*-.Now you see her, now you don't.-*

[jovejumper]

Magic galloped into the land. Her big, dappled buckskin body rippled with strength. She was strong, independent. Her black mane and tale gleamed as she shook under the moonlight. Her dark brown orbs, partially covered by her forelock, had hints of red and black. He raised her head and snorted.

The night was young. She smirked. I bet there isn't one stallion her that I will want. Or that will want me. She sighed. She had a hard shell, she hoped it could one day be broken. Inside, she wanted a lover, a family. A home. A place she could run to. She hated not having a place to feel safe in. But most of all, she wanted someone who respected her. Who could protect her. Even though she was just fine on her own, the thought of someone there would be nice.

She cantered on through the dark trees. There was hardly any light and it was hard to see past the branches hanging over the path. Suddenly, a wave of exhaustion hit her. She stopped and breathed. Steam rolled out of her nostrils. The moonlight softly touched her; scattered on her body. She closed her eyes. She was awake, just resting. Ready to continue at any moment.

[ssssoda]

Milk cantered through the land, searching for Cookie. Seems that Cookie would always get lost in a new environment.

Cookie!

He cried out, where was she/

Milk was paying so much attention to try and find Cookie, he almost ran into a buckskin. He skidded sideways, keeping clear.

Sorry.

He mumbled. He looked at her.

Why are you here?

His ears where slightly pinned. Just then, Cookie came crashing through a bush.

Milk!

She ran up to him.

[jovejumper]

Magic pinned her ears as the stallion almost bumped into her. "Why am I here?? Why are you here??" She swished her tail and stared at the stallion and at the mare. She paused time.

Magic stepped forward and looked at the stallion. He was... interesting. Dark, but nice. She sighed. I'm being hypocritical again. Magic was also a dark horse who was kind. He looked like a nice, polite horse. Then, she looked at the mare, she also seemed nice... too nice. Magic got closer. That explains it, she thought, she's a light mare. Interesting couple. She pondered it. Nothin' wrong with that, she decided.

She un-paused time, ready to see their reaction of her moving at least 10 feet in no time at all.

[soda]

^{Cookie gazed at the mare then snorted at her. [blue]Please excuse Cookie. She may be a little childish at times.[/blue]. Milk stepped in front of Cookie, his dun coat, which looked like cremello, shown in the sun. He eyed the mare, her dapple coat. Then cookie stepped in. [green]My name is Cookie![/green] Her voice was sorta high-pitched while Milk’s was low. [green]What is yours?[/green] Milk whirled around face-to-face with Cookie. [blue]Sush! Why don’t you![/blue] While Cookie shut up Milk turned to the other mare. [blue]Again, I apologize for Cookie. Aye, but I should introduce myself. My name is Milk. May I know the calling of the mare in front of me?[/blue] He bowed and then came up, waiting for a answer. While Cookie was grazing on the grass, her dapple brown coat was dull with mud and dirt. Milk had said nothing about her moving 10 feet just like that.}

[jovejumper]

Magic was a little surprised since there was no reaction, but shook it off since many horses here had... strange... powers. She was, however, slightly disappointed. "Call me Magic." She said. She half-snorted at the mare. She was definitely an odd one, but Magic didn't mind.

Magic liked that this stallion was protective of his mare. He wasn't too protective, but just protective enough. She smiled/smirked at the stallion's politeness. She liked that about him.

[CowGirlAtHeart]

Corrupted Vengeance

Vengeance trotted slowly, his mind on other things. Suddenly he heard voices. He walked toward the voices. He was interested. Who would be in this land? He shrugged. He was dark, evil, but he was a different type. Evil yes, but charming also. He knew what most ladies wished to hear.

He was a charmer. He loved to seduce mares. Many were gullible, they just wanted a stallion to love. A stallion that will fawn over them, Vengeance could act like it, but he wasn't truly that way. He suddenly saw them. Three horses. A stallion, and two mares. He sensed the one already belonged to the stallion, the other one...? No, he decided. She doesn't act like his, or anyone's!

