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Post by gingerlisous23 on Jun 26, 2015 12:27:29 GMT -5
Seeing Lotus struggle to her feet she nearly went over to her side to support her..but the expression on her face made her back off. She didn't need any help. Ebony had to keep her distance for now. She better stick to what she knew best..that was to entertaining the foals.
Ebony giggled as she spotted Icarus come in. Great more foals to play with! Looks like Casper got in safe from the storm as well. Seeing her mate coming up to snuggle with her made the mule have butterflies in her stomach.. She had mixed feelings about finding a mate of her own. Even if the mares back home normally didn't want the stallion that chose them; they still had that experience of being a mommy. Casper had to be the luckiest mare to have a male that seem to love her and their son by the looks of things!
Then Abel appeared. Her big brother! "Abel!.." she exclaimed rearing up some in joy. He was ok! That was a big relief. She thought she heard him and Grange earlier. "You're alright!..Thank goodness..you move too fast for me!" she teased him coming up to nuzzle under his chin before backing away slowly to let him see Lotus.
Yet just as the others were coming in from the storm...in comes Sheva. She gulped really hard. Rarely she disobeyed, it felt awful. Her mistress looked puzzled with her presence her.
"M-madame!..I..uh..uh..please don't be mad at me.." she mumbled holding her ears down "I know I was suppose to stay behind because you said it was dangerous out there and that I wouldn't keep up with the rest of the group but I was so worried that something might happen and I didn't want to get left behind so I followed you instead...I know I'm normally not sneaky but I just wanted to see..for once...I'm so sorry Madame please forgive me..." She gasped for air having to say the whole thing in once breath.
Her ears directed to her mistress as she spoke. "Wait...we're going with Klaus?" This didn't make sense..she thought they were just suppose to find him and go home. What was her mistress suggesting? She just got here, the mule stood there confused. She came this far through the brush and the storm...there was no way she was going now. "Madame..I will go anywhere you go...I don't want to return without you..." she looked at both her and her half brother Abel. She couldn't imagine another moment without her family about.
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Post by valiantshadow on Jun 26, 2015 12:33:39 GMT -5
Grange shook his head as the sleet pelted down upon him, seemingly with more fury each moment. It felt like he was being pelted by angry wasps instead of small particles of ice, it stung so badly. Trying to keep his mind off of how uncomfortable the weather was becoming, he focused his attention on the gathering of horses. Abel and Miles seemed to be ready to attack each other - not a good sign; the group needed to be unified if they were going to work their way out of this - and poor Sheva had to make all the decisions for them. Grange did not envy her; he couldn't imagine having to decide what to do for a group like this. He was confident that he would never be a leader, he second guessed too easily when his friends were at stake.
Which is why the small champagne stallion was surprised when Sheva declared his idea the best. Honestly, he had only birthed the idea because he would rather Cain and Klaus fight it out for themselves than involve innocent herd members. Especially since there were so many mares - and his little adoptive nephew Icarus - here that would be put in danger if they confronted Klaus here. But, if Sheva found wisdom in it, then Grange was not going to argue with the black appaloosa; there was a reason she was the leader of this group, and mare or not, she was in charge.
As Sheva addressed Grange a second time, he shook his mane to clear it of ice crystals, saying, "Yes, I can ask an animal to deliver the message if necessary," as he took his place behind Sheva, who had lead them to the mares to speak with them as well.
As each horse piped up that they were staying, Grange noted how many there were. It seemed that so far, everyone was intent on staying together. "I will stay with you all," Grange announced, nodding to Sheva. From the look of things, Grange thought, it seemed like he may indeed have to catch the attention of a nearby animal and send a message back to Cain.
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Post by cactussis on Jun 27, 2015 6:48:04 GMT -5
Ebony was warmly welcomed, if anyone certainly by Melia. The timid mare with green eyes joined the gathering too and Melia made sure she got back on her hooves while others explained the situation to the newly arrived mule. Without hesitation did Melia gently headbutt Ebony; the action had apparently become a signature gesture of affection from the filly. She was quick to stare into the mule's eyes however, once she pulled away.
