QJP: Well, third chapter is here finally. And since you wrote all of the last chapter, this one will most likely be all mine.
PLP: Yeah, well that's only because I had a lot of ideas for that one.
QJP: Yeah, and you made a lot of mistakes too. Like saying that Kasey was Prancer's baby when she is really Princess's. And remember from the first chapter that Prancer had a baby too but you never really included it with the whole getting ready for the trail ride and stuff.
PLP: (sacrastic tone) Wow! Your a GREAT observer. (pauses) NOT! (clears throat) now, for my mistakes, I apologize. You have to give me some credit. I'm blonde, and I tried.
QJP: Now that I pointed it out though we might just get a few complaints about all the confusion. Good thing I straightened some of it out. Anyway...to end this author note, I should point out that...AW SCREW IT! I OWN THE INU CAST! (quickly grabs characters and runs for it)
--------------------------------Chapter 3: Trail Ride part: 1------------------------------------
It wasn't even halfway through the first day on the trail and already Kikyo was having problems controlling Princess. The stubborn mare, being the tempermental self she was, kept charging forewards and biting at the other horses.
"Kikyo, if you can't control that mare then I'll be forced to take you out of this trail ride." Kagome called back from the front on Prancer. (A/N: just to let you know, the order of the trail ride is this...Kagome on Prancer, Inuyasha on Ginger, Shippo on Pepper, Naraku on Night, Kikyo on Princess, Miroku on Apricot, and Sango on Moonshadow bringing up the end)
"It's not my fault if she doesn't like the other horses." Kikyo stated as Princess once again lunged forewards and nipped at Night, who in turn kicked a little.
"Actually it is your fault because Princess is usually very well behaved on trail rides. You just need to lessen the slack in your reins so she won't have the freedom to do that."
Kikyo did but she must have not had a very firm grip on them because as soon as Princess felt the pressure on her mouth she pulled foreward and all the reins slipped from her hands.
"Stupid mare." Kikyo said as she hurridly grabed the reins again. Gathering too much on the right side and causeing Princess to go off the trail and through some of the thick bushes that happened to be thorny.
"I CAN'T STAND IT ANY MORE!" Sango practically yelled. "Kagome, stop for a second. We have to figure something out."
Kagome stopped and told Inuyasha to wait a minute. She then brought Prancer around to talk to Sango.
"We have to do something about Kikyo and soon or else she could get either herself or Princess killed with the way she's riding." Sango said, looking past Kagome and at Kikyo as she took the opportunity of a stop to let the reins drop and pull out her compact mirror and make-up. Princess took this freedom to graze off the side of the path.
"Well, what can we do? If we suggest she ride a different horse then she'll complain about how 'good' a rider she is and that she 'deserves' to ride Princess."
"Then we have no choice but switch her and Inuyasha's place."
"But you know how Ginger hates being in the back, she'll probably be more trouble."
"But at least then Princess won't charge forewards and bite at Night or some other horse that could kick. Prancer never kicks."
"Or maybe we could have Inuyasha ride Princess and put Kikyo on Ginger."
"Are you sure Inuyasha's experienced enough and can handle her? I mean, the first time he's ever been on a horse was yesterday."
"That may be true but the way he rode it seemed like he grew up in the saddle. I think he can handle her. If not then we'll put him on Prancer and I'll ride Princess."
"Alright, lets try it." With the decision made, Kagome returned to the front and told Inuyasha to go back with Sango.
"Miss. Kagome told me that you wanted to talk to me about something." He said.
"Yeah. I've noticed that we aren't going to be getting anywhere fast with Kikyo riding Princess and Kagome's told me that you did really good yesterday in your lesson."
"So?"
"Would you like to change horses with Kikyo?"
"Why?"
"Because I don't think Kikyo's experienced enough to ride Princess and both me and Kagome would feel better if she rode Ginger. Do you think you could handle Princess?"
"Why wouldn't I be able too?"
"What I'm trying to say is that you look like you are an expert rider and I want to see if you'd do better on Princess."
"Sure, I can ride the mare. It'll be fun to try her."
"Go ahead and switch with Kikyo then."
Inuyasha then went to Kikyo, who was busy re-applying her make-up, and told her to switch horses with him.
"WHAT!?"
"Miss. Sango and Kagome think you're not experienced enough to handle Princess. That's all."
