It felt so good to be above ground – she couldn’t wait for spring to break through the winter and see life return. For now, though, the news that it was safe to return to the surface had been enough. The first place she wanted to go was going to be the last place she had been – the Edge. She needed to know whether it was still standing, whether there was anyone else there yet. Walking in this time – she carefully navigated the ruins of the great glass wall. She felt saddened by the sight, knowing all of the work that went into it. She was able to explore deeper into the herd before she heard a call, summoning the members of the Edge. Feeling a surge of energy, she picked up the pace and made her way towards the gathering crowd.

Alysanne was not proud of the way she hesitated when she spotted Aurelia in the meeting, standing next to a chestnut paint that she did not recognize. The last time she had seen the young mare… well, she did not like to think about that day. But if she didn’t think Kahlua was responsible for her actions when she was infected (and she truly, honestly didn’t), it wouldn’t be fair for her to treat Aurelia any differently, would it? So despite the slight trembling that made her next few steps falter, she found her way to the group and a place on the other side of the gold and white mare.

Hearing her name mentioned only furthered her belief that what occurred here upon her return was out of character. “It’s good to see you here.” She commented in a soft whisper, reaching out to nudge Aurelia on her golden-dappled neck with a smile. And then emerald eyes shifted to the pair that had called them here.

She looked with pride at Kahlua, the news of her rise to Queen something that Alysanne thought to be nothing short of wonderful. She was going to do great! They had not known each other for very long, perhaps, but the cheery mare had quickly found her way into Alysanne’s heart – and there was no doubt that she loved this herd so much. “Congratulations to you both. It’s so good to be home!” Bright eyes turned to the stallion beside Kahlua, introducing herself. “I’m Alysanne, it’s a pleasure to finally meet you.” She hoped that without worrying thoughts after her son, she might finally get to know more of those that considered this place home. Already, though she knew some of the faces she recalled few of the names, and of those so far gathered only Kahlua and Aurelia had ever shared a conversation with her.