WME Slot Competition

[Arrows]

I wish to try out for Marston!
Username: Arrows
The mare you wanted to breed with him: Asha
What 3 suggestions would you use?
1. Mother's color (seal bay)
2. Father's quipping (especially looking for the back half)
3. Gender being stallion
Story: (Marston's POV - Hope that's okay?)
With the sun beating down upon the sand and only the lonely cacti to keep me company, I run across the hot desert. I am perfectly content to enjoy the comfort of the heated sand and the alone aspect. But there, in the distance, a shape is staggering across a dune. I cannot make out much, but I know it is of my species. I watch from afar as the Equid drops its head low and can almost feel the distress that radiates from it, even from where I stand. Then the silhouette drops to the hot ground. Instinct beats out logic, and I immediately run towards the fallen 'Quid. I stop abruptly at its side and spray sand everywhere. I scan the Equid for further wounds and issues besides the obvious dehydration and possible starvation.

Its eyes pop open when I nudge it ever-so-gently, and it struggles to a weak stand. "Wh-who are you?" The 'Quid - that I realize is a mare - stammers. I can see the fear and desperation in her eyes. She does not belong in this desert, so unfamiliar to many Equids. I almost roll my eyes - they should be a little smarter before taking a grueling trip across long, hot, sometimes miserable, and vast desert.

In a unsuccessful attempt to push all the annoyance from my voice, I end up saying, "I am the one who is going to keep your lucky little idiotic self alive."

A flabbergasted look crosses the mare's face. Her hanging-open mouth twists into an angry frown and her eyes narrow. I am surprised at all the passionate emotion despite her condition. "You be quiet. I would rather continue my trek rather than deal with a snarky little cold stallion like you."

Now it is my turn to stare in astonishment. I almost feel the need to apologize! I decide to stop the argument there, and find the mare a bit better than I expected - at least she's a little fighter. "Just follow me." I grumble bitterly. She gives a little hmph but I deeds follows me. Halfway to where our first stop is, the mare falls down. I grudgingly pick her back up, catching her eye for a moment. She doesn't thank me with words, but I notice the small rush of gratitude in her eyes. I shrugs and continue, just slightly slowly my pace.

We finally stop at a water pool. The mare rushes to the cool liquid and drinks generously. I take smaller, calmer sips, and watch her from the corner of my eye, flicking my ears in annoyance when she sprays the water everywhere in her slobbery drinking. She clearly ignores me, and straightens after her drink and a short frolic through the pool.

"I'm Asha. Her simple, two words, the first she's said in a while.

"Marston," is all I grumble back.

Asha circles around to my face. "What's your deal?" She says in a demanding tone. I turn away from the nosy mare, ignoring the matter. She races around me again and stares me down. "Don't give me the cold shoulder!"

All I can think is man, she was a lot less annoying when she wasn't hydrated. "If you don't talk to me, I won't talk to you." I flare my nostrils and push past her. Finally, some peace and quiet. Asha draws back behind me, and although I can tell she is fuming, she is also saddened. I just can't wait to save her and be done.

Night falls quicker than I expected, and cool air graces the land. My stomach rumbles, and I feel the slightest guilt when I realize Asha probably hasn't eaten in a while. I motion to the mare and lead her to a safe shrub to eat. She shreds it, licking her lips when she is finally full. I move myself to another plant, and gnaw on it. I turn to find Asha already curled up on the ground with closed eyes. I plod about, refusing to sleep, and watching the dark lure out the nocturnal creatures. I cannot handle the argumentative mare tonight, so I do not ask her about taking watch shifts. I'll survive.

By dawn, I'm ready to drop. Since the sun is coming out, and predators are retreating more, I slither to the ground to get a quick bit of sleep.

"Marston!" Her shrill, annoying, infuriating voice pierces my sleep.

"What now?" I roll my eyes and struggle to my feet. I find the sun high above our heads, and sigh. "We overslept..."

Asha sticks herself right into my face. "Yeah, we sure did, smarty-pants. Wonderful job."

