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 Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:45 pm
He was unsure of what to think. As far as he knew, he was, well.. He hadn’t seen Nostalgia since that fateful night, and he worried profusely why she was MIA. Shaking his head, he snorted a bit. He’d find her. He had to.. What if she left him? What if she despised him and wanted to run away now? They had been together, and perhaps it had scared her as well. He gave another snort, shaking his black locks from his face, and staring up at the midnight sky that matched his eyes.
“Why haven’t I seen her?” He asked the sky, as if it could answer.
“Why has she hidden from me?”
He gave a closer look to the surrounding boundaries, and was somewhat appeased to see the snow melting and green grass along with trees budding.
It was only a new year, yet he felt Nos had news to tell him. Why? Why was this happening? He gave a gallic shake of his head, as he began trudging through the melting snow.
The snow was melting quickly in the normally warm area of the valley. It seemed to melt quite fast, considering he had come from France. France stayed cold until the summer. It was not even spring and spring fever was budding amiss the branches and blades of grass.
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Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 3:39 pm
She was about to give up. It had been days since she had last seen Jean, and she was coming close to believing she had scared him off. Nostalgia knew the land was large and he could be anywhere...the forests, the lakes, the rivers and streams, the hills and valleys, even the mountains! She had thought to check everywhere she thought her beloved would be, but to no avail.
Sighing, she trudged half-heartedly across the fields, closer towards the forest's edge, where the two had first met. She didn't want to just see her love, she had very important news to tell him... the most important message she would ever have.
Her lion-like tail swished back and forth and her chains rattled as they drug across the melting snow, and her head drooped lower to look at her belly. There was no sign yet of the life growing within her... she was still doubting how possible it was for a ghost to birth offspring. It was definitely a miracle... perhaps Jean's supernatural self combined with her supernatural self and therefore created a supernatural occurance? Or perhaps the Spirits had heard the wishes in her heart and rewarded her for her hardwork in the Spirit Realm....
However it happened, Nostalgia was overjoyed and nervous at the same time. She and Jean were still new to one another, granted, they had already decided that each other was "The One" for the other. She loved Jean with all of her heart, and she knew deep down inside that he loved her as well. She couldn't believe that their one passionate evening together could end up with such.. consequences.. so soon! Her cheeks blushed at the memory of that wonderful evening.
As she nuzzled her slowly growing tummy, a thought hit her mind.
"What if he isn't ready to be a father? What... what if he was expecting to be a father later on in life... and not right now?"
She didn't know Jean well enough to know what his hopes and dreams were... she cursed herself for not getting to know him better like a true mate should have. What kind of selfish mare WAS she?
As she muttered, her head lifted up, and her lavender eyes caught a cream figure in the distance. Could... could it be? No, it wasn't possible! And yet... there he was!! There was Jean-Claude, yards and yards away, looking around, as if searching for something. Could he be looking for her?
Smiling joyfully, she hastened her trot in his direction, careful not to jumble her stomach too much, and called out, "Jean, m'love! Jean, I'm over here!!!"
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Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 7:38 pm
Jean's eyes looked at the mare running towards him. He had waited to see her for so long, and now that it was actually possible for his eyes to land on the beauty that was her, he didnt know what to do.
He didnt hesitate long, as he felt no need to, nor did he want to. For some reason, he had been thinking of foal names. He wasnt sure why, and he was quite readily afraid of the growing paternal feeling in his gut.
He adored the name of Bonita Caledonia for a little filly, and
Benicio Asa for a little colt. Why? Why was he having these thoughts? Surely there was a reason..
He hastened his speed to meet the lovely mare to which held his heart so easily. His creme body slowed as he approached her, and was in a nuzzles reach. He nuzzled his mare, with a gentle nose, letting his black hair cascade and merge with Nostalgia's ebony braids.
As his eyes met hers, he smiled, and is fangs shown ever so lightly. He was happy, happier than he had been in years, and much happier than he'd been in years.
"Ma Amore! How you've been missed! I fear I was afraid I had lost you."
His eyes scanned hers, and suspicion came to his features. I happy suspicion.. She was glowing.. Not like her ordinary lovely ghostly glow, but glowing as in a extreme happiness.
"And I sense a growing need for talking."
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:52 pm
Was it that obvious to the eyes? He said he sensed the need to talk... did he know?
Nostalgia took a quick second glance down towards her stomach... it didn't look like it had gotten bigger. How could he have sensed the news?
Blushing, she nodded. "Yes, my darling, I believe we should get to talking... but I am just so glad I have found you. I have to say, walking in chains day and night is most definitely the least amount of amusement for me that's possible. Oh, how I've missed you so!"
