Goddard's Home for Troubled Teens

Ryder

I hop on the horse after setting the saddle and take the reins, glancing at her.

Val

I smile and lead him off on the path.

Ryder

I smile lightly back at her before following, catching up to her side.

Val

I sigh and glance around at all the nature.

Ryder

Restless, I nearly stop the horse and get off just to be on my own legs. Something about the tall trees around me make want to be up there instead of all the way down. Instead, I suck it up and stay where I am.

Val

He gets off his horse and so slow down, "What's wrong?"

Ryder

I shake my head and look at her, "Nothing. I just... I don't know."

Val

I nod and look foward.

Ryder

I follow and resist the urge to get on higher ground.

Val

I jump off my horse, "Wanna fly?"

Ryder

I look at her, "How?"

Val

I grow eagles wings, "Grow your wings."

Ryder

I study her, "H-how do I just grow wings?"

Val

I sigh, "Just try."

Ryder

I hesitate before focusing on the possibilities of growing wings. Something burns in my shoulders and adds thin weight. When I look back, I find wings the same maroon as the one in the mirage from before.