Barbaro

The bay stallion lead the herd of fatigued and roused warriors back to the herd land, the abscence of the Dark Queen was evident. Barbaro sought out Caleo immediately, knowing he must tell the stallion the news. No, she wasn't dead....but it seemed that way. She risked her freedom for Attikiva. Why that wolf? He was old! Why was Black Wonder so kind-hearted? Barbaro shook his head, neighing, "Caleo!"

Caleo and Aalayha

Caleo heard the call and immediatly responded by cantering to them.Where Is black wonder?He spoke.

Aalayha looked in the sitance.Wheres momma wasn't she with them?

Barbaro

Barbaro looked at Aalayha with sudden sorrow, but forced his gaze back within Caleo's. "She....she...god." Barbaro couldn't find the words to explain it, "Attikiva was dying. Death Guardian could've killed him...but Black Wonder stopped him. She gave up her freedom to him for Attikiva's life." Barbaro stopped, his head falling down, all the other warriors dropped their heads mournfully.

Caleo

He listened.His nares flaring.He pawed the ground.They are dead!

Aalayha listened and took a step back.You lied! You said momma was coming back!

Barbaro

Barbaro shook his head. "We could've won...but Attikiva was weakened..."

Black Mist stamped her hoof. "I'm sorry, Ally! I though mom would get threw this! She always does!" Black Mist stepped forward at her sister, leaning to nuzzling her sister sympathetically.

Ally

She stepped away from her sister now angry with her.No you lied!She screamed running off not sure where she was going.

Caleo snorted.Well those mangy mutts will dieHe snorted and then saw his daughter run off.

Black Mist

"Ally! No..." Mist sobbed, falling to her knees and sobbing, shaking her head with distraughtness.