A Trios Journey (private rp with wingfeather and tenebria)

[tenebria]

Galmúr followed his mentor to the Lead Mare, glancing over and smiling slightly as he saw Artemis. Another day, another adventure! Although his sore shoulder would probably kill him for it afterwards. Lorcán dipped his head to the Lead Mare, just as the scouts arrived. "We are prepared, my Lead Mare" he said seriously. She nodded, turning to look at all who had gathered, quite an adequate size. "Treth, please lead the way" she said with quiet strength, a slightly cold glint flashing into her eyes at the thought of yet another threat to her herd. Wolves, rogue stallions... what next? she wondered as they began moving forwards, the pace speeding until all were at a strong canter, running together in well trained form.

Stormflash's ears pinned in anger as he saw the buckskin following his mentor over. Great, so the weaklings were coming too. His eyes narrowed, but his attention was drawn away for the time being as he heard his mother call for them to move out, swiftly moving into a fluid canter right by her side, ignoring his own mentor who was thundering nearby.

[wingfeather]

Artemis smiled back at Galmúr from beside Treth, she did not think that joining this herd would involve so many adventures! ''Of course Lead Mare, Treth answered formally setting the pace until they were all running quickly in the direction of the river. Treth crashed into it water spraying as he continued to run threw the shallows, soon they reached the stallions who had long ago abandoned their lazy appearance when they saw the large formation of horses rushing towards them.

[Abbster]

Sugar snorted as Cinnamon came padding up to her. “What’s up?” She asked. “My friends are going on another adventure and I’m stuck here” she said. Cinnamon sighed and nudged Sugar gently. “I know it sucks. But I promise, you’ll get used to it” she said

[tenebria]

Galmúr charged forward alongside his mentor, the other stallions fanning out in half a v formation behind them both. His legs began aching quite swiftly the moment he began running, but he gritted his teeth and pushed forwards, plunging into the river after the head scout, glad no swimming was required. And then he set eyes on the rogue stallions, excitement flashing in his gaze as they approached and slowed.
Lorcán was swiftly assessing the stallions as Treth dropped back, Swan moving forwards as they soon stopped a few yards from them, he moving forwards to his lead Mare's side, the stallions fanning out behind them in a formidable fashion.

Swan kept a cool gaze as she focused on the threat ahead, stepping forward, her son by her side, to speak. "I am Lead Mare Swan, head of the Swifthoof herd, who's land you are now trampling upon. Why have you come beyond our borders?" she questioned in a cold yet still civil tone.

[wingfeather]

Treth smoothly stepped back from the front and allowed the lead mare to step forward. Artemis followed her mentor's actions ears forward and alert she waited see what would happen next.

The stallion who appeared to be in the lead stepped forward, he was a large dark bay with a high proud head, ''seemed to be a nice place, and we thought we'd stay awhile,'' he said without a hint of fear.

[Abbster]

Sugar looked over at Cinnamon. "whats happening over there?" she asked. Cinnamon shrugged. "I don't know" she said. "but I know what will take your mind off it" she said

[tenebria]

Lorcán's eyes narrowed imperceptibly at the stallion's tone, readying his muscles, and glancing down automatically at his apprentice. Galmúr's ears flattened at the stallions words, anger rising in him, a protective anger. NO way was this stallion or any of his friends going to be allowed to stay for even an instant. he was sure of that.

Swan remained cool, even managing a slight smile and tilting her head "Ah, of course I agree with you, it is certainly a nice place, but unfortunately you seem to have forgotten that it is occupied. Quite occupied" she said, her gaze hardening slightly as she swished her tail, readying the horses that stood beside her.

Stormflash on the other hoof, had his ears fully pricked forwards in quiet interest. The stallion was so strong looking... so powerful... so unafraid of anything! Of course not as good as he himself, but still... he seemed quite a warrior. His eyes narrowed slightly as he attempted to hide his unangered curiosity.

[wingfeather]

The tall stallion eyed them warily but still did not step back, neither did the four equally cocky horses behind him. His tone, though, did alter slightly, “lead mare, at least that is who I’m assuming you are, we are weary and have traveled far, will you not give us a small corner of your vast lands that we may rest our trail weary hooves, then we shall, of course, continue upon our way.

Artemis snorted quietly and pawed the ground, she did not like the look of this stallion.

[Abbster]

Sugar's ears twitched a bit and she snorted slightly. "still bored?" Cinnamon asked. Sugar looked over at her, and nodded. "yea" she said

[tenebria]

Swan paused at this, assessing the stallion once again. If she could avoid conflict, she gladly would, but she wanted them nowhere near her herd. "I of course am sympathetic to any travelers, if you need some place to rest for a day or two, the forest to the west is quite a safe haven" she said politely.

Galmúr shifted beside his mentor. He didn't trust this... not one bit.

[wingfeather]

The large stallion flicked an ear in the direction but did not turn his head or look away, ''that will suit us fine... I suppose,'' he said bobbing his head. His eyes again quickly rover over the gathering of horses, he caught Stormflash's eye and gave him an expressionless stare, that is an interesting horse, he thought to himself.

[Abbster]

Sugar looked around again. "are they back yet?" she asked. Cinnamon chuckled. "not yet" she said

[tenebria]

Swan gave a nod "I am pleased that it will suit you. We shall lead you to the forests edge, and you may rest wherever you wish within" she said firmly. Stormflash met the stallions gaze boldly, staring, then giving him a sudden smirk of almost comraderie. He could feel a powerful aura from this stallion, a cold, power hungry aura.

Lorcán shifted beside his Lead Mare. He did not like the fact that they were allowing the stallions one inch of space to place their hooves. Something about them was callously evil. He could feel it in his bones, and he knew his bones never lied.

[wingfeather]

''Thanks,'' he responded in an offhanded manner, ''we will only trespass on your kindness a couple of days.''

Artemis snapped her tail, the sooner the better, she thought. Treth snorted quietly, he would have to have certain counts keep a constant watch on these five.

[Abbster]

Sugar....began pacing back and forth, snorting here and there. "You know pacing will do you no good" Cinnamon said. Sugar looked at her mentor. "what else am I supposed to do?" she asked. "Stand here and just wait for them to come back?" Sugar asked, with a sigh. Cinnamon trotted over to her, and nudged her gently. "no" she said. "you're supposed to be the one to wait for them, by keeping busy" she said. Sugar sighed. "Its just hard!" Sugar said. Cinnamon nudged her again. "I know" she said. "Trust me, I know"