A/N: Well, it is official, I now have 196 reviews! Can you believe that? Well, I guess you should believe it, I mean you guys are the ones that are giving them to me...duh!
Okay, I am only going to just go through and thank the reviewers, and then I am done! That's it! No more Author's Note and just story! I can do it!
Fraz: I'm really glad that you liked the Humpty and humming bit. I really tried on that. But to your question, I plan on having Emily there through all three books (this story) and if I still want to write after I wrap that up, then I will drag out the sequel. I hope that cleared it up for you!
Cassie-bear01: Well, here's your more, more, more! I hope you are enjoying those two songs, I know I do!
StarryStarryNight: Yes! I have my own groupie! I'm very glad that you are back, I hope this chapter meets your approval!
Selene: Oh my God! That had to be mortifying! I would have died three times over, easily! Did you actually get out of that in one piece? No one had to come and mop you off of the floor? I now forbid you to read my story in a situation like that! It's dangerous to your health! No more! Only if you are alone or you are not compromising your sanity, then you can read my story! Thanks for the review though.
Emyreal: So is it safe to say that you have not exploded? I would have to say that would be very painful! Ahh! So please, don't explode! Thanks for the review!
KindCalypso: Well, I don't know if she is staying or not. I guess you will just have to keep reading and leaving your terrific reviews!
Emily: I'm really glad that you love the last line, that is the line that I struggle on the most. I always try to leave it on a good laugh. I guess I have succeeded. Thanks for the songs again, but as of right now I am virtually swamped in them, but I will make a note of it for later reference. But thanks all the same!
WeaselyTwinsLover1112: Do you really think there should be a warning? Hmm, that is definitely something to think about!
Europa: Yeah, I know they did say that they were going to teach her to use a sword before, but she ran off before they did. So I think we will finally see some metal swinging on her part! What do you think? Thanks for your awesome reviews, I always love them!
Okay, I think that is everyone, but if I missed you, you have my sincerest apologies. I didn't mean to!
WARNING: This warning is courtesy of WeaselyTwinsLover1112. Do NOT read this story if your sanity is being checked by the people around you. Well, actually do read it, then when they are looking at you funnily, then just look at them and say, "Oh! I'm sorry, its just that my aunt really has a strange sense of humor. Do you have a problem with that?" Then, turn away from them and keep on reading!
Story starting in 3...2...1...Action!
*~*~*
"Touché! En guard!"
"What?"
I stopped and looked at him, "Never mind, its something you are not going to understand anytime soon. Just let it go."
"Alrighty."
Oh my God! What have I done to the poor man! He's starting to sound like me! This is kinda cool...in a wrong sort of way.
"Anyway, let's just get on with this. It's starting to get dark and I guess I'm leaving again in the morning."
"If that is what milady wishes."
"The whole 'Lady' bit is not going to fly with me today."
"Aye."
Aragorn then ran at me and started to swing his sword. He wasn't bent on taking off any main limbs, but it was nerve racking. Not to mention Boromir's shouting advice at me was not helping my concentration. Just then the hobbits walked around the corner and into the clearing.
"Oi! Emily! What are you-"
Just then I took the moment to look away from the swinging sword and I felt a stinging pain on my hand.
"For the love of God! I look away for a second and I lose my finger!"
I held up my hand except I kept my middle finger tucked into a fist. Actually it looked like my middle finger had been cut off, I know it was mean, but you know I just had to!
"Oh! Milady I am so sorry! Oh how could I have done that to a defenseless lady?"
I walked over to him and smacked him across the face, not hard but just a little tap.
"First off, screw the lady title. I can not handle that anymore! Second, what the hell were you thinking coming at me that fast when I could have been distracted? I mean that is an accident waiting to happen! Thirdly, well I don't know because I don't have a third point and I didn't realize that when I started to talk!"
They all just looked at me.
"You mean you have not lost a finger by my actions?"
"Nah, but I thought I would teach you a lesson."
"So you mean you had me apologizing for nothing and you slapped me because of it?"
