He snorted. "Dare talk to me that way!" he snorted.
"This sin't over. Once I murder those foals i'll come back." he whistled for his battallion who were well within the trap.
Iden:
"She's right. We need to leave. I can ask the tigers, they go as far north as the Ice lands. Bakari better lead us out of the Trap sinse there are more trees. We just need to get past the ice lands. I think we should fly, so we leave less tracks. I can shift to carry anyone if you get tired. Tulli, can you send a breeze so that we are completely downwind." She said taking charge.
"Sure Ide- IDEN!!" she said shocked.
"What whats wrong!" She said, feeling her scar with her feathertips.
"Its white. There's no brown or black center. Its like its frozen from when you were in well...... ultimate power mode. It must've been from when you got" She said, lacking a better name.
"Thats odd I can still see." She said cantering to a stream. She was shocked. Tulli was right. Her beautiful brown eye was gone. Now only her icy blue eye remained. She pinned her ears embarrassed. "Does it look bad?" She said looking down.
"It looks fine." Tulli said wrapping her wing around Iden. She sent a breeze deep into the trap and smiled. Shyly. She wasn't good with others. She was shy and most pegasi didn't get her, but Iden seemed to.
For the love of the Ancestors, why were the two over-stallion fighting like this? His thoughts had been swarming as he had commanded Garnetfire to fly with the Willow Herd battalion back into the Trap. He listened to Snakesong, even though he’d been completely silent while the two over-stallions fought.
He sighed, regaining his composure. “As much as I’ve enjoyed this little fray fellow stallions, I believe it is time for me to go and deal with someone. As my best spy has just said, it is pointless for you to fight each other. Although, you can gladly continue,” Thudnerfire said, that last bit between his teeth. He had planned for the stallions to continue fighting as a distraction while Thunderfire tried once again to find Marlcloud and learn their plans and schemes.
The mare had began to dive into the Trap with the rest of the Willow Herd. A fight had broken out between some idiotic stallions acting like foal. In Anok's name... Willow Herd could not afford to lose a captain like Thunderfire eor Garnetfire. Nor could they lose any of their warriors or battle mares. Fighting right now was useless. Snakesong found herself once again stuck in a situation; either fly on and battle with her fellow Willow Herd comeraids, or swoop over to the arguing stallions and attempt to put reason into their thick skulls.
Snakesong reluctantly bared off from the rest of the battalion. she flew quickly above all the fighting and stretched out her wings so her presents could be noticed quicker. "CEASE!"
Snakesong's voice echoed for all of them to hear. Every fighting steed looked up at her for a moment. The mare hoped this would be enough time. She tucked in her wings and fell between Oceanfire/wing, Thunderfire, and Duskwing. She expanded her wings just in time to hoverthere. "This is pointless! We can not afford to damage any more steeds like this, Thunderfire." She turned herself to her captain. "We especially can not afford to lose valuable warriors such as yourself." Snakesong then turned to Duskwing and Oceanfire. "This is childish! We all want the same thing; to destroy those worthless star foals!" Snakesong motioned her wing to the Trap. "We are never going to see their filthy blood ooze from their skulls in victory if we waste time fighting ourselves. We shouldn't care if they are just going to drop dead in battle." Snakesong was now facing Thunderfire's stone cold stare. "If we have more warriors on our side in the battle, it's more and more likely for us to lose less of our own herd." The appaloosa mares voice dropped into a whisper so only Thunderfire could hear. "And after we have killed every last one of those forsaken star foal, well just take over anyone we'd like. Their weak armies would be destroyed and killing would be easier than ever.
He startled as Vida woke and soothed her. “Vida, it’s okay! Well-.... Not everything is swell, but you’re okay, alright?” He whispered, nuzzling her. “Marlcloud is out investigating some strange noises near the edge of the Trap,” Seaglade explained, telling Vida why the lead-mare wasn’t currently present.
“Shh..... Kifo, I’ll handle all of that. Continue burying your mother. The rest of you, continue the preparations for your long journey,” Marlcloud said in a hushed voice, but loud enough for them all to hear. “Now, I’m going to go see what all these loud noises are about.....” She grumbled, relatively annoyed that there was more stuff to deal with.
As she neared the edge of the forest, she noticed not two, but 6 battalions and counting all in one place, two over-stallion fighting, and Thunderstone’s battalion pursuing into the Trap. She nearly squealed in surprise, but managed to suppress it long enough to gallop silently back to Shadow Herd.
Kifo:"I can not leave till I bury my mother! Marlcloud! Vida is in hibernation and I cant wake her. Stormfrost just had foals and can leave with them!" He said franticly
After handing the tree moss to Bumbleberry, realization dawned on her. “Right! You are leaving, right now, as Bumbleberry just pointed out, I hear something strange in the distance. Bakari, I trust you and Iden to following the animals’ and trees’ guidance, they should know the way to the ocean far north, past the coldest of the winter and to beautiful sunshine. Never stop, and only if you absolutely have to, than I permit you to use your Gift,” she announced. Then she looked down at Bumbleberry, worry creasing her face.
“Bumbleberry, perhaps you should stay here with me until you are old enough to make the journey yourself...” She murmured, thinking to herself.
He watched as Marlcloud adopted Bumbleberry as her own and he smiled, happy for the little colt.
If only Anblick had been shown such kindness when he was Bumbleberry's age...but instead, his mother died in front of him, leaving him in the middle of no where with no Trap in sight. Leaving him with no hope and no light. Leaving him with no voice and no courage, forcing him to figure the world out by himself, with no one to guide nor comfort him.
Anblick's heart ached as he remembered the day his dam took her final breath and abandoned Anblick- for he had to stay in the mortal world and live among hell, while she could live forever in peace.
Before to many pegasi noticed his depressed stare, he tried to puff out his chest and put on a brave face, although it didn't seem to make him feel better.
To clear his mind, his raised his voice, interrupting Marlcloud's and Bumbleberry's discussion, "When will we be leaving? Soon, I hope." He said, wanting to leave this place as soon as possible.
The stallion used this distraction to his advantage, whistling for his battalion to enter the Trap. Garnetfire nodded, deciding it wise to no longer ask question when it came to Thunderfire. Thunderfire certainly wasn’t as wise as Marlcloud, but his judgement was fantastic, and he saw this as an opportunity to yet again try and extract Marlcloud from the Shadow Foals.
He let the stallion ram him. He used the captains momentum and swung him into his batallion. The batallion didn't fight though. They were taught not to interfere with over-stallion fights. He shook off the bruise made by the ram. The stallion was strong that's for sure. They were a even match strength-wise. But Duskwing was older. More experienced. Where he had decades of war and battles, the captain had years. He was at the prime of his youth. He had learned to not rely completely on strength. The best warriors were taught to apply strategy. He had strategy, and he wouldn't let some foolish colt win.
