Jin Go Lo Ba (Gideon/open)

The pungent smell of Spring clung to the mist that shrouded Orut. It was, perhaps, the only sign that the seasons had changed alongside the change in temperature. Orut, being so secluded, was often lost in the sea of change. This season, however, seemed to be different. Though the smell was overwhelming, Gideon did not mind it. Change was good; change could possibly bring something worthwhile and substantial to Orut. He had to keep an open mind.

After all, Orut had been not doing quite well since he took over the throne.

With a grunt, the pale golden stallion shook his head. There was a lot of work to be done, if he was to restore Orut to its former glory. Today was not the day, however, for he had far more important things to be concerned with. He had upped his patrol of Orut, ever since the unwelcomed surprise of a lurker within the deeper parts of the woods once Gideon had taken over. It had seemed Gideon’s icy and protective nature over Orut had driven him out. Good. It is best to eradicate those who will spoil the crop.

As the wind picked up, the scent was brought to him before he fully understood. At first, his body was sent into alarm; his pale golden tensing as the muscles underneath coiled, his demeanor dramatically shifting from the previous relaxed state he was in. Within seconds, Gideon appeared ready to strike, before his blue eyes settled on the other stallion. Russell.

To an outsider, the pair of stallions would probably appear awkward – perhaps even a little cold in how they were addressing each other. However, it was how they had always been. There had never been a need for overly fluffed conversations with Russell, which was perhaps what pleased Gideon the most about their friendship. Gideon never felt the need to fill the silences in with awkward words. Their friendship was an easy one, where the enjoyed the other’s silent companionship. But Gideon knew such a lifestyle could not last forever. Orut wouldn’t survive as a purely bachelor herd. They had to expand, and soon...Even if it wasn’t his blood doing the expanding. Gideon knew of his friend’s hardships, and shared them with the other stallion.

For now, though, Gideon could enjoy his bachelor lifestyle. There would be a day when he would have his own family, just as Russell would too. He offered his companion a slight smile, satisfied that there would be no fuss over what was proper and such. Then, there was a slight frown as his brow furrowed. “Ah, yes. Well I can rest assured that Orut is safe. I do, however, dislike how small we are. I believe it’s just you and I here now, correct?” he inquired, his blue eyes flickering to the misty trees around them. It had been a long time since he had seen any other than Russell around.

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tags: Russell
words: 230+
notes: n/a
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