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PolarisAstrum — Must Keep On

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Description Edit (14th April 2011): I might remake this one as well someday.

Sound the bugle now- play it just for me[...]
I've got nothing left- just an empty heart[...]
I'm a soldier- wounded so I must give up the fight[...]
Without a light I fear that I will- stumble in the dark[...]
Then from on high- somewhere in the distance
There's a voice that calls- remember who you are[...]
Remember who you are...

"Sound the Bugle" ~Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron OST

Adhara stood on the vivid green grass next to a grave. She missed the times when the three of them galloped the rich plains of her homeland, she wanted to go back in time and live those days forever, she just wanted Zuni, Alcor and her to be united as it should had always been. But now, Zuni was gone, Alcor had left her and she was all alone. She didn't even know if he was alive.
Looking up to the sky that was now dyed grey, she called in a low voice: "He just left me there Zuni... He left me there... Why? I want him back, I want you back... I want our old memories to be real again. Why did you have to leave us?"
Adhara lowered her head and cried as silver water drops fell from above. She then perceived something and a chill went down her spine as she felt a head resting over her back. "Alcor?" she called, but when she looked behind no one was there. Her eyes opened wide.
"...Zuni?" She could feel her presence and a mixture of sorrow and joy overcame her restless body and mind. She closed her eyes.
"I know... I must find him, I Must Keep On... For me... for you... for all of us..."
She then left, her eyes still closed and her head still low but with her heart filled with hope again.

The ghostly unicorn is Zuni. I'm planning on drawing her again soon in a finished work.
Adhara managed to escape from her prison, luring the dragon(fortunately for her (and Alcor) he was, let's say, VERY unintelligent XD) and went back to visit the place where Zuni is buried.
I'm not too fond of Alcor's head but I love Adhara's hind-quarters and the effect I managed to give to Zuni.

The reason why Adhara's mane and tail are blowing on different directions from her feathers while the grass looks still is because I thought there would be some signs of Zuni's presence, other than just the feeling of her body agaisnt Adhara's.

March 2007
Colored pencils and graphite(9b)
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Comments: 31

Chickeecheek [2008-10-16 21:59:58 +0000 UTC]

Dude, I was just browsing around and found your picture, and I haven't even read the story, but it almost made me cry! I had to like, stifle it cause there's people over and it would be awkward. You're a good writer.

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PolarisAstrum In reply to Chickeecheek [2008-11-01 20:45:38 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you so much! That means a lot to me that my work had that impact on you! But don't cry!

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SilverFlameWanderer [2007-09-15 19:23:34 +0000 UTC]

Wow...all the detail in the grass! I never noticed that over on Elfwood.

Speaking of which, I really wish that they would open Extranet again. I have comments on my main page that I really need to delete and I can't! I also need to block anonymous comments...

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PolarisAstrum In reply to SilverFlameWanderer [2007-09-15 19:27:16 +0000 UTC]

The picture of your chars is also getting that much grass detail(even a little more I think).

I know, I need to block those comments too and I see your page is full of useless ones too. I hope it starts working soon...

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SilverFlameWanderer In reply to PolarisAstrum [2007-09-15 21:25:42 +0000 UTC]

It's really getting annoying...

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PolarisAstrum In reply to SilverFlameWanderer [2007-09-15 21:54:57 +0000 UTC]

Yup, it feels like we left our galleries to die there... No replies to comments, no updates and no new aditions to Elfwood, it feels empty, but it's for the best I hope ^^

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SilverFlameWanderer In reply to PolarisAstrum [2007-09-15 23:17:43 +0000 UTC]

Yea...hopefully. I have a feeling that all I'll do over there anymore is just reply to comments though.

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PolarisAstrum In reply to SilverFlameWanderer [2007-09-16 11:27:42 +0000 UTC]

Awww, why is that?

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SilverFlameWanderer In reply to PolarisAstrum [2007-09-16 13:25:17 +0000 UTC]

Just because I feel like the community has dwindled down a bit. Also, I'm really like how dA works a lot better.

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PolarisAstrum In reply to SilverFlameWanderer [2007-09-16 13:40:55 +0000 UTC]

I do think dA works better but I still like Elfwood better, there's no love like the first one ^^

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SilverFlameWanderer In reply to PolarisAstrum [2007-09-16 17:03:19 +0000 UTC]

There is a lot of truth in that last statement...

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PolarisAstrum In reply to SilverFlameWanderer [2007-09-16 17:05:00 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I guess there is

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SilverFlameWanderer In reply to PolarisAstrum [2007-09-16 17:15:31 +0000 UTC]

It's like...I just started thinking of real life and how the first person you love, no matter how it worked out--good or bad--always holds a special place in your heart.

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PolarisAstrum In reply to SilverFlameWanderer [2007-09-16 17:17:24 +0000 UTC]

Couldn't be more true.

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hennap [2007-09-04 14:40:22 +0000 UTC]

As I read and see more of the story, the more I like it Yes you have to keep drawing these two. I love them Zuni is a gorgous unicorn and it was a grreat idea that the music inspired you to draw this I love music Keep up the good work

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PolarisAstrum In reply to hennap [2007-09-04 19:05:30 +0000 UTC]

I love Zuni, I'm planning on drawing the three of them when they were young or something because, since she'd dead, I don't get to draw her often. Thank you so much Henna!

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hennap In reply to PolarisAstrum [2007-09-04 20:19:41 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome and yes draw them together

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PolarisAstrum In reply to hennap [2007-09-04 20:32:16 +0000 UTC]

I will!

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hennap In reply to PolarisAstrum [2007-09-04 20:41:46 +0000 UTC]

Cool

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horsewolf [2007-08-31 23:52:24 +0000 UTC]

soooooo sad, poor zuni, but i never noticed the grass my god it must have took FOREVER! my hand would fall off or something... \o\

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PolarisAstrum In reply to horsewolf [2007-08-31 23:55:44 +0000 UTC]

Yup, forever pretty much says it all! Thank you!

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horsewolf In reply to PolarisAstrum [2007-09-01 00:00:34 +0000 UTC]

yep isnt it the truth, u welcome!

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Mochitora [2007-08-31 23:33:26 +0000 UTC]

I really like the way Zuni is portrayed. I love her color combo too, it reminds me of those koi fish ^^
I'm looking at the grass, and OMG, did you do all that by hand? It's so...perfect!

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PolarisAstrum In reply to Mochitora [2007-08-31 23:40:05 +0000 UTC]

All by hand... that's why I hate drawing grass, I get really picky and my hand always ends hurting when I finish. And it really hurt on this one >_< but it was worth it.

Koi fish XD yeah, she does remind me of those! Thank you Grace!

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Mochitora In reply to PolarisAstrum [2007-08-31 23:46:44 +0000 UTC]

You must have mechanical hands, lol. I think my fingers would break and my wrist would sprain if I tried oding all that grass! XD

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PolarisAstrum In reply to Mochitora [2007-08-31 23:55:23 +0000 UTC]

Lol, it just takes some time and patience.(and pain too XD)

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Mochitora In reply to PolarisAstrum [2007-08-31 23:57:44 +0000 UTC]

Lol

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PolarisAstrum In reply to Mochitora [2007-08-31 23:59:35 +0000 UTC]

Oh and thank you for the !

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Mochitora In reply to PolarisAstrum [2007-09-01 00:15:16 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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HollowIchigoBanki [2007-08-31 23:25:45 +0000 UTC]

Amazing picture great work! ^_^

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PolarisAstrum In reply to HollowIchigoBanki [2007-08-31 23:38:49 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you!

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