{ I name thee MOONGLADE

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Close-to-purple grass caressed my legs gently as I wandered through the tall bushes, what would I find on the other side? It was a mystery I had yet t solve, but so far I liked it – a lot. Dished crown lowered and nipped at the moist grass – was I in heaven? Even though I knew winter was raging through the lands, this strange territory seemed completely untouched – unchanged for perhaps a thousand years? The purpleish grass grew and grew and most of it was around a meter in length, and even though I knew that the grass was only purple because of the soft light that shone down from through the high trees, it was still a miracle to watch. For minutes – or it could have been hours, I stared at this perfect land, so serine and so absolutely undeniable beautiful, untouched and wild – yet tame and full of order at the same it, it was truly a miracle. My duo colored frame relaxed and I closed my eyes, silently thanking the stars for guiding me to this wonderful place – here I would start a community, full of love and hope, yet untouched by the power-hungry stallions.

I cast myself forward into the tall grass and let my pillars carry me deeper and deeper into the lands, here and there small rivers ran down tiny hills – and from them sprang fish – at the edge of the water sat a young mountain lion trying to catch one of the feisty fish, she didn’t pay any attention to me as there was plenty of food in the water, though I made a mental note that cats were found in these lands too. Sapphire orbs glinted with happiness as I spotted a small forest, from a distance I could see both sides of it, so it probably wasn’t that big – but I decided to investigate anyway. I neared with caution, knowing that it was in the forests predators usually hung out, but it soon became clear that there were no predators in this forest – only deer’s and insects of all sizes and shapes. However in the middle of the clearing was a small cliff – perfect for council meetings or herd meetings! – And in no time I was standing on the moss covered cliff; staring out in the distance, imagining how it would sound like with a lot of equines gathered here. Soon my mind traveled back in time to my former home and friends – would they be pleased with my discovery? I would never know, I couldn’t dare to tell anyone of this land except for the ones that I invited – and even then it would only be mares.

I frowned as I thought the idea over, how would we ever expand our numbers if mares only resided here? I wouldn’t take the risk of letting stallions enter these lands, not now – not ever! But we had to reproduce somehow, I could almost hear my own brain working at full effect, until – there! In order to stay in, in – I glanced at the stars and immediately a smile glinted on my lips. “Moonglade I’ll name you that!” I whispered out in the cozy tempered air. In order to stay in Moonglade the mares would have to swear an oath to me, to never tell anyone of our location and never approach a stallion – unless fall has come. In fall I would allow the females to find themselves a handsome stud to breed with, spend the short season with – but never bring him here, and never visit him until next fall. I felt sadness close in on my like a thick blanket, I knew already that it was a harsh rule – but it had to be that way didn’t it? Else the fights would come, the jealousy, the rage – the hunger for power! My jaw clenched as I reared up on my hindquarters.

“Moonglade, bow your trees to the Valkyries and their Queen! Let us use your resources and protect us from curious eyes, In return I, Asteria the Stargazer will promise to protect you from power-hungry stallions seeking to corrupt your fresh air! This is my promise to you!”

The words were spilled from my mouth with passion and coated with truth – I had now given my words to the powerful spirits of these lands, and I knew better than anyone you didn’t trifle with natures powers, if I didn’t stick to my words – my punishment would be harsh. As on command a strong breeze blew through the terra, dragging and pulling in all the great trees, making it sound like a million voices whispering at the same time.

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Be careful what you wish for.

The word Nature made my muscles tense up, nature was such a word, a word with no balanced meaning. It meant so much. In spring, new herbs and shrubs spouted, bringing with them new creatures, small mammals, foals. The summer, brought hot days, and warm winded nights, it seemed a safe season. In Fall, we mated, projuced more of us, such fabulous creatures we were. Then, as the leaves fell from their trees and turned a shade of brown, and the shrubs began to die and shrival, the ground turned hard, dead almost, as the winter arrived. Yet somehow, this deathly season seemed to delight me. Prehaps it was the way i had been brought up, with a harsh sense of humour and demanding attitude. The winter seemed to suit me greatly.

