HERO TO HEAVEN

"We can't keep him Jonathan, he's eating too much for our budget."

That is all I heard that could explain my being here in the trailer. It is a bright sunny day compared to the amount of light in the trailer and it is quite warm. I know we are not going to the veterinarian because I went last week and I feel fine. Another strange thing is Jonathan, my master, is here with me in this over-sized trailer that they must have spent a fortune on. He usually sits in the truck with his Dad but today he sits with me.

"I'll get you back, we will see each other again, and I will love you forever, black beauty."

I admire his dark short hair, identical to mine, and his face is structured to look confident. I wonder is this the last time I see him? He says no but he is only 9 years old. My thoughts were suddenly disturbed by a loud screech. I have fallen. The swing of the trailer pulled me back so abruptly my back crashed against the wall. Where was Jonathan? I cried out for a reply. Everything was going so fast. I hadn't realized he was in front of me. He was unconscious. Was he dead? Why is this happening to me? My back is in pain. These thoughts rushed through my head. Then everything was blank.

* * *

I started to hear someone whispering to me. I slowly open my eyes. It is Jonathan! He is okay! He has a bandage on his head but he is fine! I whinny with happiness.

"Whoa, it's ok Beauty. Be steady." Jonathan urged.

There were many people in the room. It was bright. Everything was kind of blurry.

" You have been unconscious for 3 days and you are hurt. Thank you so much though. You saved me Beauty. Your big strong body saved me from slamming into the wall. I thought I was going to lose you forever. You're my hero," He explained more. "How much longer does he have to stay here?" Jonathan asked the nurse that had just entered the room.

"Well, I have some bad news," She said sadly, "We have to let him go to heaven."

"No you can't! He's famous and he's mine." He complained.

"We were going to get rid of him anyway." Jonathan's father reminded him.

"Yeah I know." He replied with disappointment. "I guess this is goodbye beauty. I love you."

That was the last thing I heard because everything went blank.