The First Time ((Sam))

[Melanie]

Aidan led Charlie easily into the arena. His limp was visible, and he only needed a cane now to help him sometimes. But right now, he carried nothing. Looking around almost guiltily, he brought Charlie into the middle by the mounting block. His saddle was fitted upon her back once more, and then he grabbed the reins, pulling them over her head. She stood easily, knowing that something wasn't right with her rider. He had changed, and his personality had as well. He was a lot more shy, and he never did anything that wasn't allowed. Except for this perhaps. Sighing, he stepped up on the mounting block and tried figuring out how he was going to get on. His left leg was no longer with him, and he couldn't get on with it like this. He asked his mare to turn, and it was a bit awkward, but he got on from the right side, pulling himself over like that. Through all of that, the paint equine stood quietly, knowing what to do. He patted her neck softly as the butterflies flew through his stomach. He was actually siting on his horse with his fake leg. He could do this agian. He knew he could. Guiding the foot into the stirrup, he made sure it was sitauted before asking her to walk.


Charlie started off at a slow pace and they warmed up that way. He asked her for a jog, and she went slihgtly hesitantly. He wasn't fully better yet, and she didn't want him to push it. But he seemed alright. Trotting forward, she made sure that she was smooth as possible for her young owner, and then she was asked to lope. She went obediently, then heard AIdan's small gasp of pain. She flicked her ear back towards him, but no command was given. SHe kept going, and he finally asked her to stop after they went around twice. He patted her neck.Alright girl. Thank you Charlie.. He whispered softly and kept her walking.

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

A little girl followed Ebony around, laughing and clapping her hands. She had dark brown hair and brown eyes like both Sam and Jake and was just as horse crazy. The little girl, Alex, spotted Aidanand squeled, running after Ebony who fled to Aidan for help.Aidan! Alex squeled, ducking under the gate and running over. The young girl was already 3 years old.

Ebony and Alex just reached Aidan and Charlie when Sam walked past, looking over at them. She smiled softly to the four and continued walking.

[Melanie]

Charlie tossed her head up and down as they walked along, and Aidan sighed, patting her neck. As she suddenly tensed when a flying form came in from outside the ring, he held her steady and dismounted quickly, thinking he was going to get in trouble. He landed softly enough and then recognized Alex. Thank goodness. Taking a deep breath, he exhaled, then smiled down at her and reached over to pet Ebony.Hey Alex. What are you doing? Where's your mom and dad? He questioned softly, his protective side showing once more. He felt less and less like part of the family now, but he never let on. He couldn't let them know. He was older now, but nothing really changed. Looking down at her, he looked over at Ebony and smiled. Stroking her head, he waited for the little girl's reply.

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

Alex wrapped her arms around Aidan's waist and gave him a big grin. All her teeth were in and were ready to be replaced by her adult teeth.Its Aidan, she said happily.Mama is going to get ready for a hunting twip! I can't go because Josh and Jay are also going to be hunting so noone can keep thier eyeball on me. She looked kinda sad, disapointed she couldn't go with. Ebony stood tall and proud, almost the size of Lady.