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Loralata — Maybe I can learn to Trust

Published: 2012-09-07 01:21:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 581; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 6
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Description This is an entry I am submitting for the contest, Race of Dreams!

There is a bit of a back story to this drawing so here it goes:
After Enya attended the Race of Dreams ball and Vision appeared, sending each of the contestants to different worlds to prove themselves worthy, Enya found herself in Jamestown. Enya, not one to trust anyone, particularly when they were all trying to reach the same goal as she was - quickly distanced herself from the others, including her two friends Dusk and Lea, who had also been sent to Jamestown.
Tensions grew even more when Enya was separated from several of the other contestants and located the Native American village. There Enya, Lea, and Mia were taken in by the natives and told about the horrible strangers that had come to their shores and were destroying the land. Not so far away, Dusk, Crystal, and Oraiya were being told of the evil and vicious natives that had attacked the settlers while they were searching for gold.
Enya, while wondering where Dusk and the others were, contemplated how such a world was intended to help her have an open mind and learn to trust. Something she struggled with greatly. Finally Enya came to the conclusion, that if she could only open her heart to the idea of trusting the others in her group and becoming their friend, maybe the natives and settlers could do the same.
In the end, through their great struggles, Enya and the rest of the contenders in the Race of Dreams were able to open themselves to the gift of friendship. Not only were they able to forge bonds amongst themselves, but they also made some new connections in Jamestown and brought the settlers and Natives together.
Standing together under Grandmother Willows rustling branches, with the sun shinning, Miko snuggled in her arms, and Flit flying around the group, Enya couldn't help but smile. Seeing the Natives and Settlers together as one, Enya looked at the small group of girls around her - all so different, each with their own story - and the smile grew.
"Maybe..." Enya thought looking up at the sun, "Just maybe, I've finally learned how to trust."

Oraiya =
Lea =
Enya = (me!)
Dusk =
Crystal =
Mia =
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Comments: 29

vawliet [2012-09-08 01:36:07 +0000 UTC]

I love how Mia looks >v<

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Loralata In reply to vawliet [2012-09-08 17:37:03 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad I did a satisfactory job drawing your oc...I was really worried

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LightandDarkHeart [2012-09-07 22:47:57 +0000 UTC]

this is really cool! I love the story behind it too!

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Loralata In reply to LightandDarkHeart [2012-09-08 17:37:24 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you!

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LightandDarkHeart In reply to Loralata [2012-09-08 21:36:43 +0000 UTC]

no problem.

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JessPeachee [2012-09-07 03:40:26 +0000 UTC]

well i mean, i'm not sure what i'll be drawing but just in case i'd just wanna ask.

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JessPeachee [2012-09-07 03:39:42 +0000 UTC]

i like the story you wrote. mind if i run with that for my picture?

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Loralata In reply to JessPeachee [2012-09-07 03:43:41 +0000 UTC]

By all means be my guest! It's sorta an idea that Serenity, Luna and I came up with so I'm sure they wouldn't mind at all!

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JessPeachee In reply to Loralata [2012-09-07 03:45:52 +0000 UTC]

okay, but like i said in my third comment, i'm still not sure of what i'm gonna be doing. this sounds like a good idea, but i also was thinking maybe the girls(since they're all girls) could follow pocahontas to that big ledge over the water(like in the first part of the movie) and they could "trust" pocahontas and jump...i don't know, what do you think?

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Loralata In reply to JessPeachee [2012-09-07 03:50:43 +0000 UTC]

That could work just as well. I had the idea, you know during the song "The Drums of War" where it shows the two clouds - one of the natives and the one of the settlers - clashing? Maybe do something with that with the characters wondering how this world could lead them to trust or how even with such events occurring they have learned to trust each other. Just thoughts

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JessPeachee In reply to Loralata [2012-09-07 03:53:55 +0000 UTC]

that sounds cool, i'm not sure i'm comfortable with my skills enough to accomplish it though :/

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Loralata In reply to JessPeachee [2012-09-07 03:55:08 +0000 UTC]

Are you kidding you're art is fantastic! I'd kill to draw like you do!

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JessPeachee In reply to Loralata [2012-09-07 03:56:12 +0000 UTC]

it's not where i want it to be, but thank you

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JessPeachee [2012-09-07 03:38:10 +0000 UTC]

wow this looks awesome!!

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Loralata In reply to JessPeachee [2012-09-07 03:42:51 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like it!

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Lichiichi [2012-09-07 03:35:32 +0000 UTC]

Loooooorrrrrrr omg it looks really good! 8D I love how you added everyone in there, and I reallllyy love your coloring style! Enya looks pretty with her feather~ <3 I really liked the story too actually! But yeah anyways, you did a really amazing job >v<

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Loralata In reply to Lichiichi [2012-09-07 03:45:30 +0000 UTC]

Lllllliiiiiiccccccchhhhhiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!
I'm really glad you like it! It took forever to draw everyone and I always get nervous drawing other peoples characters because I'm always concerned I didn't do it correctly
You're in the Race of Dreams too right?

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Lichiichi In reply to Loralata [2012-09-07 05:15:29 +0000 UTC]

Lorlorlorlor! XD
Haha of course! <3 Haha, I know how you feel! Well I don't know if it makes you feel any better, but I really really loved this pic because you included everyone in there and I think you portrayed them pretty well! I don't know I think what I really like about it was that you added everyone all of the same virtue kind of thing :'D I still think you did an amazing job! (and I'm pretty sure correctly as well )
Ahhh I don't think so I haven't really made any legitmate art only sketches But hey good luck on your end, I'll be making sure to root for you! <33

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MetalKnightStar [2012-09-07 01:31:37 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, Nice job, Lori. ^^

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Loralata In reply to MetalKnightStar [2012-09-07 01:33:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks bud!

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MetalKnightStar In reply to Loralata [2012-09-07 01:34:10 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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PenguinTurtle [2012-09-07 01:28:11 +0000 UTC]

ooooh this looks so lovely :3

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Loralata In reply to PenguinTurtle [2012-09-07 01:35:42 +0000 UTC]

Aw thank you! That means a lot!

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Kutlessrocker [2012-09-07 01:26:53 +0000 UTC]

Ooo nice! All the pretty girls of the Trust group XD

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Loralata In reply to Kutlessrocker [2012-09-07 01:35:23 +0000 UTC]

Lol yeah! I just think Enya is happy this picture didn't include her being in a dress

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Kutlessrocker In reply to Loralata [2012-09-07 01:50:14 +0000 UTC]

Crystal: And a lucky one she is -_-

Crystal, get out of your emo mood. It's not THAT big a dress. lol

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Loralata In reply to Kutlessrocker [2012-09-07 03:09:16 +0000 UTC]

Why is it that they never like the dresses

Enya: Because dresses are torture devices!!

Oh hush Enya, you got plenty of compliments on the dress

Enya:...didn't make it any less awkward...

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Kutlessrocker In reply to Loralata [2012-09-07 03:32:11 +0000 UTC]

XD I think they're used to the mobility of pants and such lol

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Loralata In reply to Kutlessrocker [2012-09-07 03:46:06 +0000 UTC]

That's true, killing heartless and nobodies is difficult enough without worrying about such things

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