A Letter ((Sam))

[Melanieloggedout]

Aidan had gotten so much better then he had been when he had first arrived. He had gained a little weight, but not enough to make him need bigger clothes...he had gotten more confidence because of Charlie and everyone else here. He sighed now, walking the long driveway to the mailbox. He had decided to after school, since he wasn't doing anything right now. Opening the door, he took out the envelopes and flipped through them, knowing there wasn't going to be anything for him. But wait..was that an A? Going back to it, he read the name in the familiar hand writing. His heart dropped from his chest and he put the other letters down, then tore it open quickly. Reading it through, he became nervous. It said simple words, and he was a bit nervous now.

Aidan,

I made a deal with the judge. He let me out with community service hours. Turn around and you'll be in for a surprise. You're coming home with me now, and I won't treat you badly anymore. I'm changed, and I hope you can understand that. I'm sorry for everything.

Love,
Dad

He turned slowly on his heel until he caught sight of the familiar form. He stepped backwards, wondering where Lady was. But she couldn't save him everytime. He had to fight his own battles. Looking at his father squarely, he straightened and eyed him over.Go back to where you were...I don't want you here. I'm finally happy, and I finally don't have to wake up every day to a drunken bas.tard who would hit me every moment he got. He spat out angrily, and then retreated as the man advanced. He still was fearful of him, and he wouldn't take any chances. HIs words had angered his father, and soon the man's hand was grabbing his chin, making him bite his tongue and taste the taste of blood. He stared at his son angrily.You'll watch your tongue while I'm around. I'm taking you home..whether you want to or not. Aidan knew what to do. He took his right arm and swung it heavily at Tom, knowing he would catch him off guard. He was just protecting himself anyway. His father stumbled backwards, his ear bleeding now. Aidan's eyes filled with a new light, and he knew he could protect himself. He was sixteen now. He could do it. But suddenly Tom lunged and brought him toppling down, his back landing right on a rock. His face was slapped and punched, and he felt his eye swell up immediately. He got his foot wedged underneath himself between him and his dad. He pushed upwards with all of his strength and watched as he went flying. Blood was trickling down Aidan's face, but also his father's. He sent out a whistle, and he heard barking. Fear filled Tom's eyes and he struggled back to his truck, getting inside of flying off, gravel spinning. Aidan sighed and let himself fall back onto the ground, his butt sitting in the dirt. He'd be back...he knew he would be.

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

Lady took off after teh truck,but she was old and weary. Thank God, though, she had her pups. Ebony took off, chasing the truck down the road. She howled in anger and fear, as teh truck began to get smaller. But, her siblings caught up with her. Her brother had more of a Whippet figure and speed adn took off, flying past his kin. With a grunt, he lept into teh air and got his paws over the tail gate. Whining in fear, he scrambled over and landed heavily in the truck bed, panting.

Back home, Sam came inside, finding the letter. She read it quickly and her face paled. On the floor was blood, making her shake. This was NOT good. April said he was in for life! Quickly, Sam grabbe dher kes and whistled. Duke flew into the back, Iris and Lady following him. In the truck was a pistol, incase of emergencies. And this was. Her worker and friend was kidnapped. Starting the truck up, she flew down teh driveway, driving more reclessly then Josh ever tried. Never mess with a woman that is filled with motherly hormones and about 5 weeks. If you did, you were dead.

[Melanie]

AIdan was shrunk up against the door of his father's truck, staying as far away from his as possible. Suddenly, a loud bang was heard, and Aidan looked in the back. Tom's eyes flicked to his rearveiw mirror and he saw the dog. He suddenly reached across Aidan and opened the glove compartment, bringing out the pistol. Aidan's eyes widened and he tried closing the door on Tom's hand. But he ended up getting smacked again, but he still stood up for the yougn dog.Leave him alone! He yelled out in protection, and then watched as his dad pulled over, not knowing Sam was coming. Aidan watched as if it was in slow motion, and he suddenly had an idea. He grabbed the gun, not really thinking. It suddenly went off, and he felt his leg explode in pain. His eyes rolled for a moment in the back of his head, and he felt the door opening beside him, with him being shoved out upon the ground. Tom could not be caught for this. He closed the door and sped off, knowing the dog was still inside. But he was going whether the dog was there or not. He sped off and the truck soon disappeared.


Aidan laid upon the ground for a moment, swimming in and out of conciousness. His leg was a bloodied mess, as well as his face. His father wasn't going to come back anytime soon, and Aidan wondered how he was going to make it back to the ranch. Hearing cars speed by, he knew he had to get out of the way. Soon, there was a couple that slowed and stopped. He couldn't be around people right now. Waking himself up through willpower, he pushed himself backwards until he laid in the woods, disguised by the foliage. Only one who was looking close enough would see the amount of blood in the dirt, with the streak marks pointing towards the forest. He laid quietly, closing his eyes, wondering what was going to happen.

