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Post by Flutter (Frosty) on Jun 26, 2011 20:42:15 GMT -5
Little ones only, please ;D I'm sure there's some supervision going on. Either that or Xena finally locked them all in the basement. (Takes place just outside of Brightvale, on Ance's farm.) Xena is also tired of being a plot device and wants some friends. XD This should be more of a lighthearted RP than most of us are used to- but here we go, breaking out of our comfort zones >)
The grass was green, the sun hot, and Xena didn't notice any of it. She was working on building another scale model battle scene- one that her brother wouldn't step on, her sister wouldn't yell at her for, and one that wouldn't catch on fire when she launched the flaming trebuchet.
The last one was actually the easiest part. In the last week, Xena had discovered that using wet or green wood would ensure her fortifications wouldn't set on fire. It was the FINDING of the wood that was the issue. The gently rolling hills in which her family lived made it incredibly difficult for her four-year-old body to navigate (without scraping her knobby little legs) in either form. Being a Peophin, at least, she had wings she could use to flap around a bit. Her human form was just silly, so she avoided it whenever possible.
There was a small wooded patch that Chupe had yet to flatten on the property, but it was far away and Xena couldn't drag her wagon over some of the hills. It was a lot of work, but within two hours, the small filly had built up a rather decent trebuchet and fort. She estimated her fort to be about six feet high, seven feet wide, and eight feet deep. She'd spent the latter part of yesterday digging a trench around the area, and so her practise fort/playhouse was complete. Almost.
She took a few steps back, wondering what she could possibly be missing. Turrets, check. Stairs, check. Arrow-pockets, check. It had everything it needed, but being a little girl, Xena thought it also needed to be a little bit prettier. Glitter, maybe? Momma might ground me if I bring it into the house, though. She says it's worse than germs, she said to no one in particular, as she had no pet to call her own just yet. She tilted her head from side to side. It's just MISSING SOMEFINK. She was rather exasperated now, struggling to figure out what her 'dream fort' was missing.
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Post by Eruanna's Menagerie on Jun 27, 2011 13:21:45 GMT -5
The mare smiled and lifted her head, smelling the fresh Brightvale air. There was something fresh and beautiful about Brightvale. Meridell was lovely, but Brightvale was... well, cleaner, honestly. What a beautiful day! the mare smiled.
Mooooommm, came a voice from beside the older purple mare. A younger blue Peophin next to her was shifting from hoof to hoof, looking bored and restless. How long're we gonna be, Mom? the foal asked, looking with trepidation at the long grocery list poking out from his mother's bag.
Daffodil sighed and ruffled the mane of her son. We still have quite a few errands to run, sweetie, she said.
The small Peophin groaned. But I'm bored! he whined.
Daffodil sighed. Ever since she'd rescued her son, it was hard to have him out of her sight for even a moment. So much of his life she'd missed, hadn't been able to protect him. But guilt came just as quickly when she kept him so close. He was on another leash now: the leash of his overprotective parents. Well, how about this, Roherdiron, Daff finally suggested after a few moments of struggle. See those hills over there? She motioned to the rolling hills that were just outside the Brightvale walls. I don't want you going any further than those. But there are a lot of petpets out that way. Why don't you go exploring and playing while I finish these errands? Daffodil knew that those hills were in view of the barracks, so hopefully Ro would be safe enough.
Ro's eyes lit up. Really, mum? he asked, a grin splitting his face. All right! He gave his mother a hug, then galloped across the field, away from the main road, and toward the hills. This was what he wanted - now it was time to explore! On his shoulder, Roherdiron's familiar Ukali chirped, clearly as excited as his owner.
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Post by Yugi on Jun 28, 2011 23:35:14 GMT -5
SISSER, NO. I DUN WANNA GO BACK TO GRAMMA'S! Jairus declared his protests as he struggled against Ren's hold on his tailfin.
He knew all too well what awaited him at his Grandmother's abode. The last time his parents had dumped him there, his grandmother had practically made him go bald with all of the chemicals she had used to rid him of his record two-weeks-without-bathing smell. He was devastated after his amazing run for three weeks without stepping foot near a bathtub came to a grinding halt.
Momma told me to bring you here today, Jai, Ren said around his tailfin that was tainting her mouth with a new coat of dirt that Jai had found, You have to keep Auntie Xena company, like a big boy would. Slowly but surely she was making progress toward the farm.
At the mention of Xena's name, Jai's need to escape increased tenfold. With renewed determination, he dug his hooves into the dirt and thought very heavy thoughts. He would not be moved. Not to see Aunt Xena. Not only was she mean, she had more cooties than Lilly, and Lilly was more girly than Xena was! He feared for all that was good and gross in the world.
NO, I WON'T. I WON'T KEEP 'ER COMPNEY!
Ren, usually the patient type, was at the end of her fuse with her youngest brother. She released her hold on his tailfin as a fire built in her eyes as her brother turned to look at her face.
Jairus Domagon, you will do as Momma said, or Momma will be sure to tan your hiney if I take you home! Ren exclaimed, her eyes bright with the power building underneath her skin.
Jai knew then that his sister meant business. Reluctantly, he got to his feet and followed after Ren, who smiled at him all the way to the farm.
I'll go, bwut dat doesn't bean I'll like et.
