||Swan...The Rain Shall Fall||

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Hawk flew from the sky upon Blackfoot. His daggers struck the ground soundlesly and he waited. Hawk slipped from his back and waved her hand towards him. He stepped back and vanished. Hawk looked into the moonlit sky giving Swan and Rain. They had to talk. Also a seperate call to her own, Spirit. She then waited. Lowering her head she looked into the forest surounding her and waited. She had to get them all together. Spirit and Rain had to have a chance.

Spirit glanced up at the sky. Something was calling him...He took off towrds where the call was summoning him. The moon became brighter. He came out from the forest and looked around for a moment. Then, he saw her. He nickered and flipped his head running towards her image. He nuzzled her as he came to a stop in front of her image. She was cold, but it comforted him just to be near her. He then turned his head and looked into the darkness, wondering why he was here...

[Namid]

[glow=red,2,300]Swan glanced around from where she sat on Rain. Confusion crossed through her whole being. She felt like something was calling her, yet didn't know what. Swan was about to dismiss the feeling when she noticed Rain looking up. Lyrics spoke gently to her mount. "Rain, what is it?" But then Rain just started moving..Swan allowed her to go. Maybe Rain felt it too..[/glow]

Rain's thorns pricked forward, skull raising towards the skies above. She was unsure of what was calling her, yet she knew where she had to go. Thorns went back to Swan as she spoke, Rain never had understood a thing that that girl said..rather just knew things from her tones and movements. But this time..this time it was different. Pillars moved without a signal from Swan. Her pace quickened to a light canter.

Pillars slowed as she felt she was getting closer. Her duo-tainted frame emerged from the brush into a clearing. Optics searched it gently. Her heart leapt as her frame froze. "Spirit? Spirit!" Her lyrics were joyous. Pillars danced a few paces but the reminder of Swan was still in her mind.

[glow=red,2,300]Swan gazed around as they came into the clearing. Her gaze went to the stallion, he looked familar but she couldn't place him at the moment. Her frame almost slid off of Rain as she pranced, lyrics spoke sternly towards Rain. "Rain..Stop this nonsense." With that she gripped Rain a slight bit tighter for it seemed her mount had forgotten about its rider. It seemed to help a little bit. Lyrics spoke once more towards Rain. "Why did you bring me here, girl?"[/glow]

[Duchess]

((It really does sound like me!! Good job Namid!))

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Arms raised and hugged her horse back. It felt so good to be near him again. She knew how hard everything was for him now. That was why they were here. He was keeping Rain a secet from the ones he loved. And he tried not to show how he felt, but it wasn't that simple. Her horse needed to be reminded off his past with Dancer and herself. He needed it. Soon, she saw Swan and Rain emerge from the distance. She was pleased everyone had been able to come. Walking forward and into the moonlight where she knew the two would see her, she spoke. Lyrics flowing with the night air,

Swan, I am Red Hawk. And this over here is Spirit. I must speak with you about both our horses. There is something you must know now.

She hoped so much this human would let their horses live the life they wanted. Otherwise, what would Spirit do with his life???

Orbs brightened at the sight...Rain... Then, he saw the human on her back. He stopped in his tracks. Oh how he wanted to run forward and warp his boa around hers, but not with her human so close. At least Hawk wanted them together, but what about...her?

Rain.......

He didn't know what to say. It had been so long scense he had seen his love. His heart ached from keeping it hidden inside him for so long with Silvara and Geist both having foals. And Dancer. Would she be angry at him for having another love?

[Namid]

((awww ish very thankful for the compliments...twas unsure of how good I would do..))