"Super scary! And he wants to come back!", Melia said with her ears hesitantly turned back, looking for a moment as nervous as her adoptive sister. Reminding herself that Felicity was still present made Melia swallow any further commentary on the ex-leader however. Thankfully the conversation was moved to more important matters - Lotus. The mare was recovering and Ebony certainly tried her best to ease her, but even then it was apparent that the grey brood was far from a healthy state. Melia caught a sight of the mare's eyes though; she was starting to look alive again.
Just as Ebony tried to liven up the mood as she usually did, and Melia was about to kick the 'hot rock' away, Lotus surprisingly gathered enough strength to stand up, although with mixed success. Melia beamed though by the sight, and flickered her wet tail as the mare introduced another game - whatever it was.
"No? What kind of game is-", the roan filly had asked curiously, but was interrupted by the sound of damp grass getting squishes underneath hooves. Consequently did Melia turn her head around and almost squealed by the joy of finally seeing the rest of the group again - the wait had felt like an eternity! They did not exactly leave any good news that Klaus had been intimidated however and the group seemed to be left with a dilemma, which did not bode well if Klaus and Isaac was breathing down their necks.
One after one did the stallions, and Ebony, voice their decision. They were staying. It troubled Melia, considering that none of the mares would possibly wish to go alone? The stallions was wise to stay though, they were needed to protect everyone - but would an animal successfully deliver a message? Melia had heard stories of messagers, tiny as rodents and those capable of flying. Hearing that Grange possessed that power was surreal.
"Let me go!", Melia suddenly blurted out, having not even given herself a chance of thinking it through. Had she said that just to be against Grange's gift? Or was it because she actually knew what she was doing? Maybe not the latter.
"I- I mean, I could go! I'm small and quiet!", maybe not so quiet, "And I know how to find home! And I've talked to Cain before!", not exactly 'talked'.
Melia was just stammering at this point, trying to defend the benefits of her volunteering. Admittedly did her adventurous trait give her some knowledge about the environments and how to find home, and she was small enough to run away quietly, but her physique was still that of a child's. Not because that made her think she was any less capable of the job than any other, although she shrunk in size as she awaited someone's protest - Sheva's in particular.
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Post by everlastingstables on Jun 29, 2015 13:47:15 GMT -5
Felicity
The foal had been quiet for a very long time. Merely going along with what everyone else was doing. Besides, she was too young to participate in the adult dealings anyhow, and too young to offer any advice for that matter. So while the adults talked, and Melia occupied herself with socializing, Felicity went on to do her own thing within the sights of the other horses. Casually and somewhat sneakily moving herself away from her partner, looking into the grass and or mud for little bugs and things of that sort. Maybe even some drowning worms from the downpour that made the ground soggy. Mucking up her lower legs further. Caking her with mud and thickening each time the lower layer dried; even just a little. Felicity bounded about playfully. Doing everything she could to stay entertained. It wasn't really working. She needed something to do...something exciting. With a defeated sigh, Felicity made her way back over to everyone and so happened to catch Grange's words about a message delivery. Ask a animal to do it? No way! The energetic filly could take the case!
"I'll go," Felicity said looking sheepishly. Could anyone say no to that adorable face? Fluttering lashes, big blue eyes, cute little grin. Who could resist? "I'm really fast! and will find the herd in no time."
There ya have it, a filly taking charge of an important mission. The only problem was, would anyone give it to her?
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Post by NaporieRizia on Jun 29, 2015 18:51:32 GMT -5
Niya felt quite out of place standing around here, useless really, though she supposed there wasn't much else that she could do. Lotus was being taken care of and the foals were being entertained by the mule mare. It seemed she didn't really have much else to do. She looked around some, deciding to try and help the best she could she went to the opening of their small shelter and kept a watch out for... well anything she supposed. Not that it mattered since she couldn't really see anything at all in all of this hail and darkness. Another shiver tingled down her body, making her tail flick at the annoying feeling. She truly did hate being cold. Where was the sun when you needed it?
