Author's Notes: So absolutely bored out of my mind. I want to go do something. *whines and glares at busted leg* Meh. Oh well. This one took me a while to write to be honest with you. It wasn't that my muse took a vacation quite the contrary it was that I was unsure of how in depth to this I wanted to go. Admittedly I'm no expert in the BDSM scene and I had to look into this to make sure I got everything at least semi-accurate. I did try. I will say this I have only worked with one pony girl and she was so incredibly well trained that it didn't take much work for me to learn how to lunge her. I only played with her for a day because her trainer was a good friend of mine. She was a show pony so of course she was damn near flawless. So I may have gotten some things wrong and I apologize ahead of time. I tried to contact her trainer but he didn't return my call yet so I figured since it was written I'd go ahead and post it. If I hear from him and he says I did something wrong I'll change it. Don't want to insult anyone who knows about this stuff anyways. So forgive me for mistakes please? WARNING HEAVY CONTENT AGAIN! OH SHIT! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!

Chapter 12

The next day dawned early for both Olivia and Alex. Mostly because Alex had set an alarm to wake her up a bit earlier so she could help Olivia with her back.

"How does it look today?" Olivia asked from her place stretched out on the bed.

"Not so red but the welts are definitely going to be hanging around for a while." Alex said softly, rubbing the ointment carefully into the wounds.

Olivia nodded, "I'll look at it once you get done. They don't sting as badly today as they did last night."

"Your shirt probably irritated them last night plus they were fresh." Alex pointed out trying to ignore the arousal that sparked through her each time her fingers came in contact with Olivia's tan flesh.

"I'll have to find a way to fix it for today. I don't know what I should wear. Maybe we should ask Julia when she wakes up."

"I'll go and find her once I get done." Alex promised as she continued to rub the ointment into the wounds.

"Thanks Alex. They really do feel much better today than they did last night." Olivia said softly when she heard Alex capping the ointment.

Alex smiled sadly and nodded, "You're welcome. I'll be right back I'm going to find Julia."

Julia sat down on the bed reaching out to pet Olivia's hair. "Good morning." She said softly. "How are you feeling this morning?" Elliot was waiting in the living room with Alex wanting to see his partner but figuring she would want to get dressed before he barged in like he had last night. There was only so much weakness his partner would show before she would get angry and throw him out.

"Hey. I'm okay. That ointment really works wonders." Olivia turned her head to look at Julia.

She smiled and nodded continuing to pet her hair softly. "I've been doing this a long time so I learned how to take care of these things properly. Alex told me you were wondering what you should wear today?"

"Yeah. I don't know that I can wear a shirt like I did last night. That really irritated them. I mean I could bandage them but…"

"No it would be best to let them breathe. It's the only way they'll be able to heal properly. Do you have a fairly covering bra with you?"

"I have a black silk one."

"That'll work. Wear that since it will expose most of your back without the fabric to irritate it and then we'll find you a short skirt to match it. Wear your boots too since after breakfast they'll plan the Bridle Run."

"All right. Is Elliot ready to go?"

"He's chomping at the bit to see you actually." Julia said with a smirk.

"Har Har." Olivia smiled not pushing herself up until Julia had moved off the bed and walked out.

"Don't take too long." She called back.

Olivia glanced at Elliot with the same nervous expression. Julia and Alex were standing nearby quietly talking as everyone had come outside through the gardens and onto the Bridle Path. Nearby a large barn sat quietly, looking more like it belonged in England rather than the Caribbean. It was painted bright red with white beams. Various carriages had been pulled from the barn sitting at ready. They weren't particularly large. Black lacquered finishes with four large spindle wheels and two seats with padded red velvet seats. They were quite lovely if one didn't consider there were about to be people hitched to them in place of what should be a gorgeous horse. The sun was shining which was fine considering the thick palm trees and underbrush were quite thick though the path was cleared and padded with mulch that was pushed down by many people walking on it. It would've been quite a lovely place to walk if one didn't know what was coming.

"Everyone." Lord Gabriel's clear voice rang out. "I'm so glad you've decided to join us today. Sir William and I thought it would be wonderful for everyone to get to see some more of this beautiful island that Lord Franklin has been kind enough to provide as a venue for our retreat. In order to do so we thought a small competition would be fun. If everyone would pair themselves off so there is two pets between them we'll get this started. Does everyone know how to properly harness their pets? If you need help please don't hesitate to ask. We would rather help you than have injuries on our hand from something as simple as a poorly strapped pet."

Julia took a breath moving to Elliot. He kept his head down but she gently lifted his head. "Eyes down." She breathed softly. "Keep them down but keep your head up." Elliot did as he was told after a moment his eyes staying on the ground though he was nervously biting the inside of his cheek. "Stretch out as best as you can. I don't want you to get hurt. Help Olivia because of her back she won't be able to stretch as well as you." She said softly. "I'm going to the barn. Alex will stay here with you and I'll be back." She looked at Alex motioning her forward slightly. "Keep an eye on them. Olivia's head needs to be up but her eyes down. They both need to stretch out as much as possible. I've already told Elliot to help Olivia so it's all right. I'm going to the barn to get their tack. I'll be right back."