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

The hound in the truck lunged through the back window, snarling and biting. His fangs sought for the man's face, long and sharp. One bite and he would flee, just one bite. Meanwhile, Ebony continued to run after her siblings. They went after teh truck but Ebony slowed down, her ears perked. Her nose quivered and she followed the blood trail into the ditch. Seeing her master made her whimper and she slunked over, tail between her legs. When she came close enough she laid next to him, still whining and whimpering.

Sam drove down teh road, taking a sharp turn. She saw the hounds, most runningstill, but one went into the ditch. Ebony. Slamming on the brake, Sam lurched forward, her chest hitting the steering wheel, and shoved the door open. Duke and Iris lept out of the truck, Duke grunting when he hit the ground, and ran into teh ditch, stopping next to whining Ebony. Lady waited for Sam then followed her into the ditch.Aidan? Oh Aidan, she said softly, kneeling next to him and gently pushing the dogs aside.

[Melanie]

Tom felt jaws clamp into his arm, and he let out a yell. Grunting, her ripped the limb from the dog's mouth and started swerving the truck back and forth, trying to get him out. Hopefully it had worked. He put both hands back on the wheel and slammed his foot down on the gas, making the truck accelorate even faster. He was getting out of here and away from everything else. He would get Aidan though, if it was the last thing he did. He needed his son..for his frustration and his anger problems. But he couldn't believe he had shot him. His own son. What was he going to do now? If he got caught..and Aidan died..he'd be tried for murder. And then he could die as well. This would not bode well for him if things turned out the way his mind was imagining things. If only he had just kept him in the truck. THen he could have taken care of him like he deserved. He was long gone now though, and it would take a miracle to find him.


Aidan lay quietly, his eyes closed softly. Suddenly, he heard the whine and felt the fur of a dog. Forcing his eyes open, he recognized Ebony vaguely.Eb... He said softly, looking over at her with clouded eyes. He didn't want to die, and he didn't think he would. But the bullet had shattered his knee cap, and he would need bone repair and crutches and physical therapy long after. Probably therapy for his mind as well. He suddenly heard the screech of brakes, and fear shot through him. Not him...not again. He would hurt Ebony..he would hurt him. He scooted further back in toeh bushes, and a whimper was heard as the bushes were parted.No...don't come near...me... He gasped out softly, the pain overbearing. He felt like he was going to be sick, so he turned his head away, tasting the blood from his lip and everything else. He didn't want his father to take him.

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

The male lept out of the back of the truck, screaming in pain when he felt something snap in his leg. He laid in the soft grass, whimpering, and finally got up. Home, he had to get home. Aidan too. He had to find Aidan. Gritting hsi teeth, he began the long limp home.

As Aidan moved back, Ebony whined, trying to stop him befor ehe hurt himself. Quickly Sam out an hand on his shoulder, brushing a finger against his cheek.Aidna shh.. Don't move..You are hurt and you will onlymake it worse, she said quietly, tears streaming down her face. Why did this always happen? Why wasn't her home safe anymore.Aidan, please..forgive, she whispered and gave a soft sob, covering her mouth with her free hand. But she continued to say,[/b]I am sorry Aidan, I am sorry Aidan.. So sorry..[/b]

[Melanie]

Aidan didn't cry...he just couldn't. THe pain froze his whole body, making him numb in some places, with his body tingling in others. The area around his knee was shooting with pain, and he finally gave a small cry out to express it. He felt Ebony pressed up beside him, and he reached out a bloodied hand to touch her back. When he felt a hand on his shoulder, he flinched, and then relaxed, hearing Sam's voice. It was Sam..only Sam. He rolled over slightly to face her, his features drawn and frightened.Sam...I...I h-hit him. I tried to...I tried to m-make him leave. H-he wouldn't....S-Sam...it's my fault... He told her, meaning that there was nothing for him to forgive her for. He reached out softly to touch her arm as she held her warm hand agaisnt his cool cheek. He watched her for another moment before closing his eyes and gathering his strength. She wouldn't be able to lift him up this time...so he'd have to do it by himself, unless Josh magically appeared. He suddenly sat up straight, his face contorting in pain. Maybe Ebony could help him support himself.

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

Ebony whined softly, pressing her body against him. Her eyes begged him to lay down but she knew it was futile. As Aidan tried to get up, Sam pulled her hand back and the tears streamed even harder down her face. Oh how she wished Jake was here. But he was at a show and wouldn't be back for awhle. Suddenly, Lady came over andpushed Ebony closer to Aidan while going to his other side. He may have grown, but she knew her job to do. Pressing against his other side, she growled at him softly to put his arm on her. Once up, she and Sam and Ebony could help him.

The young male collapsed on the road, panting. So faraway.. He didn't even know this place.. Where was he? It took all his will power to get up instead of lay here and die. Home, he had to get home to Sam and find Aidan on the way. He could smell blood in the truck and it made him scared.