He bowed his head to Dustwing. “Sire, the new over-stallion happens to be this stallion in front of me,“ Thunderfire announced, gesturing with his wing to Oceanfire/wing. There was an evil, wicked glint in his eyes was he looked at Oceanfire/wing.
She wanted to kill him! "No he is not..... Please be kind to him!" She called off her mares. They paced. "I dont want to fight I am sorry my temper got the best of me. We are not leaving!" She stayed firm and cool
The stallion was informed by a messenger that the foals' location was found. He also heard that Strikewing was dead. He wanted to take over Ske herd. He was eager to see the new Over-stallion. He called a batallion and set off. Like the ancient Sun Herd, they had a massive army. He left enough steeds to defend the herd, but enough to battle. He set off to the Trap. When he got there he extended his wings making his presence. Known. Two captians were fighting and he waited seeing if he would take a side. "Who is the new over-stallion they speak of" He asked, his voice low and full.
He was taking pleasure in this conversation. “Oh, you won’t die? Are you claiming to be immortal, to be a star foal yourself? Are you claiming to be a wretched traitor?” Thunderfire cooed, his smile wicked in it’s babyishness, mocking.
His ears went back in surprise. “So you’re saying you’re not the over-stallion, then? Tsk, tsk, impersonation! What a crime punishable by banishment, treason!” Thunderfire cackled, his skin as cold as marble once again.
Marlcloud:
Marlcloud’s head shot up in relief and nodded. “Yes, my dear boy, yes! Please, eat anything you can that will give you nourishment! There is moss in the water and moss on trees, which do you think you’d prefer?” She asked, adrenaline pumping through her. She was ready to serve Bumbleberry at his beck and call if it got him to eat something.
She bit her lip harder at his response, drawing the slightest bit of blood. She licked her lip, concealing the wound. “Is there anything that you will eat, my dear colt?” She asked softly, trotting away to look for something he could eat.
”An over-stallion who apparently doesn’t know how to lead,” Thunderfire snarled slowly, dragging out his words. “You will die in there, along with all of your steeds. What do you think will happen when your herd is army less and without an over-stallion?” Thunderfire snorted, his voice raising higher in pitch at the end and then dropping to a devastating low as he said, “Adakitewing will take over Sky Herd,” Thunderfire whispered.
Barely had he finished his sentence when the mare Riversong charged into Garnetfire. Thudnerfire reared back in surprise, plunging into action by shoving the mare off of Garnetfire and kicking anyone who came near. His hooves ached, but he ignored it as Garnetfire stood, breathless and bleeding.
“War!“ He thundered. “You have started a war you will not be able to win, Oceanwing! Adakitewing will want to hear of this disrespectful behavior, and he’ll have your head fed to the wolves for it,” Thunderfire seethed. He whistled for his battalion to stand down as they had nearly lost their composure and attacked the mares.
She cocked her head in thought. “Perhaps.... Do you like moss? Roots? Anything plant like other than the standard grass?” She asked, looking around for more ideas, biting her lip in stress. She didn’t want Bumbleberry to starve, and she was starting to worry.
He observed as Garnetfire flew up next to him and the battle mares landed within the camp. Garnetfire watched unsteadily, as if certain this wasn’t going to end well. Thunderfire, instead, burst out laughing.
“Trust me, Oceanfire, you don’t want to go hoof to hoof with the Shadow Foals. I suggest your rethink this plan and consult with your herd, find a new over-stallion, and consider building up your numbers. I will say this once more; We have the situation under control. You are not needed, nor welcome,” Thunderfire repeated, lashing his tail.
"Strikewing is dead because of the foals! We asked Adakitewing and he said to come! We will fight with or without you!" He snarled. Riversong and her group darted into the camp and rattled their feathers ready to fight. All of his herd had their hooves sharpened to a point and could execute desert herd kicks without a hesitation
She shook her head. “No, of course not. It took me a while to get used to having so many foals, so I understand if you’re uncomfortable,” she reassured him.
Thunderfire:
His eyes narrowed. “We do not need assistance from Sky Herd. We have this situation under control. You are not needed, nor are you welcome,” Thunderfire said in a lower voice, a growl preparing itself in the back of his throat.
He was concerned for the otherhalf of his army. Led my his brave best friend, Riversong. They were all battle mares while he led the stallions. "No Thunderfire! I am from Sky herd. We want to help with the foals!" He said. He kept cool and calm because he heard sounds and knew it was Riversong and her battalion. "I brought 40 Stallions and my friend Riversong is coming with 40 battle mares!" He said in his calm steely voice.
Bumbleberry:
"Would it hurt your feelings if I did not call you that yet?" he asked concerned he would hurt her feelings
He trumpeted the call of a captain, calling everyone to attention and order as he flew up to meet with Oceanfire over the high winds.
“Oceanfire! I wasn’t expecting you so soon, has Adakitewing sent you?” Thunderfire questioned in a boisterous voice, but yet hard as stone and cold as marble.
He lead a battalion of 40 stallions. They flew toward the encampment of the willow herd steads. He was planing to meet up with Thunderfire. "Thunderfire!" He called
She smiled. “I believe you, Kifo!“ She shouted back. Then she looked back down at Bumbleberry. “Did you hear that, Bumbleberry? Your mother is happy, so you should be happy, too,” Marlcloud whispered to him, hugging him tighter.
Then she was hit wit ha disturbing wish; she wished Thunderstone was here to share this moment with her. She remembered when they’d been so happy together, after all the threats and that. Now Marlcloud realized just how much she missed him.
She raised her head in shock and surprise and called out to Kifo, “How could you possibly know that? I thought your power was water, not mind-reading!” She called in glee. Dovefrost was happy! That meant the world to Marlcloud.
She was sad for her foal but she knew she had to go. She and Strikewing migrated letting their wings show their colors. She saw Marlcloud and her Son and smiled. Marlcloud would make a good mother for her colt. She passed Kifo and smiled she passed Vida and told her she loved her. They saw her because of their powers and she saw Kifo say. "Marlcloud! My mother is happy she wants you to know!" Then she left
She stumbled in shock, but quickly recovered and wrapped her wings around him. “I’m not one much for sensitive moments, Bumbleberry, but I’ll do my best as your mother,” she whispered, smiling. She then looked up through the canopy, hoping this is what Dovefrost would have wanted. Hoping the mare wouldn’t have been offended by Marlcloud taking Bumbleberry as her son.
"I I love you Marlcwoud!" He burried his face in her feathers. He sobbed and sobbed. He loved her. He would miss his mama but she would take care of him and he loved her!
She blinked once, and then blinked again. “Ah, yes. . . . I was hoping you wouldn’t bring that up. . .“ She turned her head the other way, letting her head hang lower than usual. “Well, since you brought it up. . . . You do realize, now that she’s gone, that it hurts?” She asked gently. “That all you want to do is lay down and die? That’s what you and I have in common, young one. Both of us lost great things of value to us at a young age. For you, it was your dearly loved mother. For me, it was an entire herd,” Marlcloud told him.
