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Date Posted: 09:29:12 07/06/04 Tue
Author: ~*J*~
Subject: Re: ~: Chapter One :~
In reply to: .|. A .|. 's message, "Re: ~: Chapter One :~" on 19:37:03 04/30/04 Fri

Lenairah slowly raised her sore leg and pulled herself onto the graceful creature. Celefe, seeing that the enchantress was situated, rode a little way off to converse with a fellow warrior. The steed’s gentle head turned as it attempted to view its new rider. The lady, now perched upon the horse’s back, cautiously reached her delicate hand forward to pet its mane. The copper tresses were surprisingly soft and groomed considering the horse had been traveling with a band of warriors. A warm, beatific neigh was emitted from the steed as Lenariah continued to run her slender fingers across its coat.

Resting on the beautiful animal offered much needed repose for the rider. She had traversed many miles on foot, and her frail frame was weak under the strain. It was as though her limbs were made of lead and her feet were engulfed in fire. The formerly exquisite shades of blue of her robes were now encrusted in dirt. Her recent healing act had completely drained her, and she looked like she would easily faint if she was forced to walk another step.

As she sat for a moment, savoring the respite, a command was given and the soldiers in front of her began to ride. When she saw the movement, she looked down to see why her own horse was not following suit. The steed was occupied with a tall section of grass on the ground. Nibbling away, it paid no attention to the other horses around it.

The enchantress tried to squeeze the sides of the animal with her legs, feeling very awkward and clumsy. Growing impatient and irritated, she made repeated attempts, gradually constricting with more force. Still, the bronze horse refused to acknowledge its rider’s requests.

Finally, in a desperate action, the perturbed lady reached behind her and hit the horse on its backside. Startled, the steed threw its front legs into the air and let out a loud whimper. Lenariah, unprepared for such a sudden jolt, flew off the steed’s back and landed hard on the ground. She sat in the mud, surprised and embarrassed at what had just occurred, until the hoofs of Celefe’s mount walked next to her.

Sheepishly looking up at the valiant warrior, the enchantress tried to explain. “I’m sorry, Celefe. I should have mentioned that I’ve never ridden a horse before. All my life, I’ve either voyaged by foot or boat. My home is quite different from these parts…” She faltered at the thought of home. “But that’s too complicated to explain at the present. Do you mind teaching me how to properly ride this creature?”

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