''Faline was no longer the sweet-natured, bubbly, playful fawn she was when she and Bambi had first met. Her face was once taunt and young and full of spirit. Now, a permanant scowl took the place of her once youthful face. Dark bags sagged below her eyes, an obvious side-effect of many sleepless nights. Her once shimmering coat was now dull and unkempt, a sign that vanity no longer ruled her heart. Only the love and the instinct to protect her children reigned; her appearance meant nothing to her. Indeed, motherhood had altered the fine doe. She was no longer Faline. She was a Mother and a Wife. The light streaks of stress-induced silver hairs throughout her pelt was a sign that she was doing it right.'' ~ Miracles of the Forest, Chapter 4
A sneak peek at the beginning of Chapter 4. I hope no die-hard Faline fans get angry, but yes, I totally changed Faline's personality. She's a mom now.
Image/Fanfic (C) MW Roach
Faline (C) Disney