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Mafioso had abandoned her. Abandoned her and the herd. When the little mare finally came to terms that her big knight was never coming home, she took to the mountains. Avalanche was alone here in a strange place. The only thing she knew well was snow and mountains. She made herself a home in the ice covered peaks surrounding the territory and awaited the arrival of her baby. It was the only thing she had left here. Winter had flown by faster than she could blink, however there was still some snow left on the ground when she dropped her foal. Luckily for her the birth went well but left he weakened due to his large size. Now that he was old enough to travel and she was rested it was time they returned to whatever herd was down there.

"It's alright, my little one." she attempted to soothe her boy. All he ever knew was solitude in the mountains and this would be different for him. Oh, if only her sire and dam could see the gorgeous boy she and Mafi made. Blue eyes like herself but his coat was black as night and white like his father's. He was a strong one and no doubt took after Mafi.

The mare picked her way through the evergreens down the mountains. She blended easily with the rocks and patches of snow up here, but once she reached the heart of the territory, she would stick out like a sore thumb. Snow and rocks turned into grass and rocks and Ava stopped to let Flynt suckle. He kept up just fine and she could tell he was eager to explore. A smile crossed her face and she nudged his rump with her nose. It took a few hours to reach the heart but she was glad she did. There was a new herd here, and possibly one she would be welcomed into. With a foal to take care of now she couldn't live in the mountains alone forever. Flynt should have the chance to grow up and play with a family like most foals do. Avalanche looked around, hoping to spot the lead stallion. Flynt tugged at her tail and her heart warmed. He was a big colt and needed a male figure in his life.

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avalanche | mare | grullo paint | no official home | pic credits | character&html by skyy