[glow=red,2,300]Optics almost went wide seeing the other girl. She had seen her before too..but where? Her expressions soon went hard. Lyrics replied a bit snappily. "What is there to know about my horse that I don't already know?" Swan allowed Rain to move a few paces closer so she could hear more easily. But she wouldn't allow her to move closer to Spirit. Swan waited attentively for Red Hawk's reply.[/glow]

Pillars moved willingly as Swan allowed her to move. She started for Spirit, but was turned away by Swan. She listened reluctantly. Rain wondered if Spirit had moved on...Having Kinu gone and Black Foot(?) left her lonesome..Only thinking about her long lost lover, Spirit. Optics scanned him slightly. Lyrics soon spoke. "Spirit, oh how I've missed you so! It's been too long.." Pillars began to prance in place once more, but Swan was wanting her to stay put. Skull tossed trying to get Swan's attention..But at the moment Swan was uncaring, her thorns soon went to the lyrics of the lasses. Yet her optics saddened still watching Spirit and being unable to go to him.

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Frame of the girl became brighter as the moon softened it's light on them. She knew what Swan was thinking, but it was not true. She closed her orbs for a moment seeking guidence from the heavens, but only reseived a telling she was on her own here. She sighed, opening them again after the other girl spoke. She tried to smile, but could feel the pain in Spirit's heart. It hurt. She had to think. Her golden hair was placed behind her ears as her mind wondered. Soon lyrics flowed through the night sky as Rain began prancing.

Swan I know what you are thinking about me being here and trying to tell you about your horse, but you must listen to me.

She didn't know if this was the right way to tell her though. Shouldn't she let Swan see how Spirit and Rain felt about each other? She glanced at Spirit and sadness and pain flooded through her. He wanted to go to Rain, but he couldn't. And it was possible, that after this meeting, they would never see each other again. She was starting to have doughts about this after all.

Swan, I think you should see for yourself instead of me telling you. If you would just dismont...

Thorns pricked even more as Rain began walking towards him. Would Swan let them be together? Pain flooded through him as she was led away. He neighed at her, wishing her human could only see as his did. Thick forlock was tossed away from his orbs so he could see his long lost love better. In the moonlight she was even prettier. He nickered again wishing even more he could run to her. But no. He nodded at her lyrics.

I have missed you to. There has not been one moment in my life I have not thought of you...

He listened to Hawk's lyrics. Would this work? Would they be able to be together always? Or would her human, Swan, lock her up forever...?

[Namid]

[glow=red,2,300]Her facade stayed hardened as she listened. Lyrics speaking flatly. "Go on." Optics blinked slightly as the girl grew lighter. Brow furrowed slightly, she wanted her to dismount?!?! "Dismo--" Her lyrics were cut off with a buck of Rain. Then the mare bolted only to be restrained by her. Lyrics hissed loudly. "There's no way, I'm getting off of her!! I'm not going to risk losing her to that stag!" Optics seemed to be burning with flames. Almost being thrown from her mare wasn't helping the fact.[/glow]

Thorns went to Spirit as he spoke. Skull tossed once again trying to get Swan's attention. Then it all happened. Her patience ran out, pillars launched her bulk into a buck. Daggers dug into the earth as she bolted towards Spirit. She couldn't handle it any longer, she wanted to be next to him..even if it included her human on her back. But then her head was taken, Swan had recovered faster than she had hoped. Daggers dug into the earth as her bulk slid to a halt. Thorns were pinned to her skull. Frame turned in the direction Swan wanted, bewildered..

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Orbs watched the fury of the mare at being kept away from Spirit. She shook her head sad by the way this girl was acting. Lyrics flowed with the moon light now, calmer then ever as she tried to pick the right ones.

Swan, I know what you think, but Spirit would never take her away. If you give her a chance. I am here. I can help you if he does, which he won't.

She smikled slightly looking at Spirit prancing. Then, she began walking towards the vix. She whispered to the mare, but Swan would not be able to hear her. Only Spirit, Rain, and herself would understand these lyrics.

Rain. You must calm down. Otherwise, you two will never be together.

She laced a cold hand on Rain's boa, hoping she would calm. Then, she waited.

Diamonds stayed in place from the messages being scent to him from Hawk. He knew what was to happen. He nickered to Rain to quiet down, but it was to late. Boa lowered saddly. Did they even have a chance now? He heard the strong, angry lyrics from the human and sighed.

Rain, I want to be beside you as well, but we must wait.

