Oh, how I was nervous coming into these lands....I heard that unusual equines could be welcomed here, as well as those without an alliance. Well, I was certainly different. From a distance, you'd think I was a simply, small little mare. But once you came closer, you could see the bold strips that marked my entire bay coat. My mane stood up instead of hanging around my boa. I was short, striped, and without an alliance. You see, I was banned from every herd I've been too for being half, well, zebra. Yep, I'm a zorse. Hooray for me.

But the horse herds I went to, shunned me for being half zebra. Even my birthherd ignored me while growing up. It's not my fault my mother happened to fall for a zebra stallion, but I've never known my father. The leader of my birthherd, killed him shortly after I was born, because my mother was in his harem. And when I turned three, I was chased out by that leader, Stormbreeze. And now at the age of six, I'm still trying to find a steady home. Even zebra herds turned me away because I'm part horse, because I would stand out in the mass of black and white to predators.

Timidly, I crossed the borders of the land, pausing now again in search of the leader of the land. I was near tears, desperate for a home. I was tired of hovering in the outcasts of herd for safety, I wanted a solid home. A place to stay. Maybe, if I was lucky, even someone to love...Or have a foal... But I wasn't even sure if I could /have/ a foal, even if I did have a mate and all, would I be able to carry a foal?

I stopped, took a deep breath and called out for the leader of the lands. Nervously I waited, bright green eyes scanning the lands...

The stocky, spotted stallion trotted slowly up to the mare. He halted before her and dipped his head politely in a greeting. This was his first chance at company in these large, empty lands. He looked her up and down silently. She sure was different, but what did he care? Different was good in his eyes. It was a nice change. One of the only changes he could handle anymore.
"Hello, my name is Allegro, and I am alpha of these lands. May I ask of your intentions here?" Some could mistake his empty, cold gaze for anger or bitterness, but it was just lonely, hallowness. He had nothing agaisnt any other horses, he just had a past that could never be erased. But who didn't, these days?

I looked up to the taller, bulkier stallion, quivering slightly for a moment as he studied my striped coat. Trying to calm my nerves, I glanced at the ground for a moment. "Hello Lord Allegro. My name is Legacy, I-" Cautiously I looked up at the brute, he was kind enough to speak to me already, so maybe I should at least look at him while I speak..."-I've come looking for a home. Everywhere else that I've tried has turned me away..."

((Eh, sorry for shortness))

((OOC: It's fine. Mine will be just a short . . . ))

Allegro nodded, and his eyes softened for less than a moment as he said, "Well, Lady Legacy, I am truly sorry about that." He watched as she looked from the ground to him. Obviously she was just as lonely and confused as himself. "Of course you'll be allowed to stay here. So far, there is no herd - just myself. But I'd be happy for you to be the first to begin the herd. How does that sound?"

My mouth dropped slightly at his words, gawking at the fact that he said I'd be welcomed here. I snapped my jaws quickly back together, still looking wide-eyed at him. Was he serious? I could stay? And I was the first member? A big smile grew on my face, grateful that he was allowing me to stay. "I'd really like that, thank you so much... Um, you can call me Lacy for short if you'd like."


((x.x I'm sooo becoming brain-dead for her right now))

"Lacy," he muttered quietly to himself. "That's a very pretty name, miss. And you don't have to thank me, thank you." The faintest of smiles tugged at his lips. He couldn't remember the last time that he had truly smiled - but it had been a long time, he was sure. He was glad to finally have a herd started. He wasn't looking for love - that was for sure. He wasn't sure if he was ready for that just yet. He was just looking for company, and a home. This was definitely his chance, and he wasn't going to give it up for anything.

((Would you mind if I just brought her to the herd?))

((OOC: Sorry, yeah. Go for it.))