The New Era

Galloway

Helen was hesitant, for she never knew how life would be like in the city. She liked living the country life. Experiencing and playing through the tall grass. Checking out the horses, cows, pigs and chickens. And she especially loved feeling the warm and welcoming wind go through her thin braids, and kissing her red cheeks. She didn't know if the city would even offer this.

But most important, she would not leave Galloway.

Her father and mother looked at eachother in concern. They had grown close over the years, what could they expect?

Her father had also made a great sacrifice. Once, a few weeks ago, he and Riley went to go and see someone, who had a great offering for him. As they passed through one of the trails, he noticed his horse panting, and running slowly. They passed throuh the trails and met the man, who gave her father a precious item. He tucked it in his bag, and he and Riley went back home. They took a shortcut, but it was more dangerous. However, he had a feeling they were going to be okay.

He was wrong.

Riley, she was breaking iown, and eventually she broke her leg through the mud. He knew Riley was growing old, but it pained him to see what she was suffering. Home was nearby, but if he and Riley kept going, the conditions would get worse. For a moment he looked at her, and saw her golden, promising eyes.

She knew what he had to do, and she didn't seem to mind. She closed her eyes.

Helen's father put Riley down. He walked through the trek back home, and told his family. Together they went to go get Riley's body, because Helen's father believed she deserved a better place to forever rest in.

Helen would not let that happen to Galloway, she told her parents. She begged, there must be a way for Galloway to come home with her.

Her father sighed, and made an idea.

One the day they moved to the city, he and his wife made their way into the car. Galloway had her reins out on, and Helen easily went on her back. Her father rolled down the window, and told her to follow them as they drove, the city wasn't too far. And the highway wasn't too long.

But Helen was reluctant. She asked him what to do, when they reached the highway.

Her mother felt it was ridiculous, the idea he had in mind, and told him so. She explained it would be better to rent one of those big carts, to put horses in, and trail it to the car.

He agreed.

When the arrived into the city, Helen brought Galloway into the home. Galloway was large but not too large,and so she made her way through the home and into the backyard. However, she did manage to make plenty of messes, which enraged her mother.

But Galloway made it to the backyard, and forever she lived there. Helen and her father, together, made a little home near the corner of the backyard, just for Galloway. And she had been happy ever since.

Helen quickly reached through her pockets, scrounging for a carrot. When she found it, she held it in her palm, inviting Galloway to take a sniff and eat. Galloway did this, and took the carrot in her mithu, chewing it.

Helen gently touched her mane, combing it with her fingers. She told her, "Galloway, girl. We're going to hunt today."

Her eyes perked, and she trotted a little back. She gave a low neigh.

"It's been long, I know," Helen said, remembering the last time they ever went out. Helen was always scared she would do the same to Galloway as had happened to Riley. So she was always cautious about going on adventures. But if she didn't choose to hunt anytime soon, all these ideas wouldn't matter.

They'd be dead anyway.

After the few days, the had past Christmas. That day was a good day for most people, but the feast had to be rationed, and it didn't leave too many people full. It was a day for people to reflect on themselves, and celebrate the holiday with what was left of the people.

After about three more days, the engineers had built the door. Kayla and Serena lead the building (Cole wasn't anywhere to be seen, maybe he had taken a break from the job?) and the engineers followed their lead.

Morgan was pleased, and he showed so. He quickly examine the door, opening it a little bit, and a jet rush of heat swept his face. It wasn't too hit, since it was still winter, but it was an usuals heat for him, so he quickly closed.

"Are you pleased?" Noor asked, smiling.

He nodded, "VERY pleased. Now all you have left is the vents."

The whole team groaned. Some people complained, "But we BARELY get any rest!!"

Noor told them off, "In a world like this, we need to keep working. Or else," she left a pause. Everyone knew what thus pause was for.

When Helen heard about the door being finally built, she felt happy and overjoyed. They could now hunt. She told Galloway it was time, and the horse quickly followed under her lead.

Helen made it easier for Galloway to get from the backyard to the front yard, for she paid some builders to make it for her just last year. Now they could trot to and from adventures easily.

She put on Galloway saddle, which had been alittle dusty. She tried the dust with her palm, and then put on the reins.

For Galloway, it felt weird to be finally wearing this equipment after a long break. She let out her hooves, just incase they needed to be checked.

Helen crouched down, and examined the hooves. They looked fine to her, and so she got up. She sat on the saddle, and put her hands to the reins, griping them. She breathed, "This is it Galloway." Then they trotted through the path, and into the front yard.

"It's time we made comeback," Helen told her. Galloway neighed softly, as if in almost agreement. Then they ran off, to where the crowd and the meeting was held. They were going to help this race, whether the people believed it or not.