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Post by Yuki |Daku| on Jun 12, 2008 13:29:51 GMT 10
This was slowly getting way too confusing for the normally hermit-like stallion. This 'socializing' was much more complicated then the simple angry, sad or happy emotions that he had dwell upon and perfected his own knowledge of. For four years he had very limited contact with others and nothing had exploded into such an extravagant entanglement of words and body language like this. Without his knowledge his muscles tensed under his black and blue pelt, his skin twitching nervously as his ebon wires flicked up at imaginary insects upon his rump. He felt like this was a time bomb waiting to explode, that somehow, by his presence alone, was created and he was the only one able to see it ticking down. Flares widened then thinned as he took in a paranoid breath. His ears tentively picked up the mares words, scared that if he heard one words wrong or mistook her tone that everything would fall into havoc. 'Oh and Sinistra you shouldn't feel left out as I am sure the perfect horse will come along at the right time.' Was it only his paranoid mind or did it sound like she was attempting to harass the other stallion?
Mate, calm down. There's no reason to get so tied up about this. You're just nervous because you were thrown head first into a possibly conflicting situation. There are no bombs or monsters waiting to eat your skin so chill. Seriously dude, your acting like your insane. The voice in his head was actually making sense. He had to calm down and take control of his mind once more. "She wants to kill me!" ... Okay seriously dude, if you don't start thinking rationally I'm going to take your own hoof and make you eat it! And stop zoning out to have conversations with yourself!
Darku's glazed eyes seemed to return to reality as the other stallion began to speak. He had to remain silent for another moment as he recalled everything that had happened while he had held the internal conference. "I do believe it to be rude to simply leave a conversation. Once done I will be happy to speak with you unless this is a matter of importance" His voice was quite as he replied to the fae though still polite. [/blockquote]
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Post by colosseum on Jun 12, 2008 13:59:24 GMT 10
I wasn't sure how to tell him. Is it really that important? Well yes and no... I do want to tell him before he take Ghita over me. I am more important after all. "Daku, it is important. I didn't really want to pull you out of the conversation and be rude but it is something I MUST tell you." There it is over with... Now what to do... Wait for him? Hope he follows? I was indecisive. My heart pounded like it never had before. My muscles tensed up. It was like my life hung at the end of a thread.
Before I knew it my orbs were again staring at Daku. I couldn't take my eyes off him. If he didn't want me I would be devastated I knew it too. I wanted to have a baby from him. We seemed so perfect together through my eyes but yet complete opposites. In a way we weren't suppposed to be together. What if he hates me and doesn't want me in his herd? What if he wants Ghita more? Again questions ran though my brain like they never had before. I needed this to work. It was important to tell him my thoughts even though we just met.
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Post by Cydney on Jun 13, 2008 1:34:09 GMT 10
Her body began to relax as she picked up the words Sinistra was speaking. "Please, Ghita, am I so menacing to you? I have never touched a mare if she was unwilling and I do not intend to change myself so abruptly now." Was he telling the truth? Oh he had to be. If not, he would of already asked her to join. She tried to think up a reply, but her brain was fried with all the drama. Abruptly she felt no more jealousy towards Daku and the other mare. Ghita's adrenline started to pump again and she couldn't help it. She wanted to gallop far away from everything, everyone... She could do that. She could run away. But wouldn't that be running from the issue at hand? Her pupils peered at Sinistra's. He had sincere concern for her and all she was doing was making it worse. Ghita had made her decision.
With a tentative step towards him, she skipped to the point and replied, "I will go with you. As long as my heart shall remain wild and free." It was a fair enough deal, she thought. And no matter the consequences, she was going to have to follow a herd someday, wouldn't she?
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sinistra
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Post by sinistra on Jun 13, 2008 5:28:16 GMT 10
The long fingers of mist were slowly retreating under the seiging sunlight, making their way slowly into the depths of the forest where it was cooler and the burning sun rays could not reach it. The silver moisture was almost shivering as it began to evaporate into the sky like a stream of silver that melted into a clear dancing stream of blue that winded into the sky. The flat meadow-like ground that Sinistra stood in now, was completely fogless and the long strands of grass swayed in a faint breeze. The wind's song whistled and crooned as it swooped and twirled around the four horses, thrusting their tassles into disarray and creating havoc in any well-groomed animal's fur. The ashen stag whickered as the pleasant feeling of wind caressing his warming pelt solidified as the wind grew stronger in its will. Its cadence was calling him, telling him to run and feel its soothing touch run through his tassles. Sinistra enjoyed the feeling but resisted.
