Fyerstrike's herd

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Sunset noticed the annoyed look on his face.She stopped asking questions."What about Faerie Dust?"she asked.

[.::Magical::.]

He nodded. "yeah, she is...but of course she's my sister and she's a bit annoying. Actually we're twins. I guess I forgot about her."

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"Twins,well that's interesting,"she said.She was getting a little bored."Well,what do we do now?"she asked.

[.::Magical::.]

"To be honest, I have no clue." He laughed.

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"Rizpah,I have 2 siblings,"she said.She nuzzled Fyerstrike and looked deep into his eyes.Her eyes had a peaceful look in them.

[.::Magical::.]

"Do you two want me to pick a lead mare?" he asked, after nuzzling Sunset back. "I was thinking, maybe I could pick one of you and if I get more mares, you could both be equal as lead mares."

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"You could pick a lead mare but what do you want?"she asked.She wanted everyone in the herd to be happy.

[.::Magical::.]

He turned his head away, afraid that no matter who he picked one of them wouldn't be happy.

[Rizpah||Midnight]

Rizpah acted as if she was indifferent to his choice, hiding how much she wanted to hear his decision. She was bristling slightly, but trying to calm her passionate nature. She had always been too fiery, too quick to come to conclusions, and she promised herself this time she would be patient and accepting. Whatever Fyerstrike chose, it was his choice and she couldnt be offended by it, whatever it turned out to be. she lowered her head as though to graze, and wandered, seemingly aimlessly, away from the group, her mind whirling around as she was lost in her own little world of dreams and hopes. her intense, enchanting eyes almost closed when she came to a stop a few yards away, delicate auds still alert to what the others were saying.

[.::Magical::.]

"Well....................." he took a deep breath. "How about, uh, Rizpah?"

[Rizpah||Midnight]

Rizpah's head came up slowly, measuring her movements. She turned to them and moved slowly over, every step calculated as she let a smile play over her lips. "Me?" she asked, hoping her ears had not been playing some cruel joke on her. She looked closely at Fyerstrike, her dark pools searching and deep as she moved closer. Suddenly it occured to her that Sunset had likely felt at least somewhat as she had. She turned to the other mare with a friendly smile on her face. "I hope this causes no enmity between us....I wish more than anything to be close friends with you." she said, her eyes softening and proving that what she said was ernest and heartfelt.

[.::Magical::.]

Fyerstrike was not sure how SUnset would react, so he stood nervously.

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"Well thats fine by my.Like I said I want everyone in the herd to be happy,"she said with smile.She had never really wanted to be lead mare.

[.::Magical::.]

Fyerstrike nuzzled her. "Don't worry, I love you anyway. Rizpah just seemed more suitable."

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"It doesn't bother me one bit,"she returning the nuzzle.

[.::Magical::.]

"Good."

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She smiled at her mate.She walked over to her foals laying on the ground.Snoring as they used each other as pillows.She looked at the dark sky."I think I should get some rest,"she said as she laid down next to the foal's.

[Rizpah||Midnight]

Rizpah moved closer to Fyerstrike once again, nuzzling him lovingly. She turned her head, still standing close to him, to watch the sunset. The sun was low in the sky now, casting long shadows over the land. The light it gave was deep gold, illuminating specks of dust floating and dancing through the air. The sky behind them was sinking into a twilight color, while the sky infront was like a canvas of brilliant colors. Orange and yellow, purple and blue, streaks of gold shot out over the land towards them and a few lone clouds moved in, becoming truely lined with gold from the setting sun behind them. Rizpah sighed softly at the immense beauty of it all, a content smile finding it's way across her delicate maw. Slowly, the sun said it's last "goodnights" and the last sliver of golden light slipped below the horizon, leaving the meadow in a pale bluish-purplish twilight color as the moon and stars first made their appearances for the night.

[.::Magical::.]

Fyerstrike's chestnut coat grew darker until he was merely a shadow. He nuzzled Rizpah and licked Sunset. He locked his knees to go to sleep, but instead looked at the glittering stars.

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Sunset awoke slightly looking at her mate."Star gazing?"she asked as she standed up to join him.The stars twinkled above the herd.She smiled at Fyerstrike and then at Rizpah.She wanted to become a very close herd.She turned her head back to the stars.

[.::Magical::.]

"Tis a beautiful sight, to see the stars of the night." he whispered to her. "I am sure that you would not mind if more mares were to be part of this herd, am i correct?"

[Rizpah||Midnight]

Rizpah stood silently, unable to sleep. She gazed peacefully at the stars, not able to help but hear the conversation between Fyerstrike and Sunset. She heard them speak of the stars and almost nodded in agreement. Breathing deeply, her golden coat shining pale under the bright, ghostly light of the moon and many stars, she smiled to herself. She tried to appear as though she were asleep, standing silent, keeping her breathing steady. When she heard Fyerstrike ask Sunset about bringing more mares into the herd, she became slightly more alert, wanting to hear what he had to say, but she continued her silence, still gazing admiringly at the star-filled night sky.

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A dark hiss was herd aross land.It creeped far enough to reach the herd.Sunset's ears shot up.A dark figure appeared in front of them."Hello,daughter,"he hissed.Sunset was trembling to see he evil father."So this is your herd?Well,Sunset you as much as a shame as your pitiful brother."he hissed at Sunset.She shook with fear beside Fyerstrike.

[Rizpah||Midnight]

Rizpah jolted from her silent stance at the sound and sight of the imposter. She quickly moved where she had a better vision of who it was and was facing him. She heard his harsh, evil voice uttering cruel words to Sunset and fairly boiled with anger. She stepped up and snorted loudly, her usually serene eyes blazing. "Who are you and what buisness do you think you have here?" she demanded, hiding any fear she felt behind a facad of anger.

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"Thats none of your buisness,wretch,"he hissed evily at the mare.Sunset was furious because of his cruelty to his friend."Father leave now,"she screemed at him.He turned and galloped away.