[CopperChaos]

To win this Little mare tell me who her (equid) best friend is and why. Link me to the other equid (make sure you have permission to use the said equid if its another users) and spin me a great explanation/story of how they came to be best friends or why they are best friends. That is all~

End Date: Page 4 (page 5 will not be included in judging)
Edits: Allowed, keep WIPS to a minimum, do not alter forms/no extras

Owner: I ᶫᵒᵛᵉᵧₒᵤ Ian ♥
Name: Hyratius, "Hyra"
Age: 300 years
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.0 hh
Best Friend: Skyfall
Why: Hyratius' mother always wanted a son. Her father had been killed the winter before, a freak snowstorm had blow up and coalesced their entire herd in a blanket of icy white; a young filly got lost and he went after her - and Hyratius' mother never saw her mate again.

She was born in the spring, and though her mother had hoped for a son she was not - in a fit of rage she was given a male name, to show all that Hyratius was a disappointment since the day of her birth. Her mother refused to shorten it, insisting everyone call her Hyratius (the rest of the herd complied - after all, her mother was the lead mare) but Hyratius had always felt the sting of many vowels, the bitter-sharp snicker when she was introduced as 'his last foal, Hyratius, that one.'

It was the summer of her second year that she met Skyfall, the beautiful young filly whom caused the death of her father.
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Though Hyratius' mother tells her stay away from that one, the filly looks at her with clear green eyes free of pity, and Hyratius knows enough of pain to see that this filly has had much. It intrigues her, for a while, and when she moves she can feel the filly's eyes brand her back and her fur catches afire. She has never been given this much attention.

When Hyratius is finally mad enough to snap it is her mothers' weight behind her hooves and then the bones crunch, her mother makes a sound like a scared wounded thing and then she is thrown backward with the force of her mothers' kick, her monstrous bulk looming over her and spittle flying from her mouth, Hyratius is terrified and blood leaks from a wound on her side, not deep but with the bruising pain of a kick and the air around her is thick with the stench of her own fear and she HATES-

her hooves lead her to Skyfall, to a shocking cry that builds and builds in her chest until it all but consumes them both. The embrace is not special, but it is enough, and when she leans her head on Skyfalls' shoulder she does not say much - only "you are safe" "it is alright" "let her think what she wants". It is not much, but she knows what she means and what she says and for her to show understanding without judgment is something Hyratius has never had, and she leans on her and Skyfall says nothing for a long while.

Then Skyfall turns to leave, and at that Hyratius pulls away, tilts her head upwards and peers through a pair of watery blue eyes at Skyfall's green.

"Do you want me to show you something?" the older filly asks slowly and mischievously, a smile flickering across her face, to which Hyratius dries her tears as best as she can and nods a firm reply. Skyfall leads her hoof-over-hoof to the rise of a small hill that overlooks the plateaus where the herds graze. From here her mothers' herd is tiny, a speck in the vast flat world that spreads underneath her feet. "See, Hyra?" Skyfall calls playfully, bumping her shoulder with her own. "See?" And Hyratius, whom no-one has ever bothered to give a nickname, well; she flies.

Later when the sky is dark and the speckled grass on the plains darker still, when the mountains break their proud backs under the weight of the night sky, Hyratius looks up from her home on the knolls and whispers things her mother would be dread for her to hear, things like "I know" "I can" "I will."

And even when the years pass and Skyfall is lost to the wilds, Hyratius never forgets her. Never. Because Skyfall, more than anyone, knew her. And that is good enough to be remembered.