He wasn't about to go and run off on some crazy crusade and leave those of whom he had been conversing with. Of course, the winds were not so spontaneous in his mountain realm, but were unpredictable. The mountains kept the air from circulating out of the valley but there was no telling how the wind would act. Sometimes, by the lake, it was calm and soothing and just barely created ripples in the water. In the forest, it danced and flirted, flipping leaves up and around like it had nothing to ever worry about. On the flat prairie lands, however, it was fast and furious, blowing around like the world was ending. That was probably his favorite place was to run and play like he was a foal again, young and innocent. Glancing back up at the others, he noted and was slightly impressed by Daku's answer. He had taken control of the conversation and was being polite but firm. Nice. It was obvious the mare thought very well of herself and wanted Daku to herself, but for poor Ghita who had been pushed away so abruptly, it wasn't the best situation. His earlier feelings returned for her and he knew had it been him in her place, he'd have given up. Sinistra was not one to be rash and make instant decisions but this looked a little obvious from his eyes.
Sinistra glanced back at Ghita to see her looking at him. The amber gaze stared at her own orbs before turning away. She could look at him all she wanted. He didn't mind the attention, though he could almost feel her orbs burning holes into his skin and the black pelt twitched before he turned and meet her gaze again. Then she spoke quietly but her words were brave. "I will go with you. As long as my heart shall remain wild and free." Sinistra jerked as he stared at her. He had assumed because of how she had watched and talked to Daku, that she wanted to be with the other stag but perhaps he was wrong. His mind went over her words automatically, though his orbs went blank with surprise. Then he kicked himself mentally. Wow, you must look incredibly intelligent there, gaping at her like she's a lunatic with two heads. The midnight stag quickled recovered himself and could not hold back the delight that danced over his facade. "Er, I-" He sighed and took account of himself before speaking yet again. "Thank you so much for choosing me. I had hoped for it but surely there is nothing to deny what I have just heard. Yes, you shall have whatever you desire that, within my powers, I shall give willingly." He smiled gently though his mind was singing. "I would love to escort you to your new home, Twin Peeks, if you wish to leave now. Leave immediately or stay to converse with uh, them, you can choose. I will not force you upon anything." Sinistra could not resist an enthusiastic shake of his head, bobbing the great crown with wondrous finality.
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Post by Cydney on Jun 13, 2008 6:46:48 GMT 10
Ghita shut her eyes against the wind but took it in whatsoever. Tiny hairs prickled into goosebumps against its coolness. Both ears swerved forward to listen to the stallion's words.
"Thank you so much for choosing me. I had hoped for it but surely there is nothing to deny what I have just heard. Yes, you shall have whatever you desire that, within my powers, I shall give willingly."
With a lengthened sigh she gathered herself up. It wasn't the terrible kind of sigh, but one of relief. "Thank you." Was all she said. She swished her tail to rid of the buzzing flies and looked at Sinistra. He was already staring at her and she found herself lost in his amber eyes. She caught herself and looked away for one moment, only to look back again as he spoke once more.
"I would love to escort you to your new home, Twin Peeks, if you wish to leave now. Leave immediately or stay to converse with uh, them, you can choose. I will not force you upon anything."
"I will go now." Ghita instantly replied. She trotted forward until she was beside Sinistra. Her height was close to his but their builds differentiated. She readied herself to leave for his herd, preparing for the next chapter in her life.
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Post by Yuki |Daku| on Jun 13, 2008 13:32:23 GMT 10
Daku sighed lightly as the dun femme was determined to speak with him. What could be so important that it needed to be voiced in private now? He nodded lightly at the femmes words, silently telling her he would listen to her words though the other two equines managed to regain his attention. He tilted his head lightly as he listened to Ghita's words. When had the other asked her to go with him? Actually, she made it sound like it was some sort of competition. He hadn't come here with any intention to add numbers to his herd land but it seemed that was why everyone else was here. Why was he always naive to what was happening. A slight puff of air passed his nares in a disappointed manner. He felt so stupid, they all probably thought he was stupid.
