ALIJA

Alija trailed behind her family just enjoying being with these people. Steely blue eyes roved over her family, was this all of them, or were there more? Even if there wasn't anyone else in her family she already loved them all dearly. Everyone here, besides Mistress Africa and herself, were young which only made her love them more. She made a pact with herself right then to do her best to help her family grow in size and strength, even though her strength wasn't in a war sense. Smiling she picked up a trot to catch up with the group. Her thoughts were drawn to the winged and horned colt, Kari. She was still very worried about his malnourished physic and his brittle state. What had happened to the poor boy and where was his mother, Shadow? Sighing she pushed the troubling thoughts away.

Lost in her thoughts she missed most of the journey to their finally destination. That didn't really bother her once she looked up towards the blue sky. A gasp of awe escaped easily from her warm purple kissers. The island was floating high above them causing her antlered head to tilt back the trinkets woven in her horns clinking softly. As they moved closer she thought her neck would snap since she was unable to take her gaze from the island. Suddenly the earth shifted under her large golden feathered hooves drawing a startled snort from her tender nostrils. She cast a startled gaze towards her Mistress; clearly this was really this was supposed to happen. Either way her body tensed as they rose higher into the sky. Gulping she cast a nervous glance over the edge of the cloud that was now carrying her. The doe's stomach flipped and she closed her eyes breathing shakily trying to calm her fears. Once they came to a stop Alija quickly jumped from her ride and stood trembling slightly eyes taking in the solid earth under her hooves.

When she calmed down her attention turned to the island's beauty. Her kind voice whispered from her lunges, "God's bless Africa this place is..." Words failed her as she followed her Mistress eyes trailing lovingly over the cherry blossoms. The doe seemed to be drowning in the perfume the pretty pink flowers gave off. Steel orbs found the tents and stands along with the sandy arena. a slight grimace crossed her pink and purple features before she turned from the battle ground. The smile returned back quickly as Sacre's excitement spread to her own heart.

"Speech 'Wonderings'
Words: 425

The soul is healed by being with children