Mikhail's offer still lingered in the back of my mind, and quite frankly it's pissed me off even more. I was content to leave the Lagoon alone after my fight with Dixon and Ceolwulf. Ceolwulf left a clear message with me when he intercepted me. They had to come meddle with me again, and this time, they've pushed me a little too much. I moved at a brisk pace, purpose behind every step. There was only one thing on my mind:

Obtain Koachie through any means necessary.

I ignored the warning signs left behind by the more formidable bachelors on the Lagoon boarders. And I trudged deep into Lagoon territory until I caught her familiar scent. I followed it, and no sooner did I find her relaxing in shade, guarded by a small wall of trees knees. I mobilized as every bit of testosterone inside of me kicked into overdrive. My pace sped up to a gallop, crimson tail flagged behind me like a tattered war banner.

I did not bother to greet her or meet her head on as I positioned myself and circled around to her flank. When I move appropriately, my pace slowed to a trot as I approached her more directly. My head dropped with warning and my ears flattened back against my windswept mane, the look on my face quite intense. I snaked it left, and then quickly out to send my teeth for her flank if she did not move before I gave her clear indication of what to do. Though if the mare knew what was good for her, she would bolt long before my teeth were given the chance to reach her skin.

BLOODMANE

i'll not bow down;
i'll rise through the sun