The wind seemed to laugh in his ears, that eternal sound that mocked him. It would be here long after his death, reminding every creature upon the land of the bizzar looking stallion whom was no more than a speck of amusing idiot when it came to others of his kind. His nares quivered, not liking the moistness of the air. He wanted to return to his desert homeland, where very few creatures lived to pick upon him and silently throw his faults in view. Back there he didn't have to worry about making a fool of himself because he didn't fit in. Back there he was the only creature he had to standardize himself to.
The moving pelt dragged him out of his thoughts and he watched Ghita and Sinistra, forcing a polite smile to his facade as he dipped his head, his ebon mane flying toward the sky as though they were trying to dislodge themselves from the nape of the fool they were cursed to veil. "I hope to meet you two again, hopefully on good grounds" His tone was friendly as the two began to head off and his attention returned to Miniona. "I believe we are alone now. What was it you felt you needed to tell me?" He was slightly more relaxed now that there was only one equine with him though that heavy feeling of regret for making a complete fool of himself remained, tugging at his heart and throat, making him feel like he was going to gag. [/size]
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Post by colosseum on Jun 13, 2008 15:32:06 GMT 10
When I was sure we were alone I walked toward Daku again. This time I stopped strides away from him. "Daku, I am sure you are going to be surprised at first but I can't hold it in anymore. I love you Daku. I will be heartbroken if you won't take me. Of course I understand completely if you don't like me or want me with you." With that I waited for his response. With each passing moment I knew I had a slimmer chance of having him. If only Daku could read my thoughts. Then he would know how much I love him and want to be with him. He would know that I am giving up life on my own to be with him, to be in a herd, have foals. I wanted this as my life. "I know I was flirting earlier but that was a game I love playing to test the stallions. Somehow I was taken to you and you passed my test. Please let me be with you. I will do anything you ask even if it is breeding tomorrow or anything. Please Daku think it over. Just say you love me."
I pleaded over and over to him hoping it would make a difference. Still I could never be sure about him. In a way it seemed that he was hiding a lot of his true personality. Maybe he is just say or doesn't like socializing. Maybe he really hates me so he doesn't want to talk to me ever again or wants to get away from here. I knew I was only guessing but I couldn't be sure about him. Daku almost needed me in his heart as I needed him for some protection. He needed an heir for his land. With me he could atleast have a chance at an heir. I prayed that he would say yes. Just say 'yes' Daku, just say 'yes'.
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Post by Yuki |Daku| on Jun 13, 2008 16:16:52 GMT 10
Daku's attention was back upon Miniona as the others left, having no others of his kind to demand his attention. He had to get control over his paranoia. The world wasn't laughing at him, he was, after all, just a simple speck upon this earth, why would it bother putting it's attention on him? Regain some sense mate unless you really want to be considered insane. Dark harks flickered forth to capture the femmes words that seemed to hit him like a wave of rock, throwing him into a sense of confusion and disarray of reality. She what? Did he know this femme from a previous encounter or had she been watching him for some time? Or was it just one of those cases of 'love at first sight' he had heard of. He personally didn't know what love felt like so he didn't know if this femme was telling the truth or she was just mistaking some smaller feeling. What was he meant to say in reply to that? He felt utterly confused as he stared at the femme wide eyed, his mouth slightly agape. Okay, if you didn't look like an idiot just before now your certainly doing a great job. Daku closed his mouth, swallowing dryly. How was he meant to handle this situation?
He looked down at his hooves, one which was digging at the earth in thought. The emerald blades swayed out of his way as he rested his hoof flat once more. He had to answer her, she sounded sincere and he felt this silence would only hurt her more. "But we've barely met miss.... How can you be certain you feel that way?" His gaze rose to meet hers, black tassels whipping his rump in an uncomfortable manner once more. He didn't mean to hurt the femme though she had thrown him into a void of confusion. [/size]
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Post by colosseum on Jun 14, 2008 0:59:17 GMT 10
Daku was gaping and looked stupid or maybe stupified. I really didn't take notice to that. I was looking into his heart. Where does his heart belong? Is he leaning towards me or away from me? I couldn't figure him out yet I wanted to keep him in my heart. How do I tell him that makes it sound like it isn't love at first site and that I haven't watched him forever? How oh how? In a way I was stumbling too. I was having troubles thinking to as he asked me a question I didn't have an answer for. Instead of Daku looking stupid it was me.
