting. Spring was right around the corner. The warm air began to move into the land. But the air still had its winter chill. The water has became drinking water again and not just some frozen water hole. A layer of fog lurked above the white snow. I was moving about carefully of the quick sand holes. One of them could suck under a grown stallion with no problem. The winter sun rays couldn't reach the earth through the thick bare timber tops. The bats loved that as they could fly day and night. The large animals lurked in the woods watching every soul through blinking red eyes. This was a truly evil land.

I moved about near the borders of the land while I looked for others trying to lurk across the border. Then my nares caught a smell of another that had crossed the border. Ah what did we have here another stallion? I began to follow the scent. I came to a halt while I notice another soul standing in the snow as he looked lost. My icy lanterns told me that he wasn't that old, maybe a year or year and a half tops. I lurked in the shadows while I try to see what the young brute was doing, but he just stood there, waiting. I step from my hiding place. My cream tint pelt blended one with the white snow that form upon the earth. I snorted toward him. My limbs under my began to prance under me with excitement, carrying me closer to him, my strong boa arched, my icy blue lanterns piecing right through him. I then began to speak forth toward the soul. I'm Sohalia, queen of Taunting Marshes. State your reasons here and state your name. My tones where held firm toward him, to show that I wasn't playing any games. I knew that Yarraman was off getting more warriors and mares for the upcoming battle. So it was my job to step up. I whirl my sentinels upon my cerebrum while I listen to any sounds that this brute might make. I came to a halt, my boa still arched while my icy blues still pierce with through him. Then I let out a soft grunt while I felt the foal inside me kick my organs. I was really to pop any day. I then tossed my cerebrum. I wanted to know who he was and why he was here. Did he want to join the herd. Was he tough enough?

[`anntho]

radon
what's this?

I had returned quickly from my trip out of Taunting Marshes to find what I wanted, and then I had come back, the girl was off somewhere in the lands, wondering around, Yarraman would find her, she'd spill the rest. I crossed the board into my home, and both of my ears came up immediatly, the queen was talking with someone, worse, she didn't sound happy.

With a sly smirk I slunk towards the noise, my steps long and fluent, keeping an even pace, I didn't want to appear to anxious to run someone off the grounds, but then again, the equine might of been useful to the land, so, I might not get the chance to chase someone, darn. Can we go any faster? Come on, I want to see this The voice whined impatiently and again, I smirked, this really was torture for the little voice to have to go this slow when all he wanted was to see what was the source of all the talking.

I came upon the scene in a stretch of time, both of my ears still up, still alert, even muscle in my yearling body rigid as I watched the queen, and then the newcomer, so it was a yearling like myself, excellent, someone to push around if he got to stay. I didn't take lightly to others pushing into my spot as a warrior, personally trained by the head hancho himself. I was rather proud of that, and a few other things. Again, the smirk came back to my lips and my scull dropped, gaze pinned on the other across from me.

A twig cracked under my weight as I shifted around to the side, almost like I was expecting him to run off deeper into the territory, and with how things were these day's it wouldn't surprise me. My face got a slightly confused look and I went cross-eyed as I continued to think, but the expression passed and the same hard, slightly defiant look returned to my face.

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Andrae

Veni, vidi, vici.

Andrae turned his head toward the cream-tinted mare as she cantered toward him. The stare of those cold blue orbs chilled him. He listened to her words carefully, since the knowledge would certainly come in handy were Andrae to be a warrior. When spring was here, he'd turn two and be old enough to fight.
So. This was Sohalia, queen of Taunted Marshes. The terra's name, Andrae thought, certainly suited it. The queen appeared to know how to get her way very well.
I am Andrae. I would like to be a warrior for this herd. There. That said it all.
Andrae heard a twig crack and he gazed past the queen. There was another colt, who seemed to have an attitude. He wasn't sure what that would mean.

occ: It's okay, I think.

[Sohalia]

Sohalia

While I was waiting for the words from this golden yearling. I heard a twig snap in the shadows behind me. I let my sentinels whirl around on the top of my skull. But never breaking by glare upon the one that stood infront of me. I let my nares flares while I took in the scents of another brute. But I knew this scent from the herd meeting. It was the one know as Radon. I knew that he was part of the herd and didn't mean no harm. I then gave him a welcome nicker to tell him that he was welcome to join. He was a warrior of Taunting Marshes and to be a yearling and to be a warrior here. You must be strong and he looked like it the other day.