I am already moving away, pace quick. I don't really care about her words, and want to get her out of here. Asha, however, chases me down. "Talk to me! Talk to me you piece of stone!"

I can't help it. After biting my lip to keep myself from spitting out words I may or may not mean, I whirl to face her. "Shut up! I am done with you. Just go! Get out of here! You are so annoying! I don't like you, and I am a piece of stone. So what! How about you be quiet and stay out of my business!" I stare at her momentarily, eyes ablaze. She is hurt. Her eyes droop and her lips quiver like a dejected child.

Quietly, Asha says, "I think I can make my way out on my own now. Thanks." She curtly whisks herself away, running like her feet are on fire. I stand, and then call after her abruptly, chasing after the mare.

I cannot find her. She was going quicker than I expected. "Asha! Come back! You're going to get killed out here!" I call those words over and over again. At last, I spot a tail among the brush. I trot over and see her. "What are you thinking? Come on."

She's silent most of the rest of the way to the edge of the desert. It is mid-afternoon when we reach the contrasting biomes. We stand, her across the threshold in the safety of the forest, and me in my desert, in the safety of the solitary life. How it should be.

"Goodbye, Asha." I murmur softly. "I am sorry."

Asha smiles that goofy smile I hated, but am happy to see return. "See ya, Marston. Thank you. And, sorry, too. Make some friends, okay?"

"Drink less coffee, okay?" Her eyes dance and her lips curl into a smile. Those are my parting words to her, and I turn back to the desert. I begin to walk away, glad that I saved her, and made an odd acquaintance. I can't help but sneak a peek over my shoulder and watch her slim body and tail disappear into the trees.

[cloudedbee]

Sadly I'm not going to have time to finish this :(

But happy birthday for when the time comes! <3

[orse]

I wish to try out for Shimmer!
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Username: Hello, I am {h o r s e}. I am currently equidless okay, not any more but still.. I would LOVE it if I could have a slot from your stunner of a mare!
The stallion you wanted to breed with her: I have requested to breed her with this beauty. I know they look similar in ways, but I feel that they are just that bit different enough to create a unique foal. It would be so amazing if I could have a slot from her. She is my dream quid, aside from a blue roan with lacing, and it would be so awesome for her to be part of my first quid's family.

horse is welcome to use one of Pallas's slots <3

What 3 suggestions would you use?
1. Lighter shade of coat, like parents.
2. Mother's Quipping
3. Colt

Art:
1.
'Playing'
2.
'Shimmer rearing playfully'
3.
'Shimmer playing around'

[Dark.]

I wish to try out for Marston!
Username: Dark.
The mare you wanted to breed with him: The gorgeous Eloin.
What 3 suggestions would you use?
1. Skull face marking <3
2. Sooty Buckskin Base
3. Colt
Sidenote: If I manage to snag a slot, the foal will definitely be called Jack cx *ahem*
Story:
As far as the eye could see, the infamous Saguaro Desert spread out on a seemingly endless plateau. Eventually, in the distance, the land reared upwards; forming an equally hostile range of rocky outcrops and peaks. It was barely a place for a man, let alone an Equid. For such a vast expanse of land it was eerily still, only interrupted once or twice by a lone tumbleweed caught in the breeze or the silhouette of a vulture piercing the pristine blue sky. Silence had fallen, once again and only the four beat of hooves moving over pebbly sand could be heard. Overhead, the Sun was just beginning to turn in the sky, starting it's daily race to the safety of it's bed, tucked deep behind the mountains. It wouldn't be long now till night fell, blanketing the landscape in an unsettling façade of moonlight and shadows. Grimly, the hooves drew to a halt as the bay mare surveyed her surroundings.

With a sigh, Eloin took in her predicament with a pair of pragmatic brown eyes. After three days of travelling through this hell-hole, she still found herself no closer to the exit. Limited food and virtually no water had left the mare a little battered and bruised; but still a fiery determination burned inside. It was her versus the Saguaro and she wasn't about to lose.

