Novel
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing,
She has never had reason to know fear. Not fear, nor pain, nor sorrow and suffering. Certainly one should expect it, given who her parents are. But she is oblivious to these poorer emotions, the ones that holds other creatures back. Perhaps one day she would learn of them, but today is not that day.
This young boy however, shows no qualms on displaying such emotions. His reaction is surprising to her. She has never considered that there are those unfamiliar with her odd world. With those who can bend and change and remake themselves. That he had never before seen such things had never occurred to her.
”What?” she asks abruptly, equally as confused as he. Her brow creases in consternation as she steps closer, as though being nearer would clarify things.
His rudeness has no noticeable effect on her. In truth, she likely would not recognize rude behavior were it to slap her in the face. She certainly has not had anyone to teach her the difference.
His next comment smooths her confused expression, distracting her with the tantalizing prospect of more interesting conversation. ”Oh,” she says simply, pausing as she considers him closely again. ”Why are you here?”
The last is asked almost idly as she cocks one hoof as she eyes his red roan coat. With barely a thought, her dual toned coat ripples, the bright colors fading into a speckled chestnut hue that matches his perfectly.
Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortals ever dared to dream before.