Her ears perked forward when she heard voices closer now. It was Lady Sheva and the stallions she was sure, but she couldn't place what they were saying under the loud hum of the hail pelting the earth and the hard roof of their shelter. It didn't seem to matter though for soon the spotted mare was right in front of her, entering the cavern with the stallions in tow. Had they taken care of Klaus? Was he gone? It seemed too hard to believe he was gone so easily though. He had to be still out there, waiting in the darkness. But waiting for what? Her questions didn't remain unanswered for very long. Sheva seemed very urgent to get straight to the point and the situation was quickly presented before them. Someone needed to go back and tell Cain. Niya felt her heart sink. Part of her wished to speak up and offer to do so, but she was afraid of what might wait for her back at the herd. She had agreed to come on this trip so quickly because she wanted to get away. To go back so quickly... she couldn't make herself do that. Her tongue caught in her throat and she wasn't able to say a word.
It seemed though that none of the stallions were interested in going. Then again she didn't blame them. It would be safer if they stayed after all. Isaac was strong and Klaus, well he obviously was if he had been the leader of the Bachelor stallions. Even if there was doubt that he was weak and a coward, running away from the war and all, she knew that wasn't the truth, even if she would have rathered it be so. One at a time the others spoke up, all refusing to go, some politely, some not quite so much so. It appeared that they were going to end up sending an animal after all. It would be best anyways, or so she thought. She agreed that they would know the darkness better and would easier blend in and not be spotted by enemies or whatever else might lie in the wake. Then so suddenly the two fillies that were with them offered to go and Niya chocked on her own tongue that had been tied back. These two little things were brave enough to offer to go while she couldn't even make herself stand up for someone in need... no, perhaps they weren't brave. Was it really wise for someone so young to run alone back to the herd? Even if they were not all too far away yet, it didn't sound like the smartest idea. This wasn't her decision to make though, and so Niya held her tongue - something that so suddenly she was very good at doing, perhaps too good.
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Post by leavingneverland on Jun 30, 2015 17:28:16 GMT -5
Lotus saw them approach through the haze of the hail, and forced herself to stand a little taller. At first they were silhouettes pressed against the black and blue canvas of the land -- and then they came to life. With these looks on their faces. She knew immediately that something big had happened, though she couldn't begin to guess what. Her eyes shot back to the two figures still swathed under cover of sky and weather. The two big males still stood, watching them no doubt. Klaus and... the one she'd beaten the stuffing out of. Yeah, that was right. She'd beaten the stuffing out of him. Or so she'd tell everyone. Eventually. And he wouldn't be there to argue, because there was NO way she was staying within yelling distance of him. Ever. Not ever.
Her eyes shot back to the group as they loomed in their small cave's mouth. She could feel Abel's eyes trying to seek her out, but she avoided them. She was too embarrassed; she'd hurt the only person she even remotely cared about in this stupid herd, and it had been for nothing. It would've been different if she'd gotten away -- then she could've argued that it was necessary. But now, standing wounded and alone? It was nothing but cruelty.
Instead she fixed her eye on Sheva. No doubt the mare hated her guts now, after the way she'd flirted and cooed at her son and then chopped him done (quite literally). But she didn't care about that. Lotus had never cared about the acceptance or approval of strangers. Sheva could growl at her, glare daggers at her, it didn't matter, as long as she didn't have to look at the hurt in Abel's eyes.
