The winged mare sighed softly as the pair moved quietly passed the broken glass wall. Trying to ease the pain shifting through her body the mare gazed quietly at the shattered glass. It reminded her of the pleasant weight on the joints of her wings. She had almost forgotten about them, how often did she look at her scar covered sides? At the thought of her small amount of armor the teal streaked dove turned her head slightly to look at them. It was funny how something so aesthetically pleasing was actually for protection. Penna too turned to gaze at the turquoise embedded in flame etched glass shielding his bonded's beautiful wings. He under stood why she wanted such a thing, but he still thought it was odd how they did not encumber her flight. Magic was a very interesting thing indeed that included Parelia's own fire magic. Fluffing his feathers out the falcon looked down at his bonded's pretty face trying to draw a smile forth. Lucky for him honey eyes rolled up to see his puffed up face causing a giant smile to spread, if only briefly, over her face.

After saying her own parents had died she looked up as the Queen's kind words whispered against her eardrums. Instead of saying anything the creme girl dipped her head slightly and smiled kindly. Little did the Queen know Parelia was growing closer to the painted lady, enjoying the trust she felt pounding through her veins. This was the closest she had ever felt to another mare, ever since... Shaking her head trying to pass it off as a fly buzzing around her face.

Her lady's next words drew her up short, causing her mouth to drop open slightly. She eyes grew wide with embarrassment. She felt shy and blessed all at once. Even so the mare held her leader's eyes soaking in every last word she had to say. Once she was done speaking Parelia gaped for a moment struggling for words. They jumped to her mouth without even thinking about them. "Kahlua, you are not weak for fearing love. You would only be weak if you did not embrace your fear. Fear is a natural and interesting emotion, ingrained very deeply into each of us." She relished at her Lady's kind touch before continuing, "Love is terrifying, but you find a way to over come it when you meet the right people worthy of your affection." She smiled softly gazing into her eyes encouragingly. "If you ever need anything personal, or herd, help please do not hesitate to ask. I will always listen or even fight for you and our family."

Penna and Parelia smiled as they watched the little feathery blue dragon climb onto his bonded's back. Parelia watched the tiny dragon and spoke softly, "I don't know about you, but I know Penna's talons did a number on my withers and rump for a while. It gets better though I promise." Her eyes were warm and she leaned her muzzle towards the newborn gazing at him closely. he was a handsome little fellow with two tiny horns and handlebar mustache. Fighting back a laugh at her outlandish thought the mare's warm voice sounded again, "That is a lovely name. it's a pleasure to meet you sir Khan." Penna chirped his agreement before they all continued on their way around the glass wall.


"Speach" ’Thoughts’ 'Penna'
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Notes: Sorry it took so long! <3