Onyx Rode Stables

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A strong wind blew against Sydni's cheeks as her horse took off from the ground. The jump was just barely made.

She reined the thoroughbred toward the next jump. It was a water jump that they had to clear within the ten minutes that was almost up to make it to nationals.

"C'mon, boy. You can do this." she murmured to her horse as she kicked him softly. The horse cantered on toward the jump, sped up, and leapt up as Sydni jerked up on her reins.

The horse's feet hit the other side of the jump in the water, splashing water up at Sydni's face. Sydni kicked the horse and he galloped through the finish line.

Sydni slowed the horse down to a trot as they took a cool down lap to the water trough. She dismounted the horse and held his reins as he drank from the trough.

A tall man with dark brown hair walked up to Sydni. "That was great! You beat your personal record!" he said and threw his arms around her.

Sydni smiled. "Thanks, dad. But what I really want to know is if I made it." she said. The horse lifted his head and nickered at the man.

"I will tell you as soon as I get the results. You'd better get Old Knight untacked so we can head out ASAP. We have a bit of a drive to go." the man said. "And remember to fill the water in the trailer."

Sighing, Sydni answered, "I will dad. The one time I forgot, you were in a crabby mood. And I was seven!" she laughed as she took off her helmet.

The man walked off to the results area. Sydni lead Knight to the trailer that was hooked up to a bright red Ford F-150. She tied his reins to the trailer door and set her helmet down on the chair that sat outside the trailer. Then she grabbed a handful of hay and filled the little hay basket that was there. Sydni took out Knight's halter and lead and put them on so he could eat without the bit in his mouth.

She removed his saddle, put on the leg guards, and got out the brushes. She curried his body and brushed off the loose hair. She even brushed out the stallion's long, black mane.

Sydni then filled up the water in the trailer and got out her water bottle herself. She sat down in the chair and took a long swig of the water. Swallowing it, she walked over to the back of the pick up and put on her dark blue jacket that had her stable's logo on it.

Sydni packed up all the gear and waited for her dad to come back.

When he finally returned, he looked overjoyed.

"Did I make it?" Sydni asked, excited.

"Yes! You're going to nationals!" he said back.

Sydni screamed and threw her arms around her dad. "Oh my god! Wait til Riley and Beck hear about this!" she cried and whipped out her phone.

Her dad put his hand on the phone. "Maybe you should call them in the car. We're going out to dinner to celebrate." he said.

Sydni put her phone back in her jacket pocket and then nodded. She loaded Knight into the trailer, made sure she had everything, closed up the trailer, and hopped into the front seat.

She immediately began dialing the numbers, setting up a three way phone call.

"Hello?" came Riley's voice.

"Sup!" said Beck.

"Guys, breaking news. I'm going to nationals!" Sydni cried.

"Oh my god, Syd! That's awesome!" Beck yelled.

"Way to go! I knew you could do it!" Riley said.

Sydni laughed. "Thanks. And by the way, we're heading out to dinner to celebrate. Wanna come with?" she asked.

"Where to?" Riley asked.

"Just that nice little place where they serve the best apple pie." Sydni answered and drank more water.

Beck said, "Yes!"

Sydni could just imagine him doing a fist pump.

"Just be sure that you guys let your parents know." Sydni's dad said.

"Alright! See you guys there!" Sydni said and hung up.

She put her seat back a little and relaxed the rest of the way home.

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horse:gunner pic:

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[Moon]

Sydni scrubbed shampoo through her hair. "What a day! Now I've gotta start preparing for Nationals." she murmured to herself as she rinsed it out. She squeezed out some conditioner on her palm and then ran it through her hair with her fingers. She rinsed that out and then scrubbed her body, making sure to get all the dirt and mud off from the jumps.

Turning the shower dial to off, Sydni dried off her body and wrapped herself in a towel. Then she wrapped up her hair as well and went into her closet. She selected jeans with a green patterned tank top. Sydni dressed into that and then blow dried her hair in the bathroom. She flat ironed it quickly and then headed down the stairs

"Ready to go, kiddo?" Sydni's dad asked.

Sydni nodded. She put on her black hooded sweat shirt and slipped on her converse shoes.

They got into the truck and headed out for the diner in town.

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"Hey Syd!" Riley greeted, waving to her as she got out of the car.

Sydni smiled and ran over to him. "Hi, Riley." she replied.

"Beck's inside. He got us a booth seat." Riley explained, flipping his shaggy black bangs out of his face. His dark blue eyes sparkled as he smiled.

Riley and Beck were twin brothers. Although they weren't identical, they were both from the same family.

Sydni smiled and said, "Let's go then!" She grabbed Riley's hand and walked inside. The smell of burgers and fries and apple pies washed over them.

"Does it smell good or what?" Sydni asked as she saw Beck. She waved to him and walked over to their booth. Beck smiled, his tan skin making his teeth look even more white than they were.

"I can't believe you made it to Nationals, Syd. Now we can train even more for the competitions." Beck said and ran a hand through his short, black hair. His green eyes were very close to being a turquoise color.

Sydni smiled. "I'm so excited! It's almost hard to believe!" she said with a huge smile. Her dark brown eyes glittered with excitement.

Sydni's dad came into the diner and stood in front of the table. "Hey, Syd? I have to run back to the ranch. Morris had a problem with one of the horses and he needs my help. Can either Beck or Rikey drive you home?" he asked.

