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[Lil Miss Voodoo]

Riva explained to Shy what a herd meant, so they now get along cause Shy didn't understand. And Maria is leaving again.)(

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kk all caught up now.))

Decoy

I watch silently as Maria, Zorro, and Shiloh walk away. It is probably the last time I will ever see them and it breaks my heart. But, then I turn and see three beautiful mares. Well, two mares and a tiny, cream and white filly. I smile softly and nuzzle Riva gently before nosing the filly softly as well. I smile as I take in her sweet baby smell. Then, I look up to Shy. Smiling slowly, I nuzzle her as well. I look out one more time to see Maria almost gone from sight. I let out a long, mournful goodbye to my sister and her new-found family. It breaks my heart, but when I turn to see my family, I feel whole once again.
"Let's go. Riva, I have something to show you. Shy, I'm taking her to the ravine. Where Maria and I fought? Remember? I will be back, but I need you to stay behind this time, Okay?" I explained as much as I could without giving away the actual location. I didn't want Riva to know where we were going until we got there.

[Lil Miss Voodoo]

Shy nods nuzzling him "just please return to me." She moved his forelocks from his eyes she didn't want to be alone again

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Decoy

I smile.
"I'll never leave you, Shy. All four of us will never become separated. We are a family now, understand? We stick together. But, for this one trip, you must stay here with Zach and Katy. I promise we will be back soon," I nuzzle her softly and glance at Riva o see if she was ready to go.

[Lil Miss Voodoo]

Shy felt a bit reassured as she nuzzled him "Alright I understand." She sighs stepping back sje looked at the humans

[beth.]

Riva gently nosed shy reasuringly.. She then nosed Image gently and she walked beside Decoy nosing him gently aswell as she walked slowly beside image not going to fast for her little foal legs.

Image snorted gently and wobbled beside her mother and father.

Maria neighed back but kept walking.

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Decoy

Looking up at the steep ravine we had to go up, I snorted. Looking at Image and Riva, I'm unsure whether or not they can make it up the steep ravine. I take a step up the ravine and feel it shift under my weight. I would not let myself fall this time. I kept image in front of me to make sure she was able to get up. Pushing her up the hill was harder than I had thought. When I reached the top with my daughter, I looked down to make sure Riva could make it up. This was just the beginning of our journey. When I heard Shiloh, I respond with a soft goodbye.

Shiloh

I trot alongside Maria and Zorro, looking back over my shoulder at the valley. I whinnied shrilly and got a response from Decoy.

Zorro

I watch Shiloh look over her shoulder a lot and feel sorry for her. She doesn't want to leave. But, I didn't want to tell Maria that. Maybe she would figure it out on her own, the way Shiloh was acting.

[beth.]

Riva pinned her ears. "You've got to be kidding" She grumbled.. she snorted and slowly made her way up to the top.. slipping she grabbed a hefty root so she wouldn't falll she then stood up again and got up... "There ought to be a better way up and down..." She snorted with a smirk.. "where now?"

Image nibbled her father's nose while she waited for her mother.

Maria sighed gently... she knew that when shiloh turned 1... If the foal really wanted to go back still.. Maria wouldn't stop her... Maria wasn't going back... this she was sure of. She gently nudged Shiloh and whispered small loving things into her ear.. she then continued...

Once back at the valley Maria looked to shiloh and sighed again she lowered her head and took a drink she then looked at zorro... "I understand If you hate me... I'm being annoying and all.... Sometimes I wish i never returned to Decoy.... but I know deep down I'm so glad I did.. I never would have come across Shiloh.... or you... if I hadn't... But I''m not supprised if you'd rather stay with Decoy and the others... might be quieter there..." She sighed gently and ruffled the fillies mane.. Maria was dominant... but... Shiloh had softened her... dramatically. So she hardly fought now.... unless it was with her brother... She wanted her life to remain with Zorro.. but nothing was stopping him from leaving her.... She wouldn't beg him.... She'd just hope.... Hope really was all she had left...

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Zorro

I look into to Maria's eyes and saw the hope she had there. I nuzzled her softly.
"Like I said before, I'd follow you to the ends of the earth, Maria. But, what of Shiloh? She isn't happy when we take her away from the valley. She wants us to stay here. And why are you so upset with Decoy. He's your brother and he loves you. The only reason he stays is for his herd. He stays where he is needed, as I do here with you," I nuzzle her softly and glance at Shiloh. I see her sad eyes looking at the valley.

Decoy

I nuzzle Image with a smile and look up at Riva.
"This way. Stick close, though, we aren't as safe as we were down there," I walk beside them, but slightly in front, leading the way. I look around and follow the lightly worn path to Lori's grave. I keep my ears and eyes open for predators, other horses, and humans, but none appear. It is a long, slow journey with Image, but, after about four hours of walking, I spot the sudden drop off and stop quickly. I breath heavily and press my muzzle into Riva's mane. Trying my best to remain calm, I take several steps forward. Letting myself close my eyes for a moment, a flash back hit me by surprise and there I was, carrying Lori through the mountains, to her fate. I hear her piercing scream as she leaped from my back to save me, and I hear her head hit rock as she tumbled down the ravine. I could hear myself whinny, panicked and horrified, helpless and frightened. I watch as we tumble down again and land on the bottom. I see her laying still on the ground and my eyes snap open. I realize that there are tears streaming down my face. I shake my head slightly and continue forward. Sliding down into the ravine, I slip and hit rocks hard. But, I ignore the outside pain and focus on the inside pain. I kneel beside the pile of rocks that marked Lori's grave. Without looking up, I whisper, "I really do miss her Riva. But Maria doesn't seem to care, almost. Last time we were here, she fought with me about Shy. And, she lied to Shy. She told her I didn't love her. I don't know why she's so angry with me. I just don't know. I wish Lori was still here with me," I finally look up, tears streaming down my face. I don't need to hide my tears when I'm with Riva. I know I don't.

[beth.]

Riva sighed gently... she knew why maria was angry with him... she sighed gently. "You've no idea how much Maria cares.." She said and layed beside him nibbling his mane.. "Decoy.. She told me why she's angry with you... I know exactly why... and I'm not to happy myself with you... but you know i get past things a lot easier than she does...." She nickered gently... "I promised i wouldn't tell him maria and I'm sorry... Not everthing can stay locked up." She said to herself.. and then began.

"A few nights ago when you were badly injured and about to die.. when Maria made Shy go find Katerina... Who?" She frowned then shrugged "Anyway.. when maria finally got shy going you too started talking.... Then you began to argue.. She was trying to save you decoy.. she knows you better than anyone.. better than lori, better than zach. she's your sister.. and when she asked if you'd rather had died.. you broke her heart when you said maybe.. You any idea how hurt she is.. maybe you didn't see it then.. but can you now... That is how hurt she is... she doesn't hate you... she hates that you could actually think and say that... but no matter what you do.. she will always love you... you know she doesn't get past things as easily as me... and you know it takes time... but there is nothing i can do.. or that stallion or that filly of hers that can do anything to make her come back and stay... every time she steps away from you.. every step she takes towards you her heart breaks even more... Can you understand why she's angry and upset with you now..?" SHe asked hoping he would..

Maria smiled nuzzling her back and then sighs looking to shiloh.. "I know..... but.. I'm not going back... Not after what Decoy said and did..." She snorted gently looking away... "You and Shiloh are the only ones that make me whole again... every time i look at decoy I feel like a thousand peices shattered over the land... but when i see you.... and shiloh.. i feel whole.. i feel like were the only ones in the world..." She sighed and looked down at the ground...