“I know it hurts, but as you are a part of Shadow Herd, I am now your mother. Will you accept me as your mother, or do you decline, young one?” She asked gently.
She abruptly stopped. Marlcloud looked down at the tiny figure beside her and said, “What a bore you are today, young colt. Where’s all the fun? Where’s the happiness? Just for that, you have to eat,” she snorted with a playful smile.
Huh. She was sure she’d be scolded by him. Snakesong was prideful of his sudden change towards her. Maybe he could see her in a different way? The mare shook her head. He was probably just eased at her remark. She was his most loyal after all. Snakesong didn’t care I that was just because of her faint crush or if she was just continuing her role as part of the battalion. She didn’t care. At least Thunderfire let her off with a free-be.
She smiled down at the young colt and trotted forward, encouraging him to follow. “C’mon, I know the perfect place that we can go,” she whispered with a smile, her tone containing lost hopes and secrets. She took off in a fast paced walk, knowing the foal wouldn’t be able to keep up with her in a gallop in his condition.
He considered her in a new light. “I like you. You have instincts. I respect those with good instincts and cleverness,” he murmured, making sure no one else could hear. He turned away from her to continue his duties with Garnetfire.
Snakesong:“Fine. But I’ve been trained to slip away whoever I can. There was valuable information that we could have used. It’s not my fault that we turned up empty hoofed. When you gave your orders to retreat, I was already in the middle of the forest.“ Snakesong dangerously stood her ground with reason. “I am your loyalist soldier here. I would never do anything to intentionally disobey you.”
His ears were pinned, and his gaze was hardened like coal. “Never disobey my orders again.” He came in real close as he snarled, “Otherwise you will find yourself no longer in my company, and disrespected by every soldier in this army. Understand?”
“Where have I been? Your the one covered in blood, sir.” Snakeson’s ear went back. She loved Thunderfire but hated to show it. She wanted to be trusted more by him but she still understood why he had asked. “I slipped away before you could give any orders. I went to see if I could drag any information form those worthless foals in the forest. Nothing slipped.” Snakesong’s voice was full of hate but shined with pride as she reported back to him. Ever. If it wasn’t he best news to her.
He shifted his badly injured ear behind him and turned. “I’m right here,” he answered, sending daggers at the young stallion to go away. The stallion was compliant and trotted away eagerly. Thunderfire turned back to Snakesong and asked gruffly, “Where in Anok have you been? Why didn’t you come straight back here as I commanded?”
His voice may have contained concern, if it was possible for him to feel anything else but hate, and his eyes glinted in anger. Blood had dried on his coat, but he had managed to clean the others wounds on his neck, ear, and side, ensuring no infections. His melted hooves, on the other hand, were irreversible, and Adakitewing had everything in his power to take away Thunderfire’s position of captain because of the devastating injury.
Although, at the moment, Thunderfire seemed completely fine. He walked well, but he certainly couldn’t run long distance in his condition. Not yet, at least, since he was already planning on training his body to adapt to his new condition.
The mare had quickly gained speed. She had made it to the camp in no time. Snakesong let down her nose and dived down to the large hollow. She landed swiftly, ignoring the burning on her hind. She looked over at a young stallion. “Where’s Thunderfire?“ She demanded.
She didn’t even allow the other mare satisfaction of watching her go. Instead, Marlcloud immediately turned back to Bumbleberry and placed a gentle wing on his shivering, aching body. “Please, Bumbleberry. Won’t you take a small walk with me? I won’t force you to eat or anything, just a walk,” she promised him.
The mare looked around knowing she was out numbered and size enough not to allow her frustration to take hold of her. “Fine.” Snakesong snorted, her wings becoming untucked. The mare turned around and looked over her withers. “Your nothing but a traitor.” Snakesong then took off with a smirk on her face. The canopy didn’t give way but she didn’t care. Snakesong pushes through it with force, allowing her wind to get scratched up. The mare bolted over the forest, heading for the battalions camp.
She continued to have perfect composure and snorted. “Not a chance. If I know Willow Herd, they won’t stop until they burn this entire forest to the ground looking for us. And if I really know them, then they will use you for information, and once you are no longer of use, discard you to the sharks. You are nothing to me, no I will kindly ask you once more to leave, or I might just make you leave myself,” Marlcloud threatened in the calmest of voices, and in the politest of tones.
”Ha. I don’t care if you know my name or not,“ Snakesong‘s dark forlock swooped face and forth as she tossed up her head. “I’m a spy.“ Snakesong explained. “One of the best ones in Willow Herd. Now tell me, Marlcloud.” The mares voice turned lower into a plead. “I never blow my cover, I do not know wat it might take for you to trust me..but perhaps if I tell you my duties it will at least give you enough empathy to let me stay until Willow Herd leaves this place alone.”
She stared at Snakesong, eyes unblinking, challenging the other mare. “What will it matter if I know every steeds’ name? What will it matter if I do know your name, specifically? It will not change my mind. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ll have to ask you to leave. You are endangering my foals,” Marlcloud said calmly like a mother would to a weeping child.
The colt stayed close to his mother, his sister in his watchful gaze. He never wanted to be without his mama again. There were a lot of new pegusi that he had mixed feelings about. He wanted to stay brave and though to protect his sister, but he also wanted to stay close to mama incase anything bad happened.
Snakesong:
This was getting no where! Marlcloud didn’t trust her. Who was Snakesong kidding? Of course Marlcloud saw through her. Snakesong had to figure out a way to convince these worthless star foals that she wasn’t a threat. “Wait.” Snakesong arched her neck, this time not backing down. “Do you know who I am?” The appaloosa mare walked up right in front of Marlcloud, thier snouts almost touching. They were the same highs and the same their wings the same length. Snakesong hated how she resembled Marlcloud’s structure so much. She was actually quite surprised by it too.
“I’m not doing this for you, Kifo. Dovefrost was my friend, and her foal is A part of Shadow Herd. Even in customary herds, every foal is considered the lead-mare’s responsibility. I need to keep more tabs on the foals,” she told him. Then she turned to Bumbleberry and walked up to him.
“Bumbleberry, will you walk with me?” She asked gently, looking at Kifo. She signaled with her ears that she wanted to walk with Bumbleberry alone.
She continued to stare harshly at Snakesong, not even sure about what she was hearing. She stood away from Snakesong and snorted, “Thunderstone is not crazy, little miss. He is in trouble. And he always has been. You have proven to give me no important information I can use, therefore I do not trust you, for you have told me what I already know.”
Marlcloud trotted away to assist Kifo, but ears back, ready for an attack.
