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Post by Mage on Dec 27, 2007 15:06:08 GMT -5
Keeper walked around for a short time his head held high, his banner swayed along his neck and his muscles rippled under his black and white painted pelt. The stallion walked through the trees picking his feet up to avoid tripping on the dead trees that covered the forest floor. He gave a sigh in the crisp morning air, his lead was no where to be seen and if she couldn't come when he asked for all to come how could he trust he with the position he had given her. He lowered his dial wondering what to do, he had a son that he would have to kick out soon and he knew it would hurt Painted Lady and he didn't want to do that to her but it had to be done. Keeper moved through the trees silently and came to the huge waterfall that was in the middle of his terra. He lowered his dial and took a drink, the cool water felt good and then he moved into the water and went under the waterfall to see the inside. It was dark and damp inside but he could see everything inside the cave. It was the perfect place to hide from humans and even severe storms and a great place if you just want to be alone and get away from everyone, but he was the lead stag and he left the cave to move around his terra to make sure danger stayed out.
After a few more rounds he wondered where Silence had gone off to. He had noticed the others around but she seemed to have found a spot that he just couldn't see her in. He wondered if she was even in the terra still, for his first lead SkyDancer had vanished never for them to see her again. Was he that bad of a stallion that the mares just didn't want to stay. He thought about leaving but then that would leave Stormy Satan, Painted Lady, and his son and he would not walk out on them. Perhaps though he could leave the place to his son, he was younger and maybe he could do a better job.
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Post by i!shadow!i on Dec 27, 2007 18:20:07 GMT -5
Silence rolled her eyes from above. She trotted down the small hill to the falls and splashed into the water. He got out and shook herself. She wasn't incredibly social but she was becoming better, being lead mare. She nuzzled him, "Where'd Stormy go?" she asked, she remembered only not to long ago, she was meeting the mare.
Lady was on the other side and slipped out of the shadows. Besides her was Zephyr. He stayed behind a little, quite annoyed with the melting snow that stuffed in his hooves. He bucked angrily before trotting to catch up to his mother. Lady stopped and thingyed her head. She suddenly knew Keeper was looking for Zephyr she took a step in front of him. Then looked at Keeper carefully.
From behind, Silence rolled her eyes, Amateur, she growled to herself.
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Post by Freedomgirl on Dec 28, 2007 6:35:23 GMT -5
*Karida* Young souls shouldn't be hurt like thisKarida trotted down the hill to Silence. Even though there was slight pain in her leg most of it was gone and it fell completly in tact. She tossed her weaved mane. Her painted bodice glided to the group that was gathering. She saw a young colt. Younger than her definatly, but she'd never met a younger horse than her before. Hello Silence She stood next to Silence and msiled at the colt.[/font]
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Post by i!shadow!i on Dec 28, 2007 9:52:38 GMT -5
Silence nuzzled her adopted foal, "Hello Karida," she said kindly. She turned back to Keeper, tilting her head quietly.
Lady noticed the young mare admiring Zephyr, she forgot about Keeper and stepped out of the way. Zephyr smiled back, before turning away nervously.
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Post by Mage on Dec 28, 2007 13:03:25 GMT -5
Keeper watched as Silence came down his hooves stopped moving over the terrain and his head high with his ears pricked towards Silence. Words soon left her maw and so he answered, She is running around here somewhere, but not far.He had picked up her scent not long ago so he knew she wasn't far from them all. Soon Karida joined Silence and he smirked to see the filly once again and still doing better then how she had come. He also watched as Lady walked out along with Zephyr and he could see that Lady knew also that it was about that time. He watched as Zephyr stayed somewhat behind for Lady stayed in front of him, it was going to be harder if she tried to stand in the way. Keeper watched Karida for a bit and saw her watching Zephyr and then watched as Lady moved away. He moved towards Lady and nudged her, no words for she already knew what was comming and he didn't want to hurt her by just pushing him out now.
