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Post by Spark on Apr 12, 2007 12:29:41 GMT -5
OoC//
Only the birthing will be graphic. I'm not sure if it will be really graphic or semi graphic. But...yeah.
BiC//
The mare trotted slowly through the trees, knowing her Lord was following close behind. Her gaze was determined yet frightened. She looked around, suddenly feeling helpless. Maybe she was overreacting, but she kept feeling as if something was going to go wrong during the birth.
Bella stopped near a hollow surrounded by tall reeds so nothing could see in unless it pushed its head through them. She turned to face her Lord. "Wait here," she ordered, then slipped inside. The hollow was a perfect size. But was it comfortable? Bella's legs delicately folded under her as she lay down.
Yes it was! This hollow was perfect! "Lacrymosa, you may come in." She wanted him to see this area. It was just perfect for the foal of a Lord and Lady. Bella inhaled deeply, taking in the scents of the fresh hay she lay atop of.
Perfect. Just perfect. Hopefully Lacrymosa would like it. Bella believed he should have a say in where there foal was born, too.
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Post by Meg on Apr 14, 2007 12:49:09 GMT -5
Lacrymosa followed Bella closely, occasionally stretching his neck out to nudge her gently. He wanted to be sure she was all right, and yet he himself couldn't trust himself to speak. Worried that his concern may show in his voice.
A small nod was his only response as Bella told him to wait.
He walked in when she called him, a little uneasy. Yes, he was worried for the Lady, and worried for the foal.
But he tried to hide it as he came close to her, nuzzling her softly and smiling happily.
Yes, this place seemed good. Of course, as a stallion, Lacrymosa could never be too sure...but from what little knowledge he did have, it seemed wonderful. The little foal would be born into a sheltered area, safe from any others.
And of course, his mind strayed immediately to the safety of the place. No one would be able to see them, surrounded as they were by the foliage, and it would be easy to defend. Of course, the Lord doubted that any would attack a mare in foal, but it was the first thing that came to mind.
So he smiled, nuzzling her again, but not laying down next to her. He was too restless for that.
"You've chosen wonderfully, Bella. It's perfect."
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Post by Spark on Apr 14, 2007 15:10:22 GMT -5
Bella's eyes lit up at her Lord's praise.
"I thought it would be perfect," she said, nuzzling Lacrymosa gently. "You can stay in here until the day before. I'll know when that is so you'll know when to leave. Don't be so restless, everything will be fine."
Bella had to believe everything would be fine. It would be for the best of the foal. She didn't yet know if it would be a filly or a colt, but no matter what, she had to do everything in her power to protect it. Foals needed their mothers until they were weened, and even then they stuck by their sides for another half-a year or more.
This had to be right...everything had to be right...
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Post by Meg on Apr 17, 2007 8:57:37 GMT -5
Lacrymosa nodded, stretching his neck down to return the nuzzle happily. "It is perfect. It's safe and sheltered for you and the foal. It will be a perfect place to have the foal." He smiled. "And until you tell me to leave, I won't go anywhere."
He was restraining himself from pacing, yet he still couldn't calm himself to lay down. "I can't help it, though; this is exciting! I can't believe...it's...unreal."
He was grinning, and now that this was actually happening, and was so close, his worry was mostly replaced by excitement. It was difficult to imagine anything happening when it was so close, however strange that may sound. The foal was almost there, almost alive...and Lacrymosa really couldn't see it any other way.
But still, in the back of his mind, always nagging and worrying, was his concern for the foal, but most of all, for Bella. Yes, he was worried for the foal, but if anything should happen to his Bella...
No. Just, no. Nothing could happen. Everything would go right. Everything had to go right.
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Post by Spark on Apr 17, 2007 16:14:36 GMT -5
Bella smiled at Lacrymosa. She understood how anxious he was. It was very understandable during this time in their lives. Bella was to have a foal, and something could go wrong. So Lacrymosa had the right to be so anxious.