Cacti rose up all around her, standing to attention like stick-thin soldiers. Their shadows grew longer by the second, distorting as they fell onto the surrounding rocks and wiry scrubland. As the mare slowly made her way to a large boulder - her chosen shelter for the night - she frowned a little. Her scenery had changed since last night, evolving from sand flats to dense shrubs - that must be a good thing, right? The said shrubs were scratchy and unwelcoming, however they offered camouflage. Eloin sank to the ground, laying on her side in the shadow of a large boulder. Strategically, the bay pulled her tail up, tucking it close to her. She had quickly learned the hard way; the nights got very cold here and the nocturnal noises didn't bare thinking about. Screeches, howls and cries that would shake even the steeliest of hearts.

Just as Eloin felt herself drifting into the first wave of an uneasy sleep, her ears flickered forward; eyes snapping open. Hoofbeats? A familiar rhythmic four-step to be precise. But, was it simply another mirage, or, this time, could it be the real thing? Was that even possible, out here in the desert? She would soon find out regardless...the hooves were coming closer.

For some reason, Eloin found herself pinning her ears back, flattening her head low to the ground. The mare held her breath in nervous anticipation as the hooves drew to a slow halt. Then, a face appeared on the other side of the shrubs. The black of his coat now blended with the Saguaro, allowing the white markings of his coat to gleam eerily in the light of the full moon. For a split second, Eloin even contemplated the fact that it was a living skeleton looming over her.

A drawn-out silence seemed to pass between the two, before the stallion finally spoke up, his tone gravely and monotone, "What do you think you're doing out here, miss." Eloin searched for an answer, though nothing seemed to present itself. Instead she clambered swiftly to her feet, bringing herself to almost eye level with the mysterious stallion, "I got lost." she stated pointedly, her tone indicating that she wasn't going to divulge further. The stallion grunted, accepting the answer with no further questions. Perhaps it wasn't the first time an Equid had got lost here?

The stallion seemed to be debating something, regarding her with unreadable blue eyes. With a flick of his tail, he turned, beginning to walk away. Eloin's mouth dropped open slightly - did he seriously think he was leaving her here?!

"I'll take you back to your nice comfortable grasslands tomorrow miss. For now, let's just get somewhere safe for the night." After Eloin stayed glued to her spot, the stallion inclined his head slightly, his tail flicking in irritation, "Hurry up before I change my mind" Hurriedly, Eloin obeyed. It seems if she wanted out of this desert, she would have to trust this stranger. As the stallion strode away in front of her, he didn't seem inclined to make small talk. Eloin was too busy trying to navigate the rough terrain in the pitch black to start her own conversation.

As they reached an area of level ground the shrubs simply seemed to wither away, leaving hard stone beneath their hooves. Large rocky outcrops shadowed the pair on either side, and the stallion drew to an abrupt halt. Eloin only just managed to not walk straight into him. Finally, a moment where she could ask him a question. It had been pressing on her for a little while now, "So, what's your name, desert stranger?" The mare teased a little.

"Shut your mouth." The stallions tone was so abrupt, Eloin frowned in annoyance. She was just about to snap in response when the stranger whipped his tail up; smothering it against her mouth, "I said, be quiet." This time, Eloin obeyed; though she didn't have much of a choice in the matter. The stallion stood stock still, blue eyes narrowed; scanning the shadows and rocks. Finally his eyes came to rest on one particular rock...that began to creep closer. The mountain lion sprang forward, a bone-chilling yowl erupting from it's throat like a war cry.

Eloin reared backwards as the stranger sprang forwards, meeting the cougar in an embrace of hooves and claws. The stallion lashed his tail, rearing repeatedly. The cougar slashed at his stomach, managing to just graze the stranger's chest. This seemed to fuel the fire that was already burning bright in his eyes; enraging it into an inferno. Hooves rained down upon the creature, one in particular managing to land a hefty strike to the creature's ribcage. With a growl of fury, the cougar turned tail, retreating back into the rocks. Pinning his ears back, the stallion twisted his head to Eloin; his voice almost a snarl, "We have to go now. It'll be back soon - and where there is one there's always more." With that the stallion took off at a full gallop. Eloin set off after him, the wind whipping her mane.

