Re: Love is like a rollercoaster. Life is like a book. Which explains happy and sad endings. In my book, I guess I'm the ugly duckling.

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{Persephone}
I stood staring at the water debating whether or not to go in and roll just as Dusk had or not. If I did I wouldn't be able to roll over my wounds, which needed the cleaning, it would cause too much pain. I sighed and stepped into the water. The icy coldness of the water sent shivers up my legs, leaving goosebumps in their trail. I decided that I was going to lay down on the side that was hurt and try to keep most of my weight on my upper body. I laid down slowly, trying to deal with shotsof agonizing pain that made me want to scream and run. I made it down and I laid down, it hurt worse than before at first, but I shifted my weight and let the water cleanse me. The water felt so good on my wound, I closed my eyes to help relax my muscles that had tensed. By me laying down I had sent ripples through the water, they left and bounced off the other side, heading back toward me. The ripples went up into the wound, cleansing as deep as they could. I cringed and gave a small shrill shriek. I opened my eyes and looked at Comet, "I'm fine, I'm fine..." My voice fading off. I closed my eyes again and quickly rolled over, trying to ignore the pain. I landed with a small splash and let the ripples clean off my other side now.

[• Echo]

~ Comet~

I snort softly, watching her. I winced at her pain as if it was my own.
"Are you sure?" I asked. I kenw I should probably clean off too, but I wanted to make sure she was fine first. Behind me, Dusk finally found a place to roll and rubbed her body on the grass, drying herself off and smelling of the grass when she stood and shook again. She came beside me, lowering her head to drink.
"She probably doesn't like you staring at her, I know I never do," she says quietly, too low for Persephone to hear, with a toss of her head, walking away to graze. I smiled weakly. It was true, I was always very protective over thsoe I knew. I snort and nudge at the grass, listening to her and cringing slightly, though in truth I wasn't very hungry. I sigh and clsoe my eyes, exhaling loudly.

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{Persephone}
I smiled weakly at him. "Yes I'm sure." I laid there for a few more moments, listening to the sounds around me. I heard Dusk walk over and say something, but I wasn't sure what. Comet exhaled loudly a few moments later. And I heard the water splashing against the sand, rocks, and myself. I knew I should get up and eat, but I wasn't hungry and was too tired to move. I opened my eyes and looked up into the sky, watching the clouds float by peacefully, the sun was beginning to set and the sky was pink converging to purple. I sighed and started to try and stand, I winced many times but finally was standing. I looked back up to the sky and saw the pinkish purple was beginning to converge to blue. Night would soon be upon us. I looked over at Comet and Dusk, "We should sleep toward the middle of the field, but on the farthest side from the wolf's body." I walked a few steps out of the water and saw a large boulder a few feet away. I walked over to it and leaned against it slightly, taking the weight off of my left side. I sat there trying to gain strength and confidence to walk to where I wanted to rest. I had finally decided to go and pushed lightly off the boulder, giving myself a good start. I walked a few steps and began to hobble, I ignored it. I hated looking weak in front of others. I lifted my head high and forced myself to continue to walk.

[• Echo]

~ Comet~

I nod, following her carefully. I lay down near her, not too close. I watch ehr for a few moments, ears swivelling as I listen to the sounds of the forest. I dilate my nostrils, taking in her and Dusk's scent, along with the wolf's, but nothing new that would be dangerous. I lay my head on the ground, sighing as I listen to the two mares, wondering if Persephone was really alright.

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{Persephone}
I smiled as Comet laid down near me, he wasn't right beside me but I could still feel the warmth emanating off of him. My eyelids began to droop, but I wasn't sure if Comet and Dawn were still going to be there when I woke up. I sighed quietly, they would probably be like my herd and leave me. I watched Comet as he watched me. Sleep continueing to try and overtake me. I fought for as long as I could until I had to whisper to Comet, "Promise not to leave while I sleep." I felt different around Comet. He made me feel safe and like someone was there for me. I looked at him as the meadow grew darker and darker. Waiting to see if he was different than the rest of the horses I knew.

[• Echo]

~ Comet~

I shift slightly when she watches me, looking into her eyes. You should sleep I almost said, but she spoke first.
"Of course I won't," I say quietly, snorting softly as I watch her. She was different than other mares I had met. Dusk laid down in the soft grass, her head bobbing gently. She laid it down on the ground, her breathing deepening and steadying as I lower my head as well.

