Don't get too close
Weak... Pathetic... Useless... These were the thoughts spinning a web of discontent in his mind as he drifted through lands aimlessly. His ebony coat catching what little warmth the sun had to offer the living. Silver strings upon his neck and hindquarters tossed gently about as he moved. Not young enough to have to cling to his mothers side for comfort. No... comfort had been ripped from his soul. A carefree childhood had been stolen from him by none other than his own father. To his father it was for his own good. To train him, strengthen him so that the world would not consume him. Spitting him out broken and mangled. Just as the wounded prey laid in Pangea. Waiting for him to end their pain and suffering...
An escape was seeked as he made his way to a land he had heard of in passing. A new land for the young to gather. A sanctuary of peace. He must see this land with his own eyes, eyes paint many shades of ocean blue. High stocking ivory legs carry his small frame to the kingdom. Small head carried high on alert, ebony ears twisting about to capture the slightest of sounds. Sea blue eyes scanning over the terrain with caution and curiousity. Father may be watching him...
Coming into view was a large pool of water. It was not the endless sea that bordered Pangea. No... He could see the other side. It was contained and mostly still. Bordered by evergreens and brightly colored maples. The surface, a mirrored reflection of the sky and trees. He had stopped to enjoy the view... Enjoy... That was new. He had never enjoyed anything before this moment. A smile tried to break upon his ivory lips. His head turned to see more...
A faint glow surrounded a shadowy form. His eyes narrowed to try to make out the details of the figure. Golden sun had reached the western horizon blinding him slightly. The mysteriousness of the figure caused his stomach to tighten. His heart jumped in his chest as his ears flattened. Hindquarters swung to the side as he faced the creature head on. A fluttered snort of warning was let out as he mustered up the courage to speak, "Hello! Who's there?" His head lowered to try to shield the sun from his eyes. Adjusting up and down until he could make out the other better...
Slowly it came into focus. A single ear flicked forward in curious interest upon seeing another of his kind.. his age... Blue eyes shifted cautiously as if waiting for something horrible to happen. Silver tassels twitched about his hind. Waiting....
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