never talk to strangers {Leesh}

[Maya]

There had been no noise that had erupted this morning. It was quiet, and it unnerved her to the bone. Her presence made no intention of noise. The sun had been fully up for a few hours, and she enjoyed this familiar silence. Her blond hair was curled today. Well, she was too lazy to do anything with it. She was tired and had little sleep. Her father called her last night, only to yell at her, and basically pleaded her to come home. She distinctly recalled him saying it wasn’t right for a seventeen year old to live on their own. Too bad. You drove me out of the house. She thought bitterly to herself, green eyes flashing with anger before the emotion was banned from showing through. Her over bearing father was clearly angry as he signed over a contraption called a Sorenson Video service. It was free to people like her. People like me.. She thought to herself. What exactly would they be? Oh, right. Deaf. Skylar Lisar scoffed at the thought, and shoved away the fuming face of her father.

Only one thing good came out of it. She was able to see her mother and her siblings. Their faces made her smile, well actually, made her grin. It surprised her even, but it felt nice. At least they cared, and as for her father, she mentally damned him to hell. She strode into the stables with a distant look on her face. A few people moved about, but she avoided their obvious stares. They were staring at one thing in particular and that was her hearing aids. Anxiously, she quickened her pace to go back outside, and towards the pastures. She bit her lower lip as she came up to a pasture. Her eyes scanned the greenery, and she was shocked to see her mare towards the front. She might have bullied all the mares towards the back, and Skylar saw that it was true. The mares in the back huddled together tightly, whilst her mare had more than half of it to herself. She looked up as if she had detected the presence of Skylar. Her wild Lustiano x Spanish Mustang mare trotted up to her with clear pride.

Skylar shook her head, but stroked the white face. Secondhand Serenade’s light brown eyes gazed at her softly, and Skylar looked at her. She was scanning her for any sort of bodily harm. Yet, to her surprise, there was none. Did she just bully them to the back without physical harm? It sure looked like it. Skylar’s five foot even frame moved away from Serenade. She followed without a command, and waltzed out when she opened the gate. When Skylar shut the gate and locked it, the mares began to loosen up their circle. However, Serenade looked back, and they huddled back together. With a flick of her tail, she arrogantly walked away from them. Without a lead rope or halter, Serenade walked alongside of her casually dressed owner. Skylar just wore a red t-shirt and her riding breeches, along with her riding boots. That meant one thing to Serenade, and she quivered excitedly.

They headed towards the arena, and to Skylar’s delight, it was empty. She opened the gate, and Serenade trotted inside happily. When Skylar locked it, Serenade nibbled on her shirt. Skylar gazed at her, smiling with just her eyes. Her 15.3 hand high mare followed Skylar as she went to get a mounting block. Placing it in front of her, Serenade stood at the ready. With little to next effort, Skylar mounted and smiled. Serenade might have been wild and untamed, but she did permit riding without tack. Tack was her nemesis, and Serenade always acted out when there was tack around. Serenade walked around the arena, and Skylar wrapped her slim fingers in her dark gray mane. Serenade was a looker with her dark gray coat, and her white face. She was sound and moved beautifully. Skylar felt the work of her muscles ripple beneath her, and she exhaled in ecstasy. When they rounded the arena for the second time, she clicked her tongue. Serenade picked up a trot. Her front legs stretched out, and she whickered happily. Her bouncy trot made Skylar somewhat move about. She kept her balance, and grinned to herself. Skylar had a wonderful smile, and it beautifully complimented her features, however she rarely smiled. It was a question most would never get the answer to.

Skylar clicked her tongue, and Serenade moved into a canter. She settled into her strides instantly. She had spent numerous days just watching Serenade’s movements, and when she sat atop her, she knew each stride by heart. She somewhat clung to Serenade as she moved fluidly. Skylar was happy, and whether that was obvious or not, she was content. Her green eyes were focused on the spot between Serenade’s ears. It was then she began to show off. Serenade began to cross the arena whenever she so pleased, and Skylar rolled her eyes, but let lose a melodic laugh. Her antics always made her laugh and smile. Skylar allowed her to do as she pleased. Well, for the moment.

OOC: Crappy post. Ah well!

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[leesh]

So come on, get higher, loosen my lips

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Clarissa was getting dressed after a nice and steamy shower. She was full of stress and worry for herself and her stallion, Metallica. Just when she looked at her naked reflection, She noticed lots of black, blue, and purple marks and bruises up and down her body. She traced over them softly with her index finger. Clarissa flinched when she traced over a dark purple bruise on the whole side of her stomach. Tears fell from her blue eyes in small little droplets when she realized who did this to her. Metallica. Why would such a sweet stallion do such a thing? Is he really what Clarissa thought that he was? She shook her head, Wet locks of beautiful pale blonde hair fly around her head. She looked away from her reflection and got dressed silently, Not bothering to look back at her reflection after seeing the horrible bruises that covered her body, Reminding Clarissa about her wild stallion.

As Clarissa walked out of her house, Her mind and thoughts kept drifting back to her reflection. That horrible reflection. The picture of all the bruises on her tan body sent shivers up and down her spine every time it played back in her head, Reminding her of what kind of stallion Metallica was. How could she not see it? His constant fits and all of the struggles he had against her just wouldn't convince Clarissa that he's actually a very nice and caring stallion even though she knew that. She sighed as she unlocked her car and the doors lifted up. She sat down in the driver's seat and shut the doors, Pulling them down. The blonde put her keys in the key slot and turned them. The engine roared to life and she stepped on the gas pedal, Making her car move forward. Clarissa pulled out of her driveway and onto the road, traveling down the road to the stables where she kept her horses. She pulled up to Shady Lane Ranch and parked her car in the same parking spot that she always does. Clarissa climbed out of her car and pulled the doors down, slamming them down.

