As Time goes by

[Independance]

Independence waltzed on high in his exaulted mood of happiness. His lover was pregnant and they would be expecting their first child, their heir in just under a year. Snort rippled through his nares as she moved with extended movements along the ridge into his home, waiting for her to catch him up. He had not been able to stand still. His shoulder and pelt were damp with sweat from their coupling and from his jog in merry spirits back home, home to Iason Canyon.

Arching his neck he parading along the ridge, excited, happy and relieved that Hope was still with him, his lover, his other half, him being protrayed in her. Without her he would be nothing. Without knowledgable throught a list of names rolled through his head, what would they name their child, would it be a boy or girl, what color, shape, size?! Moving he couldn't stop, and a grin was stuck upon his lips.

[Hope]

the queen of the land followed the land, yet she didn't act like one. she trotted zigzagging with a smile on her face. her legs weren't high and delicate; they raised half way and then went down. she wasn't tried, just having fun watching the ground move by. she lifted her black pearl orbs to the face who had breathed in the same rhythm of love.
he seemed excited and couldn't stand still. yet a glance could tell anyone he was nervous. a happy, nervous. the mare, herself, admitted that she was nervous for the same reason. she held their child within. she had questions she wished she had the answered to. yet they would have to wait.
"Have you noticed that the ground changes, like the seasons, without us noticing? and yet we keep on moving," she spoke to Inde.

[Independance]

Independence turned his dial toward, drawn by the radiance of pregnancy that enhanced her beauty. His fire hued montage contrasted with her black was yet he felt a part of her. Smile reached it's way across his lippids and he delicately nuzzled her.

Listening to her speech he glanced down at the ground, soft yet firm under foot, the indentations of his movements in haste and anxiety and mushed up a lot of grass, churning it so no definate hoof shapes could be seen. Only the ones leading in, of hers, and his.
I had not..
Inde spoke, in wonderment, he never looked down, always to the sky or her.

[Hope]

Hope watched his face change with the thoughts of her words flowing threw his own crown. she studied his face with a long look. Inde's ears were small and delicate looking but they didn't miss the important thing Hope told him again and again. his forelock was long but not too long to bother his eyes. eyes were set apart like any others. yet a look from his could weaken her knees. his nostrils were large and round for they needed to be to fill the lungs of a moving horse. all in all he was perfect for her.
"let's travel to the canyon the land was names after," Hope said.

[Independance]

Dial lifted up to look upon his lover again, drinking in her beauty and her being. Nod was given in assent to her query and he moved, like water over rocks in a fluid, magical movement. Pausing with a foreleg raised he turned to his lover awaiting her own movements after him, to be beside him, where she forever belonged. In his heart, in his lands and by his side.

((ooc: sorry its so bad.. museless))

[Hope]

the fea held his gaze for a moment. his orbs were black like the deepest part of the ocean. she moved her own glance to the land around them. it was perfect. the grass rolled in the wind like sea wave. the trees were tall and proud of themselves. the rivers were blue ribbons flowing between the hills. she must have been day dreaming because the next thing she knew the stallion was waiting for her. Hope picked her pillars up and moved along his side. side by side forever for their love wouldn't break even at death.

ooc: *pats head Inde's head* me have no muse too!

[Independance]

The smile he wore upon his features was enough to make the sun laugh with glee, never had Inde felt so proud and pleased of himself and the world around. Where she walked vibrant colors exploded in the vegetation around her. Nature sang it's praises to the adorable and love-struck duo. Inde gave a little leap on the spot then moved with her, matching his loose, Arabic stride to her own Freisan steps. Many would call them an odd couple, but Inde would have it no other way.

[Hope]

((sigh. no muse will try any way.))
Hope didn't look to the sky, to the ground or any where else, but her love's face.
"What would you want the child to be?" she asked out of the blue.
Hope wished for a little filly; She admitted it. It might have been because she wanted a little sister. but Hope would be a mother now. that was a new, slightly surprising for she had thought of it that way.
she knew Inde as well as her self, but she didn't know his answer. Some stallions wanted to have a son to raise to maybe take over their land if they should die. but some just wanted a colt. like a mare may just want a filly. Other stallions wanted a girl for thats what their mare hoped for.
a river ran quietly along, eavesdropping on the pair. the wind whispered through the tall grass that sat on the ground. trees rushed their leaves as birds flew in and out. Mountains moved closer as the pair walked on.

[Independance]

Inde strided loose and swift at his lovers side, watching his path as they approached the canyon floor, a few times he had been caught off guard by a rock and tripped, and he dearly did not want his love to fall over. At her question he looked toward her, pausing in his step to look around, had he really though about it?

To tell the truth love.. I don't really mind, either will find their home here and a father in me.

Inde spoke, he could not chose, he would love either as much as if they had been the other.

[Hope]

Hope watched as the canyon came into view. both sides were tall and the fall would be painful. at the bottom a river cut through the land. greenery could be spotted here and there. towers quivered to hear his reply. he was mutual as Hope thought.
"thats how i thought you would reply," she spoke. the mare let out a sigh. yes it is better to love ether than none as she did with Independance. the black mare stopped and let out a grunt.
"Independance, i think our child wants to come out!" Hope gasped.

[Independance]

Independence turned to her startled, could be the time had come? So soon? Inde wasn't to sure of what he was supposed to do but he moved to her side swiftly.
Are ye sure my love?
He asked her, his tones mingled with concern and excitement.

((ooc: really??))

[Hope]

((ooc:ya. its been three rl weeks if i did my math right. though that's quite questionable. ;D))

Hope sides began to hurt as the contractions started. it moved in ripples over her bodice. she began to breath fast and hard. suddenly it stopped as soon it started. blacken mare straighted herself up, she weakly smiled, and replied,
"yes, m'love. "
she could tell that Independance was worried but excited. Hope was excited too but still a little worried. she was happy to have her first child. but she was a little scared. Hope laid a kiss on his check and sighed.

[lazy inde]

((FORGIVE ME PLZ!! i'm at a loss of words for Inde at the moment!! no idea why... rp block possibly.. will post asap as soon as i get my muse back.. which will probably be tomorrow...))

[Hope]

oh it's OK. I'll forgive you! i have no words for Hope but maybe this weekend i will.

[independence]

Inde pranced nervously, concern flickering in his optics, the snow of another winter was swirling around them.. if she foaled now. the baby would be premature.. nervous and worried he flitted around her, nudging her here and there. His agitation apparent in his infrequent jerks and movements around her rounded frame work, plum with the coming child.