[Melanie]

Aidan groaned once, and then felt Sam wrap her arms around him. He knew she wanted him to stay still, but if he did, he would only die here. So, taking a deep breath, and with Ebony and Lady's help, he raised painstakingly to his feet. He cried out a few times and finally began limping forward, and found he couldn't put any weight on his knee. He looked down at it and cringed.Oh God...Sam... He pushed out and then looked away. He couldn't stare at it anymore. He reached the truck and then lifted himself up into the seat ocne the door was opened. But then a thought came to him. He looked to Sam.Sam...Ebony's brother. He was...he was in the truck...He c-could be out there...a-alone. He stuttered and then sat back agaisnt the seat, feeling extremely light headed. He closed his eyes and brought his leg inside, trying to keep the blood off of everything. But it was impossible. It dripped down to the floor and he looked at her in apology.

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

Sam put a hand on his shoulder, smiling at him softly though her face was wet.He will be ok.. Maybe we will find him onthe way to the hospital, she said and kissed his cheek gently before getting in on the otherside. Tough shewas smiling and looked slightly happy, she was crying inside. There was no way he could stay with her now. The doctors would call the cops and have him put in a curel foster home until he rotted. That made ehr so upset, she began to hiccup, a true sign she was in distress, but didn't notice. The dogs lept into the bed ofthe truck as Sam started the turck up.Aidan, keep talking and don't fall asleep. Don't you dare sleep, she said in a voice that was tight with fear.

The hound finally colapsed in the road, unable to get up. His leg was even worse. The pads wer facing outward while the rest of it faced inward. But he still tried to get home. There was no way now. All he could do was lay there and pant, whimpering once in awhile from a throb of pan. A blood trail followed him from where he lept out of the truck but it was getting fainter and fainter as the ct from teh broken bone was covered in dirt and gravel.

[Melanie]

Aidan closed his eyes for a moment, feeling tired and overdrawn. But the throbbing of his leg was keeping him awake. He took a deep breath and then laid his head against the seat.It's my fault...my fault..we have to find him... He groaned after the sentence, feeling his energy leave him. They were going to the hospital again...again. What was he going to do? Sam would never want him after all of this...after all of the trouble he had caused. He didn't want to go to another family. Here he had Sam, Josh, Jay, Ebony, Charlie and all of the other horses and dogs. He didn't want to go. He cried once in despair, and then heard her words. He couldn't fall asleep...but he didn't know what to talk about. He closed his eyes anyway, despite her wishes. He couldn't help it...his eyelids were so heavy.

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

Sam drove on but slammed on the brakes suddenly.Whiskey! she yelped and got of the truck quickly.Oh Whiskey.. My poor baby, she cried, kneeling next to the half concious pup. Her smiled at her softly, his tail just barely getting off teh ground.Oh Whiskey.. Sam was going to have Whiskey replace Lady when she passed for her was so protective. But now, he didn't look like he would make it. A dark look covered her face. No, she would not give up. With a grutn she picked the dog up and carried him back to teh truck,laying him in the backseat.Aidan, stay awake. Start counting. Count to 100 for me, she said, getting back in and pshing on the gas. They had to hurry...

[Melanie]

He felt himself being lurched forward, and he groaned in pain and confusion. Hearing the dog's name being yelled out by someone, he tried opening his eyes. But he just couldn't do it. His head rolled to the side a little, and he figured they were stopped. Had they reached the hospital yet? She heard the whinings of another dog, and he knew it was Whiskey. It just had to be. He took a deep breath and felt himself slipping into shadows. Exhaling, he furrowed his brow as Sam's voice invaded into his mind. Count to one hundred? Thinking very carefully...he started...but he couldn't keep it going for long.One....t-two....three....four....f-five....six.... After the last number, his voice faded away and he finally lost conciousness. His leg was a mutilated mess, and there would be a lot of pain for him when and if he woke up. He laid silently once more, his brain still functioning slightly. When were they going to get there?

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

Sam put her hand on his shoulder and shook it abit.Listen to me Aidan. Do NOT go to sleep! You may not wake up, she said in avoice tight with fear.Tell me a story.. Tell em about Charlie, she said. Whiskey whined softly and lifted his head to lick Aidan's cheek. His tongue was soft and cold.

((Should we stay in here??))

[Melanie]

((Yeah...that's fine))

It was hard for him to hear her at all. He felt her hand upon his shoulder, and then barely heard her voice pentrating through his foggy barrier. Something about Charlie. He was getting the animal's confused now, and he began talking about Ebony.Runt...S-Sam let me...let me keep her...s-saved me... He said in incoherent lines. He closed his eyes tightly against the lgith and then suddenly felt something upon his cheek. His hand went softly to Whiskey's head, letting it rest there softly, thanking him for what he had done and risked.