Alone, Yet Not Alone

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Jester quietly led his horse up the hill, carefully holding on to Jokers reins.Almost there, buddy boy" He said to the large stallion, his pride and joy.Jesters white-blonde hair fell into his eyes as he carefully swung up into the saddle and clicked his tongue to Joker, signaling him to continue the climb."When I find you in my dreams,you always try to run away, it does'nt look it but it seems, you still take my breath away,and when I try to ask you why, we cant give it one more try, I cant find you anywhere, your not theeeere.Let me try, let me try, I dont wanna say goodbye.I will find a way to make you stay, just let me try" Jester sang softly to Joker as the horse stood o the hill and they both watched the sky quietly.

He sighed and dismounted from the saddle, gently holding Jokers reins in his hand."Beautiful day, hey Joker?" He said happily.Joker nickered and gently nudged against his shoulder.""Just let me try" Jester sang quietly. He gently stroked Jokers muzzle, staring into the distance as he leaned on his only friends shoulder.Because who really wanted to be friends with a loner? A soft, sad smile filtered across Jesters face.He knew of only one person.Alexandria Rachele Rhydera,or Alex to her friends.But he;d moved down here to escape the memorys of his past, sadly leaving her behind.They'd lived like brother and sister after his father had been jailed.

Puppets-Jester and Joker
Puppeteer-Bruiser
Word Count-243
Inspiration-Let Me Try
Notes- The name Alexandria Rachele Rhydera is (c)Twilight Wanderings Inc at Paint.Ponybox.com

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"America...Come on America" Lexi said, gently nudging her horse in the sides. The mare took two steps but stopped again, apparently not wanting to go any further. "What is your problem?" Lexi asked the horse, looking around. She could see nothing but hillside around them. No big objects or other animals to scare her. So she was just being stubborn. "Come on America!" Lexi said her voice more of a command now. She dug her heels into the horses sides and kept nudging her to keep her moving. The mare gradually made her way up the hill, but she was not happy about it. The whole rest of the way her ears were pinned against her head and she chewed on her bit. Sure she could have just got off and led the horse the rest of the way up, but that felt like giving up and she wanted to make sure America wasnt scared of anything.

America took a few more steps and the top of the hill came into view. She stopped abruptly and Lexi just figured she was too pissed to go any further. Lexi carefully got off the saddle and took the mares reins. She turned around and jumped a little, realizing they weren't alone. Her heart beat fast for a few seconds then slowed. There was a guy and his horse on the far side of the hill, obviously taking in the scenery as she had planned to. Lexi took a few steps forward but America's reins got tight telling her that she wasnt following. "Your not scared are you?" she said in almost a whisper. The mare snorted loudly and took a few steps forward. "Good girl" she said and started to walk towards a tree. She glanced at the guy again but continued walking. The hill was big enough for two of them; well, big enough for a lot of them. She had no reason to point herself out in such a large area, though he probably already knew she was here. Lexi tied America's reins to a trees branch and sat down, leaning against the base of the tree. She looked up at the apples growing and smiled a little before looking around, carefully observing the beautiful landscape.

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Darkdeath stood at the top of the hill watching everyone silently. He soon grew bored and walked down the hill to where everyone was. His black coat shimmered in the sun and his battle scars showed threw in white streaks. Some looked like lightning bolts and others like deep pain that he had once endured. He was 24 years old now and everything had changed so much since he had been born. His blue and red eyes shown brightly under his black forelock. His body had a blood red tint to it, also giving recognition to harsh wounds and times, but his body seemed to be stuck in his prime. Ripped with muscle beyond belief, he looked like a tank with no visible weakness. He wore th scars of what looked to be wars. He fought not only other horses, but humans with guns, dogs and knives and swords, but he wore the scars well.

His long black tail swished side to side as he made his way over to an apple tree uncaring at the people and their mounts. He looked back at the girl who was sitting under a tree and the scar across his eye grew seeming noticeable as his blue eyes looked her over. No weapons, no chains, no ropes, no crowbars.... nothing but a mare by her side. His memory flashed back to his herd that was currently grazing in the valley and he had left Majic in charge for the day. If she was to take over, she surely should be able to manage the 300 + horses that he managed every day.

