Land Scan

[Chloe]

[glow=red,2,300]Tyrex gazed over the landscape, his nostrils flaring. He had been patrolling his land for many hours now, and needed a rest. As he sat, he thought to himself, Nobody shall get past me. If anybody enters my territory, I shall know about it... He looked up at the skies. Pleasant enough for any mare, he thought with a snort. Pleasure wasn't his buisness, nor was fun. However, he did like to have pleasure and fun at times... but now, those times seem so far away.

"Ever since Dharma left, I've been more miserable than a pig without food." he mused unhappily.[/glow]

[Lex]

Abby scanned the horizon and noticed a handsome young tyrant of lands gazing upon his property. Then he mumbled something. All she could make out was miserable and something about a pig. This puzzled her. How could he be an unhappy pig? He didn't seem very unheppy looking at his land, and he wasn't even in the pig-league as some tyrants were as she put it. She walked up to the stag with a tired gait.
"Excuse me sir, but I'm in much need of a herd, and I'm very tired. I understand if you're not looking for new herd members right now, but I'm desperate. Could you please consider my proposition?"
She looked up at him with exhausted eyes. She sighed and awaited his answer...

[Evil Crazed Monkey]

[glow=red,2,300]Halfmoon trotted tiredly onto the sands of Chesnee Beach, practically panting. "Sorry it took me so long to get here I... she trailed of as she saw the other minx talking to Tyrex. This infuriated her, but she tried hard not to show it. She walked up to Tyrex and cleared her throat. "As I was saying, sorry it took me so long to get here, I saw Filth on Pacolette Trail." She heaved a long sigh.

I hope he makes me lead mare. she thought savagely, glaring at the other minx. She'd always been wary of other faes, because when she was a filly, the other fillies were, well, to not go into details, I'll just say mean. She tossed her dial, auds halfway pinned and maw curled tinily, almost baring her teeth. She didn't want to show Tyrex that she couldn't get along with this other mare, or she would be banished from the beach in a blink of an eye.

Her orbs shifted back to Tyrex. "I still have a position here, right?" she asked warily. She didn't want to offend Tyrex, in case it had all been a dream, and she really never found Tyrex in the Claiming Valley. If he doesn't let me in, I doubt I'll ever be lead mare of any herd." she thought gloomily. She tried hard not to show her emotions in front of this strange minx and Tyrex, but she could tell she looked sad or angry, one of those. [/glow]

[Chloe]

[glow=red,2,300]Tyrex was confused by the two mares' sudden appearance. Halfmoon seemed agitated, and this other minx was eager to join his herd. However, the news about Filth from Halfmoon infuriated him.

"Filth? You ran into Filth?! My, my, my- he has tried to steal my mares too many times. Either way, my dear, of course you have the position of lead mare here! Haven't you forgotten that I told you that you would be lead mare?"

Tyrex turned to this other mare. She was right, she as desperate. His orbs scanned her body for any signs of lameness or injuries; he had to have a fit herd in order to keep them safe. She seemed to be free of any defects.

"My dear, of course you may join me. I have been looking for mares for many moons now. You are most welome to stay with me." [/glow]

[Lex]

"I offer you my most sincere thanks." Abby walked up to the tyrant and whooped loudly in happiness. She never knew finding a herd would be so easy. She liked Chesnee beach. Oddly enough, it reminded her of home with the other zebras before she was banished. It wasn't the scenery that she remembered, it was the happy feeling of being there. She'd give anything to go back to the herd with her daughter if only she wasn't discriminated against because of her color. However, she thought she'd love this place just as much as she'd liked her old home. Tyrex might seem devious, but Abby knew otherwise. She liked this stag and she'd like it here as the herd grew larger and larger.

[Chloe]

[glow=red,2,300]Tyrex could most definitely see the mare's happiness. Inviting both mares to joi him, he leaped into the water. It seemed childish, foolish even. But, he shouted anyway,

'Aye, join me, ladies! Plenty of water to go around! Come on, join me! Haha!'

