Age Takes Time

[Dusty's Girl]

Hoofbeats, a pair of them. To the eye, it would look like a motley pair and not what it truly was, a sire and his filly. Time had done some strange things to the golden filly. She was almost fully grown now, her height a bit awkward to her. Her pale golden coat was lush with color and she had filled out quite a bit since the last time she had been spotted. Her stockings, blaze, mane, and tail were all of the purest snow, delicate and deceiving. Her blue eyes held a sense of mischief and wonderment in their depths.

Time had also taken its toll on her sire. Good ol' Rowdy. Such a good cow pony in his prime was now a chestnut piece of plain ol' horse flesh. Of course his coat still held a sparkle and his weight was still good, but there was something lackluster in his spirit. of course he was a gelding and unable to breed any mare that he liked, but to him that should not matter. Love came from the heart, like it did with him and his girl. His markings were still as white as fresh snow and his eyes still held a sparkle that could light up the night.

Together they had traveled to get back to this place. What had brought them back was not too keen, but Rowdy sure did miss that mare he had been talking to. She was keen on Delight too. Good ol' Delight, such a wonderment. Her time in the wild had made her grow into such a lovely young mare. Soon it would be time for her to find a herd, but right now she still enjoyed the company of her sire and old friend.

Together, they made their way to the fountain. Perhaps to drink or perhaps to talk about why they had returned to this place. No one could tell what was going on in their private conversation at all. But they were keen on staying here, it seemed. Now if only they could find a herd to fit into. And maybe that Misty Dawn again.

[Black Magic]

Age Takes Time

Summer Storm
The young colt stood in the fringe of the trees that surround the gathering fountain. He had been here only once, now he stood silently; the wind blowing straight into his face. He had chosen this spot carefully so that any equine which set foot in the place wouldn't find him easily. He was still injured from his accident, an old cut laced itself across his shoulder and he still walked with a limp.

Now he watched the beautiful filly come to the fountain and he caught his breath. he turned and looked at his stunning bay coat and wondered how he would stand up to the beauty this filly held. He wondered how old she was and if she could be persuaded to. It was then his breath stumbled as he spotted; he guessed her father. He moved and broke a twig as shifted his foot. Damn it he thought to himself. He wondered if they would notice he was there; he had not the speed at the moment to outrun an angry stallion.

[Dusty's Girl]

Golden ears perked upright as her head swiveled to the sound. A gentle blow rippled her delicate nostrils as she looked around with blue eyes for the noise. Her white mane and tail rippled slightly as she moved her body, waiting for the movement to announce itself again. Rowdy looked in her direction, then lowered his head to the grass once more, age taking its toll on his hearing as well, it seemed. Her body held tense, she picked up her left front hoof. Delicately raised above the ground, she waited and watched, her muscles ready for an explosion should it be necessary. She blinked her eyes slowly as she waited and watched, snorting softly. Her white forelock dangled in front of her eyes, giving her a mysterious and angelic appearance.

Her weight shifted again as she lowered her forehoof and stamped it slightly, her tail slowly flicking over her body. It was still short, resting just above her hocks, but it would grow out with time as would her mane and forelock. Her golden coat was dark, about the color of a new penny, a true palomino. She had come a long way from the half starved little filly that lay dying on the ground a few short months ago. She had grown into herself somewhat. She was taller, though not as tall as she would grow to be, her muscles were taking on the Quarter Horse stance of what she was, and her coat was shiny and glossy. She was becoming quite the filly.

[Black Magic]

Age Takes Time

Summer Storm
The young colt caught his breath at the beauty of this filly. in order to breath he would have to cough but she would surely hear and pin point him in no time at all. She he lowered his head and coughed, clearing his airway. He then turned and weaved his way out through the trees with such ease it was apparent he was used to the area.

His foals coat had fully grown out to reveal a studding shiny bay coat; which in turn blended easily into his usual living space and in the darkness of night. He now stood in the full light of day; light bouncing off his coat and muscles. but highlighted the scar that ran down his shoulder and leg. He walked with a slight limp though it would go in time as would the scar. He moved toward the filly; but placed her between him and who he guessed was her father; though he could not be sure as the stallion was although handsome but plain at the same time. Clearing his throat he stopped looked at the lovely filly. "Forgive me for not showing myself earlier" he said speaking slowly. "My dubbth is Summer Storm; may I inquire of yours beautiful one?

[Dusty's Girl]

Her eyes turned to the bay stallion that had finally revealed himself. He was lovely, handsome indeed. Her ears remained upright, her blue eyes watching him with intensity, "I am called Golden Delight, but just call me Delight please. And this is my father, Rowdy. It is a pleasure to meet you Summer Storm." She bowed her lovely head slightly, her white mane falling into her eyes before raising her head back up to look at him once more.

The older gelding watched on, his interested perked by the call of a stallion to his filly. He knew that this time would come one day and sure enough, his lovely filly would leave him and follow the stallion of her choice. He could not keep her forever, this he knew. Rowdy nodded his head to the younger stallion, a bright look in his eyes.

