Kaali snorted as he sprinted along the treeline. The lithe youngster's stride was long and graceful; he was growing into his body, and it would have been clear to anyone watching that he would grow into an incredibly graceful creature.
Not that anyone was watching; Kaali savoured the quiet emptiness. He had always been alone; and he never tired of the peace that surrounded him. Well, maybe sometimes...
He threw his head, snorting again; pushing his legs harder to feel the wing lift his mane. He tucked his wings in tighter and ran, fast, faster...
A rock tricked his hoof and he stumbled; almost losing his footing. His eyes widened and he caught himself; too late for his dignity, but not too late to avoid injury.
Kaali slowed his stride; trotting in a wide circle to allow his heaving flanks to cool down.
Damn it... He could have really hurt himself this time. He sighed and looked up and down the tree line; before pushing himself into the wooded area. Maybe he could forget his embarressment in here...