Bunk House 1 - Rae's

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

This is Rae's bunk house where she lives on Green Creek Ranch.

[Raelynn]

The date, it was Rae's most memorial day. But not that it was good. The accident, it left her deaf and left her in an insomnia like state for months after she awoke. The years had grown easier, but the memories still lingered. I hated reliving that day in the ring, my dreams almost always turned into nightmares. Tonight was no different, the dream of me on Taoro soon turned into that same nightmare.

We were flying, soaring over the large jumps. Suddenly I felt everything drop out from under me, falling into the balck, empty nothingness. When I hit the ground I would awake, scared and covered with sweat. Most of the time I would scream, this time I had. I knew becuase Sunny, the female husky I had just bought had jumped up, staring at me strangly from her spot at the end of the bed. She whimpered, yet I could not hear her do so. I shivered uncontrollably, gaze averted to the clock. It was nearly five o'clock, mine as well just stay up.

I sat up, stroking Sunny and telling her everything was okay. I pushed the covers back, greeted by the cool air. Long, slender legs were reveiled, I wore only shorts and a tank top when I slept. Frequent early morning jogs kept me in shape, toning my legs. I untwisted one of the straps of my tanktop, walking into the kitchen and grabbing the coffee pot. I filled it halfway with water and dumped it into the coffee maker, adding the mixture as well. I turned on the light, squinting for a moment before my eyes adjusted to the brightness. Would someone at the farmhouse see me up? Even if they did I doubt they would come out here to check on me. Sunny had followed me into the kitchen, I reached into a jar and pulled out small treat, giving it to her. I filled her water dish and pulled a coffee mug from the cabinet.

I sat down at the kitchen table, staring blankly at the floor. I put my hand to my lips as I yawned, hopefully no one would notice that I had barely been sleeping the past few nights. I once again looked to the clock.

It had been three years, three years since that day. Only one knew what happened. Aidan had listened to me, and I had listened to him. A soft sigh escaped me as I thought of him. We were of the same age, and we both had came here to get away. His problems were solved. But mine couldn't be fixed, I didn't mind it though. I looked to the coffee pot, standing up as I realized it was finished. I poured some into the mug I still had in my hand and added some cream and sugar.

Gaze averted to the tape that was beside the TV. I can't believe I had brought it with me. Under the table in the living room was a box, there were some laminated newspaper clippings and a few other tapes. Lips parted as I sighed softly, the sigh was one of a longing desire. I moved to the TV, my fingers lightly touched the tape before picking it up. I gazed at it mindlessly for a moment before slipping it into the VCR and pressing play. I sat on the couch, taking a sip of the coffee.

When the tape began to play it showed a girl on a skewbald horse going through a complicated show jumping course. The girl wore a vivid red riding jacket, white jodhpurs, shiny black knee high boots and a black velvet helmet. The horse was tacked in shiny black tack, red wrappings on his legs and a red saddle pad. Over his ears was a black slip cover, something that helped muffle the loud, cheering crowd. They were doing good, so far....

A small, sad smile curved Rae's lips slightly. Her stunning emerald eyes were rimmed with tears. Three years. On the next jump the horse seemed to become tense suddenly. And on the next jump, he refused, turning to his left suddenly. The girl screamed slightly as she fell off the gelding and onto the ground in a rough fall. The girl lay motionless, not moving even the slightest bit. Her eyes were closed, there was no doubt about it that it was Rae in her younger years. Soon a man in his mid twenties came running to her side, another boy about 14 was soon by her side also. They rolled her over, both trying to pull her out of the unconcious state.

Tears rolled down my cheeks, I shook my head slightly and averted my gaze to Sunny as she hurried over to me. I stroked her, showing her everything was okay. Gaze averted back to the screen, the medics had run out to me, putting a neckbrace on me and putting me on the stretcher. I couldn't hear the commentaters, but concern laced their spoken words. After the ambulance had left and the horse had cleared the field the screen went blank. I sat there for a moment, setting the coffee down on the table and whiping the tears. I walked to the VCR and pressed rewind. When it was done I pressed eject and put the tape beside the TV. I grabbed the mug, drank the last of the coffee and rinsed out the cup in the sink.

[Melanie]

Aidan was having nightmares of his own. His problems were far from being solved and over and done with...and he hated that fact. Waking with a start for the fifth night in a row, he realized he was shaking and sweating. But no one was there to comfort him.This is cr.ap. He mumbled to himself and got out of bed once more, dressing in jeans and a long sleeve shirt, then shoving his feet into his sneakers. He ran a hand through his hair to make it look neat, and then walked out the bedroom door. Going into the kitchen, he got a glass of water to try and calm his nerves. He wasn't eating anymore, so he was growing pale and thin once more, and he wasn't sleeping, so the dark circles were reappearing. He didn't ride Charlie anymore, he just groomed her and lunged her. He just didn't have the heart. Taking a deep breath and practically choked on his water when he heard a scream from the direction of the cabins.