"I'm MORE than experienced enough to handle this mare. In fact, I think I should have been riding Moonshadow."
"Then you were actually LETTING her bite Night?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because Night was going too slow and I thought that Princess biting him would make him go faster. It's common sense."
"What kind of common sense are you talking about?"
"Would you two shut up and switch already? If we don't get going soon we'll get to the overnight camp later then planned an end up riding at night." Kagome yelled back from the front.
Finally, after a lot of persuasion, Kikyo changed horses with Inuyasha and the trail ride was on again. Turns out, Inuyasha handled Princess better than planned and actually gave Kagome and Sango doubts on whether he was telling the truth about never being on a horse before. With everyone on appropriate horses, the group reached the overnight camp not much later than 10:00.
"Alright, everyone please untack your horses and tie them to the low branches over there," Kagome said, pointing to a row of trees. "so me and Sango can set up the temporary pasture."
"I still don't understand how Inuyasha can handle Princess when I've been riding longer than he has." Kikyo said as she was busy untacking Ginger.
"I don't know either, it couldn't POSSIBLY have ANYTHING to do with the way you hardly EVER pay any attention to instructions, could it?" Sango said as she tied Moonshadow to one of the branches. She got done faster then the others because she rode that day bareback (A/N: Bareback riding is fun! but boy does it hurt after a while of riding so I'll bet Sango's happy they made it there. And for all you non-horse people out there...BC for instance...bareback riding is when you ride a horse without the saddle and stuff).
"I do too pay attention!"
"Oh really? I seem to remember one lesson when I told you to make a transition to a trot from the canter and you just kept on cantering." Kagome said as she also tied Prancer to the branch next to Moonshadow.
Inuyasha and Miroku seemed to be having some problems in untacking their horses so Sango and Kagome went to help them while Shippo, Naraku and Kikyo finished untacking and started setting up their tents. Five minutes later all the horses were untacked and tied and Sango and Kagome started setting up the pasture and then let the horses loose in it.
"Alright, since it seems we didn't bring enough tents for everyone we'll have to pair up. Now, since Kikyo and Naraku are married, you two can share the same tent, me and Sango in the same tent and Inuyasha, Miroku and Shippo can have the last tent. Now, who's up for S'mores?"
Soon all was quiet except for the sounds of the crackling campfire and the horses moving around.There also was the occasional conversation. Soon it was so late that everyone was practically sleeping where they sat. When it was 11:00 everyone went to their assigned tent and fell asleep.
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Sango was awakened when someone came into the tent she shared with Kagome. She desperately searched for her flashlight but soon gave up when she couldn't find it.
"Miroku, if that's you then you had better turn right back around before I seriously injure you." Sango warned into the darkness (A/N: since they are in the woods it's pitch black out).
"Miss. Sango, It's only me."
"Shippo? What are you doing here?"
"I heard noises and got scared. Do you think I could sleep in here with you?" he asked hopefully.
"Sure." Sango then opened her sleeping bag to let Shippo in (A/N: Shippo's only 5 in this story so this is ok). "Good night Shippo."
"Good night Miss. Sango."
--------------------------------------The next morning-------------------------------------------
"Good morning everyone! I hope everyone slept okay?" Kagome said as she prepared breakfast.
"I didn't," Kikyo said. "You never said anything about having to sleep on the ground."
"Well I thought you knew that if it was a camping trip that you would have to sleep on the ground. Sorry if your too good enough to do that and expected well furnished cabins."
"Don't insult me. Just because I'm the richest of all you people doesn't mean I have to put up with your insults." Kikyo then turned and stomped back into her tent.
"Well, someone got up on the wrong side of the sleeping bag." Kagome mumbled under her breath as she finished her breakfast and went to brush Prancer.
Around 10:00 breakfast was done and the camp put away. Everyone then started to brush their horse and get ready to hit the trail again. Kikyo, of course, went right to Princess and started to get her ready.
"What are you doing?" Inuyasha asked.
"Getting my horse ready of course."
"Seems to me you'r getting MY horse ready since you can't handle her and got switched to Ginger yesterday. Or are you too dense to remember?"
"How dare you! I am a better rider then you will ever be. You don't deserve to ride such a fine mare as Princess."
"Then why is it that Miss. Kagome and Sango think that you can't handle her and I, who have never been on a horse except for yesterday and the day before, can?"
"..."
