He stalked the forest’s shoreline constantly for days always searching for the form of his beloved Skylar. Since their conversation in the falls he felt concerned that she felt as though he didn’t need her anymore or really want her around that that just simply wasn’t the case. He however also knew that his dear blue splashed queen was loyal and true to her word so while he grazed nearby where he could see the shoreline between the trees he ripped at the grass like he hadn’t eaten in days. The whole waiting for her made Lyden almost literally go insane nearly forcing him to retreat into how he used to be and just watch the herd from the comfort of the shadows. Much like he did in the paradise with sahin – however the piercing cry is what pulled his thoughts back to reality

Without thinking about it Lyden lurched forward coming in between pines, landing on the soft sand of the shore. Once there he forced his legs forward into a steady canter as his own wild stallion cry lurched through the forest. He was pretty sure the other mares would hear him although he wasn’t sure if any of them would come. Either way Lyden at this very moment did not care all he needed and wanted was to see Skylar to remind himself that she was in fact alright

And finally it was then in the near distance he saw her and doing so he kept his stride all the way up until being a few yards away which is when he threw his head up and slammed his hindquarters into the sand stopping. Breathing very heavily Lyden’s ears went forward and concern and relief washed over his face as his pale eyes looked at her. His poor Skylar’s flanks were sunken in and ribs showed. Angry instantly came, how could the peak be so damn wonderful and still have the mare who he truly felt is his first real love be so skinny?!

The twins appeared then looking at him with curious eyes and Lyden’s eyes widened with surprise. He is so taken back that all he could do was stand there in shock and stare wondering how on earth there could be twins. Never once had he ever seen them – alive. Usually one dies but both of his daughters were indeed live and well and Lyden shook his head. ”twins?! But, how” stepping forward to her with urgency lyden dropped his nose to moonshine and ruffled her mane before moving to Meradith and did the same.

In response Meradith blew her nose at him and moved forward feeling curious before backing up and going to her mother to feed. Both their tiny bodies shivered as far as Lyden could see and his eyes went to Skylar ”I’m so glad you’re safe and so shocked we have twins.” he paused ”most importantly I’m excited that they’re both alive and seem to be healthy’ his bright eyes shined with pride and for the first time since skylar left lyden felt at peace and went to stand alongside his beloved in case she needed the support ”please skylar, lean on me for support in any way you want. I’m here for you and I will always be, I’m so proud of you honey”