Welcome to Gaia! ::

Stormfall had been up since the birds had begun singing their morning chorus. Darkness had still held a tenuous grip over the land and she sighed before rising to her feet. Her first instinct was to graze but she pushed it aside. She knew what today brought. Her daughter was of age where she could freely travel the lands beyond Thunderbird territory. She had not had the same restriction when she was just a filly but Stormfall had imposed this decision on her only daughter to keep her from harm.

She shook her mane ruefully. Tsunami had grown into a young mare and she was sometimes a little headstrong. She loved to find adventure within the herd however she could. Just thinking of some of the adventures her daughter had cooked up brought a slight chuckle. Pacing herself Stormfall began to make her way towards the ledge that overlooked the land below this wonderful place. She had heard a gleeful shout moments earlier and knew that Tsunami had indeed beaten her to their agreed meeting place. Tsunami's greeting reached her and Stormfall gave a small inclination of her head.

"Good morning daughter."

Stormfall let her wingtips brush against Tsunami's side in an effort to silence her questions. She had hoped that this day hadn't crept up on her but it had. Time was unforgiving it seemed and she gave her daughter a brave smile. "It is indeed perfect flying weather Sunni. I guess that means that you still plan on traveling for a while beyond the territory."

She gave a heavy sigh before pushing down the portion of her that was ruled by motherly instinct. It was fighting tooth and hoof to prevent Tsunami from leaving. She could not impede her daughter's journey. She had made the promise and she would live by it. Closing the distance between herself and her daughter Stormfall nuzzled at Tsunami's side. "I wish you only the best in your journey. Remember what you have learned from our family. You carry the proud lineage of Stormwild and Balrog inside your blood and are a true member of the Thunderbird Herd. Your wings shall carry you far. But there are also dangers that you must heed. Beware those that wear pelts on their backs. For they are truly a danger to all."

Stormfall felt her daughter's swift touch retreat. Her eyes widened at her Tsunami's little plan before she shook her head. She couldn't even say no to that suggestion. Stormfall's heart pinched at Tsunami's declaration before she nodded. The words didn't have to be spoken aloud. Her daughter knew everything she needed to know to remain safe on her journey.

Her eyes took in her daughter's run to the ledge and subsequent free fall before she found her flight rhythm. She remained rooted in her spot. There was no need to follow her daughter. It would create a seed of mistrust in Tsunami and it was with a heavy heart that she watched her daughter's descent. Soon enough the silhouette began to shrink as Tsunami's trajectory took her beyond sight.

Stormfall turned away from the ledge with a quiet sound of anguish. She knew that Tsunami would return but it didn't vanquish the sudden hole that appeared inside. "May Thunderbird guide you on the true path Sunni. Be careful and return home soon."