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(im posting #2!)

Charlotte: -she gave the harshest look she could do (wasn't harsh at all ;-;) at the person who roped the thrashing Kihlari and loosened the rope- Fly boy, fly to your herd.

(NUUU)

Tora turned to Tormalina and Chaomile flying over to the scene. Tora clicked her tounge to Anarethe who twisted her ears and moved a little lower.

Cedarpond looked down and saw what was happening with Apspentail. She whinnied and she landed beside him and lashed at the rope that wouldn't cut. "Let Rainflame go!!!!" She screamed.

Tora saw what was happening also and called down to William. "Tamala escaped and there are two new Khilari!" She screeched. She hovered over them waiting for the moment to land.

(i need to catch up AGAIN!, lOL XD!)

*Tinkulakha

Springsong: We need to save him before he becomes a tame hopeless "Kihlari"

Charlotte: -she shrugged and landed Springsong, somewhat a natural in this new activity- We shouldn't interfere..

Springsong: -snorts and snaps at her- Can you ever be on my side just this once??

Charlotte: ... -looks into her eyes and knows this is important to her- Okay.. -she urged her to lift off-

Springsong: Oh no.. they've got Rainflame!

Charlotte: Know him/her?

Springsong: Barely, but were all in Storm herd.

Charlotte: -nods, trying not to be rude while defending Springsong- I agree to, that was kinda biast.

Springsong: AND RUDE! AND WIMPY!

Charlotte: And rude.. -she whispered softly-

(I so hate my middle sister, Flamefrost, older siblings are worst and not only girls :p)

(DONT BLOW UP NOTIFICATIONS PLEAAAASE!)

Tormalina: -sarcastic- how come girls dont get to race huh? you might say were annoying but that doesn't mean were stupid

Chaomile: yeah!

Reyena: I agree -smirks-

Katamiuta: me too. girls rock!

Annareth: haha yeah! lets all race and see who wins tomorrow at dawn -smirks-

Tormalina(-eye roll- still suspened in air): dives down and land with a flip

(I NEED TO CATCH UP -.-)

(awwh bai c:)

(gtg. sowwy.)

Springsong: How rude! -about to kick off-

Charlotte: Easy girl.

Springsong: He underestimated me!! I'll show them- -she was rearing and flapping her wings while Charlotte grasped her mane and pulled her back-

Charlotte: Not all the races can be won.

Springsong: But-

Charlotte: This isn't pegasus life. We're obediant. Surely you know how it feels?

Springsong: -bows head-

Charlotte: C'mon we can practice flying some more! Don't ya want to get used to it without worrying about some race?

Springsong: I guess.. -kicks off giving Khallo and Tinkulakha a glare-

(ok, byee!!!! I might have to go soon to)

Khallo swooped down beside Tinkulakha. "Why did we-" he stopped short of his sentense and saw a wild Kihlara standing a few winglengeths in front of them "Woah. Where are you from? What's your name?

"Later!" Omari shouted up. "I challenged Glen and Kholla, and only them! Maybe the winner can race you afterwards." At that moment, Tormalina pounded up to the arena. "I'm here!" she said breathlessly. "On your marks, get set, . . . GO!!" Omari directed Tinkulakha expertly and they thundered across the grass, then into the sky. Even with the pinto's speed, Glen began to overhaul them. Omari shook his head in amazement. "Kholla is a steed worth watching," he said to himself. "Go get 'em, Tinkulakha!" The pinto flapped his broad wings at ever-increasing speeds, drawing even with Kholla. The two stallions traded leads, one overhauling by a nose, the other by a head, the other by a neck, etc. Finally, they were circling the farm and Omari had gained a comfortable lead. He noticed a shape grazing on the ground. "What's that?" he muttered. Then, as they swooped lower, he identified it. "Kihlara!" he cried. He landed in the field, staring at the steed.

Rainflame stared back at this boy, uncomprehending.