Oh it was true. This was the hardest thing he had ever had to go through...well...almost...

[Namid]

[glow=red,2,300]Optics scowled as the girl came closer to Rain and her. Jaw tightened not feeling like answering at the moment. Just watching her. It looked like she was communicating with Rain..But how? And what was she telling her?!? She couldn't hear a thing coming from the girl...But she noticed that Rain could. At the feeling of her mare untensing, she basically blew up. Lyrics snapped wretchfully. "Don't touch my mare!! I can handle her myself without your help!!" A hard yank was given to Rain's tassels wanting the mare to step back. Swan's mind was clouded..clouded with fury and anger. Mainly towards Rain for acting the way she was, then a bit at the girl for reasons spoken. But never at Spirit, she only blamed him for it was easier to blame a horse that wasn't her own..She was too proud to blame Rain.[/glow]

Optics shot towards the girl as she came closer. Yet she didn't move..Just stood tense as ever, espicially from the anger coming from her own rider. Thorns pricked towards the girl as she spoke..She could understand her! Frame stayed tensed but then looked to Spirit, her heart broken. She had screwed up..majorly. She relaxed almost immediately as Spirit spoke. It killed her..Being so close and unable to even get close enough to Spirit to be satisfied. Lyrics soon spoke forth towards both of them. "I'm sorry...It's ju--" Her lyrics were cut off by her rider. Frame stepped back as ordered, moving a few paces from Red Hawk. Her skull hung low, optics looking towards Red Hawk and Spirit. But her gaze soon diverted from the duo, unable to hold it any longer. Heavy sigh released from her. Lyrics spoke. "I--I'm sorry Spirit...Please forgive me...I shouldn't have set her off...I've screwed up once again..." Her lyrics went to mumbling as she said what she did. She was afraid that Swan would never calm down..Optics closed afraid of what was to happen and unknowing of what was to happen next.

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She could feel the tension in Swan, but why? She slowly removed her hand from the vixen's painted boa. Tears would've come from her orbs, but her mind wouldn't alow it. She had to stay calm even though her heart was filled with as much pain as it could endure. Just glancing at Spirit or Rain made it worse, so she lowered her head and then raised it to the bright moon above. Praying for help. But recieved none... Looking back at Swan as she backed Rain up. She nodded at her and to Swan lyrics went,

Swan, I know you can, but you have to give it a try. I promise...

Orbs became darker as Rain spoke. She glanced at Spirit and wanted to see him and Rain together even more. Why couldn't Swan just see that? To Rain she sighed and said sadley but hopefully,

Rain, it is not your fault. I know how you feel, just give me some time to talk this over with you human. Just don't leave.

Sh had to keep them here longer or it would all be over forever. Rain was her only hope. And Spirits only hope for happiness.

Orbs darkened and tears came he took a step forward, but knew to stop as Hawk began speaking. His heart seemed to be spiltting in half at that moment. Seeing how hard Hawk was trying to get Swan to see it. But she wouldn't... Thorns went back, but not angrily, sadly... He closed his orbs as Rain spoke. He couldn't take it being away from her. They needed each other. Black tassels flew around im in the light breeze. Openeing them again, vox released the lyrics,

Rain, Hawk is right. You did nothing wrong. I wish to do the same, but we can't... You have never screwed up and never will. And I will always forgive you...You know that. I love you Rain...

His orbs filled with tears that were being tried to hold back. If only....

