February Story Contest

Despair
by ihatecolic &Tiny

age 10

           I broke into a canter with my flaxen tail streaming behind me.  I cursed at my golden coat, as it would give no cover for me in this deep forest.  I heard a whistling behind me. Instinctively,  I dodged the sleep tranquilizer.    Most horses called it the 'Sleeper', as it would make you sleep for a short time, but I knew better.  This was a Tranquilizer.  Green and spiky, they were easy to pull out if you were fast enough.

 

           Picking up speed, I raced through the dark forest.  The sounds of hunters faded away, and I found a small cave that wasn't too damp, and settled down for the time being.
 
           Silently cursing myself, I heaved myself up from a stiff, sore position and blinked at the sharp light.  I must have fallen asleep!  Now time to wonder.  I need to get moving.  Not half a stride out of the small cave, I froze.  Not because I wanted to, but Someone Touched me.   Not with hands, or any skin.  With their mind.  
' Freeze. Now.'  A small girl's voice commanded.  Well, I suppose  what I said earlier  wasn't entirely true.  I stopped because I didn't know if this person had a Tranquilizer.  I turned, and replied.  'And you are?'  '  Sadness.'  She replied.  This troubled me.  Humans don't have names like that.  'How is that?  I am wise, and know humans don't have those kind of names.'  'True. It's my nickname.'  Sadness replied.  'Oh.  Well, my name is Despair.  I am a Arabian.'  'I can tell.  I have a run away horse barn.  Would you like to come?'  I needed to think about this.  'Ah.....Um....Er....Yes.'
 
 The end for now.  Please vote.  thanks