with complete shock, "I can't believe you right now, Seatra! What would your father think?! The herd depends on you!"

Seatra was getting a bit frustrated, "Iuig, my father isn't here now. Plus, doesn't any father just want his daughter to be happy!? I won't be happy as the leader of this herd." She neighed angrily and then walked away from Iuig, she didn't want to get into any further confrontation.

Iuig was just in utter shock. She couldn't believe what just happened, what Seatra just said. Iuig stood there and just watched her friend walk away from her. She never knew Seatra felt that way and it bugged her. She was getting worried, she knew her friend could be a bit irrational sometimes.

Fariydiva was making her rounds with the herd, making sure everyone was alright and ready to be settled down for the night. She made her way over to Iuig who was obviously bugged by something. She was standing there, just lost in thought it seemed. Fariydiva asked gently, "Is everything alright, dearest?"

Iuig gasped, a bit startled by the sudden voice she then answered with a sigh, "Yes.. I'm alright. Just tired I guess." Iuig didn't want to worry the old mare. She figured she was stressed enough as it is. So she just offered a smile to prove she was fine. In the back of her mind though, Iuig was concerned about Seatra.

Fariydiva smiled and neighed happily, "Well, alright, darling. Just get some rest." She began to walk away to go continue her rounds.

Iuig smiled to her and replied, "Thanks, Fariydiva. Goodnight." And she walked away to go find a comfortable spot to get some sleep. She was a bit exhausted from the days run. Before long, Iuig was asleep.

Fariydiva finished her rounds with the herd and she made her way next to her daughter who seemed to be a bit anxious. Fariydiva looked at her with a tilted head, "Is everything alright, my love?"

Seatra looked over to her mother and nodded her head, but still acted a bit tense. She kicked the soft grass with one of her hooves a couple times then she took in a deep breath trying to relax herself, "I'm fine, mother.." She was getting tired of the same routine non-stop. But there was no way she could tell her mother, it would break her heart.

Fariydiva sensed that there was something up with her daughter, so she pressed on, "Hunny, if there's something wrong you should tell me." She said calmly.

Seatra smiled assuringly and said, "No, I'm fine mother. Don't worry.." She pressed her nose against her mothers affectionately. Trying to convince her mother that she was gonna be okay.

Fariydiva smiled a bit more confident now. She was relieved. She settled down next to Seatra. She was getting old, her job was getting a lot harder with her age. She yawned big and then turned to Seatra, "Have a goodnight, my love." She dropped her head, and instantly fell asleep.

Seatra smiled at her rested mother and she whispered, "Goodnight, my dearest mother."

Later

The stars shune brightly that night. The night was becoming cool, compared to the warm day previous to it. There was even a chilled breeze fluttering among the trees. The soothing sound of the crickets song rang around the pond. The crickets and night creatures stirred a lot.

One small cricket jumped upon Seatra's hind leg. It immediately caused her eyes to open, waking her up from her slumber. She kicked her hind leg, and the cricket sure enough jumped off. Seatra looked over to see what had disturbed her sleep and she chuckled to herself to find that it was just a gentle bug. She shook her head, getting the sleep out from her head. Her mane sooshed freely. Seatra walked over to the pond and took a sip off the cold. The water helped awaken her a bit more. She neighed softly to herself then she looked around to see if she was the only one awake. Surprisingly she was.

Seatra took a couple deep breaths in through her nose, and she could smell the pine from the trees, the green grass, and the smell of the moss from the nearby pond. She sighed, releasing the air out of her mouth. She looked around once again, assuring she didn't wake up any members of the herd. She was beginning to get some energy and it was in the middle of the night. She needed to waste her un-needed energy.

She walked silently out from the shelter of the trees that surrounded the spring. She was now facing the open plains. She took in an unsatisfied breath in through her nose once again. It was just the same ol' smells she has been smelling since the day she was born. It reminded her of the arguement her and Iuig had earlier that day. She snorted out angrily just thinking about it. She then shook her head, trying to clear her mind of these thoughts.

