Welcome to Gaia! ::

Eden had slept well beside her mate, but when she woke she actually felt more refreshed than she had in days, maybe knowing what was going on helped, knowing the reason she was tired was the new life growing inside her. But that was just her guess, and as there was not likely any way she could tell for sure she got up slowly and stretched. Standing for a while, peering at herself as best as she could, did she look different? Finding herself feeling a small thrill, wondering how Orion would look at her when she was round with foal... their foals...

Looking around their area, the space that was home, thinking she would have to alter a few thigns to make room for teh little ones. Smiling and stretching again, feeling thursty, smiling at Orion, not sure if he was awake or asleep, but talking to him anyway, either he would hear and respond or not, in which case se would give him a nudge and tell him where she was going. And while she was out she can tell her mother and brother the news. "Orion, I'm going to get a drink, and pass the news on to Mother and Crown, did you want to come?" Leaving it up to him, she loved him with her but knowing his shy nature she wouldn't force him to do anything... encourage, not force... Noticing his blindfold was still off, wondering what Chandra had made of hi lovely eyes, knowing he would never have shown them on purpose, though she had to admit to a small pang of jealousy over that, silly though it was.

Orion had not really slept, he had simply spent the time watching his mate sleep, considering all the possibilities, the endless possibilities. If they just took the pair of them he couldn't help but wonder what their foals, what an alien concept... their foals, would look like. Delicate and beautiful like their mother? Perhaps mixed with a flood of his black and blue? He had no idea. But what he did know for sure, was that they would beautiful. In each he would see a slice of their mother. In each he would find a slice of his own heart to be kept forever. While he watched the stead up and down of Eden's breathing he realised he was not his father, nor was he like him, he wouldn't abandon this mare to a fate alone... no, this mare was his mate, his heart and soul. As she often said. Soulmate. He had to agree with the term, despite the fact that he had never believed he would ever experience such a thing..... long gone was the 'freak' of his foalhood.

When Eden stirred he pretended to sleep, not wanting her to worry too much that he wasn't resting enough. He knew they would both need their strength, especially when the foals were born.... and he really didn't want to add her another worry or fear, foals alone would be enough! Though when she said his name her eyes snapped open and he looked up at her. He could hear the honest truth behind her words... she wasn't forcing him, wasn't going to beg or tell him he had to do this simply because he was their father, no, she was giving him the choice... and for that reason he nodded. He didn't want to let her down, wanted to show off his beautiful glowing mate as much as any other stallion would... he might not say much or anything but he would at least be there when she spread the news. Foals. He still couldn't believe it. Was still in shock. Yet here he was... about to become a Father. Would there only be one? Or maybe they would be granted two like him and his sister.... two would be a good number, they could watch one each. Though he had noticed that most in the herd tended to foal three... three! Was there something in the water here? How would he cope with three? He shook his head, dislodging those thoughts, he would think about that later... right now... spread the news. Focus! Focus! He told himself, getting to his hooves and walking towards her. "Would you put my blindfold back in place, please." It was a silly thing, but he liked how she slipped it on and off as if he belonged to her alone, a truth with no doubt behind it as far as Orion was concerned but still. "Let's go tell them the good news. Together." He smiled softly, spending a moment longer to look at her. Currently her build was the same slender form of the mare he had mated, but she would round out.... would have little ones kicking and breaming with life.... and truth be told, he couldn't wait.

Crown groaned a little as his mother once again started playing with his hair, but he didn't argue or complain in words, simply put up with it. At least it was company... he had been feeling rather lonely lately, so any company was good. He knew his father wasn't really around at the moment, he had gone off travelling or something so he figured his mother was lonely too.... two lonely hearts seeking their other hearts, not that Crown had exactly allowed himself to fully admit his feelings in words. He was still rather embarassed about what had happened the other day... what with the running and the stomping in the lake. Yeah, his emotions had got the best of him. Still, talking with his mother did have a mostly calming effect. He had to admit it was nice to just be with her. "How did you know you loved Dad?" he asked. At least until he heard other hoofalls. Instincts flared and he looked up, only to relax once he saw Eden. "Nevermind, here comes Eden and Orion." He was actually surprised to see Orion... especially since the guy was looking... taller... somehow, less timid and more, well he wasn't sure but something was different, and that was enough to claim Crown's attention. "Hey sis." He said as they got closer, before nodding to Orion in welcome also.

