[D]esert.[L]ighting

The female trotted on, her hooves soft as the hit the ground. Eyes looking at the night sky, she was lonely. Her light gold like mane shone as the moon panted down on it. Yet, she was beautiful. Why would a beauty be lonely? She lived in a desert for the past few years being cared by a human who just pasted away days ago. Now she is here, in this terrain, hopeing they would take her in. Her name? Desert Lighting.

V O R T E X

s c r e a m your heart out...
S t a n d i n g on the rooftops
Wait until the b o m b s drop
This is a l l we got now
S c r e a m until your h e a r t stops
N e v e r gonna regret
Watching every s u n s e t
We'll L i s t e n to your heartb e a t
All the l o v e that we found

The fading eyes of hazel hue set sight upon the maiden as the first equine the ex king saw. As the dust rippled across the land between the blades of emerald grass, ebon talons clasped the earths crust as the earthern titan returned home. With a deep sigh, the beast's animation came to a cease atop a hill overlooking the place where the beauty stood. His fluid movements all came to a complete stand-still all apart from the rugged ribbons that hung from his boa, they rippled in the gentle breeze but that was the only movement from the etheral leige. Raising his mud stained crown heavenward, the andulasian matriach Vortex sent forth a bellow. It called to all who resided here, or who wished to. Especially Cosmic and Luna, If they indeed were still here. The ex King had returned.

Stepping forward from his high held hill top, locomotion slow but steady, the brujo moved toward the mare. Stopping before her, he gave a small smile and spoke in a deep baritone rumble. "Greetings fair maiden, I am Vortex." The scarred beast may have looked a powerful giant, but his soft interior and heart made him fair and just. He had been away a while, for no true reason, but now he was back, and couldnt wait to see Cosmic again. He was especially looking forward to seeing Luna again...

This is a l l we've got now...
e v e r y b o d y s.c.r.ea.m your h e a r t o.u.t

[d]esert.[l]ightning

Returning a grateful smile, she lowered her apex respectfully, her lanterns glowed in the tense moonlight. Auds flicking, a soft melodic, which was her vioce drifted out, "Blessed Desert Lightning, M'Lord."A soft accent of a Irish came through, she sounded much like an Irish Draught, but alas, she was but a Through Breed.

Cosmic

The gentle gaint himself smiled to the Kamilah as he was talking too her his voids noting the rather I don't care stance and attitude of the young Loki. Looking to his mother where she slept he smiled again his tones spoeaking.

|I thinks she will be fine once the drugs wear off.....|

thorns perk and nares pulled in the scent another minx had entered the lands his regal crow lifted and surprizr raced across his features suddenly as that one scent entered them....his father was back... Looking to the duo.

|Come with me it seems we have other guests. Another mare and my father.|

As the words my father left his maw you could feel a certain amount of resentment in it. If he had of been here his mother would nothave been looking for him and gotten attacked and he himself would not have had to grow up so quickly. his chassis pivoted as he moved to were the duo was standing he looked back over his shoulder hoping Kamilah and Loki were following then came upon his father and the minx coming in time to catch her name. ebony mane drifted in the winds as silver stalks halted their locomotion nad the chestnut brute spoke toher first.

|Welcome to the lands I am Cosmic this is Kamilah and Loki. My mother is sleeping her name is Luna Dreams. I hope you like it here I will keep all of you safe. Of course you may come and go as you please I cannot hold anyone here. Just be careful|

Now his gaze aimed at Vortex. He was silent a moment not really knowing what to say in a way he was glade he was back but at the same time he was so angry with him and the unknown man he was driving him crazy. He spoke the gentleness had left his voice this time.

|Welcome back Father. Mother is sleeping she was out looking for you when she was attacked by a human and drugged. Its okay I found her she is by the willow if you wish to see her.|

Kamilah Loki

Kamilah
Envy s l a y s itself by its own a r r o w s

I came cantering after Cosmic, my dial and banner held respectivly high. I wasn't lead, so I should show it. Hah, that seemed a little misleading... Anyway, my orbs fell on the other mare first, and I halted near Cosmic, a small smile on my chestnut features.
"Hello," I greeted her with a small nod and a flick of my tail, "I'm Kamilah." I then added, auds flickering forward. I was pleased with what Cosmic had said, yet I didn't want to make myself feel as though I was simply using him. I hated that...
I noticed the younger stallion's tone of voice when he spoke to his father, and it made me wary. What was going on here? I knew that if my father had been missing, which he is of course, that I would be happier than happy to see him. But I guess this had something to do with the family. I could sense it. I backed away a bit, not liking rude discussions, althought this hadn't reached that point. I hoped it wouldn't, either. Conversations such as this, that started out with that one little tone, could spell one thing: Disaster.

