Divine Night

[Laredo]

Lazerus

He treaded his way through the land that was new to him. The distant sound of the waterfall had caught his attention, and attracted him to investigate. The sound had lead him through the greenery, and interesting rock formations far behind the forests of the Bear's Den. The sweet scent of the mist from the falls lead him here to this picturesque, serene place. The last lights of the day were fading away, giving way to the blanket of stars, filling the darkening sky, and the moon light, casting its silvery light over the lands. Nature's night light.

Amber orbs glanced back to the chestnut mare, Isolde. A simple, but wonderful beauty she was. Enough to make his heart happy again after all that'd happened not too long ago, encountering the ghost of his beloved painted lady, Hysteria, that had died such a horrible fate. He found comfort in Isolde after all this. And also the rest of the weighted questions about his children and father had been lifted from his heart in the strange gathering that he swore the powers of the universe had planned for the family to meet like that.

His father, the red dun Kiger King was still the same, just with more age on him now. Ellecia was well, and the vision he'd imagined she'd be, a young and tough, capable mare, to go far with whatever she did. And Ezra. He was astounded that the young black overo stud was alive after the horrific wounds he'd come by on his rump that seemed render a lot of his mobility right now. But he knew that Ellecia would be there to have his back, and keep him out of danger till he was better.

He put his eyes back on the waterfall before them, and let his eyes wander down to the pool of water down below. Crickets  and frong sang softly in the background to the choir of the waterfall. The silver light played with every ripple of the water, and wave of the tree leaves dancing with the soft breezes. It was a picture perfect evening for the two of them.




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she grew up good like american honey *

Ever since that fateful night, she'd been... Well, understandably lost. She wanted to help him but for the life of her, she wasn't ever quite sure how. His father had been nice enough to respect the fact she was Lazerus's so that was progress, at least, in her mind. As they wandered from place to place, she followed him to each location, never trailing far behind him and in some cases, even daring to go ahead. She trusted Lazerus and as Spring brought with it her heat cycle, she had to do her best not to ignore her more carnal urges. She knew the heat cycle had a purpose and that purpose was to procreate but she hated the way it turned thoughtful, responsible individuals into hormone-crazed individuals. From what she could remember of her mother's tales, the birthing process wasn't particularly pleasant either.

This would be the first breeding season that she would actually participate in. The last one, she'd made every effort to duck around her responsibility to procreate. As she came to a stop beside Lazerus, she lipped affectionately at his shoulder. She'd been with him for an entire season. This would be her second season with him. She'd joined up with him in the Fall and hadn't looked back since joining up with him. He was a kind and gentle stallion, much to her delight.

He never expected much from her and for that, she was eternally grateful. "It's beautiful here." She murmured, smiling partially. She couldn't help but be awestruck by the sights around her. He'd picked a prime location for them. She wondered briefly if others would join them or if they would join the ranks of his father's harem but for the time being, she decided not to dwell on it. This night was all about her and Lazerus and she fully intended to enjoy every moment she spent with him.

[Laredo]

Lazerus

He stood there in awe for a few moments of the waterfall. It certainly was beautiful little piece of paradise. He'd never seen this place before, he wondered if it was newly discovered piece of Mustang. A tingle went up his neck as she affectionately lipped at his shoulder. He took in a deep breath, and exhaled feeling the yearning urge with him grow, and he returned his affections by nuzzling her cheek, and tracing her face, with his muzzle, and softly lipping at her as well. Auds picked up her words spoken, and his smile grew a bit on his dark maw. "Yes it certainly is. I don't think there could be a better place for tonight." he said softly to her.  He figured for as young as she was, this was probably her first foal. She certainly hadn't mentioned about having any foals before. He knew she probably felt unsure as to know to comfort him, after learning of his first mare Hysteria. For him, it was just as simple as being there, and holding him, and talking that helped eased the hurt. It would be a hurt that'd be there for a long time but, he wouldn't burden himself forever, nor let it on Isolde. It wouldn't be fair to do that to her. He didn't want her to think she'd did something wrong, or had certain expectations from her. He did, but they were simple.

He stepped closer to her, and he wrapped his neck around her in a hug, and caressed her. Taking in her scent, and arousing himself. He licked his lips, then proceeded giving her soft love bites along the nape of her neck. He breathed a few hot breaths on her chestnut pelt, and in her ear. He stepped away from her,  and stepped into the pool of water, about knee deep. He lowered his head, and placed his muzzle in the water, and threw some water at her, hoping to entice her with some play, and tease her a little more. It'd certainly been a long time for him since participating in breeding, and so it kind of felt like a first time for him again.




