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Z A G A N

1 year old • colt • click for info

Summer was finally here! Zagan felt renewed — there was a high vault to his step, obsidian pillars carrying him from the thicket he’d slept in and toward the open grasses of their part of the valley. Though the sun did not reach this part of Ittudale, the colt could still feel the warmth that emitted from the high peak. “Mother?” Zagan’s heavy voice drawled out, a yawn following shortly after. His blush colored eyes searched the tall grasses for Lehava, crooking his neck and coming to an abrupt halt when he didn’t see her. As independent as she had raised him to be, she was also a mare of routine, and he wondered where she might’ve wandered to without telling him. Likely close by, the colt worried not, turning his attention to the dark green foliage that lined where he stood.

It still felt so strange having to fend for himself.

Lehava was nurturing, more so than he deserved some days with his viper tongue, and she made it easy. There were comforts he missed from nursing, never quite feeling full on the sweet grass. He was a growing boy, she always assured him, and he knew she was right. Loneliness came with age, Zagan realized quickly, no longer needing to plaster to his mother’s side for protection. He was large for his age; mistaken for older, mostly, and the few times he’d ventured from Ittundale alone he’d caught the attention of quite a few ladies in his travels. Between the fast paced thoughts and the alluring taste of summer’s growth, Zagan almost missed the inky void upon her approach, ears pricking forward and head shooting up at the sight.

“There you are,” the colt said with a dry smile, a hint of mischief lingering in his face. “Did you forget something this morning?”

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WORDS: 298
TAGGED: shizwitch, ☽ caely ☾

MADE BY SIRIUS OF GANGNAM STYLE

[shizwitch]

There you are The young ones words echoed though her head. Did you forget something this morning? Lehava turned her head to look over the troublesome colt. A small devious smirk crossing her own muzzle. "Oh?" She paused, acting as playful as she could. "What is it you think I have forgotten?" Her demeanor was clam and collective. Not bothered by anything or anyone. Even her son who could be quite annoying and destructive. Time to herself was all she could hope for but time was very limited. The twins were getting older and she hope more independent. Lehava tried her best to teach them about what may come their way and was very harsh about them not following in their father's footsteps. Even if she was barely a good example for what one should be like. The twins took all of her time but if she was honest, she would not know what to do with that time anyway. She had nothing to her life. As for now, it might be a good time to venture out for the herd. Since her run in with their father, Lehava had come home and has not left since. Was it fear? No. Maybe it was humiliation.

The mare did not want to have kids. She never fell in love and didn't thinks he would. She was far from passionate. Didn't flirt and if anything stayed as far away as she could from such things. Yet, she fell victim to it and was forced into becoming a mom. Her relationship with the twins father was better but she still disliked the beast. Lehava hated him for some time but he was already dead and their was no punishment for his crimes. No one cared either and she moved on. She would never admit to this but he did try to make amends. So for now, she allowed him a round and accepted his attempts at becoming friends. Despite having many kids, he did try to help in raising them. She wonder if her father had anything to do with that. Sighing at her mind going to far into things, she just wanted peace. In more ways then one. "Where is your brother?" She gave a small laugh when asking that. Hoping to get on the little colts nerves or just play with him more. They were at least cute little lady killers.

OOC: I tried. JUNIPER !