Ash Meets Comet | Part 3 | With a huff, Spirit stood between Ash and Comet, questioning the strange stallion's intentions with his daughter. Understanding his reaction, Ash lowered his head and ears, submitting to Spirit's rage. The wild buckskin looked over his daughter for wounds, and with none in sight Spirit sighed in relief. Looking back at Ash, he noticed the wounds on his face and hind that reminded Spirit of his own past. Knowing he needed to get back to his herd, Spirit allowed Ash to join them to let him explain more while in the safety of numbers. Ash and Spirit talked into the early morning, sharing stories of their past relations with humans. Now better understanding, Spirit apologized for acting so aggressively when they met, but Ash shook his head and grinned, knowing full well he would have done the same. A few hundred feet away Comet watched with envy, chewing quietly and listening to as much as she could. Rain reassured Comet with a tail swipe to the leg. The young mare grunted while her mother chuckled and reminded her daughter to be patient. To be continued!