“As a matter of fact I do know your name.” Snakecloud arched her neck intimidatingly but quickly stopped herself quick enough for only the cleverest of pegusi to notice. “Everyone talks about you in Willow Herd. After all you are the lover of our most prized captain’s. Not to mention a traitor to us all.“ Snakesong felt her control loosening up quicker then anticipated. ANCESTORS SHE HATED THIS MARE! There were too many of the worthless star foals here to make it practical to attack Marlcloud. Snakesong took a deep breath and lowered her head. “You are many things to Willow Herd, Marlcloud. But a member is not one of them.“ Snakesong knew she had to come up with a way to reason out her sudden burst. She came up with a quick and tolerable story. “I love my herd. But I hate what it has turned into. Every steed is following Thunderfire into his madness. Gosh our Overstallion would jump into a frozen river if he told him to.“ Snakesong used gossip she heard from pegusi who were falling out of line to peace together a realistic tale. As the most trusted spy of Thunderfire himself, Snakesong was usually sent around to spy on their own herd mates to see if any of them were against Thunderfire or their over-stallion. Snakesong knew none of this was true(well it is true but she doesn’t know that). “I was placed into Thunderifre’s battalion because of my fighting skills. It was torture on the way here! Everyone was just as crazy as he was! I knew I had to escape and I found the perfect time to slip away. But on my way to search for help, A patrol had caught me. There were only three of the, and I killed one, the other two ran away badly injure after I broke their wings. I don’t think they made it back to the camp alive.“ Snakesong smiled to herself. None of this was true but she knew she could win a fight between three fully grown stallions. “I forgot what happened after that..I might have hit my head on a tree too hard? But I was exhausted from the fight and my head was jacked up. I heard voices and stumbled apron y'all. Lucky me it was Marlcloud the Traitor who I came across.“ Snakesong used Marlcloud’s title from back at Willow Herd. She knew that if she said everything so innocently and milky that everyone would catch onto her at one point. By throwing some truth behind what she said gave Snakesong an easy character to play with.
"g gow way!" he said his voice weak from lack of sleep and food. A tear slipped from his eye.
Kifo:
He moved to his mother's side and said. "I have to bury her!" Then he walked away. About 80 winglenths away he made the hole. He spent the day digging.
She stood still, shocked at Marlcloud's glare. Had she done something wrong? She srugged and trotted away and herd a thud. "Bumbleberry?" she said spinning around.
She raced over to him and lay next to him, putting her wing over him. "He's cold and hasn't been eating. Ofcourse you already know that." she mumbled to Kifo. "What should we do?" she asked scared. She never really knew Bumbleberry, but there was so much killing and injuring the last few days, she wasn't about to let another one go.
She ignored Vida's comment. That why she said TEMPORARILY blind. Did Vida not get something? Shook her head, her scar burned so she went to the river to soak her eye. The cool water soothed it, and the quietness soothed her mind. So much was going on! Vida was being more stubborn and annoying than ever, Bumbleberry wasn't eating, she didn't know where half her friends were, sinse she was injured with Starfire Thea could heal her eye, and SHE DIDN"T KNOW WHAT IN THE NAME OF ANCESTORS WAS GOING ON!!!!!!!!!!!!! She soon trotted back to the herd, enjoying nature, and talking to occasional animals. The animals got her pain, they couldn't sleep cause of all of Shadow Herd's drama. The found this funny. She returned, her legs, face and forelock soaked. She walked up to Marlcloud, not knowing what to do. "Need any help with anything, or anyone for that matter" she said shaking her mane left to right trying to dry it. No use. Her Forelock flopped from left to right on her face, heavy and wet.
She touched her wing gently to Anblick’s shoulder. “You didn’t do anything wrong, Anblick. It’s traumatizing to young foals who loose their mothers. Although, what am I saying? I still have mine.“ She thought for a moment. “I don’t know what you should do, Anblick. Just go with your gut, since I don’t think there’s really any better option,” she sighed, looking at Bumbleberry with a sad glint in her eyes.
Marlcloud:
She looked down at Kifo and nodded and whispered so low Snakesong couldn’t hear, “I will help him in a moment, Kifo.”
Bumbleberry: "Marlcloud! What is the noise?!" He shouted scared
Iden:
She smiled, glad her friend was healing on her own.
Vida:
"I can sorta see right now! It is kinda hazy and it comes and it goes. But I can see!"
Iden:
"Yes Vida. I can see." she said trotting up and nuzzling her friend.
Vida:
She could see a little bit. "Iden can you see out of that eye?" She asked worried for her friend
Duskwing:
He snorted. "Dare talk to me that way!" he snorted.
"This sin't over. Once I murder those foals i'll come back." he whistled for his battallion who were well within the trap.
Iden:
"She's right. We need to leave. I can ask the tigers, they go as far north as the Ice lands. Bakari better lead us out of the Trap sinse there are more trees. We just need to get past the ice lands. I think we should fly, so we leave less tracks. I can shift to carry anyone if you get tired. Tulli, can you send a breeze so that we are completely downwind." She said taking charge.
"Sure Ide- IDEN!!" she said shocked.
"What whats wrong!" She said, feeling her scar with her feathertips.
"Its white. There's no brown or black center. Its like its frozen from when you were in well...... ultimate power mode. It must've been from when you got" She said, lacking a better name.
"Thats odd I can still see." She said cantering to a stream. She was shocked. Tulli was right. Her beautiful brown eye was gone. Now only her icy blue eye remained. She pinned her ears embarrassed. "Does it look bad?" She said looking down.
"It looks fine." Tulli said wrapping her wing around Iden. She sent a breeze deep into the trap and smiled. Shyly. She wasn't good with others. She was shy and most pegasi didn't get her, but Iden seemed to.
Oceanfire:
He stopped fighting knowing he needed strength to murder those foals!
Thunderfire:
For the love of the Ancestors, why were the two over-stallion fighting like this? His thoughts had been swarming as he had commanded Garnetfire to fly with the Willow Herd battalion back into the Trap. He listened to Snakesong, even though he’d been completely silent while the two over-stallions fought.
He sighed, regaining his composure. “As much as I’ve enjoyed this little fray fellow stallions, I believe it is time for me to go and deal with someone. As my best spy has just said, it is pointless for you to fight each other. Although, you can gladly continue,” Thudnerfire said, that last bit between his teeth. He had planned for the stallions to continue fighting as a distraction while Thunderfire tried once again to find Marlcloud and learn their plans and schemes.
Clearly, though, Snakesong was having none of it.
Snakesong:
The mare had began to dive into the Trap with the rest of the Willow Herd. A fight had broken out between some idiotic stallions acting like foal. In Anok's name... Willow Herd could not afford to lose a captain like Thunderfire eor Garnetfire. Nor could they lose any of their warriors or battle mares. Fighting right now was useless. Snakesong found herself once again stuck in a situation; either fly on and battle with her fellow Willow Herd comeraids, or swoop over to the arguing stallions and attempt to put reason into their thick skulls.
Snakesong reluctantly bared off from the rest of the battalion. she flew quickly above all the fighting and stretched out her wings so her presents could be noticed quicker. "CEASE!"
