EpicApplejack

(OOC: Alright, I guess this will be like one of the last posts 'till Dashie's Insane in un-banned *sigh* and I loved this RP so much!) As Noon levitated him, Winter felt the ground leave him. He was weightless, and it felt great. He could stay that way forever, however he made himself wake. Partially in effort to please Noon and partially out of fear of being dropped. Suspended in air, Winter said, "Good morning Noon," but he was still very drowsy, "hehehe morning-noon..."

(OOC: I hope Jverne is right.) Noon's voice stirred the sleepy stallion, and in all honesty he didn't want to get up. I mean it was just daybreak after all. "Okay, okay. I'm gettin' up... *SNORE*" Winter slurred his words in his effort to wake, but it was in vain. The soft grass proved too comfortable and slumber overtook him again.

(OOC: So right now are we supposed to ignore whatever happened with Chetnik, and just pretend it is still the previous night? Or are we supposed to just wait until DashieInsane says its morning, and then pick up where we left off with the whole bear attack fiasco and such? I'm sorry to be burdensome.)

Chetnik's cry woke Winter up with a startle. He nudged Noon, "Did you hear that? It sounded like Chetnik." Winter rose to investigate and found the bloody mess of bear. "Sweet Celestia! What happened out here?!" He galloped over to the wounded Chetnik "Are you alright?" he asked, and without an answer ran back to his bed roll, grabbing some gauze. "Here. I'm sure you know how to use this." Winter said as he hoofed it over to the Serbian.

Winter, pleased to feel Noon's mutual affection, gazed into the night sky as he felt the unicorn drift off into bliss. Finally those cozy nights by the fire next to that very special somepony had became a reality. He couldn't have wanted anything more, utter serenity. "Good night Noon." Winter whispered as he too fell into slumber. (OOC: Thank you. However, badass can be a pain in the plot to clean up.)

Winter accepted Noon's lovely kiss. Then leaned back next to Noon. "Yeah, the night sky truly is one of the most beautiful of times." The cool night air and the warm fire couldn't have been any more comfortable, yet Winter's mind tricked him into feeling cold. This urged him to move closer to Noon, so he did. Her body heat was the greatest of all comfort, and as he nuzzled her neck he whispered "However, I prefer Noon..."

"That's too bad," Winter exclaimed, "A unicorn as talented as you deserves the best of the best!" He looked directly into Noon's eyes as the moment swept him away, "I will never leave you. You can't change who you are and if they don't like you for that, then so be it... If you want my opinion, I think your perfect just the way you are" Winter blushed a little on the last line. "On the other hand, its good that you found some good work suitable to your talent. Frankly, I don't even know what mine means..." (OOC: Billy Joel is best piano man)

Winter Chills felt bad for depressing the mood earlier and was tired from both walking and mourning. After all these years, he still didn't know quite how to control the pain. He approached the white mare, "Hey Noon. I didn't mean to bring up my-uh... you know... Anyways, I just wanted to apologize for earlier. This is supposed to be fun and I don't want to infringe upon your first camping trip." Winter leaned forward and gave Noon a hug, "So whattaya say you tell me your story?" He said with an inviting smile as he began to build a fire.

"My story?" Winter was slightly caught off guard by the question, "I'm not really sure what there is to tell, but okay." Winter gathered his thoughts for a moment, "I guess I'll start from elementary school. You see, I was just your average blank flank, but at the time only a few of us had our cutiemarks. I was bored with schoolwork and always enjoyed playing outside with my friends. And Cheerilee... She was the nicest pony I ever did met, honestly though... I think I might have had a crush on her." Winter laughed and checked to see if Noon still wanted to hear about what he thought was a boring subject. "Anyways, somedays after school my mom would pick me up for a treat so I didn't have to walk home. I always loved it when my Mom would take me for ice cream." Then His past hit him like a freight train, "I mean, those are my best memories of her..." tears began to form in his eyes, "She--uh--I," His voice cracked at the memory, "She passed away, the day I got my cutiemark..." His head lowered as he tried to maintain his composure. Winter turned to face away from Noon, "I'm sorry I brought it up..." He didn't really care to finish his backstory at this time.

"Oh your on!" Winter replied to the playful pony, as he burst into a gallop. Ten seconds flat and Winter arrived on the scene. Noon won... By a lot... "Pffft, you had a headstart," Winter laughed as he knelt down and unwrapped the worn wrap on Noon's hoof. "Well you sure healed fast."