"Yep, that's about it."
"I think I am going to cut off more then just a finger this time."
With that he dove at me.
Oh shit.
*~*~*
"Are you alright Emily?"
"Yeah, give me a few more minutes and I should be sufficiently drowned."
After Boromir and the hobbits had yanked Aragorn off of me, I returned to my rooms. I seriously needed to clean up. I was pure dirt from head to toe.
I leaned back against the tub and sighed.
This is it, the last night here and then I'm blowing outta here. That is really hard to believe, I only just got here. But, I don't think the way home is just going to pop in for lunch someday. I just hope this doesn't turn out to be a very tiring hunt for absolutely nothing. Oh well, I guess staying here forever wouldn't be that bad, but I still miss my automatic coffee maker!
I grinned at the thought. It was certainly a refreshing one.
"La-Emily! The Lady Galadriel wishes to speak with you before you retire for the night. You must hurry!"
"Damn. All right, just give me a minute."
I slowly pulled my soggy butt out of the tub and reached for one of the towels sitting by the edge. I quickly dried off and wrapped it around my body. I then walked out of the bathroom and stopped short. There sitting on the bed was a bunch of clothing. But, amazingly, all of the clothing looked like something I would actually wear! There were shorts, T-shirts, tank tops, everything I would need!
I looked up at Maydenia and grinned, "How did you know that this is what I wanted?"
She shook her head, "I didn't, but the Lady Galadriel saw it in your mind. She believed that the clothing that you were wearing was no longer decent or suitable. So, she took it upon herself and her handmaidens to make you some new ones."
"Oh my! Thank you so much! I don't have to run around like a hill billy or half-naked anymore!"
"Come! You must get dressed! The Lady awaits!"
*~*~*
Finally I was dressed in my new clothes and headed off to talk with Galadriel.
I wonder what she wants? Hmm, maybe she just wants to see if I am not so much of a barbarian that I can actually thank someone for something...It's a thought.
I got to some-sort of a throne room. The guards standing outside of it gave me the evil eye, but I just smirked.
"What? Do you think that I'm going to go and wreak havoc in there just because I'm a human?"
Needless to say, as soon as I said that they suddenly looked away and became very interested with what was in front of them.
Booyah!
I walked inside and saw both the Lord and the Lady waiting for me.
"Um, you wanted to see me?" Let me just say, whatever you think I did wrong, I did not do."
"Child we do not think you have done anything wrong."
"Okay, in that case, what did you want to see me for?"
The Lord stepped forward slightly and started to speak.
"We both realize that you are going to be leaving up tomorrow at dawn-"
"Well, I wouldn't say dawn, I mean I can barely get up in the morning but I think somewhat early," I interrupted him with.
He just raised and eyebrow and continued to talk, "Galadriel has already told me how you like your other gifts, but we would like to give you one more."
"You were in my head again? Damn it! Maybe you could give me a permanent marker so I can write 'No Trespassing' across my forehead!"
"I apologize, but I could not help it."
"Alright, but please, don't do it again. That really creeps me out."
She's gonna do it again!
I smiled at her and thought with all my power, 'STAY OUT OF MY HEAD!'
She quietly gasped and stepped back slightly. Yep, she heard me.
The Lord looked at me and then his wife, Galadriel just nodded slightly and smiled at me. Hmm, this was a new turn of events.
"As I was saying, we wish to bestow upon you another gift. Come, tell me, what do you wish to have?"
"Okay...well this is an interesting question. Um, let's see. Uh, how about some mode of transportation, I mean I'm really tired of walking."
"A boat then?"
"Well, you see, I don't really like boats all that much. The whole thing of sitting on a bunch of water is a bit disconcerting to me. Do you have a horse? That I could deal with."
In fact, that is what would be the best for me. In high school, one of my very close friends had an uncle that owned a farm not too far away from us. Every other weekend we would go out to the farm and race horses, or occasionally help round up cattle. Actually I got quite good at riding, but since I hadn't been on a horse for a while, I didn't know how good I was then. Oh well, you never forget, right...?
