Black Wonder

Black Wonder didn't really know where she was, nor did she really care. Hiding a foal from the world was a blunt task, and nearly impossible. Black Wonder had been gone frequently and forced Caleo to command the herd almost always. Wonder worried about her leadership abilities and what her herd would think of her since she had been raped. Black Wonder's pride and bravery had been depleated over the last few months, leaving her on a whim between life and death. Twice, Black Wonder had even considered suicide.

Now, here she was. The Thoroughbred mare had trekked to Prairie Falls, unknowningly, and lay down in a group of ferns as the rain began to fall and darkness settled upon the land. Breathing heavily, the mare soon gave birth to a jet black filly. Black Wonder sat up, staring at the little bundle of damp fur. Tears welded in her eyes. "Your name is Tribulation," Black Wonder muttered half-heartedly, debating on whether or not if she should kill the foal right now or keep it alive. It was the life or death situation for the newborn.

Comet

Comet was doing his daily checking the territary.He was about to head back to the herd when he smelled a familiar, but shocking scent.Turning toward it he galloped over.His black coat shining in the sun."Black Wonder may i ask what you are doing here,"he asked dipping his head slightly to the other leader who was his ally."You have a beautiful filly,"he added.As always he has a soft spot for foals no matter who the parents are.

Black Wonder

The ebony mare struggled up instantly when she heard hoof beats, nostrils edged with hot pink. Looking up, she noticed it was Comet, and the realized where she was. Wonder dipped her head and gave a soft nicker-greeting. Looking at Tribulation, who struggled to her hooves to nurse from her mother, Wonder shook her head. "I....I'm trying to hide this foal," Black Wonder replied hoarsely, rain drops falling on her elegant, strong-built body. "I got raped...but a stallion named Jasper. I felt guilty that I, a leader of a vast herd, could fall so easily to a stallion. I practically left my herd, only coming back briefly. I didn't know I wandered onto your territory, honestly. I just don't want Caleo to know that I'm too weak." Black Wonder snorted softly, holding back her tears as she licked Tribulation's forehead gently. The Thoroughbred then looked up at Comet, her face etched with grimness and depression. The rain became more rapid, making Black Wonder's mood dampen.

Tribulation nursed briefly from her mother, swaying on her new legs. Looking at the new, foregin stallion, Tribulation squealed and sniffed his scent, shaking her head with pleasure and giving a soft buck.

Comet

Comet smiled."You are welcome here.I am sorry for your misfourtune, but i hope you do not take it out on the foal.It is not her fault that the stallion raped you.Would you like to get out of the rain,"he asked nodding his head to come trees that grew very thick togather causing the rain not to fall through.He would love to take the foal in his herd, but doubted that Black Wonder would give it up since it was hers.

Black Wonder

Black Wonder nodded briefly, feeling comforted by Comet's words. Black Wonder casually made it towards the trees, Tribulation bobbing along willingly. Black Wonder stopped underneath the canopy of a few sassafras trees, shaking water droplets from her long, shaggy mane. Black Wonder looked up to Comet then, pausing slightly. "Can you...?" Black Wonder stopped herself. "Can you take Tribulation? I can't bear to present her to Caleo, just yet. It would be better if she was raised here. I will come back, for I won't hinder my prescence from her life." Black Wonder waited for Comet's reply, flicking her tail with restlessness and holding her breath for a swift second, her heart throbbed with the thought of letting her daughter be raised by another herd, and only see her mother briefly.

Tribulation laid down in some cotton grass, sighing softly and dozing.

Comet

"Of course.One of my mares will care for her till you are ready to come see her.If you wish to take her back in the end it is your decision."he said bowing his head.He waited for a answer looking at the young filly smiling.His eyes had softened.There was only one other foal in the herd besidies this one if she stayed.

Black Wonder

Black Wonder paused, looking at her daughter with such tenderness and care. "Then it shall be," Black Wonder confirmed, looking at Comet. "I am in great debt, Comet. I must be leaving....I can't let my herd suffer my abscence much longer." Black Wonder lowered her muzzle and touched Tribulation's forehead, thinking, Do not forget who your mother is. Black Wonder then looked up at Comet, standing tall and nodding briefly. "I'm off," Black Wonder said, pivoting and trotting off, her heart broken in two.

Tribulation snooze, waking up to find only Comet there. Confused, she stood up and leaned against Comet, taking him as her new parent.

Comet

Comet smiled."Even though one of mares will be caring for her i will tell her that her true mother will return,"he called after her.He looked at the filly."Hello Tribulation.Are you ready to meet the others,"he asked her in a soft voice.He attepted to herd her away from the trees and toward the waterfall.From there he would lead her to a cave that the horses will go to to escape bad weather.Then he called for the heard.He will be making his descision soon enough.

Tribulation

Tribulation's small, gentle voice repling, "Y-yes..." The little filly followed Comet to the cave, big ears flicking and little nostrils flared. The filly glanced around wildly, bewildered by the new place.

Comet

Comet smiled at the little filly.

Jewelwing was the first to show up."Comet who is this filly,"she asked.

"A friends and would you let her nurse from you,"he asked her.He was asking for now till he choose the right mare.

"Of course,"she said.Silently she walked closer to the filly blowing her notrils at Tribulation softly to show friendlyness and affection.

Tribulation

Tribulation squealed and nuzzled Jewelwing, thinking that this mare was her mother from earlier. Tribulation walked around to nurse from Jewelwing, her little legs tired and collapsing underneath her after the filly was full. Tribulation was well awake, but was too tired to stand up, now.

Jewelwing

Jewelwing allowed the filly to nurse.When she layed down she stood nearby ready to watch over the foal.

Comet saw this left.He was going to patrol the lands once more before he returned.Hopefully the herd would be there.