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Subject: >Sinister Wind< Author: Disaster Stallion [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 11:11:39 03/13/03 Thu >A sinister wind is rising. Dull black clouds are slowly rolling in from the north. A dry, hot breeze sweeps through the manes and tails of the horses. The breeze is getting stronger. Lightning flashes and crackles brilliant white. A tree falls with a crash, a victim of the steadily strengthening wind. The ground shakes and trembles violently and then rain begins pelting down hard and fast, blown in driving sheets by the howling, angry wind. A storm is rising, and a sinister wind is blowing.< [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: The mare raises her head to the sky, seeing the storm whirl around her Author: Expresso [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 17:15:48 03/13/03 Thu "Star!" she shouts into the wind, her voice carried off. She looks around trying to find a shelter for the herd. The storm was bad, and she could sense that it would be getting worse. The femme let out a ripe winnie for the equine to stick together and seek out some place safe to go. She canters up to Mysty and her mate, "We've got to get everyone together, the weathers getting dangerous." She has to hollar over the clapping thunder and pouring rain for them to hear her, but she thinks they understand. The lead stomps her foot impatiently, knowing that their time is running short. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Shies Author: Falen and Goldy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 03:00:28 03/14/03 Fri She moves to the small group already forming. She makes sure Goldy is with hera and nickers shrilly for Windy. She halts at Expressos side. She watches the whites of her eyes showing. She nickers for Goldy to stay close.She nuzzles her encoraging. She nickers scared. She stays close to her mothers side. She nickers for her dad. She looks around determind. She would find him. She nuzzles her mums leg and takes of into the storm away from the group. She nickers for her dad. Tears streaming down her face. She sniffs [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: *He plunges out of the rain and goes to Expresso's side.* Author: Star [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:41:38 03/14/03 Fri Are you okay? *he bellows over the storm, the whites of his eyes showing as he prances nervously. The rain stings his back and pearly drops fall from his horn, landing on his strong, dark muzzle.* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: *the huge bronze stallion canters out of the storm and joins the huddle of horses.* Author: Sunchaser [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:43:47 03/14/03 Fri *Water cascades over his smooth bronze hide and he shivers slightly. Not only was the rain wet, it was cold. He raises his head up high and whinnies loudly for Prancer and Day.* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: *She gallops up quickly.*Hey dad! *she gasps.* Sorry i'm late . . . Author: Day [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:46:12 03/14/03 Fri *she glances around nervously and whinnies for her mate, her eyes glittering with fear. She hoped he was all right. She hadn't seen him in a while. She presses close to her sire's side, feeling the warmth of their bodies mingling. She was also worried about Mom. She glances up at Dad's face, but it is impassive. She wonders if he's worried about Mom.* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *The big, glossy-pelted black stallion charges out of the rain.* Author: Prince [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:48:23 03/14/03 Fri *He slows to a trot, then a walk, lifting his shiny knees up high. He stumbles against the force of the wind, putting his head down low as he struggles to join the tightly-packed herd and get warm. He throws up his handsome head and looks back, the whites of his eyes glinting. He opens his mouth, nostrils flaring as he whinnies,* MYSTY! COME QUICK! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: The mare watches as the herd gathers together for warmth and comfort Author: Expresso [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:11:33 03/14/03 Fri She sees Goldy slip away from the group and she knows that no horse should be out there alone - especially not a foal. She looks around, seeing if anyone else noticed. When she sees that no one has, she tosses her head back in the direction that Goldy had taken off to. Her eyes shimmer with determination as she quickly frees herself from the tangled mass of horses and gallops off. The rain pelts her soaked back, she can almost feel the welts form, but she continues on. Down by the pond she thinks she sees the filly. The water is rising so quickly, she watches as the clear liquid as ut spills over the bank and cascades down the hill that Goldy is trying to climb. The mare pumps her legs harder until she can spot the little one. A small river flows around her legs and is getting deeper all the time. The tall grass is submerged with water, and the lead mare stuggles to keep Goldys head above. The current tugs on her legs persistantly and several times she considers giving up, but then she sees Goldys scared eyes, round with innocence and she knows that she can't forfit, she can't give in for herself, because that would be surrendering Goldy as well. She wouldn't let the storm get the best of them. Holding her breath, the mare ducks under the flood, and under the filly. When she rises again, Goldy is secure on her back as she continues to slosh through the maze of weeds. Growing tired, she yelps a little, hoping someone can here her cry. The water was up to her chest now that she was nearing the bottom of the hill and she wasn't sure how much farther she could carry on this way. