[.S o l i s.]

It feels like I've been lost my whole life.

E l e v a r t e

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Neutral Filly

A pelt of spun gold shimmered in the rays of light reaching down to the earth. The small, delicate head of a morgan filly was angled towards the sky as pistons white as snow stepped high in pride. From the distance it would look like a star was walking through the center section of the meadows, like this filly had not a fault., but distance is the most decieving of all.

Staring head on with the flicka, you'd see a scar above her left eye. It was not large and not all that noticably, but it was there, reminding Ella of the past she wanted so desperatly to forget. All she wanted was a new beginning; to start with a new life, no past, and only a bright future to be seen ahead. Yet, life was not so generous. Together, life and time tore you down until it felt as if you would fall over in the slightest breeze. Together, they destroyed all the dreams and hopes that had ever crossed your mind. Time was the real culprit; life was just along for the ride.

There was nothing that could destroy Ella's life anymore. She'd been doomed since before she'd even ever been released to the world. All the hate she'd felt as nothing more than a newborn still stuck to her mind. How could anyone be so cruel as to cast aside an innocent bella solely because she was forced into life? It was not Elevarte's fault. It was never the foal's fault, so why do they continue to blame an innocent? To get rid of their anger. That's why and forever it shall be so.

Forever. What did that really mean? No one lived for forever, so how could anyone say 'I'll love you forever?' Was forever the length of time between the start of your life and the end? Or was forever all the time that there was still a world where horses lived? Elevarte had not a clue about forever. Ever since the day that Ella had asked the question 'Mom, when will you come back for me?' and Fantasma had answered 'I will never come back. I will be gone forever.', Elevarte had wondered about how long forever truely was.

Spirited steps slowed gradually as Ella came close to an almost murky stream. She'd noticed that dead grass had taken over some of the wonderfully soft green grass that was, more or less, the only green grass she'd ever been able to eat. She'd always ahd to eat catci, those horrible plants that pricked you when they went down. Even aftre you broke of allthe spines, they still nit at your throat. " I'll never miss the desert. Ever! That place burnt my skin to a crisp!" Indeed, it was so. ALthough she'd been out of the desert for a week, the last sunburn, the oh so welcome going-away present of the sun, radiated heat from her cracked, dry skin.

Ella would give anything to roll in that tantilizing water, but it wasn't to be allowed. The rocks, pebbles, and sharp stones covering the bottom would've agonized her by scraping against her burn. She had enough sense to know when life would set taunting gifts right in front of her nose, that something was wrong with it. No one had taught her that. She'd had to learn it all by herself, and she'd learned it te hard way. Mirage's were not playing tag with her, chase, or hide-and-seek with her. The water they'd pictured was simply not there. It had been horrible. If Elevarte never again saw a mirage it would be too soon.

Standing there, peering out of the water was a confident young horse. Blue eyes stared at Ella with hidden wisdom. This was only the second time she'd seen a reflection, and it still amazed her. The image was amazing to her; she'd never known how much muscle she'd had until now, or how pretty she would look if she wasn't so sandy. Twitching her skin, golden grains cascaded off of her pelt, forming an open oval around her frame. A reflection was the only company she'd had for a month; Elevarte yearned for someone to talk to, to aid her along. The only thing she'd evre asked for was a family. Ella didn't matter how evil, how boring, or how nice that family or horse might be. She just wanted someone to love her, or at least take care of her. The shiest whinny that had ever escaped her was put forth into this new world of grass and water. It was luxury compared to where Ella had lived before, but she wanted a family to go along with it. Or at least someone who could teach her the ways of their alliance. She wasn't asking for much.

_{Can anyone ssave me?}

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ooc: A little rambling.... But I don't do well with startng posts

[Judgment]

Beige Stallion roamed into the Frolicking Meadows. He'd never been here before, and anyone could tell that he was new here. His name was Judgement, and he was the Lead Stallion of the Skyfire Valley. He was pure hearted one indeed, and needed members in his new large territory. Whether they be small, or large size didn't matter to him. He wondered about continuing to search for others. Was there anyone here? Judgement didn't know, but he was going to find out. He'd already passed through the light lands, and didn't dare to take anyone from the dark side, so all that was left, was the neutral. The wind blew and finally it was something that he'd been searching for..

