Soara and Zipliner have just arrived at the patrol stables. Upon arriving there is some drama, but eventually the two settle in after a traumatic day.
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(The scene opens in a well - lit barn. Thunder cracks outside as the barn doors slide open to reveal a police officer appears with his jacket over his head, Soarana trotting behind him. The rain pours down as the two enter the barn. A stable hand rushes to the door and takes Soara from the officer.)
Handler - (stabilizing Soara) It's raining haard out there tonight!
(The officer brings his jacket over his head again before going back outside.)
Officer - It is! We got one more coming in!
(The officer goes back out into the rain. Soara steps back with her head held high, all riled up from the commotion. The handler keeps her hand on Soara's neck, attempting to steady the horse. A few more stable hands rush over to the door, as another officer enters the barn with Zipliner. Handler 2 takes Zip from the officer.)
Handler 2 - Where are these two coming from!?
Handler - (still trying to steady Soara) Car accident!
(The officer leaves. Both horses are uneasy. The handlers are trying to ease them. The extra stable hands disperse from the scene.)
Handler 2 - Do they have names!?
(Soara's handler looks to her halter and finds her name plaque.)
Handler - On the halter! Can someone shut that door!?
(The extras return to try and handle the door. The handler turns to Soara with a calm voice.)
Handler - (petting the mare softly) Sshh. It's alright. Sshh. Relax.
(Slowly, Soarana begins to calm. Thunder cracks. The mare shrieks and pulls back into a half rear.)
Soarana's Thoughts - No! I don't like this anymore!
(The handler gently pulls Soara back to the ground.) Soara is still antsy, but relaxes.)
Handler - Sshh. It's okay.
(Soara is still antsy but relaxes.)
Handler - Put him in that stall there. I'll take her down here to the mare's side.
Soarana's Thoughts - (alarmed) Wait your separating me from Zip!?
Handler - Come on sweetie.
Soarana's Thoughts - No! Please don't separate me from Zipliner! Today has been terriffying! This place is new and scary! Don't take him away from me!
(Soara rears up again and throws a fearful tizzy fit.)
Handler - (startled) Woah! Easy!
(In the background, by the door, handler 2 begins to lead Zipliner to a stall. Suddenly, Zipliner begins to tantrum. He shakes his head violently to free himself. Soara stomps around with her head held high. Eventually, Zipliner breaks his led free from handler 2. The stallion crashes to the ground and begins a fast trot over to Soara. Soara also manages to free herself. She turns and begins to trot towards Zip. A couple handlers try to capture the two horses.)
Handler - (directly with arms stretched) Hold on! Let em be! I want to see what they will do.
(Both horses approach each other with their necks low and their ears pulled back. When they meet their nose touch. Together again they both relax. For a moment the barn is quiet.)
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Choosing To Fly
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