Hope
begins in the dark.
Eulalie knew the twins hated nothing more than to be cooped up inside for so long, but she would not risk their lives by letting them outside to breath in the toxic, smoke filled air. They were growing listless and restless, however, and the sunshine woman knew she had to do something quick before they were all driven mad with cabin fever. So, she draped a heavy cloth over her nose and stepped outside the castle walls and into the court to hunt down something to bring home for her children, to keep them occupied. She could not know that something would find her first.
The mother pressed her way through the crowd, carefully weaving around fellow citizens. So many lives had been stricken by this terrible wildfire, so many grown weak or ill as a result of the ash and smoke filling the air, covering the sun. And it was not just the equines who were affected. So many creatures big and small filled the court after having escaped from the forest. She watched as caretakers laid out water and treats for them, as they tended the wounded and eased the anxieties of the fearful. Although things looked bleak now, here in the loving, caring gestures of those surrounding her, Eulalie saw hope. Hope that they would make it through this disaster and be stronger and more bonded for it.
She thought she heard a voice call her name, distant but strong and she paused in surprise. Who? She wondered, but when she turned there appeared to be nobody around seeking her attention. Eulalie brushed it off, continuing her search. She attempted to track down toys and games and any sort of trick she could come up with that would occupy her children for even a day longer. She was afraid that even the staff, though they seemed amused by Anemone and Regis’ antics, would soon grow tired of entertaining the twins.
After a short while she had collected quite a few things and was preparing to return to the castle when she heard it again, the same voice calling her name. This time when Eulalie stopped and looked around she knew that she was not imagining it. Somebody was searching for her, and yet each pair of eyes she met smiled and moved along. Her expression was quickly slipping into concern. Perhaps she was just overtired with the twins and doing her part to help the court get through this difficult time. Then a flash of bright white and mahogany caught her attention and something pulled at her, drawing her closer toward it. Another equine pulling a cart moved out of her line of sight and there, standing on the other side was a magnificent creature. Truly, like nothing she had ever seen before.
Their dark eyes met and Eulalie felt some strange, unexplainable kinship, like they had known each other for a long time. Like they were meant to find each other at this moment. The golden haired woman believed in such things as fate, and this felt like fate. It felt right, somehow. ”I’ve found you,” the voice, again, and now she recognized it as his. It was warmth and pride and strength. Eulalie could not help but smile, and wonder, but how? “My name is Tabbris, and I’m here to watch over you and those that you love.” And the silliest thought crossed her mind, that certainly this would occupy her children for days once they discovered him.
@Random Events <3