[the legend leg]

Username: legend.
Name: Gaia
Age: 2 year old
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.0 hh
Best Friend: Balios
Why: Being quite a bit young than Balios, he is truly like a big brother. Be protective when around strange places or stallions her age that look like they will cause trouble. The one thing she loves about Balios the most is that she can truly and fully unwind and be free letting all her secrets out with him. As a young filly, she had this HUGE crush on him, but as she hit a year old, it slowly blew away in the wind as she grew older. As she doesnt have her blonde moments including "Hey dont mess with me right now" and "Dont even look at me" moments, they come with her being a mare. She will have some attitude with Balios sometimes, but as an intelligent and wise stallion, he teaches her with no punishment. Well, maybe running around the lake a few times could be counted as a "life lesson" to others, but as her soul is 75% freedom, she will run forever if the world was so. Gaia is one who comes upon obstacles, she thinks of it as a challenge and accepts everyone of them she comes on. She has a strategic mind and over thinks most mathematical or strategic challenges, and when she comes up with an answer she "knows" its correct. But then Balios soon proves her wrong and she will start and keep an argumentative conversation going for as long as it needs to be. Somehow though, it ends up in a laughing matter between the two.

[Jean.]

Username: Tori!(:
Name: Dapple - Dap for short
Age: 2 years
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.0 hh
Best Friend: Siri
Why: Siri always treats her like she's her sister even though she's really not. But she's fine with that because to her, Siri is her sister. She spends time up in the grass on the mountains chasing rabbits and sleeping in the flowers when the wind blows. Siri always watches over her and makes sure she's okay.

[mawsoleum]

Username: chrom
Name:
Age: 3
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.0 hh
Best Friend:
Why:

WIP, picking out her friend now,

[Nikki6Ashba]

Username:Nikki6Ashba
Name:Shinaide (Sh-ah-nn-aide)
Age:4
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.0 hh
Best Friend:Vesaaria
Why:Shinaide and Vesaaria became friends because Vesaaria helps Shinaide come out of her shy protective shell and explore the world around her. Vesaaria pushes Shinaide to do new things and see new places, to experience new things. There is never a dull moment with Vesaaria around, but things never get out of control or too dangerous. Vesaaria knows when she is about to take things too far and stops before that line is crossed. She is almost like a mentor to Shinaide as well as a friend who the little grey filly to meet her potential and truly shine.

[c a b b a g e]

Username: Nikki~Mikki
Name: Nikita
Age: 5
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.0 hh
Best Friend: My mare Medli
Why: Nikita is a very lively and outgoing mare, occasionally getting a little crazy and annoying. But that's what Medli needs, seeing as she's shy, quiet, and puts others in front of herself to the point where she forgets who she is and that she has needs too. Nikita helps her say 'no', and teaches her that it's okay to be a little selfish sometimes. On the otherhand, Medli helps Nikita calm down and take it easy, reminding her that she has to think of others too, and that her actions do have consequences. The two have a sort of checks and balances thing going on, they keep the other in check, and balance each other out.

[preppy paws]

Username: preppy paws
Name: Marina
Age: 5 years old
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.0 hh
Best Friend: dreamwalker 's Ripple
Why: Ripple and Marina at first did not know they existed. Marina moved into a near-by herd that was clearly close enough by Ripple's herd. The two made eye contact and had some small talk before, but never really begun to realize how much they had in common. Since Marina is more dramatic, Ripple keeps her calm at most times. Marina loves the fact that if she gets put down, or called 'fat', Ripple will be by her side to kick-butt of the equid who dares messes with her best friend.

[Schainukan]

