These lights are calling me home

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His home was still too quiet. It was only him and he wanted to change that. Just this week he learned that he could allow mares to live with him in the Peaks and that brought a spark of excitement to his walk. There was one mare in particular who he wanted to live with. It was a fantasy to have her live here but he knew that by asking her it would be asking her to give up her world for him. He wasn’t sure if he could do that. He was going to the Arbors soon to see if there were any possible mares that interested him in sharing his home with but as of right now he was waiting for one that could kill him with one glance.
Hidden by the evergreen trees lined across the ridge of the mid cliff area of the first mountain top his chocolate optics scanned the area eagerly for her. Did she receive his message? Or was she too busy to see him today. His face scrunched up at the second thought, busy with what? They had just gotten back together and he did not want anything to ruin that. He would not admit it to anyone but he always hated leaving her for these lands because he could not watch over her. Of course she did not need watching over because she was capable of defending herself but it always made him uneasy. He didn’t really know why he asked her to come to these lands to visit him. Most likely in his mind he missed her presence and her spark. He wanted what all stallions wanted from their herd mares but he could not put that on her, it was winter and it wouldn’t be fair for her to be alone on that journey. A gentle smile curved upon his lips as he thought of that night and seeing his second son brought into the light for the first time. He could not find a happier moment in his life other then the fact of finding Belle again but that was a different story. His best friend was somewhere in these lands.
After a few minutes of standing stalk still awaiting her presence his bulk grew antsy as the snow hardened under his feet. Tossing his head in the air he began to pace along the ridge for a few seconds before he decided to head down to the pool in the upper cavern which seemed to never freeze. Huffing himself up the unpredictable rocks that were covered in ice he threw himself up the rest of the mountain to reach the east side. His optics look at the easier path that he had so craftily made in preparation for his herd and he curses. All that for nothing, ah well it will all change soon enough. He shook off the snowflakes and eagerly dipped his nose into the surprisingly warm water. Taking a few deep sips he turns back towards the entrance but stops suddenly as his dials lean forward in wonder. Was that her? Had she finally arrived? With a wicker of happiness he skids forward and lets his head fall to scan the clearing. Ah, there she was!
Whinnying at the top of his lungs he bolts to the side and slides down the mountain. Sending up a massive rock slide behind him he leaps forward onto the main level and closes the gap between them in a few bounds. Shoving his nose to hers he blows through his nostrils in greeting. Suddenly every part of his body felt alive. To be near this creature was like feeling a sense of euphoria. It was bliss. He leaned forward and nuzzled her cheek passionately as he wanted to feel as much of her as possible. It had been days since he had seen her and he wanted to make up for lost time. He forgot about all the snow around them and the chilly temperature. Nothing could distract him. “I’ve been thinking about you Dixie.” He kept his nose at the tip of her neck as he trailed around to stand at a better angle. With a whoosh he trailed it down seductively and pulled away for a split second. Checking the scents around him he assured himself that they were alone and he concentrated on her again. “How you doing love? Feeling the pull yet?” He smirked at his remark, it could mean so much yet he chose the more sexual one. He had thought of her in the chambers that the mountains held but he didn’t mention that. She probably didn’t want to know that, not yet at least. He continued to trail his nose down her withers and across her back (which would surely give her shivers) to her rump. He nipped her lovingly and pulled himself behind her. He nosed her tail gently for a few seconds before he reluctantly pulled himself around her other side. No, it would be a very bad time for her if she got pregnant during the winter season but half of him wanted to make his mark on her again just so other stallions knew that she indeed had a lover and was not to be taken like a useless rag. “Oh, you’re making me feel…over the top.” He chuckled softly in her ear as his teeth took hold of it and tugged gently. “Why do you do this to me, hm?” In a way he was taunting her and yet teasing her at the same time. He wanted her here with him, in him but he chose not to say that. He wanted her to live with him and stay by his side until death took them but of course he could not ask that of her. It was just too much to ask. Instead he pulled back altogether and let her take a breathing break. He did push his limits but sometimes it was good to. After all, he knew she already adored him.