5 ~ Not Exactly Normal

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     As I peacefully graze in the Copper Creek pasture, the vet's visit from yesterday comes to mind. They were all surprised at how calm and healthy I am. Of course, they couldn't find any sign of who I belong to. Well, I used to belong to someone...

     I give my mane a shake. I mustn't think about that. When I came to Earth, I not only had a mission to carry out, but a goal. That goal is to make a name for myself so that I can afford to forget my past. After I find it, that is.

     Mother, where are you? My father is dead and I need answers!

     I look up as Ethan's father lets Maxwell and Ruby into the field. The bay gelding and black mare instantly trot over to say hello. When I first arrived a few days ago, Maxwell seemed to quite interested in me. Typical male. I had to shy away from him repeatedly before he got the message. Today he has left me alone for the most part but is never too far from where I stand.

     Ruby is very gentle and seems to be the oldest horse at the stables. She is definitely the motherly-type, forever fussing over me like I'm a newborn foal. I nicker quietly and touch her muzzle with mine, taking in her scent that I have been using and will continue to use in order to recognize her. She returns the gesture and then trots off to find her own place to graze.

     Dawn broke just an hour or so ago and the green field is bathed in the soft light. Summertime is truly wonderful, in my opinion. But I do adore spring. And sometimes early Fall. Winter? Not so much. If you lived on the streets you could see why a blizzard can be a major pain in the neck.

     I should think about something else now. No use in conjuring up the painful memories from my every-day life in Estancia. I'm a tough girl, though. I could probably handle it. Of course, that doesn't mean I want to handle it.

     Quit it, Star! I mentally scold myself. That's right. I have a name now, I think to myself happily. It's still going to take a bit of getting used to, but I'm getting there. It looks like it's goodbye, 5617.

     I'm actually loving all of the attention I get here and working as a school horse is an appealing idea. Everyone is fawning over my skills, patience and beauty. Saying I was only trained by the best of the best.

     'Actually, I trained myself. But if you want to call me the best of the best, feel free!' I would reply if I could speak in this form. I sigh happily. And with a natural-born demon slayer as my partner, perhaps I'll get some recognition as an Estius.

     Ethan, you, my friend, had better be willing to work with me. I'm pretty desperate right now.

     Now I'm not an oppressive or commanding girl, but when I tell him my story, he will probably hold at least a little bit of sympathy for me. I was almost moved to tears when I saw him crying yesterday over his deceased mother. I wanted to tell him how sorry I was and how much I can relate. I wanted to reassure him by telling him that at least he still has a father that loves him.

     My mother has been missing in the human world, where she was exiled to, for years and my father was executed soon after my birth. They told him that it was either him or me. Either let them kill me, a half Estius and half Elcos freak, or die in my place. He chose to let me live. And then Amoro, an Elcos in disguise, took me in and cared for me, protected me and, or so I thought, loved me. But it was all a set-up to convert me to the so-called dark side and I will never forgive him. Ever.

     You know you'll have to tell him. You know you'll have to face the possibility of Ethan refusing you, says a voice at the back of my mind. A voice I have been desperately trying to keep quiet. A voice that I cannot ignore for it speaks the truth.

     What if I am...rejected? This isn't a harmless love confession we are talking about here, heaven forbid. This is a matter of him accepting who I am. Accepting the fact that I am a total disgrace. 

   

     There is a real chance that Ethan will get dragged into this mess, too.

     I'm constantly fought over by the Estiuses and Elcoses. I have a power that no one else possesses. It is coveted by all and yet I am still mistreated. I am simply a toy. A destructive, valuable toy.

     Ethan, I'm sorry.

     My head snaps up at the sound of a whistle. Speak of the devil, I think to myself, spotting Ethan by the gate of the pasture. Maxwell and Ruby have already made their way over to him and he smiles as he strokes their mane, speaking gently to them.
He really loves his job, I can tell.

     Actually being a horse isn't as bad as I thought it would be and it's really changed my views on the diet of an equine. As for grass, that stuff tastes delicious.
I make my way over to him more timidly, my earlier worries still fresh in my mind.

     'What if I am...rejected?'

     'There is a real chance that he will get dragged into this mess, too...'

     'I'm sorry, Ethan...'

     Shut up! It's not judgment day yet, so relax, Star. Relax, I command myself as touch Ethan's outstretched hand with my muzzle.

     "There's a good girl. Nice and easy, alright? Nice and easy..." he murmurs. I should take those words to heart and start living in today. I will worry about my struggles when I am confronted with them. No use worrying about something I have no clue how to deal with now. My greatest ideas come to mind when I am in a situation that demands them. And when you have to steal, fight, grovel, plead, etcetera to stay alive, you get pretty good with coming up with a worthy game plan on the spot.

