Sophia-An Andalulsian Tame and Lonely

[Glass Prison]

Sophia pov

Trot, canter, step, gallop, pull up short, side step, and stand. I repeat these patterens everyday for hours until i get it just perfect. I arch my neck and pose, my eyes trained on a clump of dirt in the dusty arena as Gala sits atop my back holding the reins tight and firm in her gentle hands. the saddle squeaks as she shifts her weight. I shift too. "Stand!" her normally sweet voice now filled with order demands. I stand at my picture pose as she tries to adjust herself in the mirrors along the walls. "Just one more day until our pictures for your show portiat." Gala says as she relases me from my pose and walks me around. My white/grey body is slowly collecting dust that i stir up as we walk aimlessly in circles as she prattles on about my beauty. My white wavy mane hangs down below my whithers and i shake it free of her grasp. I lift my tail up high to keep it from dragging. Gala needs to trim it brfore pictures. "Ada girl, nice and high" she says. I snort

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[Aaloka Ahilya]

Bernard POV

I walk with my head held high as Ross leads me down the isle. I toss my head and flick my black tail, shooing the flies away. A woman's voice and the sound of another horse causes me to avert my attention from the flies. Ross stops at the edge of the isle where the dirt met the concret. I look where ross is watching and i see and beautiful Andalusion mare posing with her rider. I snort and grow antsy wanting to show off too.

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I glance up as i see a man and his noble steed enter the arena. I snort and put my nose to the ceiling in a snobby way. I dont like other horses, of either gender. i really despise mares. I am about to prance in the oopsite direction when Gala pulls the rein in tight, causing me to tuck in my head and bite down on the bit. She urdged me forward, closer to the stallion and man. I tried to step back or to the side, but the reins were pulled to one side or her foot dug into my side. I snorted and tossed my head about, reluctantly stepped closer. "Sophia!" Gala snapped. When she had finally gotten me to the other couple, she sighed and gathered the reins in one hand. "Sorry about that. im Gala Ramone" I felt her weight shift as she reached her hand down. I took one look at the stallion and rolled my eyes, playing with the bit.

[Aaloka Ahilya]

My eyes watched her dance around the arena, even if she wasnt really dancing but trying to fight against coming near. i nickered to her once her rider had finally forced her over. She was beautiful and lavishing in everyway. From her long wavy white locks to her dapple coat that shined with health. I bobbed my head up and down trying toget her focus on me, but Ross jerked my head to a stop. "Cool it Bernard." i watched him look up at Gala, sitting atop the mare who was named Sophia. He stuck his hand to shake her's "The names Ross McCormick, and this here is Bernard" he pointed to me and i stood up tall and proud.

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I looked away, out the arena door focusing on a tree out in the distance. Gala must have smiled because her voice was cheery. "Well a black Andalusion, ill be darned. He sure is a beauty." i rolled my eyes and stamped the ground growing annoyed. Gala did the unthinkable, she slapped my chest. I through my head indisgust and shock. what had gotten into her?! "im sorry, let me untack her and ill meet you...oh lets say in the rose garden for some tea?" she offered. She started to lead me away.

[Aaloka Ahilya]

Ross chuckled, "She seems like a great mare. Ill go put Bernard out to pasture and meet you there." I reached my neck out and playfully nipped her rump as she walked by. I snorted as Ross jerked on my rope to lead me away. He led me through the giant doors and out to a sunny green pasture. "What a pretty woman B. How about that mare eh?" I nickered to him as he opened the gate and shut it behind me, "Se you after while" and with that parting statement, he left. I stood in the center of the pature, my black coat gleaming in the mid-day sun. I begin to graze, fantisizing about Sophia.