"A horse? That can be arranged. Haldir!" The Lord called out.
Almost immediately Haldir stepped out of a side door and bowed to the Lord and Lady.
"Haldir, take Emily down to the horses so she may choose one. Then take her back to her rooms, she must rest for tomorrow."
He bowed again and beckoned me to follow him.
I looked back over my shoulder and waved at the two Elves standing and watching me. Hmm, a horse? With Elves raising them, they were probably magical. Great, a magical horse!
Argh.
(A/N: Quick note, I know that they didn't have horses in Lothlorien, but work with me people!)
*~*~*
"Here we are."
I looked around. Wow! You would have thought. There were about twenty horses milling about in an enclosed corral-like area. The horses were all as beautiful as the Elves that took care of them. Why do I get the feeling that they won't listen to me?
"So, uh, do I just choose one now?"
"Aye."
"Okay, is there anyway I can go check them out? I mean I do want to know the personality you could say."
He nodded and gave a high whistle. Almost immediately, all of the horses came trotting over to us. Gracefully, Haldir vaulted over the fence and walked into the bunch of horses. I clambered over after him and slowly approached the waiting horde.
They were beautiful, every single one of the horses was perfectly formed. There was not a horse that was sporting a flaw.
Wait a minute.
One of the horses had stayed over at the other side of the fence. It was looking on with almost scorn, that is if a horse could show scorn.
I tapped Haldir's shoulder, "What's wrong with that one?"
He shook his head, "We found her grazing on the edge of our lands and brought her here. It was about a week before you came to us. She has failed to join the other horses, she will not answer to our calls, she just keeps to herself."
"Hmm, that's odd."
"Aye, it is. Normally, all animals enjoy the presence of an Elf, but not her."
Just to see what she would do, I gave a low whistle. She looked at me and shook her head at me, then she turned around and presented me with a fine view of her backside.
"I like this horse! Has an attitude problem, but that's what we all have. Haldir," I turned to him, "Cover your ears."
He just looked at me and then clapped his hands over his ears. As soon as I was sure they were covered, I brought my hand to my mouth and gave a piercing whistle. Haldir still winced, even with the hands covering his ears. Oh well, it can't be helped.
The bitchy horse just looked at me and slowly walked over to me. She made it look like it was a huge chore and she was doing me a great favor. I really like that horse.
She reached me and just looked into my face. I slowly reached out a hand to stroke her face and she tensed up. I laid my hand across her face and she snuffled my shoulder. She then looked at me and shook her head.
Hmm, she likes me, she really likes me! (Can you sense the sarcasm?)
Galadriel's soft voice reached my ears, "Do you like this one?"
I turned around and saw her standing on the other side of the fence, watching me.
"Yeah, you know, I actually do. I think we compliment each other nicely. What's her name?"
"She has remained nameless while she has been here."
"So, it's up to me to name you, huh?"
"Hold still and let me help you with you decision."
Suddenly I felt a very light feeling in my mind and then 'saw' a flash of blue light. When I could see again, I looked back to Galadriel with a questioning look.
"Say something to her."
I raised an eyebrow and looked at the horse, "Hmm, you know you are a really big bitch. I think we will get along nicely."
'Likewise, I'm sure.'
I leapt back and stared, "What the hell? It's Mister Ed from hell!"
It was like when Galadriel was talking in my mind, I could hear the horse, but not with my ears. I was bonkers!
I heard a soft chuckle coming from behind me, I looked at Galadriel and saw she was laughing to herself.
"What did you do to me? I want to know right now!"
"Settle down dear child. I merely mind-linked the two of you. I know you are going to choose this one. I can see it in your eyes, this will make it easier to travel together."
"Uh huh. Sure it will. I'm sure everyone doesn't think it is in the least bit weird to see someone talking to their horse and then acting like they were answered."
"I shall leave you two to acquaint yourselves. Come Haldir."