Lotus sighed softly at the mention of returning. She was feeling better -- whatever Casper had rubbed on her had muted the pain and cleared some of the clouds out of her head -- but there was no way she would be walking all the way back tonight. And even if she could, you couldn't pay her to. She listened as the others refused as well, all except a filly. And then it was her turn. Lotus snorted. "It ain't happenin'. Not tonight, not any other night. Not for me," she told them, a sneer crossing her face at the thought of the despicable male bodies she had left behind.
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Post by paperwingsranch on Jun 30, 2015 18:31:39 GMT -5
Casper sighed in relief at the sound of Miles' voice, not even flinching slightly as he came up on her blind side. She leaned into him slightly, suddenly feeling exhausted by all that had happened since they'd started out on this quest. She was even more glad to hear both Grange and her mate stating that they would remain here; the palomino wasn't sure she'd be able to handle any more uncertainty when it came to the safety of her mate and friend. She leaned down then to groom Miles' mane, almost chuckling to herself at how pointless it was as his hair was completely drenched and clumped with ice, but it was still reassuring to feel him alive and safe beside her.
She listened silently as everyone else spoke up with their decisions, her brows furrowing as both Melia and Felicity volunteered themselves. Surely they wouldn't allow foals to go on their own? She was about to speak up on the matter when a quick glance to Sheva reminded her of the last time she'd spoken up about the safety of the youngest members of the group. Another lecture was not what she needed right now, and so she remained quiet; better to let their leader do what she thought was best.
It then came to Casper's attention that she had yet to say what she planned to do with herself, forgetting that it may not be as obvious an answer to the others as it was to herself. "I plan to stay here with my family." She informed Sheva, smiling softly at the two roans beside her, and Grange as well of course. They were all together finally, there was no way she would let herself be separated from them even to just run to Cain and back.
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Post by ponybones on Jun 30, 2015 19:50:49 GMT -5
Somehow, it did not surprise Sheva that the volunteers were the two little ones, the two who did not know the danger that waited outside for them...but also, the smallest and most agile, and the most likely to escape. Sheva rolled the thought around in her mind as her crimson eyes looked from each horse who gave their position. She didn't want any of them to be sent back with this trivial message, for what would Cain really do with the information? Surely he did not mean to march out and confront Klaus face to face? It didn't seem very logical, or safe for the Marwari, especially with Isaac at his back. Bat-Sheva shivered a little bit thinking of her son who was all but lost to her now, a monster who had grown from the skin of her lovely, and loving child. She cast a glance at Icarus and how he interacted with his mother, and sent a little prayer up that he would not transform too. Whether it was born in him or ingrained in him later, Isaac was afflicted by a darkness that Sheva couldn't fathom. A darkness that lead him to Klaus, to Brutus.
The silence in her pause became deafening and she looked up, realizing that a verdict had to be found, and both brave fillies were looking at her so expectantly, while Ebony issued her apology and Lotus seemed vaguely defiant as she stared Sheva straight in the face. Ebony would have to go first, and Sheva sighed slightly. "I'm just glad you're safe is all." She murmured, thinking that it was serendipitous that Ebony was here, even of her own volition. She would be alone in the herd, and once they realized that she was likely infertile due to her make-up, her removal from the herd would be anything but pretty. "I'm glad you're with me, baby." Sheva added with a smile, finding no need to chastise the poor mule, who likely was feeling bad enough on her own. It seemed Sheva would have to make a trade though, Ebony with her and one of the young ones left to the unknown. Melia, to Sheva's knowledge, had nothing positive to return to in that herd, and would be better off at Sheva's side while whatever Cain was planning was set in motion, while Felicity...well, she had an Elite father to protect her as Sheva had in youth, and life as a Lady that would protect her from the worst of what the Bachelors had to offer. "Melia, I can't let you go back, I need you here with me...but Felicity." She could imagine the scorn flashing through Casper's mind, but she went for it anyway - Cain was always saying that you couldn't please everyone. "Felicity, I think you should be our messenger. You are safe as Ghost's daughter, even from my son, and Klaus wouldn't dare disrespect an Elite's daughter..." ...or at least I hope. Would he sink so low as to harm a child? Sheva pushed the thought from her mind, and approached Felicity.