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[/color]eeing her bucking stallion in his pasture, Clarissa let out a gasp. Her buckskin stallion was trying to buck down the gate that was holding him captive in his pasture and she could hear the gate's bolts starting to loosen up. She hurried over to the pasture and grabbed the halter and lead rope. Clarissa opened the pasture gate and hurried inside to stop the bucking stallion. He bucked at her leg and hit her thigh, Making her kneel to the ground. He stopped when he heard her cries of pain and he trotted over to his loving owner. She was holding her injured thigh when he nickered and nuzzled her thigh. She stood up and threw her arms around her wild stallion, Hugging him around his hug neck. She slipped his halter on and clipped it together. The lead rope was already clipped on from the last time Clarissa came and led him out of his pasture with his halter and lead rope so she clasped the rope firmly in her hands and led Metallica out of his pasture and into the barn. She clipped the cross ties to his halter and tossed the part of the lead rope that she was holding over his withers. Clarissa went into the tack room and came out with her grooming kit. She set the purple kit down and opened up the carrying case. Clarissa took out the curry comb and started to curry down her horse, Making sure to get the back of his back legs so the remains of his winter coat would be curried off. After she finished currying his body, She took out the hard brush and started to do many hard strokes. She brushed where she curried, Not missing a spot. After finally finishing up with brushing down her buckskin stallion, Clarissa picked up the purple hoof pick and pressed her weight against Metallica's front right leg. He instantly picked up his hoof and Clarissa picked it up, Grasping it in her hand. She easily worked the hoof pick through his hoof and all of the stuff that was stuck in his hoof fell out and hit the ground. Clarissa did this three more times before finally putting the hoof pick down and comb out his mane and tail with the mane comb. She finally finished and packed up her grooming kit. Clarissa walked away from her stallion and went into the tack room. She put the kit away and scanned the room for her English tack. She finally found her English saddle and bridle with the girth slung over the saddle. Clarissa also found her English saddle pad underneath her pink and black English saddle. She picked up the saddle and the saddle pad and slung the bridle, girth, and running martingale over her shoulder. She walked out of the tack room again and placed the purple and white leopard saddle pad on Metallica's back and placed the pink and black saddle over it. She took the running martingale off her shoulder and put it on his neck. She secured the martingale and then went around Metallica's head to his left side. Clarissa took the girth off her shoulder and slid it through the saddle's loop at the bottom. She finished tacking up Metallica but she still had to put his bridle on. She went into the tack room and grabbed her helmet. She put it on her head and fastened it, Making sure it was secure to her head. She walked out of the tack room and unclipped the cross ties and also unclipped the halter, Sliding it off of his face and picking it up off the floor. She put it on the hook of Metallica's stall door and took the bridle off her shoulder and sliding the reins over his buckskin head. She held his head with her arm and held the rest of the bridle with the hand she was using to hold his head while she forced the bit into his mouth. She pulled up with the bridle and pulled the crown piece over both of his ears. Once Clarissa finished tacking up Metallica, She led him out to the arena with the reins held firmly in her hands. She spotted a girl in the arena with her mare and when Metallica smelled the mare, He reared up. Clarissa held onto the reins firmly and when Metallica broke out into a steady canter, She swung her whole body up and onto the saddle, Going along for the ride.

Metallica cantered up to the fence of the arena and he jumped it, Clearing the fence beautifully and landing cleanly. Clarissa eased her wild stallion into a smooth trot as she closed in on the girl on the gray mare. Metallica spotted the gray mare again and he nickered to her. Must . . have . gorgeous mare! She . . . must be . . his new mare! Yes, Metallica is a wild and crazy stallion who can't be tamed but he is mainly crazy about mares, They are his drug addiction. He tried to canter but Clarissa just held the reins firmly in her hands and he would have to rear up just to get her to loosen her grip on the reins. Clarissa sighed and clucked her tongue, Kicking her stallion right behind the girth. He broke into a steady canter for a few seconds before slowing down to a walk right besides the mare. Clarissa pulled on the reins, Signaling Metallica to halt. She smiled at the girl and her mare as Metallica tried to sniff at the mare. Clarissa backed him up and away from the mare so she could turn him around in a tight little circle and smack his rump with the reins. After giving Metallica a firm scolding, Clarissa let Metallica walk towards the mare again and halt right next to her.

C[/color]larissa smiled again at the girl on her gray mare as she patted Metallica's shoulder, Reminding him to be a good boy around the mare. "I'm so sorry that Metal is acting up, He's a sucker for mares and you mare is gorgeous. Oh how rude of me, I'm Clarissa but you can call me Rissa if you like" Clarissa said as she smiled at the girl. She looked like a pretty friendly girl who had a beautiful mare. The mare also seemed like a pretty nice mare but then again, Metallica doesn't really care if mares are nice but he does care if they will breed with him or not. Clarissa sighed before clucking her tongue and kicking Metallica right behind the girth, Signaling him to pick up a very fast but smooth canter. Clarissa set Metallica up perfectly for a few jumps that were set up in the arena. Metallica cleared them easily and beautifully but he just couldn't take his eyes off of the beautiful gray mare. Same old Metallica!
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TAG: Skylar, Clarissa, Christian, and Scotty
COMMENTS: finished. Lyrics by Matt Nathanson (Come On Get Higher). Also, what Clarissa is feeling and/or experiencing is what happened to me when I got home from lessons when I was riding Zeppelin, A pony who bucked, bit, and kicked me, Giving me bruises all over my body. Also, I hope you like it!
OUTFIT:Outfit
WORD COUNT: One thousand five hundred and twelve, My biggest post yet!

