gone, she knew that much. She was all alone.

Fariydiva looked down to the deceased one last time, and then that's when it hit her. She knew what she must do. She lifted her head up, confidently. She let out a powerful snort and said with a soft smile, "Come, my friends.. We must move on. It's what they would have wanted.." She used her blue eyes to look down at her lifeless mate before adding, "We'll relocate to another area of these gorgeous plains. Let the heavens do with our beloved ones as they please.. We must stay strong!" She looked around to her fellow members of the herd.

A quiet young mare smiled assuringly and said, "Yes. Fariydiva, you'll lead us! Until Seatra is old enough to take on her rightful place.

Fariydiva smiled back as the other members of the herd let out a cheerful neigh. Fariydiva's eyes moved to the distance. Looking for her daughter. She found the fillys laying in the grass-- crying. Fariydiva's ears perked back, a bit upset, but still trying to keep her composure. She started walking over to the young filly's and of course the rest of the herd followed.

Fariydiva approached the two young ones and let out a gentle neigh, letting the little ones know that she was there.

Seatra lifted her head slowly, seeing her mother before her. She was still crying, and a stream of tears were visible on her muzzle. Seatra looked guilty, she thought her mother hated her for what she caused. She couldn't make eye contact.

Fariydiva said sincerely to her daughter, Seatra, "Darling.. You must remain strong.. It's what your father would have wanted.."

Seatra wept out, "But it's my fault this happened! If it wasn't for me, he'd still be here!" She hung her head again. Ashamed to see the other members of the herd.

Fariydiva shook her head and then lowered it to nip some of Seatra's mane playfully, "Nonesense, my dearest. Everything happens for a reason. There's a time for everyone.. This was his time."

Fariydiva looked over to Iuig and took a couple steps towards her. Fariydiva lowered herself and rubbed her head with Iuig's, trying to show her some comforting affection. She said gently into Iuig's ear, "Darling, your mother loved you very much. She still does, in fact. She's watching you right now." She rubbed her nose with Iuig's.

Iuig raised her head, she was touched by what Fariydiva was saying. She continued to look up at her, hoping she would say more. She said softly, almost afraid to ask, "She's watching me?"

Fariydiva raised her head confidently, "Uh-huh, she sure is. She's up in the heavens right now watching down on you. She loves you dearly.."

Iuig smiled halfy, she still wished this didn't happen to her mother. She was alone, and terrified of what might happen.

Fariydiva sensed the fear from Iuig and she added, "Darling, don't worry.. You will be safe here with us. We will take care of you, my love. We will raise you as our own."

The members of the herd shook their heads and neighed simultaneously in agreeance. They all loved Iuig, she was a very polite, well mannered foal.

Iuig was a bit more comforted her knew she had to do this for her mother, she wanted more then anything to make her mother proud of her, after all, she's watching her from above. Iuig smiled and stood up. Her knees were still a bit weak, but she stood. The gentle breeze running through her long mane was also a gentle comfort.

Fariydiva was relieved that she got Iuig to feel a bit better. She looked back over to Seatra who was no longer crying, but it was obvious she was numb. Fariydiva hated seeing her daughter upset. She went over to Seatra and nudged her behind with her nose, trying to get her to rise, "Seatra, your father is watching YOU as well.. Your father always knew you were a strong filly.. Be strong for your father."

Seatra got up, almost as soon as she heard what her mother was saying about her father. She DID want to make her father proud. She got up and ran over to her mother and rubbed her muzzle against her mothers. Giving her a gentle hug. She knew this day was a tragic day. But it really was for the best that she did this, for the herds sake. It's what her father would have wanted. She realized this now.

Fariydiva smiled and looked up at everyone in the herd. She let out a assuring snort, followed by a loud neigh. The breeze began to pick up and it ran through her mane ever so playfully. She nudged her head in the direction in which the wind was blowing, "Let's see where it takes us, shall we?"

Everyone in the herd neighed loudly and excitedly. They knew it was gonna be different from now on, but they knew Fariydiva was ready for the task. The late lead stallion picked a great first mare. They were gonna be fine, and they knew it. It was time to start from a new.