Renesme was enjoying herself, talking about nothing of much importance yet at the same everything. She loved all three of her children, though she found she was closest with Crown and Eden than Paris, like their father he seemed to have a roaming heart. She had been about to comment on Crown's latest comment, wondering if he had a pretty mare he was courting or in love with, when he mentioned Eden. Her head whipped up to see her daughter, a huge grin spreading across her face. "Eden." She chirped, "Orion!" It was a surprise to see her son-in-law, but despite her earlier doubts she had grown to see him as a respectable and nice young man, one who did so much for her daughter. She could never thank him enough for that. Standing up she trotted towards them, hugging her daughter and Orion -not thinking about the fact he didn't seem to like it much- before beaming at them both. "So nice of you to visit." She chuckled, "Come, come, sit and chat with us for a while... or are you busy?" She beamed over at them, seeing herself and Rune at that age, free spirited with so many dreams and desires.

Eden gave her gentle smile and hugged her mother, giving her bother a nuzzle and a tug on the mane that was now super fluffy. Laughing for a moment only able to imagine Orions face if they had a foal that inherated those genetics. Still smiling, not able to stop it seemed, the Eden Chan had run into was still there in full force, though realising it made her blush, she didn't feel comfortable with her emotions so turbulant and close to the surface, she would be glad when she was more herself again. Looking at her mother and brother. "We were looking for you actually." Settling onto the grass it not taking long for her mother to start on her long hair... Not minding as at least she couldn't be 'fluffed' like Crown could. "I'm glad you are together though..." Sounding a bit unsure, not wanting her brother angry at her again, knowing he was struggling with his nature. She had seen Kyran around but not them together, she was guessing that he was trying to be around but give Crown space, not an easy thing to do, though she had the feeling that Kyran did love her brother, but it was up to them to work it out.

Orion went wide eyed with shock at the hug, Eden's mother was one of the only herd members who touched him without permission or hesitation... and sometimes he wondered if it was to prove that she was 'ok' with him, that she accepted him. In one way that thought was comforting... he simply wished it was expressed an alternative way. He followed Eden, silently sitting down beside her but not saying anything, he didn't know what to say. He looked at Crown and couldn't help but smile at the guys hair... oh Moon he hoped that one of their kids didn't end up with hair like that! Still, if it happened it happened. Orion knew he would love and cherish them no matter what featured they got.

Renesme blinked in alarm. Eden... crying! As she listened to the words she felt herself torn... part of her wanted to yip and yelp in joy! Yet the other part of her wanted to punish Crown for making her cry. As Eden whimpered a 'Mummy' she knew all too well that her daughter was struggling with the baby hormones, which likely meant one thing... three babies. The more babies the more hormones. She herself had had a terrible time. "That's wonderful news!" She exclaimed, wiggling slightly so she could cover her daughter with her wing to comfort her. She looked up at the men then, sure enough spying their looks of surprise and confusion. Men, such simply beings. "It is just the baby hormones, it will settle down in two moons.... maybe less, depending how far along she is." Still she turned and glowered at Crown, "You have to watch what you say, I don't want her upset!" Turning to Orion she added, "And you will spoil her, if she wants something you will get it... trust me when I know cravings. Crown for example made me crave these blue flowers from the meadow that were a pain to find in that season...." She laughed in memory, hoping that talking about such things would calm her daughter down. "I remember the three of them wiggling as if fighting in my tummy, it was magical." She petted her daughter with her wings, doing her best too sooth her. "It's ok Eden. You have so many lovely things to look forward to.... oh.... oh!" She nearly squealed in delight. "Baby names! We need to think about them, and we have to tell everyone... we could have a baby shower. I've always wanted to run one, and try and find a special gift for each foal...." She smiled, getting carried away a little by the situation. "Of course, I suspect it is three." She said softly into Eden's ear before kissing it.

Crown felt... terrible! He stared in disbelief at Eden and her reaction. Wait... she was pregnant! Did that mean... oh moon! Talk about hoof in mouth! "I'm sorry Eden...." He said softly, listening to their mother ramble on about baby things that he had no idea bout, and probably would never have a need to know about given he wasn't interested in mares. It was a little sad to consider that he may never get to have children of his own... was this twang in his heart... jealousy? No, he would cherish her children as if his own, she wouldn't deny him that? Would she? "I'm sorry Eden. I don't think it's a bad thing... honest! I just... well... I never expected it." he admitted with a timid smile. Eden was the last he would have expected pregnant.

Eden quieted down, staying under her wing a little longer as her feelings settled again, finally emerging and giving Orion a nuzzle, not crying any more. Giving them all a smile, wondering if the tiredness was connected to the emotional thing because she felt tired again now... or maybe drained was a better way of describing it....

