A New Kind of Freedom

[Swifthoof]

The sound of hooves pounding on the ground could be heard through out the area as a bay mare ran, her ebony mane and tail whipping out behind her. Occasionally, she would look over her shoulder to see if Shetan was following her then kept on running. Her nostrils were flared, breathing in the new scents of the land as she slowed a bit, her emerald gaze flicking around for danger. Snorting, she slowed to a stop and tossed her head before turning her cranium this way and that to take in her surroundings.

A small smirk crossed her face as she let out a soft nicker of happiness. She felt so free it was hard to put into words. A breeze blew through the area, making the grass tickle her legs as she let out a squeal of delight before looking around for Shetan.

[[R].ebel]

Wild hooves thundered across the plains, red mane and tail whipping behind the red stallion like fire burning across the plains. The form of another standing ahead, seeming to be looking for him, was none other than Katori, his first true friend.

Shetan leaped into a buck and galloped out in front of her, sliding to a stop and rearing back on his hind legs, pawing the air with a happy neigh to the world. He'd never felt so free or open, never had he had so much fun. He dropped to the ground, looking at Katori with a grin.

"Well... how does it feel? To be free, untamed, unbridled, none to give orders, none to punish us? The wind is our rider, the eagle our friend, we're free!"

[Swifthoof]

Auds pricked to the sound of hooves and a moment later, Shetan appeared in front of her. She watched with a smile as he reared and let out a happy neigh, chuckling. Tossing her head, her black tipped ears pricked at his words and she nodded. It feels..so..undescribable really.. she said, looking around at the vast place filled with grass. A happy sigh escaped her as she looked at Shetan. Thank you for...everything she continued, a smile crossing her maw.

[[R].ebel]

Shetan chuckled at her words of thanks and nodded his head in acceptance but he stated,

“I didn’t do anything. You’re the one who decided to leave. I merely helped you realize it. If anything, I should be thanking you. I’ve never had a friend before. And I’ve never felt so alive… especially with another mustang.”

The red stallion walked up to her, standing beside her and allowing his gaze to flow across the plains. The sun would be rising soon and it would be a perfect setting. Shetan smiled, having never felt anything like this ever in his life.

“I’m… happy, Katori. Really and truly… happy…”

[Swifthoof]

Hearing his words, she blinked in surprise before nodding, a smile crossing her face. Neither have I she answered, her eyes turning toward the horizon which was turning into a faint pink hue. A grin formed on her maw then she heard Shetan's words before turning toward him. Not realizing that he had stepped up beside her, her nose pressed up against his cheek in a kiss like manner. Her eyes widened and a blush spread across her own cheeks, but it was like she couldn't pull away.