It took a moment for the small foal to realize that mother was nowhere to be seen. Puzzlement entered the clear eyes as he looked around, believing that it was only a trick of the falling snow, that she in fact stood right beside him still. But as moments passed and his eyes couldn't pick out the dark shade of the one who had granted him life, the little pegasus struggled up on tired legs, lips quivering as a whinny tore from the throat. He called for his mother again before pausing to listen, the lithe body trembling from agitation and tension, the strain of concentration enough to make the eyes roll and show glimmering whites.
Despite his efforts though, no call returned his own and for a moment the silence seemed stifling. A shiver coursed through his limbs, feathered wings slightly too large for the body struggled to lift enough to wrap around the sides, to keep him warm and mimic the embrace he would never feel again. Because his mother wasn't going to return. Upon walking the narrow bridge that connected the newly formed island that connected the shrines of the gods to mainland, her heart gave in and she tumbled off the path, crashing into the frothing sea. She had known her time was near, that nothing but the grace of the gods would be enough to save her - and she was old enough already, too old and heartbroken to be able to raise the foal properly.
Kamien jumped and spun around as the sound of rumbling earth permeated the air. Eyes widened and jaw slacked in awe as he saw the great stallion emerge from the bedrock, so much larger than himself in both body and mind. The youthful mind struggled with the concept of the impressive stallion, all while taking in the sight of horns and wings and massive built. Questions raced through his mind, curiosity overwhelming. But not more so than the sadness and confusion his abandonment brought. The warm breath of the God of Earth was comforting. He pressed closer to the Immortal one, seeking strength and support in the steady heartbeats, the only solid point he could find in this endless world of darkness and snow.
"Where's momma?" he asked and turned the head upwards, hoping that the stallion would be able to bring her back. He wanted her, he needed her really badly to be there, so he could feel happy and content again.
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