Bella's eyes widened, and she looked right up at her Lord. "Lacrymosa...it's time for you to go. The foal is coming tomorrow. You must leave now, and I'll call you when the foal is cleaned and has drunk its fill. Now, go." She nudged her Lord gently with her muzzle, her gaze showing excitement and slight terror.
This was so wonderful! The foal was coming, and tomorrow! 'I just hope everything goes okay,' she thought. Bella looked at her bulging stomach, her excitement rising once more. A foal!
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Post by Meg on Apr 19, 2007 17:54:19 GMT -5
Lacrymosa's eyes widened in surprise. He nodded quickly, nuzzling Bella happily.
"Bella...everything will go fine. You'll be a wonderful mother, and the foal will grow up safe and happy." He repeated the reassurances that he had said before, or at least he thought he had said them before; it was hard to keep track at that moment, when he was so excited and nervous.
So he said them again to be sure he had them out, his eyes showing happiness and a little fear. Fear for Bella and the foal. Fear that he wouldn't be able to win the war and keep the foal safe.
But instead of voicing these thoughts, he nuzzled Bella again. "I won't be far away. When you call, I will come right in."
With those words, he turned and left the shelter of the hollow, only to stop once he was a mere five feet away. Hopefully that would be far enough for Bella's privacy...he didn't know if he could bring himself to go much further.
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Post by Spark on Apr 19, 2007 19:06:16 GMT -5
Bella waited, staring up at the sky as it darkened. The foal would probably be born midday tomorrow...hopefully everything went okay!
------------((The next day; time of birthing))------------
Bella closed her eyes tight. This was it! Pain racked her body in a shiver. She snorted softly and pushed. Slowly, the foal's forehooves and muzzle poked through. The mare snorted once more and let out a neigh of pain. She pushed harder, hoping to get this over with fast. Her forelegs thrashed slightly, as if it would help push the foal out.
The mare let out another neigh and pushed again. Finally, after a few good pushes, the foal splayed onto the ground, moving ever so slightly. Bella lifted her head, cringing at the sight of blood. But her gaze softened as she spotted her foal. She strained her neck and nipped the umbelical (sp?) cord. She nibbled slightly at the slimey and glassy looking case around her foal, pulling it free.
Bella blinked gently at the foal and nudged it slightly before standing to stretch her limbs. She nudged the foal once more, excited. Her gaze strayed to find what her foal was. A filly! Oh, a filly, how wonderful!
The mare pressed her muzzle into the filly's side, encouraging it to stand.
Finally, she broke her promise. "Lacrymosa, come here!"
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Post by Meg on Apr 19, 2007 21:18:38 GMT -5
True to his word, Lacrymosa was into the clearing within seconds of Bella's call. Ever since he had first heard the sounds of what could be labor, he had been pacing in circles around the hollow. Due to this, he entered the hollow from the opposite side he had left it.
The stallion nearly panicked when he saw all the blood, his eyes going wide and the dark orbs rimmed in white. He calmed a great deal, though, when he saw the filly. His filly. His and Bella's filly. Their foal. To raise and care for.
He whinnied happily, throwing his head up and half-rearing before coming back down, taking a few tentative steps forward and stretching his muzzle out towards Bella, nuzzling her joyfully.
"Beautiful Bella...the foal is beautiful as well. Is it a filly, or a colt?" He nickered with joy, eyeing the foal quickly. "A filly, yes? She's wonderful, perfect, beautiful as her mother!"
Lacrymosa looked over at the filly again, nickering kindly.
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Post by Spark on Apr 20, 2007 18:14:24 GMT -5
Bella smiled at how happy Lacrymosa was. It was nice to have him like this. She gazed down at the foal.
"Yes, quite the filly. Just think of the stallions that will court her!" she laughed slightly and nuzzled her Lord. "She's just beautiful. Perfect. I thought something was going to go wrong, but no. Everything went fine. Were you worried?"
Bella's gaze broke from the filly and strayed to Lacrymosa, a questioning look on her face. She hoped he hadn't been too worried... The foal was in good health, and it was strong. Bella reached her muzzle down and nudged the filly to a standing.
"Oh, Lacrymosa. What shall we name her?"