[Namid]

[glow=red,2,300]A wretched laugh escaped from her vox. Lyrics shot like arrows, quickly but precise. "You promise?!? Ha!" Skull shook irritably as her thoughts now made no sense. 'First she wanted me to dismount, then touches my Rain..Now she's promising! HA!' Optics shot towards Spirit hatefully then towards the girl. Lyrics spewing forth once more. "The only thing you can promise is that that stallion will stay away from my mare!! And if you can't then I will ensure you, Rain won't be seeing him!!" Heels kicked hard at Rain's side, but the mare wasn't moving. Kicks became more persistant and harsh, within a few more of the first the mare bolted. Knees guided the mare with ease as the duo disappeared from the clearing..Heading home.[/glow]

Optics gazed back at Spirit as he spoke, then to Hawk. Thorns laid sadly upon her skull. They didn't understand, she knew Swan too well. And at this moment, she didn't believe Swan could ever be calmed down. Lyrics went to speak sad tones filling them. "I'll try...But yo--" Optics shut as she winced. Muscles tensed..Swan was ready to leave and was not being a bit kind about it. She hadn't seen her like this in awhile, and it stunned Rain. But her lyrics spoke quickly and in a bit of a panic. "Spirit..Make her stop...Don't let her do this.." Her vocals had become a slight cry, as if it were hurting her to ask him to do so. But the moments all passed too fast. She wasn't able to handle it as long as she thought she would have. Skull tossed as the kicks didn't cease. Pillars side-stepping in hopes of making her stop. Lyrics rushed all the more, this time full of panic and pain. "Spirit!! Please!!" Optics shot towards him pain-stricken, she wanted to go to him but didn't want Swan even close to him in the state she was in. Cry bursted from her vox as her frame bolted. Swan had been hitting in the same exact spot each time...It hurt too much. Bulk moved as Swan wished, her sides throbbing, her pillars never slowing the pace, only picking it up as Swan asked.

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Angry orbs stared at the girl in pure hatred and discust. She shook her head as a heavy breeze came about and the moon disappeared by thick clouds. She walked even closer to Swan ans Rain, not caring what she would do.

Swan, you must see it before you diside you don't want it. Otherwise...

She watched as Swan began kicking even harder at Rain's side and knew the mare wouldn't be able to hold on much longer with such force being applied to her sides. She became even angrier and a donpoor began. Image of her own began glowing brighter and the clouds became thicker. She nodded at Rain as she spoke and then looked over at Spirit.

Go Spirit, there is nothing more I can do. I am sorry, I failed you and Rain...

Then, Blackfoot appeared and Hawk vaulted easily onto his back. They began fading away, but could still be seen by a careful eye. Orbs glowed almost a firey red now in anger. Blackfoot's whip and tassels swarmed in the on-coming storm of fury. The time had come for Spirit and Rain...

Thorns pinned in anger at the way the human was hurting Rain. He reared and diamonds tour at Hawk's heavens in fury seaking guidence. The downpoor wettened his tassels making them stick to his boa. Fearful and angry orbs darted looking for his love that had bolted. Thorns pricked at another cry and he was off at Hawk's words. He said one more thing to her before the other stag come into veiw.

Hawk, you have never failed me and never will.

Then, he galloped on winged hooves to his love and soon found her.

Rain!!!

His shrill call echoed through the forest seeking his vix.

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[glow=red,2,300]Frame held on easily as the equine dashed faster and faster. Even as the downpour of aqua began, still the kicks and pressure were given. For she had heard the stag's call. She knew he must be looking for them. There was no stopping Swan now..she was set to keep Rain away. Her mind was clouded..too heavily to lift. Her optics even showed all of her emotions. Another kick was presented to Rain's sides. There would be no stopping until they got back to the tribe lands. Lyrics shouted a bit angrily. "Faster Rain!! Come on! Home girl! Faster!!" Knees still guided the speeding paramour, the duo seeming only like a blur to any on-lookers...[/glow]

Daggers dug even deeper into the earth as Swan wished. Muscles bugled as they were in use, straining to move faster than the wind. Thorns flicked towards a call, it was Spirit. Her heart leapt, but soon crashed. More kicks were delivered to her sides, it hurt all too much. Saddened call full of pain escaped throught her vox, as if it were the only thing Spirit could use to find her. "Spirit!!!" She knew there was a slim chance of him finding her at Rushing Waters...Now was the only time to get him closer. But her frame bolted all the more, rushing like a bullet through the forest then out. She was headed where Swan guided her, but her heart stayed behind. One last cry was emitted forth from her vox, sounding almost far off...