An odd trio (Crystal Unicorns)

[Saturnalia]

Three crystals enter the Orchard, each of them quite different from each other. The first is a proud-looking mare, mane cascading towards the ground and tail split into multiple braids. She is followed by a fierce-looking stallion, blond-maned and black-bodied, with firey markings. The third Crystal is perhaps the most unexpected; she's still a foal. Her mane is adorned with a feather, and her eyes are quite different from other Crystals'-- they're draconic.

The first mare glances back at the stallion, who eyes everything around him as if he's just waiting for an excuse to charge it down.

"Fra'Keleb," the mare speaks, "perhaps you should concentrate on exploring rather than challenging every bush you pass."

He simply snorts in reply, and continues glaring around.

The foal trots ahead of the stallion, who ignores her. She follows the older mare farther into the Orchard, though doesn't stick to the mare's side, and the mare only glances at her now and then. They don't seem to be going anywhere in particular, though the mare's ears are pricked, listening for sounds.



Prec'Frienz- dragongoddess.tripod.com/mist34.html

Fra'Keleb- dragongoddess.tripod.com/mist37.html

Duin'piena- etaven.chinaberries.net/ftrail/path2.html

[Aevelyn_LL]

Two more crystals arrive on the scene, cracking through the underbrush to get out to the gathering area.

~I told you we needed to say the spell with an 'i' sound at the end.~ The young mare says a little agitatedly.

~Well it still got us here didn't it?~ says the young stallion, unabashed.

She glances at him but lets it go as she knows next time he'll remember the Correct portal spell for getting to the Orchard.


www.roseaura.com/adopted/other/crystals2.html (the bottom two, they just grew today)

[Saturnalia]

The three reach the gathering area at the same time, the little one bounding out into the larger space. The mare continues forward a bit, then stops, nodding her head slightly at the other two.

"Gam'cha," she says.

The stallion stops, nostrils flaring slightly at the scent of the other two, eyes narrowed.

The young one bounds forward a few more steps, then stops, blinking her strange eyes. "'Ello," she says, before getting distracted for a few seconds by a passing butterfly.

[Aevelyn_LL]

*Both the mare and the stallion nod in acknowledgement.*

~Gam'cha stranger. Merrily met.~ *says the stallion. He flicks an ear towards the stallion glaring at him.*

*The mare doesn't seem to notice much, being much intrigued by the foal.* ~Hello there little one.~

*She introduces herself and the stallion to everyone.* ~I am Yhyzenti'kha, and this is Y^i'czar. Pleased to meet you.~

[Saturnalia]

"I am Prec'Frienz," states the mare, "and this is Duin'piena." She nods towards the filly, who's attention snaps back from the butterfly to the two others. She prances around.

"Pleasure to meetcha," says Duin'Piena, staring at the mare for a few seconds, and then the stallion. And then, slightly splayed-legged, she gives a little bow, before going back to prancing in place.

The stallion's demeaner changes for a moment; he bows slightly, though his eyes remain fierce and wary. "Fra'Keleb," he says simply.

"Where do you come from?" the foal pipes up, earning a slight glance from Fra'Keleb, though his eyes do not soften.

[Aevelyn_LL]

*Yhyzenti'kha smiles, hoping someday she'll have a foal as happy and curious at this one.*

~We're from a place simply called 'The Complex,'~ *Y^i'czar says.* ~Our keeper there is the Lady Lessa Lynn. Her mate and her twin sister help out as well, though magic is really what keeps things going,~ *he rambles on a bit.*

*Yhyzenti'kha nods on in agreement and then politely asks the foal* ~Would you tell us about where you come from as well?~

[Saturnalia]

Duin'Piena nods vigorously. "In our lands, magic runs mostly everything as well." She dances around a bit. "Saturnalia takes care of things... she has a few helpers as well." She glances back at the other two Crystals she'd come with. "I live in the Extended Lands. They do not."

She doesn't bother to elaborate, but Prec'Frienz does. "The lands in which Fra'Keleb and I live were growing a bit crowded, so Saturn expanded outward... Duin'Piena resisdes in the newer area." She pauses, swishing her tail. "And beyond that is the common ground on which my band congregates, reached easily enough through portals." She glances back at the stallion, who whips his tail angrily as a small bug tries to land near his hoof. "Fra'Keleb is the son of my band's stallion."

Fra'Keleb shoots her a glare, apparently unhappy at having his information given away.