"That's what I thought. Now YOU'R horse is over there. But I do appreciate you starting Princess for me."
"Alright everyone hurry and get your horses ready because I want to get back on the trail by 12:00." Sango said, mounting Moonshadow (A/N: She's once again riding bareback because Moonshadow doesn't really like saddles).
Once everyone was ready and the rest of camp put away, they headed out again.
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QJP: YAY! Third chapter done finally and this time IT'S ALL MINE! MINE MINE MINE!
BC: What did you do with the Inu characters?
QJP: I put them in a special room where no one will be able to find them.
--hidden room--
Inuyasha: Where did that stupid Authoress b---- go?
Kagome: Calm down, Inuyasha. She's just another obsessed fan holding us against our will.
Miroku: We'll just have to wait until she comes back and lets us out.
Sango: Well, that means we could be in here for a while, a very LONG while.
--normal room--
PLP: Seriously, where did you put them?
QJP: I ain't telling. I plan on keeping them for a while, at least for another few chapters.
BC: You have to tell us sooner or later or else you could get arrested.
QJP: Oh well. You WILL visit me in jail won't you?
PLP: Yes (laughs and mumbles) or no.
--hidden room--
Inuyasha: I aint gonna be ANYONE'S slave. (goes to door and starts pounding on it with his fists) LET ME OUTTA HERE!
Kagome: Sit.
Inuyasha: What the h--- was that for wench?
Kagome: I have to think about how to get out of here and with you making all that racket I can't so shut up and SIT down.
(Inuyasha once again meets the floor. Unfortunately the floor happens to be concrete)
--normal room--
(everyone feels the ground shake)
BC: What the heck was that?
QJP: Probably Inuyasha being sat.&maybe I should have put them in a room where the floor wasn't concrete&
PLP: Ya think? C'mon BC, lets go search for them.
(PLP and BC go off in search of the missing characters)
QJP: Well, to end this author note, I should point out that reviews of any kind is greatly appreciated and accepted, even flames are welcome. And starting next chapter I'll be answering some of your reviews so make sure to ask any questions or suggestions you might have and I'll do my best to answer them. Oh and if you were wondering this chapter is about 5 pages long. Very good if you ask me. Especially since this is only part one of what I think is going to be a five part trail ride.
PLP: Yeah, well that's only because I had a lot of ideas for that one.
QJP: Yeah, and you made a lot of mistakes too. Like saying that Kasey was Prancer's baby when she is really Princess's. And remember from the first chapter that Prancer had a baby too but you never really included it with the whole getting ready for the trail ride and stuff.
PLP: (sacrastic tone) Wow! Your a GREAT observer. (pauses) NOT! (clears throat) now, for my mistakes, I apologize. You have to give me some credit. I'm blonde, and I tried.
QJP: Now that I pointed it out though we might just get a few complaints about all the confusion. Good thing I straightened some of it out. Anyway...to end this author note, I should point out that...AW SCREW IT! I OWN THE INU CAST! (quickly grabs characters and runs for it)
--------------------------------Chapter 3: Trail Ride part: 1------------------------------------
It wasn't even halfway through the first day on the trail and already Kikyo was having problems controlling Princess. The stubborn mare, being the tempermental self she was, kept charging forewards and biting at the other horses.
"Kikyo, if you can't control that mare then I'll be forced to take you out of this trail ride." Kagome called back from the front on Prancer. (A/N: just to let you know, the order of the trail ride is this...Kagome on Prancer, Inuyasha on Ginger, Shippo on Pepper, Naraku on Night, Kikyo on Princess, Miroku on Apricot, and Sango on Moonshadow bringing up the end)
"It's not my fault if she doesn't like the other horses." Kikyo stated as Princess once again lunged forewards and nipped at Night, who in turn kicked a little.
"Actually it is your fault because Princess is usually very well behaved on trail rides. You just need to lessen the slack in your reins so she won't have the freedom to do that."
Kikyo did but she must have not had a very firm grip on them because as soon as Princess felt the pressure on her mouth she pulled foreward and all the reins slipped from her hands.
"Stupid mare." Kikyo said as she hurridly grabed the reins again. Gathering too much on the right side and causeing Princess to go off the trail and through some of the thick bushes that happened to be thorny.
"I CAN'T STAND IT ANY MORE!" Sango practically yelled. "Kagome, stop for a second. We have to figure something out."