Looking at Crown and giving him a tender smile, she adored her brother though she was not one to show it as much as she could. "Its ok, I'm a pingpong ball at the moment, even silly things make me cry... So far I'm hating the crying over nothing the most." Leaning past her mother to nuzzle Crown, part of her wishing he could experience fatherhood, she had grown to think he would be a good father, especialyl when she had seen him with Heze when the mare was small, besides part of her knew that if the unthinkable happened and she lost Orion somehow Crown would be like a father to her foals, she knew she could trust in him to fuss and care for them. She had no doubts about that. Whispering softly in his ear, so only he could hear. "I love you Crown, your the best little brother I could have asked for." Sitting back and smiling at him.

Looking at her mother, having herd wht she had said, not sure how she felt about 3 foals, 3 was a lot to handle, but then they were on their way now so there was no telling what would come. Her smile turning indulgent, not wanting to spoil her mothers fun, after all she didn't get to fuss and dote as much as she might have had Renesme like Chandra had 3 daughters. "You can do that if you want mum, but.... we havent even come close to thinking of names yet, we literally only found out a few hours ago..." Looking over at Orion and smiling. "Maybe we can talk about it after Orion and I have had chance to decide on some things..." Planting a kiss on Orion's cheek, not wanting his quiet nature to leave him left out of things, he was the father and so his voice carried more weight than anyone elses, no matter how much she loved them. Looking back to her mother. "But I'll be wanting you all to be part of the foals lives and mine while I go through this part, as much or as little as you want."

Orion watched the exchange, not saying or doing more after seeing Eden return to her 'self', or at least a version of herself that she was more comfortable showing the world. He couldn't help but wonder if the covering with her wing thing was going to become a habit during her pregnancy, she had never done it before -not that he had seen- but already had done it twice. He imagined there were a lot of things that would change from here on out. LOTS of things, and not just because they would soon have foals upon them.... no... everything was going to change, life would never be the same. A new adventure.

As Eden's mother addressed him he found himself flinching a little. Of course he would do anything and everything Eden needed and desire from him... more if he could figure out what she wanted but wasn't voicing. Did Reneseme doubt his intent? Or was she simply trying to look out for her daught? He suspected it was the latter but that didn't help calm his racing heart. Still he nodded in reply, unable to summon his voice. He loved Eden, and that would make sure he did whatever was needed. Kissing his mate back he smiled softly at her, suddenly wondering what names they would pick... there were so many!

Crown grinned. "Of course I did! I'm just that awesome." Smiled and tilts his head to the side looking very much like a puppy who just recieved some praise, "Of course, I have no idea what I just did... but you're welcome." His eyes fall upon Eden pressing against Orion, he wasn't jealous... he wasn't... ok, he was! His eyes turned then to look towards the tree line. Would Kryan even be out there? He didn't have a clue how to find the guy if he didn't come to see him.... yet right now there was a pang in his heart, he wanted to see him.... wanted to see if there was anything between them, wanted to see if he could figure out how he really felt, even if he didn't say it outloud. Shaking his head and causing his fluffy mane to dance he returned his attention back to the group before him. Though he fell silent he tried to smile.

Orion accepted the light weight of Eden happily, his eyes once again looking up and down her body. Things were changing.... he looked to her belly... foals. His foals. He smiled, unable to stop himself from revealing the expressive expression. HE leaned in and whispered, so quickly he doubted anyone else could hear, "I love you."

Renesme couldn't help but smile as she watched the scene. Orion and Eden made a sweet couple, sure she had been worried at first but it had quickly revealed to be falsely placed worry... kalona blood or not, Orion was nothing like that breed; on top of that he was a stunning creature... her daughter had picked well, despite his timid quietness it was clear he would do anything for her daughter, what mother could ask for more. And grandchildren! Her first grandchildren. "Well, you know I will be here to babysit and help out whenever you need it." She doubted there would ever be a time she would say no. "Of course, if you have girls..." She could just see them now, three beautiful girls all as stunning as their mother and black as midnight like their father, "...I will dote over them so much they will think they have two mothers!" She chuckled, she would loved grandsons too, but girls were more likely to let her fuss over their hair and stuff.

Eden smiled at her mother and looekd ar Crown. "Well I think they might end up thinking they have two fathers too... I can just imagine it now..." Putting on a little foal voice. "Mummy... Gram Mum is taking us swimming... and uncle dad is coming too!... Daddy said its ok if you say so so can we pleeeeeeeaseee???" Ok so she was exagerating but she didn't doubt that it would end up something like that. Not that she thought her mother or brother would try to teak her foals away but they were both so much more expressive with their feelings and love than she or Orion were... Maybe that was something they were going to have to change, she knew they would adore the foals like no other but they would have to take special care to show them and leave the foals in no doubt that they are loved.