Noon's words touched a part of Winter deep inside and all of his tensions released. At that moment, he knew for a fact that the feeling was mutual. "I love you too..." he said while gazing through glazed eyes at the love of his life. After many moments, he noticed the rest of the ponies were far off into the distance ahead; So he held out a hoof and suggested "Walk with me?" As gentlecoltly as he could.

Winter Chills was taken entirely off guard by Noon's intimate reply. The moment was more enjoyable than anything he had ever experienced! He stood there kissing her back. He didn't care about the others, nor did he care about whether or not he was doing it right for that matter; This was the best feeling he had ever experienced. Words fail to fully describe the moment as the two ponies embraced. That being said, Winter just let it happen and enjoyed his first kiss. He was content...

Winter was amazed with the skill Noon possessed while all he did was make snow cones... He listened attentively with every word she spoke, very intriguing. As she finished smugly, Winter laughed and thought for a moment... He then proceeded to lean closer to Noon and kiss her gently on the cheek, "What does that tell you?" Winter asked (rhetorically if you prefer), turning a brilliant pink with embarrassment and slight astonishment of himself, now smiling with affection.

"As a matter of fact, I am" Winter answered, "I love the soft comforting feeling of snow, the way tickles your snout as it falls from the sky." He was now day dreaming, "Those cozy nights by the fire with that special somepony, not a care in the world..." Oh how he longed for those nights. Winter looked into Noon's magnificent eyes, "How about you," he noticed the magnifying glass, "Do you like puzzles?"

Winter's ears perked up at the sound of Noon's voice. She seemed to be taking the snake bite well. "Coming!" He replied while catching up. At Noon's side Winter asked, "Whatcha think Appledoom's got planned for the trip. He seems very eager to get a move on." A long trip seemed ahead of them, though Winter didn't mind walking, especially since everyone was paired up in groups of two. "All the more time with Noon." he thought. Nothing could tire him of this walk.

Winter was nearly as astonished as Noon when he saw the snake but was relieved soon after. "Don't worry," he comforted, "It was just a garter." he bent down and grabbed a piece of cloth from his saddlebag, then lifted her hoof to wrap it up. "If I were you I wouldn't be too worried, as for the snake..." he grinned, "The landing looked like it hurt." Winter then beckoned Noon with a friendly gesture, "Lets get you something to eat."

"Well it was a little chilly but fine nonetheless." Winter replied. He looked at Noon and whispered "Your mane looks great by the way..." with a reassuring smile. He proceeded to notice the way she admired the horizon, "Magnificent isn't it? I could watch the sun rise forever. Too bad it only comes once a day."

Its been a long time since Winter Chills smelled the wonderful aroma of a camp breakfast. As it entered his system he was gently awoken. Winter glanced over and saw the rest of the ponies gathering around Chetnik. He trotted over to join the fellow campers. "Looks good." he said to Chetnik. Winter always fancied himself adequate at cooking but this meal looked pretty darn good given the ingredients on hand. "Good morning," Winter greeted Noon, "Sleep well?"

As Winter's thoughts go back to the conversation, he answers "I'm from Hoofington, you know the town West of Ponyville and even more so of Canterlot" The sun disappears over a hillside and it isn't that cold but there is a breeze. "I've never personally been to Canterlot," Winter scoots an inch towards Noon out of instinct, unsure if it was to keep warm or affection...He flushed with embarrassment when he realizes his actions. He clears his throat, "It must feel wonderful to get away from it all." Winter declares trying not to look foolish.

A wave of relief hits Winter as he hears acceptance in Noon's voice as they sit by the fire. Her question causes Winter to reminisce, "Well back when I was a filly, my dad would take me camping... Those were the days, but I can't say that I've done anything like this for years" The stallion looks over at noon and asks "How 'bout you? Do you camp much" As he waits for an answer he compares the beauty of the Noon and sunset (pun intended)... "Noon wins hands down..." Winter thought breaking a half smile.

"Hello Noon, I'm Winter Chills," he says while brushing dust off his back, where he then looked back and noticed the mare addressing him, "It's uhhh, umm, a pleasure to meet you..." Her brilliant eyes are mesmerizing, and words fail the white stallion. He can't help blushing in her presence, unfortunate how well it shows against his white coat. As he stumbles for words Winter finally regains his wits. "Appledoom said it would get cold up here, would you like to join me by the fire?"