A Trios Journey (private rp with wingfeather and tenebria)

[Abbster]

"I don't care" Sugar said. "but my feet are getting SO tired" she said, as she was pressing herself close to Artemis to keep herself on her feet by that point. "I can't walk much longer" she said, heaving a sigh.

[tenebria]

Galmúr looked over to Artemis, then down to Sugar, and realized he really didn't know what to do from there. "Well... for now we should just go until we find water, or shelter." he said, then looked slightly uncertain "I don't really know... I guess it depends what else lives in the woods, and how big it is" he said, hoping he didn't sound as lost as he was suddenly feeling.

[wingfeather]

Artemis was about to respond when out of the gloom of the forest they heard a voice, ''well, hello weary travelers, what brings you to my fair forest.'' Not long after they heard the voice, the owner appeared. It was an old grey donkey, his large floppy ears flipped back and forth as he approached them at a bouncy trot and his grayish white mane kept falling over his eyes causing him to shake his head to get it out of his vision.

[Abbster]

Sugar was to tired to see the donkey in front of them. She blinked and shook her head and finally saw him. “Well…we were uh….exiled from our herd” she said. “I’m Sugar, this is my Artemis” she indicated to Artemis. “And Galmur” she said, indicating her older friend. “Do you have a place for us to sleep?” She asked. “I can’t walk anymore”

[tenebria]

Galmúr's ears flattened as he heard a voice emanate from the dark forest, and a few moments later, an old donkey trotted... or rather bounced... towards them. He was about to step in front of the two fillies, just until they knew it was safe, when Sugar pipped up. He inwardly groaned at her words, stepping forward. "Hello kind sir, my apologies if this is your territory. And I also apologize for the impatience of my friend, although she is rather tired" he said with a slight smile over to Sugar. "If you would allow us to rest somewhere safe on your land for the night, we can be on our way in the morning" he added swiftly.

[wingfeather]

''Exiled from yer herd were ye well ain't that the saddest thing. I reckon I have a comfortable nook I can stick ye three into.'' At Galmúr's words he turned towards the buckskin tossing some of his mane from his face, which immediately fell back into place, ''No kind friends this ain't my land I just stick around here and regulate the place of wolves and panthers and sich pesterin' critters, for the herd that does hold it. Anywho foller I, and we will come upon a resterful spot shortly.'' with that he turned around and trotted back into the wood.

Artemis did not know what to make of the strange creature, but he was funny, she looked at her friends to see if she could tell what they thought of him.

[Abbster]

Sugar didn’t care, she followed after the donkey and trotted up to him. “So” she said. “Whats your name?” She asked him. “How long have you lived in these woods?” Her tail flapping slightly as she asked more questions. “Do you fight wolves often?” She asked

[tenebria]

Galmúr glanced over at Artemis, seeing her look over as well. He was honestly mystified by this strange donkey, and his rather unusual speech. Before he could decide if it seemed harmless enough to follow, Sugar trotted confidently off. With another look at Artemis he shrugged and swiftly cantered to catch up, placing himself on the donkey's other side, in case the strange beast tried anything. He heard Sugar's questions, then added a cautious one. "If you don't mind me asking a question or two myself, who is the herd that owns these woods, and are there truly panthers?" he asked, glancing at the trees slightly nervously.

[wingfeather]

At Sugar's questions the donkey shook his rough mane from his eyes, '' 'round these parts I'm called Nacho. Ive probably roamed these woods for nigh 6-7 yers, but I've visited the place since I was knee high to a grasshopper. Oh, sure I fight the wolves and sich, and I can tell ye they ne'er cross me twice.'' Turning to Galmúr he answered, ''Oh ya, we've got panthers and cougars and mount'n lions and sich, what'er you wanna call em, big fellers too, but they's rare and hardly come aroun'. Leastways not any more. The Swifthoof herd owns this area of the ferest, but theys at the other end of their land, quite aways away, I might add, if ye wish to 'quaint yerself wi' em.''

Artemis walked on the other side of Sugar, listening to the donkey's answers. She was rather surprised and doubtful that such a small little animal could fight wolves and panthers. At the mention of another herd her head shot up, but she relaxed slightly when she heard it was so far away.

[Abbster]

Sugar kept her ears forward as they entered the dark forest. "is there any water around?" she asked, as she was getting very thirsty. "I'm quite thirsty, and very tired if I might add" she said, as she looked over at her friends and then down at her feet...which were barley able to stand up at this point. "I can't walk much more" she mumbled. "Oh, Nacho!" she said suddenly. "You should travel with us" she said excitedly.

[tenebria]

Galmúr listened curiously, glad to hear that the herd was far off, but alarmed at the mention of the predators. He had to say he was slightly undecided whether or not he believed all the bold claims of the strange donkey, but he wasn't about to argue with the first friendly creature they had encountered. For the moment he stayed silent, but glanced over as Sugar continued asking questions, and all in all acting rather chummy with the donkey. At her invitation for him to travel with them, the young buckskin's ears flattened slightly. That hadn't been a group decision, and Sugar couldn't just invite anyone she wanted to join them. Although if all the donkey's claims turned out to be true, then he himself would have to admit Nacho's usefulness.

[wingfeather]

''Ah no my sweet friend, my place is here and here is my place. Though all y'all seem like such nice younguns. Well here we are. I hope you will be comfortable.'' With that he led them through a tight treeline witch broke through to a small clearing bordered on one side by the river they had been following earlier. At the center was a large weeping willow. ''This is a beautiful spot,'' said Artemis in awe at its peacefulness and beauty.

[Abbster]

Sugar looked around and her eyes widened. "Will we see you again?" Sugar asked, as she settled down under the large willow tree. She liked the old donkey, and it seemed like he was nice. Sugar wished she didn't have to part from the donkey the next morning, but she knew they had to. She sighed as she gazed up at Nacho, who looked like was keeping watch. Sugar smiled and closed her eyes as she lay her head down

[tenebria]

Galmúr gasped in surprise at the beautiful, peaceful glade. It was a perfect scene, the majestic willow rustling in the breeze as the river swept by, the late rays of sunlight glinting through the trees. "Nacho, Thank you for letting us stay, and for leading us to this sheltered place!" he said in awe as he stepped into the clearing, smiling as Sugar quickly moved to the willow tree and lay down, looking exhausted. Her question got him thinking a bit... the forest was so peaceful, and with it's protector, it didn't seem to be dangerous. Maybe...maybe they could stay a day or two? He would have to see what the others thought. He followed Sugar to the willow tree, remaining standing under it as he looked over to the donkey. "Thank you sir" he said again "And do not feel obliged to stand watch, you have already helped us more than I can show." he said quickly.

[wingfeather]

''Ye might see me, ye might not, who's to tell,'' he shook his mane again, flopping his ears up and down. He turned back towards Galmúr, ''yer welcome young feller.'' With that the little donkey did his little bouncing trot into the forest.

Artemis laid down next to Sugar, looking up at Galmúr she asked, ''so what do you guys think?''