Username: Schainukan
Name: Celestia
Age: 3.5 years old
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.0 hh
Best Friend: Fredrick - Ezai
Why: Not only are they very diffrent in coloring, but in personality as well, but just this, is the fact why they became best friends.
Celestia had lost her real mother to a cougar in her young life, hadn't enough time to spend with her to her disadvantage of developing a correct personality. A couple days after that, an older mare had found her and took her in into their herd yet, all of the other foals weren't fond of her. Only getting proven right hearing the story of the horrible and fearsome death of her dame by some adults talking about it, not noticing some of the youngsters had been eavesdropping. It spread like wildfire, in no time all foals avoided Cel, afraid that cougar could come and get them too. The only support the little filly had was her adoptive mother who kept scolding the colts and others for talking bad about her non-blood related daughter.
Once grown up, Celestia never was much of a talker, a scared and cowardly mare. Always worrying and doubting herself. Until one day she came across a large meadow. There was something she never had seen in her life before, but she could recall how some talked about it, a fence. The mare gazed around with wonderous eyes, this, right here, seemed really peaceful. "Hey, you! Can you get me an apple from that apple tree over there?" A sudden voice made her jump and she yanked her head over to see where it came from. Cel spotted another equid inside that fence and looked at him, backing back lighty. "Hey, don't be afraid, just give me that apple, please." The sorrel stallion spoke as he locked his gaze on her frame. Surprised, the young wme looked over to a big tree standing at the edge of the meadow and outside of the fence. She walked up to it, craned her neck and ripped off an apple with a hard pull. Celestia hesitated a moment before walking over to him and gave him the apple. "Thanks, I really love apples. What's your name?" The unknown quid said smiling then asked. "C-Celestia." The mare introduced herself shyly. "Cel it is then. I'm Fredrick, just call me Fred." She nodded her head slowly, a bit unused to her shorter name, but showing she understand his name. "Why are you here, behind that fence?" The female questioned nervously, but with wonder as well. "I'm living here, that's my home. In these stables, but I like to go exploring too." Fred told happily while easting his apple. Then the dappled gray mare noticed something green and nosed it slightly, "What's this thing?" She asked with big eyes. "That? That's my halter." Fredrick explained. "Huh." Cel sounded and watched him eat, a smile pushing itself upon her lips. He's so happy. She thought joyfully. "I like you, you got me an apple." The stallion said, glancing at her. The mare blinked her eyes surprised before looking on the ground, flattered. "T-That is no big deal." Her voice was low, but loud enough to hear. "Wanna be friend? If you continue to bring me more apples, that is." The sorrel asked then released a lustily laugh. "S-Sure." Celestia said with slight hesitation, yet a smile crept up on her muzzle. She never had a friend before.
Since then, they continued to see each other once in a while and Cel brought him an apple each time she visited Fred.

[OliviaMarrie]

Username:OliviaMarrie
Name: Sarrie
Age:2
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.0 hh
Best Friend: Great grandpa Jeremy
Why:
Sarrie never really got along with the other equids her age, they would want to run and play while she would want to sit and watch the leaves dance in the wind. She also hated how load everyone always was and would try to sneak away.
One day, as Sarrie was heading to her favorite leave watching slot she heard a heavy sigh, looking around she saw an old equid lying in the tall grass looking up at the tree. Not wanting to be rude she said hello, the old equid turned and looked up at her, "hello" he said in a soft but gruff voice. "are you lost dear?" he asked with a gentle smile. Sarrie shook her head "no, its just sometimes i like to get away from the loudness of it all" she said looking back to where the others were running and chasing each other whinnying and making a big fuss. the old equid chuckled "they do seem to have quite alot of spunk!" he said, which made Sarrie laugh a little. the old equid smiled and motioned her to sit with him "would you please join me and watch the forest? being so old gets a bit lonely at times." he said a hint of sadness in his tone. "of course" Sarrie said sitting down next to him. "i should introduce myself, my name is Jeremy.", "its a pleasure to meet you Jeremy, my name is Sarrie." Jeremy smiled "what a lovely name" he looked around the forest and his eyes landed on an older tree, "do you see that tree over there? when i was a foal i watched a squirrel bury the acorn that grew into that tree." he said to her. "Really??" Sarrie said looking up at the big tree. she looked back at Jeremy, a tear rolling down his cheek. "yes really" he sniffed "i remember running around the base of that tree till i got dizzy and my mother would scold me" he said with a chuckle. Sarrie smiled at his story, it warmed her heart but, made her feel a bit sad at the same time. "Jeremy, would it be alright if i came to watch the forest with you tomorrow?" Jeremy nodded "it would be my pleasure".

[~Smiley~Doggy~]

Username:~Vintage~Love~
Name:Naomi
Age:3
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.0 hh
Best Friend:Natily
Why:
Natily met Naomi at a young age. Naomi was trotting through a feild when she saw Natily watching the sky. Naomi ran into her and nocked her right over. Naomi standing over Natily looked shocked and Natily just laughed. Natily is funny energetic and out going while Naomi is energetic but conserved. But opposites attract right?