05-25-2015, 09:26 PM
Naira broke through the trees and into the clearing at a full gallop, closing her eyes to embrace the warmth that she had been denied for days, a warmth that came only from the sun. The bright rays kissed her back as she finally stopped and stood for a while, embracing the cool breeze that tossed her thick mane and tail. Her chocolate eyes opened slowly, seeing sets of disinterested eyes flit back and forth across her and then returning to their meal. Still unsure and too uncomfortable to join the other horses, the golden mare wandered around before finding a sweet patch of clover to sink her teeth into. As she chewed, she lifted her head and tossed her long, pale white forelock out of her dark eyes and surveyed her surroundings. It was beautiful. But, as she had learnt from the past beauty and peace can be deceiving. She shook her head slightly, clearing her mind of the dark fog that had monetarily descended over it and returned to her grazing.
She had not the slightest idea what this new place was like, and could only hope that it wouldn't be anything like her previous home. She let a small smile tug on the corner of her lips as she thought of the two-leggeds' face when she had escaped. Her smile disappeared shortly after as the sounds of gunshots rang through her memory. It had taken all of the courage and bravery she possessed, but she couldn't stand it anymore. She was constantly on guard and anxious, and yet couldn't bring herself to obey. Leaving her mother had been the hardest thing she had ever done, but she couldn't convince her to leave. She had to be away from the toxicity that had nearly ruined her over the years. The golden mare slammed her eyes shut, trying to chase away the darkness that had followed her all the way here. Speaking of here, she was finally here in this new land, and even though she had no idea what to expect, she was thrilled to embrace the possibilities.
Unable to further contain her excitement, the young mare tossed her head and reared, catching the attention of several other horses but for once in her life not caring. She ran, bucked and whinnied until she was overcome with exhaustion. The short spurt of energy she suddenly had had left her, and her grueling journey began to take hold of her, compelling her to lower her head to munch on the dewy grass once more. Her long legs trembling with exhaustion, she allowed them to fold beneath her and the horse collapsed onto the damp ground. Letting her head droop and her eyes drift shut, she settled into a peaceful sleep, untroubled and serene for the first time in quite a while.
She had not the slightest idea what this new place was like, and could only hope that it wouldn't be anything like her previous home. She let a small smile tug on the corner of her lips as she thought of the two-leggeds' face when she had escaped. Her smile disappeared shortly after as the sounds of gunshots rang through her memory. It had taken all of the courage and bravery she possessed, but she couldn't stand it anymore. She was constantly on guard and anxious, and yet couldn't bring herself to obey. Leaving her mother had been the hardest thing she had ever done, but she couldn't convince her to leave. She had to be away from the toxicity that had nearly ruined her over the years. The golden mare slammed her eyes shut, trying to chase away the darkness that had followed her all the way here. Speaking of here, she was finally here in this new land, and even though she had no idea what to expect, she was thrilled to embrace the possibilities.
Unable to further contain her excitement, the young mare tossed her head and reared, catching the attention of several other horses but for once in her life not caring. She ran, bucked and whinnied until she was overcome with exhaustion. The short spurt of energy she suddenly had had left her, and her grueling journey began to take hold of her, compelling her to lower her head to munch on the dewy grass once more. Her long legs trembling with exhaustion, she allowed them to fold beneath her and the horse collapsed onto the damp ground. Letting her head droop and her eyes drift shut, she settled into a peaceful sleep, untroubled and serene for the first time in quite a while.