AuroraElis
As the obsidian, bone plated stallion turned away, she remained. Solitare figure once again among a sea a green grasses. Navy eyes watched his form disappear upon the horizon with not even a name. He had not accepted her offer either so was his loss she figure. And with barely a shrug of her gently sloped shoulder she turned to the north. Creamy wave of mane danced about her neck as she traversed across the open terrain, heading for a stream in the distance. Perhaps a cool dip within the waters would provide relief from the summers heat boring down upon her. Every few strides she raised her plumage slightly to allow a cool draft underneath. Her thoughts haunting her all along the way...
Reaching the banks she scanned the area. Nothing imminent catching her attention, so she waded ankle deep within the waters. Soft ripples forming around her appendages as the current broke around them. Lowering her creamy lips to their surface she drank. Refreshing aqua filled her belly and comforted her slightly. On the far side of the channel was a treeline that promised even more shelter from the sun's rays. The water ran shallow this time of year and gaging the depth she would cross easily...
A few, near effortless, strides were made before reaching the other side. Climbing up out of the river her hooves found turf once again. She stopped for a moment to shake the stranded droplets from her coat and feathers. Another short walk and she was under the shaded canopy of a willow. Coming to a stand still she exhaled deeply. She was exhausted but not entirely from her travels. Hide hoof cocked as her body shifted to a more relaxed stance. Northern breeze brought her scents of sulfur and brine, nearly causing her to gasp. Wrinkling her nose slightly she shook her crown. Ears swiveling in interest at where she had wandered to...
AuroraElis
Not all that Glitters is Gold