Lets Move l Steal Attempt

Acotas relaxed as he watched over his ever growing herd. It had only been a few days since he had saved Kairi from the grey and she had settled with the other mares very quickly. Sure she was pushy and a bit brash but it was easy to see her company was growing on the others and they were growing fond of the red mare. Still she was not the only one to join, shortly afterwards a sooty mare by the name of Wren had found Acka and the herd after hearing his whinnies and the others sounds they had made. She joined his ranks willingly, looking for the comfort of a group to call her own. The others hadn’t objected but they were quick to see Wren was quite stubborn. She didn’t follow Wendy around like the others did, and she questioned why a lot. It was offsetting but nothing Acka and the girls couldn’t handle. Recently Clare had become the little peace keeper of the herd. Her happiness usually mending any hurt feelings and arguments that occurred. It really wasn’t anything to fret over. It was just a bunch of gossiping ladies getting together for the first time. There was bound to be drama.

Wendy watched Acotas at all times, even when she grazed she had an ear trained on him. She was a good lead mare and did her job well. He could see no other stepping up to take the position and anyway all the others liked her leading them. Cherri had become particularly close with Wendy and Stella. The gentle mare had sought out the more likeminded pair and now she rarely strayed from their sides.  It was nice to see the herd becoming closer but in the back of Acka’s mind there was still the drive to claim more and expand his harem as large as he could.

A few hours later Acka trailed behind his mares as Wendy lead them toward the river so they could drink. Stella walked at his side, letting her sister lead alone was hard for the roan mare but the pale manned female found walking with Acotas ended up being comparable and she had begun nagging him over little things to make herself feel important. The appaloosa stallion always grumbled about her words but still let the mare go on. If he didn’t she’d be right at the front criticizing Wendy, and he wasn’t about to let that happen. She had just started on a new tangent; angry over the sleeping arrangements and that ‘suspicious’ Wren was sleeping to close for comfort when Acka noticed something far more interesting than the roan’s words. He looked away from Stella and halted, his head raising high as he snorted and tried to figure out what he had seen. Ahead Wendy lead on. They were close to the river now and Acotas would be close enough that they would be safe; Stella was the only mare to stop and look as well. Her petite ears flicked toward the forested area and she danced closer to Acka. “Do you think it’s a wolf, or-or a cougar?” She whispered, worry lacing her voice. Acotas rolled his eyes; silly mare, always thinking danger. He smirked. “Relax Stella; it seems we are not alone.”

She whinnied with annoyance as he paced closer to the dark spot where the watchful creature was hiding. She was a pretty mare, a lovely small bay roan with striking blue eyes; but she was cautious and backed away as Acotas drew near. He nickered, telling her it was alright and not to fret. She pinned her ears but drew closer to Acka as he reached to exchange breaths with him. She was curt with him but still accepted his greeting. Acotas sniffed her for a few moments but stepped back when Stella called to him. She smirked nodding toward the river. “Will you join me?” He asked the little bay roan, she frowned prettily and looked unsure. “Rebel wouldn’t like that.” She murmured but he nudged her rump and she walked out of her spot and toward the river. Acka blew on her and she quickened her pace. “Do not worry. If your Rebel shows up, I will gladly hand you over.” He promised the bay.