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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:34 pm
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:43 pm
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:00 pm
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Euphrosynê smiled. It seemed bringing Iphi in on the story wasn't a bad idea. "Cindellony sounds lovely!" She nodded. "They certainly weren't the best step sisters to have. But Cindellony didn't complain. She wished they would treat her better."
"One day a member of the herd came to them, to deliver a message. The prince of the neighboring herd was going to pick his mate at an up coming ball. Her step sister's were all in a tizzy of excitement and constantly talking about what they would wear. When Cindellony asked to go, her step mom said if she finished all her chores and had a suitable outfit to wear."
"Cindellony was excited. Despite the extra work her step sisters made her, she managed to finish the chores and make a fine elegant outfit. Not nearly as fancy as her step sisters, but very pretty all the same. The day of the ball came. When she stepped out to join her family, her step sisters gave her a sly smile. 'What is this rag you're wearing?' one asked as she tore a strip from Cindellony's outfit. 'Oh these beads are absolute trash,' said the other as she yanked Cindellony's necklace, that had once belonged to her mother, from around her neck.
By the time, they were done, her outfit was in ruins. The trio laughed haughtily as they trotted off."
WC: 230
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:55 pm
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Euphrosynê nodded. "I know she would have appreciated you as a step sister, but I could never have given you up!" Euph took a moment to hug her sister close. "I would be pretty mad," Euph admitted to her sister. "I don't know what I would do. Now sssshhh and let me continue the story." She teased then cleared her throat to continue.
"Cindellony was devastated as her step mother and sisters vanished out of sight. She cried, fleeing into the forest, and moaned her terrible luck and fate. But someone was listening. For the shadows also have ears. As Cindellony collapsed onto a small patch of moss to cry her woes out, something circled her." Euphrosynê made her voice low and gravely, " 'Child,' the creature said. 'You seem in distress. Allow me to help you.' "
"Cindellony looked up, her face streaked with tears. 'H....Who are you?' The creature circled her to her other side. 'That matters not child. Only that I can help you.' A grey hand shakily reached out from the shadows holding a small bag. 'Take it and go to your ball.' The unicorn mare started at it for a moment, and then slowly reached out to take the bag. The hand retreated back into the shadows and Cindellony felt that she was suddenly alone. After a moment she opened the bag and swallowed the contents. Fire burned through her. Rage filled her as her eyes glowed red."
WC: 243
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:27 pm
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Her sister was such a good audience! Euphrosynê nodded, forgiving her sister the interruption.
"At the ball, the party was in full swing. There was music, and colorful lanterns, and delicious foods. The prince was mingling with his guests. A scream from a large angry bird pierced the festivities, causing all the guests to look around in alarm. The bird arrowed in aiming for three ponies. It's feathers were blue, white, and gold with streaks of black. Blood red eyes were filled with hate."
"It screamed again. 'Murder! Hate! Revenge!' The thunderhawk raked the headdress off one of the ponies who screamed. It circled around to rip the dress of the other to shreds. The guests began to panic and run around wildly trying to escape. But the prince, ah the prince was no ordinary pony. He was an angeni. Seeing the shifter he leaped into action; from a pouch he drew a sparkling gem. He took to the air and darted around the enraged thunderhawk. Biding his time he pushed it towards the ground. As soon as the opportunity presented itself, he touched the gem to the bird's forehead."
"A flash of light flared! Curled on the ground was a sobbing Cindellony, a crimson gem fused to her forehead just below her now dull and useless horn. Never again would she use her horn to heal. She raised her head to stare at the two she'd attack. Her step sisters. 'You did this to me! You treated me like trash!' "
"A gentle gold wing was placed over her shoulders. 'Come little one. You have nothing more to fear from them.' The prince looked down at her softly and wiped her tears away. And thus Cindellony came to live with the understanding prince and eventually became his mate. As for her step mother and sisters, they were forever shunned from society."
WC: 312 Total: 1,176
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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:37 pm
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