I watched everyone from a close and gentle point of view, glad to be surrounded by other equines, even if I only knew a couple of them; Cosmic and my little brother.

Loki
Q u o t h the R a v e n Nevermore

I was galloping slowly after my sister, quite amused with her actions toward everyone. I didn't say a word to the other mare when I halted next to Kamilah, I simply stared up at her with my rather large dark eyes. My ebony pelt was gleaming; I knew I probably looked like some little black demon foal, but I couldn't be sure about it. It was my favorite look, giving those eyes that look of mystery and neglect. I loved it, personally. Anyone could tell, if they knew me well enough.

V O R T E X

The etereal titans face brightened as his son came into sight, a warm genuine smile nto a fake plastic one. My, How he had grown. His crown lifted high, he tossed his ribbons and his hazel eyes looked to the ones that followed him. A mare and a foal. Hmmm...Where was Luna? As Cosmic halted and adressed the mare, The earthern leige cast a gaze around the lands for any signs of his mate, but there was no sign of her. Had something happened to her? His heart stopped beating and sank. It couldnt have, She couldnt be hurt, If she was he could never forgive himself. His gaze travelled back to his son just as Cosmic adressed Vortex. He looked his son right in the eye, and something in the eyes of his son made Vortex's blood run cold. Cosmic was upset, he could tell, something must have happened to Luna. There seemed to be no trace of happiness in Cosmics eyes. The new king remained silent, and the mud-stained sahib didnt interupt the pause in words. Finally Cosmic spoke and his words made Vortex feel as if someone had just stabbed him in the heart with a knife. She was hurt. She almost died. The light went from the brutes eyes and he took a step back. "Willow" was the word he caught. Immediately his head rotated towards the willow tree and there indeed was an equine beneath it. Luna. He turned back to the two mares, the colt and Cosmic.

I appologise but I must go and see my mate. Thank you for the welcome Cosmic...

The earthern titan turned and picked up and quick pace towards Luna. As he neared the willow tree his locomotion ceased and tears welled up in his eyes. Her fallen form, all battered, and it was all his fault. With a gentle nicker, the brujo made his way towards his mate and gently nudged her. He layed down beside her and clung to her.

Luna m'love, Im Home.

Come closer my dear
It is just the beginning of the end
Yes, I'm here for you
Save your happiness for tomorrow
And today we'll drown in your tears
A drop of your blood tastes like wine today

I cannot l i v e
I can't b r e a t h e
unless y.o.u do this with m e

Cosmic | Luna Dreams

Cosmic suddenly felt bad at teh way he had address his father. In truth he was very happy to have him back. watching him move so quickly to Luna made him saddened even more. What bothered him was that the man that he had saved her from might track her he prayed that would not happen. Looking back to the trio before him he suddenly felt ashamed of himself his crown lowered just a slight bit as he spoke only one word.

|sorry|

oh how he needed someone by his side like Vortex had his mother he knew the moment she woke she would forgive Vortex. He needed someone strong to keep him going but who. He barly knew the two mares here.

_____

Luna stirred her tiara lifting from the ground her eyes still drugged but not as heavy looked up to Vortex and her thorns took in his sounds. In her mind she thought it was the sedatives playing tricks on her mind. BUt ot made her feel good to feel him and see him and smell him again she played along with it thinking it was not real her laid her tiara back down where his shoulder was at her nares expanding taking in his scent.

|Welcome home, love.|

Kamilah Loki

Kamilah
Envy s l a y s itself by its own a r r o w s

I stood there silently, with my breathing light and soft. I listened hard, auds pricked. I could sense an uneasy feeling in the atmosphere, which made me feel much the same. But I wasn't about to stoop down and let that take over.
I looked to Cosmic, and my form became stiff and motionless. I then loosened up a bit after the unknown stallion left, and I lifted my dial, tilting it in a curious yet serious way. Then I looked to Cosmic, and snorted.
"I wouldn't worry too much about him. Once he finds out that she is okay, everything should be fine." I stated, not quite sure of what had been going on around here, but one thing that I was good at was soothing others. It was something that came naturally when you had a foal to tend to, little brother or not.
I sighed, and took a step back into the circle, wondering what everyone would say in a moment like this.