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[Maya]

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ANOTHER MILE DOWN THE ROAD
ANOTHER MILE FROM MY HOME
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He had been lying in his bed for God knows how long. His dark blue eyes focused on the ceiling, and revealed great pain. They were red and puffy due to lack of sleep. Having acquired a new job as a police officer, they were training him hard. He groaned quietly to himself as his large hand fell down onto his face. He was stupid for having got a new job, but he always wanted to be a police officer. His muscles ached but deep down, he enjoyed every last bit of the pain he was put through. He enjoyed exercising, but it did hit him pretty hard. He closed his eyes, and had begun to drift off to sleep when his alarm clock blared into his ears. With an irritated groan, he slapped the alarm clock off his bedside table and onto the floor. It clattered to the wooden floorboards, and he smiled with a wry expression. He had won the everyday battle with his alarm clock.

Lazily, he rolled out of bed. His legs touched the cold floorboards, but he ignored the reaction to curl his feet up to him. He had the day off, and he was grateful for that. In fact, if his muscles could talk, they would thank his higher ranking officer over and over again. Clad only his boxers, he walked slowly to his bathroom. He gazed off to the side, and saw that his clothes were there and waiting. He grew confused now. Had he put them there? With a heavy chuckle, he shook his head. Of course he had. He was the only one who had the key to his apartment. He turned on the water head, and let the warm water run over his chiseled body. When he got out, he looked at the shower with longing. He wanted to be entrapped in its warming watery prison for longer, but he was sure Pride would be expecting him. Dressing himself in only a black muscle t-shirt, and faded blue jeans, he opened the door.

An audible gasp left him as he spotted his five year old lab. Delilah tilted her head, and wagged her tail at him. Scotty smiled down at her, and stroked her head gently. He couldn’t help but feel a little guilty. He had been out of this house for more than half the day due to his extensive training. The poor girl must have felt neglected. He would make it up to her today. As Scotty walked, Delilah was right at his heels. Scotty grabbed her food bowl, and filled it up. She ate it happily while he munched groggily on an apple. When she finished she barked at him, and it made him jump a little. She was ready, and he on the other hand, was forcing himself to ignore the beckoning of his bed. Oh.. His warm bed. No! Pull yourself together! He yelled at himself, and he smiled brightly at her. You ready, girl? With that alone, she ran up to the front door, her tail wagging feriously. She barked a few times, and Scotty chuckled as he opened the door. She descended the stairs at a rapid rate. Scotty forced himself to do so, and he felt his calves burn.

As he swung open the door, Delilah sat down in front of his truck. What? You don’t want to ride in the back like you usually do? She looked back at him with those pleading brown eyes, and he gave in automatically. He opened the door of his black Ford F150. She climbed into the passenger’s seat, and whined at him. You’re welcome, my lady. He said in a low, baritone voice, before he walked over to his side. He slid in and turned on the ignition. The music came on, and it made him jump in his seat. He wasn’t expecting it to be so loud. Did he always listen to music this loud? Scotty turned it down slightly, and his fingers rapped onto his steering wheel. He sang along with the music very off-key, but he didn’t care. Delilah wagged her tail, staring at Scotty as he acted a little weird. Yes, Scotty was caffeine deprived.

His engine roared and revved as he went down the narrow streets. The houses that were once clustered together began to become few and far between. The land stretched far, and there were numerous farm animals from cows to sheep. Scotty looked into his rearview mirror, and saw that his eyes looked normal, and weren’t as puffy. That made him brighten up, and he grinned as he sang to Delilah who just stared at him with her grinning face. He turned into the driveway of Shady Lane Ranch. His truck squeaked and made him shift about awkwardly. Delilah stuck her head out the window, enjoying the fresh air. Scotty parked in a vacant spot, and turned off the ignition. The music died with the purr of the engine. He opened his door, and stepped out; Delilah climbed over to his door and jumped out. She didn’t want to wait. With a rough pat to her side, he jogged away from her. Delilah barked, growling as chased after him. Scotty chuckled as he kicked up a little dirt with his black cowboy boots. His black cowboy hat was held tightly in his hand.

Scotty stopped at the stallion pasture, and rubbed down Delilah as she rolled onto her back. He scratched her before changing his dark blue gaze to the stallions. Pride! He shouted over the play fight that had been going on between two other stallions. There was that familiar whinny followed by the loud sound of hooves striking the earth. And then there he was in his black and white glory. His paint Quarter Horse stallion charged at the fence. His dark brown eyes were bright, and filled with the reflection of his well missed owner. The six year old stud shoved his face inches from Scotty’s. Scotty went crossed eyed, and shoved his muzzle back playfully. Pride grabbed hold of his cowboy hat which was his favorite toy. All his cowboy hats had Pride’s teeth marking in them, and Scotty grinned as he was up to his usual antics. Instead of lunging for his hat like he normally did, he let Pride have his fun. He was already groomed, and it seemed he was just put out to graze. It was a relief to Scotty because Pride often rolled in the dirt after being groomed.

Scotty gently grabbed a hold of the navy blue halter, and rubbed his black and white face. Pride nickered but it was muffled by the hat. Clipping the matching navy blue lead rope to his halter, Scotty opened the gate. Keeping a tight grip on the lead rope, he led his stallion out. Delilah weaved in and out of Pride’s hooves as he walked, and she gave a few friendly barks to her missed friend, Pride. Pride answered her with muffled nickers and snorts. When the inseparable trio reached the barn, Scotty attached Pride to the cross ties. Delilah sat off to the side and out of Scotty’s way so he could tack up Pride. Scotty grabbed his western saddle. He slung it over his shoulder with ease, and it looked like it weighed no more than a feather did. He reached down to grab up the saddle blanket. He shuffled over to where he kept Pride’s bridle and slung it over his free shoulder. He then snatched up Pride’s breast collar, and held it in his only free hand.

