A New Beginning

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Ears were pricked as the mare cautiously picked her way through the undergrowth, lifting her massive hooves high so as to not catch her heavy feathering on the thorny branches. She scented the air, deep brown eyes adjusting to the low light of Fallen Timbers. The sun shone through the crimson leaves above, tinting the frigid air a subtle orange. Like flames.

At least the ground is dry, thought Cambria, not missing the snow-covered ground of the bare plains. Lifting her head, she inhaled deeply, catching a familiar scent on the breeze. A few days ago, the gypsy vagabond had met a friendly stallion named Shawshank. The two had really hit it off, and a connection had definitely been made. After hours of playing and talking, the kindly male had invited Cambria to come live in his herd. She had told him she'd think about it, but as soon as he'd said the words, she knew she wanted to join him. But, of course, she had conditions. After a few days of thinking, she was finally here, ready to talk to Shawshank.

As she thought of the stallion, she smiled, her pretty features lighting up with happiness. She had never felt this way before, and it scared her. Cambria flattened her ears, chastising herself for being so silly. She knew she could trust no one, especially no male, but for some reason, she found herself willing to try. For Shawshank.

Taking in a deep breath, filling her lungs to capacity, she emitted an ear-splitting neigh, making the dead crimson leaves rustle and rattle on their branches. I have called to him, she thought, and he will come.




Comments: Sorry it's a bit short. Not a lot to work with. I decided to end the other thread and just start here, assuming she told him she MIGHT join. Is that okay with you, Glam?

[glamourkills]

<sub>it had been a long journey for him. through snowy white plains of grass, through the hot yellow sand of the beach, and then here. his home, his domain. as soon as he could see the tall trees of his kingdom on the horizon, a homely feeling breached his heart. it felt good to be home.

gracing the ground at a canter, he couldn't find the energy to go much faster. his mind was a bit muddled, he wanted to be about, looking for others to join him, but there were other things on his mind. mostly, the good looking mare he had met in the plains, cambria. just the thought of her name made him smile and he hoped that she would be waiting here for him.

flicking back a peppered forelock, his brown eyes fell onto the fallen timbers that graced his pine needle floor. the smell of pine and bark inflated his nostrils, high stepping over brush and broken branches gave him a bit more energy. amidst all of the forestry smells, he could smell his own smell, dominating and threatening. trespassing would know very well that they should be careful crossing through these parts.

the bright orange of afternoon graced his sweaty back, the spotting across it looking whiter than it had in a few weeks. letting his ears swivel and head turn about, he searched for the one he hoped to see. his heart pounding deftly inside of him, happiness like never before swelling.

a high noted sound caught his attention, making his halt. could that be? it had to be, it sounded so familiar. letting out an excited whinny back, he easily jumped mossy logs and dashed around trees just to see her. to make sure it was really the mare he had had such fun with back at the plains.

when he could see her between the trees, he graced her with another whinny and a wide smile. slowing down, he pranced to a stop, too overwhelmed with joy to really know what to do. it wasn't like him to be flustered around females. "well hello cambria, it's a pleasure to know that you decided to come see me," his voice was soft and smooth, obvious that he was happy to see her. he calmed down a bit though when he noticed her expression, it too seemed happy, but also a little serious. what has she come here to tell him?


character: shawshank
word count: 411
comments: don't worry about it, i prefer short posts.(:</sub>

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Ooc// on my phone, will reply later.