The Skyfire Valley would be able to hold practically any amount of horses, weather that be 10 or 100 he knew that there would always be enough room for everyone. So he was anxious when he finally had caught a new and different scent on the wind. He followed the scent and finally aftering wondering far from the Skyfire Valley came across a young flicka by a small stream. He smiled as she started walking over toward her. The last thing that he would want to do, is spook her, so he made some noises to make sure that the young one could hear him. He walked over to the stream to quench his thirst, before talking to the young miss. The cool water felt good and welcoming to his dry throat. After quenching his thirst he walked closer to the young filly. A smile was plastered 'pon his maw as he made his way over to her.

|| Hello Dear Young One, What Is a Young Miss Like You, Doing Out Here All Alone?||

His voice was soft. He didn't want to speak loudly for fearing he would scare her. He looked around wondering if her mother, or father was around but saw no one. It made him wonder how she managed to get here all by herself if that was the case. He waited for her to reply to his question. He had time to wait, so if she didn't want to answer, that was fine with him to. He had time to wait, besides, there was nothing else for him to do anyway. He could understand if she was scared, but he wanted to be friends with her, and offer her a home to live in if she didn't have one. It might not be much for some horses, but maybe it would seem like Heaven to her. He continued to smile, as he waited.

[.S o l i s.]

This world was a totally new one for the lamb. It was the new beginning that so many from the desert had wanted, yet it was off limits to many. Perhaps it was all the justice she'd been denied as a newborn. Maybe it was finally catching up with her. "If only..." Whispered tunes caught on the wind and floated to the ears within it's course. Everything was still. Peace had finally settled around Ella. Hopefully it lasted for awhile longer.

Ever waiting auds picked up the sounds of hooves, and soon blue pools rest upon the beige stallion. Inquisitive as she was, Elevarte would let him come to her, just this once. Tiara lowered and rubbed against her starboard foreleg, but soon rose up again. Her wight shifted from one side to the other as her paper thins drew in air in a deep breath. It was released in a soft snort, while her dial shook. This was the first horse she'd seen in a month, and so when he approached, she naturally was weary. So far, he'd done everything right in order to keep her there. He'd alerted her to his presence by himself and had gradually neared her. Peace was what Ella felt coming from him. She could tell that he didn't want to hurt her, wasn't going to yell at her.His smile comforted her and she gave one to him in return. As his vocals reached her ears, she only smiled more.

"I've always been alone." It was simple enough, but it was said reluctantly. Ella didn't really know how t answer his question any better. " But you, you are a stallion. What are you doing here alone?" She didn't want to seem rude, but the question just slipped out. Sorry that I sounded... I'm sorry. Trying to make him stay, for surely he would leave, everyone else had, Ella apologized for the way she spoke. It was no the words hse chose, but the way she said them. It was slightly rude, slightly demanding an answer, as if she thought him inferior.

A breeze, stronger than the last, helped knock the sand off her gold brushed canvas. The nervous smile dancing upon her velveteen grew wider. She could just imagine how silly she looked to him. Hiding behind a coat of desert grit, and standing there talking as if she hadn't really noticed. Embaressment crept up on her, but she fought to hide it. He probably wouldn't care anyway. Afterall, she was an orphan. What orphan has anyone seen that didn't look at least a little worse fo rthe wear?

[Judgment]

Judgement suddenly became sadden by her answer. She had always been alone? Why wouldn't any else take care of her, heck, she might have been an orphan, but lets get real here. If it was one thing that Judgement hated the most, was seeing dark mothers either kill their child, or abandon them. It was rude, and cruel. If they weren't ready to accept the responsibility that came with raising the foal, why in the hell would they even have one to begin with? He couldn't understand the ways of the darks, and didn't even know how they could live with themselves. He shook his head and slightly stomped his hoof. His smile remained to her though. It wasn't her fault that she didn't have a responsible mother and father to take care of her. And most mares wouldn't take in a unneeded foal, but that was why he was here. He was willing to offer this young miss a new chance, with a new start of life. It would hopefully give her advantages that she never thought she could have. Judgement's auds pricked forward as she spoke her second statement. What was he doing here? Her tone was a little demanding, but if he was her, he would've probably done the same thing. A small chuckle left his maw as he drew in a breath and spoke

|| It is fine m'lady, do not worry. Please excuse my rudeness, my name is Judgement, and I am the Lead Stallion of a place called Skyfire Valley. You may have heard of it, you may not have, but I come here seeking members for my herd. It is a peaceful place, and I think you would like it, I know that this is very sudden for you, but if you have no where to stay, I am offering my home for you to stay in. I can offer all that I have to offer for you, which is my home, friendship, and honesty. I mean you no harm Young Miss, just a place to stay and live, and to be friends. ||

His smile stayed on his maw, and he continued to speak low and quite to her. His banner flicked back and forth keeping those pesty little bugs that liked to eat you alive away. His auds flicked back and forth listening the the sounds that were around them. He waited again to let her think over what he had to offer to the Young Miss. He knew that it would be a big decision in her life, and that she had to commit to it. But, if she chose to decline his offer, that would be fine with him too. There were plenty of other lands that were maybe better than the Skyfire Valley. But the choice was not his, it was hers to make.

