It was as if time had been taken aback by the event that just happened and forgot to continue with its task of eternity, because Carmen and Dodger were still frozen in a lip lock, motionless as stone. Nothing else in the world mattered to them, right now they were the only two people on Earth. While they were preoccupied in their labor of love, someone else was prying in on their special moment.

It was Speedy, at the window, glaring in through the khaki colored curtains. He was not pleased with what he saw. It wasn't the fact that it was two bitches kissing, (remember he see's the world through the eyes of a dog) it was the smaller one he had a bad feeling about. He squinted his eyes and laid his flat against his head. He could feel his hackles standing on the back of his neck. His whole body was tense and ready to spring at any moment. His focus on his master and the little one was so intense, he didn't hear Lady walk up behind him.

Lady had been watching her best friend watch her Rider for a good minute now and decided to break up his little secret spy operation. Usually you can hear a horse's hoof steps, but not with this black mare. Lady had mastered the art of walking in silence, after all she's helped put a few of those poor unfortunate animals on the wall. She nickered to herself and gingerly made her way to Speedy. She was within inches of the perplexed canine, he still didn't make a move from his post. She decided to get a look in on what the pit was locked on, the sight she saw made her smile, if horses could smile. She knew that Speedy didn't care for the visitor but that didn't mean he should spoil their fun, so she snorted loudly in his ear. She's never seen a dog jump so high. If horses could laugh, she'd be rolling on her back.

Speedy yelped like he just got stomped on by a bull. He didn't know he could fly and when he finally touched Earth again and caught sight of what had spooked him. He ran up to the big black horse with teeth bared. Lady just shook her head and gave him a look as if saying That's what you get for bein' a peepin' tom. She wasn't afraid of this four legged animal, she knew that Speedy would never do any harm to her. In fact, she's in debt to him, he's saved her life numerous times. Speedy only grew more pissed when he didn't get the reaction he wanted out of her. So he commenced to bark. It started out menacing, saying Why the hell you gon do that for? Scaring the dog gone piss outta me! I'm trying to save Dodger from that lady of a snake. She don't smell right with me! Lady grunted, saying Speedy, you're over reacting. Speedy had stopped barking and stared at his horse friend in disbelief at her calm demeanor. The red and white pit-bull was getting frustrated that she couldn't sense the bad omen that was inside with their good hearted human. He then stated whining and barking like a little pup that was put away in his crate. This amused Lady because she hardly ever saw Speedy lose his composer. This really made her laugh in a loud whinny, Speedy, darlin' you need to lay off the creek water.

Inside the house, Dodger broke the kiss at the sound of horse and dog noised coming from outside. Carmen fluttered he eyes open and was going to say something about their kiss but then she saw the confusion and worry on Dodger's face. Then she heard the animalistic noises too. "Dodger? What is going on?" She asked with trepidation in her voice.

"I have no idea, but if I didn't know any better I'd say that would be Lady and Speedy. Sounds like they're...arguing?" She tried to sound confident explaining the manner but it was filled more with uncertainty. The Sheriff let go of Carmen and ran over to the window yanking back the curtain. She was glad to have someone else with her because, what she saw no body else would've believed her. "Darlin' you better come over here and quick. This is something that you'll never see again." the country woman motioned her to come by the window. When Carmen looked out, she gasped, ''Oh my...Wha...What's going on? What are they doing?"

Dodger shook her head and chucked, "I dunno but I'm going to find out." She trotted over to the door, leaving the blonde at the window, peering out. Sheriff yanked the door open yelling, "What in the Blue Blazes in going on out here?!" The two animals got spooked and ran off in opposite directions at the booming voice. Dodger scoffed, "Yall get back here!"

The animal duo stopped their antics and made their way back to the front of the house. Horse and dog stood side by side, taking side ways glances at each other. Their owner came out to meet them in the yard. "What is up with you two tonight? Huh?" Dodger tried to be serious but the way these two were shifting their weight like scolded kids, she couldn't keep up her serious composure. Speedy wouldn't meet his master's gaze and Lady found a sweet little patch of grass, ignoring her Rider altogether. Carmen hesitantly walked out on to the porch, all the while keeping a leery eye on the one with the mouth full of sharp teeth. Speedy perked up, becoming alert at the figure ahead of him. Lady saw the little female on the porch and decided now was good time introduce herself. She walked towards the the short woman slowly, still munching on a bit of grass. Dodger followed her horse with her eyes and cocked her head trying to figure out what her mare was doing.

Carmen saw the huge black animal walking towards her. She wanted to run back inside but she had locked eyes with the horse and was frozen where she stood. Lady stopped right at the railing, a foot away from the blonde. They both stood there, staring into each others souls. After awhile, Dodger thought she ought to speed up the introduction process. "Ahem, uh Carmen. This is Lady Blacksmith, or Lady. She's one of the most important girls in my life. She's saying hello and wants you to pet her." Dodger had made her way next to the nervous blonde, giving her words of encouragement and reassurance. Carmen stretched out her hand slowly, she gave a second thought of retreating, but before she knew it a soft fuzzy nose met her clammy hand. Right then and there, a spark ignited an ever lasting bond.

End of Ch. 7

A/N: I had fun writing this chapter and because of a certain reader of mine buzzing in my ear about continuing this story, I updated just for her. ;)