DIRPG | CLAIM ATTEMPT | Race Me!

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This took me like a full day to do but I am very proud with how it turned out!
I tried to put as much detail as possible into the bg and copied the stock photo as precisely as I could!
This was my first time trying something out with motion blur so tips are very welcome!

ANNNNNNNNND can we just notice how much I have improved in only 4 months!!!??? I used the same reference for the background!      YHH for IrishRascal    
Like seriously I don't want to sound cocky or anything but I am very proud of myself and I hope to continue improving this way!
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Story:

    Prince and his beautiful lead mare, Anastasia, decided to visit the beach on the way to Sidus Isle. Once they arrived they were amazed at how beautiful it was. The stallion had not been to a beach in years! It was a great experience for the two until Ana became hungry, again. Her mood had quickly shifted. Prince rolled his eyes in a sarcastic manner "Hungry. Again?" he said. "Yes, again" Ana said as she gave out a loud snort. "Ah, you're in one of those moods again I see." Prince said "Best I keep my distance. Being around grumpy mares is never a good thing..." he mumbled. The mare tried to keep a straight face but let out a small chuckle. "Well, ill be over there, where the grass is. Don't wander to far from me you hear!" Declared Anastasia. "Oh I wont let you out of my sight! Anyways, ill be on the look out for danger." Said the stallion as he turned around and started prancing around the beach. As soon as Prince turned around Ana started laughing "This guy..... I swear!" she mumbled as she started walking towards the grass. Prince looked back and smiled seeing her laugh
    The Akhal-Teke wandered around the beach. Suddenly, the wind started to pick up and the scent of a fellow horse flowed through the air. Prince had his neck up and ears alert. What if its a mare?! Curious, and with this in mind, he started to walk in the direction of the scent when he thought to himself; what if its a stallion?! What if it's a herd of bachelor stallions?! He looked back at Anastasia. She was grazing happily by the grass. Her brown and long mane flowed with the breeze. He debated whether or not to leave with her, or to investigate. Soon enough, he choose to investigate! Besides, he would have time to race back to Ana and leave.
    The scent became stronger and stronger. All of the sudden, with his ears pointed forward, he heard a noise. Not just any noise. It sounded like a foal, a young foal. A colt! Yes, a colt! It sounded as if he was weeping. He might be hurt! Prince thought to himself. The bay stallion picked up the pace and started galloping towards the sound. He looked back and could not see Ana anymore. It would only be a short time, surely nothing could happen to her! The stallion continued to gallop when the shape of a foal started to form out in the distance. The foal was in the sand.
    Prince slowed down to a trot, "What's the matter little man?" he asked. Startled, the foal stood up immediately and was prepared to start bolting away. "N-n-nothing mister stallion!" said the tense colt. "Are you sure? You don't look to well little guy." Asked Prince. "Y-yup! I'm fine, no need to worry mister sta-" said the colt. He was cut off by Prince, "Where's your herd?" he asked. "U-umm. I don't have one! I am a young leader. I don't need no herd to take care of me! I take care of myself!" declared the champagne coated foal. "Alrighty then.... 'mister stallion'" Said Prince, "Are you sure you don't need any help?" he added. "Nope none at all! Now you are on my territory and I suggest that you get go away or I will have to fight you off myself!" Stated the foal. "Oh boy! I certainly am afraid! I wouldn't want to get into a fight with a colt!" Said Prince, sarcastically. "Y-yes! That is why you better leave my territory!" said the colt, thinking he had fooled the stallion. "Alrighty then! Ill leave. But you are free to follow me my guy. Ill be right over there... don't worry, you will be safe with me." said Prince as he trotted off into the direction of where Ana was grazing. The colt felt proud. Did he really just stand up to a stallion? Was he manly enough to fight off other stallions? He thought to himself as he pranced off into the opposite direction of Prince. However, soon, the colt became afraid again. He was alone. Other than the heavy breeze and the splashing of waves, it was silent.