[Glass Prison]

I jumped and squealed when the horrid stallion nipped me. My eyes were wide and my nortils flared as i blew angry air out. "Woah steady Sophia!" Gala says to me. She ties me up at a set of cross ties and start to slowly calm down. I jerk my head angrily a few times and she places a warm hand on the bridge of my face. She removes the heavy saddle and gently ushers the bit out of my mouth. I was happy to be relieved of the nasty metal. She brushed me down and cleaned my hooves. She raised my tail up with some bind and lead me away to a pasture. I didnt see the black stallion as she gentle eased the gate open. "see after a while Sophia!" she exclaimed as she walked away to meet Ross.

[Aaloka Ahilya]

I elevated my gaze as i heard the gate open and quietly swing shut, closing with a muffled *clink* to see Sophia. she looked beautiful and glamorous even un tacked. I whinnied and tossed my head once to get her attention. The sun was shinning down upon her white body, causing her to look even more appealing. Ross sat at a small cafe like table in the middle of the rose garden. He still wore his work clothes:a button down cotton shirt with brown slacks. and riding boots. I sipped on a cup of tea, waiting for the most beautifulest woman he ever met..Gala.

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[Glass Prison]

I turn my head to see the rude stallion....Bernard. I snort and roll my grey eyes, turning away and walking off in the opposite direction of him. I swished my long tail from side ti side as i decided where to start grazing. I was agitated because i had to be in a pasutre with a horse, let alone a stallions who is rude. I snort again, this time letting the air out slowly almost like a sigh. I toss my head to the side, my silky white wavy mane fluttering down to my whithers. I find the perfect grazing spot and lower my head to the sweet lush grass, my mane restin on the ground.
Gala, still wearing her practice outfit, enters the garden and easily finds her way to Ross. "hello again" she says foramlly as she walks up to the table with a cheery smile on her pleasent face. she reaches up and pulls off her riding hat and lets her pony tail hang loose down her back. she sits down and begins to sip some of the tea.

[Aaloka Ahilya]

I stay standing where i am as i watch her move around the pasture. I toss my head and shake my black mane trying again to gain her attention. I nicker to her. I snort and shy back playfully. I try everything to get her attention; from loping around her in circles to bucking and romping about. I try to prance and dance about as i watched her do earlier, but to no avail. I whinny out of frustration and keep on trying. I was bound to win this mares affection. Ross stood up and smiled warmly as he saw Gala enter. "Good day" he says back kindly. He tries to advert his gaze from her elegant figure sitting across from him. "So tell me more about..ehh Sophia" he says with a heavy Italian accent.

[Glass Prison]

I blatantly ignore him as he tries to show off. I snort and turn away from him, my rear angled so that maybe he will get the message. I lift my head and look around me at the pasture, really taking it in. Little flowers popped up, their colors making the it a cheery place. One oak tree stood tall and proud in the back of the pasture against the fence. I was very thirsty and started to make my way to the gate and over to the water trough. I dip my muzzle to the water and let is slide easily down my parched throat. Gala smiled warmly at the sound of Sophia's name. "Ahh...my lovely Sophia" she says more to herself than him, her Italian accent slipping in too. "Well, she is 5 years of age and never bred. a purebred Andalusian. Shows all over the world and has won many awards." she continued to explain her to Ross as she sipped on her tea.

[Aaloka Ahilya]

I was exhuasted from trying to gain Sophia's attention in which she never gave me the time of day. My body was tired but my spirits were not. I followed her to the water trough but lingered behind watching her. I couldnt tear my eyes away from her as she arched her neck gracefully down to the water. Her body muscular in a very feminie way. I tossed my head from side to side attempting once again to get her to even turn her head in my general direction! Ross sat back with his hands behind his head as he listened to her explain. "Never bred eh?" he said aloud. then he quickly glanced at Gala to see what her reaction would be. "Have you ever considered it?"

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I roll my eyes and turn to him and and smile big and fake "Would ya just stop?!" i snap at him and replace my fake smile with a frown. My eyes were hard as i walked away, back down to the willow tree. I felt bad for being so rude, but i was a high class mare. I lower my head to graze on some more grass as the genlte breeze blow wisps of my hair around me face and drags my tail around my strong legs. I try not to look at the hurt stallion with my black eyes. Gala gave Ross a double glance and answered slowly, "Yes, i have in the past. We have been so busy with shows and i havent really found the right stallion for her" she picked up her tea cup and took a few more sips of it.