Kagome stopped and told Inuyasha to wait a minute. She then brought Prancer around to talk to Sango.
"We have to do something about Kikyo and soon or else she could get either herself or Princess killed with the way she's riding." Sango said, looking past Kagome and at Kikyo as she took the opportunity of a stop to let the reins drop and pull out her compact mirror and make-up. Princess took this freedom to graze off the side of the path.
"Well, what can we do? If we suggest she ride a different horse then she'll complain about how 'good' a rider she is and that she 'deserves' to ride Princess."
"Then we have no choice but switch her and Inuyasha's place."
"But you know how Ginger hates being in the back, she'll probably be more trouble."
"But at least then Princess won't charge forewards and bite at Night or some other horse that could kick. Prancer never kicks."
"Or maybe we could have Inuyasha ride Princess and put Kikyo on Ginger."
"Are you sure Inuyasha's experienced enough and can handle her? I mean, the first time he's ever been on a horse was yesterday."
"That may be true but the way he rode it seemed like he grew up in the saddle. I think he can handle her. If not then we'll put him on Prancer and I'll ride Princess."
"Alright, lets try it." With the decision made, Kagome returned to the front and told Inuyasha to go back with Sango.
"Miss. Kagome told me that you wanted to talk to me about something." He said.
"Yeah. I've noticed that we aren't going to be getting anywhere fast with Kikyo riding Princess and Kagome's told me that you did really good yesterday in your lesson."
"So?"
"Would you like to change horses with Kikyo?"
"Why?"
"Because I don't think Kikyo's experienced enough to ride Princess and both me and Kagome would feel better if she rode Ginger. Do you think you could handle Princess?"
"Why wouldn't I be able too?"
"What I'm trying to say is that you look like you are an expert rider and I want to see if you'd do better on Princess."
"Sure, I can ride the mare. It'll be fun to try her."
"Go ahead and switch with Kikyo then."
Inuyasha then went to Kikyo, who was busy re-applying her make-up, and told her to switch horses with him.
"WHAT!?"
"Miss. Sango and Kagome think you're not experienced enough to handle Princess. That's all."
"I'm MORE than experienced enough to handle this mare. In fact, I think I should have been riding Moonshadow."
"Then you were actually LETTING her bite Night?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because Night was going too slow and I thought that Princess biting him would make him go faster. It's common sense."
"What kind of common sense are you talking about?"
"Would you two shut up and switch already? If we don't get going soon we'll get to the overnight camp later then planned an end up riding at night." Kagome yelled back from the front.
Finally, after a lot of persuasion, Kikyo changed horses with Inuyasha and the trail ride was on again. Turns out, Inuyasha handled Princess better than planned and actually gave Kagome and Sango doubts on whether he was telling the truth about never being on a horse before. With everyone on appropriate horses, the group reached the overnight camp not much later than 10:00.
"Alright, everyone please untack your horses and tie them to the low branches over there," Kagome said, pointing to a row of trees. "so me and Sango can set up the temporary pasture."
"I still don't understand how Inuyasha can handle Princess when I've been riding longer than he has." Kikyo said as she was busy untacking Ginger.
"I don't know either, it couldn't POSSIBLY have ANYTHING to do with the way you hardly EVER pay any attention to instructions, could it?" Sango said as she tied Moonshadow to one of the branches. She got done faster then the others because she rode that day bareback (A/N: Bareback riding is fun! but boy does it hurt after a while of riding so I'll bet Sango's happy they made it there. And for all you non-horse people out there...BC for instance...bareback riding is when you ride a horse without the saddle and stuff).
"I do too pay attention!"
"Oh really? I seem to remember one lesson when I told you to make a transition to a trot from the canter and you just kept on cantering." Kagome said as she also tied Prancer to the branch next to Moonshadow.
Inuyasha and Miroku seemed to be having some problems in untacking their horses so Sango and Kagome went to help them while Shippo, Naraku and Kikyo finished untacking and started setting up their tents. Five minutes later all the horses were untacked and tied and Sango and Kagome started setting up the pasture and then let the horses loose in it.
"Alright, since it seems we didn't bring enough tents for everyone we'll have to pair up. Now, since Kikyo and Naraku are married, you two can share the same tent, me and Sango in the same tent and Inuyasha, Miroku and Shippo can have the last tent. Now, who's up for S'mores?"
