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[OPEN] In the dark a lady awaits day

Africa the Starry-Eyed Posts: 727
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Mare :: Pegasus :: 16 :: 6 (Tallsun) Buff: NOVICE
Silas :: Common Zephyr :: Roc Riven
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The air was bitterly cold as Organgemoon’s grip on Helovia grew ever more intense, the promise of a harsh Frostfall balanced on chilled claws. It hugged Africa tightly so that her skin prickled wickedly, and she stirred restlessly beneath her favourite rocky overhang just east of the oasis- the Throat’s luxurious heart. The young mare awoke with a bleary yawn and her eyes squinted through the softly moonlit darkness. A shiver ricocheted along her flinching spine and another weary yawn fought its escape through the submissive slack of her jaws. She could not tell what disturbed her from slumber immediately- if in fact it had been anything other than the coldness of the night.

Having been curled in against herself for warmth, Africa stretched her long lean forelegs out in front of her and lifted her wings upward to allow the settled blood to rush from their farthest points and refill with fresh vigour. Groggily, she pulled herself to stand across stiffened limbs. A dull thirst bothered her throat with a tickle, and the young horse moved from the small hollow in the sand which she had formed after many nights bedding there.

Naturally she walked in the direction of the oasis, though her rhythm was plagued with lethargy and her steps careless. Suddenly, Africa paused mid-stride. A figure glowed a little further ahead and Africa was taken aback. The mare, awash beneath the delicate stroke moonlight, could easily have been an apparition or ghost, should her scent have not already reached out to confirm the moment’s reality through Africa’s fluttering nostrils.
Hello?” Africa called out quietly, conscious that no other noise broke the suffocating silence. “We have not met- I am Africa.” She shuffled nearer, cautious always should the stranger- with a very obvious horn, be on a spying mission from the north.


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Messages In This Thread
In the dark a lady awaits day - by Sinuhe - 05-01-2013, 04:09 PM
RE: In the dark a lady awaits day - by Africa - 05-01-2013, 05:25 PM
RE: In the dark a lady awaits day - by Sinuhe - 05-02-2013, 11:35 AM
RE: In the dark a lady awaits day - by Africa - 05-02-2013, 08:25 PM
RE: In the dark a lady awaits day - by Sinuhe - 05-03-2013, 02:57 PM
RE: In the dark a lady awaits day - by Africa - 05-03-2013, 04:04 PM
RE: In the dark a lady awaits day - by Sinuhe - 05-04-2013, 06:36 AM
RE: In the dark a lady awaits day - by Africa - 05-04-2013, 02:14 PM
RE: In the dark a lady awaits day - by Sinuhe - 05-04-2013, 03:50 PM
RE: In the dark a lady awaits day - by Africa - 05-05-2013, 05:03 AM

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