The Starlight Frenzy
Grazing alone, Pearl watched the other wild horses longingly. She wanted to go with them, over the hills and far away. Once, ages ago, she was free like them but that was before the accident occurred.
It was one of those days when it was her duty to protect the youngsters whilst their mother searched for water. Listening carefully, the eldest foal stared hard into the bushes, from where he lay. After a few minutes pause, he trotted daintily over to Pearl, explaining that someone or something was craftily waiting in the undergrowth nearby, making twigs crackle loudly. Suddenly, an awful creature crashed out in front of them, blocking their way. Its hair stood on end and its grey tail flicked threateningly, from side to side.
AS quick as a flash, Pearl darted in-between the coyote and her brother defending him from the beast. Both had eye contact, and then she fainted. The beast's glare however was still transfixed evilly on her brother. Soon, the coyote noticed a silhouette cautiously moving towards him out of the corner of his eye. Growling, the confused beast turned around to face his new attacker.
Pearl woke from her faint and found herself in a small; cosy shed which was bedded with hay. Her eldest brother laid his head on her back, trying to comfort her as she glanced nervously around the room. She tried to lift her leg but the pain grew worse; like pins and needles but a hundred times worse. The door opened on the far side of the stable. A teenage girl entered, carrying a lamp and a bucket. Slowly, she quietly walked over to where Pearl and Perry lay.
"There you go, have some oats-cheer up lass, the vet's coming soon to mend your leg," she smiled kindly and left them in peace.
Groaning from the pain, she tried to stand but Starlight sighed deeply and murmured
"Don't stand up, it'll cause you more pain and anxiety. You need a long refreshing sleep and if you preserve for a few hours, what was once a terrible pain will reduce into a soothing sensation of happiness and contentedness."
Both ate the oats and drank the sweet liquid in silence. Starlight dozed but Pearl amused herself by her thoughts that made her grow more and more concerned about the youngsters. She sighed wearily and settled down in the warm straw.
~~To be continued~~