    After the colt was a couple steps away from Prince, he turned around. "H-hey, you, mister stallion..." said the colt. "Mhm?" Said Prince knowing this was going to happen. "You-you said I could come with you? I would be safe?" Asked the colt. "Indeed." said Prince as he turned around. "Well, I have to tell you... I lied. I am not actually a lead stallion and I can't care for myself. Can I come with you?" said the colt. "Oh but of course 'mister stallion'! You seem to be a tough man to me! I could use some protection for my herd you know." Said the Prince. "Really?!" Asked the colt with excitement. Prince smiled, "Really! But you must pass a test... You see that hill over there? The rest of my herd is there. Will you race me to test your speed?" said the stallion. "Y-yes of course! I mean... are you sure? my old herd used to call me the fastest horse ever you know! Said the colt as he started warming up. He started moving his legs up and down and up and down. "Oh I bet!" Said prince as he began silently laughing. The champagne foal drew a line in the sand, "Here is where we will start!" he said. "Oki doki!" said Prince as he walked up to the line. The foal followed. "We start on 'go'" said the foal.
    "Three, GO!" yelled the colt as he started galloping as fast as he could. "Hey!" said Prince as he followed. That young horse making tricks like that reminded Prince of himself when he was young. A trouble maker. That's why he was chased when he was that foals age. When that thought came to mind, he remembered that he still didn't really know what happened to this colt; however, he seemed healthy. Prince assumed he was abandoned or chased by his former herd leader.
    The colt continued galloping as fast as he could but started to run out of breath. His long and wobbly legs began to look tired. Prince was only cantering and caught up to the foal in no time. Both the stallion and the colt where giggling. "Looks like you are going to win!" said Prince as they started to approach Ana on the hill. The colt grinned and gave out his last bit of energy to sprint to the finish. Prince was still in a canter, he never even galloped that whole time. "Oh no!" Prince yelled as the foal made it up the hill first. This startled Ana, who was grazing on the top. "What in the world?" She mumbled to herself. Prince made it up the hill and acted as if he was out of breath. "Wfhooo! Looks like you beat me mister stallion!" said Prince. The foal trotted around him, "I told you I would!" he smiled.
    Ana saw the two and came over, "What in the world is going on here?" she asked. "I found this little guy, I mean, I found this stallion over by the shore over there. I raced him back to here." Said Prince. Soon enough the colt was distracted by a butterfly that flew past him. Prince took this opportunity to tell Ana exactly what had happened, "Ok, well, I found this colt over by the shore over there. He was all alone and I heard him weeping. I don't want to ask him exactly what happened yet, he seems to be in a good mood as of now. He acted all tough on me once he saw me and I found it adorable. The kid told me that I was trespassing on his territory! So I left. But soon, he turned around and followed me. I told him he could follow us and then we ended up racing to this hill." Explained the stallion. The mare looked at the joyful foal chasing a butterfly. "He is cute but what do you want us to do with him now?" Asked the mare. "I don't know yet. Maybe ill help him find his herd tomorrow. If not, he can stay with us. You are ok with that right?" asked Prince. "I guess..." said Anastasia as the colt lost interest in the butterfly and came back.
    "Prince! I can not believe you lost against this young stallion here!" Said Anastasia sarcastically. The colt chuckled. "I know! He sure is a strong man!" said the stallion as he looked at the colt. "Well its started to get dark. Let's go find some shelter shall we?" declared Prince. The colt looked at the sky "Oh yes! My stallion senses are telling me the same thing!". Prince and Anastasia looked at the colt and then smilled at eachother.


1515 Words
My longest story yet  

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 Diamond Count  : 43
Full Body: 20
Colored: 2
Shaded: 2
Detailed Background : 10
1500+ words: 15
Herd Members Mentioned: DiRPG Mare | Claimed | Anastasia +2
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And now for the details,

Attempting to claim this colt: DiRPG Foal | Unclaimed
Prince: DRIPG | Prince | Lead Stallion
Anastasia: DiRPG Mare | Claimed | Anastasia

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BG Ref: Landscape Stock 164

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