.Ruffienne,

Fear hurts, especially the Dark Queen. Now Ruffienne had come here secretly, so stealthly. She slipped near the place where she had birthed Tribulation. It was so abadoned, near the edge of the territory. The scent of horse was vague here, and Ruffienne knew it was hidden. Now, she waited. Comet would come, sooner or later, she just knew it. Ruffienne kicked at the snow, the cold wind beating at her body. She'd run if anyone else came with Comet, or she was found by someone else. She needed to talk to Comet, and Comet only. This was important, nay, it was dire.

Comet

Comet was indeed patroling his lands. He had come up not to long after Ruffienne had come. Skif was around his neck, but once he saw Ruffienne he lowered his head to the ground, and Skif slithered away. "How can i help you,"he asked memories filling his head as he thought of the past. Their fight was forgotten in his mind, but he was still a little cautious. Why was she here he wondered.

.Ruffienne.

Ruffienne was edgy, the fight just weeks ago fresh in her mind. Ruffienne shook, half thinking about just heading home and leaving it be. Maybe things would be better that way. Ruffienne leaved herself, drawing a soft breath. "Comet...Oh, God, this is a huge mistake," Ruffienne started, but stopped. "I know that I should've never come here...but I did. It just that I'm so confused and that I don't know what to make of everything right now. My herd. Tyrror. Kahvi and Saydin. You. It's just so confusing and fucked up."

Ruffienne glanced away, thinking about this place. She'd almost thought of killing Tribulation here. How vile did that seem, now, Dark Queen? Ruffienne drew a sharp breath. "Comet, I don't know why life does this. Actually, I think life has come to screw with my mind," Ruffienne continued slowly. "I always thought I'd love Caleo. But, no, I always loved someone else. I knew I could never have them, I knew that we were leagues different from one another. And with all the things that have happened to me, I questioned him even more. Now life has sprung up and has come to challenge me."

Ruffienne looked at Comet. "You know, you first came to me when I had barely any members. You offered me a hand in friendship. I couldn't have been thrilled more," Ruffienne spoke. "But one look at you, Comet, and I felt this burning desire. Was it happiness...no, Comet, it wasn't. It was love."

Ruffienne closed her eyes, subduing the tears that formed. Ruffienne sobbed, her lungs burning now. She hadn't cried until now. Not ever. Not when her trainer treated her terribly when she was a racehorse. Not when her first home, Oak Prairie, was destroyed by the Shadow Haunters. Not when she was raped. Not ever. Now she was, over something she had kept secret for months too long. "Comet, I've always loved you. I chose Caleo as a mate only because I knew I couldn't have you," Ruffienne burst. "And now everything is crashing down. Because I'm barring your foal."

Comet

I race ahead with bearing of hope.
Only to look back and see you crying.
I've left pain with you, and it seemed
like i didn't care at all. I'm sorry i hurt you....

Comet was listening quitely his heart tearing at him to comfort her as she said she was confused. It hurt him to see her like this. When she said she loved someone else it made his insides feel on fire with anger and jealously. However as he heard her next words a smile broke free on his face. However when she said the foal part it was worse than a slap to a face. It was like he was staring at his own ghost. Silently he walked over to her to place his neck across hers. "I always loved you too Ruffienne, but was scared to admit it because you had Caleo,"he said in her ear softly.

I turned around to apologize to you.
I told you my hearts desire.
Now looking back we've overcome our trouble.
What is this feeling burning inside.
Its our love for one another.

.Ruffienne.

Ruffienne sighed softly. "But now what I am supposed to do. I'm tired of trying to hide everything, I'm tired of lying!" Ruffienne half-wailed like a stubborn foal. "I don't want to raise my foal without them knowing who their father is. I don't want to lie and tell them Caleo is their father, when he's not!"

Comet

Comet took a deep breath. He knew he would be asking a lot from Ruffienne, but this was the only way. "Than leave South Of Heaven. Come live here with me and be my lead mare. Bring the ones that would come with you from your herd. Tell you foal i'm its father, and I will be there to help raise him or her. Now that we know our feelings for each other lets not hide it,"he said to her love in every word he spoke.

Its just another steeping stone.
Take the leap of faith for us.
Don't regret your choice in the end.
Tears turn into smiles of love.
We raise our children from dusk till dawn.
After all its our love song.

.Ruffienne.

Ruffienne leaned into Comet, thinking. "Please, then, come with me. I won't be able to tell them myself." Ruffienne was nearly pleading, and she blinked the tears away. "Thanks Comet...for everything."

Comet

Comet smiled at her. "You don't have to ask, but we will be bring some body guards,"he said voice firm meaning he wouldn't change his mind. He nickered softly toward the middle of the terra.

Austri, Stripe, Oliver, Zander, Clam, Skif, and Heidi all appeared slithering over to the two equines. Skif, Heidi, and Oliver slithered over to Ruffienne. "Lower you neck Mrs. Ruffienne, and we shall protect you from harm,"Skif said meaning lower your head so they could get on her neck, shoulder, and back to protect her. The others we're on Comet already. Courage would follow to make sure they're was no fight, and if so he would go for help from the herd. "Ready,"he asked Ruffienne.