o p e n ] a lovely rise

[vampy ]]

s u n n y
i'm looking at an angel
and believe me when i say
she got that whole place glowin'
and she's high in the sky singin'

the pregnant palomino sighed. her barrel was large, round with a foal created by two who truly loved one another. her cream tail flicked across her rump, causing the few flies who gathered there to scatter and disappear. arching her neck, she moved forward. the lovely five year old's long limbs took her around the place that she called home. alingah mountains had been her home over the years. first her and her mother lived under faramir but after her parents disappeared, she was brought to the mountains. she was cared for, of course. she made friends with the lead's daughter and fell in love with a black colt. then she spot the two together, exchanging promises of love and she fled.

that was when she got pregnant the first time. she returned and gave birth to the lovely pinto named apalla. after a blizzard, daughter of the sun left again. she met another stallion and got pregnant a second time. this time, she gave birth to a healthy foal. warren was black like his father with gold brindle markings. and now, she was back and pregnant yet again. this time, it was with her childhood love, moon.

warren was excited about becoming a brother but lately the boy was off doing his own thing. he was a yearling now and learning how to fend for himself even though he didn't have to. sunny sighed, stopping when she reached a bit of grass. lowering her tiara, she began to graze.

[crazyforhorses]

Moon caught sight of his beautiful mare as she sighed. The black stallion with a crescent shaped moon on his forehead trotted over and nuzzled her softly. Then he sniffed at her large barrel which had grown so much. To think it was his foal growing inside her this time. He had waited so long to have his own foal one day and he was glad he waited until Sunny had returned.

