by dakotaawolven » Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:52 am
Decoy
I snort softly.
"Do you think you can find your way back? I have an idea of where Maria is, but I want to catch her before she leaves and never returns. But, I have to go a lot faster than we can with Image. I swear I'll meet you back in the valley," I press my muzzle to her neck and stand up. I sigh and start off at a lope, around and down the way Maria took me after our argument. Once on level ground, I galloped, ignoring the slight pain in my side. I had a bad habit of doing things before I was completely better. I race along, following the scent of her. Soon, I see her. I slow down a bit and nicker softly. I see Zorro's head come up and he flicks his ears nervously. I see Shiloh lift her head as well. She nickers back and I smile. I walk up to Maria slowly, cautiously, almost. One wrong move and I'd lose her forever.
"Maria, we need to talk. Alone," I say sternly. I was prepared for the worst that could happen, but honestly, I really didn't think the worst was going to happen. I glance at Zorro and he takes a step back.
Zorro
I listen to Maria's story and sigh.
"Maria, I don't think he meant it, darling. I don't think he really wanted to die, Maria. I think he was just in too much pain to think straight. Ever think of that? you should go talk to him, Maria. I don't think he meant to hurt you like that, love," I nuzzle her softly and nibble her mane. Then, I hear a nicker. Looking up, I see Decoy. I blink a few times as he barely acknowledges me and goes straight to Maria. I step back when he begins talking to her. Then, when he shoots me a glance and says alone, I nudge Shiloh softly and lead her away. I figure that this is best for them. They really should talk about it, I think to myself. But, I'm worried someone might get hurt in the process. Like, Physically hurt.