My daydream seemed to end as i travelled south, and the wind turned harsher, the air around me colder, and the undergrowth became soggy, sticking to my hard hooves as i walked on, picking up few scents. The journey continued, further south, until the wind became a slight tingle on my skin; a few golden leves skittered across my path, i followed their journey, and raised my crown slighlty, what was this? Infront of me, a almost magical looking land, it intrigued me, so much i snorted sharply and followed the crisp leaves, picking up a brisk trot, new sensually sights, smells, tastes. Everything was so different now. It seemed alive, unlike the lands i had travelled through previously.

Amber eyes washed across the land, searching for any other movement other than my own, harks pricked forward, straining for any sounds, hooves powered by strong, thick, yet shaped pillars moved with ease across the ground, carrying me further into the lands. A faint call made me stop, dead, in my tracks. Head raised even higher, making me look that extra hand taller, my orbs strained to focus on the faint figure about two miles away. Again, i started into my high proformance trot, lifting knees high, hooves clipping my underneath as i glided closer. The figure now becoming clearer, and more familiar.

Slowing, as i came within speaking distance, i dropped gracefully to a walk, long curling whipcord swayed at my hind, amber eyes locked onto the painted mare infront of me. "Ah, Asteria. It's been a while." Ispoke of simple words, with little emotion, but i knew this mare would not see them in a bad force, for we were childhood friends. I walked up to her, and bumped her gently on the neck, it was good to be with her again.
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I let out a sigh of loneliness – from the second I had spilled the fateful words, I knew that I would forever have to live without the influence of stallions. It was what I had decided, and hopefully more mares felt like me – weak and defenseless when powerful stallions fought and fought over silly things. Sure I knew not all stallions was like that, my old leader – Cenarius – had been the perfect stallion, full of courage and power, yet extremely gentle and attentive towards everyone, even in fall. I closed my sapphire orbs and let the magic of the glade flow in me – and by doing so, I suddenly felt another presence than my own. The first reaction my body did was to spin around and stare in the direction of the low rustling, it was only then my sharp eyes caught the sight of Chiron.


The black mare confirmed my suspicions as she spoke, and quickly a happy smile spread on my tired features. “Chiron! What a wonderful surprise! Can you believe the presence of these lands? It’s pure magic!” I rambled out with an excited voice, but then the sorrow of my deed washed over me and my look turned grim. “Did you hear of my promise to the Glade? Is it silly?” I questioned in a weak tone – I wasn’t afraid to appear weak or vulnerable in front of Chiron, she had always been my guardian and protector – the great warrior in the Special Ones, would she continue as that, or shake her head at me and leave? Sapphire orbs clashed with her beautiful yet scary amber ones, and I felt the sadness down on me once again, how could anyone shun her from having such beautiful eyes? True she looked like a true dark equine, but her heart wasn’t as cold as most thought it to be, true to be told I had always admired her strength and courage – her brute looks and the ability to make others listen to her, it was truly a gift.


I let out a deep sigh. “Have you come to stay? Or did Cenarius send you looking for me?” I asked in a neutral tone. I didn’t want her to feel unwelcome – not at all, but I didn’t want to go back either, yes Cenarius had been the perfect leader, the perfect gentleman, but now I had created a binding promise to these lands – and I knew it would never be possible for me to leave it forever again. I raised my light crown towards the huge trees towering above us, and let out a content sigh, could I really ever leave this beautiful terra? I didn’t think so, for now I would have to work on collecting mares and pick an ideal place to settle down and control the land from. I shifted my patient eyes back to Chiron, awaiting her response.

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c h i r o n ; ;

Be careful what you wish for.

Glinting amber eyes looked at her tired frmae, i saw her smile and chuckled to myself. I was always a different equine around her, she had been there when i was born, just a weak and mindless filly. Back at the old homeland, she had watched me fight others, beat them, be beaten by them, she had watched me grow into this spectacular monster i was. Of pure black, long, thick, curcly mane, long twisted flowing tail. She had watched me become who i was, and for that, I owed her my life.