Her tail switched over her back as she moved slightly in place. Her muscles gathered and released as she moved, her ears upright and her eyes bright. Would this be the stallion that her father said would take her away one day? Could she have truly found happiness already? But Rowdy had always been there, a solid figure in her uncertain past and a wonderful father and protector to her.

[Black Magic]

Age Takes Time

Summer Storm
"Please call me Storm, Delight" He said with a softness that was almost unknown to most stallions. "Delight..." He said letting her name roll off his tongue. "A wonderful name for such a beautiful mare" He said stretching her age as he guessed they must be of similar age.

"Greetings to you sir, and your daughter" He said to th elder. "I would greatly like to get to know you better and you too sir" He looked from one to another and dipped his head slightly in respect to the elder stallion, unknown to him that he was a gelding. "I welcome you both to come stay at my territory; that is if you don't already have a home of your own." He added hastily.

[Dusty's Girl]

She curvetted to the side once, dancing in place slightly. Her tail raised and flicked over her back slightly. "Storm...such a strong name..." She snorted softly, her ears flicking. She was falling for this young stallion, he had to be close in age to her..at least near it somewhere.

Rowdy smiled at the younger stallion, "Since the mare that I had taken to is living with another stallion, I would gladly accept your offer to live in your territory. Thank you very kindly." He nodded his head thoughtfully, then looked back to his daughter. Yes, she was ready for a stallion and nearing the age where she would want to leave him anyways. At least this way, they both had a home.

[Black Magic]

Age Takes Time

Summer Storm

The colt snorted. "My father recently left me, and my step sisters to fend for our selfs; he moved on leaving us the territory which i have managed to keep so far." He paused studying them bother. "Even though i am young, we are a small tightly bounded family and wish to expand it; we are less of a threat with a larger family and i welcome you both to stay for as long as you wish or even forever." he paused once more "Both of you" He said finally before falling silent.

He moved slightly closer to Rowdy. He cast his eye over the elder. "Even if you collect a herd; it will be most welcome in my home" He stopped and corrected himself in speech. "In our home"

[Dusty's Girl]

Delight almost pranced with joy. This young stallion had asked her and her father to join them in his terra. She shyly stretched her neck to him and bowed ever so slightly, "I accept, that is for sure. Rowdy, my sire, is his own horse and it is his decision. But as a yearling, I am old enough to choose for myself and I choose you, Storm." Her voice was soft, full of subtle quietness and shyness. Her white tail flew behind her as she curvetted in place, wheeling around like a young foal once more.

Rowdy, though years older than this colt and his own young daughter, was delighted that this young stallion had such respect for his elders. He lowered his head slowly and thoughtfully, "Young one, we would be honored to live in your terra. My filly here has taken a liking to you and I am sure that you are a bright young stallion that can protect her well. I am thankful for a resting place for these old joints at night as well." His head raised slowly, his dark eyes searching the youngster for any weakness that might hurt his young daughter.

[Black Magic]

Age Takes Time

Summer Storm
"You and any herd of yours is quite welcome; it is a large area for me and my two step sisters; whom i do not know if they will stay with me when they come of age or not" he said as he tossed his head excitedly and touched her nose to the filly. "And I do hope you will stay and to become firm friends" He said bobbing his head slightly. His mind was older than his body; which held him in good stead.

"Would you care to travel with me? or I can tell you where we are and you can come along when you are ready" He asked looking from Delight to Rowdy.

[Dusty's Girl]

Delight was held captive by his touch, his voice. "I will follow you...anywhere." Oh a love struck yearling. They can be rather umm...touching. She reached out her muzzle slightly and nipped him softly, her tail swishing behind her.

Rowdy chuckled softly, having seem this many times before back on the ranch, "Youngster, it seems that we are following you. Since my filly here seems all lovey with ya." He chuckled again, shaking his head slightly. "We are ready to go whenever you are, young one. And I hope that you dont mind the filly, unless you are fallin for her as well, son."

[Black Magic]

Age Takes Time

Summer Storm
He snorted and bobbed his head. "I have to return now to check my fillies; if you want to accompany me now you are more than welcome. If not I live at Passion Forest; it is fairly easy to find, especially if you know your way around here."

He flicked his mane from his eyes and snorted once more before moving in a limping walk to wards his home. "It is your choice, of course"

Sorry crap post, but better than none and dint have time atm

[Dusty's Girl]

OOC: Its all good BM, we always have those days and times. I do sometimes, LOL.

Delight nodded her head, "I'm coming with you." She made up her mind and kept close to his side, walking slowly, the same speed that he was.

Rowdy nodded his older head, "I will catch up with you soon, I have something that I need to do before I come along." He snorted softly once and turned, taking off at a slow trot before the two could say anything about it.

[Black Magic]

ooc: ill make a post at PF