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Post by silverfall on Aug 6, 2004 15:58:38 GMT -5
"Oh, Ok," Sky Feathers said. "Harvest Moon can be Sea Spray's buddy! Come on Bella!" And she raced down to the water. Bandit went racing after her and together they kicked up the surf.
"Hey," Razz said to Kail. "We should build a sandcastle." Every year the ponies held a sandcastle-building tournament and Razz thought he could use some practice. "And maybe later we can go down to the snack stand and get a rainbowberry ice pop. After we fly our kites."
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Post by Rose Rebellion on Aug 6, 2004 20:31:37 GMT -5
Con. from Ponyville, Moon Crystle should be following after me
A beige hoof sunk down in the heated sand. The first instinct to cross Brigid's mind was to pull her leg back, or to run as fast as she could to the water soaked sand. But Brigid wasn't one to overexert herself if there wasn't a need, so she just took to the sand at a slow and relaxed pace.
The air, although till humid, was more bearable, it seamed, than in the town. Brigid was certain the concrete had a lot to do with it. At least I won't swelter here than in the town. Ah, yes, even if Moon Crystal is a lost cause than at least I can enjoy what this quaint beach has to offer.
She turned to check to see if the other unicorn was still following her, than looked back to the sands and active waves. Brigid hadn't hesitated in noting the other ponies present, especially the foals. The goddess wasn't sure whether to be worried or not, she was never good with children.
(Don't worry Becka ^_^, although Brigid wants Moony as a mage, she's all yours anyway. I just need to keep her active. Wysteria should be here soon too. And maybe Rose and Tsuwari, depending.)
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Post by LNS on Aug 7, 2004 0:58:03 GMT -5
Not having said so much as 'boo' on the walk out to the lake, Charm sat down in the warm sand. Letting hooves dig around until they were covered. The farther down in the sand her hooves went, the cooler it was. Giggling slightly at this new discovery, Charm forgot about everything else, including needing a buddy.
Standing up, she wiggled her front hooves back and forth until she had sand half way up her legs. Wiggling a little more, she lost her balance and went face first into the sand.
Blowing with all her might she tried to get the sand out of her nose and away from her eyes. Purple eyes watered, as the sand stung. Before she could let out even one sniffle she, discovered something reddish in color walking towards her. The strange creature had eight legs. Blinking back both tears and sand she stared at it complete wonder. Whatever was that thing?
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Post by Becka *Pone* on Aug 7, 2004 1:21:58 GMT -5
Sherbet ran down to see the crocodile when Gumdrop called her name. "Oh wow! Kail look, a croc!" She inched closer to it, taking slow steps and keeping herself between it and Gumdrop, because Gumdrop was not a big girl yet, and couldn't handle crocodiles. As she got closer she realized what it was, and turned to Gumdrop with a grin. "Ok, Im going to grab it and get its mouth shut, you stay back." This would be a fun prank. Kail didn't hear Sherbet, but instead turned to Harvest Moon, "don't worry, the water is warm enough. But nice and cool compared to this sun." She gave him a smile but was interupted by Razzaroo wanting to build sand castles. "Sure, that would be fun. I suppose you have a shovel and buckets in that bag of yours huh? Along with the kites... and Im surprised you dont already have ice pops." She winked. (eeep! Bad Becka, falling behind like that >.< hehe, and not worried at all Rosie, I would have fought you for her )
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Post by Lilith on Aug 7, 2004 3:34:57 GMT -5
Bella's puppy ran towards the rolling water and she soon followed, calling out for all of them to wait for her. She'd never been in the ocean before and though the waves seemed a little scary, it didn't seem to bother her. If little Sky Feathers wasn't afraid, then why should she be?
With her first bound into the clear blue sea, Bella's heart pounded with excitement. It wasn't long before she reached Sky Feathers at a shallow level.
She giggled softly and lifted a hoof from the water to splash her buddy playfully. Before she did, Bella felt something strange and she looked down to see a small peice of seaweed laying on her hoof. Slightly alarmed by this, the foal let out a little squeal as she stumbled back and fell into the water, somehow sending the seaweed flying onto her head.
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Post by silverfall on Aug 7, 2004 8:38:15 GMT -5
No sooner had Kail spoken, Razz got a curious look on his face and ransacked his sack, just to check and see if he did have icepops. Much to his dismay, he didn't.
"Eeee---wwww!" Sky Feathers was bellowing in her little voice. "Whots that on your head?" She gingerly reached out her hoof and knocked it off. She jumped away from it as it chased her up the beach on the top of the wave. "Get away, get away!" The seaweed was deposited on the sand and Sky Feathers circled it cautiously, poking it with her hoof. Bandit came up to give it a good sniff, too, but he didn't seem that interested.
(This is apparently our first time at the beach, lol.)
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Post by Silver Shadow on Aug 7, 2004 8:58:03 GMT -5
((cont. from Ponyville, following Brigid! XD ))
Moon Crystal trotted up next to Brigid and looked out to the beach, admiring it. She breathed in the salty sea air and grinned.
"Ahhh, its been a long time since I've visited the beach." She said to Brigid. "The ocean always smells the same, wherever you go."
Moony looked out and noticed the others there; Razz, Kail and a complete herd of foals with a watchdog. Actually two dogs it seemed, though one was just a pup anyway.
"Hey its Razz and Kail, and a whole bunch of baby ponies. Come'on Brigid, lets go say hi." Moony said, smiling.