Snakesong's voice echoed for all of them to hear. Every fighting steed looked up at her for a moment. The mare hoped this would be enough time. She tucked in her wings and fell between Oceanfire/wing, Thunderfire, and Duskwing. She expanded her wings just in time to hoverthere. "This is pointless! We can not afford to damage any more steeds like this, Thunderfire." She turned herself to her captain. "We especially can not afford to lose valuable warriors such as yourself." Snakesong then turned to Duskwing and Oceanfire. "This is childish! We all want the same thing; to destroy those worthless star foals!" Snakesong motioned her wing to the Trap. "We are never going to see their filthy blood ooze from their skulls in victory if we waste time fighting ourselves. We shouldn't care if they are just going to drop dead in battle." Snakesong was now facing Thunderfire's stone cold stare. "If we have more warriors on our side in the battle, it's more and more likely for us to lose less of our own herd." The appaloosa mares voice dropped into a whisper so only Thunderfire could hear. "And after we have killed every last one of those forsaken star foal, well just take over anyone we'd like. Their weak armies would be destroyed and killing would be easier than ever.
Vida:
"I I can see you a little bit!" She whinnied in joy. "Seaglade!"
Seaglade:
He startled as Vida woke and soothed her. “Vida, it’s okay! Well-.... Not everything is swell, but you’re okay, alright?” He whispered, nuzzling her. “Marlcloud is out investigating some strange noises near the edge of the Trap,” Seaglade explained, telling Vida why the lead-mare wasn’t currently present.
Oceanfire:
He saw something up ignored it and kept fighting. His hooves slicing into Duskwing's coat.
Vida:
She saw her mother and said, 'goodbye' then she woke up. "MARLCLOUD!" She shouted in fear. The vibrations were crazy someone was fighting
Marlcloud:
“Shh..... Kifo, I’ll handle all of that. Continue burying your mother. The rest of you, continue the preparations for your long journey,” Marlcloud said in a hushed voice, but loud enough for them all to hear. “Now, I’m going to go see what all these loud noises are about.....” She grumbled, relatively annoyed that there was more stuff to deal with.
As she neared the edge of the forest, she noticed not two, but 6 battalions and counting all in one place, two over-stallion fighting, and Thunderstone’s battalion pursuing into the Trap. She nearly squealed in surprise, but managed to suppress it long enough to gallop silently back to Shadow Herd.
(Night!)
(ugh i gtg night!)
Kifo: "I can not leave till I bury my mother! Marlcloud! Vida is in hibernation and I cant wake her. Stormfrost just had foals and can leave with them!" He said franticly
Oceanfire:
He was furious. "DO NOT MOCK ME AGAIN!" He screamed.
Bumbleberry:
"Marlcloud! What is wrong Something is fighting and loud! Mama I am scared! BROTHER!" He shouted for Anblick
Marlcloud:
After handing the tree moss to Bumbleberry, realization dawned on her. “Right! You are leaving, right now, as Bumbleberry just pointed out, I hear something strange in the distance. Bakari, I trust you and Iden to following the animals’ and trees’ guidance, they should know the way to the ocean far north, past the coldest of the winter and to beautiful sunshine. Never stop, and only if you absolutely have to, than I permit you to use your Gift,” she announced. Then she looked down at Bumbleberry, worry creasing her face.
“Bumbleberry, perhaps you should stay here with me until you are old enough to make the journey yourself...” She murmured, thinking to herself.
Anblick:
He watched as Marlcloud adopted Bumbleberry as her own and he smiled, happy for the little colt.
If only Anblick had been shown such kindness when he was Bumbleberry's age...but instead, his mother died in front of him, leaving him in the middle of no where with no Trap in sight. Leaving him with no hope and no light. Leaving him with no voice and no courage, forcing him to figure the world out by himself, with no one to guide nor comfort him.
Anblick's heart ached as he remembered the day his dam took her final breath and abandoned Anblick- for he had to stay in the mortal world and live among hell, while she could live forever in peace.
Before to many pegasi noticed his depressed stare, he tried to puff out his chest and put on a brave face, although it didn't seem to make him feel better.
To clear his mind, his raised his voice, interrupting Marlcloud's and Bumbleberry's discussion, "When will we be leaving? Soon, I hope." He said, wanting to leave this place as soon as possible.
(I'm here but i can't stay for long)
Rando Captain:
"Sir the batallion is moving!"
"Go after them!!!" Duskwing ordered realizing what happened.
Thunderfire:
The stallion used this distraction to his advantage, whistling for his battalion to enter the Trap. Garnetfire nodded, deciding it wise to no longer ask question when it came to Thunderfire. Thunderfire certainly wasn’t as wise as Marlcloud, but his judgement was fantastic, and he saw this as an opportunity to yet again try and extract Marlcloud from the Shadow Foals.
Duskwing:
He let the stallion ram him. He used the captains momentum and swung him into his batallion. The batallion didn't fight though. They were taught not to interfere with over-stallion fights. He shook off the bruise made by the ram. The stallion was strong that's for sure. They were a even match strength-wise. But Duskwing was older. More experienced. Where he had decades of war and battles, the captain had years. He was at the prime of his youth. He had learned to not rely completely on strength. The best warriors were taught to apply strategy. He had strategy, and he wouldn't let some foolish colt win.
"Come on oh mighty Oceanwing!" he mocked.
(GTG Be on later I hope)
(Bye!)
( Gtg, watching and eating w/family, bai! )
(FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!)
Oceanfire:
"It's Sky herd! And I AM NOT WEAK!" He shouted ramming Duskwing from the sky! His battalion surounded them and they fought!
Bumbleberry: "Marlcloud! What is that?! Do you hear it!?" He yipped in fear
Duskwing:
"Shy Herd is weak! They couldn't even find a better over-stallion!!!"
(Are we going to hard on him. Tell me if you want him to soften it a bit)
Riversong:
"We will fight for Sky herd! No mater what!" She shouted
Oceanfire: (Still calling him that)
"NO! I belong where ever I want to be! I am the Overstallion of Sky herd!" He shouted
Duskwing:
"Oh please! Why dont you run home to your platoon where you belong" He snapped.
(YES! I NEED MORE DRAMA!)
Oceanfire: "Yes I am Oceanwing now!" He snapped and glared Duskwing
Duskwing:
"Pfsh. Your merely a captain. You must be joking!" he chuckled. This would be easier than he thought.
( I like how we’ve strayed from Shadow Herd and gone into the other ones! This should be exciting!! :D )
Thunderfire:
He bowed his head to Dustwing. “Sire, the new over-stallion happens to be this stallion in front of me,“ Thunderfire announced, gesturing with his wing to Oceanfire/wing. There was an evil, wicked glint in his eyes was he looked at Oceanfire/wing.
(Hello?! Anyone home?!)
Oceanfire:
He looked at Duskwing and he was mad. It was His Herd and Duskwing will not take it!
