Comet

Comet was still waiting for the young stallion to reply after Jewelwing gave him away.He threw a questing look at Icefell wondering if this was her son.Padding closer he sniffed and caught a faint trace of Icefell on their.He was still a little cautious he stepped back and waited for the younger stallions actions.He kept his ears pricked and detacted toward the herd incase of danger.

Icefell & Others

It was a long time before Ultair ever responded. He was torn between protecting Icefell and the others, and running from the land in face of the new stallion. But finally, the chocolaty-coated male began to trot across the frost-covered ground. His head was low and his eyes downcast as he headed across the ground. No arched neck or lashing tail to show that he was an agressor.

"That is Zaquiam's younger brother." Icefell stated quietly, after catching Comet's look. "He is a loyal stallion, and not one to quarrel." The mare added, but knew it was not her place to ask if Ultair could stay with the herd.

Polemos nickered happily when he spotted his uncle, but a sharp look from Glaze kept the colt from bouncing forward to greet the older male.

Ultair stopped a few yards from Comet, adopting a submissive pose, "I have no interest in challenging your position as lead stallion. I only ask that I may continue to live with this herd, and help protect it."

Comet

Comet listened to what Icefell said with one ear.Then turning back to the male he listened to what he said and watched as he submitted.Smiling he caught the Polemos about to go gree the other stallion,but was quickly stopped by Glaze.Padding forward to the little foal he nudged him forward saying he could go say hello."You may stay,"he said to Ultair.Then he glanced at Icefell to see her reaction.If she didn't like he might change his mind.

Jewelwing

Jewelwing watched carefullt what was going on.So the other stallion was Ultair and lived here before Comet came along.Flicking her tail to the side she listened to what they said.Her ears flicked to prick at her head when Comet said Ultair could stay.She wondered if he bully the mares or be kind to them.She watched to see what his reaction was to what Comet said.So far she didn't know if she could trust him.AFter all she had gave his postition away and he might be rude to her for that.

Icefell & Others

The stallion allowed a small sigh of relief, "Thank you." Ultair bowed his head slightly, before turning his eyes to Jewelwing, and then to the others. He was far from rude and aggressive, and that was perhaps the only reason that Zaquaim had allowed his young brother to remain in the herd with him. He was a fierce protector of his friends and family, but otherwise, he was rather submissive and passive.

Polemos pranced forward happily when Comet nudged him. One thing was for sure; he liked their new leader! "Uncle Ultair!" The colt exclaimed, bouncing around the larger male excitedly.

Icefell relaxed visibly; everything seemed to be going well. "You are a kind leader." The mare said, looking now to Comet.

Comet

Comet smiled at the other stallion and nodded his head.He watched as Polemos ran forward to greet Ultair.He watched as Icefell relaxed.Everything seemed okay.He listened to what Icefell said and he smiled once again."You have made a great herd,"he said.He watched the herd silently and listened for danger with his ears.They'll stay the night here.Where their was water and plenty of grass.He looked up when he saw that it was turning dusk.

Jewelwing

Jewelwing relaxed when Ultair showed no sigh of aggression.Quietly she paded closer to the herd.This was the first time shes been in a herd and so far she liked it,but something was nagging at her.She took a step back not quite comfortable.Her ears went aginst her head and she lowered it and began to crop grass.After one bite her head was back up and she took another step back.Looking up at the sky as it began to turn dusk she let out a sigh.Would she ever feel like she belong she thought.

Icefell & Others

"Thank you." She nickered politely, moving a little closer to Comet as she pawed at the snowy ground. Using her velvety muzzle to shift aside a thin bed of snow, she clipped away at the exposed grasses below. A sense of great content and ease washed over her, feeling that the herd was finally coming together.

Blackberry now joined the group, moving cautiously near them, ears pricked up and nostrils flared at first. Then her head came down a touch and she cantered forward towards her friends, while eyeing up the new stallion, "I'm sorry I'm late." The ebony mare appologized, swooshing her tail once as she trotted past Glaze and Icefell, "My name is Blackberry... and you're, Comet?"

Ultair was quick to notice Jewelwing's hesitation, and knew plenty about how she must be feeling. The stallion nickered softly to her, "There's no need to stand by yourself out there, why don't you come closer?" He encouraged with a light smile, trying to make her feel more welcome.

Comet

Comet smiled at Icefell when she became more comfortable.He glanced up when he saw another mare come forward."Hello Blackberry and yes,"he said smiling.He heard what Ultair said to Jewelwing and nodded his head to him showing he was doing the right thing.He turned his attention back to the group.Silently he turned and looked at the small pool of water to see if it was frozen.He go look in a little bit to see if he needed to break it up to allow his herd to drink.He looked at Blackberry to see if she had anything else to say before he went to go brak up the ice.Silently he waited for her to say something or any of the others.

Jewelwing

Jewelwing glanced up when Ultair suggested she join the herd.Quietly she padded closer a smile on her face."Thank you,"she said to Ultair.She was still a bit nervous and it showed as she kept her ears pricked and her muscles showed.Bending her head she took a few quick bites of grass and then lifted her head and looked around.Seeing no danger she began to relax a bit.Her muscles no longer showed and she let her ears fall back to her head a bit.

Icefell & Others

"It's a pleasure to meet you." Blackberry complimented then, and followed Comet as he went to break up the ice. The ebony mare had a habit of flirting with any and every stallion that crossed her path, and was just thrilled to have a new 'guy' in the herd.

Glaze and Icefell, each with their own growing foals, were not interested in the stallion quite the way their friend was, but they certainly did admire him. So far, he was showing all the desirable traits that they wished to see in a leader, and they were all too happy to follow him. "Come on, then, you two. You need a good drink of water." Ice was saying, nudging her twin foals towards the newly revealed water source.

While Polemos began to drink, Innops looked up to Comet curiously. "Hey..." Her voice dropped to a whisper, so that her mother couldn't hear her, "...could you take us to see the humans sometime?"

Ultair had glanced to Comet, and was reassured by the nod, which told him he wasn't stepping out of line. "No problem." The younger male responded, then lifted his head a bit as he look briefly to the stars that were starting to flicker into the night sky. A thick bank of clouds was beginning to roll in now as well, harolding a coming storm. "It looks as though we might get some more snow soon."

Comet

Comet smiled when he saw the herd following him.A smile came on his face.Looking at Blackberry he smiled."Are you thirsty,"he asked her.Then he turned to look at the herd.When he heard a voice talking to him he saw Innops."I might,but i have to see what your mother saids,but you will see them when your older no matter what,"he said with a smile.Then he looked at the others.He also saw the storm that would be comming.

Jewelwing

Jewelwing smiled at Ultair."Yes it looks like their will be a storm.Is that normal here,"she asked curious.She kept her ears pricked as well.Silently she followed the herd,still waiting for an answer from Ultair,to get a drink.She lowered her head and began to drink.The water was icy cold,but she ignored it.Once she finished she lifted her head and looked around.She looked sat Ultair waiting for him to answer her.