He looked back to an apple that had just fell to the ground and took it in his mouth, but was unable to split it in half due to his warn teeth, so instead he dropped it and crushed it with his hoof before he began to eat it. He sighed and put his left foreleg in front of his body and did a bow-like gesture as he intentionally crushed more apples with his chest and leg. He stood up at once and cleaned the ground of the treats that were never found in the valley and a white foam began to drip from his lower lip from the apples sweet nectar.

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Hearing something behind him, Jester looked ver his shoulder and saw a girl with her horse. "Hello" He said quietly, tipping his head to her in respect. "Nice view, is'nt it?" Joker nickered and nudged Jesters shoulder gently

Kenobi walked up the hill at an easy pace, exploring what he hoped would be his home for a long time.Seeing two others, he kept his distance, not wanting them to realise he was an illegal.He sat under a tree quietly, just relaxing a bit.

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Lexi looked around the tree as she heard a voice, knowing it had to belong to the guy she had seen. "Yeah, its beautiful" she said, smiling at him. She looked him over for a moment then turned back towards the landscape in front of her. She heard America whiny to the horse and she smiled. To her right, she heard someone walking towards her. But it didnt sound like feet, more like...hooves. The sound was muffled of course because of the grass but they definitely didn't sound like human footsteps. Slowly she looked to her right and saw the biggest stallion she had ever seen in her life. Just by looking at him, you could tell he was wild. A horse as big as him could never be tame. Frozen to the spot, she just sat there, looking at him. She watched as he crushed a apple with his hoof. Silently she wondered why he didnt just bite it. Her gaze drifted to his scared body and she winced; he had had a rough life. The scars reminded her of her own, though his were all over his body. She then noticed that some of his scars didnt look like they were from fighting with other stallions. They looked like they were from more human weapons. She felt anger and pity for the horse, and all other wild horses out there. "Poor guy" she said. She immediately bit her lip, realizing that her speaking could startle him. She didnt notice the other person walking up the hill, to entranced by the stallion.

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Tobias smiled at her, then noticed the stallion. "You" He muttered.This was the stallion that currently ruled over Seasson and the rest of Jokers family,the horse he wpould have to go against to get the mustangs he wanted to capture.

Kenobi watched them, entranced by the giant stallion.He was huge, and obviously wild.

[Twisted Intentions™]

Dark ignored the people and looked around the apple tree for the biggest apple he could find. After a few moments, he spotted it and sighed for it was on a high branch, well above his head. He took a step back and shifted his weight to his hind end, allowing himself to rear and stand on his back legs as he fetched the apple and dropped it below his hoof before he landed, crushing it sooner rather than later. After eating his final apple he looked back to the girl who was next to the mare and took a step towards her and then another and another until he was within sniffing distance of her. He lifted his head up and pawed at the ground before he reached his muzzle over to her and nudged her cheek before jumping back a couple of steps. He had noticed she hadn't moved in a while and he now knew she was alive.
A Bald Eagle flew over head and landed in the branches above him before fallowing him back ontop of the hiil, Dark had come down from. Dark stood looking down the hill and snorted before shifting his weight to his left back leg and he just stood there, looking at the scenery below him. His rump was turned to the people and he just stood there.

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Suddenly a nicker came from a small hill flanking the large one. A mustang mare walked forward, her emerald eyes focused on her brother. "Joker!" Seasson whickered again.

