By the time you read the end of this chapter you're going to gate Wayne even more, and maybe Horo too…that's all I can say! I'm skipping a day here so it's the day before the race.

The Horse Whisperer

Chapter 15 – How low can you go?

It was mid-morning and the news of Milly's pregnancy created lots of chatter in the household. What colour was it going to be? Would it be a boy or girl? What would it be called? And the real question – who would keep it? Tain or Ren? Both wanted the other to have it. "I think it should be you because it's better off with Milly"

"But every kid needs a father figure to look up to. It's half yours anyway"

"I've got a better idea; why don't you share it?" suggested Jason who was currently sitting on Hao's knee. The two shrugged and agreed that was best. Tain was acting like a giddy school girl.

"I can't believe she's going to be a mum!" He jumped up and down a few times.

"Dude, chill. It's not that big a deal" Troy grabbed him by the shoulders to stop him leaping about.

"Yes it is! I've had her since she was a foal. Since she born actually; her mum was my mum's horse. I remember when I first saw her trying to stand, it was beautiful!" He went all starry eyed while everyone else just stared at him.

"Should we bring him back to reality?" laughed Jason.

"Naa, just leave him" Hao kissed his neck.

"I'm going to get some practise with White. Yoh, can you get the timer from my room?"

"Sure" He walked up to his room but the second he touched the door handle a truck appeared in front of him and blared its horn before disappearing. He fell back against the wall and slumped down into a sitting position, trying to catch his breath. No…no, not again…

He sat a couple minutes longer to calm himself down before attempting to stand. Looking at the door he approached it once again, reaching out for that handle. But the same thing happened again, this time along with a horse's panicked neigh. He fell down again in fright, eyes wide open. He never even noticed Ren appear at his side. "Why are you taking ages to…Yoh?" Still, Yoh refused to acknowledge his presence. "Yoh, you all right?" He knelt down beside him. "Please talk to me, what's wrong?"

"I thought they'd disappeared but I was wrong"

"What?"

"The visions…they're back"

"You mean the ones of the truck?" He nodded and looked at him.

"I can't touch the door 'cause they appear when I do" Ren looked at the door then back at Yoh. He helped him stand and reached out to open the door, pushing it open. They were silent for a few minutes as Ren went in, got what he wanted and came back out.

"Nothing's happening"

"Can we just go…please?" Taking his hand Ren lead him away downstairs and out into the stable yard before turning back to him.

"Are you sure you're OK?" Yoh nodded slowly.

"Just a little shook up" Ren smiled and gave him a quick kiss before going to the stables. Suddenly Tain came barging out followed by the rest of them.

"I can't believe this! Where could she have gone?"

"Uhh, what's going on?" asked Ren.

"It's Milly, she's gone! I can't find her!"

"What!" Yoh seemed to wake up at the news. Jason and Hao ran up.

"White's missing too!" Ren just bolted past them and into the stables to find both stalls empty.

"No…"

"Oh yes" They all turned to see Horo in the doorway with a big smirk across his face. Ren went for him but Yoh grabbed his arm and held him back.

"Where are they!" Horo just laughed.

"Where's who?" Yoh had to hold onto Ren pretty tight.

"Tell me where they are you traitor!"

"Traitor? Who said I was on your side in the first place?" Tain approached him, trying to keep calm.

"Where's Milly?" He asked quietly.

"And I should tell you because…?"

"Please Horo, give Milly back"

"I'm afraid not. You see, I want to make you lot a trade"

"What are you talking about?" growled Troy.

"I'll give you back White and the, mother-to-be" He smirked at Tain's shocked expression. "But only if Ren comes with me and doesn't race"

"How low can you get?" snarled Hao. "Milly isn't in a condition for you to be doing this to her!"

"And I should care because…?"

"Give her back!" yelled Tain. Horo closed his eyes and stood up straight.

"I've told you what to do now all you have to do is think about it" He began to walk away but turned back to them one more time. "If Ren doesn't turn himself in to us then its goodbye to both your ponies" He turned away and disappeared from view. Tain fell to his knees, bangs covering his eyes.

"Milly…"

"Oh no…" Ren suddenly bolted outside and into the house followed by Yoh. He went into the kitchen and picked up a letter, on the front was the Racing Star Stadium logo. They looked at each other as he opened it. "Please no…" He read it over with a sad and worried look.

"What is it?"

"Trouble. I have to take White to the stadium for a check over to make sure he's fit to race. If I don't, then I'll be taken out of the Open"

Ben was flung to the ground for the umpteenth time as White shoved him away and ran to the other end of the large barn to stand beside his tied up mate. Milly hid herself behind White's slightly larger form, scared of the new people that seemed to be…not very nice. Air watched from his stall, quite amused by what was going on. Wayne growled in annoyance. "Can't you do anything right?" He walked past Ben and stomped up to the stallion. But White was having none of it and reared up sending Wayne back. "Bloody animal's nuts!"

"Why don't we be nice to him, maybe he'll listen then" Ben stood up and brushed himself down.

"Trust you to come up with something like that" Wayne walked over to where the riding equipment was kept. He picked up a large whip and turned to the captured horse to find him staring straight back. Undoing the long black item he made his way towards the stallion. In pure rage he lift up his arm and brought it down upon the white body. Neigh in pain White reared up and beat his hooves, trying to hit Wayne who continued to use the whip against him. But the stallion wouldn't stay in the one place and ran from one side of the barn to the other.

"All right I've had enough!" He walked up to Air's stall and opened the door. Air trotted out. "Go have some fun boy" Air snorted and charged up to White, snapping at him and bucking at his face. White fought back while Wayne dragged Ben out of the barn leaving the two horses to fight. Milly was trying to get free and was in a fit of panic. She wanted to go home…she wanted her warm stall and her master…she wanted peace.

Sorry it's short but I wanted to give you guys an update. There's about three more chapters left, maybe more. I'm not sure. Don't forget to review!