     I playfully nudge my human companion's shoulder and then the top of his head, moving his bangs out of his eyes a bit. He has lovely brown eyes but his bangs are too long for me to see them clearly.

     His hair may be a nice auburn color now, but when he transforms what color will it be? I wonder to myself.

     Maybe, just maybe, if I build a strong bond with him as his four-legged friend, it'll be easier for him to accept me.

     Well, it's worth a shot.

Author's Note

So... 'ya liking it so far? Possibly even...loving it...?
As always... Rate & Review please! Your comments and constructive criticism is very much appreciated. No joke.
Good luck! :)

Reviews

[Horizon K.]

Another great chapter though not much actually happens aside from her thoughts & learning more about her past. As for the Elcoses being evil, what does that mean she thinks of her mother? And I'm curious to know why she has a special power. Is it because she is half-half? And if so, why haven't others had children like this to gain such a power for themselves? Anyway, her past makes me sad, not having a name and being treated so poorly, & her parents fates. And curious to know more about this Amoro guy... how far did their relationship actually go?
..And like I already said...love it:) The expressions of her feelings are spot-on (meaning I can totally feel them), and love how tender she is with Ethan....cant wait until she reveals herself to him!

[Felicity's Eve]

I felt that the story needed that little "back-story" chapter. And the Estiuses and Elcoses didn't want to do that because they don't know a whole lot about Star. Like, how her body truly functions and whatnot. She appears fine, of course, but they think that they could be missing something. But...being the greedy pigs they are... the Estiuses and Elcoses still take her for granted... :/
Amoro might just come back into the story later... ;)

[Bella Luna]

Love it! So far, Amoro sounds like a real jerk! Scarlet needs to watch out! I can't wait to see how things work out with Star and Ethan! Great chapter!!!

[Felicity's Eve]

Lol Amoro is...interesting XD

Thanks! :D

[Forever Hidden]

I may be loving this book. Maybe ;)
JK
ILOVETHISBOOK! ^-^
I NEED MORREEEEEE
GONNA GO ON TO THE NEXT CHAPTER
CHOW NORA

[Felicity's Eve]

Lol Thanks so much! :D

[Art Lover/Love Writing]

I was already loving it :)

[Felicity's Eve]

Good ^^

[Art Lover/Love Writing]

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[Felicity's Eve]

:)

[Art Lover/Love Writing]

It is so intriging it like pulls you in

[Felicity's Eve]

Really? Thanks so much! It means a lot. :)

[Art Lover/Love Writing]

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[Felicity's Eve]

What is it? :D

[Art Lover/Love Writing]

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[Felicity's Eve]

I just looked up a synopsis. They sound great! :D

Actually, I have a LOT of Barns and Noble gift-cards (I love to read but since I'm sick I can't get out much) and one of my promised Christmas gifts is a trip to the bookstore on a day that I'm feeling a little better so I will definitely check into them!!! :)

[Art Lover/Love Writing]

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big piece of junk

[Felicity's Eve]

Lol I know how you feel.

We have this one computer that we have had for years! We now have 2 laptops (one for my dad and one for me because of my homeschooling and writing) and a big fancy one with a touch-screen.

We've done a lot of maintenance work on the old one because we just can't get rid of it!!! XD

[Art Lover/Love Writing]

lol mine we got when I was like eight and now i have 4-5 months until im 13 so almost 5 years worth

[Felicity's Eve]

Wow. Our old one is, like, 10.

[Art Lover/Love Writing]

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[Felicity's Eve]

Yup

[Art Lover/Love Writing]

*whistle*

[Felicity's Eve]

Lol

[Dark Rider]

Oh, I am totally LOVING it! I have to have more!

[Felicity's Eve]

Yay! That's what I like to hear! :)

[Dark Rider]

XD MORE!!!!!!!

[Felicity's Eve]

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[Dark Rider]

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[Anonymous Girl]

Man.. Its really good but I got confused at last bit.. Is Ethan himself is a horse??
Would really really love to read next chapters!
Keep going but continue with Casonia as well :)
100/100

[Felicity's Eve]

Nope, Ethan is human :)
I will begin the next chapter asap. It might take a little while though cuz I'm skipping ahead a year and so i'm working on some things Ethan and Star have done in the past year. Plus I want to make their first meeting with Star in her human (well, demon slayer) form pretty, idk, special? That's not the word.... Ummmm I guess the word is 'great?' Well it's also a little funny cuz it begins Star and Ethan's love/hate relationship. Uhhhh... I'll let u know when I think of it! :)
I'm glad your enjoying this!

[Anonymous Girl]

You are welcome and I'll look forward to it :)