With that both of them swept off and left me alone with a talking horse.
What fun.
I turned to the horse and looked at her thoroughly. She really was a beautiful creature. She had black stockings on each of her feet, but other than that, she was completely gray. It was an amazing coloring.
"Well, I guess we need to give you a name."
'I do not see the reason.'
"I don't think that calling you 'Horse' is very nice. What did all the other horses call you? You mother even, she had to have a name for you."
'The other horses pay no attention to me, the way I like it. My mother would call me 'Young One.' I have no name.'
"Well that makes it easy doesn't it?"
She just shook her head at me and began to look at the other horses that were still crowded around us. She stamped her feet and snapped her teeth at them. They all walked off rather quickly and gathered on the other side of the paddock.
"Hmm, some one has an attitude problem."
She snapped at my shoulder.
"Whoa! Take it easy! Okay, what about Stormy?"
'Nay.'
"Stop right there, no more 'Nays' and 'Ayes' all right. If you don't like it's 'No', if you like it, it's 'Yes'. Got it?"
'Yes.'
"Dotty?"
'Never!'
"All right, touchy! Um, Lady? Queen? Bitch?" I said the last one as a joke.
'No, no, and I refuse to give you an answer on the last one.'
Damn, she was good.
"Well, I don't know Babes, I can't think of anything else."
'You lose interest quickly. What was that? The name that you called me.'
"Babes? Oh, it's just something I say to people. Sorry."
'Don't be, I like it.'
"So, Babes suits you for a name?"
'Yes.'
"Well whatever works for you. Hmm, I better be getting back, I need my rest and I think you should get some too, we leave in the morning."
'Finally, I can't take these people anymore. It's about time I got out of here.'
Like I said before, I really am going to like this horse.
*~*~*
A/N: I know Babes is a bit, um,...odd, but that's how I think Emily would like her. I think I'm going to make her as informal as possible. So please, please, give me feed back on it.
I will try and get the next chapter up quickly, but I don't know. My computer ate this chapter three times, that's why it took so long. Damn thing, I hope it gets indigestion.
~A~
Okay, I am only going to just go through and thank the reviewers, and then I am done! That's it! No more Author's Note and just story! I can do it!
Fraz: I'm really glad that you liked the Humpty and humming bit. I really tried on that. But to your question, I plan on having Emily there through all three books (this story) and if I still want to write after I wrap that up, then I will drag out the sequel. I hope that cleared it up for you!
Cassie-bear01: Well, here's your more, more, more! I hope you are enjoying those two songs, I know I do!
StarryStarryNight: Yes! I have my own groupie! I'm very glad that you are back, I hope this chapter meets your approval!
Selene: Oh my God! That had to be mortifying! I would have died three times over, easily! Did you actually get out of that in one piece? No one had to come and mop you off of the floor? I now forbid you to read my story in a situation like that! It's dangerous to your health! No more! Only if you are alone or you are not compromising your sanity, then you can read my story! Thanks for the review though.
Emyreal: So is it safe to say that you have not exploded? I would have to say that would be very painful! Ahh! So please, don't explode! Thanks for the review!
KindCalypso: Well, I don't know if she is staying or not. I guess you will just have to keep reading and leaving your terrific reviews!
Emily: I'm really glad that you love the last line, that is the line that I struggle on the most. I always try to leave it on a good laugh. I guess I have succeeded. Thanks for the songs again, but as of right now I am virtually swamped in them, but I will make a note of it for later reference. But thanks all the same!
WeaselyTwinsLover1112: Do you really think there should be a warning? Hmm, that is definitely something to think about!
Europa: Yeah, I know they did say that they were going to teach her to use a sword before, but she ran off before they did. So I think we will finally see some metal swinging on her part! What do you think? Thanks for your awesome reviews, I always love them!
Okay, I think that is everyone, but if I missed you, you have my sincerest apologies. I didn't mean to!
