Hello horse lovers! This is my first Spirit fanfic and so I've decided, since I've read the Spirit books, that I would do my best to write in a similar fashion! This story is based on the experience Spirit's herd has while he is separated from them. From the point of view of one of my Oc's, you will read through her and the herd's adventures! This particular story won't be longer than ten chapters and each I will try to keep the same length. I update often so you will never have to wait long!
Disclaimer: I do not own Spirit or any of the famaliar characters you may read of, just my OC and the story plot!
Thank you now read and enjoy!
Sweet smelling wind blew gently, rustling the grass in a green wave of delightful chorus which traveled throughout the large field. The sun was just now peaking from behind the distant, tall blue mountains, bright colors exploding through the sky and illuminating the new day joyously. The herd of horses, scatted amidst the field, were basking in the morning light. Some munched on dew covered grass while others vented their refreshed energy by nudging, kicking and racing one another. The lead mare, a bright palomino, was not playing however. She stood amidst the herd, ears pricked forward and her gaze fixated on the forest located not far off. She was waiting for something; listening intently for a hope she dare not abandon. Her son... the stallion of the herd, had left the night before to discover the source of strange glowing light he and his mother, Esperanza, had spotted.
The stallion had not returned, and because of his lingering absence, Esperanza was anxious. When Esperanza was nervous, the whole herd knew it. One of these herd members was a young dark chocolate colored mare named Breeze. She was the half sister of Spirit, having the same father but born of a different mother. Breeze had a sturdy, sleek build, elegant legs, and pretty face. Her long, thick, flaxen colored main draped over her neck as she grazed, occasionally swishing her tail at a pesky fly. She shook her head once, getting her thick forelock out of her eyes once and a while. But even as she enjoyed the early morning succulence of freshly wet grass, her dark brown eyes never wandered too far from the lead mare. Breeze was highly sensitive to her surroundings, ears shifting back and forth, keeping account on where the other herd members were located, and lifting her head every once and a while to test the wind and smell for anything strange.
Of course, it was not Breeze's job to keep watch, it was the lead mare's... but with the stallion gone, things just felt less safe, less secure. It was Esperanza's job to keep track of the herd members, lead them to the best grass and water... to keep all the foals in line if need be and to punish misbehaving herd members. But one thing the lead mare could not do, was protect the herd. That was the stallion's job. With him missing, the possibilities of danger were far more heightened than usual. Breeze didn't think keeping an extra eye out to help Esperanza was imposing too much on the lead mare's job. How long would the stallion, called Spirit, be gone anyway? Did he plan on leaving them here alone while he went off on some adventure, forgetting his responsibilities? Up until now, Breeze thought Spirit had done a fine job of keeping the herd together, and protecting them when frightening occurrences happened.
Suddenly, Esperanza whinnied to the herd. All the horse's heads raised in response, including Breeze's. It was time to move. Esperanza pawed the ground and nickered again, turning her head in the direction of the woods and breaking into a brisk trot. The herd, with no reason to disagree with the leader, picked up their pace as well, chasing after the palomino. Breeze was more slow to follow. Why was Esperanza asking them to move _closer_ towards where Spirit had vanished? If he wasn't here still... that could mean there was danger just waiting for them! Breeze, not liking this decision at all whinnied in protest, rearing and striking the ground before taking off at a fast canter to reach the front of the herd. Cantering past Esperanza, Breeze spun on her hind quarters and stopped right in the lead mare's way, whinnying her argument loud and clear.
Needless to say, Esperanza wasn't very happy with the fact that this younger mare had challenged her authority. Esperanza was determined to find her son, even if it meant moving the herd closer towards those leery looking woods. As her own son, Spirit meant everything to her, and without him, the herd would be susceptible to being taken over by any over confident lone stallion who came their way. Esperanza was _not_ about to let this happen. She would find Spirit. She was just sure he was alright and had gotten a bit distracted. Or perhaps he'd gotten himself lost and was trying to find his way back now? Yes, the lead mare was sure things would turn out fine. So then, why was Breeze opposing her? This act of defiance would not be tolerated... Esperanza snorted warningly, flattening her ears and giving the younger mare a displeased expression.
Breeze lowered her head, not wanting to get in Esperanza's bad favors, but simply bring the lead mare back into reality. She whinnied lightly, pleadingly, gesturing with her nose back to the woods looming behind them, a frightened gloss in her eyes. Esperanza blew through her nose and swished her tail, disregarding Breeze's uneasiness. The palomino trotted right past the young mare, the rest of the herd perking up and resuming their move across the field. Breeze fell into line towards the back, her head hung low in defeat. No horse ever listened to her... She shook her head, main flopping to the other side of her neck and eventually boosted herself to think positively. Esperanza was the leader for a reason. She knew best and Breeze would just have to trust her. Still though.. Breeze wondered if they were getting into more trouble than any of them could foresee...
Well hope you enjoyed this! More will be coming soon! Leave a comment and let me know what you thought! Also, how many of you own horses of your own? I own two, Tommy and Big River! Let me know what your horses are called if you have any! I may use interesting names in later chapters if I have your permission... :)