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Post by Meg on Apr 24, 2007 15:19:15 GMT -5
Lacrymosa frowned a little, considering the future. Now, there was something he hadn't considered. Of course, he knew that many fillies left their herds, or found mates, and that the young filly of the Dark Lord and Lady would be much desired...and looking as her, Lacrymosa could see she would be beautiful. But that didn't mean he had to think about that now.
"Stallions, right...not for quite some time though, right?" His worry was obvious, but he returned the nuzzle happily. "Of course I was worried, though...how could I not?" His eyes strayed around the hollow again, pausing for a moment on the blood before returning to Bella. "She is perfect...but are you all right?"
The last reserves of worry left his expression when the filly stood, and he let out a soft sigh of relief.
"Name?" The Dark brute hadn't even considered names yet. His mind raced, until finally he shook it tiredly. The events of the past...how long had it been? Ever since Bella had told him she was going to foal. He had barely rested since then, either consumed by worry or excitement, restless all the time.
"Well...I know that many horses combine two names of the parents for the foal...but I doubt that would work for us," he laughed a little. Lacrymosa and Bella...well, her name would probably work, but his? He doubted it.
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Post by Spark on Apr 26, 2007 6:25:09 GMT -5
"Don't worry, the stallions won't be able to get near her if I have anything to say about it until she's ready." Bella smiled once more, resting her head lightly upon his neck. She shook her head and turned to face him.
"Of course I'm okay. And I understand your concern, but everything was fine and is fine," she spoke gently, swishing her tail from side to side. Bella had known he'd be worried, but she knew that everything went fine. It had to have. The one worry that crept into Bella's mind was that there would be some strange after affect or something.
It was odd, but not impossible.
"Hmm....You're right. I'm so unsure...except maybe..." Bella's forehead creased in deep thought. "I think I've got an idea! It doesn't really have to do with yours or my name, but it is a beautiful name. Esperanza." It was quite the name, at least that's what Bella thought. Graceful and elegant, just like the filly.
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Post by Meg on Apr 28, 2007 9:45:59 GMT -5
Lacrymosa nickered happily, grateful for Bella's response. It was reassuring, that was true. "Oh, and I'm sure you'll have a lot to say about it," he teased gently. "But surely no stallion would be brave enough to stand up to the famed Lady of the Darks, even if to attempt to court her filly, the most beautiful mare alive, other than her mother?"
He smiled at her, nuzzling her again, but noticing that...she still seemed a little worried herself. "Are you sure? Bella...if there was anything wrong, then...you can tell me. I would do anything to help you."
He grinned when he heard the name. "It's a beautiful name! I think it suits her perfectly," he added, watching the filly happily.
This moment seemed almost perfect. It was the closest to perfection he had ever gotten, as he remembered, unless it was those times he had run on the beach with Bella.
But right here, he had a family, tucked safely in the peaceful part of the Foaling Forest.
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Post by A.marantos (Mar-Chan) on Apr 28, 2007 15:45:43 GMT -5
OhOhSee;; -Cries- It's so beautiful!
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Post by Spark on Apr 29, 2007 8:02:09 GMT -5
OoC//
Lol, nice.
BiC//
Bella smiled at Lacrymosa. "Of course they wouldn't! Stallions should know better." And at her Lord's compliment, Bella blushed, though it wasn't quite visible. She shifted a forehoof and swished her tail.
The mare shook her head. "As far as I know, everything is fine. And I should know everything about what happened. I was there," she laughed quietly at her tiny joke and nuzzled her Lord. "Everything's fine."
"Esperanza is quite the name, and it does suit her. I think it's lovely for her."
This moment was like being in horse heaven. Her and her Lord, sharing the love of being parents and caring for their new filly. And when she was old enough, Esperanza would choose a stallion of her liking (with her parents approval, of course) and rule over Opaque.
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Post by A.marantos (Mar-Chan) on Apr 29, 2007 19:24:01 GMT -5
OhOhSee;; I'll leave this roleplay alone. In the next one with Esperanza, I'll roleplay her.
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