by iSunshine » Sat Oct 08, 2011 1:12 pm
Drew slowed Genesis to a slow walk. She took her feet out of the stirrups and slipped her hands to the buckle on her reins. Behind her, Fabian was having trouble with Treachery who was nervously swaying, biting his bit and spooking at the slightest movements. Out of nowhere, a leaf dropped on to Treachery's hindquarters, sending him into the forest.
Fabian tugged at the reins but Treachery wouldn't stop. In the pathway of the bolting horse was a curious looking boy. He was wearing what seemed to be a private school uniform under a black zip-up jacket with the hood up. Fabian called at him, "Move! Horse on the run!" The boy merely stepped to the side. As quickly as physically possible, the boy got a handful of Treachery's mane and pulled. Treachery came to a dead stop. Fabian, who was not safely in the saddle, flew forward. He landed on his hip in the dust. "Hey! What was that for, you dick! Trying to kill me?"
The boy looked at him and pointed to Treachery who was breathing hard. He walked over to Fabian's saddle. The boy undid the girth.
"Hey! Stop that!"
The boy looked at Fabian as he untwisted the girth and tightened again. Fabian sat in the dust, dumbstruck. Drew came cantering into the forest. When she saw the boy holding Treachery and Fabian on the ground, she jumped off of Genesis and ran to help Fabian up. Once Fabian was standing, he glared at the boy in disbelief. "Thanks, I guess..."
The boy handed Fabian Treachery's reins. "No problem. I'm Sabastian, by the way."
"Fabian."
"And I'm Drew." The two friends smiled gently at Sabastian. Err...at least Drew smiled warmly. Fabian more...grimaced. Sabastian returned the smile to Drew. He smiled at Fabian.
"So," Drew began. "What are you doing around here?"
"Oh, I was just wandering, I guess. Looking for unicorns." Sabastian smiled.
Drew laughed and Fabian gave an obvious fake-laugh. He walked behind Drew and gripped her shoulder. "Hey, this guy creeps me out. Let's go." Drew glared at Fabian and smiled back at Sabastian.
"Would you like to come back with us?"
Sabastian smiled and nodded. "I don't know how fast I can walk th-"
"You can double up with me." Drew smiled.
Sabastian smiled. Fabian sighed and mounted Treachery. Drew mounted Genesis and helped Sabastian on. Sabastian shyly put his arms around Drew's waist for support. From behind, a tear slid down Fabian's cheek, his mouth wide open with jealousy. He put his head down and got Treachery walking.