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 Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:17 pm
  Her back ached, she was so wide she could not longer even take flight, amber eyes gleamed happily but the scornful look on her face expressed something different completely.
Next time, he would be the pregnant one! Zarimunia thought with a flick of her tail as she laid resting in a secure clutch of trees. The sun beamed down upon her frame in patches, from between the cluster of trees, her sides moved with each movement of the foals within, she was near the end of her pregnancy and was more than ready for them to greet the world.
He'd been completely shocked to find that she'd resulted with foal right after than evening, she couldnt help but stroke his ever growing ego with such a fact but it'd happened and she'd been thrilled..until she grew to the size of an elder grizzly.
She shifted her long legs out in front of her, just as she did so, the sound of breaking branches caught her attention, ears perked forward she watched until an older purple sunset mare came into view, her mother.Chepi could tell it would be anytime now, that her daughter would bring her own family into the world, expanding her own, and causing her to be a grandmother, she certainly did not feel old enough to be one, but it seemed it was so.
"Hello my beautiful daughter.." She said as she neared the winged mare, she nosed her neck affectionately as she glanced around for a moment before she brushed her daughters mane off her neck, noting the constant movement of her round sides.
"Do you feel any pain?" Chepi asked curiously.."Mmm, just a bit.." Zarimunia replied with a wince like glance as it seemed her belly twisted with movement once more. "Zevach should be here soon.."
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Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:47 pm
 
That night....oh yes. Even with his bloated ego that he'd managed to impregnate her after one go came with the ultimate of prices....the aftermath; foals. Like so many in his family, it seemed to be a curse to be thrust into parenthood at a young age. From his own parents, to Marius, Eponine, hell....even his younger sister Cicely had foals now. It seemed the only ones not in the foal boat was himself and Aiolos....although he could completely understand for Aiolos. Poor b*****d seemed to be in a child complex and didn't wish to grow up, instead putting himself on a journey like their father had and only recently returning.
What was his excuse?
Well, for one he had half a mind not to throw himself recklessly into a relationship like that. He'd been fortunate not to impregnate Amary when they fooled about, and he liked to think that fate held a hand in only impregnating Zari because there was something there that would last. It was a sentiment he was grateful for and would definately keep such a thought to himself.
In a bit of a rush, he marched along the forest path at military speed to get to his most pregnant girlfriend. Yes; he did not consider her a mate, and wouldn't dare say such untill he formally asked....yet knew there was no other mare for him than she. Since that was the case, he had only one chance to do it right....he owed her that much.
"Hurry up, Dad. You were the one who wanted to come afterall..." He huffed, casting a glance back to his ebony father who kept up easily even in his ripening age. It was starting to show as his hair was getting a bit more dull and weighted under the slightly red stained heavy locks. His pelt losing that youthful shine as his eyes instead held wisdom instead of liveliness. "I swear to god if we end up missing it..."
"Oh hush son.....She'll still be pregnant when we get there. Im sure we would have heard a bit of a commotion by now in the forest if she was in labor...." Well, unless she was an amazingly tough mare; but from his experience even the strongest of mares cried out when things were nearing the end. Besides, he didn't let on that keeping up to Zevach was a breeze for the nomad; instead he hoped that Zevach would look around at the beautiful autumn scenery of golds, reds and oranges and reflect that he'd soon be responsible for foals and taking care of this female which had captured his son's heart.
Yet in his wisdom...he knew reflection was something his eldest son just didn't understand too well.
"Mmmm, you're right. She'd be cursing my name pretty loudly if it was that far..." He smirked more to himself and pinpointed the cluster of trees which they'd frequented more towards the end of her pregnancy that he could only assume she'd chose this place for her birthing. Since the pair stuck out like sore thumbs against such warm fall colours the forest had to offer; the two females would have no problem picking them out as they approached and entered the small clearing.
