Chapter 2 is up! I decided I'd better put it up quickly because these parts are so short. However, it does make them easier for me to write! Hope you are liking the story so far!
Disclaimer: I do not own Spirit or the movie's characters (obviously :) Just my Oc's and this story idea!
Now, let's continue...
As the herd's speed increased across the field, so did the wind from the opposing direction. Breeze's nostrils flared, strange scents that were indiscernible and frightening filling her nose. Why were none of the other horses picking up on this? Was Breeze really the only one who was concerned about the possible danger they were running towards? The woods waited ominously before them, the span of green trees expanding as the herd approached. The foals whinnied in excitement, kicking out and jumping into the air in complete oblivious bliss as to why the lead mare was moving them, but enjoying themselves anyway. Breeze envied their ignorance.
When she had been young, nothing had ever frightened her. She'd always felt safe with her mother near by and the herd close to run to for protection. Her father, Strider, had always kept a close watch on her and the rest of the foals so as nothing too traumatizing had ever happened. The worst that had befallen her as a filly had been when the herd had been crossing a river and she'd gotten her hooves swept away on the rock, loosing her footing. She had floated down stream a ways, screaming and whinnying in terror until Strider himself trotted over to splash into the river water and stop her with his legs from drifting away in the current.
That had been a long time ago, nearly three years now. Breeze was much older and far more careful with where she stepped and why. Perhaps she over thought one too many things in her life time, but in her mind, she was better off safe than sorry. Which was exactly why she was panicking right now! Then, the herd slowed and Breeze spotted up ahead Esperanza turn and toss her head in the air. She wanted the herd to stop here and continue their grazing closer to the trees. Breeze didn't like this and knew there was no chance she would be able to actually relax while this close to these odd scents still lingering in the air.
None the less, the herd followed the example of the lead mare and instantly fell back into the normal habits of the morning. The two twin brown foals reared at each other, engaging in a friendly came of battle while their mother watched in amusement, grazing with the other mares. Breeze watched them a moment herself, considering that she herself had never been one to take much interest in play fighting. That was for stallions to do and in her position, she in no way would want to have challenge any horse for any reason.
An older grey mare in the herd walked over, at first lazily, but then, upon eyeing the patch of luscious grass Breeze was standing over, decided she wanted a taste and abruptly pinned her ears at the younger mare. Breeze's ears snapped forward in the elder's direction, surprised and quickly backed away, lowering her head in instant submission. As soon as Breeze was far out of the elder's way and felt safe to stand on an unwanted patch of grass, she looked over in time to see another mare roll her eyes disgustedly at her and snort. Okay, so Breeze was a push over... She couldn't change that part of her nature.
Then, loud hoofbeats echoed from the direction of the woods. All the horses raised their heads, ears perked curiously. Spirit, their stallion had returned! Golden coat shining and black mane waving in the wind, he slid to a stop upon a taller slope above the field and reared, whinnying his delight upon having returned. Esperanza, overjoyed to see her son safe, responded happily along with a few other mares. Breeze blew through her lips in relief, all her past fears forgotten until... more hoofbeats? Yes, there were many, and getting louder! Spirit's pleased expression suddenly changed to one of worry. Desperate, he cried out a command for the herd to go quickly! Uncertain, the mares danced in place, Esperanza looking back and forth. But Spirit neighed again, this time louder and more urgent...
Alright! There it was! Short I know, but I hope it was enough to satisfy you for now. You got to learn a bit more about Breeze and her youth as well as her personality. If you think she's a big scaredy, just wait to find out what she has to put up with later! Until next time, leave a comment and explore my other stories!
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