by Aravel » Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:20 am
Username: Maggiebeazt
Equid's Name: Domestic name: Solemn - I feel this deserves an explanation. So, when he was taken to the labs, obviously the scientists didn't know what his name in WME was, if such a thing, so noting upon his behavior , they name him Solemn, since he wasn't as nearly gleeful as a wild WME. Read the story to know exactly why. ^^
Height: 14,2 hh
Age: 4 Years
Gender: Stallion
Story: I let out a very heavy sigh and glance at the summer sunset. It’s bright gold and blues reminding me of one particular day. I shudder and glance down, but the thought keeps coming back to me. So, I relive it:
Overlooking the valley, I stood on a tremendous hill. It was large enough to see the rivers and the bases of the mountain. It was quite beautiful, especially the bright, fiery light coming from behind the mountains. It gleamed with reds and gold, and a fine yellow emanating from it. But what really made it beautiful was the mare standing beside me. She was gentle and sweet, a perfect match for me, and we were thinking of starting a herd…
But there was something wrong. Listening with my superb hearing, I twitched my ears listening for the sound. Out of the trees, I saw something unnaturally green rushing towards me. I didn’t know what was going on, but it was obvious that the humans inside the vehicle were examining us two. But if they’d been watching, they’d know that the distance between us was great and I’d be able to escape with my love too easily. I didn’t understand then.
Still, the vehicle kept pressing on, so we were forced to flee, not to mention it was my instinct. I let out a frightened screech as I gracefully galloped along with the mare. She and I stuck together until I told her to run a different way. I didn’t really want to fight, in fact I was terrified, but I had to. I couldn’t lose her. I couldn’t live knowing she was captured, if they even could. But I couldn’t risk it.
We split apart, but I longed for her warmth by my side. I knew I couldn’t have it though. I led the car onwards over the slopes. It seemed to be able to cross just about anything. Then, I observed it. It jerked as the mare ran away, but it continued to watch and follow me. And it seemed to only want me. It was strange. And even stranger, it seemed to know exactly where I’d go.
And suddenly, I understood. It was smart indeed, and too late to turn now. I was surrounded and trapped. Suddenly, many of the same green vehicles came out of hiding. There were at least 4 or 5, plus a larger one with a longer butt. I couldn’t run anywhere, so I tried to fight now. I reared in the air to try to scare and back them off. They didn’t move a single bit. Not even a flinch, and being so helpless never made me angrier than that time. I staggered forward, quite out of breath from running, and now, I know it was all for nothing. A trick to torment me and tear me from the love of my life. It was devious.
I again reared, just in case, but truthfully, I wouldn’t dare touch one of those icky things. I wouldn’t even try to destroy it. Several of the vehicles opened and out came humans. One with a stick-looking object especially frightened me. I let out angry-like noises, or tried, but it came out as whimpers. And even worse, my feeble attempts seemed almost amusing to them. They spread around them a net-like thing and began to inch closer to me.
I felt the space closing, and the last chances of freedom getting smaller and smaller. Yet, I refused to give up. I started charging, though getting close to them still scared me, so I’d back off at the last second. It almost seemed to work, but they had a strong look of determination in their eyes.
I had nothing else to do except my last resort. I kicked wildly and neighed, frightened almost painfully. My heart was racing so loud, but I can hardly remember what happened next. What I do remember is that all chances of escaping left. And I felt something hit me. Hard. I stumbled around, my freight eating me alive. And then suddenly: happiness. Pain was absorbed and relieved, my heart calmed down, and I was no longer afraid. I fell and crashed to the hard ground though, and closed my eyes. I had a dreamless, peaceful rest. But it wasn’t long enough, and at that point, I wanted to stay asleep forever.
I didn’t remember how long I was asleep, but it must have been long. Not like years or anything like a coma, but at least a few days. Instead of the sunny skies and bright happy days, it was now filled with clouds and rain and thunder. And I was in a new place: a small enclosed box that overlooked a field. And below me was dried grass with a scent of sweetness. Of home. Instantly, a longing for home came to me, and then a craving for that beautiful mare.
I wake from my day dream. I’m still in that same enclosed space, but it’s not so bad anymore. I’m used to it, since I’ve been here for about a year now. But I still get those longings. And I wonder about her. About that mare I always loved. I wonder if she’s moved on, and something inside me hopes not. But I do realize I just want her to be happy, and change my mind. I hope she has. I hope she’s happy and free. I already know I’ll be here until my last breath. Like a rose losing it’s red petals, counting down the days till it’s free from this life.
But something in me shakes my head. I doubt she has, just like I never will. But I feel the urge to find out. So I get up, and glance. Maybe I’ll be able to see her from here. But no. So instead, I leap out. I’ll find her, meet her, and come back. I could never leave, but I must see her again. I must.
(Exactly 1000 words)
hi.... againif you read this,
hi
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and flyteck for the art