{Above is what Nia looks like}
{VALENTINA POV}
I walked in and left the girls with the boys. I went out and grabbed my palomino dappled horse, Evergreen and led the big stallion to the tie pole, throwing a bareback saddle onto his strong back and tightened the girth to hold his belly. I checked his halter and swung up, riding to the intercom.
'Hello?' Nia's voice came though.
'Yeah I'm going for a ride- cross country'
'Oh alright love, See you soon'
'Bye' I turned Evergreen away and nudged him into a trot, keeping my seat soft and light.
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I returned 2 hours later, having ridden 5km and done some jumps. I had a concert tonight and I had to get the dogs necessary for the concert. The girls came out.
'WE GOT THE DOGS FOR YOU DOLL' Olivia yelled at me. I chuckled and looked at the boys who'd joined us. I probably looked a sight. I had dusty coloured breeches on and a royal blue riding top with "GERMAN
RIDER"
On it.
'We'll see you guys later. We have to get there earlier to work out how and where the dogs and horses will be.' I waited as the others loaded the horses up. I had already loaded up Evergreen with his gear and the dogs were in "Keita"'s car- not that she ever drove.
I smiled and handed Nia the keys to the horse car while me and Keita took the dogs car. I got into the drivers side and started the sedan, pulling away and driving to the venue, glad there were no fans there yet. We walked in and began rehearsals. An hour later, the boys came for sound check and saw us working. I was cantering around the stage with my shirt off, just my bra on and short Lycra shorts. I was deep in concentration as my palomino horse moved easily, his body rocking surely and easily. The dogs sat in formation and we did tricks around them. A girl came out followed by the boys. I didn't see them and continued to do tricks, pushing myself up into a handstand on the pommel of his saddle. I kept my legs straight and together and kept my centre of balance above Evergreen's. I finally came to a walk and lowered myself into the saddle gently,wiped my brow with my arm. I smiled at the others who all had their shirts off. We turned and saw the boys. I smiled again.
'Alright boys?'
'Alright Mar.' Liam answered followed by mumbled answers from the others. I nodded and stretched my leg along Evergreen's neck and stretched for the crown piece of the rope halter.
I lowered my leg and did the same with the other before propping both legs up on his shoulders and leaning back a bit into the soft fabric of the saddle Evergreen sported. I turned and chatted with the other girls.
'You know what, I think that two should do an underbelly gallop.' Olivia mentioned.
'Hmm maybe.' I said slowly. 'But what if we hit the boys?' I pointed out.
'Ehh the horses know to go around them.' Olivia replied slowly, thinking about the point I'd made.
I sighed. 'Next time Liv. This time we'll just move the horses around and get them used to having the fans screaming and having other people moving around them with mics.'
Olivia nodded and I smiled and gave Evergreen a firm pat on the neck. He looked back at me and seemed to smile. I chuckled and stroked his cheek.
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We got off and went backstage to get dressed. I pulled on some cloudy blue jodhpurs and a Lacey purplish blue top with horse shapes in the lace. I pulled on some chocolate brown tall rubber boots and braided a crown around my head. The makeup artists put on some light make up, just a clear lipgloss and some blush. I was given a wireless microphone which I adjusted on my head, tucking the earpiece into my ear and adjusting the mouth piece so that it wasn't touching my lips but it was close enough to hear me singing.
I walked out for sound check and we lined up, just making sure the equipment was working well then we walked back off stage. I ran a brush over Evergreen's shining golden pelt. He whinnied In contentment and I laughed. I was happy. Even though me and Michael weren't dating anymore, we were still friends and that was awesome. I loved single life. I got a sugar cube from my pocket and held it with my teeth. Evergreen took it extremely gently with his soft lips and chewed on it. He was so docile 96% of the time it was amazing. But 4% he was a normal stallion, wild and unpredictable. Louis came in and hugged me, making a soft groan escape my lips. I laughed and he jumped on my back. I could easily hold all the boys on my back if I had to. I let him down and he straightened the back of my top.
'Thanks Louis' I smiled at him before crouching in front of Evergreen, running my hands firmly down his front legs, checking for bumps or abnormalities. Finding none I moved next to his hind leg and ran my hands down them. I stood and nodded, happy that Evergreen was absolutely fine.
A girl poked her head in and called out '10 MINUTES GUYS' I nodded and smiled, pecking Louis' cheek, leading Evergreen away to where Olivia waited with Tempo, Keita with Mud and Nia with Magpie. We gathered around and did the Chant we had. It was "We can do this; forever and always." Then the others echoed "Forever and together." Then it went "Evermore!"
'Wir können das schaffen; für immer und ewig' I started.
'Für immer und zusammen' they chanted back.
We came together for the last part; 'Stets!'
We laughed together and we mounted. I Waited patiently until we were told to go on. The boys ran on first then the dogs and the horses came bounding on.
'HI!' I said to the crowd who screamed back. I remembered; the boys had told them that I was joining. I smiled, glad they approved.
