My life was crashing down. It was as though I was stuck in a deep pit, trying to climb out but unable to grasp the smooth walls. And as soon as I saw something that triggered bad memories, the pit got a foot deeper. With my head low, I dragged my hooves through the Basin. It seemed that my body was getting used to the cold temperatures here, for it seemed that I no longer became cold. My fiery orbs had dulled since I had been taken to the Basin, and so had my coat. No longer was I that proud stallion that felt as though he could do anything. Now I was just a tired stallion who could barely do anything. My ribs were visible by a little bit, and my pelvis was just beginning to show.

Trudging through the Basin, I find myself glancing up into the sky. I wanted to fly away from this cold hell. I spread out my wings, staring at them. The scar on my side was as charred as always, but the hair around it was growing back. I flexed the muscle, watching the scar ripple. Glancing away from it, I hear a cry. My brain processes whom that cry could have come from. As soon as I hear it though, I know exactly who it is.

Delinne.

Snorting, I realize I hadn't thought about her in forever. It had been ages, maybe seasons since my mind had last thought of the black mare I had once loved. Although within me, my inner fire was flickering to life once again at the thought of her. Recently, it had only been embers. But now, it was a small, weak fire. My hooves waltzed against the snow as I made my way towards Delinne. I did it without realizing it, I didn't really want to see Delinne again. Not after all that's happened. I see her dark figure, a familiar figure I had once dominated. She was laying on the cold ground, her blue eyes showing she wanted something. Blinking, I opened my mouth and gave a hoarse nicker back to her. I stepped forward so I stood only two strides away from her.

She was looking well, and- no. I won't think about her like that. Not anymore. Inhaling, I opened my mouth and spoke. "Del- Delinne." My tone was flat and my eyes trailed over her figure. I snorted, eyes slightly narrowed. Where was Destry? I glanced around for a moment before allowing my crimson gaze to settle on her once again. I didn't know what else to say now that I stood before her. What was there to say?

"Blah blah blah."

ooc: aghh this is so late. D: i'm so sorry ina! <3

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