Welcome to part 2 people!
Vine Herd:
Vine herd was unfortunately raided by the landwalkers who came in prepared with spears, blowgun (And yes...they remembered the darts), Bows and arrows, nets, and rope.
Citrusblaze was able to send out a warning before the Landwalkers had them surrounded giving the herd seconds to react. Citrusblaze quickly jumped into action and called for Flamefeather to go and find the weanlings and nursing foals. It didn't take long for things to go south.
Sunburst was fighting a large group of landwalkers a ways off and Nightsky sent Citrusblaze away to help him. Once Citrusblaze arrived, their inability to work together caused them to become surrounded. Citrusblaze got hit in the wing with a dart and was followed shortly by Sunburst.
Once they arrived at the lab, they were put into the same pen in order to hopefully keep the steeds happy, and more relaxed. Well that didn't work. Citrusblaze and Sunburst began to fight. They were yelling, throwing angry words and in the end, It was decided that once they were free, Citrusblaze would leave and Sunburst would then get Vine herd without the fear that Citrusblaze would take it. Sunburst said he would never talk to Citrusblaze again and Citrusblaze responded with "fine!" ( I really recommend you go back and read that part...I think it will come up again. It starts about halfway down page 23.)
After that...Flarewing began to search the herd to see who was missing. He called for the help of his captains and even asked around. At this point Blackweb and Oaklight had arrived and added to the drama going on there. Flamefeather brought an injured Nightsky who was suffering from two arrow wounds, one in her wing and the other in her leg to the Vine herd Med mare Vineroot.
Flamefeather also helped Clearpath (Who had been recruited by Flarewing to lead the search) search to see who was missing where she discovered tracks from the wheels of a cart. She said she was going to return to the spot to follow them and see where they lead.
I would like to give a random shoutout to the lead Mare of Vine herd, Mudcloud!
The missing Vine herd Pegasi are, Sunburst, Citrusblaze, Honeylemon and Brightstar.
Cinder herd:
In Cinder herd, where the cruel Over-Stallion Cinderwing rules.
Blackcloud in her desperate need for a foal of her own and seeing as she wasn't going to get anywhere with Cinderwing adopted a yearling that was taken captive from the old herd, Glade herd. This yearling's name is Oaklight, and shortly after Blackcloud adopted her, Oaklight ran away to Vine herd putting herself on Cinderwing's hit list. Blackcloud, Oaklight's adoptive dam went after her new filly and caught up to her in Vine herd.
Because of this, Cinderwing took away Blackcloud's role as Lead mare leaving her as Blackweb. Now two Mares, Rainheart and Applecreek are going to fight each other for it to the amusement of Cinderwing who longs for spilled blood (Creepy right?)
The humans/Lab:
The humans/Landwalkers are taking care of the pegasi they captured including the ones the had before the raid. Frecklefeather is just so Vute! (typo was on purpose!)
Ok people! What am i missing?
Cinderwing's hit list
Citrusblaze
Flarewing
glade herd yearlings
Sunburst
Blackcloud/Blackweb
Oaklight
Larkpool
Clearpath
Vine herd in general.
Anyone who breaths wrong...
Part 3 out now!
https://www.theguardianherd.com/messageboard/herd-chat/the-beyond-part-3
Sunburst:
He paced his stall. Citrusblaze had been gone for far too long. I need to admit it. The humans must have killed him. He picked up one of his former friend’s feathers in his wing. “Citrusblaze, colt of ____ and ____, you will be missed. You were a good fighter, and would have made a good leader too. I hope you can forgive me, forgive our herd, for everything we’ve done. You may have been my rival, but what’s the fun in life if there are no challenges? You were strong and unbeatable, even at the end. Fly straight and find the Golden Meadow, friend.”
Clearpath:
He looked at her, "I hope so," He heard a twig snap behind them and turned, seeing a mare in the trees.
Starsong:
She nodded, "Maybe your wings jsut need to heal more."
(Hey! What did I miss? Can Clearpath notice Snowoak? She's still following them btw)
Clearpath:
"Well...maybe. I can glide. I just can't do the movements needed to fly without screaming out in pain."
Starsong:
"I believe it's possible for you to fly again," her hatred for Cinderwing flared up again, that monster was the one who had broken Clearpath's wings
Clearpath:
"Thank you," He said softly, "But my wings were broken. My chances aren't high,"
Starsong:
"I hope that you can fly again too one day."
Clearpath:
He nodded, "I believe that you will,"
Starsong:
She looked up at the sky, "One day Im gonna fly."
Clearpath:
He nodded, "There was no reason to lie to you. The truth will keep me free."
(gtg! See you in a bit!)
Starsong:
"Thank you for answering honestly."
Clearpath:
He looked at her, "I would be lying to you if i said it wasn't,"
Starsong:
"I have a question.... is flying really as amazing as it sounds?"
Nightsky:
She reached the top of the fence, stretching her wings out wide so she could catch the breeze and glide.
Clearpath:
He nodded, "I get that, but at least you don't have to re-learn everything."
Starsong:
"Yeah, but I wish I could experience flying, even if only just once."
Clearpath:
He looked up at their retreating forms, "It is fun, but it's not so bad on the ground either."