Vita Nova was grateful to not be pregnant this time around. Ever since Brunhild, she cringed at the idea of those long months growing a spawn in her belly. So as the spring season rolled around after the war, she was grateful that Warsaw was still too busy nursing his wounds to care too much about her disinterest in the season. Luckily, he still had Neon, too.
The steely Queen of the Inlet spent a little less time with her friend lately, as she was hyper-focused on nursing Warsaw back to health. She felt like her role as Queen had changed since Warsaw returned from war. He wasn't making decisions that affected their family so brashly. Instead, he included Vita Nova in these discussions. Vita Nova was quite pleased with this change, but it also kept her rather busy.
As foaling season came around, Vita Nova made a mental note to keep an eye on Neon, too. Her roan friend had been there for her through all of her pregnancies, including the most difficult one with Brunhild. While Neon was now an experienced mother, Vita Nova mused it never hurt to have a friend close by.
On this particular day, Vita Nova noticed that Neon had left the usual closeness of the herd, so she went out to find her. By the time she spotted her among the trees, Neon was slick with sweat and had a damp colt laying her side. She looked exhausted. Vita Nova trotted over, nickering worriedly to her friend. The colt, it seemed, was strong and healthy. She pressed her muzzle to the mare's wet neck. "Neon, keep breathing."
Mare | Evaline x Valentine | Smoky Back Splash | 15 hh | © Vinyl |
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