~DEMETRIUS~
Username: Redsparrow
Kelpie Name: Demetrius De Talish
(The Lover of Earth from the Lord of Earth)
Kelpie Age:58
Story:
~The Brothers Four~
An old stallion grazes, he is new to the area. Age makes him pose no threat to the local herd from which only a youthful foal greets him, dancing around and playfully bumping into him. Eyes tired from a long journey only light up a bit at the youth's joy. As if the warmth of life has all but left him.
Board of the old one the foal prances back to his mothers side.
"Tell me a story mother." his voice like a bird's chirp.
"Lets see," She pauses "Have I yet to tell you the story of The Brothers Four?"
"No, who are the four brothers?"
"The Brothers Four my love and lets see now,'' She lays down under the shade of a willow, its branches drape over the sun which sparkle like emeralds and gold. Her foal lies next to her, and all around them seems to hush as if all the world wants to hear.
"Long ago in the deepest part of the bayou lived a mighty stallion who's antlers shined of gold and who's coat dark as night shown patches of white. King Midas was what his herd called him, for everything he touched seem to turn to gold. Now things did not turn to gold literally, but wherever this stallion went good fortune would soon follow. His herd was hundreds strong with both mares and stallions. Since Midas was a wise king he allowed the other stallions to stay instead of chasing them off. You see he chose to not keep a large band of mares to himself because he understood the power stallions held in protecting. He allowed the mares to pick their mates and for his large herd to be made up of dozens of smaller bands each with a stallion guarding his females. Disputes where not tolerated by any member of the herd which made the atmosphere calm and relaxed. Foals grew up safe with so many eyes to watch them, very few ever fell victim to predators.
Word spread fast though the forest of this great herd, and many kelpies traveled far and wide to join this paradise. Four of the finest mares soon presented them selves to King Midas and declared themselves queens over the land, ruling along side their king. From the West came Ceto (Greek for goddess of the sea), a dapple blue grey coat that shimmers like water with deep black blue main and glowing dark blue eyes. Her curly mane cascaded down her body like a waterfall, and blue black socks crepe up her legs. It was said looking into her eyes was like peering into the depths of the ocean. A wise mare she was, always known for her knowledge.
From the East came Terra (Greek for goddess of the earth), a paint, her coat shown of deep browns with splashes of white. Thick long hair touched the ground as she waked, with eyes green as the spring's first leafs. A strong leader, she always knew what to do.
From the North came Anemoi (Greek for god of wind) a golden palomino, her coat shown like the sun. Her main white as snow flowed down her body in a wispy untamed manner. Light blue eyes shown with joy and freedom of life. Her heart was as pure and sweet as a new born foal.
And finally from the South came Kenna( Irish for fire born), a deep red buckskin with flaming mane and golden eyes that burned with the passion of life. Her coat shown many colors of red and seemed to flick as she herself was on fire. Black hooves and nose with a black stripe down her back. She was the finest of the mares, and the most vain. Passion, romance and power was how she lived her life with only Midas keeping her in line.
Before to long Midas had a foal from each mare. Ceto became mother of Caspian(largest body of water), the wisest of the brothers. His features much like his mothers but he shared Midas's golden horns. Terra became mother of Demetrius (lover of earth), the strongest of the brothers. His coat was of deep earthen tones and was said to be a map of his mothers home land surrounded by sea and islands. Anemoi became mother of Aeolus(god of wind), cleverest of the brothers. His golden coat like his mothers shown of sun with an ever untamed mane. Kenna became mother of Mackenzie (meaning Fire born, son of wise ruler), the leader of the brothers. With a coat born of flames like his mothers and a long straight mane.
The brothers grew and in the safety and comfort of King Midas's herd. Each one day knowing they would rise together to rule the land. Well all but one, Mackenzie sought to rule as King alone, and so from a young age began to plot his brother's demise.
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