Lowiering my scarred skull to the ground, i began to eat, ripping up a few big mouthfuls of the purple blades, then she spoke, about her promise, the promise i had heard her say, it made me feel proud. "Asteria, did I not teach you enough? Don't let yourself down. Your promise to the Glade was wonderful. You have come so far." My words spilled out, and showed emotion, something i rarely did. Stepping forward, i raised my head and embraced her in a great hug, my neck curling ontop of hers, my muzzle reaching down to her withers. For a few moments, i stood still, feeling her warmth, the warmth i hadn't felt off no other, for more than a year now. It was great to be so alive in such a mysterious place, with someone you loved. Often, it was hard for me to feel such emtions. My tall bulky, masculine like frame, scarred face, amber eyes and obssesive attitude often made others keep their distance. But i knew Asteria could see beond the looks.

As i backed up, away from her, and shook my skull close to the ground, so tassles covered my amber orbs, she spoke again, of our old leader, and with discust, i snorted. When did i ever take orders off him; or any other, for that matter? I would have no idea if Cenarius is looking for you. Even if he was, would you go back? After this? I questioned her, it was something i often did to make her think. I was good at it, making equines form order under me, some would say i was bossy, i, personally, would disagree. I just succeeded in gaining power and control.

Something about this newly crowned 'Moonglade' made me want to stay. Here, there was no scent of any other equine, other than myself and Asteria. Prehaps no other had step foot upon the grounds here. Making it an unknown place. Where no other roamed. If would be perfect for me, and for Asteria too. For she was the only one i had ever met that didn't annoy me in the slightest, here, i could be left alone, venture out at breeding season to find some brute, and then, come back. That would be the only time i would leave. For i was to be the greatest warrior of this land. No outsider would tresspass onto this land without my permission, and any newcomers would be brought straight to see Asteria, there, they would face judgement, from both of us.

To be alone, and away from the stallions made me feel almost relaxed. No brute there to attempt to boss me around, no brute there to keep me on a leash and punish me if i went somewhere. Honestly, they made me sick. where was the rule in the book that said they were supiror to us mares? It was just an image they had created, i supose.

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Duo colored pelt shivered slightly as a soft breeze passed us, caressing my skin like a lover’s touch, it wasn´t unpleasant I was just not prepared. Instead I focused my light orbs on the dark female in front of me, as she spilled the lyrics I longed to hear. Immidiatly my features lit up in a brilliant happy smile, and as she came forward to embrace me, I laid my slender neck around her muscular one – oh it felt good to have her by my side again! I wasn’t alone now, and I wouldn’t have to meet the future with an uncertain gaze. Instead another feeling washed through my hot veins – determination – and as the black mare stepped back, I raised my crown proudly into the air, taking a deep whiff and letting the feeling overtake me.

However soon the coal mare interrupted my feeling of power and I lowered my cranium with an apologizing smile. “No you’re right, I won’t be able to go back now – not now, not ever. I think I’ve bonded with the Glade somehow – I’m afraid that if I leave I’ll perish.” I spilled out as my gaze became distant. Somewhere I knew it was the truth – that the Glade and I were now bonded, I sacrificed a part of myself to keep the Glade protected and able to grow, to hold my future herd, but that energy had to come from somewhere – and wasn’t it fair to take it from its queen? Slowly I turned my duo colored face back towards Chiron and let a sad smile spread on my kissers. “You should have listened to him more often you know, he was a great leader – I really miss him.” I cut myself off as a new thought entered my already saddened mind. “Did you see my sister before you left? Is she still training? The stars won’t tell me anything about her!” I spat out the last part with a frustrated voice.

I twisted my head slightly to glance at the sky, and almost screamed in panic – the huge trees almost covered the night sky! I couldn’t live without the stars! I felt Saturn’s speed had returned to normal – meaning that my knowledge of the planets and their positions was still intact. Without further delay I stepped a little away from Chiron and focused on finding a hole in the thick trees – I wandered around in a circle for some minutes before my blue orbs finally clashed with the white stars. “Thank god” I whispered in a relived tone, what would I have done without the stars? I wasn’t named ‘The Stargazer’ for nothing! Quickly I turned around and trotted back towards Chiron, my hooves sinking down in the moist moss-covered ground; that was a thing I really liked about Moonglade, its ability to stay fresh and alive instead of dead and cold like the other lands was during winter.

