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; E M I R A
^{- Please, let me be your babygirl.}

One two three four five steps into the dark caves, the only light was that which came shining from behind me; in front of me was only darkness. I lifted my tiny slender head into the chilly cave air, and took a deep sniff: the cold unwelcoming cave air was the only thing that met my searching nostrils – did I really have to go further in? My tiny body shook as I stepped deeper in, I was scared to death – yet I continued, my determination driving me forward, reminding me of my task. The cold confused tone of Snyper made me stop though, I could see something moving in the darkness – it had to be him! And I took a few steps forward again.

“Don’t blame me for the death of your mother. You have a family too you know, I even offered you to share mine! I don’t see what I’ve done to insult you, prince”

My tone was nervous – trying, I needed to convince him to get out of here – to return to his dad and step-mom, why did he insist on being so stubborn? But somewhere a quiet voice called out to me, reminding me that the young colt had endurance hardship from his very birth, while I had been pampered in butt and head. He was a prince wasn’t he? His father was king of the lands, and the only true sibling he had, was his younger sister.The menacing growl he uttered made me shiver slightly, what was it with colts and needing to be animalistic? I sighed.

“A lot more than that, and some thanks to you! Love for a friend, I thought I had finally found someone who could show me that not everyone in this cold world, is evil. Betrayal when you turned your back on me. I was scared when I entered these caves. Determination drove me forward, pushing me to you. And finally anger, that you won’t open your eyes and see you have people caring for you! You don’t have to die Snyper, choose life instead of death, please.”

Tones started out angry, but slowly changed to pleading – I didn’t want him to die! Even though he had turned his back on me, I still forgave him. That was me, the young naïve filly Emira; forgive and forget everything – give everyone a second chance. I took a few steps forward yet again, stopping half a meter from the buckskin colt.

“If you took Intrepid away from me, I would be devastated. He’s my protector, and I love him very much – can you blame me? Can you blame me for being born the way I am? I´m sorry if I’m so terrible in your eyes – I try my best to please everyone you know.. Why do you hate me?”

It was the truth wasn’t it? I did everything possible to please everyone around me, but that was just the way I was – I didn’t have any wish to change that. I lowered my head slightly, should I just give up? The young male ventured deeper into the caves, and even though my skin crawled with fear. I followed.

[lynx'']

I N T R E P I D

My eyes widened dramicaly as Emira galloped away, i bursted forward screaming after her, she didn't know these lands, or what was in them. There could be anything. However, when i reached the lakes edge, i stopped dead, and turned my dial towards Jajliya and Riku, a pleading look in my eyes. I wanted to say something, but the words got tsangled in my mouth and only a gulp down my throat could be heard. Emira... I stuttered them, almost a whisper to my baby girl. Come Back! I screamed at her, although she was long gone. My harks whipped back, and i raised my body high into the air in an almost vertical rear, my now thicker pillars striked the air infront of my, and i called for her again. I landed with a dusty thud, paticles rose off the floor around me, i took a step forward, in the direction she had gone, then stopped. i felt as though i was intruding, walking away in this land when it wasn't mine. I spun my body around to face the bay mare, she was the more understanding one. Where is she? Where has she gone? My voice was released in a worried tone, however, my words were firm and determind. I was angry at her, she was stupid, Why did she always make me worried. This emotion, love, such a strong one. It was almost overwhelming. A lone tear bubbled in my orb, i blinked it away. No, i was a prince, i wouldn't cry, i can't breakdown. I looked up at Riku, my wide, sad, deep eyes watching his body, did he feel emotion? I douted it, he came across as so strong, masculine and scary. Although i knew he would not hurt me, the words from Jajliya confirmed that. When he spoke, i was stunned, shocked, i froze. My eyes widened in fear as he took a step towards me, leave Emira here? No. No way, i wouldn't. I backed up, my body hunched, as my legs took me away from him, i shook my head slowly and swallowed. I would not be escorted home, nor would Emira, i would take her home, no one else. Daddy and mom would kill me if i left her here. I glanced up to Jajliya, hopping for some support, would she side with Rikuand make me leave without her? My voice echoed throughout the lands as i called for her, infact, i think it was the loudest i ever called. Her name, repeating in my head, i needed her here now, now i wanted to go. But i couldn't leave her. I blinked, and looked in the direction the foals had disapeared, then turned my head slowly back to Riku.

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[azul.]

S N Y P E R

They told me that I was mistaken, infatuated, but I was afraid to trust my hunches.

I went from being fumed to releasing such a scoffing laugh, I almost giggled. Did she hear the words she was saying? Of course not! Giggling didn't seem right for this tense instant, so I released such a heavy sigh, keeping my back turned to Emira to hide the fact that my lips tugged into a mocking smile- half there, half not. Still, when she spoke, the emotions I had felt vanished and I grew cold. The smile disappeared from my features, and I resisted the urge to try and attack Emira with my dull, milky teeth. Even then, my tone was harsh as I snapped out at her.

"Was that after or before your brother harassed me? Don't even try that with me your highness. If you haven't realized, that bay mare is my dad's queen. The second that she has a colt, he will be king. Forget about me- even I won't make it to see that day, not that I'm regretting it of course."

When I finished my rather long statement, I released a heavy sigh, and marched forward, farther into the darkened pit. Auduals twitched at the sound of Emira sighing- only making me grow even more... What was it called? I was an enigma. This made me even more quiet and reserved, but my eyes were drawing closed, a sure sign for getting hurt in the black cave. When Emira spoke, I made a small noise in between her words. Nothing more than a simple "hm," but it interrupted my thoughts, and I frowned, my eyes trailing to the dark ground. When she finally finished speaking, I walked forward a few steps and spoke, staring at the walls.