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Post by Flutter (Frosty) on Jul 7, 2011 16:21:20 GMT -5
I DID NOT ABANDON THIS
Xena's ears flicked at the noise- NO! Momma would NOT tear this fort down! She'd been a big girl this time by not taking anything out of the house to build it. She ran to the second story, keeping an eye out for the possible invasion of her stern mother. Using a pair of binoculars that Chupe had gotten for her, she looked out at the horizon and her jaw dropped. INVADERS!I should have built the moat first! Her brows furrowed, and she let her wings drop the hold on the binoculars (she'd discovered she didn't like flying, much, but her wings were useful for grabbing things.) She leapt down to the ground level of her fort, trying to find anything that might keep them at bay.
And then she heard Jai. Uh oh. She immediately started loading the rotten veggies Lilly had given her from the garden (DAMN CROKABEKS, she'd said) into her scale-model trebuchet, using some of the strongest language she was allowed to say while doing it.
Son of a butternut, Jai always comes an ruins everything! If mama sends him out here, he's gonna be more of a stinky-mcstinkypants than he already is! she said out loud. But then she had a thought, which she also said out loud- What if that OTHER colt is one of Jai's friends? I'm outnumbered!This was obviously not a good thing. There were not one, but TWO smelly boys in the area. She gritted her teeth, furiously loading the catapult. They would NOT win!
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Post by Eruanna's Menagerie on Jul 9, 2011 22:04:08 GMT -5
What was that, Wren? Roherdiron looked over at his familiar. The Ukali let out a chirp and motioned. Ro looked in that direction, then let out a yellp of excitement. A Symol! he whispered to Wren, who giggled and grinned. Roherdiron smiled back, then tiptoed over to where the Symbol was scurrying around. He loved Symols - they were just so adorable. Well, he loved most petpets.
H-hey! Roherdiron exclaimed as the Symol suddenly skittered several yards away. Ducking down, Ro inched forward, hoping to get a closer look without scaring the petpet away. He thought he was completely covered by the tall grass, but he was still a ways away from the Symol before it suddenly perked up again and ran in the opposite direction. Jhudora's bubbling cauldron! Roherdiron exclaimed, using his favorite curse that he'd picked up from his father.
Standing, Roherdiron dropped pretense and chased after the petpet. Meeeeehhhh! the colt cried, voicing his frustration. This was Symol was faster than he had expected! It led him across the hill. He was so focusedon keeping his eyes on the ever-retreating Symol that he didn't notice the other two Neopets coming down the side road. Come back! I don't wanna hurt yoo-oooof! Roherdiron felt himself thrown back as he suddenly crashed into the smaller of the two.
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Post by Yugi on Jul 25, 2011 23:16:14 GMT -5
Even though he had submitted himself to his demise outwardly, Jairus continued to plot an escape route from the terrible torture that was his Aunt Xena. His face set into a serious look, he struggled to think of just how such a feat could be accomplished.
He could only prolong the wait of his torture by scampering around the farm. He knew that eventually, his Grandmother would find him and kick his butt right over towards Xena. He was lacking in weaponry, as his sisters had thoroughly stripped him of every potato launcher, marshmallow launcher, water gun, water balloon, water balloon launcher...well, every launcher and its ammunition, really. And he absolutely would not think of hiding behind his sister. He had a little dignity!
What in the world? Ren gazed into the distance, watching as a figure grew closer and closer increasingly fast.
Jai didn't look up until it was too late.
Oof!
The young peophin fought to hold the tears of pain back. He could not show weakness in enemy territory! Even if it really, really hurt...
He opened his eyes to see his attacker. He gave the other colt a once over before the idea came to him.
This colt could be his shield. The devious wheels in his mind started to turn as a matching devious grin creased across his muzzle.
Herro dere, fewwow colt, His smile grew wider, Would you like ta come pway wif me an' my...er...fwiend?
His gaze shifted to the fort in the distance. He winked slyly, knowing full well Xena would be watching. He just knew she was perched on top of her handiwork.
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Post by Flutter (Frosty) on Jul 26, 2011 6:29:29 GMT -5
Upon filling the trebuchet, Xena once again picked up her binoculars- failing a few times because her wings were now covered in Chokato goo- and zoned in on her targets. I shoulda figured that Jai was up to no good- he WOULD bring a friend! In her line of reasoning, there was no reason someone should waste that much energy in running unless they had a pre-planned event. She calculated the distance, realising that her little catapult didn't have nearly enough torque to hit the two from all the way back here. Standing firm, the bay filly kept one hoof on the launch pad, one on the spring that would let the trebuchet go, and her eyes trained on Jai and... whoever that was.
They're not gonna sneak up on me- especially not Jai! She quieted herself, ears flicking back and forth to pick up on the sounds the two colts made. The catapult was impossible to see from the road, (she'd lost it this morning because she'd forgotten where she'd built it), so she would have to rely on the wind to PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE not blow north, because that would ruin all of her plans. This had to be perfect.
Sorry if there's any typos I missed- my nails need to be trimmed XD
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Post by Eruanna's Menagerie on Aug 6, 2011 22:22:43 GMT -5
Roherdiron was completely unable to respond for a few minutes, resigned to laying on his back until the world decided to stop spinning. He repressed the urge to throw up over the colt that he had already sent flying. Stupid motion sickness. Bu-u-uh? was all Roherdiron could reply, only half taking in what Jai was saying. Finally, however, his brain snapped back into place enough for him to stand up, even though he was still visibly unsteady on his hooves.
Um... play? the Peophin repeated stupidly, as if he'd never heard the word before. Roherdiron shook his head. I - I mean, yeah! he finally exclaimed a bit more enthusiastically, giving a small smile. Well, that is, I'm real sorry I ran into you, I was chasing a Symol and I wasn't looking and, and, and I'm Roherdiron, by the way, and my Ukali here is Wren... um, um... d'you normally make friends with Neopets that bowl you over? All this came out quite fast.
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