» Innocence is always unsuspicious «
I was finally able to breathe. The field had been stressful, and there had been so much riding on the decision I made. But in the end there had only been one choice that seemed to speak to me, they all pleaded a good case, and many of the lands sounded enticing, but you can’t base your decision based on lands alone. It hadn’t taken long to remove the first option but the last two, well, it had been close. My new home was waiting for me, I had just asked my new herd leader to wait while I took some time to process everything. As much as I wanted to believe that the past was in the past, I knew that officially joining a new herd meant I was closing the door on everything I went through with Chem. That chapter was done, written and left for someone to read in the history books, it would be a great read. And intense beginning that blossomed into something great--that was infinite… but the plot twist would come and shock everyone that the story was actually a tragedy. I sighed at that and shook the past from my head. My new home would be everything that I needed-- the opportunity for a fresh start.
I walked through the meadow not really focused on anything or directing my thoughts on anything, in particular, save the nervous excitement that had been building slowly in my gut. I am not sure exactly how long I strolled the lush grasses, as I watched everyone that I passed. But I had walked the length of the field when I heard a call, deep and baritone. I stopped dead in my tracks, as my nostrils flared instinctively and my ears swiveled to the sounds. It was familiar, distantly so as if I knew if from a dream or an old memory. I stayed still hoping to hear the call again so I could place the memory. A moment goes by but the call comes again, more urgent, more emotional? I’m not sure that is the right word, but it was almost fitting. This time I heard a reply, female, and I smile thinking it was some separated couple reunited. It wasn’t long before a bay and white mare came galloping towards and then past me. I know her...I know that other voice.
I try to place it, I’m sure my face is scrunched up as I tried to pull the names of the face and sound I had just observed. I turned and followed after the excited mare, just to try and get a glimpse of her again to satisfy my curiosity. I kept my distance, as to not be obvious as she surely had better things to focus on, and I didn’t want to spoil the reunion she was surely about to have. I came to a small rise in the meadow, where a rarely used section was located, off to the side of the main meadow, I slowed at the top as my eyes fell on him. Chem. It didn’t leave my lips but I could have gone slack-jawed if I didn’t instantly feel a million emotions while to the surface. It had been Chem’s call I had heard, and Chem’s call that the mare had responded to. I was still a small distance from him, and Sreva, her name was Sreva. She had been one of the herd mares that stayed with Chem. She hadn’t been as bold and pushy as others, but she always seemed to be friendly with Chem. Well, at least that unknown was figured out. But was was Chem doing here? He had been gone for years, and now he’s just back? Calling for us? I was glad for the distance, I had no intention to go running to him when he called after all these years.
But at the same time… there he was, just as I remembered him, mostly he didn’t look quite as muscled as before--- but neither did I, I wasn’t traversing Beqanna like I had before. I also wasn’t so young anymore. Not old, but not 3 either. From this distance, I couldn’t really see his teal eyes but I knew they were on Svera, or at least they should be given she had made it to his side and was excitedly talking to him. I shouldn’t help but smile at that. I may not be sure how I felt about Chem but her excitement was contagious. I stood, watching the reunion from my spot at the crest of the rise, the wind blew my mane and tail out behind me. I didn’t call out to him, but I was visible, and if he wanted to notice me, he would. He owed me answers, he owed me an apology, but I wouldn’t go seeking it.
I just stood there, I couldn’t quite leave and it infuriated me, but I wouldn’t go forward. I was stuck in this space of indecision. How ridiculous. My bay coat shone almost a russet shade as the sun shown down on me, and the day continued to tick on. It wasn’t long but I knew he would notice soon if he hadn’t already. I had to decide if I wanted to reunite now or later. I shook my head and turned. Turned away from his tall frame, from his teal eyes, and happy reunion. No, he couldn’t think I came when he called. He didn’t get that after leaving me, but I would get my answers… I would have my closure. In due time, all things happened in due time. Until then, I had to go, and I forced myself to start moving away from the secluded clearing, back towards my new life, that was waiting for me across the meadow. I stopped once and glanced back, but I didn't see anyone. I kind of expected... no. This is for the best, it is for the best he didn't see me.
Vessel
Kimber x Nymphetamine
ooc: feel free to have him see her and go get her. ^.^