[L.aying C.laim to the I.nvisibe]

[T.sume [Narya]]

<sup>ooc: ((is it even possible for a horse to be suicidal?))

I withdraw back into myself as she speaks her words, taking a step back. I had been right, I shouldn't have asked her. Why her question gives me so much trouble is beyond me, which might be the most frustrating part about it.

Oh, uh...

I stutter, which is so rare for me. I don't stutter, it's just that simple, but this mare unnerves me, and I find I'm loosing myself again.

Yes.

I finally admit, and with that declaration I now feel I can't hold it within myself any longer, and it seems to erupt from me.

I can't stand being alone. I don't want to be alone anymore, because if I spend anymore time without another beside me, I don't think I'm going to last through another winter, and it won't be because of the cold. Have you ever heard of a horse killing himself? It wouldn't be that hard, simply leap off one of the skyscrapers. Over so quickly, and at least I'd get to fly for a bit before I land. Maybe I should just leave now, I doubt you want to spend anymore time with me.

I try to tell myself I hadn't said anything, that I had simply thought it all, and the femma was still waiting for my rely, but I can't fool myself, and admit defeat without even fighting.</sup>

[It's the only one and I walk alone]

[Cougar]

One word would have been adequate to happy Cougars mind, though it seamed to her that Tsume had just pored his heart and sole to her. Cougar’s forehead creased slightly as she listened but she could not make her self stop listening.

Gently ruffling her nostrils she walked forward more boldly this time having to raise her head to Tsume she gently lipped his neck under her dry lips, Cougars eyes slightly closed as the soft pelt of Tsume under her encouraged her to continue. Resting the side of her head on his neck it took a moment or two to realise what she was doing, Jumping to the side she walked a few steps away "im...im...sorry"

[T.sume [Narya]]

<sup>I stand trembling slightly as I feel the warmth of Cougar's body against mine, feel the comfort of her soul and gentle touch. Today, I find, is a day of firsts. The first horse I've spoken too in years, the first horse I've touched since my mother was slaughtered.

N-no, it's fine.

I whisper, slowly reaching out my muzzle to gently brush hers, wanting to once more feel the exhilaration it had brought.</sup>

[It's the only one and I walk alone]

[Cougar]

Cougar nickered to him a gentle one quiet enough for it to only just be heard, as she too extended her muzzle eager to feel his pelt next to hers, Why she did not just step forward was a mystery, but she continued to reach her muzzle out to Tsume's wanting to feel him close.

Even though Tsume said it was ok she still felt kinda silly that she had showed so much affection for another she had only just met. Maybe it was fate that had brought them together.

[T.sume [Narya]]

<sup>That touch seems to burn inside of me, pulling apart everything I know. Shadows and darkness give way, opening up the cold, empty spaces within me to something more, a chance, for once, to live. I wonder if this is what my sire felt like, when he first laid eyes upon my mother. Had he felt such a burning desire to claim the un-claimable, tame the wild heart of another?

Come with me?

I ask so softly, wondering if she had even heard.</sup>

[It's the only one, but must I walk alone?]

[Cougar]

"go with him..." Cougar was a little hesdant but who would not be her heart had grown so fond of Tsume and it told her to follow him to the ends of the earth but her brain told her to stay where her feet where planted. she needed to know which one to follow.

"ok" she said "I will follow you but where are we to go?"

((sorry prunie *hides behind tree* all my muse this morning to totally gone after writing Reproba's LONG post))

[T.sume [Narya]]

<sup>ooc: ((hey, after writing a post like Reproba's, I wouldn't have any muse, either.))

The words rose to my ears, bringing with it a bit of a shock, and with a light heart I smiled, for real, glad to not be alone anymore. The winter was looking good, now.

Let's go home, to North Spire. It was once a human city, but it holds many secrets I've yet to discover.

I reply, feeling like a young foal as I danced with light step away from her. The words I spoke struck as a bit odd, with all my talk of hidden secrets and humans. But I didn't care, because today was special, today was the first day of my life.</sup>

[It's the only one, but I'm not alone]

[Cougar]

Cougar walked to his side gently nipping at his neck "well then what are we waiting for lets go i would like too help you discover these secrets" gently leaning over she nipped at his neck softly "lead the way" she smiled bowing her head in mock submission.

((im sorry i still cant get muse!))