I tried not to make it to much like the movie. Hope you like it.


Spirit woke to the sound of a horn the next morning. He opened his eyes and saw the army line up in rows. He looked for his family and Strider. He saw that they were still in the pasture sleeping. Strider slept next to Esperanza with his head on her neck. He looked back at the army. He saw the colonel looking at him. Spirit gave him a "bring it on" look.

The colonel ordered some of his men to fetch his tack, and to bring the mustang to the corral. Spirit watched the men carefully as they approached him. He thought he should save his energy for the corral so he surrendered to the men as they brought him to the corral and saddled him. He even opened his mouth for the men as they put the metal in his mouth. Spirit looked back at his family and the other horses. They were all watching curiously. He looked at Strider and he nodded at Spirit for good luck.

Spirit stood patiently as the colonel mounted and pulled hard on the reins, teasing him. Spirit held his anger. The gate opened and Spirit reared high and turned towards the entrance. He ran out, bucking every step he took. He felt a sharp pain in his side as the colonel dug the spurs into his sides. Spirit kicked high and threw his head towards the colonel. He missed and the colonel took the whip and slapped his rear. Spirit neighed in frustration. He reared again and leaped forward. He jumped and tucked his head between his feet and did a front roll. He got back to his feet and noticed the colonel was still on. He ran to the fence and rammed into it with his side bringing the colonel's leg in between him and the fence. He let out a scream of pain and whipped Spirit harder. The colonel thrust the reins to his hip forcing Spirit to go backwards. Spirit had one last trick up his sleeve, he reached his head back for the reins but the colonel snatched them away. He reared at the fence trying to unhook the saddle. The colonel reached out and grabbed at the bit and pulled Spirit away.

Spirit stopped. His throat ran dry, he foamed at the mouth and he was out of ideas. He tried to think of what he could do. He couldn't think of anything. The colonel thrust the spurs into his sides. Spirit walked on shamefully, wanting no more pain. He breathed hard as he walked around the corral, desperate for an idea. He walked past the stables and the horses in it lowered their heads. Spirit felt pain go through his body, he let them down. Spirit looked in the pasture. Strider watched disappointed and Esperanza and Rain kept there heads down, thinking there was no hope. Then he looked at Buck. He didn't look sad or disappointed, he looked confused, he never met a creature who was strong enough to overpower his father. Spirit thought of his future being spent at this camp. Anger ran through his body, he found his energy and strength.

The colonel patted Spirit's neck and he threw his head back and clamped his hand between his jaws. Spirit tasted the colonel's blood run through his mouth. He let go and the colonel took his hands away from the reins. Spirit reared once again and leaped forward and kicked, throwing the colonel over the fence. Spirit ran to the fence and clipped the side of the saddle. It hit the ground and Spirit leaped over the fence. He reared showing his dominance over all living creatures in the fort. The horses in both the stables and pasture neighed and danced happily. He saw the dogs jumping around and barking happily. He looked at Strider. He reared high, congratulating Spirit. Spirit smiled.

A man grabbed the reins and pulled Spirit towards the colonel. Spirit stared into the metal tube that had made the loud bang. He remembered the pain Rain had been in after she had been hit by this. Spirit was now filled with fear. A flash of black came between Spirit and the colonel and the metal tube fell to the ground. Strider reared at the colonel and told Spirit to run. Spirit turned and ran around the corral and to the pasture. He ran to the entrance of the pasture and kicked at the gate. It opened and the horses spilled out. Spirit thought about the dogs and ran to there pen and knocked the door down. It was a lot easier than the pastures entrance. He ran back to the stables and jumped in with the horses and ran to the gate. He lowered his head and charged at the gate. He felt pain as the gate shattered and he ran through with the horses following. He shook the pain of and ran to the entrance of the fort. The gap of the exit was closing. He knocked over the humans closing it with his head and burst through the exit with all the horses and dogs following.

He looked back and saw Esperanza, Rain, and Buck following near him. He neighed happily. He saw Strider galloping towards them. Every stride he took was beautiful. They galloped on to freedom. Spirit was overjoyed. He would be home soon and he had his family and Strider with him.


Strider's Point of View

Strider woke when he heard the bullhorn sounding the troops. He kept his eyes closed. The sound startled Esperanza, but she stayed down since Strider had shown no care to the horn. He opened his eyes and touched her muzzle. He looked at Spirit being taken to the coral. He got up and streched. He nickered to the other horses telling them to pay attention and give encouragment. He was amused when he saw the german shepherds even took part in this event.

The gate opened and Spirit reared. Spirit had some good moves, he thought to himself. He was almost sure that he would make it but then he stopped. He stood there panting. His heart sank. He watched Spirit walk around the coral, obeying every move the colonel made. He lowered his head. He would never be free again. Then he heard a painful scream coming from the colonel. He looked up and saw the colonel fly over the fence. In only a matter of seconds Spirit was out of the coral and the stables roared. He saw the dogs giving their approval also. Spirit looked at him and he reared high to congratulate him. Then he stopped.

The colonel held a gun to Spirit's head. Without thinking Strider leaped clear of the fence and knocked the gun out of his hand. He reared at the colonel warning him to stay away and he told Spirit to run.

"What is wrong with you horse! Lightning listen to me now!" (Its been a while since i've used Lightning so just to fill ya in, Lightning is the name the people gave Strider.)

Strider was furious and he thrust his head into the man. The colonel laid unconscious. He turned around to see the horses from the pasture had been freed and the dogs too. Then he saw Spirit brake the door to the stables and run to the exit. Strider ran to the exit to follow him. He galloped past the guards and on the way to freedom. He neighed happily to the other horses, wishing them luck. Then he ran towards his family. He would finally be free again.