WARNING: This warning is courtesy of WeaselyTwinsLover1112. Do NOT read this story if your sanity is being checked by the people around you. Well, actually do read it, then when they are looking at you funnily, then just look at them and say, "Oh! I'm sorry, its just that my aunt really has a strange sense of humor. Do you have a problem with that?" Then, turn away from them and keep on reading!
Story starting in 3...2...1...Action!
*~*~*
"Touché! En guard!"
"What?"
I stopped and looked at him, "Never mind, its something you are not going to understand anytime soon. Just let it go."
"Alrighty."
Oh my God! What have I done to the poor man! He's starting to sound like me! This is kinda cool...in a wrong sort of way.
"Anyway, let's just get on with this. It's starting to get dark and I guess I'm leaving again in the morning."
"If that is what milady wishes."
"The whole 'Lady' bit is not going to fly with me today."
"Aye."
Aragorn then ran at me and started to swing his sword. He wasn't bent on taking off any main limbs, but it was nerve racking. Not to mention Boromir's shouting advice at me was not helping my concentration. Just then the hobbits walked around the corner and into the clearing.
"Oi! Emily! What are you-"
Just then I took the moment to look away from the swinging sword and I felt a stinging pain on my hand.
"For the love of God! I look away for a second and I lose my finger!"
I held up my hand except I kept my middle finger tucked into a fist. Actually it looked like my middle finger had been cut off, I know it was mean, but you know I just had to!
"Oh! Milady I am so sorry! Oh how could I have done that to a defenseless lady?"
I walked over to him and smacked him across the face, not hard but just a little tap.
"First off, screw the lady title. I can not handle that anymore! Second, what the hell were you thinking coming at me that fast when I could have been distracted? I mean that is an accident waiting to happen! Thirdly, well I don't know because I don't have a third point and I didn't realize that when I started to talk!"
They all just looked at me.
"You mean you have not lost a finger by my actions?"
"Nah, but I thought I would teach you a lesson."
"So you mean you had me apologizing for nothing and you slapped me because of it?"
"Yep, that's about it."
"I think I am going to cut off more then just a finger this time."
With that he dove at me.
Oh shit.
*~*~*
"Are you alright Emily?"
"Yeah, give me a few more minutes and I should be sufficiently drowned."
After Boromir and the hobbits had yanked Aragorn off of me, I returned to my rooms. I seriously needed to clean up. I was pure dirt from head to toe.
I leaned back against the tub and sighed.
This is it, the last night here and then I'm blowing outta here. That is really hard to believe, I only just got here. But, I don't think the way home is just going to pop in for lunch someday. I just hope this doesn't turn out to be a very tiring hunt for absolutely nothing. Oh well, I guess staying here forever wouldn't be that bad, but I still miss my automatic coffee maker!
I grinned at the thought. It was certainly a refreshing one.
"La-Emily! The Lady Galadriel wishes to speak with you before you retire for the night. You must hurry!"
"Damn. All right, just give me a minute."
I slowly pulled my soggy butt out of the tub and reached for one of the towels sitting by the edge. I quickly dried off and wrapped it around my body. I then walked out of the bathroom and stopped short. There sitting on the bed was a bunch of clothing. But, amazingly, all of the clothing looked like something I would actually wear! There were shorts, T-shirts, tank tops, everything I would need!
I looked up at Maydenia and grinned, "How did you know that this is what I wanted?"
She shook her head, "I didn't, but the Lady Galadriel saw it in your mind. She believed that the clothing that you were wearing was no longer decent or suitable. So, she took it upon herself and her handmaidens to make you some new ones."
"Oh my! Thank you so much! I don't have to run around like a hill billy or half-naked anymore!"
"Come! You must get dressed! The Lady awaits!"
*~*~*
Finally I was dressed in my new clothes and headed off to talk with Galadriel.
I wonder what she wants? Hmm, maybe she just wants to see if I am not so much of a barbarian that I can actually thank someone for something...It's a thought.
I got to some-sort of a throne room. The guards standing outside of it gave me the evil eye, but I just smirked.