They were galloping for a while before the stallion deemed it safe to stop. Eloin fought to catch her breath, but the stallion only grunted. His chest was scraped and bloody, but it was nothing serious. "Dang cougars." he spat, his foot stamping the ground in annoyance, "See what a bright idea it is to try and travel the Saguaro alone, miss" his tone was short and a little sarcastic. Eloin could have argued, but by the look in his eyes, it was probably better to let him cool down.

The stranger gestured to the twisted tree where they'd come to rest. It was old and dead, god knows when it had last been living, "Rest there. I'll keep watch." With that, the stallion turned his back to her. It was an order, not open for discussion. Not that Eloin would have contested it anyone. She had barely slept in three days, and after tonight's misadventure she could do with a rest. Settling down, Eloin allowed the tendrils of sleep to overcome her, drifting off into a relatively peaceful slumber.

***

"Wake up."
An unamused voice wrenched the mare back into the land of the conscious. Slowly she blinked her eyes open, brown orbs protesting as the Sun flooded her vision. Already the warm beams of light tickled her body, suggesting a warm day ahead. She blinked. Right in front of her eyes a pair of hardened hooves came slowly into focus. Eloin followed them up, onto the face of the mysterious stranger; his blue eyes staring down at her with the same unreadable expression as always.

"What time is it?" the mare asked groggily as she stood up, shaking the sand from her coat. The stallion twisted his head slightly, eying the Sun as it peaked over the horizon, "Just gone dawn." he responded curtly, not hesitating to add, with a grunt of irritation, "You overslept."
Eloin felt herself rolling her eyes at the stallion's remark. If he noticed, the stranger chose not to comment on it.

They set off early, upon the stranger's insistence and the day passed quickly and uneventfully. What conversation was passed between the two was merely comments; some about the weather, others about the wildlife and nearly all made by Eloin. Pretty soon they were climbing a steep hillside, the burning Sun at their backs. Once they reached the peak, Eloin let out a gasp of relief and even the stranger allowed himself the shadow of a smile. Just on the other side of the slope the terrain lowered out as a river cut through the mountains. A large valley wound it's way into the distance, flourishing with grasslands and all sorts of assorted flora.

Eloin turned to the stranger, giving him a large smile, "Thankyou for helping me." The stallion stared at her, merely tipping his head in acknowledgement. Eloin began to make her way down the slope, but stopped suddenly, turning, "You never answered my question earlier and I'd like to know. What is your name?" The stallion stayed silent for a moment before answering, "The name's Marston". Eloin could have almost sworn she saw a smile flicker over the stallion features as he turned, making his way back into the Saguaro desert. And just like that Marston was gone. Eloin turned, a brief frown flashing over her features before it returned to a large grin. She took off down the hill as fast as she could, back towards her home. Friends, food and safety awaited, a different world to the hostile Saguaro.

When she reached her home and told her heard of her story, they didn't believe her at first. But some had heard. They had heard of an Equid who lived in the Saguaro. Few had ever seen him, though each tale grew more fanciful than the next. Most said he was a real - others insisted he was simply a mirage. Some even said he was a ghost who appeared to Equids in their time of need. Whatever he was, Eloin was grateful; without his help she had no doubt the Saguaro would have won.

1762 words.

[sheepish]

I wish to try out for Shimmer!
Username: ~Mikasa~
The stallion you wanted to breed with her: I have received permission to use Merlin for this breeding by Raxacorico!

I, Raxacorico, give permission to ~Mikasa~ to use my stallion Merlin in a slot competition for Shimmer, and if they win, for a breeding with Shimmer.

What 3 suggestions would you use?
1. Shimmer's beautiful color <3
2. Shimmer's draping quipping ~
3. Colt
Story: Shimmer and Merlin - Tag

(Based upon the horses at a barn that were playing the 'halter tag' game.)

