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    Assailant -- Year 226

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    "But the dream, the echo, slips from him as quickly as he had found it and as consciousness comes to him (a slap and not the gentle waves of oceanic tides), it dissolves entirely. His muscles relax as the cold claims him again, as the numbness sets in, and when his grey eyes open, there’s nothing but the faint after burn of a dream often trod and never remembered." --Brigade, written by Laura


    May I Stay?
    #1
    If he were completely honest with himself, Aten had considered not following Circinae's request and instead journeying to Sylva to find out what was supposedly going on there. It would have been to check on his dam, Anahi, since he heard she'd been living there, but convinced himself that she had Raxa and Eiria there with her, so the three of them could take care of each other. Though he did not yet know about his sister's disappearance or the fact that Gryffen was now taking over Sylva just as he had Taiga, he would soon find out since Aten's curiosity was never sated for long.

    After saying goodbye to Circinae in the Forest, following their brief meeting after Taiga's destruction, Aten did linger for a short time to make up his mind about where to go. There were other kingdoms he could go explore, to find a home, but given how his last one was just destroyed, the stallion was searching for peace of mind right now, to find some sanctuary and have some security in his mind. The scars of losing Taiga were still far too fresh, both mentally and physically since the burns from the lava water had yet to heal.

    About a day after Circinae left him, Aten made up his mind. The stallion started his journey toward Hyaline, going over the information he'd heard about the River kingdom during his excursions to the Field. Beyond the fact that it was ruled by twins and recruited mostly young horses as a sanctuary of sorts, he didn't know much. Aten was worried that he might be considered too old for whatever standards they had, but why would they reject him if what Circinae said was true? Did he only need to say her name and perhaps be given a safe place to stay until he was ready to go out and perhaps search for a new home, or until Taiga was well enough from its destruction to perhaps host another herd?

    Aten spent most of his journey in silence, his eyes partially glazed over as if he were in a daze. Mostly, he was just deep in thought, but on occasion came out of it long enough to see what was going on around him. Spring was starting to make its way back to Beqanna, the white snow melting from the ground and revealing the fresh grass beneath. But Aten did not have an appetite, not right now anyways. His anxiety regarding the situation for living in Hyaline was dominating every other instinct he had. Only when in Hyaline would he relax enough to allow himself to eat and get some real energy back into his body.

    His time of travel was finally over when Aten reached Hyaline's border. As he has gotten closer, the stallion took note of how the grassy meadow ground changed to a bit more rocky and rough, showing how different this kingdom was from the others in Beqanna. It still had plenty of vegetation and water sources for those who lived here, but the ground was different than Aten was used to. If he did stay here, or was allowed rather, he'd get used to it in time. The fact that he was also surefooted thanks to his parents would also be of help. His hooves still pained him when he walked so being able to trust his instincts to avoid falling down would make living here one more task to cross off his list.

    From his vantage point as well, Aten could see a large, crystal lake situated in the middle of a large gathering of mountain slopes that led down toward it. There was flat ground close to it as well so that those who lived here wouldn't have to stand at an angle to drink, which also relieved him. No task like that should be made difficult.

    Remembering his manners, Aten did not cross the border. Instead, he tilted his head up and let out a call, asking for a kingdom resident to please come and meet him so he could explain his business here.
    #2
    if there's a light at the end, it's just the sun in your eyes

    He has parted from Tangerine for the afternoon, his own worry now fresh on his gilded face, complete with a furrowed brow and glazed-over eyes. The young stallion has much on his mind and he can't decide which concern should have precedence. An exasperated sigh escape Amet's ajar maw as he roams, unseeing, through his home. Branches reach for him as he travels between tightly knit thickets as if to comfort the leather-plated beast but the purple boughs go unnoticed, at least for the time being.

    His thoughts are interrupted by a call that resounds throughout Hyaline, drawing his attentions to the southern border. Amet's bright amber eyes search the path that he knows weaves between the small mountain peaks and leads travelers into the stronghold of his home, but he's too far away to know the identity of the sentinel standing at the edge of his confine. Pleased for an opportunity to set his own worries aside, the gilded King sets off briskly to greet whoever has called for him. His arrival only takes a few minutes, for the dragon-scaled beast knows the paths of his home better than he knows himself, and his amber eyes fall pleasantly on the champagne roan who has waited patiently on the cusp of Hyaline.

    "Welcome," Amet's says warmly as he comes to heel a few yards away. His ears flutter forward to face the other stallion and a warm grin finds its way across his dark muzzle. "My name is Amet. How can I help you?" His nostrils flare and he inhales the scent of the other, searching for any indication of his own friends or acquaintances. He thinks that, maybe, the scent of the water-wolf mingles vaguely with this vagabond's, but Amet will allow his newest visitor to tell him on his own.
    Amet


    @[Aten]
    #3
    Thankfully, Aten did not have to wait long for anybody to answer his call. A short while after he'd done so, the stallion heard hooves approaching, indicating a resident of the kingdom was coming to see him. He watched around carefully, looking for the new arrival, until he finally spotted him. The horse approaching was another stallion, young, like Aten himself. The golden stallion thought for a moment that the approaching one had a coat color like his, until he got close enough for Aten to pick out that his coat wasn't made of normal fur.

    No, this stallion's coat glittered unnaturally in the sunlight, like it was made of gems, or something similar. Aten thought of it this way because of how he'd seen Polaris' coat in the sunlight, giving off its unique glimmer due to its transparency glass-like appearance.

    He couldn't quite make out what made up this stallion's coat, but he did not want to intrude on personal space as that would be quite rude considering he just got here. So, instead, Aten held back, letting the other stallion finish his approach. He stopped a couple of yards from Aten, which was fine with the tense golden stallion, and voiced a welcome. Aten watched momentarily as the other stallion's ears went forward, showing his curiosity. Was he wondering why Aten was here?

    He didn't see the smile appear, but heard him speak again, introducing himself by the name of Amet before asking if he could offer Aten help. That caught the golden stallion off guard; this one was sure open, introducing himself like that within the first few seconds of knowing Aten. Did he not have any caution about a stranger approaching his kingdom? Or, for whatever reason, did he already trust the golden that arrived?

    Aten couldn't have known the reason behind why Amet was so open with his name, or the fact that the gold and bronze stallion faintly detected Circinae's scent among Aten's own. The golden stallion simply thought that Amet was a little too open, but if he didn't return the same hospitality, there was a chance he could be asked to leave.

    Taking a small breath, Aten spoke, "Hello Amet, good to meet you. My name is Aten. I've come here from the Taiga, on a suggestion by my friend Circinae. She knows I have been looking for a new home and told me to mention her name when I got here, perhaps in the hopes that you would accept me if even for a short while."

    @[Amet]




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