Pride nickered when Scotty came out. He gently set the tack down on a side bench, and placed on the saddle blanket. Pride tossed his head, urging Scotty to hurry up. He lifted the saddle and firmly placed it on Pride’s back. Scotty tightened the girth, and Pride whinnied, letting the hat fall to the ground. Scotty grabbed it quickly, and put it on his head with a triumphant smile. He grabbed the breast collar, and fastened it to his saddle with skilled ease. He stroked his face while he put on the bridle, and allowed the halter and lead rope fall to the floor. Delilah noticed this, and jogged over and picked up in her mouth. Thank you, Delilah. Scotty said as he took it out of her mouth and patted her. Pride nudged Scotty on the shoulder and that told him to get a move on. Grabbing hold of the reins, he led him out of the barn with Delilah trailing along. Placing a boot in the stirrup, Scotty swung up and over without struggle. His six foot and three inch frame settled easily into the saddle, and he clicked his tongue. Pride took off at a leisurely walk, but pulled against the bit.

However, Scotty ignored this, and cleared his throat. That was a sign to stop, and Pride obeyed. Delilah panted beside them, and when Pride was well warmed up, Scotty asked for a trot. Pride nickered happily as he trotted up to the arena. Scotty looked up and saw two girls with their horses. Both of them he hadn’t recognized, and Scotty being the friendly and happy go lucky guy he was, unlocked the gate and waved hello to the both of them. There was a short girl on a beautiful gray mare, and the other was on a buckskin stallion. Scotty would keep Pride away from the stallion, especially that he was so interested in the mare. Pride nickered with complete thrill, and galloped to them the rest of the way. Delilah kept her leisurely pace, and when Pride stopped near them, so did Delilah. Scotty watched as the girl jumped her stallion, and he grinned at her. He turned his attention to the other girl who was riding bareback. This made his eyes almost bug out of his head. She wasn’t even using a bridle either. Hello. He greeted the pair of them. Great jumping. He commented the girl with a tip of his brim. He would have to question that other girl later. I’m Scotty and this is Pride. He patted Pride, and he whinnied. He looked down at Delilah who looked up at him with a tilt of her head. And this young lady is Delilah. He grinned again, and Delilah whined and wagged her tail furiously. Pride sniffed the mare curiously, and when he was about to take a step forwards, Scotty stopped him. What are your names? He inquired curiously, dark blue eyes smiling at them.

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NOTES Finished. Hope you enjoy it! =: D Oh, and lyrics are by Rush of Fools - Never Far Away. WORDS 1,769
TAGGED Clarissa, Christian, Skylar, and Scotty.
CREDIT By HEY BAYBAY !? at Caution!
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[leesh]

I've been roaming around always lookin' down at all I see

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Christian's chocolaty brown eyes were fixed on his two stallions as they fought in their pasture. Both stallions were going nuts and there was blood and hair all over the pasture's ground. Zeppelin was bleeding like crazy because of King's horrible bites and Christian just couldn't stand it anymore! His stallions are nuts but he adores them and if they were to get hurt like they are now then he just wouldn't be able to forgive himself for not stopping them sooner. He looked down at his black, brown, and white Bernese Mountain Dog Henry and he clucked his tongue to the roof of his mouth and Henry shot forward, His ear piercing bark drowning out the sounds that surrounded the two fighting stallions as they both bit into each others neck. Christian ran after his dog and he shouted a powerful HEY at the two stallions to finally stop their fighting. He looked around to make sure that no one saw what the two stallions were doing but he saw Clarissa Rubino, One of his best friends, Watching his two stallions while she watched her own stallion, Metallica. He was flipping out, Probably because of Led Zeppelin and Kings Of Leon, Christian's two wild and crazy stallions who always fight with each other.

As Christian grabbed Zeppelin's halter and lead rope, He opened up the pasture door and Henry ran inside to keep the two stallions away from each other and to keep them from running out of the pasture. Christian walked over to his gray stallion and slipped the lime green halter onto Zeppelin's gray face, Clipping it when he finished pulling the crown piece over the gray stallion's ears. He clipped the green lead rope on the halter and walked forward, Holding the lead rope firmly when he walked. Christian's other stallion, King, Cantered towards the open pasture gate when Christian and Zeppelin cut him off, Closing the gate behind Zeppelin's rump. Christian led his stallion forward and past all of the pastures except for one. Black and Vegas' pasture. Alicia's pregnant mare, Vegas, Was throwing one of her daily fits and it seemed as though Black was just standing there. Christian smiled at the horse couple and he walked away, Making sure that Zeppelin got away from Black and Vegas without causing a fight with either one of the horses.

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[/color]etting into the stable, Christian clipped the cross ties to Zeppelin's halter and he left his gray stallion to get his grooming kit. He came back and opened up the carrying barrel shaped case. He took out the curry comb and began to curry his stallion's body, Not missing a single spot. He worked through the brushes, Using the hard brush, soft brush, and any other brush he needed to use of the gray stallion to get rid of all the blood and hair from his most recent fight with King. Christian combed the gray stallion's mane and braided it, Making sure the stallion had two long and thick braids. Christian looked at the two braids and then took them apart, Combing the gray mane out again. He decided to comb out Zeppelin's tail and he braided the gray stallion's tail and he mixed in a golden ribbon with the stallion's gray tail. Christian then picked the stallion's feet and brushed all of the dirt and blood off of his face using the face brush. Finally satisfied, Christian packed up the grooming kit and went back into the tack room. He put away the kit and looked around for his English saddle. He finally found the saddle and picked it up. The English saddle pad was underneath the saddle so Christian just scooped it up in his arms along with the English saddle. He scanned the room looking for the gray stallion's English bridle. Christian finally found the bridle and he slipped the bridle onto his arm and it rested on his elbow. He walked out of the tack room and placed the saddle pad and then the saddle on the gray stallion as he waited for his owner to attach the girth and tighten it. Smacking himself for forgetting the girth, Christian walked back into the tack room and grabbed Zeppelin's girth. He walked back out and attached the girth, Buckling it to the saddle. He walked around to Zeppelin's other side and finished buckling the girth, Tightening the girth and making Zeppelin try to rear up with the cross ties still attached. Christian slapped the stallion's rump with the reins of the bridle that he was about to put on the gray stallion. The stallion stopped and looked at his owner with his brown eyes, Fire burning in his eyes. Christian bridled his stallion and grabbed his helmet. He secured the helmet on his head and he led his stallion out of the stables.