Walking closer, she met him with a gentle snuggle and enjoyed the warmth he gave her pressed against his body. Now, soon, they wouldn't be alone as a pair in this world, but a family. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the brief moment, then lifted her head out from under his and took a few steps back, her lavender eyes lowered, not meeting his.
"I can do this!" She said to herself mentally. She had gone over her 'speech' dozens of times as she searched for her mate, but having him directly in front of her made things a bit more... harder to deal with. How would he take it in the end? Her eyes rose to meet his, and she felt herself drowning in emotion. She saw his sensitivity, his gentleness, his compassion, and knew it was time. He would make the perfect father for their foals.
"Jean, my darling.... that one night we shared together... the happiest night I've ever had... has turned into the most happiest occassion I've ever known." Smiling, her cheeks blushed and she tucked her head against her neck, suddenly becoming a bit shy. "M'love... I'm pregnant."
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:19 pm
Jean's face looked starc and still. Hiding any form of emotion he could possibly have shown in the brief moments of the news.
Pregnant? She was pregnant? It registered slowly, his eyes growing wide slowly, so slowly.
He was quiet a tad bit longer, before he gave a bold faced grin, and hiseyes lit up like sapphires.
"Ma Amore! You are pregnant? Oh how the heavens have praised me."
He didnt think the heavens thought of him as good, yet here he was, and he was going to be a daddy, and his lovely mate had given him the chance.
"My Nostalgia, my dear dear NOstalgia."
He said, as he nuzzled her with gentleness.
What a mother she'd make!
"I dont believe Ive ever been happier! Foals..Our foals.."
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:10 pm
She had tried to keep her eyes open to gage his reaction, but her fear kept them closed tight. She winced and one popped open to see his stunned expression and his remarks.
"So... so you're not upset about this?" She asked quietly. She knew foals would mean a change in everyone's world... it wasn't just a hobby or a fun thing one could drop on a whim's notice... foals meant a lifetime of caring for and worrying after, and she feared her beloved would not be interested in it at the moment.
She understood his shock however, as it took her quite a while herself to get over the idea. Her two-legger, Fable, actually, had been the one to notice the details after Nos became more emotional than usual and her belly had begun to expand. It had definitely took her by surprise... having little ones of her own was her biggest dream, but in her mind had always been just that... a dream, and nothing more. Now that dream was becoming a reality, and she was overjoyed to share that reality with her handsome mate, Jean-Claude.
She stepped closer and stretched out, exposing her clothed belly to her lover. "See there, Jean? Your offspring are in there, just biding their time away until they can join this world and meet their wonderful daddy."
Nostalgia blushed as she mentioned the term "daddy". She thought happily as she realized now that she would be "Mama" or "Mommy" or whatever her children decided to refer her as. Excitement coursed through her as she thought of the ideas. What wonderful experiences and happy memories she and Jean had awaiting them!
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 7:34 pm
His eyes widened a bitmore, if it was possible, and he smiled.
"Upset about it? Why my dear Nostalgia, how ever could I be angry?!"
He nuzzled his mate and looked to her seemingly normal belly.
"Im going to be a daddy, and my lovely one will be a mere'.
Mon pere' and ma mere."
What terms those will be. He thought smiling.
He went through so many names in his head, but couldnt land on an appropriate one.
"My Nostalgia, I think if we have girl her name should be Caledonia Monet'."
Jean said with happiness in his voice.
"And what if we have a little boy? What shall we call him?"
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 3:28 pm
She smiled as she once again stepped forward to snuggle against him, enjoying the sound of his deep voice rich with accent. The foreign words seemed to roll off of his tongue, and she could stand there for hours just listening to him talk.
As he asked her of names for the children, she lifted her head and gave him a loving nuzzle, forehead to forehead, being wary the whole time of her sharp shiny horn.
"I think we should wait and see what the children look like before they're named... that way, they can be labeled something especially for them, from their looks and their personality."
Her head lowered, and she nuzzled her belly. She was too afraid to tell him that she didn't want to name their young yet because she still feared what could happen to them. Even pregnant, Nos knew that there would always be a chance that the babies could be lost... she hated to think so negatively, but she wanted to treasure and cherish her little ones, protecting them as best she could manage.
"I wonder what they will be... I would very much love a darling little daughter, she would be so graceful and sweet! A son would be lovely as well, though, and I'm sure he'll take after his handsome father."
She smiled, hoping to hide her fears away from his knowing eyes. "I'm just so glad we've been blessed with this special gift... and there's no one else in the world that I would rather spend it with than you, Jean. I love you, my darling."