"We need you to get back to the herd, baby, back to your father and to Cain. Tell him we saw Klaus." A name she was too young to remember, poor, sweet, young child. Sheva vowed that Felicity would be among those who would come to her, when the time came, if that time came. She hoped that Cain's master plan would reveal itself to her soon, as she felt she was groping blind in the dark as best she could. "But you need to go fast, as no one is going to be able to help you, or protect you. Do you think you can do that?" Sheva asked softly, leaning down and looking into Felicity's eyes.
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Bachelor Herd
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Post by everlastingstables on Jun 30, 2015 20:53:31 GMT -5
Felicity
At first the young filly thought she and Melia would both be going. Two friends going on a grand adventure in the wilds. Such a wonderful thing would certainly bring great joy to Felicity. She had always wanted to do something fun with Melia, and perhaps this was going to be one of many. Felicity gave Melia a gentle nudge, and offered a cheerful giggle as she awaited for what Sheva decided. Hoping with all her might that the two of them would both be able to go.
However, when Sheva stated that Melia couldn't go, Felicity felt her heart sink a little inside. She wouldn't be going on the adventure with her friend?! Poo! But...what Sheva said goes. As Ghost had told her before she set off with the group. "Obey what she says, and be a good girl," Felicity remembered him saying. So Felicity obeyed without making much fuss. For now. The filly was going take charge, as well as take it seriously. There were indeed dangerous creatures out there, ones she did not think were dangerous. Thinking that they could be talked out of aggression, that they could be friends. Perhaps a hidden ability within her that had yet to be brought out.
As Sheva spoke to her, telling her what needed to be said and that there would be no one around to help her Felicity rose her head and puffed her chest out slightly. Putting out an expression of boldness. "I can do it," she said confidently. The filly had a few tricks up her hoof. One she planned to use as soon as she was sent off. Her father had the ability to go invisible, well, Felicity couldn't do that, but she could improvise some. One didn't need ability to become camouflaged. The weather had made the ground soft and mucky, the filly could use that to her advantage. It might slow her down some having a bunch of mud and debris upon her, but it could help keep her unseen for the most part. And may have to be re-applied if the wetness washed it off.
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Post by katha88 on Jul 2, 2015 3:00:51 GMT -5
As Ebony jumped at him, he breathed out a laughter. His adoptive sister was a whirlwind of positive energy. He leaned into her touch and some tension fell from his hide, making him breathe deeper, slower. He smiled at her warmly, before he glanced at Lotus.
It pained him, that the grey mare did not at least sneer at him or gave him a pitiful glance. Nothing, she ignored him. His attention was then suddenly grabbed by two eager younglings and he gaped at them in disbelieve. “No Melia!” He said firmly, looking at Sheva in hope to find some support coming from her too, to restrain the eager teen. Then Felicity also offered herself to run into the night and Abel shook his head with quiet refusal. And then he got his sneer from Lotus, he studied her, piercing her with his look. “Yes, you better stay. My gentle love.” He said to Lotus.
With irritation, his mother grabbed his attention, as she assigned Felicity to be a good option to go back. Sheva’s words though made sense. Even from my son. Abel wrinkled his nostrils, he couldn’t get over the pain that Isaacs behaviour caused him. He still questioned his mother’s decision, to let the filly run out into the night all by herself, but youngsters were clever and capable of much more than adults believed. He had been on countless adventures, that could have ended horribly, but here he was and lived. Ghost would probably be furious when they would come back and judge Sheva for letting Felicity run out into the darkness alone. He hoped, he wouldn't dare to punish her.
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Post by cactussis on Jul 3, 2015 2:58:13 GMT -5
I can't let you go back. That and Abel's quick protest echoed inside her head much to her pitiful disbelief. Melia had hoped that since Felicity too had suggested herself to go, their shared company would have convinced the foster mother and brother. But not only was Melia not allowed to go, Felicity was! Her younger, close-to adopted little sister was going on her own!
