Curled into an upside down ball of scales and fluff, I think of the image I had seen. The pearl white of the face, the green and gold tufts of hair, the large pool like eyes. It wasn't a frightening sight in the least, just not what I expected to find staring back at me.
When my father answers, nudging me back to my feet, I consider the image again burned within my mind eye. A smile creases my elongated jawline as I ponder the thought of my face. I could see my golden clawed toes and my tufted tail, but I couldn't see the details of my face. "Yes, I'm alright," I reply with a gentle nod.
Finding my footing upon the ground, I sit thinking for a brief moment before approaching the waters once more. My steps are slow, cautious even, as I crawl nearer, stopping with my nose at the edge. I look back at my father -who waits patiently- as if seeking confirmation of my safety.
Turning back to the waters, I take another step or two and peer into the reflective surface again. The image I see is as I remember the first time. A pearled snout, long ears and two greenish bumps on my skull is what I now notice.
The mirrored image shifts just as I do. My expressions vary and are shown to me now. Sticking out my forked tongue, I watch as the reflection mimics me, causing me to giggle.
In my enchantment I hardly notice as my father turns to walk off. The soft vibrations within my ears hint towards something happening and bid me to turn. A sense of urgency heightens within me, so with one last quick look at the water I say goodbye to myself and scamper off to follow the winged stallion. Lunging in long strides I catch up quickly to his walk pace.
Settling beside him with a waddling walk I look up to him, "Where are we going now Father?"