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *Looks around for Faith trying to get her out of this rain* Author: Myjestic Fyre [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:30:50 03/14/03 Fri *He sees Faith and nudges her side and trys to get her with the rest of the horse. Direct her in the right way and she follows. *Smiles to her and is thankful for who he has* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Snorts Author: Falen & Goldy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 02:31:18 03/15/03 Sat She turns and sees no Goldy. She snorts. She looks aroud panic taking over. She nickers highly. She works her way to the outer edge of the group. She scans the flooding plains. The water was up to her knees. She hears a cry and looks in its direction. She sees Expresso and Goldy. The whites of her eyes showing as she takes of. The water spashes around her the drops stinging her eyes. She reaches a small hill closer to the two. She halts wtaching scared. She stops and nickers for her mum this time for the water was up to her sides. She sees a horse not her mum but another horse splashing through the water towards her. She nickers for her. The water was now at her sides and she was forced to swim. He head bobs underwater as she whinnys in fright. She looks for the horse but it had disapeard. She feels her body lifting from the water and looks down to see her Grand-dam. She nickers and clings to her with her life. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Rears Author: Sky Heights [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 23:56:11 03/15/03 Sat To see across the herd. He nickers for his mate and Daughter and throws his head back. He snorts and walks around the edges of the herd that was soon growing. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *She nuzzles his side and sticks close by him.* Author: Rainy & Sunny [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:23:21 03/19/03 Wed *Cloudy is across the her back, snuggled deep in her long, silky mane.* *Sunny sighs deeply, her breath blowing her still-silky, creamy forelock off her velvety nose. The old mare looks down from a small hillock where she stands alone.* I am old, *she thinks reasonably.* Perhaps this was meant to be my end . . . *But then she sees her grandfilly's frightened face and sets her jaw.* No, *she thinks.* I can't let a chance to see Cloudy grow up slip away. I'll stay alive. If it's the last thing I do, I'll stay alive. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *The pretty mare rears and whickers desperately, the wind stinging her pale golden pelt.* Author: Clover [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:43:09 03/19/03 Wed Flame! *she cries, almost panicking with fear, and with her mate vanished.* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: *gallops to them* Author: Windy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:33:05 03/14/03 Fri *frighten he stands close beside Goldy and Falen, trying to defend them, then he turns to the others and whinnies letting them know that he is there if they need any help* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Huddles with Prince Author: Mysty [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:24:50 03/14/03 Fri Runs up to princes side and hudles up next to him! *looks up at him in fear* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: *tryies to stay calm* Author: Wind Song [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:38:59 03/14/03 Fri *and stays close beside Day and Chase* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: *Unsure as to why no one came to her last cry for help, Expresso tries again* Author: Expresso [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:37:21 03/16/03 Sun *The water getting deeper, and her muscles growing weary, she's anxious that something has happen to the rest of the herd. She looks up to Goldy & tries to give the foal a reassuring smile, although at this point, she was wishing someone else could reassure her.* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: *Hears something in the distance and she recognizes the noise of Expressos Cry Author: Mysty [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:57:34 03/16/03 Sun She looks up in Prince in fear even more than ever before. For Expresso needs her help and she knows that. She asures Prince that she will be back with Exprersso. She knows she need to be ready for whatever the storm brings her. She thrashes out of the waram herd, and runs of trying to hear where Expressos whimper came from. She finally sees Expresso struggling to get out of the pond of water surrounding her and Goldy. She thinks of how to get there, and smiles to Expresso. She then throws herself into the water, and trys to make her way the the mother a foal. She knows she has the strenght, more than Expresso for she does not know how long Expresso has been here waiting for her. She finally reaches expresso, and somehow Goldy ends up upon her back. She then signals Expresso to find her way out, and that Goldy and I are right behind her. She assures Expresso that she can get out for without Goldy on her back it will be much easier. She follows behind Expresso trying to give her a shove in the back to give her an easier way out. Finally almost there, Goldy almost slipping off my back, we finally reach the end where there is land and we can stand. She lets down Goldy very slowly, hopeing everything will be okay. She looks at Expresso happily, and smiles. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Her nostrils flare as she sucks in all the air she can get Author: Expresso [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:09:09 03/18/03 Tue She gives her friend a grateful smile and looks to the little foal. She does a quick check too make sure nothings seriously wrong with Goldy before she nods the filly to follow as she makes her way back to the herd, taking her time. Still the rain would not let up, and danager lurked about the trio, but eventually they reached the herd. She nudges Goldy as she scampers toward her mother.Feeling exhausted she gingerly rests her head on Stars shoulder as the rain pattered against them. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *frighted she looks for Myjestic Fyre* Author: Faith [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:33:08 03/18/03 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: FAITH!!! OVER HERE! Author: Majestic Fyre [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:46:28 03/20/03 Thu *majestic fyre screams to her so he can keep her warm and cozy in the trecherous storm* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: *She shudders and huddles against Wind Song.