As I reached the other mare’s black frame I reached out and nipped at her thick mane in a playful way. “Will you be my second in command Chiron? I trust you with my life, and I know you’ll be the best suited for the job – no matter how many mares that join.” I spilled out in a tone that turned from playful to serious – it was true, I didn’t trust anyone other than this brute-like mare to keep me alive, she was by all means the best warrior and the most observant when spies and assassins was involved. So why wasn’t she the queen you might ask? While Chiron had everything it took to lead a land; the ability to make others listen to her harsh tones, the power to keep the position and the force to strike down everyone who opposed her, she didn’t posses the tactical and diplomatic gene.

I had always been the peacemaker – the one who lead the conversations, and if things didn’t go as planned and went out of hand, the black mare had always been there to step in and fight the battles. I sized the dark mare up and down, yes the position of Warchief would suit her much better than that as Queen, I let out a giggle as a image of Chiron having to listen to problems from her herd members all day long popped in my head, she wouldn’t last a day! Her preference was to take it on the battlefield, not sit down and discuss quietly. My azure orbs shone with laughter as I reached out and embraced the Frisian - I didn’t know what I would have done if she hadn’t shown up. [/color][/size]

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Be careful what you wish for.

As she lowered her crown after my words and smiled apologetically, i let a low laugh escape my kissers. what made her think she had to show me so much respect? Prehaps it was, after all the time we spent together, she felt attached to me in some way. But she ought to know i would never leave her; why, i had come after her after she left the homeland, right? She spoke her words, and somehow, i strongly agreed with what she was saying. This newly named 'Moonglade' had something special about her, it was truely a mysterious and magical place. As she finished speaking, i nodded, to agree with her. Now she had promised to look after and gaurd the land with her life, i too, douted she would survive for long if she left for good.

As she turned her duo painted frame towards me, I again, stepped forward, now darkness was almost upon us, and somehow, i thought she'd be grateful for my heat and company, i lowered my skull once again to lip up some of the lushious tasting herbs underfoot, why, they had something specail about them too. As she began to speak, my harks flickered towards her, but as she finished, they curled backward, hiding in my black curled mane; my skull raised and i clacked ivories together in slight anger. Friend, have you not yet learnt my ways? If not, you should listen more to me. For as long as i can remember, me and mother have both hated the way of the brute. And you must learn to not miss the ones you cannot be with. And yes, of course your sister is still training, she asked me to pass on her love. She will grow extremely strong if she sticks at what she was ment for. With that suggestion, i flicked my blackcord and walked a few metres away, leaving her with that thought.

Skull raised a little from the ground as the mare became paniced, and burst away from me, frantically searching for her beloved stars. I shook my skull so tassles spread over my amber eyes and chuckled slightly. hearing her thanks i turned my frame so i could keep her in sight. Still now, even though she was a fully grown mare and quite capeable of caring for herself; i felt the urge to look after her and protect her. Something my mother had taught me. I felt her warmth grow closer as she neared me once again and felt her clamp onto my mane and pull in a friendly way. Snorting, i half reared, rasing my neck out of reach of her ivories, and planted myself back down on all fours. Smiling at her words. You didn't think i'd leave you did you? And settle for anything lower than the secondary command? Never. Tones slipped out like vemon, of course i'd stay by her side! protect her with my life, and be her secondary equine. I was of course, great for almost any job, that of a spy, a warrior, a protector. My multitaskable mind body and soul allowed it. Laughing quietly again, i bowed my head and nipped at her chest, then pulled back and nodded. Confirming the decision. As she stepped forward and embraced me, i was a little shocked, and kept tense for a few seconds. I wasn't used to all this handling, unless it was during a fight. I let a soft sigh escape my kissers, relaxed, and tightened my neck around hers.


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