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After his meeting with a mischeivous little filly, and acting as a temporary prank instructor, he had come to terms with some very in depth thoughts - Being Zeeke, this was unusual; extremely unusual. He already knew before coming to terms, that he loved Sato. She had changed his life for the better, creating a new him rather than the hot mess he was before that. Now, he considered children, family and an even brighter future. She got on well with his family, they loved her welcoming her with open arms. He hoped she liked them as much as they liked her but he wasn't really sure, they hadn't dotted on that line of conversation just yet he just knew, he hadn't been fair. Putting her under so much pressure all at once.

That's why he had promised to take her out, once the snow had fallen and covered the land in a blanket of white. Pure, innocent and beautiful. Pffft, it was cold, wet and hard to see it that way because of those factors, regardless it was fun to frolic around in it! Pushing through the snow, one heavy, snow-covered hoof at a time, he wove around the tree's until he caught sight of his beautiful princess waiting and calling for him. He would of just gone over but instead he made his way behind a tree, laughing lightly.

It wouldn't be so hard to find him, if he wasn't the same glistening colour as everything else at this point.He wondered how long it would take her... He wouldn't be that mean though, he just waited till she had her back turned, looking out at the world below the mountain, and made a leap to her side. "BOO!" He shouted, very immature, he knew but then quickly reached out to comfort nuzzle her with a chuckle. "Hi darling, fancy seeing you here." He grinned madly with a flirty wink, spreading out his wings to shuffle off the gathering of snow upon them.

"You excited for our trip? Just me and you."

Zeeke blinked rather blankly at her, he wasn't sure if he had seen her this enthusiastic before. Wow, maybe she really did miss it just being the two of them.. It was a good job he had this to discuss with her. He smiled warmly as she burried in to his mane and brushed against his side, the warmth made him shiver with pleasure. He couldn't resist arching his neck over hers for more of that loving warmth.

"Are you sure you're up to it?" He asked softly by her ear, eyes directing towards her wing. It hadn't been so long since it had started to feel better, so long as she had been exercising and taking baby steps they could fly and yet it was still risky, or they could take the longer route and go down the mountain trail, which was the safer of the two options even with it's slippy, narrow slope. "I just don't want you to get hurt, in case it's too much too soon." He paused. "Flying, I mean."

He pulled back slowly to give her room, stepping back he tilted his head. "Plus, I have another surprise for you." He gave a nervous laugh, remembering their trip here through the forest. "One that doesn't consist of a dark forest and wolves."

Zeeke watched as her eyes gave him the dismissal of interest in his worries, he lifted an eyebrow and sighed. Same, stubborn mare as ever but he loved her for it. She certainly knew how to keep him on the tip of his hooves at all times. He let out a small smile at her optimism. It was true they had been through a lot to get to this moment, all in the name of fixing her wing. Guess she did owe it to herself for being so strong. "Ok, ok." He finally agreed, nodding his head. "BUT the slightest aches or pains and you will tell me. Right. Promise me Sato."

His face was concealed in worry, he didn't know the concern was showing on his features but it menat a lot to him that she didn't hurt like she had already with him around. She was his now, his baby and he wanted to protect her from all that and keep her safe... Wow, what was this woman doing to him!? He looked to the side out at the wonderland below and smiled a little wider. If she was excited just at the thought of the two of them going on the trip then the surprise might give her a damn heart attack of enthusiasm. "Yup, a surprise." He laughed. "I'm sure you will love it. It's part of the reason were going out in this winter wasteland today- I mean, wonderland."

He turned his head to look at her once more. "Ready?" He stretched out his wings in to position and took stance. "3, 2..." He started, before trotting off to the ledge. "1, GO!"

On take off Zeeke kept watch from the corner of his eye on how she was doing with her wing, how well she had adjusted to the pressure it hadn't felt in a while, although from what he could see through the flaps of his own wings, she handled it with great ease. He couldn't help but smile. ' I knew you could do it' he thought proudly before directing his eyes down at the world below them.

The earth was caked in a blanket of icing, even though he didn't care much for scenery or how the seasons changed; only the difference it made for living in, it really did look beautiful. Showering the firns and evergreens, the opposing mountains and it's tower of steam from the 'hotsprings' as his brother had called it from his travels.

He slowed in the flight to fly along side his beloved and turned his eyes from below on to her once more. "How does it look?" He asked, with a small knowing chuckle, sounding like the answer had already been asumed. "Where would the lady like to explore first? A frozen lake to skate across? The plains for a stroll.." Or maybe even a sneaky snowball or two from him. "We could even take a trip to the warm mountains over there if you like?" He gave the suggestions, his surprise wouldn't come till later, even as eager as she would be to know what it was, so now it was up to her. After all it was her day out!

Zeeke nodded, he was sure whatever they did together would be fun. Angling his glide towards the lake, twinkling like an alien ocean of daylight stars, he lowered with Sato making one sweep over it. He could feel the icy paricals against his coat and wings and behind them was a gust of what could of been mistaken as glitter. Unfortunately, with the distraction he hadn't accounted for the large lump of snow he was heading right towards and in an instant his sight was blank, body was cased in a cold, wet casket. Still as a statue.

