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"Uhhh.....wow." is all that came to mind for Vasu. He stood in awe, watching as his brother moved in to check them out. He couldn't help but wonder why there was only two. He didn't know anything about basket numbers, and didn't ask. One hoove moved forward, followed by another. That was as close as he got, standing off, watching.

Hok'ee tossed a muzzle at Chu, then moved towards the baskets, bumping Yiska playfully out the way. "Mmmhmmhmhm. Hello little fella. A light, muffled chuckle pressed at his lips as he reached in towards the emerging foal. Hok'ee gingerly touched the nose that stuck out from the baskets lid.

The tiny foal rustled as he felt a vibration upon his basket. Yes, it was his mothers touch, he realized after her soft voice whispered to him. It eased his worrys a little, but he still wasn't sure what was going on.

His tail flicked once to the side as he realized that it was indeed, a filly. "Heh, a most beautiful filly." He winked at Chu'mana, nipping at her cheek lovingly. A wide grin touched at Hok'ees face as the foal tried to stand. "Such a trooper. You'll just have to try again." he assured the little foal.

Vasu zombied over to Yiskas side. His eyes were white, and his mouth shut. It was something else. He couldn't help but wonder when he would get a chance to have baskets himself...

Hok'ee looked back towards Yiska, Vasu, and Shadi. "Look! You have a baby sister!" he exclaimed with great pride in his voice.

"Mhmhmmhmhm." came another muffled chuckle from Hok'ee. Watching Chu love on the foal was what made this all worth it. He couldn't imagine having any other mare for a mate. Chu was perfect, in everything she did. He began to glow, feeling he could almost explode as the little filly began to stumble about, leaning on Chu for support.

Inside the black basket, the little colt was still unsure about what was going on. He couldn't help but wonder what exactly they were waiting on. Were they waiting on him? Was he supposed to do something? Here in this dark nest, there wasn't much of anything he could do. Did this mean he had to do something...outside of it? A small bri noise chattered from his lips, still inside the basket.

Hok'ee, turned his attention onto the still basketed foal. Pushing his lips together, in disaproval, he nudged the baskets lid with Chu. He had a mind to knock the lid off completely, but knew that was too rough.

During all this, Vasu had looked once at Yiska, and then mosied over to where his parents stood huddled over the second basket. He leaned in, looking once to his mother, then father for an approving eye. He joined them, whispering to the basket. "C'mon little one, show us what you got." He didn't touch the basket, but was close enough that the hairs on his lips were tickled.

Where had all these new voices come from? They were all so close. He listened, and felt another nudge on the basket, this time, not his mothers. Yes, he was scared. When another soothing voice spoke, he realized that none of these voices sounded like they wanted to hurt him. In a fit, he busted through his basket, popping hooves out through it's weave.

Vasu pulled away, eyes wide. He had almost caught a mouth full of hoof!

((I'm so switching Vasu's rp color again, after this rp. Darkseagreen is fitting for Vasu's color markings. In return, I'll give forestgreen to Chidi. *mental note* So it doesn't get confusing when I do. Lol, so many green fonts floating about.))

He wasn't quite clear yet. Waiting but a second, for approval of his action, he continuted to emerge, rolling out the basket, in a tumble to the snow. "E-haa!" came the cutest little sound from his mouth as he smiled up at his mother, the first soquili he saw. He then looked quizzically at the other strange faces nearby.

"That's the spirit!" Hok'ee called to the little foal. "Ah-ha-ha!" He tossed his head back with a hearty chuckle. The little one tumbled on the ground, and then gave him the oddest of looks. He leaned in to the foal, and licked at he ear. "Daddy." he said briefly, turning towards the filly to say it again. "I'm your daddy." he said peering into her eyes then up at Chu'mana. He was about to say, that he was her daddy too, but didn't. It might of been funny, but it wasn't needed. He only grinned at Chu'mana, nuzzling his face against hers in a long stroke.

Vasu's tail was whipping around. He still felt so strange about the whole thing, but was more at ease now. How could he not be? It was a magical moment to watch two little lives, join their family. He shook his head, the shock fading from his eyes. "Just...wow." Had the foal clipped him with a hoof, he probably wouldn't of even felt it.

Hok'ee looked over towards his new little girl, winking one eye at her as she tried to copy him. "That's right, daddy's little girl." he assured her, even if she hadn't quite said the word yet. In time, she would say it.....and she did, at Vasu.

Vasu shook his head violently. "No-no-no, I'm your big brother." he said with a goofy grin, smiling down at the filly.



The winter white that covered the ground, was unforgiving. The other small colt realized, that it was really uncomfortable! His basket hadn't been as warm as his mothers womb, but it was still cozy. This! This was downright freezing to him! His little bone white teeth, began to chatter. The noise, was found hilarious to him. Inbetween chatters, the dark foal laughed. It was a most interesting noise.

Hok'ee lifted an eyebrow, smirking down at his new son. "I think I have a name for this chittering one." he said, chest puffing up with pride at the gift of giving a name. He looked to Chu'mana, eyes glazed in a natural high. "Chidi." he uttered the name to her first, turning to the foal after he said it. "That's your name little fellah, Chidi."

Chi-di.

With another set of chattery chuckles, the foal scrambled to his feet. He stood there in a fit of shivers, legs spread apart, barely holding his balance.

Vasu went to aid his little brother, but only moved a hoof before he saw that his dad was already doing what he instinctively was about to do. A warm feeling pulled at the back of his mind. He wanted to know this first hand. It was amazing.

Hok'ee took in a deep breath, with a sound of contentment. "Taipa, what a beautiful name for a daughter from my beautiful mine." he said, winking at Chu as he did. "Chidi and Taipa." he repeated their new names, sent into the air with a stern tone. It was as if they were being set in stone by saying them in such a way. And really, they were. They were the names they would carry with them for life.

Chidi watched as the smaller of the group, bumbled his way. His face froze for a moment without chatter, before joy burst into his face. He shot his muzzle forward, lapping his tongue at her playfully as she sniffed him. He recognized something familiar about her, more than the other strangers. It was as if he knew, that she had shared all of this with him, beside him.

His dark black tail swished back and forth, beating Hok'ee lightly as he stood close. It tickled Hok'ee, making him laugh exuberently.

"Yes, let's move them away from the bitter cold." he agreed. Of course, it was cold everywhere, but some areas were less harsh than others. The open plains would surely harbor great winds. Winds that would bite at the foals with cruel intent, now that they were free from the shelter of their baskets.

Hok'ee looked on as Yiska left. His mind swirled with emotion. There, was one of his sons, once a foal himself, setting out on his own again. One day, the new foals would set off too. He knew it made Chu'mana ache and long, even more than himself. If only they could stay foals this time..if only.

Hok'ee nipped at the two kids, then moved slowly ahead a few steps, so that Chidi would stand on his own. He craned his neck down towards the foals, waiting for them to steady, before walking to shelter. He glanced up to Chu'mana, keeping an eye on her too. She had to be exhausted from protecting them for so long.

Vasu watched his brother leave, feeling that it was a hint at what his next actions should be. He said his goodbye's, loving on his new siblings, and congratulating his parents with a goofy grin spread across his face. He was so happy for them, especially his mom. She was such a wonderful mother, and now she could enjoy the early years once again.

Shadi might of been silent, as she watched on at the whole event, but Vasu guessed that she too, felt the way he and his brother did. Who would be the first of the three, to follow the footsteps of their parents? As he was walking away, he couldn't help but hang his head once out of sight of his parents. He was sure, he would be last, if at all, to sire foals.