Riversong:
She wanted to kill him! "No he is not..... Please be kind to him!" She called off her mares. They paced. "I dont want to fight I am sorry my temper got the best of me. We are not leaving!" She stayed firm and cool
Duskwing:
The stallion was informed by a messenger that the foals' location was found. He also heard that Strikewing was dead. He wanted to take over Ske herd. He was eager to see the new Over-stallion. He called a batallion and set off. Like the ancient Sun Herd, they had a massive army. He left enough steeds to defend the herd, but enough to battle. He set off to the Trap. When he got there he extended his wings making his presence. Known. Two captians were fighting and he waited seeing if he would take a side. "Who is the new over-stallion they speak of" He asked, his voice low and full.
Thunderfire:
He was taking pleasure in this conversation. “Oh, you won’t die? Are you claiming to be immortal, to be a star foal yourself? Are you claiming to be a wretched traitor?” Thunderfire cooed, his smile wicked in it’s babyishness, mocking.
Bumbleberry:
"Tree please!" He asked
Oceanfire:
"I am the overstallion! HE is next in line if I DIE!! Which I wont!" He shouted His voice was getting harder and harder as he got madder and madder
Thunderfire:
His ears went back in surprise. “So you’re saying you’re not the over-stallion, then? Tsk, tsk, impersonation! What a crime punishable by banishment, treason!” Thunderfire cackled, his skin as cold as marble once again.
Marlcloud:
Marlcloud’s head shot up in relief and nodded. “Yes, my dear boy, yes! Please, eat anything you can that will give you nourishment! There is moss in the water and moss on trees, which do you think you’d prefer?” She asked, adrenaline pumping through her. She was ready to serve Bumbleberry at his beck and call if it got him to eat something.
Oceanfire:
"HE sent us as back up! Our herd has an army! This is just a 4th of us! We have a back up Overstallion there! We are staying!" He was ready to fight!
Bumbleberry:
"Can I try some moss maybe?" He asked tentatively.
Marlcloud:
She bit her lip harder at his response, drawing the slightest bit of blood. She licked her lip, concealing the wound. “Is there anything that you will eat, my dear colt?” She asked softly, trotting away to look for something he could eat.
Thunderfire:
”An over-stallion who apparently doesn’t know how to lead,” Thunderfire snarled slowly, dragging out his words. “You will die in there, along with all of your steeds. What do you think will happen when your herd is army less and without an over-stallion?” Thunderfire snorted, his voice raising higher in pitch at the end and then dropping to a devastating low as he said, “Adakitewing will take over Sky Herd,” Thunderfire whispered.
Barely had he finished his sentence when the mare Riversong charged into Garnetfire. Thudnerfire reared back in surprise, plunging into action by shoving the mare off of Garnetfire and kicking anyone who came near. His hooves ached, but he ignored it as Garnetfire stood, breathless and bleeding.
“War!“ He thundered. “You have started a war you will not be able to win, Oceanwing! Adakitewing will want to hear of this disrespectful behavior, and he’ll have your head fed to the wolves for it,” Thunderfire seethed. He whistled for his battalion to stand down as they had nearly lost their composure and attacked the mares.
Riversong:
"Leave him ALONE!" She rowered charging and trowing him to the ground. Her mares jumped and started to harass Garnetfire
Bumbleberry: "Nope!"
Marlcloud:
She cocked her head in thought. “Perhaps.... Do you like moss? Roots? Anything plant like other than the standard grass?” She asked, looking around for more ideas, biting her lip in stress. She didn’t want Bumbleberry to starve, and she was starting to worry.
Oceanfire:
"I AM THE NEW OVERSTALLION!" He shouted. "I hate that traitor Marlcloud! And all of the foals! We will NOT BE leaving!" He snapped ending with a growl
Thunderfire:
He observed as Garnetfire flew up next to him and the battle mares landed within the camp. Garnetfire watched unsteadily, as if certain this wasn’t going to end well. Thunderfire, instead, burst out laughing.
“Trust me, Oceanfire, you don’t want to go hoof to hoof with the Shadow Foals. I suggest your rethink this plan and consult with your herd, find a new over-stallion, and consider building up your numbers. I will say this once more; We have the situation under control. You are not needed, nor welcome,” Thunderfire repeated, lashing his tail.
Bumbleberry:
He looked down. "I dont like grass.... What can I do?" He asked nevously
Oceanfire:
"Strikewing is dead because of the foals! We asked Adakitewing and he said to come! We will fight with or without you!" He snarled. Riversong and her group darted into the camp and rattled their feathers ready to fight. All of his herd had their hooves sharpened to a point and could execute desert herd kicks without a hesitation
Marlcloud:
She shook her head. “No, of course not. It took me a while to get used to having so many foals, so I understand if you’re uncomfortable,” she reassured him.
Thunderfire:
His eyes narrowed. “We do not need assistance from Sky Herd. We have this situation under control. You are not needed, nor are you welcome,” Thunderfire said in a lower voice, a growl preparing itself in the back of his throat.
Oceanfire:
He was concerned for the otherhalf of his army. Led my his brave best friend, Riversong. They were all battle mares while he led the stallions. "No Thunderfire! I am from Sky herd. We want to help with the foals!" He said. He kept cool and calm because he heard sounds and knew it was Riversong and her battalion. "I brought 40 Stallions and my friend Riversong is coming with 40 battle mares!" He said in his calm steely voice.
Bumbleberry:
"Would it hurt your feelings if I did not call you that yet?" he asked concerned he would hurt her feelings
Thunderfire:
He trumpeted the call of a captain, calling everyone to attention and order as he flew up to meet with Oceanfire over the high winds.
“Oceanfire! I wasn’t expecting you so soon, has Adakitewing sent you?” Thunderfire questioned in a boisterous voice, but yet hard as stone and cold as marble.
Marlcloud:
She smiled. “If you’d like, Bumbleberry, but that depends on if you’re comfortable with calling me that.“
Bumbleberry:
"Ok should I call you mom?" He wondered aloud.
Oceanfire:
He lead a battalion of 40 stallions. They flew toward the encampment of the willow herd steads. He was planing to meet up with Thunderfire. "Thunderfire!" He called
Marlcloud:
She smiled. “I believe you, Kifo!“ She shouted back. Then she looked back down at Bumbleberry. “Did you hear that, Bumbleberry? Your mother is happy, so you should be happy, too,” Marlcloud whispered to him, hugging him tighter.
Then she was hit wit ha disturbing wish; she wished Thunderstone was here to share this moment with her. She remembered when they’d been so happy together, after all the threats and that. Now Marlcloud realized just how much she missed him.
Kifo:
"She was migrating and She told me!" he let the tears flow. "She was so glad to see you care for him!"
Marlcloud:
She raised her head in shock and surprise and called out to Kifo, “How could you possibly know that? I thought your power was water, not mind-reading!” She called in glee. Dovefrost was happy! That meant the world to Marlcloud.
