Taika grinned at him, happy to be able to talk to someone about the things she had seen, and her pride in her home and upbringing so far. ”Yes! I’ve played in their manes and tails! We’ve raced the light, and once I almost got close enough to be with the stars!” She knew better, but she still could not help but feel the wonder and joy whenever she saw Geirdriful’s long white mane that she had first played in. Nor could she ignore the nights she spent awake at her mother’s side, looking up at the stars and the moon, dreaming of running between the constellations and conversing with the gods of myth and legend. She was determined that if such gods among the stars did exist, she would find them in the mountains.
Skoll spoke of giants and goblins in the trees of his home and she felt her heart clench in her desire to see these incredible forests! The faeries and spirits of the water had become her friends and constant companions. She knew they would like to see these fantastic creatures! Maybe even a few of her other friends, such as Pan, would have liked to explore with her as well! The goblins alone sounded like creatures both friend and foe that needed to be discovered. She grinned mischievously at Skoll. I won’t tell them you told me. But I would love to meet them!
He agreed to come with her to the Peak, her ears pointed in eagerness to begin the adventure. Follow me! She took off in the direction of the high mountains, running almost as fast as her legs could carry her, but still keeping pace with Skoll so she could speak to him, for he told her such interesting things. I wonder what could lure a water creature? I don’t think they eat grass, or flowers. Maybe speak to them when it rains? So your voice can sound like the water?
The filly skidded to a stop just at the base of the mountains, the lip of one of the main trails into Vulcan territory. She froze just at the threshold, remembering the laws of her home. Ears flattened and she looked sheepishly back at her companion, holding her neck and head out to prevent him from crossing over. I forgot… stallions can’t cross the border into the Peak. If they do, they are claimed by mares, as Trinkets. He had asked her about the Lagoon and her head fell slightly. Now she felt as though her were failing her newfound friend in his quests for knowledge and adventure. No… I haven’t been to the Lagoon. It was the one place my mother told me to never go to. She said I would get captured, and not even Rodrigo could save me. And Rodrigo had vowed to save her from everything.
Taika
Filly ~ Magnus&Taytim ~ 15hh(wfg) ~ Smokey Black Varnish
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