[Aaloka Ahilya]

I look at her with sad eyes. "Im truely sorry Miss...if you would just talk to me I could figure out why you don't like me." I toss my black mane and start her way again, my nostrils dilated as I took in the sweet smell of her. I bent my head to graze near, watching her occasionaly. Ross nodded his head understand where she was coming from. "You know...Bernard has sired many foals who have grown up and become exelant show performers. Would you consider that?" he stood up and took Gala's small hand. He pulled her into his arms and daringly kissed her gentle lips. "For free..." he whispered in her ear.

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I continue grazing before I return the answer to his lingering statement. I lift my head, "I never said I didn't like you. It's just your knew to me and you got off on my bad side." she studied him for a moment. He really was a handsome stallion. His features were sharply defined under his glossy black coat. His long wavy mane and tail were free of tangles and set evenly cut. His black eyes held trust and control while I could see humor deep within their pits. "Lets start over?" I suggest. Gala looked at him and thought for a moment. "Ill consider..." she couldn't finish because Ross had pulled her into a kiss. At first she froze but then melted into the kiss. When he pulled away she was sad but whispered back, "Alright."

[Aaloka Ahilya]

She talked to me! Ah how lovely her voice sounded in my ears! "Alright then." I say lightly as I back away. I walk towards her again, strutting my stuff playfully showing off now. "Good day miss...I'm Bernard." I bow. "Who may you be?" I ask her, my black eyes shinning brightly. Ross smiled as he pulled from the kiss. "Lets go out tonight. A night on the town! We can discuss it then." he took her hand led her to Bernard and Sophia.

[Glass Prison]

I giggled at his silly renactment(sp) and cast my eyes down like a shy filly when he politly introduced himself the right way. I bob my head, my wavy forlock flopping to the side. "Good day Bernard, I am Sophia." I nosed his cheek and began grazing again. I peeked at him from the corner of my eye as I ate, seeking some emotion. I lift my heand and nip his shoulder before dashing away and laughing hoping he would chase. Gala held onto his hand tightly for the fear he would let go of her and she float away. As they neared the pasture, she smiled at the horses playing.

[Aaloka Ahilya]

Her touch was so soft and so gentle it brought back a hushed memory. I chose to ignore it and mull over how soft her touch was. It sent shivers down my spine and made me feel all tingly. I lost in her touch when she nipped my shoulder and trotted off. I laughed lightly and took off after her, my black figure shinning against the mid day sun. Just as I reached her, Ross called my name from the gate. I was reluctant to go so I stood by her side, not budging. "Come on Bernard!" Ross shouted, still holding Gala's hand.

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I went to gallop as he neared but stopped and turned my elegant head toward the gate. Gala called my name and I knew I had to go. Bernard wasn't moving and I knew he wouldn't until I did. "Come along." I say softly as I head for the gate. I stop when I am near and turn to look happily at Bernard. Gala opened the gate and released Ross 's hand. I felt her strong hands grip my halter and start to pull me from the pasture. I snorted and whinnied, "Bernard!" my nostrils dialte as she pulls. "come on silly mare!" Gala said sternly.

[Aaloka Ahilya]

When Sophia began making her way up to the gate, I followed close behind. Gala grabbed her halter and started tugging her away from me. She cried out my name with a desperate plea and I answered back, "Sophia!" just desperate as her. Ross then came in and shoved me aside, firmly taking hold of my halter and holding me steady as Sophia was led out. I tossed my head annoyed and pranced back n forth while Ross tried to stop me. "Sophia!" I cried again. But she was led away. Ross scowled, "Dumb beast! What is your deal!" I snorted as he led me through the gate into the barn after Sophia. *Dumb beast? What is his deal!* I thought to myself.

