CHAPTER FIVE

The six foals played underwater tag for a long time and Shadepebble had to come and see where they were. “Hi, mum!” Fernheart said as he cantered out of the icy lake and greeted his mother. “You guys have been in there for ages! I think you should dry off a bit now.” Shadepebble exclaimed as the dripping foals trotted onto the bank. “Your right. Come on guys, the last one to that tree is a birds egg!” Sunstorm cried as he galloped to a big tree in the distance. Fernheart galloped after him, followed by Oaktail and Aquamist. Lightfrost quickly ducked back underwater and let her strong black wings push her through the water. She swam to the surface and saw that Crystalwave had joined her. The two fillies glided on top on the water like ducks and folded their wings. Lightfrost sighed as Crystalwave stretched out her ocean blue wings and began to preen them. “I wish I had colourful wings like you and the others.” She said. Crystalwave looked thoughtfully at her. “But you have black wings and I think that its really cool and everyone knows your the daughter of the Healer.” Lightfrost glanced down at her sleek chestnut body which was identical to her mothers and her jet black wings which mirrored her sire’s. “Your right.” She said amazed. “Race you to the others!” Lightfrost galloped out of the lake and towards to tree where the other foals were. Crystalwave whinnied in delight and left after her. The two fillies were neck and neck and Lightfrost began to run faster. Her long legs quickly got her muzzle infant of Crystalwave’s and she skidded to a halt. “I won!” Lightfrost said triumphantly. Crystalwave staggered to a halt behind and collapsed breathless with laughter. “I'm. So. Tired!” Lightfrost ly down next to her best friend and they both watched the clear blue sky quickly fill with dark storm clouds.