The huge herd ran, ran whether the wind took them. They left the past in the past. They knew the recently departed members were in a better place. There's a reason for everything. The herd relocated smoothly, almost as if it never changed. Fariydiva was a strong leader. She ran among the middle of the herd, Seatra and Iuig not far from her. Even Seatra and Iuig knew it was time for a new way of living. But they were ready for the task. They wanted to do everything in their power to make sure they didn't disappoint the others. They needed to remain strong. And that's exactly what they did.

Every single one of them.

The New

Seasons came, and seasons went. Seatra and Iuig were now young adults, past their yearling years.

Seatra matured to be a beautiful young filly, with a unique brown coat with tan stockings, mane, and nose. She grew up to be a very playful filly. A lot like she was in her early youth. She loved to play, and explore. She was always ahead of the herd while they were relocating. She was an extremely fast runner. She was strong, that's for sure. In fact, a lot of the older members of the herd say that Seatra reminded them of her father. Seatra took pride in that. She loved being seen as a strong, adventerous filly.

Iuig matured to be a gorgeous filly. Her coat was long, and much different from everyone elses in the herd. Her long coat was a goregous caramel color. It had the occasional mochoa colored spots on the lower back, and her mane and tail were a radiant brownish-red color. Her beauty was undescribable. Not only was she beautiful, however, but she was also very smart. She knew reason, she knew it very well. She used common sense wisely. She was definetely one of those people who thought before they acted. She was a gentle filly. The herd helped raise her, as promised. And she came out amazing.

Fariydiva by now was used to being the head mare of the herd. The herd respected Fariydiva greatly, and Fariydiva loved them for that. But Fariydiva knew she was getting to old to keep up the task of leading the herd. She knew her daughter was going to need to step up soon. She needed to make sure her daughter was up to the task, though. She made it a point to keep a close eye out for her daughters behavior, and leadership skills.

What started it all...

It was in the middle of the summer, and one evening the herd was located near a cool spring. The water was perfect for drinking, it was cold and refreshing. The herd was resting there, it was dusk, and the sun was setting. The nearby trees provided perfect shelter. Most of the older mares were sleeping.

Seatra, being her usual self was very eager to run. She was bored and craving more time to play and excercise. Thus, she ran over to Iuig whom was ancle deep in the cool spring, drinking from it peacefully, "Hey Iuig!" Seatra said in her peppy voice, "What are you doing?"

Iuig snorted out a sarcastic laugh as she put her nose back into the water to take another refreshing drink, "What does it look like?" She retorted with her gentle toned voice.

Seatra rolled her eyes and stuck out her tongue at Iuig playfully. Seatra kicked her feet rapidly, causing water to splash onto Iuig's face and legs.

Iuig raised her head and shook her mane dry before looking over at Seatra, "You're restless again, aren't you?"

Seatra chuckled and then said with a bit of sarcasm, "Nah, what gave you that idea?"

Iuig replied with equal sarcasm, "Just a lucky guess!" She stuck out her tongue and made her way out of the spring, making sure to prevent any future splashings.

Seatra followed Iuig and asked excitedly, "What do you want to do?"

Iuig looked at her and shook her head, not knowing and replied, "I don't know... Wanna race to The Middle Plains and back?" She knew Seatra loved The Middle Plains, so she thought this might be a good idea for her.

Seatra looked at Iuig as if it was the stupidest question ever and then she commented, "I'm SO bored of just running, I want excitement! I want change! We've been running these same plains our ENTIRE life, Iuig. I want more."

Iuig laughed and then said a bit offended, "Uh, excuse me. But these plains are our home. Our herd runs these plains. Sooner or later, YOU'RE gonna be the one in charge of these plains!" She couldn't believe what Seatra was saying.

Seatra rolled her eyes and defended herself, "Once again, I've been hearing that line ever since I was a foal. Maybe I don't WANT to run these plains. I don't WANT to be in charge of this herd. Why should I be the filly in waiting? Just because my FATHER was the head stallion?!"

Iuig gasped and looked at Seatra with complete

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