"But, I-!", Melia was about to protest in return, but held her tongue by the thought that neither Sheva or Abel would let her go nevertheless. Instead, she tried to be happy for Felicity, who proudly said that she could do it. With a gentle nudge, Melia smiled to the spotted filly who readied herself.
"Go show those grassbeasts who's boss, Fel!", she tried to encourage, although she was truly worried about the younger filly. Melia hoped for a safe journey, but luck should not be the only thing that Felicity would rely on and the thought bothered the fellow youngster. Surely the daughter of an Elite would be alright though? Or even more importantly; she would make her mother proud. Melia could not feel bad for not going in that case, but she would still hope for Felicity's safe return. Sheva would not let her go on her own for another reason than that she would return in one piece, right?
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Post by gingerlisous23 on Jul 3, 2015 20:53:06 GMT -5
Ebony gave Sheva a nervous smile, but also a wave of relief as her mistress forgave her. "Thank you my Lady...I'm happy to be here too.." It could of been worse, but the molly felt she made the right choice. her other brothers were left behind in the process, but her family was separated to begin with. Staying behind, would mean she would be on her own. He just hoped that everyone would be together again, happy in their circle she imagined them to be.
Listening in on the decisions, it was a rather tough one. It looked like everyone was going to stay. This made her heart leap over the hills! Everyone was going to stay together...at least till the two young foals volunteered. The molly looked at the others for their reaction.
Surely two young fillies were at risk for venturing out on their own! The mule shook her head to the thought of either one of them getting attacked from predators or even a rogue horse. Looking up to her mistress as she told Melia to hold back; let out a sense of relief. Even her brother Abel disagreed to letting Melia go.
Felicity was left to fufill her duty. As much as she wanted to go assist her, she put her hoof down. She was the daughter of the fearless Ghost! Any offspring of the Elites were strong right? Anyways...like herself, she would have to face a challenge on her own someday. "I wish best for you little Felicity!"
Stepping up to the filly nudging her gently.
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Post by valiantshadow on Jul 4, 2015 10:43:57 GMT -5
Grange's ear twitched with irritation as the two youngest and smallest members of their group volunteered. What was so wrong with sending a harmless woodland creature in their stead? It would lessen the risk of losing a member of their group, and he was confident that he had enough skill with his gift to get the message across clearly to his chosen messenger. As Sheva reassured Ebony that it was all right the black mule was here, Grange brooded over this, staring at the wall of the cave with one ear cocked towards the conversation. Even though he didn't like the current situation, he was not going to ignore what was going on; the small stallion had learned long ago to pay attention to what went on around him.
Grange felt a wave of relief wash over him when Casper announced she would be staying. He wasn't sure what he would have done if she too had volunteered to go back. Casper was his closest - perhaps his only - friend, and she was too dear to let go of so easily. Grange thought back to when he and Casper were younger, before Miles, before Icarus, when they planned to escape. But they could not leave; Casper still had ties in the herd. Well, now her ties were here, with the ragtag group of Bachelors. And so, finally, their dream had been realized.
Turning to gaze at the others, Grange resigned himself to the idea that Felicity would be bringing the message to Cain. And if Grange could not persuade them otherwise, he could at least support them. This group was the closest to a "good" Bachelor that he could think of, and he was a part of it. "Be careful," the champagne stallion said, dipping his head to the bay filly. "And be quick," he added, giving the filly the tiniest hint of a smile.