With a hard gulp, pushing up he gasped for breath and blinked, staring forward in confusion to find Sato in all this. His body still had mounds of snow piled on top of him but even in his idiot fail attempt at a landing, he couldn't help but laugh madly. "Didn't see that coming!" He announced, free of most embarrassments. If he wasn't, by now all of his foolish stunts that had failed would have ended him in some kind of emotional reck. Finally he pushed out of the snow and shook off his coat, shedding bits of it on to her playfully, with a smirk before racing off and trudging through the winter land and leaping on to the ice.

Which had been another mistake waiting to happen. Well Zeeke's legs went every which way and direction before his hooves retracted together, wings spread out trying to catch some balance so he didn't end up face first. He looked back, one eyebrow arched. "Think I'm gonna need some help here, it's not as easy as it looks! By the way... Do you know how to skate? I forgot to ask. It's not something I've thought of trying before honestly."

Yep, he dare not move. He would most definitely need her help on this one but as usual, always diving in head first without thinking. It was a good job he hadn't gone straight through it, that was for sure.

It was really endearing when Sato laughed and when it was him that was making her laugh, even out of silly antics and amusement, it was good to hear her voice so happy and filled with life. When they were on the road sometimes it didn't have that ring to it, especially when she was mad at him so now he felt he should make it up to her and give them both a chance to let all that go and start to truly enjoy themselves. It could only get better from then on, right?

She had already taken a shot at skating, well with being as elegant as she was he assumed this would be a natural talent to look so beautiful sliding across in the icy sparks glided by her hooves. "That would have been a sight." He teased, even admist his thoughts. "You as a kid scrambling on the ice." Laughing some more he knew he was no better but he couldn't resist. He accepted her offer and smiled widely as she lowered to support him back to his feet. As a giant lump of horse, he tried not to put too much weight on her in case it came back to bite them in the a** and took them both down.

Steady... Steady and there. Taking one slippery hoof at a time, with Sato's help he managed to regain footing and balance once more, glancing down at her he nuzzled her cheek gently. "Thank you, sugar." He nudged his head. "I think this is where you lead for a change. Ill just be the death of us at this rate." He smiled, winking playfully. Plus, it wouldn't be so bad catching a nice glimpse at her behind swaying back and forth as she lead. Not like that was his intent or anything...

Zeeke simply watched for a few moments, eyes training on all of her. Though the upside-down love heart shaped behind was certainly a sight for sore eyes, that's not the reason he would rather her skate ahead of him. It meant he could take in everything she was as she enjoyed herself, see behind the natural grace she had to the memories that were obviously before her and a future that was to soon be theirs. He could imagine them coming back here, when they had children or when they had alone time to relive memories and simply be one together in a happiness both overwhelming and compelling to the stallion.

Physical interaction up to now had always been Zeeke's way of life. Making a fool out of himself to suddenly pull something off and get it right for a change, the feeling of achievement too good to not strive for again and now, that wasn't the same. If he enjoyed something with Sato it didn't take a million tries to get right, it only took her smile to make it as if a volcano had errupted and smothered him in lava making him feel eternally invincible with her. In turn, without her he would feel like nothing. A lost sheep. Zeeke had never been 'lost' before, even if he had been ignored he wouldn't let his presence go unknown for too long without having to take back the spot light.

With a natural, full smile he nodded. What he wanted to say was 'you're perfect in whatever you do' but somehow it felt almost too cheesy and cliche for him, it tangled in his throat and instead made his thoughts take to something else he really did feel he needed to say. Although, the idea that she might not of had the same feelings, of being together forever, a long future ahead of them hadn't actually occurred to him until he pushed off, skating after her. Letting the ice guide his shuddering limbs of uncertainty in to the path she skated before him, he watched as her pendant bounced, her legs gradually folded back in to a skill they had once met before on the ice, her hair as it curled around her features and flooded back to the breeze, created by the motion.

It had only just hit him that she had called him a name, which to that his eyes widened and as slow as ever, he replied. "Hmm..?" Before smirking and clicking on. "You got the head start advantage, remember." He stuck out his tongue slightly at her, the icy p***k of the wind telling him to retract it again in fear it may just freeze that way as he pushed a bit faster, soon finding the motion easier to manouver, enough to slide by her side and brush his muzzle delicately by her ear. "I could never be without you. Sato... You're my everything." he whispered, then decided to carry on ahead after holding a place at a side for a short moment. Everything inside him wanted to get ahead of himself and pull another stunt to flee from the unknown feeling, coursing throughout him but his thoughts carried him to a more responsible reaction, which was the slow, steady pace he already knew. Gulping a knot of anxiety, his eyes faded to the side only spying the colours of Sato. Wondering if his thoughts were their future, or if all this would one day come crashing to a devastating halt, pushed away by an alternative bundle of feelings.

He really hoped it wouldn't, this was the one, beautiful opportunity he had ever had the pleasure of taking. He could never be more happier than he already had been with his princess.