I pretended to bite at a fly on my back and flicked my tail here and there. When I finally had enough words I told him, "Daku, This isn't any certain type of love. Not love at first site, I didn't even watch you. I looked into your heart and what I saw was something I wanted from you. You showed kindness and consideration for others, you don't lie, nothing. I just wanted it and you just dragged me in. I want to be with you Daku. You know inside of you how much I love you. It is in my voice. Daku I am certain on the way I feel. I understand that we have just met and all but look at Sinistra and Ghita for example. They went off together without really questioning each other. I am having deeper feelings than them. Really Daku, consider it. You know that this might be the last time someone says that to you." It was almost like I was just saying a speech. I was dead tired in my brain. Somehow everything seemed to fit together and I told him everything I had to say. I knew he would be in shock again. Maybe even speechless. I didn't care though.
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Post by Yuki |Daku| on Jun 14, 2008 21:20:10 GMT 10
Daku's harks flickered slightly as he listened he her speech, something that sounded like it had been rehearsed quite a lot. She was making slight sense as she spoke (well doing a slight job of explaining some abstract version of love if you could call that sense) though as she starting talking about what was in him and what he 'knew' she started to lose his sensible approach to this whole situation. If she wanted to be with him though he would have allowed her to return to his herd land and see if anything grew between them though diving head first into such dramatic emotions seemed dangerous and utterly crazy. He felt nothing of how she said she felt within him, instead he was starting to feel anger. Something about her words seemed out of place, seemed to be trying to twist and manipulate his mind just as the wind made the long blades of vegetation chaff against each other in a vicious dance. Sinistra and Ghita? What example was he making of them? They had simply left together. Of course Sinistra appeared overjoyed but Ghita appeared to have cared less about what happened. As her speech came to an end his harks flickered to his nape, pressing lightly against his veil. A displeased look ceased the skin upon his facade, lips thinning into a somewhat angered frown. "correct me if I heard you wrong though I do believe you just said that no one in this world apart from you, who doesn't even know me, will ever love me" His tone was low and utterly offended as his optics narrowed at the femme. He would never intentionally hurt any creature though he couldn't stop his feelings from being hurt when he perceived someone of threatening him of never being loved. [/blockquote]
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Post by colosseum on Jun 15, 2008 1:10:13 GMT 10
I was surprised when he said that even though I had only said might. "Daku there was a MIGHT in there. I did not say it was definite but I said it MIGHT happen." Now though he was showing anger and being fearsome. In my heart I knew this is the end of it. He didn't even like me. His body language told me now. "Daku, I take my leave now. If you really want me stop me and take me to your land but I will leave now as I know your feelings for me." I was depressed now and I successfully failed myself. Daku doesn't love me. Forget him. If he really does want me then he will have to find me. Until then ignore him. You can live without. Your ok Miniona. You can survive without him. No worries. Though this half of my brain said it was ok my other half longed to be happier and mad. Don't leave Daku. You know you can force him into taking you. Fight him for all I care. Don't leave.
I turned my back to him and with my head hanging low I took slow steps away through the grass away from the forest. I felt that my life had ended and hundreds of pounds were placed on my back. I wanted to die now but I would evenually have to move on. After all life WAS about change. I gave him my best shot and that is all I could do. If Daku didn't want me he didn't have to take me but he could have guessed I would feel this way. With each step more and more weight was put on me.
Soon enough the weight of not having Daku love me was too much for me to bear. My legs buckled and I fell over. I couldn't get up and I just lay here. Slowly I caught my breath but my legs still couldn't get me up. It was like someone was holding me down. So I just lay there and would lay there.
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Post by Yuki |Daku| on Jun 15, 2008 1:32:08 GMT 10
Daku's features lightened to a somewhat more worried expression now. He hadn't meant to hurt the femme, he had just allowed his anger to get the best of him. He had probably just heard the worst of what she had to say due to his expectations of the world throwing him the dunce hands. Being told there was a possibility he'd be emotionally detected from anything for the rest of his life really twisted his mind. He had been alone for five years, the only love he had ever experienced was that between a mother and her child and that relationship was rudely ripped from him, throwing him into a harsh world that deprived him of ever experiencing of how love felt. Possibly this mare knew more about love than he did and he only let his naive frustration ruin any possibility that she could teach him, for better or for worse. His eyes followed the femme as he back was turned and skull hung. Even with the feeling to bridging those hopes for life within her mind tugging at him guiltily he couldn't find the urge to make his voice box work or get his muscles moving. It would be better for someone like the femme, whom seemed to be looking for a steady life where emotions were not something alien as they were for Daku.