Neck was arched proudly as he strutted about just because that's simply what stallions did and because he was so happy. The foal would be large and that concerned him. He was a large stallion and although Sunny wasn't little she wasn't as big as him either. But he trusted that all would go well and hoped that nothing would go wrong. He made sure that he kept Sunny as stress-free as possible. My beloved Sunny. I love you and you are absolutely gorgeous. he crooned softly and affectionately....

~~~Meanwhile~~~

The andalusian mare's coat was a dazzling black in the sunlight. The red tint in her mane was vibrant and bold. The weather and being back home had rejuvenated her. She was lead mare again and Largo had offered to cover her again so that they could attempt to have another foal so that he would have an heir. Eclipse looked around and whinnied for Largo. He couldn't be far.

She had come in heat earlier that week but it was stronger than ever today and she was feeling cocky and flirtatious. The fae wouldn't flaunt it completely but she also had the burning desire to be a mother again and with her being in heat only made that worse. Gait was fluid and graceful as she searched for Largo....

[Exxie]

The bay stallion heard a whinny he quickly recognized as that of Eclipse. He cantered over to where he heard the sound and was hit by the immediate knowledge that she was in heat. He came up smiling.

"You called, Silv?" He walked to be beside her and sighed. He felt his body becoming excited and he touched noses with her before putting his head over her back.

"I'm so glad you're back, and that you're my lead mare again. I missed you so much while you were away, Silv. I couldn't even describe it if I wanted to."

[~Terr~]

Witch stood high on the mountian, Watching everythin that was going on beneath her. Her pelt was glossy black and white, no longer burnt. Her mane and tail had grown out and she looked more beautiful than she had before the fire. Flames inside her chest went on raging as her gut pulled tight. Lies. How could he. Then again he was just like diablo.... well.... when it came to lies... and his color. She held back her tears. She was done crying. The once loved alpha mare streatched her neack out and gave a lonely whinnie that echoed through the moutain tops and down into the valley. Her forelock cover her once blue eyes and she slowly turned away. She picked her way down the rocky path and took the long way down the moutain, to avoid the horse's reuion. Half way down a noise was made. She stopped in her tracks, and as she truned around, she found herself tumbling down the moutain's path. She skid to a stop, and looked up behind her. Whiskey river.

The firey mare burned like a flame as she snickered. watchin the mare skid to a stop. Just like I said. Who would love you? Your a fool. First you fall for my father, then another bay.... whats next?? All you do is run in circles.... but anyways thats not why im here for. I'm here so you can lead me to my father. So get up... or face your death. The mare picked her way down to the paint.


Witch stood up and listened to the mare. I refuse. You take yourself. And it will be useless to kill me... cause then you would never find your way. But if you must know. He is ranchers canyon. Thats all i know.... she told whiskey not letting the filly see her evil grinn. The filly was just foolish enough to go there.. and get caught by humans... and that would solve that. She looked back at whiskey if you dont mind.... I'd like to head back to my real home.. the mare said whipping around at whiskey and grabbing her by her neck and thrashing her down, watching her roll down the path. What goes around... comes around. with that she took off in a trot. back to the herd she belonged in.

[crazyforhorses]

Moon smelled the old lead mare and heard her heartbreaking, gutwrenching cry of agony. He lifted his head high and looked at Sunny. Keep Warren close for now. I don't know exactly what's going on. Both of you hide in our cave in the blackest part until I come and get you. i want to be sure everything is okay and you don't need to be under any stress. he said nuzzling Sunny lovingly.

Eclipse raised her head. It sounded like a mare. He wondered what was wrong because the female sounded upset. Largo who's that? Do you know who that is? We should go check, it sounded like something's wrong. the andalusian mare stated questioningly.

[vampy ]]

s u n n y
i'm looking at an angel
and believe me when i say
she got that whole place glowin'
and she's high in the sky singin'

her ears flicked when she sensed him. pulling up her head, she greeted him with a warm smile as he approached her at a trot. she sighed happily when he nuzzled her and watched with warm brown eyes as he sniffed at her growing barrel. her eyes glittered with amusement when his neck arched and he pranced. a short laugh fluttered past her lips as she watched him. he was so happy. starscreammer hadn't really known about his filly. probably wouldn't have strutted like the stallion before her. warren's father acted like it was simply business.

but moon.... she smiled brightly and listened to his soft words. her one and only love. so much had happened between them and whenever it seemed like they'd break apart, they simply grew stronger. lifting her mug, she nibbled at his mane. i love you as well she stated before tossing her neck over his tall back. the baby would be large. apolla's birth had been difficult due to the little girl's defect. warren's birth had been a breeze because he had been born slightly small. but this one? she already knew the foal was large, but the palomino wasn't worried.

it's a girl. i know it is she stated matter of factly before flicking her tail and smiling. an heir would eventually be vital to her moon. he'd need a son to take his place. warren -- if worse came to worse -- would be the only filler if she only produced fillies. her eyes twinkled slightly. her having a filly just meant that they'd have to keep breeding to get one. she lowered her nibbles to his shoulder, her horomones dancing at the rememberance of their breeding.

