// a path upon the ground { Scapeh

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// a path upon the ground { Scapeh Jul 1, 2013 9:42:15 GMT -6

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Post by Song on Jul 1, 2013 9:42:15 GMT -6

San's hooves gently struck the soft dirt of the path, beating out a constant rhythm that soothed his racing mind. He attempted to focus on the repetitive motion of his legs, forcing his thoughts away from heavier subjects. Dappled light painted itself across the landscape, providing further distractions. It was mesmerizing, the way the shadows were never still. These were not sinister patches of darkness; they were a work of art, splayed about the forest for his own viewing pleasure. A sigh escaped the stallion's muzzle, and the physical expression of relaxation was a shock to him.

There had been little to make him happy as of late, what with the nightmares raging against him whenever he so much as closed his eyes. The cries of helpless yearlings, the startling stillness the death brought to the formerly living, the mindless running as he tried to flee the destruction he had caused... The sigh turned into a shaky gasp as he struggled to derail that train of thought. He was unable to distinguish whether the vivid flashbacks were depictions of what had actually happened or rather his own mind running rampant, as it had taken to doing. When he focused enough, he could feel his alter's consciousness pressing against the edges of his thoughts, ready to pounce the moment the opportunity presented itself. With a gentle shake of his head, San chased away the fear that arose whenever he remembered the constant threat of Kir.

And although he had begun to think of other things, the forest wasn't nearly as enjoyable as before. Each rustling bush concealed some hidden predator. Unimaginable dangers lurked in the once-beautiful shadows. The entire world was full of hostilities, but perhaps the most dastardly enemy was the one that lay waiting inside San's own head. His breathing and pace increased until he was moving at a shaky trot, eager to reach the next clearing and escape grasp of the forest, the solace it had held for him now shattered.

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// a path upon the ground { Scapeh Jul 2, 2013 0:11:12 GMT -6

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Post by Scapeh on Jul 2, 2013 0:11:12 GMT -6

Forestry. Not always my favorite place, but somehow always serene. There was something calming about the way the branches swayed above, causing light patterns to the earth below. I often found myself lock in a trance as I traveled through these kinds of realms. It was never my first choice, though. My sense of direction has always been slightly off, and if I ever got turned around I could walk myself into circles for a good long while. That was why I usually kept to the straight and narrow.

I bowed my head slightly, watching the patterns before me as the rays of the sun angled through the leaves. I was so lost that I nearly forgot myself until I hear the half-frantic patter of another being. I pricked my audits forward, raising my cool green gaze. Another equine. My the build I would guess a stallion. There was a breeze that drifted to me as I came to a stop in the path. Ah yes, that was stallion blood. Hot and thick. I tossed my mane across my shoulders, watching him approach.

"Afternoon, Forest Prancer." That seemed like a genuine enough title to me. At least for now. He might get a name change soon once I got to know him. I moved with the sway of the branches above me, feeling the forest move through me. He was... more than met the eye. Somehow. I wasn't sure, but something in my gut told me so. Something deep and tribal. Mystery, what a mystery...

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// a path upon the ground { Scapeh Jul 2, 2013 0:38:28 GMT -6

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Post by Song on Jul 2, 2013 0:38:28 GMT -6

Sankron's mind was racing much faster than his legs ever could, thoughts spiraling downwards into the darkest regions of his soul. His control was slipping, while Kir lashed out in his internal struggle to break free. Just as the familiar pounding began to split his skull, a mare appeared in his path. His hooves slid to an automatic stop beneath him, hindquarters sinking as dust drifted up in his wake. The surprise was enough to shake off Kir's influence, and San could feel his own personality regaining dominance. He studied the mare carefully, gratitude tainting his impression of her just enough to prevent him from continuing his flight in the opposite direction.

"It's S-Sankron, actually. N-not, ah, Forest Prancer," he stammered, the words tumbling forth of their own accord. His episode of moments ago had been enough to throw the stallion off, but there was something about this young mare that knocked him further off balance. A thought drifted by at the edge of his consciousness, but a gust of forgetfulness snatched it from him before he could recognize its meaning. "Sorry," he apologized, realizing he was staring. "You gave me quite a scare, Miss."

The light that managed to break through the leaves was fading noticeably, and although the summer days were long, San knew he hadn't much longer before the sun would set. The paranoid stallion dreaded the night more than any other thing. Sleep brought the horrendous nightmares, but staying awake allowed for Kir to take over, a nightmare that was all the more terrifying. He shifted his hooves nervously, eager to be on his way so that he might find some desolate location where no others would come to harm, but something drew him towards the mare, demanding that he stay.

