Post by Cynder on Jan 30, 2011 14:11:33 GMT -5
IN THIS STORY:
Vladislaus; Roseline; Suilen
"Mother," Vladislaus asked as she helped him dress, "May I go into town today?" It was the day after the party, and Wilhelmina had told him that she'd be staying in town for a while. Roseline smiled as she pulled the white shirt over her son's head. "Are you going to go and play with Wilhelmina?" she asked. "Yeah! We are friends," he said proudly.
The queen laughed, and ruffled her son's hair. "Very well. You can take Henry, your pony. Make sure Suilen goes with you. You are too young to go into town by yourself." Vlad nodded, and ran off to find Suilen. Roseline smiled. She was glad Vladislaus had someone around his age to play with.
"Suilen, come on!" Vlad urged, pulling the adult after him toward the stables. "I'm coming! I'm coming, your Highness!" the musician replied. Vlad smiled. "Saddle up one of the horses. You are accompanying me to town." Suilen nodded, and grabbed a saddle and reins. He chose a dark brown stallion. While he was busy, Vlad got Henry ready. He was a plucky little dapple gray stallion, with a white mane and tail and black legs. It didn't take long, and the two finished at the same time.
"Are you ready, your Highness?" Suilen asked as he mounted his horse. Vlad nodded again, and mounted Henry, grabbing the reins. "Yes, let's go." He kicked the the pony's sides, and trotted out of the stable, with Suilen following. Once outside, Vlad broke out into a gallop. "Young Master, wait!" Suilen called, and galloped after him. Vlad laughed. He felt alive, with the world speeding by on horseback, the wind in his hair. He was going to visit Mina.
