silverfall
'97 Pony
I'm here for the luscious valley fruit--and I don't mean rainbowberries. ~Bala
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Post by silverfall on Apr 4, 2004 1:23:05 GMT -5
Atarluna's eyes grew wide with interest.
"What battle?" she asked. Why had Wolfbadger never taught her of the land's lore? "What are the Guardian Stars?" She took his warning about matches quite seriously by the look on her face, which took a turn for the worse at the mention of boogy-men. She wasn't sure what they were, but they didn't sound pleasant.
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Post by Bella on Apr 5, 2004 13:05:45 GMT -5
Comet had always just assumed that everyone knew the history of Dream Valley. And come to think of it, he wasn't sure he had things straight enough to tell, afterall, he didn't arrive in Ponyland until five years later. He turned to Karma with a questioning face. Karma laughed, "I'm not the one to tell the story either, I was in Haven's Valley at the time." She looked around until she spotted the sea green peg, "Bella, would you mind telling the story of the Great War and the Guardian Stars?" Bella smiled and started to walk over, Canto at her side as always. "I would love to. Im not quite sure of the begining, but I know the end." She gave a short nod and smile to Atarluna, "Im Bella Hoofspen, Im assuming you are the one that wants to hear the story?" "And me," Canto interjected quickly, "I dont really remember it." "It started long before I arrived in Dream Valley, probably before my birth, but it culminated in the battle on the grasslands just past the castle there." She pointed off into the dark distance beyond Dream Castle. "Katrina and Queen Serena had been allies at one point, and when Serena became queen they hated each other. Katrina was always planning on taking over but when her first attempt failed no one heard from her for years. Im sure they assumed she was no longer a threat, but shortly after I arrived in Dream Valley (it must have been twenty years ago!) she started building her forces once again without the Queen's knowledge. When she finally struck, many were captured, including the queen, and I myself was off in Course. When we heard the news I flew back but was too late. The battle had already begun, both sides were hurting very badly, and in a last ditch effort to save Dream Valley (and all of Ponyland) Serena and the Guardian Wind Whistler gave their lives to make things right again. When Katrina realized that she no longer had Serena to fight she called off her forces and forfeited her own life, and all three became stars." Bella pointed at the three stars that were shinning brightest in the sky. "They are the Guardian Stars, and every Fest Eve we pray to them for their sacrifices and their constant watchfulness." Bella remained watching the stars for a moment longer, then brought her head back down with a smile. "The Festival of Lights is to honor Pone and the fall of the Shadoh, but Fest Eve is dedicated to the Guardian Stars for me." (Amber - go ahead and edit anything that is wrong, I was in Trini the three weeks most of it happened, so I really dont know what Im talking about )
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silverfall
'97 Pony
I'm here for the luscious valley fruit--and I don't mean rainbowberries. ~Bala
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Post by silverfall on Apr 6, 2004 22:14:48 GMT -5
"Yes, I am Atarluna," she said.
You honor your enemy as you would your own?
Atarluna was looking at the stars and pondering by what wisdom one who had been so threatening could suddenly be purged of her sin and exhaulted to a status that put her among those Atarluna would have assumed were far above her equal. But she didn't want to press the matter, for she didn't want to make herself seem foolish for asking.
Perhaps some enemies result merely of different tastes.
She didn't know how she felt about this, for it implied there was no clear-cut right or wrong way and even those who strayed could still find redemption.
"Thank you," she said, with eyes still on the sky.
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Stellaluna
'03 Pony
Bubbles and Cherries Jubilee
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Post by Stellaluna on May 2, 2004 15:35:02 GMT -5
Bubbles had become a bit hungry. She could feel her stomach grumbling but luckily the sound was drown out by the noise and hubub of the festival. She didn't want to be a rude guest by interrupting the others so she looked around hoping to find a food stand.
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Starbeam
'03 Pony
~*~ Silence and Whisper ~*~
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Post by Starbeam on May 3, 2004 6:21:10 GMT -5
Whisper and Silence watched the bubbles slowly float away. They didn't want to run off as the festival was large and busy, what if they got lost? Silence heard Bubble's stomach grumble from beside him, and he was now too busy looking around the festival himself for any sign of food stands. He and his sister hadn't ate for a while now, being young and on their own, it was hard to find a decent meal. He waited patiently, partly because he didn't want to interrupt, and partly because he was too enthralled by the exciting sights and sounds all around him.
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Post by Queen Sunrunner on May 5, 2004 14:23:59 GMT -5
Sunrunner almost spun out her own tale--about the Nine Artifacts, and how she became Queen, but the motherly flutter's 'sixth sense' picked up on the twin's hunger.
"Let's go find something to nibble on, shall we?" She lead them to a nearby foodstand. "Anything in particular you like?"
Sigel, meanwhile, hunted out his two remaining runic companions. "Berkana," he called out when he spotted her in the crowd. The gentle healer pony weaved her way through the crowd to his side.
"Your Majesty." She bowed her head and smiled at his exasperated sigh.
