Kashmir Stables
Akiya finished packing the supplies she would need over the next couple of days but she didn't call Nariha and Kahula back. She grabbed a pack that she keep on the far side of the room and slung it over her shoulder. She had to go see someone. Opening the bag, she made sure that it had everything she would need. A horse brush, a hoof pick, a bottle even though Akiya didn't think she'd need it, and some treats consisting of those dog treats that look like bacon. She stepped out of the house and hurried across the clearing, she had to be careful.
After a while of traipsing through the woods, Akiya came to a clearing that had waist high grass in it. It was here that her charge was located. Akiya clicked her tongue, watching the grass for movement.
A small horse-like creature, with dragon claws on its front paws and a dragon's tail, stealthily made its way toward the unsuspecting human. It was careful not to make any noise or at least it thought it was. It closed the distance as quickly and silently as possible. It waited for just the right moment and attacked.
Akiya squealed with delight as the little creature jumped from the undergrowth. She caught the creature and went tumbling into the grass with it. The little creature scrambled back to its feet and made a noise something like a whinny mixed with a purr. Akiya sat up and held out her hand, "Hello Atalanta, I see your in a good mood." The little dragon-horse creature sidled up to Akiya's hand and while Akiya pet her began to sniff at Akiya's pack.
Akiya laughed and swung the pack off her shoulder and produced the bacon treats. Atalanta laid down beside Akiya and happily ate the bacon treats as Akiya handed them to her. After the treats had disappeared, Akiya took out the brush and proceeded to brush the small horse. The horse made the odd noise again as she enjoyed the brushing. Akiya smiled and put the brush away and took out the pick. She gently pushed the horse onto her side and cleaned the horses back hooves. Akiya checked the front paws for broken claws but everything was in place there.
Atalanta pushed herself to her feet and bumped her head against Akiya, sending pleasure and love to the human. She blew into Akiya's head and than took off into the clearing, quickly disappearing into the grass.