Archam pondered about the herd lands, he returned from the Golden Plains and speaking with Phaedrus A couple weeks ago. He wanted to share the news of the alliance with everyone in the herd, but mainly Anahi. He agreed that there daughter would be traded for one of Phaedrus' and she needed to know. In two years times they would be saying goodbye to there first born child.

His head turned as he gazed around, a small nicker escaped his mouth and he returned to gaze about. The snow has melted and the temperature was growing warmer, spring was just around the corner and soon the flowers would bloom and the trees would be fully green again. Life as always being born around the spring, the nature always bloomed and the new life of foals came around. The mares of all kingdoms and herds would soon explore around to flaunt there newborn children, and Archam was expecting some of his own. Morigan who was perhaps pregnant with twins, her stomach was much bigger than any pregnancy he has seen. It was a rare sight but certainly possible, and he was excited to see there new life.

Also expecting in the coming weeks was Anahi, with there second foal. He was curious to how she would take the news, seeing as how she was flabbergasted with the deal he and Besra made. How would she feel knowing that he made an agreement to give away there daughter to the opposing herds stallion. The only way to find out was to speak with her, he was hoping to catch her without Sirana so they could break the news to her at a later time.

He paced back and forth five or six times, he stood in an opening that was barricaded by trees, with an exit leading into the main portion of the herd lands. His tail swayed gently, releasing the anxiety built up in him, he could only hope that Anahi would understand his decision, and even agree that it was a smart move to protect the herd.

Shortly after reliving the conversation with Phaedrus, Anahis scent ran through his nares. His ears pricked forward as he anxiously awaited her to appear, and appear she did. She came over with a smile and nuzzled his neck. He gave a smile back moving his head to nuzzle her shoulder, trailing down to fully pregnant stomach Hello Anahi he spoke as he walked around the mare, keeping his muzzle on her. He nudged her opposite shoulder gently as he ended his circle.

How are you doing? he asked, curious to how her pregnancy was treating her. She was full term now and ready to deliver any week, he was excited to see the life they created together. Although thinking of the new foal only reminded him he had to tell Anahi about Sirana. Anahi his voice grew serious Do you think Sirana would like a herd life? Maybe even a kingdom? I mean she can't stay with our herd forever, eventually she will need to leave he eased into the conversation, picking at her thoughts before telling her of the alliance.

Archam gazed at Anahi when she commented on her current pregnancy. He gave a nod hopefully we will meet the foal soon he smiled slightly nudging her shoulder before returning to a more serious state again. He watched her as she was puzzled with his question, and listened as she gave her thoughts. She said that perhaps Sirana would want to stay in the Falls or even the herd; he could feel an arrow go through his heart when she made that statement. He did not mean to chose the life for his daughter, but it had to be done. He wanted the alliance and Sirana was who he had to offer, he only hoped that Anahi and Sirana would be understanding.

He took a deep breath before he began the story, his heart began to beat faster with anxiety. He grew nervous, not about his decision, but were Anahi would fall after the conversation. His eyes fixated on Anahi; I only asked because I made an alliance with Phaedrus....I know he is bitter about Besra and the fact that she promised me there first born daughter. I did not want him to retaliate so I made and alliance to protect everyone. Sirana will be going to Phaedrus herd when we receive Phaedrus daughter, she will also have to be apart of the Dales kingdom His eyes gazed to the right, he did not want to look at Anahis shocks. He hoped she would understand, this was something he needed to do to protect his herd. It was bad enough he had Chemdog on his ass all the time, but he did not need Phaedrus lurking around the corner as well. This would protect all current and future mares and foals.

The stallions eyes gazed to the ground before he faced her, to view her expressions. It was silent after he spoke, and the tension was so thick you could cut it. She displayed a few emotions, confused, sad and even a little mad. Although she showed all those emotions in the end she displayed understanding, it exhaled a deep breath at the display of anger disappearing. His heart beat began to slow back to a normal pace, he felt like he didn't breath the whole time(even though he was).

She did not freak out, or yell at him and she did not run away the mare simply asked if this was the only option to keep the herd safe. He gave a nod of his head looking for her gaze, which was now facing away. This was the only option, he wanted a mare in return. I assure you he will take care of our daughter, she will not be unhappy. I think she will enjoy the Dales Kingdom, and he has plenty of mares for her to befriend. it was almost like he was trying to convince himself. And the Dale is close so you could both visit each other frequently he made sure to add, relieving the mare of any horrible thoughts she may have.