by Unknown
The Mysterious Figure
CHAPTER 1
I sat in my rickety old bed, with colorful blankets with pictures of horses on them. I put my book down in mid-sentence; the book reminded me deeply of my father who was on a trip. My father is a professor at Harvard University and had to go to Ireland to teach a seminar and had been gone for many weeks
I gazed around my room; posters of horses, horse trainers, and horse drawings covered the walls. Horse rugs and tons of horse stuffed animals lined the floor and my bed. I jumped off my king size bed and looked out the window.
To the left of my window I saw my old rusty swing set, the red and white old barn, the beginning of the fence leading to the horse trails. To the right of my window I saw the arena where my family gave riding lessons, and finally I looked out towards the pasture where many beautiful horses were grazing. I saw my horse, Bright Moon, at the gate grazing. I should go ride Bright Moon, I haven't ridden him for awhile, I think.
I sprinted down the wooden steps and flew out the door. "Bye mom, I'm going to go riding!" I yelled behind my shoulder.
Whipping out my cell phone I reached the gate and started texting Natasha, to see if she was up for a ride.
Girlzruletheworld: "Hey Naomi" Natasha wrote.
Horseluver101: "Hey Natasha, want to come over and ride horses?" I write.
Girlzruletheworld: "Sure, just wait a few minutes and let me tack up Fudge."
Horseluver101: "Okay, I'll be at the arena in the backyard of my house, bye." I write.
I tack up Bright Moon and scramble up onto his back just as Natasha arrives.
"Hey girl what's up?" Natasha said.
"Nothing much, but hurry up so we can make it to the woods at least before it gets dark." I say, as we start up into a walk.
"Okay don't get your reins into a knot." Natasha said giggling.
We head into Goopy Group trails in a slow Trot.
"I think Bright Moon is in the mood for a good old gallop!" I say pressing my heels into Bright Moon's side.
"I think fudge is in the same mood!" Natasha said with a mischievous grin. She takes off in a full gallop. "Race ya back to your place!" She says.
"Okay I'm up for a challenge. Just don't cry when I beat you!" I say.
"You mean if you beat me... Wait whoa Fudge. Did you hear that?" Natasha says.
"No, I think you're going like totally crazy girl." I say grinning.
"No I'm serious? I hear something?" Natasha says. Suddenly Fudge rears and sends Natasha flying off his back just as I see a figure run from the scene.
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by Unknown
Hollow Willow Stables
Chapter 2
“Oh gosh! Are you ok Natasha? That fall looked like it really hurt.” I say worriedly.
“I’m fine. I’ve had worse, like the time Fudge was bucking in the arena. Anyways we should probably get back, it’s getting dark.” She says grinning as she wipes the dirt off her jeans.
“Ok, but did you see that dark figure running away just as Fudge reared?” I say looking around nervously.
“No I didn’t, but wanna know something?” She says.
“What?” I say back.
“I think you are going like completely crazy girl! You need some supper and sleep!” Natasha says smirking at me.
“I guess you’re right…just my imagination I guess.” I say trying hard to convince myself. “No it wasn’t my imagination… I really saw someone” I think. I click my tongue and Bright Moon goes into a smooth walk with Natasha on Fudge right behind me.
“Gosh this is the life, just me, my horse, and Natasha and her horse” I think smiling. “Come on we are going to be in so much trouble if we don’t get back soon!” I say.
We go into a canter until we get in through my families gate that leads to the barn. I see my mom running up, not looking to happy.
“YOUNG LADY WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN! YOU’RE FATHER AND I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU FOR THE PAST 3 HOURS!” Mom yells.
“Mom calm down, didn’t you hear me when I ran out the door? I told you I was going to go ride with Natasha. Hey where did Natasha go? She was just standing behind me!” I say. “Thanks a lot Natasha you leave just as you sense danger. You could have at least backed me up!” I mumble.
“Young lady you know how I feel about mumbling! Speak up.” She says crossly.
“It’s nothing mom, just let me put Bright Moon out in the pasture and then I’ll head to bed ok?” I say tiredly. I so wasn’t in the mood to argue with her I needed to think about that figure. I grab a spoonful of Ice cream and run up the stairs.
“Gosh I’m totally bummed out!” I say as I jump in my bed. I fall instantly asleep.
I dream of talking horses and saddles that spit if you are rude. My alarm clock beeps me awake. “Weirdest dream I’ve ever had!!” I say groggily as I rub my eyes. I jump out of bed and get ready to exercise Bright Moon before we take her to Hollow Willow Academy.
“Come on girl.” I say as I lead her around the arena for a few minutes.
“Naomi, it’s time to put Bright Moon in the trailer an… Naomi! You aren’t even in your uniform yet! Go get changed and I’ll take care of Bright Moon ok? We need to leave in 5 minutes and don’t forget your lunch this time I didn’t enjoy the 20 minute ride last time” My mom says frowning at me.
“Ok Ok I get it mom! I’ll be down in less than 5 minutes, with my lunch” I add grinning.
“Good and don’t give me that attitude young lady” She says smiling.
I return the smile as I run into the house and up the stairs and into my room. I quickly change into my uniform and head into the bathroom to do my hair. I look in the mirror. “I can’t believe my mom says I’m pretty” I think as I try to pull my curly hair into a pony tail. I stare at my reflection. I have violet colored eyes that sparkle with excitement and dimples that flash whenever I smile; I also have dark glowing skin.
“Naomi! Hurry up you will be late! And it’s the first day too since your interview! My mom says getting in the car. I jump in the car and shut the door just as my mom puts the car in gear.
“Whoa someone call the police we got a mad woman driving a Mustang!” I say laughing as my mom stomps on the gas.
“Well sorry! I just don’t want you to be late. These people are all very rich and they may look down at you any moment they get. Although I don’t see how being rich has anything to do with riding horses, but anyways show them what you are made of Naomi!” My mom says as she stops the car to let me get out. I step out of the car as girls stop to watch me.
“Well well Diana it seems that Hollow Willow has finally gone to a new low to let little peasants in” A girl sneers as she watches me.
“Oh gosh. Just what I need on my first day at the Academy, a snotty girl who thinks she’s all that” I think grimacing.
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