* Author: Daybreak [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:41:18 03/19/03 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: *He suddenly awakes and tries wildly to suck in air.* Author: Star [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:36:20 03/19/03 Wed *His great chest heaves in and out and he chokes on a huge mouthful of salty water. Struggling, the great stallion thrusts his head up. The last thing he remembered was hearing his mate's cry and heading toward it . . . then a roaring, whispering sound and huge, wet weight--probably a wave--hitting him hard from behind. He sees a tiny bit of light filtering through the surface of the water and struggles toward it, his lungs about to burst. Then his nose thrusts out of the water and cold, clear air pours into his lungs. Coughing and sputtering, he struggles against the alternately swelling and sinking gray-green waters. In fact, everything seems to be gray-green--even the plants and the sky. The water fills his nose and some dribbles down one of his ears. Eyes rolling with fear, the whites of them showing, he pumps his legs furiously, coughing and flinching with pain as his whole body vibrates. The water suddenly pushes him forward and he is slammed, hard, against a cliff. He arches backward in pain, tears filling his eyes, barely able to breathe. Only one thought remains in his head: Get to Expresso. He struggles hard, the tremendous weight of the water pushing him down this river--or whatever it was--that he was in. Everything is a blur of green and gray as his great body is tossed cruelly about, his muscles stretching taut as he psuhes his neck out, still trying gallantly to swim back. He feels some silty sand beneath his hooves and struggles blindly against the sheets of driving, stinging rain, coughing, something warm and bad-tasting comes up his throat and he coughs it out, knowing it is blood. Sobbing for breath, his lungs burning, he stumbles up a slippery bank and falls down, completely exausted. Then he passes out.* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Snorts Author: Falen & Goldy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 02:56:10 03/20/03 Thu She gallops to her daughters side. She nuzzles her over and looks to the two amazing mares. She bows her head lightely and nickers in apretiation. She would forever be in there dept. She nuzzles Goldy and makes sure she keeps safe. She nearly collapse but her mother keeps her going. She nuzzles the mare in thankfulness and smiles. Her tired little body heaves as she keeps pace with her mother to the group. She looks to her mother on the way over "Wheres Star?" She says looking around she had not seen him for ages. She nears the group and keeps close to her mum. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: *He bends down and gently nuzzles her.* It'll be okay, *he murmurs reasurringly.* Author: Prince [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:39:21 03/19/03 Wed *He turns his great body to the wind, his head lowered, his mane and tail both streaming in the same direction with the wind. He shields his mare from the rain and rests his head over her neck.* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: *After hearing Goldy wonder out loud where Star had gotten to the mare looks about for her mate* Author: Expresso [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:08:26 03/20/03 Thu *Her eyes flicker with concern as she scans the huddled herd. Not here She thinks her reply to the little foal. Over the rumble of thunder and snapping rain she hollars* I've got to find Star! *With that she finds herself making her way, yet again, out into the bitter wind, icy rain drenching her, she feels her limbs ache with cold, but pushes herself on. Water floods the area, and Star seems to be no where in sight. The territory was now a small lake, she felt hopeless and scared. She was just nearing the territories boarder when he caught her eye. Lying upon a rock held up just slightly above the growing pool of water, which now was about four feet high, was Star Fyres limp body. It didn't take her long to notice the difference in water level out here. The rest of the herd was on a hill, but all of the water from up there was running in a raging river down to this small area. Once she got closer, she realized water level should be the least of her worries. The rock that Star rest upon was stained red. Terror struck the mares heart and she quaked with fear as she galloped towards her love furiously. The femme pulled herself up beside her mate, her salty tears mixing with the fresh rain she nuzzled him.* Star, Star Fyre, please you've got to wake up. *She choked on the words. She gingerly ran her muzzle along his sleek neck and brushed his forelock out of his eyes. He was still alive. His breath came in short, choppy gasps, but he was still alive. Her eyes burning with both love and fear she vowed to try the very best she could to save the stallion she's always loved, and if she could not - she wouldn't leave his side, sacrificing herself to the storm as well.* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: *Gasping and sputtering, he feels something warm.* Author: Star [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:11:53 03/22/03 Sat 'Spresso? *he mutters tiredly and opens his eyes. Every limb and bone in his body ache terribly. He sees her beautiful face, and her eyes, windows to that loving heart, and that unbreakable spirit. He smiles weakly.* We're in quite a fix, aren't we? *he murmurs, then struggles to rise.* You lean on me, and I'll lean on you, *he mutters, supporting himself on her strong, warm side.* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: She nuzzles him back Author: Mysty [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:50:35 03/20/03 Thu *She relizes that he is to huge to help fight the wind from getting him, and nudges his side and smiles him assuringly that everything will be okay! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: *Nuzzles his side* Author: Mysty [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:52:59 03/20/03 Thu Nuzzles his side and smiles assuringly that everything will be okay! