A storm was cast over the valley that night. Summer was a bit better, but she was distraught over her injury.
Chase was allowed to stay in the stable with her. Sherbert didn't mind one bit, she peered over the divide every so ofter to make sure that Summer was doing okay.
Chase asked if he and Summer might talk alone for a minute.
"Sure. I understand." Sherbert nodded with a smile.
She turned around and began to drink some water, then spoke quietly to River.
"How long have you known that you were having my foal?" Chase asked, lowering his voice and settling down beside Summer.
"One day." Summer replied.
"That's great news Summer! Don't be sad. You only have to rest for a week." Chase said.
"But what if I forget everything I've learned?" Summer asked.
"Not in a week, you won't! Maybe if you hadn't been ridden in a month! Anyway, the injury wasn't that bad. Te only bad thing was when you fell unconcious from the shock. It scared us all in to thinking we were going to lose you." Chase answered, nuzzling Summer's withers.
"Chase…" Summer swallowed, "What if you had lost me?" She asked.
Chase looked alarmed. "I would die." He replied simply.
"You would?" Summer said, looking shocked, "You'd die just because you lost me?"
"Yes. Honest I would. You mean the world to me Summer." Chase answered, lowering his voice so that he was almost whispering.
Summer smiled shyly as Chase licked her long, white nose.
There was a sudden crash of thunder and the rain poured down heavily outside.
Summer looked terrified.
"It will pass by morning." Chase reassured her, placing his head on the mustang's withers to comfort her.
"I'm still scared." Summer whispered, burying her head between her front legs.
Chase got up and moved round to Summer's back.
"What are you doing?" Summer asked, feeling nervous about what Chase might do.
"Protecting you, Summer." Chase replied.
"But Chase…why are you round there?" Summer wondered.
"Because the door is there, and I don't want anybody disturbing you. Honestly Summer, what did you think I was going to do?" Chase answered, looking hurt.
"I don't know." Summer said.
"Well, goodnight Summer." Chase smiled.
"Goodnight. Erm, Chase?" Summer began,
"Yes?"
"Just to make sure I am having your foal…"
Summer didn't need to say any more.
"Well, I wouldn't mind, if only you weren't hurt." Chase replied quietly.
"It's only my leg. I'm over the shock now. Really." Summer finished, quickly.
Chase smiled again and realised what she meant.
He moved closer to her back…
A/N: Tut tut-get a room horses! lol… please review. If anyone has any suggestions for a chapter, please let me know!