"Love, hm? Love for a friend. Love for a friend is different than love for a mother, isn't it? The instinct to love your mother is a second-nature, but the love for a friend is made, and destroyed, instantly... Betrayal, you say? Don't you think that it's betrayal that my mother died, instead of me? Doesn't that make me seem selfish? She didn't get to see my father one last time. She didn't get to see him, and I'm stuck with an ugly reminder of my sins. But, I'm just being greedy, aren't I?"

I paused, looking at Emira's dished features, and shook my crown. Why would I ask a princess about being greedy? It was kind of an idiotic thing to do, eh?

"Choice? Choice?! You think living and dying was a choice! Do you think my mother chose to die? Do you think she was so sick of me, that she made herself die?! Think Emira, Think about it!"

With those angry words, I dashed off, my sapphire eyes struggling to cling to the light of the surrounding light from the crevices in the cave roof. My small limbs throbbed, hooves grating against the floor like flint. I pushed off, jogging through the cave until I reached the far edge, escaping into the moonlit land. A faint sigh was emitted from my weary body, then I spoke.

"Actually, yes, I can blame you. I can blame you for everything. Every little mishap that this world has brought me, but it wouldn't be right. Besides, they're just words. Like hat, for instance. Hate is a strong word. Could be used in the instance, like 'I hate you.' Yes, I hate you. If I said it to anyone else, they wouldn't care, but you, princess, could be knocked down with a feather when I say them to you."

[So, I'm gonna leave Riku out for a little bit. x]

[lynx'']

So whats happening with Treppy if Riku isn't here? Are you (Az) and Nuzzy just going to rp for a little bit then bring the attention back to the lake with Jaja, Riku and Trep?[/size]

[nuzzer2]

ooc: well I think Treppy can follow them and hear the words, Emira is going to go back now anyway - poor little thing! *slaps Snyper* evil colt!

[nuzzer2]

; E M I R A

I ducked my head in shame as his words hit me like a whip, of course I knew Treppy had been mean to the buckskin colt – but Snyper had his part in it too! Why did he have to be so mean – so negative? He appeared to blame himself for everything; a normal equine would roll its eyes and walk out, giving up on the poor colt. But me, Emira – the baby girl, I had to try to save him didn’t I? He was a lost child who was angry at the world – frustrated that life wouldn’t give him a chance to live it.

“It’s not your fault your mother died – don’t you think, by acting that way; not giving life a chance, that you’ll make her sad? Why not try to live? Live for your mother. She’s watching you from above, don’t you think she wants her little baby to live? You heard it yourself, your dad’s ‘queen’ has another baby; even I know that means she has milk – probably enough for two.”

It was yet another dare to utter those words; a test for his patience, a test for myself – how far would I go to save others? I stared out in the darkness, would I ever get out of here? I shivered a little; I missed the warmth of Intrepid – the proud looks of my parents as they watched us; the safety of being home. It was luxury, having two high-ranked parents; queen and king, being protected by a full herd – feeling ‘love’, support and .. I stopped myself; the more I thought of it, the sorrier I felt for the young colt.

“I didn’t mean it like that, I’m just trying to help you!”

Perhaps that was what he didn’t want – help .. ? I stared off after the colt as he slowly disappeared from my young eyes – was he leaving me? Suddenly the cave sounds that I had pressed down – refused to hear – came crashing down on me. The sound of insects buzzing about, bats flying near the ceiling; watching me with interest – too much interest maybe.. ? The sound of dripping water somewhere, the air flooding through the channels sounding like – ghosts.. I ducked and yelped in fear, I wanted to get out of here! Where was Treppy? Snyper spoke up again – was he still here? However his words hit me like a truck, forgetting my relief for a moment.

Did he hate me? ‘When I say them to you’ So he did? No one had told me that they hated me yet – except for the one I was trying o save. I closed my scared orbs for a second as they filled with liquid, he was right – I couldn’t help but react to hateful words; that was my nature. For the first time, I wished to be like my brother and parents – they didn’t care, even if I would yell it right in their face, they would just stare at me with indifference in their faces. Crystal tears dropped from my cheeks and onto the cold ground – he was evil, just like the rest of them!

Quickly I turned around and dashed off the way I had come, I needed to get out of here – and now! Finally I was standing at the cave enterance, my lungs gasping for much needed air. From a distance I guess you could say I looked like a ghost; legs spread, head hanging and orbs wide open - was there no end to this nightmare?

“Treppy..”

I mumbled quietly.

[lynx'']

I N T R E P I D

Without another word, the lightbulb in my head shone. Before Riku could threaten me, i spun on my heels and headed after Emira and Snyper at a gallop. My harks pressed back against my skull, protecting my hearing from the vicious wind that whipped around my three month old body. I screamed out for her, but my call was stopped abruptly as i neared the entrance to some caves and heard voices inside. That one of Snypers, evil, cold, echoing. Then the tiny, saddened voice of my sister. I sidestepped away from the entrance so i was hidden by some nearby rocks, and listened carefully. I hate you the words that made me perk up the most. He hated her? Why? She had done nothing wrong, it was me. He spoke of how mean i had been to him..Had I? No, not really. I was angry, my jaw tightened and my orbs narrowed, and i shifted my pillars uneasily. However, i remained quiet. My head was lowered slightly, to pick up better sounds that were coming from the cave, however, when i heard the sound of approching hooves, my dial shot up and harks bolted forward, it was Emira! I bolted from my hiding place to meet her at the cave entrance Emira! I gasped, i threw myself to her side and hugged her tight. An evil stare was sent into the depths of the cave, aimed at Snyper, i didn't know where abouts he was, but the look was there for him anyways. I nipped at Emira's side and set off back to the lake.

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