Then I heard the words that the golden brute spoke toward me. I am Andrae. I would like to be a warrior for this herd. I let my icy lanterns study over him. He looked strong enough to become a warrior. But what would Yarraman think. I began to let my bodice relax while I began to let my words speak out toward him once more. What makes you want to become a warrior of Taunting Marshes Andrae? My voice was more calmer than before. But I still wasn't going to let my graud down on him. I knew that Yarraman would smell the other brute soon and come to see what he wanted.

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Andrae

Veni, vidi, vici.

Andrae narrowed his eyes slightly. Sohalia wanted to know everything, and would.
He said, still trying hard to find the right wording, I am looking for a home and want to make my name in the war as a fighter.
Was that good enough an excuse to let him stay here? Andrae would be loyal always, he knew, if the palomino colt could stay.
That was what he lived for, a home.
Sohalia was a good choice for queen of whoever was king. She knew to root out the fakes from the ones who really meant something.
A cold, swift breeze blew the palomino's mane to the side and set him thinking.

[steph]

Y A R R A M A N

Dappled gray carcass moved calmly over the lightly snow covered wet lands; I was in no rush to go anywhere merely just taking in my time at Midnight Acers. It was crazy to think how much had happened in two years. Hell I never would have thought that I would still be here. Unlike most stallions I wasn’t into the big herd thing I liked to move around. Fighting was more my thing. Well was I should say. For with the meeting of Sophie my life changed. I was getting better about not thinking about her all the time, but it was times like these when I was alone that I dwelled. God that mare had a lot of spunk; she had to have to get me to settle down. I wasn’t in love with Sophie heck I never have been in love with a mare, but she was one of the few I really cared for. I had to admit that I missed her. But I still had Cocaine and now a new herd, with a lovely new queen. I rare smile crossed my face as the white wench crossed my mind. She was suttle but wouldn’t think twice about biting your head off. She had a ready aim fire personality where I was more of a fire aim equine. Sohalia was my best candidate for queen, she wasn’t power hungry yet I knew that she was more then capable for the job.

I stopped by a small section of the stream to take a short drink; the water soothed my dry throat. I enjoyed days like today when I was allowed to spend time in Taunting Marshes without any chaos. An aggravated snort was released from my frame as the scent of a young stallion entered my nares. Clearly I had spoken to soon. Why did I have to open my mouth? Pawing the ground with annoyance I leaped into a canter. These new equines in Midnight Acres where starting to piss me off. This was not a realm you could just walk into.

Nearing the terra’s entrance the scents of Sohalia and Radon became stronger; clearly the intruder was already being attended to. Well good I was glad to know that Radon was snapping back into the ways that I had taught him. My harks pricked forward as the youngsters voice broke through the towering pines. I slowed to a walk I wanted to get a feel for the situation before I entered upon it. So this intruder wanted to became a warrior for Taunting Marshes. A smirk crossed by pale maw that was quite a rank to expect especially with the upcoming war. I didn’t allow just any brute to defend my home. What kind of message would I send if I did? The smirk increased as Sohalia replied to the yearling Andrae I believe he said his name was. I liked having a queen who had the same thoughts as I did, although hers where more thought out they had the same idea. As Andrae spoke once again I decided it was time I joined this little gathering.

Walking into the clearing I came to a halt between the white wench and grey brute. I gave each of them a nod, and lingered my gaze on Radon. The youngster didn’t seem to like the idea of having another warrior. It seemed as though my understudy was threatened. And that went against everything that I taught him. My blue orbs priced his frame. Something wrong Radon? I didn’t need nor want an answer I was merely letting him know with out embarrassing him that he had no need to be threatened. After all this palomino wasn’t even a dark.

My gaze shifted to the intruder he was about a year old, young and still fresh. That was playing in his favor. I would be able to train him like I did with Radon. On seconded thought perhaps I would have Radon show him the ropes. Yes I liked that idea much better; this would be his punishment for his absence. However, all of this would only apply if I approved of this Andrae and I had yet to do so. Well Andrae. I am not one for pleasantries so lets just cut down to the chase. I am Yarraman king of Taunting Marshes. I paused for a moment, my deep orbs locking onto his. Now why should I make you a warrior of my lands? His answer would be my decision. If he wanted to call himself a part of my herd his response would have to be to the point.

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[`anntho]

radon

My gaze slide around from Andrea to the queen, flick of my ears the only acknowledgement given, it was just the way I was. When Yarraman appeared I stepped away to give him the space he would want, and personally, I didn't mind giving it to him, no need for him to bite my ears off. Shuffling sideways, I curved myself outwards when I came broadside to the other yearling, my gaze narrowed, watching him without leave.

