I have no idea where this came from, but the idea wouldn't leave me alone. I hope you all enjoy it.
Disclaimer: I don't own The Ranger's Apprentice Series.
It was late in the afternoon. Tug was feeling slightly bored, but his interest was piqued when he heard the sound of a high pitched whistle. Looking over at his neighbor, the horse decided to go and see what the man, Old Bob, wanted from them. Together, they trotted across the yard and went to greet the old man who had whistled for them.
Tug noticed that there were two other men standing in the yard, both dressed in strange outfits. One was much younger than the other. He watched with interest as his larger companion, Abelard, approached the older of the two strangers. He became jealous when he saw Abelard get fed an apple. He wished someone would give him one. With that thought in mind, Tug walked over to Old Bob and gave him a look. He continued to stare at the man until he produced an apple, which Tug gladly ate.
While he was eating, Tug turned one of his eyes on the young stranger. He thought that he had heard Old Bob call him Will. He was not happy when Old Bob decided to give his rope to the young man. As Tug stared at Will, he noticed that he was being given a funny look. For some reason, Tug could tell that the man wasn't impressed by his appearance. Tug knew that he looked a little shaggy and was a little on the small side compared to Abelard, but he didn't think he looked that bad.
Tug was a little surprised when Will dropped his rope. He realized that this could be a chance for some fun. Deciding to have some fun, Tug skipped away into the center of the enclosure. He watched as Will held his hand out and began to speak to him. Tug just neighed to himself. This was going to fun.
As Will reached for his bridle, he wheeled away. He shied first to one side and then to another, managing to stay just outside of the young man's reach. As Will continued to try and get ahold of him, he continuously moved himself closer and closer to the corners of the enclosure. He allowed Will to reach for his bridle and almost grasp it before he once again danced out of the way. It was at that moment that he realized the young man before him was angry. For Tug, that made things even more amusing. This game was getting better and better.
During the middle of their game, the young man suddenly ran away and ducked under the rail of the enclosure. Tug was confused at first, but quickly cast his confusion aside when he saw what Will had gone to get. He had gotten an apple, a bright red, juicy apple.
When the man held the apple out to him, Tug's ears shot up. This boy couldn't be too bad if he was offering him an apple. Tug was beginning to really like Will. Approaching the apple, Tug took it and began to eat it. As soon as he began eating, Will grabbed his bridle. Tug didn't care though. He had a tasty apple to be content with.
Tug could tell that this was the start of a beautiful friendship.
Please tell me what you thought. I have an idea for another chapter to go along with this one.