"Zari...." He breathed, slightly glad to have confirmation that he was still on time; walking over slowly and nuzzling her cheek before glancing over to the older mare with her. Nodding in her direction to wait for an introduction, he instead nodded towards his father who stood respectfully at the edge of the small clearing to give them space. "Zari, this is my father....Twilight. He....kinda followed me back." An actual true statement, but he didn't mind too much; he didn't exactly invite his father to the birthing but he supposed that having an ambassador to relay the news to the rest of his family would save his mother hunting him down to get news of her other son's life.
"Its a pleasure to finally meet you, Zari.....and you as well Miss." Twilight smiled humbly, casting a warm smile towards Chepi.
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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:12 am
"Yes, Im sure he will be dear.." Chepi's tones were soft and soothing as she gazed down at her daughter, she'd never seen Zarimunia so at ease and peace even though the older mare knew the pains of foal baring herself.
The sound of others caught her attention before their colorings did, Chepi had yet to meet the stallion that had been able to catch her daughters spirited heart, and yet she knew her daughter was not caged in the slight, it pleased her to know that she'd found a fellow wild spirit to be with.
Upon the sight of Zevach, Zarimunia let out a soft sigh as he nuzzled her cheek, she leaned her cheek against her muzzle softly with a smile. "If you'd be late.." She warned with a smile, her eyes drew to the other stallion instantly, she bowed her head the best she could with a smile.
"Its a pleasure to meet you Twilight, though..I know of you already." She grinned further now, her god mother Lady loved to tell the story of meeting her first native friend Twilight, she'd heard it many times during flying lessons.
"Zevach..Twilight..This is my mother, Chepi." She motioned towards her mother, the only thing the pair held in common were long silken manes that danced down to their hooves.
Chepi bowed her head, "Greetings Zevach and Twilight.." A soft smile graced her features, Chepi was one of those elder mares who was tender in everything she did, each movement, breath, word was spoke with utter tenderness, she held no enemies.
Zarimunia's ears drew back, as her belly twisted once more, she bared down slightly as she looked up at Zevach, she was a bit scared now. "No more guest are popping up right?" She teased him as she relaxed once again.
So many things were changing now, she looked up at Zevach, silent as she gazed at him. He was her warrior, and she needed him..but she didnt want to scare him either..Her gaze softened slightly, even though nothing more than promises had been expressed, she continued to love him..openly.
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Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:14 am
"I know, I know...I'd get my a** handed to me or something along those lines; right?" He smirked down towards her, ruby eyes taking a quick glance to her swollen belly. It was crazy to believe that things were actually in there, and that her body could even handle holding them for so long. He supposed this was how it was for centuries; yet it was still a bit awe inspiring that it was happening to him.
Her mother...immediately his gaze turned to meet with the dusk hued mare, and indeed he was curious to why they held no similarities other than their long, long mane. Given he and his father didn't look too much alike seeing his braids were done in honor of his grandfather; but the same ivory with teal tipped locks remained their distinguishing mark. Otherwise his stripes; eyes, were a gift from his mother and his unique navy teal was a result of mxing both their hues.
"Its...nice to meet you; Chepi." He said plainly, never really one for words but figured that would be enough to suffice. Afterall, now it was all about Zari; not he.
Sensing a bit of a change in her, his eyes snapped down to see such an odd look in her eyes; one he'd seen once before. There was a bit of fear in the way she looked at him, how she looked at him. He wouldn't let on that he too was a bit frightened as to what was coming next; yet he was trained to hide emotions so very, very well and wasn't evident at all in his own eyes. Instead though, he huffed in a irritable fashion...a very pathetic one, and took his spot to lay behind her, dropping his head along her neck while his legs curled up near her head incase she wished to lay it down.
"...I was sick of standing." Zevach plainly stated, while he excelled in hiding emotions....he really was a horrible liar. "And no...if there is though; i'll chase them off in a heartbeat."
Although curious to how infact Zari had already heard so much about him was beyond the stallion; he didn't think Zevach would go off about him....yet Twilight made a mental note to ask later on. Walking over to stand beside Chepi; he knew as well as she that things were starting to progress. They'd both been there before, afterall.
