[boxcarr]

Username: Bronwyn
Equid's Name Doris
Age: 2
Gender: Mare
Height: 12.1hh
Story: [Word count: 486]
Doris had never been so scared in her life. One minute she was exploring a new patch of forest, and the next, she was here. Attempting to stand, she glanced nervously behind her, trying to figure out where here was. The dapple mare could feel herself panicking as she struggled to get up, but there wasn't enough room. She could still see thankfully, but what she saw didn't make sense. Okay, I know I’m not the smartest equid, but I seriously think the ground is trying to eat me! This thought did nothing to comfort her and she whinnied nervously.

Doris glanced up and blinked at the bright light of day streaming down from above her. From what she could tell, the ground had opened up underneath her, and was having a tough time swallowing. “Hah, don’t took too big of a bite, did ya’?” she said in a scared tone, continuing to wiggle around and trying to get her hooves beneath her belly.

She tried not to think about the earth eating her too much. She was absolutely covered in dirt, and whenever her body brushed against a side more rained down on her. It got in her eyes and tickled her ears. Finally, she couldn't take it any longer. “Help! Help, someone, please! I’m being eaten!”

Her cries continued for what felt like forever before a shape suddenly blocked out the light.

“… Hello?” a masculine voice called down.

“Ah! Hello, yes, please help me!” she exclaimed hopefully.

“Um… Are you stuck?”

“I think so – though watch out! I think the ground is trying to eat me!” she said, hoping that this kind soul wouldn't get eaten either. It really wasn't that much fun.

“What… Jeez, okay here, grab my tail,” said the voice with a hint of impatience.

After a few more minutes of struggle, Doris was out of the earth’s gaping mouth and back on solid land. She quickly skittered over to the base of a tree, hoping the ground wouldn't eat her there.

“You clumsy mare,” said the stranger with an incredulous look, “how in the world did you fall down there?”

Doris just glared at him in return. “I didn't fall, I was nearly swallowed. How else do you explain what just happened?” she asked as she tried to shake a bit of the dirt from her grey pelt.

The stallion just nickered at her and retorted “it’s called a sinkhole, genius. You probably fell into it. You have to be careful, since they’re all over this area,” he said before turning and leaving.

Doris had no clue how to respond to this. Sinkhole? This guy is nuts. I hope he doesn't get eaten by the ground though… “Um, thank you! You be careful, too!”

And with that, Doris picked her way back to the herd, her heartbeat racing, and her head filed with stories that she wouldn't ever forget.

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Username: Striped~Hatter
Equid's Name Nevadra
Age: 3 years
Gender: Mare
Height: 12.1hh
Story:
"You are a little slow, aren't you?" a voice said, with just the slightest hint of disdain.
"Well, you are a little rude," a second voice replied with a snort. Both mares let out a laugh and continued on their way. Nevadra had to convince Hikari with all her heart to come up the mountain with her, but the mare had an unexpected spring in her step and proved to be faster than Nevadra. Hikari was a little younger than the grey mare. They were nearing the top, where the air was brisk and cool, the wind sending daggers of cold through their coats.
"Nevadra, maybe we should go back. Dad will wonder where I am." The filly had a slight layer of fright in her voice, which Nevadra found odd of the proud foal.
"We'll be fine, and I'll deal with Saracer later. We had a mission to find this thing, and we're going to do it." The edge in her voice apparently reminded Hikari of her bold demeanor as she trudged ahead with a high step. The sleet only grew worse, ripping through their manes and shredding Nevadra's previous determination to find this treasure. A rumor had passed through the herd that finding the flower of the mountain would bring unending luck to any equid that consumed a petal. Nevadra, with her uneasy and lonely life, had been so determined to find this plant. But now her lungs froze, her mouth was dry and slick, and her legs could only manage a slow shuffle. Even worse, Hikari was nowhere to be seen. When she tried to call out, nothing but a small puff of steam escaped her mouth. She was doomed.
After travelling in the cold for what seemed like hours, she caught sight of hoof prints and followed them as best she could. The snow covered them and removed them from sight unless Nevadra really concentrated. Finally, the snow and ice ended, leading to a dull gray scene. The mountain. She forced her legs to move, ice shattering from clinging to her fur, until she could see the ice melting off her coat. Then she collapsed on the ground, falling asleep from the insane exhaustion the peak had caused her.
When she woke up, the face of her favorite filly peered into her eyes. "Don't ever, ever let me make you climb a mountain again," she said with a glitter in her eyes. Maybe her luck had come, she made it out of that dooms Ville alive and found her friend just as healthy. Stupid flower of 'luck'.

[KittyCatKita]

Will be closing her tomorrow at 4:00pm EST (27 and a half hours from now). Please get all entries completed before then if you wish to be judged.

[KittyCatKita]

Username: Striped~Hatter
Equid's Name Nevadra
Age: 3 years
Gender: Mare
Height: 12.1hh
Story:
"You are a little slow, aren't you?" a voice said, with just the slightest hint of disdain.
"Well, you are a little rude," a second voice replied with a snort. Both mares let out a laugh and continued on their way. Nevadra had to convince Hikari with all her heart to come up the mountain with her, but the mare had an unexpected spring in her step and proved to be faster than Nevadra. Hikari was a little younger than the grey mare. They were nearing the top, where the air was brisk and cool, the wind sending daggers of cold through their coats.
"Nevadra, maybe we should go back. Dad will wonder where I am." The filly had a slight layer of fright in her voice, which Nevadra found odd of the proud foal.
"We'll be fine, and I'll deal with Saracer later. We had a mission to find this thing, and we're going to do it." The edge in her voice apparently reminded Hikari of her bold demeanor as she trudged ahead with a high step. The sleet only grew worse, ripping through their manes and shredding Nevadra's previous determination to find this treasure. A rumor had passed through the herd that finding the flower of the mountain would bring unending luck to any equid that consumed a petal. Nevadra, with her uneasy and lonely life, had been so determined to find this plant. But now her lungs froze, her mouth was dry and slick, and her legs could only manage a slow shuffle. Even worse, Hikari was nowhere to be seen. When she tried to call out, nothing but a small puff of steam escaped her mouth. She was doomed.
After travelling in the cold for what seemed like hours, she caught sight of hoof prints and followed them as best she could. The snow covered them and removed them from sight unless Nevadra really concentrated. Finally, the snow and ice ended, leading to a dull gray scene. The mountain. She forced her legs to move, ice shattering from clinging to her fur, until she could see the ice melting off her coat. Then she collapsed on the ground, falling asleep from the insane exhaustion the peak had caused her.
When she woke up, the face of her favorite filly peered into her eyes. "Don't ever, ever let me make you climb a mountain again," she said with a glitter in her eyes. Maybe her luck had come, she made it out of that dooms Ville alive and found her friend just as healthy. Stupid flower of 'luck'.

Congratulations!

There weren't a ton of entries but all of the ones I read were amazing! You guys made this a hard decision for me ^^

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Oh, my goodness, I'm trying so hard not to flip out right now. My poor Dad is giving me the weirdest look. Thank you so much!

[KittyCatKita]

You are very welcome and congratulations again

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Rehomed to Potato. <3

[Potato.]

Confirming this. Thank you c:
Unsure if I'll change her name. I'll post again if I do