Addie and her Friends get the chance to spend thier summer on a dude ranch. They'll learn all the basics about ranching. One day they decide to go on a trailride and explore the area, only to end up getting stranded in the ghost town. The town is rumored to be haunted by a restless stallion that was killed during a war. He's now haunting the lands looking his herd. Addie seems to think that there's more to it, will she be able to uncover the truth behind the ghost horse?
ADDIE's POV
I was going to spend half my summer on a dude ranch, I was really excited. Geena, Zach and Jake were going to. Which made it even more exciting. I think my parents were glad that I was going to be out of the house for most of the summer. But they still have Ben to deal with. I didn't feel bad for them at all.
"Addie. You have everything you need?" My mom asked.
I nodded, continuing to look out of the car window. We were on our way to the airport where I'll meet up with my friends and then fly to Wyoming. "Yeah." I said.
"Sue, Addie is a responsible young teen. I'm sure she can remember what she needs for this trip." My dad said.
I sighed. "Did you know that there's a ghost town near the ranch that you're staying at? It's said that a ghost horse haunts it." Ben said. I think he was trying to scare me.
"Why would a horse haunt the town?" I asked.
"Because of the way he died." Ben said.
I rolled my eyes. "Sorry Bennie, I don't believe in ghosts." I said.
"How did the horse die?" My dad asked. No surprise that he'd be the one to ask. I think he's secretly interested in anything that's haunted.
"It's said that the horse was killed during a battle between the cowboys and indians. He was no ordinary horse though, probably one of the bravest horses anyone has ever seen. He was also wild. So rumor has it that the horse is roaming the lands looking for his herd." Ben said.
"You so made that up." I said, looking at him. Who would believe that 't be
"I did not!" Ben said.
"Addie! Ben! No arguing in the car." Mom said. I was relieved when I saw that we had arrived at the airport. Dad found a parking spot near the building and we all got out.
"Addie!"
I turned to find Geena running towards me. "Hey Geena. Where's Zach and Jake?" I asked.
"Haven't arrived yet but their suppose to be here soon." She said.
"Awesome." I said, grabbing my bags out of the truck of the car. I knew my parents were going to want to see me off. Since I back till August. "Can you believe that we're spending time on a dude ranch? I can't wait to learn how to ride a horse." I said. I couldn't hide my excitement.
Geena nodded. "I have the perfect outfit. We're going to get dirty aren't we?" She asked.
I nodded. "Yeah." I said. I started walking towards the airport.
"Hey Geena. Did you know that the ranch is located near a ghost town?" Ben asked. Here we go again.
Geena looked at him. "Yeah Ben, the owner told me. He said it's a rumor that it's haunted by a ghost horse. No one has seen the ghost, so it is indeed a rumor." She said.
"I bet you I would be able to find it." Ben said. I got big eyes. Please tell me he's not coming along.
"Your not coming. Are you? Is he?" I asked, looking at my parents.
My dad smiled a little. "Sorry hun, but we want a quiet summer and Ben keeps talking about the ghost horse. So yeah he's going with you." He said. This cannot be happening.
"Hey Addie." I looked over to the left and saw Jake was walking towards us. He must of been waiting already. I was happy to see him, but my mood wasn't the best considering I just found out the my annoying brother is coming along.
"Hey Jake." I said, setting my suitcase down and hugging my boyfriend.
Geena looked around. "Is Zach here?" She asked.
Jake nodded. "He said that he had to go to the bathroom." He said. I picked up my suitcase and followed my parents into the airport.
"Aww...Just in time. Your plane leaves in twenty minutes." My dad said.
I raised my eyebrows at him. "Well then we can't wait waste much time." I said, pulling out my ticket. I hoped that the gate would be easy to find, since I usually get lost in airports.
"Might want to keep an eye on Addie. She usually gets lost." Ben said.
I groaned. "Why are you coming a long?" I asked.
"He's coming a long?" Jake asked. I nodded.
"I want to be the first one to see the ghost horse." Ben said. Should have known that was going to be his answer. I rolled my eyes and headed up the stairs. I was really looking forward to this vacation, but if I hear another word from Ben's mouth about the ghost horse I'm going to duct tape it shut and then tie his hands behind his back so he can't get the duct tape off. I know that's a little mean.
"Okay well here we are." My mom said. I looked up to find the gate saying 4-6, which was the one we were going through. Hey I'm not exactly sure how airports work.
I walked over to my parents and gave them both hugs. "See you in a couple of months. Love you both." I said.
"Love you too. Becareful." My mom said. I handed the guy my ticket, and then started walking through the gate, well tunnel like thing. I was nervous about flying, but I had my friends and annoying brother. I looked back once and waved to my parents. I was going to miss them.
"You okay?" Jake asked.
I smiled and nodded. "Yeah. Just a little nervous. You know." I said.
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