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// a path upon the ground { Scapeh Jul 4, 2013 23:24:12 GMT -6

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Post by Scapeh on Jul 4, 2013 23:24:12 GMT -6

He looked so frightened. It surely couldn't have just been me. Sure, I had the effect of frightening those by just popping up out of nowhere. But this stallion had the sense of fear that was primal and within. Hmmm, interesting. I gave him a sweet smile, shifting my weight from one pillar to the other, getting comfortable. "I apologize for scaring you..." I didn't really want to use his real name. I didn't. I never called anyone by their actual name. Never. I tried to roll his name over my tongue inside my head.

Sankron... It tasted funny. It was equally guttural and gravely smooth. It was a strange texture to my palate. I was quite a fair beat late before I bowed my head and addressed him. "Sankron." Igh. It still tasted just as funny falling out of my mouth. This wouldn't do. I'd have to come up with something to use with him. I lifted my gaze to his again, trying to appear as if nothing bothered me, though his name kicked up at me with a fury.

"Where are you headed to? Or escaping from?" He had a jittery look to him. I didn't want him to be jittery. I glanced through the trees, seeing the sun slip farther and farther into the earth. Perhaps it was the dark that he was afraid of. It certainly wouldn't be much fun to get lost in here in the twilight hours. I wouldn't mind it so much. The night was my playground. For this poor soul, though, it was another story. I waited patiently, audits perked for his answer. He seemed... worn. Old before his time. I wondered why...

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// a path upon the ground { Scapeh Jul 9, 2013 23:39:53 GMT -6

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Post by Song on Jul 9, 2013 23:39:53 GMT -6

the night was all you had

you ran into the night from all you had

A stiff nod was all San offered in return for the mare's apology. His manners were usually better than this, but he was still too flustered to busy himself with simple niceties. San paused for a moment, waiting for the horse blocking his path to either introduce herself or move along. Much to the stallion's dismay, she did neither, choosing instead to pose a question that he was none too eager to answer. San's golden eyes flicked from tree to tree, as if a reasonable excuse might be waiting for him there. "I just, ah, need to get home before nightfall?"

The response was inflected more as a question than a definite statement, so Sankron rushed to explain himself. He needed to get his wit back. It was uncharacteristic of him to be such a stuttering mess. "You see, I have a friend who will be very upset if I'm not back in time to meet him." It wasn't a total lie, and it didn't sound too deranged, so it was good enough in San's book. "If there's nothing else you need, I'll just be on my way now.

Although the stallion's legs were practically twitching in his eagerness to escape the forest, his chivalrous nature had chosen this time to reassert itself, and so his morals dictated that he remain in the mare's presence until proper farewells had been exchanged. Still, even this couldn't keep his hooves from scuffing up dust from the path or his tail from swishing irritably against his flanks. Under any other circumstances, he would have gladly paused his travels in order to converse with this stranger. She seemed friendly enough, if a bit unusual. At any rate, she hardly came across as a threat.

found yourself a path upon the ground

you ran into the night; you can't be found

Last Edit: Jul 9, 2013 23:44:15 GMT -6 by Song

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// a path upon the ground { Scapeh Jul 10, 2013 9:49:12 GMT -6

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Post by Scapeh on Jul 10, 2013 9:49:12 GMT -6

I smiled reassuringly. He seemed so nervous, and I was interested in figuring out why. It was reasonable enough to assume that it was the darkness that was descending that was the source of that nervousness, but it seemed like it was certainly more than that. When he explained to me about his friend, it seemed a little bit of a quick fix, but genuine enough that I certainly believed him to an extent. My mother had been the same way with stallions. But I didn't quite want to clutter my thoughts with those memories right now.

I smiled again, my audits twitching as the sounds of the night started to creep in from the edges of darkness as the sun was sinking lower and lower into the trees. "There is nothing I need if you want to put it that way. However, there is something I desire and that is to keep you company until you reach your friend, if you would allow me to do so." I bowed my head slightly, though I kept my eyes on him. "You seem a bit nervous to travel through the dark, and as that is my specialty, I would be more than happy to help you put your mind at ease with my company."

Yes, I did want to keep him company. He seemed... interesting for reasons that I couldn't quite pinpoint. Some part of my mind tingled with familiarity but that wasn't quite right. My banner swayed behind me while I waited for an answer from the stallion, and then I realized I had forgotten my manners. "Oh, goodness me. I apologize, I haven't told you my name. I am called Dark Cabaret, wanderer of the dark and dancer of the night." I bowed my head again with a smile before looking back to him. "It is a pleasure."

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// a path upon the ground { Scapeh

Post by Song on Jul 1, 2013 9:42:15 GMT -6

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