Joker looked up and pricked his ears at her. "Seasson!" He cried out, tossing his head and prancing in place. Jester looked and saw the mare. "Seasson" He said, his gaze cool. He would catch the rest of Jokers family

[Twisted Intentions™]

Cirion fallowed Seasson over the hill and Manar fallowed him who was fallowed by Fox. Manar was the first to spot Dark and she nickered before looking around at all the people. The mark of the Cherokee sat upon Manar's eye, neck and rump along with Fox and Cirion.
They all made their way over to Dark who was looking at Seasson and then Jester, as he registered he fact that Jester wanted to take her and possibly the rest of the herd. He couldn't and would not allow that to happen, for living on his land ment they had been granted his full protection and he would surely accept another wound for it without a second thought.
Dark walked over to Seasson and blocked her from Joker and Jester, his eyes worried and filled with Jester's intentions. Standing inbetween them he looked at Seasson. "The human is dangerous. He wanted to capture you and maybe the rest of your family." Dark said and looked at Jester.
Dark had developed a sense of what humans always thought after he had delt with them for so many years. Over time he knew when he was going to be beat with what tool or weapon as if he could read their minds and stealing horses from his herd had become one of them. The way he stood, held himself and watched Seasson gave it all away. But if she wouldn't accept his advise he could do nothing at all fore he had no further intentions than protecting them.

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Seasson shook her head. "He's my blood brother" She said, pushing past Dark to gallop to her brother and Jester. Jester stood back, allowing her to visit with her brother. He would capture her only when she wanted to be captured.

"Joker" She said happily, nuzzling her brother. "Come with us. Animal misses you, and so does Alessa." Jut then, the two horses in question appeared over the hill. "Joker!" They cried out happily, rushing down to gently nuzzle him, then Animal nudged Jesters back, nearly making him fall over.

Every horse family has a 'blood brother,' a human that will one day tame them, or set them free. A human that will care for them as they are to be cared for. And Jester was their blood brother. Not all horse familys were found by their blood brother, sadly. Jester laughed then untacked Joker. Go visit with your family" He said, laughing. "But be back within the week"

Joker nickered his thanks, then stopped and looked back at Jester, a sad light in his eyes. Then he nickered his goodbye. He had to care for his family. Jester nodded. Joker would come back once his family had a home, but for now he had to care for his kin.

The foursome galloped up to Dark. "Dark, meet Joker" Seasson said proudly. "The eldest brother"

[Twisted Intentions™]

"Nice to meet you." Dark said and turned away from them as Manar and Fox glided up to him. Manar and Fox were truely the most beautiful mares in the whole herd. Manar was only 3 years old and Fox came in at 5 years old, but they were absolutly goregous and they both had some pretty rare personalitys. Fox was the wise, laid-back, cool mare that could get you out of any trouble if you got to know her and Manar was into taking a risk every now and then, but was very laid-back and calm. "This is Manar and Fox. They recently arrived back with their herd yesterday and are also Mustangs." Dark said and walked to the top of the hill before Manar and Fox fallowed and they quietly descended down the hill to return to the herd.

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Seasson nodded and the family of four followed their new leader, Joker cracking jokes all along the way. He truly did live up to his name. One who did not know the foursome could immediatly tell by their eyes that they were family. Those piercing emerald eyes, that could be soft and inviting, or cold and merciless. Jokers were sparkling with happyness, as were Alessas. Anmals were caring, but somewhat cold. And Seassons were wise and kind as she carefully led her little group.Her mane was gently played with by the wind, and her pelt gleamed in the sun. She was truly beautiful when her family was near, for you could sense an air of contentment around her, knowing her family was safe

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Manar looked back at the small herd behind them, escpecially at Animal and Alessa before trotting over to Fox and they both laughed. Cirion came cantering up behind the small herd and past them before perposely pushing Manar a little making her nip at him playfully. Cirion and Manar moved away from the herd as Cirion pushed his chest against Manar's rump, reminding her of their plans. Manar pinned her ears and spun around before stopping before she bit Cirion and nipped him in the nose before disappearing into the trees ahead. Fox watched her take off and she looked behind her to see Cirion walking beside Dark and they were talking, about something. Manar came back shortly and resumed her position next to Fox.

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Alessa burst into a run, grinning. "Cheater!" Animal called, bursting into a gallop as well. "You never said go!" The two galloped on, racing as they laughed, feet flashing across the grass easily

Joker and Seasson talked happily, catching up, while keeping an eye on the younger siblings.

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Tomarrow Fox, Manar and Cirion were going to give Dark the day off. He truely needed one and tomarrow was his day. They would watch the herd and he could relax and not have to be bothered.