Post by Snowflake on Sept 4, 2012 4:09:34 GMT -5
MARISSA STAR AND SUNSET CRUSADE
Sarah snorted with laughter at something Stella had muttered to her in Silverianna's stall. Marissa glanced over at them and they were both looking at her. What? She asked, hating to be left out of anything. Sarah and Stella looked at each other, grinning. Henna Turath has been trashing you again in the jockey room. Sarah responded, looking highly amused. Marissa rolled her eyes, a grin spreading across her face. What did she say this time? Marissa asked, presuming it was the usual. She and Sunset Crusade had beaten Henna and Flashy Wings in last weekend's Starry Night Stakes. Henna had left the track straight faced, but no doubt had a tantrum out of the public eye.
Oh, you know, just that you're an arrogant, attention seeking, evil witch. Stella said, bursting into another fit of laughter. Silverianna snorted loudly, bobbing her head, as though she was also giggling. Sunset Crusade mouthed Marissa's hair, leaving some slobber. Yuck! Thanks Cruzie boy. Marissa exclaimed, wiping it off onto his neck. She's just sour because she can't beat us, even on a horse half bred by us. Marissa said, grinning again. Okay, so, Flashy Wings had beaten them a few times. But not when it really counted. Like in the Kentucky Derby, or the Breeder's Cup Classic. Marissa grinned even more widely at the thought.
She's going to be out on the track with Flashy Wings in about fifteen minutes. Sarah said, overly casually. Marissa looked up at her in surprise. She was now standing outside of Cruze's stall, feigning innocence. How do you know that? Marissa asked suspiciously, glancing at Stella, whose face mirrored her own. I went to see Amber this morning and their schedule was tacked up on the wall. Sarah replied, grinning again. Eyebrows raised, Marissa considered 'accidentally' running into Flashy Wings and Henna on the track. Should race them. Stella said, also grinning again.
Marissa didn't respond, turning to look at Sunset Crusade's big beautiful face. What do you think, Cruzie boy? Do you want to show Flashy Wings again how you beat him? She asked him, stroking his nose. He sighed loudly and bobbed his head, his eyes twinkling. That was a yes.. Marissa said, grinning. Okay, let's get tacked up and get out there.***
Ten minutes later, Marissa and Sunset Crusade were beginning their warm up on the dirt, waiting inconspicuously for Henna and Flashy Wings to appear. Silverianna warmed up with them, but she and Stella would leave once the enemy turned up. Sarah watched from the rail. Any minute now.
ooc: Hope what Henna said was okay with you xD