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Post by i!shadow!i on Dec 28, 2007 22:22:39 GMT -5
Lady decided to let it go. She nuzzled her two year old foal and looked away. Zephyr was suddenly filled with excitement. He stuck his chest out and nuzzled his mother back, before nickering to his father and turning away. His long black and white tail flew out like a banner behind him. He decided to make it easy and just leave. Silence rolled her eyes again. It was easy to tell she wasn't fond of Lady, but she didn't want Keeper to have to hassle with them.
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Post by Mage on Dec 29, 2007 1:41:07 GMT -5
Keeper watched, Zephyr had made it much easier then what he had expected and he watched the colt leave on his own. But not long after the colt left into the trees Keeper picked up a sound in the opposite direction. His heart beat grew and he relized the sound he looked to Silence, she was lead mare and needed to guide the mares to the cave behind the waterfall. He reared up and snorted to get the mares moving. Once he landed he looked behind them knowing that the trees did not cover them here and he pinned his ears down for them all to start moving quickly. He pricked his ears and gave Karida a gentle push to get her going he wouldn't leave her behind even if she wasn't his foal. He only hoped that Zephyr would stay in the shelter of the trees until it was safe.
He kept his eye out for Stormy Satan along the way and let out a call for her to come with them. He would make sure Silence, Karida, and Lady were safe and then go look for Satan if she hadn't caught up with them by the time they got to the waterfall.
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Post by i!shadow!i on Dec 29, 2007 9:09:12 GMT -5
Silence reared and tossed her head. She as lead mare, took the lead and led the terrified small herd to shelter. Lady was confused, but she knew exactly what it was. But she was confused about where was Zephyr. Zephyr bucked in confusion. He yelled out for his family. He had never been in a roundup before, and was terrified. He bucked, and then remembered what his mother said. They usually take two year olds and under. Zephyr remembered too, that he was two. He screamed again before running randomly in fear.
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Post by Freedomgirl on Dec 29, 2007 12:16:45 GMT -5
*Karida* A new life, a different soulKarida wondered what was happening but heard Zephyrs cry, she tried to say something but no-one seemed to hear. She turned and tried to work out where he was. She made sure he could see the herd ahead but wondered what to do. She decided slowly and hoped it wouldn't be a wrong decision. She was scared but couldn't move. She listened scared.[/font] ooc:// Karidas is 1 year 9 months (not to self)
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Post by Mage on Dec 29, 2007 13:42:19 GMT -5
Death's Keeper had heard Zephyrs cry and he could see Karida notice to but he made sure Karida followed Silence. Follow Silence and Lady, Karida, let me worry about Zephyr. His words were strong and he didn't let fear pass through his vocals. Once the waterfall was within sight he nickered to Silence, Watch Karida, Silence. Im going to look for the others. Go in the cave for now. After that he slid to a halt and spun around and went in the direction he had heard his son. The colt was frantic, terrified and confused but Keeper came up beside him and got his attention by bumping into him a bit and said, Calm down Zephyr and help me find Stormy Satan, then we will join the others at the cave. With that Keeper picked up a gallop and let out a loud nicker for Stormy Satan as well as keeping an eye on his son, Zephyr.
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Post by Freedomgirl on Dec 29, 2007 14:28:40 GMT -5
*Karida* A new life, a different soulKaridas heart beat, feeeling the blood pumping itself to her heart, scared. She started to walk slowly, unable to go any faster with fear. She picked up a trembling canter following Silence, still shaking, nervous.[/font]
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Post by Reflection on Dec 29, 2007 22:15:37 GMT -5
Stormy Satan heard them talking and curiously came out from behind the waterfall. water droplets hung from her tiara as she cantered forth towards them... I am here... she said softly as she shook the water droplets from her banners...