Once re-settled I flipped around so my head was infront of everything else, watching the golden coloured boy, and with a smirk I snickered to myself, low, trapped in my chest, as I thought of how he must be feeling, her was the King and the Queen, and then me, an equally sized yearling looking at him like he was a sheep, and I, the wolf. Another supressed snicker and I thrusted the thought away.

Finally comforatable where I was I toiled over the deeper meaning of what Yarraman had said, and when I uncovered it, I could only blink like I'd just been slapped across the face, my expression, still perfectly blank though, I would give away nothing, nothing at all. I'd be the perfect little statue, waiting and watching, absorbing everything, saying nothing.

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[Sohalia]

Sohalia

I could see that Andrae was thinking about the thing that I have asked him. So he wanted a home. That doesn't mean that we have to supply him with one. This isn't place for the homeless to come in off the streets. If we did that this place would be packed with flea bags. If he wanted to make a name in fighting. Why doesn't he find out his own way to do it besides, wondering into a stallions lands. He could fight and make himself well known just by calling them out there land to fight. I let my sentinels lowers slightly upon my upper boa while I began to let my words speak toward him in a firm tone. You looking for a home isn't are problem.

I then heard another sets of talons beating upon the earth coming forth to see what this soul wanted. I let my nares flare while I took in the scents of Yarraman. Sentinels whirl around while he came to a halt at my side. My icy lanterns seen how his cerebrum nod toward me and Radon. I dipped my own cerebrum toward him in the same nod, with a slight smile upon my cream mug. Then my lanterns moves toward Andrae once again. I heard Yarraman words toward the yearling Radon. I knew what he meant by it. I could see that the yearling had backed up to give him his space. But I didn't. He was the one that parked himself there and here I shall stay. Im sure that Yarraman could tell my mood. But that was fine to. I let my cream whip hit the sides of my barrel. Then I heard the words that Yarraman spoke toward Andrae. I let my sentinels lends forth while I began to listen to the words that he might speak toward us. I was glad that Yarraman was here now. I was also glad that he had choose me as his queen. This I will try to do my job and to treat him good. Which I thought I was doing it right. This was my first time being a queen.

Then I let out soft grunt while the foal was fighting with my organs that hide inside of me. I snorted while I pawed at the black soil under me. I was really to pop and I was really to have this foal. I was tired of carrying it and it felt like every minute that I lived. The more weight I put on. The more weight I put on the more grumpy I get. I was going through my own mood swing right now. But I couldn't help but wonder what will it be. Would it be a little boy growing up like his daddy or would it be a little girl? I wasn't sure but whatever it would turn out to be I knew that it would be a good match.

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Andrae

Veni, vidi, vici.

Andrae tensed slightly as the king came. He had to speak carefully, or else.
I am quite sure that you could use another warrior. And again. Short and evaded the question somewhat.
His black orbs glanced at each one in turn, waiting for their reaction. There was one thing he knew for sure: that if they gave him knighthood, Andrae would be loyal, no questions asked, and murder at Yarraman's command. And if he didn't, Andrae'd go. And be their enemy as well; he harbored grudges if he was fed them.
It was true that the palomino colt wasn't a dark, but he'd be taught their ways, and soon become a dark himself.

[steph]

Y A R R A M A N

The three of us stood facing Andrae all of our gazes pricing his palomino frame. It could be vey unwise for the yearling to make a false move, he would be torn to threads before he could attempt to fight back. My gaze let the intruder and once again found Radon. I could still sense the brute’s uneasiness, but this time it was towards me. Well, it was nice to see that he had finally realized he had put him self on my bad side. However, he was slowly regaining the ground he had lost, which I knew he would. I had taken a particular liking to the gray yearling, he was like my son. Taunting Marshes would always be open to him.

As soon as I stopped next to Sohalia I could feel the tension rise. I knew that my queen had been rather moody now that she was nearing the end of her pregnancy. It was completely understandable I know that I wouldn’t want to walk around with half my weight for all of the winter. I turned as the white wench grunted, and saw her side repeatedly rise then fall. I nicked to her softly trying to ease her discomfort, I knew that it wouldn’t really do much. But I just wanted her to know that I was here.
As the palomino youngster readied himself to speak I gave him my full attention. Everyone of my being was focused on what he was going to say, I was trying to see how he would act under pressure for with war extreme pressure was inevitable. Hearing the words that the mutt spoke, my thorns laid back. His answer couldn’t have been more wrong. My stance changed rapidly. My muscles began to twitch under my dappled gray pelt, my eyes became a deep blue expressing my anger. I pawed the ground in warning who did this fool think he was?

