Zundi

Zundi trotted into the valley, head raised high. he let out a loud whinny to alert the leaders of his prescence, then stood, prancing from one foot to the next. He was eager to start a new life. He swished his black tail back and forth in impatience, but a smile still adorned his eyes.

Hellcat & Ritual

Hellcat for once was away from her mother, or so she thought. Her blue eyes glanced around when she heard a call. She went to the sound thinking it was a friendly herd member. She didn't know that this stallion could lead to trouble, or that he could kill her easily. Being only a few day's old she wouldn't be able to fight back. It was quite common for a stallion to kill another stallion's foal. Once she got closer she could see that this was someone not part of her herd. Frightened she called out crying for her mother in a loud neigh.

Ritual who was with her son Pyro heard the call. Immedietly she raced to the sound her hooves moving over the ground easily. She left Flora watching over Pyro till she returned. The black mare's head and tail were held in lead position high as she continued in a fast gallop to where her daughter's cry came from. Soon she came there not slowing down till she made sure she stopped between the stallion and her daughter. If the stallion even showed any movement of attacking her she herself would of attacked back. Eyes noticed his raised head and tail. Was this a challenger.

"What do you want stallion,"she asked her voice calm, and emotionless. She showed no emotion what so ever in front of strangers. It wasn't a good thing to do.

Zundi

Zundi felt a smile spread across his maw. He let out a sound somewhat like a chuckle. "Why, madam, My name is Zundi. I am here," he glanced at the foal that had called the mare, "To find a home. Nothing more, I assure you." He said truthfully, ducking his head in respect. Looking back up at her, he said with curiosity, "May I ask your name and rank?" He would have raised an eyebrow had he had any.

Ritual

Ritual watched the stallion, but not as hostile as before. The mare stood behind her daughter before walking forth. She heard what he said, and she answered instead of her daughter.

"Hellcat, and she's the leads foal. I am Ritual lead mare. Why should I let you join my herd,"she asked the stallion. Mainly she just wanted to know his strengths and weaknesses. Her head shook out as she glanced at Hellcat and Tyro before her gaze went to Zundi.

Nightshade & Pyro

Nightshade sauntered suavely up to his mate, standing just a step behind her. He raised his head and pricked his ears, looking at Zundi defiantely. Night noticed how startled Hellcat was, but he knew she was still young. The black stallion analyzed the stallion, looking for any fault to arrest him of. "I am Nightshade..." Nightshade murmured almost coldly, but his words weren't to be taken as a rude act.

Pyro was at his sister's side in a matter of heartbeats, the black colt very protective of her. He snapped his ears back and barred his teeth for a swift moment, but then he relaxed. His mother was taking care of it, and now his father was here too.

Zundi

Zundi's eyes danced with amusement. "Why should you let me join your herd? I believe I could assist you with many a thing around here. Yet I don't see anyone else asking, unless you do?" the humor in his eyes was disspelled soon enough. "Perhaps I shall look elsewhere. I am simply roaming, of course." His eyes switched between the two leaders. He snorted softly. "I will leave if I am unwelcome." His eyes narrowed with expectancy.

Ritual

Ritual smiled as her mate appeared. She nodded to him before turning her gaze back to Zundi. "Sorry if we see upfront. It's just that we have to be cautious for we have enemies. You are welcome here if you remain loyal. Just don't act rude and dominate, or that'll get you no where,"she said before looking to her children. She smiled at Pyro's protectiveness.

"Come Hellcat, Pryo, and... Nightshade. We must talk about things,"she said. Mainly she just wanted to know where her mate dissapeared to, and so that they could spend time togather. She nodded her head to Zundi welcoming him into the terra before moving off waiting for her mate and children to follow.

Hellcat nipped at her brother lightly. "Pyro, he's no threat. He wouldn't dare upset a colt,"she said a little cheekly. She was teasing her brother playfull, but she too loved him. Just like he she would be protective too. When her mother called she followed looking to her father with a smile. She kept pace with Pyro silently.

Nightshade & Pyro

Nightshade moved beside Ritual, looking back at his son and daughter tenderly. He followed Ritual, his neck bobbing elegantly. Nightshade gave Ritual a questioning glance but waited for her to talk.

Pyro shoved Hellcat with his shoulder lovingly. "I know," He murmured, but then turned to follow his parents.

Hellcat

Hellcat was watching her parents so was caught by the shove. She smiled at her brother before turning back to her parents. Than quickly she nipped out at her brother wanting to play tag. From the way her parents acted the conversation didn't seem important.

Ritual stopped to watch her children. She stood by Nightshade, and than she spoke. "I was just wondering where you've been. It seemed kind of deserted for a while thats all,"she said. Mainly she just wanted to know if there was anything she needed to worry about.

Nightshade & Pyro

Nightshade flicked his ears, nuzzling Ritual. "I was just out...wandering..." Nightshade replied slowly. "Nothing really major...I just needed to clear my mind."

Pyro looked up at Hellcat, dashing after her.

Hellcat

Hellcat ran laughing softly.

Ritual returned the nuzzle with a smile. "I'm so glad our kids are being raised healthy and strong,"she whispered to him as she watched them play.