::Freedom;;

[[Vengeance]]

Ebony legs splashed gently through the tall grasses, moving in a perfect two-beat rhythm. To Kennedy, there was a new ring of freedom upon the air. She'd been exloited as a slave most of her life, but Skylark had promised her wide open spaces and no boundaries. Of course, she'd gone with him. The mare's soft heart made her feel a little sorry for the other stallion, but he had wanted her for a slave. Recalling his last words 'you certainly are a beautiful mare' she had to smile faintly at the thought. Lively amber orbs looked out upon her new home as she crossed the invisible line that surrounded it.

There was an excited flutter in her ribcage as she looked up to see meadow stretching all around her, sheltering trees off to her right, and a stunning cascading waterfall crashing down into a pool below. Reaching out into a gallop, she raced for it, momentarily forgetting all about Skylark and their time at Auction Rock. With a low whinny she bucked toward the skies, deciding quickly that she loved her new life already. At the water's edge, she scarcely stopped. Trotting now she crashed in up to her knees, mug lowering as she took a deep drink. Sparkling water streamed from her lips as she lifted her crown. Ebony locks strewn between her ears and over her eyes. Whinnying one more time, she looked around for Skylark; the stallion that had saved her.

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[Lugubrious]

At last, a little bit of freedom was there for him to enjoy. Although this mare didn't know it, Kennedy had his heart under her ebony dagger the second the red stallion spotted her. She looked so picturesque, a brilliant blur with clashing ivory and onyx. The laid back stag hadn't gathered the courage to tell the mare about his affection with her, but he was still waiting for the right moment.

Skylark eyed the grey mare with soft orbs. She was the first of many slaves to be saved. For a moment, the stallion was immobile, simply watching her frenzied gallop around his proud terr. But then his stilts kicked in and he took off at a gallop that was worthy of his mother's breed, the thoroughbred. It only took a pinch of time before he met the river. His lightly feathered legs skidded to a halt while he was a few feet into the water. A light spray of the river's clear water splashed into the air. Some of the water landed on Kennedy's flank. With a sarcastic note to his words, he apologized. "Sorry m'am. I seem to have wetted your coat." A little smile appeared upon his dark gray maw. For now, his love for her would remain secret.

[finished... sorry about the wait]

[[Vengeance]]

There was a moment of silence in which she simply flicked her ebon tail before it was shattered by the pleasant thunder of Skylark's hooves. Head was turned his direction in time to see the red stallion stretched out magnificently and racing the wind; galloping full speed to her. Kennedy could scarcely think but how powerful and handsome he looked as he did so, twin harks pitched forward as he had her complete attention. Skylark was at the water's edge before she noticed.

Chocolate eyes met his with a lively smile, turning to a gentle nicker as she felt the spray of water splatter gently across her skin. Crown tossed toward the sky in a playful manner, hindquarters kicking up just a few inches. Letting the water ripple with her movements. "Now surely you didn't mean to, m'lord." Grinning at him, she nipped his shoulder gently, snorting her excitement at being able to do whatever she wanted. Even with him right there. Perhaps that was what made it all the more enjoyable. Splashing a few feet away, she shook her crest, onyx mane dancing over her body and sending out a mild rain of river water.

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[Lugubrious]

Skylark felt everything around him, amazed in its glory. Chilled water, tropical trees, and this glorious mare. He felt her teeth on his shoulder, which didn't bring too much pain, more a curiousity. She splashed him with water, turning his bright fiery coat into a dark brown color. Now they were both covered in water. He shook his head and returned his gaze to the glorious creature in front of him. A light chuckle escaped his maw as he responded. "And surely you didn't mean to splash or nip me, m'lady. "

Long legs carried him closer to the ivory and ebony femme. He nuzzled her lightly and breathed in deeply. The chestnut stallion felt hot embarrassment ripple along his spine. Skylark felt like she needed to know how he felt... He could no longer help it.