[.S o l i s.]

Ella caught the change of expression in his eyes. Hi smile had stayed, but anger and sadness had overcome his optics. She couldn't say that she blamed him, though she knew not why he was mad. Maybe his heart was so pure that he hated every little thing the darks did, even abandoning a young flicka. It had given her a chance to live life as a kinder soul than they lived their lives. That was at least something, although their intentions had not been to help her, they had been to harm her.

" I haven't heard of it, no, but I haven't really been here for to long. Oh, yeah, I'm Elevarte, but you can call me Ella. I don't think you were being rude, by not telling me who you were. I didn't either." Ella hadn't really expected him to ask her that so soon, without even knowing her, but she didn't care. It was second chance that he was giving her, and she was going to take it. "Company and a place to stay, I've never been offered anything better. Thank you." No one had bothered to willingly talk to her before, well, almost no one.

Although she wouldn't gone with a dark, she was glad that it had been a kind, light stallion that had showed up here. In truth, the darks scared her, but she had a good reason to be scared. ' Even the young dark foals should be scared, but the ones I knew were not.' It hadn't taken long for the blonde filla to make up her mind, but she was certain that Judgement wouldn't turn out to be some horrible horse, and the name of his lands was pretty. If he was a dark, well, he was a good actor. Harks were twitching in the silence as birds were soon heard singing, and bugs buzzing around everywhere. It was almost like a song, but the bugs weren't very good singers.

[Judgment]

Judgement smiled as her words floated around the two. She had accepted his offer, and that was good enough for him. He was glad that she had accepted it, for now he would have some company in his newly claimed lands. It would be nice to have someone to talk to at Skyfire Valley. He couldn't wait to show Ella her new home. His maw parted and spoke:

|| Well, It is an honor to meet you Miss Ella. Now if I may be so bold to ask you to follow me, so I can show you your new home. ||

With that he started walking in the direction that he had showed up in. He stopped and looked back to see if the young Miss was following him. As he waited for her to come along he looked to the trees and saw the birds singing their beautiful song. He was looking forward to getting back to Skyfire's Valley, to show Miss Ella around so she would know the landscape.

[.S o l i s.]

Gangly legs made for semi-graceful steps. Elevarte always thought that she was a slow grower, but maybe she just wasn't ging to ever be able to get rid of those long stilts. Crown was steady, unmoving as she made her way after Judgement. She was not a formal filly and wondered if he would mind. So far, it didn't prove to matter to him, but what if it did later? Would it matter to an abandoned lamb that had all but lived her life alone since birth? Everyone has feelings, even if they pretend not to, yet time can be the only one to answer those questions.

The skyline was what Ella had been aiming for on her journey through the vast Kunan Desert, but now it wasn't the horizon she would follow with trust, it was a stallion. never in her right mind had Elevarte ever thought that it would be a brujo, instead of a mare, that she would first trust. Yet, this was not really trust. It was trust in a way, but there was always a way out.

" Of course. Lead the way and I shall follow." Sparkling eyes seemed to radiiate glee, but her movements were nervous. Every step sort of halted, hesitated before moving forward. Her concience told her to be weary, but her heart told her to trust him. It was confusing when your mind and your heart didn't argee. But curiosity got the best of her, and she began to move with confidence. She wanted to see Skyfire Valley.

[Judgment]

The stallion smiled as Ella began to follow him. He turned and started going back to Skyfire Valley. He couldn't wait to see the look on her face when she saw the view. His banner flew out behind him, as he started a slow trot. It was a good pace for Ella to stay at, and it would get them to the territory faster, which was good! He smiled as he pranced out of Frolicking Meadow with Ella following him.

(I'll make a post called 'The First Arrival')

[.S o l i s.]

ooc: Alrighty then

[Judgment]

ooc: Meet ya there!