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[ღ муα ღ]

she grew up good like american honey *

She nodded her head, showing that she agreed with him. She could already picture their little colt or filly and it filled her with such joy. She didn't care about the gender, as long as the child was healthy. She nickered quietly and nuzzled his shoulder, almost feeling somewhat disappointed when he left her side to play in the water. She advanced toward him when he splashed her and waded into the water, nipping playfully at his shoulder as a mischievous light entered into her dark gaze. She could certainly get used to this.

She butted her muzzle against him and lowered her head to splash him. She felt like a filly again, only this was leading up to something that would gift her with a miracle. Sure, the birthing and whatnot might not be fun but at least, the end result would be worth it. She nuzzled him softly and nibbled on his shoulder. "You splash like a filly." She teased him, raising her head to brush her muzzle along his cheek. If how he acted around her was any indication of how he'd be as a father, both her and their children would have it made.

[Laredo]

Lazerus

He snorted lightly as the water dripped from his nostrils. He saw that playful light in her eyes as she joined him in the water splashed at him back. He hadn't felt this youthful like a colt, in many years. He never thought that he would find himself love again, but here he was with Isolde. He nipped back at her in a playful manner along the nape of her neck again. He let out a sigh of contentment as she nuzzled against him softly. He chuckled as she make her comment about how he splashed. "Well I.." he paused as she ran her muzzle across his cheek. That touch made his heart flutter in his chest, like it was trying to soar right out of him.  He traced her face softly with his wet velvet muzzle, and chuckled lightly. "You're a killer tease, know that?" he said to her, more in question.

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(Sorry this really sucks   )

[ღ муα ღ]

she grew up good like american honey *

Her eyes twinkled faintly. "I know not what you speak of, good sir." She teased, nibbling on his shoulder and pressing her body up against his. A large part of her craved that closeness and she enjoyed every second of it. Another part of her was also nervous. What if she didn't live up to Hysteria's expectations of her? Would the painted lady be upset with her and haunt her for the rest of her days or was that just the fanciful thinking of a frightened filly?

She shuddered briefly at the thought and shifted to bury her face into Lazerus's neck. His mane tickled her skin and it was a welcomed sensation. She lipped at the hairs and attempted to tug on them, much like she used too do when she was a foal. "Are you okay?" She asked quietly, quickly sobering up. She wanted him to be one hundred percent comfortable with this. She didn't want to feel like she was forcing him to have another foal.

[Laredo]

Lazerus

He was loving this moment with Isolde. It was the happiest he'd been in many years. His time away from home hadn't been much to be desired, being shipped here and there in enclosed boxes on wheels, packed together like cattle. Looking back he was just amazed that he'd ever was able to make it back home, and even be here in this moment in time. He chuckled at her comment. "Oh certainly you do. You are a tricky, sly, foxy lady." he said to her, keeping compliments rolling. He embraced her was she pressed herself against him, noting every curve of her body that touched his own, feeling her bury her face into his neck. He let out a sigh of contentment, and closed his eyes briefly, as he rubbed his maw along the back of her neck.

Amber orbs opened as she asked if he was Ok. He wondered why she'd asked such a thing. Yes, deep down he was pained about what'd happened to Hysteria, but he could do anything about it now, nor would he let the emotions get in the way of his relationship with Isolde. He hoped that Hysteria wouldn't be looking down on her, and judging her too harshly yet. "I am quite alright. Really I am. I have really missed this kind of stuff." he said to her. "Now, how about you? You seem to have something on your mind?" he asked her. He was here to listen, and to help as well.

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she grew up good like american honey *

she blinked and slowly shook her head. "It must seem like I have something on my mind but... I don't. I mean, I do but it's not hugely important. It's nothing that can't wait for a little while. I know it probably seems odd now but I promise to explain it later. I'm just happy to be here with you and I can't wait to see our foal in the future. He or she will be perfect in every way, I'm sure of it." She nuzzled him softly and smiled. She could get used to being with him. He made her happy and for that, she was grateful. She owed him a lot and she doubted he could easily be repaid. Perhaps, if she just gave him all of the love she could muster, that would be enough. She lipped affectionately at his shoulder and bumped her body against his. Hormones were certainly playing a role but even without them, she'd probably be just as affectionate, if not moreso.

A nervous chuckle slipped past her lips. "I've never done this before so I have nothing to compare it to." She wandered a short distance away from him and lowered her head to drink the cool liquid. Lifting her head, she shook the water droplets from her muzzle and returned to his side. "So, um... what now?" She was immensely grateful for the coat that covered her skin, otherwise he'd no doubt see the blush that was forming on her cheeks. She didn't need him to taunt her for that. She was inex[erienced and up until now, foals had only been a pipe dream. Now that pipe dream was in reach and she didn't quite know what to do.