Soon all was quiet except for the sounds of the crackling campfire and the horses moving around.There also was the occasional conversation. Soon it was so late that everyone was practically sleeping where they sat. When it was 11:00 everyone went to their assigned tent and fell asleep.
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Sango was awakened when someone came into the tent she shared with Kagome. She desperately searched for her flashlight but soon gave up when she couldn't find it.
"Miroku, if that's you then you had better turn right back around before I seriously injure you." Sango warned into the darkness (A/N: since they are in the woods it's pitch black out).
"Miss. Sango, It's only me."
"Shippo? What are you doing here?"
"I heard noises and got scared. Do you think I could sleep in here with you?" he asked hopefully.
"Sure." Sango then opened her sleeping bag to let Shippo in (A/N: Shippo's only 5 in this story so this is ok). "Good night Shippo."
"Good night Miss. Sango."
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"Good morning everyone! I hope everyone slept okay?" Kagome said as she prepared breakfast.
"I didn't," Kikyo said. "You never said anything about having to sleep on the ground."
"Well I thought you knew that if it was a camping trip that you would have to sleep on the ground. Sorry if your too good enough to do that and expected well furnished cabins."
"Don't insult me. Just because I'm the richest of all you people doesn't mean I have to put up with your insults." Kikyo then turned and stomped back into her tent.
"Well, someone got up on the wrong side of the sleeping bag." Kagome mumbled under her breath as she finished her breakfast and went to brush Prancer.
Around 10:00 breakfast was done and the camp put away. Everyone then started to brush their horse and get ready to hit the trail again. Kikyo, of course, went right to Princess and started to get her ready.
"What are you doing?" Inuyasha asked.
"Getting my horse ready of course."
"Seems to me you'r getting MY horse ready since you can't handle her and got switched to Ginger yesterday. Or are you too dense to remember?"
"How dare you! I am a better rider then you will ever be. You don't deserve to ride such a fine mare as Princess."
"Then why is it that Miss. Kagome and Sango think that you can't handle her and I, who have never been on a horse except for yesterday and the day before, can?"
"..."
"That's what I thought. Now YOU'R horse is over there. But I do appreciate you starting Princess for me."
"Alright everyone hurry and get your horses ready because I want to get back on the trail by 12:00." Sango said, mounting Moonshadow (A/N: She's once again riding bareback because Moonshadow doesn't really like saddles).
Once everyone was ready and the rest of camp put away, they headed out again.
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QJP: YAY! Third chapter done finally and this time IT'S ALL MINE! MINE MINE MINE!
BC: What did you do with the Inu characters?
QJP: I put them in a special room where no one will be able to find them.
--hidden room--
Inuyasha: Where did that stupid Authoress b---- go?
Kagome: Calm down, Inuyasha. She's just another obsessed fan holding us against our will.
Miroku: We'll just have to wait until she comes back and lets us out.
Sango: Well, that means we could be in here for a while, a very LONG while.
--normal room--
PLP: Seriously, where did you put them?
QJP: I ain't telling. I plan on keeping them for a while, at least for another few chapters.
BC: You have to tell us sooner or later or else you could get arrested.
QJP: Oh well. You WILL visit me in jail won't you?
PLP: Yes (laughs and mumbles) or no.
--hidden room--
Inuyasha: I aint gonna be ANYONE'S slave. (goes to door and starts pounding on it with his fists) LET ME OUTTA HERE!
Kagome: Sit.
Inuyasha: What the h--- was that for wench?
Kagome: I have to think about how to get out of here and with you making all that racket I can't so shut up and SIT down.
(Inuyasha once again meets the floor. Unfortunately the floor happens to be concrete)
--normal room--
(everyone feels the ground shake)
BC: What the heck was that?
QJP: Probably Inuyasha being sat.&maybe I should have put them in a room where the floor wasn't concrete&
PLP: Ya think? C'mon BC, lets go search for them.
(PLP and BC go off in search of the missing characters)
QJP: Well, to end this author note, I should point out that reviews of any kind is greatly appreciated and accepted, even flames are welcome. And starting next chapter I'll be answering some of your reviews so make sure to ask any questions or suggestions you might have and I'll do my best to answer them. Oh and if you were wondering this chapter is about 5 pages long. Very good if you ask me. Especially since this is only part one of what I think is going to be a five part trail ride.