Putting down his glass, he ran to the door, thinking someone was getting hurt. He recognized the light in Rae's cabin, and fear flooded through him. She wouldn't be able to hear him, but hopefully she would be able to sense him or feel the vibrations from him running. The screen door smacked shut behind him, but he didn't care if anyone else heard. He was a fast runner, and he was at her cabin in about a minute. They were a long way from the house. He was out of breath and limping a little when he finally reached the door, having caught his foot in a hole because of the darkness. He banged on the door, knowing full well she couldn't hear him, but he was trying anyway. He dind't care about himself anymore, just Rae. He leaned agaisnt the door for support, waiting for her to answer it. If she didn't in a few minutes, he would go in himself.

[Raelynn]

I jumped when Sunny rushed to the door and started growling. I moved to the door, putting my hand on it to feel the vibrations. I whiped away my tears, but you could stil tell I had been crying. I unlocked it and opened it up, a relieved sigh escaped me when I seen Aidan. He looked fatigued, I gently grabbed his hand and pulled him inside, closing the door behind me. A slightly questioning look crossed my face as I looked at him, wondering why he had come. I petted Sunny as she looked at Aidan,

It's okay Sunny.

I whispered, letting her know that I knew the stranger. I looked back to Aidan, waiting for him to speak.

[Melanie]

He practically fell forward when the door opened, not expecting it so soon. But he ragained himself and looked into her eyes, begging her to tell him what had happened. As she took his hand, feelings inside of him intensified and he didn't know why. He had been afraid for her, and he would have protected her if it came down to that. But now, there didn't seem to be anyone in the cabin. He looked at her in confusion and then listened as she spoke to her dog. Sunny....he would have to remember that name. He had in fact, been ignoring the dog because of his worry for Rae, and now only seemed to notice her. He glanced over at her and then back to the girl, wanting to know why she had screamed. His ankle hurt, but he'd get over it.Rae....What happened? I heard you scream... He asked her slowly and clearly.


He had been genuinely concenred for her, and now he noticed her circles under her eyes that matched his own. Had she been having nightmares as well? He furrowed his brow and waited, wondering what it could be.

[Raelynn]

I forced a small seemingly reassuring smile, I blushed slightly when I realized I was still holding his hand. I let go, gaze shifted to the floor briefly. I wanted to just collapse and let myself go, but I forced myself to remain standing. The lack of sleep had weakened me. I looked back to Aidan, he was the only one that might understand.

Just a nightmare.

I vocalized, hoping I hadn't gave him a fright. I had left a newspaper clipping on the table, not realizing it though. Would Aidan see? Would he see the date and realize wat today was?


ooc|| Aidan does go to school, right?

[Melanie]

He saw her faked reassuring smile, but didn't comment about it. Hearing her words, he nodded, and then cast an eye around the bunkhouse. He hadn't been in one of them, but it was quite interesting. He saw the clipping, and then the date, and then the headline. Realizing what today was, he wanted to embrace her, and tell her everything was alright. Instead, he controlled himself and looked back up at her, his eyes soft and understanding.I'm so sorry Rae. I'm here for you..to help in any way. He offered and waited for her reply patiently.

[Raelynn]

I see his gaze shift to the newspaper article, knowing at once he would soon learn what today was. I offere another forced sall smile,

Three years ago I was dreaming of going to the state show.

I stopped, knowing the chances were very,very slim that I would have that chance again. I had put the mug down, Sunny had gotten up on the couch and layed down, still watching Aidan and I. Th box, it contained all the things that reminded me of the past. The other newspaper clippings, the tapes,the pictures. I had been a cheerleader, and that was one of the things I hated remembering. I looked back at Aidan,

I'm going to get dressed.

I walked to the bedroom, closing the door behind me. I quickly slipped on some dark tan jodhpurs and a light blue shirt. I pulled my hair up in a sloppy bun and put on my necklace. I grabbed my boots and walked back into the living room. I sat on the couch and slipped on my boots. I straightened up and looked to Aidan,

Want to go to the barn?

I questioned, my emerald eys were duller than normal and had a hint of grey to them. Sunny had wiggled her way over to me, nuzzling my hand, asking for attention. I stroked her back, waiting or Aidan to respond.