Dovefrost:
She was sad for her foal but she knew she had to go. She and Strikewing migrated letting their wings show their colors. She saw Marlcloud and her Son and smiled. Marlcloud would make a good mother for her colt. She passed Kifo and smiled she passed Vida and told her she loved her. They saw her because of their powers and she saw Kifo say. "Marlcloud! My mother is happy she wants you to know!" Then she left
Marlcloud:
She stumbled in shock, but quickly recovered and wrapped her wings around him. “I’m not one much for sensitive moments, Bumbleberry, but I’ll do my best as your mother,” she whispered, smiling. She then looked up through the canopy, hoping this is what Dovefrost would have wanted. Hoping the mare wouldn’t have been offended by Marlcloud taking Bumbleberry as her son.
Bumbleberry:
"I I love you Marlcwoud!" He burried his face in her feathers. He sobbed and sobbed. He loved her. He would miss his mama but she would take care of him and he loved her!
Marlcloud:
She blinked once, and then blinked again. “Ah, yes. . . . I was hoping you wouldn’t bring that up. . .“ She turned her head the other way, letting her head hang lower than usual. “Well, since you brought it up. . . . You do realize, now that she’s gone, that it hurts?” She asked gently. “That all you want to do is lay down and die? That’s what you and I have in common, young one. Both of us lost great things of value to us at a young age. For you, it was your dearly loved mother. For me, it was an entire herd,” Marlcloud told him.
“I know it hurts, but as you are a part of Shadow Herd, I am now your mother. Will you accept me as your mother, or do you decline, young one?” She asked gently.
(BYE!) Bumbleberry:
He was sad. "N no I dont want to eat! I am not hungry ma'am. I am sad because My mama died!" He said calmly
(Aww, bye! )
(Gtg)
Marlcloud:
She abruptly stopped. Marlcloud looked down at the tiny figure beside her and said, “What a bore you are today, young colt. Where’s all the fun? Where’s the happiness? Just for that, you have to eat,” she snorted with a playful smile.
Bumbleberry:
"Ok ma'am." He retracted into himself. He became cold and distant while being polite
Snakesong:
Huh. She was sure she’d be scolded by him. Snakesong was prideful of his sudden change towards her. Maybe he could see her in a different way? The mare shook her head. He was probably just eased at her remark. She was his most loyal after all. Snakesong didn’t care I that was just because of her faint crush or if she was just continuing her role as part of the battalion. She didn’t care. At least Thunderfire let her off with a free-be.
( Ah, I see, that’s awesome! )
Marlcloud:
She smiled down at the young colt and trotted forward, encouraging him to follow. “C’mon, I know the perfect place that we can go,” she whispered with a smile, her tone containing lost hopes and secrets. She took off in a fast paced walk, knowing the foal wouldn’t be able to keep up with her in a gallop in his condition.
Thunderfire:
He considered her in a new light. “I like you. You have instincts. I respect those with good instincts and cleverness,” he murmured, making sure no one else could hear. He turned away from her to continue his duties with Garnetfire.
(I’m glad your feeling better!)
(I changed my name because of a new seasone in my life. I am getting a lot of healing and so is she)
Bumbleberry:
"Yes ma'am...." He said standing up.
Snakesong: “Fine. But I’ve been trained to slip away whoever I can. There was valuable information that we could have used. It’s not my fault that we turned up empty hoofed. When you gave your orders to retreat, I was already in the middle of the forest.“ Snakesong dangerously stood her ground with reason. “I am your loyalist soldier here. I would never do anything to intentionally disobey you.”
Thunderfire:
His ears were pinned, and his gaze was hardened like coal. “Never disobey my orders again.” He came in real close as he snarled, “Otherwise you will find yourself no longer in my company, and disrespected by every soldier in this army. Understand?”
snakesong:
“Where have I been? Your the one covered in blood, sir.” Snakeson’s ear went back. She loved Thunderfire but hated to show it. She wanted to be trusted more by him but she still understood why he had asked. “I slipped away before you could give any orders. I went to see if I could drag any information form those worthless foals in the forest. Nothing slipped.” Snakesong’s voice was full of hate but shined with pride as she reported back to him. Ever. If it wasn’t he best news to her.
Thunderfire:
He shifted his badly injured ear behind him and turned. “I’m right here,” he answered, sending daggers at the young stallion to go away. The stallion was compliant and trotted away eagerly. Thunderfire turned back to Snakesong and asked gruffly, “Where in Anok have you been? Why didn’t you come straight back here as I commanded?”
His voice may have contained concern, if it was possible for him to feel anything else but hate, and his eyes glinted in anger. Blood had dried on his coat, but he had managed to clean the others wounds on his neck, ear, and side, ensuring no infections. His melted hooves, on the other hand, were irreversible, and Adakitewing had everything in his power to take away Thunderfire’s position of captain because of the devastating injury.
Although, at the moment, Thunderfire seemed completely fine. He walked well, but he certainly couldn’t run long distance in his condition. Not yet, at least, since he was already planning on training his body to adapt to his new condition.
Snakesong:
The mare had quickly gained speed. She had made it to the camp in no time. Snakesong let down her nose and dived down to the large hollow. She landed swiftly, ignoring the burning on her hind. She looked over at a young stallion. “Where’s Thunderfire?“ She demanded.
Marlcloud:
She didn’t even allow the other mare satisfaction of watching her go. Instead, Marlcloud immediately turned back to Bumbleberry and placed a gentle wing on his shivering, aching body. “Please, Bumbleberry. Won’t you take a small walk with me? I won’t force you to eat or anything, just a walk,” she promised him.
Snakesong:
The mare looked around knowing she was out numbered and size enough not to allow her frustration to take hold of her. “Fine.” Snakesong snorted, her wings becoming untucked. The mare turned around and looked over her withers. “Your nothing but a traitor.” Snakesong then took off with a smirk on her face. The canopy didn’t give way but she didn’t care. Snakesong pushes through it with force, allowing her wind to get scratched up. The mare bolted over the forest, heading for the battalions camp.
Marlcloud:
She continued to have perfect composure and snorted. “Not a chance. If I know Willow Herd, they won’t stop until they burn this entire forest to the ground looking for us. And if I really know them, then they will use you for information, and once you are no longer of use, discard you to the sharks. You are nothing to me, no I will kindly ask you once more to leave, or I might just make you leave myself,” Marlcloud threatened in the calmest of voices, and in the politest of tones.
Snakesong:
”Ha. I don’t care if you know my name or not,“ Snakesong‘s dark forlock swooped face and forth as she tossed up her head. “I’m a spy.“ Snakesong explained. “One of the best ones in Willow Herd. Now tell me, Marlcloud.” The mares voice turned lower into a plead. “I never blow my cover, I do not know wat it might take for you to trust me..but perhaps if I tell you my duties it will at least give you enough empathy to let me stay until Willow Herd leaves this place alone.”
Marlcloud:
She stared at Snakesong, eyes unblinking, challenging the other mare. “What will it matter if I know every steeds’ name? What will it matter if I do know your name, specifically? It will not change my mind. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ll have to ask you to leave. You are endangering my foals,” Marlcloud said calmly like a mother would to a weeping child.
