In The Forest's Depths...
Late at night, you find yourself in a forest, pushing your way through thick vegetation. You are not sure how you had gotten there, but there was a pushing need for you to get out of the trees immediately.. or so you felt. You push farther... How many trees could be in one stupid forest? The fog sweeps around you, and as you make it to a clearing, you collapse on the ground, looking at the stars.
It's no use... I don't know if I can ever get out of here.
As that thought comes to your mind, you sit up. An equine figure is moving towards you through the fog. You can start to see color... Mostly white, with magenta hooves and a megnta horn, which complement the markings on her wings and legs. A sweeping light pink mane and tail trail behind the figure.
But this can't be right! Unicorns aren't real!
The equine stops before you, looking at you with inquisitiveness.
."Humans never stray this far from their homes," she says. "Why have you come here?"
."Horses can't talk!" you blurt out, trying to hide the shock you're in with a mask of denial.
."This is very true," replied the equine, her feminine voice matter-of-fact. "However, you can listen in the tongue I speak, and I in yours."
."That makes no sense!" you reply. "Look at me, talking to a horse!"
."I do see you," she says. "And you are, indeed, conversing with an equine. However, there are many things humans do not know."
."Oh?" You voice is sarcastic and unbelieving. "Give me an example."
."Many humans do not know of me," she says.
."Well, that isn't hard to imagine," you mutter. "If that's true, then enlighten me. Consider me a messanger for all humans."
Settling down across from you, the mare looks at you with no contempt or resentment for your comments.
."My name is Larysa. Shall I begin?"
Taken off gaurd by her actually being willing to speak to you, you now. Then she begins to speak....
The Tale
."My earliest memory is waking here, where we are now. Somewhere I knew something was missing, but I couldn't be sure of it. As I looked frantically around for what I had lost, this necklace swayed around my neck. It was familiar... Was it even mine? I chose to believe so.
."Fragments of memory came to me... I was in the Moonlight Forest, and my name was Larysa. I was to be a Moon and Star Watcher, whatever that was. But I did not know why I was here. I knew there was someone, yes, somone! missing.
.
But who..?
."I searched my mind, looking for answers. None came to me. Hunger clawed at my stomach, and I ripped a clump of grass for the earth and ate it. This was new, I had only eaaten grass a few times before, came the memory. As I looked forward, into the pond, I saw myself, a skinny, small foal. Had I aged? No, it couldn't be... But if I had, would I have even known?
."As the months passed I searched for answers. I did everything I thought I could. I taught myself to fly, and it was at this time I discovered my powers.
."It was late at night. I had been practicing my flying all day.
Now, I thought,
I aim for the moon. Nothing can stop me from remembering there.
."I spread my wings, and began to gallop, readying myself for when I became airborne. But as I did, the ground faded below me quicker than ever before. Heat pressed against me, ther air grew thin, and then.. cold. Just cold. No air, yet I could breathe. No warmth, yet I did not freeze. What was this? I should have been dead. I paniced, racing down towards where I had deparated. This had to be surreal! Though it was not. Eventually, day by day, I flew more and discovered what I was doing there... creating. I was creating moons and stars and sending them on their way, but I could only do so when a stirring in my heart told me so.
."As my powers grew, I vowed to only use them if I must. But with fewer trips to the starry realm, I became lonely quickly. Of course, visitors had sometimes found the forest, so there were already those I had met, but no one stayed for long. Eventually they all left. It was then I decided to found a
herd, one that I would lead here, in the Moonlight Forest. Ask me not how it came to be, but one by one, members found their way to the forest."
The mare stops and looks at you.
."There is more, but I do not wish to speak of it now," she says quietly. "I hope you'll understand."
Moon and Star Watcher
."Moon and Star Watcher is a title given to those who possess my powers. There is only one per generation, I believe. Moon and Star Watchers are able to fly to where the stars dwell, unaffected by the extreme temperatures. They are able to create and control moons and stars. Lastly, they may only die when the stars see fit. It is a great responsibility, but, with experiance, I have learned to live with it."
Bloodlines
."Somewhere, I am sure I have a sire and dam. I just know it is so. But I don't remember them...
I want to remember..."
Alliances
."I am truly blessed to have as many friends as I do. However, there are so many, I simply cannot list them all without, in my own foolishness, leaving someone off. Hopefully in your travels you see them, for they are truly wonderful induviduals."
The Keeper of my Heart
."In the past, something painful occured... I lost the one who I loved dearly, and I thought I would never recover. One stallion has shown me that I could. I love him with all of my heart.
."His name is
Ekki. We had been friends for a long time before I knew his feelings.. and my own. He is also the Head Warrior within my herd, though I assure that rank is solely based on his skill and not my own emotions. I would do anything for him..."
Foes
."Sadly, there are a few equines who do not see eye to eye with my and as a result dislike me. I would prefer not to list their names, so as not to encourage them, but there are a few around. I do wish they would try and understand my thoughts, though, as I try to understand theirs."
Follower
."Somewhere in this forest is a small, white rabbit with blue markings. Her name is Juniper, and she lives in the forest with my herd and I. She sometimes follows me around. I hope you're lucky enough to catch a glimpse of her while you are here."
The Moonlight Herd
.
The Moonlight Herd," the mare smiles fondly. "This is the herd I founded not so many years ago. It has grown more than I expected. We have had out share of hardships and difficulties, but somehow we always seem to make it through. I cannot believe I am lucky enough to lead this group of wonderful equines. I hope they trust my leadership, for I question every day if what I am doing is right for them. Hopefully, as time progresses, we will continue to live here and be happy."
Replications
."I often create small replications of unis who visit here for their enjoyment. However, I only make them for those who lok unique and ask nicely. I do not like it when my replications are taken without permission, entered in contests, altered, or not used at all by the one they were made for, so please refrain from doing so. Here is what they look like..."
(These have transparent backgrounds and only customs are made!)
."If you would like one of your uni, please just request one. I would be more than willing to create a replica of your uni."
Adoptees
."Some kind artists out there have been willing to make small figures portraying me. I love these all dearly, so thank you to the artists! I will let you see them, but please refrain from touching them or taking them."
Depictions
."As of now, I have no art drawn by fans of myself to show you."
Moon Awards
."I have heard that there are many unis who are unique and tell others of themselves. For those I offer the Moon Awards. If you feel your uni is qualified, please
request one, though there are no set specifications."
Awarded
."As for the present time, I have not been awarded anything for my information regarding myself. I hope to in the future, however."
Departure
As the time has passed, the forest has lightened with the day. Larysa looks at you and, with a kind smile, dips her head as she stands.
."You now know all that you need to," she says. "If you wish to go home, follow the stream. It will lead you there."
And with those last words, she turns and walks away. You wonder if you will ever see the Moon and Star Watcher again. It is then you notice a small square in your hands... Will you take it to remember her by and guide your way back to this mystical place?
Find Your Way...
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