"What? Do you think that I'm going to go and wreak havoc in there just because I'm a human?"
Needless to say, as soon as I said that they suddenly looked away and became very interested with what was in front of them.
Booyah!
I walked inside and saw both the Lord and the Lady waiting for me.
"Um, you wanted to see me?" Let me just say, whatever you think I did wrong, I did not do."
"Child we do not think you have done anything wrong."
"Okay, in that case, what did you want to see me for?"
The Lord stepped forward slightly and started to speak.
"We both realize that you are going to be leaving up tomorrow at dawn-"
"Well, I wouldn't say dawn, I mean I can barely get up in the morning but I think somewhat early," I interrupted him with.
He just raised and eyebrow and continued to talk, "Galadriel has already told me how you like your other gifts, but we would like to give you one more."
"You were in my head again? Damn it! Maybe you could give me a permanent marker so I can write 'No Trespassing' across my forehead!"
"I apologize, but I could not help it."
"Alright, but please, don't do it again. That really creeps me out."
She's gonna do it again!
I smiled at her and thought with all my power, 'STAY OUT OF MY HEAD!'
She quietly gasped and stepped back slightly. Yep, she heard me.
The Lord looked at me and then his wife, Galadriel just nodded slightly and smiled at me. Hmm, this was a new turn of events.
"As I was saying, we wish to bestow upon you another gift. Come, tell me, what do you wish to have?"
"Okay...well this is an interesting question. Um, let's see. Uh, how about some mode of transportation, I mean I'm really tired of walking."
"A boat then?"
"Well, you see, I don't really like boats all that much. The whole thing of sitting on a bunch of water is a bit disconcerting to me. Do you have a horse? That I could deal with."
In fact, that is what would be the best for me. In high school, one of my very close friends had an uncle that owned a farm not too far away from us. Every other weekend we would go out to the farm and race horses, or occasionally help round up cattle. Actually I got quite good at riding, but since I hadn't been on a horse for a while, I didn't know how good I was then. Oh well, you never forget, right...?
"A horse? That can be arranged. Haldir!" The Lord called out.
Almost immediately Haldir stepped out of a side door and bowed to the Lord and Lady.
"Haldir, take Emily down to the horses so she may choose one. Then take her back to her rooms, she must rest for tomorrow."
He bowed again and beckoned me to follow him.
I looked back over my shoulder and waved at the two Elves standing and watching me. Hmm, a horse? With Elves raising them, they were probably magical. Great, a magical horse!
Argh.
(A/N: Quick note, I know that they didn't have horses in Lothlorien, but work with me people!)
*~*~*
"Here we are."
I looked around. Wow! You would have thought. There were about twenty horses milling about in an enclosed corral-like area. The horses were all as beautiful as the Elves that took care of them. Why do I get the feeling that they won't listen to me?
"So, uh, do I just choose one now?"
"Aye."
"Okay, is there anyway I can go check them out? I mean I do want to know the personality you could say."
He nodded and gave a high whistle. Almost immediately, all of the horses came trotting over to us. Gracefully, Haldir vaulted over the fence and walked into the bunch of horses. I clambered over after him and slowly approached the waiting horde.
They were beautiful, every single one of the horses was perfectly formed. There was not a horse that was sporting a flaw.
Wait a minute.
One of the horses had stayed over at the other side of the fence. It was looking on with almost scorn, that is if a horse could show scorn.
I tapped Haldir's shoulder, "What's wrong with that one?"
He shook his head, "We found her grazing on the edge of our lands and brought her here. It was about a week before you came to us. She has failed to join the other horses, she will not answer to our calls, she just keeps to herself."
"Hmm, that's odd."
"Aye, it is. Normally, all animals enjoy the presence of an Elf, but not her."
Just to see what she would do, I gave a low whistle. She looked at me and shook her head at me, then she turned around and presented me with a fine view of her backside.
"I like this horse! Has an attitude problem, but that's what we all have. Haldir," I turned to him, "Cover your ears."