"My lady has taken in foundlings again, and it seems as if one of them is ill." The pegasus glanced back over his shoulder. "I'd like you to go have a look...."
"As if you have to ask, Sigel!" She bustled him off to have a look.
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Post by Loki on May 5, 2004 18:54:23 GMT -5
Loki watched. The mortals were amusing....but oh, he could make them even more so. When the time was right, he'd move....strike....and watch as chaos erupted.
Loki loved the chaos....
The havoc he would wreck would make up for his imprisionment.
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Starbeam
'03 Pony
~*~ Silence and Whisper ~*~
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Post by Starbeam on May 10, 2004 6:13:36 GMT -5
Silence's ears perked up when Sunrunner mentioned food, and he tugged at Whispers mane, trying to get her to follow. The filly smiled. Maybe she would feel better after something to eat...
The question of anything in particular had Silence stumped. He liked too many things to be picky. "Uh... um..." He scrunched up his nose and looked back at Whisper for any suggestions. "Um... I like cotton candy... or lollies?" She looked up hopefully. "Pizza is nice too..." Silence butted in, grinning. Neither were sure though what there actually was to eat.
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Post by Queen Sunrunner on May 25, 2004 20:34:00 GMT -5
Sigel and the te other Rune Ponies, Berkana and Ur, converged on Whisper and Silence. Ur knelt down by the filly and smiled.
"Hey there little one. I'm called Ur." Ur was a very motherly seeming pony--she was all earthy tones, a small and chubby pony with bright eyes and an ever ready smile. "Sigel said he didn't think you were feeling well?"
Berkana had heard the mention of pizza and brought some over for everyone.
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Starbeam
'03 Pony
~*~ Silence and Whisper ~*~
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Post by Starbeam on May 27, 2004 5:58:59 GMT -5
Whisper looked up towards the mare who was talking to her, and she slumped back so she was sitting on the ground. Her expression was rather curious; her eyes were wide, her ears bolt upright and her mouth set in a puzzled frown. Slowly, the filly shook her head, "I coughing a bit and I have a sore throat and belly..." She gustured to her throat and stomach as she spoke, "And my head hurts an ittle bit." She rubbedd her head slightly, but looked annoyed as the soreness wouldn't go away. She coughed again slightly, but her expression became rather happier when she saw the other mare, Berkana, bring over some pizza for everyone. Silence was immediatly at the mare's side, looking up hopefully at the pizza she was carrying.
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Post by Queen Sunrunner on May 27, 2004 19:34:17 GMT -5
Berkana happily shared the pizza with the twins, even as Ur tilted her head and looked at Whisper.
"Well that's not any fun. Do you mind if I try to help some?"
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Starbeam
'03 Pony
~*~ Silence and Whisper ~*~
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Post by Starbeam on Jun 4, 2004 4:46:48 GMT -5
Silence eagerly took some of the pizza, and soon he had sauce covering his little maw. Whisper took some herself and ate it slowly but happily, and when Ur asked her if she could try to help, the filly smiled slightly and nodded her head once.
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Post by Queen Sunrunner on Jun 11, 2004 17:20:40 GMT -5
Ur closed her eyes. She sought her mental center, then reached out mentaly towards Whisper. What she saw caused her skin to twitch...she knew not what the illness was, and it refused to be untangled.
She pulled back and opened her eyes, mutely shaking her head at the Queen. There was nothing she could do, other than hope that what little she had managed to do would...forestall further spread.
"Well!" Ur said to Whisper. "You're a tough little girl, but you've got a tough little illness as well. I can bring you some stuff later to help--don't worry, it'll taste good!--but in the mean time, I reccomend that you eat lots of pizza."
To Sunrunner Ur sent, **I can teat the symptoms--the cough, and such--but I cannot cure it. I'm sorry, your Majesty.**
**Can't ask more of you,** Sunrunner replied softly. She smiled at the children and snagged a couple slices of pizza for herself.
Someone off to Sunrunner's left laughed as all of Dream Valley fell into darkness. Even the magical lights had gone out. Voices called out from all over as ponies asked what had happened and sought out their companions.
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Post by Bella on Jun 11, 2004 21:51:17 GMT -5
Bella looked around as the lights suddenly went out - it seemed too soon yet. It was too soon yet in fact, and it was making her uncomfortable, although not frightened. She knew where Comet and Karma were next to her, but not whereabouts Canto was. He was a big boy and could take care of himself, but she didn't like it all the same.
Comet made a little squeaking noise as the lights went out, then laughed at himself for being such a baby.
Karma really didn't notice much, since her vision was full of color no matter what, only now most of the auras had changed to surprised and a little scared.
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silverfall
'97 Pony
I'm here for the luscious valley fruit--and I don't mean rainbowberries. ~Bala
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Post by silverfall on Jun 13, 2004 21:21:28 GMT -5
"Is it time?" Atarluna asked. There was a tingling down her spine and she felt her wings flinch involuntarily.
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