Beck nodded and answered, "I'll drive her home sir."

Sydni's dad smiled and said, "Bring her back no later than 11:30. She's got training to do in the morning. " He then turned to Sydni. "I'll make it up to you, pumpkin. Promise." he said and then walked out.

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alex slipped on her boots and slipped out the door, she quickly saddled up gunner she sat off at a fast pace. she rode into town she walked on the side of the rode so she wouldnt get hit

(can we say alex is sydni's neghiboor?)

[Moon]

(sure. and the lines mean that I am switching perspectives with the characters)

Sydni watched as her dad left. "Thanks for bailin on me again, dad." she muttered and crossed her arms.

"If it makes you feel better, I'll order you your favorite milkshake." Beck said.

Sydni smiled at him. "Thank you. Now where's that waiter." she said happily.

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Riley smiled down at Sydni. I would so put my arm around you of my brother wasn't here. he thought.

The waiter walked up to the table, snapping Riley out of his thoughts. "Hi I'm Fredrick and I'll be your server tonight." he said, whipping out a pen and a notepad. "Ladies first. What would you like to drink, miss?" he said.

"I'll have a Caffeine-Free Diet Coke please." Sydni answered with a smile.

"And a Dr. Pepper for me please." Beck said.

"A Mountain Dew for me." Riley said. He hated how Sydni had smiled at the waiter.

"I will be right out with your drinks." Fredrick said and left.

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gunner trotted through the streets his hooves clicking on the concrete he passed a window to the dinner sydni was in ale canterd gunner to the feild at the end of town she ran him through the tall grass

[Moon]

(time skip to end of dinner)

Sydni collected the credit card from the waiter and stood up. "Oh my gosh. Best celebration dinner ever!" she said happily and stretched.

Beck smiled. "Alright Syd. I need to drive you home." he said.

"Alright. See ya tomorrow, Riley!" Sydni said as she walked out of the restaurant with Beck.

Beck opened the passenger door of his pick up truck so that Sydni could get in. "And I thought chivalry had died long ago." Sydni laughed and got into the car. Beck hopped up into the driver's seat and started the engine.

Beck drove the truck down the road, humming along to the country music that played on the radio. He tapped his fingers on the steering wheel. When he drove into a parking lot near the lake, he slowed the car down to a stop.

"Why are we stopping?" Sydni asked.

Beck smiled as he put the car in park and unbuckled. "Well, your dad said to get you back no later than 11:30. And it's only 9:20 so I thought maybe you and I could take a walk down to the lake. Skip some stones maybe." he said.

Sydni smiled and unbuckled. "Let's go then." she said and got out of the car.

Beck got out of the car and waited for Sydni to walk with him. He smiled as they walked down the path to the lake. Beck gently and slowly grabbed Sydni's hand as they neared the water. Sydni didn't mind. She held hands with him and Riley all the time.

"So, Syd. Uh..." he started. Sydni turned and tripped on a rock. She started to fall, but Beck caught her.

Sydni looked up at him and blushed. His face was so close to hers and he looked almost... Angelic in the low light. She felt kind of stupid just looking at him in this position, but he was doing the same.

Beck pulled her up so that she was standing. He was so close to her that it made her heart race. Beck leaned in closer, lips just inches from Sydni's. They stayed like this for just a few more seconds before Sydni pushed up forward and locked her lips onto Beck's.

He pressed back and held Sydni against him.

(both the twins have crushes on Sydni. lol. LUV TRAINGLE! but poor riley doesn't even know that beck and syd kissed.)

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gunner trotted through the street again he passed sydni in the truck ale stopped by the window and waved be fore cantering back home

[Moon]

(time skip to next morning)

Sydni yawned as her alarm clock went off. She delicately clicked the button and rolled over onto her back. "Alright. Let's start training!" she said and whipped her covers back.

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alex was already in her outfit whit ecowboy hat white shirt with blue plaid button up shirt(unbuttoned) jeans and black cowboy boots she had already saddled up gunner to she hoisted her self on him trotted through the feirld he dug her heels in a little they galloped over the hill to the creek that seperated the two neighboors(alex and sydni) gunner leapt over the creek with ease she slowed to a walk. she walked up to the barn waiting for sydni.(my fingers hurt lol)

[Moon]

Beck's Horse


Riley's Horse


Sydni's Horse

Sydni showered and threw on her ripped jeans. Then she slipped on a tank top and over that her red flannel shirt.

She slid down the staircase and grabbed a piece of toast on her way out.

"Now don't go messing around with those boys, Sydni. You need to be training too." her dad called.

Sydni laughed as she slipped on her riding boots. "Dad, what's training without having some fun? That's how I trained for this competition and I qualified."

"Yeah but now you wanna win." her dad countered.

"Yabuts live in the forest, dad!" Sydni called as she headed out the door.

She ate the rest of her toast as she walked out to the barn to do her chores.

Just then Beck's car pulled up into the drive, a horse trailer attached at the back. Beck parked the truck by the barn and got out. "Hey, Syd!" he called and waved to her.

Sydni walked over to him. "You need any help unpacking McCalister's stuff?" she asked.

"He doesn't, but I might need help getting Bandit's tack into the barn." Riley said as he got out of the truck.

Sydni's Outfit - Click

[breyergirl101]

alex jumped off of gun she rounded the barn and stoped"hi sydni" she smiled gun walked up behinnd her and alex patted him