Falls

njoying the feeling of my skin free from the salt, laying in the grass. It was peaceful. And knowing I was in a safe land, where no stallion could force me to belong to him, was a welcome sight. Relaxing since I came to the islands, trying to find that piece of me that was lost, was a totally new sensation. I wanted to figure out where I belonged, yes, I knew that meant actually taking the time and speaking with others, and seeing what was coming to the islands, but I wasn’t ready for that, not quite yet. I wanted to see the sights, but I wasn’t looking forward to swimming to each island, that was for sure.

yes closed, I let the soft wind rustle my face, listening to the far away sound of birds chirping in the distance. It wasn’t as close as it had been at home, but it was a subtle reminder that I wasn’t so far away from home. There was some kind of similarities, in its own way. I know this was home, at one time. I had been born here, but that was about it.

lifted my head as I heard the approaching thuds, accompanied by a soft nicker close behind. Letting my eyes fall upon her face, I gave a soft smile, before I slowly lifted myself up, shaking the stray strands of grass free from my form. “Hello. And Yes. I’ve been told that. But I can deal with pestering, as long as they know they can’t force me to do anything, not while I’m here.” I offer with a sly smile. Looking out at the land that stretched across.

pause, “I remember my parents telling me to stay clear of the commons, because that was where your free will was not accounted for. They said if I chose not to find somewhere to live, to stay within the falls and meadows, because I’d stay safe. I have to say, this place looks so much different from when I was a mere foal.” Part of me wished someone from home was with me, a sibling, or even my father, to keep me safe at all times. No one messed with Lyden, not really. He wasn’t a fighter, but was well respected. Although, I’m not sure anyone who knew him was still around anymore. It had been so long.