#thundermane

[askrosemaryandguru]

Look, I'm answering asks!

Only 3 months? Not terrible for my current record, but still not good enough. Hopefully the next one shouldn't take long at all. It better not. Nooby is from @ask-nooby. My lovely wife @temper-temper did the amazing shading. Look at it!

[randomgurustuffs]

Some alternate panels. I let won't them. Middle one is the original panel 1.

[temper-temper]

What do you enjoy drawing most ? (As in particular characters or types or characters/designs-) owo

Been feeling “meh” on art lately so when I have been drawing it’s mostly been doodling these guys.

As for character and designs I enjoy… I’ve found I really like yellow horses- they just make me happy! I love designs that call back to existing animals and especially those that are fish like. I love fall and earthy colors as well! I tend to enjoy characters who are/were military and are a bit more serious (this is why Gurumane is my favorite).

But over all I mostly enjoy just drawing my friend’s characters. I’m a simple person.

[ask-healthy-light]

if you still do requests it be cool to see a story involving the characters of askrosemaryandguru

Content warning: Similarly to this post about Quick and Rosemary, the story beneath contains some dark scenes, which readers may find distressing. Some characters are injured by implicit violence, but none are harmed explicitly, or graphically. Though the story is about protecting loved ones, and ends determinedly:

Reader discretion is advised.

Eye, Tooth, and Nail

Striking out from the shadows and dark corners of the abandoned building, two Ponies fought against merciless foes in nigh utter silence; though they often got hurt facing one of the Baron's soldiers alone, many hours later, by baton and blade, tape and tranquiliser, each floor finally fell silent.

The realisation of what just happened had not yet dawned on either Quick nor Guru when they met one another again, and they merely put their arms over each others' shoulders as they stumbled outside, laughing loudly as countless tears streamed down their faces, and their wounds left a bloody trail.

On their way back, the adrenaline coursing through their veins slowly wore off, and as the euphoria of their victory diminished, great pain took its place in both heart and mind; but they trotted on, walking through falling rain and rapidly draining energy, and only stopped when they reached Fixer.

With a few favours and a bundle of bits, Guru and Quick were let in, patched up, given supplies and a drink or two, and sent away, heading back the way they came under the light of the Moon; but they split up shortly after, sticking to alleys and shadows, until the two reached the rendezvous point.

Now, a mere stone's throw away from their home, the two Stallions helped one another clean up their faces, hid the bandages on their body, and calmed their breathing; and after they scanned the area, and had made absolutely sure there was not a soul nearby, they walked over and knocked on the door.

A tall Grey Pegasus, with one arm in a tourniquet, opened the door, and tightly embraced Guru as he entered, when two Fillies flew into the room, and leapt into the arms of their Uncle Quick; and the Stallions warmly held their loved ones, quietly reassuring them they were home, and they were safe.

But nopony dared to let go of the others, even as Quick and Guru slowly hobbled over to the stairs, so Guru turned to Quick with tears in his eyes, yet he did not need to utter a single word; for too well did Quick understand, so he smiled warmly, closed his eyes, and teleported the group upstairs.

When they entered the room to see the two Mares resting in their beds, neither Quick nor Guru cared about their pain, and happily trotted over to lovingly embrace their partners; and Thunder chuckled as Nooby showed up to give him many kisses and a warm hug, while Rose and Earth groaned in disgust.

The Fillies' lighthearted repulsion lifted the mood in an instant, which was a very welcome change, as it had only been a few days since the Baron threatened their family; but had it not been for the bravery of Thunder and Quick's agility, both Rose and Autumn would have been severely more injured.

The only thing they remembered was falling unconscious, before they woke up in bed with their loved ones sitting by their sides; but the Baron's unseen soldiers who hurt them were distracted by Guru, stunned by Thunder, whose arm broke when they fought back, and silenced by Quick, in a mere moment.

To their relief, Rose, Autumn, and Thunder were healing swiftly, so Quick and Guru helped the three downstairs for dinner, hoping that their message was clear; the protective ward cast on their loved ones and their victory over the Baron's soldiers should tell him they were not to be harmed at all.

They would stop at nothing to make sure their Family was safe…

(Thanks for reading this bonus! If you'd like a story of your own, feel free to send a request!)

Featuring: Gurumane and Quick, Rosemary and Autumn Breeze, and Thundermane, Earthheart, and Rosepetal from @askrosemaryandguru and @randomgurustuffs Nooby from @ask-nooby and @estrill

[we-rate-warrior-names]

ShatterMoon (F), ThunderMane (M)

ShatterMoon - A skilful and intelligent she-cat. ShatterMoon likes to plan her strategies carefully before striking if she can, even though she is very skilled she still wants to try and ensure her technique is flawless, since one wrong move could be disaster in battle or or leaf-bare hunting. ShatterMoon always strives to be as perfect as she can be, but knows that it is unlikely she will ever achieve true perfection, she still works hard and will often make up scenarios in her head to practice her strategising skills, 15/10

ThunderMane - A proud and courageous tom. ThunderMane will never shy away from anything, he is courageous to a fault and his deeds can sometimes turn reckless, but as long as things turn out ok in the end ThunderMane doesn’t mind. ThunderMane doesn’t take criticism well, and gets quickly defensive, but he is rarely criticised, his feats are admired across all the clans and many cats look up to him, and he knows this, and will often be found retelling stories of his most glorious battles during gatherings, possibly slightly exaggerating a few details that make him sound even more impressive , 15/10

[estrill-art]

Was watching Fresh Prince and there was a nice looking cuddle so I screenshotted it and used it as a reference for this! Aww

[randomgurustuffs]

@temper-temper's September and Thundermane.

[temper-temper]

@randomgurustuffs, @captainmolasses, and I got haircuts all in the same week and because of this I decided it’s time for ocs to get little hair cuts too! While getting mine done I couldn’t get the idea of Autumn pouting about a short haircut and just had to draw it

Thundermane and Autumn Breeze are Guru’s

Celestial Stream and Sunset Hope are mine

and Snuggle Pony is Capt.’s