Zeppelin spotted a beautiful gray mare and he reared up. Christian pulled down on the reins but his stallion fought back hard until he tossed his head and Christian flew forward. He hit the fence with a loud bang. The reins were still in his hands and Zeppelin flew forward too. Zeppelin jumped the fence and caused Christian to hit his stomach on the fence and get kicked in the cheek. He landed on the ground and rolled forward a little, The reins dropping from his hands. He lied there for a minute, Unconscious until Zeppelin's loud snort to the mare that he saw before woke Christian up from his unconsciousness. He got up and grabbed Zeppelin's reins to keep him from trying to breed with the mare. Christian snarled at Zeppelin when the stallion tried to bite his shoulder. Christian turned him in a very tight little circle and whipped his rump with the reins until he finally stopped rearing and trying to escape Christian to go breed with the gray mare.

C[/color]hristian finally mounted Zeppelin and he was now next to the girl that was riding the beautiful gray mare. She was riding bareback without a bridle or anything. Christian was impressed by her and her mare until he saw Clarissa jumping Metallica. He grinned and he watched her for a little while longer until he heard another person's voice. He turned around in his saddle to see a blond guy and his stallion. Zeppelin reared up a little and bucked out behind him, Trying to hit the guy's stallion. "ZEPPELIN! STOP IT NOW!"[/b] Christian roared at his stallion. The gray stallion beneath Christian straightened out and Christian had to gallop him before he got him near the mare. He kicked Zeppelin forward but his stallion only turned around and faced the mare. He nuzzled her muzzle and nickered softly. "I'm so sorry. He's in love with your beautiful mare. I'm Christian, You can call me Chris though. Who are you guys?" Christian asked the girl and guy he didn't know. He glanced at Clarissa and Metallica before turning his attention back to Zeppelin and the girl's beautiful mare. He looked up at the girl to find himself starring at a beautiful girl. She was blond, blue eyed, and not to mention enchanting. Christian blushed heavily and looked away shyly. Just like his Zeppelin, Christian is a sucker for girls and this girl is the one who makes his insides flutter with excitement. Aw, He's so cute.
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TAG: Skylar, Clarissa, Christian, and Scotty
COMMENTS: finished! Do ya like it, Maya?
OUTFIT:Outfit
WORD COUNT: one thousand two hundred and twenty nine words

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[Maya]

imagine a future moment in your
life where all your dreams come true .

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[/color]kylar had tuned out the world around. And was that meant in a literal sense. She had turned off her hearing aids to focus better, and ignore the world and whomever it may bring. She thus slipped into her thoughts whilst Serenade showed off her newly acquainted skills. However, her mare suddenly stopped, and her ears were pricked forwards. Skylar quickly turned on her hearing aids, and gazed off in the distance. Serenade grew excited, and she could feel her muscles quiver and tense beneath her. A stallion and its owner had leapt over the arena to enter. Well, that’s one way to do it. She thought to herself, but watched with discreet awe as the stallion cleared it without complications. Skylar would have been scared out of her wits if Serenade suddenly did that, but she did want to train Serenade to be a jumper. It would be a first for both of them, and they could grow and expand their horizons together. That thought soothed her, and turned Serenade around by applying pressure to her side. Serenade gave in, and her eyes were locked upon the encroaching stallion.

W[/color]ith an exuberant whinny, she greeted the stallion. Oh, God. She thought, but kept Serenade at a stop. She always got along better with stallions, and even Skylar was trying to figure out why. Serenade tossed her head, and her eyes focused intently upon the stallion as his owner scolded him. Skylar’s green eyes observed, and she spoke nothing. After all, it was better not to interfere with his punishment, but as for Serenade, she waited impatiently. Stallions and geldings were always her favored gender, and for mares she bossed around. The only girls Serenade seemed to get along with were human ones. She didn’t have any problem with those. When she spoke, Skylar listened and easily caught her words. That’s alright. Serenade loves the attention from stallions. She gave a reassuring smile, and it reached her green eyes, allowing them to brighten. The smile revealed her white teeth, and her pale pink lips closed over them all too soon. Thank you. Your stallion is a looker. She complimented in return. I’m Skylar. She introduced herself, and her voice for once, was warm and gentle. This place must be rubbing off on her, especially with all the nice people around here.

S[/color]kylar watched as Rissa jumped her stallion, and she watched with clear awe. She observed as she set him up, and they cleared each and every obstacle. One day, that would be the pair of them doing what they have just done. She smiled, realizing that the stallion, Metal she called him, refused to look away from Serenade. Serenade moved into a walk as yet another person entered. Skylar pealed her gaze away from the jumping duo, and diverted her sights upon a western rider and his paint horse. She smiled at him, and as he came closer his name was Scotty. His horse’s name was Pride, and his dog’s name was Delilah. She introduced herself as Skylar. Serenade stopped walking and whickered to the paint Quarter horse. Skylar was even amazed at how much self-control his stallion had around a mare. However, it didn’t seem to bother Serenade. She was eager to make some new friends. A few moments later, and another boy entered. However, his cheek looked as though it had been recently hurt. What Skylar could get of that was he simply entered in the same fashion Rissa did, but he must have not been expecting it.

