Chapter 8

Stuck Together

The sun greeted the earth and sent the moon away as morning came. I opened my bright blue eyes and sighed deeply, pulling myself from the grass. This was the only time I didn't look forward toward starting of the day. Last night, Little Creek had asked of me to help him 'tame' the rude stud that never failed to annoy me. Especially after the trick he pulled the other day. How dare he attack my boy?! Well, what was done was done. I was going to help my human friend with whatever it was necessary even if it meant spending my precious time with a wild, uncivilized, crazed mustang! The voices of the two-leggeds reached my ears and my bad mood eased up a bit. I couldn't help but muse over the villagers as they began to get down to their business. It was still quite early, and some of the other horses were still resting.

Calmly I began to graze the springy grass next to the round pen. I knew the stallion was there; I had heard him stand up. However, like always, I ignored him and acted as if I couldn't care about his existence at all. Fortunately, this time, the mustang did not bother me with his curious nickers and desperate whinnies. He was quiet and his head hung low. I couldn't help but smile to myself. He was probably still weary of me...after all, I put him in his place yesterday. My heart soared in pride, knowing that I had defended my human friend well.

Just then, I heard the sounds of familiar footsteps approaching, I looked up and saw Little Creek making his way towards me with a huge beam. I neighed in delight and ran up to greet my best friend. He petted me sweetly, gently rubbing my neck and nose. "Good morning, girl. Ready for the new mission?" He tied a rope around my neck and led me towards the round pen. I followed, partly hating the idea and partly a little intrigued at it. Well, here goes nothing...

The mustang stared at us bit startled at this sudden intrusion. Little Creek and I neared him and I stood next to the stallion. While Little Creek stood before us and looped remaining end of the rope over the stallion's muscular neck. Oh joy...We were going to be stuck together. Looks like I wasn't the only one not excited about this situation. Sneaking a glance at the mustang, I smirked at his expression. He had a look that clearly said "You people are idiots." His ears were slightly pinned back and he refused to look at me and my friend for the longest time. Finally the curiosity got the best of him and he shifted his eyes towards my owner, but with no emotion.

Finishing the tie, Little Creek fixed his warm gaze on me and spoke. "Okay Rain, let's see if you can teach this mustang some manners."

I whinnied amusingly and turned to look at the stallion. As our eyes met, he immediately shifted his gaze away and snorted, refusing to show any sign of affection. Your loss not mine! I rolled my eyes and watched my boy. Little Creek walked forward and opened the gate of the round pen. The sudden look on the wild stallion's face was the look I'd never forget.

His countenance had changed entirely. His eyes immediately lit up, and instantly he darted forward, neighing, calling to someone. At that moment, I didn't know who or what. But now I understand; it was his herd. Happily, the dun stallion launched himself forward and galloped out towards the wide-open stretch towards what he knew to be home. What choice did I have? Whinniying, I galloped after him, matching him stride for stride. What on earth was I getting in to? On and on we ran, past my owner in the round pen, past the herd of Lakota horses, past the whole camp, past the apple tree, and to the very edge of my home.

My mind jolted as I realized that if I didn't do something quickly, this crazy stallion would run me all the way back to his wild home. No way! I wasn't going to let that happen. Did he really think that I was a meek mare ready to listen and submit to the caprice of a stud? Yeah right...I dug my hooves in and hit a sudden stop, causing the crazed mustang to fly backwards. He glared at me and stared at the rope, his deep brown eyes tracing it from himself to me. I neighed stubbornly at him.

"Come...ON!" He snorted, and tried to drag me along with him forcefully.

"Absolutely NOT!" I snorted back in anger, digging my hooves in the ground harder. He rolled his eyes and turned, continuing to haul me with him. I couldn't believe it! The nerve of him! But the truth was clear and obvious...he was way stronger than me and he'd definitely succeed in taking me with him. So an idea popped into my head as I sat down, staring at him, my blue eyes flashing. He turned and looked at me in disbelief. He attempted once more to drag me, snorting and stomping up the dust, unsuccessfully, of course. "I'm going home...whether you like it or not!" He whinnied in irritation. "And there's nothing you and your scrawny two-legged can do about it!"

He then stopped, completely exhausted, narrowing his eyes at me. It was the matter of time till he continued to forcibly drag me with him again. I arose to my feet struck with a perfect plan. I knew I couldn't defeat him with strength. But thankfully, I had feminine charms to my advantage. And this stallion happened to find me attractive and even though, he tried to deny it...I wasn't stupid, I knew from the moment I had met him. I began to walk slowly around the mustang, the rope following me around him. My soft flaxen mane fluttered and my tail swished against his shoulder as his eyes carefully followed my delicate movements. I gazed deeply into his eyes with my bright blue ones. The stallion seemed to relax, watching me. He was completely awe-struck by my beauty. Hah! I had gotten him where I wanted. After walking a circle around him, I jerked forward, ripping him off of his feet and onto his back.

The dun mustang stared at me in shock, his jaw-dropped as I stood over him with a prevailed little smirk. Rolling to his feet, he regained his balance, his eyes never leaving me.

"Come on." I pulled my head slightly towards my village. At first, I thought he'd refuse again and I was collecting all my strength and energy to fight him. But no, this strange stallion proved me wrong.

He slightly rolled his eyes and snorted in agreement. "Oh...fine." A small grin of amusement danced around his muzzle as he followed me towards the camp.

I gotta admit, I was pleasantly surprised with his humbled behavior. He could've continued dragging me towards his untamed land if he really wanted...and yet, he no longer attempted to do any such thing. I slowly kept walking forward, my blue eyes sometimes glancing at him. He caught up and stood next to me, and there we walked side by side...as if a real...I blushed and shook my head at that thought. What on earth, Rain?! Wasn't I the one who despised him? What if he still wanted to take my owner away from me?!

What was happening to me?

I looked to see what the stallion was doing and found him gazing at me with that same amused little smile. Cocky much?

I decided to take the initiative. "I know you aren't happy about us being stuck together." I nickered softly. "Trust me, I am not either. But that's what my owner wishes and I won't dare to disobey him. So your cooperation is greatly appreciated." I explained, sounding indifferent.

There was silence, and I thought he would remain quiet but yet again, I was proven wrong. "Yeah, yeah," He snorted, little irritated. "I know what your two-legged wants...but he's struggling in vain. It's NOT gonna happen. Never." He neighed with a determined and bold air.

As always, I rolled my eyes at him and snorted. "Forget about that wild life of yours at least for a little while. I'm going to show you my world." I nickered in pride as we approached the bustling camp.

The stallion's eyes seemed to widened in curiosity and he nodded his head at me in agreement.

Huh, looks like things weren't going to be too bad with him as I believed. I was actually, to my great shock, looking forward to see where this new situation would lead me to.

Share your thoughts! Thanks for all the reviews. By the way, I know that in the film horses don't speak, but in order to make the readers understand their interactions I will translated and tell you what they're neighing and nickering about. But of course, they won't speak to humans...that's ridiculous. Lol