By The Light of Lighting: Horse and His Boy
By: M14Mouse
Summary: Daggeron teaches Chip how to ride a horse…while Chip continues to surprise him.
Disclaimer: Don't own them.
"Today…you are learning to ride a horse," Daggeron said as they approached a clearing.
"But I already know how to ride a horse. You know that my uncle and aunt have a farm. They have all sorts of animals…horses, cows, and goats…the works," Chip said with a bounce in his step.
He grinned slightly at Chip. He was always an eager boy.
"True…but this is different. You won't be just riding but you will be shooting and attacking from horseback. That isn't easy," He said.
"Okay…but where can you find a horse like that? From what I read…you had to train a horse from birth for this sort of training."
"That is true. That is why I asked for a little assistance," He said as they finally make it to the clearing. He bowed his head slightly and mumbled softly a spell. He felt the rush of magic course through his veins. He saw the sudden burst of light fill his vision. Suddenly, he heard hooves on the ground.
"Wow…" Chip's voice said behind him.
When he opened his eyes, he saw Brightstar staying before him. His hoof stomped on the ground. Slowly, Chip approached him.
"No! Stop!" He shouted.
Chip stopped in his tracks and turned around to look at him in confusion.
"Brightstar isn't friendly."
"But you and Nick rode him."
"He knows me…I can imagine that he sense Nick's desperation and anger. That is probably the reason that Brightstar allowed him to ride."
Chip tilted his head slightly.
"Did you ask him?"
He shook his head.
"No…"
He was slightly confused by the question. Despite Brightstar's magical qualities, he couldn't talk. Chip stared at Brightstar for a moment and approached him slowly.
"Chip…be careful."
"I got this."
Chip opened the palm of his hand. Brightstar stomped his hoof and remained still. Chip moved a little bit closer. Brightstar leaned over and sniffed his hand. Chip smiled and ran his hand up to his nose and rubbed it.
"Hey, boy," Chip said softly.
Brightstar seemed to tolerate his presence at least. That was a good start. He watched Chip rubbed his hand up and down Brightstar's forehead and mumbled something softly. Brightstar allowed it for few minutes then pulled away and moved to eat some grass. His eyes moved to Chip and were surprised that he didn't see disappointed but pride.
He wondered if he missed something.
"Chip?"
"You were right."
"About?"
"About Nick. I don't think that Nick should try that again."
"Why?"
"He would be pissed. He liked it when people ask. Manners…he said. That is why he liked you by the way."
His mouth dropped slightly. How did his student know that?
"Anything else?"
Chip smiled brightly.
"Nope."
"I asked him to help you in your training."
"Not today…I kind of pushed my welcome. Maybe, next time."
"How did you know that? What did you say to him?"
"Oh…he is pulling away. His ears are pulled back. His body is tense. I shouldn't have asked him…but I was kind of curious. I asked him…Do unicorns ride on rainbows? Kind of pissed him off."
His mouth opened then snapped shut. He laughed.
Sometimes….he wondered about his student but he was always surprised.
Always…
End of Horse and His Boy
Next Chapter: The Third Spoon.
A/N: No Chip/Vida this part…sorry..but the next part will. ^_^ Read and Review if you wish