He just looked at me and then clapped his hands over his ears. As soon as I was sure they were covered, I brought my hand to my mouth and gave a piercing whistle. Haldir still winced, even with the hands covering his ears. Oh well, it can't be helped.
The bitchy horse just looked at me and slowly walked over to me. She made it look like it was a huge chore and she was doing me a great favor. I really like that horse.
She reached me and just looked into my face. I slowly reached out a hand to stroke her face and she tensed up. I laid my hand across her face and she snuffled my shoulder. She then looked at me and shook her head.
Hmm, she likes me, she really likes me! (Can you sense the sarcasm?)
Galadriel's soft voice reached my ears, "Do you like this one?"
I turned around and saw her standing on the other side of the fence, watching me.
"Yeah, you know, I actually do. I think we compliment each other nicely. What's her name?"
"She has remained nameless while she has been here."
"So, it's up to me to name you, huh?"
"Hold still and let me help you with you decision."
Suddenly I felt a very light feeling in my mind and then 'saw' a flash of blue light. When I could see again, I looked back to Galadriel with a questioning look.
"Say something to her."
I raised an eyebrow and looked at the horse, "Hmm, you know you are a really big bitch. I think we will get along nicely."
'Likewise, I'm sure.'
I leapt back and stared, "What the hell? It's Mister Ed from hell!"
It was like when Galadriel was talking in my mind, I could hear the horse, but not with my ears. I was bonkers!
I heard a soft chuckle coming from behind me, I looked at Galadriel and saw she was laughing to herself.
"What did you do to me? I want to know right now!"
"Settle down dear child. I merely mind-linked the two of you. I know you are going to choose this one. I can see it in your eyes, this will make it easier to travel together."
"Uh huh. Sure it will. I'm sure everyone doesn't think it is in the least bit weird to see someone talking to their horse and then acting like they were answered."
"I shall leave you two to acquaint yourselves. Come Haldir."
With that both of them swept off and left me alone with a talking horse.
What fun.
I turned to the horse and looked at her thoroughly. She really was a beautiful creature. She had black stockings on each of her feet, but other than that, she was completely gray. It was an amazing coloring.
"Well, I guess we need to give you a name."
'I do not see the reason.'
"I don't think that calling you 'Horse' is very nice. What did all the other horses call you? You mother even, she had to have a name for you."
'The other horses pay no attention to me, the way I like it. My mother would call me 'Young One.' I have no name.'
"Well that makes it easy doesn't it?"
She just shook her head at me and began to look at the other horses that were still crowded around us. She stamped her feet and snapped her teeth at them. They all walked off rather quickly and gathered on the other side of the paddock.
"Hmm, some one has an attitude problem."
She snapped at my shoulder.
"Whoa! Take it easy! Okay, what about Stormy?"
'Nay.'
"Stop right there, no more 'Nays' and 'Ayes' all right. If you don't like it's 'No', if you like it, it's 'Yes'. Got it?"
'Yes.'
"Dotty?"
'Never!'
"All right, touchy! Um, Lady? Queen? Bitch?" I said the last one as a joke.
'No, no, and I refuse to give you an answer on the last one.'
Damn, she was good.
"Well, I don't know Babes, I can't think of anything else."
'You lose interest quickly. What was that? The name that you called me.'
"Babes? Oh, it's just something I say to people. Sorry."
'Don't be, I like it.'
"So, Babes suits you for a name?"
'Yes.'
"Well whatever works for you. Hmm, I better be getting back, I need my rest and I think you should get some too, we leave in the morning."
'Finally, I can't take these people anymore. It's about time I got out of here.'
Like I said before, I really am going to like this horse.
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A/N: I know Babes is a bit, um,...odd, but that's how I think Emily would like her. I think I'm going to make her as informal as possible. So please, please, give me feed back on it.
I will try and get the next chapter up quickly, but I don't know. My computer ate this chapter three times, that's why it took so long. Damn thing, I hope it gets indigestion.
~A~