[B] Gift of life (Grained Melon & Guardian of Life)

[Fasti]

Life is something beautiful. It offers many facets, sometimes it is challenging, sometimes just beautiful. Big emotions and small adventures. Or the other way around. In Grained Melon's case, it was a happy coincidence that led him to meet a loving kin.

He remembered it well, she was looking for special berries and in order to get to them she tried to grab the branch of the tree with a vine. When she pulled it down she was very surprised when she found a kin lying in front of her hooves instead of the berries. He remembered her beautiful eyes and her orange fur that seemed to glow in the afternoon sun. He smiled and reminisced... yes, she was the one. The only thing missing was a blessing.

[Lirilei]

Guardian had been spending time just letting the breeze buffet her around as it saw fit, enjoying the view from above and just being but that all came to a stop when she felt it, the need of another kin. With a purposeful movement of wings she went in the proper direction, and she spotted Grained before too much longer. Flying ahead of him the moth came to a rest on the ground and gave way to a pale Mare who stood there patiently waiting to be joined by the buck coming her way.

[Fasti]

Fascinated he watched a white, almost transparent moth fly past him and settle on the ground not far from him. He watched in awe as a pale kin appeared at her side. Was that...? He quickly caught up and stood a short distance in front of her, careful not to step on the moth. "Are you…? Am I right here? I’m looking for a blessing.”, he fliped nervously with his tail. "You know, I met someone. It's all still so new to me, but I have a very good feeling."

[Lirilei]

Guardian gave the buck a warm smile at his words and a nod of her head. "You're correct, have no worries." she was pleased to hear his words as they got closer to one another a content hum from her. "A good feeling is a wonderful thing, even if it's all new to you. What kind of a blessing are you looking for?"

[Fasti]

"New feelings are a bit scary, I don't know what's coming or what will happen." Grained Melon thought for a moment, his voice trembled slightly when he said, "I just want everything to go well." He looked away and his gaze wandered into the distance.

A little slower, he continued, "They are my first offspring and my biggest concern is that something will go wrong." He looked at the mare again. "I hope that everything goes well and that both mother and offspring are in good health." He thought for a moment, then smiled and continued, "I hope I can be a good father to them and meet their needs so that they grow up in a loving environment and can have the best possible experience for their lives." A little more quietly, more to himself, he repeated, "I just hope that everything goes well."

[Lirilei]

Guardian could well understand the fears of being a new parent, be the the first time, or many times later though first time fears seemed most common. Stepping closer the pale mare rested her head lightly atop of Grained Melon's. "It's normal to be scared, and to worry about what will come to pass, but don't be so scared you don't enjoy the experience."

Stepping back from him she listened to him, to his hopes and gave a warm smile. "May the MotherFather bless your children with good health in their coming years, and be aware of the fact they have parents who care about them very much. So much so that even though you're worried about the unknown, you still found the courage to seek outside help." She gave the buck a warm smile.

"And you just need to remember to breathe, and not let yourself get too swept up in your fears, all will work out as it's meant to. Safe travels to you."

As she finished speaking the Mare was no longer there, the moth once again taking flight and letting the wind take it where it may.

[Fasti]

With his eyes closed, he listened to Guardian's voice, absorbing every syllable of her words. When he opened his eyes, she was gone.

Full of hope, he watched the moth until it disappeared into the distance. He whispered words of thanks and hoped the wind would blow them to the pale mare. He lingered for a moment, then turned around, heading back to a new phase of his life.