Thunderstar:
The colt stayed close to his mother, his sister in his watchful gaze. He never wanted to be without his mama again. There were a lot of new pegusi that he had mixed feelings about. He wanted to stay brave and though to protect his sister, but he also wanted to stay close to mama incase anything bad happened.
Snakesong:
This was getting no where! Marlcloud didn’t trust her. Who was Snakesong kidding? Of course Marlcloud saw through her. Snakesong had to figure out a way to convince these worthless star foals that she wasn’t a threat. “Wait.” Snakesong arched her neck, this time not backing down. “Do you know who I am?” The appaloosa mare walked up right in front of Marlcloud, thier snouts almost touching. They were the same highs and the same their wings the same length. Snakesong hated how she resembled Marlcloud’s structure so much. She was actually quite surprised by it too.
Marlcloud:
“I’m not doing this for you, Kifo. Dovefrost was my friend, and her foal is A part of Shadow Herd. Even in customary herds, every foal is considered the lead-mare’s responsibility. I need to keep more tabs on the foals,” she told him. Then she turned to Bumbleberry and walked up to him.
“Bumbleberry, will you walk with me?” She asked gently, looking at Kifo. She signaled with her ears that she wanted to walk with Bumbleberry alone.
( Oof I legit just got off the bus, why’d you change your name? )
(Anyone home!?) Stormcloud:
She looked around for Dovefrost to say she was sorry but then she saw the body laying limp and she felt horrible
(Someone anyone?!!)
)Yes go to the Domination RP Characters page and make some. 2 can have powers ok. Make them have like pink or purple manes or somthing. )
(Can i join this story?)
Kifo:
"Marlcloud! Y you dont have to help me...... I should do this alone. Please help my brother........ I am scared for his life....." He trailed off
Marlcloud:
She continued to stare harshly at Snakesong, not even sure about what she was hearing. She stood away from Snakesong and snorted, “Thunderstone is not crazy, little miss. He is in trouble. And he always has been. You have proven to give me no important information I can use, therefore I do not trust you, for you have told me what I already know.”
Marlcloud trotted away to assist Kifo, but ears back, ready for an attack.
“As a matter of fact I do know your name.” Snakecloud arched her neck intimidatingly but quickly stopped herself quick enough for only the cleverest of pegusi to notice. “Everyone talks about you in Willow Herd. After all you are the lover of our most prized captain’s. Not to mention a traitor to us all.“ Snakesong felt her control loosening up quicker then anticipated. ANCESTORS SHE HATED THIS MARE! There were too many of the worthless star foals here to make it practical to attack Marlcloud. Snakesong took a deep breath and lowered her head. “You are many things to Willow Herd, Marlcloud. But a member is not one of them.“ Snakesong knew she had to come up with a way to reason out her sudden burst. She came up with a quick and tolerable story. “I love my herd. But I hate what it has turned into. Every steed is following Thunderfire into his madness. Gosh our Overstallion would jump into a frozen river if he told him to.“ Snakesong used gossip she heard from pegusi who were falling out of line to peace together a realistic tale. As the most trusted spy of Thunderfire himself, Snakesong was usually sent around to spy on their own herd mates to see if any of them were against Thunderfire or their over-stallion. Snakesong knew none of this was true(well it is true but she doesn’t know that). “I was placed into Thunderifre’s battalion because of my fighting skills. It was torture on the way here! Everyone was just as crazy as he was! I knew I had to escape and I found the perfect time to slip away. But on my way to search for help, A patrol had caught me. There were only three of the, and I killed one, the other two ran away badly injure after I broke their wings. I don’t think they made it back to the camp alive.“ Snakesong smiled to herself. None of this was true but she knew she could win a fight between three fully grown stallions. “I forgot what happened after that..I might have hit my head on a tree too hard? But I was exhausted from the fight and my head was jacked up. I heard voices and stumbled apron y'all. Lucky me it was Marlcloud the Traitor who I came across.“ Snakesong used Marlcloud’s title from back at Willow Herd. She knew that if she said everything so innocently and milky that everyone would catch onto her at one point. By throwing some truth behind what she said gave Snakesong an easy character to play with.
Bumbleberry:
"g gow way!" he said his voice weak from lack of sleep and food. A tear slipped from his eye.
Kifo:
He moved to his mother's side and said. "I have to bury her!" Then he walked away. About 80 winglenths away he made the hole. He spent the day digging.
Iden:
She stood still, shocked at Marlcloud's glare. Had she done something wrong? She srugged and trotted away and herd a thud. "Bumbleberry?" she said spinning around.
She raced over to him and lay next to him, putting her wing over him. "He's cold and hasn't been eating. Ofcourse you already know that." she mumbled to Kifo. "What should we do?" she asked scared. She never really knew Bumbleberry, but there was so much killing and injuring the last few days, she wasn't about to let another one go.
Kifo:
"Help my brother! Please Marlcloud! PLEASE!" He hissed in her ear.
Bumbleberry:
His legs were tiring and he fell over his head hit the ground and he lay still
Marlcloud:
She shot a glare in Iden’s direction. She needed them all to be silent as she questioned Snakesong, not constantly asking her silly question.
Kifo:
"Can you help me....... I have to bury my mother........." He let out a deep sob. Watery blue tear flowers sprouted on the ground
Iden:
She ignored Vida's comment. That why she said TEMPORARILY blind. Did Vida not get something? Shook her head, her scar burned so she went to the river to soak her eye. The cool water soothed it, and the quietness soothed her mind. So much was going on! Vida was being more stubborn and annoying than ever, Bumbleberry wasn't eating, she didn't know where half her friends were, sinse she was injured with Starfire Thea could heal her eye, and SHE DIDN"T KNOW WHAT IN THE NAME OF ANCESTORS WAS GOING ON!!!!!!!!!!!!! She soon trotted back to the herd, enjoying nature, and talking to occasional animals. The animals got her pain, they couldn't sleep cause of all of Shadow Herd's drama. The found this funny. She returned, her legs, face and forelock soaked. She walked up to Marlcloud, not knowing what to do. "Need any help with anything, or anyone for that matter" she said shaking her mane left to right trying to dry it. No use. Her Forelock flopped from left to right on her face, heavy and wet.
Bumbleberry:
He tried to eat the grass but he could not. He cried and kept moving. Marlcloud was talking to Kifo and he was looking worried
Silren:
She touched her wing gently to Anblick’s shoulder. “You didn’t do anything wrong, Anblick. It’s traumatizing to young foals who loose their mothers. Although, what am I saying? I still have mine.“ She thought for a moment. “I don’t know what you should do, Anblick. Just go with your gut, since I don’t think there’s really any better option,” she sighed, looking at Bumbleberry with a sad glint in her eyes.
Marlcloud:
She looked down at Kifo and nodded and whispered so low Snakesong couldn’t hear, “I will help him in a moment, Kifo.”