He smiled when he froze time. Being able to do that himself, it didn't effect him, he was immune to that power. He watched as he studied the horses in front of her. When he saw the disappointment on her face, his eyes shone a little bit. Ahh, quite the mare, I like her!

He walked foreword, Dark bay, with a bald blaze and four white stalkings. He was part Arabian, which gave him a dished head, but the Quarter Horse in him gave him his large body, 16.1 in fact. He dipped his head, acting like a perfect gentleman. "Hello dear Magic, my name, would be Corrupted Vengeance." He smiled, his sharp eyes taking her in. She was a beauty, that was for sure. "I see you made it quite the distance in the last second!" He grinned, his eyes on hers. This mare...she needs a real stallion.

He looked in amusement at the stallion and mare that were by her. Surly this stallion couldn't handle such a mare...ah well, he would see. He bowed a little bit, his eyes on hers. He cocked a brow. "I heard your name, and I think it fits! after all, how you moved that quickly almost seems like Magic..." His held her own. They told her he knew, but he stopped that emotion, not letting her see anymore of what he had in his heart.

He snorted, then looked at the other horses. The mare...she was an...odd one...? And the stallion? For "loving" The mare he had, he sure was harsh to her with words. Vengeance could be at time, but he would never act like that in front of a mare he did not know...He dipped hi head to the horses, smiling charmingly at the mare. His eyes were that of a nice stallion, but a strong stallion. Even under his disguise he looked strong, firm, but loving. He supposed he could love, he had never found a mare to love, none had been worth it, but maybe he could find it in him to love...maybe.

[soda]

<sup>Milk saw the other stallion coming. [blue] Corrupted Vengeance.[/blue] He nodded swiftly at the stallion as Cooke came skidding sideways to get away from the new stag. Milk turned his head around, [blue]It is alright[/blue] He nuzzled her cheek to calm her down.

Then Cookie looked at a river over to her right. She manipulated it over and made a 3 foot barrier between her and Vengeance. Once Cookie thought she was safe she walked up to Magic. She nuzzled Magic’s shoulder. [green]I like you![/green] She looked at Magic and smiled. Then she looked back at Milk and he nodded.

Milk knew Cookie hardly trusts or even likes anyone. It took about 2 months for Cookie to grow on Milk, but now Cookie trusts him with her life. He liked the feeling; being trusted with lives.</sup>

[/sup]

[jovejumper]

Magic watched the new stallion as he trotted up. She snorted. Really? Another one? She thought sarcastically as she snorted once again. She perked her ears as he spoke. YES. Someone finally notices. She thought. She smiled at him and blushed a little when he complimented her name. Maybe he's not so bad after all.... "Hello, Corrupted Vengeance. My name, as you heard, is Magic. Nice to meet you," she said comfortably. She wasn't scared, nor was she worried. She knew she could outrun and outfight any stallion that threatened her.

She looked back over at Milk and Cookie. She chuckled inside. Cute names, she smiled. She raised her head as Cookie manipulated the water. Wow. That's quite a talent. She watched the water move and watched cookie concentrate as she moved it to create a barrier between her and the stallion.

As Cookie walked up to Magic, she raised an eyebrow at her. That's brave of her. She scoffed inside. Magic was surprised by what Cookie then said to her. She had the feeling that this didn't often happen. She felt a warm feeling inside and quickly shut it down. She didn't want these stallions sensing her emotions... yet.

[soda]

Milk looked at Magic. He sighed, he knew it was time; Cookie already got attached to her. [green]Magic, would you like to join our herd?[/blue] He smiled at her as Cookie's eyes lit up with joy. [green]Yes! Yes! Join our herd! We'd have so much fun![/green] She let out a small buck and ran away a couple steps. She cantered back to the gang. Cookie smiled at Magic. Milk raised an eye at Cookie.


What would Magic say?