Kachine & Wahkan

Girl and horse rode over the ground at the same quick canter that they had been going at since leaving the prairie. Kachine rode her horse like a pro-- one that was having quite a bit of fun as well. Slowing down by the water's edge, she eased herself back over the stallion's back and landed softly on the ground. Around his midsection was the rope with the two bags hanging from it on either side. "It's even colder over here," she stated, watching as her breath "poofed" away into nothing right in front of her. She quickly unclipped the bags and took them over to a place beneath a large tree with branches sprouting all over towards the top. She checked the ground, and decided that this was a good place. There wasn't too much snow right below it.
Kneeling and pulling out a folded tent, she went to open it up. She easily got the plastic parts set up in the classic circular-topped fashion, and next went to prepare the thick fabric.

Wahkan stood there quietly, looking over to where his human was putting the tent up. His auds swiveled, and his own deep eyes watched contentedly as his warm breath swirled higher and higher until it was gone. He then turned his head and looked to the lake, which was right next to them. Deciding it was time for a drink, he stepped over to it and lowered his muzzle. He managed to find an opening in the ice, and began sucking it into his mouth and swallowing it. There was nothing better than some good ol' icy lake water to quench your thirst.

Apache/Kinta/Kanto "It's cold here, Apache! I'm cold!" Complained Kinta. She walked to the water, next to Wahkan. She was thirsty as well, so she took a drink. "Eew it's cold it's cold it'scoldit'scold!" She repeated. She hated cold water, being born on a ranch where she was given warm water and oats and hay.

"It's all we have for now, Kinta" Said Apache.

Kanto just watched Kachine put up the tent.

Kachine & Wahkan

Kachine soon finished putting the tent up, and she stood there, looking over her work. Another job well done... she thought to herself, but then remembered how many times she had put the thing up before. She gave the mule colt a pat before turning and looking off at the trees and bushes, all snow-covered. Deciding to take a well-deserved rest, she unzipped the tent and slipped inside, but left the very bottom open. Just in case something happened outside.

Wahkan looked at the filly, and his auds planed out to the sides as her squealing actually got to his eardrums. His whole body shivered slightly as he lifted his head from the water, and flung small water droplets everywhere.
"Cold is all we have now, heh," he stated, flicking his banner, which held some small snow crystals in it.

A A R O N

I fourbeated into towards the small group. My banner swayed gracefully and my brown pools danced. I had not seen a horse for many moons, for I had been traveling for too long on my own. I longed for the warmth of another. Poor Kaya. I'll never see her again because of those wolves. But that's life...A mountain you must climb.

Several Horselengths away from the small group of equines, I came to a canter, then to a smooth trot, and then to a brisk walk. Ah, it was no longer me, myself and I. At least, that's what I hoped. I hoped they would welcome me. As I would welcome them.

I reached them, coming to a halt and dipping my proud dial, hoping with my heart that I could have some friends. A human, that was okay for now. Just so long that she didn't hurt me. Mentally or Phisicly.

Greetings, I am Aaron.

The stallion introduced himself.

Wahkan

Wahkan stood there, looking out over the lake now as the new stallion came up. At first, he didn't notice Aaron, but then, as he drew nearer, the sound of hooves through snow was brought to his attention. Wondering what was going on, he turned around, head and all, to face the new stallion. Who was this?
"Hello, I'm Wahkan..." he stated, whisking his banner behind him. His eyes studdied the other, alert to make sure he didn't try anything. It didn't appear as though he was here for trouble, yet Wahkan wanted to be sure.

Apache/Kinta/Kanto

Kinta stood by Wahkan and stared at the new stallion. She zipped behind Wahkan shyly.

Apache looked at his little sister happily, then switched his gaze to the new stallion. "Hello, Aaron. I am Apache, and the twins are Kinta and Kanto. They're my younger sister and brother." He said.

Kanto raced to Aaron. "I'm Kanto!" He said excitedly, then gestured to his twin sister. "Kinta is shy. Please excuse her."

A A R O N

I nodded. Dipping my delicate dial at all of them now. I smiled, trying to make the shy ones come out from their hiding. For, I, Aaron, meant no harm. All I wanted were some friends...maybe at least someone to talk to. Someone who would understand when I release all that I've been holding in for so long. I just...can't bare the thought of keeping it in any longer. I must spit it out...no-I would sound foolish. I would sound like a colt.

I sighed, my pools clouded and my heart sinking my bodice to the ground. My auds remained perked, and ready for the voices of - what I hoped would be - my friends. Finally, after what seemed to be many moons, I looked up. I felt a streak of courage surge through me body, and I smiled a more friendly smile, and walked forward, my pools bright for a couple of hoofbeats.

"Don't worry, Kinta, I will not hurt you."

I said through my ashen maw, reassurringly.

Wahkan

Wahkan gave another nod, listening to this new stallion. Wow, this was like a little herd-- a bachelor band. Wahkan knew many things of the wild, and of the tame, for he had been of both worlds. Born wild, Kachine had quickly won over his trust, and heart. Although he was "owned," Kachine let him experience both ways of life all the same. That was only one aspect of her that he truely adored. Horse or not, Wahkan dearly enjoyed his owner's presence. But little did he know, here was a horse who was missing that feel of company. Wahkan could certainly help with that, along with a few new friends...
With eased, calm motions, the Kiger went to take a couple steps back and to the side, revealing the shy filly. At this, he used his muzzle and gave her small body a light push toward the newcomer. He felt this stallion was safe-- there was this atmosphere about him. Yet that wasn't his place to judge.

A A R O N

I smiled at the stallion. I did not despise humans - no. But I didn't love them either. I shook my dial, thinking of Kaya. Man, I couldn't get her out of my mind. Maybe I associate everything with her. Maybe I do that because before, she was my only friend. She was my love. But I lost her...or did she live? I hope so...I hope so...

My bay mustang pelt glistened in the winter sunlight and I dipped head to the shy one. My ivory star divided my face in the middle. My eyes semetrical to each other. My lips were still wearing that smile.

Don't be afraid shy filly. I will not hurt you.

Had I said that before? Even if I did, one couldn't be too sure.