Disclaimer: I don't own Spirit or any of the Spirit characters.

Claimer: I do own the plot of this story, Melody and Yael

Chapter One Birth of Spirit and Rain's Foals

This story is what happened not to long after I returned to my homeland with my mate mare, Rain.

She quickly got used to the land and how we survive out here. We do see Little Creek sometimes when he comes to visit, but that was when Rain saw a foul wonder off and we had to go get him or her.

The foul would stand back while we let Little Creek pat us when he visited. He keeps our homeland a secret like he told us he would.

It has been three months since Spirit and Rain got to the herd. Spirit is like he was before he was captured is the leader of the herd, this time with Rain by his side. Together they lead the herd peacefully. One day while the herd was on the move Rain galloped next to Spirit.

"Spirit, I have to tell you something," said Rain

"What is it," asked Spirit, taking a glance at her with worry and then glanced at what was in front of him.

Rain thought of a way to tell him. She knew he would be happy that she was going to be a father, but she was worried on how it will slow her down.

"I'll tell you tonight," said Rain.

Spirit nodded his head in agreement, thinking that what she said would be best. Spirit was of course wondering what it was that she wanted to say to him, but thought it was wise to forget about it for now.

Hours later and it was night. The herd travelled a long way and now it was time for bed. Spirit and Rain walked through the herd to make sure that everyone was there, and getting ready for bed.

Not that the adults needed to be checked but all the foals did. And surprisingly all the young foals were already asleep.

When the two were done checking the herd they went to a nearby hill and looked out into the distance.

"What is it that you wanted to tell me before, Rain," asked Spirit looked ahead still.

Even though he wasn't looking at her, Rain can tell that he wanted to know right away so she could get to sleep. "I am pregnant, Spirit. You're going to be a farther."

Spirit quickly looked at Rain and said, "That is fantastic! Rain, you just made me the happiest stallion of these lands! You should rest now, when you wake up tomorrow I will announce to the herd of the news."

Rain nodded her head and galloped to where she and Spirit would sleep.

Spirit stayed up for three more hours making sure that no predators or intruders were on his homeland. When he knew it was safe he galloped of Rain, laid down next to her and went to sleep.

Morning came fairly quick for the herd. When every horse in the herd was awake including Spirit and Rain, Spirit looked at his herd. With Rain next to him Spirit knew that the herd will be happy that there will be an heir.

"Everyone listen," Spirit said to them. Everyone looked at their leader listening fully. "Rain is pregnant," said Spirit. The whole herd neighed with delight.

After that everyone went to eating the grass. As the months went by it was time for Rain to have her children. Everyone in the herd stoped to eat when Rain wondered off.

Spirit looked toward her and knew she was going to have the foal, he also knew from what his mother told him that mares like to have the foal in peace.

Three hours later and Spirit galloped to Rain. When he got to her she was with two foals. One was a colt and the other was a filly. Everyone gathered around then neighing in delight that the foals were okay.

The colt looked almost like a little Spirit the only difference is that he has a white star on his face and has blue eyes. The filly looked exactly like her mother minus the mane, her mane was like her farther.

"What are we going to name them," asked Spirit.

Rain looked up at Spirit and said, "Our filly will be named Melody. You can name our young colt Spirit."

Spirit thought for a moment then said, "His name will be Yael." Rain nodded her head to show that she liked it.

Spirit looked at his herd and neighed to get their attention due to the fact that they turned to eat. Everyone's head shot up and looked at him.

"Listen the two foals names are Melody and Yael. Melody is a filly and Yael is a colt," said Spirit as he galloped away to check and make sure there were no intruders. Everyone neighed with delight.

Rain got up and walked to a patch of grass to eat. Yael and Melody shakily got up and walked to their mother. There they drank her milk. Spirit came back soon after and kept an eye on his children and the herd, with Rain by his side, they both galloped onto a hill.

"Melody was born second Spirit she is the youngest out of the two," said Rain. Spirit nodded his head and looked at his mate. "Okay. So how much older is Yael," asked Spirit.

Rain thought for a moment and then replied, "One hour." Spirit nodded his head again, and then continued to watch the herd and his two children.

It was peaceful for three years until it happened.