"Care to join me for a small stroll?" Soft cerulean eyes glanced upon the elder mare, figuring the two would like a little alone time during such an intimate moment. He would not venture far as he assumed Chepi also did not wish to leave; but perhaps staying out of view was best for the time being.
Besides; if he knew his son...he'd continue to put up his front as long as there were spectators, and thats not what Zari needed at the moment. Turning to leave, he reached the treeline before shooting back a smile. "I did see some nice apples a minute or two back....we could go gather some for later?"
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Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:07 am
Chepi looked to Twilight at his request, she knew she should leave the soon to be parents alone for what would seem like their last sane moments for a bit, but Zarimunia was her baby. She could remember when Pandora had dragged the blood soaked basket to her, that crazed look in the unikalona's eyes had caused Chepi to take the basket quickly...Her eyes softened as she remember, she could have killed Pandora for not long after Zarimunia made her way out of her basket, she'd made sure to tell the poor filly in detail what she'd done to her mother and siblings...Chepi could still remember the tear soaked face of her daughter running to her. Looking at her now, the tear soaked face of a filly changed into the beauty of her adult daughter, who was soon to be a mother. Her eyes misted ever so slightly as she smiled and only nodded her head. "Apples will be a wonderful treat for after.." She nosed her daughters cheek before she followed after Twilight, once last glance over her shoulder to her daughter and Zevach, oh he'd better not break her..
As Zevach laid beside her, and their parents left things to them, she leaned against him. She was growing a bit tired already, she'd been having contractions for a while now, doing her best to hide any trace of discomfort and pain but as they drew closer and stronger she could barely keep from crying out now.
She lowered her head and rested it upon his stretched out legs, her sides heaved with each breath she took, her eyes closed a bit. Soon the faint traces of tears trickled down her cheeks from under her lids. "...They're coming.." She gasped out as her head snapped up, wings springing open as she drew in a hiss like breath. "...Zevach.." She whined a bit, her ears pressing against her skull in a crushing fashion.
It wasnt long, after baring down, breathing and a bit of crying out that their first child laid nestled against her side, a little colt. Zarimunia panted a bit as she nosed the wet foal, her eyes gleaming with a love that only a mother could posses for her child, she glanced at Zevach with a soft smile.
Her smile didnt last long, as it seemed their other children were not willing to wait another minute....
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:39 pm
"Your daughter will appreciate them, if she is anything like my daughters and mate." The older male smiled, heading off away from the couple with Chepi. It really wasn't very long till they reached the apple grove that he'd spoken about, the trees lined with bright red, delicious apples. Wasting no time he propped his forlegs on the trunk of the tree to allow him to reach up and pull a branch of them off the tree.
"Are these your first grandkids?" He inquired warm heartedly, casting a glance over to his new relative. "Zevach is the second last of my children to have kidsl; his younger brother Aiolos hasn't had any. I actually didn't expect Zevach to have children personally...yet he surprised me, even though I am a great, great grandpa now!" The old ebony stallion chuckled, setting the apple branch on the ground.
Truthfully, Zevach knew he'd have to thank his father later for the privacy as he now felt he could relax a bit. Drawing his full attention onto Zari, he laid his chin across her neck, pulling back some of the sweaty hair from her face and neck as he attempted to confort the pained mare. He didn't have a clue what she was going through, Zevach was pretty good with handling pain but inner pain he had no experience with.
"I know Zari, I know. Just take deep breaths, one at a time okay? You can do it....you're one of the strongest mares I know..." Secretly though...he thanked the higher powers that it wasn't him!
The birth of his son was something both beautiful and utterly horrifying, seeing the little being spawned from the love between he and her. The result of her current pain and of course the not so pleasant mess left him a little sickly to his stomach. None the less, he moved his head quickly to drag the little colt carefully onto his own tail and out of the way of his siblings and his mother's squirming legs. With a quick check to make sure he was still breathing and okay after Zari's check he focused his energy back on his mate and round two.
"Im here....and not going anywhere. You're almost done, hang in there..." He may of not been helping much, but at least he hoped him being there with the only support he knew how to do would somehow make her feel better, or as better as one in active labour could!
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