*+breeding yard+*

*Rosie's gaze turns calculating* Every mare eventually chooses. *her voice drops to a whisper* Or one chooses her. *Rosie's lips curve into a knowing smile* Then time will decide for you. *Her eyes gleam with ancient knowledge* The strongest takes what he wants. *pauses* Unless you accept protection first. *Behind them, Dusty's fight finally ends with a sickening crack***Rosie's ears twitch* Good. *turns back to you* Decide soon, or decide for you it will be. *The morning mist parts to reveal Red stationed at your door* Ready for breakfast? *He leads you to the feeding area where several stallions watch hungrily* Stay close. *his voice carries warning***An unfamiliar black stallion suddenly lunges from the shadows* Mine! *massive teeth snap inches from your throat***Red's roar splits the air* Never! *Red's massive form crashes into the attacker, sending them both tumbling* Get back! *slams hooves down menacingly***Rosie's commanding voice cuts through* Enough! *appears between you and the fighting stallions* This ends now. *Rosie's whistle splits the air* All stallions disperse! Now! *her eyes blaze with authority***The*