Charlotte: -rolls eyes and laughs a bit at Khallo and Springsong squabbling-

Springsong: That's offensive. :3

Khallo: "What ever you need to tell yourself to help you sleep at night." he said, flexing his wings

Khallo: "HA YOU THOUGHT!!!!!!" he said, prancing

~~~

Glen swallowed. "I-uhh..mm....Er......It's fine with me.....Omari? Is it cool with you?" he asked, rubbing his neck, awkwardly

Charlotte: -she got a hang of the feeling of flight and the speed she was going at and slowed Springsong down- Let's watch these two race.

Springsong: -snorts- I can race em any day.

Charlotte: ...why dont we?

Springsong: -nickers- Like your attitude, she dived down- I WANNA JOIN AND BEAT U WIMPS!! -only loud whinnying

Charlotte: -says it for her- Can we join? :}

Tinkulakha felt his rider's anticipation and excitement and he too tightened his muscles, preparing for the coming race.

(Dawnfeather? We need u)

Omari came in the next morning before dawn, as was normal for stable hands. Of course, now that he owned a Kihlara, he would likely be joining the Sky Guard soon, but habits were hard to break. Coming in, he went straight to Tinkulakha's stall and groomed him in record time. Omari also waxed the young stallion's bright purple feathers for air maneuverability. Omari put on the saddle, girth, and bridle quickly as well. This was the first day that Tinkulakha hadn't protested at all. Standing up to stretch, Omari turned to Glen. "You should be asking yourself the same thing," he teased. "And if the question was, 'Are you ready to race?' the answer is a resounding yes." He led his pinto out into the sunlight and mounted. He looked around for Tormalina, who would start them off. He saw her dashing out of a house towards them and pointed. "She's coming!" he said.

Glen sighed. "Ture and besides. I'll have Khallo." he said, hugging the stallions neck. He finished tacking up Khallo and hoisted himself onto the stallion's strong back.

Charlotte: -bites lip, wanting to say she could talk to them- Don't worry to much, they leave they leave. Atleast they'll be free. -she finished combing Springsong's long mane and tail and mounted Springsong bareback. She opened the lock to the stable-

(Really? I said DON'T explode my notifications. Oh well.)

Omari nodded sulkily and led Tinkulakha back to the barn. "Tomorrow, then, boy," he said. "We can do this." He put the pinto into his stall and groomed him after untacking him. He tossed his stallion a carrot, then jogged to catch up with Glen going home. "Hey Glen," he said, falling into stride next to his friend. "Good luck tomorrow. You'll need it." The two boys headed to Glen's house together, where Glen's parents had taken in the Skyhope orphans. "Good night," he said when the two of them got to Glen's room. Omari was soon asleep.

( no promises :}

( gtg don't blow me up though ;) )

Glen smiled. "Thanks. Zanereth is very pretty, too. She's very obidient to you." he paused. "But, what if they try to fly away?"

(Yes?)

Cedarpond pinned her ears at his words.

Charlotte: I'll never get used to that shining stallion you got there. -she remarked while grooming Springsong, more socialble today and paused at his words- I dunno... they seem more obediant.. -she said softly-

Glen moved to Khallo's other side and saw Tamala. "Charolette, we might want to cut their feather's again. They've grown back." he said, grooming Khallo's long, black tail

Springsong: Guess it is.. did ya grow your flight feathers yet? -she opened her wings, showing off long, newely grown feathers-

Glen was by Khallo's side in an instant, with a big, juicy apple in his hand. "Morning, Khallo!! Here ya go, boy!" he said, tossing the apple to Khallo. Khallo raised his neck higher to catch the apple and caught it in his teeth.

*off

Charlotte: -she stroked Springsong neck- Hello there.

Springsong: Hey! -takes a piece of hay off from her hair-

William: -wakes- Huh? Oh, probably went out early... -snoozes-

( up )

---NEXT MORING---

Tora arose bright and early. She was still in the same clothes as she was and she sighed. She stood up and looked around. Where was Charlotte? "CHarlotte?" She called.

(oops, srry computer glitched)

(HI)

( Yeah I'm here )

Cedarpond had the "Seriously," girl look and rolled her eyes. "It was a firgure of speech Khallo. I mean, what is it liek to live with the landwalkers?" She asked again. She spooked at CHarlotte and calmed down after a minute. Arenathe saw Charlotte leave out of the corner of her eye and whistled the quiet whistle. Tora instantly woke up and looked around. She glared at Arenathe and made the quiet symbol and went back to sleep.

(hewwo?)

Khallo's head shot up. "I am not a pet." he snapped, pinning his ears.

Tamala nodded. "what's it liek living as a pet?" She asked.

"Very competitive." Khallo said, sipping his water. "Sometimes after a race, the loser will challenge the winner for a rematch. Then, the loser of the rematch will ask the winner for another rematch. And so on......That was at least what my old owner did when I lived in 1st clan." he said, his eyes turning cold and hard

Glen brought him into his stall next to Tamala and Hafeena. He gave him some hay and poured him fresh water. He groomed him over one time before striding home. "Night, Khallo." he called, jogging home