Nameless Story
Chapter 1: Part 2 of 2
Chapter 1: Part 2 of 2
Meanwhile, Erin was trying to get Rinaldi saddled. First, she caught his wings under the twin saddle girths. Then, much to her embarassment, she found she had put the girths on backwards.
Stupid!She thoughtI can't believe I'm so darn stupid! I bet Omri NEVER had this much trouble saddling in the morning...
After several more tries, Rinaldi became fed up. Since he couldn't mind-speak with his partner yet, he showed his annoyance by stamping his foot and using air magic to float his gear into place.
Blushing furiously at needing her Valkyrie's help, Erin buckled the girths, clipped on her breast collar, and buckled Rinaldi's bridle in place.
Hurrying, Erin grabbed her saddle bags, clipped them in place and ran into the arena. Rinaldi had never been made enough to use magic to tack himself up. What would she do it he denounced her because she couldn't do even the most basic things to take care of him?
A loving nuzzle answered these thoughts, as Rinaldi gently pushed her onto the mounting block. With a soft whicker, she stood near the block, waiting for her.
Phew,She thought,He isn't mad at me...
Missing her stirrup all together, she landed on her nose on Rinaldi's back.
Yet...
Placing her hands on either end of the saddle, she placed her foot firmly in the stirrup and mounted. Just after she got settled they were off at a trot, trotting the gate at the end of the indoor arena, and then taking off at the other end of the outdoor.
Taking off was always an uncomfortable experience for her, but today, it seemed just a bit easier, as though Rinaldi was steadying her with yet more magic.
Someday boy, you won't have to cover for my lack of abilities,She promised silently.
End Chapter 1