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:21 pm
"Right, right.. I took a step too far. Sorry, never been a father before."
He rambled, stammering his words and offering his own little nuzzle.
In all honestly he was quite sure a few days ago he would never have foals and the idea wasnt completely bad as he didnt see himself as a good role model nor father fgiure. But as soon as Nos had given him the news, he knew he wanted to be a daddy.
"I'll be better than mon pere I promise. " He said smiling.
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:03 pm
She giggled softly. Was her always calm and perfect Jean getting nervous?
"You didn't do anything wrong, m'love, I'm just merely telling you how I feel about names. I think it's wonderful that you've put so much thought and love into them already."
She smiled and began walking, feeling restless as the wind began to pick up. "Where do you think we should raise our young, Jean?" Nostalgia asked, the thought popping in her mind. "Should we find a place where we can live together and raise them as a family? I don't really think your teepee mates would like another few additions if I and the children were to come live in your teepee just as I definitely know Daray would despise the idea. Perhaps we should find a nice, quiet, safe place for us to live together as a group?"
She turned back and smiled at him, her braids gently flowing in the stronger winds, and she noticed the winter evening had grown colder. She needed to find shelter from the possible storm approaching... she wasn't about to let anything happen to her now that she cared for more than herself alone.
"A place to protect from predators and harsh weather... and a place that you and I can rest in during the daylight hours.. for I know you prefer the night just as I do myself, my darling. Shall we go in search of a place? Or do you have a better idea perhaps?"
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:40 am
Jean closed his eyes as to think of a place where his young would be safe. Sure enough, he wasnt too sure. Every place had dangers, and all were different, and all had their own level of scariness.
He stopped and smiled at her, his eyes soft. This wonderful mare was going to give birth to his foals. To his offspring.. The next generation of Jeans and Nostalgia's.
"My teepee-mate, Esperanza, has just foaled herself. Maybe, we could lie low there for awhile. Micah is a, how do you say... insolent fool, but he wont mess with you as you are pregnant, and he values foals. Our foals could grow to see the foals of Esper."
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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 5:17 pm
"I met her once, I believe... isn't she beautiful and golden?" Nos asked quietly, enjoying the loving gaze Jean was directing her way. "I can't believe she's pregnant as well...she'll be a lovely mother."
She worried as Jean spoke of this "Micah" she had never met before. Why in the world would a stallion want to 'mess with her'?
"If he were to mess with you or our young, I'd gut him with my horn in an instant." Nostalgia growled softly, her lavender eyes darkening. She paused, shocked at herself. Did those violent words just fall out of her own mouth? What was wrong with her... she had never spoken ill of another horse before, so why start now?
"I'm sorry, love," she said quickly, looking ashamed. "I don't know what came over me... I haven't been.. feeling quite myself, lately."
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Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:54 pm
"Why yes she is. A very lovely palomino with a very pleasant disposition."
He said smiling.
At her remark about Micah, he smiled and shook his head, his heart bursting with love.
"I would do the same for you my love."
He looked at her now showing belly and nuzzled it gently, his heart pouring in every movement.
"I can hear them in there, waiting to get out. Waiting to meet the two loving parents on the outside."
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:06 pm
Nostalgia blushed, still in disbelief at her behavior. Had becoming pregnant really changed her mood swings that much?
She was cranky, she was irritable, and even the smallest things annoyed her. Perhaps it was the tightness of her dress, since her belly had grown? Or her hormones were going crazy... but then, would ghosts have hormones like the typical mare or alicorn?
Nos smiled as her lover nuzzled her belly, and felt one of the unborn foals give her belly a swift kick in the side, causing her to wince in pain at the feeling. This pregnancy thing was definitely not all that it was cracked up to being... she had no idea how much pain and struggle she'd have to suffer through on a daily basis! And the birthing....
She shuddered, realizing what the future held in store for her. She had heard rumors from mares who had previously given birth before that having a foal, two, or even three, was a nightmare of unexplainable pain. She usually wasn't one to care for small injuries, but if the pain was any more indescribable than what she was going through during this stage, she was scared of what was going to happen next. Could she go through with it? What was going to happen?
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:28 pm
His soft nuzzle helped him feel the tenseness in his mate's muscles. The.. feeling wasnt pleasant and he knew she had grown cold. At what he was unsure, but he was worried that maybe she was having second thoughts about being his love..
Not much she could change now, she was going to be a mother, but would she run after the babies were born? He was sure his heart couldnt take it, and taking a deep breath, he looked into the orbs of his mate.
"Ma petite.. Are you okay? Should I be worried about something?"
He asked, his own body tense.
"Are you scared?"
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