feeling a sharp kick in her barrel made her gasp and lean her shoulder into his chest as she turned her face to look at the golden round. gritting her teeth, she nuzzled at the bump. for some reason, the foal always gave her sharp kicks. sharp enough that they nearly made sunny fall over in pain. apolla hadn't kicked; she moved around but the filly always felt so kind in the womb. warren kicked every once in awhile, but they were mostly playful like. these. this foal seemed to be wanting to harm sunny. another kick made sunny grunted and flatten her ears. but the tension fell out of the golden pillars when she remembered how large the foal would be; perhaps they were just getting comfortable.

when she heard a whinny -- one that sounded like mourning -- from above. sunny forgot about the kicks and looked about, wondering where the lonesome sound came from. at moon's words, sunny nearly paniced. she didn't know where warren was. nickering nervously, she moved away from moon, dark eyes scanning the area for warren. he barreled out of the forest and was at his mother's side in an instant, pressing his side against her before she tripped. she motioned to the cave and warren instantly began to guide her there and led her to the darkest part.

[crazyforhorses]

Moon was so happy knowing he would be a father. But when Sunny leaned into him and gasped in pain he grew worried. Mares experienced a foal kicking but not like this he even felt it. Lowering his neck quickly he put his neck and head under her neck and used his body to support her. It was not hard for him to help steady her and help her but he was not leaving her side until he got her safely to the cave.

He did not want her tumbling down the sharp stones and injuring herself if the foal kicked like that again. Breeding Sunny had been a bad idea. Hormones had overruled logic. The foal would be too big. If he lost Sunny he'd never forgive himself. After this foal daughter or son whichever it was he would not breed Sunny again. The black stud would not take the risk of losing Sunny.

Brown eyes saw Warren dash to his mother's side and help her as well up the mountain into the cave. He pawed in the sand and grass and built a deep and soft bed for Sunny and Warren in case they wanted to sleep. Here's a bedding area in case this takes a while or you need sleep. Warren, son, thank you for taking care of your mother and helping her up the mountain. You are a really good son. he said nuzzling the colt affectionately. It was odd for a stallion to accept another's foal that wasn't theirs biologically but Moon was different. Nuzzling Sunny and telling both of them he loved them he spun and cautiously yet speedily descended to where Eclipse and Largo were awaiting orders.

Eclipse heard Moon coming at a hurried pace. He too must have heard the mare. She looked at Largo. What did he want to do? She was the lead mare and no longer thinking about breeding. That would be for another time. Being reasonable and protecting the land and those who resided there was all that mattered.

[Exxie]

Largo heard the mournful cry and recognized it as Witch's. He took a deep breath. When Eclipse said she'd come to look into it, he shook his head.

"Please don't. You can, but it might make things more complicated. Look, this is my fault. When you disappeared, I went looking for a new lead mare. This is the mare. I thought she had disappeared, but she must have just gone on a simple journey. Now, I've put you back in your rightful place as my lead mare. I have to explain that to her. You can come, but it might mean she'll take out her sorrow on you. I don't want you getting hurt, Silv." Then, he walked up to the site of the commotion and saw Witch attacking another mare. His eyes widened with horror and he went between them with anger in his eyes.

"And here I was going to explain nicely why you're not my lead mare. I suppose this is just as good a reason as any. A light does not attack another horse viciously like that unless they were attacked first. We are peaceful. ARE YOU, HAZEL?"

[crazyforhorses]

Eclipse stood and listened to Largo's words. It would be best if she didn't go in front of the mare. No need to throw it in her face and cause a bitterness there. I do not mind my feelings getting hurt. It won't be the first time and it definitely won't be the last. But I do know that it would offend the mare if I showed my face so I will remain here. But I want Moon to go with you. she said understandingly.

The mare nuzzled her mate lovingly then spun around and moved swiftly up the mountain towards her cave to rest and remain out of sight unless she was needed or until things calmed down. Plus she was close to Sunny and Warren if she needed to help protect them.

Moon nodded to Eclipse. Largo was perfectly capable of protecting himself but he would support the leader and he smelled two mares which could be problematic. He followed the stallion and stood and watched but did nothing. It was not his place. He was merely there to help if needed. Mares were not weak or stupid and two who were fighting were trouble indeed. He couldn't believe that the once lead mare had actually been fighting but then again they didn't know the situation.

[vampy ]]

s u n n y
i'm looking at an angel
and believe me when i say
she got that whole place glowin'
and she's high in the sky singin'

taking deep breaths, she tried to ease the pain. could the foal in her be meanspirited? could that be why the foal was kicking her so harshly from within? or was the foal just too large and not able to find enough room for its length? moon instantly put his neck and head under hers to help support her as he led her to the cave. her cream tail flicked across her haunches, ridding it of flies. why was this happening?

soon, there were two black males aiding her up the mountain and into the cave she had had as a child. as she leaned against warren in the shaded area, she watched as moon pawed at the ground, making her a comfortable bed that she could rest on. once moon stepped away from it, warren helped sunny go to it and lower herself onto the padded area. she sighed thankfully and let her eyes flutter closed as she took control of her breathing.

warren's slender ears perked and listened to moon's words. instantly swelling with pride, he smiled brightly. thank you warren managed as his adoptive father nuzzled his neck. his brown eyes watched as moon turned from him to give his mother a nuzzle and words of love. before warren settled down behind his mother, he watched as moon turned and bolted out, even though his stride was hesitant. anyone could see that the male didn't want to leave his mate's side.