S[/color]erenade with obviously thrilled with being around stallions. Skylar heard the boy yell at his stallion, and discipline him as well. However, Skylar found that he was her age, and the two others were older by more than a couple years. Her green eyes were almost locked on the boy who introduced himself as Chris. He was handsome, and she blushed without noticing it until she looked away and realized her cheeks were hot. Breathe. She reminded herself, and she exhaled the breath that she had been holding in. Serenade’s ears were pricked eagerly forwards at the boy’s stallion came up to her. When he nickered to her, she responded with a nicker of her own. Skylar rolled her eyes, but smirked at Serenade. What a flirt. She thought and turned her gaze upon Chris. He, too, seemed shy seeing as he looked away with a blush that reddened his face. I’m Skylar. And my mare doesn’t mind. She’s a flirt. Handsome stallion. She commented and her smile broadened when Serenade nickered in response to her. Skylar untangled her fingers from her mane, and placed one arm back to rest her hand on Serenade’s back. She felt at ease, and she tried to ignore the knot that formed in her stomach with the arrival of Chris. Now, that was a face she would never forget.

you know it's the greatest moment of your life ,
and you get to experience it with one person .
( WHO'S STANDING NEXT TO YOU?)

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word count , bby --* -----
lyrics , darling --* quote from one tree hill
comments , doll --* Finished. I absolutely love it, Leesh! And I adore you for plotting with me! =: ) Enjoy!
tag , you’re it --* Christian, Scotty, Rissa, Skylar.
wake up , the credits are rolling --* abbie.doll of caution 2.0 made this!
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Rissa smiled kindly at Skylar when she saw a very handsome blond guy walk in followed by Christian, An old friend of hers. She patted Metallica on his buckskin shoulder and he reared up, Startled by the kind gesture from his loving owner. She was taken by surprise but she clung to him, Holding the reins tightly and gripping pieces of black mane with all her might. She screamed when her stallion bolted forward and his neighs filled everyone's ears. The buckskin stallion bucked and reared up at the two other stallion's in the arena. He was a terrifying sight to see, All of that furry was horrifying and Rissa was sure that it would scare everyone off.

In the paddock area, Clarissa's other horse was going nuts. Carolina Liar heard the father of her first foal and he was very pissed off. She cantered around the paddock before finally jumping the fencing that held her in. Carolina galloped towards the arena when she saw Clarissa hanging onto Metallica for dear life. Carolina was soon very mad and she tossed her head. One of the stable hands rushed over with her halter and lead rope. He slipped it on and buckled it before she tried to shove him aside. She cantered up to the fence and jumped over it, Clearing the fence beautifully. She landed gracefully in the arena and she saw all the stallions and the one mare that was getting all the attention. She reared up and galloped up to the mare. She reared up and slashed her two front hooves at the gray mare. Rissa gasped and kicked Metallica into a canter to stop Carolina. She cantered up to Carolina and stopped right in front of the gray mare and the black mare. Rissa grabbed Carolina's lead rope and pulled down hard, Making the mare stop rearing. Rissa rode over to the fence and she tied up her black Arabian mare, Making sure she was secure so the mare wouldn't escape or leave.

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[/color]ack into the center of the ring, Rissa looked around and she blushed when the blond guy, Who introduced himself as Scotty, Complemented her on her jumping performance with Metallica. "Thank you. I'm Clarissa, Rissa if you will" Rissa said as she bowed like you usually do when you are about to begin your dressage performance. She smiled shyly at Scotty and when she noticed Skylar and Chris both blushing when looking at each other, She couldn't help but letting out a cute little giggle. She blushed when she caught herself staring at Scotty. He made her insides flutter like a million butterflies trying to break free. She smiled and looked away from Scotty before watching her black Arabian mare, Carolina Liar. The mare was trying to chew her way through the lead rope when she noticed Rissa staring at her. She nickered at her owner and the blond rode over to her beloved mare. She dismounted from Metallica and tied his reins to the fence, Making sure he was secure and he wasn't going to go anywhere. Rissa then untied the mare's lead rope and mounted from the ground, Grabbing a hand full of mane and pulling herself up. She took the lead rope off Carolina's halter and she held onto two hand fulls of the mare's black mane. Rissa smiled at everyone before kicking her mare into a fast and forward canter. Rissa rocked with her mare's carefree stride until they rounded the corner. The pair was heading right for the jumps and Rissa had to think fast. She kicked Carolina on, Making the mare's gait even faster. The mare approached the first jump and soared over it, Rissa still on her back. They headed for the next jump and again, Carolina soared over it. Rissa patted her mare on the shoulder while she cantered around the ring. She slowed her mare down to a steady trot to try and keep the mare's mind off of the gray mare in the arena with her.

Thankfully, Rissa was keeping her mare happy and moving so the mare had so interest in the other mare what so ever but she was interested in the three other stallions, Mainly the paint stallion that Scotty was riding. Carolina trotted over to Pride and stopped right next to him. She nickered in his ear and Rissa smiled, Patting her mare on the shoulder. The mare sniffed at Pride and she nuzzled his shoulder playfully.

S[/color]eeing her mare flirting with Scotty's stallion, Rissa sighed and looked at Scotty. She wished she could just get up the courage to flirt with him. She swallowed her thoughts and she looked at Scotty. "So what brings you here, Scotty?" Rissa asked, Her voice flirty and sweet. She batted her eyelashes a few times before patting her mare's shoulder again. She looked up at Scotty again. "Can I pet Pride? He's so handsome" Rissa asked Scotty, Eying the black and white painted stallion he was mounted on.
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TAG: Skylar, Clarissa, Christian, and Scotty
COMMENTS: finished. Lyrics by Matt Nathanson (Come On Get Higher). You like?
OUTFIT:Outfit
WORD COUNT: Eight hundred and forty two words, Not my longest or best post but it's decent =)

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ANOTHER MILE DOWN THE ROAD
ANOTHER MILE FROM MY HOME
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Scotty observed the trio. Two seemed to know each other, but he and the girl, Skylar had been the odd ones out. He did not mind, it was just another opportunity to meet new people. So, the younger boy was Chris, and the older girl that was around his age was… Beautiful. Scotty shook his head, and smiled sheepishly to himself. Her name is Rissa, idiot! He mentally scolded himself, and regained his composure. He cleared this throat, and smiled happily at all three of them. His dark blue eyes also smiled at them all, and he looked back at Rissa. He observed her politely before allowing his gaze to stray from her. However, his eyes snapped back as her buckskin stallion reared. He then bucked and lashed out, and it was apparent it was because Pride and Zeppelin were stallions. Pride kept calm, and looked almost boredly at the young stallion. Pride came in at a nice six years old, and he was mature and level-headed. He took on much of Scotty’s qualities, but it didn’t bother either of them much.