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Post by Mage on Dec 30, 2007 12:40:07 GMT -5
Keeper hadn't made it to far from the waterfall and picked up Stormy's scent. He came to a stop and turned around, he then picked up at gallop back to the waterfall and made sure Zephyr was following. Once he made it back he was happy to see Stormy Satan and he stood at the entrance waiting for Silence, Karida, Lady, Stormy, and Zephyr to all get in first.
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Post by Freedomgirl on Dec 30, 2007 12:47:39 GMT -5
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Post by i!shadow!i on Dec 30, 2007 22:35:36 GMT -5
Silence pushed Karida in front of her to the cave. Lady followed, hearing Zephyr's cries and resisting strongly to ignore them. She helped Silence into the cave. The two mares dived into the cave and backed far into it.
Zephyr threw his head in the air. He followed Keeper nervously. He ran into the cave, but stayed clear of his mother. He noticed that she was trying to break up, and to keep him out of her mind, as all mares should. But Zephyr felt heartbroken. He turned away and gently tugged on the moss on the side of the cave. He chewed there as the helicopter roared neare.
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Post by Mage on Dec 30, 2007 22:45:31 GMT -5
Keeper watched as everyone made thier way into the cave and he then pushed himself through the water moving out of sight and soon the roar of the helicopter was at its loudest over top of them. After a few moments the sound faded into the distance, Keeper took in deep breaths and soon got his heart beat back down to normal and he stepped outside. All was clear but he moved back inside just to be on the safe side for now. He watched Lady knowing it was hard on her and watched Zephyr for a while and then looked to everyone and asked, Is everyone alright?
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Post by Freedomgirl on Dec 31, 2007 6:59:38 GMT -5
*Karida* A new life, a different soulKarida tossed her head up in a tiara. She noticed Zephyr and though she didn't really know, stepped forward towards him, glancing of the caves mouth. She stayed a few feet away. Hello She murmed to him quietly.[/font]
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Post by i!shadow!i on Dec 31, 2007 9:59:30 GMT -5
Zephyr, Lady, and Silence all nodded. Zephyr was the only one that was still a little terrified. He looked at the adopted filly that approached him. "Hi," he said, noticing it wasn't the greatest time. He then turned tail once the helicopter was gone, and vanished out of sight.
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Post by Freedomgirl on Dec 31, 2007 12:57:35 GMT -5
*Karida* A new life, a different soulKarida watched him go. The helicopter went and Karida walked up to Silence. What was that? And who was he? She guessed he was a foal of one the mares.[/font]
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Post by Reflection on Dec 31, 2007 16:35:31 GMT -5
Stormy Satan waited calmly as the helicopter flew overhead. When the sound of it died away she noticed that her heart had been beating loudly and had picked up pace a bit, but her pulse slowed to normal, and she tossed her head in slight relief. Then anger swelled in her vastly, and memories came back vaguely....Stormy looked up and said bitterly Humans. They can never just leave us be can they. They see us running to our hearts content free as can be, and they think "oh, they're not safe here, it's not healthy for them, we should give them a hand and drive them away from their homelands, then put them in crammed corrals with many other terrified horses, then let them go alone in a bigger corral to auction us off, where people will take them to wood shelters, lock them in, whip them, throw leather lumps on their backs, stick leather bridles, with metal chunks on them and in their mouths, then jump on their backs and hold on till they are exausted and can no longer fight. "THAT OR they will tear us away from our home lands and move us to some fenced land to live in a pasture for the rest of our lifes. We need to run; free. Then she said angrily They just cant catch a hint can they?! We don't want to be torn away from our homes. we don't want leather lumps on us just so that they can get on us, to spur us, and kick us, and whip us, in other words to hurt us. Oh, and it's not like we don't tell them. we buck, and run, and bite, and kick, and rear, but what do they do? they just say "bad horse" and strike us or just simply scare us. And they ask WHY we are mean to them at most times....humans are evil. she stomped her hoof defiently and listened to see if the helicopter was returning...
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