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{Persephone}
I smiled and whispered, "Good night." I excepted defeat and sleep overtook me quickly. My breathing became soft and deep. My muscles loosened, relaxing me. I hadn't realized I was so stiff, but I figured it must've been from the wolf. Suddenly, flashes of the wolf attack today flooded into my mind. I was in the meadow, but Comet and Dawn weren't anywhere to be seen. The wolf was on my back again and smiling demonically. He leaned in and just as his teeth met the flesh of my neck I woke up shaking and sweating. I shudder pasted though my body and I looked up to see the sun was going to come up soon. I looked over at Comet and pulled myself over by him. I laid against him and tried to fall back asleep.

[• Echo]

~ Comet~

I shift awkwardly when she leaned against me, not knowing how to react, wondering what her dream had been about, but knowing I probably shouldn't ask. After a moment, I slowly drape my head over her neck, leaning towards her slightly. I sigh and listen to her breathing, glancing over at Dusk.

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{Persephone}
My eyes were closed but I hadn't fallen asleep yet. I felt Comet move, but I knew he was uncomfortable. I felt bad for making him feel that way. Although his warmth caused me to feel more relaxed and his head draped over my neck made me feel safe. I began to fall asleep again, except this time the nightmare was worse.

I was in the meadow, minding my own business. I could sense that I wasn't alone, so I turned and saw Comet. He watched me as I watched him and everything seemed okay. It was the afternoon and the meadow was bright with light. The flowers were brighter than usual and the trees as well. Suddenly, the wolf appeared, only this time he attacked Comet and Comet...lost. I stood there, unable to move, unable to scream. Only watch as the life in Comet began to trickle away. Then, Dawn came storming out of the woods, headed straight for the wolf. The wolf seemed to know exactly what she was going to do and took her down almost instantly. I had to watch her die too, she locked eyes with me and I watched as they slowly closed. The wolf turned his attention to me and smiled the same evil smile of the wolf from today. As I looked I saw that it was the same wolf from today. He then turned around and ran off, disappearing into the woods. I walked forward to Comet and Dawn's bodies. I looked at their battered limbs and faces and burst into tears. Without realizing it the wolf popped up and I screamed, waking up.
I woke up screaming. I stood up a little too fast, but my wounds didn't hurt as bad today. I stood breathing rapidly, then I took off. I ran towards the woods but stopped, I couldn't get any closer. I stood staring out into the woods, my nrreathing still rapid.

[• Echo]

~Comet

My breathing began to deepen and steady, my muscles relaxing slowly, my body beginning to go limp. My eyes slipped shut, my vision starting to darken into the red-spiked colors of true black. Not even truly asleep, my head lolled back as she stood suddenly. Eyes opening immediately, nostrils flared and head shooting straight up into the air, standing. My muscles tensed, ears going back and head swinging around. Dusk was still asleep by the water, but Persephone was standing. Snorting softly, ears flicking around, I took a small step towards her. "What's wrong?" I ask quietly, my voice quiet.

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{Persephone}

I turned towards Comet's voice, my heart still racing from the terrible nightmare. I tried to find my voice and stumbled over my words, "Um, nothing," I smiled sheepishly, "Just another nightmare, I'll be okay." I stood there staring at the ground trying to understand my nightmares. I felt bad for the silence so I reassured Comet, "My wounds feel much better today, thank you for watching over me." I smiled and then something in my mind clicked. My smiled faded and my eyes went hard, my muscles tensing. "It's the meadow..." I whispered to myself. I looked into Comet's eyes, "I'm sorry but we have to leave here."

[• Echo]

Comet's eyes were full of concern as he stood quietly beside her, combing through the trees with his gaze, though he could not see any moving shadows other than those of the trees, swaying slightly in the trees. "It's no problem, my pleasure," he said sincerely, returning his gaze back to her, eyes softening. His tail swished around his quarters as he watched her expression change, becoming a little taken aback by her next words. "Why?" he asked, his voice and face clearly giving away his shock and surprise. "What is wrong with it here?" Again his gaze traveled around the small meadow. It had seemed so peaceful...

[• Echo]

{nudge?}

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~Freedom~

I stood in the shadows, my body shivering and my eyes wide. My sight of the two sliced through the trees as I observed them carefully, seeming to be enchanted ny their movement. Even though I didn't know why, it was still fascinating to me at the time. I moved slightly, my tail moved more than I had expected due to the current wind breeze and my mane seemed to stay glued to my neck. I stepped to my left again, being wary of the twigs and sticks laying beneath me. My eyes were attracted to a small log resting by them. I watched it for the longest time, waiting for something to come out. I marched quietly into the meadow and took a sip of the water; the feeling of the cold water running down my throat was amazing, feeling like I hadn't drank in a year. It had only been a week since I had been around anything, and I was thankfull I was with someone, even though they didn't know it...