[Glass Prison]

I walked beside Gala occasionaly passing her up and she would jerk me back. I heard Bermards heavy hoof beats behind me and I lifted my head up and tried to look behind me. Again I was given a sharp tug on my lead and my head forced back around. I snorted loudly and let out a whinny, smirking as it echoed off the walls and rang back to Bermard, stirring up other horses that poked their heads out of their stalls. Gala places me into my roomy stall and locks the door. She left a sugar cube on the rack and walked off without a good-bye. I cocked my head confused but then turned my attention to Bernard who came down the isle with a hot-faced Ross. I stuck my head out of my stall and neither loudly in greeting. I extended my graceful neck and tried to reach him as he passed.

[Aaloka Ahilya]

I could just barely make out beautiful figure walking ahead of me down the isle. She whinnied and I returned her call with a short trill back. I lifted my head up high to see her better but Ross jerked it down and I flug my head up angrily. "Bernard! What is going on with you today?!" Ross shouted. Several horses snorted and poked their heads out. A few stallions bared their teeth and a couple of moody mares laid their ears back as I passed. We stopped next to Sophia's stall and I touched her velevt nose with mine. Ross shoved me into my stall and slammed the door shut, leaving a carrot on the ledge. I quicky ate it, watching Ross leave without a single pat or good bye. I sighed and to my right. Sophia was there! Next to me! I snorted softly, letting the air from nortrils disturb the floating dust as I brought my head to the metal bars. "Sophia!" I said happily.

[Glass Prison]

I smiled as his nose brushes mine. He moves away and I thought Ross was going to put him in a different stall but no! He put next to me! I lifted my head up to the bars and smiled, my eyes shinning through my wavy forlock that fell into my eyesight. "Bernard!" I laughed lightly as I breathed in his scent. I moved away to get a quick drink and chew on some hay to pass the time, hoping Bernard would strike up a conversation. Gala entered the guest house where she was. Staying for the month. She went to her room and immediatly started a hot shower. While it heated up, she scanned her closet flipping through dazzling gowns and dresses. Classical Italian music played in the back ground. She pulled a lavishing jet black dress off the rack and hung it on the door. It was long and striaght with a low v-neck. After taking her shower, Gala got her hair did in a up do with a black hair peice. She tucked a strand of caramal hair tinited with gray back with a Bobby pin. Applying her make up lightly, she put on panite hose and a strapless bra. She slid into the dress and adjusted the top, removing the straps so it was a strapless dress. She slipped her dainty feet into a set of open toed heels and sqirted(sp) on a fancy perfume. She paced her room waiting for Ross's call.

[Aaloka Ahilya]

Bernard~
I chuckle lightly as she says my name back. I kept my nose to hers breathing in her sweet scent as we stood just relaxing. She suddenly pulled away to eat silently. It was too quiet so I decided to start a conversation. "So, Sophia how long have you been here?" it was short but a good starter. Ross showered quickly and dressed in a fancy pinstripe black suit. He wore dress shoes with white toes and heels, a top hat with a red ribbon and bow tie. He looked himself over in the mirror and headed back out to the stable. He talked to a stable hand about arranging a carrige to pick them up at 7:30 sharp. He went back up to the house and stood in the lobby waiting to call Gala at the right time.

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I was chewing my hay when he asked, "For the month. We arrived last week." I answered. I finished chewing and asked him the same. "How about you?" I shifted my stall, turning to face him. I shifted my weight and bent my back left foot making an attempt to get comfortable so I could listen to him. The late setting sun's rays swarmed into my stall through the window and rested upon my white/gray coat the color coating the golden hay at my feet. Gala stopped pacing to check the the time. "Oh it's okay 7:00, I'll change a few things." she said aloud. She switched the black ribbon with a red hat like dressing with a black net that fell over her face. She slipped into a pare of red stilletos(sp) and applied on red lipstick to her full lips. Adding a gloss to bring them out, she pulled a red silk scarf of a hanger and slipped it over her shoulders. "There!" she exclaimed.

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