He was about to turn away, make himself retreat to his own land like a scolded dog so he could mentally beat himself up for causing such pain for another before he saw the dun femme fall. Instantly his muscles began to move, tense under his pelt as he moved hurriedly to the femmes side. His lame leg created quite a visible limp as the muscles controlling it cramped violently, causing pain to shoot up his spine though he ignored it, lowering his skull to the ground and lightly nudging the femmes nape with his black velvet muzzle. "Miss? Are you okay?" His voice was slightly strangely with worry and guilt as he looked down at her pleading silently to himself that he hadn't just done something that could be potentially life ruining.
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Post by colosseum on Jun 15, 2008 1:43:32 GMT 10
I was slightly surprised when he came after me. I lifted my head and there was Daku's head nuzzling me. He was worried for me. Has his feelings for me changed or is he just trying to look after me before giving me a worse kick with his temper and pushing me farther away? I really was trying to figure him out and how to conquer him. "Thanks Daku but I am fine. You really should look after your lands before anyone tries to steal them from you." I knew that if he really liked me then he would refuse to go to his lands and try to help me. With those words I got up and started away at a trot. Again testing him for his love. If he liked me the least bit he would follow me. I really didn't care anymore.
I stopped for a minute and looked back at Daku before testing all my joints. Some were hurting a bit from the fall so I couldn't go far without being in pain. Is this the path I really want to take? What if he does love me but can't follow because he is hurt? Slowly I was thinking it all through. I looked back again at Daku. My longing for him over took the good part of my brain and I headed back for him. I didn't want to leave him now.
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Post by Yuki |Daku| on Jun 15, 2008 1:59:57 GMT 10
Daku felt the guilt for hurting the femme return to him heavily once again. It felt as though the familiar shores that he often sought comfort from had finally managed to suck the sand out from under him and pulled him into its depths. Her felt the unpleasant chill run through his body, felt the harsh sting of the cold water and the bite of the salt, felt the painful clenching in his chest as his lungs were weighed down with water as he attempted to suck in any oxygen from the waves that crashed around him. His throated felt as though it was being strangled as the femme stood and her hurt words reached him. He felt like a monster. He should have handled the situation better than he was. He was meant to be the ruler of a realm, he would have to learn to interact with others and if this is how he did that then he had not right to keep the label of a leader.
A harsh sigh managed to force it's way through his closed throat as she began to move away. He knew he had to patch things up, if not to make sure this femme didn't fall victim to any negative emotions but to take the guilt that felt like it was attempting to kill him off of his conscience. His fore hoof rose to start his movements forth though fell back to the ground as he saw the femme returning. "I'm sorry if I acted rashly and hurt you. If you want you may accompany me back to my land though I understand if you no longer wish to consider that offer" His voice was quiet and unsure as he began to query as to why she was returning. Did she decide to return and deliver a tongue lashing to him to try and beat him further down? Or were there other reasons?
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Post by colosseum on Jun 15, 2008 2:28:35 GMT 10
As I had returned to him he spoke. Those words were not the ones I was expecting. They hit me like I had hit him. "I'm sorry if I acted rashly and hurt you. If you want you may accompany me back to my land though I understand if you no longer wish to consider that offer." The words make me shake. He was actually being nice?! I tossed my forelock trying to find the right words. It was almost like we had both switched boats. What was I supposed to say? Did I really want to be with him? "Uh... Umm... You are too kind Daku. You know I would but that hit me like a rock. Let me think for a minute."
I went through all the possibilities that Daku could present to me. Everyone seemed to head the wrong direction but then again I could actually love him. Was he just letting me come with him but not be part of his herd or was that part of it? I wasn't sure so I asked. "Daku, when you said I could accompany you to your lands is that implying that I could be in your herd or that I will have to leave once you reached your lands?" I knew I was being safe rather than sorry.
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