The soothing warm rays of sunlight cast down from the wind shaken canopy onto the damp moistened earth as birds sang at the tips of the trees. The swaying new sprouted leaves high above created silhouetted shapes dancing along her spine. Her chestnut coat appeared well groomed now that the sweat had dried. A subtle nicker broke the silence in the forest as she abruptly held her head lofty in the direction of the response. The change in her expression was almost immediate, as a cheerful grin spread across her lips. She knew there were other equines in this forest, the solitary feeling now almost vanishing. She marveled his or hers appearance. She supposed it was a he, judging by the masculine call that was trumpeted proudly from his lungs. Twigs began to snap under weight as an interestingly colored stallion came into view. Sheer curiosity loomed inside of her deep obscure pools, as they danced across his body merely observing. He was thickly built and well muscled but somewhat short. She towered over him in elevation, but he had a look that was intimidating, eyes full of experience. His tufts of mane were blocking a hidden creature perched on what seemed to be his withers. She arched her neck higher to get a better view. Startled, she rapidly took a few steps backwards. It was a dragon, perched on his back like a pet! She had heard stories of horses keeping companions, but what for? She threw the notion away when the husky stallion spoke with a low tender tone. "Hello there. Pardon me if im wrong, was that you that called just now? If not, im sorry to have disturbed you." A small but sure smile creased across her velvet maw, as she nodded briefly. She spoke with an elegant and flowing note. "Indeed, honestly i was feeling quite lonely." A slight chuckle escaped her maw as she shook her long chestnut locks, falling back into place. The silver tips shone luminously in sunlight above. She admired his politeness as she returned a bow in greeting. "My name is Gaia." She trailed off, her pools pondering over the stallions facial structure. "And yours, gentleman?" Her expression was amusing, as a tint of allurement shone in her smile gently creased at the corners. She admired the stallions frame, but couldn't help but stare at the dragon perched on the top of the stallions spine.