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Chandra smiled at that, "Good." She thought about it for a moment and decided it was indeed a good thing that Sonnet's family would still be safe, part of her had considered asking them to join them, but when it had been approached in the past they had always firmly stood their ground about keeping their own space and place. Chandra could respect that, and accepted it all the same.

Thinking about holding their own in a fight she found herself drawn back to a small conversation she had had earlier, Eden had been the one to voice it but it was clear she had been voicing it for Orion, they had probably discussed it so that the shy stallion could still have a voice within the herd. "Orion wanted to know if there was anything you would like him to do while we move, to keep the herd safe.... or will his duty plainly be to watch Eden and then the foals until they are bigger and stronger?" She frowned a little thinking about it, "I don't think we should give him anything that might spook him, if he runs for whatever reason it would leave a hole in the defenses." She wasn't being mean with that just realistic, she knew that the stallion was more flight than fight... of course, that was before Eden had fallen pregnant, ever since he had been trying his hardest to stand strong... a good change?

Sonnet nudged open the pouch with the food in, chewing on some sweet grass as he thought. He was actually surprised and impressed that Orion would even ask about something like that, having placed the timid stallion in the list with Chandra, neither a fighter, in fact Chandra wouldn't even accept any kind of training, and what little basics had been forced on her had never been used. It was something that often gave him pause and caused him much worry. But it was nice to know that Orion was willing to do what was needed, even if that was a failure in the long run. Swallowing and shaking his head. "Orion's only concern should be Eden and those foals, if he focuses there then others have more freedom to do other thigns without having to worry."

Chandra chuckled softly despite herself at that, alpha... it was an alien concept still, she had never expected to take over her mothers role, and while she had stood in as 'acting alpha' a few times, mostly when her mother went off in search of her father, she had never really sought this out.... but she wouldn't shy away from it now, knew that if they were to leave here and stay strong they needed someone who was willing to lead them... that was Chandra right? She still was unsure that she was the right person for the job, but with Sonnet beside her she felt stronger. The thought of her children being injuried did not sit well with her... would she fight for them? Maybe... probably... it was hard to say. Only an attack would reveal the truth in that. "Ok." She said softly, looking away for a moment and busying herself with a mouthful of berries. She could tell this didn't sit well with Sonnet but she wouldn't apologise for how she was, not that he would ever expect her too....

Sonnet looked over at his mate again, he loved her as she was, they all had thigns they didn't want to do, much like him taking anything close to a leadership role, he hadn't wanted to be anywhere near power for fear he would show a side of him that he didn't know was there, that he had more of his mother in him and that the power and influence was all that mattered... Chandra had been born to her role, trained for it, she had always known it was an option. Shaking his head at his thoughts, his voice gruff from the grim and dark thoughts playing on his mind. You need to choose an heir..." If the worst came to the worst it was always better to have someone in mind to take the role, especially as he would be of no use should anything happen to her.

Chandra nodded, a small smile in place as she tried to figure out what to do next.... she didn't know and so slipped into silence as she ate her lunch. Her appetite gone before too long.


Sonnet took a deep breath, not having touched any more food since his one mouthful, his appitite having died with his dark thoughts and worries. He would need to eat more later but for now his stomach was in sickening knots. "You might want to think of cecking on Auva, maybe see if she is doing better? Maybe try to find out what upset her so?" He hadn't see Auva act like that for no clear reason before and it had him worried. "I'll talk to Orion and then I need to get some of the protectors into a training session...." He also needed to work out how they were all going to train when on the road, it would be a trial and error thing especially if they spent most of the day walking... night even...

Chandra stuck her tongue out, "I know that... wasn't arguing with you about it." She said, a little petulant, but she shook it off and tried to focus on the rest of Sonnet's words. "Don't do it in front of Haki.. she won't forgive you." She teased, though part of her wondered if Heze would squirm more or less because her friend was there. She was strong and stubborn after all. "Hopefully Carlisle does know something, if not I'll play twenty questions and see if I strike lucky."

Slowly she nudged the food back into the pouch. "You haven't ate much," She commented with concern, "Take this with you, get hungry... promise me you'll eat?"

Swallowing a laugh Sonnet nodded and took the pouch. "Yes ok I'll be sure to eat when I get hungry." Unable to keep the amusement that he had done his best to swallow out of his voice. Knowing she hadn't meant it to but it had sounded much like an order. Take this with you. Get hugry. Walk backwards. He knew his mate better than that but it tickled his funny bone. "I'm sure the healer has all kinds of things he could teach, more than just the healing arts, he is old after all has raised children and grandchildren and wandered the world. So who knows maybe you will sign up for classes too." Smiling at her his eyes dancing and twinkling.

Chandra chuckled at his responce, "Flattery will get you every where..." Winks, and then teases softly, "So you should do it more." Grins at her little joke before leaning in and kissing her mate. "Between us... we're equals." She said softly. That was the only way she knew between them, the only thing she wanted. She wasn't his ruler anymore than he was hers. LIcking his nose she tilted her head, eyes sparkling with amusment. "You may not be knighted... but you will always be my prince." Grins again, "Even if it is reluctantly."

Having chuckled at the lick on his nose only for his ears to flatten, he really hated that word. "I'd rather be your manservant..." He knew it was a little irrational but then finding out why he had no mother had left some parts of him raw even to this day. When he was young and it was new he had refused to speak of it. Now he was older no one asked and so he just kept to himself. But thne it was something Chandra would never uderstand, she had been loved and wanted by both her parents.

Chandra looked down when she saw Sonnet's gaze change to look at her. She had never really asked much before but found herself wondering about it now, "You miss the day don't you?" That was something else she had taken from him, and she felt so selfish for it. The day, the sun, the warmth, his family unit..... was she truly worth it?

She gulped, not wanting to think about it. "We should move."

Nuzzling her softly, giving her a sweet kiss. "Not till you tell me why you now look so sad? Yes I miss the day but I can live without it... I can't live without you. I need you with me, I'm lost and alone without you, you're my North Star, my haven."

Chandra smiled and shook her head after having her mane nipped, the thing bouncing playfully around her. "Ok. I'm not worrying.... I promise." Smiles more, unable to help it. There was still so much to worry about, still so much she had to consider... and not just in terms of her and Sonnet, they were solid, but in terms of the herd. It was all so new, so fresh, and she was still trying to amble through and figure things out. "I think I will go see Alice later, ask her again about our travel... I know we shouldn't rely too much on her, since she can only see what people are currently planning and everything... but well... any advantage is good, right?" She felt shaky, "You know where to find me when you need me sweetheart." A kiss to his cheek. "Don't work too hard... ok?"

Sonnet nodded and smiled, kissing her cheek back. "You are right, we shouldn't rely on her too much, but advice never hurt anyone and a little guidence is welcome when such big changes happen. I'll find you later." Smiling and giving her a small nudge as they did need to get on, time was short and there was much to be done.

Maion sat with his eyes closed, simply taking in the glow of the Moon and trying not to break. It was nice and quiet tonight, someone was approaching... he heard heavy hooffells approaching. Opening his eyes he sighed and turned. Sonnet. He smiled softly, but unlike with most of the herd he didn't feel like he had to completely hide the pain from his eyes. Of course he loved when his grandchildren came to visit him... they made him happy, if only for a moment. Yes, it was... and he would miss them, miss everything.

Sonnet quirked a brow frowning a little and shaking his head with a small smile. "I need no parting gift Maion, we will see eachother again, perhaps sooner than either of us might think." Not sure what to say, this all seemed very sudden and a little disturbing. not sure what Maion was thinking but it would be interesting to find out.