It was time they did something.
Both brothers were eagerly awaiting word from Tarzi, who was considering organizing a raid on one of the allianced teritories in hoped of getting a few more females around the place.As of now, 80 percent of the herd was of male influence.At first both Kai, the silver bronc, and Bourgue, the bay bronc, saw absolutly no positive side to having so many of the male gender, yet after discussing it thoroughly on one of thier trips to the Black
Forest, they had found a potential just waiting to be unlocked.So far these brutes had done absolutly nothign to pull thier weight, and had settled for lazing about in the terrain doing as they pleased.Well, this was about to change.Though Kai & Bouruge were not the leads of this wonderful Rebel terrain, Tarzi had apointed them the second most powerful horses in the territory, and thus, they felt obligated to do a little work themselves.

The pair had just reached the herd, and both brindled males were a bit suprised to see that there was at least one new female on the premises.Of course, one new female would be nothing compared to the numbers they had after this meeting, and, of course, once Tarzi's okay'd the raid they had been planning.In fact, they had just come from the dark boarders, and were very pleased with the iognorance shown on thier part.Kai had expected the Darks, of all alliances, to be a bit more up on thier security.Then again, not much could be expected of alliance dwellers.As the pair came within earshot of the lounging horses, Kai, the silver brindle, picked up his pace a bit, passing his younger brother before coming to a stop.

"You lot! Your Duke and Barron want a word with you, come gather!

Kai felt Bouruge step up to his side, eyeing the aproaching horses with a flick of amusment dancing in his black optics.They did not see Tarzi present, and wondered what thier lead was up to. With the brothers being away on scouting and claiming dutis, and Tarzi handling his own buisness, it was possible that mutiny may occur, which was why Bouruge had suggested making use of thier rank.Instead of them being out all day searching and slaving away while the terrainw as left to a handful of males they hardly new the names of, the roles would now be switched around, to ensure Obsidian Falls remained in the power of Tarzi.Yes, despite all the terrible, wicked things the Brothers Grim employed, there was a feirce loyalty that would only be broken by betrayal.

"Hurry up now, while we're young!"

Bouruge stomped a hoof in impatience as the snivelling horses took thier time.His banner flicked rapidly at his flanks, and Kai knew this was due to both irritation at these horses, and anticipation of the upcoming raid.None the less, his little brother, however unpredicatable he may be to others, would always remain as clear as day to Kai.

Slowly but surely, the horses started to fall in.Thier sluggishness annoyed Kai to no end, and he fully intended to rid this lot of it.Both brothers watched as first the bronc who called himself Mayhem joined them.Though neither brother had spent much personal time with any of the horses, they were almost certain this one was of no threat.He was obidiant, to a level, and didn't stick his nose into places it didn't belong.Nightraider however...

"Tarzi is off doing whatever he needs to do, and it's hardly your place to inquire about him! What have you done recently that contributed to your herd, hmmm?"

Bouruges voice was sharp, and he would not hide his irritation.Who were they to question where the lead was? All these males had done was lounge about, taking andvantage of Tarzi's hospitality, well, that was about to end.

"Bouruge. "

Kais voice was hardened, a warning only his brother could pick up on hidden deep within the tones of his voice. Bouruge was still learning, and his self control wasn't always up to expectations.Besides, they couldn't lead these males on anything if Bouruge forced them out of the herd already.They were still needed to a degree.The silver brute adressed Mayhem before speaking to the population in much calmer, well set tones.

"Yes, and a much needed one. Nightraider, a lead does not apoint others into power less he has need for it. It is more than likely he is tending to buisness that we all should be helping with."

Of course the silver brindle spoke of mares, and he had a good idea that this is what was easty up thier leads precious time.Bouruge and Kai could hold order within the herd, but with thier leads lack of presence, there was some unsettling within some of the horses.Of course, they would meet death before a mutiny could be considered.It was just at that moment the the sky cracked, and the Gods drums began to pound in the skies above them.There had been scents of moisture all day today, and now the rain was finally here.Kai inhaled deeply, allowing the scents of an oncoming storm to refresh him....The lead was back.

Just as the thought entered his skull, the familiar lyrics of the bronc broke around them.Though Kai could not see it, he knew his brother was grinning wickedly at his side, and in unision both males nodded in greeting to the stud.His voice, however thick with demons, was a familiar and welcomed note to both brothers ears.

"Well, speak of the devil!"

Bouruges legs carried him to the stallions side, walking the short distance tot he herd with him while speaking.


"Well as for as the raid goes, Kai and I are both fond of attacking Bats Cave. There are mares, foals and weak defences.As for this little meeting, well, we intend to make sure that your hospitality isn't taken advantage of.You know, just like the saying, 'Nobody Eats For Free'?"

As the pair merged with the small gathering, Bouruge made his way back to is brothers side, gaze staring out at the vast land, awaiting the rest of thier soldiers to join them.