A small, shining, pearl colored mare shot across her seemingly endless pasture absolutely fully of life while a dark taller stallion followed behind and seemed quite annoyed by the other mountain equid's reaction to his approach. The mare was pretty and shined liked a gem, thus her name, Shimmer. The stallion was dark, was certainly a flirt with the mares and he was appropriately named Merlin. This is where their game begins.

The afternoon was becoming crisp and cold as the sun started it's journey behind the distant mountains not too far from where two Equids were content with their small game. Shimmer was darting around, her legs flying out from under her with each stride and her pale tail streaming out behind her in a teasing manner as Merlin chased the smaller mare with a determined look on his face. That mare was certainly fast, but he was faster. Or so he thought.

Leaning forward in an attempt to tap the pearl coated Equid's tail that was just in reach, that very tail he was reaching for suddenly pulled ahead and just out of reach. Again. Letting out a small huff under his breath as he bounded forward, Merlin finally decided he would have to be strategic about this chase. Shimmer obviously had more speed and stamina than himself. Using a quickly upcoming river to his advantage, he herded the mare towards it by off putting his direct chase a little bit to a side...

Another advantage that this mare held besides her ability to run was that she knew the lay of the land. Upon seeing the river coming up, Shimmer sped up and ran down to the river bank. Quickly jumping into the cool waters, the mares zipped across the knee high current until she reached the other side which was covered in many colorful pebbles.

Finally turning to face the stallion with her sides rising and falling with each strong breath, she snorted as she noticed that the dark stallion seemed to refuse to cross. Watching as he pawed the ground of the ground before the river as though to say "That area is off limits. Come back."

Shimmer lowered her head a bit and reluctantly returned back to the stallion by wading through the clear shallow river. Upon reaching him, she put her ears back wondering why she listened to the stallion. As she was thinking, Merlin stood in front of her, standing a hand or so above her. Leaning down, he tapped her forehead and took off in a sprint across the river leaving Shimmer confused.

Had he just tagged her? That cheater! She oughta...

And with that the game continued.

Art:
Post-Tag interaction

(My lines)

Pixel Art

(Also my lines)

**Edit; Added more art and this edit xD

[ban]

I wish to try out for Hao!
Username: Bantard
The mare you wanted to breed with him: Rax's Scout

I, Raxacorico, give permission to Ban the Bannest of Tards to use my mare Scout in a breeding slot comp with Hao and in a breeding with him if she wins

What 3 suggestions would you use?
1.
2. Surprise me :D
3.
Art:

Paper Cut-outs (Individuals for owners: Hao and Scout)
Who's the boss here?

[Agent Shark]

-{wip for now, correct me if It isn't Ok to Try for two different ones and if The Chosen Mare(s) aren't ok <33}-



I wish to try out for Hao!
Username: Agent Shark
The mare you wanted to breed with him: I'd Love to breed him with Khepri, My newest lady. She has all her slots open, and I'd Love to Keep her first Foaly <3
What 3 suggestions would you use?
1. Black Coat would be amazing
2. Softer Quiping
3. Butt Patch paint Marking?
Art:

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I wish to try out for Marston!
Username: Agent Shark
The mare you wanted to breed with him: I'd Love to Breed him with Fia. owo
What 3 suggestions would you use?
1. Colt
2. Light colored eyes
3. Thick-ish Quipping?
Story: Wip <3

[S h e b s t e r]

I wish to try out for Hao!
Username:. S h e b s t e r
The mare you wanted to breed with him: Atlantic- My ultimate favorite mare. (Her slot Comp doesn't end until the 15 but only 2 people enter an 3 slots are being given away)<3 <3 <3
What 3 suggestions would you use?
1. Mares Gill quip <3 <3
2. Mares Steel Grey Eye <3 <3
3. Mares little Dapples <3 <3
Art:

[KittyCatKita]

Just to let you guys know, there is 1 week left to get all your forms completed and submissions in for this competition before I close it. <3 Make sure to get everything finished up!

[sheepish]

**Art done and I like pixels
Good luck everyone!