Loki
Q u o t h the R a v e n Nevermore

I rolled my eyes a bit at the scene. Now I really pitied that older stallion. He seemed so lost without a cause, to say the least. I sighed, and tossed my mane, but my spirits weren't lowered.

I flicked my long banner and turned to my sister, giving her a secret look. It was one I often gave her, with eyes that held a devilous spark within. I had a flaming spirit. Get too close and you might burn up.

[d]esert [l]ightning

The femme looked up, her mane sliding down her golden brown eyes, those fluttering eyelashes like a mask betwen the true, gentle Desert. A shy mask, she almsot never opened to anyone as she stared at Cosmic, hopeing he would let her jion as she looked. Her golden mane was tossed away from her orbs of gold and maple.

Cosmic

he saw the shy look from Desert and smile at her.

|of course you can stay. I would be wrong to send anyone away who is looking for a home|

He caught that glint in the yougn brute's eye and looked to him and his sister.

|I know a land were there are other's his age to play with. They are deer not equines but he can learn alot from them|

Kamilah Loki

Kamilah
Envy s l a y s itself by its own a r r o w s

I watched Cosmic and the other mare, my auds pricked. I then sighed, knowing my words probably wouldn't help. I wasn't wanting them to, either. Either they did or they didn't, and he obviously didn't need them.

I flicked my long banner and turned to listen to his words. Deer? Interesting. I didn't know why he would know any young deer, but I guess anything can know anyone. "That sounds like it'de be great. He hasn't played much these past months; probably because he hasn't seen any of his own age in a long while." I stated in reply, then turning to look at Loki. I wanted to know what he thought of it. I thought it sounded pretty fine, but one could never know what Loki had on his mind.

Loki
Q u o t h the R a v e n Nevermore

My eyes suddenly widened at the sound of the word "deer." Deer? Oh sister. I don't know much about those animals, but they look cute when they're young and then they suddenly grow up to grow spikes on their heads. Only half of them did. I didn't know why, though.

I looked to my sister, my mind racing for something to say. Soon enough, my young smooth coltish voice emitted from my open maw, "Uh, sure..." I stated, not knowing if I said the right thing. I sighed, auds flickering. I didn't have anything against the creatures, it was just that I never got to know any of them. I've only seen them out playing in fields and forests. It was kinda baffling.

Cosmic

in truth her words and brought him back to himself but Cosmic had grown up not used to showing his feelings. He smiled to her and as the colt answered he chuckled and spoke.

|good.....their quick but easy to follow if your careful. There are a few equines there one your age I think.|

I look back to his sister and spoke.

|as for you I have place I want to show you.|

Looking back to the young buck he spoke again.

|I played with them for years until I was old enough to take over these lands. I'll take you there. Look for Little Deer he can show you everything and tell him I said hey.|

Kamilah Loki

Kamilah
Envy s l a y s itself by its own a r r o w s

I looked at Cosmic, my dial tilted just a bit as I listened to him. This would turn out to be quite interesting. Loki could have some non-equine friends. It may help him in a way.

I sighed lightly, propping a hindhoof against the ground, with the tip keeping it up. My attention was then put on his even more when the stallion spoke to me. I grew terribly curious and excited, though I knew I shouldn't. But then I should be, shouldn't I? Oh well, I was.
I stared at him, wanting to know what he wished to show me.
"Fine with me." I stated, nodding, then waited for him to say more or whatever he would do.

Loki
Q u o t h the R a v e n Nevermore

I looked at Cosmic, with a small unblinking stare. My auds pricked and my dial lifted higher as I heard what he said to me. An equine my age? It'de be wonderful to see someone else that was young enough for you to have real fun with. I stood on strong legs as I waited for him to say more, or lead me to this place. I was dying to check it out! My eyes said everything for me.

[d]esert.[l]ightning

The ess smiled, a true smile as she looked over for the first time, at the wonderful scenery. The lush green forests caught her eye quickly as she gave a gentle shine of pleasure, enjoyable land. Lovely land, beautiful land. A home at last, she was tamed by this terrain, for now, at least.