Alex nodded looking at her former mistress then at Elliot. "Go ahead and get stretched out. You can help Olivia if she needs it."

"Good luck to today Lady Alexandra." Alex whipped around her blonde hair flying as she turned to face Lady Alondra. "May the best owner win."

"I'm sure this was merely meant to be a leisurely stroll. Why are you so intent to turn it into something more?"

"For fun. Why else?" Alondra asked her green eyes sparkling. "I'll see you back at the manor later."

"I didn't know it was a manor." Alex muttered watching her walk away, her hips swaying sensually. Though they had their suspicions about the woman and her ability to kill they had no prove. She turned back to face Elliot and Olivia who were both stretching their legs carefully in the same fashion as the other pets.

"Bite down." Julia commanded softly sliding the silicone bit into Elliot's mouth. She walked around him adjust the straps easily on the head piece. She'd kept it very simple seeing no need for anything elaborate unlike the rest of the owners on the island. She wove a belt around his trim waist shifting the large metal circle that would lock the cart in place once they were ready. She checked the straps once more. "Is that comfortable? Tap your foot once for yes and twice for no." She added to make it easier to communicate. She was familiar with the ways of pony play but admittedly was no expert. She waited for the one to two taps but only receiving one she nodded and moved to help Alex was trying to figure out the best way to make the head harness comfortable. She had made the decision not to bind Olivia and Elliot's arms figuring they would need to grip the bars to be able to pull the carriage right and with Olivia's back in the shape it was in she didn't want to be cruel enough to jerk her arms behind her and bind them tightly as some of the other masters seemed content to do.

She took the harness and smiled softly at Alex before turning the silicone gag in her hand. "Bit down Olivia." She commanded holding it up to her mouth. Olivia parted her lips though she looked uncomfortable as Julia slid the gag into her mouth. With a few snaps the harness was in place and she moved to the belt carefully adjusting it in the same fashion as Elliot. "Is it comfortable? Tap your foot once for yes two for no." She repeated so Olivia could communicate easily with them.

Alex watched slightly entranced by the ease with which her mistress commanded the undercover detectives and though they both were unhappy about this situation they both easily responded in the appropriate fashion. Olivia tapped her foot once and shifted slightly closer to Elliot. Carefully Julia pulled the reins over Olivia's head and handed them to Alex. She took Elliot's reins carefully and with a click from her mouth led him towards the black lacquered carriage. He didn't fight her as she hooked him to it and turned smiling softly at Alex who had tenderly led Olivia over as well. Olivia for her part had remembered the way she'd been taught to walk. Julia smiled in approval nodding. "That's exactly how to walk." She murmured as she gently hooked Olivia up.

"Pull the reins back and go ahead and get up in the carriage. I'll direct them if you don't feel comfortable doing it." Julia looked over at Alex who nodded. She slipped up the small step and sat down on the bench adjusting her skirt as though she didn't mind what was happening. Julia pulled the reins up and back passing both sets to Alex to hold until she climbed up onto the carriage. Once she was settled she took the reins and picked up a whip very similar to the one Alex had used on Olivia. Carefully she cracked it into the air twice causing both Olivia and Elliot to jump very slightly. Julia nodded setting the whip into her lap. She clicked with her mouth quite loudly knowing both detectives would know to start walking.

She gave them time to adjust to the weight of the carriage as well as how to pull it before she cracked the whip carefully against their thighs signaling them to move faster. It didn't take long before everyone was running or riding in some cases down the Bridle Path talking and laughing with the occasional cracks of whips or whoas! Or giddy ups! Being heard. Alondra directed her ponies to close to their carriage. She smiled at Julia and Alex before cracking the whip spurring the ponies to go faster. Julia sighed and shook her head. "I'm not rising to the bait Alexandra. I hope you don't mind." She looked over at her, her blue eyes now hidden behind sunglasses that had been pushed up on her head previously hidden behind the dark glass.

"No I don't mind. I'm more concerned about Olivia and Elliot getting hurt and judging by the way Alondra's running her ponies that's exactly what's going to happen to them."

"She's got problems with you specifically with your ownership of Olivia. I'm going to try and talk to Drachir see what he'll give me about the dead girl today. He may be more willing to talk when we're away from the pets."

"I agree. I'll just keep Alondra at a distance until we know what's going on with her. I do think she's capable of what happened."

"I do too but we won't know until we know more about the victim." Though their conversation was clear it was hard for anyone else to hear them because of the space and occasional animal call that blocked out the noises. Both women settled back keeping careful eyes on the Detectives though they did admire the scenery as well.

Author's Ending Notes: Like I said in the beginning I've only worked with one pony and she was a show pony. She was flawless and very beautiful. And very well trained to react just right. So I have things wrong. I did my best to describe what I could remember her trainer telling me about harnessing her since she was a show pony she didn't pull a carriage so I had to guess at some things. I'll try and correct any mistakes if I hear about them from my friend once he calls me back. Let me know what you think as is though yeah?