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Post by horsecraziest on May 23, 2008 15:29:49 GMT -5
Temon walked slowly to the meadow knowing what was to come. He came to the top of the hill and saw all the mares and foals in the field. As soon as they saw him, a wave of whispers swept across the herd. He raised his head a bit as he made his way toward the big hill. The herd instinctively moved out of the way, making a path to the big hill. No mare wanted to stand or be near Temon as he walked. Temon heard some of the harsh words of the herd. "He had no right to come here in the first place," one mare said. "I heard he tried to lead Spirit's eldest daughter off to the humans," another said. The whispers kept coming. Temon ignored the words and the gossip of the mares as he walked. Eight Belles poked her head out of the herd and looked at Temon. She pushed her way to the front. "Temon," she said as she walked quickly to catch up to him. "You don't have to go through this. You did nothing wrong."
"I must face what is to come," Temon said. "I joined this herd and I'm expected to follow the rules of the lead stallion." Eight Belles was silent.
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 23, 2008 15:37:49 GMT -5
"No!"Esperanza squealed,she was held in a circle of other mares.As Temon,approached the base of the hill,Willow announced,"Presenting the honorable leader Spirit Strider Cimarron,on April the thirteenth,to decide the punishment of Temon Utah the Wanderer,for attempted filly-napping,teaching illegal racing techniques and plotting possible sabotage."Spirit crested the hill as his name was announced and when Willow had finished speaking,He glared at Temon and said,"How do you plead ?"
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Post by horsecraziest on May 23, 2008 15:42:09 GMT -5
"I plead...," he stopped and looked around at Esperanza, Eight Belles, then at Angel. He looked away. "Not guilty," he said loud and clear. He raised his head with what pride he had left.
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 23, 2008 15:46:35 GMT -5
Everyone gasped."Order!"Spirit cried."What do you claim to be doing with my daughter on the several occasions you met with her."
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Post by horsecraziest on May 23, 2008 15:47:39 GMT -5
"I admit that I have been training her, but of her own wishes," Temon said.
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 23, 2008 15:51:19 GMT -5
"You cliam this to be true?For I will not tolerate liars in my courtfield.What about Attempted Filly-napping?"Spirit continued to accuse."Objection!"His mother cried."You have questioned him enough why don't you question your own child!"Angel looked frightened."ORDER!"Esperanza opened her mouth and said,"Surly you want to hear both sides?"
"SILENCE MOTHER!Answer me Temon."
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Post by horsecraziest on May 23, 2008 15:54:27 GMT -5
"I plead not guilt to attempted filly-napping," Temon said. "I did not plan to take her anywhere. She just asked if I could train her."
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 23, 2008 15:57:52 GMT -5
"The jury calls Angelica Raina Cimarron to the stand."Willow said.Angel slunk up her head down."Angel,Do you agree that this stallion's words are true?"Angel looked up at him."I do father."Spirit looked hard at her."Did you realize what you requested of him was illegal in my boundaries?"She nodded again."Yes Father."He turned to Temon,"Did you as well?"
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Post by horsecraziest on May 23, 2008 16:01:23 GMT -5
"Yes, sir," Temon said.
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 23, 2008 16:05:08 GMT -5
"Then what puzzles me is why you,a 'responsible' adult,would accept the illegal wishes of this child?"Spirit said.
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Post by horsecraziest on May 23, 2008 16:06:31 GMT -5
"She wanted that wish. Is it not our jobs to help them achieve their dreams," Temon said.
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 23, 2008 16:11:42 GMT -5
Whispers swept the herd again."Yes but when A dream is against a law,You are to consult me first,the maker of rules."He looked at the sky.It was sunset."We will continue this trial tomorrow morning at daybreak."He looked at a pair of muscular mares,which in the horse court were called Marshals,who handled the accused."Take him away,and don't try anything funny."With that he swept from the hill and the herd dispersed.
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Post by horsecraziest on May 23, 2008 16:15:53 GMT -5
Temon went with the mares. Eight Belles looked to Angel.
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Post by Esperanza/Spirit on May 23, 2008 16:18:11 GMT -5
She stared as her mentor was taken away."I hate this!My father's a fool!This is my fault!Mine,mine mine."She was silent for a minute,before she raised her head up."How much longer until racing season?"
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Post by horsecraziest on May 23, 2008 16:20:02 GMT -5
"About a week," she said.
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