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It was an early summer morning, the sun was out and the heat was blistering. You stood in the stables sweating and hair sticking to your wet skin, but you ignored it all to sing to Champion. A beautiful gelding that was about seven, he was so sweet and kind, but curly had said he was cursed. You didn’t want to believe him, thought he was wrong, but here were singing to him after hearing he was lame and there was nothing they could. You got the grooming brush and began to comb out his mane as you continued to sing.
‘Found in forgotten fields o flaxen was the leveret in hiding. Rowdy and rigorous they reave and rally. there where the houses once stood.’
“You’re a beautiful singer.” You didn’t have to look to know who it was, his voice always gave him away. “You think?” “Yeah.” he walked closer to you, standing in your peripheral vision.
“It’s time. We have to go.” They had let you say goodbye to Champion before they did anything. You let out a small solemn breath before you said anything .
“But he’s such a sweet boy.” You whispered to yourself, searching for an answer as to why this was happening. “He’s in pain. He’ll suffer more if we let him continue.” Tommy said as he moved to touch the small of your back, rubbing his thumb gently, trying his best to soothe you.
“I know.” “Come on.” You petted Champion once more before following Tommy’s lead and leaving.
He took you to the Garden, yours and his. A place you guys had found and brought you both peace. You sat down bringing your legs to your chest and looked up at the sky, so many things were changing around you and it hurt you to know you couldn’t stop any of it. You wanted things to stay the same forever.
“You leave tomorrow.” you stated meekly. “Yeah.” “Will you write?” You asked as you turned you head to him. “Of course. How could I not.” You gave him a weak smile staring into his eyes, they told you he meant it, that he was telling the truth.
“Good. “