Lea held - half carried - me down the ladder to breakfast. I just couldn’t aim my hands quickly enough towards the rung. By the time I had a grip I would have fallen 10 times over.
It turns out Lea would take a day off school today so she could be with me on my first day home. Mum shook her head saying that on the main land they wouldn’t allow it, but here on Jorvik people are a bit more relaxed about school as many jobs here don’t require it. Everyone on Jorvik besides my Mum that is! “Mum,” I said in my slow monotone of a voice, “Could I go to the stables today?”. Mum looked across at me unsure. I too was nervous about getting back on a horse but I loved the sport. I couldn’t let one tiny fall stop me, could I? I mean I could. I could just focus on improving my muscle strength so I can walk properly (I currently use a wheelchair most of the time because it tires me too much) and school (I must be so behind). That’s the easy way out and I want to at least try. Horses used to be my life before the … incident. Lea looked up from the washing up: “Mum, Tasha invited Maya to come to the stables if she wanted.” “Oh very well, but I’m driving you,” Mum said wearily. I stumbled into the car and we drove through the marshes to the town. Lea helped me out of the car and into my chair. I hate being in the chair. Everyone looks at you and they don’t notice anything else. Just the metal. You become “the girl in the wheelchair”. Nothing else. They don’t wonder about where you got that top from, they’re too busy wondering why you can’t walk. I sometimes want to jump up and scream “LOOK I’M JUST LIKE YOU, I’M NOT BROKEN!” But of course, I’d never dare. “Look Maya, it’s Baylis.” I’m meant to be scared, I was riding him that day. But I’m not. I put my hand out and tentatively stroke his nose. Tasha strode out into the yard, “I see you haven’t lost your nerve with the horses, what about in the saddle?” Mum wouldn’t like it. Mum’s not here. I’m going back in the saddle…
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Li Silentland
Hello!Welcome to my little space on the large internet where I can share my thoughts, views and fanfics! I am you 'normal' teenaged girl, who loves writing, gaming and horses. I've played Star Stable online since 1st June 2014 and I am currently a level 20 player on Cupcake Valley where I hang about with Frosty Roses and my 18 pixel horses! Disclaimer: All images and anything else to do with this blog are taken in the game Star Stable Online produced by Star Stable Entertainment AB. I have nothing to do with Star Stable and own none of their graphics. But I can tell you it is a great game and you should play it!
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