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Post by Jewel on Aug 7, 2004 21:50:33 GMT -5
Tsuwari ran ahead of his mother, to the edge of the sand where the beach began. Sunset eyes grew wide and an excited smile spread across his features as the little unicorn took in the view of the lakee. He shifted his weight on his feet, then slid down the side of the giant sand pile, still ahead of his mother.
"Come on, Mama!!" He pranced excitedly, looking from the group of other young ponies to Rose, and back again.
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Post by Delta on Aug 7, 2004 22:01:29 GMT -5
Gumdrop hovered on the sand, stuck between wanted to tackle the croc like a big girl and wanting to put as much distance between her and the croc.
She was so worried that she didn't even notice the pretty pony with the purple in her hair, which was quite a big deal. She had an eagle eye for purple.
The foal called out to her friend, "Be careful, it might bite your head off!" but when she saw the seaweed that washed up on the sand it was the last straw.
She gave a soft scream and pelted down the beach to where Razz was, and hid crouching, with her bum up in the air behind his back, shaking with fear. "I don't like the beach!" She squeaked.
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Post by Rose Rebellion on Aug 7, 2004 22:14:34 GMT -5
(con from BB)
Tsuwari certainly had given his mother a run for her money, and Rose Rebellion was, without a shadow of a doubt, running after him. Instantly a zillion thoughts raced passed her mind of words of caution, and of thousands of instances where he'd get hurt. She called out after him, but her words came out jumbled in a rush with her crazy thoughts and lack of breath.
Finally, seeing there was no way to slow him down now, Rose just called back, "Always stay with another baby! I mean it! Please!" Her voice rose higher as she finished her statement in hope. She winced at Gumdrop's high-pitched scream.
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Brigid's ears flattened against her head, her lips in an almost snarl. I remember now why I'm not so well with foals...all this screaming and ruckus... She cringed at Gumdrop's shriek.
"I suppose," she said reluctantly to Moon Crystal. There was always a possibility that the babies wouldn't come anywhere near them. Besides, babies were far from mage material.
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Post by Jewel on Aug 7, 2004 22:30:27 GMT -5
Tsuwari, sensing the urgency in his mother's voice and hearing the other baby's scream, suddenly became a little less brave than he had been before. Instead of running further ahead, he stopped where he was, and fascinated himself with a tiny burrowing sand crab for a moment, giving Rose the time she needed to catch up. As soon as she was near him, he set off again down the beach.
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Post by Becka *Pone* on Aug 7, 2004 22:36:12 GMT -5
Gumdrops scream caught Sherbet's attention away from the driftwood she had been pretending to wrestle, and for one terrifying moment Sherbet thought that maybe it really was a croc. She jumped back away from it into the water right as a wave crested and splashed down on top of her head. She came up coughing and trotted quickly but wearily out of the water and back to where Kail, Razz, and Gumdrop still were.
"I think Im sick of being a big girl right now," she said drearily and coughed again, trying to get the taste of the LAKE water out of her throat.
Kail smiled and gave the filly a side hug. It left the fur on her side matted against her body, but she didn't mind. She turned to the upturned bum behind Razz. "Its ok Gumdrop, there isn't anything to be scared of at this beach."
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Post by Rose Rebellion on Aug 7, 2004 22:41:12 GMT -5
The taf unicorn simply watched in awe and fear as Tsuwari romped off the moment she'd made it to him. She stood motionless for a moment, just letting everything from the morning and all the sudden fears now soak in. "Rainbow almighty...it's a never ending cycle, isn't it?"
For just a moment she turned from Tsuwari to catch a peek of the others around. So many foals around...Well, I'm sure the other adults here will be keeping just as much of a careful eye as I'll be. Her purple eyes recognized Kailani's familiar sea green coat. She didn't hesitate to wave a greeting out to her and Razz. Good! Glad to see that Kail and Razz are here. Tsuwari should be all right with the other kids then...
She turned her head to look back towards her young foal....and the crab he seemed to be getting too close to. "Tsuwari! You stay away from that crab!," she warned him, and muttered to herself, "That's the last I need...him hurt and crying."
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Post by Jewel on Aug 7, 2004 22:50:22 GMT -5
(ooc: Sorry, Becka! Little sleep and lots of stress make Jewel a rather incompetent pony I edited my post... so we're not at the ocean, lol.) Tsuwari was now within earshot of the group of ponies already visiting the lake. He was dancing up to the little waves lapping against the shore, stepping back just in time to not get wet. Leaning his head down closer to the water, he noticed a few tiny silver fish darting around beneath the surface. "Mama, look!" He called back to Rose, who still hadn't caught up, "Look at the fishes!"
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Post by Rose Rebellion on Aug 7, 2004 23:07:03 GMT -5
Rose let out a frustrated noise, her lips making the noise most frustrated horses make. Without so much as watching whether there were crabs or not, the rebellious unicorn came up to Tsuwari in an almost storming manor. Glayse, out foal will be the death of me, I swear!
Now within the presence of Tsuwari, Rose forced herself to stay calm. Instead of looking down and muttering something along the lines of 'yeah fish', the unicorn made a sound of faux awe.
"Aww...aren't they cute?," she swooned. Rose hasn't actually seen fish in ages...one of her friends back in Dream Valley was deathly afraid of them, so Rose got in the habit of avoiding them for her.
Now staring back down at the water, Rose could see the reflection of her weary face. With becoming a new mother, Rose certainly showed the signs of lacking sleep, and all ready she looked horrible. The unicorn wasn't one for using makeup, but seeing herself now made her truly consider it.
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