Symplicity

[.:Lindsay793:.]

Silver Rose walked through the Plateu. She flicked her tail as she smiled at her thoughts. Some horses migt think her insane, but she was in touch with her thoughs. Going on she smiled at horses thinking her insane! She smiled how her and Viali had grown close so quickly. They had travelled toether to senture's herd where the two had met their leaders Senture and Silver Scarlett, their favoured Aurora, and one of Scareltt's two kids.

She liked senture's land and herd alot, Viali had been coming out of her shell when they were together, and Viali seemed to trust Rose, and the feeling was mutual with Rose. Since they had left Snow Mountain, Arabella had grown and given Arrow a foal. Boodica had gone with Silver Arrow and her sons too. rose did not know about Haviana, but missed her.

And she missed Incognito. Although he was always devoted to Haviana and Boodica, Rose hadn't gotten super attached to him untiil he and Havana had gotten into an argument and he favoured Rose slightly.

[blackie]

Why was he here? The land was much too cruel and harsh for him, this mild winter biting at his flesh more severely than he had ever experienced; but he knew it would get worse. Incognito, a once royal and well-known equine within this land was now no more than a ghost and quickly diminishing to nothing. He was sick, his ailments making his true age show so that he did not pull off that 5 year old, sexy stud look. Now he looked more like 15 and had all the signs of it; dull, black pelt, grey hairs through out his body, matted tail and mane and a much skinner frame. Worse of all he had gone blind in one eye – his left eye completely white and hardly functional. It was called Equine Recurrent Uveitis, but Incognito knew it only as blindness and assumed the light sensitivity was part of it. He had been gone for perhaps a year and looked to have aged 6 times that. The blindness just made him look… sinister. It did not prevent him from recognizing a very familiar mare walking through the plateau with a smile plastered to her mug. Eyes widened and a now common sullen expression was replaced by happiness for the first time in months. He had been gone a year or so? He couldn’t remember but he called to her with all his might – a mighty bellow he didn’t know he had – and then looked to see for her reaction. He wanted to run to her and started to trot, ignoring the agony of his legs and his brain screaming to slow down. Incognito wanted to cling to the mare, his mare Silver Rose, regardless of where she was now. She would always be his in his heart; even if she thought otherwise.

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The black mid-night mare had been walking, still a small smile showed and as the mare was thinking of Inco, a bellow was hear not too far away. She ignored it, thinking it wasn't to her, but it was close and she felt the strongest urge to look. She stopped walking, still looking down but slowly her neck raised as her eyes focused on an old black stallion, some grey or shite or something coming through his coat.

Her eyes widened and her smiled grew broader and her tail flicked and a happy whinny was heard from the mare. "Inco.." she breathed. She had never called him that, even in intimate moments she thought and called him Incognito. He started walking to her and she cantered to him, smiling as her gorgeous long mane flew behind her, as well as her tail. Reaching him she slowed.

Tenderly she walked around him, familiarizing herself with him again, his scent hadn't changed, his scars never moved but this time his neck was healed and all together. She noticed grey coming through, his pelt and as she had came closer she noticed a white eye. It all shocked her and she worried for him. Nuzzling him affectianetly and tenderly she smiled. "Inco. Your--- your-- alive?" She asked happily.

[blackie]

The loyalty of his mares to him - or at least those he had encountered thus far - was proven with how accepting they were of him. There was some understanding even if there was anger, but Silver Rose seemed to have none. She just seemed eager and he smiled as she cantered towards him. He willingly slowed, finding no reason to over exert himself as the two horses met. Incognito watched as the mare walked around him, slightly nervous as to how she would percieved him. Rose seemed okay until she saw his eye and it caused the bastard to look away shamefully. The nuzzle brought him back, her words quite common and he just smiled and sighed.

I'm sick Silver Rose. I left, thought I was going to die... it's a long story, but no one here can get it and I... I'm trying to bring everything together.

He could smell another stag on her, familiar but he wasn't sure if he had ever met the stud. She went to a new herd, obviously. Apparently Haviana was the only mare that stayed, and it made him question even Boodica's affection for him.

Have you been doing okay? How's Arabella?[/justift]

[.:Lindsay793:.]

The mares nuzzle brought him back to her, and she ignored they eye. She listened intently as his rough voice was heard and she nodded. "Inco, you could have told me! I'm here to listen." He spoke again and she listened, smiling. "She is well. she has gone to Arrow and I think she is very happy, Viali and I have gone to Sunny Meadow where Senture and Scarlett are leads, and we brought Arabella to Arrow on the way. I hope you understand."

[blackie]

Dial inclined slightly but still could not forget that Haviana stayed. He spoke not of it though, just smiled.

That's fine, I guess. I still have Haviana and Dark Princess, Donovan is also Leading beside me as well as my heir; once I get one.

He spoke informatively, not to rub it in her face. It still bewildered him how Haviana was the only one to stay while all the others left... even Boodica.

I'm here now though, plan on getting as much of the herd back together, perhaps siring a few more foals. I hope you and Viali are doing well in Senture's herd.

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The mare listened, she wondered what Haviana had done and nodded, a little shocked she'd stayed. "Inco, you have to understand, she barely survived, we need protection and.. I'm sorry. I would love to come, but I am Senture's now. But.." She trailed off. She really didn't know what to do, she wanted to see the herd and she wanted to be with Viali and Senture. Shaking her mane she'd known Inco longer and longed to go.

Flicking her tail she heaved a huge sigh, Inco would notice. In one minute alot seemed to be on her shoulders. She looked up at Inco, hoping he might give her some guidance.

ooc: And Boodica, belongs to Silver Arrow, he did claim her I think even though I read somewhere she didn't really.. :S They should talk sometime.. :S She's his as far as I knew.

