Post by November . on Jan 7, 2006 12:24:54 GMT -5
the powers of Wind
"November nodded, at a loss of words. He felt dumb-founded as he saw the magnificent bird of prey, it's golden wings twinkling in the sun. Its talons barely nicked him as it flew by. He looked at Aero for a moment, confused. He realized what he must do, then. November gave her a polite nod before rocking back on his sturdy hindlegs and shooting off like a bullet. Surely he wouldn't catch the eagle with just a canter. He took care not to slip on wet patches of ground, jumping over obstacles with ease. The eagle turned, to his surprise. It seemed hopeless to catch up to it. November was determined however. He lengthened his stride, still in a canter, and didn't lose sight of its golden feathers. He thought hard. If only he could go faster somehow. He had to think it another way. If he could go around the eagle at a gallop... And come out when it thought it had lost him. Would that work? It was worth a try. November nimbly switched gears, running at full gallop for a few minutes after the eagle. He then swerved, pounding at the ground. C'mon. C'MON. His mind forced him to hold on, trying to catch up. He saw the golden tint ahead, fluttering along Aero's winds. It had worked. He sped up slightly, swerving into sight of the eagle. He didn't slow, determined to go farther. It went faster, wanting to beat him. Sweat coated his white hide, his mane and tail billowing out behind him. The long shadow passed over him and eventually fell out behind him. The eagle cried, unhappy, and flew back to its master. November slid across the ground, trying to stop. He fell head over foot in his attempts but eventually stopped. Dirt-covered and tired, November trotted back to the valley, thankful for the shade and cooling mist. He looked at Aero, feeling light-headed and dizzy. He staggered a bit, panting. Did I? He asked, kneeling a bit on one leg. November looked up at her, waiting for the answer. He squeezed his eyes shut, trying to recover from the immense run he had just endured. Hopefully it hadn't been in vain... Hopefully.."
Echo
herd
lead stallion November
lead mare Voice
followers Dream
blessings -
allies Aero
enemies -