A black mare jumped over the fence, and entered the arena. She headed straight for the gray mare, but just as Scotty was about to react, Rissa had. He threw a worried look at the young girl, Skylar. But his attention was redirected at Rissa when she tied up Metal, and mounted on Carolina. His gaze then drifted over towards the two younger ones. Their faces grew red feverently, and Scotty let out a good-natured chuckle. His voice was low and soothing and most had compared it to a radio show host. That voice could send people to sleep as they listened to the tracks he played. Being a radio show host or a radio personality was a career he considered on pursuing, but had been thrown an opportunity to be a police officer. He would enjoy that much more. Not to mention, he was a dare devil and needed to be doing something. Thus, the training he was getting put through was his savior that enjoyed torturing him for the time being.

Delilah sat beside Pride, her tail wagging. Faithful and loyal she remained attached to Scotty. If Scotty could, he would take Delilah and Pride with him wherever he went. Sadly, the police force didn’t allow that. He often went to work a little upset, but he perked up quickly. He could never stay sad for long. A grin was placed on his face, and his teeth were shown without any shyness what so ever. Scotty watched Rissa jump her mare over the obstacles, and then they trotted over to him. Scotty looked up, and grinned when she bowed like they would in a competition. Pride looked up confused as the mare nickered in his ear. When the mare nuzzled at his shoulder, Pride squealed with delight, and nickered to her in return. He stretched out his neck, and lipped at her mane. Scotty chuckled to himself. There seemed to be love connections popping out of no where. Not that he minded, Scotty was a hopeless romantic himself, and even his heart was melting with the sight of his stallion flirting.

Scotty’s stomach turned and wrenched as though he were nervous. He was far from nervous, but he felt this once before. He was beginning to like Rissa, but Scotty liked taking things slow. He was old fashioned, and he never rushed into things. Love was nothing to be toyed with, and he had learned that in his younger years. Then Rissa spoke at him, questioning him. What brought me here was to find a decent place to board Pride. He gave a gentle pat to Pride’s muscular shoulder. He nickered in response, but his brown eyes were transfixed on the mare beside him. He nuzzled the mare’s neck, and neighed brightly and was clearly happy. Pride pawed the earth, and tossed his head as he playfully nudged the mare. However, I didn’t know I’d get to meet a beautiful woman. He stated with a serious face, but added a little wink in there. He gave a gentle chuckle, and stared at her. What brought you here? He inquired and was filled curiosity. Scotty adjusted his seat, and the saddle silently squeaked beneath the weight of the muscular man.

Scotty listened as she asked to pat Pride. With a bright and broad grin he responded. Of course you can! He let his right foot wiggle free from the stirrup, and it moved over Pride’s back. Scotty dropped down to the ground, and stretched out like he normally did. His six foot and three inch frame stood next to Pride. He held onto his reins, but knew that Pride would act like a gentleman. He loves attention. He chuckled as he stroked his neck. Pride looked at him for a moment and nodded his head. When he noticed that Scotty was next to him, he nibbled on his cowboy hat innocently. Scotty pushed his muzzle away playfully. Pride snorted in a disappointed way, but gazed at the woman atop the black mare. He turned his attention back to the mare, and nickered to her gently.

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WORDS 868 AH!
TAGGED Clarissa, Christian, Skylar, and Scotty.
CREDIT By HEY BAYBAY !? at Caution!
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Christian smiled at Skylar and he noticed her blushing. He blushed and turned a light pink that wasn't too noticeable against his skin color. He patted Zeppelin's shoulder and the stallion nickered to him before nuzzling Serenade. Christian chuckled at his stallion's flirtatious ways before looking into Skylar's green eyes. He smiled at her again and then he smiled at Serenade, Her gray horse. "Nice to meet you Skylar. My stallion is too, He's a sucker for mares. Thank you" Christian said as he patted his stallion's shoulder again. The stallion only nickered softly at his owner before returning his full attention to Serenade.

Christian tried to get Zeppelin to move but the stallion wouldn't budge. He was amazed at Serenade and he wanted to be with her. Christian couldn't complain, He wanted to be near Skylar just like his stallion but Zeppelin had to move sometime. The stallion whinnied at Christian to let him know that he wasn't going anywhere without Serenade and Christian couldn't help but smile at his stallion. The gray stallion nuzzled Serenade's cheek and Christian smiled again, His stallion was always known for his charming ways with the mares.