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Leaftail
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Post by Leaftail on Jul 5, 2015 17:33:42 GMT -5
One by one, horses were stating their wishes to stay with Shiva. Miles glanced at each of the party members as they spoke, happy to see the group that left the herd was sticking together. That was, until the little fillies spoke up. He kept quiet as the shock spread through the group, hoping that Icarus wouldn’t say he wanted to go with them. The little roan stayed silent though, huddling against his parent’s legs as history was taking place before him. Miles hoped Sheva would try to sway the fillies’ minds, but instead she brought up a good point. She was right in the fact that Felicity had her family to go home to. Ghost was one of the most powerful Elites in the Bachelor herd, and Felicity would grow up under not only his protection, but as a Lady. She would live a privileged life, one without too much worry. Melia, on the other hand, wouldn’t and would live the life of a Slave Brood, which wasn’t very appealing as far as Miles had witnessed. Even his mate was under that title, and he tried his hardest to make sure she was comfortable and that no one could harm her.
Suddenly, everyone was wishing Felicity a safe trip, and Miles gave the young girl a nod. “Good luck. Stay out of trouble, we’re counting on you.” He smiled at her before looking down at his son. Icarus was suddenly catching on that the older foal was leaving the group. Miles could tell the colt was itching to go with her, as he was prancing in place. The older blue roan shook his head and gave Icarus a nudge towards Felicity. “Go wish her luck. This may be the last time we cross paths.”
Icarus pouted as he walked up to Felicity, stretching his neck out to nudge her lightly on the shoulder. “Like Melia said…show those grassbeasts whose boss. I mean, you won’t be as good as me, but…you’re pretty tough for a girl, going off on your own and stuff…” The colt puffed his chest out and gave her a cheeky grin. “Let’s see each other again one day!” With that, he twisted around and trotted back to his father, tail high and proud. Miles rolled his eyes at Icarus, and couldn’t help but let out a quiet laugh at his son’s behavior. Even now, he was trying to impress her, but Miles was sure it wasn’t going to work.
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Post by ponybones on Jul 6, 2015 18:51:29 GMT -5
The last time we cross paths? Sheva swallowed hard as she focused on keeping her face neutral - had she really given that much away? She bit her lip, the gap between her front teeth evident as she put her head down slightly. Yes, she supposed she had. Not to alarm the young one who was being sent back, she decided that perhaps it was best to broach the subject when they weren't in such a tight spot, caught between hail and a Dark Place, one all but forgotten it seemed after a year of Cain, until it was staring you in the face.
Sheva was silently thankful for all the words of encouragement, not one of chastisement so far, though she knew that it would be said in whispers behind her back, like they were said behind Cain's. Unicorns... she mentally cursed, shaking her head violently. She couldn't already compare herself to him, she was no Leader, she wasn't meant for it like he was. Yet, she had to put the wheels in motion now, and who else was there? Cain had chosen her, for reasons unknown. What would he do in her position now? Be pragmatic, as usual. No emotions, just sense. It wasn't her strong suit at all. "I have faith in you. Get home safe, little one, and tell Cain about Klaus." Sheva nuzzled the filly's forehead, snuffling in her scent and committing it to memory, if indeed they never did see each other again. Time was growing short all of a sudden, and Bat-Sheva felt it clawing at her, pulling at her to make a choice. "Now go on, before the weather gets worse." The appaloosa murmured, nudging the filly's spotted behind, looking out into the gloom. She felt like a mother bird pushing a fledgling out of a nest, not knowing whether they would fly, or fall. "Be quick, and don't stop for anyone until you find the main herd, head for the Fallen City!" Sheva added instruction, her brows knitting, before she turned back to the rest.
"The weather doesn't seem to be lettin' up - we need to find more permanent shelter, away from my bloodthirsty son and the eyes of Klaus. We have to escape and find shelter somewhere more sustainable." The cave offered much in protection, but not if the weather continued to shift. They'd be closed in. But perhaps, that wasn't the worst idea. With the cave systems running through the Riddle Mountains, they might be able to escape without setting eyes on those that opposed them again, but only if they found their way quickly. Klaus was no dummy, he wouldn't simply wait there forever.
Word Count:// 450 | Post 14 | +1 TP |
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