StarFire

StarFire galloped to the top of a grassy knoll, her belly still bloddied from the fight. Rearing high, she neighed long and loud, calling her herd.

Startail

Startail was one of the first to appear. She was a full grown mare now at the age of 3. Snorting she stopped a short distance from the knoll from which she stood.

Comming next was Firetail and Star Dreamer.

Last to arrive was Jewelwing. She carried her head and tail in second command. Still unsure if she was second in command or not. Comet was in a challenge, and haven't told her whether or not she was to keep her rank.

StarFire

StarFire threw her crania up and snorted to each mare in turn, greeting them.

"I know I have not been around alot, this is a large territory, and I have spent many weeks wandering the fields and streams. I know that there is much discontent amongst the leads, seeing as Jewelwing challenged me, lost, and now comet's own son is challenging him for lead. In these times of turmoil, we must pull together as a herd."

She paused to watch them, realizing she knew little about them.

"Why don't we start by introducing ourselves. Let's tell each other something about us, so we are friends, not just strangers."

Cerulean colored orbs watched them, wondering how they would take her idea.

"My name is StarFire. I came to this terra from the southern lands, assuming it was empty. Comet found me and made me lead, because I had challenged for the terra and he didn't have a lead mare at the time. Now I stand here before you, wondering if my mate will lose his rank, when I have rightfully won mine. What about the rest of you?"

She was curious to learn about them, to know the horses she ran and grazed beside.

Startail

Startail raised her head showing that she was going to speak next. Feeling a bit nervous after listening to Starfire's little introuduction. "I'm Startail. I just turned 3 which makes me a full grown mare,"she said proudly.

Next to raise her head was Firetail. "I'm Firetail mother of Startail and subordient of Prarie Falls,"she said.

Star Dreamer was next to speak. "I'm Star Dreamer mother of Eclipse first filly born by Comet. I am a subordient of Prarie Falls,"she said.

Last to speak was Jewelwing. She had her head still in seond of command. "I'm Jewelwing mother of Soulbane first colt produced by Comet that resides here. Second in Command at Prarie Falls,"she said proudly.

StarFire

Star was proud of them coming forward to speak. Auds flicking, her heart aching for Comet, Star addressed them again.

"I know I have not been here much like I said earlier, but what are your opinions of me? Are you happy with the things the way they are? Do you hate me? Would you like me to change something?"

She was imensly curious, and for the first time she felt like she was really leading her herd.

Startail

Startail was silent for a while. "I think your a great leader,"she said. Firetail nodded her head agreeing. However Jewelwing said nothing keeping quiet.

Star Dreamer spoke up next. "I wish for something to change. All foals are equal no matter what rank borned to,"she said.

StarFire

StarFire nodded her crania in approval.

"If Comet remains lead and I still hold power, I will see that all foals are equal, one being superior to the other just leads to the conflit that we are facing now. A spoiled foal who thinks he can be king of the herd."

She shook her crania wearily, amazed that the spoiled colt could turn against his own father so ruthlessly. Star vowed silently to herself, meeting each mare's eyes, that she would change things around here.

Startail

Startail smiled and let out a loud neigh. It showed she agreed with what Starfire said. So far she liked the lead mare.

Star Dreamer and Firetail picked up the neigh with calls of their own. It felt good to work with a herd right now. Their eyes met with StarFire showing that they approved of what she said.

Jewelwing was the only one who stood quiet. She was lost in her own thoughts. What would happen if Soul won? She hadn't even seen her son in a while. Knowing she couldn't see him know due to he was in battle. However if Comet killed or crippled her son she would make him pay dearly.