[blackie]

I do, Silver Rose, but then I don't. Arabella was already traded to Silver Arrow so that is fine, but if Haviana could stay with Dark Princess - even after the fight me and her got in... well, I think it just shows whose more dedicated.

Or who loves me, I guess. He shrugged. He knew Boodica had gone elsewhere which also shriveled the affection he had for her, but did not diminish it. She had twins and certainly needed a lead stallion, but he could never assume that she would permanently stay somewhere if he came back around. It didn't matter, he had at least one mare to start over with. If Silver Rose wished to stay with Senture than Incognito did not care - he was not particularly attached to her. It was a rescue, his previous happiness over seeing her purely motivated from memories and old emotions.

You do whatever you wish, Silver Rose. I understand I left you all, so to expect you all not to leave me would be wrong on my part.

Smiling, dial lowered to grab some grass, starving somewhat from traveling and not taking the time to eat properly. He had honestly let himself go somewhat since getting sick, but considering he had not dyed in doing this, he assumed that he was meant to live.

ooc| 0.0 whatever I never even asked about that. But if I remember correctly it was agreed that Boodica can leave at any time. Boodica will decide where she wants to go, regardless of who offcially has who. Up to her, don't feel like arguing about it. Your taking IC stuff out of context.

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The mare was slightly amgered out of his sentence, the last part. But when he spoke again and apologized she felt a little better. Smiling she stood beside him and watched as the sun went down over the orange rocks and mountains. It was beautiful, and she bent her neck down to nibble on some grass before coming up. Her serene floated around her, the calm vixen only watched the sun set. The oranges and reds were nice and she thought of her and Inco's previous times as they flashed by in her head.

Flicking her tail she wondered if she had made the most of it. She thought she had and good or bad she had liked spending time with him. Through carrying his foal, fighting wolves and being there at the creek with Haviana. It reminded her of how little time she'd spent with him alone. But yet seemed to be attached like best friends. Unless he didn't feel the same way. Friends, nothing more, forever and Rose was happy.

[Viali]

"Hello Rose...Incognito."

Kishi Viali...wasn't...broken up when Inco left..per se. She was hurt, oh so very hurt. His departure had cut her deeply, and it seemed like a superficial wound at most times, it still bled. He had done what her mother had done to her all those years ago. Left without saying goodbye, leaving everyone to wonder what fate had befallen him. She had lingered for months on a d**ned, forsaken herd land, all alone when her mother had left. She hadn't come back. How could she have thought Inco to be any different? That would have broken her, waiting for someone who was not going to come back.

Now, from seemingly beyond the grave, (and half-looking like it as well) the stallion was back. She was unaware of wither she still loved him, or if he felt anything for her. She waited though, after coming forth to the pair. Viali rubbed against Rose, her only real friend now-a-days. She stayed in Senture's herd only because of her; no one had ever said that she wasn't fiercely loyal to her friends.

[blackie]

Incognito planned on departing from Rose's presence, feeling no more reasont to stay behind; she had made up her mind, Incognito couldn't do much more. Just as he had lifted his skull another mare came along, her scent ever so familiar. Gaze landed upon her quite suddenly, snorting. She seemed to be the reason that Rose was staying behind - besides that her loyalties seemed to stray quite easily - but the bastard couldn't hold anything against her. He was in the wrong for leaving in the first place, supposed he should he trusted his herd well enough to tell them. Incognito was never open though, his kindness regularly being taken advantage of. It's something the mares never realized, except maybe Boodica and Haviana.

Viali.

Blunt, not much Incognito could say. Muzzle extended to touch her plush nose, but he withdrew quickly, stared blankly at them both. He sighed, wishing he had never left, but feeling it was for the best; it helped him, even if it didn't help his mares. They seemed better off, Viali had a friend; she had never came close to opening up to him.

Well Silver Rose, Viali, it's been very nice seeing you. I wish I could have you both back, but... that's a big wish. I will always be here for you, as long as I can, and my herd will always be there for you and yours.

Smiling once more, the bastard touched Rose's nose and then Viali's in turn before turning and slowly departing; feeling nothing more need to be said.

ooc| He's upset now. sorry x0

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[.:Lindsay793:.]

ooc: Don't close it yet XD I already have a mare in Senture's herd so it wouldn't wrk out fantastic..

The mare was overjoyed to see her friend here, nuzzling her she wondered what she would say to Inco. She wanted to ignore Incogito's blunt voice but couldn't, it scratched her heart, annoying and irritating it. sighing inwardly she turned as he left. "Wait!" She turned to Viali to speak. "Do you think we could talk to Senture? If you want to go back, I'm right beside you every step of the way. But I am not sure about watching Haviana or Boodica rule over us. Whatever you do, I'm there Viali."

Her voice was friendly, a little burdened but none the less she spketo Viali as if Viali's mind was her's too. she stood beside her friend, their fate rested on Viali's choice. But rose didn't know if she would be ruled by anyone other than Incognito.

[blackie]

ooc| it's not, hence slowly departing; feeling nothing more need to be said. I wouldn't cut y'all off like that x0

[.:Lindsay793:.]

ooc: lol ok sorry. Look at my new thread in Sunny Meadow XD But if Silver Rose is able to come back, she can't bear to see Boodica or Haviana all smug, or be ruled by anyone other than Incognito.. And her bff Viali's gotta agree XD

[blackie]

ooc| all of that is not really for me to decide. Incognito and I can only do so much. Boodica, Haviana control themselves just like rose and viali do