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{Seriously??! If you're going to reply can you at LEAST actually read the entire topic and posts?}

{And no I'm not trying to yell at you in particular, I just hate it when people do this, it's just being lazy, and I've been having a hard day, plus I couldn't think of another way to put in emphasis. So please just read through the entire post, okay?}

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(I agree with Celtic. please read everything so you know what's happening and our characters don't have to explain everything to yours. no, we are not yelling at you, we are only trying to help. and also, please ask before joining. I find it a little rude to just burst in. I'm not narrowing it in on you, I've had someone do that in another post of mine. just letting you know.)
[sorry it took so long to reply!]
{Persephone}
I shake my head, "Too many bad memories, too much hate, sorrow and disappointment." I turned and faced him, my eyes brightening. "We could go find my brother! He's been trying to start a herd, we could join him and your sister wouldn't feel like the third wheel..." I smiled and nodded. "He's very nice and I'm sure she'd like him. Well if she was looking for a mate of course." I turned towards where she was, she was actually a very beautiful mare. I smiled in envy.

[• Echo]

{'Tis no problem}

~Comet
I exhaled softly through my nostrils, making a more deer-like sound than horse-like. My mind seemed to scream thousands of questions at me, but the expression she wore on her face and the tone she held in her voice held me back. Extending my left foreleg before me, I lowered my head slowly to the ground in almost a bowing position, rubbing the side of my face on it before pulling it back and straightening up again as she looked at me, giving her an encouraging smile. "Do you know where he was trying to start one?" I asked, running the possibilities over again and again in my mind. It had never really occured to me that my sister might have wanted to find a mate, she had never actually gone out of her way to finding one, but that didn't mean much, knowing her.

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(gawd u guys dont need 2 be so strict about it...i wuz tryin to post a lot for u but i guess u guys rly dont appriciate how much fricken time it took....well ur loss...)

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{Uhm, Kylie, I wasn't yelling at you if you actually read it right. And please don't spell God that way; It's offensive to some}

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(Kylie we're not yelling at you, but just think, what if you were in our position? we're not saying you can't join just catch up with what's going on first and then post. and again I agree with Celtic, some people find that very offensive actually.)
{Persephone}
I nodded, "Yes! He mentioned where he was going before he said his good bye to me." I stopped for a moment, flashing back to when he left. I shook off the thought, "He said something about Hilltop Valley...?" I tried to remember exactly where he said that was, then a light bulb was turned on in my head. "Aah! Now I remember! He said it was by a river, the redwood forest and... and..." I had lost my train of thought, "I'm sorry I just had it..." I laid down and forced myself to remember the day my best friend left. Dexter had saved me for last to say good bye, he knew I was going to be rye hardest one to let go. He walked up to me and whispered into my ear, "If you need to get away from here like me, I'll be in Hilltop Valley. It's by the waterfall we always hear in the elders stories, the redwood forest and... "I got it! I got it!" I looked up at Comet, my face beaming. "The mountains!"

[• Echo]

~Comet
Nodding slightly as she tried to remember, I lowered my head to sniff at the grass, not feeling very hungry as I lifted my head up as she began to talk again, smiling. "A river, a forest, by the mountains, I've been past there before," I said thoughtfully, flicking my ears back at movement behind us, turning my head slightly to look at Dusk as she lifted her head up/

{haha, I can't remember her name, so I'll just go with Dusk for now until I go back and find it xD}
~Dusk
Without opening my eyes I slowly pulled my mind from sleep. Letting out my breath in a soft sigh, I flicked my ears back, hearing two voices. Lifting my head up, I forced my eyes opening, adjusting them to the light of the early morning and looking at Comet and Persephone. Yawning slightly, I pulled myself slowly to my feet. Pausing by the stream to take a drink, I made my way over to my brother and my new friend, wondering what they were talking about.

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(nah im sorry...i just over-reacted...sorry :\)

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(Hey sorry I haven't been on in so long! You don't need to reply to this if you don't want to...)

{Persephone}
I grinned, "Oh good! 'Cause I never have and I don't think I'd do too well if I tried to go out there myself..." My voice trailed off as I implied that he'd go all the way there with me. I had heard from my siblings and friends from the herd that the journey was extremely dangerous. "I'm not to good with danger..." I whispered to myself. I pulled myself from thoughts and turned to see Dusk making her way over to us. "Good morning sleepyhead!" I said grinning. "You've missed quite a bit! We're thinking of going to find my brother, he's trying to start a herd up in Hilltop Valley. We were thinking of heading there because I need to get away from all the sadness that is here!" I couldn't help but grin. I was going to finally see my brother again! I then realized I'd forgotten about the danger I'd so recently remembered about the journey. For some reason I was extremely confident in us making it to Hilltop Valley. I shook it off and tried to meet Dusk's eyes, and waited for her reply.

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