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[/color]inally managing to get Zeppelin to canter away from Serenade, Christian set him up for the jumps and they cleared them all, Not making one fault. The stallion wanted to gallop and Christian just let him, Making sure not to crash into the other riders and their horses in the ring. He galloped out Zeppelin's energy before finally making him come down to a smooth collected trot. He trotted back over to Skylar and Serenade and Zeppelin began to trot in place, His muscles rippling under his shinny gray coat. Christian stopped Zeppelin and he smiled at the stallion. He patted his neck and scratched Zeppelin's favorite place to be scratched, The end of his cheek bone. Zeppelin stomped his left hind leg, Showing that he was enjoying the attention he was getting from Christian. The brunette smiled at his gray stallion and then looked at Skylar, Blushing slightly at the sight of the beautiful blond.
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TAG: Skylar, Clarissa, Christian, and Scotty
COMMENTS: finished! Sorreh for the delay! So many threads and so much muse for some and for others, Not so much xD Super short post! I'm sooo sorrehhhhh!!! No muse for him right now xD
OUTFIT:Outfit
WORD COUNT: Not telling -squeals and runs away-

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imagine a future moment in your
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[/color]kylar caught what was Christian saying easily. She gave a gentle laugh and her features brightened. Serenade was focused entirely on the stallion, but selectively listened to what her rider was saying. As Serenade was nuzzled she gave a gentle squeal of sheer happiness. She tossed her head, and pressed her muzzle against the gray stallion. Skylar rolled her eyes, and tried to move her away, but Serenade refused by giving a harsh snort. What was she going to do with her stubborn mare? She noticed that Christian tried to move his own horse, but his stallion also refused. She gave another gentle laugh, and Serenade’s ears flicked back. One of a kind. Skylar spoke, her green eyes dancing with laughter. Serenade playfully nudged the stallion’s shoulder, and Skylar exhaled to herself. She was going to have to deal with a moody mare when she went into heat.

H[/color]er expression changed from happy to horrified. Serenade would get much worse when she went into heat. That meant Skylar would have to frantically search for a stallion. Her green eyed gaze dropped to Christian’s stallion. Perhaps… She thought and then that light bulb went off in her head. The pair of them did get along swimmingly, so it only made sense. A triumphant smile came to Skylar’s face, but she wasn’t completely relieved. She would also have to search for a good stallion for her new mare, Lady. This was just great for Skylar. Not only would she have to deal with one moody mare but rather two. She didn’t want to have to deal with an aggressive stallion, but having an aggressive stallion seemed better than two moody mares. She looked down when Zeppelin nuzzled Serenade’s cheek. Finally Christian successfully removed his stallion away from Serenade, but Serenade wasn’t all too happy. The pair watched them as Christian jumped him, and it was then that Skylar made up her decision. She was gaining confidence when the duo cleared each obstacle. Serenade was a good jumper from that one incident from before, but seeing as Zeppelin was a jumper as well it seemed like a match made in heaven.

W[/color]hen he was still jumping Zeppelin, Skylar was trying to figure out how to ask him. Each possible way seemed to be shot down by Skylar. She had finally figured out to ask Christian, but then he came back and every word disappeared from her mind. She blushed a little more and opened her mouth. Chris? She questioned him, hesitantly. Half of her was praying that her voice was too weak for him to her, but her voice sounded stronger than she wanted it to be. Skylar calmed her nerves down. Why does she have to be this way around handsome looking guys? Deciding to just get it over with, she blurted it out. Serenade is going into heat in a couple of days. And seeing as she gets along pretty well with your stallion, I was wondering, if you wouldn’t mind covering her with your stallion. Her cheeks grew redder by the time she finished the sentence in one breath. Skylar turned her head quickly off to the side. Her fingers fumbling with Serenade’s mane as she felt her cheeks burn.

you know it's the greatest moment of your life ,
and you get to experience it with one person .
( WHO'S STANDING NEXT TO YOU?)

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tag people , hun --* Scotty, Rissa, Christian, Skylar
word count , bby --* 540
lyrics , darling --* quote from one tree hill
comments , doll --* D'aw. She's adorable. Lol! It's okay, Leesh. Mine isn't soo much better either.
wake up , the credits are rolling --* abbie.doll of caution 2.0 made this!
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Rissa smiled kindly at Scotty, Her smile dazzling while Carolina licked Pride's cheek. Rissa chuckled before reaching over Carolina's shoulder to stoke Pride's shoulder. The mare nickered softly to her owner before returning to licking Pride's cheek. The Arabian mare was just so funny some times but then Scotty spoke and Rissa blushed a deep pink. He called her beautiful! "Me? Beautiful? I wouldn't say that I'm beautiful. I might just be charming but definitely not beautiful. I never knew that I would meet such a handsome and nice man like yourself" Rissa said, Blushing as she smiled at Scotty. She then kicked her mare into a collected trot around the ring before finally making her trot in place. Rissa was ready for both the dressage and jumping competitions and she was going to be preforming with Carolina so the pair should get some practice in now. Kicking Carolina on from her collected trot, Rissa and Carolina broke into a steady canter and the black mare was catching Metallica's attention. He whinnied to her but she only held her head high and snorted at him. Rissa kicked her mare again but this time she was signaling the mare to switch her lead or to do a flying change. The mare followed her orders beautifully and she nickered to Pride as Rissa slowed her down to a smooth and sassy walk.

The black Arabian mare nickered to Pride again and before Rissa knew it, The mare was trying to taunt the stallion with her female scent. Carolina was already in heat and she was just too willing to be covered by a stallion but Rissa already picked out the stallion she wanted to breed Carolina to, Black Roxxy's stallion. The stallion was very impressive and they looked great together so why not? Turning her attention back to her mare, Pride, and Scotty, Rissa smiled kindly at Scotty before scolding Carolina. "I'm so sorry! She's in heat and she's just way too eager to be covered right now" Rissa said, Apologizing for her mare's rude behavior. Carolina whinnied and snorted at Rissa to tell her mistress to butt out and mind her own business. Rissa rolled her eyes and sighed, Somethings never change with Carolina.

TAG: Skylar, Clarissa, Christian, and Scotty
COMMENTS: finished. Lyrics by Matt Nathanson (Come On Get Higher). Hope you like it and yeah, That's just fine for Zeppy to cover Serenade. Super short again! Damn you muse!
OUTFIT:Outfit
WORD COUNT: Don't make me tell! -runs away again-

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