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Post by taran on Oct 12, 2008 23:40:38 GMT -5
Bruce walked along the side of the barn, the smell of the fresh hay strong in his nose. He smiled, hearing the horses inside running back and forth in anticipation of food. He opened the door, closing and bolting it behind him. He picked up a bale of hay, tossing pieces to each of his three horses. He patted each on the neck, smiling into their wise eyes. He moved on to the pigs, then chickens, then the pregnant heifers. He quickly finished with the morning chores, going back into the small house for breakfast. He took a deep breath, petting his dog on the head as he poured himself some hot oatmeal. He sat, facing the road to town. He frowned down at his plate, the memories he had shared with his mother and father flooded back into his mind. A single tear ran down his cheek as he saw his friend coming up the road, on his way to the Dojo for training. He stood, grabbing his gear and heading to meet him. A loud crack stopped him in his tracks. He looked around the yard, not seeing anything but knowing something was there.
"I'll catch up," he said to his friend, heading back to the barn. He opened the door to find the three horses missing, but a hissing sound coming from the center stall. He walked over quietly, taking a shovel in case it was a snake. He looked inside to see a large, no massive, horse laying on the floor, looking up at him. He felt drawn, connected to the animal, though he didn't know why. He opened the door, moving to squat beside the massive animal. "Who are you?" he asked aloud, stroking the horses mane.
"Gallea." Bruce jumped back with a start, knocking himself unconscious, his vision fading as the horse nuzzled him in the chest with its enormous snout, a bright light being taken over by the darkness as his eyes closed.
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Post by micaylah on Oct 12, 2008 23:46:27 GMT -5
Mica was riding on the interstate leaving Denver into the nearby country side. Her hair blew behind her as she increased her speed. She suddenly felt something strong come over her as she gripped tightly to the bike. She smiled as she realized someone new was joining their numbers. She brought the bike into a hard skid and headed in the direction the feeling pulled her.
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Post by alabamasax on Oct 12, 2008 23:48:56 GMT -5
Skot suddenly woke form bed, Jenus hissing in his ear, "Skot! We have somewhere to be. NOW!" Skot looked at the snake and quickly got dressed. Skot turned to Jenus as Jenus opened a portal to what looked like a farm. Skot stepped through as Jenus climbed up his shoulder. Skot followed his instincts and went to the barn. "Hello? Anybody here?"
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Post by Caleb on Oct 12, 2008 23:50:12 GMT -5
Caleb was following Mica on his bike when he felt the same sensations prick at his mind. "You know what this means, right sis?" he called to her, both physically and mentally so he knew he'd be heard. They turned their bikes around and headed towards the feelings
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Post by taran on Oct 12, 2008 23:55:28 GMT -5
Bruce woke in the stall, the horse, standing protectively above him, looking at the door. He stood, wondering if it had all been a dream.
"No, it wasn't a dream," the horse said, staring at a person in the door. Bruce looked over at him, trying to smile.
"Hello," he said, still unnerved by the horse talking to him. "What can I do for you?"
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Post by alabamasax on Oct 12, 2008 23:58:58 GMT -5
Skot walked in to see the man on the ground. Jenus slithered down from SKot's shoulders and went into the stall where the horse was. "I'm Skot and that's Jenus."
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Post by taran on Oct 13, 2008 0:05:27 GMT -5
Bruce watched the snake, moving between it and the horse.
"Nice to meet you," he said. "But think you could take your little pet back? Not that it isn't nice, I just don't trust snakes is all." Bruce scrunched his hands into fists, his knuckles turning white. He was ready for a fight if the man did not do as he asked, which wasn't normally like Bruce. He knew his training would help him, but he still didn't like the thought.
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Post by alabamasax on Oct 13, 2008 0:07:47 GMT -5
Jenus looked back at Bruce, "That wouldn't be a good idea. He is here to help you." Jenus then turned back to Gallea and seemed to be having a conversation with her. "When did you have the dream?" Skot asked, ignorin Bruce's threat.
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Post by micaylah on Oct 13, 2008 0:10:38 GMT -5
Mica rode quickly down the dirt roads, faster than she should have with Caleb following behind. "I do big bro. Let's go welcome our new friend!" She gunned the bike not letting off until she saw the farm ahead. She rode up the drive and pulled the bike into a skidding halt sending the gravel flying.
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Post by taran on Oct 13, 2008 0:12:03 GMT -5
Bruce placed his foot atop the snakes back, putting pressure slightly.
"I mean what I said. And I don't know what you're talking about. Please, take your pet back. He can sit near you, or slither, but not near me or my horse." Bruce had a look of finality in his face, his body shifting to a position which offered better maneuverability. "I'll give you one more time, mister, to grab your little pet."
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Post by alabamasax on Oct 13, 2008 0:13:51 GMT -5
Jenus shimmered and dissappeared, sending Bruce's foot, slamming into the ground. Jenus reappeared on the wall of the stall. "That wasn't very nice Bruce," Jenus hissed in Bruce's mind.
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Post by taran on Oct 13, 2008 0:16:42 GMT -5
Bruce smiled at the snake, letting his foot slowly touch the ground.
"I don't care right now spirit," he said out of reflex. "This is my home, my place, you do as I tell you. I tell you to jump, you jump. Understand?" Bruce was amazed at the strength in his voice, the resolve and authority. He heard a motorcycle skid to a halt outside the barn, and he was hoping it wasn't more people he would have to kick off his land.
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Post by alabamasax on Oct 13, 2008 0:21:41 GMT -5
Skot suddenly looked pissed off. "Fine. You have chosen your way and it shall not bode well. Farewell." At that Jenus appeared on Skot's shoulders and both disappeared.
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Post by taran on Oct 13, 2008 0:23:10 GMT -5
Bruce took a breath, his body leaning back against the horse.
"Who was that?" he asked to no one, but maybe someone.
'That was another person like you, with a bonded spirit. I am a bonded spirit to you." Bruce let his mouth drop slightly, forcing himself to walk to the door to see who rode up.
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Post by Caleb on Oct 13, 2008 0:23:31 GMT -5
Caleb followed Mica into the barn to see Skot standing there talking to a bewildered looking person. "Hey Skot, how'd you get here?" He asked but before Skot could answer he stormed out of the barn. "What was that about?" he asked himself. He decided to bring it up later. "I assume these are our new friends. Tzuna come say hello.". The she-wolf followed Caleb's command and showed herself to Bruce. "Well met Gallea, haven't seen you in a while." she said. "I'm Caleb and this is my sis, Mica." he said turning to Bruce.
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