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: *stays near Daybrake* Author: Wind Song [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:56:44 03/20/03 Thu *just to make sure that she will be allright, he nuzzles her reassuring* dont worry *he says gently* i will protect you [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: *stays infront of Goldy and Falen* Author: Windy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:58:54 03/20/03 Thu *trying to protec them out of the rain, bents and nuzzles goldy gently trying to het away her fear* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Thank you, *she says, smiling lovingly at him as rain patters off her hide.* Author: Day [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:06:49 03/22/03 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Smiles lightly Author: Falen & Goldy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 01:17:36 03/21/03 Fri She notes Expresso race into the storm yet again. She nuzzles Windy. Hoping she would be ok. She nuzzles Goldy and urges gher to sleep. She nuzzles her parents and drifts of into a very awkward sleep [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: *nuzzles her mate* Author: Faith [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:15:38 03/21/03 Fri *and stays close beside him, trying to not getting separated* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: He Keeps his huge body in front of his mate Author: Majestic Fyre [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:07:34 03/22/03 Sat He protects her from the wind and rain trying to keep her as warm as possible. He keeps his huge body blocking it. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *looks around trying to find a cave for everyone* Author: Wind Song [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 11:18:28 03/22/03 Sat lets look for a shleter for everyone *he says to Day* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *lays down beside Goldy* Author: Windy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 11:19:47 03/22/03 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *She nods to Star, knowing they were completely relient on eachother* Author: Expresso [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:43:04 03/22/03 Sat *Water slaps up against their necks and the current is rough, but she knew that together they were so much stronger. They wade through the water slowly. She's sure to be slow in putting down her hoof, the slippery grass grabs at her legs and one wrong move would pull them both under. Up close against Star Fyres warm body, he being her only hope, and she being his, she felt closer to him than she had in a long time. As water slipped passed them in their gradual progression, she threw him a side long glance and smiled, just thankful to be with him no matter what the circumstance. Not far off she saw a slight incline, her heart thudded wildly, knowing that it'd be difficult not to slide back down. Snorting she convinced herself they could do it...or she at least hoped they could.* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *He presses against her and forges on steadily against the tide.* Author: Star [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:45:22 03/23/03 Sun *His nostrils flare very wide as he struggles to breathe. His legs shake against the water's tremendous strength every time he sets one down. They start slowly up the incline, and he trembles even more. He lets out small grunts of effort and and clenches his jaw tight, knowing he couldn't give up, for Expresso's sake. The grass is smooth and slippery beneath his hooves. He stumbles, catches his balance and plunges forward. He raises his head wearily and sees, through the sheets of rain, that the incline is a hill . . . and on top of that hill is the herd!* Come on, sweety, *he murmurs to her and struggles forward.* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: As the incline begins to worsen, she sees the herd not to far off Author: Expresso [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:43:59 03/25/03 Tue She glances at Star and finds strength within herself still, she strives harder than even before. Her lungs are hungry for oxygen that she can't swallow fast enough, but she notices a gradual drop in the water level as they progress up the hill. Her ankles feel relieved, however shaky they may still be, when the incline decreases. She offers Star an encouraging smile, and in a soft, out of breath voice claims,"we did it Star". Still fighting a current, even if it was much lighter, they take their time getting back to the group. She nuzzles him, knowing the storm was not yet over, but feeling confident that they had come this far. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *nuzzles her mate* Author: Faith [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:50:27 03/25/03 Tue *and rests her head in his strong neck* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *Nuzzles her back and smiles* Author: Majestic Fyre [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 16:25:01 03/26/03 Wed Looks back at ehr and kisses her so he lets her know that everything will be okay, and not to worry. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *smiles nervously* Author: Faith [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 13:04:12 03/28/03 Fri is it over yet? *she asks her mate* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *looks around for Daybrake* Author: Wind Song [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 13:05:26 03/28/03 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *Pushes up against him and nuzzles his side.* I'm here, *she tells him with a weak smile.* Author: Day [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 11:44:46 03/30/03 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: *He sighs in relief and smiles weakly at Expresso.* You're right. We did it. Author: Star [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:47:58 03/26/03 Wed Just barely, *he chuckles,* but we did it. *He lowers his head, his eyes half-closed against the gentler rain . . . is it just him, or is the storm abating?* [ Post a Reply to This Message ]