Maponus' eyes slide open and were greeted by the sight of the large grove bathed in the mornings light. A sigh escaped his maw as he took in the beauty of this place. It was so quiet, serene and sacred. Yes, this would be the best place to the remaining horses to start anew. He nudged Shylah softly as she lay next to him. His eyes moved suddenly to a nearby tree at a small rustling sound. The small owl was perched on a branch, looking down at the two horses with a tilted head. "Good morning Herne." He said with an incline of his head.

He got to his feet carefully and shook his body. Then he noticed how refreshed he felt. No longer tired, weary and hungry like he had been the night before. Now he felt like he had the energy of a foal, his once sore muscles were relaxed, and his hunger was gone. This place truly was blessed.

"Hurry now, not much time. You must get moving. We will guide you." Herne said as he jumped off the branch, spreading his wings he soared out of the grove knowing that the horses would follow.

His head bobbed in agreement, and with a glance behind him at Shylah and the other owl he began to make his way out of the grove. With this new found energy and the owls to guide them the journey would go swiftly. It had to go swiftly, there was no telling exactly how long they had been gone and then must hurry to find the others. They would need to be brought here, to their new home, to where the Followers of The Moon would reside. A new start for a new herd.