Watching Crown look around, wondering if he had realised that Kyran had been lurking around waiting to be called for. She had no idea what had gone on with them both but the other stallion had been around a lot, maybe he was waiting for Crown to want to be with him too and just call for him. "Don't worry Crown you didn't do anything major, just gave me an idea for a name... one that mixes you and Orion together well name wise." Wanting to tell her brother where to find his companion, knowing he was lonely, knowing he was worried, especially with Kimi about again, not sure if he had seen Kyran since the attack, but it was something that Crown needed to work out for himself, that Kyran would be there when Crown wanted him to be, once he worked that out and accepted how he felt, maybe then Crown would be there when Kyran needed him to be too.

Renesme thought about it for a long time before looking at Eden and shaking her head, "I'm not sure my dear, I know it felt as if I have been pregnant for a long time but I never had any complications. Just lots and lots of cravings!" She chuckled at the memory, "There were three things I seemed to always want, was the first hint that there were three of you. I remember Chandra saying she thought it was because each of you needed something more from me." The smile refused to fade from her lips. She was going to be a grandmother! A grandmother! Oh, she hoped her little girl had little girls of her own, then she could spoil them all so much. Boys were lovely but everyone knew that Renesme held a special place in her heart for her little girl, and Eden would always be her little girl.

"Talk to Chandra, she will keep an eye on you all and know more than me I am sure, it was thanks to her that Alice and her babies all survived." And for that she was eternally grateful, she hadn't been ready to lose her mother or her siblings. With a shake of her head, sending her mane waving around her, she tried to return to a slightly nicer topic. "You're not breakable my dear, just very precious. Pushing it too hard won't do any of you any good. I won't tell though, not until you are ready." That said, Renesme was sure the smile upon her lips would refuse to waver for days or maybe even months! How could it?

Orion looked at Eden and tried to keep calm, he had never considered that there might be something more him to worry about. He would have to talk to one of the other stallions who had been through it, maybe there was something he needed to know too? Was there anything he could do to help? To say he was clueless would be correct. His mind started to whirl and swirl with worry, his brow wrinkling slightly as he frowned. Could he lose Eden because of this?

Eden relaxed smiling at her mother, she loved Alice as her grandmoter but knowing her mother didn't have complications relaxed her again. "Ok, good..." Looking round to Orion, seing his worry clear on his face, nuzzling him gently. "Whats wrong?" Not knowing what she was having, had she known she might have told her mother and burst her bubble, thne again had she been able to tell the future like Alice she might have seen other surprises looming that would delight her mother.

Orion found his heart both beating for joy and breaking a little at her reaction and tears. Was it bad that he wanted that too? To grow old with the mare of his dreams and give her all those children who then have children and so and so on until their family was so large they confused names and mixed things up? He forgot all about Renesme for a moment, simply wanted a private moment with his mate, to hold and cherish her and show her exactly what she meant to him. He wasn't good with words though he did try, but he could always show her. Actions did speak louder than words after all. Holding her for a moment while her happy tears fell he found himself whispering, "I love you Eden. All of you." All being their children too, for they were a part of her and he could never hate anything that was a part of her.

Renesme felt a little awkard as she sat there, clearing her throat she raised to her four hooves and said softly, "I will speak to you both later, congradulations again my dears." She would go in search of a gift for them, already wondering what she should give. Perhaps ribbons, who didn't like ribbons after all?

Eden smiled, resting agaisnt her mate. "I love all of you too Orion." Relaxing like that, smiling to herself, though if she could read her mothers thoughts she would be laughing. Her mother didn't know her daughter well at all, thne again it would be just hilarious if she had sons. Her mother always favoured girls though she adored her sons too.

Crown found himself leaning on Kyran a little for strength, he didn't have a clue either, hadn't exactly been around for the Chandra's foalings, of course he rememeber Heze and Zaniah bouncing around like wild things... Auva had always been a little more reserved... wait... was it possible these baskets were mutes like Auva? His eyes went wide for a moment and he found a sliver of panic setting in. Unable to stop the tumble of words he looked at Kyran with concern. "What if something is wrong...? What if they are mutes like Auva? Or deaf? Or... I don't know! Just... something?" He protectively moved to place his head between the twins, closing his eyes as if trying to focus on any sounds of movement. Any signs of.... well... anything.

Kyran sighed, taking a deep breath, nuzzling Crown gently. "We will manage and love them despite that, no need to borrow trouble." He had no idea what to say, and little iea on how to find these thigns out. "Maybe your mother or one of the other mared from your herd thats had foals would be a help?"