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The slowly dieing light filtered through the forest canopy, dappling the ground in fiery reds and burnished golds. The shifting beams played over the muscled figure walking quietly through the tall trees, the evening light casting flames of vibrant gold and purple over his sapphire blue coat. Slender ears flicked slowly, relaxed in the timeless quality of the hour as he travailed through a world of subtle shades and golden hues. Violet tones rippled through his upright mane like a painter's stray brush stroke, white chest flashing gold when the light dipped to catch it.

The evening breeze whispered over his body with a gentle touch like a lover, soft voice murmuring sweet nothings into a calmly bobbing ear. He felt like he alone existed in this world of low golden light and soft, shifting shadows. His hoof beats muffled by the thick forest floor, the soft rustling of the branches above the only other sound. Smokey gaze shifted, fixing on the stronger glow of light just ahead of him. Head lifting he pricked his ears forward. It seemed the spirits had gifted him with a place to spend the night in this enchanted woodland, and Cloud wasn’t one to defy the spirits when they were being so benevolent.

Bending his steps he walked with unhurried gate towards the warm glow, slipping through the trees quietly. As the view opened up he stopped, sapphire body cradled in the lengthening shadows as storm-hued eyes swept across the clearing, settling on the form of what had to be the spirits made flesh.

Her body glowed in the late evening light, burnished in amber and gold as if she held some of that gilded essence within her. Dark tail curled gracefully across the soft mosses burned darkly with a fiery glow. Stunned, the stallion could only watch from the shadowed forest edge as a leaf attached itself to her mane, as if wanting to be apart of the beauty who had come to visit their earthly world.

Yet she was mistaken in her thinking, as there was little that could compare to the beauty she radiated at that moment. Glossy coat taking on the colours of the last rays of the dying sun like a parting gift from the heavenly body that ruled over the daylight hours. His dark gaze followed as she moved, sitting up amid the delicate scattering of richly coloured leaves.

She was mortal, and not the wind spirit come down to taunt her grounded son. He smiled, though the expression was partly hidden within the shadows that still caressed his flanks. "My apologies..." He replied, voice low and deep, as if unwilling to disturb the serene atmosphere of the enchanted woodland and hazy, rich light that flowed around them both.

Slipping through the last few bushes he stepped forwards into the clearing, emerging not far from where she rested. There he stopped, standing tall and yet relaxed. Not at all threatening or authoritative in his posture, just.. there. Relaxed and easy within the world that had cradled him since he had emerged from the sapphire basket of his foalhood.

He watched silently as the female basked in the gifts of the Wind Goddess. He well knew the feeling and spent half his life chasing the immortal spirits on their swirling journey. The smile she gifted him with then she once more opened her eyes found an answering one on his own muzzle. One ear flicking slightly as his stiff punkish mane swayed against it, rippling rather than flowing in the light breeze.


"Nothing important. I am a wanderer, and am merely wandering through the lands close by. I certainly didn't expect to find someone out here, but I am glad that I have."
He bowed his head to her graciously, dark eyes warm and easy with relaxed friendliness.

It might seem odd that a stallion of such an obviously easy-going nature was alone, and even more so, that he was in good health considering some of the creatures one could encounter in the forests of the world. Since he didn't look like much of a fighter despite his muscular and fit physique.

Cloud admired the mare as the soft hues of sunset flickered over her coat. She was indeed beautiful, her unusual markings intrigued him, and she was the first female he had met who had hair odder than his own.

"Well.. I only just came to this area. I never seem to stay long in one place, so perhaps that is why we have not met before now." he smiled, dark eyes warm and friendly as he chuckled softly. "A kindred heart then? For I am the same way, it is why I am what I am." Blue ears pricked as she pulled forth an apple and tossed it to him. Dipping his head he snuffled at it before setting his teeth to the glossy red skin and biting it neatly in half.

After chewing it happily and swallowing, he looked back at her, grateful. "Thank you, it is a rare treat for I tend not to find them too often." He dipped his head once more, crunching up the remains of the apple with pleasure.

Licking his lips to savour the sweet juice, he bobbed his head in agreement. "Indeed it is, and actually I have. I have spent quite a bit of time up among the peaks." Lifting his head he gazed at the majestic sweep of the mountain range in the distance. "To race the wild winds, or test oneself against the very rock that makes up the range.. it is a thrill one can not find anywhere else. I leave them, travail the low lands, but I always return eventually. They have a savage beauty that simply calls to you."

Dipping his gaze he chuckled softly, shaking his head. "Forgive me, I do tend to ramble when I reminisce." Blue ears pricked towards Mel once again, the stallion's expression a friendly and as easy as it always was, yet his words hinted at a far more daring and devil-may-care soul behind the storm grey eyes.

Nodding softly he grinned. "Indeed, sounds like a very smart idea."

Smiling warmly he bobbed his head in gratitude. "Thank you, I fear I sound far more liike an idiot than I wish to usualy." Grinning he chuckled softly before watching her move forwards. She really was as graceful and as mythical as she had seemed when he first arrived only a short while ago. The motion of her tail drew his attention though he swiftly looked back up, one brow arching at her playful smile.

"No where in particular.. I had thought to stay around this area for a few days." Studying her a moment he smiled. "I am sure it looks amazing, if one such as you speaks in praise of it." Grey eyes warmed a moment before her question made the stallion grin widely, ears pricking. "Now that sounds like like a very good idea."

Swinging his haunches round so he faced almost in the same direction as Melanie, he grinned at her. "Ladies first?"

Cloud chuckled, tossing his head slightly, the move rippling his punkish mane. "Then I must sound quite alright, as you yourself are far from an idiot." He flashed her a playful smile in return.

Quirking a brow at her he grinned, misty grey eyes sparkling, which was quite an achievement as grey eyes did not sparkle easily. Though it proved the depth of the stallion and his good humoured nature. "Not at all, I had hoped to sound polite and sophisticated instead of the tough old wanderer I am. But evidently my attempt did not go quite as planned." His grin widened at her wink, his own expression playful and teasing. "Now that.. would hardly be fair. Since you are already distracting enough." He arched a brow at her. He had seen many sights in his time but very few, from the sun setting over the endless expanse of glittering sea, to the world of clouds and soaring eagles at the top of the mountain, but few compared to her beauty as the dying sun gilded her stunning coat in soft golden light.

At her encouragement he pricked his ears, flashing her a wide grin. "Ready." With a flick of his heals he surged forwards into a canter, short tail up and bannered by the wind of his own making. Looking back over his shoulder for her.