She looked upon the plains. The stars made a beautiful landscape for the endless amount of grass. The sky was clear. It was a beautiful night. Seatra just smiled and took it all in, letting the gentle breeze run through her cream mane.

That's what provoked her to start running. She just ran forward, letting her legs just take her where they pleased. Her legs loved the feeling of the exillerating run. She neighed loudly and excitedly aS she ran further and further from her herd. She loved not being told what to do, or where to go. She just loved the run. The excitement. She was lost in bliss, her heart pounding out of her chest.

That's when she braked suddenly. She looked around, trying to locate herself. Then she turned back and looked to see how far from the pine shelter she was. She traveled pretty far, she couldn't believe it. She look back forward and saw a group of rocky mountains in the near distance. She was in awe. She remembered stories of those mountains. Her mother and other members of the herd would tell her about them. She smiled and dug her front hoove into the soft grass, excitedly.

But then she got a sudden feeling of guilt. She knew she couldn't just leave her mother and the herd. They would be frantic, worried sick about her. She dropped her head and then turned to walk back to the shelter.

Just then a gust of wind picked up and pushed in the direction of the rocky mountains. Seatra's mane flew back and she laughed, being tickled by the sudden breeze. She snorted out, regaining her cool and she turned her head to look behind her, instantly focusing on the mountains. She thought out loud to herself, "Maybe this is father trying to tell my something.."

She convinced herself that this was for the better, she turned around and followed the wind. She ran as fast as she could, as if racing the wind itself. As she was galloping away she whispered to herself, "Goodbye, my beloved mother.. Take care."

She ran the rest of that night.

The Wakening

Dawn, the next morning the sun began to peak over the trees. The sun shined over the canapy of branches covered with leaves and it brought light into the sheltered area. The sun shined directly onto Fariydiva and her eyes.

Fariydiva slowly opened her eyes and raised her head. Her eyesight was still a bit fogged from sleep but she looked around the herd. She shook her mane, trying to wake herself up. She walked over to the waterhole and she took a few big drinks. After quenching her thirst she raised her head again and looked around once again, her eyesight now more focused. Most of the herd was still sleeping. She continued to search, and before long she came to realize Seatra was missing. She panicked a bit, and walked around the herd, checking among the members. Still no Seatra. She neighed a bit loud, trying to wake up some members of the herd.

Iuig was the first awoken by Fariydiva's neigh. She rose her head and saw the panicked mother. She tilted her head and asked, "What's wrong, Fariydiva?"

Fariydiva turned towards Iuig and then replied, "Oh thank, Heavens! Iuig, have you seen Seatra?!" She made her way over to Iuig, assured that if anyone knew the wereabouts of Seatra, it would be Iuig.

Iuig's eyes widened and she replied sheepishly, "Not since last night." She was growing nervous, but wanted to stay positive, "Perhaps she just went for a morning gallop?"

Fariydiva turned pale, she did not like not knowing where her daughter was. She walked out from behind the confiments of the shelter, Iuig shortly behind her.

Sure enough, Seatra was no where in sight. Fariydiva gasped, looking in every direction.

Iuig neighed angrily and then shook her head. She was frustrated. She knew Seatra was reckless, but she couldn't believe she'd do something as foolish as what she did. Iuig admitted, "Fariydiva, don't worry. Seatra probably just went on an adventure on her own. She's a free spirited filly. You know how she is."

Fariydiva was still worried and she cried out, "But why alone?! And where could she be?" She began to snort, losing her breath from the panic.

Iuig nudged Fariydiva gently, trying to comfort her. She knew now was not the best time to explain to Fariydiva that Seatra has been complaining of seeking more, of adventure out of the herd. Iuig knew that she needed to do something to bring Seatra back to her mother so she offered, "Knowing Seatra, she's probably out in the Far Plains."

Fariydiva gasped, "The Far Plains?! But why? No one ever goes there.. it's deserted territory!" She was confused. She just wanted her daughter here.

Iuig nodded and then continued, "Your daughter loves adventure, Fariydiva. She's probably exploring the Far Plains land.. I'll go bring her back.." Iuig began walking west.

Fariydiva neighed

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