He laughed playfully, splashing at the two mares that were on the beach. He realized that he looked like an idiot, but he played on, waiting for the mares to come into the water.[/glow]

[Evil Crazed Monkey]

[glow=red,2,300]Halfmoon emitted a loud whinny from her maw and charged towards the water, hooves tearing up the dirt. Of course, she looked foolish too, but she didn't care. Her auds were pricked, pistons flared as she jumped into the water, the splash getting all over Tyrex.

She whinnyed laughingly and splashed him with her nose, then swam in circles, her legs treading the water powerfully. She snorted with every breath, then she suddenly turned to Tyrex again and splashed him.[/glow]

[Lex]

Abby snorted. How childish. Oh well. At least she was in a herd that liked to have fun. She approached the water and strode into it. She quenched her thirst after an incredibly long drink. Then she trotted out and began to graze on the beach grass. She watched the other equines dance in the water together and smiled. That reminded her so much of Larry and her. (Larry was Abby's mate before she was banished. Note that Larry was an arabian bay.) She remembered how they used to play in the wateringholes before Larry was caught and returned to the ranch he'd escaped from to be with her. As Abby recalled this, she began to weep. It's been so long that Abby had thought of Larry that she couldn't stand it. She must try to forget him.

[Chloe]

[glow=red,2,300]Tyrex, seeing the weeping mare, came over to her and comforted her. His orbs scanned her body fo any sign of external suffering, but no injuries or anything of the sort seemed to be there.

"Aye, me love. What be wrong? Is it you do not want to be with me, or are you afraid of water? Come, come in and join us."

Tyrex leaped back into the water, splashing all over Halfmoon. He laughed, something he hadn't done in a very long time. His laugh was low and deep, but hearty. He churned his legs and found himself underwater. He swam back up to the surface and surprised Halfmoon with a nudge on her withers. Tyrex turned around and waited for Abby to join them in their childish banter.[/glow]

[Lex]

Abby smiled. This herd would allow her to forget all of her troubles.
"You want to know what's really wrong? I'll tell you what's wrong, if you want to know. I haven't seen my daughter since we were seperated. Have either of you seen her? Her name was Dharma. Oh, I miss her so much. I don't even know if she's still alive! Or worse! Maybe she's found a mate already! Oh..."
Abby was beginning to weep again. Oh why even ask them? They wouldn't know.
She slunk her head to the ground but then shook it off and ran into the water...

[Chloe]

[glow=red,2,300]Tyrex, shicked by this news of Dharma, pinned his ears and nickered to the weeping mare. Though he knew of Dharma's presence here in these very lands, he didn't know whether to tell this mare the truth or not. Finally, he said to her,

"Me love, I know of your daughter's whereabouts, if I am not mistaken. She betrayed me not even a few days ago and ditched me for this rugged brute called Filth. She is now in the Ruins, more than likely by her so called 'mate's' side. Find her if you must, but leave me in peace to enjoy what I have left. When she left me, I was in shambles. Go, find your daughter. If you wish to stay with her, fine with me; but stay away from this herd. You may return if you wish, but you can't have your hoof in two worlds."

He snorted and turned away from the mare and rejoined Halfmoon in the water for his fun. Though Halfmoon enjoyed being with him, he wasn't as playful as before.[/glow]

[Lex]

Abby was dumbfounded at the brute's reply. She knew not of what to do. She'd found the perfect home, and she didn't want to change that, so she smiled at the brute.

"How kind to a mother you can be, with your hurtful words and lies. I know that she can be a bit rowdy, but she would never do that. I've heard of Filth, oh yes. I've heard of his bruteful disposition, and I know he's also very charming from past experiences with him. You remind me much of him actually. Just as charming at first, but inside, a heartless fool. I will let Dharma do as she pleases, for I do not control her life anymore. I realize that now." Abby lowered her head, "I am sorry."

[Chloe]

[glow=red,2,300]Tyrex snorted, his nostrils flaring. He turned his back on her and took a step. His head looked around, his orbs sad to remind him what had heappened with Dharma.

"Aye, you may not believe me about your daughter, but she has done this thing to me. I know that you would believe me if you were somebody else, but she has hurt me, no matter what you say."

He nibbled on the grass, snorting at finding it not as tasty as he would have liked. Tyrex's nostrils flared, and he dug his ebony flints into the ground, his dial churning at the thought of Dharma.[/glow]