Ritual

Ritual padded outside in the haunters territary, but away from the temple.She was quiet.Ever since Detention accident she has been quiet.She talked only when she had to.Lowering her head she took a few nips of the grass, but then she stopped.Orbs looked around, but they weren't livly as they used to be.She wondered where her mother,Detention, and her aunt were.She didn't call for any of them though.She shook her head as she looked around one more time.

Nightshade

The colt, who was Ritual's age, followed the filly silently. She was a quiet one, and he worried for her. Keeping a good distance away, Nightshade stopped and debated to follow her, or just leave her alone to stand in her silence. Finally Nightshade approached her. "H-hey..." Nightshade said softly, the cheeriness was obviously fake.

Defcon

The zebra exited the temple to see the foals there. He didn't really have a way with words, and there was little he could say to comfort anybody.

He was kind of unusual. He had the white background and black stripes of the average zebra, but his stripes were darker, thicker and more, for he was melanistic.

He approached the two, his hooves splashing in the receding water. "Good afternoon." He simply said. He was watching out for the foals, knowing that this was a time of war and an enemy wouldn't hesitate to take off with a young horse.

Ritual

Ritual was silent when she heard something.Her ears went to the back of her head when she turned to see who had spoken.She knew she have to say something now."Hello,"she said quietly.Her voice was a bit hard like when it hasn't been used for awhile.She was curious why this other foal was talking to her when he used fake happyness.Thats when she saw the zebra.She only nodded her head to him.Why was everyone bothering her she thought.She wondered where her mother was.Her tail flicked as she waited.

Nightshade

Nightshade smiled softly, not getting to close to Ritual. "You okay...?" Nightshade asked, noticing her wariness and uneasy attitude.

Viyanna

Viyanna looked around, now searching for both her mother and her daughter. Prisoner had been missing for days along with her son, Detention. Viyanna stopped and sighed when her mother couldn't be found, but it was a relief when she saw Ritual.

Moving up to the foal, Viyanna offered her a comforting nuzzle. Her eyes closed for a moment; the war had passed, and now many were missing. But she knew that her mother had made it out of there alive. Where was her brother, her younger brother that was now her daughter's age.

With her eyes closed, the mother cooed. "My sweet child, what is it that is bothering you?" With that she looked up to Defcon, offering a smile, "Hello there, I believe we haven't met. My name is Viyanna, and this is my daughter Ritual." She looked to Nightshade, wondering the same thing that he was.

Defcon

Defcon kept a respectful distance from the troubled filly, but close enough to keep an eye on her. To make sure she was safe. He had always been protective, especially of foals.

He bowed to Viyanna when she came. "Pleased to meet you and your daughter, Lady Viyanna and Lady Ritual." He said in a gentlemanly way. He was very respectful of mares. Always had been. "I am Defcon, and I am a new member of the Shadow Haunters."

Ritual

Ritual grew tense at what Nightshade asked."Yes i am fine,"she said.She was the picture of health, but she was hurt inside.She still blamed herself for what happened to Detention."Hi mom.Where is aunt Prisoner and Detention,"she asked worry on her face.She looked at Defcon and bowed her head in hello and respect.

Viyanna

There was a worried look on her face when she shook her dial, "I haven't been able to find your grandmother, nor your uncle" In truth, she hadn't seen either of them. She had been looking but she wasn't quite sure where they could have been.

Looking up to Defcon Viyanna nodded, "We are pleased to have you in our herd." although her worried look shown through her smile, she tried to comfort the newcomer as he experienced his first days in the Shadow Haunters.

Darkia

The yearling Daughter of Mikia Twin to ah..forgot his name. She snorted and was running around bucking and tossing her dial not really watching completely where she was goin.

Defcon

Defcon nodded. "I am glad to be a member of such a sophisticated herd." He watched the goings-on, weighing a few thoughts in his mind. He wanted to help these herd-mates of his, but at the same time, his mind told him that it was none of his business. But, of course, he owed it to them to help them with whatever they needed. "Is there anything I can do that might help?" He asked, as kind as ever.

Nightshade

Nightshade saw Darkia, his sister, smiling softly. "I am Nightshade, son of Never-ending Darkness and Mikia," Nightshade introduced himself to Ritual and the others. Nightshade looked at Defcon, adoring the older male's pelt. All Nightshade had was black, a boring, but some-what nice, color. Nightshade felt a burst of pride from Defcon's words, never before had he been called sophisticated. "Yes, Ritual, I don't like seeing you....sad." Nightshade felt strange saying words like that, it wasn't a lie he had a bit of affection towards Ritual.

Ritual

Ritual heard what her mother said and she grew worried.She faked a smile feeling bad."I'm sure they'll show up,"she said.Then she heard what Nightshade said.This time she didn't have to fake a smile."Thanks Nightshade.Do you want to go explore the ruins?Your sister can come too,"she said spotting the other filly.In truth she was starting to like Nightshade.