Do you know anything about Taunting Marshes fool? My vocals where deep and dripped with evil. I began to circle the palomino getting closer to him with each turn. The mutt had completely avoided my question, giving an answer that suited him. But he was trying to fulfill my demands not suit his own Tell me Andrae who do you think you are? You come onto my lands avoid my questions and tell me that you think I need more protection. I spat at him and my fangs lashed out purposely missing his scar free face. I can assure you mutt that I do not need nor want your protection. For you have no makings of a warrior. I sopped in front of the intruder, it was his dismissal.

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Andrae

Veni, Vidi, Vici

Well. So that matter was settled, and quite quickly. Andrae wouldn't stay and what he had thought last night was true. The palomino colt knew he must have been going mad. Now what was there to do? Commit suicide? No, he wanted to die in war. That was, in his eyes, better.
Who cared what happened to him. He was one of many; a fool.
Andrae felt a rush of disappointment. But he knew it served him right for being crazy, served him well. Who would he battle with? Andrae whirled around and set off at full gallop without a word.

[`anntho]

radon

My gaze slide from Andrea to Yarraman as he went in and stalked the colt, snapping at him, obviously mad. An amused smirk slide onto my features and I bobbed my head down, watching the colts legs turn and disappeared at a blur, he was gone, and now it was my turn for fun.

I gaze Yarraman a quick glance as I skirted around him, curving outwards and clearing him easily. With a flick of my tail I was off, threw the darker parts of the woods, both ears back into their beds. The streaks of light ran over my dark grey pelt, splashes of color in the deep dark, giving away my location for a fraction of a second before I was gone again, hidden away from site, getting closer with each step, each breath.

As soon as Andrea was over the border I pulled up, stepping out from the dark and swathing myself in the light, both ears coming up and my gaze watching closely until the colt was out of sight. Only then did I turn back and start towards the small gathering there had been, slinking back into the semi-circle and flicking my ears at both of them, before leaving the two by themselves as I disappeared, yet again into the heart of the woods, going back to my own thoughts.

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[Sohalia]

Sohalia

I let my lanterns drift to all three of the brutes near me. Indeed I knew this younger one known as Andrae would be tested. But could he handle it? I then heard the words that Andrae haven't spoken. I am quite sure that you could use another warrior. After the words that he spoke I shook my white skull while I let my own words lurk out. What a shame. I knew what was going to happen now. He failed Yarraman's command. Then I turn to let my icy blue lanterns scans Yarraman while I heard his soft nicker toward me. The look in his navy blue lanterns made me easy. I extended my boa while I lipped at his long tangle smokey tassels that danced down his strong boa. I then notice his steps forward toward Andrea. Indeed it was time for him to be tested? Would he be pushed to the limit and run or would he stay and be tested.

I knew that he wouldn't be able to make it. I seen his golden limbs turn him around as he ran like a scared dog with its tail tucked between its legs. I let out a slight chuckle while I watched Radon spring into action. He was doing his job as a warrior. But I though that he seem cute. The yearling chasing the other yearling out of Taunting Marshes. But it was his job, he was bred to do this as it showed in his bodice. He was built for a yearling. As he came back I gave out a friendly snort toward him. The his dark smokey limbs carry him off into the timbers while he disappear into the marsh land.

After he was gone my icy lanterns turns toward Yarraman. I let a slight smirk form upon my cream mug. I remember how he gave out a soft nicker toward me earlier. Then shortly after he had tested the golden yearling. That wasn't what caught me. What caught me was Yarraman was a dark beast. But he showed his gently side. He was like a kitten. But then can change in the matter of seconds to a demon from hell. I just thought all darks could do this, even me. But this was the first time I saw it and caught on. Was I starting to have feelings for him. Is that why I caught on to this action. I wasn't sure.

I let my slender limbs move me toward him in a soft trot. But the I came to a halt half way. I felt like a cow. I could feel my barrel as it jiggled around with my movements. Then open my mug while I began to speak toward him. Thanks Yarraman. I then let my icy lanterns look around as they scans there surroundings. I'm sure he knew what I was talking about. For coming along and saving me from Spike and taking me home with him. Making me his queen and for the foal that I carried in me. Altho I hated it, I was bring life into this dark world and making the herd strong. I was glad that I made the right choice.