[Aevelyn_LL]

*Yhyzenti'kha nods and Y^i'czar crops at some of the grass during the explainations. He swivels his ears and stops for a moment, looking deep in conversation.*

~I must go. I shall return in a moment,~ *he says, and trots off into a portal.*

*Yhyzenti'kha just kinda looks at him with a curious glance and gives an equine shrug.* ~Y^i'czar and I are looking for a band to join. My mother are father are from Llashi's'Zualla.~

[Saturnalia]

Fra'Keleb snorts at the other stallions departure.

"Llashi's'Zualla... a familiar band. One of the mares in my realm is in that band." She cocks her head to the side, looking the other mare. "My band is open to new members, you're welcome to meet the others if you wish." She smiles, and lowers herself to settle in the grass. "And," she says, voice lowered slightly, "Fra'Keleb's parents are not nearly as unfriendly as he makes himself out to be."

Fra'Keleb's eyes narrow, then he finally speaks. "It does not bode well to immediately befriend every other creature. I simply prefer caution."

In response, Prec'Frienz simply snorts, and her voice lowers to a mumble. "It's no wonder you've found no mare to court..."

Fra'Keleb either doesn't hear her, or ignores this comment.

The young once continues to frolic, half-oblivious to the conversation of the others, but half-listening.

"One day, I shall lead a band of my own!" She giggles, kicking up her heels, and jumping at a butterfly fluttering near her head.

"It wouldn't surprise me to see you doing so, Duin'Piena," Prec'Frienz replies.



((Apologies, was gone for the weekend...))

[Aevelyn_LL]

~I'd love to. I'm sure Y^i'czar would as well once he gets back from...where ever.~ *She shrugs mentally*

*A portal pops back open and Y^i'czar comes back in, followed by two foals.* ~Kha'tri'tric informed me of two new arrivals. He wants them to be introduced here to the Orchard so that they can come back later when they want to as adults.~



~Oh, my, I didn't know we had new arrivals. Please introduce them to us Y^i'czar!~ *Yhyzenti'kha says*

~This young lady here would be Ally'Piena'tri'Kalla'Quis, Ally or Ruby for short. And this rambunctious lad is Betren.~ *He introduces the young foals to the other crystals he'd met previously, and to Yhyzenti'kha.*

[Saturnalia]

Duin'Piena's odd eyes light up at the sight of the other foals. Apparently, she doesn't get much of a chance to play with others her age at home...

"'Ello! I'm Duin'Piena," she exclaims, trotting over towards them.

Prec'Frienz smiles at the young ones, as Fra'Keleb continues to ignore her.

"If the two of you would care to see my band at some point, there's a portal over there." Prec nods her head in the direction of a portal, partially obscured by foliage.

(http://sataurelia.tripod.com/dof.html)

[Aevelyn_LL]

*The two foals squeal with delight, and after giving Y^i'czar a quick glance, dash over to the other foal excitedly.*

~Hi, I'm Ruby, and this is Betren~ *the filly with the red eyes says and motions to the white and spotted colt mock charging her. She wheels on his and tackles him, both going down in a heap. They look up at Duin'piena and grin.*

~C'mon, let's play tag~ *says Betren before nosing Duin'piena and saying* ~You're it!~ *He takes off running but Ruby kinda stands there for a bit without realizing what just happened.


*Yhyzenti'kha glances over to the portal curiously.* ~I think I shall check it out. Y^i'czar can stay here and keep on eye on the two foals from our realm.~ *She trots off into the portal.*

[Saturnalia]

Duin'Piena squeals, then takes off after Betren, instead of going after the closer Ruby.

"I'll get youuuuu," she calls after him, as she tries to avoid the trees and such.

Fra'Keleb watches the foals for a minute, a slightly odd expression on his face. He seems to be settlign down slightly, though, and doesn't hold himself in quite as hostile a post anymore.

[Aevelyn_LL]

*It's a good thing Betren is in the trees or he'd be caught in no time by Duin'piena's longer legs. He winds in and out among bushes and branches, attempting to make a break across the open space to the rocks and on to the stream.*

*Ruby dances back and forth, not knowing if she should follow or run as fast as she can in the other direction.*

[Saturnalia]

Duin'Piena races on after the colt, feather flying behind her. She leaps some roots that jut out of the ground, nearly tangling herself up in her legs in the process, but manages not to loose too much speed in the stumble.

Prec'Frienz smiles, and glances at Ruby. "If she gets to the stream, she'll most likely completely forget she's it. Duin has quite a liking for water... it tends to distract her."

The older mare might possibly have winked at the filly, but perhaps she was just blinking. She goes back to grabbing random tufts of grass from where she lays.