The Borden Family Legacy - A Heartland Dream

Chapter One - Prologue

I am a big fan of Heartland, so I felt it was time to take a shot at my own story. With Graham leaving the show I felt that a story focused on the potential "future" Borden Family legacy is needed. I completely respect and understand Graham's decision but to be honest watching Seasons 1-13 has changed for me. And I have caught glimpses of Season 14 but have no drive to watch it. I am sure I am not alone in my thoughts and really still do have a passion for the love story of Amy and Ty. This feeling drove my need to write this story. Some of my characters are fairly true to the show, but I have taken the liberty to develop the others in a way that is my depiction of them. So, here are the characters:

I do not own the Heartland story and its characters both from the books and television series.

This story I present is my interpretation of the future of the Amy and Ty Borden family.

My story is fiction developed form the passion for this outstanding drama series.

There is some mild mature content throughout the story. I mean it is Amy and Ty.

Amy Fleming Borden – After her mother's tragic death two major things happened to Amy. First, she "fixed" the horse called Spartan who was the reason that she and her mother went to save him thus causing of her death. By fixing him she realized that she had the gift passed down from her mother which would set the tone for the rest her life – Saving horses and rehabilitating them. A skilled she inherited from her mother, Marion, and her grandmother, Lyndy along with her blond hair and deep blue eyes. Although they are not characters in the story, they are a great influence on Amy affecting everything she does. Second, a young juvenile delinquent, was brought on by her mother to work out the rest of his probation. Ty Borden helped her recover from the loss of her mother and instilled confidence that helped her with the realization that she could be successful in life. He also helped her realize and understand love. Although there were initial challenges their love grew into one that is seen by everyone they touch. She is the mother of 4 young girls who are the light of her life. Horses – Spartan (Retired) and Blaze

Ty Borden – Growing up he was a victim of an abusive childhood and a lack of real love. His unloving father left when he was 6 years old and when he showed up later in his life caused nothing but problems and confusion for him. His mother was beaten and abused becoming reliant on drugs and alcohol. When she was remarried to Wade, Ty's life became even more of a nightmare. Eventually it caused him to be put into the juvenile delinquent system after Ty almost killed him while he was beating his mom. But like most bad places that incident brought him to Heartland and the love of his life Amy. He was confident that Marion Fleming saved him and knew in her heart that he and Amy would save each other. Both of them were confident that Marion was sure that they were meant to be lifelong soulmates. His light brown hair and deep emerald, green eyes caught many girls' attention, but he soon found out that they were only meant for one girl – Amy. Horses – Harley (Retired) and Triumph

Lyndy Marion Borden – The oldest child of Amy and Ty, she was named after the two influential people in their parents' life. Lyndy Bartlett was her Grandpa Jack's wife and of course Amy's mom, Marion. She was almost 11 and extremely mature and caring. She not only looked exactly like her mother, with long blonde hair and bright blue eyes, but also had the "gift" that was passed down from her mother and grandmother. Grandpa Jack would say that she along with her mother and older cousin Katie were spitting images of Marion – in looks and love of horses. She loved her parents deeply along with the 3 younger siblings. Katie, her cousin and Lyndy are very close even though they are almost 4 years apart in age. She was nurturing and had a strong love of her entire family. She had a special attachment to her mother and their relationship was very important to her as a confidant and someone to lean on. She also had a deep respect and love of her father, proud of what he had accomplished in his life. Bust most of all, when some kids would be embarrassed, she loved the way that her parents looked at each other and were there for each other. It was something that she hoped that she found one day in her life. Horse - Sundance