My OC who looks best in yellow is currently pregnant, so I made her a formal dress that hopefully suits her expectant motherhood. This is NOT part of the story, unless I can somehow sneakily work it in. ;) ( #LongHomecoming#Pangaea )
However it does work, and the proud parents are quietly elated that their child will be magically talented. They are only quietly elated because Grey Owl is still concerned about the safety of his pregnant wife, and Springing Doe is finding the genie existence to be rather soporific. "It's like being rocked to sleep all the time, only you feel no motion," she says. Summer Wind does remarkably well her first time on horseback, only taking to the air perhaps a dozen times during the day's trip.
"I don't recommend you stay very long in the stone at this point, but as a means of transportation, it should be fine." Summer Wind is torn. She wants her freedom from the broach, but she remembers that she can't ride a horse. "But..." begins the girl. "Yes," the shaman admits, "I almost forgot that detail. Tomorrow you will ride behind me, and if you get into trouble, let go of me and fly. We won't leave you behind," and she smiles an apology at her young sister. "It may not even work."
Smoke Cat Watching looks thoughtful. "Normally, you wouldn't be able to, since only an individual with a magical talent can be housed in the jewel, but right now you are... a plural person. We could try." Springing Doe is half hopeful and half anxious. "My baby? But, what effect would that have?" "I spent a lot of time in there, Spring, studying its properties," says the shaman. "I swear I wouldn't suggest anything that would harm your infant. You find only what you take in with you."
"What if it is a girl?" Jonas asks. The mother-to-be is unruffled. "I think "Little Dove" is a perfectly good name for either sex," she says, much to his chagrin. It is nearly time for bed, and Wind Princess the semi-genie asks if she can sleep outside the gem for a change. Springing Doe, who has taken a liking to the girl, teases her gently, saying that she only wishes she could float, to take some weight off of her feet; then she would be able to go with them in the morning. She sighs.
That evening, as more rain falls, Smoke Cat, Jonas, and Summer Wind tell of their adventures in the Central Kingdom. Springing Doe and her husband are most alarmed to hear that Silver Dagger might still be alive and hunting for his lost wand and runaway daughters, and they are united in thanking Jonas for all he had done to rescue their friend and save her half sister. In fact, the expectant mother pronounces that this is the sign she has awaited, and that she will name the baby after him.
Thank you so much cosmicrose!!! It's always a brighter day for me when I read your comments; I know they're well thought out and must take a lot of time. :)
She is definitely a beauty in yellow!! That shade seriously looks amazing on her!! She looks like a Sun Goddess!! ;3; My favorite parts are definitely the ruffled front & the sparkled pattern of the bottom-front of the dress!! Using the ruffles to give the dress a maternity-feel is very ingenious!! It really makes the dress stand-out but still so beautiful~!! The bottom sparkles are gorgeous too~!! I love how its so light, like a dust of light particles. xDD Lol!! Simply marvelous~!! Love it! <3
I can't thank you enough, Nameless!! That's high praise! I wanted her to look sunshiny and give the bottom of the dress something special while she can still see her feet.
This is the prettiest maternity gown I've ever seen, I think. ^^ She looks absolutely lovely. Her hair is so beautiful and free flowing, and the ribbon in it really adds to this effect. The ruffles are so pretty and I really like the sparkles. Just lovely!
