Disclaimer~ I don't own 7th Heaven or any related characters. I only own the ones that you've never heard of. I also don't own the USET



Candice Vocanna and Clover Freshman sat silently in the tack room of Green Ivory High. The soothing smell of leather and wood filled their noses and touched their souls. This was just the kind of setting they needed to be in. The topic at hand was whether or not to start up an equestrian team for the school. "You know, I think this is a good idea. I mean, considering that we have no other job, and we dropped out of high school so we could concentrate fully on becoming professional teachers, this is an awesome idea. I mean, what if we find a kid here with all the talent that could take them to the top? Huh? We'll get paid loads of money, and that could really kinda help us out, no?" Candice pointed out to Clover, who was a bit skeptical of the whole idea. "That's true.but what'll happen if we don't find anyone? What if we're just wasting out time here? How about that?" she shot back. Candice sighed, her brown hair tumbling in her face. "Then I guess we'll just have to deal with it. Come on, Clover! You know that you saw a few kids with some talent in that arena! Please?" she begged, looking at her with big, pleading green eyes. She was silent for a moment or two. She played with her hair, and settled into deep thought. After what seemed like hours, she looked up with a radiant smile. "I think it's worth a shot." Candice gave a little squeal. "Yes! You won't regret this..." she gave her friend a hug, and bounced out of the tack room. Clover shook her head at the girl's excitement. "You would never guess she was a Marine brat. Well, the brat part is true.." She said aloud. "I heard that!" Clover rolled her eyes, and stood up. There horses would be arriving soon and she wanted to be there when they did. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Attention all students! Whoever is interested in being on the school's new equestrian team, please report to the stable immediately after 7th period!" the women on the loud speaker announced, her voice carrying though the many halls. Ruthie and Michelle smiled at each other. "I can't believe this is actually happening! Gosh, I sure hope I get on. from what I heard, there're only three spots on the team!" Michelle told her as they walked slowly to their 6th period class. Ruthie sighed. "Can you imagine just how wonderful it would be to be on the team? Spending hours at the stable, riding, grooming, and talking about horses! The only time this happens is in my dreams!" she cried, feeling a sudden rush of excitement. Michelle nodded vigorously, her hair flying in her face. "I know.*sigh* I can hardly wait!" The two girls turned into their classroom and took their seats in the front row. Listening in on their conversation, Erica jumped in. "You don't mean to tell me that you two greenies are going to be trying out for a spot on the team, are you?" she asked them, trouble written all over her face. Ruthie rolled her eyes and looked her straight in the eye. "Look Erica, you and I are both good riders. Well, you're good; me and Michelle here are great. Why can't you just accept the facts?" she replied smoothly. Erica smirked. "My spot on the team's already in the bag. That brown haired girl never took her eyes off me when she first entered the arena." She told them. Michelle snorted. "Maybe she was staring at the big piece of snot hanging out of your nose." Before Erica could answer, the bell rang and class began. But even when Mr. Lee yelled at her for not doing her science homework, Ruthie's spirits could not be damped. She was going to get on that team, even if it killed her.