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Everyone at the meeting said their goodbye's as it officially ended. As all the horses filtered out of Aurelia's site, Africa nodded them each goodbye. Her wing unraveled from the alabaster's flank as it raised a foot above her small body. It was comforting shade from the boiling sun. Aurelia felt bad, as Africa was getting all the sun's heat, instead of Aurelia. The young princess looked back at the mare and they made eye contact.
Almost as her own child would do in a playful manner, Aurelia unfurled snowy down wings. The large pale wings shot straight up and attempted to cover Africa's. Aurelia's wings were slightly over sized, so they were very large (considering Aurelia was nearly full-grown.) As she stretched her wings higher she shot her mom/sister/step-mom/friend an innocent smile. One only Aurelia could smile.
"Come Aurelia, I have a surprise for you." What surprise could Africa have for Aurelia? Africa had already done a lot for the young girl, what else could there even be to do? Aurelia's thoughts were cut short as Africa started off at a good pace. Where were they going? Why were they going? Aurelia knew no answers yet, but trusted Africa with much of her heart, so she followed the one-winged mare.
After a few minutes, they came across the salty air of what could only be water. Aurelia slowed down a little, and let the distance between the pair grow slightly. She felt a pit grow in the back of her stomach. Then, the shoreline came into view. The blue water crashing into white foam, spraying droplets of salted water into the air. She swallowed hard and managed a slight smile (though it seemed not so true, it was still believable), as Africa spoke. "Look!"
Look at what?" I thought. The ocean that claims so many lives in such a short second? You see, Aurelia had a fear of running water and still water. Yes, she was scared of this water.
As Africa started going into the water, Aurelia slid to a stop, leaving two lines behind her hooves where she had slid. Even the wet sand made her muscles twitch under white and gold fur. Aurelia's eyes showed fear, but it was hidden well.
Aurelia unfurled her wings and lifted them up and down as a small wave rose up the sand. She did this as if to get away from the water, but she did not become airborne. She had only managed to back away from the water as she had wanted to.
Aurelia was scared.
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[O] top of the social ladder, fell hard [Open - Africa]
