It was clear that Windstar wasn't interested in fleeing, and Sundance wouldn't leave without her. While the darker twin gave another impatient squeal and circled the lighter one, Windstar spoke, "I'm Windstar." She nodded at her restless twin. "She's Sundance. We're...alone."
"I-uh... Well, these are my mares..." He gestured in back of him. "Calypso and Winona. And Bandito. Winona's foal. Why are you alone?"
"Foals!" Sugar and Rebel screeched, as Eliza yelled "Dezi! Get over here! NOW!"
Demi cannonballed into the woods. She galloped, her heart thumping out of her chest. She had never felt so free.
Sundance and Windstar looked at each other; Sundance merely lowered her head and said nothing. Windstar nudged her twin then looked at Diablo. "Another stallion took over our herd. Our father was leader." She heaved a sigh. "Long story short: he killed Father and we left along with a few others, young colts mostly."
Demi heard her mother running towards her. Thinking quickly,Demi dived into the river and swam to the other side.
Diablo gritted his teeth. "That's my story too. My mares came from a different herd... I snaked them." His eyes got glassy and his voice turned to a whisper. "I love them so much..."
"We're mares from a different herd." Sundance once again looked at Windstar. After a moment, the lighter dun looked at Diablo. "Would you consider..."
